1942 SEP 10 CC MINs e s
El Segundo, California.
September 10th, 1942.
Aw„ gular 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.: Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Councilmen Absent: None.
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 2nd'day of September,
1942, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes be approved as recorded.
Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were
disuosed of as indicated,-following reference to each hereinafter:
MYRTLE W. LYONS, dated September 8th, 1942, an application for house
moving permit. The building proposed to be moved having been-inspected by
the .Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo and certified by him as
conforming to building ordinances of the City-of El Segundo, and requisite
deposits having been made, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, that Myrtle W. Lyons be granted permission to move a
one story frame stucco dwelling house into the City of E1 Segundo, on or
about the 11th day of September, 1942, the structure, during the course of
such removal, to be routed southerly on Sepulveda Boulevard from Imperial
Highway to Maple Avenue, thence westerly on Maple Avenue to its permanent
location on Lot 16, Block 108, being the Northwest corner *f Washingtdw,Street
and East Maple Avenue; provided that the work of such removal, within the
City of El Segundo, shall be under the supervision of and performed and
completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1
Segundo, except as to the matter of traffic control, which latter shall be
under the supervision of the Police Department of said City. Carried.
CALIFORNIA STATE, COUNCIL OF DEFENSE, Bulletin No. 151, dated August
31st, 1942, bearing the subject "Railroad Operation during Blackouts ".
Ordered filed.
CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated September 2nd, 1942, advising
that the City Council of the City of Los Angeles had adopted a resolution on
said before mentioned date, with reference to the allocation of a portion of
State Sales Tax revenues to the cities in which the same originate, and
calling the matter to the attention of the League of-California Cities for
full.consideration at its forthcoming,.an ual conference.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by
Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, is informed that various cities of the State of
California are supporting a movement for an amendment to
the Sales Tax Law of the State of California, which will
have for its purpose the distribution to the various cities
of the State of a portion of the revenues derived from
State Sales Tax (indicated as the proceeds from 1/2¢ of
the total 39' levy);
AND, WHEREAS, this Council feels that the purpos6 of
said amendment has merit and that a reasonable and fair
division to the Cities of the State should be made from the
tax revenues derived from said tax;
NOS;, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does resolve as
follows:
1. Said Council does respectfully suggest to the
proper officials of the League of California Cities that
an appropriate amendment to the State Sales Tax Law be drafted
and sponsored before the next session of the Legislature of
the State of California, which amendment shall have for its
purpose an allocation to the cities of the said State of a
portion of the State Sales Tax as above indicated, and that
provision be made in such ameftd.ment for a'basis of distribution
to the various cities of the State as may be just, reasonable
and equitable, all factors considered.
2. That the City Clerk shall forward a copy of this
resolution to the Secretary of the League of California Cities
and a copy thereof to the City of Los Angeles.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen'None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
ELLIOTT, ABERLE & DUNHAM, Gendral Counsel for Douglas Aircraft
Company, Inc., dated September 3rd, 1942, being an application on behalf
of Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. for vacation and abandonment of Douglas
Avenue, and transmitting therewith said Company's check in amount of
$3388.54 to reimburse the City of El Segundo'for moneys heretofore expended
in connection with proceedings and installations with reference to said
Douglas Avenue, all as set forth in a certain report prepared by City Engineer
Hutchins, dated August 19th, 1942, which said report is referred-to in this
communication.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by
Councilman- Peterson, that the communication of Elliott, Aberle & Dunham, dated
September 3rd, 1942, presented this Council this date, be received and placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; that the City Clerk be authorized
to deposit the sum of $3388.54, tendered with said communication, in the General
Fund of the City of El Segundo, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
and present to this'Council the proceedings necessary'to accomplish the
abandonment of Douglas Avenue,'as requested by said Douglas Aircraft Company,
Inc. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In connection with the foregoing matter, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Resolution of Intention No. 626,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION
OF SAID COUNCIL TO CLOSE UP, VACATE AND ABANDON FOR
PUBLIC STRE'E7 PURPOSES, THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET
WITHIN SAID CITY, KNOWN AS DOUGLAS AVENUE,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
'Noes: Councilmen ?done.
Absent: 'Councilmen None,
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None.
ORAL CCt=ICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COM1.1ITTEES.
Councilman Gerow* reported that the Parks Department of the City of
E1 Segundo is experiencing difficulty in procuring tires for its motor
vehicle equipment and by general consent the matter was referred to Councilman
Peterson.
Councilman Peterson related a discussion had with Captain Jardine of
the United States Army attached to the Office of Civilian Defense, relative
to street light dim -out within the City of E1 Segundo, after which it was
moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that as a matter
of test only and until the further order of this Council, the Street Superintendent
be and he is hereby instructed to cause all of the globes on standards at
intersections on the ornamental street lighting system to be painted according
to dim -out requirements; to remove the lamps from all of the pendant globes
on the ornamental street lighting system on Grand Avenue and Richmond Street,
together with all of the lamps on all intermediate posts between intersections;
and the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to request Southern California
Edison Company, Ltd. to place all ornamental street lights on Main Street on
the all night circuit. . Carried.
Councilman Peterson, on behalf of E1 Segundo Defense Council, requested
the City Council to permit the use of its trucks, when convenient, for junk
salvage pick -up, and after he explained what prompted the request, it was
moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the Street
Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to permit E1 Segundo Defense Council to use City of E1 Segundo trucks
on such Wednesdays as it may designate, for the purpose of collecting junk
salvage and delivering the same to a junk depot, which may be established at
the corner of Holly Avenue and Main Street. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Nonel
Councilman Hesser, reporting in connection with the disappearance of
a picture from the City Hall Auditorium, advised having discussed the matter
with Mr. Maurice Ward, Recreation Director, who stated that he would locate
the picture and cause its return or procure another to replace the missing
picture. He stated further that precautions will be taken to prevent a
repetition of the occurrence.
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, requesting approval of such
appointments, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City
of E1 Segundo of 0. L. Malone, P. C. Jorgenson and S. J. Roop, as Special
Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same are hereby ratified
and approved. Carried.
Special City Attorney John F. Bender advised the Council that in
connection with Case No. 462421, in the Superior Court of'the State of California,
in the matter of the City of E1 Segundo, Plaintiff, vs. Russell D. Harrison,
et al, with respect to the City's acquisition of Lot 1, Block 39, a sub -
stitution of attorneys should be made, inasmuch as the proceeding was
initiated by Bernard Lawler, former Special City Attorney, whereupon it was
moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that as of July
22nd, 1942, Clyde Woodworth, City Attorney and John F. Bender, Special City
Attorney, be substituted as attorneys for the plaintiff in the matter of
Case No. 464241, in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and
for the County of Los Angeles; that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo ex-
ecute the required form for subh substitution, the City Clerk attest the same
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and deliver such form •to Mr. John F. Bender for his further handling. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None,
Special City Attorney Bender reported that in his examination of the
files of.tax deeded land within the City of E1 Segundo, he discovered that
the City has purchased certain lots in Block 42 within said City and that
said files do not disclose whether or not title insurance policies have
been obtained at the time of purchase by the City. He recommended that
policies be procured in event they have not been and the matter was referred
to the City Clerk for investigation and report to this Council at its next
meeting.
Building Inspector John Catalano advised that he will begin his annual
vacation September 14th, and that•City Engineer R. T. Hutchins will assume
the duties of his office during his vacation absence. It was thereupon
moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that during the
vacation absence of Building Inspector John B. Catalano, beginning September
14th, 1942, City Engineer R. T. Hutchins be and he is hereby appointed
Acting Plumbing, Building and Electrical Inspector of the City of El Segundo,
such aDDointment to continue and be effective until the duties of the office
are again assumed by the Building Inspector. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the adoption of a war savings bond purchase plan,
for the employees and officers of the City of E1 Segundo, it was moved by
Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that Resolution No. 627,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO# CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO PAY ROLL
ALLOTTMENT AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF UNITED
STATES SAVINGS BONDS,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen "91*, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen lGerow.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of the disposition of bids heretofore received by
this Council for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo certain pipe and fittings
and a submersible deep Well turbine pump to be used in connection with the
drilling of a water well in the City of El Segundo, it was moved by
Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that Resolution No. 628,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,, A'NARDING TO BYRON
JACKSON C.O. THE CONTRACT OR ORDER -FOR FURNISHING
AND INSTALLING ONE CERTAIN DEEP %'ELL TURBINE
PU!,:P IN WATEP, IATLi, NO. 89
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.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman•Selby, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that all bids received June 17th, 1942, for furnishing the City of
El Segundo certain pipe and fittings for Water Well No. 8, be taken under
further advisement until the next regular meeting of this Council. Carried.
In the matter of the installation-of signalling devices in the homes
of certain firemen and 'key men in.the local Civilian Defense Corps, it was
moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the proposal
of Southern California Telephone Company, dated July 14th, 1942, to install
certain signal channel facilities in certain locations within the City of E1
Segundo for said City, heretofore presented this Council and from time to time
taken under consideration, be accepted and approved; that the City of E1
Segundo enter into a contract with Southern California Telephone Company for
the installation of the facilities described in said proposal; that the Mayor
of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized and directed to execute the contract
submitted in connection therewith, the City Clerk be authorized to attest the
same and to cause such executed contract or contracts to be submitted to
Southern California-Telephone Company. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Loved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution
No. 6299 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY CLERK OF TRANSFEREEXS AFFIDAVIT AND RECEIPT
FOR DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE RE LOT 7, BLOCK 10, TRACT
16850 AND LOT 3, BLOCK 39, IN EL SEGUNDO TRACT,
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.
Councilman Selby introduced Ordinance No. 260, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDENANCE NO. 221 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES, IN AND FOR SAID
CITY, AND. REPEALING. ALL ORDIKAMES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES, IN SO FAR AS THEY- CONFLICT THEREWITH. ",
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 4 THEREOF,
which was read.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
E1 Segundo Hardware
El Segundo Herald
TOTAL
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
So. Calif. Edison Co. Ltd.
Recrestion.Fund - General Fund
$9.21
Grimes- Stassforth Stat.
4.75
Company
$5.38
$13.96
So. Calif. Gas Co.
1.96
C. K. McConnell
2.85
Ernest Weatherfield
6.00
General Fund
American Bitumuls Co.
11.79
$8.22
Asphalt Paving Materials
79.75
13.14
So. Calf. Edison Co.
38.41
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Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Selby, 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 37SINESS.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized to approve, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo,
Cancellation Authorization No. 313, Sheet No. 1, authorizing
cancellation of:
Assessment No. 232106, Vol. 211, Page 128, for $150.00,
(A. E.) on futniture,-on account of erroneous assessment to
William D. Walsh; not owned, possessed or controlbd by
assessed on 3/2/42. -
Assessment No. 232117, Vol. 211, Page 128, rdduction
of assessed value from $175.00 to $75.00 on account of
furniture erroneously assessed to Leonard L. Whipple and
which was not owned, possessed or controlled by assessee on
3/2/42.
Assessment No. 23129, Vol. 211, Page 128, for $150.00
on furniture, on account of erroneous assessment to Nora M.
O'Connor; now owned, possessed or controlled by assessee
on 3/2/42.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
" City Engineer Hutchins reported receipt of a communication from
the Automobile Club of Southern California, dated September 3rd, 1942,
inquiring whether or not the City will grant permission for North American
Aviation, Inc. to install actuated pedestrian signals in Imperial Highway
at a point approximately 971 feet west of the center line of Inglewood -
Redondo Road.
It appearing that the City of Los Angeles has granted such permission
applying to the said City's side of said Highway, and it appearing that
the installation of such signals would be an improvement over the present
method of controlling traffic at this pedestrian crossing by the use of
Police Officers, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman
Gerow, that the communication of Automobile Club of Southern California,
dated September 3rd, 1942, addressed to R. T. Hutchins, City Engineer,
General Fund
General Fund
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
$262.02
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
—� 8.61
Southern Calif. Telephone
Co. 70.35
Signal Oi1-'Company
63.11
Edna E. Leland
$22.26
Idamae Marty
17.10
Apex Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
500.00
R. C. Wells & Son
16.83
E1 Segundo Herald
162.10
El Segundo Hardware
99,02
Ira E. Escobar
38.11
Western Union'Telegraph Co.
.87
Al's Cafe
.66
Builders Material Co.
2.47
TOTAL
$1461.01
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Selby, 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 37SINESS.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized to approve, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo,
Cancellation Authorization No. 313, Sheet No. 1, authorizing
cancellation of:
Assessment No. 232106, Vol. 211, Page 128, for $150.00,
(A. E.) on futniture,-on account of erroneous assessment to
William D. Walsh; not owned, possessed or controlbd by
assessed on 3/2/42. -
Assessment No. 232117, Vol. 211, Page 128, rdduction
of assessed value from $175.00 to $75.00 on account of
furniture erroneously assessed to Leonard L. Whipple and
which was not owned, possessed or controlled by assessee on
3/2/42.
Assessment No. 23129, Vol. 211, Page 128, for $150.00
on furniture, on account of erroneous assessment to Nora M.
O'Connor; now owned, possessed or controlled by assessee
on 3/2/42.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
" City Engineer Hutchins reported receipt of a communication from
the Automobile Club of Southern California, dated September 3rd, 1942,
inquiring whether or not the City will grant permission for North American
Aviation, Inc. to install actuated pedestrian signals in Imperial Highway
at a point approximately 971 feet west of the center line of Inglewood -
Redondo Road.
It appearing that the City of Los Angeles has granted such permission
applying to the said City's side of said Highway, and it appearing that
the installation of such signals would be an improvement over the present
method of controlling traffic at this pedestrian crossing by the use of
Police Officers, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman
Gerow, that the communication of Automobile Club of Southern California,
dated September 3rd, 1942, addressed to R. T. Hutchins, City Engineer,
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respecting the installation of actuated pedestrian signals in Imperial Highway
westerly of Inglewood- Redondo Road, be'received' and placed.on file, and that
consent and authority for the installation of the signals referred to be
and the same is hereby given, provided such signals are installed at such
locations and in a manner satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of the
City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Heiser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that
Dorothy Wallace be and she is hereby granted her annual two weeks
vacation, beginning September 14th, 1942. 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 Hesser, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Respectfully submitted,
City C
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