1941 FEB 13 CC MIN�
E1 Segundo, California.
February 13th, 1941.
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,
having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor
being absent. Councilman Love was unanimously chosen Mayor pro tem, and
he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Binder.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
Bernard Lawler - Special City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
Frank H. Chilson - Street Superintendent.
Charles L. McIlwaine --Park Superintendent.
Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 5th day of February, 1941,
were read. NO errors or omissions appearing, it-was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the minutes be, approved as read. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were
disposed of in the manner indicated, following the reference to each herein-
after:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, dated February 11th, 1941, reauesting
a permit to make a longitudinal excavation in Penn Street, from a point
northerly of the north property line on Palm Avenue to a point south of the
southerly line of Palm Avenue, for the purpose of-installing a high pressure
gas main.
The application having had the approval of the City Engineer and the
Street Superintehdent, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Council-
man Hesser, that Resolution No. 553, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A TEMPORARY
REVOCABLE PMUIIT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMTANY TO INSTALL A CERTAIN PIPE LINE IN A
CERTAIN PORTION OF PENN STREET, WITHIN SAID CITY,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
C. L. BROADWATER, Superintendent, E1 Segundo Unified School District,
requesting the Council to give consideration to a plan for the development
of the Elementary School grounds in conformity with a plan heretofore con-
templated by the City and the School District jointly. By general consent
the communication was ordered received and filed and taken under advisement.
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated February 6th, 19419
being a report in connection with its Special Study No. 179, entitled: "State-
ment re rates of Southern California Edison Company, Ltd." Ordered filed.
RAILROOD COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated February 10th, 19419
a report in connection with its Special Study No. 215, entitled: "Statement
re rates of Southern California Gas Company ". Ordered filed.
BOARD OF SUPERVISMRS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated February 7th, 1941, with
reference to an order adopted by the Board of Supervisors, February 4th, 19419
relating to the method to be used in arriving at the purchase price of tax
deeded lands proposed to be purchased by cities. Ordered filed.
VERNON P. SPENCER, Attorney at Law, a copy of a letter addressed by him
to the Railroad Commission of the State of California, with reference to
the proposed rerouting of Inglewood Transit Lines in connection with Application
No. 23942, before the Commission.
It appearing that the communication is intended to amend the original
application of applicant filed with the Railroad Commission, so that the
routing of applicant's busses within the City of E1 Segundo will be identical
with the routing at present used, and that such present route is satisfactory
to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain communication of
Vernon P. Spencer, addressed to the Railroad Commission of the
State of California, dated February 5th, 1941, entitled: "In
re: Application No. 23942 (Thomas R. Carpenter, d.b.a. Inglewood
Transit Lines) ", be veceived and placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to address a communication to the
Railroad Commission of the State of California, advising said
Commission that any objections heretofore filed with it by the
City of El Segundo in connection with the application herein -
before referred to are withdrawn, provided the route traversed
by Inglewood Transit Lines within the City of E1 Segundo shall
be the route presently used by said Transportation Company and
as set forth in the communication of Vernon P. Spencer herein -
before referred to.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None -.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
HARRY S. GILBERT, Civil Engineer, dated February 7th, 1941, transmitting
four copies of a tentative map of proposed Tract No. 12682 for approval of
the Council. In this connection the City Clerk reported that Mr. Tom Perkins
of Hermosa Beach had called at his office this date and had stated there is
some misunderstanding with reference to the proposed subdivision referred to
in the letter of Harry S. Gilbert; that Mr. Perkins is the person who pro-
poses to subdivide the property indicated in the maps referred to and that
he had not authorized Mr. Gilbert to apply for tentative approval of a map.
Therefore, under the circumstances, the Council ordered the communication
received and filed and taken under advisement.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The Street Superintendent filed with the Council written reports as follows:
Report No. 6 - dated Feb. 13th, 1941 - Subj.: Fence for Warehouse Property.
Report No. 7 - dated Feb. 13th, 1941 - Subj.: Replacement of Mechanic's Tools.
Report No. 8 - dated Feb. 13th, 1941 - Subj.: Curb and Sidewalk on Oak Ave.
The Chief of Police announced the appointment of John T. Burk as a Special
Police Officer and requested approval of the same.. Moved by Councilman Hesser,
seconded by Councilman Selby, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of
the City of E1 Segundo of John T. Burk as a Special Police Officer of said City
be and the same is hereby ratified and approved. Carried.
The Chief of Police announced the revocation of the appointment of George
H. Cay ;or as a Special Police Officer.
The Superintendent of the Water Department reported that February 5th, 19419
the Council authorized the drawing of•a warrant in the sum of $8.00, payable to
Richfield Oil Corporation, as a refund on a meter installation; that the demand
for the payment of said sum was filed in error and he therefore requested the
cancellation of Warrant No. 8337 made payable as before stated.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby,
that Warrant No. 8337, drawn and dated February 5th, 1941, in amount of $8.00,
payable to the order of Richfield Oil Corporation be and the same is hereby
ordered cancelled and said sum is ordered restored to the Water Works Fund of
the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the.following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
The City Clerk called attention to the necessity of procuring fire insurance
on certain municipal property, due to the termination of existing coverage,
whereupon it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that
the City Engineer, Street Superintendent and the City Clerk of the City of E1
Segundo be and they are hereby authorized and directed to make or cause to have
made a survey of municipal buildings and property which might be the subject
of fire insurance_ coverage and to report to this Council with respect thereto,
and that pending such report, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to
procure an Insurance Company's binder covering municipal property against loss
by fire. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow,, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
The City Clerk reported that there is an unexpended balance of $4315.11
remaining in the County Aid - Improvement of West Grand Avenue Fund, which should
be transferred to the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, to reimburse the
latter fund for expenditures made in excess of $5000.00 out of said Fund in
connection with the widening and improvement of West Grand Avenue.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that.there be transferred from the County Aid -
Improvement of West Grand Avenue Fund to the General Fund of
the City of Z1 Segundo, the sum of $4315.11 to reimburse the
General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo to that extent for ex-
penditures heretofore made from said General Fund in connection
with the widening and improvement of West Grand Avenue within
the City of El Segundo;
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AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and the
City Treasurer of the City of El Segundo be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to make appropriate entries
respecting said transfer in their respective books of record.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Hesser, Love and Selby.
The City Engineer reported that he had-been unable during the week to
prepare and furnish to the City Attorney the descriptions of Lapham and
Northrop Streets and Douglas Avenue, which said Attorney needs in connection
with the preparation of proceedings for the official naming of portions of
those thoroughfares.
Park Superintendent McIlwaine reported that the spraying machine, the
purchase of which was heretofore authorized, has arrived, has been tested
and found satisfactory.
He reported also that recently during a storm, the anchors of a valuable
ornamental street tree broke and that a young man named Walter Herman,
residing at 503 Sheldon Street, E1 Segundo, who was passing at the time,
stopped and repaired the supports, thus saving the tree, which Mr. McIlwaine
stated was worth at least $50.00. He stated that he felt the incident was
so unusual and so worthy of commendation, that he would like permission to
officially compliment the young man.
The City Council concurring in the Park Superintendent's belief and
wishing to be included in an expression of appreciation of the act referred
to, on motion made by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, and
unanimously carried, the City Clerk was directed to address a communication
to Walter Herman, expressing the appreciation of the City Council and the
Park Superintendent for his thoughtfulness and excellent display of good -
citizenship in preserving a valuable ornamental street tree from destruction
during a recent storm.
Street Superintendent Chilson discussed with the Council certain of
the items referred to in his Report No. 6 heretofore filed, after which it
was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street
Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to cause certain old buildings at the Municipal Warehouse site to
be razed and the grounds surrounding said Municipal Warehouse site to be
graded, all at a cost of not to exceed $275.00. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Street Superintendent Chilson then discussed his written Report No. 7
heretofore filed with this Council, at the conclusion of which it was moved
by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the Street Superin-
tendent of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized and directed to purchase
certain tools referred to in his Report No. 7, dated February 13th, 19419
at a cost of not to exceed $75.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Special City Attorney Bernard Lawler inquired with respect to the
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Council's desire in the matter of quieting title to five parcels of real property
recently acquired through Tax Deed from the Tax Collector of Los Angeles County.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Hesser, that Special City Attorney Bernard.Lawler be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to institute the legal proceedings necessary to quiet
title in the City of El Segundo. to Lot 1,. Block 39, and. Lots 1, 2.13 and 6, in
Block 42, E1 Segundo, Tax Deed to which had been.received by the City of El Segundo.
and accepted by this Council February 5th, 1941. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Hesser, Love and Selby.
The City Attorney reported that he had received a letter from the Legal
Department of Douglas Aircraft Corporation, acknowledging receipt of certain forms
he had sent said Company respecting water lines which underl je the property of
said Company within the City of E1 Segundo and which water lines said City is
considering acquiring; that the letter from the Douglas people indicated the
forms are satisfactory and that said forms will be returned for the use of the
City when signed by the proper officials of said Aircraft Corporation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Selby,.seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following
resolution be adopted:
BdFEREAS, Patmar Corporation recently made application to
this Council for permission to remove two pieces of cement curb
from the Sepulveda Boulevard entrance to its property at the
Southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway;
AND, WHEREAS, after due investigation this Council believes
that the removal of this curb will not.adversely effect the public
peace or safety of the City of E1 Segundo.and may be advantageous
to the applicant and to its patrons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Patmar Corporation be
and it is hereby granted permission to remove two pieces of
cement curb from the Sepulveda Boulevard frontage of its property
at the Southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial
Highway, provided that it shall pave the area in such manner as
will protect the edges of the highway at said points; that the
removal of the curb and the paving of the area be at the sole
cost and expense of Patmar Corporation; that any and all of the
work done hereunder be prosecuted and completed to the satis-
faction of the Street Superintendent of the City of El Segundo,
and that _Patmar Corporation, in consideration of the granting of
this permit, agrees that it will, at its own cost and expense,
replace said curb or any part thereof at any time this Council
may, in its discretion, order the same replaced.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
PAYING BILLS.
' The following demands, having had the
approval of the Committee
on Finance
and Records, were read:
Recreation Fund
General Fund
G. Schirmer Music Stores,
Inc. 1.81
Crawford Supply Co.
$28.78
Charles W. Mann
3.75
Arrow Rock Co.
74.67
El Segundo Hardware
6.52
1. P. Hansen
3.25
TOTAL 912.08
Oswald Bros.
55.00
P j $92 s
General Fund
A. Carlisle & Co. 630.10
California Corrugated Culvert Co.2.18
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 6.51
Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 94.54
So. Calif. - Edison Co. Ltd. 60.01
Ladco Wholesale Electric Co. 18.15
Ira E. Escobar 12.46
Ira E. Escobar 80.01
H. W. Prince, M. D. 10.00
General Fund
George Ipswitch
1.55
Golden State Supply Co.
1.57
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
Ltd. 7.80
So. Calif. Edison Co. Ltd.
249.06
So. Calif. Telephone Co.
43.30
Inglewood Sheet Metal Works 1.32
American Bitumuls Co.
25.23
Pierson- DeLane, Inc.
24.31
Purchase & Stores Dept.
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
5.15
TOTAL
$834.95
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder,
NEW BUSINESS.,
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
transit of the Engineering Department of the City of E1 Segundo be repaired
at a cost of not to exceed $40.00, plus California State Sales Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Touncilmen None.
Absent: 'Mayor Binder. .
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
ReSDectfully submitted_