1964 APR 13 CC MINX 1684
E1 Segundo, California
April 13, 1964
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 io'calling the meeting to order, those present
joined in pledging all to the Flag of the United States of America,
following which an invocation was, given by Councilman Edward H. Tandy.
The meeting was then called�to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor,
the hour being 7: 00 0' clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Kimport.
READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, held March 23, 1964, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said minutes be approved
as recorded. Motion carried.
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, enclosing copy of Resolution No. 581
granting variance request to occupy the required alley loading space in part
with the proposed structure, providing more than required loading space
elsewhere on the property located at the northeast corner of Standard St.
and Franklin Ave. , requested by Mr. Marcel George. Ordered filed.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of Resolution No. 582
denying variance request to omit parking requirements in connection with
the expansion of existing business at 209 -215 W. Grand Avenue - George E.
Renfro, Jr. An appeal has been received and the matter has been set for
hearing on April 27, 1964.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of Resolution No. 583,
recommending proposed amendments to Chapter 34, Zoning, re frontyard
setbacks in R -3 zones. This matter has been set for hearing May 11, 1964.
4. CITY OF GLENDALE, Herman.- E. Barnes, Mayor, being a
letter of appreciation for the City's help in the recent hill fire in Glendale.
The Fire Department having received a copy, this correspondence was
ordered filed.
5. EL SEGUNDO YOUTH BASEBALL COUNCIL, INC., Sam
Douglass, Jr., Commissioner, being a request to hang the recently pur-
chased baseball banner on the date of Friday, April 24, 1964, announcing
the annual baseball parade of May 2, 1964. Mr. Webb was requested to
have this banner hung in accordance with a previous agreement by the City.
6. NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE, Lee Ayer, Secretary, being a
request for permission to conduct a door -to -door sale of light bulbs to
raise funds during the last week of April, 1'964. Motion made by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson the above request be
granted. Motion carried.
7. CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, informing Council of
studies being conducted with regard to location for the proposed Route 174
Century Freeway and a segment of the Route 60 Pacific Coast Highway.
Ordered filed.
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8. NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION,
being a request for permission to solicit funds in E1 Segundo from June 19
to July 19, 1964. Mayor Baker requested the City Manager to investigate
whether they intend to have El Segundo citizens do the soliciting and report
his findings at a later date.
9. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES and CITY OF SANTA
MONICA, informing Council of their views on Senate Bill 41 introduced by
Senator Thomas Rees regarding a Southern California Rapid Transit system.
Councilman Tandy reported that he had attended an Assembly Transportation
Committee Hearing at which Senator Rees was in attendance. At the time,
several changes in the bill were suggested and these changes have been in-
corporated into the bill. One of the changes was to form a District rather
than an Authority. Under the Authority, the directors were to be appointed
by Sacramento. Under a District, they would be elected officials or their
designated alternates. The Bill provides for 5 directors selected by the
County of Los Angeles, two by the City of Los Angeles, 4 by the Cities at
Large in the County of Los Angeles by a City Selection Committee which
elects members from each City other than Los Angeles on the basis of one
man per 10 million assessed valuation. E1 Segundo then would have 15 re-
presentatives. Mr. Tandy felt that while this Bill does not cover everything,
and can't, it was at least a good start toward forming a board which is sen-
sitive to the people, which can bring a coordinated rapid transit system to the
County. This system would be for Los Angeles County only for the present
time, with provision for other Counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino
to annex later if they wish to. The Bill recognizes the sovereignty of cities
that have their own bus system. It looks generally like a good bill and the
League of California Cities has approved it.
The City of Santa Monica would like to see a provision for the con-
sent of the Cities in selection of rapid transportation systems. The bill
provides that if a route is selected through a City, a public hearing is held
and the City has the privilege of airing its views, so that the City does have
a voice:
This transit system would not touch in El Segundo or the South Bay
but would go to the airport. The first layout calls for 4 corridors -- Los
Angeles to the Harbor -- Los Angeles to the eastern borders of the county,
(the Pomona - Ontario area) -- Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley --
Los Angeles west through Beverly Hills to Santa Monica.
Motion was then made by Councilman Tandy that a Resolution be
adopted recommending the passage of S. B. 41, introduced by Senator Rees
as requested by the League of California Cities. Motion seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El
Segundo endorses S. B. No. 41 as a progressive law that materially
would contribute to the Los Angeles County need of a mass trans-
portation system, and urges the members of the State Legislature
fully support the same.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
10. WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT and METROPOLITAN
WATER DISTRICT, enclosing copies of statements adopted by their Boards of
Directors, expressing opposition to modified Pacific Southwest Water Plan pro-
posed by Secretary of the Interior, Udall, supporting the position of the Metro-
politan Water District of Southern California in that regard; requesting adoption
by Council of a similar position. Councilman Frederick explained that under
the Udall Plan, the facilities of the Metropolitan Water District would no longer
be used as there would no longer be water available. The contracts have been
made for years. The necessity for water would not be lessened, it would be
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increased. If the Udall plan goes into effect, the Central Arizona Project
would have prior rights and it is doubtful that we would get even half of our
original promise of 4, 400, 000 acre feet. Motion was then made by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the following Resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundq
California, does unreservedly approve and adopt the statement of
the 'Alest easin TJlanicipal Water District regarding the statement
of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California of March 17, 1964 on Secretary of the Interior
Udall's Modified Pacific Southwest Water Plan and urging the re-
jection of said Modified Pacific Southwest Water Plan.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
11. U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, Corps of Engineers, en-
closing drawing of the proposed location and plan of recreation pier in the
Pacific Ocean at the foot of Pier Ave. , Hermosa Beach, for which appli-
cation has been made by the City of Hermosa and inviting comments or ob-
jections to same. Ordered filed.
12. EL SEGUNDO BETHEL 295 INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF
JOB'S DAUGHTERS, being a request to have a Car Wash on the parking lot
located at Mariposa and Main St. April 25, 1964 from 8 :00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m.
Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson the
above request be granted. Motion carried.
13. EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS, INC., being a
request for Council approval of waiving of building permit fees for the
erection of a fence at the rear of the Scout House at 425 Richmond St. and
an addition to the existing building at the Girl Scout Campsite on California
Street. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy that the building permit fees be waived. Motion carried.
14. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, being a
letter of appreciation for the City's help during the brush fires which swept
the Los Angeles area on March 16 and 17, 1964. Copy having been sent to
the Fire Department, this communication was ordered filed.
15. CITY OF MONTCLAIR, being a letter of invitation to the City
Council to a dinner honoring the President of the League of California Cities,
John B. Bergin on April 24 in Montclair. Mayor Baker instructed the
Councilmen who wished to attend to contact the City Clerk's office for re-
servations. Communication was then ordered filed.
16. THE CHARLES MESAK FAMILY, 1429 E. Oak, being a letter
commending the Police Department for their quick response to the call for
help by the Mesak Family on Sunday, March 22, 1964. The Police Depart-
ment having received a copy of this letter, it was ordered filed.
17. CENTINELA VALLEY COMMITTEE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT
OF THE HANDICAPPED, being a letter of invitation to attend a luncheon at
the Cockatoo Inn, honoring local high school students who were the 1964
winners of the "Ability Counts" Essay Contest. Mayor Baker then instructed
the Councilmen wo wished to attend to contact the City Clerk's office for
reservations. Communication was then ordered filed.
18. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Inglewood has filed with said Commission proposals
for the following annexations: First LaCienega Territory, Third Glasgow
Territory, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Hindry Territories, Firmona Territory,
Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Isis Territories and Second Florence Territory.
Ordered filed.
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19. ALAN CRANSTON, STATE CONTROLLER, enclosing copy of
estimate of apportionments of Vehicle License Fee Revenues for 1964 -65
Fiscal Year -- amount, $90, 500. Ordered filed.
20. FLATHER' S FLOWERS, Charles Flathers, Proprietor, being
a letter protesting the practice by Mrs. L. H. Lehman of operating a florist
business in her residence at 748 California St. Mayor Baker requested
City Manager Sailors to investigate this situation and report back at the next
Council Meeting as to whether Mrs. Lehman is in violation.
21. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
application for Off Sale General license for 404 Main St., by Hollymain
Liquors, Inc. Ordered filed.
22. HARRY H. WEBER, Director of Finance, being a request for
cancellations of Warrants #4380 and #4954. Motion made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that permission be granted to
cancel Warrants #4380 and #4954. Motion carried.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids had been solicited for the purchase of a truck
bed for the Water Department Unit #501 and were tabulated as follows:
Wilhelmsen Sheet Metal, Inc. $576.58
Lambert Company, Ltd. $579.14
and recommended that the bid of Wilhelmsen Sheet Metal, Inc. be accepted
_ and purchase order issued to them in the amount of $576. 58, it being the
lower bid. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson the bid of Wilhelmsen Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $576. 58
be accepted and purchase order in this amount be issued to said company.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
2. Reported that bids had been solicited for the purchase of a Drill
Tower Net and were tabulated as follows:
W. B. Equipment Co. $1, 575. 34, F. O. B. El Segundo
Wardlow Fire Equipment $1, 575. 34, F. O. B. El Segundo
Halprin Supply Co. $1, 575. 34, F. O. B. E1 Segundo
All bids being exactly equal, the Council decided to have the three
names put into a hat and asked a child from the audience to draw the name of
the Company to receive the purchase order for this equipment. The winning
name was Wardlow Fire Equipment and a purchase order in the amount of
$1, 575. 34 was ordered to be issued to said company for the purchase of the
drill tower net. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
3. Recommended that a relocation bond in the amount of $1, 925. 00
with the Travelers Indemnity Company for relocating a house to 739 W. Mari-
posa Avenue for Santo J. Prete, be exonerated as all work has been completed
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to the satisfaction of the Building Safety Department and City Ordinances.
Motion made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that
the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No.
1150756, dated February 10, 1964, with Santo J. Prete as Princi-
pal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the amount
of $1, 925. 00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any
liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to
wit: April 13, 1964.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
4. Reported that permission had been requested by Officer Kent
Annis to take five days leave of absence without pay from July 14 thru 18
in addition to his regular vacation, and recommended that this additional
leave be granted. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy that Officer Kent Annis be granted 5 days leave of absence
without pay July 14 thru 18, both dates inclusive. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that on March 27, 1964 Notice of Completion
of installation of carpeting in the City Library was recorded and at this time
requested formal acceptance of the work and of the action of recordation and
recommended that authorization be given to the City Clerk to return to
Rounds Floor Covering Company the Cashier's Check in the amount of
$876. 84 which was received at the time of the bid. Motion made by Council-
man 'Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following Resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the work of Rounds Floor Coverings for
installation of carpeting in the El Segundo Public Library be
and the same is hereby accepted, and the action of the City Clerk
in filing for recordation the Notice of Completion of said instal-
lation is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is hereby authorized to return the certified check in amount
of $876. 84 to said Rounds Floor Coverings, which was submitted
with its bid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement from the
Standard Oil Company which authorizes the City of El Segundo to stockpile
certain base coarse materials on their properties. This permission is an
accommodation to the City that is of great benefit to the Street Department
crews.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Swanson that the permit to stockpile crushed rock and sand, set forth
in Standard Oil Company of California letter of March 16, 1964, is approved
and accepted and the Mayor is authorized to endorse the City's acceptance
upon said letter in the space provided for that purpose and forward the same
to said company. Motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
- Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport
2. Submitted Change Order #2, Matt J. Zaich Company for the Kansas
and Holly Relief Sewer, representing a credit to the City of $290. 00.
Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson the above Change Order be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration two copies of Project
Statement No. 3, covering the expenditures of State Gas Tax Funds for the
fiscal year 1963 =64 in the amount of $85, 655. 61, and recommended that said
Project Statement be approved.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that Resolution No. 2081, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET
(PROJECT STATEMENT NO. 3) FOR EXPEN-
DITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE
STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration a maintenance agreement
from the State Division of Highways which permits the Division to enter into
the City at any and all times to do all necessary maintenance work on
Sepulveda Boulevard, State Route 1 (formerly State Route 60) from the
south City limits at Rosecrans Avenue to the north City limits at Imperial
Highway, a length of approximately two miles. All expense incident to
this maintenance will be borne by the State Division of Highways and the
agreement is merely a document to permit the State to do the work in the
City, and recommended that said agreement be approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the State of California, through its Depart-
ment of Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented
an agreement for maintenance of the State Highway in the City
of E1 Segundo effective as of July 1, 1964 and to remain in
effect until amended or terminated;
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said Agreement
in full and is familiar with the contents thereof;
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo that said Agreement for maintenance of the State
Highway in the City is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City
Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to
split lots, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958 ", BY
REPEALING AND DELETING THEREFROM
"ARTICLE V, SPLIT LOTS, " AND SUBSECTIONS
(B) AND (C) OF SECTION 34. 110 OF CHAPTER 34 -
ZONING, RELATING TO SPLIT LOTS.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 618 was waived.
Following, motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, Ordinance No. 618 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 4962 to 5242 inclusive:
General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . $ 94, 916.43
Water Operating Fund . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 44, 567. 34
Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3,772.00
Special Gas Tax Fund . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 66.43
Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 4,493.20
Water Consumers Fund . . . . .
. . . . . . 242.69
.
Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1,655.20
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 149, 713. 29
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: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Kimport.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson reported that he had attended a Noise Abate-
ment Meeting on Friday, April 10 at the Los Angeles International Airport
which was attended by the Airport Management, Airport Commission, Re-
presentatives of all the Airlines, Engine Manufacturers, Pilots and
Representatives of the FAA.
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For some time, studies have been conducted by the Stanford Research
Institute at a cost of approximately $100, 000. These studies were concerned
with the International Airport, the airport at Ontario and the airport at Palm-
dale and the needs of the future. Their report recommends that the International
Airport be the one and only airport and the supersonic planes use it. The
question was asked as to the noise of the supersonics compared with that of the
fan jets. They said that the noise and the restrictions placed on them will be
less than the jet planes.
They will have to develop the northerly runways. At the present time
the jets go on the southerly runways except in extreme emergencies. The
development of the airport will be on the north side.
The question came up as to extending the runways to the ocean. The
Airport Commission stated that they have no authority for condemnation so
they have no power to do this. However, the City of Los Angeles may find it
necessary to do this and they have the power for condemnation.
Representatives of the engine manufacturers stated that millions of
dollars are being spent on trying to develop an engine that will be quiet. It
was Councilman Swanson's opinion that all the authorities are as anxious to
solve the noise problem as is the City of El Segundo.
Present plans are to be in operation by 1970 but could be as early
as 1968 or as late as 1972.
Anyone wishing to acquire a copy of the Stanford Research Institute
study may do so at a cost of $7. 50. They are available from the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce. A copy of this report is available for public use at
the office of the City Engineer, R. L. Webb.
Councilman Swanson expressed the opinion that the City should keep
a close watch on future meetings such as these and relentlessly pursue the
matter of noise abatement with the proper authorities.
No other business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, April 21, 1964 at the hour of.2:00
o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City stall of the City of E1
Segundo, California. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor -