1960 MAR 14 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
March 14, 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, following which a prayer
was offered by Reverend Kenneth A. Nelson, of First Baptist Church,
El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by Mayor Benfield,
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 February 23, 1960, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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:
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE report on its activities,
accomplishments and services rendered for the period from November
1, 1959 to February 1, 1960. The report was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, transmitting a resolution
recommending a Land Use Plan for development of the serial Strip.
Mayor Benfield . stated the matter is under consideration at.this time,
after which the communication was ordered placed in the subject file
for consideration.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, transmitting a resolution
recommending adoption of an adequate uniform housing code by the City
of E1 Segundo. A recommendation from the Director of Building and
Safety was also attached.
The matter was ordered held pending receipt of the newly
published Uniform Housing Code.
BONNIE BRIGHT, CITY CLERK, HERMOSA BEACH, transmitting
copy of a resolution in support of the City of Gardena's request for
a hearing on the location of the on -off ramp, Harbor Freeway, in
Gardena. Ordered filed.
WALTER H. HARRIS, CITY MANAGER, HERMOSA BEACH, regarding
the abandonment and removal of the railway lines of the AT&SF Ry.,
which lines parallel Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach. Ordered filed.
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MR. PAUL R. BRILES, PRESIDENT, BRILES MANUFACTURING
regarding parking in that immediate area. After discussion, the
matter was taken under consideration,thand the Director of
Public Works was requested to make a study of said area and report
at the next Council meeting.
MRS. BETH WOLF, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, IMPERIAL STREET
SCHOOL PARENT - TEACHER ASSOCIATION, calling attention to the lack
of sidewalks on East Walnut Avenue between Penn and Sheldon Street,
and urging the Council to give consideration to this need. The
Director of Public Works presenting a report on curb and sidewalk
deficiency in the City later in the meeting, the communication was
ordered held pending further discussion.
MR. IVAN L. BATEMAN, CHIEF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND ASST.
MANAGER, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, replying to
complaint of stack discharge from the Scattergood Steam Plant.
Mr. Arthur Viren, 852 Bungalow Street, stated he felt
that the fall -out from the Scattergood Plant was very heavy.
After discussion, City Manager Sailors was requested
to write to the Air Pollution Board regarding the fall -out from
both the Edison and Scattergood Plants.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, being statement of
total gross receipts for calendar year ended December 31, 1959,
derived by said Company from the sale of electricity within the
City of E1 Segundo in amount of $4,772,135.60, and Franchise payment
or one percent of said total, amounting to $47,721.36. Ordered
filed.
PETER J. PITCHESS, SHERIFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, being
notification of annual adjustment in rates covering care of City
prisoners in the Los Angeles County Jail; $5.24 per male prisoner
and $9.44 per female prisoner, effective as of October 1, 1959•
Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution No.
427 approving proposed lot split application of Mr. W. J. Hunt for
Lots 9 and 10, Block 33, being the northeast corner of Maryland
Street and Grand Avenue.
The Eouncil concurring in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1913, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR LOTS 9 and 10, BLOCK 33•,
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.
AMVETS, 656 Crestmoore Place, Venice, California, offer-
ing to conduct a Memorial Day Service in the City of E1 Segundo,
and requesting certain permits, if allowed to do so. City Manager
Sailors stated the E1 Segundo American Legion was meeting with
AMVETS this date, and wo uld advise the Council later on Memorial
Day Service.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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MRS. WRIGHT, 133 Whiting Street, advised the Council. of
receipt of a letter from the Insurance Carrier denying their claim
for storm water damage.to the above property during the January 1@,
1960, rain, and inquired of the Council what steps they could take.
City Attorney Bush stated they should proceed at their
own discreti6ny that the responsibility of the City is covered by
insurance, and the Insurance Company responds in the payment of
damages when in its opinion there is a liability on the part of the
City.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:P
As previously directed, bids had been received for a
portable fence for the Little League Ball Diamond, one from Anderson
Fence Co. in amount of $923.00, and another from Hutchinson Fence Co.,
for $780.00, and he recommended the bid of Hubchison Fence Company
be accepted.
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.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council of receipt of certified copy of
resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 1, 1960 "
relinquishing jurisdiction over a portion of Aviation Boulevard
within the City of El Segundo.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordinance
creating a personnel merit system for the Police Department, Fire
Department, and other departments, Thereafter, Councilman Frederick
introduced Ordinance No. 562, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, CREATING. A PERSONNEL MERIT
SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS.,
which was read.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution
changing the name of that portion of Imperial Highway lying within the
City of E1 Segundo between Sepulveda Boulevard and the westerly boun-
dary, to Imperial Avenue
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Resolution No. 1914, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGH-
WAY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
BETWEEN SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND THE WESTERLY
BOUNDARY, TO IMPERIAL AVENUE.,
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, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the
City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 59 -3
Sheets 1 to 10, inclusive, for the construction of certain street
improvements in Imperial Avenue and other streets, together with
specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of improvements
and a plat of the proposed assessment district, as shown on Sheets
11, 12 and 13, of said Plan 59 -3•. Whereupon Councilman Meschuk
moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment
district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office
of the City Engineer, specifications and detailed estimate be
filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2-Pursuant to instructions given by the City Council on
June 22, 1959, the City Engineer presented the written report for
the proposed improvements of Imperial Avenue and other streets
(known as Job No. 59 -3), said report having been prepared pur-
suant to the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation,
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", being Part 2 of
Division IV of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, and after consideration of said report by the City
Council, Councilman Meschuk then offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 1911, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE "SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND
MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 193111, BEING
PART 2, DIVISION IV OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call,
the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Councilman Baker than offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution of Intention No. 1912 for the construction of certain
improvements in Imperial Avenue and other streets, as particularly
delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for
said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and
carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a report
on Curb and Sidewalk Deficiency in the City, which report consists
of three parts, lthe first, the residential area west of Main
Street; the second, the residential area between Main and Center
Street, and the third, the residential area between Center Street
and Sepulveda Boulevard. After thoroughly discussing the project,
City Attorney Bush and Director of Public Works Webb were requested
to make further study and report back at the next regular Council
meeting to be held March 28th.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration, a report
on the West Coast Feeder Joint Connection With County Flood Control
District. By general consent, the matter was taken under consider-
ation until the nexb regular Council meeting, to be held March 28th.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
entitled: I. City Attorney Bush read the title of Ordinance No. 561,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ttTHE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958" BY AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS "(D)II AND tt(g)tt OF SECTION
17.63 THEREOF, OF SAID CODE RELATING TO
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 561 was waived.
Following motion made by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Meschuk, Ordinance No. 561 was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
Frederick, Meschuk and
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 9915 to 10048, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - _ - - _ - - - - $ 70, 217.43
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - _ - 1 653.32
Pension Fund - - - - _ - _ _ '
TOTAL - - - - 4.066.60
$ 75,937.55
Demand Reaister - Water Dept. Demands Nos. 3013 to 3053,
Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - $ 32,52.1.02
TOTAL $ 32,523.02
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
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.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:20 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried. Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
City Clerk
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