1948 JUN 30 CC MINS 201
E1 Segundo, California.
June 30, 1948-
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of 31 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 the City Clerk, sbe Mayor being
absent.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Tha®pson and nnaaimously
carried, that Councilman Baker be appointed Mayor pro tem.
Councilman Baker thereupon assumed the duties of the Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmn Present: Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tea Baker.
Councilmen Absent; Selby.
RBADSNG OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MUTIPG.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 1948, Vero
read, without error or omission being noted. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Swanson the Minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN CONKMICdTIONS.
Written commtmzications, 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:
('ITT PLAPNZNG CO*USSION, dated June 30, 1948, re: "Request for Reclassification
of Zone by Emanuel Jensen ", to which was attached the complete file with resp^ct to
said request for zone reclassification, together with copy of said Commission's
Resolution No. 30, disapproving said request and stating the findings and recommendations
of the Commiseion on the subject matter.
It appearing that according to the provisions of Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning
ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, the Council should now set the matter for public
hearing, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLYBD, that the matter of the application of Rmanuel Jensen
for reclassification of property facing Acacia Avenue extended
easterly of Center Street in Tract No. 15115, from Zone R -1 to Zone
R -3 under the Zoning Ordinance No. 306 of the City of E1 Segundo,
and the recaemendations of the Planning Commission with reference
thereto, be set down for public hearing before this Council at
the regular meeting o* said Council to be held on Wednesday, the
21st day of July, beginning at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P. K. in
the Council Chamber in the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo in
said City;
AND, BE IT FMTM RE30LVED, that the City Clerk be and he
is hereby authorized and instructed to give notice of said hearing
in time, form and manner as required by low.
Said motion, on roll call, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Svanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tom Baker.
Noes: Councilman None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
-1-
S 202•
FRED M. FARRIS, dated June 16, 1948, addressed to Donald Farrar, Fire Chief,
being application for permit to sell fireworks at said applicant's golf course, on
the East side of Sepulveda Blvd. south of Imperial Highway. The Fire Chief had
endorsed on said application his approval as to location and freedom from fire hazards.
Discussion was had by the Council, which developed the fact that so far as
said Council is aware, the six permits heretofore issued by it for the sale of fireworks
and which number is the maximum number agreed upon by the Council, will be used, and
that the Council is not disposed to issue any further permits.
Mr. Farris, who was present in the Council Chamber, addressed the Council on
behalf of his application, stating he had fireworks on hand left from his stand last
year, and he requested that in event the permittee holding the six permits for fireworks
stands heretofore issued by the Council, did not use the entire number, that he be
gra•ntedff$gh unused permit.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, under the ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo
governing the sale of fireworks within said City, it is necessary
for persons desiring to sell fireworks in the City of E1 Segundo,
to procure permits from this Council therefor, which in turn must
be approved by the Chief of the Fire Department;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council, due to the hazards involved,
has heretofore announced its policy to limit such permits in any
year to not to exceed six;
AND, WHEREAS, there has been heretofore authorized six
permits for the 4th of July season, 1948, and the Council does
not feel that any additional permit or permits should be issued;
AND, WHEREAS, Fred M. Farris has made application to this
Council for such a permit, which the Council, under its announced
policy, would have to deny;
AND, WHEREAS, it appears there is a possibility that the
permittee holding the previously authorized permits may not
desire to use one of such permits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of El Segundo does hereby conditionally authorize
the issuance of a permit to said above named applicant upon the
following conditions, to -wit:
1. That same may not be issued unless one of
the heretofore authorized permits is released by
writing, filed by the permittee in the office of
the City Clerk.
2. That the permit herein conditionally author-
ized must be approved by the Chief of the Fire Department.
3. That in the event such permit is issued in lieu
of one of said six permits heretofore authorized, that
it shall be subject to each and all of the conditions
upon which the original permit was authorized.
4. That in the event said permit hereinabove con-
ditionally authorized is issued, it shall be only for
the location specified in the applic�.tton of said
applicant, Fred M. Farris, on file.
-2-
S 203
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Roes: Councilmen Hone.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
ALLAN SOMERVILLE, dated June 14, 1948;
FRANCIS A. PAGAN, dated 6 -24 -1948;
GERALD B. PORTER, dated June 24, 1948;
CURTIS CUNNINGHAM, dated June 24, 1948;
n*nN G. ROSE, dated June 24, 1948;
MERRILL LLOYD WARREN, dated 6 -25 -1948;
JIMMIE ROSS, dated 6 -25 -1948;
CARL PARTLOW, dated 6/28/1948;
GEORGE S. MORRIS, dated 6/28/1948;
DICK WIP'FERHALTER, dated June 28, 1948;
JAMES A. COMBS, dated June 29, 1948;
ROBERT REAL HENDERSON, dated June 29, 1948;
EDWARD EVERE T AVERS, undated;
J. ROBERT CARROLL, dated June 30, 1948; and
DAVID U. CREASON, undated, each being application for employment by the City
of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
ALLEN W. CASE, JR., dated June 28, 1948, being application for permit to use,
occupy and maintain a house trailer at 415 Dome Vista Street, E1 Segundo, for a
period of five or six weeks.
The Building Inspector having endorsed upon said application his recommendation
that the permit be granted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilmen
Swanson, that Allen W. Case, Jr. be and he is hereby granted a t nporary, revocable
permit, in regular form, to use, occupy and maintain a house trailer at 415 Laos
Vista Street, El Segundo, said permit to expire by limitation September 30, 1948.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and M4yar pro tea Baker.
Noes: Councilmen lone.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
MRS. ALICE HOPE, dated June 23, 1948, granting to the City of El Segundo
permission to make encroachment upon a certain portion of Lot 16, Block 18, E1
Segundo, for the purpose of placing a public bench seat thereon, under certain
terms and conditions, and at the exact location, all as set forth in said letter.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Mrs. Alice Hope,
dated June 23, 1948, be received and filed; that the City
Council, on behalf of the City of El Segundo, accepts the
offer made therein, upon the terms and conditions therein
expressed, and does hereby authorize the Street Snperinteadent
to construct the bench facility and place said bench as
contemplated and at the location as indicated in the drawing
attached to said con nnication;
AND, BE IT FURTEIR RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and he is hereby authorized to notify Mrs. Hope of the action
taken and extend the Council's thanks for her cooperation
in the promises.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson,
Noes: Councilmen bone.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Baker.
-3-
S 2T) 4
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated 6- 22 -48, being notification that application
had been made by Donald H. French and Herbert W. Ward, dba The Broiler, for an "On Sale"
General Liauor License at 219 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
PETITION, signed by Douglas W. Walstrom and five others, requesting that
Acacia Avenue, between Eucalyptus Drive and Pepper Street, within the City of El Segundo,
be improved by grading to full width, constructing cement concrete curbs on both sides
of the roadway and by surfacing the roadway to a width of 30 feet to a thickness
of approximately 2 inches with either macadam or plant mix paving material, the costs
and expenses of such Improvement to be assessed upon a district, the exterior boundaries
of which are shown upon a certain plat attached to said petition, bearing No. $80607.
Following the presentation of said petition, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that on be referred to the City Engineer,
Assessment Engineer A. S. Monroe and the City Attorney for checking and report to
the Council as to the sufficiency thereof. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Baker.
Noes: Councilman None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
CHARLES H. WORTHAM, Mayor of the City of Redondo Beach, dated June 25, 1948,
inviting the Mayor and members of the City Council to attend the dedication ceremony
of the Municipal Ball Park in said City of Redondo Beach, on Monday, July 5, 1948.
Ordered filed.
LLOYD A. MOCRE, undated, requesting permit to sell sparklers at his store
in E1 Segundo on Saturday, July 3rd. The Fire Chief had endorsed on said application
his statement to the effect that he had inspected the premises and finds that there is
no fire hazard existing.
It being the consensus of the Council that the same prohibitions and conditions
should obtain in the present instance as in the application heretofore made to this
Council this date by Mr. Fred M. Farris, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a conditional permit be issued to Lloyd A.
Moore, to sell sparklers only, at 101 West Grand Avenue, El
Segundo, upon the same terms and conditions as heretofore
expressed in the conditional permit hereinbefore authorized
Issued to Mr. Fred M. Farris.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PLANNING CONGRESS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, undated, being notification of its
meeting to be held in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 8th, 1948. Ordered filed.
CITY PLANNING CO+fl►O`SSION, dated June 30th, 19$8, to which was attached copy
of letter received by said Commission from Mrs. E. R. Leipold, 523 W. Walnut Avenue,
E1 Segundo, calling attention to an apparent violation of the zoning ordinance by
the owner of the premises at the northeast corner of Loma Vista and Walnut Avenue.
The Council being unfamiliar with the condition complained of, it was moved
by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the matter be taken
under advisement until the next regular meeting of this Council, and that in the
meantime the members of the Council make a personal investigation thereof. Carried.
WEST BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION, dated June 28, 1948, requesting that City of
E1 Segundo dues to said organization in the sum of $100.00 be paid for the fiscal
year 1948 -49.
-4-
W
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City.Clerk be and he is hereby authorized
-and instructed to prepare and present to this Council for its
consideration at its next regular meeting, a warrant in the stmt
of $100.00 covering the annual dues of the City of El Segundo to
West Basin Water Association for the fiscal year July 1, 1948 to
June 30, 1949.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tea Baker.
Roes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
ORAL COMKMCATIONS.
Mr. Willard Bailey, residing at 126 Arena Street, E1 Segundo, addressed the
Council re parking conditions on said Street. He stated cars were parked on both
sides of the Street for the entire day, and inasmuch as it is a narrow street,
residents were unable to drive into their driveways, or find a place to perk their
cars and in some instances, the cars complained of were parked directly in front of
driveways or onto lawns, and he requested that the Council take some action, if
possible, to obtain relief for the residents on said street from the condition now
existing.
Mr. Clarence Baeding also addressed the Council on the same subject, and
a number of residents on Arena Street, between Franklin Avenue and E1 Segundo
Boulevard, who were present in the Council Chamber, corroborated the statements
made by Mr. Bailey and Mr. Saeding.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilmen Thompson, that the matter be referred to the Chief of Police and
Public Safety Commissioner Baker for investigation and report to the Council at
its next regular meeting. Carried.
Mr. J. P. Carpenter addressed the Council, requesting that it reconsider its
action taken at its last regular meeting, denying Mr. Carpenter a permit to use,
maintain and occupy a house trailer at 750 Virginia Street, El Segundo.
The Council discussed the matter and it was explained to Mr. Carpenter that
it is the policy of the Council not to issue vermits for the use of trailers excepting
when trailers are to be used only during dwelling house construction.
The discussion concluded in a motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, which carried unanimously, that the request of Mr. Carpenter
above stated be taken under advisement oneweek to enable the Council to make an
inspection of the premises upon which Mr. Carpenter desires to place his trailer.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTSSS.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CONKT1'ENS.
City Clerk McCarthy, reporting in connection with objections heretofore made
to this Council by residents and property owners in the vicinity of Lot 6, Block 1142
E1 Segundo, upon which lot the City has been dumping lawn trimmings, with the consent
and at the request of the owner of said lot, stated that he had this date interviewed
Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Boyle, each of whom stated that she mould not
be aggrieved if lawn trimmings only, free from paper, boxes, cans or other refuse,
are dumped upon said property and later plowed under the ground. lbs. Hanson
-5-
205
S 2'06
requested that the City refrain from wetting the material placed on said-property,
for the reason that when the same is wet it throws off offensive odors for a con-
siderable period of time and the neighbors believe causes flies to breed in large
numbers, since the neighborhood is annoyed with flies to a greater extent at this
time than it was prior to the time the wasting of lawn trimmings on said property
began.
The persons interviewed also specifically requested that no burning be done
and that manure now stored along the westerly line of the before mentioned lot be
removed as rapidly as economy and practicability will permit, as in their judgment
this also is a magnet and breeding place for small pests.
The City Clerk also stated that he had informed the said nearby residents
that he felt the City would entirely discontinue the practice of wasting lawn
trimmings on said lot in from four to six months and said persons indicated no
disapproval thereof.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to address a
communication to all department heads effected, instructing them to refrain from
dumping other than lawn trimmings on said Lot 6, Block 114, or storing manure thereon
and to refrain from watering the material, as well as urging the removal of manure
presently stored thereon as soon as convenience and economy will permit.
City Clerk McCarthy reported he had received, for the Council's consideration
and decision in the matter, a drawing showing suggested bronze plaque for the new
library building, prepared by Austin, Field & Fry, Architects.
City Clerk McCarthy reported receipt from W. S. Williams, M. D. of medical
report respecting Arthur R. Thomas, an employee of the Fire Department.
City Clerk McCarthy reported receipt from the League of California Cities, of
a copy of a Model Traffic Ordinance for California Cities. By general consent same
was referred to the Chief of Police for study and report to this Council.
The City Clerk called the attention of the Council to the fact that under the
provisions of its Resolution No. 938, it should make two appointments to the Recreation
Commission, inasmuch as one member thereof had resigned and the appointment of another
member expires this date.
Inasmuch as Mayor Selby is absent from this meeting, and it appearing that
-the appointment of one member only at this time would be sufficient to provide a
quorum at the next meeting of the Commission, it was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Mrs. Dean Randall be appointed as a member of
the Recreation Commission as Commissioner No. 5, for the term expiring at midnight,
on the 30th day of June, 1950. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Assistant City Engineer Lortz, reporting for City Engineer Hutchins, stated
that under the present conversion plan, two electric motors now installed in Sewer
Pu mpPlant No. 1 of the City of E1 Segundo should be changed from fifty to sixty cycles;
that the Southern California Edison Company is willing to do this work without cost
to the City upon authorization therefor.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
10
S 207
WEEMS, the office of the City Engineer has advised this
Council that under its plan for conversion from fifty to sixty
cycle operation the Southern California Edison Company is willing
to rewind two 74 H. P. electric motors now installed in Sewer
Pump Plant No. 1 of the City of E1 Segundo sewer system, without
cost to said City;
AND, WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has also reported
to this Council that such rewinding will not only increase the
horse power of the respective motors, but will also increase the
efficiency of the pumps operated by such motors and that it
would be to the advantage and interest of the City to permit
such rewinding to be so performed by said Southern California
Edison Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of El Segundo does hereby authorize Southern California
Edison Company to rewind or cause to be rewound the said motors
hereinabove referred to, at its own cost and expense, in con-
nection with said conversion program, it being understood that
said Southern California Edison Company will do any and all work,
including any and all transportation, which may be necessary,
In order to remove, transport, rewind, return and reset such
motors;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be in-
structed to furnish the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo
a certified copy of this resolution, which said City Engineer
is authorized to deliver to said Southern California Edison
Company in the promises.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Mayor Selby.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the application of Mrs. Marion A. Schlieff for a permit to
use, occupy and maintain a house trailer at 1022 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo,
which application was presented to the City Council at its last regular meeting and
at said time taken under advisement until this meeting, the City Clark reported that
the Building Inspector had made a >reinspection of the premises on which said house
trailer is located, and now recommends the permit applied for be granted.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that Mrs. Marion A. Schlieff be and she is hereby granted a temporary,
revocable permit, in regular form, to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at
1022 East Mariposa Avenue, E1 Segundo, said permit to expire by limitation on
September 30th, 1948. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
-7-
S 29 8
General Fund
Holland House Movers
7.10
A. B. Metcalf
29.40
Rich Budelier
32.96
Tcrrance Police Revolver Club 15.00
James H. Stuart
2.00
F. Morton Pitt
34,14
Los Angeles Stamp & Stat.
Co. 30.65
Thomas A. Parker
6.91
Crook Company
166.97
Monroe Calculating Machine Co.
Automobile Club of So. Calif.
Mrs. James Rice
Colt's Manufacturing Co.
H & H Fountain & Grill
American- LaFrance- Foamite Corp.
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
The Lighthouse, Inc.
TOTAL
General Fund
1.13
13.17.
2.00
3 #.32
3.89
15.17
3•E8
15.26
$553.45
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General Fund covering the
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Swanson stated that Mr. R. M. Bowles, residing at 747 Sierra Street,
B1 Segundo, had reported to him that when curbs were constructed along said street,
the approach to the driveway into his said premises had been left at such a height that
in going into said driveway, his automobile had been damaged a number of times and Mr.
Bowles had inquired whether or not the condition might not be remedied.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that said matter be referred to the Street Superintendent, with authority to act. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn until Thursday,
the first day of July, 1948, at the hour of 4 :00 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor -
Rest