1963 OCT 14 CC MINX 1602
E1 Segundo, California
October 14, 1963
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 Father Gordon Yeaton of St.. Michael's
Episcopal Church.
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, Ki�nport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker.
Councilmen Absent: None
At this time, Mayor Baker introduced Mayor Jose Martinez of
Guaymas, Mexico and his official party, including Fernando de la Fuente,
Guaymas Director of Public Works, Jaime Escobar, Secretary to Mayor
Martinez, Arnulfo Valdez, Newspaper Representative and Bill Poehling,
Guaymas Sister City Committee Member who acted as interpreter. All
were guests of the E1 Segundo City Council at this meeting.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, held September 23, 1963, 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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
. 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for
the opening of bids for the improvement in NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY in
TRACT NO. 3012 in the City of E1 Segundo, California, as described in
Resolution of Intention No. 2052.
The Clerk announced that she had received two bids, whereupon
all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared, from the following
bidders, to wit:
Contractor
Total Amount of Bid
Sully Miller Contracting Company $2,454..50
Bay District Paving Company $2,696.90
On motion of Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for checking
and report back to this Council as to the lowest regular responsible bid. The
Engineer reported to the Council that he desired more time to examine the
various bids submitted, and suggested to the Council that further consideration
of the awarding of the Contract for the improvement in NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY
TRACT NO. 3012 be continued to the next meeting of the Council to be held
October 28, 1963.
On motion of Councilman Frederick , seconded by Councilman Tandy,
further consideration of the bids for said improvement was continued to the
next regular meeting of the Council, the Engineer to make his report and
recommendation at that time. Motion carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Leo W. Schaefer, from the decision of
the Planning Commission denying a variance to build a 40' x 40' structure for
the purpose of storing a boat and trailer, also tools and material used in
maintaining property at 1227 E. Mariposa Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk
if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied
that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her
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possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City
Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this
hearing.
Mayor Baker inquired if any written communications had been received,
and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition
to the proposed 40' x 40' structure. There was no response.
Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of
the proposed structure. Mr. Schaefer addressed the Council, stating he
- requested permission to erect the 40' x 40' building to store a boat and various
equipment used in the upkeep of his property on which there are five houses.
After all testimony had been received in favor of and in opposition to
the proposed structure, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed and the matter taken under con-
sideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held
October 28, 1963. Motion carried.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the matter of adoption of ordinance revising and
codifying Ordinance No. 507 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance), and
inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
she replied that affidavit of publication of Notice of Hearing was in her
possession. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been
received. There being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired
to address the Council on the matter. There was no response. It was then
moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the hearing
be closed. Motion carried. City Attorney Bush read the title of the
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 'EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE,
1958' BY ADOPTING A REVISION AND CODIFICATION
OF ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
ENTITLED ' ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE. CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA', AND ADDING CHAPTER
34 TO SAID CODE,
which was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held
September 9, 1963. Upon motion duly made and unanimously .carried, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 611 was waived. Following motion by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 611
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from persons, firms
or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis-
posed of in the manner indicated:
1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 565,
granting a conditional use permit to install and operate a dry cleaning plant to
decontaminate radioactive contaminated laundry and to operate a machine shop
where equipment that has been used in nuclear service will be repaired, at
2151 E. Rosecrans Avenue, requested by Consolidated American Services, Inc.
The appeal period having expired, the communication was ordered filed.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 566,
granting a conditional use permit to locate two additional explosive storage
bunkers and a trailer equipped for the blending of propellant mixes in small
quantities on property lying easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, requested by
Space Ordnance Systems, Inc. The appeal period having expired, the com-
munication was ordered filed.
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3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 567,
granting a conditional use permit to construct a penthouse and tower atop existing
environmental laboratory building, exceeding the seventy -five foot height limit
in M -1 zone, at 901 Nash Street, requested by Hughes Aircraft Company. The
appeal period having expired, the communication was ordered filed.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 568,
clarifying ambiguity with respect to its Resolution No. 495 pertaining to the use
of split lots. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the matter be taken under consideration until the next. regular Council meeting
to be held October 28th. Motion carried.
5. GREATER LOS ANGELES VOLUNTARY INTERGOVERNMENTAL !
COOPERATION COMMITTEE, transmitting a draft of by -laws for review.
Mayor Baker stated he would appoint Councilman Tandy to represent the City
of E1 Segundo in this group, and Councilman Tandy expressed his willingness
to serve.
6. METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP of the COMMUNITY METHODIST
CHURCH, requesting permission to conduct a Halloween "Trick or Treat"
drive for UNICEF. A protest to this drive was received from Mrs. Ralph J.
Whitney, 716 W. Oak. The matter was then referred to the City Manager and
the Police Chief for study and report at a later date.
7. RICHMOND STREET SCHOOL P. T. A., Mrs. Bruce Murphy, Ways
and Means Chairman, requesting permission to hold its annual Halloween
Carnival. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above request be approved. Motion carried.
8. MR. HARRY H. WEBER, Director of Finance, requesting can-
cellation of Warrants No. 3144 in the amount of $18. 60 and No. 2979 in the
amount of $330. 00. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the above numbered warrants bg cancelled. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista, addressed the Council
asking them to consider the possibility of air conditioning the City Hall and
Recreation Building. The matter was referred to the City Manager for study
and report.
2. MR. DAVID GOODFELLOW, 524 E. Palm, addressed the Council
in the matter of the lot split on his property at 523 E. Mariposa. He stated his
opposition to denying him a building permit after he had obtained a lot split
and had secured a loan committment. It being the consensus of the Council
that an ordinance should not be legislated retroactively, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson that Mr. Goodfellow
be allowed to proceed with R -2 development of his property at 523 E. Mariposa
described as follows: Lot 7, Tract 2368 as recorded in Map Book 22, Page 145,
on file in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised that bids had been solicited for the moving of the Library
to the temporary location in the Richmond Street School and recommended
that the bid of Lyon Van & Storage Co, in the amount of $997. 50 be accepted,
it being the lowest bid received. Moved, by Councilman Kimport, seconded
by Councilman Tandy that the bid of Lyon Van & Storage in the amount of
$997. 50 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
2. Presented the approval by E1 Segundo Unified School District of
the request for the use of the Richmond Street School "old" cafeteria as the
temporary quarters for the Library. Moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Tandy that we accept the offer of the School District
to use the Richmond Street School cafeteria as temporary quarters for the
Library and that we send a letter of appreciation to the School District for
their cooperation in this matter. Motion carried.
3. Presented for the Council's approval plans and specifications for
the furnishing and installation of carpeting for the Library, and recommended
that said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS DATED OCTOBER 14,
1963" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING AND IN-
STALLATION OF CARPETING IN THE LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, dated October 14, 1963, presented to this Council at
this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are
hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and
published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for
the reception of said bids being hereby fixed for October. 28, 1963.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented for the Council's approval plans and specifications for
the furniture for the Public Library and recommended said plans and speci-
fications be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to receive
bids on this furniture.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for furniture for the
Public Library, presented to this Council at this meeting be and the
same are hereby approved and a copy placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby
authorized to receive bids for said furniture up to the hour of 11:00
o'clock a.m. on October 25, 1963.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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5. Presented plans and specifications for the construction of a
Fire Drill Tower to be' located at E1 Segundo Fire Station No. 2, and re-
commended that said plans and specifications be approved and the City
Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, with the understanding to all
bidders that the City will probably do the work since the Fire Department
personnel have expressed a desire to do this work themselves.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 63-BD-1"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE DRILL
TOWER TO BE LOCATED AT FIRE STATION NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated October 14, 1963, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the
same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be
given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the
date for the reception of said bids being hereby fixed for October 28, 1963.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented for the Council's consideration a letter from
Premiere Aluminum Products Company to install a mobile office unit on
their, property. It was pointed out by Mr. O'Bannon that Premiere Aluminum
Products is not conforming to the requirements for space. They erected
a building on their property which eliminated much of their parking space
and this was done without benefit of a building permit, thereby violating
the building code as well as the zoning ordinance. Employees have been
cited by the Police Department on a regular schedule because they are
parking in the street in a 2 -hr, zone due to lack of sufficient parking space.
Moving in a mobile office unit would mean they would have even less parking
space. They notified the Building Department that they had rented 150
additional parking spaces from Aerospace Corporation but upon checking
with Aerospace, Mr. O'Bannon learned that the additional parking amounted
to only 25 additional spaces.
Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick that the permission
to move in the mobile office unit be granted since the City has obliged this
Company in the past in this matter. Councilman Tandy seconded the motion
with the stipulation that a time limit of 6 months be included -- with a review
in three months; this for the reason that this company has supposedly
purchased real estate outside E1 Segundo and the ground breaking is to take
place within two months.
Mayor Baker stated that he opposed granting this permission since
these people have not conformed over the years and have been on notice for
some time. On roll call, permission was denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick and Tandy;
Noes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance pro-
viding for licensing of businesses within the City of E1 Segundo and fixing
the amounts of the respective fees therefor. City Attorney Bush then read
the title of said Ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 1958" BY AMENDING - CHAPTER 16-LICENSES-
OF SAID CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 382, AND ALL OTHER
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced said ordinance.
8. As previously authorized, bids have been received for a 1964
four -door sedan and he recommended that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency
in the amount of $1, 760. 25, including $600. 00 trade -in, be accepted, this
being the lowest bid received. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Swanson that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency for a 1964 four -
door sedan in the amount of $1, 760. 25, including trade -in, be and the same
is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
9. Recommended that the California State Personnel Board be
authorized to conduct a promotional examination for Police Sergeant and
Police Lieutenant on October 26 in accordance with Ordinance No. 562
creating a Personnel Merit System for the Police Department and other De-
partments. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson that the California State Personnel Board be authorized to conduct
a promotional examination for Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant on
October 26, 1963. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
10. Recommended that the job classification of Working Foreman,
salary range No. 24, $443 -$537, be established; that it is contemplated
promoting two Public Works Maintenancemen to this category for which funds
are included in the current budget. Motion made by Councilman Kimport,
seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
11. Reported that several church groups in the City have expressed a
desire to form a committee of church and City representatives to plan for an
appropriate replacement of the Christmas display at Library Park. They sug-
gested that the City purchase the materials and supplies for approximately
$250 -$300 and that the various church members would be willing to construct
a new display. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy that the City purchase the needed supplies for an amount not
to exceed $350. 00 and allow these churches_ to construct the Christmas de-
coration. 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 REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that due to the interference of a 24" sewer in California
Street, it was necessary to delete certain concrete pipe between catch basins
north of Maple Avenue and to construct additional connector pipe easterly in
California Street in the Center Street Storm Drain System Phase 2, and re-
commended the approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1, 530. 00
for James White. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Kimport that Change Order No. 1 for James White Company in
the amount of $1, 530. 00 be accepted. On roll call, the above motion carried
by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Recommended the approval of the Select System of City Streets
which is required by the State Department of Public Works under Chapter 1852
of the Streets and Highways Code for each city and county eligible for
allocation and apportionment of gasoline tax funds. Motion made by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy that this report be
approved and filed with the State Department of Public Works. Motion
carried.
3. Recommended that an encroachment permit be granted to Mr.
John Dennell of 516 Lomita Street to construct a concrete block wall on City
property in Lomita Street southerly of the Pacific Electric Railway tracks.
The City presently has a dead -end street barrier located in this area and it
is felt that this concrete block wall would tend to improve the appearance of
the neighborhood. The Council approving the recommendation of the City
Engineer to permit the encroachment, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Swanson that the City Attorney be requested to prepare
and present a resolution to approve said encroachment at the next regular
meeting of the City Council to be held October 28, 1963. Motion carried.
4. Recommended that an encroachment permit be granted to North
American Aviation, Inc. to install a directional sign on the easterly side of
Nash Street south of Imperial. This would be an information -type sign and
would contain no advertising but is for the purpose of directing the public to
certain North American Aviation facilities. The sign would be near the Vickers
Company and written approval has been received from Vickers Company for
this construction if the Council approves.
In view of the beautification program being conducted by North American
Aviation along Imperial Highway, it is believed that this particular sign will
serve a useful purpose and since the lowest part of the sign will be 10' above
the curb, it would not interfere with traffic in any way. It was then moved by
Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the City Attorney be
requested to prepare and present a resolution permitting such encroachment
at the next regular Council Mebting to be held October 28, 1963. Motion
carried.
5. As requested by the E1 Segundo Unified School District, re-
commended that certain streets be vacated for construction of the new Junior
High School. The vacation would be as follows: Holly Avenue, from the
easterly line of Center Street to the southwesterly line of the Pacific Electric
right -of -way easterly thereof. Nevada Street from a line northerly 143. 00
feet, and parallel to the north line of Grand Avenue to the southwesterly
boundary of the Pacific Electric right -of -way, excepting therefrom the
easterly 25 feet of Lots 51 and 52 of Block 123, M.B. 22, Pages 106 and 107,
and also excepting therefrom the southerly 25 feet of said Lot 51. Thereafter
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that Resolution of Intention No. 2060, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO
THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF A STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY) OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF HOLLY AVENUE AND NEVADA STREET, WITHIN
SAID CITY,
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.
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6 . Reported on the reply from Pacific Electric Railway Company on
the request by Mrs. Cecelia Kassales for a pedestrian crossing of the railway
tracks at Pine Street. The railroad opposes such a crossing at this location
as they feel it would create a safety hazard since the tracks at this point are
located in a cut of approximately 15' in depth and also because of the considerable
curvature of the rail line. They feel that the approach of a train would be blind
to the pedestrian crossing and a serious tragedy could result. They are there-
fore unwilling to consider a pedestrian crossing at grade but suggested as an
alternative that the City construct an elevated pedestrian crossing with a
minimum overhead clearance of 23 feet measured from the top of the rail.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the City Engineer pursue the matter and mare a detailed study of
the cost of construction of an elevated pedestrian crossing and report his findings
to the Council. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The matter of appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission
granting a variance to construct a conforming addition to an existing non - conforming
use of an apartment house dwelling on the ground floor in a C -2 Zone on property
located at 311 Richmond Street, was considered at this time. After consideration,
it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, two appeals from the decision of the Planning
Commission have been received by the City Council from Carl E.
Bushnell and Floyd Carr, which decision granted a variance to
construct a conforming addition to an existing, non - conforming
use of an apartment house dwelling on the ground floor in a C -2
Zone; making a commerbial use on the ground floor, with single
apartment on the second floor, in a C -2 zone on property located
at 311 Richmond Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised
hearing on said appeals on September 23, 1963; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on
said matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning
Commission be, and the same is hereby upheld, and that the
application of Mr. James V. Wade, as herein -above defined, is
granted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick and Tandy;
Noes: Mayor Baker
Abstaining from Voting: Councilman Swanson
PAYING BILLS
The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records were read - Warrants No. 3159 thru 3414 inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - $ 191,990.27
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 10,913.70
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 2,710.56
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 4,454.17
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 313.05
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 11202.00
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 211,583.75
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:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayor Baker announced his desire to establish October 12 of each
year as Guaymas Day in E1 Segundo. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Kimport and unanimously carried that the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized and directed to
issue a proclamation for and on behalf of all of the members
of the City Council proclaiming October 12 of each year
Guaymas Day in honor of our Sister City and in furtherance
of the Sister City Program.
City Attorney Bush then read the proclamation as follows:
P R O C L A M A T I O N
OF WILBURN E. BAKER, MAYOR
bF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
DECLARING OCTOBER 12 AS
GUAYMAS DAY
WHEREAS, The City of Guaymas, Mexico, and the City of E1 Segundo,
Cal:dfb-'Knia, are Sister Cities bonded by friendship and con-
tinuous mutual efforts to promote the splendid purposes of
their Sister City Program, and
WHEREAS, the City of Guaymas recognizes October 12 of each year as
E1 Dia de la Raza, a festive day, and
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo pursuant to its City Council's unani-
mously adopted resolution of intent desires to annually
recognize this day of observance in the furtherance of
understanding of the people of this community with the
customs and traditions of its Sister City,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILBURN E. BAKER, Mayor of the City of
E1 Segundo, do proclaim and declare that October 12 of
each year shall be observed as Guaymas Day and I do
hereby appeal to all citizens of this community to give
their support and participate in the purposes of our Sister
City Program.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of E1 Segundo to be affixed this 14th day
of October in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and
Sixty- three.
ATTEST:
Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk
Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor
City of E1 Segundo
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2. Mr. Marvin Johnson, Chairman of the E1 Segundo Sister City
Committee, on behalf of the people of E1 Segundo, then thanked Mayor Martinez
and his official party for their visit and expressed the hope that they had enjoyed
their visit and had had an opportunity to see how the City of E1 Segundo is con-
ducted. He also thanked the City Council of E1 Segundo and the people for the
fine demonstration of City government.
follows:
3. Mayor Martinez then addressed the Council and the audience as
"Mayor Baker, City Council and, above all, the people of El Segundo:
I have the reputation for never being at a loss for words but at this
moment, I am. I cannot thank you enough for the reception you have given me
and my party during the last few days. This is the first time in the history of
Guaymas and, I believe, in the history of Mexico, that a Mayor has been given
this honor, and I do consider it a great honor to be here at the head of this
City Council.
I admit I am an emotional man and at this moment my emotions may
overcome me. For the past few nights I have been losing sleep trying to think
of a way to repay this visit. At this moment I have thought of no way. I want
you to be sure that in the best way that I can, J will consider it an honor and a
pleasure to have every individual of E1 Segundo with me in Guaymas whenever
they can come.
Once again, I want to .thank you for the honor and reception you have
given me here. Thank you. "
4. Mayor Baker then expressed his appreciation to Mayor Martinez
for coming to El Segundo and assured him that the courtesy shown the El Segundo
people on their visit to Guaymas was many times. greater than anything that was
done in the past few days.
No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, motion
was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport the
meeting be adjourned, the hour being 8:30 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk