1959 AUG 18 CC MINX 853
E1 Segundo, California
August 18, 1959
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling
the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance
to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by a few
moments of Silent Prayer.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,
Mayor pro tem, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Meschuk;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Benfield;
Mayor pro tem Baker stated that the first order of busi-
ness would be reports by City Attorney Bush.
1. Presented at this time an ordinance determining the
amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the 1959 -60
fiscal year.
Thereupon, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No.
547, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE
TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS,
MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
STATE EMPLOYEES? RETIREMENT ACT; MAINTAIN
THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY; AND
ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID
CITY: FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1959 -60.2
which was read.
2. That the E1 Segundo Cab Co., Inc. had requested a
permit for a cab stand in front of 343 Main Street (Security First
National Bank); that the request was accompanied by a signed agree-
ment with said bank giving its consent; and it would be in order
for the Council to consider the request. The Council feeling
that parking space at this location is at a premium, inquired of
the owner of said Cab Company if a cab stand on the easterly side
of Main Street would suffice, and was told it would be satisfactory
if a telephone could be installed. Director of Public Works Webb
stated an underground line coould be installed, after which it was
moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Resolution No. 1878, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUND02 CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
APPLICATION OF EL SEGUNDO CAB COMPANY, INC.,
FOR A TAXICAB STREET STAND.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Benfield.
Frederick, Gordon and Meschuk;
3. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordin-
ance amending Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance)
by amending Article 2, Section 243, "Home Occupations "; Article 9,
Section 900, adding sub -item 17.1 "Electronic Assembly Laboratories";
Article 10, Section 1000 sub -item (d) excluding motels from a C -M
zone; and adding to Article 12, Section 1200, sub -item (8.1) "Farming
and a dwelling in connection therewith."
Thereafter,,Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No.
548, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507,
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS..
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from the
persons, firms or corporations thereinafter named, were read to the
Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, August 11, 1959, trans-
mitting copy of resolution adopted by the City Council of said City
protesting against the erection of an Asphalt Mixing Plant on
Rosecrans Avenue between Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards. Ordered
filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, August 12, 1959,
being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with
the Secretary of said Commission for the annexation of territory
known as Hawthorne Swimming Pool Annexation to the City of Hawthorne.
Ordered filed.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer
of liquor license to Hollymain Liquors, Inc., 4042 Main Street,
El Segundo. Ordered filed.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer
of liquor license for The Keg, 137 Main Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered
filed.
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION, August 17, 1959,
requesting that a Stop Sign be erected at the north and south
approach to Kansas Street, and stating reasons for said request.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that the matter be referred to the Traffic
Committee with power to act. Carried.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that Relocation Permit Bond No. 232444,
furnished by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles for
relocation of a building to Franklin and Lomita Street, be
exonerated, as said work was completed to the satisfaction of
the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit
Bond No..232444, dated October 2, 1958, with The
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles as Principal,
and Pacific Indemnity Company as Surety, in amount
of $3,000, be and the same is hereby exonerated.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Benfield.
Frederick, Gordon and Meschuk;
2. That heretofore he had reported the carrier of the
Major Medical Plan had indicated there would be an increase in
rates effective August 25, 1959; that he had received quotations
from six other sources which quotations had been referred to an
Employees' Committee, and at this time requested Captain.Partlow
of said Committee, to make recommendation.
Captain Partlow stated that after studying the proposals,
all were in favor of accepting the Massachusetts Mutual policy;
that while the premium would amount to $6.58 per employee, consider-
ably broader coverage would be given the employees; also it was
requested by the Employees' Committee that the total above premium
of $6.58 per employee be carried by the City.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be
approved and that the City still continue to pay the full amount
of the employees' portion and the employee pay the dependent's
portion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Meschuk;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Benfield.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor pro tern Baker stated that the Inter -City Highway
Committee would meet in Sacramento on August 26th with the High-
way Commission, in the interest of the San Diego Freeway.
There being no further business to come before the Council
at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment
being 8:00 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Zie
APPROVED: City Clerk
Mayor pro tem
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