1960 FEB 23 CC MINal
E1 Segundo, California
February 23, 1960
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El 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 Mr. Jack Clack, of First Church of Christ,
Scientist, El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by Mayor Kenneth
R. Benfiela, the hour being 7:00 o'clock 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 E1 Segundo held February 8, 1960, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes of
said meeting be approved 'as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to Ordin-
ance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as recommended
by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 422, and inquired
of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to
which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of notice
of said hearing, as well as the-file of the Planning Commission and
the City Council to date were in her possession. The Mayor then
stated the files in the matter would be made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor requested Mr. L. A. Allen, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, to review the proposed amendments, which he
did at this time. The Mayor then inquired if any written communi-
cations had been received regarding said proposed amendments, and
there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in
favor of said proposed amendments. No one responded. The Mayor
then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to
the proposed amendments, and the following persons stated they felt
the proposed amendments were too restrictive: Mr. Floyd Wallace,
Mrs. Wright, 133 Whiting Street, and Mrs. Olga Benson, 730•iCalifornia
Street.
No other person desiring to be heard in the matter, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, by general
consent, the matter was taken under advisement until the next regular
meeting to be held March 14, 1960.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented to the Council for its consideration, as
previously requested, an amendment to the Code of the City of
E1 Segundo pertaining to the speed limit being reduced to 25
miles per hour on East Grand Avenue between Main Street and
Center Street, and 35 miles per hour between Center Street and
Sepulveda Boulevard. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick intro-
duced Ordinance No. 561, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958" BY AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS "(D)" AND I•(E)" OF SECTION
17.63 THEREOF, OF SAID CODE RELATING TO
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS...
which was read.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reso-
lution ordering, calling and providing for the general municipal
election to be held on April 12, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that Resolution No. 1906, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 12th DAY OF
APRIL, 1960.,
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.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reso-
lution requesting the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County
to permit the Registrar of Voters to render specified services
to the City of El Segundo relating to the conduct of the general
municipal election to be held April 12, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No. 1907, entitled:
A..RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID
COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT
OF A '►GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1960. j,
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, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. As requested at the last regular Council meeting, he
had prepared and at this time presented to the Council for its
consideration, a Resolution of Intention relating to the vacation
of a portion of Irene Court within the City of E1 Segundo; that
the Director of Public Works had prepared the description of the
proposed vacation with an alignment that changed the original
description to the southerly 5.9 feet of said Irene Court through-
out its entire length.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, that Resolution of Intention No. 1905, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND
ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF IRENE
COURT WITHIN SAID CITY. ,
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.
5. Presented for the Council's Consideration, a reso-
lution which in effect would serve to withdraw the ttLeuzinger
Territory'* and ''Servo Territory" from the Consolidated Sewer
Maintenance District, as the City of E1 Segundo will now render
such services to these annexations.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that Resolution No. 1908, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
EXCLUSION OF ttLEUZINGER TERRITORY" AND
rtSERVO TERRITORY" FROM CONSOLIDATED SEWER
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carriedd and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented for the Council's consideration a ..reso-
lution pertaining to exclusion of "Servo Territory" from the
Consolidated County Fire Protection District, as this service
will now be rendered by the City of E1 Segundo.
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick:. that Resolution No. 1909, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
"SERVO TERRITORY11 WITHDRAWN FROM THE CON-
SOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION 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.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reso-
lution withdrawing "Leuzinger Territory" from ;the Consolidated
County Fire Protection District, since this service will now be
rendered by the City of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that Resolution No. 1910, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
11LEUZINGER TERRITORY" WITHDRAWN FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.,
Xqs 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.
8. That a petition had been handed to him of proponents
to have placed upon the :ballot a question "Shall each member of
the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, hereafter
receive the sum of $100.00 per month as compensation for his
services as such member. Yes No," which petition purports to
contain the signatures of 294 persons; that the issue, if voted
in the affirmative, would only pertain to those persons elected
April 12, 1960 and thereafter; that if the Council desires to
afford the voters of E1 Segundo the opportunity to vote on this
question, it would be in order to adopt a resolution directing
that the question be placed upon the ballot on the April 12, 1960
general municipal election.
Each member of the Council not desiring to vote in the
affirmative for their personal gain, but cognizant of the fact
that many citizens-desire to have the question on the ballot, it
was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, has received a petition of 294 voters,
asking the City Council to place upon the ballot of
the April 12, 1960 election the question:
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t'SHall each member of the City Council -
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, -
YES
hereafter receive the sum of $100.00 : -
per month, as compensation for his
services as such member? NO
and
WHEREAS, the number of signatures appearing on this
request indicates a public interest in the matter which
in fairness should be duly submitted to the voters of the
City for their consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordered and directed that the
issue above set forth, duly �be placed upon the aballot
submitted to the voters of this City at the general muni-
cipal election on April 12, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilman Frederick;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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9. Advised the Council of the filing of a complaint against
Hall:ef31 for damage in amount of $265.44 to a police car
on September 11, 1959, and requested the Council's approval of said
action; also recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign the com-
plaint for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Counciiman
Gordon, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COHiMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council, and
were disposed of in the manner indicated:
MR. J. P. BONDURANT, 131 Whiting Street, advising the
Council that to date no action had been taken regarding claim to
his residence for damage occurring January 10, 1960. The matter
being underr-oconsideration by the City's insurance carrier, the
communication was ordered filed.
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being applica-
tion for "New I'M" On Sale Beer" License for The Nugget, 221 Rich-
mond Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
MRS. EVELYN DAVIS, President El Segundo De Molay Mothers
Circle, requesting permission to hold a Rummage Sale on March 11
and 12, 1960, at 313 Main Street, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon
that the El Segundo De Molay Mothers Circle be and they are here-
by granted permission to hold a rummage sale on March 11 and 12,
1960, at 313 Main Street, it being understood that such sale will
be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police Department of
said City. Motion carried.
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JO BENNITT, CITY CLERK, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, enclosing
copy of letter directed to Governor Brown requesting that a
special session of the legislature be called to ascertain and
devise ways and means of controlling and eliminating the
deadly narcotics traffic and its lethal consequences in the
State of California, and urging all legislative bodies in
Los Angeles County to join in the crusade.
By general consent, the City Manager was requested
to write a letter to Governor Brown to this effect.
ALTHEA MATERNA, 214 Virginia Street, requesting per-
mission for the Rebekah Lodge of 406 E. Grand(,-Avenue., to hold
a Rummage Sale at 311 Main Street on March 25 and 26, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, that Rebekah Lodge of E1 Segundo be and it is hereby
granted permission to hold a rummage sale March 25 and 26, 1960,
at 311 Main Street, it being understood that such sale will be
conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police Department of
said City. Motion carried. .
WALTER C. HENDRIX, MAYOR, CITY OF DUARTE, transmitting
copy of a resolution adopted by said City, opposing establish-
ment in an incorporated area between Duarte and Azusa, of certain
quarry operation, and also protesting to the fact that no notice
was given to the adjacent cities, and requesting attendance at
the hearing on March 24 before the Board of.Supervisors or a
written objection to such development.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, that the stand taken by the City of Duarte be upheld
and that the City Manager write a letter of protest to the Board
of Supervisors.
PETITION signed by L. G. Todd and seven others regarding
the need for sidewalk on the south side of Pine Avenue between
Main and Richmond Street; that approximately three years ago there
was a discussion about completing sidewalks all over the City, and
there is a great need in this particular block for a sidewalk.
After discussion, the Director of Public Works was
requested to prepare a report on unfinished sidewalks within
the City and present same to the Council as soon as practicable.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Floyd Wallace thanked the Council for its efforts
on behalf of all of the people in the City and expressed appre-
ciation for the progress made in the past four years.
Mrs. Ann Townsend, 642 West Imperial, asked permission
to make her comment on an item under "Unfinished Business ", that
of renaming Old.Imperial; that she would not be in favor of any
name that did not include "Imperial ". Mayor Benfield stated the
matter had been discussed by the Council and that it had agreed
on "Imperial Avenue" as the name for Old Imperial.
Planning Commission Chairman Allen suggested directional
signs be placed on Imperial Highway for streets opening on to it.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES, CONTID
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS FAS FOLLOWS:
1. That he---had received quotations for the extension of
the baseball backstop on the large baseball d6amond; that the sum
of $400.00 was budgeted in the current budget for this purpose;
that there will be a balance left in the funds for the ventilation
of the Clubhouse, and he recommended an award be made to Anderson
Fence Company in amount of $613.00.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the above recommendation ::be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Recommended that permission be granted to transfer
funds in amount of $6,000.00 to the City Hall and Police Station
Bond Fund from the General Fund; that this temporary advance
will be repaid when the balance of the tax money is collected.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. That a request had been received from Mrs. Rachel
E. Whitney for a six months extension on her permit to use a
trailer at 716 West Oak Avenue, during construction of a resi-
dence; that said request had been recommended by Mr. D. S.
Woodford, Director of Building and Safety, and he also recommended
said permit be extended the requested time.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. That at present the Rotary Club holds meetings at
the Recreation Center, and it had been suggested that suitable
signs be placed about the City indicating the direction toward
the Recreation Center, and 'he -,,recommended this request be
complied with.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
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5. That representatives of the American Little League
had requested a portable fence suitable for use when Little
League Ball is played on the small diamond; that investigation
was made to secure such a fence and it was estimated such fence
could be obtained for approximately $800.00.
The Council being of the opinion t #is activity is
valuable to the Community, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that such fence be obtained
as soon as possible as the Little League season will soon be
starting. City Manager Sailors stated that as soon as the
design is completed by the City Engineer bids could be obtained,
and construction : oould then be started.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that pursuant to its action, a
notice would be published in the E1 Segundo Herald of the
election of April 12, 1960, wherein there will be elected the
three Councilmen, City Clerk and City Treasurer, and issue
pertaining to the reimbursement of Councilmen as ordered by
the Council.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That two bids had been received for ventilation of
the Clubhouse Assembly room, as follows:
Bishop Heating Co. of Los Angeles $ 1,276.00
La Brea Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 12395.00
and he recommended an award be made to the La Brea Heating &
Air Conditioning Company and that it be issued a purchase order
in amount of $1,395.00; that the low bid of Bishop Heating Co.
be not accepted as it would require the installation of metal
duct work on the exterior of the north wall of the building, and
it is believed that this would be extremely unattractive.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Reported that the estimated cost of improvement of
East Pine Avenue between Kansas and California Street was $2,300.00;
that in the event the City pays one -half of the cost, or $1,150.00
the four property owners concerned would be charged $287.50 each;
that said property owners have been informed of the proposed
improvement and that a full report will be presented to the Council
at the next Council meeting.
3. That he was in receip W 6f '. •��communication from the
West Basin Water Association, together with copies of an Agree -
and Stipuil-at:i[6ri `in:.- - u1dgbwnrV, r.egil�9t'aCh �ha "sii':7� Li ecPfcd}�'s1e
df a3d - xiocumerit, bra ere titrricd < he f `vhiedW :Agreement and Stipu-
lation wo uld prohibit the pumping of water in the West Basin
by unauthorized parties, and he recommended approval of the
Agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on
behalf of the City.
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the
West Basin Water Association together with Agree-
ment and Stipulation in Judgment, presented to
this Council at this meeting, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be
and he is hereby authorized to sign said Agreement
and Stipulation for and on behalf of the City of
El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 9835 to 9914, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 672725-11
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,195-15
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 763.10
TOTAL $ 722683.36
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 2980 k "
to 3012, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund
TOTAL
$ 35.992.97
$ 35,992.97
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Baker, 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, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At this time the matter of renaming Old Imperial Highway
was presented. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Baker that the name of Old Imperial High-
way be changed to Imperial Avenue.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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NEW BUSINESS
At this time Mayor Benfield advised the Council of
a vacancy on the Planning Commission, due to the resignation
of Mr. Virgil Warnock, but that to date no appointment had
been made.
Mayor Benfield then announced the appointment of
Mrs. Catherine Hanson to succeed herself as a member of the
Planning Commission, and requested approval of such appoint-
ment.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
. RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Mayor
of the City of E1 Segundo, of Mrs. Catherine
Hanson as a member of the Planning Commission
for a term of four years ending February 22, 1964,
be and the same is hereby approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor wBenfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Meschuk initiated discussion of the use of
the City owned lot on East Mariposa Avenue at Maryland Street.
Director of Public Works Webb advised the Council the City has
a street easement on the land, and if the lot were divided, it
would revert to the property owners on either side; that the
City has a sewer pressure line easement on the lot and that
said line would have to be moved to the property line before
it could.be used as a building site and that a five foot ease-
ment would have to be retained for this lihec
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that vacation proceedings be.
initiated for said lot.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it.was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Council-
man Meschuk, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
9 :35 otclock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
May
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City Clerk