1959 OCT 26 CC MIN•
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El Segundo, California
October 26, 1959
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the
City IIall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the
meetin7* 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 Roger Sawyer, of Community Methodist
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor , the hour being 7:00 of clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschul:
and Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen Absent: Done.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS DMEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held October 13, 1959, having
been read and no errors or omission having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL OP.DERS OF BUSINESS
1. The 'Mayor announced that this was.the time and place
heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for construction of Lines
A and B of Storm Drain in Mariposa Avenue from Douglas Street to Nash
Street, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The
Clerl•: stated she had six bids in her possession, whereupon it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that said
bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Carried. Said bids
are as follows:
M.G.R.Construction Co. $ 28,771.80
Charles Green Co. 29,225.50
Guho Corporation 31,029.20
Colich Construction Co. 33,613.70
Mallory & Greenwood 35,310.00
Rebeck- Rodriquez 35,424.00
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and
report later at this meeting. Carried.
2. The lllayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on appeal of Stephen B. Doss et a].
from the decision of the Planning Commission, regarding request for
change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for the westerly side of Penn Street
from ?-Jalnut Avenue to Sycamore Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if
proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that
affidavits of publication and mailing of notices are in tier possession,
as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and the City
Council -to date, whereupon the Mayor declared the files in the matter
would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any
written protests had been received. There being none, the Mayor
inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed
change of zone.
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Attorney R. A. Jones, representing Mr. Doss, addressed
the Council, presenting h=s argument in favor of the proposed zone
chan -e. Others speaking in favor of the proposed change of zone
were: Mr. Floyd ;dallace, and Ihzgh Hamilton, 3S8 Virginia Street,
El Se!*undo.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak
in opposition to the proposed zone change, and there was no re-
sponse. Thereafter, it was moved b-
y Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the decision of the Planning
Commission he upheld, and that Resolution No. 1886, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOR IA,COi:CURRING
IN TIIE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN
ITS RESOLUTION NO. ¢10; DENYING THE APPEAL
OF STEPHEN B. DOSS ET AL IN SAID MATTER;
AND ACCORDINGLY DENYING TIIE ZONE CHANGE
APPLIED FOR.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balser, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and
place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed annexation
to the City* of El Segundo of certain uninhabited territory desig-
nated as Imperial Strip Territory, and inquired of the Cleric if
necessary publication had been made. The Clerk reported that
affidavits in support of the publication, mailing and posting of
Resolution No. 1882, giving notice of proposed annexation, as
required by law, had been made and 'are on file in the office of
the City Cleric; f�.irther reporting receipt of certified copy of Los Angeles
Ci_';-, Council Resolution consenting to annexation by E1 Segundo of said
nropert� -. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications
had been received in said matter, and was advised that none had
been received prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if anyone present desired to be
heard in the matter. No one responded. The hearing was thereupon
declared closed.
An opportunity having been given to all persons desiring
to he heard, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 552,
entitled:
Which was read.
AN ORDI1i A'r. CE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOP.` ?IA, APPROVING
TIDE ANNEXATION TO THE SAID CITY OF EL SEG-
UNDO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS T1IMPERIAL STRIP TERRITORY"
Ii; COP:FORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
"Ai:NEXATIO;` OF IT;INHABITED TERRITORY ACT
OF 1939.,1
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heretofore fixed The fMayor announced that this was the time
O. 507 (the Comprehensive eZoning O proposed amendment and place
h Ordinance) of the City ° °frElnance
ttndo, California, recommended b
Resolution No. 412, limiting by the Planning Seg-
to the main building. thetvrentin- g Commission in its
notice man The Mayor inquired of- IthemClerl. if Proper
Zone
that .affidavit of hearing had been given, to which Proper
the complete file ofbtheaP1On the Clerk replied
of said notice is on file
City Council to date fanning Commission and that
stated said files tvouldebinmh her
a as well as of the
Possession, after which the Mayor
part of this hearing.
The }Mayor inquired if an
re-
ceived, and there being any written Protests had been re-
to speak in fay g none, inquired if anyone
the IIa* °r °f the proposed amendment. Present desired
Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter
responding,
naI_'er introduced Ordinance I >:o• 553, entitled:
Councilman
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
(TI IE CObIPREI}E11rSIVE ZONING ANCE N0. $07
SAID CITY i:ITH REGARD TO RENTING OF OF
ROOMS.,
WRITTEN COINDIM"ICATIONS
The following written communications received from
Persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named were read to
the Council, and disposed of in the manner indicated:
EDP�ITTI'M F. SIfAIIEENI I',T,ORGA IZATIO?•;
FOR.; I:; OECD FAIR, and CHARLINE C01 L�IITTEE FOR
IIONTEBELLO, requesting BOTT, CITY CLERK CALI-
J -cation endorsing g that the City• of E1 Segundo CITY OF
Los Any; the location of the ;Torl T gundo adopt a reso-
�.eles area. d Fair 1963 -64 in the
The Council desiring to
T:'oridis Fair in the Los Any the idea of holding a
Cot�.r.cil.nar Gordon, �eles area in 1963 -6,1
ti on Pao, seconded by Councilman Ileschttl;lt ryas moved cD
by
J_987, entitled:
that Resolu-
A RESOLTTTI02; OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF EL SEGTT. *;DO ENDORSING CIL OF THE TIIE PRODUCTIO.'k T, HOLDING AND STTPPORTINr,
FAIR IN THE LOS ANGELES OF A t'JORLD I S
AREA IN 1963 -64.,
hick was read, be adopted.
't roll call, said motion carried
.I and said Resolution tva oPted hY the following vote:
s
Ayes: Councilmen Balzer,
and Mayor Benfieldrredericl:, Gordon, rreschuh
"Oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Cotncilmen None.
LARRY and ?MARY STEERE
P.I)I G, and JOIN; G, F:1�1S DARLE2;E and EVERETT r.
Dpertr on E „ , al..- Protesting a,, } NICII�LSOrI,
East . alri Avenue and o gins City- otvned
i.vate n1- a-g�ro:.tnd. 'ashington Street being used as
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Mayor Benfield stated that subject city -owned property
is on the Master Plan of Iecreation, and that the Planning Com-
mission and the Recreation Commission have recommended said area
he developed as a Public Playground.
McCARTHY I111SURANCE AGENCY, advising that the present
Lial-ility Insurance police for the City of El Segundo expires
or. `tiovember Y, 1959; that the renewal quotation on present limits
amot1r.ts to approximately $11,600, and requesting consideration of
the Council for said renewal.
City Manager Sailors recommended renewal of the above
liability insurance with the McCarthy Insurance Agency, after
which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, said recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ages: Councilmer, l;al:er.9 Frederick, Gordon, Meschul,
and T.iayor Benfield;
I.oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
ORAL CUN MtTNICATIONS
Mr. Donald G. Keller inquired of the Council_ regarding
the City -owned lot on East Palm and ashington Street as -to how
soon said lot would be made into a part:-, and was advised that at
such time a recommendation from the Parl:.s and Recreation Commission
for said development, and when money is available, subject area
wnihld be converted into a park. Mr. I:eller proposed to grade and
blacl- -top subject area, in the interim, in order to maintain it in
a clean and orderly manner.
Discussion ensiled between members of the Council, Mr.
Keller, and Air. Peter Boudelais, of Robbfs Restaurant, adjacent
to subject property.
The Council being aware of the need for parking in
this area, as well as an urgent need for a park and playground,
by Igeneral consent the matter was taken under consideration.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AhD SPECIAL C01- MITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS i•IADE REPORT AS FOLLOW
1. Recommended that the City schedule an atiction to be
held around the first of December, for the purpose of disposing of
s,irplus materials owned and no longer needed by the City, and
articles in the custody of the Police Department that have been
u.ncl. aimed for a yearfs period.
".loved b-_• Councilman Meschul:, seconded by Councilman
Bal,:er, that the above recommendation be approved and that the City
C1_erl- is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public A?tction
and a list of articles to be included in said auction. Carried by
a unanimous vote. v
CITY CLERK 'MADE REPORT AS FOLLO'lS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a request
for Quitclaim Deed covering water pipeline easement for a portion
of Lot 2, llocl; 105, El Segundo Tract, from Mr. and Mrs. Boyd L. -
Coulter. Subject property is located on the easterly side of Cedar
Street between Acacia Avenue and Imperial Highway.
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Moved by Councilman. Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHERE15, the easement over the southerly 45 feet
of the northerly 190 feet of Lot 21 Block 105, E1-
Segundo Sheet No. 3, except therefrom, the westerly
20 feet of said land, as per map recorded in Book
20, Pages 22 and 23 in the Office of the Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California; is no longer needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT
and the City Clerk be and
and instructed to execute
easement from the City to
Coulter, his wife.
Carried by the following vote:
RESOLVED, that the Nayor
they are hereby authorized
a Quitclaim Deed for said
said Boyld L. and Martha J.
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick,pGordon, Meschul:
and Mayor Benfield;
goes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 3WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLO11S:
1. At this time Director of Public I9orks Webb stated
that all bids submitted earlier at this meeting on the construction
of storm drain in Mariposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Nash
Street had been checked, and he recommended award of contract for
Lines A and B be made to M.G.R.Construction Co., it being the
lowest regular bidder on said lines A and B.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick., the following resolution be fadopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised
for bids for construction of a Storm Drain in Mariposa
Avenge from Douglas Street to Nash Street in accordance
with Specifications No. 59 -4, and accepted bids at this
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public T,Jorks checked all
bids and recommended that the bid of M.G.R.Construction
Co., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted;
". , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of
said City is hereby authorized and instructed to execute
the contract herein awareded for and on behalf of said
City and in its name, and the City Clerk is authorized
to attest the same, affix the &Fficial sea]. and male
delivery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received,
extent the bid of A1. G.R. Construction Co. are hereby re-
jected and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to
return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, 14eschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen bone;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2. That he was in receipt of a resolution from.. the
County of Los Angeles, in which the County requested the State
Public Utilities Commission to allocate funds for reconstruction
of the railroad overpass at Rosecrans and Aviation Boulevard,
and requested the City Council adopt a similar w resolution, copy
to be sent to the Public Utilities Commission, requesting that
funds be allocated for said project.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the followin- resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of
California, in its regular session of 1957, did
enact legislation to add Section 1202.$ to the
Public Utilities Code, and to amend Section 189
of, and to add Sections 190 and 191 to, the Streets
and Highways Code, such legislation added to the
laws of the State of California by Chapter 2091,
Statutes of 1957; and
'WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of
California, at its regular session of 1959, did
enact le�.-islation to amend Sections 1.89 and 190
of the Streets and highways Code, such legislation
added to the laws of the State of California by
Chapter 1763, Statutes of 1959; and
1."IIEREAS, these said amendments and additions
directed a separate fund for the construction of
-rade separation_ or the alterations or reconstruction
of existing grade separations, in the amount of
$5,000,000, be added to the budget of the State
Division of Highways as a participating fund; and
;'IIEI ;E AS, the Cite of El Segundo id desirous
of reconstructing the existing grade separated
crossing for Aviation Boulevard at the Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Crossing Po. 2II- 15.4B; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of the existing grade se
separation will eliminate one of the most congested
intersections in the County and will be an integral
part of the improvement program on Aviation Boulevard
and Rosecrans Avenue; and
'a'IIEREAS, the County of Los Angeles is able to
comply with the financial and programing requisites
set forth in said legislationj and
'MEREAS, said legislation provides that, until
the $5,000,000 participating fund is oversubscribed,
these funds will be granted to those agencies demon -
strating the ability to perform under it-s provisions;
and
:YIIEREAS, the County of Los Angeles has declared
its intent to reconstruct the existing grade separated
crossing for Aviation Ioulevard at the Atchison Topeka
E- Santa Fe Railway Crossing 2II- 15.4 -B and agrees to
appropriate funds to match those provided by the
State in order to construct this project;
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NO-W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL
OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that this Council .
approves the aforementioned action taken by the Board
of Supervisors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of El Segundo requests the California Public
t ?tilities Commission to give every possible consider-
ation to the allocation of funds for this much needed
improvement, in the interest of public safety.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, 'teschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
;Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Director of Public Works
Bush to report on the investigation of
that two technical engineers have been
an opportunity= to converse with people
as to what their recommendations would
being made in the investigation.
iJebb requested City Attorney
Airport noise, who advised
contacted, both requesting
from the City of E1 Segundo
be , and that progress is
City Attorney mush also reported on the matter of the
Quarter Midget Race Track accepting donations; that it is not a
commercial venturek and as such, it could be allowed to accept
donations.
Irs. Sam Harris, 319 Center Street, representing said
Quarter :fidget Association, was in the Council_ Chamber and was so
advised.
LTNT FINISIIED BUSINESS
1. City Attorney Bush read the title of Ordinance No.
551, entitled:
Ali ORDIP;ANCE OF TIIE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEINDING
"THE CODE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, 195° ", BY X4ENDING
"SEC. 5.4"1
"SEC. $. 5" and SEC. 5. "
, 1\D DELETING "SEC. S.7" OF SAID CODE,
AND ADDIrTG A 1,=-1 SECTION, "SEC. S-15"
TO SAID CODE, RELATING TO BICYCLES.
L'pon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 551 waschvaived.
Following motion duly made by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 551 was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschulc.
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen `one;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING I:ILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of
the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
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Demand ReTister
- Demands Nos. 9006 to 9083, inclusive:
General. Fund -
- - - - - - - - - - - - $
52,549-05
Pension Fund -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
A,141.67
Trust Fund - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
49_ .20
TOTAL
$
57,185.92
Demand Register--
TJater Department - Demands Nos. 2690
to 2734, Inclusive:
Water Operating
Fund - - - - - - - - $
11,993.07
TOTAL
$
11,993.07
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the demands he allowed and warrants ordered drawn on
and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried
by the following vote:
Ares: Councilmen Raker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschul;
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Coi.incilrien None;
X)sent: Councilmen None.
NET: P>L1SINESS
Councilman Meschuk initiated discussion of the storm
water problem on Loma Vista in the area of Holly Avenue. By
rreneral consent, the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission were requested to consider the possibility of a parkette
to be used for draining; purposes, and make recommendation to the
Council.
Councilman Meschuk inquired as to progress in the study
of possible change in depth of C -2 Zone on the easterly side of
Sepulveda Boulevard from Mariposa Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard,
and Chairman Allen of the Planning Commission stated the matter
would be taken up at the Commissionts meeting to be held October
28th.
No further business appearing to come before the Council
at this time, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Meschuk, the meeting adjourn until the hour of 12:00
O'clock Noon on Thursday, October 29, 1959 2Vlotion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayoir
Respectfully submitted,
M
City Clerk