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El Segundo, California
February 13, 1967
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 No. 773, following which an invocation was given
by Rev. Gordon Yeaton of St. Michael's Episcopal 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
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, held January 23, 1967, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Carr that the minutes of said meeting be approved as
recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Councilman Frederick presented a 10 -year service
pin to Bernice Lynam, Secretary, Building Department and Planning Com-
mission and Councilman McElhaney presented a 10 -year service pin to
J. Clark Devilbiss, Sergeant, Police Department. Both were commended
on their service to the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FRED BOSCHETTO, 1204 E. Maple Ave. , presented for
the Council's approval and the Mayor's signature, the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, all men and El Segundo residents are
interested in doing their utmost to make our Golden Anniversary
Celebration the greatest ever held in this part of the country, and
WHEREAS, all of us are anxious to have the City look as
it did 50 years ago, and to reflect the struggles and sacrifices of
our forefathers;
THEREFORE, I, HERMAN L. McGILL, MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, do proclaim that all males of the
age when shaving is feasible, refrain from shaving from now
until the end of our glorious Celebration Week, May 14 thru 20.
These males shall include all who live or work in the confines of
our City, as well as a goodly portion of our rural area. They
may wear a full beard, mutton chops, Van Dyke, goatee, sideburns,
mustache or any facial foliage they desire. This hairy growth
shall be of such length and luxuriance that it can be readily seen
and recognized at eight paces.
THESE WORTHY MEN shall henceforth be known as
Brothers of the Brush and shall receive full and official recog-
nition by me as citizens of the greatest honor.
BE IT KNOWN ALSO that those males who refuse to join
the loyal fun organization, the Brothers of the Brush, by failing
to sport such wiry or silky hirsute appendages as herein pre -
seribed and ordered, will be dealt with as in the days of our
ancestors by a specially constituted police force known as
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Ye Keystone Kops. This secret order will report all those
who fail to heed this proclamation with punishment dealt out by
Ye Kangaroo Court, to be set up by me within two weeks from
this date. Such humiliation and punishment as seems proper by
said Court will be established by Ye Keystone Kops and their
Aids.
ISSUED under my hand and seal on this thirteenth day of February,
the Festive Year of Our Celebration, Nineteen Hundred and
Sixty- seven.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr
and unanimously carried, that the above Proclamation be approved and that
the Mayor be authorized to sign.
2. MRS. CHERIE BARNETT, 329 Eucalyptus Drive, presented a
petition signed by herself and 57 others, protesting the use of the 300 and
400 blocks of Eucalyptus Drive for the 50th Anniversary Carnival.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported
he wished to eactivate the Noise Abatement Committee which had been
appointed on May 25, 1964. He stated that he felt that the point had been
reached where it is not necessary for the committee to meet on a regular
basis. All members had agreed to meet with Councilman Nagel at any time
he felt it was necessary. Also requested that the committee be honored at
a dinner meeting for members on February 15, 1967. Motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously
carried that the Noise Abatement Committee be deactivated and that
appropriate certificates be prepared for presentation to the members at a
future Council meeting.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER HARRIS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the request of the 50th Anniversary Committee
for permission to close Eucalyptus Drive from E. Grand Avenue to E. Pine
Avenue from May 15 thru May 20, inclusive, in connection with the Carnival,
had been withdrawn by the Committee. Motion was made by Mayor McGill,
seconded by Councilman Nagel that the petition presented earlier.in this
meeting by Mrs.' Cherie Barnett, be received and filed. Motion carried.
2. Presented a request from the 50th Anniversary Committee
for approval of a routing for conducting the El Segundo Karting Grand Prix.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the Karting Grand Prix and routing be approved, subject to detailing of
safety precautions, staffing and furnishing of adequate insurance for the
protection of the City. Motion carried.
3. Presented a request from the 50th Anniversary Committee
for approval of a Hootenanny to be held in the Recreation Clubhouse on
February 25, 1967, co- sponsored by the El Segundo City Employees' Assn.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney
and unanimously approved, that the above request be granted.
4. Recommended that the Estey Piano, Serial #172810, with
bench, which had been rented for the Joslyn Center be purchased from the
Uhey Piano Shop, Culver City, for an amount of $488. 80, less rental
credits todate in amount of $54. 00. Motion was made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that
the above recommendation be approved.
5. Recommended the transfer of ownership of five sections of
bleachers to the El Segundo American Little League and two sections to the
National Little League, without charge and that City inventory records be
adjusted to reflect the disposal of these items. Motion was made by Mayor
McGill, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that
the above recommendation be approved.
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6. Requested that the matter of the City's participation in the
tabloid section of the El Segundo Herald be discussed at this time. Council-
man Frederick was of the opinion that space in the Herald should be reserved
at this time and that participation in the Golden Anniversary tabloid should be
considered at the time when a proposal from the Committee is received.
Councilman Carr felt that action should be deferred until cost information
is received from each of the papers so that the Council might look at the
overall picture. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the City reserve the two center pages of the El Segundo
Herald's special issue. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Carr;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Announced that Jack P. Bilsborough, City Engineer and Street
Superintendent, had submitted his resignation, effective February 28, 1967.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with
regret. Each of the Councilmen commended Mr. Bilsborough on his fine
work with the City.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Sol and Helen
Nissenson, covering sanitary sewers over a portion of Nash St. It was then
moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement over portions of Nash Street
in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 66, Page 5 of Record
of Surveys in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, is no longer needed;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor
and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and in-
structed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the
City to Sol and Helen Nissenson.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution pro-
hibiting parking of vehicles on the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard between
Imperial Highway and Sycamore Avenue. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that Resolution No.
2177, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROBIT-
ING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION
OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, A STATE HIGHWAY,
AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution
transferring to Standard Oil Co. , permits for Block Oil Wells Nos. 13, 15,
— 16 and 19. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man McElhaney that Resolution No. 2178, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFER -
RING TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
A PERMIT FOR THOSE CERTAIN OIL WELLS IN SAID
CITY DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS BLOCK NOS. 13,
15, 16 and 19, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS HEREIN PROVIDED..
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
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Bond No. 01-B-102,105, dated
December 28, 1964, with Block Oil Company as Principal and
Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, be and the
same is hereby exonerated as to any liability accruing sub-
sequent to midnight this date, to wit: February 13, 1967, such
exoneration to affect Block Oil Company's oil wells Nos. 13, 15
16 and 19.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution
No. 654, denying proposed variance to allow parking on abandoned sump
property west of Main Street between Sycamore Avenue and Walnut Avenue.
Ordered filed.
2. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, requesting further
consideration by the Council of the actions of the Planning Commission con-
_ cerning property west of Main Street between Sycamore Avenue and Walnut
Avenue. Recognizing that the Council had initiated proceedings and that the
Council was of the firm opinion that a hearing of appeal would be unproductive
of any determination contrary to that reached by the Planning Commission,
motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the matter not be set for hearing. Carried by the following
vote:
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Ayes:
Councilmen Carr,
Noes:
Councilmen None;
Absent:
Councilmen None;
Abstaining:
Mayor McGill.
Frederick, McElhaney and Nagel;
3. EL SEGUNDO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, being
notification of Annual Police and Firemen's Association Benefit Show and
Dance, March 17, 1967, at Convention Hall, Long Beach, proceeds to be
used for furtherance of youth activity program. Ordered filed.
4. EL SEGUNDO RAINBOW GIRLS, being request for permission
to hold a donut sale, March 4 and March 11, 1967. Motion was made by
Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that the above request
be granted. Motion carried.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that Warrants No. 15258 to 15362 inclusive, totaling $115, 892. 68,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary No. 22 and certified by the Director
of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 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 8 :30 of clock p. m. , the Mayor announced that the
meeting would recess to his office for a personnel session. At the hour of
10 :10 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members present and
answering roll call.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, February 20, 1967 at
the hour of 6 :00 of 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 10 :15 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
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