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E1 Segundo, California
June 24, 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 otclock
P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmer. 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 17th day of June,
1953, 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.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the
hearing of protests or objections against the work or the district, as
described in Resolution of Intention No. 1326, in the matter of the vaca-
tion of a portion of Oak Avenue lying between the west line of Bayonne
Street and the east line of Loma Vista Street, in the City of E1 Segundo.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits in support of the publication
of the Resolution of Intention and of the posting of the Notice of Street
Vacation, as required by law, are on file in her office.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests or
objections against the vacatior_ had been filed with her in the matter, and
the Clerk advised that no protests had been received.
The Mayor then inquired if any person or persons in the Council
Chamber desired to address the Council respecting such proposed vacation,
and no one responding, the Mayor declared the-hearing closed.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No. 1333, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF OAK
AVENUE, WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED
BY RESOLUTIONT OF INTENTION NO. 1326 OF SAID
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF MAY,
1953.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson. and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Paterson.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or
corporations, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were
disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each
hereinafter:
HAROLD F. WHALMAN, dated June 22, 1953, with reference to the ser-
vice he has heretofore received from Mr. Milton C. Wade in the care of
his dogs. Ordered filed.
CALVIN ELMER KIMMEL, dated June 16, 1953, being an application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
MAURICE E. WARD, RECREATION DIRECTOR, dated June 17, 1953, advising
that the term of appointment of Mrs. Joan MacQueen as Recreation. Com-
missioner No. 2 will expire June 30, 1953, and recommending that Mrs.
MacQueen be reappointed to fill said commissionership.
Mayor Selby thereupon stated that he is at this time appointing Mrs.
Joan MacQueen to succeed herself as Recreation Commissioner No. 2 on the
Recreation Commission of the City of E1 Segundo, said term to begin July
110 1953 and terminate June 30, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
appointment by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo of Mrs. Joan MacQueen
as Commissioner No. 2 of the Recreation Commission of the City of El
Segundo for the term beginning July 1, 1953 and ending June 30, 1956, be
and the same is hereby approved. Carried.
L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 22, 1953, with
respect to designating cosmetic manufacture as a zone M -1 use and trans-
mitting therewith, copy of report prepared by Gordon Whitnall and Associates
with reference to said classification, and recommending that the "Manufacture
of cosmetics, beauticianst and barbers' supplies and equipment" be estab-
lished as a use permitted in the M -1 zone.
Discussion was had by the Council on the matter, following which it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said
communication and accompanying report be received and filed, and referred
to the meeting at which the Council will hold its hearing on the new zoning
ordinance. Carried.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated June
22, 1953, being notice of its regular monthly meeting to be held at Ingle-
wood, California, Thursday, July 16, 1953• The Mayor requested all members
of the City Council and other City Officials who desired to attend said
meeting to notify the City Clerk so that proper reservations might be made
therefor.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 13656, indicating an amount due from
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the City of E1 Segundo, under its contract for the construction of the
Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sum of $93.10, one copy of which
report she delivered to each the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
2. That she had received notification from the State Controller of
the State of California, setting forth apportionment of Motor Vehicle
License Fees collected for the period December 1, 1952 through May 31,
1953, which indicated the City of E1 Segundo would received the sum of
$38,316.78 for said period.
3. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, his
appointments of Andrew DeJong and William. Arthur Beals as Police Officers
of said City, and requested approval of such appointments.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the appointments by the Chief of Police
of the City of E1 Segundo, of Andrew DeJong and William
Arthur Beals as Police Officers of said City, be and the
same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointees shall
be compensated for their services in such capacity in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the Salary Resolution of
the City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Peterson.
Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. That in connection with the application of William S. Birdsall
for permit to maintain a house trailer at 876 Center Street, El Segundo
which matter had been referred to him at the last regular meeting of the
City Council, he had during the past week conversed with Mrs. Birdsall
on the telephone with respect to said matter and had ascertained that the
applicants do not have the trailer on the grounds, do not have a building
permit for the dwelling which they anticipate constructing, and that it will
be several months before they will be ready to begin construction; that he
had advised Mrs. Birdsall that in his opinion the Council would presently
deny the application but that she might make a future application at such
time when they have taken out a building permit and have materials on the
ground for construction.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman.
Swanson, that the application of William S. Birdsall for permit to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 876 Center Street, El Segundo, be
denied without prejudice to subsequent application if and when the con-
struction of a building is actually commenced upon said premises. Carried.
2. That he had received from. North American Aviation, Inc. regular
form of Street Deed, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo the,property
necessary for the opening of Mariposa Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard
and Douglas Street. The City Attorney having approved said Street Deed as
to form, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the follcnring resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 12th
day of June, 1953, executed by North American Aviation, Inc.,
a corporation, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal
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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 south 40.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter
of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West,
S.B.B. & M., Rancho Sausal Redondo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, excepting
therefrom the easterly 1415.20 feet thereof and
also excepting therefrom the westerly 30.00 feet
thereof.,
for public street purposes in connection with the opening
of Mariposa Avenue easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, in said
City, 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;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, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Peterson.
3. In the matter of the communication received by the City Council
from Mr. James T. Townsell, attorney for the estate of the late W. Welling-
ton Farrow, which communication expressed a desire on the part of the
Executrix of said estate to sell Lot 4, Block 65, in the City of El Segundo,
and which matter had been referred to said Director of Public Works at the
last regular meeting of the City Council, said Director of Public Works
stated that in his opinion he believes the City should purchase said lot
since it adjoins the present warehouse site and is needed for the storage
of materials; that in view of the prices at which other lots in the vicinity
have recently sold, he feels $1,400.00 would be a fair price for said lot;
that he had so advised Mr. Townsell who indicated he felt his client would
accept such price provided the City would bear the escrow costs in con-
nection with such sale, which the Director of Public Works stated would be
approximately $56.00.
Moved by.Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
10 EREAS, the City Council is informed that the owners of
Lot 4, Block 65, E1 Segundo, are willing to sell said property
to the City of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of said City,
said real property is necessary at this time for public pur-
poses and should be acquired by said City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public
Works of the Qity of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized
to negotiate with the owners of said above described property
for the purchase thereof by the City of El Segundo, and to offer
said owners the sum of $1,400.00 plus escrow charges, it being
provided, however, that said property shall be conveyed to the
City of El Segundo free and clear of encumbrance except condi-
tions, reservations, restrictions and rights -of -way, if arty, of
record against the same; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in event the owners of said
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property are willing to accept said offered price, said
Director of Public Works be and he is hereby further
authorized and instructed to cause an escrow to be opened
with a reputable escrow company for the purpose of con-
summating the said purchase and to execute and deposit
in said escrow any and all written instructions which may
be necessary on the part of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in event such trans-
action is consummated, the City Clerk be and she is hereby
instructed to prepare and present to this Council the
necessary demand and warrant to cover the City's obliga-
tion in the matter of such escrow.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Peterson.
City Attorney Woodworth advised the Council that recently the City
had acquired an interest in two parcels of property and that it would
now be necessary to request the County Board of Supervisors to author-
ize cancellation of taxes on said properties. He thereupon presented
the form of such resolution and it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1334, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCEL-
LATION OF TAKES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC PURPOSES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Peterson.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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General Fund
General Fund
- Cont'd
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 62,999.26
Fred L. Carter Co.
74.1
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2,949.61
Pacific Toro Company
47.17
it it it rr
1,295.71
George. F. Cake Co.
10.35
it It it it
1,764.76
Steno -Aide Company
4.74
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2,004.11
F. Morton Pitt
145.33
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1,744.30
Southern Calif. Edison.Co.
134.60
Hospital Service of
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
5.00
Southern California
259.00
Bancroft Whitney Co.
24.21
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 6.25
Park Maintenance
3.00
State Employees'
National Fire Protection Assn. 2.75
Retirement System
1,25,..88
Oswald Bros. Co.
126.00
H. M. Pullman
2.00
Sam Cook Uniforms, Inc.
97.64
(Continued)
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General Fund
- Cont,d
Carburetor & Electric
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Supply Co.
$71.77
South Bay Welders Supply
65.73
Gibson Motor Parts
126.54
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
8.69
A. M. Donaher & Son
38.57
G. J. Payne Company, Inc.
18.10
Du -Rite Cleaners
1.50
Marshall Tool & Supply Corp.
41.16
Bowlus Chevrolet
3,248.46
Wesley G. Morgan
20.00
Wallen,s 5 & 10¢ Store
2.66
John F. Wardlaw
6.91
T. B. DeBerry
5.81
Neva M. Elsey,City Clerk
11.75
The E1 Segundo Press
155.02
TOTAL $ 18,7
Pension Fund
State Employees,
Retirement System $ 0.
TOTAL 950.99
Sewerage Facilities Fund
Dept. of Public Works,
City of Los Angeles $93-10
TOTAL 93.10
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Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand p 2,196.18
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 299.10
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6.25
State Employeest
Retirement System
163.11.
State Employees,
Retirement System
150.55
Hospital Service of
Southern California
7.95
Hersey Mfg. Co.
974.38
Carl Wilson
40.00
Mutual Liquid Gas & Equip. 7.93
West Basin Water Assn.
283.71
Southern Calif. Edison
Co.2,483.40
Donald R. Short, Petty
Cash 50.71
TOTAL
$ 6,663.27
Water Works Bond Election
1948, Construction Fund
American Cast Iron Pipe
Company $ 37,807.79
Pacific States Cast Iron
Pipe Co. 927.00
TOTAL $ 38,734.79
Recreation Fund
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. $20.61
TOTAL 20.61
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, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Peterson.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Selby announced that he was appointing the following persons
as Library Trustees of the E1 Segundo Public Library, to sucosed them-
selves for a. four -year term beginning July 1, 1953 and ending June 30,
1957, to wit.. George E. Gordon, Jr., Walter'W. Swanson and William R.
Selby, and he requested approval of such appointments.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
appointments by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo of George E. Gordon,
Jr., Walter W. Swanson and William R. Selby, as Library Trustees of the
E1 Segundo Public Library, to succeed themselves for a four -year terns
beginning July 1, 1953 and ending June 30, 1957, be and the same are hereby
approved. Carried.
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:
MAYOR
Respectfully submitted,
l_.ICilTO`. —n-1 - EL,
NEVA M. ELSEY, CITY CLERK
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