1959 JAN 12 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
January 12, 1959
A 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, following which a prayer
was offered by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety.
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The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilman Absent: Frederick.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held December 22, 1958, and
of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of said City
held December 2¢, 1958, having been read and no error omission having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL• ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance
No, 507 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Seg-
undo, recommended by the Planning Commission in its Resolution
No-387, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing
had been given, to which the Clerk replied that Affidavit of Pub-
lication of said notice is on file in her office; that the file of
the Planning Commission as well as the file of the City Council to
date are in her possession, after which the Mayor stated the files
in the matter would be made a part of the hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written protests had been re-
ceived, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired
to speak in favor of the proposed amendments. No one responded,
whereupon the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak
in opposition to said proposed amendments. No one responding, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, Ordinance No..535, enti-
tled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHEN-
SIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY
IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS..
was introduced by Councilman Baker.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications from the persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council
and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
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WILLIAM L. RITZI, DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
commending Officer Charles D. Porter in his attendance at a class
at the Delinquency Control Institute of the University of Southern
California.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the Mayor write a letter to Officer Porter expressing appre-
ciation of the Council for the above letter received, after which
the letter was ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MR.
R. J. PAJALI CH, SECRETARY, stating that at the request of The
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, permission had been
granted to all operators of overhead lines to deviate from certain
provisions of said Commission. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, GORDON T. NESVIG, SECRETARY,
being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with
said Commission for the annexation of territory known as Lawndale
Annexation No. 1, and enclosing map of proposed annexation.
Ordered filed.
DOUGLAS OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, advising the City of
transfer of property held by Apex Petroleum Corporation to said
Douglas Oil Company, which property includes Elsie Community Wells
Nos. 1 and 4. By general consent, the City Manager was requested
to see that all requirements had been complied with, after which
the communication was ordered filed.
BLOCK OIL COMPANY, enclosing copy of Notice of Intention
to Abandon Block Well No. 14, said Notice having been filed with
the State Division of Oil and Gas. Orderd filed.
tlie flo sl onoition during the rece t` rains, of
T. R. . SLOCUId, JR. regarAln� his property , the souLn-
west corner of Franklin Avenue and Arena Street. Ordered filed.
DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC... re-
questing permission to solicit contributions from business and
commercial firms in the City of E1 Segundo from January 15 to 31,
1959.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Diabetes
Association of Southern California, Inc.., dated
January 7, 1959, requesting permission to solicit
contributions from business and commercial firms
in the City of E1 Segundo from January 15 to 31,
1959, be received and ordered placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to notify said Diabetes
Association of Southern California, Inc., that per-
mission has been granted and that this permit shall
be in effect unless and until revoked by the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the motion carried and the resolution was
adopted by a unanimous vote.
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EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMRCE, reporting its activities,
accomplishments and services rendered for the period October 1,
1958 to January 1, 1959. Eguncilmaa Gordon.'-.moved that a letter of
commendation be addressed to the Chamber of Commerce for its out-
standing service rendered, which motion was unanimously carried.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating that judging from
the many comments it has received from citizens and businessmen,
everyone was extremely proud of the Christmas street decorations.
Ordered filed.
PLANNING M,0 ISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 388 granting split lot application of Mrs. Dora Hoopes, 424
West Maple Avenue.
The Eouncil concurring in the recommendations of the
Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded
by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1849, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR THE NORTHERLY 95 FEET OF
LOT 2, BLOCK 96, EL SEGUNDO TRACT.,
which was read, be adopted' On roll call, said motion carried and
said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschtik and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
MRS. DORA HOOPES, 424 West Maple Avenue, requesting the
C!*y to issue a quitclaim deed.covering easement of Arena Water
Company for pipeline purposes, covering her property at 424 West
Maple Avenue, which is described as the north 95 feet of Lot 2,
Block 96, El Segundo Tract, and enclosing five dollars to cover
issuance of said deed.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement referred to in the herein -
above request is no longer needed by the City of
El Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor
and City Clerk be, and they are hereby, authorized
and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed of said
easement from the City to Mrs. Dora Hoopes.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
PLANNING M51ISSION, being notice that said Commission has
set for public hearing the matter of request to allow a parking lot
for industry in an R -1 zone at the northeast corner of California
Street and Holly Avenue, to be held January 14, 1959. Ordered filed.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ralph O'Neill, 229 East Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Council, calling its attention to the intersection of Walnut
Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive, and requesting that a Stop sign or
a Yield sign be used at the east and west entrances to this inter-
section.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the Traffic
Committee for study.
Mike Maurice, a High School student, inquired about the
large eucalyptus trees recently removed from the High School
grounds. The trees being on school property, Mayor Benfield
explained that the City had no jurisdiction over removal of the
trees.
Mr. Don Jaeger, 1430 East Oak Avenue, addressed the
Council with regard to the condition of the Southern California
Edison grounds along Washington Street, and asked if something
could be done to make them more attractive, also suggested contour
plowing to retain more moisture during rainfall. Mayor Benfield
advised Mr. Jaeger the City would contact the Edison Company to
see what gould be done in the matter.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That he was in receipt of a communication from Michie
City Publications Company in regard to codifying recent ordin-
ances in order to keep the City Code current; also copy of agreement
with said Publications Company, and he recommended the work be done. -
Moved by Councilman Gordon,;seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between
the City of E1 Segundo and Michie City Publications
Company of Los Angeles presented to this Council at
this meeting be and the same is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and
he is hereby authorized and directed to sign said
agreement for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
2. Reported on the petition recently submitted to the
City Council by members of the Senior Citizens Card Club requesting
additional facilities at the Recreation Center; that it was pre-
sented to the Recreation and Parks Commission and it was the con -
census of said Commission that the program for Senior Citizens has
been and should continue to be, geared to the interests of the
majority of Senior Citizens of this town, however, an effort will
be made to Make.`,Aatever corrections possible.
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CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Notified the Council of receipt of summons in the
case of Jo Ann Poitz vs City of El Segundo etal and that said
summons had been referred to the Insurance Carrier.
CITY ATTORNEY MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Notified the Council of receipt of certified copy of
final decree of condemnation covering five parcels of land in the
West Grand Avenue improvement, which completes the litigation in
this respect.
2. That in the recent action of the Council in awarding
a contract for collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish,
Mr. Dudley, one of the bidders, submitted a Performance Bond
instead of a Bid Bond, and he recommended said Perforance Bond be
returned to Mr. Dudley and obtain a proper receipt therefor.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Councilts information, a written
report on the storm of January 5 and 6, 1959. Discussion was had
between members of the Council and the Director of Public Works
regarding storm water, special attention being given to disposal of
storm water at Richmond and Holly Avenue.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 6823 to 6990, inclusive:
General Fund
Trust Fund
Pension Fund
TOTAL
$ 9 ;2568.39
323.40
3,163.70
$ 952055.49
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1989 to 2034
Inclus ive:
Water Operating Fund $-81,098.20
TOTAL $ 81,098.20
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out
of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Meschuk suggested a resolution be drafted
urging higher minimum requirements for incorporation of cities,
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after which City Attorney Bush was requested to prepare such a
resolution for-,the Council's consideration at its next regular
meeting to be held January 26th.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being
8:00 o'clock P.M.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk