1962 NOV 26 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
November 26, 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 Ernest L. Askins
of E1 Segundo Church of.. the Nazarene.,
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 13, 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 the following service pins:
Mr. William Coulter, Fire Marshal, 15 years service;
Mr. John Hampton, Street Maintenance Ieadman, 10 years;
Mr. Norman Henderson, Water and Sanitation Ieadman,
10 years service;
Mr. Scott Lenz, Engineer, Fire Department, 10 years,.
and thanked them for their loyalty and cooperation on behalf of the
City.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications were received from persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named, and read to the Council.
They were disposed of in the following manner:
1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 531 granting request for Conditional Use to construct a seven story
office building at 2300 East Imperial Highway, North American Aviation,
Inc. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 532, recommending the granting of an Unclassified Use iRe t -Fqr
North American Aviation, Inc., to erect and operate a helistop on the
roof of proposed office building at 2300 East Imperial Highway. The
matter has been set for hearing before the Council on January 14,
1963.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 533 denying Variance request of Mary Wislocky to reduce front
-� setback from 15 feet to 19 feet on lot 20, Block 122, being located at
the southwest corner of Holly Avenue and Center Street. Ordered filed
pending expiration of appeal period.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 534, recommending amendment to Ordinance No. 507 (the Com-
prehensive Zoning ordinance) covering permitted intrusions into
required yards. The matter has been set for hearing before the
Council at its regular meeting to be held January 14, 1963.
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5. MARGARET L. HEARTWELL, CITY CLERK, LONG BEACH,
enclosing copy of Resolution adopted by City Council of said City
opposing legislation permitting the use of political labels by muni-
cipal office candidates. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, that a similar resolution be adopted by this City
regarding the use of political lables, and that Resolution No. 2020,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, VIGOROUSLY
OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION PERMITTING OR
SANCTIONING THE USE OF PARTISAN POLITICAL
LABLES BY MUNICIPAL' OFFICE CANDIDATES.,
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. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, regarding obtain-
ing City -owned land for the new Junior High School building. After
consideration, the City Manager was requested to advise the School
Board the Council is aware of the need; that necessary storm drain
work is being accomplished to release the lots, and that the School
Roarc3 will he kept informed of the Uros'ress.
7. MARGUERITE L. ALSTROM, CITY CLERK, MONTEREY PARK,
enclosing copy of Resolution adopted by the City Council of said City
regarding legislation requiring manufacturers of model glue and
related substances to remove harmful elements or to require the
addition of an unpleasant odor thereto, thus discouraging the voluntary
breathing or inhaling of the fumes, commonly known as "Glue -
Sniffing. " The Council having previously adopted a similar resolution,
the communication was ordered filed.
8. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Inglewood has filed a proposal with said
Commission for annexation of Fourteenth Century Territory to said
City. Ordered filed.
9. FAIRVIEW THERAPEUTIC POOL VOLUNTEERS, requesting
permission to solicit for contributions in the City of E1 Segundo.
By general consent, the request was referred to the City Manager
and the Police Chief for investigation and report.
10. DESERET INDUSTRIES OF L OS ANGELES, JOHN M.
IVER,SON, MANAGER, requesting renewal of its permit to solicit
and collect salvageable material in the City of E1 Segundo for the
year commencing January 1, 1963, and if the request is granted,
that ten metal plates and stickers be obtained for use on their
trucks, for which they are willing to pay.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that Deseret Industries be permitted to renew its .permit to solicit
and collect salvageable material in the City of E1 Segundo for the
year commencing January 1, 1963, and that said Industry be furnished
ten metal plates for trucks, at a cost of fifty cents per plate.
Motion carried. ,
Councilman Tandy stated he would favor some restriction on
solicitation in the City; that reports had come to him of some solicitors
not making a good impression on the citizens, and he felt closer
contact should be kept by the solicitors with the Police Department.
City Manager Sailors stated he was starting such a survey,
and would report at a later date.
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1 MRS. A. L. KUCERA, 617
of commendation of the E1 Segundo
answering her call for help for her
suffered a fatal heart attack.
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California Street, being a letter
Fire Department Rescue Squad in
mother, Mrs. Marie Bauwens, who
Mayor Baker stated he was pleased at the number of commenda-
tions received, both for the Fire Department and the Police Department,
and asked that a copy of the above letter be furnished the Fire Depart-
ment for its files.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Schillerman, representing Aerospace Corporation, addressed the
Council stating there is a need for a traffic light on Aviation Boulevard
at Gate No. 6, especially during the time cars are leaving the parking
lot in the afternoon, and asked the . Council's consideration.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that it would
be better to wait until the results of the opening of the San . Diego
Freeway were known before any changes were made.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that the relocation permit bond issued to Robert
Brandlin covering the moving of a structure to 413 Valley 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 Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond
No. 1010393 dated June 13, 1962, with Robert Brandlin as
Principal and Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in
amount of $2, 750. 00 be and the same is hereby exonerated
from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight
this date, to wit: November 26, 1962.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented to the Council a renewal of contract between the
County of Los Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo for storage of
microfilm records in Biscailuz Center at a cost of $1.00 per year,
and recommended said contract be approved and that the Mayor be
authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk
to attest.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Agreement between the County of
I-os Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo, California, for
storage of microfilm records at Biscailuz Center, dated
November 26, 1962, presented to this Council at this
meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and
he is hereby authorized to sign said Contract for and on
behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest.
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Carried 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, the results of
the survey made by the Employees' Committee for Life Insurance
and Medical Insurance; that due to an adverse loss ratio in the
past year, the Great West Life Assurance Company raised the
monthly premium from $6.90 per employee to $10.00; with one
dependent $10.14 to $15.85; two or more dependents, $12.49 to
$19.58. It is recommended that this coverage be purchased through
the Pacific Group Agencies, which is covered by the Intercoast
Life Insurance Company, at a monthly premium of $8.13 per
employee; with one dependent $11.14, two or more dependents
$14.49, and that the present contract with the Aetna Life Insurance
Company and the Great West Life Assurance Company be
cancelled.
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.
4. Bids have been received for the furnishing of a pipe tapping
and drilling machine for use of the Water Department, and it is
recommended that the bid of Western Water Works Supply Company
in amount of $3,149.25 be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, 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.
5. That on December 16, 1962, Jack R.uis will have served the
City in his present capacity as Director of Parks and Recreation
for a period of six months, and recommended he be advanced from
Step B to Step C effective December 16, 1962, and that his present
anniversary date, June 16th, remain unchanged.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
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.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
Presented a request from the Westchester Branch of Bank of
America to the City for a Quitclaim Deed for Raymond D. McMahon
and Elsie McMahon covering water pipeline easements as reserved
to Sausal Redondo Water Compamy, as said easements affects
Iot 2, Block 7 of Tract 1685, in the City of E1 Segundo, being
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located on the south side of Palm Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement covering Jot 2, Block 7,
Tract 1685 as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98
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 auth-
orized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for
said easement from the City to Raymond D. McMahon
and Elsie McMahon, his wife.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demands - Demands Nos. 17567 - 17570
212 - 358 inclusive
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 72, 341.49
Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - 519.62
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,770.88
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,640.60
Trust Fund - - - - - --- - - - - - - - 1,464.50
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 37, 564.73
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 447.93
TOTAL $ 119, 749. 75
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:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No other business to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn-
ment being 7 :38 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:' City Clerk
Mayor
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