1966 OCT 10 CC MINX 2215
El Segundo, California
October 10, 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, following
which an invocation was given by Mr. Kenneth Good of First Church of
Christ Scientist.
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.
By general consent, the voting machine will hereafter be used only
when a roll call vote is requested.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 26, 1966
and of the adjourned regular meeting of October 3, 1966, 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 meeting be approved
as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on appeal of Guy A. Bartoli from the decision of the
Planning Commission denying variance request re Lot 2, Block 12, Tract 1685.
The City Clerk reported that a request had been received from Mr. Bartoli to
withdraw his appeal. For that reason, no hearing was held.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MRS. LILA HUMMEL, 836 E. Grand Ave., President of the
El Segundo Woman's Club, presented the Woman's Club Yearbook to the Council
on behalf of the City. This yearbook was dedicated to the City in commemo-
ration of its 50th Anniversary.
2. CRAIG HUEY, 352 Valley Street, representing the Youth for
Reagan organization, addressed the Council requesting permission to use one
of the City's parking lots for a car wash on Saturday, October 15, 1966. City
Manager Sailors reported that the Police Department had made a study of the
number of cars using the City Hall parking lot on Saturdays and found that it
was used only lightly. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman. Carr that the Youth for Reagan organization be given
permission to use the City Hall parking lot for a car wash on Saturday,
October 15, 1966. Motion carried.
3. MRS. HAZEL YATES, 944 Sheldon Street, representing the
El Segundo Auxiliary of Children's Hospital, addressed the Council stating
that it was the opinion of the members of the El Segundo Auxiliary of Children's
Hospital that all-night pool halls are against the best interests of our youth and
our community.
4. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 822 Center Street, addressed the Council
stating that he wanted to go on record as opposing the Public Information Com-
mittee's recommendation for a monthly newsletter because he felt that the local
newspapers , which are represented at each Council meeting, are willing to
give publicity to anything the Council might wish them to publicize. The cost
to the City would be considerably less than the approximately $10, 000 per year
which was estimated for the newsletter.
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5. MR. R. C. LONG, President of the EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, presented the following statement from the Chamber of Com-
merce: 'TIn reference to the hiring by the City of El Segundo of a Public
Relations Consultant, whose duties it will be to advertise the City and send out
information letters, it is the consensus of opinion of the Board of Directors
of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce that this is not a required or ne-
cessary expenditure of the City ".
6. DR. JOHN MESCHUK, 811 California Street, presented his
recommendation that a committee consisting of responsible citizens be
appointed to work with the Council in determining the cause of the decline of
the business district on Main Street and possible answers to the problem. He
suggested that this might require the help of some outside agency with experience
in this field and could involve the expenditure of City funds; however, he felt
that the returns from such a project would offset the expenditure. Dr. Meschuk
proposed the names of Mr. Roland Blakeman, Councilman Frederick and Mr.
Dexter Benson, Chamber of Commerce Manager, as the nucleus of such a
committee.
Mr. Eric Olsen, 1635 E. Palm Ave. , stated that he did not feel that
the taxpayers s ou a called upon to bear the cost of revitalizing the business
district but that this should come from the businessmen themselves. He
suggested that it might be wise for some businesses to locate in the vicinity of
Sepulveda Boulevard where people employed in the many offices along Sepulveda
Boulevard could patronize them. He felt that many of these people are unable
to come uptown on their lunch hours, but would be happy to shop in the area
nearer their place of employment.
Mr.R . C Long, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that
he felt that a-"Ta ceding" in the business district would be helpful in making
the area attractive enough to encourage people to shop there.
7. MR. CARL CARLSON, 740 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, suggested
that an economic survey be made to determine what type of business could
survive on Main Street. He also stated that he felt that the Council should
adopt the ordinance permitting 24 -hour operation of poolrooms and billiard
rooms as this would be one area where the Council could help a local business-
man to survive.
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. The following persons wrote in opposition to the proposed 24 -hour
operation of poolrooms and billiard rooms:
Mr. Leonard Burkett - 1102 E. Acacia Ave.
Dr. Mary S. Reed, President, El Segundo BPW
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. H. Kessener - 840 Lomita Street
Mrs. Robert Simonson - 1635 E. Palm Ave.
Mrs. Barbara Noel - 209 E. Acacia Ave.
Mrs. Perry D. Woods - 213 E. Acacia Ave.
Mrs. Viola L. Robertson - 862 Center St.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Raizk - 862 Center St.
Mrs. Richard Schumacher - 821 Eucalyptus Drive
Mrs. Evalyn W. Johnson - 1104 E. Acacia Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Johnson - 1100 E. Acacia Ave.
Mrs. Naomi Love - 201 W. Acacia Ave.
Mrs. H. W. Cartland - 208 W. Imperial Ave.
El Segundo Woman's Club
El Segundo Junior Woman's Club
Shirley M. Koppelmar_ - 525 Kansas Street
Mrs. L. L. Landrum - 1436 E. Mariposa Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Max Dalton - 325 Lomita Street
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The following persons wrote in favor of the proposed 24 -hour
operation of poolrooms and billiard rooms:
James H. Round - 309 -1/2 W. Sycamore
Inglewood Elks' Bowling Committee
Airesearch Employees' Club
The Mayor suggested that the adoption of the ordinance regarding
hours of operation of poolrooms and billiard rooms be considered at this time.
Since several persons in the audience had expressed a desire to be heard in
this matter, the Council ruled that, in the interest of time, discussion from
the floor be limited to two persons in favor of the ordinance and two persons
in opposition.
Dr. John Meschuk, 811 California Street, asked that the Council
make its decision in this matter based on the merits of the case and not be
influenced by pressure groups.
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Mrs. R. A. McMahon, 654 W. Palm Ave., spoke in opposition to
24 -hour operation of poolrooms and billiard rooms, stating that she had made
inquiry of a city having 24 -hour operation of poolrooms and billiard rooms and
learned that it had problems of narcotics, prostitution, etc. , which added
to the burden of the police department.
Mrs. Barbara Kessener, 840 Lomita St. , spoke in opposition to the
adoption of the ordinance ass a elt that it would help one businessman in the
City while exposing the rest of the citizens to undesirable elements as listed
by Mrs. McMahon.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Mayor McGill that the ordinance regarding hours of operation of
poolrooms and billiard rooms, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 1958, r' BY AMENDING SECTIONS 23. 3
AND 23.4 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO MINORS
ENTERING POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD ROOMS
AND BY REPEALING SECTION 23.8 OF SAID
CODE RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION OF
POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD ROOMS.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion failed to carry, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman McElhaney and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick and Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution
No. 650, denying variance request to allow tandem parking, controlled by
paid attendants at 999 N. Sepulveda Blvd. , requested by Factory Development
Corporation. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution
No. 646, granting a variance request to Bob W. Rockhold to extend ornamental
canopy 44" in front of property commonly known as 1629 - 1633 -1637 E.
Maple Avenue. Ordered filed.
4. THETA CHI EPSILON SORORITY, being a request for permission
to hold a rummage sale on Saturday, October 15, 1966 at the E1 Segundo
Woman's Club from 9 :00 a. m. to 4 :00 p. m. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be granted.
Motion carried.
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5. FINANCIAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, requesting a
revocation of the permit granted to them for temporary use of office trailer.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney
and unanimously carried that the permit issued to Financial Savings & Loan
Association for temporary use of office trailers be revoked.
6. GILBERT H. GATES, 1754 E. Sycamore Ave. , requesting that
public hearings be held concerning the granting of a cable T. V. franchise for
the City. Ordered fired.
7. HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, being confirmation of telephone
conversations stating they did not wish to bid on cable T. V. for the City of
El Segundo. Ordered filed.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION, recommending that abatement pro-
ceedings be instigated whereby trailer park owners would have a minimum of
5 years in which to remove said trailer parks. It was the feeling of the Council
that abatement proceedings should not be instigated until the trailer park owners
have been giver_ an opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to
discuss the situation. Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that the Planning
Commission be requested to schedule discussions concerning trailer parks
and invite the owners of said trai._er parks to attend.
9. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, requesting permission to conduct a
western variety show or October 15, 1966; also permission to keep a trailer
on the Standard Stadium grounds for the purpos of advance sales. Motion was
made by Councilman Frederick, s��c :ended by Councilman. McElhaney, that
permission be granted to the E! Segundo Jaycees to conduct a western variety
show on October 15, 1966; also that permission be granted to place a trailer
on the Standard Stadium grounds, s,, _t ect to appro-,ral by the Standard Oil
Company. Motion_ c.arr-1=d.
10. GIL BERT H. GATES, 17. 54 E. Sycamore Ave., suggesting that
visual aids be used ir. the Cour.ail rrr�tr_gs during discussions of such matters
as lot splits, storm d---a--'n--, street imrrc, :em :,r.ts and reception of bids.
Ordered filed.
11. ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH, COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN,
being a request for permission to hold a rummage: sale on Friday and
Saturday, October 21 and 22, 1.966 at the PaAish Hall, 205 Lomita Street,
from 9 :00 a. m. until 6:00 r. m. Mot: or.. was made.: by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Ccunci -man M::E :'_haney that the above request be granted. Motion
carried.
12. STATE OF CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, being
notice of conference on Urban Transportation Planning to be held in Los
Angeles on October 26, 1966. Co,.;ncilman Frederick stated that he plans to
attend this conference.
Councilman Nagy'_ reported that the State Highway Commission had
released information con:- ;ern_`ng the Laurel Canyon Freeway which would be
from North Hc'!Iywood *.o the I-_terrat1or_al Airport. This freeway was necessary
to extend from the Slau_on Freeway to the Airpert because the north route of the
Century Freeway was not adopted and a d?rect route to the airport was still
needed.
Councilman_ M- :Elha_ney reported that the Los Angeles Chapter of the
League of California Cites had, at the - z,equett of the City of El Segundo,
adopted in pr =n::ip l e a rese-ut_on. u.rg-_ng -t-hat Local regions and communities be
given more control cv-er Ire Y°_a;emrnt of freeways. This > ^Gsolution is to be
presented to the State con enticn of the League ir_ San Diego and, if adopted,
will be submitted to the State Lrgslature as a bill.
At the hour of 8:45 o'c :iock P. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute
recess. At thr- hoar of 8:55 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened with the
following members present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick,
McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McG_'11.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to solicit bids for three Police vehicles,
funds for which are in the current budget. Moved by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Councilman Carr that the above request be approved.
Motion carried.
2. As previously requested, presented a survey which his office
had made regarding employee service award dinners; that of eight South Bay
cities contacted, only two hold such dinners. Councilman Nagel moved to have
an annual awards dinner for employees and their spouses. Motion lost for lack
of a second.
After further discussion, it was felt that the present method of
awarding service pins should be continued, but that the names and a review of
City service of each recipient be given to the Council in advance of the
presentation.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a summary of con-
tractual services for landscape maintenance in certain areas in the City and
recommended that the bid of Roberts & Associates, in amount of $413. 00 per
month, be accepted.
Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the bid of Roberts & Associates for contractual services for landscape
maintenance within the City in amount of $413. 00 per month, be accepted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Councilman Frederick requested that a report on the above con-
tractual services be given to the Council every six months.
4. Presented a request from TRW Systems, Inc. , to extend for
one year its permit to use eighteen office type trailers presently installed
north of its building located at 815 Lapham Street.
The City Manager was requested to contact TRW Systems, Inc. ,
to learn whether or not they intend to place a permanent building on this pro-
perty. Decision regarding extension of the permit for trailers was deferred
until the next regular City Council meeting to be held October 24, 1966, at
which time the City Manager will be asked to report his findings.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration a tabulation of bids
received on automotive equipment and recommended purchase of said equip-
ment be made from the low bidders as listed below:
One 1967 - 3/4 ton pickup
International Harvester Co. - - - - $1, 901. 45, including
trade -in of $250. 00
Two 1967 - 1 ton pickups
Hessell Chevrolet Agency - - - - - $4, 714. 48, including
trade -in of $450. 00
One 1967 - 9 passenger station wagon
Hessell Chevrolet Agency - - - - - $2, 350. 00, including
trade -in of $387. 18
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
the bid of International Harvester Company for one 1967 - 3/4 ton pickup be
accepted and that a purchase order in amount of $1, 901. 45 be issued to said
company; that the bid of Hessell Chevrolet Agency for two 1967 - 1 ton
pickup trucks be accepted and that a purchase order in amount of $4, 714. 48
be issued to said company; and that the bid of Hessell Chevrolet Agency for
one 1967 nine- passenger station wagon be accepted and that a purchase order
in amount of $2, 350. 00 be issued to said company. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
6. Reported that Mid City Iron and Metal Company had submitted
a bid of $19. 00 per net ton for scrap metal, if loaded by City forces into their
containers. In view of the necessity of clearing the site of the City pipeyard
on Maryland Street, the City Manager recommended said bid be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the bid of Mid City Iron and Metal Company in amount of
$19. 00 per net ton for scrap metal be accepted. Motion carried.
7. Reported that bids had been received for painting the chain link
fence at the Recreation Center and recommended that the low bid of
$2, 042. 00 rrom Arthur V. Campbell Company, be accepted. Moved by
Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the bid of
Arthur V. Campbell in the amount of $2, 042. 00-tor painting the chain link
fence at the Recreation Center, be accepted. Motion carried.
8. Reported that he had met with Robert J. McCarthy, Chairman
of the Golden Anniversary Committee, Mrs. Cravens Douglass and Mrs.
Caroline Siegel, members of the Museum Committee, and that they had
agreed to recommend that the City arrange for a one -year lease, beginning
January 1, 1967, for the small hardware store on Grand Avenue ease of
Standard Street now operated by Willard Bailey.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the Council accept the' recommendation_ of the*, Golden Anni-
versary Committee for leasing of the' hardware store at 201 E. Grand Ave.
for a period of one year beginning January 1, 1967. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
In the absence of the City Attorney, City Manager Sailors made the
following report:
1. Presented a letter dated September 28, 1966 from Parker,
Milliken, Kohlmeier, Clark & O'Hara, firm of attorneys who represent the
City in the matter of Southern California Gas Company v. City of El Segundo,
stating that they had received a firm offer from the Gas Company to settle
the matter for the sum of $100, 000.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the offer of settlement of the matter of Southern California
Gas Company v. City of El Segundo, in amount of $100, 000 be accepted and
that warrant in that amount be issued. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council?men Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
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CITY ENGINEER BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids had been received for the installation of
Christmas decorations on portions of Main Street, Center Street and Grand
Avenue. The low bid had been received from Foley Advertising & Display,
Inc. for the lump sum of $2400. 00 and Mr. Bilsborough recommended that
this bid be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the bid of Foley Advertising & Display, Inc. for installation
of the Christmas decorations in the amount of $2400. 00 be accepted. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The matter of the decision regarding the variance request of
Robert Brandlin to develop four single family lots on portions of Lots 3 and 8,
Block 6, Tract 1685, was discussed at this time. Councilman Frederick dis-
qualified himself from voting in this matter due to a personal interest in this
property.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel that the variance be granted,
subject to the provisions submitted by the Building Department and the
Engineering Department in their memos of October 6, 1966. Motion lost for
lack of a second.
Motion was then made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman
Carr, that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning
Commission has been received by the City Council from Mr.
Robert G. Brandlin, which decision denied a variance to develop
four single- family lots from portions of Lot 3, Block 6, and
portions of Lot 8, Block 6, commonly known as the rear portions
of 618 and 622 West Palm Ave. , and 621 and 625 West Mariposa
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised
hearing on said appeal on September 26, 1966; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on
said matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning
Commission be, and the same is hereby upheld, and that the
application of Mr. Brandlin as hereinabove defined, is denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Counc-LImen Carr, McElhaney and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Mayor McGill that the City Engineer attempt to form an assessment district
for street improvement in this area, along with sanitation utilities. Motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr that the above
motion be amended to include Lots 2 and 9 in this.proposed assessment
district, which amendment was unanimously accepted. Thereafter, said
motion was carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
McElhaney, Nagel and.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Carr, that Warrants No. 13932 to 14185 inclusive, totaling $166, 056. 29,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council
as Demand Register Summary No. 8 and 9, 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
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel recommended that the City terminate its
agreement with the School District for the maintenance of the parking lot at
Main Street and Mariposa Avenue. Councilman Carr and McElhaney felt that
the agreement should be clarified but they did not agree that it should be ter-
minated at this time. Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Councilman Carr that the City Attorney be instructed to approach
the school district and ask for a clarification or a new agreement embodied
within our present lease agreement, giving one or the other body the authority
for uses on the lot other than parking. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, and
The following list of qualifications for the position of City Manager
was presented:
Salary range - $1350 to $1500
Experience: 3 yrs. as City Manager or 5 yrs. as Administrative
Assistant, in a City of 15, 000 or more population.
Education: Degree in Public Administration, or equal.
No other business appearing 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 10 :30 o'clock
p. m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
-cz nice U. Creason, City Cie
Mayor
Weis