1963 FEB 18 CC MINX 1489
El Segundo, California
February 18, 1963
Anadj ourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El 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 tothe 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.
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. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 242 recommending that Lots 20 and 21, Trace No.
23195, should be considered for recreational use, and that Lot 22, of
said Tract, should be so considered when this lot is no longer needed
as a sump area.
Councilman Frederick suggested the matter be held until such
time as the much needed storm drain work is finished. It being the
consensus of the Council that the matter should be held for further
study, the communication was ordered filed.
2. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, Mrs. Laura L.
Peterson, Corresponding Secretary, regarding request of the City Council
for specific charges instead of sweeping charges, relating to conflict of
interest in the Planning Commission, and stating it would await with
interest the results of the investigation called for by the City Council.
Ordered filed.
3. DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, Art Petsch, Jr.,
President, commending the City Council for referring the request of
the Planning Commission Chairman for an investigation to an independent
out -of -town agency, and assuring the Council of its interest in the
conduct of local government. Ordered filed.
4. MR. AND MRS. HAROLD J. SMITH, reporting flood damage to
their property at 335 Eucalyptus Drive, and inquiring as to the cause
and what corrective action could be taken, as it was their understanding
the new drainage system was completed.
A suggested reply was also attached and read, which set forth
in detail the completed projects, the projects yet to be completed and
the costs involved. After reading the reply, the communication from
Mr. and Mrs. Smith was ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Howard Wright, 133 Whiting Street, reported storm water
damage to his property during the recent rain; that the City had
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installed a gate valve for the protection of his property, which he
appreciated, but because the rain came during the night recently
and he was asleep, he did not have time to shut off the gate valve
before water had come into his house, and he asked that a check
valve be installed in place of the gate valve. Director of Public
Works Webb was requested to installed the check valve.
Mr. J. P. Bonderant, 131 Whiting Street, also reported storm
water damage; that his whole house was surrounded with sewage;
that street water runs off and causes no trouble but in some way
sewage is pumped into the drain and the manhole cover is lifted
aside by the pressure.
Director of Public Works Webb explained that their prop-
erty on Whiting was so close to the sewer line that there is not
much protection; that to lower the sewer line at this point would
necessitate lowering it clear to Imperial, which would be pro-
hibitive in cost.
Mrs. Olga Benson addressed the Council regarding licenses
for apartment houses. She was advised that Ordinance No. 382
had been adopted by the City many years ago; that in order to
equitably enforce Section 16. 96 it wasathought tcT : bring it to the
apartment owners' attention at this time; also that the business
- license ordinance was at present undergoing revision.
Others protesting the license on apartment houses were:
George W. Meyer, 945 East Grand Avenue, Homer Webster, 117
Virginia Street, Nicky, , Wislocky, 1744 East Sycamore Avenue,
Tom Robertson, 823 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mr. McKillip of Ozan,
Arkansas, Art Petsch, Jr., 219 West Maple Avenue, Dexter Benson,
730 California Street, Roy Lundgren, 223 Virginia Street, Bob
Rockhold, and E. Nicholson, 725 Main Street. Mr. Nicholson, Mr.
Lundgren and Mrs. Benson stated they would appreciate being
notified personally when the revised business license ordinance is
presented for introduction, and Mayor Baker stated they would be
notified.
After all protests had been heard, it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that no action
at this time be taken on Section 16..96 of the business license
ordinance, but that it be taken under consideration and revision
until after July 1, 1963. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS 'MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to solicit bids for two new Police
vehicles to replace Units #33 and 36, which replacements are in-
cluded in this year's budget.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the above requeste be approved. Motion carried.
2. Requested permission to employ Elizabeth AXidernson on
a part time basis during June Seeman's leave of absence due to ill-
ness. It is further recommended Mrs. Anderson be employed as
Steno - Clerk, Range 14D, $413.00 per month, effective February 6, 1963.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Elizabeth Anderson be employed as Steno - Clerk, Range 14D, $413.00
per month, on a temporary basis, effective February 6, 1963.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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3. That Southern California Humane Society had notified the City
of an increase in momthly charge from $200.00 to $250.00 effective
July 1, 1962; that the licensing ordinance of this City had been amended
with an appropriate increase to offset this cost but that authorization to
increase the monthly payment to the Humane Society had not been given,
and he recommended this increase' be authorized and that back payment in
amount of$350.00 be approved.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded -by Councilman Swanson,
that the monthly payments to Southern California Humane Society be
increasedfrom $200.00 to $250. 00 effective as of July 1, 1962, and that
the sum of $350.00 be authorized as back payment from said effective
date. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. That he was in receipt of proposed Assembly Bill 590,
affecting Libraries;
that such bill in his
opinion is
very injurious to
home rule; that the
League did not take
a stand on
it in order that
the representatives
could report to their
Councils,
and he recommended
this Council give it
consideration at this
meeting.
Thereafter, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, that the
following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, vigorously opposes Assembly Bill
590 and urges all members. of the State Legislation to
oppose any such legislation that would remove home rule
from our own tax - supported public libraries; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution be forwarded to our Assemblyman and State
Legislators.
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. Advised 'the Council that the street improvement work had been
completed in a satisfactory manner at Main Street and Imperial Highway
and recommended that the work be accepted and approved, and Notice of
Completion filed.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that
the street improvement at Main Street and Imperial
Highway, Project No. 61 -9, with Miller - Bonsall Company
as contractor, is hereby accepted as complete as of
February 18, 1963; 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 in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after
said date of completion.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Frederick,
and Mayor
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen
None;
Absent: Councilmen
None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution providing
for the employment of Wm. Mackenzie Brown as special counsel in
the matter of preparing the necessary documents and conducting 1911
Act proceedings for Assessment District No. 69, which provides such
special counsel be paid at the rate of 2% of the cost 'of improvement,
less incidental expenses, with a minimum fee of $350.00 per proceed-
ing. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2027, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
AND EMPLOYING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST
IN THE PREPARATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PROCEEDINGS.,
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 letter of proposal
to provide for the appointing and employment of Laurence J. Thompson,
1141 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, Assessment Engineer, to provide
the necessary services for work in connection with Assessment District
No. 69.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Laurence J. Thompson is appointed
and employed by the City of E1 Segundo, as Assessment
Engineer, in the matter of Assessment District No. 69, to
perform services pursuant to the terms and condkt ions of
his letter of proposal dated February 18, 1963, which letter
is ordered filed as a part of these proceedings.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 598, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
_ "'THEREIN CONTAINED.,
which was read.
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 598 was waived. Following motion by Coun-
cilmarr- Frederick, seconded by Mayor Baker, Ordinance No. 598
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilman Tandy
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Councilman Kimport.
2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 599
entitled: ,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD_ TO SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance . No. 599 was waived. Following motion by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the Ordinance
No. 599 was adopted 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:
Demands Nos. 1093 to 1095, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 205.00
Water, Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - 19.17
Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - 8,988.41
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - 5.28
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - 5.00
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 9,222.86
'.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 adjournment being 9:07 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED :?
ity Clerk
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Of
Mayor
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