1952 NOV 05 CC MINV 150
E1 Segundo, California
November 5, 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: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 29th day of October,
1952, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
Councilman Baker appeared at this time, the hour being 7:02 o'clock
P. M., and immediately took his seat at the Council table.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in
the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
CENTRAL VALLEY EMPIRE ASSOCIATION, undated, addressed to Mayor William.
R. Selby, requesting that the City of E1 Segundo join with the cities of
the State in a salute to three Kern County cities which were hit by the
summer earthquakes, and advising that it would appreciate an appropriate
short letter of congratulation and good wishes from the officials of the
City of E1 Segundo to the people and city officials of Kern County.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Central Valley
Empire Association, hereinabove referred to, be received and
filed in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
and they are hereby authorized to forward to each of the cities
mentioned in said communication an appropriate letter under the
signatures of said officials and the seal of the City of E1
Segundo.
Carried.
MILTON M. GARDNER, dated November 4, 1952, inquiring whether that
portion of Aviation Boulevard lying between El Segundo Boulevard and
Rosecrans Avenue is in E1 Segundo territory, and also inquiring if that
portion of the roadway might not*be resurfaced to provide for additional
lanes of traffic.
By general consent, the City Clerk was directed to reply to said com-
munication advising Mr. Gardner that said portion of said roadway is in the
County of Los Angeles, and he should address any inquiry respecting same to
the Board of Supervisors.
-1-
V 151
MC CARTHY INSURANCE AGENCY, dated November 3, 1952, advising that
the amount of the premium heretofore quoted on the City's General Liability
Policy for the year beginning November 4, 1952 has been reduced by the
insurance company in the sum of $800.00. Ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being an
amendment to application No. 33752 of the Pacific Electric Railway Company
for authority to adjust and increase its interurban fares, which amend-
ment adds certain other transportation lines as applicants to said appli-
cation. Ordered filed.
J. M. LOWERY, AUDITOR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 29, 1952,
advising that pursuant to the request of the City of E1 Segundo, the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has authorized the cancella-
tion of taxes as affecting Lot 214, Block 123, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
ROGER B. EVERLY, SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT, dated October 31, 1952, advising that at a regular meeting of
the Board of Education held on Tuesday „ October 28, 1952, said Board had
granted permission to the City of El Segundo to remove the two easterly
light poles on the south side of the athletic field on the High School
grounds, it being stipulated that the poles shall not be removed until
the end of the football season November 14, 1952, and shall be re- erected
at the City's expense preceeding next fall's football season. Ordered
filed.
WILLIAM A. KOOISTRAI dated October 23, 1952, expressing appreciation
for the certificate of honor which the City Council had caused to be for-
warded to him as a member of the El Segundo Water Polo Team which repre-
sented the United States of America at the Olympic Games at Helsinki,
Finland. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Attorney reported as follows:
1. That he was delivering to the City Clerk for presentation at
the .proper tune, form of ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the
City of E1 Segundo to provide for certain additional boulevard stop signs.
2. That at the present time the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company pays no franchise fee to any.city within the State of California
where it furnishes telephone service due to the fact that many years in
the past the State of California had advised such Telephone Company that
if it would provide telephone service to certain areas in the State, it
would not be required to procure a franchise; that conditions have changed
materially and.many cities now feel that the said utility should pay a
franchise fee; that a conference has been called by the League of Cali -
fornia Cities with-reference to said shatter, such conference to be held
in Berkeley, Thursday, November 13th; that the City of Inglewood has
adopted a resolution authorizing Mr. Woodworth to attend such conference
and he requested permission to absent himself from the meeting of the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo to be held Wednesday, November 12,
1952. This permission was immediately granted by the City Council.
3. At this point the Council discussed the matter of a proposed
condemnation of a certain portion of the Pacific Electric Railway Company's
—2-
V 152
right-of-way along Grand Avenue, and following such discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized to procure from Title Insurance and Trust Company,
a supplementary search, bringing up to date a previous title
search on the Pacific Electric Railway Companyts right -of-
way along Gra.nd'Avenue westerly of Eucalyptus Drive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Engineer at this time presented two petitions for the
grading, paving, construction of curbs and sidewalks in Walnut Avenue
between Virginia Street and Hillcrest Street. He reported that such
petitions showed the valid signatures attached thereto, as reported
by the Title Insurance and Trust Company, represented 65.75% of the
total assessable area as shown upon the plats attached.to said peti-
tions.
Following the report by the City Engineer, by motion duly made and
carried, said petitions were ordered filed with the proceedings for said
improvement.
Councilman Peterson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1262, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF
THE IMPROVEMENT OF WALNUT AVENUE BETWEEN
HILLCREST STREET AND VIRGINIA STREET.,
said motion being seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Engineer then presented plans and profiles No. 520629, con-
sisting of 3 sheets, and Standard Plan No. S. T. 520610, together with
specifications No. 520629 covering the improvements provided for in said
plans and also plat of the assessment district, as shown on Sheet 1 of
said Plan No. 520629. Whereupon Councilman Peterson moved that said
plans, specifications and plats of the assessment district be approved,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and was carried by the
affirmative vote of all Councilmen present.
Councilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1263, being Resolution of Intention for the grading, paving, con -.
struction of curbs and sidewalk and appurtenant work in portions of
Walnut Avenue, as per plans and specifications referred to in said Reso-
lution of Intention, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
V 153
The City Engineer at this time presented two petitions for the
grading, paving, construction of curbs, sidewalks and sanitary sewers
in Acacia Avenue between Hillcrest Street and Cedar Street. He reported
that such petitions showed the valid signatures attached thereto, as re-
ported by the Title Insurance and Trust Company, represented 60.86% of
the total assessable area as shown upon the plats attached to said peti-
tions.
Following the report by the City Engineer, by motion duly made and
carried, said petitions were ordered filed with the proceedings for said
improvement.
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1264, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF
THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACACIA AVENUE BETWEEN
HILLCREST STREET AND CEDAR STREET.,
said motion being seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Engineer then presented plans and profiles No. 520630, con-
sisting of 7 .sheets, and Standard Plans No. S. T. 520610 and S. D. 520709,
together with specifications No. 520630, covering the improvements pro-
vided for in said plans and also plat of the assessment district, as shown
on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 520630. Whereupon Councilman Peterson moved
that said plans, specifications and plats of the assessment district be
approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson and was carried
by the affirmative vote of all Councilmen present.
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1265, being Resolution of Intention for the grading, paving, con-
struction of curbs, sidewalks and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in
portions of Acacia Avenue, as per plans and specifications referred to in
said Resolution of Intention, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker,
and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: • Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Clerk reported as follows:
1. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 12201, indicating an amount due from
the City of El Segundo, under its contract for the construction of the
Hyperion Sewage Treatment P1ant� of the sum of $1,411.93, one copy of
which report she delivered to each the City Engineer and City Attorney.
2. That the Chief of Police had announced the revocation of the
appointments of the following named persons as Special Police Officers of
the City of El Segundo: Raymond Bowman, Robert B. Carstens, John Findlay,
Frank H. Harden, Harry Karson, Frank F. Lodwick, George Lovell, Herbert C.
Nation, Robert Perry, Harry Peterson, Curt R. Richardson, Robert 0. Stone,
Donnell D. Taylor, H. Jerome Withers, William B. Adams, Herman M. Burrows,
Robert E.Lee, Gordon A. Kenney, Kenneth Lee Bibb and Richard J. Feeney.
-4-
V 154
Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration two Partial Recon-
- veyances necessary in connection with the proposed widening of Mariposa
Avenue, which Reconveyances he had approved as to property descriptions
- and which had been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Partial Reconveyance, dated
the 27th day of October, 1952, executed by Beverly Hills
Title Corporation, a corporation, conveying to the City of E1
Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Northerly 5 feet of Lot 219, Block 123, E1
Segundo Tract, Sheet #8, as per map recorded in
Book 22, Pages 106 -107 of Maps, in the office of
the County Recorder of said County; EXCEPT the
Westerly 27.5 feet and the Easterly 81.75 feet
thereof;
and
Partial Reconveyance, dated the 27th day of October, 1952,
executed by Beverly Hills Title Corporation, a corporation,
conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation
of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The Northerly 5 feet of Lot 168, Block 123, El
Segundo Tract, Sheet #8, as per map recorded in
Book 22, Pages 106 -107 of Maps, in the office of
the County Recorder of.said County, EXCEPT the
Westerly 81.50 feet and EXCEPT the Easterly 27.5
feet thereof;
for public street purposes, be and the same are hereby accepted
for and 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 instruments to be
filed for record as one document 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 Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
2. That in connection with the proposed widening of El Segundo
Boulevard easterly from Sepulveda Boalevard,'it was'necessary to procure
dedication of certain property on the southerly side of said Boulevard
from the Standard Oil Company of California; that said Company had agreed
to dedicate to the City the necessary property, without cost, but felt
it srnuld be reimbursed for its cost in removing and relocating a certain
411 pipeline presently in that portion of land which will be dedicated for
street purposes; that he was presently in receipt of a communication from
said Standard Oil Company of California, advising that the estimated cost
of removing and relocating approximately 55 feet south of the center line
of El Segundo Boulevard of 2,430 feet of 411 pipeline would be approximately
$5,000.00; that he has been assured by the Division of Highways of the
State of California that this amount may be charged to the Gas Tax Fund
V 155
in connection with the improvement of said street; that he feels the
amount requested by'Standard Oil Company of California is very reason-
able in view of the work necessary to be performed and he recommended
that he be authorized to advise Standard Oil Company of California that
the City of E1 Segundo will reimburse said Company in the amount re-
quested upon presentation of proper demand therefor.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Standard Oil Company of California has ad-
vised the Director of Public Works of the City of El Segundo
that the estimated cost of removing and relocating a certain
4" pipeline along the southerly side of El Segundo Boulevard,
which removal will be necessary in connection with the pro-
posed widening of said Boulevard, will be the sum of $5,000.00;
and -
WHEREAS, the said Director of Public Works has stated in
his opinion this amount is reasonable and has recommended that
said amount be paid to Standard Oil Company of California, such
amount to be paid out of Gas Tax monies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby concur in the recommendations of the Director of Public
Works as hereinbefore set forth, and does hereby authorize said
Director of Public WQ s to advise Standard Oil Company of Cali-
fornia that the CiTt*y to said Company the estimated cost to
cover the expense removing and relocating said pipeline upon
the completion of said work and upon the filing of proper demand
therefor, such estimated amount to be $5,000.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Ordinance No. 416, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 352
(REGULATING THE SALE OR DISPENSING OF
INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SUBSTANCES) OF SAID
CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 352•,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 29th day of October, 1952, and reread at this meeting, be
adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the
following vote: t
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
-6-
V 156
GENERAL FUND
Water Works Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$2,519.64
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
$238.20
n rr tr it
2,790.99
it it it . tr
6.25
rr rr n rr
1,436,15
Minta Curtzwiler, Sec'y
rr rr rr rr
1,513-14
El Segundo City Group
16.95
rr rr rr rr
2,266.52
State Employees'
rr rr rr rr
. 92.00
Retirement System
140.70
rr rr rr rr
1,467.90
State Employees'
State Employees'
Retirement System
125.29
Retirement System
1,109.77
The Lacal Company, Inc.
18.62
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
9.00
Hayward Equipment Co.
30.39
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
Donald R. Short, Petty
El Segundo City Group
45.20
Cash
15.41
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
33.21
James Jones Company
92.17
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
23.70
Western Water Works
Superior Bus & Ambulance Sales 49.95
Supply Co.
11.48
Mercantile Co.
18.97
Addressograph- Multigraph
E. W. French
61.45
Corporation
1.80
American Disposal
13.50
Carl Wilson
40.00
F. Morton Pitt
34.78
Mutual Liquid Gas &
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
Equipment Company
7.45
Mort Brandler
60.00
Century Oil Company
8.73
Lelah Converse
50.00
Hersey Mfg. Co.
974.38
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce 50.00
Howard Supply Co.
71.17
Southern Calif. Humane Society 64.40
L. C. Burke & C. A. Eaton 81.05
Lennox Disposal Service
2,598.83
Geo. Savala Paving Co.
87.13
California Rent Car
296.00
Payroll Demand 1,900.27
W. S. Hart
15.20
TOTAL 3,870.44
Rose Bowl Cafe
2.35
A. M. Donaher & Son
19.85
Recreation Fund
Taylor Wholesale Electric Co.
3.12
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $
743.40
First Federal Savings &
rr rr rr it
128.20
Loan Association of Bev. Hills30.00
State Employees'
E. J. Neville
50.00
Retirement System
50.05
Wesley T. Anderson
90.00
Minta Curtzwiler, Sec'y
Loyd Nitzen
147.00
E1 Segundo City Group
11.30
Hernandez Cement Contractors
20.00
Hospital Service of
Southern Calif. Gas Company
.66
Southern California
5.05
TOTAL
17,083.28
TOTAL
938.00
Pension Fund
Sewerage Facilities Fund
State Employees'
Department of Public
Retirement System
$ 966.77
Works $ 1,411.93
$ 966.77
TOTAL $ 1,411.93
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 following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson introduced Ordinance No. 417, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 313
(THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
ADDING THREE NEW SUBDIVISIONS, TO BE KNOWN
AS rr4/+np n45rr AND "4611, RESPECTIVELY, TO
SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE VI OF SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 313, A:; AMENDED.,
-7-
V 15'7
The City Clerk read to the Council a communication from the
City Attorney of the City of Glendale, which communication had been
addressed to the City Attorney of the City of El Segundo, being a
report in connection with the application of the Southern California
Gas Company to increase its rates.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
j --
Mayor
-8-
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cler