1962 AUG 13 CC MINX 1400
El Segundo, California
August 13, 1962
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 Mr. Floyd Wallace.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor,
the hour being 7: 00 0' clock p, m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
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 on July 23, 1962, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time Mayor Baker called Terry Tyler, an American Field
Service student, to the Council Table and gave him a Key to the City
and a letter of Greetings and Good Will to present to the Mayor of
Regensdorf, Switzerland, where Terry will attend high school the coming
year.
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. The Municipal Court, Inglewood Judicial District, being report
of all cases filed and fines and fees collected during the 1961 -62 fiscal
year in said Court. Ordered filed.
2. Mr. James S. White, being letter of resignation from the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
Mayor Baker expressed regret for Mr. White's resignation from
the Recreation and Parks Commission, and moved that the letter of
resignation be accepted and that a letter of appreciation for his un-
tiring services to the City be sent to Mr. White. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried.
3. Mr. Harold D. lambert, requesting that dancing be permitted
at Ivar Is, 130 West Grand Avenue. Recommendations from the Director
of Building Safety, Fire Department and Chief of Police were also
presented. An additional letter from Mr. Iambert was received, and
since the Council had not had time to fully consider the matter, by
general consent, the request was.held until the next regular meeting
of the City Council on September 10, 1062.
4. Mr. Morris L. Davidson, requesting that the encroachment
permit issued to Douglas Aircraft Company in 1956 be transferred to
TWF Investments, Inc., as said investment company has purchased from
Douglas Aircraft Company its E1 Segundo facility.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that
Resolution No. 2004, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, CONSENTING TO TRANSFER OF,
AND TRANSFERRING CONDITIONAL
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT HERETOFORE
GRANTED BY RESOLUTION :NO. 16 72. ,
which was read; be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport,, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
application for Off -Sale General license for Metkovich Inc., 950 North
Sepulveda Boulevard. Motion carried.
6. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, reporting that a total of
$42, 726. 02 was earned on the deposit of public funds during the fiscal
year 1961 -62. Ordered filed.
7. UNITED STATES MISSION, 533 South Western Avenue, los
Angeles, regarding religious solicitation in E1 Segundo. By general
consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager and Chief .of
Police for investigation and report.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 521, denying a variance request to build a guest apartment and
maid's room over existing four -car garage at 617 West Mariposa Avenue.
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission had been
received by the City Clerk and the matter has been set for hearing
before the City Council on Monday, September 10, 1962, after which the
Communication was ordered filed pending the hearing.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 522, granting an extension of six months moratorium on parking
requirements requested by the Thunderbird Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda
Boulevard. Ordered filed, I
10. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 523, denying variance request of California Imperial Corporation to
reduce previously required off - street parking spaces from 17 to 8, on
pro.perty located at 1300 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed.
11. PLANNING COMMiISSION, returning its Resolution No. 516
.regarding. corner setbacks, which resolution was returned to said Plann-
ing Commission by Council order on July 23, 1962, inasmuch as the
problem of grade levels has been resolved by the Director of Public
Works and the Director of Building Safety. Ordered filed pending
further action.
12. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, requesting that
Warrant L-2081, Mc Graw -Hill Co., in amount of $10.50 be cancelled.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
above request be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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13. I_0YAL ORDER OF MOOSE, ; WESTCHESTER LODGE #1780,
requesting Quitclaim Deed covering water pipeline easement reserved
to Arena Water Company, as it affects a portion of Lot 5, Block 6,
E1 Segundo, and enclosing $5. 00 for said deed.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement over L of 5, Block 106,
E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as permap recorded on Pages
22 and 23 of Maps in the office of the Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California, is no longer needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby a5uthor-
ized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said
easement from the City to Ioyal Order. of Moose, West-
chester lodge #1780.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ray Jellison, 332 Penn Street, President of the E1 Segundo
Junior Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council requesting it
to reconsider their request to use the south half of the City Hall
Parking Lot September 8 and 9, for installation of car seat belts; that
the cost to the car -owner would be $6.00 per place, installed.
The Council appreciating the civic activities of the Junior Chamber
of Commerce, and having considered the above request, it was moved
by Councilman Kimport,, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that per-
mission be granted the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce to
use the south half of the City Hall Parking lot on September 8 and 9,
1962, for the above project. Motion carried.
Mr. Floyd Wallace, of Detroit Products, expressed appreciation
for the (efficient service of the Water Department in the installation
of a larger water meter for his company.
The hour being 7:30 o'clock p.m., Mayor Baker declared a recess
for the purpose of conducting a hearing as a Board of Appeals,
pursuant to the provisions of the Unified Building Code, 1949 Edition.
At the hour of 8:00 o'clock p.m.,- the Council reconvened with the
following members answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport,
Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker.
REPORTS OF-OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That quotations had been received for a portable power wrench
for use by the Water Department to open and close large valves, and
he recommended the purchase of the equipment from Western Water
Works Supply Company in amount of $863.20; that while said company
was not the low bidder, their product was more suitable for the city's
purposes.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen ,None.
2. Recommended toat effective September 1, 1962, Mr. Robert
O'Bannon, Director of Building Safety, be upgraded from his present
step, 46C @ $828. 00 per month to Step 46D @ $869. 00 per month.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following fote:
Ayes:. Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing
salaries for City employees. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2005,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPEN-
SATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF
DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE :VARIOUS
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EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND EPEALING RESOLUTIONS
NO. 1971 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS
AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1971. , .
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen, Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen .None; -
Absent: Councilmen, None.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution fixing
the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal
year 1962 -63. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2006, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF- THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE
TO CARRY .ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
SAID CITY:. PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS,
MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS- UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ACT: MAINTAIN
THE FREE . PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY; AND
ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS
AND RECREATIONAL- FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1962 - 1963.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion_ carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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5 . Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolu-
tion fixing the rate of taxes to be levied in the City of E1 Segundo
for the fiscal year 1962 -63. Thereafter, it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution
No. 2007, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF. EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID
CITY SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF
MONEY FIXED BY THE. SAID CITY COUNCIL IN
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 THEREOF, PASSED AND
ADOPTED ON THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1962,
AND THE EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID
COUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING
THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1962 - 1963.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented for the Council's consideration the 1962 r 1963
Budget for the City as follows:
City Council - - - - - - -
- $ 4,600
City Manager - - - - - - -
- 27,135
City Clerk - - - - - - - -
- 10,508
Finance Department - - - -
- 28,609
Treasurer Department - - -
18,560
legal Department - - - - -
- 14,687
Planning Department - - -
- 8,437
Government Buildings - - -
- 29,971
Community Promotion - - -
-. 38,000
Debt Service - - - - - - -
- 115,990
Retirement - - - - - - - -
- 117,285
General Government - - - -
119, 450
Police Department - - - -
- M6 831
Fire Department - - - - -
- 399,022
Building Regulation - - - -
- 49,358
Civil Defense - - - - - - -
2,370
Engineering Department - -
- 5,0, dZ36
Street Cleaning - - - - - -
- 33,775
Street Maintenance - - - -
- 70,017
Street lighting - - - - - - -
69,900
Curbs and Sidewalks - - -
- 37,407
Traffic Safety - - - - - - -
30,700
Storm Drains - - - - - - -
18,110
Sanitary Sewers - - - - - -
59,925
Refuse Disposal - - - - - -
- 65,090
City Garage - - - - - - -
- 13,786
Recreation and Parks - - -
- 230,177
library - - - - - - - - - -
- 40,105
Water Operating - - - - - -
599,997
Current Outst'g Commit. - -
173,287
Current Capital Items - - -
83,320
TOTAL CURRENT BUDGET
45, 45
CAPITAL IMPR'MTS - -
987,862
TOTAL EST. BUDGET
3933, 317
INTERIM TAX RESERVE
749,511
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Moved by Councilman Frederick,
the 1962 -63 Budget as presented, be
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seconded by Councilman Swanson,
approved. Carried by the following
Ayes: _Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. The present Schuman Grand Piano in the Recreation Center is
badly in need of replacement, and recommended that the quotation of
Barker Bros, for a fully reconditioned and refinished George Steck
Grand piano, with $200.00 allowance for the Schuman, at a total cost
of $1,042.80, be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
above recommendation be approved. Carried by` the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
8. Recommended that the relocation bond issued to Charles C.
DeWitt in amount of $6,000 covering relocation of a house to 936
Eucalyptus Drive, be exonerated as said work has been completed to
the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with
City ordinances.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond
No. 976028 dated January 17, 1962, with Charles C. DeWitt
as Principal, in amount of $6, 000. 00 and €he :rat}e3�r�1_ec ;
Indemnity Company as Surety, be and the same is hereby
exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent
to midnight this date, to wit: August 13, 1962.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
9. Recommended that the `relocation permit bond issued to Ruth
Nivens covering the moving of a structure to 535 Loma Vista Street,
be exonerated as said work has been completed to the satisfaction of
the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit $'ond
No. 01 -B -75678 dated March 28, 1961, with Ruth Nevins � --_ A
as Principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company
as Surety, in amount of $2, 000. 00 be and the same is
hereby exonerated fron any liability accruing thereunder
subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: August 13, 1962.
Carried by the following vote:
Aye's: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
I�'oc'*U: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
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CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that a claim had been filed against the
City for injuries sustained by Jesse Clyde Walker, 209 West Oak Ave.,
at the Plunge on, June 8, 1962, and , that the matter had been : referred
to the Insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in refer-
ring the matter to the Insurance carrier be and the same is hereby
approved. Motion carried.
2. Advised the Council that on August 10, • 1962, a summons had
been served on the City for storm water damage to the property of
George J. Chabrajez, 401 Eucalyptus Drive during hard rains from
February 7 to 10, 1962, and that a copy of the summons had been
referred to the Insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring the
matter to the Insurance carrier be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion carried.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that the garage building at the Recreation
Center has been satisfactorily completed by the Contractors, Dickinson
an d Miller, and recommended said work be accepted and that a
Notice of Completion be filed.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, 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 garage building
at the Recreation Center is hereby accepted as complete as of
August 13, 1962; 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
with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten
days after said date of, completion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Advised the Council that the work of modifying the traffic
signals and channelization at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard
and Douglas Street has been satisfactorily completed by the contractor,
Oswald Bros., and recommended said work be accepted and that a
Notice of Completion be filed.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the
following resolution be adopted: I
RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Works and that the modification
of traffic signals and channelization at the intersection of E1
Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street by Oswald Bros. Co. is
hereby accepted as complete as of August 13, 1962; and
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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
with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days
after said date of completion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Advised the Council that the firm of Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers,
of Long Beach, had presented a letter proposal dated July 6, 1962, to
perform certain services in connection with the Douglas Street Grade
Crossings, and he recommended said letter proposal be accepted and
that the firm of Moffatt & Nichol be compensated for their services on
the basis of direct payroll multiplied by a factor of 2.5, with the under-
standing that the total cost of the work required to prepare a report
which can serve as a basis for the Public Utilities Commission applli-
cation, be approximately $3,000.00..
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 16641 - 16812, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 143, 155. 56
Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 27, 169.00
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 540.00
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10, 545.54
Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- .21:, 962. 50
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16, 365.00
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 353.64
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 220, 091. 24
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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Tandy stated that some of the Council members had
recently attended a meeting with the Board of Supervisors at which
there had been a discussion preceded by a news article that stated
the County could save some $25 million by consolidation of fire depart-
ments, and that in his opinion the statement was fictitious.
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Councilman Tandy further stated that only one Supervisor was
in favor of this consolidation, and it was the consensus of the
Independent Cities that a greater saving could be made if the
cities would engage in mutual aid and assistance, and that the
County give up certain Fire Stations which now could be served
by cities as well or better in many cases.
Councilman Tandy further stated he favored this Council as
going on record of approving, mutual aid and assistance pacts
between cities and the elimination of County Fire Stations where
it proves feasible that these could be taken over by the various
cities adjacent to them; that he was speakilig of E1 Porto and
lennox.
Mayor Baker
stated he too felt that the Council should,
go on
record
and that a
letter should be written to the Board of
Super-
visors
stating its
opposition, and also be on public ;record
as.
taking
this stand
and being willing to negotiate contracts with any
of the
surrounding .areas where either we or they can save
money.
No other business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Kimport,. seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
8:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk