1960 MAY 23 CC MINFA
E1 Segundo, California
May 23, 1960
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the
City Ball 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 prayer
offered by Reverend Father Gordon Yeaton, of St. Michaelts Episcopal
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Councilman Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of El Segundo held May 9, 1960, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting
be approved as recorded. notion carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on improvement of Imperial
Avenue as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 1912, and inquired
if the Clerk had any bids therefor. The Clerk stated she had five
bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and pub-
licly declared, which bids are as follows:
Oswald Bros. Co. $ 82,229.15
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. 83,724.87
Vernon Paving Co. 86,345.18
Sheets Construction Company 89,100.57
McAmis & Baker 89,324.99
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report back
at this meeting. Motion carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on Amendments to Ordinance No. 507
(the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as recommended in Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 436, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice
of the hearing had been given, to which she stated that affidavit of
publication of said notice was in her file.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written commu-
nications had been received in regard to the proposed amendments, and
there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in
regard to the proposed amendments. No one resppnding, it was moved
by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the hearing
be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced
Ordinance No. 563, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ATTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(TIIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS..
which was read.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed zone change from R -1
to M -1 for Servo and Leuzinger Territories, as recommended by
Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 437 and 438, and inquired of
the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
she replied that affidavit of publication of notice of hearing was
in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communica-
tions had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone
present desired to speak in the matter of said proposed zone change.
No one responding, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. There-
after, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 564, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, A,NIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY BY AMENDING TIIE ZONING MAP
THEREIN CONTAINED..
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:
PONY LEAGUE, Mrs. Oneida Dinwiddie, President of Women's
Auxiliary, requesting permit to sell food and soft drinks from a
stand located at the El Segundo High School Baseball field, during
the present baseball season, May 28th through September, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the El Segundo Pony League
Auxiliary be and they are hereby permitted to
obtain a free food permit for the forthcoming
season, beginning May 28, 1960 and continuing
through September, 1960, to sell food and soft
drinks from a stand located on the El Segundo
High School Baseball field.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
P:oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COINDIERCE, being report of activities,
accomplishments and services rendered for the period from February
1, 1960 to May 1, 1960, containing among other things, a request
that the City approve the expenditure of $4,074.00 for the 1_9S9
Showcase of Progress , a,praZi41'nK- ` �For The'' *6r-k ' i'n " site prepara£ieii .
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the report be accepted and placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk, and that the expenditure of $4,074.00 cover-
ing the 1959 Showcase of Progress be and the same isi hereby
approved as a charge against Advertising and Promotion Account
No. 419.67•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen Swanson
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
ORAL CO1vl ZUNICATIONS
Mr. Fred Nazarian, owner of E1 Segundo Cab Company,
addressed the Council, requesting a taxicab stand in front of
the Thunderbird Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard. After
discussion, the matter was referred to the City Manager for
handling.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That heretofore, the Council had approved the sale
of City owned Lot 5, Block 8, Tract 1685, to the Department of
Pater & Power, City of Los Angeles, for the sum of $10,000;
that the City of Los Angeles had also stated it would pay an
additional sum of $575.96 for fencing costs; that the City of
El Segundo would retain the right to use subject property for
storm water run -off purposes for a period of five years, and
fie requested the City Attorney to present the necessary papers
to effedt the sale.
City Attorney Bush presented
the transfer of title to said Lot 5,
Department of Water & Power, City of
posed license, which he had approved
City of E1 Segundo the use of said 1
for a period of five years.
the instruments to effect
Block 8, Tract 1685 to the
Los Angeles, also the pro -
as to form, granting the
3t for storm drain purposes
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the deed to Lot 5, Block 8,
Tract 1685, transferring title therein from the
City of El Segundo to the Department of Water &
Power, City of Los Angeles, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be and the same is
hereby approved; and
RESOLVED, that the License granting to the
City of E1 Segundo the privilege of using said lot
for storm drain purposes for a aperiod of five years,
is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and
he is hereby authorized to execute said instruments
for and on behalf of the City and in its name, and
the City Clerk to attest same; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon receipt of
the executed license and the sum of $10,575.96,
full title of saod lot will rest in the Department
of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles, California.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Recommended that the Relocation Permit Bond
furnished by Mr. James Gilbert, in amount of $500.00, cover-
ing work at 524 West Acacia Avenue, be exonerated, as all
work has been completed in accordance with City Ordinances.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit
Bond No. 759830, dated May 1, 1959, with James
Gilbert as Principal and The Travelers Indemnity
Company as Surety, in the sum of $500.00, be and
the same is hereby exonerated.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. Presented a request from Police Officer Kent M.
Annis, and approved by the Chief of Police, for two weeks
leave without pay from June 6 to June 17, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the above request be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Balzer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. That he was in receipt of a communication from
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Newton, 1232 East Maple Avenue, stating
they would like to purchase Lot 10, Block 3, Tract 1685, which
lot is city- owned, said lot.being located on the south side of
Pine Avenue at the westerly City limits.
By general consent, the City Manager was requested to
have the El Segundo Realty Board submit an estimate of the
value of said lot, in order that an offer might be considered.
UNFIP:ISHED BUSINESS
M,Ayor i3 Alter tat'ed "the follo had,beep
•recomhtend+ed- to .se'rv'e o'n theme Study - C'otitmi'tttee �forr "they, belie- lopment
of IrtPerial 'S' trip;" and t-equ fisted :;tpp- rc6,val "of
Mrs. Catherine Hanson, representing the Planning Com-
mission, to act as Chairman of said Committee;
Mr. Charles Barker, representing Recreation Commitsion;
'Mr. P. L. Fredericks, representing Chamber of Commerce;
Mr. Sari Douglass, an Imperial Avenue resident;
Mrs. Stewart Rankin, a non - Imperial Avenue resident.
It was requested by Councilman Frederick that City
Manager Sailors attend the Committee meetings in an advisory
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capacity, and the Council cuncurring in the suggestion, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above appointments be approved; that periodic reports be made to
to the Council by said Committee, the first report by September
1st, and a completed plan to be presented to the Council by
February 1, 1961. Motion carried.
Mayor Baker stated the term of Recreation Commissioner
James S. White expired the 14th of P -lay, 1960, and requested
approval of the reappointment for a term of four years, for
Mr. White.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the appointment of James S. White as a member of the
Recreation Commission for a four year term, said term to expire
May 14, 1964, be approved. ?lotion carried.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 10481 to 10597, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - $ 70, 247.20
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - 816.80
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - 3,979.92
Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - -
- - -
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
_46,050.00
- - $ 121,093.92
Demand Register - lVater Department
- Demands Nos. 3188
to 3227, Inclusive:
T ater Operating Fund - - - - - - -
- - $ 37,808.35
TOTAL — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
— — $ 37,8o8.35
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out
of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Councilman Swanson initiated discussion reparding the
use of signs displayed on private property, and stated he felt
the City Ordinances were too restrictive; that residents should
be allowed to advertise an articla for sale, or if a property
owner has other property not on a main thoroughfare, they should
be allowed the privilege of placing a sign for the convenience
of those needing accommodations. Mrs. Dexter Benson also stated
she felt City Ordinances regulating display a of signs were too
restrictive. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the matter of displaying
signs on private property be referred to the Planning Commission
for study and report. Motion carried.
At this time Mayor Baker declared a five minute recess-,
the hour being. 7:50 o'clock p.m. At the hour of 7:55 o'clock p.m.
the Council reconvened, the following members present and answer-
ing roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor
Balser.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CWDlITTEES, Conttd.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated
all bids received for the improvement of Imperial Avenue and
Other Streets, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1912, and
finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest regular
bid submitted for said improvement.
]Thereupon Councilman Swanson offered and move(] the
adoption of Resolution No. 1923, awarding the contract to
Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named in its bid, said bid
being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy, the said reso-
lution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Presented for the Councills consideration, Master
Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Department
of Public Works of the State of California, for Budgeting and
for the Expenditure of the Engineering Allocation within said
City, and recommended its approval, which agreement would
furnish the amount of $3,000.00 to supplement the Engineering
Department budget on Major City Street Engineering.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick., the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, a master agreement has been presented
to be entered into with the State of California for
expenditure of the engineering allocation in the
City of El,Segundo; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said
agreement in full and is familiar with the contents
thereof;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that said master agree-
ment be and it is hereby adopted to cover the
budgeting of proposed expenditures of the engineering
allocation to cities, and said agreement be and the
same is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City
Clerk bare directed to sign the same on behalf of
said City, said agreement to be binding upon the
city upon its execution by the authorized officials
of the State.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. Advised the Council that the total assessment of
the Street Lighting District, Maryland Street and Obher Streets,
had been increased from $4,272.19 to $4,178.16, which sum
included the $1,000.00 contributed by the City, and he desired
instruction from the Council as to whether the City would
consider increasing its contribution, or if the property owners?
assessment should be increased to cover the increased cost.
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It being the concensus of the Council that the City's
contribution should not be increased, it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the increase
in assessment cost for the Street Lighting District, Maryland
Street and Other Streets, be borne by the property owners.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Tandy;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon;
Not Voting: Mayor Baker.
T. That at present the City has a contract amounting
to $6,793.71, with George Savala Paving Company for the removal
and replacement of certain curbs and sidewalks; and requested
that a Change Order be approved to increase the amount of work
to be done by said Contractor in amount of $1,800.00 at the
unit prices originally bid.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the above recommendation be approved and that the
present contract with George Savala Paving Company for the
removal and replacement of certain curbs and sidewalks be
increased in amount of $1,800, making a new total amount of
contract $8,593.71• Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
S:08 o'clock: P.M. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk:
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