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E1 Segundo, California
September 9, 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 Rev. Brock
of the Community Methodist 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and'
Mayor 'Baker;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regul5.r meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, held August 26, 1963, having been read and no error or
omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Kimport, the minAtes of said meeting be approved as recorded.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. having arrived,
this was the time and place fixed by the City Council for the hearing of protests
or objections to the proposed work, the extent of the assessment district, or any
and all other objections to the contemplated improvement set forth in Resolution
of Intention No. 2052, passed and adopted by the City Council on the 22nd day of
July 1963.
The Clerk announced that the Resolution of Intention was duly and
regularly published, and that due notice of this hearing and of the adoption of
said Resolution of Intention was duly made and`given, all as prescribed by law,
and that affidavits of such compliance were on file in her office.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections
against the work or district had been filed with her in said matter. The Clerk
reported that one written protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for
hearing. The Clerk then read to the Council said protest from Mr. Merrill Seps,
owner of Lots 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 of Tract 3012.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the
hearing of protests or objections against the work of the assessment district,
each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and
asked if any one present desired to be heard in said matter. No one present
desired to be heard.
All protests were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report
as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The City Engineer reported
that protests represented approximately 19. 2316 of the total area of `the assessment
district.
After a full, fair and impartial hearing and an opportunity having been
given to all persons desiring to be heard, it was moved by Councilman Tandy and
unanimously adopted that all protests be overruled and denied.
On motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 2056, being a resolution ordering the
work described in Resolution of Intention No. 2052, was unanimously adopted.
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At the hour of 7 :15 0' clock p.m., upon motion duly made and unanimously
carried, the meeting was recessed for the purpose of conducting a hearing as a
Board of Appeals, pursuant to the provisions of the Unified Building Code, 1949
Edition.
The meeting reconvened at 7:40 o'clock p.m., with the following
Councilmen present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker.
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. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution
No. 563, denying a variance request to build a 40' x 40' structure for storage
purposes at 1227 E. Mariposa Avenue. Ordered filed.
2. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
application for transfer of "On Sale General" license for 219 West Grand Avenue.
Ordered filed.
3. DAVID R. DENNY, ATTORNEY, representing Mr. and Mrs.
David Goodfellow in the matter of lot split covering Lot 7, Tract 2368, 523
East Mariposa Avenue. Mr. Denny wag present in the Council Chamber and
addressed the Council on behalf of the owners, stating that a lot split of
subject property had been granted by City Council on September 25, 1961; that
subsequently approximately a year and a half later, when application was made
to the Building Department for permit to develop said parcels as R -2 property,
Mr. Goodfellow was advised that in accordance with provisions of Ordinance
No. 584, adopted by said Council December 26, 1961, the two back parcels of
subject property would be restricted to single dwelling development; that
Mr. Goodfellow had incurred considerable expense in the planning and financing
of the proposed R -2 development and would like a statement clarifying the intent
of said Ordinance No. 584 in its effect on subject lot split. „
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Frederick that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission
for consideration and recommendation to the Council at its next regular
meeting to be held September 23, 1963. Motion carried.
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested authority to hire one additional laborer for the Water
Department for a period not to exceed 8 months to assist with the extra work
being done in this department as a result of the many storm drain projects
now in process. Motion made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that this authority be granted. Motion carried. '
2. Recommended that due to the increased workload in the Legal
Department, the City Attorney devotes considerably more time than was
originally planned eight years ago. 'To compensate him for this additional
time, it was recommended that his salary be increased from $577. 50 to
$800. 00 per month effective September 14, 1963. Moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Kimport that 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.
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3. Requested permission to hire Mrs. Thelma L. Eckersley as
Account Clerk H at Step C of Range 17, $413.00 per month, effective
September 30, 1963, to fill a vacancy in the Finance Department.. 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. Requested authority to call for bids for one replacement sedan
for the Director of Building Safety. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded
by Councilman Swanson the above recommendation be approved. Motion
carried.
5. Reported on his study of the request of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Inglewood Chapter, to sell tickets in E1 Segundo for a benefit dance.
Upon investigation by the Police Department, it was found that this was to
be a raffle which is contrary to existing laws and it was therefore re-
commended that this request be disallowed. Moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Swanson that the above request be denied. Motion
carried.
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6. Recommended that all employee classifications covered by the
Basic Five -Step Salary Schedules -be upgraded to the next higher salary
range, a3sj ',that-the7:saiary'. of the.-City Prosecutor' and the salaries of all
full time employees not covered b the Basic Five Step Salary plan be in-
creased 2 -1/2 %. effective September 4, 963.
Mbved `by- Couhc7ilir an 'SWansbn". - "seconded by Councilman Frederick
that all`employee classifications, covered by -the.. Basia;lTive.-Step Salary
Sc- hedule -be upgraded to the next higher salary range and that the salary
of the City - Prosecutor and the salaries of all full - timel-employees not
covered hr the Basic'-'Five Sten Sal.ary plan be increased 2 -1 195,. .'Carried
by the 'following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
7. Bids were solicited for the City's Christmas Decorations. A
firm quotation was received from only one Company which is the same
firm who has been supplying the decorations for the past few years. This
firm quoted the price of $2690 which is the same price as last year. The
work would be completed before November 20. Councilman Frederick
stated that he is not in favor of having the Christmas Decorations put up
before Thanksgiving.: Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson that the City Manager negotiate further with the firm in an attempt
to get a later installation date at the same figure. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration and introduction, an
Ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo City Code, 1958" which adopts by
reference a revision and codification of Ordinance No. 507, (The Com-
prehensive Zoning Ordinance) entitled "Zoning Regulations of the City of
El Segundo, California, " and adds Chapter 34 to said Code.
The City Clerk stated that three copies of said Zoning Regulations,
duly certified by her to be true- and complete copies, are on file in her
office, open to the public for inspection and use.
The City 'Attorney read the title of said 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." and
the City Attorney stated that pursuant to law, public hearing on the adoption
thereof was scheduled for October 14, 1963. Thereafter, the above
ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1.. Presented for the Council's approval, a bill of sale in amount of
$4,171. 00 covering 21 steel electroliers located, around the periphery of the
E1 Segundo Recreation Center, accepted by said Council from Southern
California Edison Company on October 29, 1962, and recommended said
Bill of Sale be approved.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that
the Bill of Sale covering 21 steel electroliers located around :the periphery
of the E1 Segundo Recreation Center, amounting to $4,171. 00 be and the same
is hereby approved, and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to
sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records were read - Warrants No. 2903 thru 3047 inclusive:
General Fund ------ - - - ---
_ - - -- $178,707.66
Water Operating Fund - - - -, - - -
- - - - - - 7,635.60
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - 2,573.70
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - 4,299.87
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - -
- - - - - - 575.30
Trust Fund -- - - - - - - - - - ,-
- - - - - - 997.30
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $194,789.43
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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: Councilman Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayor Baker requested the approval of the Council to make the
following appointments to the Sister City Committee:
Marvin Johnson Chairman
Olga Benson Vice Chairman
Lucille Klinkhammer Secretary
Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy that the above appointments be approved. Motion Carried.
2. Councilman Frederick brought up the matter of lighting the
area of Sepulveda between Rosecrans and El Segundo Boulevard. The City
Engineer was asked to report on his study of the problem and he stated
that the Edison Company had informed him that it would require approximately
39 lights for the one -mile strip of highway. These lights could be installed
by Edison Company with no capital investment from the City and the cost of
the power would be added 'to the monthly bill received from Edison Company.
The lights would be staggered on the east and west sides of the street, which
would require the setting of additional poles on the west side of the street.
The City Engineer was then asked to discuss the matter further with the
Edison Company and make a recommendation at the next meeting.
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3. The matter of lighting of the strip of Sepulveda Boulevard
between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway was discussed. Since
this area has been designated as "International Mile ", it was felt that it
should have something different in the way of lighting in order to increase
the beauty of the area. The City Engineer was asked to discuss this matter
also with Edison Company and make a recommendation at the next meeting.
No further 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 9:00 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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