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1944 OCT 18 CC MIN1 i El Segundo, California. October 18, 1944. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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, BELL CALL. . Councilmen Present:, Rosser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of October, 1944, having been read and no errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, the minutes of said neeting.be approved as recorded. Carried. By general consent the regular order of business was suspended to permit the Council to consider certain matters with Special City Attorney Bender respecting tax deeded properties owned by the City of E1 Segundo.. Special City Attorney Bender thereupon reported in connection with the leasing of certain City owned real property to Apex Petroleum Corporation, Ltd* for oil development purposes in El Segundo Commanity Lease No. 1431 which matter was referred to him at a regular meeting of this Council held October 40 1944, and recommended that he be authorized to clear title to the lots referred to in Apex Petroleum Corporation, Ltd.'s letter to the Council dated September 219 1944; whereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Reeser, that Resolhtion No. 7409 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE•CITY COUNCIL OF TO CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND SPECIAL CITY ATTORNEY TO CLEAR TITLE TO CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY THEREIN DESCRIBED, which was read, be adopted. - Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Resser9 Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: CounciLen None. Special City Attorney Bender then presented a Qaitclain Deed,'effecting Lot S, Block 14, E1 Segundo, which he recommended the Council accept. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Reeser, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that eertain.Quitelain Deed, dated the 9th day of October, 1944, executed by Sol Usevich and Dora S. Usevich, presented to this Council for its consideration and conveying to the City of El Segundo that certain parcel of real property situated in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: Lot S of Block 140 E1 Segundo Tract, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 189 Page 69 of Maps, 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 LIAM BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to record said instru- meat in .the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: - Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None.. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: JAMES D. STUCK, dated October 10, 1944; and CARL STANFORD, dated October 16, 19449 each being applications for employment by the City. Ordered filed. CALIFORNIA STATE WAR COUNCIL, dated October 6, 1944, transmitting there- with a copy of the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan, as prepared by the State Law Enforcement Advisory Committee and adopted by the State War Council September 15, 1944, requesting that the plan be adopted and approved as expeditiously as possible. By general consent the plan was referred to the Chief of Police for recommendation, and action thereon deferred pending such recommendation. STATE DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN( DEFENSE, dated September 11, 1944, under the subject: "Emergency Telephone Installations", advising that not later than November 10 1944, the State will.discontinne reimbursing the City for expenditures in connection with emergency telephone installations. The City Clerk, as Coordinator of =1 Segundo War Council, reported that said War Council has given consideration to the matter and that while it does not believe all war hazards on the Pacific Coast have been removed, it does feel that any attack made by the enemy would not be of the saw magnitude or gravity of a year ago, and that under the a ircuAstances it feels it is justified in recommending that three of the telephones now ,installed in the Control Center be removed. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the report of El Segundo War Council respecting the discontinuance of the use or three telephones at the Civilian Defense Control Center of the City of E1 Segundo be received and approved, and that the City,Clerk,be authorized and directed to cause said telephone service to be discontinued forthwith. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. SENATOR SHERIDAN DOWNEY, dated October S, 1944, acknowledging receipt of the City Clerk's letter of September 21st, with reference to Federal Aid Highway Bill, known as•S 2105. Ordered filed. BOARD OF PUBLIC'UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE .CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 4, 19449 with reference to a hearingtbefore said Body October 109 19449 in connection with the 68th Supplemental Application No. 17984 CRC of Pacific Electric Railway Company, for a modification of its routing of its Los Angeles- Redondo Beach via Playa Del Rey motor coach line. Q .•829 The City Clerk reported that at the hearing, which was held October 10, 1944, Councilman Skelley, City Attorney Woodworth, Postmaster Hargett, Assistant Public Relations Director of the Standard Oil Company S. D. Barkley and the City Clerk attended and testified in connection therewith; that said Board of Public Utilities fade no decision at said time, but certain members thereof indicated a'willingness to recommend to the Railroad Commission of the State of California that the present service through El Segundo be continued, at least for the duration of the war. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated September.15, 1944, with reference to State aid to counties and cities for postwar plans and acquisitions. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, date{ September 101, 19440 urging postwar planning and acquisition, so that the City may participate in the funds set up by the State for matching purposes for postwar improvements. Ordered filed. NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., dated October 18, 1944, requesting permission to install traffic signals on Imperial Highway, between Sepulveda.Boulevard and Inglewood- Redondo Road, at a location approximately 5.06 yards east of Sepulveda Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the . communication from North American.. Aviation, Ina., dated October 18, 1944, requesting that certain traffic control signals be placed across Imperial Highway at a location approximately 500 yards easterly of the intersection of Imperial Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to make reply to said communication, stating that while the City Council is disposed to presently look with favor upon the request made in said communication, that nevertheless the Council has referred the matter to Councilman Hesser, for further discussion with the applicant respecting the exact location and specific type of installa- tions to be made, with the request that he report back to the Council respecting such matters at its next regular meeting. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITNES. Councilman Peterson, Public works Commissioner, called attention to an item in the League News Letter, September- October 1944 issue of the League of California Cities, indicating that the use of Federal- Aid-Highway Funds for acquisition of new rights of.way would be, prohibited if Senate Bill 2105 passes the House in the form in which the Senate has already approved it and recommending thht California Congressmen be urged to amend the Bill to remove the prohibition. Following discussion, it was moved by Counoi]i.n Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to address the Congressman represehting the 17th Congressional District, calling his attention to the feature of Senate Bill 2105 to which the League of California ANGLE ,Cities objects, and urging that Congressman to use his good offices to cause the bill to be amended, so that the prohibition against the uss of Federal -Aid Highway funds for - acquisition of new rights of way is eliminated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Selby, Skelley, Rosser and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen None, Couneilman.Peterson, Public Works Commissioner, also called attention to another item in the before mentioned League News Letter, with reference to the possibility of California police radio communications bands being wiped out if a proposal soon to be acted upon by the Federal Communications Commission is adopted. He recommended the City of E1 Segundo protest the proposed action on the part of the Federal Communications Commission, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Rosser, seconded by Councilman Skelley, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to write or wire the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C. and the Congressman representing the 17th Congressional District of California, voicing objection, until satisfactory alternatives are proposed., to the contemplated action of the Federal Communications Commission, which will, if adopted as proposed, eliminate the special police radio communications bands now in use by law enforcement agencies of the State of California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rosser, Paterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. , Absent: Councilmen None, Councilman Skelley, Public Service Commissioner, reported twenty -five trees have been removed from Maple Avs mie, between Center Street and Washington Street, to enable busses to use this thoroughfare without interference from low and overhanging limbs. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk at this time directed the Council's attention to the fact that various encroachments upon public streets were being made in the case of various properties in the City, principally by way of fonce structures, and suggested that since the natter had been directed to his attention, it might be well for the Council to give consideration at this time to the matter. After a discussion, participated in by members of the bouncil, the Building Inspector, the City Clerk and the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Selby, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector be and be is hereby authorized and directed to particularly note any encroachments which may exist in the City of 11 Segundo upon the public streets, alleys and other public places of the City, and upon noting such encroachments, to discuss with the respective owners or persons in possession of the respective properties effected, the removal of such encroachments, as the City Council foals that there should be no encroachments as in the nature of buildings, fences, etc. upon such public streets, alleys and other public places of the City; .AND, BE IT FURTHER BESOLVED, that the said Building Inspector be requested to report to this Council, from time to time, with reference to the progress being made respecting the removal of such obstructions. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following Tate: . Q. & ;PI Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen None. The City Clerk reported at this time to-the Council that Mr. Hobert S. Joy desired him to present to the Council a request that the said Council find, by appropriate resolution, that a taxicab service is needed in the City of El Segundo and issue a letter to the Office of Defense Transportation, supporting a proposed application of said Robert S. Joy for the necessary gasoline to institute and maintain ouch a se rviee in the City of El Segundo. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Selby; seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED$ that in the opinion of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, as presently constituted, a need exists in said City for taxicab service, as there are many persons in the City and who visit the City, who are in need of facilities for personal transportation, such as is afforded by taxicabs. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the followlag•vots: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. After further discussion, the City Attorney stated that he would forward to the City Clerk for inspection of the Council prior to its next meeting, a form of the Inglewood Taxicab Ordinance and a form of the Southgate Taxicab Ordinance, making provisions for the regulation of taxicabs. ...The City Clerk stated he would advise the applicant and parties interested respecting the action taken at this meeting concerning the said matter. The City Clerk reported that at its last regular meeting the City Council appropriated the sum of $1650.00 for the purchase of a new police automobile; that the cost of said automobile, including painting and some accessories added but not contemplated at the time the appropriation was made, was actually $1760.00, including California State Sales-Taxi and he requested that the additional appropriation of $110.00 be now made. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this-Council did, at-its last regular meeting held October 4th,•1944, authorize the purchase of a certain new passenger type automobile for use of the Police Depart- went of the-City of El-Segundo, at•a cost of not to exceed the sum of $1650.00; AND, WHEREAS, acting upon the authority so granted by this Council, the-Chief of Police round it necessary to acquire said equipment as oontemplated, at•a cost of $1760.00, *being $110.00 i# excess of the authorized amount, in view of the fact that certain painting and-over-drive equipment were required to be included and which were not contemplated in the original authority;, • NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of said Chief of•Police in purchasing sai& new passenger type automobile• and in procuring such necessary pndnting and the overdrive equipment therefor, at the price of $1760.00, is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed by this Council and the additional allocation of $110.00 required under the circumstances is hereby approved and made out of the General Fund of said City. 4 832 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following veto: Ayes: Councilman Hesser, Paterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Lore. Nees: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Building Inspector Catalano advised hating attended the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference Conventlen at Fresme, California, October 3rd to 5th, Incl., 1944, and reported briefly thereon, indicating that information obtained will prove valuable to the Building Department of the City of E1 Segundo. Building Inspector Catalano reported also that the need for repairs to the roof of tzbw Pity Hall was called to his attention and that, after inspection made by his and a roofing contractor, he believes the roof can be repaired for approximately $150.00. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Building Inspector.of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized and directed to cause the roof of the City Hall to be repaired at a cost of not to exceed 4150.00. . Carried by the following rote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. _ PAYING BILL .9. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Recprds, were read: Water Works Fund Pay Roll Demand Nos. $805.75 10331 to 10338, Incl. $519.06 State Employees Retirement 992.87 System 35.28 State Employees' Retirement 1.308.99 System . 38.64 Mints. Curtzwiler, City Tress, 16.00 Mint& Curtzwiler, City " . 44.50 Abaco Welded Products Co. 4.87 Addressing Machine & Acq. Co. 3.38 Braun Corporation 20.43 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 8180 City of E1 Segundo 165.85 E1 Segundo Hardware 13.69 El Segundo Herald 30.76 Ira E. Escobar 3.88 Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 5.13 Industrial Stat. & Brtg. Co. 3.17 Kimball Elevator Co. 6.00 Mutual Bldg. Material Co. 16.59 Neptune Meter Co. 14.62 Oro Grande Lime & Stone Corp.149.21 Reliable Iron Foundry, 15936 So. Calif. Edison Co. 1514.62 So. Calif. Gas Co. 2.50 So. Calif. Telephone Co. 24.30 Carl Wilson 30.00 TOTAL 2686.64 General Fund Pay Roll Demand Nos. 49073 to 49091, Incl. $805.75 Pay Rpll Demand Nos. 49092 to 49103, Incl. 992.87 Pay Roll Demand Nos. 49104 to 49126, Incl. 1.308.99 State Skployees' Retirement System 321.48 State Employees' Astirement System 259.15 Standard 011 Co. of Cal. 9100 Victor D. McCarthy, City Cl. 4.57 So, Calif. Telephone Co. 124.10 R. B. Cut Rate Drug 6.00 J. H. Ganey, Jr. 451.72 Builders Material Co. 22.60 So. Calif. Edison Co. 262.38 So. Calif. Edison Co. 236.51 Donald F. Predmors, M. D. 20.00 Industrial Stat. .& Prtg. Co. 82.00 State Employees' Retirement System 3158.93 Reg. Fudge Pontiac Co. 1760.00 The Lighthouse, Inc. 23.80 Kouffel & Esser Co. 14.07 John Catalano 48.90 Tri -State Supply Corp. 7.94 Fletcher's Tire Service 8.00 Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co. 45.92 Q 833 General Fund Recreation Fund Souther4 Calif. Gas Co. 3.15 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk j 1.90 Air Reduction Sales Co. 3.76 E1 Segundo Herald 2.50 Gibson Motor Parts 29.29 Schwabacher -Frey Company 13.65 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 25.83 American Handicrafts Co.. 22.84 P. M. Yost & Sons 6.56 Leather Supply Company 93.74 City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 61.34 TOTAL $134.63 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 346.99 Mints. Curtzwiler, City Tress. 436.60 Minta Curtzwiler, City Tress. 319.16 TOTAL $11207,06 Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the respective funds of said City# covering, the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Selby,, Skelley and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the sum of $1500.00 be and the same is hereby authorized transferred from the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo to the Library Fund of said City, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City are hereby authorized to make appropriate entries in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes:. Councilmen Hesser, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Selby, Skelley and Mayor Love. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by- Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City ler Af Ma or,