1942 NOV 18 CC MINAT
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E1 Segundo, California.
November 18th, 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 George Love, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Councilmen Absent: None.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk.
J. B. Catalano - Building Inspector.
Miss Loshoncy - Representing Special City Attorney John F. Bender.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of November, 1942,
having been read, and no errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the minutes be approved as recorded.
Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed
of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, dated November 12th, 1942, being a request
that the City adopt an ordinance regulating the turning on or reconnection of
gas service. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Selby,
which carried unanimously, the matter was referred to the city Attorney for
report.
DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC., dated November 13th,•1942, thanking the
Council for its splendid cooperation as lately expressed in the improvement of
Northrop and Lapham Streets. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Councilman Hesser reported that Captain Hager of the Standard Oil Company
guard service had called his attention to traffic hazards created by the parking
of automobiles on El Segundo Boulevard, between Main Street and Richmond Street,
and he requested that Councilman Peterson and Chief of Police Hutchins join him
in a survey of the situation. This was agreed to.
Councilman Hesser reported also that Fire Chief McConnell requested that
Vernon Wood and J. L. Wilson be assigned his Department as Fire Engine Drivers.
Action respecting this matter was deferred one week.
None.
REPORTS QF'OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE$.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the agreement submitted by Standard Oil Company of
6alifornia, respecting the use of certain real property in Imperial Highway
leased by said Company, the City Attorney reported that the agreement submitted
is satisfactory as to form. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow,
seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between
Standard Oil Company of California, a Corporation, first party,
and the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, second
party, dated the 18th day of November, 1942, respecting the use
by the City of El Segundo of a right of way for storm drain
purposes across a parcel of land situated in the City of E1
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as follows, to -wit:
The southerly five feet (51) of the northerly
forty -five feet (451) of the Northwest quarter of
Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the
Rancho Sausal Redondo, as showfl on map recorded in
Book 1, pages 507 and 508, of Patents, Records of
said County, and lying south of and adjacent to that
certain parcel of land described as Parcel #7 in deed
to the City of E1 Segundo, dated Sept. 10, 1941; and .
recorded in Book 19233, page 27, Official Records.
of said County. The above described strip of land
is bounded westerly by that certain course described
as bearing 42050102" from the south line of the North.
thirty feet (301) of said Section 7, in the easterly
line of land described as Parcel 24 in Final Judgment
of Condemnation in Case No. 357580 in the Superior
Court of the State of California, in and for the
County of Los Angeles, recorded on December 8, 19349
in Book 13174, page 92, Official Records of said County,
and is bounded easterly by a line parallel with and
distant three hundred ten feet (3101) easterly,
measured at right angles, from the westerly line of
said Section 7t
Excepting therefrom that portion lying outside
of said parcel,
be approved and accepted by this Council;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City
of El Segundo be authorized to execute the same on behalf of said
City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and to transmit copies
thereof to said Standard Oil Company of California for execution
by its duly authorized officers, requesting said Company to return
one copy thereof for filing.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of the acceptance of a Bill of Sale to certain cast iron
water mains now located in a portion-of Northrop Street within the City of E1
Segundo, and the acceptance of a Deed of Easement, dated October 13th, 19429
covering a strip of land•150 feet in width by approximately 1201.6 feet in
length in a portion of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, S. B. B. & M.,
tendered by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, with its communication dated
October 20th, 19429 File No. 640 -9 -1, it was decided, by general consent, to
refer the matter to the-City Engineer for cheeping, explanation and report.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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Water Works Fund
General Fund
Ralph Freese
$68.10
John A. Gerow
$12.50
R. T. Hutchins
12.50
Orest 0. Hesser
12.50
I. N. Sumner
78.25
George Love
12.50
Clifford Smith
72.50
Dave W. Peterson
12.50
Ruth.Schlimme
28.75
Wm. R. Selby
12.50
James C. Osborne
74.25
Victor D. McCarthy
100.00
Frank. Mack
6.00
Neva M. Elsey
82.75
J. J. Lind
71.25
Minta Curtzwiler
55.00
Minta Curtzwiler, City
Treas.91.00
Clyde Woodworth
62.50
Addressing Machine and
Wm. A. Krimmel•
25.00
Accessory Co.
1.05
R. T. Hutchins
100.00
Lyman Borum
26.25
A. K. Tennis
37.50
R. W. Frederick
21.40
C. K. McConnell
6.50
Roscoe Moss Company
3401.00
W. A. Elsterman
80.00
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
1.00
J. B. Catalano
95.00
TOTAL
$3953.130
Ruth Schlimme
16.25
E. Morgan
63.75
Alice Hope
24,00
Recreation
Fund
Dorothy E. Wallace
60.00
Effel Deeter $16.00
John F. Bender
75.00
Mrs. Marie Sherrill
1.13
W. F. Allee
115.22
Bell & Howell Company
6.22
F. M. Barnes
102.00
Leather Supply Co.
15.38
H. Burns
102.39
TOTAL
38173
W. A. Callahan
76.00
J. A. Cummings
102.39
T. B. DeBerry
117,00
General Fund
Alex Haddock
100.46
Victor D. McCarthy
fp34.39
C. C. Havens
115.22
E. Cote
12.00
F. Ingram
93.19
E. Morgan
3.75
M. H. McIntire
115.22
Minta Curtzwiler, City
Lee Maxwell
103.40
Treasurer
274.00
Wm. Owens
126.75
John F. Bender
2.81
K. S. Searles
92.00
C..K. McConnell
2.85
Vernon L. Wood
91.00
So. Calif. Gas.Co.
1.89
D. Boyer
83.80
Underwood Elliott Fisher
Co. 3.00
J. Burgner.
65.00
R. W. Frederick
7.46
K. E. Campbell
65.00
Victor D. McCarthy, City
Perry Campbell
65.00
Clerk
15.60
E. L. Coddington
54.80
C. Dinwiddie
85.43
E. Elsey
60.43
F. L. Ford
42.00
F. L. Gregory
77.50
E. S. Grow
76.25
A. R. Gunn
57.50
T. Kincaid
36.00
F. Mack
42.00
C. L. McIlwaine
85.50
M. Rahan
65.00
D. Raynor
65.00
C. Roncevich
65.00
C. Russell
79.18
A. Siebken
75.00
G. Schoening
77.50
J. Stanich
80.93
P. Thompson
30.45 -
G. Turney
75.00
J. F. Wilson
66.25
B. McAllister
7.50
E. Cote
12.00
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TOTAL $4350.76
Moved by Councilman Peterson, 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, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.,
Absent:, Councilmen None..
NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Selby introduced Resolution No. 635, entitled:
A RESOLUTION•OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL., SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING
THE COMPENSATION OR PAY OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF SAID CITY, AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDERS IN CCNFLICT THEREWITH,
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which was read.
It bras thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Hesser, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
has had under definite and serious consideration for several months
last past the problem of increasing, the compensation of various of
the officers and employees of said city, due to existing conditions
amd the increased cost of living;
AND, WHEREAS, said Council was not in a position prior to
this time to make a definite decision respecting such matters
until a thorough analysis of its finances and funds applicable
to such purpose could be made;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council, after such long and earnest
deliberation and investigation feels that it is now in possession
of the necessary information to enable it to indicate definite
action in the premises;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council is presently informed that be-
fore increases of compensation -to municipal employees be made, it
is advisable and in many instances necessary that the approval to
such increases of the National War Labor Board or of the Com-
missioner of Internal Revenue, as the case may be, be procured;
AND, WHEREAS, there has been presented to said Council at
its meeting this date, November 18, 1942, proposed Resolution
No. 635, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND EST-
ABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OR-PAY OF VARIOUS
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EKK OYEES OF SAID CITY,
AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS AND
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH. ",
which said resolution makes provision for the various increases
proposed to be made,by said Council in the compensation of various
of the officers and employees of said City;
AND, WHEREAS, said Council desires at.all times to proceed'in
a lawful and proper manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo, California,,as follows:
First: That a copy of said Resolution No. 635 above referred
to be placed on file in,the office of the City Clerk of the City
of E1 Segundo for the purposes of identification and reference.
Second: That the City, Attorney of said City be, and he is
hereby authorized and instructed to make the necessary application
and /or certificate to the National War Labor Board and/or, the'
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and/or any other federal agency,
officer or department having jurisdiction in the premises, as the
case may be, for such consent, authority or permission, as may be
necessary on the part of either said board or of said commissioner,
or of such other federal agency, officer or department having such
jurisdiction, to the various increases in compensation as contem-
plated to be made under the provisions of said Resolution No. 635,
and that the authority herein granted to said City Attorney shall
include any authority necessary on the part of said City which
may be required in order to enable said City Attorney to properly,
adequately, and lawfully present and prosecute said application
or certificate on behalf of said City.
Third: That the reasons for making the proposed increases,
as contemplated under the provisions of said Resolution No. 6350
are as follows:
1st. It has been the policy of the City Council to
grant pay increases and adjustments from time to time
over the years last past, taking into account service,
length of service, efficiency, and etc., of the various
employees of the City.
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2nd. - That* the City Council believes and finds that
the-adjustments and increases made under the terms of said
Resolution No. 635 are fair, in accordance with the Council's
previous policy, and are necessary in order to:
(a) Eliminate mal- adjustments;
(b) Avoid inequalities and gross inequities;
(c) Provide for the officers and employees effected,
proper standards of living and avoid sub - standards of
living under existing conditions; and
(d) Aid in the effective prosecution of the war.
Fourth: That such application or certificate so prepared
and forwarded by said City Attorney shall be deemed to be and
shall be•the request, application, petition or certificate of the
City of E1 Segundo for permission and authority to make the in-
creases as indicated in said Resolution No. 635, and to place in
effect as soon as possible the salaries and compensations set forth
'in said Resolution No: 635.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk announced receipt of a bid for real property advertised for
sale in published Notice No. 2 of Intention to Sell Real Property. It was
thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
Council proceed-to open, examine and publicly declare the bid received this date
for the sale of real property advertised for sale under published Notice No. 2
of intention to sell real property.
The Council did then proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid,
which said bid was found by said Council to be the bid of R. C. Edwards, 11107 East
Ocean Street, Hawthorne, California, bidding $40.00 for Lot 4, Block 5, E1 Segundo.,
and that $40.00 in.cash accompanied said bid.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
that Resolution No. 636, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CASH BID OF R. C. EDWARDS
FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY,
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.
Miss Loshoncy, on behalf of Special City Attorney John F. Bender, thereupon
presented a•number of quitclaim deeds, which were received by said Special City
Attorney in lieu of the prosecution of foreclosure proceedings, against the
properties described in said deeds, which properties had been sold to the City for
the non - payment of certain special assessments.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Quitclaim Deed, presented
to the City Council for its consideration, and quitclaiming
to the City of E1-Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, that certain
parcel of real property situated in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
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Lot 10 in Block 13 of Tract No. 1685, in the
City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, as per map recorded in
Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of
the County Recorder of said County,
executed by Ruth Clay Schultz and Roy G. Schultz, wife and
husband, and dated the 12th day of November, 1942, be and
the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City
of El Segundo.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to record said deed in the
office of 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.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Quitclaim Deed, presented
to the Council for its consideration and quitclaiming to
the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, that
certain parcel of real property_ situated in the City of E1
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as follows:
Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 in Block 23 of E1
Segundo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County
of Los Angeles ,'State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 18, Page 69 of Maps, in the
office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County,
executed by Ellen I. Barber, a widow, and dated the 16th day
of November, 1942, be and the same is hereby accepted by and
on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to record said deed in the office
of 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.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain' Quitclaim Deed, presented
to the Council for its consideration and quitclaiming to
the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, that
certain parcel of real property situated in the City of
El Segundo, County of Los-Angeles, State of California,
described as follows:
Lots 1 and 2, of Tract No. 6968, in the
City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, as per map recorded
in Book 126, Page 87 of Maps, in the office
of the County Recorder of said County,
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executed by Frode B. Kilstofte and Harriet C. Kilstofte,
husband and wife, and dated the 13th day of November, 1942,
be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the
City of El Segundo; and
BE IT rURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to record said deed in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Quitclaim Deed, presented
to the Council for its consideration and quitclaiming to
the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, that
certain parcel of real property situated in the City of
E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as follows:
Lot 3 in Tract No. 6968, in the City of
E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, as per map recorded in Book
126, Page 87 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of said County,
executed by Albert Cordell and Alice R. Cordell, husband
and wife, and dated the 14th day of November, 1942, by
and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the
City of E1 Segundo;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to record said deed in the office
of 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.
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 Hesser, the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Approved:
Mayor. AW
Respectfully submitted,