1951 APR 11 CC MINU 292
E1 Segundo, California
April 11, 1951
A regular meeting of the
Segundo, California, was held
City Hall of said City on the
to order at 7 :00 otclock P. M.
City Council of the City of El
in the Council Chamber in the
above date, having been called
by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor
Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Thompson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of
April, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions
having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Carried.
The minutes of the special meeting held on the 9th day of
April, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as
recorded. Carried.
At this time, the Mayor requested that everyone present
in the Council Chamber stand in silence for one minute in
memory of Victor D. McCarthy, whose death occurred on April 7,
1951.
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:
The City Clerk announced she had in her possession, in the
same condition as when received, an envelope which presumably
contained a bid for the purchase of City owned tax deeded property.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly
declare said bid. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and pub-
licly declare said bid, which said bid was found to be as follows,
to wit:
Bid of Christine Hill, on regular form provided therefor,
bidding the sum of $700.00 cash for the southerly 40 feet
of the northerly 160 feet of Lot 13, Block 8, Tract 16$5, El
Segundo. Said bid was.accompanied by money order in the sum
of $175.00, payable to the City of El Segundo.
The Council considered said bid, and it appearing to meet
the appraised value-heretofore placed upon said property by the
City Council, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 113$, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO ACCEPTING THE CASH BID OF
CHRISTINE HILL FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED TAX
DEEDED PROPERTY.,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing resolu-
tioni&as adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY, dated April 9, 1951,
advising that during the past twelve months said Society, which
performs dog.pound services in and for the City of El Segundo,
had operated at a loss, and suggesting that in order to meet the
increased cost of performing said services, the City might in-
crease its dog license fees.
Following discussion of the subject, by general consent
same was taken under advisement until the next regular meeting
of the City Council and in the meantime referred to the City
Clerk, who was directed to make certain investigations with re-
spect to the number of dogs licensed in the City, the amount of
fees collected in the City, etc., and to make report thereon at
said next regular meeting of the Council.
PETITION signed by Frank M. Pearson and 3$ others, request-
ing that the Council take proceedings under the provisions of
the "Improvement Act of 191111, to consider certain improvements
to be made in portions of Sycamore Avenue and Pepper Street in
" the City of E1 Segundo, as set forth in said petition.
Following the reading thereof; it was moved.by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council
the petition of Frank M. Pearson and 3$ others, request-
ing the improvement of portions of Sycamore Avenue and
Pepper Street in the City of El Segundo;
AND, WHEREAS, said petition purports to waive the
requirements and investigation under the provisions of
the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 193111, being Division 4 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council feels that the owner-
ships of the respective properties referred to in said
petition opposite the signatures of the respective
petitioners, should be checked with reference to ownership;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said
petition be and the same is hereby referred to the
Engineer and to A. S. Monroe, Special Assessment Engineer,
of the City of El Segundo, for the purpose of checking
said petition as to ownership and that said officers
be and they are hereby authorized to procure such title
report or reports as may be necessary in the premises.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
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FRANK SMOTCNY, Building Inspector, dated April 11, 1951,
requesting that he be granted permission to take one ;iee k
of his earned 1949 -1950 vacation, such vacation to be taken
one day at a time.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Frank Smotony, Building Inspector, be. and he is
hereby granted permission to take one week of his earned
1949 -1950 vacation, said vacation to be taken at such time
as will meet the convenience of the Building Inspectorfs office.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
LEO B. FREEDMAN, Acting Chief of El Segundo Fire Depart-
ment, dated April 6, 1951, setting forth the vacation schedule
of certain members of said department.
Following consideration thereof, it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following reso-
lution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain vacation schedule,
for certain employees of the Fire Department of the
City of E1 Segundo, presented this Council this date,
as follows, to wit:
Employee From To
Coulter, W. J. May 2 May 20
Chamberlain, H.G. May 30 June 17
Hoffman, J. L. July 1 July 19
Ingram, F. L. July 24 Aug. 11
Snodgrass, G. M. Aug. 8 Aug. 26
Dinwiddie, C. W. Dec. 15 Jan. 2,
be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however,
that said schedule is subject to change by the City Council,
or by the head of the department, if, in his discretion,
the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo would be
served by amending the same.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
J. G. SCHOENING, Park Foreman, submitting vacation schedule
for members of said department.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain vacation schedule,
for certain employees of the Park Department of the
City of El Segundo, presented this Council this date,
as follows, to wit:
Employee
From
To
Tom Bray
May 28
June
8
Kenneth Brewer
Aug.
20
Aug.
31
F. L. Ford
June
11
June
22
Jessie Hennessee
June
15
June
28
Perry C. Campbell
July
16
July
27
Frank E. Kenney
July
2
July
13
Lyle W. Penn
Sept.
4
Sept.
15,
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be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however,
that said schedule is subject to change by the City
Council, or by the head of the department, if, in his
discretion, the best interests of the City of El
Segundo would be served by amending the same.
On roll call, the foregoing resclution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated 4 -5 -51, being amended
notification of application for On Sale Beer license by Lester
R. Pannett, dba Rose Bowl, at 135 Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Ordered filed.
CLARENCE GEORGE KAEDING, dated 4- 11 -51; and
BRUCE TALLEY, dated 4 -8 -51, each being application for employ-
ment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
FRANK L. PERRY, City Attorney, City of Redondo Beach, dated
April 5, 1951; and
FRANCES C. WENDELL, City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach,
dated April 5, 1951, each enclosing copy of resolution adopted
by the City Councils of the Cities of Redondo Beach and Hermosa
Beach, respectively, urging the proper authorities of the City
of Los Angeles and the State of California to give early considera-
tion to the reopening of Vista Del Mar Highway between the
Venice -Santa Monica area and the South Bay Cities.
The City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, having heretofore
adopted a similar resolution, both communications were ordered
received and filed.
ORAL COWIUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Councilman Gordon, on behalf of J. G. Schoening, Park Fore-
man, requested permission for said Foreman to attend a meeting
of the California Association of Park Administrators, to be held
at Southgate on April 1$, 1951.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
that J. G. Schoening, Park Foreman, be and he is hereby authorized
to attend a meeting of the California Association of Park Adminis-
trators, to be held at Southgate on April 18, 1951, and that
said official be further authorized to file his demand for his
actual and necessary expenses in connection with his attendance
at said meeting, such demand to be audited and approved in the
usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
1. City Clerk
(a) Requested authorization to transfer $4,000.00 from
the General Fund of the City of El Segundo to the Recreation
Fund of said City.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the transfer of $4,000.00 from the General Fund
of the City of E1 Segundo to the Recreation Fund of said City,
be and the same is hereby authorized, and the City Clerk and
the City Treasurer of said C# are hereby directed t-o make
appropriate entrie7s of such transfer in their respective books
of record. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
(b) Announced appointments of Deputies in her office as
follows:
Bernadine Borg
Charlotte Durkee
Winifred McNeill
Nelle Sheldon.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
that the appointments by the City Clerk of the following persons,
to wit: Bernadine Borg., Charlotte Durkee, Winifred McNeill,
and Nelle Sheldon, as Deputies in the office of said City
Clerk, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and con-
firmed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
2. Director of Public Works
(a) That
the lower bid o
grounds surroun
location at whi
the size of the
heads were not s
required work,
smaller than the
on such work; t h
required sprink
bidder to instal
sprinkler heads,
than the bid of
It was therefore
to the firm who
installation of
he had obtained, from the person who had submitted
n the installation of a sprinkler system in the
ding the fire station, a drawing showing the
ch he proposed to install sprinkler heads and
pipe to be used; that in his opinion the sprinkler
paced in a manner to effectively perform the
and that the pipe shown on said drawing is
one proposed to be used by the other bidder
at he feels in order to properly provide the
ler system, it would be necessary for the low
1 another pipe line and place additional
which would undoubtedly place his bid higher
the other firm who had bid upon such work.
his recommendation that the contract be awarded
had placed a bid of $299.00, which covered the
48 sprinkler heads.
Following consideration, by general consent the matter was
referred back to the Director of Public Works for further in-
vestigation.
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(b) That he, together with Assistant Street Superintendent
Gunn and Superintendent of Mobile Equipment Grow, had selected
a location at the warehouse site upon which to place the gal-
vanized iron building presently on the northerly side of the
City Hall building, and that he anticipated completing such re-
moval during the coming week.
(c) That he had a conference with Mr.-M. L. Bauders,
District City and County Projects Engineer of the Division of
Highways of the State of California, respecting the construction
and maintenance of streets in the City of E1 Segundo, the cost
of which might be paid from gas tax money;• that as a result of
such conference, Mr. Bauders had agreed to the designation of
the following streets in the City of El Segundo as "Streets of
Major Importance ", in addition to those presently so designated,
to wit:
(1) Eucalyptus Drive between El Segundo Boulevard
and Mariposa Avenue;
(2) Standard Street from Holly Avenue to Grand Avenue;
(3) Holly Avenue from Main Street to Standard Street;
and
(4) That portion of Imperial Highway lying within
the limits of the City of E1 Segundo between
Main Street and the westerly City limits.
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Council-
man Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution
No. 1139, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN SAID CITY, OTHER
THAN STATE HIGHWAYS, AS "MAJOR -CITY STREETS".,
PUR.SUANT-'TO,THE_.PROVISIONS_ OF .DIVISION__?.
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED.,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried,
and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
3. City Attorne
(a) Read to the City Council, copy of a resolution adopted
by the City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, on
April 10, 1951, which resolution was adopted in memory of
Victor D. McCarthy.
(b) That he was delivering to the City Clerk for transmittal
to the City Planning Commission, the original of the master plan
of streets and highway within the City of El Segundo, the trans-
mittal of which maps to said Commission was authorized by resolu-
tion adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held
April 4, 1951.
(c) Presented and read to the City Council, Resolution
No. 1140. Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No.
1140, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLU-
TION NO. 1013 OF SAID COUNCIL (CREATING THE
OFFICE OF CITY COORDINATOR AND ESTABLISHING
A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT);
AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH REPEAL BE EFFECTIVTE
IMMEDIATELY.,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the said motion
carried, and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
(d) Presented and read to the City Council Resolution
No. 1141, amending the present salary resolution of the City of
E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that Resolution No. 1141, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU-
TION NO. 1017 (THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION
RESOLUTION) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING EMPLOY-
MENT CLASSIFICATION CODE NO. 112111 OF THE
GENERAL SALARY SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN SUB-
DIVISION 2 OF SECTION 1 OF SAID RESOLUTION
NO. 10170 AS AMENDED.,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried,
and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor
Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
It was thereafter moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, that effective as of, on and after
April 9, 1951, and until the further order of this Council,
Neva M.Elsey be and she is hereby designated Purchasing Agent
for the City of E1 Segundo, to be compensated for her services
as such Purchasing Agent in accordance with the provisions
of the salary resiution of the City of El Segundo. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor
Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
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General Fund
Larry R. Shuler 10.00
Jasper L. Gioia
16.50
Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co.
95.95
Clark Trobough
24.00
State Board of Equalization
1.07
El Segundo Hardware
39.22
H & P Cement Contractors
22.50
Stancal Asphalt &Bitumuls Co.
50.57
M. Wesley Farr, M. D.
12.50
The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
140.12
So. Calif. Gas Company
6.$7
Ira E. Escobar
16.63
Taylor Wholesale Elec. Co.
1.47
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
31.28
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Recreation Fund
Cline - Stewart Company
5.19
Kit Kraft
31.39
State Board of Equalization 12.1$
TOTAL
$ X77
(Continued) General Fund
Oltmans Construction Co. 7724.9..
New Pacific Lumber Co.
37.71
Pacific Union Metal Co.'
4.89
Ditto, Incorporated
30.18
Standard Floor & Wall Co.
9.64
Wm. R. Selby
6.30
So. Calif. Edison Co.
24.65
Richfield Oil Corporation
460.49
The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
20.61
TOTAL
797.11
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
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 Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Thompson.
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORIAM
The hour has now arrived when.the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, is about to adjourn the first regular
meeting of that Body in history to the record of which the name
of Victor D. McCarthy will not be subscribed as City Clerk.
On April 7, 1951, he laid aside the mantle of mortality,
surrendered the implements of earthly service, and ascended to
that higher station which a beneficent Creator has established
for and assured to all those worthy.
Let us, therefore, pause at this closing hour and in the
quietness of the moment, reflect upon the elements and attributes
which make a man great among men. Let us also chronicle per-
manently on the records of this City and impress upon each heart
and conciousness due recognition and acknowledgment of the life,
works, influence and worth of Victor D. McCarthy.
Victor and his beloved wife, Stella, came to El Segundo in
1911, in the full vigor of their young manhood and young woman-
hood. During the forty years intervening between then and now,
the McCarthy home in this City exemplified every concept of true
American family life. Two fine sons were born to this union.
They were reared in an atmosphere where parental love, protection
and devotion were yewarded by .filial response of like nature
blending into'a' family harmony where loyalty to country, un-
selfish community and civic service, respect for the Creator and
devotion to church were marked attributes.
Many honors were accorded Victor D. McCarthy during his
lifetime. As City Clerk of his beloved City for thirty -four
years and as its Coordinator during his later years, he performed
outstanding municipal service. He provided leadership, accompanied
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with initiative, wisdom and dignity. His unselfishness was
manifest in the many civic duties and functions he assumed and
discharged in connection with fraternal, religious and com-
munity activities.
He was in fact, in a sense, the "Father Confessor" of
the community. Our people from the younger children to the
senior citizens had come to bear their problems and burdens
to him and always found a ready and an understanding heart to
counsel with. Thus did he bring reassurance to the faltering,
comfort to the anguished and assistance to the needy. These
are the reasons why today an entire city mourns. These are
the reasons why the multitude followed to his final resting
place.
Truly, he measured up to the standards for success set by
the poetess Mrs. A. J. Stanley when she wrote:
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed
often, and loved much.
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the
love of little children.
Who has always looked for the best in others and given
the best he had.
Who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or
failed to express it.
Who has left the world better than he found it, whether
by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul.
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task.
Whose life was an inspiration.
Whose Memory a benediction."
We shall therefore adjourn this meeting out of respect to
Victor D. McCarthy, and his voice, in memory, shall call the
roll on the order of such adjournment this 11th day of April,
1951.
Approved:
Mayor
mayor
younci man
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk