1959 OCT 13 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
October 13, 1959
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the
City Mall 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 Reverend G. K. Longmore, of First Baptist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R.
Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of El Segundo, California, held September 28, 1959,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reso-
lution pertaining to the recent territory known as Space Technology
Territory, requesting exclusion of said territory from Lennox Sewer
Maintenance District. Thereafter, ,.t was moved by Councilman
Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1884,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING EXCLUSION OF "SPACE TECIINOLOGY TERRITORY"
FROM LENNOX SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, an
ordinance amending the City Code, providing, among other things,
for one licensing of bicycles instead of annual renewal, and
allowing for transfer of license in event of sale. Thereafter,
Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 551, entitled:
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AI ORDINAP:CE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 11THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 195811,
BY AMENDING "SEC. 5.411, "SEC. 5.511, AND
SEC. 5.61f, AND DELETING 11SEC. 5.711 OF
SAID CODE, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION,
"SEC. 5.1511 TO SAID CODE, RELATING TO
BICYCLES.,
which was read.
3. Advised the Council that a complaint and
summons had been served on the City in the matter of Iii -Shear
Rivet Tool Company vs Los Angeles County and the City of E1 Se�*-
undo, to recover certain ad valorem property taxes, and requested
the Council to authorize the County Counsel to appear in its
behalf in said matter.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the County Counsel of the
County of Los Angeles, be and he is hereby
authorized and requested to appear for and on
behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and represent
it in the matter of Iii -Shear Rivet Tool Company
vs Los Angeles County and the City of E1 Seg-
undo; and
BE IT FLTTIIER RESOLVED, that the City
Attorney be instructed to so advise the County
Counsel of said County.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Reported on the airport noise situation hereto-
fore referred to him; that progress is being made in the prepara-
tion of a file to-be used at such time as the Council directs the
City Attorney to file an action seeking aid of the Courts in
relieving the people from the alleged nuisance condition; that
numerous conferences have been held in this regard, and called
the Council's attention to the newspaper accounts of restrictive
regulations announced by the airport authorities.
City Attorney Bush requested authorization to con-
tinue conversations with sound experts in the Engineering field,
and to submit to the Council proposals for rendering services as
consultants and expert advisers in preparation of the above
mentioned file.
Councilman Meschuk requested the City Attorney to
address a communication to Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel for a
legal opinion as to whether the airport is acting in violation
to the health and welfare of surrounding residents, in connection
with the excessive noise in late hours.
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City Attorney Bush stated the County Counsel had
been requested to give an opinion relative to the approach and
departure noise from aircraft, and that Supervisor Chace had
requested the County Counsel to include in his opinion the
position of the people with respect to excessive noise from
ground testing.
Mayor Berifield asked that a-written communication
from Mr. Fred Nazarian, of E1 Segundo Cab Company be considered
at this time. .requested the Coun-ci-lf sperrmissierr to
register> the - name-7 af,..= Yellow! �ab::..in .' amd El Seg-
lzrrda; -anti that.- be'._b,e-- aer4titted . t6 take out -h -city license ofor
use of the above mentioned name.
The request to include the name of "Yellow Cab" in
the E1 Segundo Cab Company was due to a threat to bring the
Yellow Cab into E1 Segundo.
The rights of vesting a franchise for a cab company
in the City of E1 Segundo being controlled by the City Council,
by general consent, the matter was referred to the Mayor for
handling.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from
the firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read tp the
Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, October 2,
1959, being notice that the City of Gardena has filed a proposal
with said Commission for the annexation of territory known as
Alondra Park Annexation to said City. Ordered filed.
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
transfer application for On Sale Beer License for Bart's Original
Chicken House, 615 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed.
CALIFORNIA GARDEN CLUBS, INC., September 21, 1959,
re use of certain County land for botanical garden and cultural
center in southwest Los Angeles County. Ordered filed .
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, October 6, 1959, protesting
the elimination of the "Tax Rate Schedule" from the County Tax
bill, and requesting the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to
cause said schedule to be printed on all County Tax Bills.
The Council concurring in the protest, it was moved
by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it is reported that the 1959-
1960 property tax bills will not contain on the
back thereof the "tax rate schedule" as in former
years; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo; California, feel that the elim-
ination of such "tax rate schedule" from the County
tax bills would deprive the taxpayers of tax infor-
mation to which they are entitled, namely, an item-
ized statement of the Los Angeles County general
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rates, school rates, city rates, flood control
rates, hospital rates and other tax rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, does hereby
resolve, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. That said City of El Segundo
protests the removal from the 1959 -1960 property
tax bills, and from all future tax bills, of the
"tax rate schedulett heretofore printed on the back
of such tax bills.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor and said City
Council find that the taxpayers of said City and the
taxpayers of the entire County are entitled to such
information.
SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors
of Los Angeles County, California, and the County
Tax Collector are hereby respectfully requested to
cause the "tax rate schedule" to be printed on the
1959 -1960 property tax bills and on all future bills.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall cer-
tify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent:Councilmen None.
COMBAT VETERANS INDUSTRIES, October 1, 1959, request-
ing the City change the name on its license to conduct salvage
goods pickup in this City from Disability Veterans Industries
to Combat Veterans Industries.
COMBAT VETERANS INDUSTRIES OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF
THE PURPLE HEART, INC., October 1, 1959, stating that on January
27, 1953, a free license was issued to Disabled Veterans Indus-
tries to conduct salvage goods solicitation within the City of
El Segundo; that on January 1, 1959, the name of the organi-
zation was changed to Combat Veterans Industries, owned by the
Military Order of the Purple Heart, a National Veterans Organi-
zation chartered by the United States Congress, and requesting
that the City permit the organization to solicit salvage goods
within the City under its new name.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the
Chief of Police and City Manager for investigation and recom-
mendation.
AIRS. CAROL AYER, Ways- and - :Means Chairman, Richmond
Street School P.T.A., requesting permission to hold a ITalloweten
carnival October 311 1959, at the High School grounds, from
10:30 A.M, to 8:00 P.M.; conduct a parade from the Standard
Street entrance of the Police Station to Holly Avenue, west on
Holly to 'Main Street and north on Main Street to Oak Avenue;
also permission was requested for business license to sell re-
freshments, operate novelty booths and amusement rides.
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'Moved by Cot.incilma � Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Parent - Teacher Associ-
ations of Imperial Street and Richmond Street Schools
pursua..t to request dated October 8, 1959, be granted
a Permit to hold a 11allowelen Carnival at the High
School grounds on October 31, 1059; to hold a parade
on said date, subject to the approval of the Chief
of Police and to any conditions which in his judg-
ment should be imposed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a business
license be issued without fee, to said Parent- Teachers
Association to operate novelty booths and amusement
rides.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschizk
and :Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent:Councilmen None.
PLANNING CWMISSION, October S. 1959, transmitting
copy of its Resolution No. 413, recommending that Lots 9 and
10, Block 112, be developed at this time for playground uses,
I,v the City.
By general consent, the matter was ordered held
pending further study.
AIRS. KARL BAR''MORE, October 6, 1959, regarding noise
caused by the testing of jet engines during early morning hours.
Ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF CO'.\UIERCE, October 6, 1959, an-
nouncing its Second Annual Showcase of Progress on October 16,
17 and 18, at 650 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, in El Segundo, and
requesting that a license free of charge be issued to the
Chamber of Commerce covering all shows, concessions and activi-
ties in connection with the presentation of said exposition.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Chamber of Commerce
be Permitted to fulfill the contracts it has assumed for the
above exposition.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Yoes: Councilman Aleschuk;
Absent: Councilmen Prone.
i;. A. WANDERER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, October 13, 1959,
requesting that Warrant No. 8906 in amount of $200.00 payable
to T. B. DeBerry be cancelled, due to the fact that Chief DeBerry
will be unable to attend the League of California Cities meeting
in San Francisco.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Neschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance
be and he is hereby authorized to cancel „arrant
No. 8906 in amount of 5200.00, payable to T. B.
DeBerry; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director
of Finance and the City Treasurer of the City of
El Segundo be and they are hereby directed to make
appropriate entry of such cancellation ii, their
respective hooks of record.
On roll call_, said motion carried and said resolution was
adont -ed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
?does: Councilmen none.
t+bsent: Councilmen None.
SOI'THER:d CALIFORNIA QUARTER MIDGET ASSOCIATIONS, INC.,
October 9, 1959, requesting permission to accept donations from
biisiress firms in the "it`s of E1 Segundo due to expense incurred
in building its tract:..
Mr. Sam Harris, 319 Center Street, a member of the
Board of Directors for said association, was present in the
Council Chamber and stated that it had been the practice to
accept donations bar passing the hat after the races, and to
solicit for advertising on the fence; that some business organi-
zations donate a trophy to the association. It appearing that
the Council had no objections to the organization accepting
donations for its activity, the matter was referred to Acting
Cite Manager_ `Webb for handling.
PHYLLIS TILTON, October 13, 1959, representative from
El Segundo High School to the 1959 Girls State, being an invi-
tation to attend a meeti•ig on Friday, October 23rd at Patriotic
Hall, 181.6 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, in the interest of
California Girls State. Ordered filed.
REV. BOB MOORE, PASTOR, CHURCH OF GOD, 121 Richmond
Street, requesting permission for the Ladies Club of the Church
of God, 121 Richmond Street, to sell hand made articles from
door to door, for the purpose of furthering its Church activity.
This activity being within the scope of the City Code,
permission was granted.
ORAL COMUNICATIONS
Mr. R. A. Harrison, 727 I%Test Pine Avenue, addressed
the Council on beha'f of his son and two other boys and entered
a complaint against the manner in which the El Segundo Police
Department had dealt with a situation involving said boys.
'Mr. James Y. Newton, 902 Virginia also entered a
protest. Mr. Ray Bright, parent of the other boy involveg,
could not be present in the Council chamber on account of illness.
The Council desiring to hear both sides of the mat-
ter, '"a-or Benfield stated an investi -ation and report would
be made.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COQ; MITTEES
ACTING CITY MANAGER ;• EBR: `LADE REPORTS AS FOLLO;tTS:
1. That an application had been received from "Mr.
`:esley 0. Morgan requesting temporary occupancy of a trailer
during the construction of a home at 400 IIillcrest Street,
and recommended the application be approved.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Mr. `desley 0. Morgan he permitted to occupy, use
and maintain a house trailer at 400 Hillcrest Street during
construction of a residence at said address, such permit to
extend ni7ety days from the date of this meeting, and to ex-
-)ire January 11, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen hone;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
2. Recommended approval of request to increase the
position of Account Clerk II in the City Treasurer's Department
to Accoun L- Clerk III. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded
by Councilman: Gordon, the request be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3.. Advised the Council that the Board of Fire Under-
writers of the Pacific will begin its survey of the City of El
Segundo on or about November 1, 1959, and that a reduction in
classification from Class 5 to Class 4 is anticipated.
4. Recommended that the relocation bond furnished
by Mr. Robert E. Bollinger, in amount of $1,000 be exonerated
as the work covered by said bond has been completed to the
satisfactio -i of the Department of Building and Safety.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED that that certain Relocation
Permit Bond dated July 17, 1958, with Robert
Edward Bollinger as Principal, and Pacific Em-
ployers Insurance Company as surety, in the sum
of $1,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Qouncilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. Recommended that the relocation bond furnished
by Mir. Raymond 1,11cMIahon, in amount of $1.500.00 he exonerated
as the wort: covered by said bond has been completed to the
satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety.
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Moved by Councilman Frederic] :, seco ded by Council-
man 'Meschul:, the following resol_utioi be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit
Bond No. 631484, dated April 11, 1957, in amount
of $1.500,00 with Raymond A. McMahon and Elsie
McMahon as Principals, avid The Travelers Indem-
nity Comnany as Surety, be and the same is hereby
exonerated.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederic!:, Gordon
'�Iescllul: and ?Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. That heretofore authorization had been granted
to obtain bids for ti:,o 1960 police cars; that it had peen
fo>> id necessary- to rerlace one police car immediately, and
since it is .ot expected the 1960 equipment will he available
at present, local dealers were contacted for 1959 automobile
grotations; that only one quotation was received and he there-
fore recomr:iended the purchase, from IIessell Chevrolet, of a
Chevrolet 4 -door Bisca,.,ne, $2,536.86, less 10V Ford trade -
i.: of $15050.00, or cost to City of $1.485.86.
'loved by Councilman 'Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Balzer, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balser, Frederick, Gordon
Meschuk and 'Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilman None;
Absent: Councilman None;
7. As per authority heretofore granted to obtain
quotations for 1960 - police car, lie recommended that a Ford
4 -door sedan, 1960 model., be purchased from Escobar Ford Agency
at a price of $2,147.63 less trade -in on Unit #,13 of $600.00,
or a cost to the City of $1,547.63
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Balzer, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschul; and 'Mayor Benfiel-d:
Ioes: Councilmen Lore;
Absent: Cou : ,,cilmen None.
CITE' CLERK A(ADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council of the appointment of Mrs.
neggv A. Sullivan and 'Mr. W. A. Wanderer as Deputy City Clerks.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC �'.'ORI:S WEBB '`LADE REPORTS AS FOLLM-IS:
1. 'resented for the Councilts approval, Plans
and si)ecifications No. 59 -4 for the construction of a Storm
Drain in Mariposa Avenue from Douglas Street to Nash Street,
and recommended said plans be approved and the City Clerk
I
e authorized to call for bids.
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"loved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIO "dS AND PLANS
NO. 59 -4" for construction of a Storm Drain in Mariposa Avenue
from Douglas Street to Nash Street be placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk, and that said Specifications and
"].ans are hereby approved by this Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be in-
vited for furnishin and instal.liing said storm drain, an(-1
the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to cause
Eotice Invitinb Bids to be given and published in time, form
and mariner as regrired by law, the date for the reception of
kids being hereby fixed for October 26, 159.
Carried b;l the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council_Ts consideration, a
resolution which in effect would be the first step in an attempt
to form a street lighting district. The Council desiring to
carry out the wishes of the citize-is in the matter, it was
moved by Councilman Baker. Seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Resolution No. 1885 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
TILE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING AND ORDERING
TILE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO
MAKE AND FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK, A
CERTAIN PRELIMINARY REPORT IN WRITING,
AS CONTEMPLATED TINDER THE PROVISIOP:S
OF TIIE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 191911
(PART 1 OF DIVISION 14 OF THE STREETS
AND HIGITTti1AYS CODE OF TIIE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA) .
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was
ado -)ted by the following vote:
..Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Dleschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED I3USINESS
1. City Attorney Bush read the Title of Ordinance
No. 550, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE T'TJRCHASE
OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
TTpon motion duly made fnd unanimously carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 550 was waived.
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Following motion dull, made by Councilman Baker, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 550 was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon,
Meschuk and ; Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING PILLS
The following demands, having had the approval. of
the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands ?cos. 8533 to 9005, in-
clusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $64,7.87.64
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,`57.20
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1,669-70
$7,71 -4.63
Demand Register - ?rater Denartment - Demands i;os.
2652 to 26,99, inclusive:
V!ater Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - $42,040.04
TOTAL $421640.04
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the de:iands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn
on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same.
Carried by the followin^- vote:
A -ves: Councilmen Baker, Frederic]:, Cordon,
Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No other business appearing to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Nleschuk,
seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn, the hour
of adjournment being 9:00 o'clock P.M. Carried.
APPROVED:
`favor
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk