1962 JUL 09 CC MINX 1388
h;�1 Segundo, California
July 9, 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 a few moments of silent prayer.
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 on June 25, 1962, and of the
adjourned regular meeting of said Body held on June 29, 1962,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time Mayor Baker presented fifteen• year service pins
to Mr. Cordie Hulsey, Garage Supervisor, and Mr. Harold Chamberlain,
Battalion Chief, Fire Department, and thanked them for their loyalty
and cooperation on behalf of the City.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 507
(the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, as
set forth in Resolution No. 516 of the Planning Commission, and
inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given
to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of the Notice
of said hearing was in her possession. The Mayor inquired if any
written communications had been received, and there being none,
inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed
amendment. No one responding, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Thereafter, Councilmen Tandy introduced the following, Ordinance,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO VISION CLEARANCE,
CORNER AND REVERSED CORNER LOTS.,
which was read.
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. MARGARET E. BURGDORF, Vice Grand, Rebekah Lodge
No. 357, 406 E. Grand Avenue, requesting permission to hold a rummage
sale at said location on August 10 and 11, 1962.
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Moved by Councilman Kimport, 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.
2. MRS. DEXTER C. WILLIAMS,
519 E.
Palm Avenue,
expressing
appreciation to the Fire and Police Departments for services
rendered
at their home on May 31st, due to the
illness
of her mother,
Mrs. Mae
E. Barnes. That Mayor asked that a
copy of
said letter be
given to
the Fire and Police Departments, after
which
the communication was
ordered filed.
3. MAYOR SAMUEL W. YORTY, LOS ANGELES, regarding
the establishment of a hotel at Los Angeles International Airport.
Ordered filed.
4. MR. EDWARD J. FERRAR.O, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, LAWNDALE,
affirming and supporting proposed legislation to restrict driving privileges
of juveniles, in an effort to combat the rising tide of gang violence in the
area. The Council expressed their knowledge of a definite need in this
field, but felt other methods could be explored, after which the communica-
tion was ordered filed.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.
518 granting a variance to Mr. A. H. Hyatt, 636 Sierra Street, to extend
existing garage 14 to 18 inches into the required front yard. The City
Clerk advised that an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission
had been received, and the matter had been set for hearing before the
City Council on July 23, 1962. The communication was ordered filed
pending s aid hearing.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.
519, recommending approval of tentative map of Trace No. 19068, sub-
mitted by the Department of Water and Power, Iris Angeles.
After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that tentative map of Tract No. 19068 be
and the same is hereby conditionally approved. The conditions
of such approval require full compliance with the recommenda-
tions of the E1 Segundo City Planning Commission set forth in
its Resolution No. 519 and the report and recommendations to the
Planning Commission by Director of Public Works Webb, dated
May 21, 1962, both of which are on file in the office of the City
Clerk of the City of El Segundo, and by by reference incorporated
herein and made a dart hereof.
Car tied by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, being three appli-
cations for licenses and permit to drill for oil and /or gas or other hydro-
carbon substances on its property in Section 7 of the City of El Segundo.
It was stated that it would be necessary to obtain a Rider to amend Bond
No. 92587, on file in the office of the City Clerk, before the Permit
incorporated in the following resolution :.gould be executed.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 20.00, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA A
PERMIT FOR CERTAIN OIL WELLS IN SAID CITY
DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "STANDARD OIL
COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA GOUGH NOS. 25,
26 and 27 ".,
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS '
Mr. Jerry Foley, 2318 Carnegie Street, Redondo Beach, addressed
the Council on behalf of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and asked*
that it be permitted the use of the south half of the City Hall Parking
Iot for a car seat belt clinic to be held the first week end in August;
that this was a fund- raising project for the Junior Chamber of Commerce,
and that the seat belts to be installed have the approval of the California
Highway Patrol.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that it would
be permissible for the organization to use the requested parking lot
on Sundays but that it would be an inconvenience to the public if it
were so used on Saturdays.
Mr. Foley stated he could not speak for the whole Committee,
but thanked the Council for its consideration and that he would tell his
Committee the decision of the Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. That for some time the City has been contemplating the
adoption of the 1961 Building Code to replace the 1949 Building Code
now in effect; that until such time as the 1961 Building Code can be
adopted, it would seem in order to adopt an amendment to the 1949
Building Code covering a change in fees for building permits, since
there is considerable difference in the fees set forth in the 1949
Building Code as compared with the 1961 Building Code.
The Council being in accord with the intent of the amendment,
Councilman Swanson introduced the following Ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 362
OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE OF 1949 EDITION VOLUME 1" THEREIN
ADOPTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 303 OF SAID
CODE, AS AMENDED.,
which was read.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were Read:
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Demand Register - Demand Nos. 16351 to 16520, Inclusive
General Fund - - - - - - - - - -
- - - $79,287.70
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - 5,049.00
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - -
- - - 4,911.99
Capital Improvement Fund - - - -
- - - 2,619.23
Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - -
- - - 382.36
Water Operating Fund - - - - - -
- - - 9,941.00
Water Consumers Fund - - - - -
- - - 66.62
TOTAL $ 102, 257.90
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 Frederick suggested-the Council give consideration
to the adoption of a policy limiting use of the City Hall Parking Lot
to six days a week, but allowing it to be used on Sundays for worthwhile
projects.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at
this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment
being 8 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
I
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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