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E1 Segundo, California
June 6, 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 23rd day of
May, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Coun-
cilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as re-
corded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed
for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the
district as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1116, in the
matter of construction of sanitary sewers in Maple Avenue and
California Street.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of
printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the post-
ing of the notice of improvement, as required by law, had been
made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests
or objections against the work or the district had been filed with
her in said matter. The Clerk reported that no written protests
had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor then announced that thisvas the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution
of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to be heard in said matter.
Dr. Roy L. Anderson, owner of Lot 9, Block 109, E1 Segundo,
addressed the Council, stating that he was not entering a protest
against the contemplated work but felt that in the face of current
high prices, it might be advisable to postpone such improvement
until some future date.
Miss Marjorie Ritter, representing the owners of Lot 11,
Block 109, then addressed the Council in the same vein.
All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and
report as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The
En ineer reported that the protests represented approximately
100 of the total area of the assessment district.
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All protests having been heard and an opportunity having
been given to all persons desiring to be heard, and a full,
fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the Council
having before them a diagram of the assessment district and
being familiar with the assessment district and also having
considered all protests filed and having considered the matter
as to the area of property represented by said protestants,
Councilman Peterson presented the following resolution and
moved its adoption,which motion was seconded by Councilman Thompson:
WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by
Dr. Roy L. Anderson and Miss Marjorie Ritter, pro-
testing against the doing of the work and improve-
ment described in Resolution of Intention No-1146
or against the assessment district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council having carefully
considered all protests or objections and having
considered the area of the district represented
by said protests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this City
Council, that it does hereby find and determine that
the said protests or objections have been made by
the owners of less than one -half of the area of the
property to be assessed for said work and improve-
ment, as set forth in said Resolution of Intention
No. 1146; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each and .all of
the said protests 'or objections be, and the same
are, hereby overruled and denied.
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
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution Ordering Work No. 1150, in the matter of the
construction of sanitary sewers in Maple Avenue and California
Street, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and
upon roll call was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1151, which resolution determines the general
prevailing rate of wage for the construction of sanitary
sewers in Maple Avenue and California Street in the City of E1
Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Peterson,
and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
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:
WESTCHESTER REALTY COMPANY, dated June 4, 1951; being appl•i-
cation to move a one -story real estate office from its present
location at 7555 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, to a new
location at 700 East Imperial. Highway, El-Segundo, California.
Said building having been inspected by the Building Inspector
of the City of E1 Segundo, and said official having reported that
such building conforms to building ordinances of the City of E1
Segundq in the location to which it is proposed to be moved, and
having recommended that the permit applied for be granted, it was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Westchester Realty Company be and
it is hereby granted a permit to move a one -story
frame - stucco real estate office building from its
present location in Los Angeles into the City of E1
Segundo, the site of the permanent location thereof
being 700 East Imperial Highway, E1 Segundo, such
permit being granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. That before such removal shall take place, permittee
shall pay to the City of E1 Segundo the requisite
fees, make all necessary deposits and file all forms
and notices required under the provisions of the
ordinance of the City relating to moving of struc-
tures.
2. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or
other equipment satisfactory to the Street Super-
intendent of the City of E1 Segundo.
3. That said building shall be moved on a date and
along a route agreed upon between the Chief of Police,
the Street Superintendent and permittee.
4. That the Police Department of the City of El Segundo
shall be notified at least thirty minutes in ad-
vance of the start of such removal operations, so
that police escort may be provided therefor, if
necessary.
5. That such removal and all operations related there-
to shall be prosecuted and completed to the satis-
faction of the Street Superintendent and the Chief
of Police of the City of El Segundo.
6. That this permit shall not become effective unless
and until the permittee shall have endorsed his
approval of and agreement to the terms and conditions
above set forth, upon a copy of this resolution,
and shall have filed the same in the office of the
City Clerk.
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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
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 6, 1951, to which
were attached copies of communications between Gordon Whitnall,
Zoning Consultant, and D. P. Sternberg, Executive Adviser,
North American Aviation, Inc., which correspondence has to do
with the intended use of two hangars now being constructed on
the Los Angeles International Airport property northerly of
Imperial Highway and westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, and in
close proximity to the residential area of the City of E1 Segundo.
Following discussion of the subject matter of the before
mentioned communications, by general consent same were taken
under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City
Council, to be held June 13, 1951.
At this time, the hour being 8 :45 o'clock P. M., the Mayor
declared a recess. At the hour of 8 :50 o'clock P. M., the
Council reconvened, all Councilmen being present and answering
roll call.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 6, 1951, transmitting
therewith copy of its Resolution No. 95, adopted by said.Com-
mission at its meeting held May 14, 1951, conditionally approv-
ing the tentative map of Tract No. 15692, subject to condi-
tions as set forth in said resolution. Ordered filed.
CITY PLANNING COWISSION, dated June 6, 1951, to which
was attached copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 96 and
its complete file on the subject of a proposed amendment to
Ordinance No. 306 of the City of E1 Segundo, which proposed
amendment has for its purpose the setting up of a new zoning
classification to be known as "C -M", and on which proposed amend-
ment the said Planning Commission has held two public hearings.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 6, 1951, together
with copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 96
and its complete file on the subject matter of said
resolution, recommending an amendment to Ordinance
No. 306 (the zoning ordinance) of the City of El
Segundo, to provide for a new classification to be
known as zone "C -M ", be received and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council
does hereby set the matter of a proposed amendment
to Ordinance No. 306 (the zoning ordinance) of the
City of E1 Segundo, as referred to in Resolution No.
96 of the City Planning Commission, for public hearing
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before this Council, to be held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, in said
City, on Wednesday, the 11th day of July, 1951, be-
ginning at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M., and that
the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and
instructed to give notice of said hearing in time,
form and manner as contemplated by law.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 6, 1951, to which was
attached copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 97, recommend-
ing the establishment of a new zone classification to be known
as "C -M", as affecting certain properties indicated on Part I
of the zoning map of the City of E1 Segundo, and upon which pro-
posed reclassification public hearings have been held by said
Planning Commission.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the City
Planning Commission,dated June 6, 1951, together with
copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 97 and its
complete file on the subject matter of said resolu-
tion recommending a reclassification of certain
properties indicated on Part I of the zoning map of
the City of E1 Segundo to a "C -M11 classification,
be received and ordered placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council
does hereby set the matter of a change in classifica-
tion of certain properties indicated on Part I of the
zoning map of the City of El Segundo for public hear-
ing before this Council, to be held in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo,
in said City, on Wednesday, the llth day of July,
1951, beginning at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M.,
and that the City Cleric be and she is hereby authorized
and instructed to give notice of said hearing in time,
form and manner as contemplated by law.
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.
J. M. LOWERY, County Auditor, dated May 21, 1951, advising
that from information furnished by the Tax Sales Division of the
County Tax Collector's office, certain properties owned by the
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City of E1 Segundo and used for public purposes are shown as
having delinquent tax liens against said properties. In view
of the fact that said properties are publicly owned, said
auditor -had enclosed with the before mentioned communication
a cancellation request form, which he desired to have the
City complete and return to him.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peter-
son, that the request for cancellation of taxes form re-
ceived by the City Clerk from the County Auditor of Los
Angeles County and heretofore at this meeting presented to
this Council for its consideration, be referred to the City
Attorney for such action or proceedings as he deems necessary
in order to cause present delinquent tax liens against said
properties to be cancelled. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swan ,5on, Thompson
HAROLD L. GEORGE, Lt. Gen., USAF (Ret.), Co- Chairman,
Southern California Committee for George Air Force Base Recrea-
tion Fund, dated May 25, 1951, addressed to Honorable William
R. Selby, Mayor, City of E1 Segundo, requesting financial
assistance to enable said Committee to secure funds to provide
day room and recreational facilities for the airmen at the air
force base.
It appearing
position to donate
the communication
the office of the
that the City of E1 Segundo is not
funds for such purpose by general
was ordered
City Clerk.
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received and placed on
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consent
file in
JOHN R. WATERS, dated May 28, 1951, advising that he has
recently acquired the E1 Segundo Theater property located at
142 Richmond Street; that he proposes to improve the exterior
of the building, and that in the making of such improvements,
it is his desire to place brick wainscoting on the front of
each pilaster on either side of the entrance to said build-
ing; that if this is done, such brick will extend 4 inches on
to City property, and he requested permission from the City
Council to make such encroachment.
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from John R.
Waters, dated May 28, 1951, requesting a permit to
make a 4 -inch encroachment on City property in
front of the premises located at 142 Richmond
Street, E1 Segundo, be received and ordered placed
on file in.the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said request
be referred to the. Street Superintendent with
power to act.
Carried.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, League of Califorrfa Cities,
undated, being announcement of its regular monthly meeting to be
held at Montebello, California, on Thursday, June 21, 1951.
It appearing that no official of the City of E1 Segundo will
be in position to attend said meeting, by general consent the
communication was ordered filed.
LE ROY S. MORTON, dated June 4, 1951, .being application fo*r
Automobile for Hire Driver's Permit.
The City Clerk reported that the application had been com-
pleted in satisfactory form and had been approved by the Chief of
Police, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that subject to the provisions of
Ordinance No. 283 of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
and pursuant to the application for Automobile for Hire
Driver's Permit, presented to this Council this date,
and which application is hereby ordered filed in the
office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identifi-
cation and reference, and hereby incorporated herein
and made a part hereof, LeRoy S. Morton be, and he is
hereby granted a permit to drive, operate or be in
charge of any passenger carrying or motor propelled
vehicle defined in said ordinance; provided, however,
that the permit hereby granted may be suspended by the
Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo at any time
in his discretion, or may be revoked by this Council
at any time in its discretion, and that such suspension
or revocation may be so ordered and made at any time,
without cause, without notice and without liability
on the part of the City of E1 Segundo, or any of its
officers, employees, agents or representatives.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
CITY OF ARCADIA, dated May 25, 1951, extending to the Mayor
and City Council and, through them, to the City's Recreation De-
partment, an invitation to have a junior tennis representation
in the -4th Annual National Public Parks and Playgrounds Junior
Tennis Championships, to be held at the Arcadia County Park tennis
courts August 8th through August 12th, 1951.
By general consent, same was referred to Councilman Thomp-
son, the City's representative on the Recreation Commission,
for transmittal to the E1 Segundo High School and /or the Recrea-
tion Department of the City of E1 Segundo.
REUBEN G. HUNT, Referee in Bankruptcy, being notice of a
hearing to be held in Los Angeles June 12, 1951, of creditors of
Superior Casting Company, Inc., which company had heretofore been
adjudged bankrupt. Ordered filed.
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F. R. C. FENTON, dated May 31, 1951, stating that it was
his understanding the City of El Segundo has been depositing
refuse upon Block 31, El Segundo, and that as owner of Lots
16 and 17 in said Block, he was protesting the dumping of such
refuse, and requested that any refuse heretofore dumped by
the City upon said lots be removed.
Director of Public Works Short at this time stated that
the City has been depositing street sweepings in Bungalow Street,
which street abutts said Block 31 on the east and which street
is unimproved and low in grade at this point.
After discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said matter be
referred to Public Works Commissioner Peterson and Director
of Public Works Short for investigation and inspection of the
site, and that following such inspection said officials be
authorized to make appropriate reply to Mr. Fenton. Carried.
ULRIC R. GREY, dated May 28, 1951;
FRANCIS W. KEYES, dated 5/28/51; and
VIOLET K. MATCHETT, dated 5- 23 -51, each being application
for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
T. E. BROOKS, Land Agent, Santa Fe Land Improvement Com-
pany, dated May 28, 1951, advising that it is said companyts
intention to construct certain stre &ha, concrete curbs and
gutters, extend certain sewer lines, relocate certain water
lines, all as indicated on a map attached to said communication,
and requesting that it.be advised of the Council's att -itude
with respect to accepting title to such streets, inspection
during construction, and the terms under which said 10" water
line may be relocated.
Following an inspection of said map, the Council indicated.
it would have no objection to the proposed relocation of said
water line, but it appearing that the matter of the proposed
construction of streets in the area is one in which the City
Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo would be interested,
it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from T. E.
Brooks, Land Agent, Santa Fe Land Improvement Com-
pany, dated May 28, 1951, and accompanying blue-
print, be referred to the City Planning Commission
of the City of El Segundo for its report and recom-
mendations on such features, indicated on said map,
as the said Commission might feel would affect
planning in said City, and that said Commission be
requested to expedite its report all possible.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Emanuel Jensen addressed the Council, requesting that
he be granted permission to move a one -story frame building
from 863 Sepulveda Boulevard to a new location in E1 Segundo,
the new site not yet being known by him. He stated that the
Building Inspector had inspected.said building and.had approved
its removal to a new location inasmuch as said building had been
constructed in the City of E1 Segundo and according to the
Building Code of said City.
After discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Emanual Jensen be and he is here-
by granted a permit to move a one -story frame dwell-
ing from its present location at 863 Sepulveda Boule-
vard to a new location in the City of E1 Segundo,
such permit being granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the site to which the building will ulti-
mately be moved shall be at a location approved
by the Building Inspector of the City of E1
Segundo and Public Service Commissioner Swanson,
and that approval of such location shall be
filed in writing by said officials with the City
Clerk prior to issuance of said removal permit.
2. That the applicant, before moving.said structure,
must post a surety bond in such amount as may be
determined by the Building Inspector and Public
Service Commissioner Swanson, with a surety
satisfactory to the Mayor and in form approved
by the City Attorney, conditioned that any and
all repairs which may be required by the said
Building Inspector and said Public Service Com-
missioner to said building and the placing of
said building in conformance with all requirements
of the building,plumbing and electrical codes of
the City of El Segundo shall be completed within
a period of 90 days after placement of the build-
ing on the new site.
3. That before such removal shall take place, per -
mittee shall pay to the City of E1 Segundo the re-
quisite fees, make all necessary deposits and file
all forms and notices required under the provisions
of the ordinance of the City relating to moving of
structures.
4. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or
other equipment satisfactory to the Street Superin-
tendent of the City of E1 Segundo.
5. That said building shall be moved on a date and along
a route agreed upon between the Chief of Police, the
Street Superintendent and permittee.
6. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo
shall be notified at least thirty minutes in advance
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of the start of such removal operations, so that
police escort may be provided therefor, if neces-
sary.
7. That such removal and all operations related there-
to shall be prosecuted and completed to the satis-
faction of the Street Superintendent and the Chief
of Police of the City of E1 Segundo.
8. That this permit shall not become effective unless
and until the permittee shall have endorsed his
approval of and agreement -to the terms and condi-
tions above set forth, upon a copy of this resolu-
tion and shall have filed the same in the office of
the City Clerk.
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
Mr. Robert Feeney, residing at 715 California Street, El
Segundo, inquired what progress was being made in the proposed
construction of paving in California Street, petition for which
had heretofore been presented to the City Council.
Director of Public Works Short informed Mr. Feeney that
he anticipated plans and specifications covering such improve-
ment would be ready for presentation to the City Council at
its meeting to be held June 27th, 1951.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That the auction sale recently - conducted by the City
of El Segundo had netted said City the sum of $19$.45.
2. That effective June 8, 1951, Mrs. Winifred McNeill,
a Deputy in her office, would resign; that Mrs. McNeill had to
her credit three weeks and one day of earned vacation, and
she requested approval of payment to Mrs. McNeill for such
vacation time.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thomp-
son, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Winifred
McNeill, Deputy in the office of the City Clerk.,-be
and the same is hereby accepted effective June 8,
1951; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payment to
said Winifred McNeill for three weeks and one day of
earned vacation time be and the same is hereby authorized.
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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.
3. Announced the revocation of the appointment of Charlotte
Durkee as a Deputy in the City Clerk's office.
k. That pursuant to previous direction of the City Council,
she had purchased a drinking fountain for installation on the
second floor of the City Hall, at a cost of $125.00, plus State
Sales Tax.
5. That pursuant to previous instruction of the City Council,
she had communicated with the State Compensation Insurance Fund
respecting the status of auxiliary firemen trainees who might
attend and participate in the control of ordinary fires occurring
in the City of E1 Segundo and who might be injured while thus
participating; that she had been informed by a representative of
said Fund that if the attendance of such auxiliary firemen at
said ordinary fires is actually a part of the training program
under civil defense, in that event such participants would be
covered for compensation insurance under the State Civil Defense
Act, but that if such attendance is not required under the train-
ing program, the only method whereby such auxiliary firemen
could be covered for compensation insurance in event of injury
would be for the City to place such men on a volunteer firemen
basis, and pay the regular insurance rate for this category.
Lengthy discussion was had between the Council, the Acting
Fire Chief, and the Assistant Director of Civil Defense as to
the necessity of such auxiliary firemen trainees participating
in the control of ordinary fires in the City of E1 Segundo, and
the consensus of such persons was that such attendance was not
necessary, and thereafter, by general consent, the Acting Fire
Chief was instructed to notify all auxiliary firemen that any
further attendance or participation by such firemen in ordinary
fires occurring within the City of E1 Segundo would be at their
own risk.
6. Presented for the Councilts approval, earned 1950
vacation schedule covering employees of the Street Department of
the City of E1 Segundo.
Following consideration thereof, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain 1950 earned vacation
schedule for certain employees of the Street Department
of the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council
this date, as follows, to wit:
Employee From To & Incl.
imA ino, Sebastian J. June 19 my 2, 1951
Coddington, E. L. Aug. 28 Sept. 10, 1951
E1sen, Edward June 18 June 29, 1951
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Employee
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From
July
16
To & I cl.
Leave
Marcus,
without pay
William R.
July
2
my
July
2 ,
15,
1951
1951
Sutton,
Byron D.
June
Sept.
4
25
June
Oct.
15,
8,
1951
1951
Starbuck, Charles
Leave without
June
11
June
22,
1951
Thomas,
pay
James E.
June
June
25
18
July
June
6,
29,
1951
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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 resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
7. That pursuant to previous direction of the City Council,
she had communicated with Century Oil Company to ascertain
whether or not said Company, whose present contract with the
City of E1 Segundo for furnishing said Citylblubricating oil
requirements will expire on June 30, 1951, would be willing to
continue to furnish said City its lubricating oil requirements
on a month -to -month basis until the expiration of the present
gasoline contract, to wit, August 15, 1951, so that bids might
be received on both oil and gasoline requirements at the same
time; that in response to her communication shehad received a
letter from Century Oil Company, dated July 1, 19510 which
communication she read to the Council and which stated that
said Company would be willing to continue to furnish the oil
requirements of the City of E1 Segundo on a month -to -month basis
between the dates June 30, 1951, and August 15, 1951, at the
same prices specified in said Company's current contract.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Century
Oil Company, dated June 1, 1951, in which said com-
pany agreed to continue to furnish the City of El
Segundo its lubricating oil requirements at current
contract price between the date of the expiration of
said Company's contract with the City, to wit,
June 30, 1951, and August 15, 1951, be received and
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to advise said Company
that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo appre-
ciates its cooperation and will anticipate that said
Company will meet the requirements of the City for
lubricating oil supplies in accordance with said letter.
Carried.
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8. That on Tuesday, June 5, 1951, Mr. Brandt, City Clerk
of theCity of Manhattan Beach, had called at the office and
left with her a pamphlet, which has for its subject the teaching
of children to avoid strangers and thus help to eliminate the
problem-of child molestation, and which pamphlet the Parent -
Teacher Association of the South Bay Area and its Coordinating
Council are desirous of having distributed to homes throughout
this area; that the cost of these pamphlets is $22.50 per thousand
in ten thousand lots, and it is estimated it will require 20,000
to cover the South Bay Area.
Mr. Brandt further stated that it was the Coordinating
Council's idea that each of the four beach cities, to wit,
Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo,
would bear one - fourth of the cost of having 20,000 of the pam-
phlets printed, which would amount to $112.50 for each of said
cities.
The Council inspected the pamphlet, and believing the dis-
tribution of same might have a beneficial effect, it was moved by
Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain pamphlet,
presented to the City Council at this meeting,
entitled "This Is For You ", be ordered placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk for the purpose
of identification; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of E1
Segundo cooperate with other cities in the South Bay
Area in the purchase of such pamphlets, and does
hereby appropriate the sum of $112.50 as this City's
share of the cost thereof, this Council hereby find-
ing and determining that the distribution of said
pamphlets will constitute a valuable service in the
protection and the public safety of the minor citizens
of saidCity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby commit to the City Clerk the details with
reference to the acquisition of said pamphlets by
the City of E1 Segundo and the distribution thereof
to the citizens of said City.
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.
9. Reported receipt from the City of Los Angeles of its
Financial Progress Report No. 57 in connection with the Hyperion
Activated Sludge Plant, one copy of which she delivered to each
the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works.
The Chief of Police, by written communication dated June 6,
1951, reported that Captain L. W. Maxwell will be on vacation
between the dates June 9 and June 23, 1951, inclusive, and he
requested approval of the appointment of Police Officer F. F.
Berkline as Acting Captain during such vacation period.
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Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that during the vacation period of
Captain L. W. Maxwell, to wit, June 9 to June 23,
1951, both dates inclusive, Police Officer F. F.
Berkline be and he is hereby appointed - Acting
Captain in the Police Department of the City of E1
Segundo, and that he be compensated for his services
in such capacity in accordance with the salary reso-
lution of said City.
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
Leo B. Freedman, Acting Chief, E1 Segundo Fire Department,
by written communication dated June 1, 1951, reported as follows:
(a) That Fireman Clare F. Young had terminated his employ-
ment with the Fire Department of the City of El Segundo as of
May 29, 1951;
(b) That effective June 2, 1951, he had appointed Arthur
S. Thomas as temporary Fireman in E1 Segundo Fire Department,
and that during the employment period of said Arthur S. Thomas
as a Fireman, his employment as a call man in E1 Segundo Fire
Department would be suspended; and
(c) That effective June'l, 1951, James A. Gillig had
been appointed a call man in the E1 Segundo Fire Department.
Acting Fire Chief Freedman reported to the Council that
smoking is being carried on in the local movie theater, and
that the City of E1 Segundo has no ordinance prohibiting such
smoking; that he had requested City Attorney Woodworth to
prepare such an ordinance for presentation to the City Council.
The City Attorney thereupon stated he had prepared such
an ordinance, and read same to the Council, following which
Councilman Thompson introduced Ordinance No. 386, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGULA-
TIONS WITH REFERENCE TO SMOKING IN THEATERS
AND IN CERTAIN OTHER PLACES WITHIN SAID
CITY.,
which was read.
Acting Fire
ing hours during
in the City, and
same was referrer
and presentation
the subject.
Chief Freedman addressed the Council respect -
which the burning of trash might be allowed
following consideration of the matter the
i to the City Attorney for the preparation
to the City Council of an ordinance covering
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Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and
profiles covering the proposed renovation of the City Hall.
By general consent, the same were taken under advisement until
the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held
June 13, 1951.
2. Presented for the Councilts approval project statement
covering maintenance and construction on streets of major
importance, for the fiscal year 1951 -52. .
Following consideration thereof, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Project Statement No. 1- 51 -52,
dated June 5, 1951, containing an estimate of the
cost of maintenance of Major City Streets within the
City of E1 Segundo, for the fiscal year 1951 -1952,
addressed to the Director of Public Works, Sacra-
mento, California, prepared and submitted to this
Council this date by Donald R. Short, Street Superin-
tendent of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same
is hereby approved, and the said Street Superintendent
is hereby authorized and directed to cause the same
to be forwarded to the Director of Public Works of the
State of California, through the office of the District
Engineer at Los Angeles, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one copy of said
Project Statement be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and
reference.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
3. Presented application from the Southern California Gas
Company for a permit to install a 1211 gas main in the westerly
portion of Aviation Boulevard between Imperial Highway and E1
Segundo Boulevard, and which permit he recommended the Council grant.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Person, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 11529 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A
PERMIT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
TO MAKE A LONGITUDINAL EXCAVATION IN A
CERTAIN PORTION OF AVIATION BOULEVARD, WITHIN
SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing resolu-
tion was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion was had respecting the proposed paving of the
parking lot northerly of E1 Segundo Fire Station, and follow-
ing such discussion the matter was referred to Public Works
Director Short and Assistant Street Superintendent Gunn for
the preparation of an estimate of the cost of such paving and
also the preparation of plans and specifications therefor,
such documents to be presented to the City Council for its con-
sideration at the earliest possible date.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Mort Brandler 0.00
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
El Segundo Chamber of Comm.
50.00
Lelah Converse
50.00
F. D. Foley
$$$.00
The E1 Segundo Press
29,$7
LosAngeles Stamp & Stat.Co.
19.62
California Rent Car
296.00
Gordon Duff
7.56
The'American City Magazine
4.00
William R. Selby
6.40
Mutual Electric Co.
15.$$
Monroe Calculating Mach.Co.
1.03
John F. Bender
135.60
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
24.70
Willard N. Bailey
35.00
Nat'l Fire Protection Assoc.
3.00
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
40.52
So. Calif. Edison Co.
1.52
The Gamewell Co.
962.41
Fraser Hardware Co.
$.00
Pac. Elec. Railway Co.
21.25
So.Calif. Edison Co.
24.65
Austin, Field & Fry 15$7.20
Gordon Transfer & Trucking
5.67
Internat'1 Assoc.of FireChiefs6.$0
So. Calif. Humane Society
153.50
George H. Thompson
210.50
H & H Fountain & Grill
5.20
Rose Bowl
2.65
American Disposal
73.50
Inglewood Blueprint &Supply
50.92
Marren Southwest,Inc.
101.57
Pac. Area Pipe & Supply Co.
6.90
Monroe Calculating Mach.Co.
.1$.00
E.S.Flower Shop & Nursery
27.04
C.O.Sparks &Mundo Eng.Co.
34.95
:Koeller Bros.House Moving
200.00
Ken H. Jones & Co.
151.1$
Inglewood Mercantile Co.
11.02
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand Nos.
14734 - 14746 $
1755.49
W.E.Kier Construction Co.
$0.00
Donald R.Short,Petty Cash
43.93
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas.
147.10
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas.
6.25
MintaCurtzwiler,Sec.CityGrp.
20.60
State Emp. Ret. System
111.66
State Emp. Ret. System
113.75
Carl Wilson
40.00
Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd.
10.10
Hersey Mfg. Co.
1124.76
Luippold Eng. Sales Co.
33.99
Mefford Chemical Co.
374.92
Kelley's Truck Parts
1024.$5
Hayward Equip. Co.
17.$6
Hersey Mfg. Co.
515.00
Addressograph Sales & Serv.
$.47
A.B.C. Wiping Materials
30.90
J.P.Hansen & Son
$,24
Reo Motors•, Inc.
97$.50
The American City Magazine
4.00
Snap -on Tools Corporation
102.0$
Howard Supply Co.
1.66
James Jones Company
96.90
Crane Co.
2$4.90
Crane Co.
0.70
TOTAL
7686-70
Recreation Fund
Calif.Recreation Soc.,Inc. 7.50
Pac. Hide & Leather Co. 17.17
Kit Kraft 11.91
K B & S Sporting Goods 44.51
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 663.44
MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 94.05
MintaCurtzwiler,Sec.CityGrp. 10.30
Hosp.Serv. of So.Calif. 5.35
State Emp. Ret. System 47.49
TOTAL .? 901.72
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(Conttd) General Fund
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk � 10.
E. W. French 170.67
Ira E. Escobar 68.13
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 1814.82
MintaCurtzwiler,City - Treas 2144.75
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 1358.34
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 12$1.67
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 1451.53
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 92.80
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 915.20
MintaCurtzwiler,Sec.CityGrp 46.35
MintaCurtzwiler,City Treas 37.50
State Emp. Ret. System 859.79
Tobie's Shop 2.00
James L. Stinnett 25.00
Golden State Supply Co. 1.76
Parent - Teachers Assoc. of
the South Bay Area 112.50
TOTAL * 15824-50
.,
Water Works Bond
Election 1948,
Construction Fund
City of E1 Segundo TJTaterDept.w12.40
Alexander Garaway Co. 15.30
E. W. French & Sons 24,39
TOTAL $52
Sewerage Facilities Fund
Dept. of Public TWorks 1068.79
Sam B. Pearce 405.18
TOTAL . 'f 1474.17"
Pension Fund
State Emp. Ret. System 4 44
TOTAL 794,44
Moved by Councilman Gordon, 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 fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Gordon initiated discussion respecting some method
whereby traffic traveling westerly on Walnut Avenue from Sepul-
veda Boulevard might be controlled as to speed, and by general
consent the matter was referred to Public Safety Commissioner
Thompson and the Chief of Police for investigation and report.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
City Clerk
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Mayor
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