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1942 MAY 20 CC MINQ 'm El Segundo, California. May 20th, 1942. 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 P. M. by Mayor George Love. ROLL CALL, Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Councilmen Absent: None. Other Officers Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. A. R. Gunn - Asst. Street Supt. Bernard Lawler - Special City Attorney. J. A. Cummings - Capt. of Police. W. A. Elsterman - Office Engineer. J. B. Catalano - Building Inspector. Neva M. Elsey - Deputy City Clerk, READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 13th day of May, 1942, were read. Under this heading Councilman Peterson stated that in his opinion the minutes of May 13th, 1942, with reference to the water pressures in the area adjacent to Hillcrest Street South of Pine Avenue, should be corrected to show that the difficulty was not particularly low pressure as indicated in the minutes, but rather insufficient volume and that this insufficient volume was the real reason for the condition complained of in the area. He stated he felt the volume was not sufficient to serve the 8 services located upon the existing 2" line, and felt the minutes should be corrected accordingly. Upon hearing the remarks of Councilman Peterson, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes be corrected in accordance with Councilman Peterson's suggestion. Said motion was unanimously carried. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes, as corrected, be approved. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each herein- after: STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated May 18th, 1942, being notification of application for On Sale Beer License by Thelma L. Muller, dba Muller's Coffee. Shop. Ordered filed. ' MARFAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., dated May 19th, 1942, requesting a rehearing on said Company's application for permit to install a cesspool on its property Lot 6, Tract 12391, within the City of E1 Segundo, which permit had previously been denied by this Council. Following consideration of the matter, by general consent the City elerk was instructed to direct a letter to said Company, advising that if it cares to send its representative to the next meeting of the Council, said Council will be glad to discuss the matter of the permit asked for. EA Q 10 CITY OF TORRANCE, dated May 18th, 1942, requesting representation from the City of E1 Segundo to,meet with a committee in charge of arrangements for a celebration to be held by said City on June 13th, 1942, which has been designated by President Roosevelt as "General MacArthur Day". Inasmuch as the date set for the meeting.of the committee was May 15th, 1942, and the letter announcing said meeting was not received by this Council until this date, by general consent the letter was ordered filed.and the City Clerk requested to advise the City of Torrance that its letter was received too late for this City to send a represent4tive to its meeting. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated May 13th, 19426 to which was attached a mimeographed copy of a letter from the War Production Board with reference to Conservation Order No. 1-41, which has to do with road constructions by Cities. The City Attorney explained the procedure which may be taken under Conservation Order No. L -41, following which the letters were ordered referred to the Street Superintendent and the City Engineer for their information. PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, announcing a meeting to be held by said Association at San Pedro, California, June 5th, 1942. The matter of sending representation.from the City of E1 Segundo to said meeting was laid over for one week. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Co R. Coles addressed the Council, requesting it grant him permission to erect two stalls on his property at 622 Eucalyptus Drive, E1 Segundo, for the purpose of keeping two horses thereat. -It appearing that the location at which the stalls are proposed to be erected is within 150 feet of a dwelling house, and that therefore the erection of such stalls would be contrary to the provisions of ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo, by general consent the request was denied. Thereupon Councilman Gerow drew attention to the fact that there is a,possibility said ordinances are now being violated by other persons in the City. Building Inspector Catalano concurred in .Councilman Gerow's opinion, and by general consent it was decided that the Council as a whole would investigate the matter during the coming week. Mr. Bernard Lawler, City Judge and Special City Attorney, advised the Council he was leaving the City on Thursday of this week for Washington, D. C., where he anticipates entering Government service, although this has not definitely been,determined. It appearing from discussion that Mr. Lawler has not as yet taken his earned vacation, it was moved by Councilman. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Bernard Lawler be and he is hereby granted two weeks earned vacation, effective May 22nd, 1942. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerpw,,Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Mayor Love expressed his opinion that Mr. Lawler's services with the. City had-been highly satisfactory; and the other Councilmen concurred in his expression. REPORTS OF_STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Gerow reported that he and Park Superintendent McIlwaine had visited a nursery on Sepulveda Boulevard to inquire whether or not if the City sold some of its excess shrubs and trees, such sale would interfere Q 124 with the business of said nursery.; that the gentleman in charge had advised them he had no objection.to the City selling its excess nursery stock, that it would not interfere with his business. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the following resolution.be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Park Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized to furnish to residdnts and property owners of the City of E1 Segundo, for use in said City only, nursery stock which the City has been propagating for planting in said City and that.the prices on such items shall be those which, in the opinion of the Park Superintendent, are proper, con- sidering the kind and type of tree or shrub involved, size, condition, etc. thereof;.that in case of all such deliveries, the Park Superintendent shall issue a receipt to the purchaser for the amount paid for the items referred to in such receipt and on the succeeding business day sh&11•turn over to the City Clerk all collections made for the preceding day. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. . Councilman Peterson advised that the E1 Segundo Local Defense Council desired to have two "No Parking" signs erected on Oak Avenue, one on each side of entrance and exit to the Casualty Station at the High School Gymnasium; that at the present time there is nothing prohibiting parking at this location, that automobiles might be parked there during a blackout and block the entrance and exit to the casualty station and thereby cause delay in its operation. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby authorized to cause "No Parking" signs to be erected on the South side of East Oak Avenue, at locations desired by E1 Segundo Defense Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman Peterson reported that in the opinion of El Segundo. Local Defense Council, both the inhalator and -resu4itator belonging to the City of El Segundo should be moved to the Casualty Station on a "blue signal" preceding a.black -out; that this could by done by moving them on the fire engine. That Fire Chief McConnell had previously objected to doing this in the belief no one might be at the casualty station to receive the apparatus; that the Defense Council had been assured by Mr. Russell Hall, who is in charge of the casualty station, that he would be at said station immediately following a "blue" signal, and be there to receive the equipment; that Dr. H..W. Prince, head of the Medical Division of the Defense Council had recommended the removal of both the inhalator and resu* tator to this location. Councilman Peterson also recommended the purchase of one tank of gas,-which would be left at the casualty station with other supplies, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the purchase of one tank of gas for use of E1 Segundo Local Defense Council at its casualty station, be and the same is hereby authorized, at a cost of not to exceed $3.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Q.4125 The matter of removal of the inhalator and resue6itator to the casualty station on the "blue signal" was taken under advisement for one -week, to permit of a discussion of the matter with the Fire Chief: Councilman Peterson inquired what action might be taken to cause the owners of property at the North and South side of Franklin Avenue immediately East of Virginia Street to trim a hedge, which has grown out over the sidewalk, causing annoyance to pedestrians. Councilman Gerow agreed to take the matter up with Park Superintendent McIlwaine upon his return from vacation. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Mr. J. B. Catalano, who has been assisting Mr. I. N. Sumner, Assistant Water Superintendent, in certain Water Department matters, stated that he and Mr. Sumner had prepared a list of materials needed for the new well and pump which the Council anticipates having drilled and installed; that they have obtained prices on such-materials and have completed making up, necessary application to the War Production Board for priority rating, but that he was uncertain as to the procedure now to be followed. - By general consent the matter was referred to the City Attorney for his perusal of the documents already prepared and advice as to future procedure. Mr. J. B. Catalano stated he had made investigation as to what might be done to increase the pressure and volume of the pump at the water works plant; that certain changes had been recommended by Byron - Jackson Pump Company, which changes would not increase the present volume but would increase the pressure by 9 lbs., and that such changes would cost approximately $470.75. The Deputy City Clerk reported that in accordance with previous instructions of the Council, the City Clerk had written Mr. Woody Duke, owner of that certain apartment house building situated on the West side of Standard Street, between-Franklin Avenue and E1 Segundo Boulevard, which was damaged by fire on or about the 27th day of November, 1941, requesting that said owner take steps to reconstruct the building or tear it down; that a letter had been received from Mr. Duke stating he would take steps to have this done as soon as possible.. The City Clerk, through the Deputy, reported that in accordance with instructions of the Council, he had written Los Angeles County Defense Council with reference to the appointment of a person from this City to sit on the County wide Council, but that no reply had as yet been received. Thereupon the matter was laid over for one week. The City Clerk, through the Deputy, advised receipt of a letter from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, being notification of the reinstatement to June 1st, 1942, of certain oil well drilling bonds of said Company covering wells of Sovereign Oil Corporation within the City of E1 Segundo. The Deputy City Clerk stated that E1 Segundo Post No. 38, American Legion, had requested permission to erect a stand in front of the Post Office on Memorial Day, for the purpose of selling Defense Stamps and Bonds. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that E1 Segundo Post No. 38, American Legion, be and it is hereby granted permission to erect a stand in front of the Post Office in E1 Segundo, for the purpose of selling Defense Stamps and Bonds, such stand to be erected at a point designated by the Street Superintendent of said City and to that official's satisfaction. Carried. The Deputy City Clerk advised that El Segundo Post No. 38, American Legion, had requested that the large platform and a piano be moved to Library Park for use in its Memorial Day exercises. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby instructed to cause the large platform and a piano owned by the 'City of E1 Segundo to be moved to Library Park for use in Memorial Day exercises at said Park. Carried. Q-126 The City Attorney reported there had been presented to him for approval as to form, a certain Grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes, signed by Preston Wright, Ernest A. Becker, Jr., Maude Alice Wright, Aleene F. Becker, Robert M. Duntley and Ruth Finch Duntley; also a Paztial Reconveyance from Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, both covering certain - property in Tract 12812 in the City of E1 Segundo; that he would approve said documents contingent upon consent of the Notary, who took certain acknowledgments to the Grant of Easement, to the addition of the names of Robert,M. Duntley and Ruth Finch Duntley in the first part of the instru- ment. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes, executed by Preston Wright, Ernest A. Becker, Jr., Maude Alice Wright, Aleene F. Becker, Robert M. Duntley and Ruth Finch Duntley, dated the 27th day of October, 1941, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, ,a perpetual easement and right of way for the construction, reconstruction, inspection, maintenance, operation and repair of a sanitary sewer or sewers,.in� over upon, across and along that certain parcel of land situated, lying and being in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and particularly described as follows, to -wit: The Southerly three feet (31) of Lots 55 and 66 and the Northerly three feet (3') of Lots 56 and 65, all in Tract No. 12812, as shown on map recorded in Book 247, pages 34 and 35, Records of said County and State, and on file in the office of the County Recorder of said County, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City Of E1 Segundo; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Partial Reconveyance, dated &iay 1st, 1941, executed by Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles, as Trustee, effecting certain real property in Tract No. 12812, within the City of E1 Segundo, over which a*Grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes was hereinbefore in this resolution accepted by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, and in which Grant of Easement the real property effected by said Partial Reconveyance is more particularly described, be and.the same is hereby accepted on behalf of *the City of E1 Segundo, AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby directed to affix his certificates to the said instruments, indicating their acceptance by this Council, and to cause the said instruments to be filed for record in the office o3' the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. ' The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Aloes:, Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None, The City Attorney reported that he had been advised by the City Clerk that the indebtedness, of Mr. Warren Vinetz to the City of El Segundo had been liquidated, and he was accordingly closing his file on the subject. a Q 12 PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: E1 Segundo Herald Ralph Jamiesson TOTAL Haas, Baruch & Co. Southern Calif. Gas Co. Recreation Fund General Fund 3.25 Ira E. Escobar 176.79 24.00 Snap -On Tools Corporation 2.58 $27.25 Lyman Borum 15.10 Lustra Corp. of America 28.69 General Fund Featherstone's, Inc. 15.38 1;4.71 Air Reduction Sales Co. 2.33 1..05 ,H. H. Baker 2.50 TOTAL 176.79 Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that under existing emergency conditions this Council feels that except in.those cases where military leaves of absence are involved the Council, w ].]�,�,�. not look with. favor upon a plication�fovgs of`�ablence0 for the purpose of the employees accepting private employment elsewhere. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent.: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Resolution No. 609, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ' C ITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 589 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH B OF SUBDIVISION 3 OF THE "SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF, ET. SEGiJNDO, CALIFORNIA ", SET FORTH IN SECTION 1 OF SAID RESOLUTION, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman ,Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Respectfully submitted, VICTOR D. McCARTHY, CITY CLERK, By Deputy.