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E1 Segundo, California
June 12, 1961
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 Claude Young, of
Community Methodist Church. I <
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;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The'minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, held May 22nd, the special meeting held
May 29th and the adjourned special meeting held May 31st, having been
read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of
said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried:
,Mayor pro tem Frederick presented plaques and letters of appre-
ciation for the attendance in the E1 Segundo Schools during the past year,
as well as a message of good will, to the following American Field
Service Exchange Students: Marianne Tornbloom, Stockholm, Sweden, and
Bruce Lawson, Hawthorne, Melbourne, Australia.
Mayor pro tem Frederick at this time presented a five year
service pin to, Mr. Charles D. Barker, a member of the Recreation Com-
mission, and thanked him for his loyalty and cooperation on behalf of
the City.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place fixed
pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in the matter of the
assessment for the improvement of Oak Avenue west of Hillcrest Street,
as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 1937, adopted by the City
Council on October 10, 1960. The Clerk also informed said City Council
that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the Notice
of Filing Assessment were on file in her office, and that no written
appeals or objections had been filed in her office prior to the day set
for the hearing.
Mayor pro tem Frederick then asked if there were any interested
persons present desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter,
and Mr. Ernest Smith addressed the Council, questioning the amount of
material proposed to be used in the above improvement. Director of
Public Works Webb stated that all material used had been certified to
by State Weighmasters; that he had the tickets, and would be glad to
go over them with , Mr. Smith -in his office after the Council meeting.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council-
man Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Mayor pro tem Frederick stated that since a question of integ-
rity on the part of the contractor had been raised,. the matter would be
held over until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, June 26th, 1961, and requested the City Manager to: investi-
gate and report.
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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 following manner:
1. Mr. Marc H. Siegal, Executive 'Vice President, Thunder-
bird International Hotel Corporation, expressing appreciation for efficiency
of the Fire Department. After requesting that a copy of the letter be
given the Fire Department, the communication was ordered filed.
2. GAEBEL and REECE, Insurance Adjusters, commending the
Fire Department on its efficient help in the recent fire at the Thunder-
bird Hotel. Ordered filed.
3. MRS. SALLIE KAISER, Recreation Supervisor, being a
letter of resignation as an employee of the City of El Segundo, and
expressing appreciation for having served the City in this capacity.
Mayor pro tem Frederick requested the City Manager to direct
a letter to Mrs. Kaiser accepting her resignation, and also expressing
the City's appreciation for the high type of service rendered by her.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for duplicate public warehouse license for Haslett
Warehouse Company, 1917 East Mariposa Avenue. Ordered filed.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for transfer of "M" On Sale Beer license for Harpies,
206 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed.
6. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, be
being application for transfer of "C" Off Sale General License for Kilroy -
Messenger Co. , 945 N. Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed.
7. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for transfer of "P" On and Off Sale General License
for Kilroy- Messenger Co., 945 North Sepulveda Boulevard.- Ordered
filed.
8. IOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed with-the Secretary of said
Commission, a proposal for the H. C. Annexation to said City. Ordered
filed.
9. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Inglewood has filed with the Secretary of said
Commission a proposal for First Prairie Territory annexation to said
City. Ordered filed.
10. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, transmitting
copy of its Resolution No. 12, recommending that the entrance to the
City at Imperial and Main Street be landscaped at a cost not to exceed
$9, 700.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Recreation
and ParksCamxi -si,= for the beautification of the entrance
to the City of E1 Segundo as set forth in its Resolution No.
12, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that asaid landscaping
be accomplished at a cost not to exceed $9, 700. 00
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
11. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, transmitting
copy of its Resolution No. 13, recommending a tree planting program
be carried out for the planting of 200 Ficus Nitida trees in the down-
town section at a cost not to exceed $5, 000. 00 .
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Recreation
and Parks Commission in its Resolution No. 13, for the
down -town street planting of 200 Ficus Nitida (Indian Laurel)
trees be approved; and
BE IT F'URTHE'R RESOLVED, that the cost of said
tree - planting program be accomplished at a cost not to
exceed $5, 000. 00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
12. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, transmitting
copy of its Resolution No. 14, recommending planting trees and shrubs
in the parkway adjacent to the east side of Washington Street from
Walnut Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, and in the parkway adjacent to the
west side of Illinois Street from Mariposa Avenue to Holly Avenue.
The vCouncil- having (taken abfion on the above matter, and
approving same, on April 24th, the communication was ordered filed.
13. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 475, granting a variance to provide required parking on
leased property at 1222 East Franklin Avenue, 1234 East Franklin
Avenue and 143 Oregon Street until October 1, 1964, requested by
Mr. Harold H. Osterloh. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal
period.
14. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 476, granting a variance to exceed allowable lot coverage
on property at 325 West Walnut Avenue, requested by Estal and Dorothy
Arthur. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.
15. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 477, recommending approval of lot Split application of Mr.
James L. Stinnett, Jr., for lot 6, Block 4, Tract 1685, Pine Avenue
westerly of Hillcrest Street.
The Council concurring in the above recommendation, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that
Resolution No. 1967, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 4, TRACT 1685,
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll stall, 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.
16. CHARLES P. BOPP, President, Scout House Association,
requesting consideration of blacktopping the area immediately west of
the Boy Scout Building at 325 East Grand Avenue.
Director of Public Works Webb estimated the cost of said
improvement at $1, 000. 00.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the blacktopping of the area
immediately west of the Boy Scout Building at 325
East Grand Avenue, more particularly described
as:
the westerly portion of Iot 1,
Block 39, El Segundo Tract, within
the City of El Segundo, California,
be and the same is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said improvement
be accomplished at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to conduct an auction for the purpose
of disposing of one wrecked pickup truck, and two used typewriters.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above request be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor por tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
2. As previously authorized, bids were solicited for the
necessary pipe fittings for the installation of a sprinkling system for
the east side of Washington Street between Holly Avenue and Walnut
Avenue, and he recommended bye bid of Jackson Supply Company for
$556.61 be accepted, it being the lowest responsible bid.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved.
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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.
3. The annua 1 contract for auditing books and accounts of the City
of El Segundo would expire on June 30, 1961, and he recommended
that the proposal of Cotton and Francisco, Public Accountants, be
accepted.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the proposal of Cotton and Francisco,
Public Accountants, to audit the books and accounts of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1961 and ending June 30, 1962, as follows:
General Government - - - - - - - - - - $ 1,800.00
Municipal Water Department - - - - - - 1,000.00
1911 Street Improvement Bond Funds
(period ended June 30, 1961) 300.00
be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby
approves said proposal and accepts same, and that said
offeroffand this acceptance thereof shall be, and constitutes,
the agreement between said Public Accountants and the
City 'of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Fredderick;
Noes: Councilmen None'
Absent: Mayor Baker.
4. That on May 19th a communication was received dfrom
Mrs. M. Skipworth requesting a four -way stop signal at the intersection
of Ioma Vista Street and Pine Avenue; that a thorough study of the
traffic at this intersection had been made and it was determined that
there was insufficient traffic on either street to warrant the installation
of such a signal, and he therefore recommended no action be taken to
install a traffic signal.
The Council concurring in said recommendation, it was requested
that Mrs. Skipworth be advised of the decision.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that the. decision of the Hearing Officer
in the matter of the application of Joseph A. and Lucille M. Wilson, dba
El -Bow Inn, for On Sale Beer License, is favorable to the applicant.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
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Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13068 to 13206, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 91, 730. 82
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 4,380.52
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 864.40
TOTAL $ 96,975. 74
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos.
4024 to 4058, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 7 224.22
TOTAL $ 7, 224.
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 Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor pro tem Frederick;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor pro tem Frederick stated that this City has had under
consideration for some time the accepting of a Sister City program;
that the matter had been taken up with the State Department, and at
this time he announced the appointment of a Committee to serve on
the Sister City Program as follows: Mr. Nelson Spargo, Mr. Jerry
Fisher, Mr. Robert Smiley, Mr. Robert McCarthy, and Mrs. Olga
Benson. Mayor Baker will act as Chairman of the Committee in a
non - voting capacity, and each member of the Council will be welcome
to attend all meetings. I `
Moved by Courxr -ilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above appointments to serve on the Sister City Committee be
approved. Motion carried.
No further business appearing to come before the Council
at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
8:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
City Clerk
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Mayor
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