1963 MAY 06 CC MINX 1524
E1 Segundo, California
May 6, 1963
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the 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 Councilman Frederick.
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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The-Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed at
the last regular meeting of this Council for the continued hearing on
the matter of the construction of certain improvements in Imperial
Avenue and other streets and rights of way in Improvement District
No. 69 in said City, under the provisions of Divisions 4 and 7 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
The Mayor announced that at the regular Council meeting of
April 22, 1963, the Director of Public Works had stated there was some
misunderstanding and uncertainty on the part of some of the property
owners in said Assessment District and that provision had been made
to allow interested persons to come to the City Hall from 7:00 to 9 :00
p.m. on April 24, 25 and 26, as well as during the regular office
hours, so that inquiries might be answered. -
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests
or objections , had been. filed. The Clerk reported that certain written
protests or objections had been filed with her prior to the time set for
hearing, which protests were read at this time.
The Mayor then asked if any persons desired to orally protest
or to speak in support of any written protest filed, and the following
persons orally protested said Assessment District: Leonard Elias, 615 W.
Maple Avenue, 'Stephen B.' Doss, 511 East Walnut Avenue, Robert W.
Cameron, 510 Kansas Street, Robert C. Kenney, 1907 - 35th Street,
San Pedro, George Hoopes', 424 W. Maple Avenue, Mrs. Ron Aland,
514 East Sycamore Avenue, Willard Bailey, Jr., 537 West Mariposa
Avenue, Earl Faut, 721 East Pine Avenue, George Morrice, 625 West
Walnut Avenue, and Mary Goodnight, 733 Eucalyptus Drive.
It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Since a request had been received from the School District to
exclude the School 'property on Hillcrest Street from the Assessment
District, the City Engineer was asked to figure the percentage of
protests with and without said area being included in this assessment.
Mayor Baker declared a few minutes recess, the hour being 8:40
o'clock p.m. At the hour of 8:47 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened,
the following members being present and answering roll call: Council-
men Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker.
The City Engineer reported that no new protests had been received
this evening; that the percentage of protests including the School District
was 43. 47 percent, and the percentage of protests excluding the School
District was 45. 28 percent.
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After a full, fair and impartial hearing under Division 4 and
Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California,
it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that all protests be overruled and denied upon the finding-- that such
protests are made by less than fifty percent of the area of the property
to be assessed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman 'dandy, the proceedings on Assessment No. 69 be abandoned.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communication was received and read to the
Council, and was: disposed of in the manner indicated:
1.INGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating that plans are
now being made in cooperation with the State Division of Highways and the
Southern California National Highway Week Committee for the opening of
the Inglewood sigment of the San Diego Freeway on Tuesday, May 28th,
and requesting El Segundo participate in the celebration. Ordered filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. That he was in receipt of a request from the Director of
Finance to cancel the City's contract with the Municipal Data Processing ,
Incorporated, for the handling of the City's water billing; that after using
this service for one year, it was found that it was not satisfactory, and he
recommended the cancellation of said contract.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the City Manager be authorized to cancel the contract between the City
of El Segundo and the Municipal Data Processing, Incorporated, for the
handling of the City's water billing. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
2. That he concurred in the recommendation of the Director of
Recreation and Parks that John Fersted, Recreation Supervisor, be up-
graded from Range 32, Step B to Step C, $591.00 per month, effective
April 15, 1963.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Recreation and Parks
be approved, and that John Fersted, Recreation Supervisor, be up- graded
from Range 32, Step B to Step C, $591. 00 per month, effective April 15,
1963. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, jC mport, Swanson, Tandy and
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: Warrants Nos. 1783
to 1785, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972.97
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - 300. 30
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,171.36
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14.00
TOTAL $ 4,458.63
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 session,
it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :55 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk _