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a very special privilege down in a residential district
where property is very much more valuable than his next -
door neighbor's property. So while I made the statement
in the beginning that somebody has got to be hurt, it look
to me like I should have said that somebody has got to be
benefited in a situation like that. Mr. Taylor is the man
who has benefited because his property is more valuable
than anybody else's property around there and can be sold
perhaps right now for more than anybody else's property.
I think I referred to the fact that he had anothi
business elsewhere, because it was mentioned here by some-
one else. The impression that I got -- and I think some
of these other folks here were present at the hearing be-
fore the Planning Commission a while back -- was that Mr.
Taylor himself told us that he had another business else -
where, and that this place here was only incidental to it.
I wonder how many of you people here heard him make that
statement? That is where I got such an impression. I may
be all wrong.
MR. JOBE: Mr. Taylor's statement is on the
record, and he has been sworn in, and we will have itj and
he knows.better than anyone else what his business is.
MR. RICHARDS: Has he disposed of the business
since the previous hearing?
MR. TAYLOR: We do work on jobs that might be
any place, but our place of business is right here. This
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is the only business place we have.
MR. RICHARDS: But most of the work that you do
is done away from this place, is that it?
MR. TAYLOR: Not necessarily. We do lots of it
in Inglewood, we do work in Hawthorne, we do work in Garde
and we do work in E1 Segundo,
MR. RICHARDS: I may have gotten a wrong impres-
sion with regard to it. It may have been that I got such
an impression because he made the statement that very litt
of his business was done here but was done elsewhere; I
may have gathered my impression from that; and that would,
of course, I can see, be a truthful statement.
Of course Mr. Taylor could, if he built a resi-
dence on his property, make any changes or improvements or
extensions in that residence that he desired, and that is
the same privilege which every other resident lot owner
holds.
But, gentlemen, let me leave with you this one
final and important thought: We have simply got to pre-
serve our residential sections. We have got to do it. We
have got to do it in order to make a desirable place in
which to live, in E1 Segundo, and that same thing is true
with respect to any other city. They have got to be pro-
tected against commercial intrusion in so far as we possib
can protect them. Because the whole community, the resi-
dent community where people have their homes, has to suffer
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for the benefit of somebody who wants to make some money
'• out of the section; and it is important that these resi-
dential sections be preserved.
Thank youg gentlemen!
MR. VERNON TAYLOR: I as the son of Nathaniel
M. Taylor and reside at 835 Center Street, E1 Segundo.
I want to point out the fact that the P. E. depot is an
M -1 zone and it is closer to us than some of these other
people here are who have put up a complaint about our shop
MRS. BREWBASER: I would like to point out that
I work in the P. E. depot and I know very well that I walk
back and forth every day and my back yard and my home is
much closer to the plumbing shop than my place of business
Also, I would like to ask Mr. Taylor if he could honestly
sell that place of business to anybody else in view of all
the difficulties that he is having with us people in the
neighborhood?
MAYOR SELBY: Do you care to answer that, Mr.
Taylor? (No response)
MR. RICHARDS: I would like to point this out to
you gentlemen, and this is another thing that comes up in
these zoning problems, as Mr. Jobe knows: the fact that
there has got to be a line drawn somewhere which separates
business from residencesq a line where it stops. If you
want to argue that because the P. E. depot is near there,
afore this is awfully close' to the P. E. depot and
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therefore it should be permitted to remain business -- you
see, if you carry that thing to its logical conclusion,
you go right through the residential section and you just
blight the whole thing, step by step.
MAYOR SELBY: Ladies and Gentlemen, I think this
matter has now been pretty well covered unless somebody
has something new to bring up. I believe that this hear-
ing should now be closed. If there isntt anything new to
be brought up other than what has already been said, I am
now going to close this hearing.
MR. WOODWORTH: Gentlemen, you have the right to
make your decision now. You also have the right to take
the matter under advisement for decision if such is your
pleasure. As I understand, Mr. Mayor, the hearing has bee
closed?
MAYOR SELBY: Yes, the hearing has been closed.
MR. WOODWORTH: So the Council may make its doe
sion now or take the matter under advisement for the pur-
pose of making its decision later on if it so desires.
MAYOR SELBY: What is your pleasure, gentlemen?
COUNCILMAN PETERSON: Does that call for a
motion, Mr. Attorney?
MR. WOODWORTH: I think a motion would be in
order, and if any of the Councilmen would indicate what
type of motion you would like to have, I will be glad to
frame it for you.
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COUNCILMAN PETERSON: I am in favor of taking
the matter under advisement.
COUNCILMAN SKELLEY: I am also in favor of doing
that.
MAYOR SELBY: That is very agreeable to men be-
cause I want to go back over all this evidence more care-
fully and look the ground over more carefully than I have
in the past.
MR. WOODWORTH: "W KREAS, the City Council has
now closed the hearing in the Matter of the Application
of Nathaniel M. Taylor, et all for a zone variance apply-
ing to Lots 19, 20 and 21 in Block 60 of the City of E1
Segundo, California;
"NOW9 THERWOREj BE IT RESOLVED9 that the City
Council does hereby take the said matter under submission
for decision by this Councils such decision to be announc
at a later date."
COUNCILMAN PETERSONs I so move you, Mr. Chairmat
COUNCILMAN THOMPSON*- I second the motion.
MAYOR SELBY: Will the Clerk call the roll,
please?
.o. Roll call vote taken by Mr. McCarthy
MAYOR SELBY: The motion is unanimously carried.
I want to thank all you folks for coming out her
tonight. We also want to thank you for the excellent way
in which you have all handled yourselves this evening.
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We appreciate it very much,
This hearing is now closed.
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motion having been made to take it under advisement before
final decision on it is made, was adjourned at the hour
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At this point, the hour being 9:00 p'clock P. M. the Mayor declared a
recess of five minutes. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock P. M. the Council re-
convened, all members being present and answering roll call.
The Mayor at this time stated that hearing on the matter of the
adoption of a Master Plan of Freeways of the City of E1 Segundo, would now
be had.
The City Clerk was then asked if the required notices of this hearing had
been given, whereupon the City Clerk advised that said required notices had
been given and that affidavits showing the fact of the giving of such notices
were on file in the records relating to this matter. Such affidavits were
thereupon ordered made a part of the records of this proceeding.
Thereupon the City Attorney outlined the suggested procedure for the
hearing and advised that in his opinion it would be desirable for the witnesses
and all persons who desired to address the Council in the matter now pending
before the Council, to be sworn before testifying or addressing the Council
with reference to the matter.
Thereupon proceedings were had and witnesses and interested persons
appeared before and addressed the Council and gave testimony, after having
been sworn, and documentary evidence was presented and received, all in the
order and in the manner as set forth and indicated in full in the transcript
entitled: "Transcript of proceedings had at regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, in the matter of the Adoption
of a Master Plan of Freeways of the City of E1 Segundo ", as taken in stenotype
and transcribed by David Ettleson, Stenotypic Operator. which follows at this
point, to -wit:
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CONTID.
JAMES HOWARD SNOTS. dated Jan. 9, 1948, being application to move a
one story frame building from its present location in Baldwin Hills to a new
location at 1591 E1 Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, Calif. Said application bore
a notation by the Building Inspector to the effect.that said building will
not be occupied, but is for resale.
During discussion which followed, the fact was brought out that said
building had already been moved, without a permit first having been obtained
for such removal, and that a citation had been given by the Police Department
to the mover of said building for violation of the provisions of the House
Moving Ordinance of the City of El Segundo.
Councilman Peterson questioned Mr. Smith, who was present in the Council
Chamber, as to the length of time he anticipated the building might remain
at its present site before resale, and Mr. Smith replied.he hoped to dispose
of same to the Manhattan Beach Water Department within the next few days.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that James Howard Smith be and he is hereby
granted a permit to move•a frame building from its present
location in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, to a location at
1591 East E1 Segundo Boulevard, in the City of El Segundo,
such permit to issue subject to the following conditions,
to -wit:
1. That before such removal shall take place,
permittee shall pay to the City of E1 Segundo
the requisite fees and shall make all necessary
deposits in connection therewith.
2. "That nothing in this action contained shall
be construed as in any manner prejudicing any
action which may be pending in any court with
reference to the moving of said structure.
3. It is understood further that said building
is for resale only and will not be used or occupied.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes :, Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
L. H. BRITTELL, dated Jan. 13, 1948, being application for permit to
operAte the Rose Bowl Alleys located at 135 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson—the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, L. H. Brittell has made application to this
Council fora permit to conduct a bawling alley, consisting
of eight alleys, at the premises designated 135 West Grand
Avenue. commonly known as The Rose Bowl;
AND, WHEREAS, under the provisions of'Ordinance No. 12 '
of the City of E1 Segundo, the City Council may grant such a
permit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, as follows:
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First: That said Council does hereby grant to
said applicant, I;. H. Brittell, permission to conduct a
bowling alley, consisting of eight alleys, in the premises
above referred to.
Second: That this permit is temporary only and may
be revoked by the City Council at any time for any reason,
which, in the opinion of said Council, is proper or adequate.
Third: This permit is granted on condition that
no nuisance will be maintained in or about said premises
and that the permittee will, at all times, comply with
reasonable and proper policing regulations prescribed by
the Chief of Police.
Fourth: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to furnish a copy of this re-
solution to the said permittee as the necessary permit from the
City Council for said activity above mentioned.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
LLOYD ALDRICH, City Engineer, City of Los Angeles, dated January 5,
1943, advising that bids are to be received on February 4, 1948, for_the
construction of the Digestion System, Unit SL of Hyperion Activated Sludge
Plant. Ordered f ;led.
LLOYD ALDRICH, City Engineer, dated January 5, 1948, advising that
the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles has deferred until
February 11. 1948, the date for receipt of bids for the construction of
the filter, drier and fertilizer storage system of Hyperion Activated
Sludge .Plant. Ordered filed.
JOHN KOREN, dated Jan. 9, 1948;
ELBERT J. EVANS. dated Jan. 14, 1948; and
DAVID R. FELL %, dated Jan. 1,, 1948; each being application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
PLANNING CONGRESS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, notice of its meeting to be
held on Thursday, January 22, 19481 at Los Angeles.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman.Thompson, that
Councilman Skelley, and any member of the City Planning Cogmission. desiring
so to do, be and they are hereby authorized to attend the meeting of the
Planning Congress of Los Angeles County, to be held in Los Angeles; on
Thursday, January 22nd, 1948, as representatives of the City of E1 Segundo .
thereat, and that such representatives be further authorized to file their
demands for their actual and necessary expenses in connection-with attendance
at said meeting, such demands to be audited and approved in the usual manner
before payment. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and_Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Non3e.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Fred Calloway addressed the Council, stating that he was at the
present time circulating a petition, to be sent to the Division of Highways
of the State of California, requesting that Hawthorne Boulevard; between
Redondo Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. be widened to.a width of 100 feet,
and he requested that this Council give its endorsement of the proposed project.
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Discussion was had by members of the Council, and it appearing from such
discussion that no objection could be seen to giving such endorsement, and the
City Attorney having advised, that inasmuch 'as the highway in question is
without the corporate limits of the City of E1 Segundo, the matter does not have
to come before the City Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman Skelley, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council is presently informed of a movement
to widen Hawthorne Boulevard, which lies southeasterly of the
City of E1 Segundo, between Redondo Boulevard and Pacific Coast
Highway, to a width of 100 feet;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council is mindful of the necessity for
north and south arteries of traffic in this general area and
feels that the widening of s<?id portion of said Hawthorne
Boulevard would offer a distimctadvantage in caring for such
north and south traffic and would expedite the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California. does hereby approve the
proposed plan for the widening of said portion of said Hawthorne
Boulevard to a width of 100 feet, and respectfully recommends
to the authorities having jurisdiction in the premises that
said improvement be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
John J. Cain. Proprietor of El Segundo Taxicab Company and Diamond
Cab Company, doing business within the City of E1 Segundo, addressed the
Council, stating that under the present method used by the City of El Segundo
to license taxicab drivers, it takes approximately 45 days to receive a
report on such persons from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after application
for permit to drive .a taxicab has been filed with-the City; that this delay is
working a hardship on him at the present time, and he requested that such
applicants be given a 30 day temporary driver's permit pending receipt of
such reports from the FBI.
After discussion, by general consent the request of Mr. Cain was referred
to Public Safety Commissioner Baker, with the request that he confer with
the Chief of Police respecting the matter and report to this Council at its
next regular meeting.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Public Service Commissioner Skelley recommended that information be
obtained from Southern California Edison Company as to the cost of in-
stalling certain street lights at the intersectionsof Washington Street
and California Street with Mariposa Avenue, Palm Avenue, Maple Avenue and
Walnut Avenue, and by general consent the City Engineer was directed to
secure such data.
Public Safety Commissioner Baker stated that'a conference of the
Southern California Section of the State Fire Chiefs Association, would be
held in San Bernardino, California, January 23rd, 24th and 25th, 1948, and
he recommended that Fire Chief Farrar of the City of E1.Segundo be authorized
to attend said meeting.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Skelley, that Fire Chief Donald Farrar be and he is hereby authorized to
attend the conference of the Southern California Section of the State Fire
Chiefs' Association, to be held in San Bernardino, California, January 23rd.
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24th and 25th, 1948, and that said official be further authorized to
file his demand against the City of E1 Segundo for his actual and
necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at said Conference,
such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Public Safety Commissioner Baker stated that at the last regular
meeting of the City Council, held January 7th, 1948, the appointment of
Arthur Thomas, as Captain, Volunteer, had been approved by the said
Council, subject to the further approval of said Public Safety Commissioner,
and he at this time advised the Council of his approval of said appointment.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Clerk inquired of the Council whether or not it desired to
authorize installation of a telephone in the residence of Fire Chief Farrar.
The Council agreeing that this should be done, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City Clerk be
and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause The Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company to install a telephone in the residence of the
Fire Chief, such installation cost and monthly exchange service to be
paid by the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Attorney Woodworth reported that he had contacted Mr. John
F. Bender, Special City Attorney for the City of El Psgyndo, respecting
the matter of the acquisition by the City of certain7property presently
owned by the Johnston Estate; that Mr. Bender stated he had heard nothing
further from said heirs, but that another attempt would be made to get
in touch with them before taking independent action on the part of the
City to acquire said property.
City Attorney Woodworth at.this time outlined to the Council the
present status of the telephone rate case now pending before the Public
Utilities Commission.
City Clerk McCarthy recommended that the classification of Nell
Sheldon, presently classified as Departmental Clerk, Junior, be changed
to Departmental Clerk, Senior.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Skelley. that effective as of on and after the 16th day of January, 1948,
the classification of Nell Sheldon be changed from Departmental Clerk,
Juni.or,.to Departmental Clerk, Senior. Said employee shall continue In
her employment as such Departmental Clerk, Senior, during the pleasure
of this Council. and in said capacity shall be compensated in.accordance
with and be subject to the provisions of Resolution No. 916 of the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, fixing the rates of compensation and
hours of employment of officers and employees of said City. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the application of M. & M. House Moving Company to
move a one story frame building over a portion of Imperial Highway within the
City of El Segundo, which application was, at the last regular meeting of
this Council, taken under consideration until this meeting, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that M. & M. House Moving Company be and
it is hereby granted a permit to move a one story frame
building from its present location in Mines Field (Los
Angeles Municipal Airport) easterly on Imperial Highway
to the easterly city limits of the City of E1 Segundo,
such permit to issue subject to the following conditions,
to -wit.
1. That before such removal shall take place,
permittee shall pay to the City of El
Segundo the requisite fees and shall make
all necessary deposits in connection there-
with.
2. That nothing In this action contained shall
be construed as in any manner prejudicing any
action which may be pending in any court with
reference to the moving of said structure.'
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson. Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
:Toes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
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C. V. Baird Auto Supply Co. $20.91
Blake Electric Company 25.26
City of El Segundo Water Dept. 285.00
Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 15.53
H. & H. Grill .25
Industrial Stat. & Printing Co. 9.38
Mac's Lock Shop 1.50
Moore's Western Stores 53.10
Pacific Electric Railway Co. 6.12
Reliable Iron Foundry 79.53
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 2.52
Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 2+.65
Southern Calif..Edison Co. Ltd-345-97
Mor -Glo Paint & Lacquer Co 24.72
Title Ins. & Trust Co. 24.50
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out'of the General Fund covering
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing tc be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
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General Fund
Air Reduction Pacific Co.
$2.56
J. E. Bauer Co.
111.62
Ci ty- of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 130.07
Douglass Automotive Supply
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General Electric Company
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Harper & Reynolds
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Ben I. Jones
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Earl Morgan
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Pacific Electric Railway Co.
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Pioneer Rubber Mills
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Security Materials Co.
39.60
Southern Cal. Edison Co. Ltd.
22.76
Southwest Builder & Contr.
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Torrance Police Revolver Club
6.00
R. H. Flahive
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Fred L. Gregory
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C. V. Baird Auto Supply Co. $20.91
Blake Electric Company 25.26
City of El Segundo Water Dept. 285.00
Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 15.53
H. & H. Grill .25
Industrial Stat. & Printing Co. 9.38
Mac's Lock Shop 1.50
Moore's Western Stores 53.10
Pacific Electric Railway Co. 6.12
Reliable Iron Foundry 79.53
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 2.52
Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 2+.65
Southern Calif..Edison Co. Ltd-345-97
Mor -Glo Paint & Lacquer Co 24.72
Title Ins. & Trust Co. 24.50
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out'of the General Fund covering
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing tc be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
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