1952 MAY 07 CC MINU 886
El Segundo, California
May 7, 1952
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 o'clock
P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen. Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 30th day of April,
1952, having been read, and no errors or ord ssions having been noted,
it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINEISS
The hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor announced
that this was the time and place heretofore set for holding a hearing in
the matter of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use
Plan - Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, to provide a change
of zone from Zone C -2 Commercial use to Zone M -1 Light Manufacturing use,
of the following described real property, to wit:
135 -foot frontage on the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard
from Imperial Highway to Maple Avenue located in the NW-1
of Section 7, T. 3 S., R. 14 W., Rancho Sausal Redondo,
in the City of El Segundo,
as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 121.
The City Clerk advised that due and regular notice of the hearing
had been given and published and that the Affidavit of Publication showing
that fact was on file.
The Mayor then inquired whether or not any written communications or
protests had been received with reference to the proposed amendment. He
was advised none had been received.
The City Clerk announced that the complete files of the Planning
Commission relating to the proposed amendment and also the complete files
of the City Council up to this time, relating to said proposed amendment,
were in possession of the City Clerk and available for use. The Mayor
then ordered that the said files of the City Council and the said files
of the Planning Commission up to this time with reference to the pro-
posed amendment be received as evidence in the matter now pending before +
the Council.
The Mayor then invited anyone present who desired to address the -
Council in favor of the proposed amendment to do so. No one responded.
He then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the adoption
of the proposed amendment. No one responded.
No written or oral protests having been received with reference to
said matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. -
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Discussion was had by the Council and the Council concurring
in the recommendations of the Planning Commission, as set forth in
its Resolution No. 121, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 405,
entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE.NO. 306
(THE LAND USE PLAN - ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO
BE KNOWN AS "SECTION 17.6+1 TO SAID OR-
DINANCE NO. 306, AS AMENDED; AND BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP LAND USE PLAN
THEREIN REFERRED TO, PURSUANT TO PRO-
CEEDINGS HAD ON THE APPLICATION OF
SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.,
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 here-
inafter:
PETER CASILLAS, dated 5-1-52;' -
DOUGLAS PETER VAN BOOUEN, dated May 1, 1952; and
JAMES GORDON JACOBUS, dated May 2, 1952, each being an application
for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated 2 May, 1952, being notice of
the holding of the annual Mayors? and Councilmen's Institute in Fresno,
June 12 -13, 1952, and requesting said League be advised how many repre-
sentatives from the City of El Segundo will attend said Institute.
It appearing no member of the City Council could attend, by general
consent the City Clerk was directed to so advise the League.
ARNOLD B. LARSON, Field Representative for Public Information, State
Office of Civil Defense, undated, enclosing pamphlets and press releases
respecting the ffAlert America Convoyff which will be on display at the
Armory, Exposition Park, beginning Saturday, May 17th, daily to and
including May 22nd, 1952, and which exhibit will be open to the public
without admission charge. Ordered filed.
.PLANNING COMMISSION, City of El Segundo, dated May 7, 1952, trans-
mitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 122, adopted at its regular
meeting held April 28, 1952, granting a variance for a reduction in the
rear yard set -back requirements for Lot 10, Tract 15692, the Marlow -Burns
Subdivision.
The Council concurring in the action taken by the Commission in
granting said variance, by general consent the communication and accompany -
ing copy of said resolution were ordered filed in the office of the City
Clerk.
JOHN F: BENDER, Special City Attorney, dated May 6, 1952, transmitting
therewith copy of a resolution which he requested the City Council adopt,
authorizing cancellation of taxes on Lot 31, Block 10, El Segundo, which
property the City of El Segundo acquired by tax deed on September 18, 1942.
Moved by Councilman. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Resolution No. 1226, entitled:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CAN-
CELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CITY
OWNED REAL PROPERTY ERRONEOUSLY ASSESSED.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Counci]1ner, Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following persons addre --sed the Council protesting, and in
favor of, the proposed construction of traffic signals and intersection
crossing at a point approximately 110 feet westerly of California
Street:
Mr. Donald Gales, 1307 East Walnut Avenue, presented to the City
Council a communication written by him, dated May 7, 1952, protesting
said construction and setting forth in detail his reasons for making
such protest. The said communication was read to the Council by the
City Clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shepard, 1401 East Walnut Avenue, presented to
the City Council a communication., dated May 7, 1952, registering a pro-
test on the proposed construction of a crossing between new and old
Imperial Highway in the vicinity of either California Street or Center
Street, and setting forth their reasons for such protests. The communi-
cation was read to the Council by the City Clerk.
Mr. Robert Feeny, 757 California Street; and
Mr. Glenn Madsen, 844 California Street, each stated they were in
opposition to the construction of the proposed crossing westerly of
California Street, and stated that presently numerous cars are parking
on California Street and if such crossing is constructed they fear the
parking on said street will be increased.
Mr. Arthur Viren, 852 Bungalow Street, stated he was of the opinion
that at one time a map had been presented to the City Council by the City
of Los Angeles, which map indicated that turn -outs would be constructed
at Center Street, Main Street and Loma Vista Street, in the City of El
Segundo, but that the City of Los Angeles had no copy of such map. He
was informed by the Mayor that the City might have such a map on file
but that he was not familiar with same.
Mr. Maurice Sindeff, 753 Center Street, inquired if the proposed
signals and crossing are not constructed, would the Pacific Electric
Railway Company be able to provide bus service along Imperial Highway.
The Mayor asked Mr. Short, Director of Public Works of the City of
El Segundo, to answer the question and Mr. Short informed Mr. Sindeff
that during a recent conference held with representatives of Pacific
Electric Railway Company such representatives stated they were of the
opinion the Pacific Electric Railway Company would be willing to re-
store bus service to Imperial Highway if the crossing could be-con-
structed at either Center Street or California Street, but would not
be able to go further east than said streets on Imperial Highway. Mr.
Short is of the opinion that if the proposed crossing is not constructed,
the Pacific Electric Railway Company would not, in all likelihood, be
able to provide bus service on such Highway until the Sepulveda Boulevard
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underpass is completed, which would be approximately, the first
part of 1953•
Mr. Charles Farenell, 1113 East Acacia Avenue, stated he be-
lieved if the police would concentrate for a period of time on
California Street, there would be no difficulty in regulating traffic
on said street.
Mr. Donald Gales, 1307 East Walnut Avenue, inquired how long it
would take the City of Los Angeles to complete the proposed crossing
at the intersection, and was advised by the Director of Public Works
that, in his opinion, it would take approximately 30 to 60 days.
Mr. John Frazee, 1109 East Walnut Avenue, stated that at present
there is a traffic hazard at Imperial Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard,
due to motorists cutting over from the new Imperial Highway to the old
Imperial Highway in order to avoid the traffic signal at the inter-
section of Imperial Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard, and he felt that
if the California Street intersection is constructed these motorists
will use California Street as a thoroughfare.
Mr. Nicholas Williams, 813 Bungalow Street; and
- Mrs. Virginia Whittemore, 825 Bungalow Street, each stated they
could see no objection to the placement of the new intersection as
presently designed.
Mr. Charles Farenell inquired about possible alternative routes
for the.Pacific Electric busses, and the Director of Public Works ex-
plained to him that all possible alternative routes had been investi-
gated and no route, other than-that now being used by the Pacific Electric
busses, is either feasible or possible.
Mr. Frazee stated he felt that if sufficient pressure is brought
to bear on Pacific Electric Railway Company, said Company might be in-
duced to presently reroute its busses via Century Boulevard, Aviation
Boulevard to Imperial Highway, thence westerly on Imperial Highway. He
stated that numerous persons in the Westchester District are not now
being served by the Pacific Electric bus and that he understands the Los
Angeles International Airport is also anxious to have such bus service
into its airport.
Mr. John E. Rightmire, 1133 East Acacia Avenue, stated that prior
to the construction of new Imperial Highway, large numbers of trucks
had used the residential streets in his area; that presently the number
of trucks using said streets has decreased materially, but he feels that
if the new signals are installed and the crossing constructed as contem-
plated, that trucks will again use such streets.
Mr. Kenneth Bailey, 1212 East Acacia Avenue, stated he felt the
number of persons present in the Council Chamber at this meeting indi-
cated the power in their precinct; that he feels the present transporta-
tion problem is quite acute; that no transportation is available excepting
taxicabs, which is an expensive item; and that persons living in his
vicinity are not trading in E1 Segundo as much as formerly due to the high
cost of transportation.
Later in the meeting Mr. Bailey further stated that he had pre-
sented his complaint, respecting the charges presently being made by
the E1 Segundo Taxicab Company, in order that same might be set forth in
the minutes, and Mayor Selby stated the Council would have an investiga-
tion made respecting such charges.
Following Mr. Bailey's later complaint, Mrs. Maurice Robertson,
862 Center Street, stated that on one occasion she had waited three hours
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for a taxicab and was unable to get an outside taxicab to give
service in El Segundo.
-Mr. Bailey requested perrrission from the Mayor to explain
why such service could not be provided, and upon receiving per-
mission he thereupon explained the franchise set -up to Mrs. Robertson.
Mr. Elmer Everhart, 1210 East Acacia Avenue, stated he feels the
installation of the proposed traffic signals and construction of the
crossing at California Street will increase traffic on said street,
but if stop signs are erected on all intersecting streets with California
Street, the traffic problem, may be controlled.
Mr. Arthur Viren stated that apparently two problems are before
the Council -- one, the transportation, and one, the crossing westerly
of California Street. In his opinion, he believes it would be easier
and -safer to put the proposed signals at Center Street rather than at
the presently proposed location.
Mr. Edward Zezula, 757 Center Street; and
Nir. Homer Henderson, 1211 East Acacia Avenue, each inquired re-
specting the possibility of erecting such signals at Center Street.
The Director of Public Works stated that the construction of a cross-
ing at Center Street had been proposed by the City of El Segundo to the
City of Los Angeles, inasmuch as the City of El Segundo would prefer
same at said location, but that in view of the fact that the elevation
of the new Imperial Highway is considerably higher than the elevation
of old Imperial Highway at Center Street, the construction of such a
crossing would present a dangerous condition and he is of the opinion
that the traffic on California Street can be controlled if necessary.
Mayor Selby at this point asked all persons who were opposed to
the location of the proposed crossing westerly of California Street,
to raise their hands, and ten persons so indicated their opposition.
Mr. William Mitchell, 758 Bungalow Street, stated he would be in
favor of the construction of the crossing near Center Street if the
topography allowed same.
Mr. Frazee stated he felt that many things which were in connection
with the problem before the Council and which heretofore had not been
clear to him, had now been clarified and he felt that if some method can
be devised to keep heavy traffic off California Street everyone will be
satisfied.
- Various methods of traffic control were discussed between members
of the Council and various persons present, and the City Attorney ex-
plained in detail the procedure which the City would have to take in
order to bring the matter of attempting to compel the Pacific Electric
Railway Company to change the present routing of its busses to travel
via Imperial Highway, Aviation Boulevard, thence westerly on Century
Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard.
City Attorney Woodworth stated the first thing to be done would be
to request an informal conference before the engineers of the Public
Utilities Commission, at which conference the-request of the City would
be presented. Should such request be denied, the City would then be
compelled to file a formal petition for hearing before the said Com-
mission, and at the time of such hearing would have to produce witnesses
to give evidence in support of such petition. He further stated that
the date of such hearing would depend upon the Commissionts calendar,
which date at this time would be uncertain.
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Mrs. Roy Carlson, 715 Center Street, stated that she feels
the main interest of persons in her vicinity is in procuring early
transportation service; that she feels the presenting of a petition
to the Public Utilities Commission to change the routing of the bus
service would involve too much time, and also that the transportation
company has other towns which it serves and.which it has to consider
in any route change.
Mrs. James Gillig, 1116 East Acacia Avenue, expressed herself as
being in favor of the crossing at California Street, but inquired if
in the meantime, there is any way in which bus service can be pro-
vided. She was informed by the Mayor that presently there is no
solution to this problem.
Mayor Selby stated that he feels the best solution will be to
attempt to minimize the traffic which might use California Street as
a thoroughfare, which he feels can be controlled by the traffic author-
ity, and to provide immediate bus service to those in the area represented;
that he will request Pacific Electric Railway Company representatives to
come to El Segundo and talk over the situation with members of the City
Council and ascertain if the Pacific Electric Railway Company will be
w*lling to run busses via Imperial Highway, Aviation Boulevard and
Century Boulevard.
Mr. Frazee suggested that perhaps it might be well to have
representatives of the Westchester District at such conference, and
the Mayor stated this would be done if possible.
At this time, the hour being 8 :50 otclock P. M., the Mayor declared
a recess. At the hour of 9 :00 otclock P. M., the Council reconvened,
the following members being present and answering roll call:
Present: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
None._ _
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk reported as follows:
1. That Mayor Selby had been requested by the United States Armtiy
to issue a'proclamation respecting Armed Forces Day on May 17th, and that
she had requested the City Attorney to prepare such proclamation, which
had been done.
She thereupon read the proclamation resolution to the City Council,
following which it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Council-
man Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, in order to enjoy the blessings of peace and
individual and collective happiness, it is essential to pro-
vide and maintain National Security; and
WHEREAS,'National Security can only be provided through
well trained, well equipped, efficient and loyal armed ser-
vices; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has given, and is
giving, to its people that sense of security through the
- various elements which compose its armed forces, each of
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which in conjunction with the others is contributing its
full measure of assurance in national defense; and
WHEREAS, this Council is mindful of the service ren-
dered and sacrifice made by individuals and units, both
past and present, in developing and maintaining the strength
represented by our country today;
NOW, THEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises and
in recognition and acknowledgment of the importance of our
armed forces to our country, its people and its future, the
City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, does
hereby resolve and proclaim:
(1) That Saturday, May 17, 1952, be and the same is
hereby designated as ItArmed Forces Daytt within the City of
E1 Segundo, California;
(2) That said City Council does hereby respectfully
request and urge that all industries, places of business
and households on that day display the flag of the United
States of America;
(3) That all citizens acquaint themselves with the
various armed forces, their respective functions and their
respective parts in providing our collective National
Security; and
(4) That this be done to the end that the support,
admiration, and appreciation of this City of the armed forces
of this nation may be evidenced as a reality.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson. and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon..
2. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of
the City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 10767 indicating an amount
due from the City of El Segundo, under its contract for the construction
of the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sum. of $396.60, one copy
of which report she had delivered to each the City Engineer and City
Attorney.
3. That she had beer. advised by Mr. A. S. Monroe, Assessment
Engineer for the City of El Segundo, that the matter of the condemna-
tion suit for the opening of certain new streets easterly of Center
Street had been set for trial in the Superior Court, in the City of
Inglewood, at the hour of 9 :30 otclock A. M., on July 28, 1952.
4. Reported for the Chief of Police the appointments of Harold
Charles Mason, Clarence Charles Steward, Roy Eugene Cobb, Donald Fayc
Maynard, Jesse Lee Crowley, R. C. Alexander and Gale Lenniss'Archer as
Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, and requested the
Council's approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman. Baker, that the
appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Harold
Charles Mason, Clarence Charles Steward, Roy Eugene Cobb, Donald Faye
Maynard, Jesse Lee Crowley, R. C. Alexander and Gale Lenniss Archer as
Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby rati-
fied, approved and confirmed. Carried.
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- Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows:
1. That recently he had held a conference with representatives
of the City of Los Angeles respecting some method of controlling the
blowing of sand from the sand dunes abutting Coast Boulevard westerly
of the city limits of the City of El Segundo; that said representa-
tives stated they would.be willing to recommend to their superiors
that the City of Los Angeles grade the sand back from the curb and
spray the dunes with oil, if the City of El Segundo is willing to
provide the oil.
Following discussion of the matter, by general consent, the
Director of Public Works was instructed to ascertain the cost to
the City of El Segundo of providing the oil required for such work.
2. That the owners of Lots 5 and 6, in Block 104, El Segundo,
had informed him they desired to dedicate 12 feet of the easterly side
of such lots for public alley purposes and which dedicated portion they
would be willing to improve at their own expense prior to such dedica-
tion.
Lengthy discussion was had as to the advisability of accepting
such a narrow strip of land for public alley purposes following which,
by general consent, the matter was referred back to the Director of
Public Works to ascertain if the property owners would be willing to
improve such strip of land and maintain same as a private easement only.
3. That he presently has on hand 3 tons of lead cable salvaged
from the old street lighting system; that he has insufficient storage
space for same and would like to make disposition thereof.
It appearing to be desirable to advertise such cable for sale by
the City, by general consent, the Director of Public Works was instructed
to ascertain if the City has on hand other items for which-it no longer
has use and which might be included in any advertisement for bids.
4.-That on January 17, 1952, the Pacific Electric Railway Company
had broken a water line belonging to the City of El Segundo, the cost of
repairing which amounted to $221.00; that he has received a draft from
said Company in said amount to which is attached a release of all claims
and which must be signed by some person authorized so to do.
- Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works of the City
of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized and directed
to execute on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, that certain
release in favor of Pacific Electric Railway Company, releas-
ing said Company from all claims in connection with damage to a
certain water line belonging to the City of E1 Segundo, and to
thereafter make delivery of said release in due course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
5. That he had received from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company two copies of form of contract for leasing to the City of E1
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Segundo a certain bell and light receiving station, the installa-
tion of which has previously been authorized by the City Council,
and that said form of contract had been approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
- It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain contract between The
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and the City of E1
Segundo, for the leasing to said City a certain bell and
light receiving station, be and the same is hereby ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City
for identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of El Segundo does hereby approve the conditions and
provisions as set forth in said contract form, and does
hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to execute said
contract on behalf of said City and the Director of Public
Works to make delivery thereof in due course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
I,'oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
6. Recommended that certain amendments be made to Resolution No.
1007, setting forth regulations for the Water Department of the City of
El Segundo, and which proposed amendments he read to the City Council.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a resolution incorporating such amendments and present same
to the Council for its approval.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. That in 1947 the City Council had adopted certain amendments
to Ordinance No. 283 of the City of El Segundo, which ordinance regu-
lates the operation of taxicabs within the City of E1 Segundo; that
inadvertently such amending ordinance did not incorporate therein cer-
tain features which the City Attorney is of the opinion should have been
incorporated; that accordingly he had prepared an ordinance which would
tale care of such omitted features, and he thereupon presented to the
City Clerk for reading form of such ordinance.
The City Clerk read said ordinance to the City Council, following
which Councilman Swanson introduced Ordinance No. 406, entitled:
which was read.
It
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 283
(REGULATING THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS
AED MOTOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING PASSEN-
GERS FOR HIRE) OF SAID CITY, BY AM10ING
SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 283, AS
AMENDED . ,
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UNFINISrED BUSINESS
It appearing that the City Council is not at this time ready
to take action on the application of the Southern California Gas
Company for a franchise in the City of E1 Segundo, by general con-
sent, the matter was taken under further consideration until the next
regular meeting of the City Council to be held May 14, 1952.
PAYING BILLS
At this time Mayor Selby appointed Councilman Peterson Finance
Commissioner pro tern, due to the absence of Finance Commissioner
Gordon.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. 2,366.51
n rr rr Tr 2,559.09
rr
it rr it 11191.21
TT
It rt it 1,514-83
Tt rt it n 1, 768.03
rr Tt it Tt 92.80
it rr it it 1,371.55
tT tr it It 9.00
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
El Segundo City Group
_State Employees?
Retirement System
Gordon Whitnall
Mort Brandler
El Segundo Chamber of Comm.
Lelah Converse
Lennox Disposal Service
So. Cal. Humane Society
Ira E. Escobar
Milliken- Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Hardin and Flanagan
California Rent Car
California Legislative
Conference
City of E1 Segundo Water
Dept.
The Regents of the Univer-
sity of California
New Pacific Lumber Co.
Atlas Desk & Safe Co.
So. Cal. Disinfecting Co.
J. J. Lawton
The Frederick Post Co.
El Segundo Hardware
Morgan & Son
Ken H. Jones & Co.
So. Cal. Edison Co.
Snap -Or. Tools Corp.'
Industrial Sta. & •Prtg. Co.
Los Angeles Chemical Co.
George Renfro Jr.
Challenge Electric Co.
W. G. Thompson
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
Cook Bros.
Robert C. Kenney
45.20
1.9083-51
106.75
6o.00
50.00
50.00
2,370-00
202.10
15.03
14.71
15.75
296.00
3.00
600.16
5.50
8.99
42.02
34.02
95.89
478.96
24.58
60.58
101.65
24.65
6.15
28.84
164.50
50.00
9.00
1,1C0.00
14.03
47.00
15.00
General Fund- Cont ?d
Arnold Schleuniger 19.72
Jack T. Gee 87.50
South Bay Ambulance Serv. 5.25
Stephens & Trevathan 33.34
TOTAL $ 18,242.40
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand 6 1,764.78
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
201.70
rt it it it
6.25
Minta Curtzwiiler, Secretary
El Segundo City Group
16.95
State Employees?
Retirement System
120.17
State Employees?
Retirement System
106.00
Kimball Elevator Co.,' Ltd.
10.10
Booth's Garage
11.00
Carl Wilson
40.00
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
458.00
Hayward Equipment Co.
24.47
So. Cal. Edison Co.
12.96
Rensselaer Valve Co.
67.36
The Foxboro Company
4.93
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
32.91
Hersey Mfg. Co.
796.50
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash
59.60
Fraser Cement Products Co.
66.60
Industrial Stationery &
Printing Co.
7.42
Reliable Iron Foundry
36.70
TOTAL 3,844.40
Water Works Bond
Election 1948,
Construction Fund
City of E1 Segundo
Water Department 110-39
TOTAL 110.39
Pension Fund
State Employees?
Retirement System 4 928.06
TOTAL $ 928.06
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Sewerage Facilities
Department of
Public Works
TOTAL
96.60
$ 396.60
Recreation Fund
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
E1 Segundo City Group 11.30
Recreation Fund- Cont'd
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $r 796.00
it Is If it 105.50
State Employees'
Retirement System 58.10
Hospital Service of
Southern California 5.35
TOTAL $ 976.25
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman. Baker, 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 Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen_ None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NEW BUSINTESS
Councilman Swanson stated that in previous years the City of El
Segundo had disced and burned vacant lots in said City due to fire
hazard presented by the growth on such lots; that the heavy rains during
the past season have caused an unusual growth on such lots which create
a r:-.uch more serious fire hazard than in previous years, and in his opin-
ion, somne action should be taken immediately to cause such hazard to be
eliminated. He further stated that he felt the work of discing and burn-
ing such lots might be performed by the Street Department.
Director of Public Works Short stated that due to shortage of man-
power in his Department, and the fact that the City has no disc capable
of performing such work, he felt it would be impossible for the City
force to perform such work.
Lengthy discussion ensued, following which it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be
adopted:
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- RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the
Fire Chief of the City of El Segundo, be requested to co-
operate in the abatement of the fire hazard created by weeds
upon vacant lots and public streets within said City, and that
they be authorized to use any City equipment available for
that purpose, and further authorized to rent any additional
equipment which may be needed and to employ additional help
if, in their opinion, same becomes necessary in order to
eliminate such fire hazard.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson. and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Apprq• d:
Mayor -
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Respectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City Cl I k