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1949 OCT 05 CC MIN943 El Segundo, California October 5, 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was :geld 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, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 28th day of September, 1949, *.awing been �read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried -- At this time, the Council proceeded to consider matters in connection with its sale of tape deeded property program. Special City Attorney John F. Bender, who was present in the Council Chamber, advised the Council that subsequent to the adoption on August 31, 1949, of its resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County for the purchase of the Stata's interest in certain tax deeded property in said City, he had caused a check 'c to made of all property that is now subject to tax sale, and had discovered additional properties in the City of E1 Segundo which were included in such tax deeded property. He Ye_­.)rmended that the Council therefore rescind its former action and authorize the Ci"- :."1,_ k to destroy the agreement authorized executed under Resolution No. 102+ and a�.t::cYiye the execution of a new agreement which would include all tax deeded properties within the City of El Segundo. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, ,hat Resolution No. 1032, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESCIND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 102+ AND AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO DESTROY AGREEMENT EXECUTED BY TEE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLM-K OF THE CITY TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PARCEL OF TAX DEEDED REAL PROPERTY. ", which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1033: entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT OF SAID CITY AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, FOR TEE PURCHASE OF THE STATE'S INTEREST IN TAX DEEDED PROPERTY. ", w ^;. h was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing reso- _Utic,n was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Noes- Councilmen None. Abee,mt: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. -1- S 944 Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1034, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OBZECTING TO THE SALE BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, PART 6, DIVISION 1 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. ", which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent- Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hsreinafte_ named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indi- cated, following reference to each hereinafter: COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated September 29, 1949, advising that under amendmenta to the County Sanitation District Act adopted by the 19q _egisature and approved by the Governor, it is necesary that each Director on z.ha County Sanitation Board representing an incorporated city be specifically appointed tc that position by the governing body of the city which he represents, and transmitting merewith a copy of a resolution which said County Sanitation Districts requested be adopted by the City Council. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the County Sanitation District Act, as amended by Statutes 1949, Chapter 882, contains the following provision: TRAT, the governing body of a sanitation district is a board of directors of not less than three members. A-member of the governing body of each city, the whole or part of which is in- cluded in the sanitation district, is a member of the board, and WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. 5 and South Bay Cities Sanitation District of Los Angeles County do include territory of the City of E1 Segundo. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that William R. Selby, a member of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 5 and South Bay Cities Sanitation District of Los Angeles County. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes- Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. MR. AND MRS. HERBERT H. LAWRENCE, dated October 1, 1949, addressed to the officers of the El Segundo Police Force, expressing thanks for the patrolling service rendered by the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo while they were on vacation. Ordered filed. MRS. WILLIAM B. MACE and 37 others, being a petition requesting the City Council tc hold a public hearing as provided in Section 204 (J) (3) of the Housing and Rent Act of 1949 to determine whether or not there exists a shortage of rental housing in the City of E1 Segundo so as to require rent control in said City. -2- S 915 The Council discussed the matter at length, and being desirous of studying the provisions of said Housing and Rent Act, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Council- man Paterson, that said petition be taken under consideration by this Council for study. Carried. G. IANNINI CO., dated October 4, 1949, requesting that it be advised as to what procedure or steps must be taken to have a sewer line installed to serve a build- ing which said company anticipates erecting at 1521 East Grand Avenue for the purpose of food processing. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said communication and the subject matter thereof be referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report to this Council. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes; Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. VICTOR D. McCARTHY, CITY COORDINATOR, dated October 3, 1949, advising that he had invited the Mayors and Councilmen, City Managers, City Judges, and City Attorneys of the South Bay Cities to attend a meeting in the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo on Friday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m., for a discussion of the proposed reorganization of inferior courts in the State of California as proposed by the Judicial Council of said State. Ordered filed. At this time the City Clerk announced he had in his possession, in the same condition as when received, an envelope containing a bid on tax deeded property hereto- fore cffared for sale by the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid. Carried. The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bid, which bid was found by said Council to be as follows, to wit: BID OF WILLIAM R. NIVEN, on regular form provided therefor, bidding the sum of $850.00 for Lot 3, Block 4. El Segundo, pursuant to Notice No. 9 -M of intention to sell City of El Segundo owned real property. Accompanying said bid was a cashier's check drawn cm Santa Monica Branch, Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, payable to City of El Segundo in the sum of $250.00. The amount of said bid being the appraisal price heretofore fixed by the Council for said lot, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1035, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TIME PATMSNT BID OF WILLIAM R. NI YEN FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED TAX DEEDED PROPERTY, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL CONMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None„ a9z S 946 REPORTS OF 077ICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Don J. Farrar, Chief of the El Segundo Fire Department, by written report, dated October 3, 1949, advised that H. S. McLaughlin, a member of the K Segundo Volunteer Fire Department, had resigned as of September 30, 1949; that his work in the Fire Department had been excellent, and requesting that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. McLaughlin. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of H. S. McLaughlin as a member of the El Segundo Volunteer Fire Department be and the same is hereby accepted effective as of September 30, 1949; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to addrass a communication to Mr. McLaughlin expressing thanks on the part of the City of E1 Segundo for the excellent work rendered by him as a member of said Fire Department. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. .Absent: Councilmen None. City Coordinator McCarthy, reporting in connection with the recommendation made to this Council at its last regular meeting by the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo requesting the said Council to amend its Ordinance No. 242 (the Subdivision Ordinance), stated that he had further conferred with the Planning Commission for an in;.erpretation of its recommendation, and had received a reply to his query, which reply, together with the balance of his file on the subject, he delivered to the City Attorney for the preparation of appropriate documents, which when approved by the Council will accomplish the changes recommended by said Planning Commission. City Coordinator McCarthy presented his written report, dated October 5, 1949, containing certain recommendations respecting the reorganization of the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of E1 Segundo, which report he read tothe Council. Follow- ing discusaicn of the matter, by general consent same was taken under advisement for one week. City Attorney Woodworth reported that there is pending before the Public Utilities Commission cP the State of California, an application made by the Southern California Gas Company for permission to increase its rates; that he had received a communication from the City Attorneys of the Cities of Burbank and Glendale, inquiring whether or not this city would care to enter into an arrangement for representation with other cities in the County of Los Angeles for the employment of Mr. Emuel J. Forman, .s attorney, and a rate expert or experts, to act jointly for the said cities in resisting the Southern California Gas Company's application on ground common to all; that they first hearing in the matter will be held on October 10, 1949, and that on October 8, 1949, a meeting has been called of the various City Attorneys to discuss various features with respect (hereto. City Attorney Woodworth requested that the Council indicate whether or not it would care to enter into or participate in such an arrangement so that he might be i, to rake repor;,``tsaid meeting of October 8th. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swansosi, ..hat the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED; that the City Attorney of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized tc use his discretion at the conference to be held in Glendale on the 8th day of October, 1949, with reference to the joinder with other municipalities in the obtaining of joint counsel and a rate expert or experts by cities desiring representation in the matter of the -4- S application of Southern California Gas Company for permission to increase its rates, as may be determined at said conference. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth recommended that the City Council rescind its actir-n taken at its meeting of July 2, 1941, relating to the acceptance of "Easement for Future Street, " as shown on.the map of Tract No. 12391. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilma, Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo desires hereby to rescind the action of said Council taken at its meeting of July 2, 1941, relating to the acceptance of the public streets, avenues, and public u-ftlity easements shown on the map of Tract No. 12391 so far as the refusal of said City to accept for public street purposes the parcels of land desig- nated on said map as "Easement for Future Street" only is concerned, as said Council presently proposes to accept for public street purposes the parcels of land designated on said map as "Easement for Future Street." Ncthing in this resolution contained, however, shall affect, or be construed as affecting, the acceptance of the other streets and easements referred to is eaid resolution cf July 2, 1941. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adop.eA- by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes., Councilmen None, Absent; Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolu- ticL No, 1036, entitled: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES THE "EASEMENT FOR FUTURE STREET ", SHOWN AS LYING BETWEEN LOTS 6 AND 7 OF TRACT NO. 12391 WITHIN SAID CITY; AND NAMING AND DESIGNATING SAID EASEMENT AS OAK PLACE, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote.- Ayes Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth reported receipt of a request from the Auditor of Los Angeles County for his approval and consent to the cancellation of certain taxes erroneously levied on certain property within the City of E1 Segundo, and he requested the Council's authorization to give such consent and approval. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Bakery seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Attorney of said City in approving and consenting to the making of the following changes and cancellations cn behalf of said City on the Assessment Roll, as requested by the County Assessor of Los Angeles County, to -wit: Or- Assessment Roll of 1949, under Authorization No. 293, request dated September 26, 1949, the following: -5- r 947 S 948 Assessment R.E. Vol. 126, Code 2684, M.B. 869, Page 216, Parcel 29, El Segundo - S 95.8 ft. of Lot 111, Blk. 123. Land value $150, improvements $30, assessed to James N. and Katheryn J. Kissick, Cancel erroneous assessment of improvements $30 not located on above described real property on 3 -7 -49. Assessment R.E. Vol. 126, Co&e 2680, M.B. 154, Page 28, Parcel 47, El Segundo - N. 45 ft. of S 190 ft ex of st of Lot 7, Blk 99. Land value $120, improvements $300, assessed to Willard N. and Helen E. Bailey. Cancel erroneous assessment of improvements $300 not located on above described real property on 3 -7 -49. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth reported that he had placed an order with Title In- surance and Trust Company in re the City's condemnation suit to acquire Lot 10, Block 67, El Segundo, and had also requested Special City Attorney Bender to act as his associate in said matter, which Mr. Bender had agreed to do. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Recreation Fund State Board of Equalization .10 Wyckoff Leather Company 89.96 Macpherson Leather Company 55.91 California Swimwear Company 48.00 Minta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 479.52 Minta C. tzwile.r,City Treasurer 63.20 State Employees' Retirement System 34.28 Total T7717.--97 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement System 27+7 State Employees' Retirement System 20.36 Total 277 F3 Water Works Fund Payroll Demand Nos.13586 - 13595 $lo5-5799 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 68.40 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treasurer 6.25 Minta Curtzwiler,Sec.E.S.City Grp. 16.60 State Employees' Retirement System 101.06 State Employees' Retirement System 112.63 Carl Wilson 40.00 Fraser Cement Products Co. 82.83 Braun 0"crporation 59.23 Richardson's Printing 49.18 E1 Segundo Herald 65.40 Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd. 9.20 City of E1 Segundo, Calif. 50.26 General Fund State Board of Equalization $ 4.72- Rich Budelier 16.17 Eckdahl Auto Parts Company 26.43 American Checkwriter Company .80 Foley Advertising & Display,Inc. 143.00 Walter W. Swanson 4.50 N. M. Taylor 25.00 Wm. R. Selby 2.25 Donald J. Farrar 12.60 Grimes- Stassforth Stationery Co. 63.63 Milliken Chevrolet 2.08 Pacific Electric Railway Company 8.24 Bob Frederick 7.50 Gordon Whitnall 100.00 Master Pest Control, Inc. 9.50 Skeyhan Stationery & Printing Co. 2.08 Al C. Miller .80 Pacific Area Lumber Company 62.14 Inglewood Blueprint & Supply 6.70 Booth's Garage 5.25 E. W. Saybolt & Company 21.45 Warren Southwest, Inc. 352.87 George M. Sutton 1.40 E1 Segundo Herald 184.55 Brown's Sporting Goods 74.16 Oswald Brothers 16.76 Southern California Humane Soc. 55.25 E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce 50.00 (Cont.) Water Works Fund Industrial Stationery & Prtg.Co. 5.32 J. W. Minder Chain & Gear Co. 83.28 Mefford Chemical Co. 622.79 Howard Supply Company 217.37 Charles E. Lortz, Petty Cash 12.23 Ducummu n Metals & Supply Co. 19+.16 Imperial Pipe & Supply Co, 701.22 Total $3593010 Water Works Bond Election 1948, Const. Fund City of El Segundo, California $101.49 Total 01. 9 V.E.H.P. Fund Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. .1 El Segundo Hardware 4.49 Mutual Electric Company 2.11 City of El Segundo, California 90.41 Total $105.17 S 949 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, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes.- Councilmen None. Absent. Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Selby at this time announced he was making the following proclamation: "PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the menace of fire is ever present; AND, WHEREAS, the combatting and prevention of fire are two of the important functions of municipal government, in which the entire citizenry of the City is interested; AND, WHEREAS, the week of October 9th to 15th, Incl. 1949, has been generally set aside for observance as fire prevention week; NOW, THSRRFORE, I, WILLIAM R. SELBY, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, the members of_the City Council concurring therein, do hereby designate and proclaim said week as Fire Prevention Week in and for the City of E1 Segundo, and do most respectfully commend to the citizens of the City that they acquaint themselves with the functioning and equipment of their fire department and by their individual attitudes and acts lend impetus to the combatting of this great menace, which is common to all cities. Dated this ' -th day of October, 1949. WILLIAM R. SELBY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAL." -7- (Cont.) General Fund Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 1.31 Pacific Mill & Mine Supply Co.Inc. 6.05 Gordon Transfer & Trucking 15.00 Manta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 164+.90 Manta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 2302.45 Minta,Curtzviler,City Treasurer 1753.35 Minta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 1253.88 Minta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 3.00 Minta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 1065.21 Minta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 203.63 Manta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 708.85 Minta Curtzwiler,Sec.E.S.CityGrp. 41.50 State Employees° Retirement System 825.62 Manta Curtzwiler,City Treasurer 87.00 H & H Fountain & Grill 1.69 Total 11222.97 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, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes.- Councilmen None. Absent. Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Selby at this time announced he was making the following proclamation: "PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the menace of fire is ever present; AND, WHEREAS, the combatting and prevention of fire are two of the important functions of municipal government, in which the entire citizenry of the City is interested; AND, WHEREAS, the week of October 9th to 15th, Incl. 1949, has been generally set aside for observance as fire prevention week; NOW, THSRRFORE, I, WILLIAM R. SELBY, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, the members of_the City Council concurring therein, do hereby designate and proclaim said week as Fire Prevention Week in and for the City of E1 Segundo, and do most respectfully commend to the citizens of the City that they acquaint themselves with the functioning and equipment of their fire department and by their individual attitudes and acts lend impetus to the combatting of this great menace, which is common to all cities. Dated this ' -th day of October, 1949. WILLIAM R. SELBY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAL." -7- 950 No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, this meeting adjourn until Tuesday, the 11th day of October, 1949, at the hour of 12:00 o'clock Noon. Carried. Respectfully su itted, City Cl r . In