1965 MAR 08 CC MINX 1865
E1 Segundo, California
March 8, 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
joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
following which an invocation was given by Rev. Leon Brock of the Community
Methodist Church.
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 THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, held February 22, 1965, having be6n read and no
error or omission having been found, it was moved by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney, said minutes be approbed as recorded.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Mayor McGill announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the reception of bids on City -owned parcels �'SJ33,Tract #10058,
formerly used as a nursery by the Parks Department, and inquired of the
Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied that she -had received
one bid. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bid
was as follows:
Mr, & Mrs. William Crowell l $16,125 for Parcel A
Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the bid of Mr. and Mrs. William Crowell, in the amount of
$16,125 for parbel,Kbe accepted and the opening of escrow for sale of property
be authorized. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
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:
1. CAMP FIRE GIRLS, being a request for permission to conduct
annual candy sale in E1 Segundo from April 23 to May 22, 1965. Motion made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above re-
quest be granted. Motion carried.
2. CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.
65 -2 -1251 supporting the principle of disclosure of names of juveniles in-
volved in crimes of violence and brutality. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution
No. 2114, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, SUPPORTING
THE PRINCIPLE OF DISCLOSURE OF NAMES
OF JUVENILES INVOLVED IN CRIMES OF
VIOLENCE AND BRUTALITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
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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.
Councilman McElhaney then moved that the matter of specific
policies regarding juveniles in E1 Segundo, be placed on the agenda for the
April 12 meeting of the City Council in order to give the public an opportunity
to express their views and aid the Council in, setting up policy in this matter.
Motion seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried.
3. MR. GEORGE GORDON, 347 Hillcrest St., being a letter of
commendation of the Police and Fire Department, personnel for emergency
service rendered to him on February 16, 1965. Copies of this correspondence
having been sent to the Police and Fire Departments, it was ordered filed.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
applications as follows:
a) Person to person transfer. Type 21 License for
8300 Corporation, 525 N. Sepulveda.
b) Type 47, On -sale General and Duplicate, On -sale General
license for 8300 Corporation, 525 N. Sepulveda.
c) Transfer of license from Hermine Eekhouse to Market
Basket Market.
d) On -sal Beer and Wine License for George's Cafe.
These applications were ordered filed.
5. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, being Revised Uniform County -City Joint Mutual Assistance
Agreement. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Form of Agreement between
the County of Los Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo for mutual
assistance in fire protection and rescue services, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved and a
copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he
is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and in the name
of said 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.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copies of the following
resolutions:
a) Resolution #611, recommending proposed amendment to
dhapter 34, Zoning, re Transportation Zones. Date of
hearing on this matter to be announced at a later date.
b) Resolution #612, granting variance request to omit portions
of a garage wall and to construct a fence in the front yard
setback exceeding height limitation, at 329 Eucalyptus Drive,
requested by Mrs. Cherie B. Barnett. Ordered filed pending
expiration of appeal period.
7. GIRL SCOUTS COUNCIL, being a request for permission to hold
a rummage sale at the Scout House, 425 Richmond Street on March 20, 1965.
Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the above request be granted. Motion carried.
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8. CITY OF GARDENA, enclosing copy of its resolution re Senate
Reapportionment. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2115, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THAT TERRITORY OF AN INCORPORATED CITY
NOT BE DIVIDED AMONG TWO OR MORE SENA -.
TORIAL DISTRICTS.,
which was read, be,adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
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The Council received an invitation from Mayor William Goedike of
the City of Inglewood, to attend a discussion meeting on the subject of possible
reapportionment of State Senatorial Districts on Tuesday evening, April 6,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Inglewood City Hall Council Chamber.
9. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC,,, requesting per-
mission to conduct solicitation in El Segundo during the period July 1 thru
September 30, through .the sale of tickets by telephone to businessmen only,
for their Third Annual Children's Variety Show. Motion made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above request be granted.
Motion carried.
10. MAYOR WILLIAM GOEDIKE, City of Inglewood, ' requesting that
a member of the Inglewood City Council be given an opportunity to discuss
with the Council the matter of proposed east -west freeway from the airport
to Southgate. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, that a letter be sent to Mayor Goedike
informing him of the Council's stand in the matter and suggesting that the
City of Inglewood present its views to the Inter -City Highway Committee.
Motion carried.
11. MR. CARL FOSSETTE, GENERAL MANAGER, WEST BASIN
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, enclosing certified copy of resolution of the
Board of Directors of the West Basin Municipal Water District, urging sup-
port for adoption of Senate Bill No. 1019 and HR. 4671, introduced for the
purpose of augmenting the supply of water in the Lower Colorado River Basin.
Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney,
that Resolution No. 2116, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND URGING SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL NO. 1019
AND HR 4671.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
,Ayes: Councilmep Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nome.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
12. CINDY JOHNSON, Parade Secretary, YOUTH BASEBALL
COUNCIL, extending an invitation to each member of the Council to be guests
on the opening day of the season of all the baseball leagues, April 24, 1965,
at 9: 00 a.m. Ordered filed.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Councilman Frederick reported that the donations to the Kennedy
Bust Fund totalled $1189. 00 to date and that an additional $310. 00 had been
pledged. He asked that anyone who had not already done so, bring their do-
nations to the City Hall and stated that there is no deadline for these donations
but they would continue to be accepted until the $1750. 00 needed had been re-
ceived.
2. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported
that two proposed Senate Bills, S.B. 335 and S.. B. 336, have been studied and
have been found to be objectionable to E1 Segundo and recommended that a
resolution be adopted stating our objection to these bills. Senate Bill No. 335
states that property owners must endure the inconvenience of airport noise
with no recourse to civil action. Senate Bill No. 336 states that City, County
or Airport Commission may take by eminent domain, airspace over any
private property which they deem necessary to the operation of airports.
This would deny recourse to civil damage suits due to excessive noise.
These bills are being introduced for the purpose of fostering the expansion
of much - needed airports in southern California, but it was felt that Council
should voice its opposition to these bills. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that Resolution No. 2117a,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
SENATE BILLS NOS. 335 AND 336 PERTAINING TO
THE OPERATION OF AIRPORTS.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:.. I
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Councilman Nagel reported that he and City Manager Sailors
had attended the Rapid Transit Meeting in Hawthorne. He stated that the
attendance by,the cities involved was very poor but that the representatives
of the Rapid Transit Board were very willing to dispense any information
which was requested of them. The preliminary plans for the rapid transit
system had been released. Councilman. Nagel felt that the time had come
for the Council to state its position regarding the Rapid Transit Board and
recommended that a resolution be adopted in support of the Board's approach
to the problems involved but stating that: it was the opinion of the Council that
any taxes levied should be by vote of the people. Motion was made by Council-
man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution
be adopted: t
RESOLVED, that this Council commends the Rapid Transit
Board of Directors for its fine work in its approach to the solution
of its problems; however, this Council unanimously objects to
additional tax unless voted upon by the people.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. LEAGUE OF INDEPENDENT CITIES. Councilman McElhaney
summarized a report from the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of
Los Angeles. The League of Independent Cities had asked the County Grand
Jury to make an investigation to determine whether the Contract Cities are
paying the cost of the services they obtain from the County or whether the
Independent Cities are subsidizing them by paying more than their share of
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the cost of these services. The report from the Chief Administrative Officer
of Los Angeles County stated that there was no tax inequity and that most of
the services performed by the County are mandatory* services set forth by the
State Legislature and that they are paid for by county -wide taxes, which would
include the Contract Cities as well` as the Independent Cities.
5. SISTER CITY COMMITTEE. Mayor McGill reported on the
recent Fiesta hela in uaymas. He stated that the new Mayor of Guaymas is
working very diligently on the Sister City Programs and`felt the program
would continue to grow. More than 70 persons from E1 Segundo attended this
Fiesta. A picture of the Guaymas Bay was presented to the City of E1 Segundo
and will be placed on display in the City Hall.
Councilman Frederick reported that the people of Guaymas are very
interested in the exhibit of the art works by E1 Segundo artists and he felt
very proud of the quality of the art work displayed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented to the Council, copies of the proposed floor plan for
the Senior Citizens Building, which plans had been submitted by Mr. Weldon
J. Fulton, Architect. The plan consists of approximately 5910 sq. ft. with
suitable patios and the estimated cost of construction, plus architect fees,
would be $120, 000. A copy of these plans is to be displayed in the lobby of
the City Hall. Mr. Sailors recommended that a construction budget in the
amount of $120, 000 be set up and that he be authorized to petition the
Marcellus Joslyn Foundation of Santa Monica for half of this amount, or
$60, 000.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the floor plan for the new Senior Citizens Building
as recommended by the Senior Citizens Building Construction Committee, be
approved and that the City Manager be authorized to petition the Marcellus
Joslyn Foundation for an amount of $60, 000. ' Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Requested confirmation, alteration or elimination by the Council
of the policy now being administered of not hiring anyone who is related to
any present City employee. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the policy of not hiring
relatives of present employees, be eliminated but that no relatives be hired
in the same department. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that she was in receipt of a claim against the City filed
by Lester L. Rowley and Lester L. Rowley, Jr., for damage to his car on
February 21, 1965, and that the claim had been referred to the insurance
carrier.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney
that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring the
claim to the insurance company be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Grant U. Allison
and Frances L. Allison, husband and wife as joint tenants, covering water
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pipeline easement over a portion of Lot 7, Block 95, located on Virginia
Street at Oak Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the -easement over a portion of Lot 7,
Block 95, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3,• as per map recorded in
Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the Re-
corder of Los Angeles County, is not 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 Grant U. Allison and Frances L. Allison.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Presented for the Council's consideration, on behalf of the -
Director of Public Works, a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles to pay a proportionate share of the cost of in-
stalling a traffic control signal system and appurtenances at the intersection
of Highland Avenue and 45th Street, located in the City of E1 Segundo and in
unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles.
Director of Public Works Webb reviewed the facts pertinent to the
above resolution; that this Council had previously agreed to pay 25% of the
cost, which will be paid from County Gas Tax funds presently available to
the City of E1 Segundo. Construction of the signal by the County will begin
in approximately ninety days.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that Resolution No. 2117b, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS• OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PAY A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF
THE COST OF INSTALLING A TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNAL SYSTEM AND APPURTENANCES AT THE
INTERSEC3TION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND 45TH
STREET LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND IN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY IN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES., -
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following 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. Requested authority to acquire an additional 5 -foot right -of -way
on the south side of Imperial Highway from Sepulveda Blvd. to Douglas St.
in order to provide the necessary area for street purposes primarily con-
cerned with storm drains and relocation of existing utilities. The acquisition
of this additional five feet would establish a uniform parkway from Aviation
Blvd. to Sepulveda Blvd. providing a 7 -foot parkway, the minimum desirable
width. - Mr. Webb also requested authority to secure a title report and to
begin the acquisition of the necessary property. Motion made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the following resolution
be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that in order to maintain a uniform seven -
foot right -of -way from Sepulveda Blvd. to Aviation Blvd., an
the south side of Imperial Highway. that an additional five
feet of right -of -way from Sepulveda Boulevard to Douglas
Street be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Director of
Public Works Webb be and he i�; hereby authorized to secure
title report on subject properties in order to acquire the
additional five foot right -of -way.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick; Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the` Council's consideration the recommendation
of the Traffic Committee for denial of request for stop sign at Virginia
Street and Sycamore Avenue. An in-restigation of traffic conditions at this
intersection disclosed that there are no unique conditions in this area, and
there have been only two accidents there, neither of which could have been
prevented by the installation of a stop sign. Motion was made by Council-
man McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the recommendation
of the Traffic Committee be approved and that the requestor of this stop
sign be so notified. Motion carried.
3. ° Requested authority to file'appliCatiori with Public Utilities
Commissions for Grade' Cros'sirig for proposed southerly extension of Douglas
Street across the' AT&SF Railroad tacks. ' Mr'. Webb reported that the plot
plan, legal description's arid *other' preliminary reports have been prepared
by E. L. Pearson' & As'sociates as' previously authorized by the Council.
Motion' was then inad'e by Councilman 'Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the following re'solutioii be'aclopted: '
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RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works of the City
of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to file application with
the Public Utilities Commission for grade crossing in connection
with the proposed southerly extension of Douglas Street across the
AT &SF Railroad tracks; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be, and he
is hereby authorized to sign said application for and on behalf of
said City and the City Clerk to attest.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. Presented for the Council's consideration the recommendation of
the Traffic Committee for denial of request for stop sign at (north) Hillcrest
and West Palm Avenue. Investigation of the traffic situation at this inter-
section disclosed that the traffic volume is low and the major danger arises
from the problem of pre - school -age children who are allowed to play in the
street. This was felt to be a matter for parental control and not a condition
to be encouraged. The Committee did find that the location and height of
shrubbery at one address impairs sight distances for drivers, and this por-
tion of the committee's findings had been referred to the Building Safety
Department for follow -up.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the recommendation of the Traffic Committee be approved
and that the requestors of this stop sign be so notified. Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance regarding
Helistops, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA,. AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 19580 " BY ADDING TO "CHAPTER 7" SEC-
TIONS PERTAINING TO HELISTOPS AND REPEAL-
ING SECTIONS 7.1 THROUGH 7.3 THEREOF.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 632 was waived.
Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, Ordinance No. 632 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
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 Nos. 8465 thru 8599 inclusive:
General Fund . . . . . . . . , $ 83, 601.91
Water Operating Fund 5 038. 79
Library Fund . . . . . . e 48731.73
Special Gas Tax Fund 13.98
Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . 10, 960. 74
Water Consumers Fund . . . 95. 00
Trust Fund . 893.60
TOTAL . . . . . . . . , o $103,105.43
Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney,
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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor, McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting adjourn, ,the hour of adjournment being 8 :45 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: 41 �./� �laA/�„�
/ ity Clerk
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