1964 MAR 23 CC MINX 1679
El Segundo, California
March 23, 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 to calling the meeting to order, those
present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America, following which an invocation was given by Reverend
Leon Brock of 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 THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, held March 9, 1964, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that said minutes
be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Baker presented Charles Starbuck, Super-
intendent of Streets, with a fifteen year service pin, and Harvey
Armstrong, Sanitation Department, with a ten year service pin, and
thanked them for their loyalty and service to the City.
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 for the _ hearing of appeals
or objections to the confirmation of the assessment in the matter of
certain improvements in North -South Alley Tract No. 3012 in the City
of E1 Segundo, California, as described in Resolution of Intention No.
2052 adopted by the City Council of said City on the 22nd day of July,
1963.
The Clerk announced that Notices of the filing of the assessment
and of the time and place for hearing were duly and regularly published,
posted and mailed, all as prescribed by law, and that affidavits show-
ing such compliance were on file in her office.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written appeals,
protests or objections had been filed as to the work done or as to the
assessment, or as to any other matters pertaining to the proceedings.
The Clerk reported that no appeals or objections had been filed with
her prior to the time set for hearing.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place fixed
for the hearing of all appeals, protests or objections to the doing of
the work, the assessment, or to the confirmation of the assessment,
by the Council, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard. No
one present desired to be heard.
After a full, fair and impartial hearing and an opportunity having
been given to all persons desiring to be heard, • it was moved by Coun-
cilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No.
2080, being the resolution confirming the assessment for the improve-
ments in North -South Alley Tract No. 3012 in the City of E1 Segundo
as described in Resolution of Intention No. 2052, was unanimously
adopted.
-1-
X 1680
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. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being applicatic
application for new "M" On Sale Beer License for 224 Main Street by
Walter W. Holzberg and Joseph L. Lapins. Communication was ordered
filed.
2. CITY OF CULVER CITY, enclosing _a copy of its Resolution
No. CS -5025 expressing opposition to the formation of a Santa Monica
Mountains Regional Park District. The Council having previously stated
their position in this matter, the communication was ordered filed.
3. EVA V. SMITH and HAROLD J. SMITH, 313 E. Walnut Ave.,
regarding zoning policies. Ordered filed.
4. PETITION SIGNED BY DOROTHY PRESLEY and 20 others,
urging development of Imperial Strip for parking purposes. This matter
was referred to the City Manager for study and report back at the next
regular Council meeting to be held April 13, 1964.
5. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, enclosing a copy of a recommend-
ation by Councilman J. O. Lee Solomon, that the Redondo Beach City
Council adopt a resolution prohibiting the use of tobacco by minors.
Communication ordered filed.
6. GUY J. COLLETTE, 424 Kansas Street, being a request for
endorsement by the Council for the position of Postmaster of E1 Segundo.
Mr. Collette having met the requirements for endorsement as stated by
the Council, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Swanson and unanimously carried, that this request be granted.
7. JAMES L. SHAW, Vice President of Sales, Handirite, Junior
Achievement -project, being a request for permission to sell chalkboards
in E1 Segundo from 10: 00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m, on April 10, 1964. Moved
by. Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that this
request be granted. Motion carried.
8. CALVIN MENGLE, 511 West Maple Avenue, being a request
for endorsement by the Council for the position of Postmaster of E1
Segundo, California. Mr. Mengle having met the requirements for en-
dorsement as stated by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman. Swanson, that this request be granted. Motion
unanimously carried.
9. EL SEGUNDO BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB,
submitting names of three women they wish to have consideration for
the position of Planning Commissioner. It being the concensus of the
Council that the vacancy should riot be filled until after the municipal
election, the communication was held under consideration.
10. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, submitting the name of Arthur
Petsch, Jr., for the position of Planning Commissioner. This recommend-
ation was also ordered held pending the municipal election on April 14,
1964.
11. GORDON T. NESVIG, CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
advising of the adoption of an order requesting the Los Angeles County
Division of the League of California Cities to submit its comments on
the Flood Control District's Storm Drain Deficiency Survey. Ordered
filed.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
-2-
x 1681
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
ACTING CITY MANAGER ROBERT O'BANNON MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids had been solicited for the purchase of a
paper shredder for the use of the Police, Department and that the follow-
ing bids had been received: ! { >
Pacific Paper Cutting Company $ 602.60
Los Angeles Supply Company • 669.24
This item having been approved in the current budget, it was
recommended that the bid of Pacific Paper Cutting Company be accepted,
and that a purchase order be issued to the Pacific Paper Cutting Company
in the amount of $602.60.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
the bid of Pacific Paper Cutting Company be accepted and that a purchase
order be issued to the Pacific Paper Cutting Company in amount of $602.60.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Recommended that, in accordance with Ordinance No. 586
creating a Personnel Merit System for the Police Department and other
departments, the California State Personnel Board conduct an examina-
tion for Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant on April 4, 1964. Moved
by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
California State Personnel Board be asked to conduct an examination for
Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant on April 4, 1964. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Reported on the study conducted regarding the request for
public dancing at The Target,2211 Richmond Street. Upon investigation by
the Building, Fire and Police Departments, it was determined that all
requirements would be met to permit dancing on the premises, and
recommended that this request be approved. Moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the above request be approved. Motion
carried.
4. Recommended that the Salary Resolution No. 2057 be amended
to include a classification of Cleaning Matron, Range 11, $325.00 per
month or the equivalent of $1. 88 per hour. Moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2057 be amended
to include a classification of Cleaning Matron, Range 11 at $325.00 per
month or the equivalent of $1.88 per hour. Carried by the following vvote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amend-
ing the E1 Segundo City Code by repealing and deleting therefrom, Article
V, Split Lots and sub*ections (B) and (C) of Section 34. 110 of Chapter 34,
Zoning, relating to split lots, entitled:
-3-
X 1682
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,
which was ,read. Thereafter, Councilman Kimport introduced said ordi-
nance.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the pressure reducing station constructed by
Triad Piping and Construction Company under contract with the City had
been completed in a satisfactory manner and therefore recommended that
that the Council accept this work and authorize the filing of a Notice of
Completion. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the work on the Pressure Reducing Station performed by
Triad Piping and Construction Company be accepted and notice of com-
pletion filed. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Reported that the addition to the E1 Segundo Public Library had
been completed in a satisfactory manner except for a few minor items
which the contractor assured wriuld be completed within the next few days,
and recommended that the work be accepted and that a Notice of Com-
pletion be filed. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Tandy that this work be accepted subject to completion of
the items pending. ` Motion carried.by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Recommended that permission be granted to provide water
service beyond incorporated limits of the City to the E1 Segundo Silica
Sand Company who are developing operations in the City of Los Angeles
between the Scattergood Steam Plant and the Hyperion Treatment Plant.
The estimated consumption of water by this company would be so low that
it would have no significant effect on the water supply in this area and since
it appears that to supply water from the City of Los Angeles would be im-
practical, the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles
has advised us that they have no objection to the sale of water by the City
of El Segundo under these conditions. It was recommended that permission
be granted to install this water meter within the boundaries of the City of
E1 Segundo, and that the charges be 1 -1/ 2• times current rates, all other
rules and regulations regarding the sale of water to apply. Motion was
made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the
City supply water service to the E1 Segundo Silica Sand Company at a rate
of 1 -1/2 times current rate, all other rules and regulations regarding the
sale of water to apply. Motion carried.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the
on Finance and Records, were read: Warrant
-4-
sapproval of the Committee
No. 4823 to 4961 inclusive:
X 1683
GENERAL FUND . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . $ 116, 344. 61
WATER OPERATING FUND . . . . .
. . . 6,406.86
LIBRARY FUND . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 1,306.10
SPECIAL GAS TAX FUND . . . . . .
. . . 124.95
PENSION FUND . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 4,483.57
WATER CONSUMERS FUND . . . . . .
. . . . . 3616. 50
'TRUST FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 578.22
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 129, 610.81
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the re-
spective 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 meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the meeting
adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:30 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
-5-
Respectfully submitted-,
City Clerk
I 1 T