1966 JUN 13 CC MINVA
El Segundo, California
June 13, 1966
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, led by
Boy Scout Troop #267, following which an invocation was given by Father
Rucker of St. Anthony's Catholic 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 MEETING
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, held May 23, 1966 and of the adjourned regular meeting
held May 27, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been
found, it was moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney
that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Councilman Frederick presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Mrs. Ethel Efflandt, retiring Editor of the El Segundo Herald
and commended her on her service to the City over the years and her fine work
of reporting the actions of the City Council and the activities of the community.
Councilman McElhaney presented plaques to foreign exchange students,
Sylvie Dijon from Bourg -en Breese, France and Llisa Niemi from Imatra,
Finland.
Councilman Carr then introduced Coach John Stevenson of the El
Segundo High School CIF -AAA Championship team who introduced the following
members of the team and presented them with Certificates of Appreciation from
the Council:
Kerner Brett, Captain
Jerry Filson, Captain
Ron Green
Tom Frank
Bob Mailer
Bill Holt
Mike McCready
Ed Hora
Bob Appleby
Gary King
Dana Pagett
Richard Standage
Greg Butler
Steve Hunley
Craig Cousins
Alan Christensen
Bob Brett
Brad Gentry
Larry Filson
Roger Brandon
Jerry McCreary
Paul Wagner
Nancy Evans - Pitcher Statistician
Rosita Kohrs - Scorekeeper
Billy Coulter - Batboy
Coach Stevenson thanked the community for their efforts in support
of the ball team and Councilman Carr then presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Coach Stevenson.
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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. MRS. BARBARA FAHRENKRUG, 120 Loma Vista, being a com-
plaint regarding odors in the City. A report from the Police Department was
read in which it was stated that at the time when the police checked for odor,
there was none. The City Manager was instructed to contact Mrs. Fahrenkrug
asking her to contact the Police Department if there is a recurrence of the
problem so that they can check it immediately.
2. MISS KATHY WOODWARD, 632 W. Maple Ave., being a request
for permission to keep a pony in her backyard. Since this would be in violation
of the City ordinances and the health laws, the City Clerk was instructed to
address a letter to Miss Woodward informing her of the Council's position in
this matter.
3. MR. ANTHONY GRILLO, 4246 W. 106th Street, Inglewood, being
a request for license to sell fruits and vegetables door to door in El Segundo.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the
above request be denied. Motion carried.
4. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 228 W. Grand Ave., enclosing copy of
intended route, tentative time schedule and curbs to be painted in connection
with bus service by El Segundo Transit Company; also a letter recommending
certain changes in the proposed permit for bus service. At this time, the
Council considered the working draft of the proposed permit, which draft had
been prepared by the City Attorney, and the Attorney was instructed to in-
corporate the following changes into the final draft: 1) the term of the permit
to be 15 years; 2) Para. 9 - delete the word "reasonable "; 3) Para. 10, add
the phrase "subject to any labor strikes, material shortages, acts of God or
anything beyond the control cf the Corporation or of the City of El Segundo ";
4) non - transferrable permit clause be included.
In the matter of painting of curbs and placing of signs for bus stops,
motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that action be deferred pending receipt by the Council of estimated cost for
painting curbs and placing signs. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Mayor McGill.
5. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being notice of appointment of
Gertrude V eenstra as Deputy City Treasurer.
6. UNITED CRUSADE, requesting permission to solicit funds in
El Segundo during its 1966 -67 campaign. Moved by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Carr, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from United Crusade,
dated June 2, 1966, requesting permission to solicit funds in
El Segundo during their 1966 -67 campaign, be received and ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said United Crusade
be granted its request and that the permit shall be in effect unless
and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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7. PLANNING COMMISSION, being notice that, regarding the
economic survey for the City, the Commission feels that the money should be
used for hiring professional help in the development of new zoning along
Sepulveda Blvd. so that it may be developed to its greatest potential. Dis-
cussion of this matter was deferred until the budget hearings.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copies of the following
resolutions:
a) Reso. #639 - granting a variance request to split lot at 628 West
Mariposa, requested by Robert Brandlin. Ordered
filed.
b) Reso. #640 - granting a variance request to divide property at
648 W. Mariposa into two R -1 lots, requested by
James Stuck. Ordered filed pending expiration of
appeal period.
c) Reso. #641 - denying a variance request to reduce off - street
parking at 135 Standard Street, requested by S. B.
Doss. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal
period.
d) Reso. #642 - Recommending proposed amendment to Chapter 34,
Zoning, amending Article VIII -C-2, Sec. 34. 47 by
deleting the second sentence; and Article IX -C -M,
Sec. 34. 52, by deleting the second sentence -- both
relating to heights. This matter has been set for
hearing before the City Council on July 11, 1966.
9. FEATHER RIVER PROJECT ASSOCIATION, requesting the City's
participation in the association's water action program. Ordered filed.
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10. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, being a commendation
of the Recreation Commission, Recreation personnel and the Police Depart-
ment for their cooperation in connection with the CIF baseball game; also
requesting that the Recreation Commission reconsider the charges made to the
school for the use of the field. After discussion, motion was made by Council-
man McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the charge of $200. 00
made to the El Segundo Unified School District for the CIF baseball game be
waived and the City bill the school only for usual maintenance and use charges.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
11. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being
application for transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for 601 Virginia St. ,
by Bettie L. and Bill Yarber. Ordered filed.
12. DAVID K. HAYWARD, Representative for Corridor "B" of
Southern California Rapid Transit District, being a notice of meeting to be
held June 21, 1966 at 11 :00 o'clock a. m. in the Council Chambers, 415
Diamond St., Redondo Beach. Councilman Frederick invited the members
of the Council to attend this meeting.
At the hour of 8:25 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10-minute
recess. At the hour of 8 :35 o'clock p, m. , the Council reconvened with the
following members present -and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick,
McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Harry Weber, President of the Rotary Club, addressed the
Council requesting permission for the Club to hold its annual book sale
in front of the Security Bank on June 24, 1966. Motion was made by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above
request be granted. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE - Councilman Nagel reported that
the current exhibit in the Library is the work of Mrs. Johanna Sailors.
Included in the exhibit are paintings and ceramics.
Councilman Nagel also reported that the E1 Segundo Fine Arts
Association held its first annual art show at Library Park on Saturday
June 4th and that it was a very successful show. He commended the
members of the Association for their work in putting the show together
and also the members of the City's Parks Department on their work in
keeping Library Park in such beautiful condition.
Mayor McGill invited the audience to view the collection of Roy
Saari's trophies which are displayed in the trophy case in the City Hall
lobby.
2. SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING COMMITTEE. Councilman
Frederick reported that this committee is now in the process of select-
ing furniture for the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center and asked that an
adjourned meeting be held in the near future for the purpose of discuss-
ing this matter.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a tabulation of the
status of the current budget and recommended that an amount of $18, 065
be transferred from the contingency fund to the necessary items as
indicated in this report. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the transfer of $18, 065 from the
contingency fund to necessary budget items, be approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented a request from the Fire Chief for a supplementary
appropriation of $450. 00 to cover the final costs of the construction of the
handball court at Fire Station No. 1, and recommended that this be expended
from the contingency account. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above appropriation of $450. 00
be granted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Reported that the First Southern Baptist Church at 8 47 Main
Street had indicated interest in the purchase of the abandoned storm drain
sump at the rear of the property, and recommended that said sump property
be offered for sale with the following conditions:
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a) The purchaser fill the sump.
b) The purchaser pay for the construction of the storm drain
in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer.
c) The purchaser pay costs involved in the transfer of title.
If the church wishes to use this property for parking purposes, it would be
necessary for the Planning Commission to rezone this parcel for this pur-
pose and grant a variance eliminating the necessity for a six foot block wall
around the perimeter.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the abandoned sump at Main and Walnut be offered for sale
to the owners of all contiguous property, subject to the above named condi-
tions. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Mayor McGill.
4. City Manager Sailors was requested to investigate the possibility
of stand -by pay for Policemen during emergencies.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
Presented for the Council's consideration a partial release of lien
on certain real property claimed pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911
by Notice of Lien recorded March 10, 1966 in Book M2149, Page 701 of
official records of the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. This partial
release pertains only to the following described parcel:
Amount of Lien
PARCEL: Lots 19 and 20, Block 9 1
E1 Segundo Sheet No. 1,
Map Book 18, Page 69.
Property owner: Helen. Robertson
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Carr that the above Partial Release of Lien be approved and that the Mayor
be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to
attest. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ENGINEER. BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that requests had been received for addi-
tional street lights on the north end of Douglas Street just south of the
Santa Fe Railroad; that investigation of the matter showed that two
additional lights are required to light Douglas Street to the end of the
improved portion, and recommended that authorization be granted for the
placement of two 20, 000 Lumen M. V. lamps on existing power poles on
Douglas Street between Park Place and the Santa Fe Railroad.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the above recommendation for the placement of two 20, 000
Lumen M. V. lamps on existing power poles on Douglas Street between
Park Place and the Santa Fe Railroad be approved. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2. Presented for the Council's consideration quotations for Service
Wiring and Transformer for the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, and recom-
mended that the quotation of B. B. Bailey Electric Company in amount of
$2, 401. 00, being the lowest bid received, be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the quotation of B. B. Bailey Electric Company in amount
of $2, 401. 00 for installation of 112-1/2 KVA Transformer and required
conductors for Joslyn Adult Recreation Center be accepted. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Reported that the special rubbish pick -up by the City Contractors
on June 2 and 4 was quite successful, a total of 58 tons or 14 bin loads
having been picked up.
4. Advised the Council that plans have been completed for traffic
signal system to allow traffic to make left turn from front gate of Aero-
space Corporation, and permit will be issued for the installation of said
system by Aerospace at their expense.
5. Reported that Standard Oil Company is working on a cost estim-
ate for relocating its facilities, with regard to proposed Vista del Mar
realignment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor McGill stated that several Taxi cab service complaints
regarding extended waiting periods have been received. After discussion,
it was suggested that the Mayor write a letter to the Vice President of
Yellow Cab Company stating that the City is not happy with the service to
date.
2. City Attorney Bush presented for the Council's consideration an
ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the E1 Segundo City Code, relating to
parking requirements for service stations, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE COME OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958 ", BY
AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPR.EHENSIV E
ZONING LAW) TO ADD PROVISIONS RELATING TO
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE STATIONS.,
which ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel.
3. The matter of appor_ting a Councilman as liaison representative
to the Employees' insurance meetings was discussed at this time. It was the
consensus of the Council that any Councilman may attend such meetings but
that it should not be made mandatory.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that Warrants Nos. 12790 to 12968 inclusive, totaling $185, 172. 52, drawn in
payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as
Demand Register Summary Nos. 39 and 40, 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:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried, that a committee be named to draft a
proposed bill which would return to the regional areas some voice in the
location of freeways, which proposed bill could be presented to the Inter-
City Highway Commission for study and any necessary modification. The
final draft would then be presented to the Legislature through either our
Assemblyman or Senator.
Mayor McGill then named Councilman McElhaney Chairman of this
Committee and Councilman Carr, City Attorney Bush and City Engineer
Bilsborough as members.
2. Councilman Nagel reported that complaints had been received from
merchants in the area of the Market Basket market concerning the blocking
of the alley by delivery trucks and requested that the City Manager refer
this matter to the Police Department for investigation.
3. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be sent
to Hughes Aircraft Company:
WHEREAS, Hughes Aircraft, a Company located
within the City of E1 Segundo, which has designed and
manufactured an unmanned space vehicle known more
popularly as SURVEYOR .; . and -
WHEREAS, this vehicle very recently carried
out a highly successful soft landing on the moon and at
this very moment is transmitting valuable data back to
earth; and
WHEREAS, the entire Community of El Segundo
has shared in the pride of achievement with Hughes
Aircraft for this spectacular feat;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
City Council of the City of El Segundo commends the Hughes
Aircraft Company and especially all the employees for a
difficult job well done.
4. The City Engineer was requested to make a study of the condition
of Sepulveda Boulevard at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard.
No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the
meeting adjourn until Wednesday, June 15, 1966, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock
p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10: 00 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
AP i R VED:
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Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk
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