1951 OCT 31 CC MINU 6`'2
A regular meeting of the City Council
California, was held in the Council Chamber
City on the above date, having been called
P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Gordon, Peterson,
Mayor Selby.
None.
El Segundo, California
October 31, 1951
of the City of E1 Segundo,
in the City Hall of said
to order at 7 :00 o'clock
Swanson, Thompson and
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 24th day of
October, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson., the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and
place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in the
matter of the assessment for the construction of sanitary sewers in
Maple Avenue and California Street, as contemplated in Resolution of
Intention No. 1146, adopted by the said City Council on the 2nd day of
May, 1951. The Clerk also informed :,he said City Council that the
affidavits of mailing, posting and publication of the Notice.of Filing
Assessment were on file in her office and that one written appeal or
objection had been filed in her office prior to the day set for the
hearing by Nina May White and James S. White.,
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present
desiring.to be heard in the above mentioned matter. No one responded.
The Street Superintendent advised the City Council that that por-
tion of the Easterly 103.82 feet of Lot 1, Block 109 included within
the boundaries of the assessment district, did not receive any benefit
from the sewer constructed in California Street in view of the fact
that the improvements now located in the Easterly 108.82 of said Lot 1
had already paid for the sewer in Walnut Avenue to which the said
property now has a connection.
All interested persons, having been given full opportunity to show
cause why said assessment should not be confirmed, and all objections
presented having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council
being of the opinion that the said portion of Lot 1 should not be
assessed for any portion of the cost of the sewer constructed in
California Street fronting upon that portion of said Lot 1, it was moved
by Councilman Gordon that all objections, both written and oral, be and
the same are hereby overruled and denied and the following changes or
modifications be made in said assessment, to wit: That the incidental
expenses pertaining to engineering and inspection be reduced by the sum
of 2175.15, and that the total incidental expenses, as shown in the
assessment, be reduced to the sus. of $535.21, and that the total cost
of the improvement including incidental expenses be reduced to the sum
of k8,354.21.
'hEt the amount of assessment No. 10 in the su-n of 2175.15, being
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the Southerly 79.3 feet of the Easterly 108.82 feet of Lot 1, Block
109, El Segundo, be cancelled. That the Superintendent of Streets
be and he is hereby instructed to modify the assessment in the
particulars herein set forth, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Thompson, and carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson. and
The Superintendent of Streets returned the said assessment and
diagram, as modified under the direction of the City Council, and the
said City Council now being satisfied with the correctness of the
assessment and diagram as modified under their instructions, it was
moved by Councilman Peterson that the said assessment and diagram, as
modified, be confirmed and approved and that the Superintendent of
Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing
the date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded
by Councilman Gordon, and carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen. Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
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:
BERNARD LAWLER, dated October 30, 1951, advising that for a number
of years he has been performing both judicial and clerical functions
for the City Court of the City of E1 Segundo,.and that in his opinion,
said Court can function more efficiently if the clerical duties are
segregated from the judicial; that if the Council is in accord he would
recommend that such Court Clerk be appointed immediately at a compensa-
tion of w25 ;00 per #nonth, and that in view of the lessening of his work'
if such office is created, he would be willing to take a reduction in
salary equal to that paid the Court Clerk.
Following consideration of the foregoing communication, it was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Resolution No. 1197, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
1143 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING ITEM. T123 CITY JUDGE" OF SUBDIVISION 2
OF THE 11SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE VARIOUS
OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA." SET FORTH IN
SECTION 1 OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1143; AND BY
ADDING A N-EW ITEM THERETO TO BE KNOWN AND
DESIGNATED AS 1123.1 COURT CLERK"..
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
"he following vote:
Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
coe: Councilmen None;
Councilmen None.
Peterson., Swanson, Thompson and
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Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that effective immediately and until the further order of this Council,
Margaret Dennis be and she is hereby appointed to the position of Court
Clerk for the City of El Segundo, said appointee to be compensated for
the services rendered by her in such capacity in accordance with the
provisions of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
W. G. TH04NIPSON and seven other persons, dated October 29, 1951,
stating a number of persons are desirous of constructing new homes on
p- operties included in the street opening and condemnation proceedings
now pending, but that finance companies are reluctant to loan money on
such hones in view of said condemnation proceedings; that one such
firancing company has indicated it might give favorable consideration
to 'Loan applications if it might receive a letter from the City of E1
Segundo giving pertinent facts concerning the street opening and con-
demnation proceedings, the progress of the proceedings to date,
together with an outline of the legal steps yet to be taken, and if
possible, the approximate date of completion of said proceedings.
Moved by Councilman Peterson., seconded by Councilman Gordon., the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication. of W. G. Thompson
and seven other persons, dated October 29, 1951, with
reference to the street opening and condemnation proceed -
ings now being taken by the City of E1 Segundo, be received
and filed in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said communication be
referred to the City Attorney with the request that he-
make appropriate reply thereto.
On roll ca_1_l, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
ROLAND G. PAULSTON, dated October 31, 1951, tendering his resigna-
tion as City Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation to
become effective at the convenience of the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson., the
following resolution. be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Roland G. Paulston:,
dated October 31, 1951, tendering his resignation as City
Engineer of the City of El.Segundo, be received and ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby directed to address a communication to Mr. Paulston,
expressing the appreciatior_ of the City Council and other City
officials for the excellent service performed by him as such
City Engineer, and his cooperation_ in acting as such official,
to further advise said Roland G. Paulston that his resigna-
tion has been taker. under consideration by the City Council
.__t " the react regular meeting thereof, to be held November 7,
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen. Gordon.,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen Pore;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
Peterson., Swanson., Thompson. and
R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated October 29, 1951, submitting
therewith Progress Payment Estimate No. 2 for contract with E. W.
Cannell for Installation: of Primary Distribution Mains in Section
18, under Specifications No. W.B.- 48 -11, and certifying that the sum
of $8,528.90 is now due-and payable to said E. W. Cannell.
The City Clerk advised that demand and warrant in said sum,
payable to E. W. Cannell, was being presented to the Council at this
meeting for its approval, and thereafter the camminication was ordered
received and filed.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated 10- 26 -51, being notification
of application for an On Sale Beer License by Anthony Catering Company,
Inc., dba Rose Bowl, 135 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, dated October 24, 1951,
transmitting therewith ccpy of (1) "4yater Pollution in the United
States," Water Pollution. Series No. 1, 1951; (2) t'Galifornia Drainage
Basins - A Cooperative State - Federal Report on Water Pollution.," Water
Pollution. Series No. 5, 1951; and (3) News Release, dated October 24,
1951, announcing release of the report on the California Basin.
By general consent, same were ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for inspection by any interested City officials.
EDNA MAE TRAWEEK, dated October 29, 1951, being an application
for erploym-ent by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
FRAPtK SMOTONY, Building Inspector, dated October 31, 1951,
advising that all matters in connection with a certain House Moving
Permit heretofore granted Robert G. Brandlin, and to insure which
said Robert G. Brandlin had heretofore filed with the City Council
a Surety Bond in the sum of $1,000.00, had been satisfactorily com-
pleted and recommending that said bond be exonerated.
Moved by Councilman. Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain. "Relocation Permit Bondtt,
dated the 13th day of August, 1951, with Robert G. Brandlin
as Principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as
Surety, in the sum. of $1,000.00, be and the same is hereby
exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent
to this date, to wit: October 31, 1951.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon.,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Couuncilmen None.
Peterson, . Swanson., Thompson and
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Arthur Viren addressed the Council, advising that in connection.
with the proposed opening of Bungalow Street northerly of its present
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northerly terminus, he had been unable to secure dedication of one
parcel of property* necessary for said opening.
Director of Public Works Short and City Attorney Woodworth
advised the Council that in their opinion this parcel of lard may be
tax delinquent, and if so, it is possible the City may procure same `
by a tax deed; that the matter had been referred to Special City
Attorney Bender for hisinvestigation and report and when this has been
received, such officials will proceed accordingly.
REPORTS OF STAND_NG CONYIITTEES
Public INorks Commmissioner Peterson expressed the opinion that
it :right be desirable to forward a letter of appreciation to Council -
mar: Timberlake, of the City of Los Angeles, with respect to the improve-
ment of Grand Avenue westerly of the west city limits of the City of El
Segundo, which improvement is nearing completion and is of material
advantage to motorists entering the City of E1 Segundo from the west.
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the Mayor be
and he is hereby requested to direct a communication to Councilman.
L. E. Timberlake, of the City of Los Angeles, expressing appreciation
on behalf of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, for the cooper -
ation of the City of Los Angeles in causing Grand Avenue, westerly of
the city* limits of the City of El Segundo, to be widened and improved,
which improvement is of material benefit to citizens of this City and
other motorists traveling said thoroughfare. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Public Service Commissioner Swanson advised that pursuant to
request of the Mayor, he had attended a meeting of the Planning Com-
mission, -held Monday evening, October 29, 1951, at which a hearing
was held in the matter of proposed zone change of certain property
easterly of Center Street; that no final determination had been made
at said hearing, but another hearing on the same matter --as to be held
November 12, 1951, and it was his opinion that a final decision might
be made at the latter hearing.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follow:
1. That she had investigated the cost of installing a direct
telephone line from the present switchboard of the City of El Segundo,
to Los Angeles; that the cost thereof would be $27.16 per month, which
amount she felt would be a considerable saving over the amount presently
being paid per month for toll calls to Los Angeles, and she recommended
that such Oregon. line be installed.
The Council concurring in the recommendation, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Clerk '
be and she is hereby authorized to arrange with Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Compares for the installation of a direct line from, the
switchboard in the City Hall in the City of E1 Segundo, to Los Angeles,
the monthly cost thereof not to exceed the sum of $27.16.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That on October 24, 1951, the City Council had adopted its
Resolution No. 1195, authorizing the sale of Lot 10, Block 6, to James
L. Stinnett; that investigation of the records in her office disclosed
the fact that such property was not available for sale, and she
requested the Council authorize the repealing of the before mentioned
resolution.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded b;r Council-man Peterson,
that Resolution No. 1198, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1195
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTED ON THE 24th DAY OF OCTOBER,
1951.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby;
?does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a recommendation
made by the Acting Fire Chief of the E1 Segundo Fire Department, under
date of October 29, 1951, with respect to the installation of certain
fire extinguishers in City owned buildings.
Following the reading thereof, by general consent the matter was
referred to Public Safety Commissioner Thompson for investigation and
report to this Council at its next regular meeting.
Director of Public Works Short made reports as follow:
1. Filed his written report dated October 31, 1951, concerning
the request of Westchester Realty Company for reimbursement in con-
nection with the installation of certain water lines in Tract No. 15692,
and recommending that said Company be notified it will be expected to
complete all improvements according to plans and specifications therefor,
for which bond has been filed by it.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLIT:ED, that the report of the Director of Public
Works, dated October 31, 1951s with respect to the request
of Westchester Realty Company for reimbursement in con -
nectior. with certain water lines required to be installed
in Tract No. 15692, be received and ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommerdationsmade
in said report by said Director of Public Works, be and
the same are hereby approved by this Council, and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to notify said
vide. accordingly.
2. Filed his written, report, dated October 30, 1951, with
respect to his attendance at the annual American Water Works
Association conference recently held in San Francisco. Ordered
filed.
3. Filed his written report, dated October 31, 1951, with
respect to the matter of acquiring additional engineering personnel
and setting forth therein, his recommendations with respect thereto.
Following ;he reading thereof, the matter was referred to
Public Works Commissioner Peterson for investigation and report at
the next regular meeting of the City Council.
4. That he had recently received from North American Aviation,
Inc. and Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., requests that an additional
1011 fire service be installed for each of said Companies immediately;
that in view of the urgency of the requests, he deems it advisable
to purchase the necessary appurtenances in the open market, and he
requested permission so to do.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Director o'_' Public Works and Water
Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo has reported to
this Council that in order to render the necessary fire
protection and water service to essential defense plants
in the easterly portion of El Segundo, namely, North
American. Aviation, Inc. and Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.,
it is imperative that the City immediately purchase two 1011
Detector Check Valves with Bypass and two 1011 Detector Check
Valves without Bypass, at a total approximate cost of $4,200.00;
and
WHEREAS, this Council finds that an,emergency exists
affecting the public peace, health and safety, and that said
valves should be procured immediately in order that such
public peace, health and safety be not adversely affected;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Director
of Public Works and Water Superintendent be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to immediately procure the said
valves at a cost not to exceed that herein above expressed,
and to cause installation of said valves to be made as soon
as reasonably possible.
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.
City Attorney Woodworth reported that the case of the City of
El Segundo v. K. C. McIlroy, came on for hearing in the Superior
Court in Inglewood on Monday last; that due to other commitments of
the attorney representing Mr. McIlroy, which prevented his presence
in the courtroom in Inglewood on said date, the case had been con-
tinued until Monday, November 5, 1951.
UNFINISHED 3USINESS
Councilmran Thompson, representative of the City Council on the
�Fcreat_o_n 1. fission, reported that he and the Mayor had discussed
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with two members of the E1 Segundo Unified School District, the matter
of the City of El Segundo administering the entire disbursement of
funds for the Recreation Department, and that as a result of such
discussion, the Mayor and he were both of the opinion that the admin-
istration of the Recreation Department could be handled to better ad-
vantage under one authority instead of two as at the present time,
and he recommended that the Council take action to this end.
The other members of the City Council concurrinb in this recom-
mendation, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a
coirr.unication in words and figures as follow:
"October 24, 1951
011117 COUNCIL,
EL SEGUN-DO, CALIFORNIA
k suggestion regarding handling and disbursement of
Recreation Funds was made and discussed in a recent meeting
of the El Segundo Recreation Commission. The objective is
that of simplification and the proposal that funds allocated
to Community Recreation by the School District be turned over
to the City and all disbursements thereafter be made through
the City Clerk's Office. Handling of all recreation funds
through one office would, or course, simplify the operation
of the Recreation Director's cffice. considerably.
The proposal has been considered by the School Board
and such a transfer of the remaining funds allocated by them
for community recreation can be accomplished and the Board has
indicated its willingness to do so.
Therefore, the Recreation Co=.issi.on requests your
favorable consideration of the proposal as outlined above
at yoar� earliest convenience.
E1 Segundo Recreation Commission
/s/ Joan MacQueen
Mrs. Joan MacQueen, Secretary
cc El Segundo Unified School District
Board of Trustees
M. E. Ward, Recreation Jirectort';
and
WHEREAS, this Council has duly considered the suggestions
made ir said communication and feels that the plan as therein
outlined has merit;
NUV1, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the Cit;.- of El Segundo, California, does hereby express its
approval of the above mentioned plat_ and suggests, in order
to activate same, that the Board of Trustees of the E1 Segundo
Unified School District indicate its confirmation of its will-
ingness and desire to enter into such an arrangement; the
-- cthods and proceedures which the School Board may desire to
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indicate or require in the premises with reference to
expenditures of contributed funds, or limitations or con -
ditions (if any) relating thereto, and any other features
in connection loth the proposed program which might need
clarification so as to avoid future misunderstanding.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
^,yes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen Atone;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson., Thompson and
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Fin_nce and Records, were read:
General Fund
T. B. DeBer:'y
5.46
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
25.00
Underwood Corporation
659.20
City Controller, City of
109.95
Glendale
1.13
Bancroft - Whitney Co.
2.32
B L- Y. Siren. Mfg. Co.
30.19
Alhambra Foundry Co. Ltd.
25.49
The Lighthouse Inc.
13.91
Wilson's Carbon Co. Ltd.
18.03
Gibson Motor Parts
61.39
Industrial Sta. & Printing
32.06
E1 Segundo Building Materials8.65
Oswald Bros. Co.
83.09
Ken H. Jones & Co.
11.90
American Bitumuls &
Asphalt Co.
15.89
Clyde C.-Lehigh
264.00
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
37.02
Building News
1.10
Walter W. Swanson
103.55
General Fund
Neva M. Elsey
77.43
J. L. Stinnett
225.00
Smith Emery Company
27.50
Dave W. Peterson
109.95
George E. Gordon, Jr.
137.90
L. B. Freedman.
10.25
Le Roi -Rix Machinery Co.
1,957.00
Mutual Electric Co.
55.73
John M. Mahla
22.50
TOTAL
$4,022.64
Recreation. Fund
Goliger Leather Co. Inc. 48.07
Cline Stewart Company 15.47
TOTAL 63.54
Water Works Fund
Donald Short, Dir.Pub.Wks.$ 92.50
TOTAL 6 92.50
Water Works Bond Election
1948 Construction Fund
E. W. Cannall $8,528.90
Rolland G. Paulston 325.00
TOTAL $80853.90
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.,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
None.
Peterson, Swanson., Thompson and
NEW BUSINESS
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Maj'Or
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cle ,