1966 AUG 29 CC MIN1A_
E1 Segundo, California
August 29, 1966
An adjourned 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. The City Clerk reported that a copy of the
Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and the affidavit
of posting was an file. Prior to c alling 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. Robert Hammond of the
Christian 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: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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The minutes of the regular City Council meetings held July 11 and
July 25, 1966, the adjourned regular meeting held August 5, 1966, the regular
meeting held August 8 and August 22, having been read and no error or omission
having been found, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion
carried.
The minutes of the adjourned regular City Council meeting held
August 12, 1966, having been read, it was noted by Councilman McElhaney
that in the matter of bids for the City's insurance needs, the wording should
be changed to read "bids should be accepted both from within and outside the
City of El Segundo ". Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as cor-
rected. 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. INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS for the City liability coverage, as
previously requested, were presented to the Council at this time. After dis-
cussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the specifications as prepared by Mr. Charles L. Robinson, be
accepted and that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Specifications covering:.the City's liability
insurance requirements, submitted by Mr. Charles L. Robinson,
Insurance Consultant, be accepted and a copy placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids in duplicate be
received no later than 7:00 o'clock p.m. on September 26, 1966,
by the City Clerk of said City, and that all bids received be opened
and publicly declared at said Council meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received be
reviewed by Mr. Charles L. Robinson, Insurance Consultant.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Mr. Robinson then presented specifications for the City's fire
and allied lines coverage. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the specifications as prepared
by Mr. Charles L. Robinson, be accepted and that the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Specifications covering the City's fire
and allied lines insurance requirements, submitted by Mr. Charles L.
Robinson, Insurance Consultant, be accepted and a copy placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids in duplicate be received
no later than 7 :00 o'clock p. m, on September 26, 1966, by the City
Clerk of said City, and that all bids received be opened and publicly
declared at said Council meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received be re-
viewed by Mr. Charles L. Robinson, Insurance Consultant.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. DARREL E. ELLIS, CAPT. USAF, being commendation of Police
Department for surveillance of his home while he was on vacation. Copy
having been sent to the Police Department, this correspondence was ordered
filed.
3. MILTON MARKS, Chairman of Assembly Committee on Govern-
ment Organization, California Legislature, being notice of interim committee
study on alcoholic beverage control. Ordered filed.
4. TMI, 2335 Alaska Avenue, being protest against standby charges
for sprinkler systems. The City Manager was instructed to survey surrounding
cities regarding their policy in this matter and to request a written report of
Fire Chief Gates' opinion concerning standby charges for sprinkler systems,
for presentation at the next regular Council Meeting to be held September 12, 1966.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of Minute Resolution No.
645, re denial of Change of Zone from R -2 to R -1 for property located at 516,
518 and 520 Washington Street. Ordered filed.
6. VESTA D. COHEE, 332 E. Imperial Ave., being commendation of
the Fire Department for quick response and efficient performance in
extinguishing a fire in one of her apartments. Copy having been sent to the
Fire Department, this correspondence was ordered filed.
7. INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT, being report of cases filed and
fines and fees collected during 1965 -66 fiscal year for the City of E1 Segundo
in amount of $58, 086. 25. Ordered filed.
8. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, enclosing resolution re
Golden Anniversary and requesting Council approval of same. After discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney
and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the year 1967 marks the 50th year of the founding
of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, this important milestone provides an opportunity
to focus our attention on the growth and progress of our City; and
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WHEREAS, there has been formed a Citizens Committee to
carry out plans for celebrating this memorable event; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of us all that this event be a
self- sustaining one financially,
BE IT HEREBY KNOWN, that the Celebration Committee
anticipates revenue from such projects as admissions to an historical
spectacle and historical program advertising booklet, a carnival and
the sale of such novelties and souvenirs as Booster Badges, Member-
ship Certificates, Wooden Money, Commemorative Coins, Hats,
Bonnets, Old Fashioned Wearing Apparel, plus ties, plates and
similar items.
BE IT HEREBY REQUESTED, that no individual, company or
organization sell, trade or give away anything that has a celebration
reference or connotation without first obtaining written permission
from the Golden Anniversary Committee, and that it be urged that no
franchises or privileges pertaining to celebration activities be re-
ceived by anyone, from the City of El Segundo, unless such written
approval is first granted by the aforementioned Golden Anniversary
Committee.
9. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, being a request for place
for storage and display of museum articles for Golden Anniversary Committee.
Councilman Frederick reported that the Chairman of the Golden Anniversary
Committee has contacted the Ford Motor Company concerning the use of the
Escobar property at Main Street and Grand Avenue as a possible location for
storage and display of museum articles and as an office for the activities of
the Golden Anniversary Committee during the 50th anniversary celebration.
Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried, that no action be taken in this matter,
pending a report of the outcome of the Committee's negotiations with the Ford
Motor Company.
10. MRS: ABBIE McDOUGALD, MAJ. CLYDE E. WALKER (Ret. )
and MRS. MAXINE HOLCOMB, being letters of objection to accepting bids on
City insurance from agencies outside the City. Ordered filed.
11. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, being a recommendation
that no action be taken in the matter concerning inequities in taxation and
pricing by the Metropolitan Water District. Los Angeles City Councilman
Ernani Bernardi's letter :regarding this matter was'ordered filed.
12. SHELL OIL COMPANY, being request for pipeline franchise
within the City. The City Manager stated that a similar request had been re-
ceived from Mobil Oil Company and recommended that a committee be appointed
to study these requests and to confer with representatives of other South Bay
cities affected in order to arrive at a uniform franchise agreement. The Mayor
then appointed City Manager Sailors, City Engineer Bilsborough, Councilman
Frederick (Chairman) and Councilman McElhaney to this committee.
13. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being request for permission
to cancel Warrant #13454 in the amount of $65. 00, to International Conference
of Building Officials, as Mr. O' Bannon will not be attending the conference as
a representative of the City of El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that permission be granted to
cancel Warrant #13454 in the amount of $65. 00 to International Conference of
Building Officials. Motion- carried.
14. DONALD W. & NELLIE M. NOHELTY, being request for dance
permit for 209 W. Grand Ave. (Dawn's). Motion was made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be
granted. Motion carried.
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15. GILBERT HENRY GATES, 1754 E. Sycamore Ave., suggesting
that the Council request bids for community antenna service before accepting
the offer from Storer Cable TV Company. The City Manager reported that
Mr. Bob Beverly of Manhattan Beach is working with the City in this matter
due to the fact that City Attorney Bush has disqualified himself. After dis-
cussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried, that a committee be appointed to make a
thorough study of this matter and report to the Council. Thereafter, the Mayor
named the following committee to work with Mr. Bob Beverly: Councilman
Nagel (Chairman), Councilman Carr and City Manager Sailors.
16. EL SEGUNDO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION and MUNICIPAL FINE
ARTS COMMITTEE, being a request for use of Pacific Electric depot when it
becomes available to the City. Mr. Richard Sabey, Chairman of the Fine Arts
Committee, addressed the Council stating that he felt that the Art Association
was more interested in the future of the City than in the past and therefore he
felt that they should be considered before the Museum Committee as possible
users of the depot building.
MRS. CAROLINE SIEGEL, MRS. CRAVENS DOUGLASS, MRS.
CATHERINE MANSON, MRS. BARBARA KESSENER and MRS. MYRON YATES,
spoke in favor of allowing the Museum Committee to use the Pacific Electric
depot as a spot for the El Segundo Museum as they felt it was necessary to
preserve the record of the development of the community.
17. MARCO RADUSINOVICH, 318 Sierra Street, being a complaint
about the condition of the sidewalks on Main Street. After discussion, the City
Manager was requested to have the Chamber of Commerce contact the mer-
chants on Main Street, asking them to clean the sidewalks in front of their
buildings.
18. GOLD CREST REBEKAH LODGE #357, being a request for per-
mission to hold a rummage sale on September 30 and October 1, 1966 at 406
E. Grand Ave. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by I
Councilman McElhaney that the above request be granted. Motion carried.
19. UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING CO., 611 Hawaii Street,
being a request for steel electroliers on Coral Circle in the Utah Tract. City
Engineer Bilsborough reported that the cost of placing steel electroliers on
one mile of streets would exceed $4000 and recommended that the City not
participate in installing these in the Utah Tract. Motion was then made by
Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the request from
Utah Construction and Mining Co. for installation of steel electroliers in
Coral Circle be denied. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. RUSSELL COLEMAN, 830 Lomita Street, addressed the
Council requesting that the City hire a replacement for Mr. Dave Beasley
who retired in March, to clean the sidewalks on Main Street.
At the hour of 9:20 o'clock p, m. the Mayor declared a 10- minute
recess. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p. m, the Council reconvened with the
following members present and answering roll tali: Carr, Frederick,
McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that the
present display in the Library is the work of the Committee members them-
selves and is a very worthwhile exhibit.
2. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported
that Mr. Lloyd Hinton of the Airport Commission has resigned to accept a
position as Secretary of the National Committee. Also reported that Western
Airlines has successfully put into action reduced power take -offs. American
Airlines is considering the same action.
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3. SISTER CITY COMMITTEE. Councilman Carr reported that a
telegram had been received from the headquarters in Washington, D. C. that
the Sister City scrapbook which had been prepared by Mrs. Caroline Siegel
and entered in the competition, had received a Certificate of Merit. Council-
man Carr then commended Mrs. Siegel on her efforts on behalf of the
Committee.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to solicit bids for truck chassis and issue
purchase orders for special truck beds and bodies to Gar Wood Truck Equip-
ment Company in the amount of $2 544. 53 plis iax.Motion was made by Council-
man McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that permission be
granted to solicit bids for truck chassis and issue purchase order to Gar Wood
Truck Equipment Co, in the amount of $850, plus tax, for special truck beds
and bodies. Motion carried by the following vote:
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Reported that bids had been received for a Police Servi -Car as
Inglewood Harley Davidson
Rich Budelier Company
$ 2,227. 36
$ 2,269. 80
Recommended that the low bid of Inglewood Harley Davidson be
accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Frederick that the bid of Inglewood Harley Davidson in the amount of
$2, 227. 36, for a Police Servi -Car, be accepted and that purchase order in
that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. The matter of the State Personnel Board Classification and Salary
Survey was deferred until after the Personnel Session to be held at the end of
this meeting.
4. Presented a request from the California State Personnel Board
for adoption of a new contract for performance of certain personnel services
for the examining, selection and promotion of policemen, firemen and such
other personnel as is deemed necessary, and recommended that said contract
be adopted. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "COST SERVICE
CONTRACT" between the California State Personnel Board and the
City of El Segundo, covering continuance of examining services
by said Board for said City for a term of three years, be and the
same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve said form of agreement and does hereby authorize the
Mayor of the City of El Segundo to sign such contract on behalf
of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and forward to
the California State Personnel Board in due course.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. Presented a request from Obradovich Disposal Company, 1506 E. _
Sycamore Ave. to place an office -type trailer on property at 134 -138 Arena St.
in connection with that company's operation. City Manager Sailors was re-
quested to contact Mr. Obradovich for clarification of this request and to make
a report to the Council at its next regular meeting to be held September 12, 1966.
6. Presented a request from the Director of Recreation and Parks for
a clarification of policy regarding the operation of recreational facilities at
Joslyn Recreation Center. It was the consensus of the Council that a policy
should be set by the Recreation and Parks Commission, with approval by the
Council, said policy to be sent to the Council in a letter from the Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel and unanimously carried, that until such time as a definite policy state-
ment from the Parks and Recreation Commission is received by the Council,
scheduling of the areas of the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center other than the
lounge area and billiard room, be through the Recreation and Parks Depart-
ment and that the lounge area and billiard room not be scheduled but be left
open.
7. Reported that a vacancy will occur in the Fire Department for the
position of Secretary to the Fire Chief in October and recommended that an
open and promotional examination be scheduled for the purpose of filling this
vacancy and establishing an eligibility list for future openings which may occur
within a period of one year in accordance with Ordinance No. 586 creating a
Personnel Merit System. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman McElhaney, that approval be granted to conduct open and pro-
motional examination for the classification of Secretary. Motion carried.
8. Requested permission to purchase two traffic counters from
Econolite in the amount of $518. 20 each or a total of $1, 036. 40, funds for
which are included in the 1966 -67 budget. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that permission be granted to
purchase two traffic counters from Econolite in total amount of $1, 036. 40.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
9. Presented a letter of resignation from Mr. Robert E. O' Bannon,
Director of Building Safety, effective September 9, 1966. The Council com-
mended Mr. O'Bannon on the excellent job he has done during his 4-1/2 years
with the City. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney, that the State Personnel Board be engaged to prepare
the necessary advertising and conduct the testing to fill the position of Director
of Building Safety. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the
amount of money necessary to carry on the business of the various departments
of the City, pay its bonded indebtedness, meet its obligations under the
California State Employees' Retirement Act, maintain the free public library
of said City, and acquire, maintain and improve the public parks and
recreational facilities for the current fiscal year, which amounts had been
prepared by the Director of Finance as follows:
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1. For carrying on the various departments
of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - $ 942, 473. 00
2. For paying the bonded indebtedness of
said City, the sum of- - - - - - - - - - - - $ 93,480.00
3. For meeting and paying the obligations
of said City to the State Employees'
Retirement System under the provisions
of the California State Employees' Re-
tirement Act, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - $ 170, 500. 00
4. For the maintenance of the free public
library of said City of El Segundo, as
authorized under the provisions of Sec-
tion 27401 of the Education Code of the
State of California, the sum of - - - - - - - $ 102, 350. 00
5. For the acquisition, maintenance and im-
provement of the public parks and recrea-
tional facilities of said City, the sum of $ 170, 500. 00
It was then moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution No. 2170, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVE-
NUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS;
MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ACT; MAIN-
TAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY;
AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE
PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
1966 - 1967.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
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2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the
rate of taxes to be levied in and for said City sufficient to raise the amount of
money fixed by the Council in Resolution No. 2170 and the expense of collection
of said amount, the rates herein fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal
year 1966 -67. These amounts as prepared by the Director of Finance are as
follows:
For carrying on the various departments
of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
For paying the bonded indebtedness of
said City, at - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
For meeting and paying the obligations
of said City in the State Employees'
Retirement System under the provisions
of the California State Employees'
Retirement Act, at- - - - - - - - - - - - -
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For maintaining the free public library
of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ .060
For the acquisition, maintenance and
improvement of the public parks and -
recreational facilities of said City, at - - - .100
Making the total rate hereby levied for
all taxable property throughout the City .835
The above rate of . 835 per $100. 00 assessed valuation represents a
reduction in the tax to be levied in the City. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2171,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY
SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLU-
TION NO.' 2170 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED
ON THE 29TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1966, AND THE
EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT,
THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING THE
RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1966 -1967. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
CITY ENGINEER BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement and two
quitclaim deeds from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the
purpose of placing storm drain facilities within the City, in connection with
its Project No. 3402, and recommended that said Easement and Quitclaim
Deeds be accepted.
Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Freder4 ck,.
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Easement dated August 29,
1966, between the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation,
and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, granting the
easement hereinafter stated, in, over and across the real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, described as follows:
Part (a):
The westerly 15 feet of the southerly 152. 52 feet of
Lot 11, Block 111, El Segundo, as shown on map
recorded in Book 20, Pages 114 and 115, of Maps,
in the office of the Recorder of the County of
Los Angeles.
thereof.
EXCEPTING therefrom the southerly 120. 33 feet
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Part (b):
The westerly 10 feet of the southerly 120. 33 feet
of said Lot 11.
Part (c):
That portion of the northerly 11 feet of the southerly
20 feet of Palm Avenue, 40 feet wide, as shown on said
map of El Segundo, said avenue having been vacated by
Ordinance No. 344 of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo on December 15, 1948, lying between the north-
erly prolongations of the easterly and westerly lines of
Lot 1, Tract No. 10058, as shown on map recorded in
Book 142, page 17, of said Maps., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Easement
is granted only in, over and across that portion of the above
described land which is owned by said grantor or in which
said grantor has an interest.
RESOLVED, that that certain Cuitclaim Deed dated
August 29, 1966, releasing and quitclaiming unto the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District all its right,
title and interest in and to the storm sewer hereinbefore
referred to only insofar as it exists on the real property
in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, described as follows:
The southerly 9 feet of Lot 54, Block 123, El Segundo,
as shown on map recorded in Book 22, pages 106 and
107, of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of the County
of Los Angeles.
EXCEPTING therefrom, that portion thereof within the
easterly 25 feet of said lot.
The area of the above described parcel of land is 1,478
square feet, more or less., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the herein Quit-
claim Deed is limited to that certain easement for storm
sewer hereinabove set forth and no other rights are
affected thereby.
RESOLVED, that that certain Quitclaim Deed dated
August 29, 1966, releasing Land�4ii.tc airriing ;unto the Los Angeles
County Flood • Control .District all its: Lright, .title and i interest
iri .ancL jo the storm sewer hereinbefore referred to only
insofar as it exists on the real property in the City of El Seg-
undo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as follows:
The westerly 15 feet of that portion of Lot 11,
Block 111, El Segundo, as shown on map recorded in
Book 20, pages 114 and 115, of Maps, in the office of the
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, described in deed
to Earle S. Hodder, et ux. , recorded in Book D2267, page 223,
of Official Records, in the office of said recorder.
EXCEPTING therefrom that portion thereof within a public
street.
The area of the above described parcel of land is
2, 287 square feet, more or less., and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the herein Quit-
claim Deed is limited to that certain easement for storm
sewer hereinabove set forth and no other rights are
affected hereby.,
be and the same are hereby accepted for and on behalf of
the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and
he is hereby authorized to execute said documents for and
on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest and forward
said documents to the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel
2. Recommended that due to the fact that all streets in the Utah
Industrial Tract are posted for "No Parking At Any Time ", because of the
heavy traffic flow, that Coral Circle be posted in the same manner. Motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that
Coral Circle be posted for "No Parking At Any Time ". Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Requested approval for the placement of eight (8) 20, 000 lumen
mercury vapor street lights on Coral Circle due to the development of
properties in this area. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman McElhaney, that approval be granted for the placement of
eight (8) 20, 000 lumen mercury vapor street lights on Coral Circle. Motion
carried.
4. Presented as a matter of information, speed limits posted on
Imperial Highway as follows:
Vista del Mar to California Street, 50 miles per hour.
California Street to Nash Street, 45 miles per hour.
Nash Street to City of Los Angeles (Hawthorne), 35 miles per hour.
Reported that the new Traffic Ordinance would not change the existing speed
limits in these areas.
5. Presented as an information item, a report on the present city
well sites and recommended that, in the best interest of the City, these
not be disposed of until such time as the City is better able to determine the
true need of same.
6. Reported that the First Southern Baptist Church and one other
property owner in the vicinity have expressed a desire to obtain the City
property at Walnut Avenue and Main Street which had been used as a drainage
sump. After discussion, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission
with a statement that the Council would prefer that this property be sold intact.
7. Presented an Indenture for the granting of a right of way to the
City of El Segundo from the Southern Pacific Company for the purpose of con-
structing and maintaining a pedestrian overpass across the Southern Pacific
tracks at Pine Avenue near Sierra. The rights granted therein shall lapse
and become void if construction of the said structure is not commenced within
one year from the date of this indenture and recommended that it be accepted.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest
this Indenture between the City of E1 Segundo and the Southern Pacific
Company for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a pedestrian over-
pass across the Southern Pacific tracks at Pine Avenue. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert E. O' Bannon regarding
his investigation of alleged violations of zoning regulations in various locations
in the City.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that Warrants No. 13541 to 13711 inclusive, totaling $199, 146. 36,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council
as Demand Register Summary No. 3 and 4, and certified by the Director of
Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 656, be
ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
At the hour of 10:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for a personnel session and discussion of the Classification and Salary
Survey.
. At the hour of 1:25 o'clock a. m. , the Council reconvened in the
Council Chamber, the following members being present and answering roll
call; Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill.
City Manager Sailors recommended that T. B. DeBerry be appointed
Director of Public Safety (Temporary Unclassified) this date, salary range
(56) 957 -1162. Also recommended that Jay R. Stroh be hired as Police Chief
at Step E of Range 59 (1251).
Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Carr and unanimously carried that Jay R. Stroh be hired as Police Chief,
that T. B. DeBerry be named Director of Public Safety (Temporary Unclassified)
and that, effective immediately, Resolution. No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution)
be amended by amending subsection (C) of Section 3 of Part I to read as follows:
it 1 Police Chief 59 1031 -1251
la Director of Public Safety 56 957 - 1162"
(Temporary Unclassified)
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, September 6, 1966 at the hour
of 7:00 o'clock P. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of
El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being
1:30 o'clock a. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk