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E1 Segundo, California
April 119 1960
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, followed by a few
moments of silent prayer.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R.
Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilman Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo held March 28, 1960, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communication was read to the
Council and disposed of in the manner indicated:
PHYLLIS TILTON, STUDENT BODY SECRETARY, expressing appre-
ciation for the Council's cooperation in making the Student- Govern-
ment Day successful. Ordered filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that the City is presently without
a Director of Finance, and he recommended that he be authorized at
the next Council meeting to advertise for a new Finance Officer and
conduct the usual examinations to fill the office. I-Ie further recom-
mended that until the office is filled, the duties of Director of
Finance be split between the Chief Bookkeeper, Dorothy Wallace, and
the CitynTreasurer, Ruth Hopp, and that for those particular duties,
they be paid an additional $75.00 per month, for that period only.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick?.
the above recommendations be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. That he was in receipt of a letter from the Air
Pollution Control District pertaining to the operation of the
Scattergood Steam Plant, which indicated that the plant is oper-
ating under a temporary variance due to the fact that the combustion
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does not comply with the Air pollution Control Districtts reg-
ulations; also he has been advised by the Superintendent of the
Scattergood Plant that every effort is being made to bring the
operation into line with requirements.
3. In order to comply with the requirements of the
Federal Communications Commission, it is necessary to replace
three radios on three pieces of fire equipment; that bids were
solicited and two were received, one from Motorola Communications
for $2,667.12 and one from Commercial Communications for $2,421.00,
and he recommended said equipment be purchased from the low bidder,
Commercial Communications, for the amount of $2,421.00. R. C. A.
declined to bid.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. Recommended that the pay rate of the following
Department Heads be increased as follows:
(1) Clifford Smith, Water and Sanitation Superintendent,
from Salary Range 21 -C & $746.00 to 21 -E at $813.00
per month.
(2) Harry R. Gates, Fire Chief, from Salary Range 21 -D
at $777.00 to 21 -E at $813.00 per month,
and that the change be effective as of April 11, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
S. Advised the Council that the fire, theft and van-
dalism policy on the City -owned licensed and un- licensed equipment,
plues.$500.00 deductible on the $$0,000.00 aerial rig for the fire
department is up for renewal; that the premium for the above cover-
age is $821.66 as compared with $722.00 for the previous year, which
premium did not include the aerial rig, and he recommended said
policy be renewed with McCarthy Insurance Agency at the premium of
$821.66.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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6. That at the last monthly City Manager's meeting, a
speaker from the County Regional Planning Board addressed the group
and stated that a land use survey was being conducted in this general
South Bay area, and that it would like to have a representative from
the Council, Planning Commission, Building Department and the City
Manager to serve on the final analysis of the survey. By general
consent, the matter was held until the next regular Council meeting
to be held April 25, 1960.
7. Advised the Council the Metropolitan Water District
announced the dedication of the completion of its,,system, to be held
in the vicinity of Hemet on May 11, 1960, and recommended the City
be represented. The Council concurring in said recommendation, the
Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of the Water Depart-
ment were requested to represent the City at said dedication.
8. That he was in receipt of two resolutions from the City
of Lakewood, one going on record against improper movies being shown
in that City and the other asking for funds for the development of
freeways in that area.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration a resolu-
tion declaring intention to order the vacation of a certain portion
of Maryland Street at Mariposa Avenue. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution
No. 1916, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION (SUBJECT
TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY) OF A CERTAIN
PORTION OF MARYLAND STREET WITHIN SAID CITY.
which was sread, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Reported on the matter of El Segundo vs Lane (Con-
tractor's License); that the trial had been °held some months
before; that briefs had been prepared and submitted and that he
had been directed by the Court to prepare a Judgement in favor of
the City.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Councilts approval, plans and
specifications No. 60 -1 -A for the installation of traffic signals
at the following locations: Lomita and Grand, Palm and Center,
Richmond and Mariposa; and recommended said plans be approved and
the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED
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RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS N0.
60 -1 -All and " NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
LOMITA AND GRAND, PALM AND CENTER, AND RICHMOND AND
MARIPOSATI dated April 11, 1960, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTIiER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and
the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and
that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized
and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and
published in time, form and manner as required by
law, the date for the reception of bids being
hereby fixed for May 9, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Presented for the Council's approval, specifications
No. 605, to replace inferior and dangerous curb and sidewalk at
the following locations: Sheldon Street from Pine to Mariposa,
Eucalyptus Drive from Holly to Pine, and Pine Avenue from Eucalyptus
to Arena, and recommended that sated p1anssbbcapprdvbd andebh &iCityhe
Clerki.•becatithorized to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO.
60 -511 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE RECON-
STRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, dated April 11, 1960, presented to
this Council at this meeting, be approved and a
copy placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be
and the same are hereby invited under said Notice,
and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized and instructed to cause said Notice
to be given and published in time, form and manner
as required by law, the date for the reception of
said bids being hereby fixed for April 25, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a reso-
lution requesting the County of Los Angeles pay to this City the
sum of $34,635.22 as gas tax allocation for the improvement of
Sepulveda Boulevard within this City. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Reso-
lution No. 1917, entitled:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO PAY A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE COST OF
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. Presented for the Council's approval plans and spe-
cifications No. 60 -4 for a street pavement sealing program using
Slurry Seal; that such a program is necessary every six to ten
years, depending upon the condition of the street, and recommended
said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be f adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO.
60 -411 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE APPLICATION
OF SLURRY SEAL ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated April 112 1960,
presented to this Council at this meeting, be
approved and a copy placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and
the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that
the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and
instructed to cause said Notice to be given and pub-
lished in time, form and manner as required by law,
the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed
for April 25, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
5. As requested at the last regular Council meeting, he
reported on the complaint of Mrs. Bondurant, 131 Whiting Street,
regarding the inaccesibility of her garage since the alley at the
rear of dier property was improved; that that particular area was
improved in 1960, and that the ramp connecting the garage to the
alley should be provided by the property owner.
entitled:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 562,
AN ORDIN ANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, CREATING A PERSONNEL MERIT
SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 562 was waived.
Following motion made by Councilman Meschuk, and
seconded by Councilman Baker, Ordinance No. 562 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of
the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 10134 to 10316,
inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - $ 61,245.89
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - 4,022.83
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - 1.730.90
TOTAL $ 66,999.62
Demand Register - Water Department- Demands Nos.
3088 to 3116, Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - $ 6.213.00
TOTAL $ 61213.00
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, 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, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Meschuk stated he had talked with Mrs.
Cravens Douglass who attended the Governor's conference on
Libraries recently, and it was his opinion that the proposed
State tax on libraries should have careful consideration.
Councilman Meschuk also commented on the industrial
parking problem; that while the need is not pressing at this
time, he felt it would be well to keep in mind the acquisition
of property for this use.
Mr. Elder Thompson, President of the El Segundo Fire -
ments Associationm thanked the Council for its efforts in the
adoption of Ordinance No. 562, the Personnel Merit.System Ordin-
ance.
No further business appearing to be transacted at
this session, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn until the hour of two
o'clock P.M., April 19, 1960. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:,
City Clerk
me
Mayor