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El Segundo, California
April 3, 1961
An adjourned 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. The Clerk reported that a copy of Nobice of Adjourn-
ment had been posted as required by law, and affidavit of
said posting was on file. Prior to calling the meet3Eng to
order, those present joined in pledgin7 aller*iance to the
Flag of thV '!,United States of "_Amdrica, _- follow. ing .whi:ch -an
InVocat- 'on( Mr. Donald S. Woodford, Director
of Building and Safety.
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 and
Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Tandy.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held March 27,
1961, and March 27, 1961, having been read and no eerror or
omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said +meetings
be approved as recorded. Motion carried..
At this time, Mayor Baker presented a 10 -year
service pin to Mr. Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building
and Safety, and thanked him for his loyalty and cooperation
on the part of the City.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to
Precise Plan No. 1 as amended, recommended in Planning Com-
mission_ Resolution No. 465, and inquired of the Clerk if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the
Clerk replied that affidavit of publication and mailing was
in her possession, also that the complete file of the Planning
Commission and of the City Council to date were in her pos-
session. The Mayor stated the files of subject matter would
be made a part of the hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications
had been received on the matter, and there being none, inquired
if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed
amendment. Mr. Floyd Wallace stated he was in favor of it,
as he felt it was a step -ahead in progress.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to
speak in opposition to said proposed amendment, and the
following persons registered opposition, stating their
reasons therefor: airs. Bryant, 526 Illinois Street, Mr. Frank
Norton, 1714 E. Mariposa, who also presented a map as evidence,
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Mrs. Bellamy, $29 Indiana Street, Mrs. Arthur Stein,'1711 East
Pine Avenue, who presented a petition signed by eight property
owners.
No other person desiring to be heard in the matter,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter,
it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the matter be taken under consideration until the
next regular Council meeting to be held April 10, 1961. 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 following manner:
1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said
Commission for Aviation Boulevard annexation to said City. Ordered
filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice
that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Com-
mission for proposed Aviation Boulevard No. 2 annexation to said
City. Ordered filed.
3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice
that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission
for proposed Seers °annexation to said City. Ordered filed.
4. EL SEGUNDO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY, Mrs. P. L.
Fredericks, requesting permission to place a wishing well in the
City, preferably in front of the City Hall. By general consent,
the matter was referred to the City Manager and Director of Build-
ing and Safety for investigation and report back at the regular
meeting to be held April 10, 1961.
$. CITY OF PARAMOUNT, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion 61:033, endorsing Assembly Bill 127, regarding extension of
the Brown Act. The Council having expressed its stand on the
Assembly Bill, the communication was ordered filed.
6. GARY MARKS, requesting permission to erect a road-
side stand on the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard south of Mari-
posa Avenue in order to sell strawberries being grown in a field
adjacent to said location.
Mr. Marks was in the Council Chamber, and stated that
since writing the letter, it was thought better to erect a road-
side stand on El Segundo Boulevard east of Sepulveda. He stated
the season would only tast two to three months, and he requested
a business license at a reduced fee under the small income pro-
vision.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the matter be referred to the City - Manager and Chief of
Police for handling. Motion carried.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 468 requesting that any of the shorbline properties
lying within the bot =nd ar%es of the City, be withdrawn from avail-
ability for recreational development. Ordered filed.
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9 . RECREATION A2,-.1) PA "S COMMISSION advision the
Council that tine E1 Segundo Babe Ruth League desired to
donate a Public Address System to the City, and recom-
mended its - acce Atanc,.
Moved by Councilman.'Frederi_bk, seconded byCoun-
cilman Swanson, the above mentioned Public Address System
donated by the El Segundo Babe Ruth Leaguebbe accepted
with thanks. Motion carried.
12- :x,110. JOSEPH E. ANTHONY, General Manager, Sheltered
Workshops, Inc. requesting permission to initiate a one -time
capital fund drive within the City of El Segundo during
April and May.
By general consent „ the matter was referred to
the City Manager for invest-1--at-ion anil rte; ort.
11. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, R. J. PAJALICH, SECY.,
enclosing application for authority to construct On and Off Ramps to
the San Diego Freeway within the boundaries of El Segundo; also a
letter from Director of Public Works Webb, regarding said matter.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the application for authority to construct On and Off Ramps
to the San Diego Freeway within the boundaries of El Segundo, be and
the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
12. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, being notice of franchise
payment to City of El Segundo for year ending December 31, 1960, in amount
of $520943.00. Ordered filed.
13. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, copy of annual report for
year ending December 31, 1960, and notice of franchise payment to City of
E1 Segundo for year, in amount of $84,823.29. Ordered filed.
14. HELEN RIECK, CITY CLERK, INGLEWOOD, stating that at the
meeting of the City Council of sa..:l City Leld .-!arc ", 28, action was taken
to oppose the proposed Municipal Court consolidation until a full, complete
and careful study of its effects on local justice can be made, and suggest-
ing that El Segundo send a representative to the Board of Supervisors meet-
ing of April 11, 1961, and express their views, as well as contacting rep-
resentatives in the Assembly and Senate.
The City Council concurring in the stand taken by'the City of
Inglewood, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that a representative from E1 Segundo attend the meeting of the
Board of Supervisors on April 11, 1961, and requested that City Attorney
Bush represent the City at said meeting. Motion carried.
15. MR. AND MRS. EUGENE BROADWATER, 904 Sheldon Street, inquir-
ing what the Council based its decision on regarding the recommendation of
the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 464 regarding trailer parking
in required front yards.
Mayor Baker explained the Councilts stand taken in the matter;
that the original ordinance was endorcible; also that house trailers were
not the only objectionable things to be found in front of houses in the
residential district.
16. PLATTIYG C91,2,7SSIOi!, transmitting copy df its Resolution
?To. 467, denying request of I;r. L. ; °?. Armagost of 231 .I. Maple Avenue for
interpretation of television and radio-repair service to be a home occupation.
Ordered filed.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Floyd Wallace addressed the Council, thanking it for the
privilege of a representative form of government and not a dictator form
of government.
Mr. Ray Chichester, 408 Concord Street, addtessed the Council
and made a complaint of the alley in back of his house; that the City
hauls in bags of sand`to protect the property from storm water, but that
not enough sand is brought in to to protect it from all the water; that
the bags are just left there, become alsplit and sand spreads all over the
alley making it very messy.
Mayor Baker stated the City was doing what it considered best
for the protection of property, and asked Director of Public Works Webb
to check the location.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a Traffic Committee Report, recommending changes
in speed limits on certain streets.
By general consent, the recommendation w as referred to the City
Manager with the request that all streets easterly of Sepulveda be rechecked
as to speed limits.
2. Presented recommendation from the Police Chief for replace-
ment of one Police unit.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the request be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
3. Presented tecommendation from the Fire Chief prehibiting
the use of so- called safe and sane fireworks at the Recreation Center on
July 4th. Fire Chief Gates' recommendation did not object to a public
display at the Recreation Center, if all laws, rules and regulations were
followed to the letter.
Mr. D. Francis representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was
present in the Council Chamber, and stated his organization was in favor or
having a July 4th fireworks display in Recreation Park.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the recommendation of Fire Chief Gates to allow a July 4th fireworks
display in Recreation Park, providing all laws, rules and regulations are
followed, be approved. Motion carried.
�;. Aecor.-:erded that +,p_e oJ__ Elgin Street St- reefer nn in
use, be sold, and if approved, requested authority to solicit bids therefor.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson
the above request be approved. Motion carried.
5. That on March 18th, a Street Department truck was damaged
to the extent it was considered better to replace the unit; that he had
obtained two quotations and recommended that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency
in amount of „1,794.34 be accepted, it being the low bid.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seccnded by Councilman
Frederick, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
6. That heretofore the.City had received an invitation from
Los Angeles County to join with it in the purchase of gasoline; that the
matter had been referred to him, and investigation had disclosed that it
appeared likely gasoline could be obtained at a lower price than we now
pay, and that at present three South Bay cities are under contract with
the County for purchasing gasoline. Thereafter, it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the City Manager obtain
the necessary contract with Los Angeles County at the expiration of our
present contract on Aagust,1 ' -1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
7. That a request to renew trailer permit had been received
from Mrs. Ralph J. Whitney, 716 West Oak Avenue; that`the trailer permit
had originally been granted in February, 1958; that the house is nearing
completion and he recommended said permit be extended for three months,
informing Mr. and Mrs. Whitney this would be the last extension granted.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
In March, 1958, suit was brought against the City of E1 Segundo
and the County of Los Angeles in connection with tax refund, by Douglas
Aircraft; that complaint and summons in the suits was recently received;
that he had contacted A. R. Early, Deputy County Counsel, who indicated
a belief that these suits were filed to pick up tax refunds which never
were acted upon; that the statute of limitations have not outlawed the
suits; that the purpose of serving process upon the City of El Segundo
was a precautionary measure; that no refunds to Douglas would be necessary
until a ten day demand had been made; also there is nothing in jeopardy.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the installation of storm drain pressure line
on Holly Avenue, from Richmond Street to Eucalyptus Drive, has been com-
pleted, and recommended it be accepted and Notice of Completion filed as
of April 3, 1961.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that
the installation of storm drain pressure line on Holly
Avenue, from Richmond Street to Eucalyptus Drive, by
Snow & Roberts Pipeline, is hereby accepted as complete
as of April 3, 1961; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he
is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Com-
pletion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause
the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date
of completion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
2. That previously a communication from Walter M. Dorn, Pres-
ident of the Southern California Regional Association of County Supervisors,
regarding the use of State Highway Construction Funds, was referred to him
for comment; that said County Supervisors had proposed a resolution
endorsing a legislative program to amend the Mayo -Breed Formula; that
Assembly Bill No. 1320 would provide for a minimum of 60% of State Highway
Construction Funds to be allocated to the 13 Southern Counties; that the
passage of such legislation would be of great benefit to Southern Calif-
ornia since it would more equitably distribute highway construction funds
on the basis of need, since the 13 southern counties contain 61% of the
population, 62% of the assessed valuation and 61,E of the vehicle regis-
tt rations; and he therefore recommended that this Council adopt a resolu-
tion favoring the passage of Assembly Bill 1320.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Resolution No. 1956, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1320.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
3. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and speci-
fications for traffic signal modification and channelization at E1 Segundo
Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, which plans and specifications have been
approved by the State Division of Highways, and recommended that said plans
and specifications be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS N0. 60 -13rr
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE MODIFICATION AND CHANNEL -
IZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND
AVIATION BOULEVARD "m, dated April 3, 1961, presented to
this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
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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 said bids being
hereby fixed for May 8, 1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No.
573, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY WILL
ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS FOR RECRUITMENT
AND TRAINING ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION
ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 573 was waived.
Following motion by Mayor Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, Ordinance No. 573 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absentt: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
2. A letter from the City of Glendora stating the advisa-
bility of having a Los Angeles County Lot Split Ordinance had previously
been referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and report.
The Planning Commission advised the Council that while the City of
El Segundo has satisfactorily provided for the division of lots, it
endorsed the stand taken by the City of Glendora.
PAYING BILLS
At this time, Mayor Baker appointed Councilman Swanson
as Finance Committee pro tempore.
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 12586 to 12665, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 80,862.44
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4001.91
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 200.00
TOTAL $ 859364.35
Demand Register - Water Department - D emands Nos. 3887 to 3916,
Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 59,535,69
TOTAL $ 59s535.69
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick
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 Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Niles: Councilmen None;
Absent: :Councilmen Gordon,and Tandy.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson stated his attention had been called to a
few spots in the City where lumber had been piled up and abandoned and
children had set.fire in.one instance, and felt that the condition c1hould
should be corrected. He cited two places on East Oak, one in the 1500 block
and the other in the 1400 block. By general consent, the matter was referred
to the Building Department for investigation and report.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being.8 :55 ofclock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
ME
City Clerk
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