1964 SEP 28 CC MINX 1'785
E1 Segundo, California
September 28, 1964
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Father Gordon Yeaton of
St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
and Mayor McGill;
Councilmen Absent: 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 September 14, 1964, having been read and
no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, said minutes be approved
as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Miss Laurie Karutz presented to Mayor McGill a
letter from the Lord Mayor of Helsingor, Denmark where Miss Karutz had
studied under the American Field Service program. Miss Karutz had taken
a letter and key to the City of E1 Segundo to present to the Lord Mayor upon
her arrival in Helsingor, and in his letter to Mayor McGill, the Lord Mayor
had expressed his appreciation and his hope that the two cities would always
maintain friendly relations. Councilman Kimport then commented upon the
good work that is done by the American Field Service program and urged
everyone to support it.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Mayor McGill announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Chapter 34 of "The Code
of the City of E1 Segundo, 1958 ", regarding height in C -M Zones, and in-
quired of the Clerk if proper notice of hearing had been given, to which the
Clerk replied that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and
that affidavit of publication of said notice was in her possession.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been re-
ceived and the Clerk replied that there had been none. The Mayor then
inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said
proposed amendment. There being no response, the Mayor then inquired
if anyone present desired to address the Council in opposition to said pro-
posed amendment. There being no response, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the hearing be closed. Motion
carried. Thereafter, Councilman McElhaney introduced the ordinance
effecting said changes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, "BY
AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO HEIGHT IN C -2
AND C -M ZONES.,
which was read.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of A. W. Lydon, from the decision of
the Planning Commission, denying a variance to develop three forty -four
foot lots on R -1 property at 1216 E. Maple Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk
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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
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.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re-
ceived and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak
in favor of the variance. There being no response, the Mayor inquired
if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the variance. The
following persons spoke in opposition to the variance:
Mr. Robert F. Hartman 1.2 5 7 E. Maple Ave.
Mr. Harold Wray 802 Center Street
Mr. Robert Feeney 757 California Street
These persons opposed the granting of this variance as these narrow lots
would not conform to the size of the other lots in the area.
After all testimony had been received in favor of and in opposition
to the proposed variance to develop three forty -four foot lots on R -1
property, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld, and that
the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning
Commission has been received by the City Council.from A. W.
Lydon, which decision denied a variance to develop three
forty -four foot lots on R -1 property at 1216 E. Maple Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised
hearing on said appeal on September 28, 1964; 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 Plan-
ning Commission be, and the same is, hereby upheld and that
the application of A. W. Lydon, as hereinabove defined, is
denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
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. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION, being a re-
quest for permission to solicit funds during February, 1965. Motion made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above
request be granted. Motion carried.
2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, requesting
that Council adopt a resolution endorsing County Proposition C, bond issue
for construction of storm drains. Motion made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County Proposition C will appear
on the General Election ballot November 3, 1964, seeking voters'
approval of a $275 million bond issue for flood control purposes,
and
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WHEREAS, passage of Proposition C will authorize con-
struction of some 267 critical or urgently needed storm drains
within 73 cities and 32 unincorporated communities of Los
Angeles County, and
WHEREAS, these drains will protect the health and safety
of all residents by relieving flooding or ponding conditions, as
well as improving sanitation, conserving valuable water and
stabilizing ground cover, thus protecting and augmenting
property values throughout the County, and
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo has been and .will re-
main a principal party to the proposed construction program,
having already . aubmitted its requirements for drains needed
within the city boundaries, and will take part in planning vital drains
programmed for construction, and
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo has consistently sponsored
and supported similar flood control programs, believing them to be
in the best interest of this city, as well as of the nearly seven million
residents of the County of Los Angeles,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby endorse, without qualification,
Los Angeles County Proposition C, and does recommend that voters
of this City also express their approval by voting "yes" on Propo-
sition C on November 3, 1964;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in an effort to
obtain broad public knowledge of this endorsement, that copies of
this resolution be distributed to all newspapers circulating
generally within the City of E1 Segundo, as well as to the Los
Angeles County Division, League. of California Cities., and to the
Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, acting as the
governing body of the Los,Angeles County Flood Control District.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, enclosing copy of their Reso-
lution No. 2457 expressing concern over the progressive growth of "red
tide" conditions in Santa Monica Bay, and requesting appropriate State,
County and City authorities to investigate and rectify conditions causing
the "red tide ". Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Kimport -that the Council support the position of the Manhattan Beach
City Council in the matter of investigation of "red tide" conditions. Motion
carried.
4. MR. & MRS. HERB CHANDLER, Woodlands, California, ex-
pressing appreciation for having had the opportunity to act as foster parents
for two members of the Champion Babe Ruth Baseball Team during the
World Series play in Woodlands and commending E1 Segundo citizens who
attended the playoffs for their friendliness and cordiality. Ordered filed.
5. EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, expressing
appreciation for the favorable consideration given by Council to recently
submitted salary adjustment and fringe benefit requests. Ordered filed.
6. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being a request to cancel
Warrant #6723 in the amount of $361. 40 and #6728 in the amount of $25. 00,
also Warrant #6220 in the amount of $15. 00 which has been declared lost.
It was further requested that Warrant No. 6220 in amount of $15. 00. be
reissued to National Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilating and Refrigeration
Officials. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney,
the request to cancel Warrants Nos. 6723, 6728 and 6220, and to reissue
Warrant No. 6220 in amount of $15. 00, payable to N. A. C. H. V. R. O. , be
approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Courcilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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7. MARK SHEPARD, being a letter of appreciation for the plaque
presented to him at the September 14, 1964 Council meeting and enclosing
magazine to acquaint Council with the new sport of carting. Ordered
filed.
8. MR. & MRS. ROBERT HURLBURT, 427 Lomita Street, and
signed by 34 others, expressing appreciation for the Council's consideration
of an overpass for pedestrian crossing over the P.E. tracks at Pine Ave.
Ordered filed.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution
No. 599, denying a request for proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3
covering Lot 1 and the northerly 60 feet of Lot 2, Block 108, E1 Segundo,
located at the southwest corner of Washington St, and Walnut Avenue. An
appeal from said decision has been received, and the matter has been set
for hearing before the City Council on October 26, 1964.
10. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting the
Council's approval to conduct a "Merchants Jubilee Sale" on October 2, 1964
and to have the merchants remain open each Friday evening thereafter.
Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport that
the above request be granted. Motion carried.
11. MR. JAMES McCREADY, President of the Babe Ruth League,
being a request for permission for the Babe Ruth League to solicit funds
for a yearbook they are planning to publish, with representatives of the
Babe Ruth League doing the soliciting. Motion made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney the above request be granted. Motion
carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. CHARLES H. LUNDQUIST, President of Unimerc Corp.,
2151 E. Rosecrans Avenue. , addressed the Council regarding the used car
junk yard at 2143 E. Rosecrans Ave., which junk yard had been established
pursuant to Resolution No. 203 of the Planning Commission of the City of
E1 Segundo, granting a Conditional Use Permit subject to certain specifi-
cations. Mr. Lundquist stated that these specifications had not been com-
plied with and that the violations have continued for the past 10 years. He
informed the Council that the Unimerc Corporation at its own expense is
constructing and will eventually dedicate to the City of E1 Segundo, two
streets, one of which is the southerly extension of Douglas Street to
intersect with Rosecrans Avenue. They also plan to construct several
office and industrial buildings comparable to the Utah Construction and
Mining Company's E1 Segundo Industrial Park, these buildings to be leased
to companies which in turn will invest several more millions of dollars in
equipment, inventories and payrolls.
This industrial complex, if permitted to proceed, would add
significantly to the tax base of the City of E1 Segundo. Several realtors
have stated to the management of Unimerc Corporation that it would be
extremely difficult to lease their buildings if the junk yard remains in ex-
istence. Many,, prospective, tenants already either have declined or expressed
a reluctance to occupy premises until the junk yard has been removed. Mr.
Lundquist submitted to the Council a number of pictures taken at eye level,
showing the conditions which exist at this junk yard and requested that action
be taken to eliminate this use of the subject property.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Nagel that this matter be referred to the Building Department for
investigation and recommendation. Motion carried.
2. MRS. RUTH ELLIOTT, 335 Center Street, addressed the
Council requesting installation of a .stop sign on Center Street at Holly
Avenue. Director of Public Works Webb was asked to investigate traffic
at this location and report back
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3. MRS. ROBERT F. HARTMAN, Woman's Society of Christian
Service of the Community Methodist Church, requesting that a ONE WAY
sign be placed at the Mariposa Street entrance of the alley between the
Methodist Church and the Woman's Club; also that a NO ENTRY sign be
placed at the Pine Street entrance to this alley to insure the safety of the
several hundred women who would be attending a district meeting at the
Church of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mr. Sailors informed
Mrs. Hartman that this matter had been referred to the Police Department
and that her request would be complied with. Mrs. Hartman then suggested
that this type of arrangement be made permanent due to the heavy use of this
alley as a throughway. Director of Public Works Webb was then asked to
investigate the possibility of traffic control in this area.
4. MR. HAROLD WRAY, 802 Center Street, addressed the Council
to suggest that crossing guards be hired to serve at the elementary schools.
Councilman Kimport informed Mr. Wray that these guards would have to be
hired by the School District and would not be a matter for Council.
5. MR. JAMES ROZELLE, 521 Nevada St., addressed the Council
informing them that he has noted a trash condition on the Pacific Electric
right -of -way area between Center Street and Sheldon Street. Director of
Public Works Webb was asked to investigate the situation and take the ne-
cessary steps to have the trash cleared away..
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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1. Councilman Frederick reported that the first meeting of the
City Selection Committee was held at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, September 23,
1964, with Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan presiding and Mayor Burton E.
Jones of. South Pasadena as Temporary Chairman. Thereafter, Mayor Burton
Jones was unanimously elected permanent chairman of the City Selection
Committee, Ralph A. Harper of San Fernando was unanimously elected Vice
Chairman, and Mayor Robert G. Beverly of Manhattan Beach was unanimously
elected Recording Secretary.
The following Directors were also unanimously elected:
Councilman Kermit M. Bill, Huntington Park Corridor A
Mayor Leonard Horwin, Beverly Hills Corridor B
Dr. Robert F. Brandon, Burbank Corridor C
Mayor Harry A. Faull, Pomona Corridor D
2. Councilman McElhaney reported that an article written by
Director of Finance Weber, concerning the modern accounting methods now
being used by the City, is in the current issue of Western Cities magazine.
3: Councilman Kimport reported that the recent meeting of
Independent Cities which was recently held in Palm Springs was the most
enlightening he had ever attended. He commented that the speakers were
excellent, especially Tax Assessor Watson who gave a very clear picture
of the methods used by his office in carrying out their duties.
4. Councilman Nagel reported on the meeting of the Airport Noise
and Safety Action Committee. They have contacted a representative of the
Acoustics Department of Douglas Aircraft and invited him to speak at their
meeting of October 14 and would like anyone who is interested to attend the
meeting and hear him. A letter has also been sent to the Southampton
University in England requesting information on a study they have conducted
on noise around the London Airport. Another letter had been written to
Mr. A. M.Rochlen, Chairman of the Airport Commission objecting to the
helicopter flights over the eastern part of the City.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Due to existing vacancies in the Police Department on the
Patrolman level, it was recommended that the California Personnel Service
conduct an entrance examination for the City of El Segundo in this classifi-
cation on October 10.
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Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel
the above request be approved.' Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: • Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
City Manager Sailors further recommended that the policy governing
entrance examinations for the Police Department be that of giving a maximum
weight of 50% to the written examination and a maximum weight of 50% to an
oral examination.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, effective immediately, the policy governing
entrance examinations for the Police Department of the City of
E1 Segundo will be that of giving a maximum weight of 50% to the
written examination and a maximum weight of 50% to an oral
examination.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Presented a written report of taxicab inspections furnished by
the Chief of Police. Ordered filed.
3. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of a
5 -yard dump truck for the Street Department as follows:
International Harvester Company $ 5,606.52
Ira Escobar Ford 5,999.00
Hessell Chevrolet 6,169.20
and recommended that this vehicle be purchased from International Harvester
Co., the low bidder. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Kimport that the bid of International Harvester Company be ac-
cepted and that a purchase order be issued to them in the amount- of $5, 606. 52.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. Reported that he had discussed with several independent sources
the matter of fair market price of three city -owned lots, Lot 17 - Block 31,
Lot 8 - Block 32 and Lot 9 - Block 32. It was determined that in- view of the
lack of mineral rights and the many surface easements available to the oil
producer in this area, a fair market price would be $1. 00 per square foot.
The City Manager recommended that these lots be advertised for sale and a
minimum of $5, 500. 00 be placed on each lot.
Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Kimport that Lots 17 - Block 31, Lot 8 - Block 32 and Lot 9 -
Block 32 be advertised for sale at a minimum of $5, 500. 00 per lot. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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5. Reported that permission had been requested by Louise Eckersley,
Account Clerk II, Finance Department, for 13 days leave without pay from
October 14 thru 30 and recommended that this leave be granted. Motion made
by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above
request be granted. Motion carried.
6. Recommended that the Salary Resolution be amended to include
the position of Assistant Purchasing Agent and Assistant Director of Finance
under the longevity benefits. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Councilman Kimport and unanimously carried that, effective
September 28, 1964, Resolution No. 2099 (The Salary Resolution) be amended,
by deleting from Section 1 of Part I, "(E) Assistant Purchasing Agent ", and
"F) Assistant Director of Finance ", and adding said classifications to sub-
section (A) of Section 3 of said Part I, both of which shall read as follows:
1 B Assistant Purchasing Agent 21- $413-578
1 C Assistant Director of Finance 21- $413 -578
7. Reported on an inquiry he had made into the possibility of selling
the city -owned property on California Street which is now being used by the
Parks Department as a nursery. Some of the property contains defunct
water wells which may be reactivated in the future and which the City wishes
to retain. Also, a portion of the property is now being used by the Girl
Scouts. However, his study showed that there could be two 50' x 141. 05'
lots which could be offered for sale. After discussion, it was decided that
the City Manager be requested ; to make detailed recommendations for
presentation at the next Council meeting on the following:
1) Re- alignment of boundaries of these lots to clear and prepare
for sale Lots A and B.
2) Fencing the northern boundary of lot which contains water
well #5.
3) Removing fence between the rear 84. 55' and the 56. 5' now
occupied by the Girl Scouts, thereby giving them the use of the entire 141'
depth of that 97' parcel.
It being the desire of the Council that this property be rezoned to R -1
from R -2, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of
E1 Segundo be requested to initiate proceedings to consider the
rezoning to R -1 from R -2, the following described property:
The tk e y 1,0'«6f,_ U* t"--a- aind, allu:of, Law-L".
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Pages17_ ofwMaps.', recorded in the office of
the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. That a claim against the City had been received from Mrs.
Stuart Rankin, 831 Center Street, amounting to $7. 00 to cover damage to her
1963 Chevrolet during storm drain work on her street, and that a copy of
said claim had been forwarded to the Insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick
the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in forwarding a copy of
the claim to the Insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
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CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution setting
forth the prevailing rates of wages as requested periodically by the Labor
Code. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Kimport that Resolution No. 2102 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAINIPG
AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2058. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. As requested, he presented an ordinance for the Council's
consideration, amending Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of E1 Segundo,
relating to poolrooms and billiard rooms, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 23" OF
SAID CODE, RELATING TO POOLROOMS AND
BILLIARD ROOMS.,
which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Nagel.
3. Advised the Council of receipt from Standard Oil Company of a
form of agreement permitting use of a portion of Section 18 to be used as a
Police training site for one day, September 30, 1964, and asked for approval
of said agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk
to attest.
Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that the Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Standard Oil
Company of California, presented to this Council at this meeting be accepted
and approved, and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for
and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, he presented for the Council's consider-
ation, a proposal from E. L. Pearson and Associates, Civil Engineers and
Land Consultants, Hawthorne, for making detailed surveys of Lots 22 and 26,
Tract 26557, E1 Segundo, and recommended said proposal be accepted. He
further recommended that said Engineering firm be authorized to prepare
plans and necessary reports for presentation to the Public Utilities Com-
mission for a grade crossing of the Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way to permit
the southerly extension of Douglas Street between Utah Street and Rosecrans
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the following proposal of E. L. Pearson & Associates, Civil Engineers and
Land Consultants, Hawthorne, be approved:
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1. Preparation of a Plot Plan showing the proposed Douglas
Street extension from the Unimerc property on the south
across the Santa Fe Railroad and Southern California
Edison Company right -of -way to the present terminus of
Douglas Street. Preparation of the drawing and coordin-
ation, $150.00.
2. Setting of 2" x 2" hubs with lath at eight points as outlined
by the office of the City Engineer, E1 Segundo, $150. 00.
3. Preparation of a legal description of those portions of
Lot 22 and Lot 26, Tract 26557, that are necessary for
the future construction of Douglas Street between Utah
and Rosecrans, and preparation of the necessary exhibits
required to be filed with the Public Utilities Commission
of California to support a petition for a new railroad cros-
sing at this location, at the following rates:
Engineering personnel $11. 00 per hour
Three -man survey party $29. 00 per" hour
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport,. McElhaney, Nagel and
2. 1 Presented for the Council's consideration, his findings concerning
the estimated cost of a pedestrian overpass that would cross the Pacific
Electric right -of -way at Pine Avenue. He reported that the railroad had in-
dicated in previous discussions that it would not agree to any type of pedestrian
crossing except the elevated bridge type, and the estimated cost of such a
structure would be $9, 000. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman McElhaney that the Director of Public Works be instructed to
initiate the necessary engineering procedures for the construction of this
overpass. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Foley
Advertising Company for the renovation and installation of Christmas deco-
rations that would be installed on Main Street, Grand Avenue and Center Street.
This proposal was the only one received and it was . recommended that the
Foley Advertising Co. be approved as the contractor to furnish these special
services, for an amount not to exceed.$2,.960. 00.
The Foley Company, proposed to install new silver foil over -wraps
on all scrolls since the decorations owned by the City are several years old
and have deteriorated considerably. ' it was recommended that an additional
amount of $7.00. 00 be approved to replace the - existing scrolls with this new
material.
Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the bid of Foley Advertising Company for renovation and installation
of Christmas Decorations in the amount of $2, 960. 00 be approved and that an
additional $700. 00 be approved to replace existing scrolls with new material.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement signed by
the Pacific Electric Railroad and the Santa Fe Railroad for their participation
in the construction of the Douglas Street grade crossing previously approved
by the Public Utilities Commission of the State. The agreement provides for
the payment of an estimated amount of $4, 091. 00 to the Santa Fe Railroad
for work to be accomplished by them and for the payment of an estimated
$23, 535. 00 to the Pacific Electric Railroad for work to be accomplished by
that Company. This construction of required safety devices by the two rail-
roads will be followed by grading, paving, curbing and storm drain work by
the City of El Segundo, by contract. All costs are chargeable to Gas Tax
Funds which have been budgeted and approved by the State, and it was re-
commended that this agreement be approved.
Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain agreement dated
September 15, 1964, between the City of E1 Segundo, a general
law City of the State of California, and Pacific Electric Railway
Company, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the
same is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. Requested authority to proceed with. vacation proceedings
for portioris -_ of Holly Avenue andc,.-California'_ Street along the Pacific:
Electric night -of -way. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney, that the Cityttoffie�icsti�x `i�edct�trti.�c.
legal...ptoce�edings ?tmrvactrite, -.T rtionspottitadlyf EI -lueAa uC- alffbrnia:
Street alrgx �hen�atie'1'btrit Wight �?v�ag�#- v11��tioii7�¢fanried.i , i _:,.
PAYING BILLS
The following bills having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read - Warrants Nos. 6930 thru 7062 inclusive:
General Fund . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . $ 77, 966.26
Water Operating Fund . . . . . .
. . . . . . 65, 525.51
Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2,245.01
Special Gas Tax Fund. . . . . . .
. . . . . . 7.64
Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 4,958.65
Water Consumers Fund . . . . .
. . . . . . 142.90
Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 3,822.10
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,668.07
Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out
of the respective funds covering the same. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel requested that a report be made at the next
Council Meeting as to what measures are being taken to train the police force
in riot control.
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2. Councilman Nagel reported that the first exhibition of art in the
Library is now ready for viewing. This group of paintings will be displayed
for two weeks and then replaced by a new exhibit. He invited the public to
visit the Library and enjoy these paintings.
No further business to come before this meeting, motion was made
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the meeting
adjourn until Monday, October 5, 1964 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. in
the Council Chamber, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:00
o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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