1960 MAR 28 CC MINX 968
El Segundo, California
March 28, 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 Allediance 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 o'clock P.M. 4
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 March 14, 1960, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 vacation of a portion
of Irene Court, 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 was in her possession.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been
received, and fat this time the Clerk read a communication from
Mr. Willis F. Johnston, $21 Irene Court, requesting a continuance
of thirty days in the vacation proceedings.
Mayor Benfield inquired if anyone present wished to
speak in favor of the proposed vacation, and the following persons
addressed the Council: Mr. Clarence A. Desilets, $21 East Oak
Avenue, and Mr. Stephen B. Doss, 849 Penn Street.
Mayor Benfield inquired if anyone present desired to
speak in opposition to the proposed vacation, and there')being no
response, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
The Council recognizing the interest of the neighborhood
in its entirety, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the matter be tabled until such time as there
is a hearing for the improvement of Irene Court. Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Webb presented a petition for
the grading and paving of Irene Court signed by 89.6 per cent of
the property owners, and recommended said petition be accepted
and the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifi-
cations necessary for the improvement.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF IRENE COURT IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO" presented to this Council at this meet-
ing by the City Engineer of said City, be and the
same is hereby ordered received and placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be
and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
and present to this Countil for its approval, plans
and specifications for the contemplated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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:
DOUGLAS H. LAWRENCE, HONORARY COUNCILMAN, EL SEGUNDO HIGH
SCHOOL, expressing his appreciation for participation in the Student
Community Government Day held March 24, 1960. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, March 17, 1960, being notice
that the City of tawndale has filed with said Commission a proposal
for Annexation ##1 to said City. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, March 17, 1960, being notice
that the City of Lawndale has filed with said Commission a proposal
for Annexation #2 to said City. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, March 17, 1960, being notice
that the City of Lawndale has filed with said Commission a proposal
for Annexation ##3 to said City. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, March 21, 1960, being notice
that a Notice of Intention to circulate a petition in a certain
unincorporated territory of Los Angeles County for incorporation of
a new City to be known as the City of Juan de Anza, has been filed
with the Board of Supervisors. The Director of Public Works reported
on the close proximity of said proposed incorporation, and that tAere
would be a common boundary between the two cities 6,2$0 feet long.
The communication was ordered filed.
MR. E. E. ASHWORTH, 620 Whiting Street, commenting on the
hazard to the public of the so- called three -way signal at the inter-
section of Main Street and Imperial Highway. City Manager Sailors
stated he had directed a communication to the Traffic Committee of
the City of Los Angeles calling its attention to the signal, and
had acknowledged Mr. Ashworth's letter, after which the communication
was ordered filed.
MR. WILLIAM A. CAMERON, President, Inter -City Highway
Committee, enclosing check in amount,of $68.32, being pro -rata refund
on balance of the Pacific Avenue Closing Fund, to which the City of
E1 Segundo had contributed. Ordered filed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 428, clarifying ambiguity with reference to parking
spaces and adequate ingress and egress thereto. Mr. Allen,
Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained the resolution
should prove helpful to build *rs of both commercial and resi-
dential properties and that a plot plan had been designed by
the City Engineering Department in cooperation with the City
Building Department to this effect.
The Council concurring in the clarification of said
matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the action of the Planning Commission as
set forth in its resolution No 428 be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PLANNING CObQiISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 429, recommending the names of Hillcrest Street,
Main Street and California Street be continued to include that
portion of said streets lying between Imperial Avenue and Imperial
Highway.
The Council concurring in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded
by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1915, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, NAMING
CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY
AS "CALIFORNIA STREET ", 11HILLCREST STREET"
AND "MAIN STREET ".,
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 431, clarifying ambiguity in Section 1300, Article 13, of
Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) regarding
"Airports or Landing Fields ". Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Planning
Commission, reviewed the resolution, stating that the Planning
Commission had been requested to investigate and report on the
subject matter, and that the resolution presented its findings.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in
its Resolution No. 431 regarding "Airports or Landing Fields"
be approved.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 430, denying request for Conditional Use Permit for
property located at 514 -520 West Grand Avenue and 226 -226A
Loma Vista Street, and to erect a larger sign than is allowed
in an R -3 zone. The Clerk stated an appeal from the decision
of the Planning Commission had been received and that the matter
had been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular
meeting to be held April 25, 1960„
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 432, denying request for variance to permit uncovered
automobile parking in a court yard of apartment house on property
located at 207 -211 Sierra Street. The Clerk stated an appeal had
been received from the parties requesting the variance, and that
the matter had been set for hearing before the City Council at
its regular meeting to be held April 25, 1960.
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 433, denying a request for-variance to permit cabinet
making, an M -1 use, in a C -2 zone located at rear of 117 West
Grand Avenue. Ordered held pending expiration of appeal period.
MR. WILLIAM S. BIRDSALL, 876 Center Street, calling
attention to the method of land acquisition on the East Walnut
improvement, and recommending that the Council pass a resolution
providing $1.00 payment as fair remuneration to each property
owner involved in future sidewalk improvement condemnations.
Ordered filed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, transmitting certified
copy of Franchise Statement for the calendar year 1959, and en-
closing check in amount of $73,376.62 covering amount due the
City of El,Segundo based upon gross receipts for the past year.
Communication ordered filed.
At this time Councilman Meschulk left the Council Chamber
the hour being 8:12 o'clock p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Lorren K. Nelson, 421 Eucalyptus Drive, addressed
the Council regarding the condition of the alley to the rear of
his property; that the recent improvement of the north portion
of this alley had caused A drainage problem so that water runs
down onto his property, and he inquired of the Council as to the
cost of improving the entire alley on a cash basis, and to provide
adequate drainage.
Mr. Andrew Melton, 414 Standard Street, also addressed
the Council and registered complaint about the condition of the
alley. Discussion disclosed the cost for improving the alley for
a 50 foot lot would be $100.00 on a cash basis. Mr. Nelson agreed
to circulate a petition for the improvement of the remainder of the
alley on this basis.
Mss. Mary Bondurant, 131 Whiting Street, addressed the
Council stating that at the time paving in the alley at the rear
of her property was replaced, the grade was so changed that the
garage was made inaccessible. Mayor Benfield requested Director
of Public Works Webb to make an investigation of the situation.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLDOWS:
1. That a request had been received through Councilman
Meschuk for four -way stop signs at the intersection of Franklin
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Avenue and Lomita Street; that a favorable recommendation
had been received from the Traffic Committee, and he recom-
mended the request be granted.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority, under
the provisions of Section 17.43 of the City Code,
deems the action hereinafter referred to on Cis
part, to be necessary; and
WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such view of
said Traffic Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, does hereby
approve the erection of the following Stop Signs:
Four -Way Stop Signs at the intersection of
Franklin Avenue and Lomita Street.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
2. That at the last regular Council meeting a request
to conduct Memorial Day Services in this City had been received
from the Amvets Organization of Venice, California; that the
local American Legion Post had been contacted, and due to the
long established precedent of the local American Legion Post to
conduct such Memorial Day Services, he recommended the same
procedure be maintained. By general consent, the City Manager
was requested to so advise Amvets, and express appreciation for
their offer.
3. Advised the Council that from information received
from the Flood Control District, construction on the Storm Drain
Project might be started by August 15, 1960.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. That a request had been received from Mr. and Mrs.
Donald M. Matheson covering easement granted to Arena Water
Company as it affects Lot 12, Block 98, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement cover the westerly 64tr,,
of the southerly 1501 of Lot 12, Block 98, of
E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as ;,per Map Recorded in
Book"20, Pages 22 and 23 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 Donald M. Matheson and
Ruth E. Matheson, his wife.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. That at the last regular Council meeting Ordinance
No. 562, providing for a Personnel Merit System for the Police
Department, Fire Department and other depaetments, had been
introduced; that following the introduction of said ordiraance
the County Personnel Administration had made some suggested changes
whichfwere read at this time. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick
re- 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.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented plans and specifications for installation
of floodlights for the small baseball diamond at the Recreation
Center, and recommended that said plans and specifications be
approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 60 -21r
and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF BASEBALL
DIAMOND FLOODLIGHTS" dated March 28, 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 bids being hereby fixed for April 25, 1960.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
2. Presented a parking survey in the four blocks area
radiating from the intersection of Kansas Street and Grand Avenue,
as heretofore requested, which survey showed that in the 1300 and
1400 block on East Grand Avenue 26 spaces were available between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and recommended that parking remain the same.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
above recommendation be approved. Motion unanimously carried.
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3. That at the last regular Council meeting a report
was submitted on the Metropolitan Water District's West Coast
Feeder, now undercoonstruction, which line will terminate in
E1 Segundo Boulevard immediately East of Aviation Boulevard;
that the County Flood Control District desires to cooperate
with the City in construction of a joint connection to said
Feeder, certain pipelines for joint use and other waterworks
facilities; and further that the District desires to trans-
port water through the City's existing 27 -inch connection to
the West Basin Lateral,and he presented his recommendations
to the Council on which an agreement between the City and the
District could be based. The recommendations were presented
as follows:
1. Permission be granted the District to construct
a pipeline in this City's existing easement, subject to
the approval of the Standard Oil Company, and subject
to the approval of the District's plans by the City
Engineer.
2. The 27 inch connection to the West Basin lateral
be used by the District provided:
a. a fair charge for use be made, based on the
volume of water transported;
b. E1 Segundo retain control of this line;
C. existing service connections be retained and
future connections be permitted;
d. tho--District understands and agrees that the
City may close the line to District use upon
10 hours notice, for scheduled maintenance and
with no notice in emergency -- taking necessary
precautions to protect both agencies interests,
insofar as possible.
3. The design and construction of the items in
paragraph 3 of the above mentioned report:
a. the new connection to the West Coast Feeder
at Aviation and E1 Segundo Boulevards;
b. the pipeline frpm' this,;poirit:?to:.-, thia- El ()Segundo
Boul6kardsBabster Station;
C. the pressure regulating and distribution
facilities at this booster station; and
d. a pipeline from this booster station to the
west end of El Segundo Boulevard;
be undertaken by the City and its consultant with the
District reimbursing the City for District's share of
the costs. The allocation of costs will be based on the
benefit to each agency, said benefit being measured by the
maximum possible flow of water in cubic feet per second
available to each agency.
If these recommendations meet with the approval of your
Honorable Body, it is requested that the City Engineer be authorized
to reply to the District's letter of February 5, 1960, exactly as
specified herein, and that the City Engineer be further authorized
to consult with the engineer of the District in order to accomplish
the planning, design and engineering of this project and to prepare
plans and specifications to be submitted to your Honorable Body
and to the Flood Control District for approval.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendations be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
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4. Presented for the Council's consideration, Supple-
mental Agreement No. 906 with the Division of Highways regarding
the channelization of Sepulveda Boulevard, and recommended the
Council approve the Supplemental Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, a Supplemental Agreement has been presented
to be entered into with the State of California, which
agreement provides for construction of certain traffic
control systems, highway lighting, and highway facilities
on Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of E1 Segundo; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agree-
ment in full and is familiar with the contents thereof;
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of
the City of El Segundo that said Supplemental Agreement be
and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor authorized
to sign for and on behalf of the City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1. The Council having been requested by the Planning
Commission to refer the matter of proposed amendments to Ordinance
No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as set forth in its
Resolution No. 422, back to said Commission, it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, and unanimously carried,
the request be granted.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos.10049 to 10133, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - -
- - - - - - $ 77,699.94
Pension Fund - - - - -
- - - - - - 4,962.40
Trust Fund - - - - - - -
- - - - - 5,194.67
TOTAL
$ 87,857.01
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3054
to 3087, Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - $ 6,623.18
TOTAL $ 6,623.18
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and
paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by
the following vote:
9 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederic, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
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At this time
to be absent from the
11 and 25, and May 9
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Gordon requested permission
regular Council meetings to be held April
and 23, 1960, for business reasons.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Baker, the above request be granted.
Motion carried.
No further business appearing to be transacted at
this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn-
ment being 9:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor`s
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk