1961 FEB 27 CC MINX 1150
E1 Segundo, California
February 27, 1961
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 United States of America, following which an
invocation was given by Mrs. Nina Badger, of First Church of
Christ, Scientist, E1 Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E.
Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes.of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held February 13, 1961,
and of the adjourned regular meeting of said Council held February
20, 1961, having been read and no error or omission having been
noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Tandy, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was
the time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given
for the hearing to pass upon a report by the Superintendent of
Streets of the cost of the construction together with any objections
or protests, if any, which may be raised by any property owner
liable to be assessed for the cost of such construction, and. -any
other interested persons. The City Clerk also informed the said
City Council that affidavit of the mailing of the notice of cost
of the construction, which notice specified the day, hour and place
of said hearing, was on file in her office, and that no written
protests or objections had been filed in her office in connection
with proceedings initiated pursuant to Division 7, Part 3, Chapter
27, Article 2 of the Streets and Highways Code, duly authorized
and directed by the said City Council on September 26, 1960, and
pertaining to the property known and described as Lots 17 and 18,
Block 60, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, Map Book 20 -23.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons
present desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter. There
being none, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted
to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter, and all pro-
tests or objections presented having been heard and fully con-
sidered, and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness
of the assessment, it was moved by Councilman Swanson that all
protests or objections be overruled and denied, that the assessment
be confirmed and approved, and notice of lien be turned over to
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the Dieector of Finance and the Tax Collector of the City of
E1 Segundo, to add the amount of said assessment to the net r
regular bill for taxes levied against said Lot 17 in the sum
of $50.00 and said Lot 18 in the sum of $50.00, as provided by
law, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker; ;
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:
1. MR. CLYDE ROBINSON, SECRETARY, OCEAN FISH PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION, INC., regarding Assembly Bill 211, introduced in the
current session of legislature by Assemblyman Charles Edward Chapel,
and urging this Council to support this bill, which proposes to
set aside Santa Monica Bay as a recreational area primarily for
sportfishing. Mr. Clyde Robinson was present in the Council
Chamber and substantiated the statements contained in his letter
and proposed resolution; that Assembly Bill 211 would protect
fish in Santa Monica Bay from commercial fishing; also that the
City of Redondo Beach and the City of Hermosa Beach have endorsed
said Assembly Bill.
The Council desiring to add its support to the bill, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the Mayor be authorized to send letters to Legislators rep-
resenting this City, the Chairman of the Assembly Fish and Game
Committee and the Chairman of the Senate Fish and Game Committee,
favoring passage of Assembly Bill 211. Motion carried.
2. MR. HERB J. BAUMSTEN, BAUMSTEN BROTHERS, LOS ANGELES,
inquiring if this community has twenty acres of land available for
recreational purposes for the installation of Par -3 Golf Course
It"
ith driving range. By general consent, the communication was
referred to the Chamber of Commerce for report at the next regular
meeting to be held March 13, 1961.
3. MR. SIDNEY WALTON, SAN DIEGO, expressing apprecia-
tion to the City for his family's pleasant six weeks? stay in the
City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
application for person to person transfer for off sale general
liquor license for Kenneth T. and Lois I. Nippel, Village Liquov,
506 Center Street. Ordered.filed.
5. FRED M. ARNOLD, CITY CLERK, CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
transmitting copy of Resolution No. 3506 of said City, requesting
legislation to permit leasing of tide and submerged lands and
adjoining uplands for a term not exceeding sixty six years.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the
City Manager for report at the next regular meeting to be held
March 13, 1961.
ORA& COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. WILLIAM BARTON, 1013 E. Acacia Avenue, inquired
as to the high cost of the proposed addition and remodeling of
Fire Station No. 1.
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Mayor Baker referred the matter to Director of Public
Works Webb, who said he would be pleased to show Mr. Barton the
plans and specifications for said improvement, at the close of
the Council meeting.
Councilman Frederick pointed out that when bidsfwere
received in January for this improvement, the cost was so high
that all bids were rejected and plans and specifications were
revised and new bids called for; also that the lowest bid had
been accepted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBB:
1. Recommended that the relocation bond covering
work completed at 649 West Maple Avenue be exonerated, as said
work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building
Department and in accordance with City ordinances.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain relocation
Bond No. 899551, dated December 5, 1960,
with Herbert A. Lake as Principal and the
Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in
the sum,of $2,000.00 be and the same is
hereby exonerated.as of midnight February
27, 1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented to the Council an invitation from
Los Angeles County to join with it in the purchase of gasoline,
and recommended said matter be referred to the City Manager
for investigation and report at the next regular meeting to
be held March 13, 1961.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
3. Presented for the Councilts consideration a
communication from Aetna Life Insurance Company, notifying
of a reduction in premium costs from 80 cents to 66 cents per
$1,000, per month, effective March 1, 1961; also recommending
that the City add double indemnity, being Aetna Life Insurance
Company's full coverage plan covering all accidents whether
occupational or non - occupational, for the sum of 9 cents per
$1,000, per month.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the abbve recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. As previously authorized, quotations had been
received for the purchase of two Police units, and recommended
that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency in amount of $4,315.10,
be accepted, it being the lowest bid received.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Tandy., the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. After meeting with certain individuals of the
City Council and members of the Recreation and Parks Commission
and Department, it was recommended that an overall budget of
$3,000.00 be established to cover the proposed beautification
of the entrance to the City of E1 Segundo at Main Street and
Imperial Avenue, which amount would cover the cost of a sign
and any other structures, and the planting and beautification.
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Mrs. Bixler, representing the Garden Section of the
Woman's Club, was present and stated the Garden Section is
very anxious to do everything possible to assist in the project.
After further consideration, it was moved by Councilman
Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission submit a suitable plan for beautification of the
Main and Imperial entrance to the City of E1 Segundo, with a
budget not to exceed $3,000.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen Frederick and Swanson;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that suit has been filed against
the City by Mr. Ernest E. Leuchte for storm water damage to his
property at 135 Whiting Street, amounting to $750.00, and that
the matter had been reported.to the Insurance carrier. Moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the claim
be denied and the action of the City Manager in referring it to
the Insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ord-
inance providing that the City will adhere to the standards for
recruitment and training of Police Officers established by the
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training of the Depart-
ment of Justice of the State of California.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the
City Manager for investigation and report at the regular meeting
to be held March 13, 1961.
3. Distributed copies of a proposed resolution
pertaining to communism and asked that the Council consider
its adoption at the next regular meeting to be held March 13,
1961.
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PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval
of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 12403 to 12492, Inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - $ 62,405.57
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 4,188.79
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 143.50_
TOTAL $ 66, 737.86
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3832
to 3858, Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 40,179.89
TOTAL $ 40,179.89
Moved by Councilman Tandy, 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:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Baker announced that a dinner in honor of
former Vice President Richard M. Nixon would be given by the
Los Angeles Press Club on March 1,; that he and the City
Manager were going to attend and he felt suitable recognition
from the City should be presented.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, and unanimously carried, that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, RICHARD M. NIXON is returning to
our Southland after many years of distinguished
services to our Country as Vice president and other
prominent capacities; fand
WHEREAS, RICHARD M. NIXON, through his
untiring efforts as a servant and leader of our
people is deserving of unanimous acclaim by all,
irrespective of political affiliations; and
WHEREAS, the appreciation of the Southland,
its governmental agencies, and its people, is
being expressed at a dinner held in his honor by
the Los Angeles Press Club on the evening of
March 1, 1961; and
WHEREAS, the people of E1 Segundo are more
desirous that appropriate recognition of their
appreciation be brought to the attention of omr
Mr. Nixon;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does
hereby express, on behalf of its citizens,
their deep gratitude and esteem for Mr. Nixon,
and for the enumerable services that he has
rendered to all the people of our Country; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Richard Nixon
is congratulated on the success of his past
efforts and dedication to public service, and
is given the best wishes for his continued w
success and well being.
No further business appearing to be transacted at
this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn the hour of
adjournment being 8:0$ o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk