1961 JUL 24 CC MINX 1226
E1 Segundo, California
July 24, 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, followed by an invocation by Mr. Sam Douglass.
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 MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, held July 10, 1961, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilmen Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on beautification of entrance
to the City of E1 Segundo at Main Street and Imperial, and inquired of
the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied that nine
bids had been received, after which it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried,
said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are
as follows:
Hydro Construction Company $ 15, 892.00
Shawn Company 16, 135.00
R & M Landscape 16, 288.50
Harry B. Clark Iandscape 17, 437.00
Moulder Bros. Contaactors 19, 472.65
Rape De Anda 19, 971.54
Valley Crest Iandscape 21, 448.00
Fishbein, Inc. 23, 830.00
Jack K. Tanner 25, 633.40
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said
bids be referred to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director
of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular Council
meeting to be held August 14, 1961/ Motion carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for installation of street
trees in the business district of E1,Segundo, and inquired of the Clerk
if any bids had been received therefor . The Clerk replied that six bids
had been received , after which it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that said
bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as
follows:
Moulder Bros. Construction $ 4,999.68
Shawn Company 6, 09,-. 60
D� a ,-±._. 6,448.00
R '/I Landscaping 7,564.00
Valley Crest Iandscape 7,985.60
Harry B. Clark Iandscape 9,114.00
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
said bids be referred to- the Director of Parks and Recreation and the .
Director of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular
Council meeting to be held August 14, 1961. Motion carried_
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place .here-
tofore fixed for the hearing on request for a helistop on roof of proposed
building in 900 block of Sepulveda Boulevard, and inquired of the Clerk
if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied
that affidavit of mailing notices and of publication were in her possession.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re ceived prior
to the hearing, and none having been received, inquired if anyone present
desired to speak in favor of granting the request. No one respiDnding,
the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to
said request. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1970, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO* CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT,
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND
CONDITIONS, TO KILROY- MESSENGER COM-
PANY TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A
HELISTOP ON THE ROOF OF A PROPOSED
BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT 1800 EAST
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Swanson, Tandy acid
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:
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1. R. J. PAJALICH, Secretary, Public Utilities Commission, State
of California, in the` matter of the application of The Greyhound Corporation
for increased rates. Ordered filed.
2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice
that the City of Lawndale has filed with said Commission, proposals for
annexations Nos. 13 and 13 -A. Ordered filed. `
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 484 clarifying ambiguity in C -2 zone regarding second hand stores.
The Council concurring in said clarification, it was moved by
Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the action. of the
Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 484 be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy aid
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION,
No. 485, granting a variance request
a redwood fence higher than allowed
Ordered filed..
transmitting copy of its Resolution
by Mr. J. G. Foulds, to construct
by ordinance, at 327 Virginia Street.
5.
MR. R. E. BOLLINGER,
requesting permission to
operate a
stand for
the sale of sweet corn on
the corner of 2910 East
E1 Segundo
Boulevard
for approximately two or
three months.
The City Clerk stated she had in her possession a signed affi-
davit required under the provisions of Section 16. 136 of the City Code,
setting forth the true facts of the business. The Council being satisfied
that ,the requirements had been met, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the request be approved and a
license issued under said Section of the City Code.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
, Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. MR. EDWIN R. JOHNSON, being a letter of commendation of
our Parks Department. The Mayor requested that a copy be given to
said department, after which the communication was ordered filed.
7. MR. FRED MERGENTHALER, Manager, Chante Restaurant,
being letter of commendation of the El Segundo Police Force. Mayor Baker
expressed appreciation for the latter and asked that a copy be given to
Police Chief De Berry, after which the communication was ordered filed.
MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR THOMAS, being a letter of appre-
ciation for the City Parks. ` A copy having been received by the Parks
Department, the communication was ordered filed.
9. MR. DON GORDON, Gordonls - Ambulance Service, requesting
a license to provide ambulance service within the City of El Segundo.
Mr. Mark Sincoff addressed the Council on behalf of the ambulance service.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report at the next regular meeting to be held August
14, 1961. Motion carried.
10. MRS. B. MORRIS, 711 West Palm Avenue, requesting. per-
mission to erect a two story guest house in the rear of her property.
After discussion. the matter was taken under consideration until the
next regular Council meeting to be held August 14, 1961.
11. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, reporting that the sum of
$48, 398. 37 has been earned' on the deposit 'and investment of public funds
during the fisxal year 1960 -61. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Sam Douglass, past president of the Chamber of Commerce,
at this time stated he would like to express appreciation on behalf of
the Chamber of Commerce, for the public service rendered by Mayor
Wilburn E. Baker, and asked the new Chamber of Commerce president,
Mr. Robert McCarthy, to present a plaque to the Mayor. Mayor Baker
expressed his appreciation .,to the Chamber of Commerce and thanked
them for their fine cooperation in civic affairs.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. At the last regular meeting, the El Segundo Herald announced
its Golden Anniversary edition to be published the week of September 4th
and requested the City's participation in said anniversary edition, and he
recommended at this time that the City accept the offer of four pages at
a cost of $600.00. Councilman Frederick suggested the edition be
mailed by the Chamber of Commerce to each water meter listing. There-
after, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,' seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendation be approved and the City Manager be authorized
to handle.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None _
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council's_ consideration the annual Salary
Resolution, fixing salaries for City employees, being one -step increase
for Police and Fire Department uniform personnel and Department Heads
and one -half step increase for all other employees. Thereafter, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilmani Gordon, that
Resolution No. 1971, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS
AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY AND
OF THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1925 OF SAID COUNCIL
AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF SAID
RESOLUTION NO. 1925. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said - motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Councills consideration a license and permit
for construction of storm drain and catch basin from Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad Company, in the Utah Industrial Park in E1 Segundo,
and recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendations be approved. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 578, 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 CON-
FORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
"ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY
ACT OF 1939 ".
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 578 was waived.
Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, Ordinance No. 578 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13459 to 13489, inclusive:
Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - $ 16, 031.70
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - --- - 248.62
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 95, 139.70
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,177.16
TOTAL $ 115, 59 7.18
Demand Register - Water Department, - Demands Nos. 4121
to 4139, Inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 8,357.07
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - 123.45
TOTAL $ 8,498.52
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.
No other 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 7:55 o'clock
p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Q.M
City Clerk