1951 APR 18 CC MINEl Segundo, California
April 18, 1951
A regular meeting 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. ,
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 11th day of
April, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as
recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. George Judge, dated 4 -11 -1951, being application for
permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer in the rear
of 421 West Palm Avenue, which application stated that the trailer
would be occupied by her mother, Mrs. Annie Lowery, who is ill
and needs constant attention.
The Building Inspector had noted on said application that
the person to occupy the trailer is 72 years old, and had attached
thereto a statement from Dr. W. K. Williams to the effect that
said person is ill and needs to be near someone who can care for her.
Following consideration of the application, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mrs. George Judge be and she is
hereby granted a temporary, revocable permit, in regular
form, to use and maintain one house trailer at 421
West Palm Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, such
permit to expire by limitation on July 31, 1951.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted. by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
BOARD OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMISSIONERS of the City of
Los Angeles, dated April 5, 1951, advising that R. T. Dorsey,
Traffic Engineer of said City, had made an investigation of the
request of the City of El Segundo that the City of Los Angeles
cause a stop sign to be erected at the northerly approach of
Coast Boulevard to the intersection of Main Street and Imperial
Highway; that following said investigation, said Traffic Engineer
had recommended such sign be erected, and that the Board of
Traffic Engineering Commissioners had approved said recommenda-
tion. Ordered filed.
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TRACY PUMPING PLANT CELEBRATION, INC., dated April 4, 1951,
inviting participation of the City of E1 Segundo in its dedi-
cation ceremony to be held August 3, 4 and 5, 1951, celebrating
the successful conclusion of the Central Valley Water Project.
Ordered filed.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, dated 4 April 1951,
advising that application has been made by the City of Los
Angeles for permit to construct a stone groin on the beach at
a point approximately 1500 feet westerly from the mouth of
Santa Monica Canyon, for the purpose of protecting the adjoin-
ing state highway, and that objections thereto, based on
navigation interests only, may be submitted in writing on or
before 11:00 A. M. Friday, 4 May 1951. Ordered filed.
GORDON G. DUNN, Mayor, City of Fresno, dated April 9,
1951, addressed to Mayor William R. Selby, requesting that the
City of E1 Segundo adopt a resolution opposing a new tax pro-
posed to be levied by the Federal Government on wine ,grapes,
and stating that if such tax is levied, it would destroy the
wine grapemarket, which in turn would demoralize the entire
grape and raisin markets.
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
directed to address a communication to Congressmen
Robert Doughton and Cecil King with reference to the
subject referred to in the communication of Honorable
Gordon G. Dunn, Mayor, City of Fresno, stating that it
is the concensus of the City Council of the Gity of
El Segundo, California, that the tax on wine grapes as
proposed by the Federal Government would be unjust,
unfair and discriminatory, and would be detrimental
to the entire grape industry of the State of California
and especially to the grape growers in the San Joaquin
Valley, who are dependent upon said industry for their
livelihood.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
PATRICK J. HAYES, Proprietor, "The Boulevard Stop ",
located at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, dated April 17,1951,
respectfully requesting that the City Council authorize the
issuance to him of a permit to conduct public dancing on said
premises, such permit to be issued in accordance with the
provisions of the business license ordinance of the City of
El Segundo.
The Chief of Police had noted on said application that
the Police Department had no objection to the issuance of
the permit requested, whereupon it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following reso-
lution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the communication from Patrick J.
Hayes, Proprietor of the "Boulevard Stop ", dated
April 17, 1951, requesting that he be issued a per-
mit to conduct a public dance on the premises located
at 292 Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, in accordance
with subdivision B of Section 49 of Ordinance,No.382
of the City of El Segundo, be received and placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the
recommendation made by the Chief of Police of the
City of E1 Segundo, said Patrick J. Hayes be and he is
hereby granted a permit to conduct a public dance at
292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, upon the payment to the
City Clerk of the proper business license fee therefor,
such public dance to be conducted at all.times in a
manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police of the City
of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
M. TELLEFSON, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Culver
City, dated April 11, 1951, extending a special invitation to
officials of the City of E1 Segundo to attend a joint meeting
of the Los Angeles and Orange Counties Division of the League of-
California Cities, to be held in Culver City April 19, 1951.
Ordered filed.
ALGY VERN ROSE, dated April 1$, 1951, being application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
TOBIN MORRISON, dated April 16, 1951, being request that
he be issued a limited business license under Section 115.1 of
Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo, and stating that
the gross annual receipts from his business will not exceed the
sum of $3500.00.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the application of Tobin Morrison for a limited business
license under Section 115.1 of Ordinance No. 382 (the business
license ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same
is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
issue such license in accordance with the affidavit filed by
said Tobin Morrison, upon the effective date of such ordinance.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Franklin, a member of the 7-1 Segundo Boy Scouts, who
was present in the audience, stated he was attending this meeting
of the Council as a part of his Boy Scout training, and the Mayor
advised him that the Council was pleased to have him present, and
extended a cordial invitation to him and all members to attend
Council meetings at any time.
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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
1. City Clerk:
(a) That inasmuch as one of the Clerks in her office
anticipated leaving the employ of the City sometime in the
early part of June, in order to familiarize another Clerk with
the duties of said office, she had employed Mrs. Agnes Johnson
as a typist -clerk in the City Clerk's office, such employment
to be effective as of May 1, 1951, and she requested approval
thereof.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the employment by the City Clerk of Mrs. Agnes Johnson
as a typist -clerk in the Clerk's office, such employment to
be effective as of May 1, 1951, be and the same is hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
(b) That the bonds furnished by Mr. Sam B. Pearce in
connection with his contract with the City of E1 Segundo for
the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line in Center.
Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pane Avenue, had been
approved by the City Attorney as to form and the Mayor as to
sufficiency, and it would now be in order for the City Council
to approve said bonds if it so desires.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peter-
son, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Faithful Performance Bond,in amount
of X1,000.00, and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond,
in amount of $1,900.00, with Sam B. Pearce as Principal,
and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as
Surety, be and the same are hereby approved by this
Council, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this
approval upon said bonds.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
(c) That she had delivered to each member of the City
Council copy of a report prepared by her respecting the licens-
ing of dogs in the South Bay area. By general consent, the
matter was taken under consideration by the Council until the
next regular meeting thereof, to be held April 25, 1951.
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(d) That she had received from the League of California
Cities a copy of its 1951 Salary Survey, and that said report
was on file in her office for inspection by any member of the
Council who might desire to peruse same.
2. The City Attorney stated he was delivering to the City
Clerk copies of a proposed salary resolution for study by the
City Council.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Arnold Schleuniger
45.00
L. A. Allen
9.15
DeLuxeBox Lunch &CateringCo. 25.00
Gust Person
32.00
Neva M.E1sey,City Clerk
40.00
So. Calif. Edison Co.
3$2.$1
Municipal Finance Off.Assoc. 10.00
Neva M.Elsey,City Clerk
139.00
Signal Electric Company
474.51
Earl Morgan
7.$5
T. B. De Berry
5.46
Ditto, Incorporated
'3$.36
Auto. Club of So. Calif.
$.49
Transport Clearings of L.
A. 1.0$
Halprin Supply Co.
77.62
L.A. Co. Health Dept.
32.78
John D. Meschuk, M. D.
3.00
Lincoln- Schlueter Floor
Machinery Rental Co.
Machinery Co.
8.28
Mae D. Lewis
5.00
Gordon Whitnall
525.00
Marchant Calculating Mach.Co.
30.00
Edward A. Johnson
51.50
City of E.S. Water Dept.
495.11
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
1993.23
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
2077.03
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
1276.65
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
1142.80
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
1406.42
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
899.64
State Emp. Ret. System
791.72
Hosp. Serv. of So. Calif.
238.95
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
37.50
J. G. Schoening
3.$$
TOTAL
X12311.52
Pension Fund
State Emp. Ret. System 32.77
State Emp. Ret. System 26.00
TOTAL 658-77
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Water Works Fund
Payroll Demands Nos.
14616 to 14626
1443.79
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
112.20
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas.
6.25
Hosp.Serv. of So. Calif.
7.55
State Emp. Ret. System
90.53
State Emp. Ret. System
90.76
City of E1 Segundo,Calif.
101.01
So. Calif. Gas Co.
8.85
The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
36.00
Gillig Bros. Garage
3.00
So. Calif. Edison Co.
1625.33
International Harvester Co.
.85
Mueller Co.
39.38
Rains Glass Shop
15.$$
Mefford Chemical Company
374.92
Machinery Rental Co.
12.00
New Pacific Lumber Co.
6$.12
Amer. Water Works Assoc.
2.50
Booth's. Garage
6.00
Century Oil Company
31.97
Donald R.Short,Petty Cash
43.$1
Howard Supply Co.
11.04
Grinnell Company
10.97
Hersey Mfg. Co.
906. 0
TOTAL 7_50401-11
Water Works Bond
Election 1948,
Construction Fund
City of E.S. Water Dept. 37.
Lippincott and Rowe 650.00
Barclay Surveying Co. 95.00
The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. 1$.90
Rensselaer Valve Co. 147.24
Sam B. Pearce 2766.51
Reliable Iron Foundry 52 .6$
TOTAL $4241-19
Recreation Fund
Stationers Corp. 18.80
TOTAL 18.'9-0
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Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, 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, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None. '
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cle r
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