1952 JUL 16 CC MINEl Segundo, California
July 16, 1952
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said
City on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 otclock P.M.
by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Baker.and Peterson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of July, 1952,
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.
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for
hearing objections against the proposed changes in the work proposed to be
done as described in Resolution No. 1239 adopted June 25, 1952 for certain
street improvement work in Bungalow Street and other streets.
The Clerk also reported that the affidavit in proof of the publication
of said Resolution No. 1239 declaring the intention of the City Council to
make said changes, as required by law, had been made and is on file in the
office of the City Clerk of said City.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk whether any written objections
against the proposed changes had been filed in said matter. The Clerk
reported that no written objections had been filed prior to the time set
for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said
matter. No one responded.
Any question tp the proposed changes or modifications in the work
proposed to be done n. been given fair and impartial consideration, and the
City Council having before it the plan and profile for the omission of
re- paving with plant mix surfacing that portion of Bungalow Street lying
between the Northerly line of Tract 12887 and a line parallel with and
distant 61.67 feet Northerly from said Tract 12887, and having considered
the advisability and necessity for such change and /or omission, Councilman
Gordon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, did on the 14th day of May, 1952 adopt its
Resolution of Intention No. 1228 for the grading, paving with
plant mix material, construction of concrete curbs, sidewalks,
vitrified clay pipe sewers, house connection sewers, manholes
and appurtenant work in connection therewith in Bungalow Street
and other streets within said City, and in said resolution did
fix Wednesday, the 18th day of June, 1952, for the hearing of
objections to said work as described in said resolution; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing under Resolution of Intention No.
1228, an oral request was presented to this City Council by
Jas. P. Whittaker that the re- paving of that portion of
Bungalow St. hereinabove described be omitted from the proposed
work to be done; and
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WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing under said
Resolution of Intention No. 1228 adopted May 14, 1952, pursuant to
the provisions of Sections 5223 and 5224 of the "Improvement
Act of 1911" of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution No.
1239, declaring its intention to make certain changes in the
work to be done as described in said Resolution of Intention No.
1228 by the omission of that portion of the grading and
paving of Bungalow St. hereinabove described; and
WHEREAS, it appears to the satisfaction of this City
Council that a notice of hearing was published, for the time
and in the manner provided by said Section 5224, to show
cause why certain changes and /or omission should not be ordered
and carried out in accordance with said Resolution No. 1239
adopted June 25, 1952.
NOW, THEREFORE, the said City Council does hereby DECLARE,
DETERMINE AND RESOLVE, as follows:
1. That this City Council finds that no valid objection
has been made or filed against the proposed changes in the work
proposed to be done, as described in said Resolution No. 1239
adopted June 25, 1952 and that any objections thereto be and
the same are hereby overruled and denied.
2. That this City Council further finds that it is proper
and advisable to omit from the work proposed to be done that
portion of the paving with plant mix surfacing in Bungalow St.
lying between the Northerly line of Tract 12887 and a line
parallel with and distant 61.67 feet Northerly from said Tract
12887 and hereby orders such change to be made in said work to
be done as described in Resolution No. 1239 adopted June 25,
1952, and in all other respects the work of construction of said
improvements in Bungalow St. and other streets shall be the same
as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1228 adopted May 14,
1952.
3,._ That the City Engineer of said City be, and he is
hereby, directed to change, modify and correct Sheet 1 of the
plans and profiles referred to in said Resolution of Intention
No. 1228 to conform with the proposed changes or modifications as
described in said Resolution No. 1239•
Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Swanson and upon roll call,
said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Councilman Swanson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
Ordering Work No. 1244 in the matter of the improvement of Bungalow Street
and other streets in the City of E1 Segundo, which motion was seconded by
Councilman Gordon and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote,
to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Councilman Peterson appeared during the hearing on the foregoing
matter, the hour being 7:05 o'clock p.m., and he immediately took his seat
at the council table.
Tax Assessment Engineer Monroe, who was present in the Council Chamber,
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informed the Council that it would be necessary to employ an expert witness
for the purpose of giving testimony in connection with the pending
condemnation action of the City of E1 Segundo in the Superior Court of Los
Angeles County, Inglewood Branch.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the attorneys for plaintiff in the pending
condemnation action, City of El Segundo vs. Oliver P. Arnold,
et al, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Inglewood
Branch, be, and they are hereby authorized to employ, on
behalf of the plaintiff therein, Frank E. Lockwood as an expert
witness for the purpose of giving testimony in connection with
said action on behalf of the plaintiff and to make the necessary
preparation for such testimony. The costs and expenses of said
appraiser to be a charge against and to be paid by said City
and be subject to reimbursement as an incidental expense in
connection with the said proceeding.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpor-
ations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of
in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
LEROY R. BRUCE, Director, Los Angeles County General Hospital dated
July 15, 1952, transmitting herewith four copies of a proposed contract
between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for the
furnishing to said city under the supervision of said county certain
ambulance service.
The Co=cil discussed the matter and being of the opinion that such a
contract would be of benefit to the City of E1 Segundo it was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain agreement between
the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Segundo covering
the furnishing -of certain ambulance facilities to said city
be and the same is hereby authorized placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and
{ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve said form of contract and does hereby authorize the
Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo to sign such contract on
behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same
and such executed copy be forwarded to the County of Los
Angeles in due course.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
BETTY LOUISE COOK, dated July 11, 1952, being application for employment
by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION, undated, being notification of its
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annual convention to be held in San Luis Obispo October 17 -18, 1952•
Ordered filed.
VIOLET K. MATCHETT, dated July 15, 1952, requesting that she be
compensated in lieu of her 1951 earned vacation.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that pay
in lieu of 1951 earned vacation be, and the same is hereby authorized, paid
to Violet K. Matchett. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
WILLIAM I. J. COULTER, Engineer, El Segundo Fire Department, dated
July 14, 1952, requesting that he be paid in lieu of his 1951 earned
vacation.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that pay
in lieu of 1951 earned vacation be, and the same is hereby authorized, paid
to William I. J. Coulter, engineer, El Segundo Fire Department. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
FRANK SMOTONY, Building Inspector, dated July 15, 1952, advising that
all conditions set forth in a certain Relocation Permit Bond filed by
Charles G. Watkins to cover the relocating of a building moved from 421
East Palm Avenue to Lot 18, Block 27, have been satisfactorily complied
with and recommending that such bond be exonerated.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain "Relocation Permit Bondit dated
the 11th day of January, 1952, with Charles Gregg Watkins as
principal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety in the
sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be, and the same is
hereby exonerated from any liability accrued thereunder
subsequent to this date, to -wit: July 16, 1952•
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: -Councilman Baker.
PLANNING COMMISSION, City of El Segundo, dated July 15, 1952,
transmitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 126 adopted at a regular
meeting of said Commission held June 30, 1952, granting a variance to
Paul Hubbard and Fay LaVerne Hubbard to permit certain utilization of Lots
19 and 20, Block 73, El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain communication from the City
Planning Commission cf the City of El Segundo dated July 15,
1952, and accompanying copy of said Commission's Resolution
No. 126 as hereinabove referred to be received and placed on
file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no further action will be
taken by this Council in the matter in view of the fact that
said Council is of the opinion, from the contents of said
Resolution, that the variance granted thereby is a Type I
variance under Section 13 of Ordinance No. 306 and that,
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therefore, final action lies with the Planning Commission.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: douncilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
PLANNING COMMISSION, City of E1 Segundo, dated July 15, 1952,
transmitting herewith copy of its Resolution No. 127 adopted by said
Commission at its regular meeting held June 30, 1952, permitting the
utilization of certain real property within a portion of Section 7 T.3S,
R14W, El Segundo, for the establishment of a drop forge industry.
Discussion in the matter was had by the Council and it appeared from
opinion given by the City Attorney that this is a matter under which an
appeal might be filed within a certain period of time.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Planning
Commission, City of E1 Segundo, dated July 15, 1952, and
accompanying copy of said Commissionts Resolution No. 127 be
received and ordered placed on file in the Office of the
City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and she is
hereby directed to present said matter to the City Council
for its further consideration at first regular meeting
held by said Council following the expiration period of
twenty (20) days after the date of the adoption of Resolution
No. 127 by said Planning Commission.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent;- - Councilman Baker.
PLANNING COMMISSION, City of E1 Segundo, dated July 16, 1952, advising
that at a regular meeting of said Commission held July 14, 1952, said body
approved the form of resolution presented to it by the City Council of said
city naming a certain public street within said city as ttNash Street" and
recommending adoption of said resolution.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded,by Councilman Peterson, that the
communication from the City Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo
dated July 16, 1952, approving the form of resolution which would have the
affect of naming a certain public street within said city as "Nash Streettt
and recommending the adoption by the City Council of said resolution be
received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Resolution No. 1245, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, NAMING A.CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET
WITHIN SAID CITY AS "NASH STREET".,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman. Baker.
Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ace Beall addressed the Council inquiring if it contemplates any
action respecting the abandonment of the presently existing veterans
housing units.
Mr. Beall was informed by the Mayor that the matter is being considered
by the Council, but no definite action has been decided.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson reporting on the matter of a
petition heretofore presented the City Council by certain merchants on
Richmond Street between Franklin Avenue and Grand Avenue requesting the
city take action to provide a city parking lot on the easterly side of
said Richmond Street .stated he and Chief of Police DeBerry have made a
study of the problem; that such study has not as yet been completed, but
he anticipates being prepared to make a complete report thereon at the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held July 23, 1952•
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That in the matter of procuring service pins for employees of the
City of El Segundo which matter she had informally discussed with the City
Council at its last regular meeting, she had contacted the proposed supplier
of such pins and that in view of the small number of pins to be purchased
under the various years of service the supplier had informed her that such
pins would cost the city $2.90 each for solid gold.
Following discussion by the Council it was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that recognition of
continued municipal service for the city would result
in increased benefit to the city by reason of employee
interest; and
WHEREAS, many cities acre recognizing length of service
by the issuance of service pins to employees
entitled thereto, evidencing years of service of the
respective employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has reported to this Council
the costs incident to the furnishing of service pins
to employees and employees retired from service with
the City of E1 Segundo, and the Council is familiar
with the costs involved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the
interest of the City of E1 Segundo to provide such
service pins;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be,
and she is hereby authorized and instructed to obtain
the necessary and suitable service pins, substantially
in the design of the City Seal and showing the
respective periods of service of the respective
employees and retired employees at an initial cost
to said city of not to exceed the sum of Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) plus California State Sales Tax; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as employeest services
thereafter require the procuring of additional pins,
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that, until the further order of this Council, the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized to procure such additional
pins as occasion may require.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. Reported that the Chief of Police had appointed William Lawrence
Shanklin and William Bazan as Special Police Officers of said city and
requested approval of such appointments.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that
the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of
William Lawrence Shanklin and William Bazan as Special Police Officers of
said city be, and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
On roll call said motion carried by'the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. Presented to the City Council for its acceptance a certain Street
Deed covering a portion of Washington Street and Pine Avenue in the City
of E1 Segundo.
City Attorney Woodworth stated he had examined said Street Deed
and approved same as to form.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the certain Street Deed dated the 12th
day of _June, 1952, executed by Jay M. Smith and Marcena
Smith, his wife, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a
municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California,
the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, described as:
The west 25.00 feet and the south 25.00 feet of
Lot 277, Block 123, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8 as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps
in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California;
for public street purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted
by and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be
filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. In the matter of the cost to the City of El Segundo of erecting
certain air raid sirens presently owned by said city, that an investigation
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is now being made in said matter by the Chief of Police and himself and he
anticipates being in position to make a report thereon at the next regular
meeting of the City Council.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and records, were read:
General Fund
Monroe Calcu. Mach. Co. T_ 18.00
W. Wellington Farrow
3.00
Neva M. Elsey
7.50
Harland H. Deeter
10.00
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
50.00
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
160.00
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
130.00
Clinton L. Coddington
10.00
State Compensation
Hersey Mfg. Company
Insurance Fund
4,693.47
Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co.
279.05
Shell Oil Company
11.30
Gordon Duff Inc.
3.72
The Asphalt Institute
3.09
Grimes Stationery Company
44.86
So.Cal. Edison Company
1,896.04
Hall -Scott Motor Division
ACF -Brill Motors Co.
8.83
El Segundo Paint Center
8.95
Sears, Roebuck & Co. .
22.59
West Publishing Company
4.12
Yankee Motor Bodies Corp.
14.94
L.A. County Health Dept.
33.92
D. L. Wilkes
2.00
TOTAL_ _ _ 7,415.38
Water Works Fund
Braun Corporation
$ 24.62
James Jones Company
153.08
Century Oil Company
47.77
Rensselaer Valve Co.
807.31
Fraser Cement Prod. Co. 66.95
Industrial Stationery
and Printing Co.
1.96
Pacific Tel. and Tel.
Co. 25.50
Hersey Mfg. Company
813.29
E1 Segundo Press
89.46
TOTAL
2,029.94
Recreation
Goliger Leather Co. $ 52.47
Kit Kraft 18.99
Bob Gamble 11.57
TOTAL 83.03
Traffic Safety Fund
Automobile Club of
So. California $ 54.88
TOTAL 54.88
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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 Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Attorney informed the Council that it would be necessary for
him to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of the League of California
Cities to be held in Sacramento, California, August 4 and 5, 1952, and that
it is possible he may not return in time to attend the regular meeting of
the City Council to be held August 6, 1952.
No further busin6ss appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Cduncilman•Peterson, seconded. by Councilman.Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk