1961 SEP 25 CC MINX 1253
E1 Segundo, California
September 25, 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 Unites States
of America, followed by an invocation by Mr. Floyd Wallace.
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 and Mayor Baker;
Councilman Absent: Tandy
READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, held September 11, 1961, having been
read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507
(the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as set forth in Planning Commission
Resolutions Nos. 490 and 487, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice
of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit
of publication of said notice of hearing was in her possession. The Clerk
then read the proposed amendments.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been
received on said matter, and none having been received, inquired
if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the matter. There being
no response, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in
opposition to said proposed amendments. Mr. Floyd Wallace stated he
felt five days notice of a hearing was not sufficient. After discussion, it
was pointed. out that Section 1905 of the Code provided ten days notice
before a hearing.
No one else desiring to-speak on the matter, the Mayor declared
the hearing closed. It being the consensus of the Council that the public
should be allowed the same amount of time for all hearings, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
unanimously carried, that the matter be referred back to the Planning
Commission for further study.
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. IDS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice
that proposals have been filed with the Secretary of said Commission
for West Imperial Annexation and Evans Annexation to the City of
Hawthorne. Ordered filed.
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2. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for transfer of "Off Sale General " license to
Thunderbird International Hotel Corporation, and "New On Sale Beer"
license to Anthony's Restaurant, 139 -143 Main Street. Ordered filed.
HARRY WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, requesting that
Warrant No. 13747 issued to Los Angeles County Road Department
in amount of $45.50 be cancelled.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the above request be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy. `
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolu-
tion No. 491 approving lot split application of David Goodfellow for
lot 7, Tract 2368, located on the north side of Mariposa Avenue
westerly of Penn Street one hundred thirty five feet.
The Council concurring in the action of the Planning Commission
it was moved by. Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that Resolution No. 1981, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A LOT SPLIT FOR LOT 7,
TRACT 2368, EL S:�GUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
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 and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
4. MRS. CURTIS HARRINGTON, 1503 E. Walnut Avenue,
requesting that permission be : -)granted to St. Anthony's Parish Women's
Society to hold a Rummage Sale on October 6 and 7 at' 130 West Grand
Avenue, E1 Segundo from 9 a. m. to 5 p, m.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above request be approved. Motion carried.
5. MR. RAYMOND K. LANPHERE, of Mariposa Markets, Inc.,
1160 East Mariposa Avenue, requesting permission to encroach upon
City property for the purpose of constructing a bridge connecting
its property at 502 Center Street with the City sidewalk, that plans
have been submitted and are approved by City Engineer R. L. Webb, Jr.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the request for an Encroachment's t by Mr. Raymond K. Ianphere
for the purpose of constructing ridge connecting his property at
502 Center Street with the City sidewalk, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Judy Fortini, 853 Penn Street, presented a petition to the
Council signed by herself and 132 others, all residents of E1 Segundo,
in favor of maintaining the E1 Segundo Fair at the Main and Holly
location where it was held this year. Mrs. • Foriuni stated she is not
a taxpayer in the City; that she had circulated the petition herself
because she felt it was such a good thing for the City.
Mayor Baker thanked` her for her interest and stated it ;would
be given consideration.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that steps be taken immediately to microfilm
all important records and documents of the City; that 108,0'00 pages
of records are ready to be microfilmed; that he had compared the
cost of having the work done with the cost of purchasing a microfilm
camera, and recommended the purchase of such camera at a cost of
$845.00.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon,* Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
2. Requested permission -to purchase a pocket size transmitter
and receiver for the Police Department for the primary use of the
beat officer to contact him while on duty,: the cost of said equipment
being $768.04.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
3. Requested permission to solicit informal quotations to replace
two Police units, No. 32 and No. 36.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried.
4. Requested permission to solicit, informal quotations` for purchase of
a 1962 4 door sedan for the Fire Department, and recommended Unit #339
be traded in on the purchase.
Moved by Councilmg-w- Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote: t
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker; <
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
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5. That the City had been notified by the Blue Cross Insurance
Plan of an increase in rates; that the City employees had been so
advised and were asked to signify their desires about accepting the
increased rates or solicit bids from other agencies in the hope of
obtaining a better contract. It was the desire of a majority of
employees to solicit bids from other companies; that the Insurance
Committee had interviewed insurance carriers and would make its
recommendation to the employees who in turn will recommend one
for approval of the Council. In the interim, he recommended the
Blue Cross program be kept in effect at the increased rate.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
6. The Committee appointed to study the additional space needed
at the Library for future growth met with Mr. Marion Varner, the
architect, and submitted the following recommendation: that the exist-
ing facilities be expanded to add approximately 5,000 square feet of
new floor space and that a full basement be built under the new wing
which can serve as a fallout shelter, if needed, and for future
expansion of library use. He further recommended the employment
of Mr. Marion J. Varner' to design and complete the preliminary
plans for the above construction.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson
the above recommendations be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None; `
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
7. That for the past few years it has been possible to contract
with an employee of the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento to
audit the receipts of sales tax for` this City; that it is now necessary
for each city to send its own auditor, and he recommended Harry H.
Weber, Director of Finance, be authorized to represent the. City on
this matter.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by. Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted: '
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of
El Segundo,' a municipal corporation, located in the County of
los Angeles, State of California, qualified to do business in the
State of California, that it is desirable and necessary to
appoint an agent for this corporation to audit for and in its
behalf the sales tax transactions and 'collections that are made
for the City of El Segundo by the State Board of Equalization,
Sacramento, California; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Harry H. Weber is a suitable
individual for such appointment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harry H. Weber,
be and he is hereby appointed to represent the City of El Segundo
with full authority to investigate and review sales tax :transactions
and collections for the City of E1, Segundo, records of which are
located in the offices of the State Board of Equalization, Sacra-
mento, California.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
N oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
8. That the present Rubbish Collection contract will soon expire
and he solicited informal bids; that two bids had been received, and he
recommended that the bid of Lemnox Disposal Company of $1.20 oer
water meter and $.95 per electricity meter, be accepted, it being the
lowest bid received. A deviation from the previous procedurS had
been made at this time, in that a bid had been asked on the .number
of water meters and on the number of electricity meters. He further
recommended that the contract remain for five years, each party
being allowed to renegotiate the fee annually, if it so desires.
Moved by Councilman FYederick, seconded, by. Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the bid of Harlan E. Walsborn, dba
Lennox Disposal Service, in accordance with City Specifications
No. 1 -1962, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City
be and he is hereby authorized to execute the contract for and
on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to
attest, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due
course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract remain
in effect for five years, each party having the right to renegotiate
the fee annually, if it so desires; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all bids received for said
service are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of
Harlan Et Walsborn, dba Le3tnox Disposal Service, and that the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the
checks of all unsuccessful bidders.
Carried, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen Nonei
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
9. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution declaring
Aviation Boulevard Annexation withdrawn from the Consolidated County Fire
Protection District and the Los Angeles County Water District No.22.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Resolution No. 1982, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
"AVIATION BOULEVARD ANNEXATION' WITHDRAWN
FROM THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTEC-
TION DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 22. ,
which was read,, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said' resolution was adopted by the
following vote: ,
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
N oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposed easement
from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad for construction of
certain utility lines under their tracks in connection with E1 Segundo
Industrial Park development, and recommended that said proposed ease-
ment be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
2. That Mr. A. L. Rabin, of Aerospace Center, had requested
the construction of a median left lane turn for southbound traffic at
the intersection of Palm Avenue and Sepulveda, cost of said con-
struction being paid by -him, and recommended t1he request be approved,
subject to approval by the Sate Division of Highways.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
3. Presented for the Council's approval, copies of Project
Statement E -7 covering the proposed expenditure of State Gas Tax Funds
for Engineering purposes for Fiscal Year 1961 -62, in amount of
$7,134.80, and recommended approval of said, Statement, and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign and that the Clerk be authorized to submit
the signed forms to the State together with certified copy of resolution
adopted by the City Council. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1983,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE
OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS..
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 and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
4. That on September 11th, bids were received for the con-
struction of the West,Coast Feeder Extension; that the Ios Angeles
County Flood Control District has requested that Item No. 3 be
deleted and a 61 -inch teat head be substituted therefor,, which change
will mean a deduction of $20,210.00; that the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District has approved award of contract, including the
above mentioned deduction, to Vido Artukovich and Son, for the total
amount of $409.,232.65., and recommended that the City Council award
said contract to the above mentioned contractor, for the amount of
$409,232.65.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Fp ederick
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised
for bids for the construction of the West Coast Feeder
Extension in El Segundo Boulevard, in the City of
El Segundo, and accepted bids on September 11, 1961;
and
WHEREAS, the bid of Vido Artukovich in amount of
$409,232.65 has been approved by the Ios Angeles County
Flood Control District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of
Vido Artukovich`be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said
City be ` and he 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 is hereby
authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and
make delivery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received
for the construction of the West Coast Feeder Extension,
with the exception of the bid of Vido Artukovich, be and
the same are hereby rejected.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.
At this time, Mayor Baker appointed Councilman Swanson as
Finance Committe�AVBMeWILLS
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The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and . Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. (General) 13814 to 13927, inclusive:
(Water) 4201 - 4222 inclusive:
Deneral Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 86, 640.60
Trust Fund - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - 386.00
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,721.51
Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - .2, 189. 12
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 40, 568.05
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 77.46
TOTAL 134, 582.74
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
th4 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 and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Tandy.
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NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Robert S. Norland, 705 West Palm Avenue, addressed the
Council, stating that recently his wife had noticed a dog that appeared
to be sick, and told their son to notify the Police Department while she
followed the dog to see that no children were harmed by him; that she
had followed the dog home and found out from its owner that it would
be cared for, but that the Police Department had not answered the call,
and he felt that more prompt service should be given by our Police
Department. Mayor Baker stated he would investigate the matter.
City Manager Sailors reported a newspaper item that Governor
Brown on return from a Civil Defense conference in Washington, D.C.,
stated he had sent letters to all Mayors and Boards of Supervisors in
the State recommending a four point program; that our City has
accomplished three of the four requests, namely, (1) review the
emergency plans in your jurisdiction to ascertain that all agencies
of your government which have emergency capacilities have been
assigned appropriate emergency tasks. Some weeks past, E1 Segundo
revised its plan, brought it up to date; each Department Head had
been briefang employees on their duties in time of an emergency.
(2) Adopt necessary local ordinances to provide for in- service
training in the agencies concerned, so that emergency plans could be
put into effect. El Segundo does not need to adopt a local ordinance.
When the Mayor of El Seguddo and its City Manager met with Area G
last week, the Coordinator was requested to prepare an in- service
training course which was received this date. This training will be
started immediately. (3) Initiate survey of all public buildings to
determine the space available and suitable for public shelter. 1st
Iast week, the Mayor, City Manager and. Fire Chief attended a
preview of a public shelter built in a privately oowned building in
Hollywood. We are in the process of listing existing buildings in
the City of El Segundo that could possibly be used for fallout shelters.
(4) Take steps to provide for emergency planning and agencies to
look after the economy; that in time of disaster, each City would be
required to direct the closing of all' food stores, clothing stores,
and drug stores and supervise the rationing of such commodities;
that the Government could not take over this duty for at least six
weeks, so that some local planning would be necessary.
Mayor Baker at this time advised the Council that he had
appointed Mrs. John B. Levers as a member of the Sister City Com-
mittee to replace Mr. John Smiley who is no longer a resident of
El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the appointment of Mrs. John B. L eavers as a member
of the Sister City Committee be ratified, and confirmed. Motion
carried.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of said meeting being
8:18 olclock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk
Mayor
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