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E1 Segundo, California
February 24, 1969
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 invocation was given by Reverend Charles Rines of St. Michael's
Episcopal Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr. , Mayor,
the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 10,
1969, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, 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 prohibiting the parking of vehicles on both sides of
Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and E1 Segundo Boulevard,
and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to
which she replied that affidavit of posting and mailing of notice was in her
possession. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been
received. The Clerk then read a letter from Mr. Walter Swanson, 26713 Sun
City Blvd. , Sun City, California, owner of property in the affected area. Mr.
Swanson was opposed to the parking restriction as he felt that since the peak
hours of traffic are only for a few hours each day, it would be unfair to restrict
parking for 24 hours every day.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the
parking restriction. There being no reply, the Mayor then inquired if anyone
wished to speak in opposition to the parking restriction.
The following persons spoke in opposition:
Mr. R. J. Bauer, Hacienda Hotel, Inc.
Mr. John Rudberg, Woody's Smorgasburger
Mr. Robert Leonard, Leonard's Department Store
Mr. Stenlake, New Pacific Lumber Company
Mr. Pete Charland, Financial Savings & Loan
Mr. William Brand , Robb's Restaurant
Mr. Fineberg, owner of property at 950 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
After general discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, that the Director of Public Works and the City Manager
meet with the Division of Highways in Sacramento to discuss the widening of the
street without the parking restriction, and that the hearing be continued until the
next regular Council meeting to be held March 10, 1969. 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. SOUTH BAY" COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION, enclosing copies of
Resolutions Nos. 8 and 9 pertaining to off -shore oil leakage. After discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that
Resolution No. 2261A, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S
ASSOCIATION'S STAND IN REGARD TO OIL
LEAKAGE FROM A CERTAIN OFF -SHORE WELL.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. ADVERTISER PRESS NEWSPAPERS, stating that they are in the
process of compiling a subscription list as requested.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St. , commended the
Police Department on the efficient manner in which they handled the recent
robbery at his business at 1601 E. Grand Ave.
2. MR. PETE CHARLAND, representing the E1 Segundo Kiwanis Club,
requested the Council's permission to conduct the third annual Grand Prix of
Karting on Sunday, August 31, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Nagel that tentative approval be granted to the Kiwanis
Club for the Karting Grand Prix on August 31, 1969.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Noise Abatement Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that Mr. Ara Avak
be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee.
Councilman Nagel reported that at the last meeting of this committee,
Mr. Kenneth Norwood made a presentation concerning a noise study for the City.
Sister City Committee. Harry H. Weber, Chairman, reported that
the trip to the Guaymas Carnival had been a success and he would make a full
report at the next regular Council meeting.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested Police Chief Stroh to discuss the proposed "Citizen vs
Crime" program to be conducted in cooperation with the Police Department and
under the sponsorship of the El Segundo Rotary Club. The program would be
implemented through the distribution of a brochure that would emphasize the
importance of citizen involvement in the prevention of crime. The City Manager
requested that permission be granted to finalize this program. Motion was made
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the above request be
granted.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the city had been filed by Loyola
Industries, Inc. , 155 Arena St. , for flood damage incurred on January 20, 1969,
and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the claim be denied
and that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance
carrier, be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a letter from the firm of
Broad, Busterud & Khourie, dated February 4, 1969, which, if accepted by the
Council, would constitute a contingent fee agreement and authorize said firm to
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represent the City with respect to the prosecution of an antitrust claim on behalf
of the City involving the alleged water meter conspiracy. Motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the letter dated
February 4, 1969 from Broad, Busterud & Khourie be approved, that the Mayor
be authorized and instructed to acknowledge the City's acceptance thereon, the
City Clerk to attest the same, and the City Attorney to forward said letter to
Broad, Busterud & Khourie. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing
the City Clerk to canvass the Special Bond Election to be held February 25, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that
Resolution No. 2262, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL BOND
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1969, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Suggested that the City submit the name "El Segundo Freeway" as
the official name for the Century Freeway, for the following reasons:
a) The name "E1 Segundo" would conform to the existing practice of
naming a freeway for the terminus of the route.
b) Many aerospace firms of world -wide renown are located in the City
of E1 Segundo and the name is already familiar to many who may
visit this area. The name "E1 Segundo Freeway" would have
geographical identification for such visitors.
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that
Resolution No. 2263, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUGGESTING
TO THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS THAT THE
PROPOSED EAST /WEST FREEWAY BE NAMED THE
EL SEGUNDO FREEWAY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
2. Reported that Ervin Engineering had submitted preliminary plans
for Assessment District No. 70, West Elm Improvement and requested Council
decision on the development of the lot at the southeast corner of Hillcrest and
the proposed West Elm street (Lot 13), as this decision would affect the pre-
paration of the paving plans.
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After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded
by Councilman Stephens that Lot 13 be excluded from the improvement and
included in Assessment District No. 70. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, . and
Stephens;
Noes: Mayor Carr;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman Frederick.
Recommended that the Council authorize Ervin Engineering to prepare
plans and specifications for paving, curbs and gutters and sidewalks, water main,
sanitary sewers and additional miscellaneous items, for a total amount of
$2, 441. 25, as provided in Ervin Engineering's original proposal. Motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Ervin
Engineering be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for paving, curbs
and gutters and sidewalks, water main, sanitary sewers and miscellaneous items
in total amount of $2, 441. 25. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman Frederick.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the street be 23 feet wide curb to curb, with 3 -foot wide sidewalks
on both sides and no parking either side, with total right of way width of 30 feet.
Motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman Frederick.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that approval be given for City cost participation for installation of water
lines in approximate amount of $4, 000, which would provide relief for those
residences which presently have service and would provide for looping the new
water line to the existing system. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman Frederick.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that Warrants Nos. 23212 thru 23324 inclusive, totaling $120, 196. 64, drawn in
payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand
Register Summary No. 23 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming
to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 692, be ratified and approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St. , requested that the
City Manager address a letter to the Southern Pacific Railway Company asking
that the trains give sufficient warning as they approach street intersections.
At the hours of 9 :55 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for a personnel session. At the hour of 10 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Council
reconvened in the Council Chamber, all members being present and answering
roll call.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the
meeting adjourn until Tuesday, March 4, 1969 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 :05 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk