1960 JUN 13 CC MINX 1016
El Segundo, California
June 13, 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 Inited States of America, followed by invocation
by Reverend Father Fionan Brannigan, of St. Andrews Catholic
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,
Mayor, the hour wbeing 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Balser;
Councilman Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MIi:UTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of El Segundo held May 23, 1960, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor reported that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against
the work or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention
No. 1Q22 in the matter of certain improvements in Irene Court
between Penn Street and a point 268.06 feet westerly of Penn
Street.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of
printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting
of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and
are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
filed with her in said natter. The Clerk reported that five written
protests had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hear -
in? by the following persons: Clinton and Theodora Gorsuch,
Curtis Cunninghari, Clarence A. Desilets, ;Wayne R. Shaffer, and
Edward L. Coddin� ton.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for wthe hearing* of protests or objections against the wor],- or
the assessment district, each as diet forth in the Resolution of
Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to he heard in said matter. Nr. 1.1. F. Johnston, $21 Irene
Co?irt, addressed the Council, protesting against the cost of the
proposed assessment.
All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking
and report as to the percentage of the area arepresented thereby.
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The Engineer reported that the protests represented
approximately 52.8 percent of the total area of the assessment
district. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Frederick that
Resolution of Intention No. 1922 and all subsequent proceedings
had or taken thereunder, be and the same are hereby abandoned,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
The Manor announced that the hearing on the vacation
of a portion of Irene Court held on March 28, 1960, had been
tabled at that time until. such time as a hearing could be held
on the matter of improvement of Irene Court. Councilman Frederick
moved the hearing be continued at this time, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Swanson and unanimously carried. There-
after, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Tandy that the vacation proceedings for a portion of Irene
Court be abandoned.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Balser;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. The Mayor announced that this was.--he time and
place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to
Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as recom-
mended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 440, and inquired
of the Clerk if proper notice had been given and published, to
which she replied that affidavit of publication of Notice of said
hearing was in her possession. The Mayor then inquired if any
written communications had been received in the matter, and there
being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor
of said proposed amendments. No one responding, the Mayor inquired
if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to said amend-
ments. No one responded. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced
Ordinance No. 565, entitled:
which was read.
Aid ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.,
WRITTEN COMUNI CATIONS
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:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COIvDIISSION, being notice
that the City of Lawndale has'filed proposals with said Commission
for Annexations Nos. 1 and 2 to said City. Ordered filed,"
EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF PARENTS AND TEACIIERS, Mrs. C. J.
Cramer, Corresponding Secretary, expressing appreciation for the
new movable school crossing signs. A copy of said letter was
requested to be given to the Director of Public Works, after
which the communication was ordered filed.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA QUARTER MIDGET ASSOCIATION, INC.,
requesting permit for Souvenir Sales at the Race Trace located
at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda. The Council acting
under Section 16.5 of the City Code, which allows a free license
to be granted to non - profit organizations at the discretion of
the Council, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Southern California
Quarter :`fidget Association, Inc., be granted
a license without fee for the purpose of
Souvenir sales at its race track located at
E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard,
within the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
gNoes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NORTH XlERICAN AVIATION, INC. , Mr. H. W. Linton,
Facilities Administrator, urging the City of El Segundo to
include the Imperial Highway section of storm drain in its
1960 -61 projects.
The Director of Public Works advised the Council that
some engineering work: had already been done on this project, and
that the estimated cost of this section of the project, which
would drain Imperial Imperial Highway from Douglas Street to
Aviation Boulevard, would be $45,000-00 The communication was
thereafter referred to the Director of Public Works.
PLAP.NING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 442, denying variance request to raise the building heig
height limit from 75 feet to 100 feet on property having a front -
age on the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard between Mariposa
Avenue and Palm Avenue. Ordered held pending expiration of
appeal period.
MR. L. A. ALLEN, being letter of resignation as a member
of the Inter -City Highway Committee because of pressure of busi-
ness and also a former assignment as member of a Committee to
work with the County Regional Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, that the resignation of Mr. L. A. Allen as a member of the
Inter -City Highway Committee be accepted with regret. Motion
carried.
Mayor Baker stated that with the approval of the
Council he would appoint Mr. Robert E. Brown of the Planning
Commission to serve on the Inter -City highway Committee.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the appointment by Mayor Baker of Mr. Robert E. Brown of
the Planning Commission, to serve on the Inter -City Highway
Committee be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and
confirmed. Motion carried.
MR. DAVID FARBER, being announcement that he had taken
over ownership of the E1,Segundo Cab Company as of June 6, 1960.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the Police Depart-
ment for investigation and report. On recommendation of the City
Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
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Councilman Tandy, that a temporary permit be issued to Mr.
David Farber from June 20 to June 27, 1960, the date of the
next regular Council meeting, at which time, without prejudice
to the Councilts position, further consideration will be given
Mr. Farberts application.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Mr. Fred Nazarian, seller of the rolling stocl.: of
E1 Ser*undo Cab Company, was present in the Council Chamber and
joined with the applicant in his request for transfer of license.
ORAL C0MUNI CATION S
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C01•II`.ITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That he had been informed by the City Attorney that
all litigation against this City by the Pan American Airways
Corporation had been satisfactorily settled in the Cityts favor,
and recommended that the sum of $80,000 which had been carried in
a Special Contingency Fund, be transferred to the General Fund.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Presented for the Councilts consideration, an Agreement
with the County of Los Angeles for general services with regard to
performing certain services for the City relating to its personnel
merit syster7 ordinance. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be
adopted:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
El Segundo hereby requests the Civil Service Commission
of the County of Los Angeles to perform on behalf of
said City, personnel services; all pursuant to the
terms and provisions of the General Services Agreement
which said City entered into with the County of
Los Angeles on June 13, 1960.
Section 2. The payment for these personnel ser-
vices will be in accordance with the terms and provisions
of the General Services Agreement which said City entered
into with the County of Los Angeles on June 13, 1960.
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Section 3. Said personnel services are to be
performed upon the direction of the City Council
or its designated agent.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to
the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit
the certified copy thereof to the County of Los
Angeles.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. That he had received from California State Per-
sonnel Board a form of contract for continuance of examining
services by said Board for the City of E1 Segundo during the
fiscal. year 1960 -61, which form of contract is ,in the same
form as previously approved.
The Council being in favor of continuing such contract
services, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "COST
SERVICE CONTRACT, FOI;01 All between the California
State Personnel Board and the City of E1 Segundo,
covering continuance of examining services by said
Board for said City during the fiscal year 1960 -61,
be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby approve said form of agreement and does
hereby authorize the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo
to sign such contract on behalf of said City and the
City Clerk to attest the same, and forward to the
California State Personnel Board in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. That the City had been advised by American Muni-
cipal Association that favorable action had been taken by the
Mouse and was pending before the Senate on a bill to extend for
two more years the ability for Governmental agencies to pay In Lieu
tax, under certain circumstances, and that due to the urgency of
the measure, telegrams had been sent to our Senators to enlist
their support for favorable action.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the action of the Mayor in sending telegrams to
our Senators to enlist their support in the above measure, is
hereby ratified and confirmed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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5. Requested authority to hire Mrs. Phyllis Ii.
Flanagan on Step C Range 6, Steno -Clerk I, as replacement
for Mrs. Elizabeth R. Anderson; Mrs. Flanagan has approximately
37 months experience in this position and left the City six
months ago because she was unable to get a daytime assignment.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the above request be approved. Motion carried.
6. Advised that Mr. James Thomas of the Water Depart-
ment had requested a leave of absence without pay for the period
from June 3 to July 5, 1960, due to temporary physical disability.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the above request be approved. Motion carried.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That she was in receipt of a request for a quit-
claim deed by James C. Cashman and Ethel C. Cashman covering
water pipeline easement as reserved to Sausal Redondo Water
Company over a--portion of Lot 6, Block 10, Tract 1685, located
on Hillcrest Street between Walnut Avenue and Sycamore Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement over the southerly
50 feet of the northerly 145 feet of Lot 6,
Block 10, Tract 1685 as per map recorded in
Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of the
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, is
no longer needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim
Deed for said easement from the City to Mr. and
Mrs. James C. Cashman.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Notified the Council that the Director of Public
Works had filed in her office on June 2, 1960, the Assessment on
Street Lighting for Maryland Street and Ohher Streets, under
Resolution of Intention No. 1891.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No.
563, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNUO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 563 was waived.
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Following motion made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, Ordinance No. 563 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
:Mayor Baler;
;does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance f
No. 564, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF T1iE CITY OF EL SEGLNdDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N( ". 507
(THE COIIPREI-IENSIVE ZONING ORDINAIv CE) OF
SAID CITY BY AAIF:NDING TIIE 'ZONING MAP
THEREIN CO`dTAINED.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 564 was waived.
Following motion made by Councilman Awanson, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 564 was adopted by the
followin7 vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Balser;
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. 10598 to 10715, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 68,470.77
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 4,018.69
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,013.32
TOTAL. $ 73,502.78
Demand Register - I-later Department - Demands Nos. 3228 to
3272, Inclusive:
.later Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 11,273.45
TOTAL $ 11,273.45
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the deriands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on
and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried
by the followinyT vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
;• Iayor Baler;
Notes Councilmen none;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this
meetinT, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Coun-
cilrian Frederic]:, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment
bein 7:5 Motion
5 otclocl: p.m.
^ carried.
Respectfully ubriitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk
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