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El Segundo, California.
April 26, 1950•
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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: Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 19th day of April,
1950, having been read, and without error or omission having been noted,
it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or cor-
porations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed
of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 26,
1950, calling attention to the fact that in Subparagraph "3" in its
Resolution No. 82, adopted April 10, 1950, the word "unnecessary" was
used, whereas said word should have been "excessive ". By general
consent the correction was noted and the communisation ordered filed.
Councilman Gordon appeared during the reading of the before
mentioned communication, the hour being 7:02 o'clock P. M. and he
immediately took his seat at the Council table.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 26,
1950, to which was attached copy of its Resolution No. 83, adopted
at its regular meeting held April 24, 1950, approving the dedication
of the Southerly 46 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 96, by the City of
E1 Segundo for public street purposes.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that said communication and accompanying copy of Resolution No. 83 of
the City Planning Commission be received and filed, and that this
Council does hereby approve the recommendations of said Commission as
set forth in said Resolution. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 26,
1950, transmitting therewith excerpts from the minutes of the meeting
of said Commission held April 24, 1950, respecting certain decisions
made by F. H. A. with reference to a loan requested by Morley Builders,
developers of the proposed subdivision of the J. H. Fisher Subdivision,
in the City of E1 Segundo. Each member of the Council having re-
ceived a copy of said excerpts, the communication was ordered filed for
future consideration.
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THE INDOOR SPORTS' CLUB, INC., dated April 21st, 1950, requesting
permission to hold its annual "I Have Helped" flower sale in the City of
E1 Segundo on May 19th and 20th, 1950.
By general consent the application was taken under consideration
by the Council for the period of one week and in the meantime referred to
Councilman Gordon for investigation and report.
CHAS. P. MORGAN & ASSOCIATES, dated April 19, 1950, requesting
permission to discuss with the Council the service said Company is in
position to furnish for part time engineering work, should the City be
interested in such a service. The communication was ordered filed for
future reference.
ELEANORE M. ENDRES, dated 4/4/50; and
HOWARD FLEMING HOLLENBACH, dated 4 -25 -1950, each being application
for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated
April 21, 1950, requesting that it be furnished with the name of the
City's representative to the Board of Directors of said Division. Inasmuch
as, since the Council's reorganization meeting, no such representative had
been appointed, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that Mayor William R. Selby be and he is hereby appointed as the
representative of the City of El Segundo on the Board of Directors of the
Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities. Carried.
CHARLES E. LORTZ, City Engineer, dated April 19, 1950, being his
resignation as said Engineer, and requesting that same be made effective
not later than midnight, May 5th, 1950.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
the.resignation of Charles E. Lortz as City Engineer of the City of E1
Segundo be accepted with regret, such resignation to -be effective as of
midnight, May 5, 1950. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Paul Jones, residing at 504 Lomita Street, E1 Segundo, addressed
the Council, requesting information as to the procedure he should take to
obtain improvement of the roadway in portions of Lomita Street, Maryland
Street, and the alley lying between said streets. The Mayor informed Mr.
Jones that if he.would consult the City Coordinator, that official would
supply him with the information desired.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Coordinator made reports as.follows:
1. That the City Engineer had received a communication, dated
April 24, 1950, from the Division of Highways of the State of California,
indicating said Division of Highways has approved the plans, specifications
and estimate of cost submitted by the City of El Segundo for the improvement
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of Main Street from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Highway, under
Project No. 20, and that if the Council so desired, it might now
advertise for bids for said improvement.
The City Engineer stated that the type of paving proposed to
be used in said improvement could be used only during continued
warm weather and he suggested the advertising for bids be deferred
until a later date, to which the Council agreed.
2. That he had received from the office of the City Engineer
of the City of Los Angeles, copy of its Financial Progress Report No.
44, showing expenditure of funds in connection with the construction of
Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant, copy of which he had delivered to each
the City Attorney and City Engineer.
3. That when there is a reorganization of the City Council,
it is required to appoint a Director from its members to the Board of
Directors of the County of Los Angeles Sanitation Districts, and that
he had received a telephone call from Mr. K. H. Harding, Secretary to
said Sanitation Districts, asking that this be done at tonight's meeting.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the County Sanitation District Act, as
amended by Statutes 1949, Chapter 882, contains the
following provision:
"That 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 included in the sanitation di -ttrict, 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 El 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 Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thg0pson and
gity Attorney Woodworth, reporting in connection with the matter
of the request, heretofore presented to the City Council, that it
change its proposed city hall site, stated that he had given such a
report by telephone to the City Clerk and he assumed that official had
advised the Council of the contents thereof, but if the Council desired
to discuss the matter further, he would be glad to do so.
The City Clerk stated he had previously reported to the Council
the conversation he had had with City Attorney Woodworth concerning the
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subject, which report was substantially as follows: That the City
had requested the County to cancel taxes on various of the lots in
Block 42, which had been acquired for public use (the city hall site)
and that in every one of the resolutions requesting tax cancellation,
it was very definitely stated that the properties were acquired for
public purposes, were being used for public purposes and would continue
to be so used; that a number of tax cancellations already have been
obtained and there may be others that will be cancelled; that since
the cancellations were made upon representation to the Board of Super-
visors that the properties were to be used for public purposes, Mr.
Bender, Special City Attorney, feels that even though from a technical
standpoint, the City might be able to sustain its action in event it
abandoned Block 42 as a site for municipal buildings, yet taxes were
cancelled on the representations before mentioned and adjustments might
have to be made. We know very definitely we told executors and
administrators of certain estates that if we did not obtain the
property by deed, we were going to condemn the same. He expressed
the belief that from every moral and practical standpoint we should
retain the site for public use or else have to make adjustments and
render ourselves open to public criticism. He further stated that
unless there is some compelling reason, he feels the site should not
be abandoned,as the matter might become very involved.
The City Attorney reported receipt from Harshaw Chemical
Company of two signed and executed copies of "Grant of Easement
Agreement", granting to the City of E1 Segundo an easement and right
of way for water pipe line purposes over property more particularly
set forth in said easement; also one signed copy of "Temporary Con -
Struction Permit, E1 Segundo Water Line ", which forms he had previously
prepared and forwarded to said Company for signature.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman*Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Grant of
Easement Agreement ", between Harshaw Chemical Company,
an Ohio Corporation, and the City-of El Segundo, a
Municipal Corporation, dated the 21st day of April,
1950, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; that the City Council does hereby approve the
said form of "Grant of Easement Agreement ", and does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the same on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and to
make delivery thereof in due course;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk
be and he is hereby authorized to cause said instrument
to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Mbved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following.resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo, through
its City Council, does hereby accept the "Temporary
Construction Permit, E1 Segundo Water Line ", dated
April 21, 1950, from Harshaw Chemical Company to the
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City of El Segundo, the original of which is
hereby ordered placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk, hereby referred to and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part
hereof.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the request of Milton Offner, Chairman for
Southern California of the American Public Works Association, that
the City of E1 Segundo take out membership in said Association for
its Street Superintendent and City Engineer, which matter was at the
last regular meeting of the City Council taken under consideration
until this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo procure
an Active Individual Membership in the American
Public Works Association, at an annual service fee
of $10.00, and that until the further order of the
City Council the Street Superintendent shall be
designated as the officer entitled to such member-
ship.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the City Attorney be furnished with the necessary data and
that thereafter said official shall prepare and present to this Council
for its consideration the necessary resolution for the purpose of
dedicating the southerly 46 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 96, E1 Segundo,
for public street purposes as an extension of and to be known as
Oak Avenue.. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Finance
Commissioner, were read:
Recreation Fund Recreation Fund
Macpherson Leather Co. -48.87 Goliger Leather Co. $46.06
Kit Craft 34.14 Burton's, Ltd. 22.68
TOTAL 151.75
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General Fund
Wm. Lane Co. 24.10
City of E1 Segundo Water
Department
533.89
The Bernstein Co.
37.08
Mae D. Lewis
155.00
Department of Public
Works7856.99
Lee W. Maxwell
21.00
C. B. Smith
15.00
R. B. Cut Rate Drug
6.08
Standard Oil Co. of Cal. 320.00
J. G. Tucker & Son
78.99
General Fund
H & H Fount & Grill
4.27
Richardsonts Printing
6.70
Detroit Products Co.
10.80
American Chain & Gear Co.
6.66
A. B. Metcalf
6.50
Edward H. Flowers
96.75
Almas House Moving, Inc.
99.00
D. A. Wilson
45.00
John F. Bender
5.00
TOTAL
$9328.81
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the res-
pective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor
Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Mayor Selby announced that, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution
No. 1019 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, he would appoint the
following members of the said Council to the respective Commissionerships
set forth after their names, as follows, to wit:
George E. Gordon, Jr. Finance Commissioner
Walter W. Swanson Public Service Commissioner
Dave W. Peterson Public Works Commissioner
L. Rexford Thompson Public Safety Commissioner
Mayor Selby further announced the appointment of Councilman L.
Rexford Thompson as the Cityfs representative on the Recreation Commission
of the City of E1 Segundo, following which it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the appointment, by Mayor
Selby, of Councilman L. Rexford Thompson as the Cityts representative on
the Recreation Commission of the City of El Segundo be and the same is
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
At this time, the hour being 7:30 otclock P. M. the Council gave
consideration to the bids heretofore received by it on April 5, 1950, for
constructing a fire and police station in and for the City of E1 Segundo._
During such consideration, it was brought out that owing to the financial
condition of the City, both buildings could not be constructed at this time,
and it was the unanimous opinion of the City that a contract for construction
of a fire station only should be awarded to the lowest bidder thereon.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No. 1074, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO OLTMANS
CONSTRUCTION CO. A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION BUILDING WITHIN
SAID CITY,
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which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and
said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED.
Consideration was given at this time to the matter of amending
the salary resolution as the same affects the volunteer firemen.
Lengthy discussion was had relative to the provisions of the proposed
amendatory section or sections, and after the matters had been finally
determined, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Resolution No. 1075, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
1017 (THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION RESOLUTION)
OF SAID CITY, BY AMENDING EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFI-
CATION NO. 39 RELATING TO VOLUNTEER FIREMEN,
SET FORTH IN SUBDIVISION 2 OF SECTION 1 OF SAID
RESOLUTION NO. 1017,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and
said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Hoes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
At this time, Mr. George S. Thompson, Pield Superintendent,
representing Austin, Field & Fry, Architects, who designed the new
fire station building, contract for construction of which was authorized
at this meeting, reminded the Council of the necessity of'maintaining
its own construction inspector on the job during the construction
period. He stated he had no recommendation to make as to the appointee,
but if the Council had any problems in that regard, his office would be
pleased to assist in making selection of a proper inspector. He stated
also that any person so appointed, even though being compensated by
the City, should be under the control of the architects in the per-
formance of his duties.
After brief discussion, the matter was referred to a committee,
composed of the City Coordinator, Public Service Commissioner Swanson
and Building Inspector Smotony, for consultation with Mr. Thompson on
the subject, said committee to thereafter make its recommendations to
the City Council.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
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City C
Mayor.
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