1941 MAY 07 CC MINP:.' 91=
El Segundo, California.
May 7th, 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 Peter E. Binder, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Gerow.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
Bernard Lawler - Special City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
Victor D'. McCarthy - City Clerk:
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 30th day of April, 1941,
were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Selby,
seconded by Councilman Love, 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 hereinafter:
ROBERT. W. KENNY, Senator for Los Angeles County, dated May 6th, 1941,
acknowiedging.receipt of the City Clerk's letter of May 2nd, 1941, respecting
the action of this Council relative to Assembly Bill 2164. Ordered filed.
JACK B. TENNEY, Assemblyman,*46th Assembly District, dated April 29th,
1941, acknowledging receipt of the City Clerk's letter of April 11th, 1941,
with reference to this Council's action respecting Assembly Bill 1058 and
Senate Bills 684 and 841. Ordered filed.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated May 2nd, 1941, being notification of
the application by Patmar Corporation for an off -sale distilled spirits license
at 945 North Sepulveda Blvd. Ordered.filed.
WILSHIRE OIL COMPANY, INC., dated.May lst, 1941, requesting a release
of its bonds covering its wells named and known as Security No. 2 -and Elsie
No. 2 -1.
The Building Inspector, Frank Chilson, having filed with the*City Clerk
his report dated May 5th, 1941,.to the effect that said Company has abandoned
said wells in compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 211 of the City
of El Segundo, and said City Clerk having reported that said Company.has paid
its 1941 oil well license fees covering both of said wells, it was moved by
Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS, Wilshire Oil Company, In c.,:by.lettet dated
May 1st, 1941, has advised this .Council of the abandonment of
its oil wells, named and known as*Securiiy-No. 2 and Eleie
No, 2 -l;
AND, iNHER$AS, this Council has caused.an.inspection
to be made.of the premises upon which said wells were drilled;
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AND, WHEREAS, the Bui ;ding Inspector of the City of
E1 Segundo-has filed with the City Clerk his written report,
stating that said wells have been satisfactorily abandoned
in accordance-with the provisions of ordinances of the City
of El Segundo respecting such matters and the permits granted
for the drilling of said wells;
AND, WHEREAS, the City Clerk has reported that the
1941 license fees for said wells have been paid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of El Segundo does hereby consent to and approve
the abandonment of Wilshire-Oil Company, Inc.'s Security No. 2
and Elsie No. 2 -1 Wells, and does hereby consent that the
bonds of said Company, being Bonds Nos. 4325843'and 4325844
respectively, with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
as surety, be and the same are hereby exonerated as to any
liability accruing with respect to said wells subsequent to
this date;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of
the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to said Wilshire Oil•Company,
Inc. and to said Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
LEAGUE FOR LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL, dated May 3rd, 1941, stating that it
is the first of a series of letters on the-subject tz of liquor as it may
relate to local governments and advising that three initiative measures have
been titled by the Attorney General, and enclosing a copy of the front page
of one-of said petitions and requesting the Council's comments thereon. Ordered
filed.
BARBARA RUTH McCOY, dated May 3rd, 1241, being an application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, Legislative Bulletin No. 7, dated May 1st,
1941, commenting upon certain bills now pending before the State Legislature.
Following the reading of said Bulletin, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, r
seconded by Councilman Love; that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Council does approve and favor the
adoption of Assembly Bills 25739 911 and 1700, and does
disapprove and-does not favor the adoption of Assembly Bill
13871. and does hereby direct the City Clerk of the City of
E1 Segundo to address communications to the Honorable Robert
W. Kenny and the Honorable Jack B. Tenney, State Senator and
Assemblyman respectively of the State of California, representing
this District in the State Legislature; advising said Legislators
of the action taken by this Council with respect to the bills
referred to therein.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following 4ote2
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser,
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Municipal Finance Officers Association of Southern California, dated
May 2nd, 1941, over the signature of Louise Workman, its President,
transmitting therewith copy of a resolution adopted by the-'unanimous vote
of said organization at its regular bi- monthly meeting held in the City
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of Palm-Springs, California, Saturday, April 26th, 1941, and respectfully
suggesting that a communication from this Council be directed to the Assembly-
man and to the Senator from this District, urging these officials to lend all
aid that may be within their power to carry to a successful conclusion the
proposal by said organization that fitting recognition be given the 400th
anniversary of the discovering of California by Juan Rodiquez Cabrillo,
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Municipal Finance
Officers Association of Southern California, dated May 2nd,
19419 and accompanying resolution adopted by said Body, pre-
sented to this Council this date, be received and placed:on
file in the office of the City Clerk for the purpose of identi-
fication and reference;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
go on record as concurring in the recommendations of said
organization as expressed in the said resolution and does hereby
direct the City Clerk.of the City of El Segundo to address _
communications to the Honorable Robert W. Kenny, Senator and
the Honorable Jack B. Tenney, Assemblyman, representing this
District in the Legislature of the State of California, requesting
said Legislators to give all reasonable consideration to the
proposition set forth in the resolution of the Municipal Finance
Officers Association of Southern California, adopted at its
bi- monthly meeting held in Palm Springs, California, April 26th,
1941, respecting the proper observance and celebration of the
400th anniversary of the discovery.of California, and to use
their good offices,-it consistent. in furthering the adoption
by the State Legislature, of such bill or bills as may be
introduced therein with reference to said matter.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and-Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
C. H. PURCELL', State Highways Engineer, Department of Public Works,
of the State of California, dated April -28th, 1941, enclosing statement
of gas tax revenue for the biennial period July let, 1939 to June 30th,
1941, showing therein the actual apportionment to the City of E1 Segundo
of the 1144 gas tax allocation for said period, such amount being $6601.44.
Ordered filed.
C. H. PURCELL, State Highways Engineer, Department-of Public Works of
the State of California, dated April 28th, 1941, transmitting therewith
a tabulation showing the apportionment to cities in District VII of the
Division of Highways of said Department of the April, 1941, quarterly
payment of the 1/40 gas tax allocation for Streets of Major Importance,
the amount allocated the City of E1 Segundo.being $783.42. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Gordon Burch residing at 512 East Franklin Avenue, E1 Segundo,
requested, employment to enable him to earn sufficient-money-to pay his
present delinquent water bill. He was advised to-confer-,at a future.date
, with the. Superintendent of the-Water Departmept.
REPORTS OF .STANDING. COMMITTEES.
None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Clerk advised the Council of the necessity of transferring monies
from the General Fund of the City to the Recreation Fund thereof, whereupon it
was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the sum of
$200.00 be transferred from the General Fund of the City of 11 Segundo to the
Recreation Fund of said City, and that the City Clerk and the City Treasurer
be authorized and directed to cause such transfer to be made and to make
appropriate entries concerning such transfer in their respective books of
record. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes; Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow. .
Park Superintendent McIlwaine, through the City Clerk, reported that
occupants of the property situated at the Northeast corner of Virginia Street
and West Franklin Avenue, had requested him to trim that portion of an
evergreen hedge planted in the property line of said property, which, at the
present time overhangs the adjacent sidewalk. Discussion followed and
terminated in an instruction to the City Clerk to notify the.owners of said
property that they will be required to trim said, hedge or to cause the same
to be done at their own cost and expense.
The City Attorney reported that he had prepared, in triplicate, a
rough draft of a proposed resolution creating and providing for the appointment
of certain permanent and temporary committees of the Defense Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, defining the -duties-of such committees and making general
provisions with reference thereto, which he had delivered to the City Clerk
for examination and consideration by the Council.
The City Attorney reported also that he had heard nothing further
from Douglas Aircraft Corporation respecting an easement for water lines in,
over and across its property in a portion of Section 7, or from Sperry
Gyroscope Company with reference to its dedication to the City of El Segundo
of a portion of its property in said Section 7 for the purpose of widening
and improving Imperial Highway.
Special City Attorney Lawler reported to the Council respecting progress
he is making in the proceedings to acquire title to certain tax deeded lands
and an option agreement with.the-County of Los.Angeles respecting other tax
deeded lands, all as heretofore directed by the City Council.
UNFINISM BUSINESS.
In the matter of filling the vacancy in the office of the Water Depart-
ment, created by the resignation of the incumbent, Frances Lloyd, the Superin-
tendent of said Department reported that he had interviewed former employers
of Ruth Schlimme, who recommended her highly, and thsreafter it was moved by
Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that Ruth Schlimme be and she
is hereby appointed temporary Departmental Clerk of the City of El. Segundo for
service in the dater, Engineering and Police Departments of said City, to
assume the dutied of said office May 9th, 1941, or as soon thereafter as she
may do so. Said appointee shall perform the services of Department Clerk
during the hours and at the compensation provided by that certain resolution
or resolutions of the City Council of the City of-El Segundo, fixing the hours
of employment and rates of compensation of officers and employees of said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
PAYING BILLS.
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The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
General Fund
Ladco Wholesale Electric Co. — $ 8.85
Eureka Fire Hose Division 1352.84
Purchase & Stores Dept.
-- Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 5.30
Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 4.18
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 4.65
Blue Diamond Corporation 26.37
Builders Material Co. 121.68
E1 Segundo Home Service 2.08
General Fund
E1 Segundo Herald #3-45.7F—
H. W. Prince, M. D . 5.00
Pierson -De Lane, Inc. 16.44
Victor D. McCarthy, City
Clerk 8.62
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 3.08
Crane Co. 26.34
E1 Segundo Hardware 26.97
TOTAL $1958.89
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General Fund covering
the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
NEW BUSINESS.
-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 Hillcrest Street, between the-southerly-termiaus of -the
existing pavement in said Street south of Pine Avenue and a point 200 feet
southerly thereof, to be improved by the construction therein of an oil macadam
pavement, with a decomposed granite base, to a width of 24 feet, all at a cost
of not to exceed $201.00, provided, however, that said work shall not be
undertaken until after the owner or owners of adjacent property have deposited
with the City Clerk, as a contribution toward the cost of making said improvement,
the sum of $67.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow.
Councilman Love reported in connection with the matter of constructing
sidewalks and curbs in the south side of Oak Avenue easterly of Main Street
and adjacent to E1 Segundo High School campus, that it has been discovered that
the location of the proposed sidewalk and curb is not in the public street but
on the property of E1 Segundo High Scholl and that, therefore, the City of E1
Segundo will not participate in said construction work; that he has been
informed by members of the School Board that said Body will prosecute the work
if furnished with plans therefor and that Street Superintendent Chilson will
prepare and furnish such plans.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it appears that under date of February 19th,
1941, Water Department Warrant No. 8350 was drawn in the
sum of $1.53, payable to Addressing Machine and Accessory
Company; and
WHEREAS, it appears that said Company has advised the
Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo that to date said
warrant has-not been received by it; and
WHEREAS, it appears also that the City Treasurer of
the City of E1 Segundo has not cashed said warrant and that
therefore, it may be concluded that said warrant has been
lost in the mails;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a duplicate of
said warrant No. 8350 be issued in the same amount and
payable to the same payee and that said substitute warrant
be clearly marked "Duplicate -" and-that the City Treasurer
be instructed not to honor the original of said warrant
should the 'same be' presented for payment at a future date.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser; Love,'Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gerow.'
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor. _
Respectfully submitted,