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An adjourned regular meeting of
of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the
Hall of said City on the above date. The
Notice of Adjournment had been posted a:
of posting was on file. Prior to calling t
present joined in pledging allegiance to tY
of America„ following which an invocation
Robert W. Frederick.
E1 Segundo, California
November 26, 1963
the City Council of the City
Council Chamber of the City
Clerk reported that a copy of
required by law, and affidavit
.ie meeting to order, those
e Flag of the United States
was given by Councilman
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 Abs.ent: 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 12, 1963, having been
read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
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. 569, recommending granting of Unclassified Use Permit for Helistop-
Limited Use, on property at 815 Lapham Street, requested by Space
Technology Laboratories, Inc. The matter has been set for hearing
before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 23, 1963.
The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing..
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 570, recommending change of zone on property west of Vista del Mar
between 45th Street and Southern California Edison Company, requested
by Standard Oil Company of California. The matter has been set for
hearing before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 9,
1963. The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing.
3. CITY OF STANTON, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.416
recommending legislation which would force school districts to pay
expenses incurred for school crossing guard protection. Ordered filed.
4. MR. THOMAS COOP, 747 Sheldon Street, commending the
Fire Department for its courtesy and help during a recent fire in his
home. A copy of said letter having beenfurnished the Fire Department,
the communication was ordered filed.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for transfer of "On Sale Beer" license for 209 West
Grand Avenue, by Charles C. Mignosi. Ordered filed.
6. MRS. RUTH ELLIOTT, 335 Center Street, regarding the
business license ordinance. Ordered filed.
7. MRS. DON D. SMITH, 444 W. Imperial Avenue, being a com-
plaint against the ladder leading to the roof of the Moose Lodge at 514
West Imperial Avenue. By general consent, the matter was referred to
the City Manager for handling. Councilman Swanson stated that while such
a ladder was required by ordinance, he felt such a ladder should not have
to extend to ground level, in that way protecting young children from
climbing.
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S. MAYOR BERNAL, of Guaymas, Mexico, being a telegram
expressing sympathy and condolence to the people of El Segundo on
the loss of our President, John F. Kennedy.
�. SENOR PEDRO MORILLON, of Guaymas, Mexico, also
being a telegram expressing deepest sympathy on the assassination
of the late President Kennedy.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously authorized, bids had been solicited for the
following radio equipment:
Two 1- frequency mobile radios
Two 2- frequency mobile radios
One Motorcycle radio,
and recommended that the bid of Motorola Communications, the low
bidder, be accepted for the equipment at a cost of $3,111.74, including
trade -in allowance for three Motorola Mobile Radios, 1 RCA FM Base
Station and one RCA FM Radio.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that the above recommendation be approved and that a purchase order
be issued to Motorola Communications in amount of $3,111.74 for
two 1- frequency mobile radios, two 2- frequency mobile radios, and one
Motorcycle radio, which amount includes trade -in allowance on three
Motorola Mobile Radios, one RCA FM base Station and one RCA FM
Radio. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. As previously authorized, bids had been solicited for stage
lighting equipment in the Recreation Clubhouse; that he concurred in the
recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Jack Ruis,
and requested permission to award the contract for said work to Stage
Craft Industries, in amount of $2, 218. 32.
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Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the recommendation be approved and that a purchase order be issued
to Stage Craft Industries in the amount of $2, 218. 32. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Requested authorization to solicit bids for the following
automotive equipment, for which funds have been included in the
1963 -64 Budget:
Fire Department: A) One additional passenger car (compact
type) Falcon or Chevy II.
B) 3/4 Ton Pickup. Trade -in 1951 3/4 ton
Ford pick -up
Engineering: One 6 cylinder panel truck for surveying.
Trade in 1953 Ford Courier panel truck.
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StreetDepartmentc 1/"2 ton pick -up. Trade in 1954 Chevrolet
1/2 ton pick -up.
Parks Department: 1 additional 9 passenger station wagon.
Govt. Buildings: 1 panel truck for painter. Trade in
1,950 Ford pick -up.
The City Manager advised that the City had never used
compace cars in conducting its business but that they were used
more and more in industry and recommended that the City give
them a trial. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that permission be granted to solicit bids for the above
automotive equipment. Motion carried.
4'. Recommended that the City schedule a Public Auction
to be held on December 7, 1963, for the purpose of disposing of
surplus materials owned and no longer needed by the City of E1 Seg-
undo and those articles in the custody of the Police Department
that have been unclaimed for the period of time required; also that
the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of such items for
sale.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that the above recommendation be approved and that, - the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of
Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in said auction.
Motion carried.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that the same salaries be paid the Election
Board workers for the April, 1964 election as were paid in the
municipal election held in April, 1962, which salaries are as follows:
Clerks and Judges - - - - - - - - - $ 15.00
Inspectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18.00
Polling Places - - - - - - - - - - - 20.00
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Kimport the salaries as above set forth be approved for the April
1964 Municipal Election. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Requested the Council's desire in the matter of the
hours for opening and closing the polling places for the municipal
election to be held in April, 1964. Mayor Baker stated that he felt
the City should adhere to the hours fixed for the Primary and
General Elections, 7 :00 a, m, to 8: oo p.m. Councilman Frederick
suggested that consideration be given to the idea of having split
shifts for the personnel engaged for the Election Boards, preventing
the necessity for anyone to work such long hours, as: he did not
feel that anyone was capable of doing his best work when working
a full 14 or 15 hours in one day. He pointed out that most of the
personnel on these election boards are of advanced years who are
at least semi - retired, and he felt the hours were much too long for
them. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City
Clerk fo'r further study , in conjunction with the Registrar of Voters
and the City Attorney, for report at the next regular Council meeting.
3. Requested the approval of the Council to consolidate the
number of voting precincts for the April 14, 1964 municipal election
to fourteen. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the Clerk be permitted to consolidate the voting pre-
cincts of E1 Segundo to fourteen for the coming municipal election.
Motion carried.
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CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented an
California for permit to
#32, and enclosing rider
in the office of the City
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application from Standard Oil Company of
drill oil well covering proposed Gough Well
to amend Blanket Bond No. 92587, on file
Clerk
Moved by Councilman `Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Resolution No. 2066, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF
CALIFORNIA A PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN
OIL WELL IN SAID `CITY DESIGNATED AND
KNOWN AS "STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF
CALIFORNIA GOUGH NO. 32".,
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.
2. Advised the Council that the City of Torrance is further
pursuing the protesting of inclusion of its area in the proposed Malibu
Park Assessment District, extending from the Ventura County line to
the northerly limits of Palos Verdes Estates, and urging the City of
E1 Segundo to do likewise. The Council desiring to maintain its position
as stated in Resolution No. 2033, adopted by said Council at its regular
meeting held March 25, 1963, and requesting that E1 Segundo be excluded
from. said Park Assessment District, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2067,
entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING
THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
IN A PROPOSED PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
EXTENDING! ..FROM THE-.-VENTURA COUNTY LINE
TO THE NORTHERN LIMITS OF PALOS VERDES
ESTATES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
DIRECTOR OF '" PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested that certain encroachments on the easterly side of
Douglas St Beet be granted to North American Aviation, Inc., for parking
purposes. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that Resolution No. 2068, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., A CERTAIN
CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO EN-
CROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF DOUGLAS
STREET WITHIN SAID CITY.,
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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.
I PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read : - Warrants 3674 to 3791 inc.:
General Fund -- - - - - - - - - - - - - $87,279.36
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 41, 407.00
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,297.41
Peasion Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,535.23
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 222.82
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42.00
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 134, 783.82
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 further business to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by , Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
7:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk
Mayor
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