1942 NOV 25 CC MINM02
E1 Segundo, California.
November 25th, 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 and Love.
Councilmen Absent: Selby.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
J. B. Catalano - Building Inspector.
Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 18th day of November,
1942, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN COIQ1UNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were
disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
0.. A. GIERLICH, City Engineer, City of Manhattan Beach, dated November
25th, 1942, referring to a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City
of Manhattan Beach, relative to the cities of El Segundo, Manhattan, Hermosa
and Redcndo establis).ing a'joint rubbish disposal site in the South Bay area.
Ordered filed.
R. F. WEDLER, City Clerk, Manhattan Beach, dated November 25th, 1942,
which was accompanied by a copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Manhattan Beach, November 19th, 1942, with reference to certain
South Bay cities acquiring a joint combustible and non - combustible rubbish
disposal site. The subject matter of the resolution was discussed at length,
following which it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that inasmuch as the City of E1 Segundo considers its present disposal
facilities adequate at this time, said City do not participate in the acquisition
of a joint rubbish disposal site by the Cities of El Segundo, Manhattan, Hermosa
and Redondo, and that the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo be requested
to so advise the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach. Carried.
HERBERT LAPHAM, Land Agent, Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, dated
November 24tho 1942, suggesting that in view of the fact that the pub }jc thoroughfare
formerly known as Douglas Avenue has been-entirely abandoned-and in view of-
the further fact that by reason of the present expansion progrard of Douglas
Aircraft Company's E1 Segundo plant, it may become the dominating plant of
thEit Company.on the Pacific Coast, it might be proper at-this time to change
the name of. Northrop Street to Douglas Street.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Gerow, that the City Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo be instructed
to prepare the necessary engineering data and furnish the same to the City
Attorney, who shall thereupon prepare the necessary legal proceedings to permit
of the changing of the name of Northrop Street to Douglas Street. Carried by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
JOHN F. BENDER, Special City Attorney, dated November 16th, 1942, advising
of the settlement of certain delinquent special assessments as enumerated in said
letter and requesting the Council's approval of such settlement.
Moved by.Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the
settlement made by John F. Bender, Special City Attorney of the City of El Segundo,
of delinquent special assessments levided against the South 50 feet of the West
95 feet of Lot 5, Block 1, Tract 1685, as follows: Assessment No. 2113 under
Resolution of Intention No. 134 and Assessment No. 12 under Resolution of
Ittention No. 144,all as referred to in the communication of said Special City
Attorney, dated i�fotiember 16th, 1942, addressed to the City Clerk and presented
this Council this date, be ratified and approved, and that the City Clerk be
authorized to cause demand in favor of said John F. Bender to be prepared for
the amount due him under contract for effecting said settlement. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
UNITED STATES TREASURY VICTORY FUND COMMITTEE, dated November 20th, 1942,
requesting cooperation in the matter of investing surplus funds in certain
United States Government securities, and stating that a representative of said
committee will call upon the City to discuss the matter. By general consent
the communication was ordered filed and the City Clerk requested to confer
with such representative of the Victory Fund Committee of the United States
Treasury as may call at his office and to report the result of such conference
to this Council for its further action.
PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, dated November 20th, 1942, requesting
a permit to erect an advertising structure on the West side of Sepulveda Boulevard
approximately 400 feet South of Walnut Avenue.
It appearing that the sign to be erected pursuant to this application,
should the permit be granted, is intended to advertise an important phase of
Vorth American Aviation, Inc.'s operations, it was moved by Councilman Gerow,
seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain communication from Pacific
Outdoor Advertising Company, dated November 20th, 1942, re-
questing permission to erect one 12-x 26 advertising structure
on the West side of Sepulveda Boulevard, approximately 40.0-feet
South of Walnut Avenue, presented this Council this date, be
received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk
for the purposes of identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the use to which
said sign is to be put, in furthering the war efforts, the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby grant the
permit requested, subject to the following terms and conditions,
to -wit:
1. That said permit is temporary only, and may be
revoked at any time in the discretion 'of this Council,
without cause and without.liability, upon thirty days
written notice to the permittee of this Council's in-
tention so to do, and that said permit'-must be accepted
accordingly.
2. That upon the cancellation of such permit by the
City Council, any license or permit fees theretofore paid
to said City will be Pefunded upon a pro rata basis.
3. That the advertising sign erected pursuant to this
permit shall be erected and maintained in conformance with
ordinance requirements of the City of E1 Segundo respecting
advertising signs and to the satisfaction of the Building
Inspector of the City of El Segundo.
4. That nothing herein contained shall be construed as
a precedent for the granting of permission to erect other or
future signs by this or any other applicant for permission so
to do, as, in the granting of this permit the Council is taking
into consideration the use to which this particular tign is to
be put and is granting this permit in consideration of.these
circumstances, and the acceptance and use of this permit by the
nermittee herein named shall constitute his consent to and
acceptance of the terms and conditions herein recited.
The foregoing resolution was adoj)ted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
TREASURY DEPARTITNT , War Savings Staff, urging additional effort and
activity in promoting the sale of war savings bonds through the 10% payroll
deduction plan. By general consent the communication was ordered received and
filed and the City Clerk instructed to notify said Treasury Department that the
plan has already been adopted by the City of El Segundo.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Jack Morrison made oral application for a permit to maintain a horse
at an undesignated location within the City of E1 Segundo, and he was requested
by the Mayor to submit his application in writing and to submit the same to the
Building Inspector for approval.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Councilman Hesser of the Public Safety Committee, reporting with respect
to the request of Fire Chief McConnell for two additional fire engine drivers
for E1 Segundo Fire Department, which request was made to this Council at its
last regular meeting, recommended that the request be granted, and he thereupon
movedthat ^ernon Wood, Desk Sergeant in the Police Department, and J. L. Wilson,
Truck Driver in the Parks Department, be appointed fire engine drivers of E1
Segundo Fire Department, to assume their duties as such fire engine drivers on
December 1st, 1942, and to be compensated therefor -in the manner provided by
that certain resolution of the City of E1 Segundo, fixing the rates of pay and
hours of employment of municipal officers and employees. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Peterson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser; Peterson and Mayor LGve.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
Councilman Hesser of the public Safety Committee informed the Council that
he and Councilman Peterson had investigated the matter of the parking of automobiles
on El Segundo Boulevard between Main Street and Richmond Street, and that the
hazards created thereby, due to the large number -of trucks and trailers which
traverse this thoroughfare daily, suggest the prohibition of parking in this area
in the interests of safety.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded-by Councilman
Peterson, that the City Engineer prepare and furnish the City Attorney engineering
data which will enable tho City Attorney to* prepare an ordinance amending the
existing traffic ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo,•so as to prohibit the
narking of automobiles on the North and South sides of El Segundo Boulevard, between
Main Street and Richmond Street. Carried. '
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The Chief of Police announced the appointments of certain persons as
Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo and requested the Council's
approval of such appointments. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson,
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seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the
City of El Segundo of E. L. Higgins, G. R. Heard, M. F. Christensen, H. J. Eakles,
F. W. Bahl, J. H. Winn, G. C. Matthews, C. J. Becker, D. W. Johnson, W. D. Auch,
C. D. Swain, M. L. Kelly, F. W. Amend, G. J. Raithel, F. L. Draper, B. W. Tkweat,
R. Cantwell, R. Ziegler, M. Goldbaum and M. Dillon as Special Police Officers of
said City, be and the same are hereby ratified and approved. Carried.
The Chief of Police thereupon announced the revocation of the appointments of
G. Kidd and E. C. Williams as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo.
The City Engineer reported having discussed with Mr. Herbert Lapham of Santa
Fe Land Improvement Company the matter of the acceptance by the City of a certain
deed of easement and a certain bill of sale for water mains heretofore tendered
this Council, which acceptance has been under consideration for several weeks;
that Mr. Lapham agreed to rewrite the bill'of sale covering the water mains and that
the acceptance of the deed of easement for roadway purposes should be deferred.
The City Attorney delivered to the City Clerk for certification, transcript
of the proceedings in the matter of the abandonment of Douglas Avenue within the
City of El Segundo;, also documents for'use in connection with the application to the
War Labor Board to adjust salaries of "certain municipal employees.
The City Attorney presented also'a form of ordinance he had prepared pursuant
to request of Southern California Gas Company for an ordinance regulating the
supplying or connecting of'gas to premises or services within the City of E1 Segundo.
Action relative to this ordinance was taken under advisement until the further order
of the Council.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, 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 and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
ASE`, "t BUSS -3S.
None . '
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
City C e
Kayor.
Recreation Fund
General Fund
Leather Supply Co.
X22.41
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
$5.69
Leather Supply Co.
19.39
Welch's Overall Cleaning
eo. 4.00
Segner's 5- 10 -25y Store
1.74
Air Reduction Sales Co.
1.76
TOTAL $43.54
William T. Lindstrom Co.
.78
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
5.62
General Fund
McKinney Blueprint
5.08
City of El Segundo Water Dept. $347.67
So. Calif. Edison Co.
1.00
City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 50.60
John F. Bender
25.18
Malls Welding & Trailer
Shop 66.93
Ira E. Escobar
83.18
Los Angeles Co. Health
Dept. 1.00
Charles Beck
15.00
TOTAL
$613.59
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, 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 and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
ASE`, "t BUSS -3S.
None . '
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
City C e
Kayor.