1947 JAN 22 CC MINW560-
El Segundo, California
January 22, 1947.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
Californa, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said
Cit�r, on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 F.M. by
William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
Ma7ror Selby.
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF YII�UT =S OF Pni;VIOUS PTZTIP, G.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 15th day of January,
1947 having been read and no er ^or or omission having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
At this time the Council proceeded to consider matters in connection
with the tax deeded land program of the City of El Se,=, do. Consideration
was first given to the bid of Central Counties Company, received January 15,
1947, bidding the sum of X500.00 for lot 8, block 11, El Segundo, which
said bid at said meeting was taken under advisement until this time.
Miss Loshoncy , representing Special City Attorney John F. Bender,
who was ^resent at the meeting, started that the bid of '500.00 is insufficient,
and recommended that said bid be rejected.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Poker that the bid of Central Counties Company, bidding the sum of 1500.00
for lot P. block 11, El Segundo, be and the same is hereby rejected and
the Cite Clerk directed to return to said bidder the Cashiers Check in the
sum of 1,500.00, which accompanied the bid. Carried.
The City Clerk thereupon announced that he had in his possession in
the same condition as when received, one bid on real property.
Following this announcement, it was moved by Councilman Skelley,
seconded by Councilman Baker that the Council proceed to open, examine and
publicly declare the said bid. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare
said bid, which was found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit:
Bid of Central Counties Company, under notice of intention No. 5, for
Lot 8, Block 11, E1 Se,rundo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1650.00
Said bid was accompanied by CT .siziers Check No. 594421, dream on
Securit? -First National Bank of Los Anneles, payable to tre City of El-
Segundo, in the sum of "650.00.
After consideration of said bid, it was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Peterson that Resolution No. 865, entitled: .r
A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOiUIIA, ACCEPTING THE; CASH
BID OF CENTRAL COUNTIES COI : :AIJY FOR CERTAIN
CITY OWNED TAX DELDED PROPERTY,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes:. Councilman Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
Mavor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.-
* ** WRITTJ21 COYTUNIChTIONS.
IMPERIAL HIGMVAY ASSOCIATION, announcing its annual meeting and
election of officers., to be held at the Wreden Hotel, Saturday, January
25, 1947. Ordered filed.
CRAIL-BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY'* dated January 14, 1947,
advising that some time-in the fore part of February, said Company
will haul a vessel from Alhambra to Standard Oil Lefinery at El Segundo
and reouesting that it be granted a permit for hauling said vessel
through the City of 41 Segundo.
Engineer Hutchins advised that said vessel is over - width,
over - height and over - weight and that the removal of same would, there-
fore, come under the Section of the-Motor Vehicle Code which requires
a permit from the Governing Body.
After discussion of the subject, it was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman Skel]_ey that the following resolution be adopted:
HESOLVFD, that pursuant to its application therefor,
dated January 14, 1947, filed with this Council this date,
Cra.il Brothers Transportation Company be and it is hereby
granted a special permit to-transport a vessel over and
along certain streets in the City of E1 Se .,-undo, to wit:
Southerly on Sepulveda Boulevard from Imperial
Highway to E1 Segundo Boulevard, thence westerly on El
Segundo Boulevard to gate No. 1 of Standard Oil Refinery.
Provided that -such removal shall take place between
such hours as may be designated by the Chief of Police of the
City of El Segundo;
IJTD, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Crail Brothers
Transportation Company, shall first file with the City Clerk
of the City of El Segundo, a bond approved by the City Attorney
as to form and by the Mayor as to Surety, in the sum of 1.1000.00
to insure the cost of repairs and /or • replacements to any of the
public streets or public property within the City of E1 Segundo
requiring repair or replacement occasioned by the operations
of said Company in said City.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following-vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Skel]_ey, Peterson. Thompson and Mayor
Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
,TIhSTON H. PALLIER, dated January 20, 1947, advising that he is
contemplating the erection of a dwelling*on lot 3, tract 9469, E1 Segundo
and requesting that he be granted a permit to live in a tent on said
property during the period of construction of said building, but in any
event, not to exceed ninety -days. Said applicant stated further that he
would construct sewer and water lines immediately for sanitar -r purposes.
Following consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution
be adopted:
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l'ritten ccmmunic=,tions, recOved from the Dersons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named, were rea� to the Council and -were disnoseri of in the manner
irdicated, folloTvinP reference to each, as follows:
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RESOLVED, that the application of Winston H. Palmer
dated January 20, 1947, for permission to erect and occupy
a tent structure On lot 3, tract 9L.69; El Segundo,temporarily,
pending construction of a dwelling hduse•upbn-s$id, premises,
be and the same is hereby granted, subject to each and all
of the following terms and conditions:
First: That this permit is temporary only and is
revocable at any time by the City Council,
without notice, without cause and wit1lout
liability, and in any event shall expire
by its own limitation ninety -days - from this
date, January 22, 1947.
Second: That no occupancy of said tent structure
shall be had unless and until adequate and
sufficient sanitary facilities are installed
and in place, ready for use,to the satisfaction
of the Building Inspector of the City of
E1 Segundo.
Third: That the said tent structure must be placed
and maintained at such location on said property
and in such condition as may be approved by the
said Building Inspector.
Fourth: That upon the completion of said dwelling house,
or upon its occupancy, or upon the expiration
of said ninety -day period, whichever is the
earliest, the said tent structure shall be re-
moved and its further use for living or other
purposes abandoned.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COM:ANY OF MARYLAND.,/January 16,1947,
requesting that the resolution heretofore adopted by the City Council
exonerating its bond No. 4613685, and in which resolution a typo-
graphical error was made as to the Bond number, be amended to show
the correct Bond number.
The City Clerk made explanation to the Council with reference to
the matter, following which it was moved by Councilman Skelley,
seconded by Councilman Baker that the following resolution be adopted:
,.kiEREAS, the City Clerk has reported to this Council
the following, to wit: .
That on November 27, 1945, the City Council adopted its
resolution exonerating Fidelity and Deposit Cpmpany of Maryland
of its bond No. 4613685, said bond having been -Tiled in connec-
tion with a Segundo Oil Com.ianyIs Well wed and known as
E1 Segundo No. L.; that a typographical error was made in the
writing of said resolution, wherein said bond number was shown
as No. 4613683 instead of No. 4613685;
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AND, ViEREAS, it appears under the circumstances that
the error above referred to is merely a clerical error;
N94, THEREFO.=tE, be it resolved that the City Council
does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the
City Clerk in causing such clerical error to be-corrected
in the official records of-the City of El Segundo, and does
hereby authorize and instruct said City Clerk to forward a
copy of this resolution to the interested parties so that
their records may be kept in good order in the premises.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bakgr, Peterson, Skellev, Thompson and
M4.7or Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
AMENS FALLS IITDE1` =Y COM',PANY, dated January 17, 1947, being
notice of the cancellation of its -Bond No. 308897,- covering Block Oil
Company, partnership composed of Sam Block and hUton.-Block, and
stating that the effective date-of such cancellation shall be thirty
days after receipt of this notice.
It appearing that said bond covers.Block Well No. 12; which
said well was included in a new bond filed by Block Oil Company in
connection with transfer to said Company of certain oil wells hereto-
fore owned by Dart Oil Company, and which- matter had been referred by
the City Council on January 15, 1947-to-the City Attorney,.it was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded*by Councilman Thompson that
the cancellation, notice of Glens Falls Indemnity Company -be referred
to said City Attorney so.that he may have all documenta_in connection
with the matter in his possession for his examination. Carried.
ORAL C01211 11CATIONS .
Mr. Richard Carr addressed the Council and stated that he is
desirous of building upon the following described property in the City
of El Segundo, to wit: The northerly 55 feet, lot 8, block 92.
He stated, however, that he had been informed there was a possibility
of said property being acquired by the City for use in the extension of
Oak Avenue within the City of El Segundo; from-its present easterly
terminus and wanted to know whether such information was correct.
The City Council then proceeded to discuss the matter and after
discussion and having received-the advice of the City Attorney in the
premises, the Mayor- informed Mr. Carr that the Council as presently con-
stituted sees no immediate necessity.of extending.0ak Avenue, and that
the Council, so far as it could see into the immediate future felt that
such extension might not be made.
During the course of his advice to the Council, the City Attorney
stated.to.Mr.,Carr and to the Council that whatever action the Council
took in connection with making an explanation to him in answer to his
question, that all parties must bear in mind that the City- has the right
of eminent domain and can at any time condemn property for public use,
and that even though the Council should indicate at this meeting that
no condemnation was contemplated that ,nevertheless such statement did not
in any manner impair the right of.either._the present or some future
Council to exercise its rights of, eminent domain, should conditions at
such time in the opinion of the legislative body require such action.
Pr. Carr stated that he understood that such reservation must of necessity
be made by the Council.
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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS ANb SPECIAL CO24STTEES.
City Engineer Hutchins reported receipt from E. S. Gripper,
District-Cities Project-Engineer;-Division of Highways of the State
of California, of a,letter dated January 21, 1947, advising that
the Public Roads Administration has now completed the final audit
for the improvement of El Segundo Boulevard from Main Street to
Sepulveda Boulevard, within the City of El Segundo. Enclosed with
said letter was a copy of final report of construction on the
project covering the contract cost, together with State Warrant
No.. G- 56548, in the amount of 5702.56, being the balance due the
City from its contribution for said - improvement.
The documents were referred to the City Clerk for examination
and report to the Council at its next meeting.
City Attorney rloodworth reported that he hoed at the next
regular meeting of the Council to be able to give final report on
the matter of the Ouitcl:ait -deed from the City of El Segundo to the
City of Los Angeles covering a Qertain parcel of ground, also the
matter of the assignment to Block Oil Company of certain oil wells
by the Dart Oil Companv.
The City Clerk reported receipt from'Gordon Whitnall, Zoning
Consultant, of copy of draft of an-oil drilling ordinance. It was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker that the
document be received and filed and the City Clerk instructed to
cause a copy of said draft to be furnished to each member of the
City Council and of the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo.
Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSIAESS.
The City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of
Ordinance No. 306, entitled
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONES WITHIN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO AND ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF
LAND'USES AND REGULATING SUCH LAND USES IN SUCH
ZONES; REGULATING THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, AND
OFEN SPACES FJOR LIGHT AND VEIJTILATION; ADOPTING
A MAP OF SAID;ZONE'S; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN
SAID ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT,
AMENDMENT AND ENFORCENENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIO14
which was introduced and read at -a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 15th day of January, 1947.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Skelley,- seconded by`
Councilman Thompson that further reading of said Ordinance No. 306
be waived. Said motion was carried by the following votes-
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
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Thereupon,,it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded.by
Councilman Skelley that Ordinance No. 306, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONES I ITHIN 'THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO AND ESTABLISHING CLAS;IFICATION CF
LAND USES AND HLGULATING SUCH LAND USES II1 SUCH
ZONES; REGULATING THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, AND
OPE Ill SPACES FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION; ADOPTING
A MAP OF SAID ZONES; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN
SAID ORDINANCE,• PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT;
AZENDICNIT AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING
PERIALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Council
held on the 15th day of January 1947, be adopted. Carried by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None. ,
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Engineer Hutchins reported that he had made an investigation
of the pribe for installation and painting of screen doors to b e in-
stalled on the twenty units at the Veterans' Housing Project, that such
work would cost approximately 1375.00 and would consist of the following:
1. Remove outside door casing and replace casa.ng so that a
sepeen door may be adapted to the opening.
2. One Pair Japanned self grip screen door hinges, with
hook and eye. '
3. Painting doors two coatb inside and outside.
4. Wo -)d stop on one side only.
5. One full length galvanized screen door.
Following consideration it'was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman Baker that:the following resolution be adopted:
-RESOL EED, that the-City Engineer be and he is hereby
instructed to cause the following work to be done at each
off' the twenty units of the Veterans' Housing Project, to vrit:
1. Remove Outside door casing and replace casing so that
a screen door ma7, be adapted to the opening.-
' 2. One full length galvanized screen door.
3. One Pair Japanned self drip screen door hinges, with
hook and eye.
4. Painting Doors two coats, inside and outside.
5. Wood stop on one side only.
All at'a cost of not to exceed $375.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Engineer be and he
is hereby authorized in the doing of ss._d.work to make use
of any materialss acquired by the City heretofore under
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FPHA authorization or priority, and in the event that it ap--ea.rs
necessary or desirable to obtain any further authority or priority
that he is hereby authorized and instructed, on behalf of the City
of El Segundo, to apply for and obtain the same, for any material
or materials which may be required in connection with the doing
of said work and to make use of any existing priority orders which
the City may now have.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and
i,_avor Selby.
"Toes: Councilmen None.,
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS$
The following demands, ha:vin" had the approval of the Committee
on finance and Records, were read: '
General Fund.
Payroll Demand P16. 54960 to
` '54978, Thb.
'1,027.54'
Payroll Demand'No. 54979'to
Inc.
54992, Inc.
1045.17
Payroll Demand No. 54993 to
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
$5021, Inc.
2,313.45
Minta Curtzwiler; City Treas.
85.00
Ninta Curtzwiler, Citn Treas
470.70
State Employees'•Ret. System
370.22
Allied Sheet Metals
15.42
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk
11.27
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
.95
El Segundo Key Service
2.05
R. A. Reed Electric Co.
104.26
The Electric Shop
12.00
Earl Morgan
4.35
Frasers
16.00
Pacific Railway Signal Co. Inc.
21.09
Hockwald Chemical Co.
15.17
Los Angeles Co.Health Dept. 12.74
Total- - -.- $5827.38
Pension Fund
Water Department Fund.
Pdyioll 'Demand'-No:'1i655 to
,11665
Inc.
$828.96
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
64.15
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
16.93
State Emplo7.rees' Ret. System
47.14
State Employees' RA. System
.14
State" Faiiployeea=^ Ret. System
.84
R. H. Baker & Company
102.55
1-1m. A. Krueger
18.95
Crane Company
9.45
Southern California Telephone
Company
23.70
Braun Corporation
2.34
The Foxboro Company
22.98
Howard Supply Company
37.67
Crane Company
89.96
Total - - - $1330.76
Recreation Fund
Earl Engineering Co. $9.57
Leather Supply Company 185.05
Total - - - ,? 194
Veterans' Emergency Housing Proj.
State Employees' Retirement F. & F. Radio & Appliance Co. $5.50
System $337.72
State Emplo7rees' Retirement
System 19.'(ry
2
Total - - - - $357.44
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 Baker, Peterson, SkeJ_ley, Thompson and. Mayor
Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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11 °I BUSINESS.
City Engineer Hutchins reported thet it is desirable that a
lathe and drill press be purchased for use at the municipal garage
and that he had obtained a price on same of M0.001 plus sales tax.
It yes, thereupon, moved.by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that the purchase of a lathe and drill press for
use at the municipal garage, be and the same is hereby authorized
at a cost of not to exceed $540.00, plus California State Sales tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelleyi Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session,
it was moved by Councilman, &elLey,seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR D. McCARTHY, CITY CLERK
By
Deputy.
Approved:-
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Fa -ox