1961 JAN 23 CC MINX 1128
E1 Segundo, California
January 23, 1961
A 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 an
invocation was given by 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 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Tandy.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS.MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held January 9, 1961, having
been read, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, the last paragraph on Page 2 of said minutes be corrected
to read as follows:
"The Council desiring to carry out the wishes
of the majority of property owners, it was moved
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that September 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1961, be
proclaimed as El Segundo Community Fair Days.
Motion carried."
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as
corrected. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for bhe reception of bids for the construction
of a storm drain pressure line in Holly Avenue from Richmond Street
to Eucalyptus Drive, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids
therefor. The Clerk replied six bids were in her possession, after
which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared,
which bids are as follows:
Snow and Roberts Pipeline $ 12,788.42
M.G.R. Construction Co. 13,768.64
J.E. Popovich 172710.00
Colich Construction Co. 17,793.00
Engineering Contractors, Inc. 18,614.46
Hood Construction Company 24,094.$6
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, said bids be referred to the City Engineer for check-
ing and report back later at this meeting. Motion carried.
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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 UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, enclosing copy of
its sresolution in opposition to the State Superintendent of
Schools• proposed County wide school tax program.
The Council concurring in the stand taken by the E1 Seg-
undo Unified School District, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Swanson,. the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the
E1 Segundo Unified School District has adopted
a resolution opposing a proposed County wide
school tax program of the California State
Department of Education to levy a tax rate of
$1.10 per $100 assessed valuation; and -
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in said
resolution adopted by the Board of Education of
the E1,Segundo Unified School District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the .
City Council of the -City of E1 Segundo approves
the action taken by the Board of Education of
said City and will support the stand taken by
further data when available; and
. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Legislative rep-
resentatives of this District.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes:- Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAIIE CONTROL, being appli-
cation for new "A" On Sale Beer and Wine license for The Target,
217 Richmond Street. Ordered filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that
the City of Inglewood has filed with the Secretary of said commission
a proposal for annexation of First Freeman Territory to said City.
Ordered filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that
the City of Lawndale has filed with the Secretary of said commission
a proposal for annexation of Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10 and 10 -A annexations.
Ordered filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that
the City of Hawthorne has filed with the Secretary of said commission
a proposal for annexation of Dawes, Kuhl and ,Del Aire #1 annexations.
Ordered filed.
MR. JOHN TOREGRASE, 213 West 131st Street, Hawthorne,
requesting a free Veterans's license to sell sport clothing from a
station wagon, within the City of E1 Segundo.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the City
Manager for investigation and report at the next regular Council
meeting to be held February 13, 1961.
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GORDON B. YEATON, VICAR, ST. MICHAEL +S EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, requesting a free license for the Thrift Shop at 207
West Grand Avenue under the provisions of non - profit charitable
organizations.
Mrs. Jack Siegal, representing the Thrift Shop, was
in the Council Chamber, and stated that all articles for sdle in
said shop were donations, after which it was movdd by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Thrift Shop
be issued a free license under the provisions of Section 16.5 of
the Code of the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried.
NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., Mr. W. E. Fore, Plant
Engineer, thanking the City for the manner in which the Contractor
had performed recent repair work on Imperial Highway. Ordered
filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 458, approving proposed lot split application for Mr. Frank R.
Steele, 638 West Mariposa Avenue, covering a portion of Lot 3, Block
5, Tract 1685.
The Council concurring in the action taken by the Plann-
ing Commission, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1947, .entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING A LOT SPLIT•FOR THE WESTERLY 48.37
FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 5, TRACT 1685, IN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 459 approving proposed lot split application of Mr. and
Mrs. Ivan L. Groger, 212 West Walnut Avenue, covering a portion
of Lot 4, Block 98, E1 Segundo, and rescinding its Resolution No.
454•
The Council concurring in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1948, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR THE NORTHERLY -175 FEET OF
LOT 4, BLOCK 98, EL SEGUNDO SHEET N0. 3.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried,and said resolution was adopted,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and
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Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Tandy.
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KENNETH R. BENFIELD, JR., Secretary, E1 Segundo Junior
Chamber of Commerce, endorsing a 1961 Community Fair complete with
carnival rides, and stating his organization is prepared to give
full support to the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for the 1961
Community Fair.
Mr. Arthur Petch representing the Junion Chamber of
Commerce, addressed the Council regarding including carnival
rides in the Community Fair, and was advised that the Council
had rescinded its opposition taken January 9th regarding car-
nival rides and that the Community Fair of 1961 would include
a carnival with rides. The communication was then ordered filed.
MR. A. C. FULKERSON, 8728 Loma Vista Street, request -
ing the City Council to take action to stop'the air pollution
from the Scattergood Plant of the Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power.
Mayor Baker stated that he and City Manager Sailors
had gone to the Scattergood Plant and were shown through several
installations; that everything seemed to be in order;.also that
they have been advised the stacks of the Scattergood Plant are
in conformity with the Air Pollution Control District and that
Mr. Fulkerson has been so advised.
MR. J. BRUCE MORGAN, 641 West Oak Avenue, submitting
a bid for Lot 10, Block 3, Tract 168$, in amount of $$,001.00
and enclosing _cash deposit of $$00.00, which lot had been adver-
tised by the City.
After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the bid of Mr. J. Bruce Morgan
presented to this Council wat this meeting,,for the
purchase of the following described City -owned lot;
do vi.t:
Lot 10, Block 3, Tract 168$, Map Book 21
Page 98 of Maps as file in the office of
the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California
for the amount of $5,001.00 be and the same is hereby
accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cash deposit
of $$00.00 accompanying said bid, receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, shall be deposited to the
credit of the sale of said lot; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the
City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for and on
behalf . of the City and upon receipt of the balance
of the purchase price to deliver .sail deed.
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.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Street, addressed the
Council stating he felt there were many unnecessary stop signs
in the City. He was advised by Mayor Baker that the Council is
presently reviewing the traffic survey made by Mr. D. Jackson
Faustman, and will take his remarks into consideration.
Mr. Frank Reid, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
thanked the Council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and the
Steering Committee of the Community Fair, for its action taken
regarding the 1961 Community Fair.
Mr. Stephen B. Doss, 8492 Penn Street, addressed the
Council objecting to the City's provision for citizens to pay
water bills at the Police Station when the City Hall is closed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that he be authorized to call for bids
for one tractor and backhoe, one hydraulic crane and one 22 ton
truck, for use in the Water Department, estimated cost of said
equipment being $15,000.00.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the above request be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. That heretofore the City had been comprised of two
tax districts for the purpose of accommodating two rtax rates, but
that sfor some years the tax rates in District #1 and District #2
have been identical; that the recent annexations to the City of
E1,Segundo have been placed in Tax District #2 by the State Board
of Equalization, and it was recommended by said Board and by the
City Attorney that the City of E1 Segundo be consolidated into
one tax district to be known as Tax District #1, and that all
proceedings and notices for such purposes be authorized and
directed.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo presently
consists of two tax districts, Tax District #1
and Tax District #2; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the
State Board of Equalization and the City Attorney
that the entire City be included in one tax
district, to be known as Tax District #1;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City
of E1 Segundo, California, shall be covered by one
tax district, to be known'as Tax District #1, and
that all proceedings and notices effecting this
change be and the same are hereby authorized and
directed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and
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Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Tandy.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that all bids received earlier in this
meeting for the construction of a storm drain pressure line in
Holly Avenue from Richmond Street to Eucalyptus Drive had been
tabulated and that the bid of Snow & Roberts Pipeline was found
to be the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California,
duly advertised for bids for the construction of a
storm drain pressure line in Holly Avenue from
Richmond Street to Eucalyptus Drive and accepted
bids at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids
received and found that the bid of Snow % Roberts
Pipeline was s the lowest regular bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of
Snow & Roberts Pipeline, the lowest responsible
bidddr, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that Mayor of said
Sity be and is hereby authorized. and instructed to
execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf
of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to
attest the same, affix the official seal and make
delivery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received
except the bid of Snow % Roberts Pipeline are hereby
rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful
bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The matter of considering the bids for the construction
of addition and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1, received at the
January 9th meeting, was taken up at this time. By general consent,
all bids received were rejected and the Director of Public Works
was requested to submit new plans and specifications for the con-
struction of addition and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1, bids
to be received at a later date.
PAYING BILLS
The Mayor at this time appointed Councilman Walter
W. Swanson as Finance Committee pro tempore.
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
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Demand Register - Demands Nos. 12183 to 12283, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - $ 79,455.81
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - 44,489.28
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - 95.10
TOTAL $ 84,040.19
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos.
Water Operating Fund - - - - $
Moved by Council &an 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;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Tandy.
No further business to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the meeting adjourn until Monday morning, January 30,
1961, at :;the hour of 9:00 o'clock. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
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City Clerk