1965 DEC 27 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
December 27, 1965
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
jointed in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
following which an invocation was given by Councilman Kimport.
The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent
ROLL CALL
Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
None.
READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, California, held December 13, 1965, having been read, Mayor
McGill asked that the following paragraph be added after paragraph 6 of
Item 2 of the Special Order of Business:
"No one else desiring to address the Council on this
matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
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:
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1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.
636 denying variance request by Mr. Myron L. Radlin to construct a one -story
concrete addition to the present structure at 1306 -10 East Imperial Avenue.
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by
the City Clerk and the matter set for hearing before the City Council at its
regular meeting to be held January 24, 1966.
2. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS, requesting
the City of E1 Segundo to allow the Airport Staff to make a presentation of
the overall airport height control plan to the Council and the Planning Com-
mission prior to final determination regarding the Precise Plan for Mr. Edmund
Sherman, located at Palm Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that
inasmuch as the hearing on the Precise Plan had been closed, the request be
denied. Councilman Nagel amended the motion to allow the Department of
Airports to mace itheir presentation after the Council had made its decision
regarding the Precise Plan, under Item 12 of the Agenda. This motion was
seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried.
3. DAVID L. LEVY, Attorney for Marketbasket, objecting to creating
one -way traffic in the alley west of Main Street between Grand Avenue and
Holly Avenue. The communication was ordered held until Director of Public
Works Webb could make his recommendation.
4. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, enclosing copy of its Resolution
changing location of a section of State Highway 42 between Sepulveda Boulevard
and Central Avenue. Ordered filed.
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5. MR. & MRS. FRANK X. KAISER and MR. & MRS. R. D. COSCIO,
being a letter of commendation of Police Officers Webb and Harworth, and
the E1 Segundo Fire Department. The Mayor asked that a copy be furnished
to Police and Fire Departments, after which the communication was ordered
filed.
6. ROY D. RUSSELL, Colonel, USAF, being a letter of commendation
for athe prompt response given by the E1 Segundo Fire Department December
17th. The Mayor asked that a copy be furnished the Fire Department, after
which the communication was ordered filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the second payment of $20, 000 had been received
from the Joslyn Foundation making a total of $40, 000 received to date, and
that the third payment would be due in February, 1966.
2. Reported that the amount of overtime paid this year to date was
$14, 747. 00 as compared with $26, 348. 00; this UXne last year.
3. The Taylor Food Products Co. Inc., 1910 East Imperial Highway,
had requested permission to erect a 621 square foot billboard on its prem-
ises, and he asked the Council's consideration of this request. After dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the request be denied. Motion carried.
4. As requested, he had investigated the request of Mr. Dermietzel
to display art work for sale in front of the building at 430 East Grand Ave.
If the Council approved the request, it would be necessary for Mr. Der -
mietzel to apply for a license, at a cost of $12.00 per month. Inasmuch
as there is no setback of the building involved, it was moved by Councilman
Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the request be denied.
Motion carried.
5. Presented a memorandum from the Director of Public Works
stating that he is not - qn longevity, and requesting that he be placed under
longevity in the Salary Resolution. The City Manager recommended that the
Director of Public Works be placed under longevity.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Kimport and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney and Nagel;
Noes: Mayor McGill;
Absent: Councilmen None;
that effective December 27, 1965 Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution)
be amended, by deleting from Section 1 of Part I (D) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS, and adding said classification to subsection (A) of Section 3 of said
Part I, which shall read as follows:
"lA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - - - -- 63 1135 -1379
(who is in such capacity the City Engineer
and Street Superintendent and shall devote
his entire professional services exclusively
to the City of E1 Segundo)"
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim had been filed against the City by Mrs.
Bess Lyon; for injuries sustained November 12th while ealking on the
north side of the 100 block of East Grand Avenue; that said claim had
been referred to the Insurance carrier.
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Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that
the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring said
claim to the Insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS FOR, THE CITY ATTORNEY AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from John J. Sailors and
Johanna V. Sailors, husband and wife as joint tenants, covering water pipe-
line easement over a portion of Lot 11, Block 95, located on the north
side of Palm Avenue between Main Street and Virginia Street. It was then
moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement over a portion of Lot 11,
Block 95, of E1 Segundo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded
in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, is no longer needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor
and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from
the City to John J. and Johanna V. Sailors.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
.Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented four Quitclaim Deeds conveying title to sump property
located on East Acacia Avenue, reserving unto the City mineral and oil `
rights, and recommended that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized
to execute the same.
Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney,
that the following resolution be adopted:
wit:
RESOLVED, that the following described real property, to
The northerly 52. 5 feet of the westerly 25 feet of
Lot 80 of Tract No. 15692, in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per
-inaP_- recorded_ ih Boo k'418c- _Pages, 45 to 48 inclusive
of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said
County;
quitclaiming its interest to Raymond W. Ford; and
The northerly 52. 5 feet of Lot 77 and the northerly
52. 5 feet of the westerly 25 feet of Lot 78 of Tract
No. 15692, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 418, Pages 45 to 48 inclusive of
Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said
County;
quitclaiming its interest to Lois Triplett; and
The northerly 52. 5 feet of Lot 79 and the northerly
52. 5 feet of the easterly 25 feet of Lot 78 of Tract
No. 15692, in the City of El Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 418, Pages 45 to 48 inclusive of
Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said
County;
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quitclaiming its interest to Floyd H. Haddox; and
The northerly 52.5 feet of the easterly 27.5 feet of
Lot 76 of Tract No. 15692, in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per
map recorded in Book 418, Pages 45 to 48 inclusive
of Maps, in the office of the County R&corder of said
County;
quitclaiming its interest to Heinz -Otto Hellmann;
is no longer needed by said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby
authorized and instructed to execute Quitclaim deeds for and on
behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None. "
3.
sideration
As previously requested, he
an ordinance prohibiting the
presented
for the Council's con-
within the
City for a period of time in
closing by
excess
train of any crossing
of
ten minutes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 1958, " BY ADDING SECTION 17.130 (THE
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS)
THEREOF, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., `
which was read.
Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the bids received at the regular Council meeting
held December 13, 1965, for installation of sewer pressure pipe, had been
checked and recommended that the bid of S & S Construction be accepted for
the unit prices bid.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised
for bids for Installation of Sewer Pressure Line in accordance
with City Specifications 65 -5b; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said Council on
December 13, 1965; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids and found
that the bid of S & S Construction was the lowest regular bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of S & S
Construction be accepted for the unit prices bid; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City
be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the
Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its
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name, and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the official
seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received,
except the bid of S & S Construction, are hereby rejected and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return
the bonds of all unsuccessful bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
2. As previously requested, the Traffic Committee had made a
study of possible one -way traffic in the alley west of Main Street between
Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue. A letter from David L. Levy, one of
the owners of subject property, protesting the proposed one -way traffic,
was read. Director of Public Works Webb recommended that no change
in the traffic pattern be made, in view of the fact that a previous
experience with one -way traffic in this alley had not been satisfactory,
and that a new, large business installation would be seriously inconven-
ienced by such proposed change.
Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that no change be made in the present traffic pattern for the alley west
of Main Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue. Motion carried.
3. As previously requested, the street- sweeping schedule had been
revised on a test basis in certain residential areas, to permit the sweeper
to go through during daytime hours when many of the cars that are parked
overnight have been moved; that the revised schedule is working out
satisfactorily and the study of improvements throughout the City will be
continued. Councilman Nagel asked that a copy of the report be given to
Mr. Fred DiBella, 754 Hillcrest Street, who had made the request for
re- scheduling of the street sweeper.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The matter of the Precise Plan as requested by Mr. Edmund
Sherman, located on Sepulveda Boulevard at Palm Avenue, was considered
at this time. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that said Precise Plan, eliminating
the provision for the construction of the heliport, be approved, (d -that the
Citjr':Atforhuey* -prepare and present an ordinance effecting this action. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Discussion regarding the leasing of City -owned property to the
Occidental Petroleum Company was next considered. Councilmen Frederick
and Nagel stated they wished to abstain from voting on this matter, due to
the fact they had entered into a lease with said company. Thereafter, it
was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that
the City enter into a lease with the Occidental Petroleum Company for sub-
surface rights and that a lease be prepared and presented to the Council
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Kimport,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilmen Frederick
McElhaney and Mayor McGill;
and Nagel.
3. The previous request of the Noise Abatement Committee regarding
the use of a monitoring camera to monitor airplane flights over the north -
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western
section of
the City was considered at this time. Councilman Nagel
reported
that this
Committee
had received numerous complaints of early
turnouts
over this
section of
the City and that a monitoring camera would
be able to prove the point either way. It was then moved by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the request for monitoring
camera to monitor airplane flights over the northwestern section of the
City at an approximate cost of $750.00 per month, be approved for a
period of 30 days. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport
that Warrants Nos. 11112 - 11233 inclusive, totaling $128,362.20, drawn in
payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council as
Demand Register Summary No. 22 and certified by the Director of Finance
as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
Mayor McGill stated that the City has two parcels of property, one
used as a storm drain at Center Street and Maple Avenue and the other
situated on the west side of California Street at Palm Avenue and formerly
used for City water well #5; that said parcels are no longer needed by the
City and he would like an expression from the Council regarding further use
of said property. It was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney that said parcels be offered for sale and that the
matter of obtaining appraisals be referred to the City Manager, a minimum
price could then be agreed upon and the parcels advertised for sale. Motion
carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Bert Lockwood, with the Los Angeles Department of Airports,
addressed the Council with regard to presenting an overall airport height
control plan to the Council and the Planning Commission. By general consent,
Mr. Lockwood was asked to meet with the Council and Planning Commission
at the next regular City Council meeting to be held January 10, 1966, at
7:00 o'clock p.m.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:20
o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
AP R.OVEDi
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
- City exClerk &aAt��
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