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1942 OCT 21 CC MIN=259 El Segundo, California. October 21st, 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 o'clock P. M. by George Love, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Selby. Other Officers Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. R. T. Hutchins - City 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 14th day of October, 1942, and of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 16th day of October, 1942, having been read and no errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the minutes of said meetings 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: RICHFIELD OIL.CORPORATION, dated October 15th, 1942, setting forth certain modifications..and amendments to its price list on road oils and asphaltic products for use on any construction job, so as to conform with Recommendation No. 45 of the Office of Petroleum Coordinator. By general consent the letter was ordered 'Piled and a copy thereof referred to the City Engineer for his information and guidance in connection with future municipal work. ANDRE, DuROSS & CALLAHAN, Attorneys -at -Law, dated October 17th; 1942, advising that said firm will, in the near future, present a formal claim against the City of E1 Segundo for injuries sustained by Rita Sullivan, in an automobile accident involving one of the City owned vehicles, which accident occurred September 27th, 1942. The Deputy City Clerk advised that a copy of the above mentioned letter had been forwarded to the City's automobile insurance carrier; also a copy given to the City.Attorney. Following this report, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the communication of Andre, DuRoss and Callahan, dated October 17th, 1942, be received and filed; and the report of the City Clerk noted to the effect that copies of said letter have been forwarded to the City Attorney and the City's''insurance carrier, this action being taken without any admission of liability in the premises. Carried. , -SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT.COMPANY, dated October 20th, 1942, enclosing executed bill of sale conveying to the City of El Segundo all the cast iron water mains and fittings located in Northrop Street; also easement for the extension of Northrop Street southerly to the quarter section line. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the matter of the acceptance of the above mentioned bill of sale and easement, be taken under advisement by this Council until some future date. Carried. am DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC., dated October 21st, 1942, stating that there is approximately 250 feet on the dedicated portion of Lapham and Northrop Streets, which has never been improved, and requesting that the City cause this improvement to be made, so as to effect a continuing improved thoroughfare on these streets between Imperial Highway and E1 Segundo boulevard. The City Engineer reported his findings in connection with the requested improvement, and his estimation of the cost thereof at $1000.00. Thereafter, by general consent, decision in the matter was postponed for one week, and the Council members indicated their desire to go over the ground with the City Engineer before authorizing the requested work to be done. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Messrs. McGrath and Dodds orally requested a permit to conduct a pool room at 139 Richmond Street. 'The Chief of Police stated that the applicants had agreed to remove a partition at present in the building, which is in violation of the pool room ordinance. By general consent tentative approval was given the applicants, pending a written request for such permit. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Street Superintendent reported that some months ago a deposit had been made by one George Miller, contractor, to cover the cost of repairing ditches following excavation for sewer installation by said contractor; that a portion of the repair work had been made, but that due to the fact Douglas Aircraft Company had erected temporary bomb shelter over a part of the ditch, completion of the repairs could not be made at this time. He reported further that said Douglas Aircraft Company had indicated it would remove such temporary bomb shelters just as soon as it had completed permanent construction on its own property; that a refund could not be made to Mr. Miller of any portion of his deposit until such ditch repairs had been completed, and at this time he could not state when that would be; that Mr. Miller had requested information as to when such refund might be made to him. By general consent the City Clerk was directed to address a communication to Mr. Miller, advising him of the present status of his deposit, and the reason why refund had not been made to him, or the repairs completed. The City Attorney reported with respect to the present status of Douglas Avenue abandonment proceedings, stating that he has prepared ordinance ordering the abandonment, which the Council may introduce at this time if it cares to do so. Thereupon the City Clerk announced that no objections to the abandonment of Douglas Avenue have been made to or filed with him, either verbal or written. The Mayor then inquired whether there was any person in the Council Chamber who desired to make any objection to the abandonment of Douglas Avenue as proposed under Resolution of Intention No. 626. No person responding, Councilman Hesser introduced Ordinance No. 262, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING VACANT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET WITHIN THE SAID CITY, KNOWN AS DOUGLAS AVENUE; AS CONTEPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 6269 which was read. ,-7r Q' 26I the City Attorney reported that on- Monday of this week, he had received an order from the Railroad Commission of the-State of California, authorizing the City of El Segundo to construct grade crossings over the right of way of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company at 118th and 120th streets, which order he read in full to the Council, and thereafter filed with the City Clerk. He stated further in this connection, that he had sent a copy of said order to Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., and had just now received a letter from said Company, requesting the City of E1 Segundo to authorize the improvements to be installed, the expenses incident thereto to be borne by the Defense Plant Corporation. The City Attorney further reported that. he had called Mr. Weiss of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, -requesting authorization from said Company for the City to proceed with the improvements, that Mr. Weiss had advised him such authorization would be forthcoming, but that pending such authorization an interim permit.would be issued, so that the work might proceed. Following the report of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo hereby finds and determines that an emergency effecting the public peace, health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare exists in the matter of the improvement contemplated in view of the definite need for such improvement to serve industries engaged in the war effort and that, therefore, the action hereinafter taken is urgently-needed in order to preserve and protect such public peace, health, safety, comfort, con- venience and general welfare; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the -City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and instructed, in cooperation with Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. and Defense Plant Corporation, to cause crossings•to be constructed in the manner set forth in order.from the Railroad Commission of the State-of California, bearing number 35858, in connection with Application No. 25297; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said work, in view of its urgency, shall be performed -at the earliest possible moment. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor-Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. The City Attorney reported that; pursuant to instruction of this Council, he-had prepared a form of ordinance relating to the control of rats and vermin within the City of E1 Segundo, which ordinance he read to the Council. By general consent introduction of the ordinance was postponed, and a copy thereof ordered sent to-the Heklth Officer of•the County of Los Angeles, for that Officer's information and approval. The City Attorney then read to the Council a form of-ordinance he had prepared, to effect the closing of Coast Boulevard within the City of E1 Segundo. Action thereon was postponed in view of the fact that action has not as yet been taken by -the City Council of the City-of Los Angeles closing its portion of said Boulevard.. The City Attorney requested that he be allowed to take his annual vacation commencing October 26th, 1942, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Clyde Woodworth, City Attorney, be and he is hereby granted his customary annual two weeks vacation commencing -- October 26th, 1942.• Carried by the following vote: Y t-262 Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. The Chief of Police announced the appointment of certain persons as Special Police Officers of said City and requested approval of such appointments. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the appointments by the Chief,of Police of the City.of E1 Segundo of L. J..Lay and J. Hackworth as Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. Carried. The Chief of Police announced the ape #m# revocations of the appointments of R. C. Gilmore, W. H. Hyde, F. R. Long, E. R. Miller, C. F. Nunn, G. E. Tapscott, F. Dolby, R. Arnold and C. Reeves as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo. The Deputy City Clerk reported that on September 30th, 1942, the Council authorized the drawing of a warrant in the sum of $4.64, payable to J. A. Nadeau Company, that following the drawing of such warrant it was found desirable by the Municipal Mechanic.to return the merchandise covered by such warrant, and she therefore requested the cancellation of Warrant No. 44149, made payable as before stated. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Warrant No. 44149, drawn and dated September 30th, 19429 in amount of $4.64, payable to the order of J. A. Nadeau Company, be and the same is hereby ordered cancelled and said sum ordered restored to the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. The Deputy City Clerk advised that a Mrs. Golds Rider, residing at 854 Main Street, E1 Segundo, had complained of the fact that horses and a cow kept.in the vicinity of her home had become a nuisance, due to the fact that she is being bothered, with flies, which she feels are being drawn to the location by the animals. By general consent the complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Water Superintendent reported that he had received from the War Production Board a rating of A -1 -A on the pump to be installed in Water Well No. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Mayor Love stated that Mr. J. E. Reddington, who at the last regular meeting of the Council, had requested permission to keep hogs on his premises at 216 West Walnut Avenue, E1 Segundo, had informed him he desired to withdraw the request. The Council, thereupon, by general consent, indicated no further action would be taken on Mr. Reddington's request. The Deputy City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 261, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO RESTRICTED LIGHTING WITHIN SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the 14th day of October, 1942. . It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the further reading of said Ordinance No.,261 be waived. Said motion was carried by the following vote: s Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerold and Selby. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that said Ordinance No. 261, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO RES`I'imb LIGHTING WITHIN SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of this Council held on the 14th day of October, 1942, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Recreation Fund General Fund Maurice E. Ward 24.25 Clyde Woodworth 50.00 Mae D. Lewis 789.00 General Fund C. E. Kenney 557.23 Los Angeles Co. Health Dept. 1.00 Henry Radio Shop 169.29 Mae D. Lewis, Agent 478.23 TOTAL $2044.75 . Moved by Councilman Peterson, 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 Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Peterson reported that it has come to the attention of E1 Segundo Defense Council that the gasoline rationing board for the district in which El Segundo is situated, is to be located in the City of Redondo Beach, which will necessitate the citizens of this community traveling to Redondo Beach to register for gasoline rationing books. He felt that E1 Segundo citizens should not be required to use their gasoline and tires-to make 'this,tri -s, "inasmuch as volunteer help is available to set up a local rationing board, and he felt this matter should be- called tO the attention of the of the government agency having charge of the gasoline rationing boards. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council is presently informed that the proposed district for the rationing of gasoline and certain other commodities related to the rubber shortage regu .lations in which the City of E1- Segundo Is located, is to be administered by a board located in the City of Redondo Beach, which is removed by a distance of seven miles from the City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, a large percentage of persons who will require rationing certificates and service of such local rationing board are employed in defense industries located in and immediately adjacent to the City of E1 Segundo; and w Q fA WIIEREAS, the requiring of such workers to expend the necessary gasoline, rubber and time to visit a rationing-board seven miles removed, appears to this Council to be a waste of such gasoline, time and rubber, when volunteer service to perform those functions is available in the City of E1 Segundo, anxious and willing to save the time and materials, patience and strength of such war workers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that said Council most respectfully suggests to the authorities having jurisdiction to fix the boundaries of such local rationing districts, that they give due consideration to the effects which will result from the fixing of so remote a rationing location from-the City of E1 Segundo and the factors above indicated, before making any final determination in the matter; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attention-of such authorities be further-directed to the fact that the Local Defense Council of the City of El Segundo is ready, willing, anxious and able to make such appointments or nominations for the creation of a local board, which will at once conserve the time, patience, rubber, gasoline, nerves and strength of thousands of persons who would otherwise be adversely effected; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Fred Yerger; State Organization Officer, Office of Price Administrator, as the earnest and sincere suggestion of this Council in.the..premises. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson and Mayor Love, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: e VICTOR D. McCARTHY, CITY CLERK, Mayor. Deputy.