1961 JUL 10 CC MINX 1218
E1 Segundo, California
July 10, 19$1
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, followed by an invocation by Reverend Allen Johnston, of
First Baptist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Robert W. Frederick,
Mayor pro tem, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Tandy;
Councilman Absent: Mayor Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California, held June 26, 1961, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting
be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed annexation ip the City of
El Segundo of certain uninhabited territory designated as Aviation Blvd.
Annexation, and inquired of the Clerk if necessary publication had been
made. The Clerk reported that affidavits in support of the publication
of Resolution No. 1966, giving notice of proposed annexation, as required
by law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications
had been received in said matter, and was advised that nonelhad been
received prior to the time set for hearing. He then inquired if anyone
present desired to be heard in the matter. No no responded. The
hearing was thereupon declared closed.
An opportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be
heard, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO
THE SAID CITY OF EL SEGUNDO OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
"AVIATION BOULEVARD ANNEXATION" IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
"ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY ACT
OF 1939".,
which was read.
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 Inglewood has filed with said Commission, proposals for the
annexation of 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Century Territories. Ordered filed.
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2. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
person to person transfer "C" Off Sale General License for International
Liquors, Inc. , at Ieonard's Liquors, 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered
filed.
U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES CORPS OF
ENGIN RS, regarding permit to install submarine pipelines, communica-
tion cables and mooring buoys in the Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of exist-
ing Standard Oil Company facilities in E1 Segundo.
Mayor pro tem Frederick stated the Council had arranged a meeting
with the U. S. Army Engineers after the Council meeting to further explain
the installation, after which the communication was ordered filed.
4. EL SEGUNDO HERALD, announcing its Golden Anniversary Edition
to be published the week of September 4, 1961, marking the 50th year of
publication for the E1 Segundo Herald, as well as the 50th anniversary of
Standard Oil .Company of California in E1 Segundo, and requesting the Cityls
participation in said Golden Anniversary edition.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager
for handling.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.
481, approving lot split application of Lee and Lorraine Berggren covering
Lot 42, Tract 12391, located on the south side of Mariposa Avenue at
Sierra. The Council concurring in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No.. 1968, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR LOT 42, TRACT 12391., EL SEG-
UNDO, CALIFORNIA,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.
482, clarifying ambiguity of use in a. C -2. Zone, as pertaining to marketing
canned refined oil.
. The Council concurring in the clarification of said matter, it was
moved by Councilmen Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the action of
the Planning Commission as set forth in its ,R solution No. 482 be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 483, recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507.
City Attorney Bush explained that the Council had adopted an Interim
O.rdi:ia:i ,—_- which would remain in effect until repealed and to accomplish
provisions included in Planning Commission Resolution No. 483, it would
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be necessary to repeal Ordinance No. 576 (the Interim Ordinance). There-
after, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be requested to prepare
and lire sent to the Council an Ordinance repealing Interim Ordinance No. 576.
8. MR. JAMES C. FOULDS, appealing from the decision .of the
PLanning Commission in its Resolution No. 480, granting a variance to
build a redwood fence at the rear of his property located at 327 Virginia
Street. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its
regular meeting to be held July 24, 1961.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. R. E. Lucas, 321 Virginia Street, addressed the Council at this
time, stating he had withdrawn an appeal previously filed with the City
Clerk; that he and Mr. Foulds had worked out an amicable solution to the
fence problem. Mr. Foulds addressed the Council substantiating Mr. Lucas'
statement. A drawing of the fence signed by Mr. Lucas and Mr. Foulds was
presented to the Council.
Mayor pro tem Frederick commended Mr. lucas and Mr. Foulds for
their citizenship and willingness to arrive at an amicalle solution, and
stated the matter would be removed from the agenda, and by consent of
both parties, referred back to the Planning Commission without prejudice
to all.
Mrs. Viola Peterson, 514 West Imperial Avenue, expressed sincere
appreciation for the consideration given them by the Planning Commission
and the Council in their recent sale of property..
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a letter from the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce
stating it had been requested by the E1 Segundo Community Fair Committee
to obtain permission of the City Council to use the Council Chambers and
City Hall lobby area for the purpose of an art display of pictorial paintings
by E1 Segundo residents, and that if the request were granted, Mrs. Earl
libecap, Art Chairman of the E1 Seegundo Community Fair, would work with
the representative appointed.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager
for handling.
2. Presented a letter from the State Compensation Insurance Fund
enclosing a check in amount of $11, 604. 11, representing a refund of 54. 5%
of the premium paid for the year ending July 1, 1960; that this return was
in addition to a 15% reduction in premium rate during said year, and that
as a result, the combined savings for this policy term amounted to 61. 3%
of the premium at basic rates. The letter walso commended the officials
and employees of the City. Mr. Sailors further added that the refund was
$7,000.00 more than was received the previous year.
3. A letter of the City Manager dated June 28, 1961, was read
wherein it was reported that he had completed an investigation and hearing
relative to irregularities in the matter of the assessment district as con-
templated in Resolution of Intention No. 1937. The Council being satisfied
that the oral protests of Ernest Smith, made in open Council on June 12,
1961. were ill advised and untrue, it was moved by Councilman Tandy
that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the assess-
ment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent
of Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the
date of this order of the City Council, which motion was secord ed by
Councilman Gordon, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem
Frederick;
Notes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
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CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. As directed at the last regular Council meeting, he presented
the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
ADOPTION OF LAWS PROHIBITING ANY PERSON
WHO SUBSCRIBES TO COMMUNISM, TO ENROLL
IN TAX- SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS ABOVE
HIGHSCHOOL LEVEL.
WHEREAS, the insidious influences of Communism per-
sistently are bearing down on our American way of life as an
intentional attack upon the latter's continued success, and in
support of such unfriendliness, are calling upon the American
public for the maximum legal protection, assistance and
financial support; and
WHEREAS, there is too apparent passive acquiescense
of the American public in this outrageous situation whereby
Anti - Americanism is supported by those who are the victims
of these subversive groups; and
WHEREAS, these Anti - Americanism groups who promote
lawlessness, mob rule, and the flaunting of orderly processings
of law and government at the expense of the American people,
in some instances through the media of tax supported institutions,
should be denied all the advantages, among which are the
proselyting and spreading of doctrines of force, directed to the
overthrow of our Government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo strongly urges the Iegislators
of the State of California to pass laws which will make it a
criminal offense for any person who subscribes to Communism
or any other organization that advocates the overthrow of the
United States Government by force, or advocates mob rule, to
enroll in any tax supported institution of learning above high
school level.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that the above resolution, being Resolution No. 1969, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Councills consideration, plans and specifi-
cations for the construction of City Entrance Beautification at Main
Street and Imperial Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 61 -10"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CITY ENTRANCE BEAUTIFICATION AT MAIN STREET AND
IMPERIAL AVENUE ", dated July 10, 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 reception of
said bids hereby fized for July 24, 1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and specifi-
cations for the planting of trees at various locations in the business
district of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN
EL SEGUNDO" dated July 10,
at this meeting, be approved
office of the City Clerk; and
of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 61 -11"
FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES
THE BUSINESS DISTRICT "OF
1961, presented to this Council
and a copy placed on file in the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that seabed 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 reception of said bids hereby
fixed for July 24, 1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
Mayor pro tem Frederick raised the question of obtaining approval
of each business owner before planting a tree in front of his store, so
that the location of each tree to be planted would be agreed upon before
it was planted, and Director of Public Works Webb agreed this would be
done before the planting was started.
3. The reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks in portions of Arena
Street, Sheldon Street and Eucalyptus Drive by George Savala Paving Co.
has been completed; final inspection has been made, and he recommended
that the work be accepted and Notice of Completion filed as of this date.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Works and that the reconstruction
of curbs and sidewalks in portions of Arena Street, Sheldon Street
and Eucalyptus Drive by George Savala Paving Cotnpany is
hereby accepted as complete as of July 10, 1961; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and
the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed
in the office of the County Recorder of Ios Angleles County
within ten days after said date of completion.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
4. The application of slurry seal on certain streets in the City
of El Segundo by Anderson Brothers Paving Contractors had been completed
and he recommended that the work be accepted and Nct i ce of Completion
filed as of this date.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Works and that the application of
Slurry Seal on certain streets in the City of E1 Segundo by Anderson
Brothers Paving Contractors, is hereby accepted as complete as of
July 10, 1961; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion 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
tenddays after said date of completion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem
Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
Mayor pro tem Frederick commended the Engineering Department
on the satisfactory manner in which this program had been carried out.
Director of Public Works Webb stated much of the credit went to Mr.
Hank Wassenaar, Street Inspector.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 577, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A PORTION OF AVIATION BOULEVARD AND
ROSECRANS AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY, AS A
PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried,, the further read-
ing of Ordinance No. 577 was waived.
Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, Ordinance No. 577 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem
Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
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PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13302 to 13458, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 60, 868.88
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,992. 73
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66.00
TOTAL T 64, 927.61
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 4091
0 4T20, Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - $ 10, 747.05
TOTAL $ 10,747.05-
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
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 Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and IMayor pro tem
Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Tandy expressed much appreciation for the July 4th
fireworks display at the Recreation Center, put on by the Junior Chamber
of Commerce, and moved that a resolution of appreciation be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and unanimously
carried, which resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS, THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
sole objective is serving the people of E1 Segundo and making it
a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, the members of said Organization did on
July 4th commemorate the independence of our country with an
all day celebration and an elaborate fireworks display; and
WHEREAS, this expression of our freedom and the
responsibilities we share under our constitution was glariously
demonstrated through this display; and
WHEREAS, the entire event was appreciated and enjoyed
by thousands of our citizens and without incident;
NOW, THEREFORE, I. ROBERT W. FREDERICK, Mayor
pro tem of the City of E1 Segundo, wish to express the grateful
appreciation of our citizens to the Junior Chamber of Commerce
for their enthusiasm, time, effort and organization in making
this tmemorable day in our country's history one to be remembered
in the annals of the history of El Segundo; and
FINALLY RESOLVED, we hereby extend our best wishes
for the future success of the JAYCEES.
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Dr. John D. Meschuk addressed the Council regarding an article
appearing in the E1 Segundo Herald in the July 10 issue, regarding a Civic
Affairs Committee meeting with Mr. L, A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning
Commission, and other City officials, and the Chamber of Commerce, at
which meeting maps and air photos of the City were-studied. Dr. Meschuk
was concerned that property now zoned R -1 and R -2 might be rezoned R -2
and R -3.
Mayor pro tem Frederick called on Mr. Allen to enlarge on the
report of the meeting. Mr. Allen st'ate'd that the speaker of the meeting,
Mr. Barsello, spoke on the advantage of an economic survey of the entire
City, together with the impact with surrounding towns. Mr. Allen also
referred to the chart on land use in the City of El Segundo - showing that
14% of the present R -3 lots, are unused; that 26 %perof all R -3 lots are
presently developed for R -3 use and that 27% of all R -3 lots are developed
as R -1, according to the 1959 land Use chart.
Councilman Tandy stated it was his impression that Mr. Barsello
was complimenting the City of E1 Segundo on its Master Plan established
some years ago and was not promoting a new Master Plan for the City,
but spoke as a member of the Stanford Research Institute on land uses.
Councilman Swanson assured Dr. Meschuk that the present Council
is no less interested in preserving R -1 land use in the City than when
he (Dr. Meschuk) sat on the Council, and other members of the Council
substantiated the statement.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:00 o'clock
p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted;
City Clerk
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