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El Segundo, California
December 10, 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 Reverend Brock, of Com-
munity Methodist Church.
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, Kimport, 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 November 26, 1962, having
been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this `time, Mayor Baker presented a Citation for Bravery to
Police Sergeant Andrew DeJong for saving the life of a man trapped
in a burning car, and sincerely thanked him on behalf of the City cfor
his presence of mind and his courage.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed pursuant to statute in the matter of adopting the "Uniform
Building Code, 1961 Edition, Volume I" together with its Appendix and
the "Uniform Building Code Standards, 1961 Edition, Volume III ".
The. Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the
hearing had been given and published, and the Clerk replied that affi-
davit of publication was on file in her office.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if any communications
had been received with reference to this matter, and the City Clerk
advised that none had been received.
The Mayor then .inquired if any person or persons in the
Council Chamber desired to address the Council regarding the adoption
of the Uniform Building Code, and there being no response, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 594, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE RULES, REGULATIONS, PRO-
VISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN
THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED, 'UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1961 EDITION, VOLUME I'
TOGETHER WITH ITS APPENDIX AND THE "
'UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1961
EDITION'; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
362 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH. "
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 594 was waived.
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Following motion made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 594 Which was introduced at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of November,
1962, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and '.said ordinance was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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 manner indicated:
1. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for On Sale Beer License for Jane M. and Robert
H. Wegener, 115 Richmond Street. Ordered filed.
2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, urging
Los Angeles County to consider no change in the method of billing
for contractual police services which would give preferential treatment
to contracting cities or discriminate against the Independent Cities of
said County. Ordered filed.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 535, recommending Change of- Zone from M -1 and M -2 to C -2
for property located west of Vista del Mar between 45th Street and the
Southern California, Edison Company within the City of El Segundo. The
matter has, been set for hearing before the Council on January 14, 1963,
after which the communication was ordered held pending the hearing.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 536, approving Lot Split application of Norris E. Winkleman for
property located at 1216 East Maple Avenue, being the northerly 210
feet of Lot 6, Block 110, E1 Segundo. The Council not concurring in
the recommendations of the Planning Commission in the above resolution,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of
El Segundo, California, has duly processed the application
of Mr. Norris E. Winkleman and Iucille A. Winkleman, for
a lot split pertaining to the following described property:
The northerly 210 feet of Lot -6, Block 110,
Map Book 20, pages 114 and 115, as recorded
in the office of the County Recorder, County
of Los Angeles, California; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the
-E1 Segundo City Code 1958, said Planning Commission has
submitted to the City Council, by its Resolution No. 536,
its findings and determinations with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after duly reviewing the
findings of the Planning Commission finds itself not in
accord with the findings and recommendations of the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed lot splitting appears
incompatible with the development of the immediate area
surrounding the same;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE,
DECLARE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That
Winkelman and Iucille .
recited and the lot spli
in support thereof, are
Clerk is authorized anc
to the applicant and the
provided by the Code o
Carried by the following vote:
the application of Mr. Norris E.
Winkleman, as hereinabove
map submitted to the Council
disapproved and that the City
directed to report this action
City Planning Commission as
the City of El Segundo, California.
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilman Swanson;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. RESURRECTION YOUTH MISSION, 4011 South Avalon Blvd. ,
Los Angeles, requesting permission to solicit for funds in the City
of E1 Segundo. By general consent, the communication was referred
to the Chief of Police and City Manager for investigation and report
at the next regular Council meeting.
6. COMMUNITY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH,
HAWTHORNE, requesting permission to solicit for funds in the City
of E1 Segundo in its annual Christmas caroling and Ingathering Cam-
paign. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the above request be approved. Motion carried.
7. JAMES W. WALKER, FIELD EXECUTIVE, T -TIMER
CORPORATION, requesting permission to install safety belts. After
careful consideration, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, the request be denied. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None; '
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Councilman Frederick.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
The following persons addressed the Council and thanked it
for the decision made * in the matter of the proposed lot split
Dr. John D. Meschuk, 811 California Street, Mr. Wayne W. Adams,
1225 East Maple Avenue, Mr. Arthur Petch, 219 West Maple Avenue
who also inquired as to procedures for initiating changes in ordin-
ances, Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Ioma Vista Street, Mr. Frank Negri,
1220 East Maple Avenue, Mr. Harold Wray, 802 Center Street and
Mr. Kenneth Bride, 1233 East Oak Avenue. Mrs. Moore, 1432 East
Sycamore Avenue, addressed the Council stating she and her husband
not not brought the plans with them to the meeting but that there was
no desire on their part to lower property values in the area; that
while many people want a large lot there are some who do not want
the upkeep of such a large lot but still want a home to themselves;
she further stated she felt the Council acted in good faith and thanked
the members for their consideration.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a recommendation of the Director of Finance for
transfer of funds to the Water Fund from the General Government
Fund, and recommended said transfer be approved.
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
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.
2. It is recommended that five additional policemen be author-
ized for the Police Department, which will be the first addition to
the Police force in four years and the work load of that department
has increased considerably.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, sQCOnded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
3. Recommended that $800.00 be appropriated and added to the
Recreation Budget in order to add one additional partime leader at the
Imperial Street School playground activity.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
4. Presented a letter from the Standard Oil Company agreeing
to sell to the City a parcel of land immediately adjacent to Fire Station
No. 2 for the sum of $12,000, and recommended the offer be accepted
as there is a need to build a training tower and drafting pit at this
Fire Station.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the above recommendation: be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councklmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
5. Bids have been submitted for the purchase of two automotive
units for the Police Department and recommended said equipment be
purchased from Escobar Ford Agency at a total cost of $4, 454. 87,
allowing a trade -in of $500.00 on Unit #31, said Agency submitting the
lowest bid on both units.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
6. Requested permission to take three days of his accumulated
vacation from December 26 through December 28, 1962. Moved by
Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above request
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that a claim for damage to bicycle
and camera had been filed by Larry Ia.wrence; that while bicycling
south on Sepulveda Boulevard on November 28, 1962, he had been
crowded on to a storm drain and his wheel was caught in the drain.
Mr. Ia.wrence was advised that Sepulveda Boulevard is a State High-
way and claims should be referred to the Los Angeles office of
the State Division of Highways, after which the communication was
ordered filed.
2. Advised the Council that a claim against the City had been
presented for injury sustained by Mrs. Connie Harrison while enter-
ing her car in front of 631 Hillcrest Street, and that the claim had
been referred to the Insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring same
to the Insurance carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Submitted for the Council's consideration and approval,
application and petition before the Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California concerning the Douglas Street grade crossings; that
he had approved same as to form and it would now be in order, if
the Council desires, to approve the document and authorize the
Mayor to execute the same for and on behalf of the City.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
application and petition concerning Douglas Street crossings as above
referred to, be and the same are hereby approved and that the Mayor
be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an Easement for
reconstruction of curb and parkway following storm drain construction
covering Lot 7, Block 106, 922 L oma Vista Street, and recommended
said easement be accepted and the City Clerk be authorized to have
said easement recorded.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement dated
November 26, 1962, between Ethyl F. Ford and F. Jeone
Morris, parties of the first part, and the City of E1,Segundo,
California, a municipal corporation party of the second part,
for a perpetual easement and right of way for public street
purposes, in, over, upon and across the following described
real property in the State of California, County of Los
Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, described as follows:
All that portion of lot 7; Block 106, E1 Segundo
Sheet No. 3, Map Book 20, Pages 22 and 23,
described as follows: Beginning at the northwest
corner of said Iot 7, thence southerly along the
westerly line of said Iot 7 forty (40) feet to the true
point of beginning; thence easterly along a line
parallel to and forty(40) feet south measured at
right angles from the northerly line of said lot 7
a distance of three feet, said parallel line being
the south line of Acacia Avenue; thence southwesterly
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in a direct line to a point in the westerly line
of said Lot 7, said point being 43 feet southerly
of the northwest corner of said Lot % thence
northerly along the westerly line of said Lot 7
three (3) feet to the true point of beginning.,
for storm drain purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted
for and on behalf of the City of E1 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
L os Angeles County, California.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
2. Presented for the Council's consideration the First Amended
Budget for 1962 -63 fiscal year funds allocated from State Highway Fund
to Cities, which provides for a total of $51,581.17, and recommended
the approval of said amended budget.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Resolution No. 2021, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET
FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE
STATE HIGHWAY 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a request for
amendment to the water rate resolution to provide rate for agricultural
use, to become effective January 1, 1963. Moved by Councilman Kimport,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2022, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF .EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 1529, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE AND FIXING A
SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED.,
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. That he had received a request from McBride Electrical Service
for an extension of time to December 31, 1962, to complete its contract
for floodlighting of large baseball diamond at Recreation Center, due to
delay in delivery of light poles, and recommended the extension of time
be granted.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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PAYING BILLS
The following ,demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
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Demands - Demands Nos. 359 to 418, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - -
- - - - $- 66, 018. 40
Capital Improvement Fund - - -
- - - - 14, 095. 87
Pension Fund - - - --- - - - -
- - - - 4,695.88
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - 1,269.80
Library Fund - - - - - - - - -
- - - - 2,216. 33
Water Consumers Fund - - - - -
- - - 137.07
Water Operating Fund - - - - -
- - - - 3,990.82
TOTAL $ 92, 424.17
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on :and paid out
of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following
vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick moved that the Planning Commission make
a study of ordinances pertaining to lot splits and any other ambiguities
they have noticed in the last few months ,and report to the Council.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried.
Mayor Baker advised the Council of the appointment of four
directors to the Sister City Board: Dr. Max Gelfan, Mrs.. Cravene
Douglas, Mr'. Al Rabini and Mr., Donald Harger.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that the appointment of Dr. Max Gelfan, Mrs. Cravens Douglas,
Mr. Al Rabin and Mr. Donald Harger to the Sister City Board of
Directors, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried.
No, other• business to come before the Council at this time, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Alice Chadwick Hope,
and that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Alice Chadwick Hope, civic leader and
resident of this City since 1918, has passed away; and
WHEREAS, Alice Chadwick Hope, during her many
years of residence in E1 Segundo was prominently active
in our Chamber of Commerce, Community Chest,: Red
Cross, Woman's, Club and other civic organizations; :
NOW, THEREFORE, EE IT RESOLVED, that the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo adjourns this meeting
in memory of Alice Chadwick Hope.
Motion carried.
Respectfull submitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk
Mayor
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