1953 FEB 25 CC MINV 301
El Segundo, California
February 25, 1953
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 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 18th day of February,
-1953, 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 7:04 o'clock
P. M., and immediately took his seat at the Council table.
At this time the Council proceeded to consider certain matters in
connection with certain street improvement proceedings inasmuch as
Special Assessment Engineer Monroe was present tt the meeting and had to
attend another meeting later in the evening.
The City Engineer presented his report upon the petition for the
grading, paving and construction of curbs in portions of Pine Avenue,
Maryland Street and Lomita Street and which report showed that the valid
signatures attached to the petition, as reported by the Title Insurance
& Trust Co., represented 65.95% of the total assessable area of the
district, as shown upon a plat attached to said petition. On motion
duly made and carried, said petition and report of the Engineer were
ordered filed with the proceedings for said improvement.
Councilman Peterson then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1291, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORiTIA, IN THE MATTER OF
TF3 IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF PINE AVENUE,
MARYLAND STREET AND LOMITA STREET, AS PER
PLAN AND PROFILE NO. 521212 CONSISTING OF
4 SHEETS, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER OF SAID CITY.,
said motion being 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.
Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, the
City Engineer presented Plan and Profile No. 521212, consisting of 4 sheets,
and Standard Plan No. ST- 520610, together with Specifications No. 521212
covering the improvements provided for in said plans, and also a plat of
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the assessment district as shown on Sheet 1 of said plans. Where-
upon Councilman Baker moved that said plan, specification and plat
be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and was
carried by the affirmative vote of all Councilmen present.
Councilman Peterson offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1292, being Resolution of Intention for the grading, paving, con-
struction of curbs and appurtenant work in portions of Pine Avenue,
Maryland Street and Lomita Street, as per plan and specifications re-
ferred to in said Resolution of Intention, which notion was seconded
by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted
by the following vote, to grit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Engineer presented his report on the petitions for the
grading, paving, construction of curbs, sidewalks, sanitary sewers and
appurtenant work in connection therewith in Mariposa Avenue and other
streets, as shown on Plan No. 520320, consisting of 19 sheets, on file
in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the
valid signatures attached to the petitions, as reported by the Title
Insurance & Trust Co., represented more than 60% of the total assess-
able area of the proposed assessment district, as shown upon the plats
attached to said petitions. On motion duly made and carried, said
petitions and report of the Engineer were ordered filed with the pro-
ceedings for said improvement.
Co rcilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1293, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF
THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF MARIPOSA
AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS, AS PER PLAN AND
PROFILE N0. 520320 CONSISTING OF 19 SHEETS,
ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
OF SAID CITY.,
said motion being seconded by CounciL.�an 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
Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer
presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 520320, consisting of 19 sheets,
Standard Plans Nos. SD- 5207/09 and ST- 520610, for the construction of cer-
tain street improvements and sanitary sewers, and appurtenant work in
N:ariposa Avenue and other streets, together with specifications and de-
tailed estimate of the cost of said improvement, also a plat of the
assessment district for said improvement as shoi-m on Sheet No. 1 of said
Plan. No. 520320. Whereupon Councilman Baker moved that said plans,
specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that
tre said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer,-specifica-
tions and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of
said City, which motion oas seconded by Councilman Swanson, and carried
by the following vote, to wit:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
?does: Councilir:en None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The-City Engineer also presented a communication, dated December
29, 1952, from the County Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles
who also acts as Health Officer for the City of El Segundo, calling
attention to certain sanitary conditions in that portion of the City
of El Segundo, referred to in said communication as Sanitary Sewer
District No. 521215, and recommending that proceedings be instituted
for the construction of sanitary sewers within said area for the pro-
tection of public health in said city. Said letter was then read in
full to the City Council. Whereupon Councilman Peterson moved that
said communication be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting
and that the same be placed in the files of the proceedings for the con-
struction of sanitary sewers and appurtenances, in accordance with Sheets
8 to 19 inclusive of said Plan No. 520320, which notion was seconded by
Councilman Baker, and was carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Said communication was as follows:
ffCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
241 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET
Los Angeles 12, California
December 29, 1952
Honorable City Council
City of El Segundo
City Hall
El Segundo, California
Attention: Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: Proposed Sanitary Sewer District
#521215, City of El Segundo.
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recom...ended that
sanitary sewers be installed in this
district.
ANALYSIS: On April 15, 1952, this department
recommended to your Honorable Council
that sanitary sewers be installed in the areas of proposed
sanitary sewer districts 520207, 520212, 520213, 520227 and
520228, as a measure necessary to the protection of public
health. Since the date of this recommendation, minor alter-
a.Tons have been made in the boundaries of these districts,
and they have been consolidated into one district known as
sanitary sewer district 521215.
This change in boundaries and consolidation of districts has
not materially affected the sewage disposal problems, and if
anything these problems have grown worse due to the elapsed
period of time.
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In view of our original survey which revealed that out
of 24 property owners or tenants contacted, seven or 29
per cent reported trouble with their cesspool sewage dis-
posal systems, this department respectfully recommends
that proceedings be instituted at once for the installa-
tion of sanitary sewers in this district as an improvement
necessary to the protection of public health. This recom-
mendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section
2808 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Very truly yours,
Dr. K. H. Sutherland
Assistant Health Officer
LCH /b For and in the absence of
cc: City Council ROY 0. GILBERT, M. D.
Mr. Short Health Officer
Dr. Gilbert
Dr. J. B. Comroe By /s/ K. H. Sutherland, M. D. ►.
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 129L, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2808 OF THE
11SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION
AiD MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 193111, DIVISION
IV OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and carried by the
following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 1295 for the grading, paving, construction of curbs,
sidewalks and sanitary sewers, and appurtenant work in Mariposa Avenue
and other streets, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifi-
cations heretofore approved for said district, which motion was seconded
by Councilman Peterson, and carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
WRITTEN COT,1✓UNICATIONS
Written communications, received frori the persons, firms or corpor-
ations hereinafter named, were read to the-Council and wore disposed of
in the ianner indicated, n- reference to each hereinafter:
The City Clerk announced that she had in her possession in the same
condition as when received, an envelope marked "Bid on Tax Deeded Propert -r
Under Notice No. Twelve M11.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid. Carried.
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The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said
bid which was found by said Council to be as follows, to wit: Bid of
Philip Nollman, on regular form provided therefor, bidding the sum of
$4,101.00 for Lots 244, 245 and 246, Block 123, E1 Segundo, as one
parcel.
The bid being in excess of the appraised value heretofore placed
on said lots by said Council, it was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1296, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TIME
PAYMENT BID OF PHILIP TNOLLMAN FOR CERTAIN TAX
DEEDED PROPERTY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
H. L. BYRAM, COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated
February 20, 1953, advising that in processing tax delinquent property
for sale at public auction, it had been noted that the southerly 50 feet
of the northerly 111.08 feet of Lot 2, Block 110, which property is ap-
parently owned by the City of El Segundo, was included in the parcels
designated for sale; that the taxes against said property may be can-
celled if proper request is filed with the County Auditor.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that Resolution No. 1297, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CAN-
CELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY ERRONEOUSLY ASSESSED.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
AMERICAN LEGI054 AUXILIARY, EL SEGUNDO UNIT N0. 38, BY BESSIE LUCAS,
SECRETARY, dated February 25, 1953, requesting permission to sell veteran -
made poppies on the streets of El Segundo on May 22nd and 23rd, 1953•
?roved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
following resolution be adopted :.
14TEREAS, El Segundo Unit No. 38, American Legion
Auxiliary, has made application to this Council, by written
communication dated February 25, 1953, for permission to sell
veteran -made poppies in the City of El Segundo on Poppy Days,
May 22nd and 23rd, 1953; and
1•JqEREAS, said applicant is a local organization and the
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proceeds of the sale of said poppies will be devoted to
a civic purpose, namely, the relief of disabled war
veterans and their families, particularly those who were
or are residents of the City of E1 Segundo;
NOW, THEREFOR;:, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council o_°
the City of El Segundo, California, as follows:
First: That said above mentioned communication be
received and filed in the office of the City Clerk, and that
same as so on file, be and it is hereby referred to and by
this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Second: That the City Council of the City of El Segundo
does hereby find that the facts recited in the preamble of
this resolution are true and that, therefore, no license fee
shall be charged for the permit herein. granted.
Third: That said applicant, El Segundo Unit No. 38,
American Legion AxDci.liary, be and it is hereby granted
permission and authority to make sale of said American
Legion poppies in the City of El Segundo on the said dates,
May 22nd and 23rd, 1953•
Fourth: That the City Clerk is instructed to forward
a copy of this resolution to said permittee as evidence of
the permit herein granted.
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.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COP�IISSIO:Z, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated February
20, 1953, with which was transmitted copy of application No. 34095 of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company requesting authority
to construct a spur track crossing at grade across Maple Avenue, in the
City of El Segundo.
Director of Public Works Short stated that the engineers of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company had agreed to make changes
in the map accompanying said application to agree with the City's desires
in the matter, and had stated they would present amended documents to the
Public Utilities.Commission in connection with said application and pro-
vide the City a copy of such amended documents at the same time; that if
and when such amended documents are presented the City would have no
further objection to the construction of such spur track.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the
Director of Public Works and the City Clerk for administrative handling.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,.being notice
of the hearing in the matter of application No. 33928 of Southern Cali-
fornia Gas .Company.for a certificate that public convenience and necessity
require the exercise of the rights and privileges granted by Ordinance
- 411 of the City of E1 Segundo, said hearing being scheduled for
Friday, March 6, 1953•
City Attorney Woodworth stated that this is a regular form of appli-
cation which public utilities must submit to the Public Utilities Com-
mission for said Commission's approval where franchises are granted by
l.es, and thereafter, the cc.n urication was ordered filed.
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JANNET ENGLE, dated February 15, 1953, expressing appreciation
to the City and the City Council for the courtesy extended in per-
mitting her to live in the Veterans' Housing Units for the past four
years. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Willard J. Skelley presented two plats involving property
at the southeast corner of Sheldon Street and Imperial Highway, being
the northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, which plats show proposed
subdivisions of said property by the owner and which subdivisions are
not in complete accord with the provisions of a certain resolution
adopted by the City Council at its meeting held February 18, 1953
respecting future subdivisions of property.
Mr. Skelley stated he was willing to waive the required twenty -four
hours' notice set forth in said resolution and was also willing to have
the matter taken under consideration by the Council.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the matter of the approval of the proposed subdivision of the
northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, as set forth on certain plats
presented by Willard Skelley, be taken under consideration by this Council
until its next, regular meeting to be held March 4, 1953• Carried.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Service Commissioner Baker stated he had check a certain
list of articles proposed to be sold by the City of El Segundo at
auction with the Director of Public Works, and finds that certain pumps
listed thereon, respecting which the Council had raised a question, were
in fact not needed by the City and.could therefore be properly sold.
Councilman Swanson reported that he had contacted the owner of the
property adjoining the northerly L feet of the southerly 50 feet of Lot 1,
Block 96, respecting the purchase of said 4 feet by said adjoining owner,
but that to date he had not had a reply.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk reported as follows:
1. Requested authorization to cancel-Warrant No. A 7649, drawn on
the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount of $55.62, payable
to Moore's Western Stores, which warrant had been drawn in error.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to cause Warrant No. A 7649, drawn on the
General Fund of the City of El Segundo, in amount of
$55.62, payable to Moore's Western Stores, to be can-
celled, said warrant having been drawn in error, and
that the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City
be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry
of such cancellation in their respective books of record.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote.
Ayes: Councilmen. Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Nbsent: Councilmen None.
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2. Announced for the Chief of Poli=ce the cancellation of
appointments as Regular Police 0 ficers /Manley L. Fox and Donald
S. Woodford; and the cancellation of appointments as Special Police
Officers of Robert Lee Brewer, John Bennett, Warren F. Morrison .and
A. J. LaFouge, and requested approval of such cancellations.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution,be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the cancellation of appointments by the
Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Manley L. Fox
and Donald S. Woodford, as Regular Police Officers of said
City, and Robert Lee Brewer, John Bennett, Warren F. Morrison
and A. J. LaFouge, as Special Police Officers of said City,
be and the same is hereby approved by this Council.
Carried.
Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows:
1. That in connection with the proposed improvement of Mariposa
Avenue easterly of Center Street, it was necessary to procure a Grant
of Temporary Easement covering a concrete block wall presently con-
structed on the northerly 2 feet of the southerly 7 feet of the westerly
101.54 feet of Lot 102 Block 114; that he had procured such Grant of
Temporary Easement and he presented same to the City Attorney for approval.
The City Attorney stated that he is approving said Grant of Temporary
Easement as to form, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Temporary Easement,
dated the 20th day of February, 1953, executed by John H.
Kadow and Ruth C. Kadow, parties of the first part, convey-
ing to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali-
fornia, described as:
The northerly 2.00 feet of the southerly 7.00
feet of the westerly 101.54 feet of Lot 10,
Block 114; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 5, Pages
114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California,
in connection with public street purposes, be and the same
is hereby accepted for 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 Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That, during the past week he had made a study of the require-
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ments of the City for cast iron pipe; also the present status of
the 1948 ;dater Works Bond Issue, together with the remainder of the
work anticipated under the report furnished by Alan Rowe; that to
enable the Water Department to carry out a program for the expansion
of its water system westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard to ultimately meet
the increased demand for domestic water in the said portion of the City
of El Segundo, he is recommending that at this time the following cast
iron pipe be purchased to be paid from the Water Works 1948 Construction
Bond Fund: 1,500 feet of 12tt, 5,000 feet of 10fl, 7,000 feet of 611 and
22000 feet of 4tT, the estimated cost of such pipe to be $34,26o.00,
installation thereof to be made by City forces.
He also recommended that at the same time 1,800 feet of cast iron
pipe be purchased for the construction of a pressure line which will be
a portion of the relief sewer trunk line connecting Sewer Plant CVO. 5
with Sewer Plant No. 1, the estimated cost of such latter pipe to be
X4,090.00.
Thereafter, by general consent, the Director of Public Works was
authorized to prepare specifications covering such pipe and to present
same to the Council at its next meeting to be held March 4, 1953•
City Attorney Woodworth reported that pursuant to direction of
the City Council he had prepared an ordinance pertaining to the height
of hedges, shrubbery, natural growth, signs or other obstructions to
visibility at street intersections within_ the City of El Segundo.
Thereafter, by general consent, said ordinance was taken under
consideration by the Council until its next regular meeting to be held
March 4, 1953•
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In connection with the request of Robert J. Winchurch that his
Business License covering a public dance establishment and'an On -Sale
Beer License at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, in the City of E1 Segundo,
be transferred to Arcane G. Sherwin, the City Clerk read to the Council a
communication from the Chief of Police, dated February 25, 1953, in which
communication said Chief of Police stated he had caused an investigation
to be made of the proposed new owner of said establishment and that fol-
lowing such investigation, he recommends the transfer of said license be
made.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that under the provisions of Section 7 of
Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo, the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized to cause transfer of the
Business License heretofore issued to Robert J. Winchurch,
dba Boulevard Stop, at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El
Segundo, to be made to Anne G. Sherwin, and to cause the
assignee to sign a permit in the same form as that hereto-
fore accepted by the original licensee.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
The City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 420, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A UNIFORM ELECTRICAL
CODE IN AND FOR SAID CITY A D ALSO ADOPT -
I ^:G THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE THEREIN
REFERRED TO.,
which was - introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Citir
Council held on the 18th day of February, 1953.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 420 be waived. Said motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balser, Gordon, Peterson., Swanson and
:Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
it was moved by Councilman Gordon., seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Ordinance No. 420, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A UNIFORM ELECTRICAL
CODE IN AND FOR SAID CITY AND ALSO ADOPT-
ING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE THEREIN
REFERRED TO.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 18th day of February, 1953, and reread at this meeting be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
follo7 ng vote :.
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:
General Fund
General
Fund - Contfd
B. F. IcDonald Co. 635.62
Elliott's Photo Service
X78.14
McCarthy Insurance Agency
347.99
Brown_- Bevis- Industrial
T. B. DeBerry
5.81
Equipment Co.
5,772.50
Select Nurseries
49.55
Ken Kettering
650.96
Industrial Stationery
Janr_et Engle
10.00
& Supply Co.
5.10
R. W. Fredericks
7.00
Federal Laboratories, Inc.
4.58
TOTAL
$8,278.34
G. J. Payne Company, Inc.
16.49
So. Calif. Gas Company
3.46
Water Works Fund
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
9.21
Howard Supply Company
03.86
?dilliam Stokes
561.00
A.B.C. Wiping Materials
29.87
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
34.41
Smith- Blair, Inc.
47.26
Paul L. Westover
10.00
The El Segundo•Press
60.12
B. L. Coulter
48.00
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
106.80
W. A. Dark
160.00
City of El Segundo, Calif.
599.76
Camros Builders, Inc.
22.50
Harold Roach Const. Co.
85.25
Paul ?less
30.00
Donald R. Short, Petty
Cash 28.58
John E. Alpine
140.00
TOTAL
X6991.50
Clyde A. Krasne
55.00
Coordinated Const. Co.
126.00
Spargo
Memorial Fund
B &• Y, Siren Mfg. Co.
95.02
B. F. McDonald Company
81.68
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TOTAL
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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. Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Selby announced that the League of California Cities was
causing a meeting to be called of representatives of cities in the
State to consider legislation introduced relating to county and city
sales tax, which meeting is to be held in Sacramento, March 12, 1953.
He further stated that inasmuch as Councilman Swanson had attended
discussions held or. the same subject at the League Convention, held in
San Diego in October, he is suggesting that Councilman Swanson be ap-
pointed to attend the meeting to be held in Sacramento.
Thereafter, it was*rnoved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Councilman Walter W. Swanson be and he
is hereby authorized to attend the meeting of the League of
California Cities, to be held in Sacramento, March 12, 1953;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be and he
is hereby authorized to file his demand for his actual and
necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at said
meeting.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
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Public Works Commissioner Peterson advised the Council that at a
meeting of the Executive Committee of the West Basin Water Association,
held on Thursday, February 19, 1953, which meeting he had attended, said
Committee-had decided to recommend to its Board of Directors that it give
immediate consideration to the desirability of requesting the Los Angeles
County Flood Control Committee to create a water conservation zone in the
West Basin to prevent salt water intrusion; that in order to be effective
during the fiscal year 1953 -54 such Water Basin would have to be formed
by July, 1953; that each director had been requested to consult his
principal and be in position to present such principal's decision in the
matter at the next meeting of the Board of Directors to be held next
Thursday, February 26, 1953; that the purchase of such water is accomplished
by lei-jing of a tax not to exceed 52 upon property within the zone.
Following discussion of the matter it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Swanson,.the following resolution be adopted: .
RESOLVED, that Dave W. Peterson, representative of the
City of El Segundo on the Board of Directors of the West
Basin :later Association, be and he is hereby authorized to
vote on behalf of said City in favor of the proposed creation
of a water conservation zone in the West Basin at any meeting
at which such a vote is taken.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CounciLnan Peterson stated it was his opinion that consideration
should be given to the installation of a boulevard stop sign at the
easterly and westerly intersection of Grand Avenue with Whiting Street
in order to stop easterly and westerly traffic at said intersection;
that he has had numerous complaints respecting traffic conditions at
said intersection and he recom. ended the matter be referred to the
Chief of Police and Public Safety Commissioner Swanson for investiga-
tion and report.
Thereafter, by general consent, such recommendation was approved
by the City Council.
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:
A
Mayor/
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk