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1949 JUL 20 CC MINS 838 El Segundo, California July 20, 1949 A regular meetin- of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City, on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock p.m. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Thompson. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 13th day of July, 1949, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written 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: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated July 18, 1949, enclosing warrant for $311.54, which is the final payment in connection with the Veterans' Housing Project. Ordered filed. CHARLES W. BURTT, dated July 19, 1949; GEORGE DONA= HAMMOND, dated July 18, 1949; IRVIN G. ROSE, dated July 19, 1949, each being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. PETER E. BINDER, dated July 18, 1949, being his resignation as President of the E1 Segundo Veterans' Affairs Committee. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Peter E. Binder as President of El Segundo Veterans' Affairs Committee be and the same is hereby accepted with regret, effective this date. Carried unanimously. THE AMERICAN LEGION, EL SEGUNDO POST 38, being an invitation to attend the installation of officers for 1949 -1950 to be held Monday Evening, July 25, 1949, at 7:45 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. THE CITY COUNCIL and the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CLAREMDNT, California, being an invitation to attend the dedication of the new Municipal Building on Monday, July 25, 1949. Ordered filed. WAYNE A. BOSSE, being application to operate a taxicab business in E1 Segundo, dated July 18, 1949, said application having approval of Chief of Police De Berry. After some discussion, it was moved by Council- man Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 1016, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO WAYNE A. BOSSE, DOING BUSINESS AS "BLUE & WHITE CAB COMPANY," TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, -1- S 83� which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, LEGISLATIVE REPORT, dated July 8, 1949, recommending that if the Council is interested in the Governor's signing any of the bills referred to in said communication, the Council express its interest thereof to the Governor, requesting his approval. By general consent, the City Coordinator was directed to wire the Governor, requesting him to sign Senate Bills 234, 235, and 238, and Assembly Bill 2033. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. Sb ARMY, dated July 15, 1949, being notification of an application made�ng Beach Dock and Terminal Company for a permit to construct an apron wharf in a certain portion of Channel No. 2 in Long Beach Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL, dated July 18, 1949, with reference to rent decontrol procedure, requesting the Council to notify said organization if decontrol is contemplated in theCity of E1 Segundo, and that before taking any final action in that regard, the Council obtain a statement of actual rental conditions in this community from the Los Angeles Area Rent Director. AUSTIN FIELD & FRY, Architects, dated July 19, 1949, advising that said firm is forwarding to the City of E1 Segundcy prints of its suggested layout of the site plan of E1 Segundo Civic Center, and stating that said firm will be pleased to come to El Segundo at any time to discuss the .construction of .a fire station and police station with members of the Council or to assist with any other project in the City. The City Clerk then announced that the prints referred to in said communication have been received by him. 18ft"_1 bw�� s� M "W Mr. Frank M. Carter, 905 Loma Vista Street, E1 Segundo, addressed, the Council, complaining of the number of dogs which run at large in certain areas of the City of E1 Segundo; that certain of these animals have bitten a number of humans; that many people have been frightened by dogs; that in some instances they constitute a public nuisance; and stating he felt the Council should adopt a leash law. In support of his contentions and recom- mendations, he thereupon filed with the City Council a petition, in two sections, signed by himself and 42 others. The matter then by general con- sent was taken under consideration by the Council. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Public Works Commissioner Peterson reported that in connection with the proposed site for the water pump house booster station, he had conferred in the field with Consulting Engineer Allan Rowe, Engineering Aide Charles Lortz, and Fire Chief Don Farrar, regarding a certain site in Section 7, being a parcel of land on the north side of E1 Segundo Boulevard, approximately one -half mile easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, and that all agreed that the said parcel is satisfactory both as to size and location; that Rowe recommends that the pump house and facilities be located on the westerly 80 feet of the parcel proposed to be acquired, which would leave a net area remaining in the parcel for a future fire station of approximately -2- S 840 150 feet by 150 feet. He filed with the City Clerk Drawing No.490720, entitled "Proposed F. W. Pumphouse & Fire Station Site," which was examined by the members of the City Council present at this meeting. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the City Coordinator be authorized and directed to forth- with negotiate with the owner of that parcel of real property described in City of El Segundo Drawing Number 490720 as the proposed fresh water pumphouse and fire station site, looking toward the purchase thereof at the best price obtainable, and to conduct such negotiations to conclusion, informing this Council from time to time at to the progress being made in that regard, it being understood, however, that before any purchase is actually concluded, the price and any conditions of sale shall first be approved by the City Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Coordinator reported receipt, from the Division of Highways, State of California, of agreement for the maintenance of state highways in the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 1949-50, which form of agreement has been examined and approved by the Engineering Department of the City of E1 Segundo. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution be adopted: i,1HEREAS, the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented an Agreement for Maintenance of the State Highway in the City of E1 Segundo for the period July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950. .WHEREAS,the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THE WORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo that said Agreement for Maintenance of the State Highway in the City is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. City Coordinator McCarthy reported that Mr. Frank Smotony requests one week of his earned annual vacation beginning July 25, 1949, and that Mr. R. D. Kanode be employed as temporary Assistant Building Inspector to handle the work of the Building Department during his absence. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Building Inspector Frank Smotony be and he is hereby granted one week of his earned annual vacation beginning July 25, 1949, and that during the absence of said Building Inspector, Mr. R. D. Kanode be employed as temporary Assistant Building Inspector to carry on the duties of said office. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. -3- S 8�i City Coordinator McCarthy reported that Mr. Ruben Compton had previously been granted a vacation between the dates September 6 to 19, 1949, inclusive, and that he wished to change these dates, such change being approved by his immediate superior. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Ruben Compton be and he is hereby granted permission to take one week of his earned annual vacation beginning August_• 1, 1949, and that any action heretofore taken by this Council with respect to his 1949 vacation be and the same is hereby repealed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The City Coordinator reported, on behalf of the Chief of Police, the appointment of L. A. Dunphy and J. G. Muir as Special Police Officers, and requested approval of sueh appointments. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the appointments of L. A. Dunphy and J. G. Muir as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same are hereby ratified and approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The Coordinator reported, on behalf of the Chief of Police, the cancellation of the appointments of T. H. Baker and R. S. Porterfield as Special Police Officers. The Coordinator reported receipt of a request from American Dis- trict Telegraph Company for permission to install in the Fire Department headquarters of the City of E1 Segundo a fire alarm signaling device for the purpose of sounding alarms of fire from the Harshaw Chemical Company plant within the City of E1 Segundo, such installation to be made at the sole cost and expense of said American District Telegraph Company and to be main- tained without cost to the City. After discussion, it was moved by Council- man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the said application be referred to City Coordinator McCarthy and Fire Chief Farrar for further handling with power to act. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. City Coordinator McCarthy reported that the person whose employ- ment was authorized at the last regular meeting of this Council as a part - time secretary for City Attorney Woodworth had been stricken ill and was unable to report for work as agreed upon; that up to this time no other person had been located who might perform said secretarial service; that efforts are being made to find a person qualified and willing to accept part -time employment, pending which the present arrangement with the City Attorney for supplying his own secretarial service will have to continue. City Attorney Woodworth at this time presented to the Council a "Notice of,Hearing Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California" in the matter of "the application of the railroads and express companies to reduce agency service at all stations in California, " presently pending before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. He stated he had examined the said instrument, and that he did not feel SE S 842 it affected the City of E1 Segundo in any way, and that he was merely reporting the receipt of the instrument for the Council's information. The City Attorney stated that he had reviewed a long communication from Mr. Whitnall, Planning Consultant for the City, discussing the ad- vieability of requiring improvements in connection with the resubdivision of property where no new dedications were offered. The City Attorney ex- plained at length to the Council the features involved in Mr. Whitnall's communication, and read excerpts from the same and from the existing sub- division ordinance. After discussion, the announcement was made: First: That the City Attorney would address a communication to the City Planning Commission, expressing the opinion that under the particular and special circumstances relating to Mr. Henry Claman's proposed resubdivision of property, and the fact that existing im- provements adjacent to the property to be resubdivided were satis- factory to the Council, the approval of such resubdivision could be had without the necessity of requiring improvements as would otherwise be contemplated under the provisions of the existing subdivision ordinance. Second: That the City Council would take under consideration the question as to whether or not it desired to make any amendment to the existing subdivision ordinance or pass upon the respective re- subdivision problems as and when the same were presented. The latter course seemed at the moment the most desirable to the Council. At this time the City Attorney advised the Council that there had been served upon the City, in action No. 489890 in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in the case of People v. City of Los Angeles, et al., (the Hyperion sewer .case), a "notice of motion for an order fixing the date of compliance with certain terms of the judgment herein." After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized and instructed by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo to attend the court hearing on the motion for an order fixing the date of com- pliance with certain terms of the judgment rendered in Superior Court Case, Los Angeles County No. 489890, People v. City of Los Angeles, et al., and then and there represent the City of El Segundo in said matter and at any continued hearing or hearings thereof and of any future hearing or hearings in said case, whether related to said motion or otherwise. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -5- S 813 PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Dept.. Fund Pay Roll Demand Nos. 1345 . , to 13465, inc. $ 908.85 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 41.70 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 6.25 State Emp. Retirement System 81.30 State Emp. Retirement System 115.79 Hospital Serv. of So. Calif. 6.05 The Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. 36.35 E1 Segundo Herald 6o,98 E1 Segundo Hardware 5,91 Southern Calif. Freight Forwarders 1.54 Rich Mfg. Co. 170.35 Industrial Stationery & Prtg.Co. 5.89 Addressograph Sales & Serv. Agcy. 3.49 Mefford Chemical Company 331.64 Charles E. Lortz, Petty Cash 17.34 Total $1793.43 Water Works Bond Election 1948, Constr. Fund Richardson's Printing 19.0 El Segundo Herald 71.60 Total T-9-0 79 P.E.H.P. Fund Treasurer of the United States 732.37 Total T 732.37 Recreation Fund Leather Supply Company 42.61 Wyckoff Leather Company 46.72 Macpherson Leather Company 222.87 Total 312.20 General Fund L. A. Allen , Fairbanks -Morse Company 10.00 The Bernstein Company 53.57 Hollywood Janitor Supply Co. 170.27 City of Glendale 6.56 Crenshaw Motors 3,14 Gordon Transfer & Trucking 11.25 Los Angeles Co. Health Dept. 10.12 Multigraph Sales Agency 1.47 Pengad Manufacturing Co. 39.50 Richardson Printing 15.19 South Bay Disposal Company 258.00 Southern California Edison Co. 407.26 Southern California Gas Co. 1.61 E1 Segundo Hardware 53.34 El Segundo Paint Center 158.72 Union Oil Company 408.43 Air Reduction Pacific Co. 1.84 Title Insurance and Trust Co. 163o.00 The Western Union Tel. Co. 5.71 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 1660.51 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 1935.28 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 1685.94 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 1342.04 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 1090.14 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 18.75 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 628.75 Hospital Serv. of So. Calif. 193.10 State Emp. Retirement System 828.82 Total _ $12555 -1 5 Pension Fund State Emp. Ret. System , State Emp. Ret. System 27.65 Total It was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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, Swanson, and Mayor.Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. NEW BUSINESS The City Coordinator informed the Mayor and the several members of the City Council that the Fiesta Committee is desirous that each of the members of the Council prepare a brief statement respecting the Fiesta for use in the Fiesta Program. The Coordinator reported receipt of a report from Garwood Industries, Inc., respecting the trial operations of its equipment within the City of E1 Segundo, and he delivered to each member of the Council a copy of said report. S 844 Moved'by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Councilman Wilburn E. Baker be and he is hereby granted permission to absent himself from meetings of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, which may be held between the dates July 23 to August 7, 1949, inclusive, and that during such time he be also granted permission to leave the State of California; that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the said City Council, which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said Council during the period of said leave herein - before granted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Thompson. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Mayor William R. Selby be and he is hereby granted permission to absent himself from meetings of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, which may be held between the dates August 10 to September 8, 1949, in- clusive, and that during such time he be also granted permission to leave the State of California; that said Mayor be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the said City Council, which may be called by the Mayor pro tem or any three members of said Council during the period of said leave herein - before granted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, and Mayor Selby. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: U Mayor ON: