1961 SEP 11 CC MINX1245
El Segundo, California
September 11, 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. 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, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Councilman Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El
Segundo, California, held August 14, 1961, and of the adjourned regular meet-
ing of said Council held August 17, 1961, having been read and no error or
omission having been noted, it was, moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded.
Motion carried.
At this time Mayor Baker presented a plaque to Roy Saari on behalf of
the City Council, congratulating him on winning the 1, 500 meter free style
finals in the Japanese National Swimming championship on July 29, 1961, and
thanking him for his distinguished representation of our youth and our schools.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hretofore fixed
for the reception of bids on the construction of the West Coast Feeder Extension
in El Segundo Boulevard in the City of El Segundo, and inquired of the Clerk if
she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk stated she had four bids in her
possession. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Tandy, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and
publicly declared, which bids are as follows:
Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc. 429, 442. 65
Wonderly Construction Company 463, 613. 71
Harmon T. May & Sons 508, 290. 42
Snow & Roberts Pipeline and Raven Con-
struction Co. , Inc. , a Joint Venture 567, 032. 38
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy,: that said
bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for. checking and report at the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held September 25, 1961. Motion
carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehen-
sive Zoning Ordinance) as set forth in Resolution No. 486 of the Planning Com-
mission, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
the Clerk replied that affidavit of the mailing and publishing of said notice of
hearing was in her possession, Mayor Baker asked Don Woodford to explain the
proposed amendments. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had
been received, and there being rime, inquired if anyone present desired to
speak in favor of the proposed amendments. No one responding, the - .Mayor in-
quired if anyone desired to speak in opposition, and Mr. Floyd Nelson, 135
Loma Vista, addressed the Council, stating.he has an RT 3 lot and while he could
put three units on the lot, he could not provide space for four garages.
Others registering opposition to the proposed amendments were; Mr. R.
S. Noland, 705 W. Palm Avenue, Mr. Ace Beall, 331 Eucalyptus Drive; -Council-
man Swanson registered his protest of the proposed amendment to Article 16,
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contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 486.
The Council desiring to have more .publicity given the proposed amend -
me-ats, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the hearing be continued to the regular Council meeting to be held
October 9, 1961. Motion carried.
Dr. John Meschuk, 811 California Street, brought to the attention of the
Council, the desirability of widening the 100 and 200 blocks of Loma Vista Street,
Whiting Street, Virginia Street and Concord Street, stating that these streets
are presenting a traffic problem due to the fact that they are being developed
for multiple dwellings. Mayor Baker inquired of the Director of Public Works
if any street widening was being planned, and Mr. Webb said there were many
streets that should be widened, but that in some of the residential areas, the
major objection to such widening is the loss of trees.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the hearing on the vacation of a certain portion of El Segundo Boulevard,
within the City of E1 Segundo, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1972,
adopted by this Council on August 14, 1961, and inquired of the Clerk if affidavits
of. publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were on file in her office, and she
replied in the affirmative.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests or objec-
tions against the vacation had been filed with her, and none having been received,
Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council respect-
ing the proposed vacation.
Mr. Floyd Wallace requested a description of the area to be vacated, but
did not register opposition to the vacation.
No other person desiring to be heard in the matter, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed. Thereafter{ it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1979, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACA-
TION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF EL SEGUNDO BOULE-
VARD WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESO-
LUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1972 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:,
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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. MRS. LILLIAN LIBECAP, CHAIRMAN, COMMUNITY FAIR ART
EXHIBIT, expressing appreciation of the Art Exhibit Committee for the coopera-
tion of City Hall personnel during the recent Art Exhibit and stating there were
125 entries submitted, and 3469 registered visitors.
2. MR. DON CARTER, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, CUB SCOUTS, request -
ing,permission for Cub Scout Pack 961 -c to sell light bulbs on a house to house
basis.
After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the communication from Mr. Don Carter
dated August 31, 1961, requesting a free permit for Cub Scout
Pack 961 -c to sell light bulbs on a house to house basis, be re-
ceived and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BF, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a free license be issued
to Don Carter, Committee Chairman of Cub Scout Pack 961 -c under
provisions of Section 16. 5 of the Code of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION, requesting permission
to solicit within the City of,E1 Segundo during the month of February, 1962.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman 'Tandy, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Heart Associa-
tion is hereby granted permission to make solicitation of funds
in the City of El Segundo during the month of February, 1962.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
4. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY ENGINEERING DISTRICT, LOS
ANGELES, being notice of application by Los Angeles County Department of
-, Small Craft Harbors to permit installation of a submarine cable under and across
the entrance channel to Marina del Rey. Ordered filed.
5. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY ENGINEERING DISTRICT, LOS
ANGELES, being notice of application by Standard Oil, for a permit to
install a submarine pipeline, cable and mooring buoys in the Pacific Ocean in
the vicinity of existing Standard Oil Company facilities at El Segundo. Ordered
filed.
6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, N. H. TEMPLIN,
ROAD COMMISSIONER, being summary of Aid to Cities Account`as of July 1,
1961, for the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being
an order instituting investigation of railroad grade crossings of city streets or
county roads most urgently in need of separation, or existing separations in
need of alteration or reconstruction as contemplated by Section 189 of the
Streets and Highways Code. Ordered filed.
8. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being appli-
cations for the following licenses: New "B" Off Sale beer and wine license for
Speedee Mart, at 203 E. Imperial Avenue, (b) Person to Person Transfer On
Sale Beer license for The Detour, 209 West Grand Avenue, and (c) Beer & Wine
Importers, wholesalers and retail package of beer and wine for Central Beer
Distributing Co., 700 Lairport Street: Ordered filed.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION, ' trarismitting copy of its Resolution No. 490,
recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance) regarding lodges, etc., in an R -3 Zone. The matter has been
set for hearing before the City Council on Monday, September 25, 1961. The
communication was ordered filed pending said hearing.
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10. MILO DELLMAN, SECRETARY, INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS
ANGELES COUNT' Y, being an invitation to attend the First Annual Seminar
of Independent Cities of Los Angeles County on Friday, September 29, 1961.
Ordered filed.
11. MR. MORRIS D. ADKINS,• 943 Hillcrest Street, being a complaint
of cars parking in front of his residence and asking what recourse he might
have. The Mayor requested that a letter be written to Mr. Adkins, stating
that unless the whole block would be changed to 2 hour parking, it would be
impossible to have 2 hour parking in front of his residence.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Anthony Apodaca, presently employed at the E1 Segundo Douglas
Plant, and President of I. A. M. Local 720 -A, addressed the Council, making
an appeal to the Council to protest the proposed moving of El Segundo Douglas
facilities to its Long Beach plant; that out of over 5, 000 employees in the El-'-*
Segundo Plant, 240 employees would be transferred to the Long Beach plant,
thereby causing heavy layoff; that the pending move is now awaiting approval
by the Navy. He further requested that the Council communicate with Congress-
man Cecil King, and Senators Keuchel and Engle and protest this proposed move;
that a government contract amounting to $85 million has been given Douglas for
planes perfected in this area, and the plan to move work to the Long Beach
facility came after there was a cutback in the DC 8 contract.
Mayor Baker thanked Mr. Apodaca for his appearance and efforts, and
stated the Council would give it consideration.
2. Mr. Floyd Wallace thanked the Council and the Chamber of Commerce
for making the Community Fair such a success.
Mr. Wallace requested the Council consider making a change in the signal
on Grand Avenue at Lomita Street; that on two occasions recently he noticed
several cars stopped by the signal light and no cars making the north and south
crossing.
Mayor Baker stated the matter would be given consideration.
3. Mr. Ace Beall, 331 Eucalyptus Drive, presented a petition signed by
El Segundo Cleaners & Laundry and thirty -nine others in the 100, 200 blocks on
West Grand Avenue and the 200 to 400 blocks on Main Street, requesting that any
future fair or fiesta held in the City of El Segundo be held in some other place
than where it was held during the past week, for the reason that merchants have
lost business, -professional men have been unable to conduct their activities, and
traffic was tied up, confused and unable to move in the normal business routine.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That he was in receipt of a request from the Police Department for the
purchase of a new Bruning Copyflex reproduction machine, and recommended
that he be authorized to make said purchase.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
above recommendation be approved., Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Bids were solicited for the purchase of two 1962 Harley Davidson
motorcycles; only one bid was received, that of the Inglewood Harley David-
son Agency, -and he recommended that he be authoriz ed to issue a purchase
order to said agency in-amount of $3, 560. 96 less $850 trade -in, making a
total of $2, 710. 96.
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Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick that
the City Manager be authorized to solicit sealed bids for the two trade -in
motorcycles, and to issue a purchase order to Inglewood Harley Davidson
Agency for-the purchase of two new ones.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. Bids were solicited for a 7 H. P. Garden Tractor, and he recom-
mended the bid of International Harvester Company be accepted although not
the lowest bid, inasmuch as it is considered superior to the Jacobson model
specified by the low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the
above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote: u
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. Quotations have been received covering the purchase of a sod cutter,
and recommended that he be authorized to issue a purchase order to Pacific
Toro Company in amount of $546. 00, it being the low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
above recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
5. That he was in receipt of a request from the Police Depart-
ment for the purchase of a 5 watt walkie- talkie, transmitter - receiver, to
be used on the local government frequency, at a cost of $615.00, and he
recommended the purchase of said equipment; and that if approved,
suggested the cost be charged to Contingencies inasmuch as this was not
included in the current budget.
Moved by Councilm4n Frederick,, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above �recommendations be approved.
Carried by the following vgte:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon.
6. Recommended the refund of 80% of the cost of a license
issued bto Scudder Food Products, Inc., or $9.23, inasmuch as said
license was erroneously issued since it no longer has business in
El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, said refund be approved. Carried by the' following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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7. Reported that the traffic signal at the southeast corner of
Holly and Main Street was damaged at the beginning of the recent
Fair, and requested permission to waive the conditions of the Pur-
chasing Ordinance and recommended he be authorized to contract
with the Westates Electrical Construction Company to make the
necessary repairs; that the cost of such repairs would be paid by the
Insurance company covering the carnival.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY--BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported on the Douglas Aircraft vs E1 Segundo et al law
suit; that the City of El Segundo was served with some notice of
motions and the matter has been brought to the attention of the County
Counsel ,who represents this City in tax matters.
2. Advised the Council that a claim had been filed against the
City by Paul Richard Reinke for damages sustained when his Renault
automobile was involved in a collission on Aviation Boulevard and ran
into a barricade set upwwhen 'signals were being installed. The' matter
has been referred to the insurance carrier.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's. consideration an easement prepared by
by the United States Department of the Navy in connection with the
construction of a free right turn at the intersection of E1 Segundo and
Douglas Street, and recommended said easement be accepted and that the
City Clerk be authorized to forward evidence of acceptance and recordation - ai a
data to the Department of the Navy.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement dated
August 15, 1961, between the United States of America acting
by and through the Department of the Navy, to the City of
E1,Segundo, California, for the construction, use, maintenance,
gperation and repair of a road, confined to the following
described land, to wit:
Beginning at a point in the northerly line of El
Segundo Boulevard (100 feet wide); said point being
located thereon a distance of 220 feet easterly of
the westerly line of Douglas Street (100 feet wide) as
described in official records of Ios AngelesCounty
California; Document No. NOy(R)- 65523, Book D438,
Page 867, dated April 20, 1959; thence northwesterly
a distance of 76. 2' more or less, to a point, said
point being the intersection of the lines described as
follows: a line parallel to and distant easterly 150
feet measured at right angles to the above described
westerly line of Douglas Street, and a line parallel
to and distant northerly 30 feet- measured at right'
angles from the said= northerly line of El Segundo
Boulea d;_- thence northwesterly a- distance of 235.4'
more'ldr less, to a point in t=he- easterly line -of said,
Douglas Street located northerly thereon a distance
` of 260 feet° from the, skid northerlylline -of E1 Segundo
Boulevard; thence south idong said - easterly line of
Douglas Street a distant: of' 260 feet to said :northerly
line of El Segundo Boulevard; thence easterly along said
northerly line of E1 Segundo Boulevard a distance of 120
feet to the point of b eginning, containing 0.19 acres
more or less.,
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be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of
the City of 1�1 Segundo; and,
- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said
instrument to be filed for record in the office of the
County Recorder of Ios Angdles County, California.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, letter permit
prepared by the Standard Oil Company granting permission to enter
upon a 300 foot square portion of their land in the southeast quarter
of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 ,West, Rancho Sausal
Redondo, in connection with the construction of the West Coast Fedder
Extension, and recommended said permit be accepted and that the City
Clerk be authorized to return an executed copy of said permit and
a certified copy of Council acceptance, to the r2
Standb.a-0il -Company.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, - seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted: - - - - - - -
'RESOLVED, that that certain Lefter Permit dated
August 2, 1961, from the SItandard Oil Company of Calif -
or-nia. +^ tha City of E1 Segundo; _ranting permission to said
City. to inter upon a portion of land described as follows,
to wit:
a 300 foot square-portion of Standard Oil Company
of California's land situate in the Southeast Quarter
of Section 7, Township .3 South, Range 14 West, in
the Rancho Sausal Redondo, Ios Angeles County,
California, said portion being the southerly 300 feet
of the westerly 300 feet of that portion of said
Southeast quarter bounded on the West by the easterly
line of Duley Road (40 feet wide) and bounded on the
South by the northerly line of E1 Segundo Boulevard
(100 feet wide); and hereinafter t I
be accepted for and on behalf of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is hereby authorized and instructed to return an executed
-copy of said Permit to the Standard Oil Company of Cali-
fornia, together with certified copy of acceptance by the City
Council.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration two copies of
Project Statement No.` 1 covering the expenditures of State Gas Tax
Funds for the fiscal year 1961 -62, in amount of $97,295.10, and
recommended that said Project Statement be approved.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Resolution No. 19801 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGH-
WAY FUND TO CITIES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13660 to 13813, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - --- - - - - - - $ 12110 813.53
Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - 89.60
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - -- 98475.88
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 454.58
Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,781.30
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 1,329.30
Water g�erat�g f and - - - - - - - - - 46, 328.04
Water man s os. 4166A4200
TOTAL $ 181, 272. 23
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
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, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NIEW BUSINESS
Mr. F. M. Reid, 809 McCarthy Court, addressed the �',ouncil
regarding speed of traffic on McCarthy Court along the curve turing
south from Walnut Avenue; that cars have swung on to his lawn coming
very near his residence; twice in the last year there have been instances
of hit and run; that cars have come up on the sidewalk narrowly miss-
ing children playing on the sidewalk, and requested the Council to give
this matter attention as a matter of public safety. The Mayor Stated it
would receive Council attention.
Mr. Wayne Collins, Chairman of the Fair Committee, expressed
his appreciation for the cooperation given him by the City in the recent
Fair; that it was felt the Fair had been • highly successful.
No other business to come before the Council at this : time, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:25 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED City clerk
Mayor
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