1953 MAR 04 CC MINV 313
El Segundo, California
March 4, 1953
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, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
'Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of February,
1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was roved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the min-
utes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
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. 1289, in the matter of the
vacation of a portion of California Street at its intersection. with
Imperial Highway, 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 Improve-
ment, 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 vacation 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, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the hearing be declared closed. Carried.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon., seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that Resolution No. 1298, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CALIFORNIA
STREET, WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED BY
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1289 OF SAID CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTED ON THE 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1953.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said 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.
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WRITTEN COPYMUiNI CAT IONS
'udritten 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:
The City Clerk announced that she had in her possession, in the same
condition as when received, two envelopes marked t +Bid on Tax Deeded
Property Under Notice No. Eleven M ".
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried.
The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said
bids which were found by said Council to be as follows, to wit: Bid of
Millicent Triplett, on regular form provided therefor, bidding the sum of
,10.00 for the Northerly 4 feet of the Southerly 50 feet of Lot 1, Block
96, El Segundo; and
Bid of Mrs. J. R. Strutzel, on regular form provided therefor, bidding
the sum of $500.00 for Lot 34, Tract 3012, El Segundo.
i,oved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Resolution No. 1299, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUND0, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CASH
BID OF MILLICENT TRIPLET'T 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
P:a.yor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Resolution No. 1300, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUN1DO, CALIFOR:TIA, ACCEPTINC THE CASH
BID OF MRS. J. R. STRUTZEL FOR CERTAIN TAY.
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;
'.woes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
I .S. U M. DONALDSON, dated February 17, 1953, being application to
conduct a Child Care Center at 612 East Franklin Avenue, El Segundo, the
maximum number of children to be cared for at said Center to be five.
The City Clerk reported that the Health Office and the Building
Inspector had each approved said application, and the Fire Chief had
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approved the application conditioned that electric outlets be provided
with protective covers, and that garden hoses be kept attached to water
outlets at front and rear of house at all times.
Thereupon_, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the application of Mrs. J. M.' Donaldson for
a permit to conduct and maintain a Child Care Center at 512
East Franklin_ Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, be and the same
is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk,
together with the reports and recommendations from the Building
Inspector, the Fire Chief and the Health Officer of said City,
and said application and said reports are hereby referred to and
by this reference made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTIER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of El Segundo does hereby authorize the issuance of a permit for,
the conducting of a Child Care Center at the location mentioned,
subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, as
follows, to wit:
1. That this permit shall become effective only if and when
the permittee shall have paid to the City Clerk the
business license fee applicable to said business.
2. That the said permit and license granted pursuant thereto,
shall be subject in all respects to all of the provisions
of Ordinance No. 270 of the City of El Segundo and any
other ordinance of said City applicable thereto, and sub-
ject also to State laws relating thereto.
3. That the said permit and the license granted pursuant
thereto are revocable by the City Council at any tine
upon thirty days' written notice to said permittee.
!. That the said permit shall be subject to conformance with
all reasonable requirements of the Building Department,
the Fire Department, and the Health Department of the City
of El Segundo, as same may be ordered from time to time,
and the issuance of said permit subject to the conditions
set forth in the reports of the Building Inspector, the
Health Officer and the Fire Chief,',set forth,as follows,
to wit:
(a) That the maxinum number of children to be cared for at
said Center is five, for day care only.
(b) That electric outlets be provided with protective
covers and that garden hoses be kept attached to
water outlets at front and rear of house at all times.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
.does; Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
KATHLEEN ISBELL APPLETONP dated February 19, 1953;
WILT TAM, JOHN MILLS, dated February 27, 1953; and
WILP.ER HOMER EDENS, dated March 3, 1953, each being an application
for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
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IRVIN M. RICE, LT. COL., EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
U. S. ARMY, dated 2 March, 1953, being notice of the application of
Southern California Edison. Company for a permit to install a temporary
wooden pile trestle to extend seaward approximately 1800 feet in a
general southwesterly direction from the mean high tide line adjacent
to Seventh Street, extended, Redondo Beach, California, and advising
that any objections to said proposed instalht_on, based on navigation
interests, will be received by said Corps of Engineers or. or before
Thursday, April 2, 1953• Ordered filed.
IRVIN M. RICE, LT. COL., EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
U. S. AR1Y, dated 2 March, 1953, being notice of the application of
Southern California Edison Company for a permit to install two under-
ground circulating water tunnels and appurtenant works to extend seaward
approximately 1800 feet in a 'general southwesterly direction from the
high tide lire adjacent to Seventh Street, extended, Redondo Beach, Cali-
fornia, and ad- rising that any objections to said proposed installation,
based on navigation interests, will be received by said Corps of ngineers
on or before Thursday, April 2, 1 053. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMIUNICATIONS
Mr. C. M. Burce addressed the Council at this time respecting the
rezoning of the West 1/2 of the North 145 feet of Lot 2, Block 106; also
the West 2C feet of the South 180 feet of Lot 2, Block 106; and the North
10 feet of the South 180 feet of the East 114.03 feet of Lot 2, Block
106, of which property he is the owner.
Mr. Burce stated that he had been attempting since last Novemoer to
get the Southerly 40 feet of said property placed in R -3 zone to enable
him to erect an apartment house thereon; that the Planning Commission has
held two hearings on said matter and he now understands that it is said
Conaissionts intention to rezone for R -3 purposes 121- feet only of said
40 feet, the balance thereof to be placed in R -1 zone and to be used for
garages only; that such rezoning will not be of any help to him and if the
Commission does not proceed under the plan heretofore proposed and or: which
hearings were held, it trill mean the entire matter will have to be reprocessed.
He requested information as to why he has been put off so long and why some
definite action cannot be taken on the matter immediately.
Mayor Selby informed Mr. Burce that the Council could take no action
on the matter until it comes before said Council from the Conud ssion. The
City Attorney corroborated the Mayorts statement, but stated that if the
Council so instructs him, he will get in touch with Pis. Gordon Whitnall,
the City's planning consultant, to see if there is any possible method by
which the matter of rezoning the property of Mr. Burce can be expedited so
t.ha.t Mr. Burce may be given an answer at the earliest possible date. There -
after, by general consent, the City Attorney was so instructed.
Mr. Willard J. Skelley addressed the Council on behalf of persons
owning property easterly of Center Street, northerly of Mariposa Avenue,
and westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, requesting the Council, on behalf of
said property owners, to start proceedings immediately for the improvement
of streets in said portion of the City. He stated it was the thought of
such property owners that if such proceedings are initiated by the City
Council rather than by petitions, such proceedings might progress more
smoothly and expeditiously.
Mayor Selby asked if those persons present, interested in said
matter, would express their views with reference thereto. The following
persons then addressed the Council, stating they were in favor of paving,
side,alks, curbs and sewers on the streets fronting which they own property:
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Mr.
Emanuel Jensen, owner of several parcels of property
in said
location;
Mrs.
William Mullins, East Palm Avenue, (not in favor of
sidewa]1cs);
Mr.
A. Kimport, Washington Street, speaking on behalf of
himself and
Mr.
Robert Beatheard;
Mrs.
Whitstore, East Palm Avenue;
Mrs.
Rocco, East Pala. Avenue;
Mr.
Virgil Jensen, East Palm Avenue;
Mrs.
Anderson, East Palm Avenue, stated she was in favor
of paving
and curbs
but does not feel sidewalks are necessary;
Mrs.
Marion Seaman, East Palm Avenue, stated she was in favor
of
curbs and
paving, but is of the opinion that should sidewalks
be con-
structed,
it would make the street too narrow for easy flow of
traffic;
Mr.
Willard Duncan, Washington Street;
Mr.
Wilbur Bailey, East Sycamore Avenue;
Mr.
Wilbert Poole;
Mr.
Lemuel Blackburn, East Palm Avenue;
Mr.
Walter W. Swanson, East Oak Avenue;
Mr.
Cameron, East Sycamore Avenue;
Mr.
John Tesh, East Sycamore Avenue; and
Mr.
Moore, East Sycamore Avenue.
Mr. Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works, expressed his opinion
that inasmuch as Palm Avenue dead -ends at California Street, the use of
such street would be mainly by residents in that area, and he believes
that "I' feet of paving would be sufficient, which would allow the installa-
tion of sidewalks.
Mayor Selby stated he felt there was a large enough representation
present who favored the improvements which would enable the Council to go
ahead with the proceedings, but requested those persons present to talk
to their neighbors and sell them on the idea of having the improvements
constructed including sidewalks.
The City Attorney called attention to the fact that inasmuch as the
Mayor had expressed himself in favor of the construction of sidewalks as
well as other improvements, he felt it might be well for other members of
the Council to express their opinions.
Councilman Peterson stated he was thoroughly in accord with having
sidewalks constructed; that it would eliminate the necessity foafchildren
to either walk on private property or in the street, the latter which is
an extreme hazard.
Councilman Baker stated he was very much in favor of the construction
of sidewalks; that he does not believe any new improvement should be con-
structed without sidewalks.
Councilman Swanson stated he is in favor of sidewalks; that Palm Avenue
especially is ntar the school; that lawns are not satisfactory to walk on
and as a safety factor sidewalks should be constructed.
Councilman Gordon-stated that no matter what the construction of side-
walks might cost, if their construction would prevent injury or death to
just one child the money would be well spent.
Mr. Arnold Schleuniger, who appeared in the Council Chamber during the
foregoing discussion, stated he was in favor of the construction of the
improvements including sidewalks.
Considerable discussion ensued respecting the matter of the construction
of sidewalks in East Palm Avenue, and follo%,ring discussion, Mrs. Mullins,
who had heretofore objected thereto, withdrew her objection.
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Director of Public ;storks Short stated that if the Council indicated
it desires to go ahead with the improvement proceedings, he would com-
municate with every property owner on Palm Avenue between California
Street and Sepulveda 3oulevard and have an informal meeting to discuss
the entire project with them. The Council and those present, believing
this to be an excellent idea, Mr. Short was so directed.
The Mayor then asked those present if they would indicate by an
TtAyel} if they are in favor of going ahead with the proceedings, and the
vote was in the affirmative.
Inquiry was made as to the method of spreading assessments and this
was explained to those present by Kr. Short.
Pair. Emanuel Jensen addressed the Council, protesting against a
certain resolution adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting
held February 18, 1953, which resolution requires that lots made from
the subdivision of -recorded parcels shall be not less than 50 feet in
width. Mr. Jensen stated this would work a hardship in many cases,
especially where acres have been divided into half and might again be
subdivided, which would result in lots approximately 47 feet in width.
Mr. Titillard J. Skelley indicated he agreed with Mr. Jensen's views
on the subject.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Service Commissioner Baker stated he had made inquiry as to
membership of the Planning Commission in the Southern California Planning
Congress and he had no objection to such membership, and he moved that the
City of El Segundo take out membership in such Southern California Plan -
ning Congress. The motion was seconded by Councilman Peterson., and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson stated a study is bein.' made
respecting the matter of the erection of a boulevard stop sign at the
easterly and westerly entrance of Grand Avenue at Whiting Street, and a
report would be Trade thereon at a later date.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk reported as follows:
1. That there had been delivered to her four deeds in connection
with the proposed dedication of Indiana Street between Mariposa Avenue
and Pine Avenue; that it has been _mpossible to secure the name and ad-
dress of one of the owners and said property seerringly is tax delinquent.
She further stated that the deeds which had been presented had been ap-
proved by the City Attorney as to form, whereupon it was moved-by Council -
mar. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follo-vring resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 4th
day of March, 1953, executed by George V. Hayley and Alfred
James, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal
corporat =_on of Los Angeles County, California, the real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, described as:
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The east 25.00 feet of the southerly 95.00 feet
of Lot 380, Block 123; of El Segundo, Sheet No.
8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22
of Traps in the office of the Count7r Recorder of
Les Angeles County, California;
and
Street Deed, dated the 4th day of February, 1953, executed
by Frank Smith, a married man, conveying to the City of El
Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The west 25.00 fee's of Lots 382, 383, and 384,
Block 123; of El Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as re-
corded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps
in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California;
and
Street Deed, dated the 18th day of February, 1953, executed
by Frank W. Brown and Jessie Bro-,,m, his wife, conveying to the
City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo,
Coa:ay of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The east 25.00 feet of Lot 380, Block 123, except
the southerly 95.00 feet thereof; of El Segundo,
Sheet No. 8, as recorded or. Pages 106 and 107 of
Book 22.of Maps in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California;
and
Street Deed, dated the 3rd day of March, 1953, executed
by John J. Cunningham and Josephine A. Cunningham, his wife,
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 Cali -
forr_ia, described as:
The east 25.00 feet of Lot 381, Block 123; of El
Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and
107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,
for public street purposes, be and the same are hereby accepted
for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTF=. RESOLVr:D, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrxrents to be
filed for record as one document in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
On roll call, the foregoinJ resolution was adopted bar the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Paterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to
obtain in= ormatior. with respect to the present status of Lot 379,
Block 123, and report her findings to this Council at a later date.
2. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of
the City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 12691, indicating an mount due
from the City of El Segundo, under its contract for the construction_ of
the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sump of 5;.;1.96, one copy of
which report she dell -Vered to each the City Engineer and City Attorney.
3. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, the
appointment of Walter V.,Carpenter as a Special Police Officer of said
Ci1, 1 and requested the Councilts approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, of Walter V.
Carpenter as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
Director of Public Works Short stated he had prepared specifications
fo_ Cast Iron Pipe, which specifications he had submitted to the City
attorney for preparation of a notice inv* ting bids thereon.
City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows:
1. That he had received request from the County Auditor of the
Count-T of Los Angeles that he approve the cancellation of taxes on cer-
tain parcels of property - the City of El Segundo, which cancellation
he had approved and requested ratification of his action.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized to approve, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, cancellation of toes on certain parcels of
property, to wit:
Lot 3, Block 102, El Segundo;
Northerly 182.4 feet of Lot 7,
Northerly 186 feet of the West
El Segundo;
Lot 1, Block 102, El Segundo;
Lot 2, Block 102, E1 Segundo;
Lot 61 Block 102, E1 Segundo;
Block 102, El Segundo;
half of Lot 8, Block 102,
Lot 8, Block 102, El Segundo (the easterly ore -half thereof);
as described in Cancellation Request of the County Auditor,
Flo. 2407, account said property was acquired and is owned by
E1 Segundo Unified School District for school purposes.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
?does: Councilmen Non'-;
Absent: Councilmer_ None.
Gordon., Peterson, Swanson and
2. That from data furnished hire by the City Engineer, he-had pre-
pared a form of Notice Inviting Bids on Cast Iron Pipe for the City of
El Segundo, which notice he thereupon read to the Council.
Moved bL, CounciL:.an Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice Inviting
Bids on Cast Iron Pipe for the City of El Segundott, dated
March 4, 1953, presented to this Council at this meeting,
be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the
purposes of identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby ap-
proves the said form of notice and the contents thereof in
each and every particular; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same
are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to
cause said notice to be given and published in time, form
and manner as required by law, the date for the reception
of such bids being hereby fixed for March 25, 1953•
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.
3. That there had beer_ served upon the Mayor of the City of El
Segundo - -a Summons and Complaint in that certain action bearing No. S.M.C. 3469
in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of
Los Angeles, entitled: "Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., a corporation, vs.
the County of Los Angeles, a municipal Corporation; The City of El Segundo,
a Municipal Corporation; and The City of Santa Monica, a Municipal Corpora -
tiontt, which sxrjnons has to do with refund of taxes which the said Douglas
Aircraft Company, Inc. states have been paid erroneously.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Barer, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to communicate -:rith the office
of the County Counsel of the County of Los Angeles, which
County is the tax assessing and collecting agency for the
City of El Segundo, with reference to the defense of the
City of El Segundo in that certain action bearing No. S.M.C.
3469 in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and
for the County of Los Angeles (Santa Monica Branch) entitled:
"Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., a corporation, vs. The County
Angeles, a Municipal Corporation; The City of El Segundo, a
Municipal Corporation.; and The City of Santa Monica, a Municipal
Corporationt', with reference to this action and request that
said office mLke defense of the City of El Segundo in said
ac tion as has been done in previous actions of similar nature,
and that in the event such defense is not afforded that the
City Attorney be authorized to appear and represent the City
of El Segundo in said action.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon., Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Does: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
U ^1FINISHED BUSInFESS
Discussion was had at this time respecting proposed subdivision of
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the rortherl;T 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, El Segundo, a plat of
which proposed subdivision was presented to the City Council for its
consideration at said Council's meeting held February 25, 1953•
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson,
seconded by Councilman-Swanson, the follow -ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, at its regular meeting held February 18, 1953,
by resolution, instructed the Building Inspector of the City
of E1 Segundo not to issue building permits for the construction
of improvements on any parcel of property formed by the division
of an ev. ilsting recorded parcel of property, in certain cases,
unless and until the application for such permit was reviewed
by the Cite Council and its decision rendered with reference
thereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to instruction_ so given, there was
r0ferred to said City Council, at its regular meeting of
February 25, 1953, an application by Willard J. Skelley for
the division of the Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102,
as contemplated in a certain plat presented by him at said
meeting and filed w_th said Council thereat; and
VUEREAS, said Willard J. Skelley did, at said meeting,
waive before said Council notice of the time of hearing pro -
vided for in said resolution, and did consent that said appli-
cation could be heard by said Council at its said meeting of
F ebruar -y 25, 1953; and
,�1F-�.EREAS, said Council did at said meeting proceed to hear
thy, said application and all testimony offered tirith reference
to-the same, both for and abainst said application; and
,EPEAS, SAID Council did thereupon take said matter under
consideration until this meeting, March 4, 1953, and has nga
reached its decision in said matter as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California, as follows:
First: That it is the opinion of the members of said
Council that the division of said property in the manner
as proposed by said applicant would adversely affect
adjoining properties and the general and best interests
of the City of El Segundo.
Second: That said application be and the same is hereby
denied.
Third: That the Building Inspector is hereby authorized
and instructed to continue to withhold the granting of
any permit for the construction of any improvements on
any parcel of property created by the division of such
recorded parcel, unless and until the requirements of
said resolution of February 18; 1955•are met and complied
Fourth: That the City Clerk shall furnish a certified copy
of this resolution to said applicant and to the Building
Inspector for their respective information and files in the
premises.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson and Swanson;
Noes: Mayor Selby;
Absent: Councilren None.
Consideration was given to a proposed ordinance limiting the height
of hedges, shrubbery *, natural growths, signs or other obstructions at
street intersections within the City of El Segundo.
Council, ^gar_ Swanson stated he had gone over the ordinance �rery care-
fully and he inquired of the City Attorney whether or not, if a retaining
wall has been erected or the ground is high at any intersection, could a
3� -foot hedge still be erected, and the City Attorney stated, in his.,
opinion, this could not be done.
Thereupon: Councilman Swanson introduced Ordinance No. 421, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF T�:E CI.TY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO HEDGES, SHRUB-
BERY, NATURAL GROWTHS, SIGNS OR OTHER
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY AT STREET IN-
TERSECTIONS WITHIN SAID CITY.,
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
42,581.05
If it it tt
2,971.45
If „ tt If
1,417.47
it n n it
10708.73
it n It If
2,247.89
1f Tf 71 If
1.9615-9C
rf tt ff If
9.00
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
El Segundo City Group
45.20
State Employees'
18.72
Retirement System
1,200.35
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
92.00
Gordon Whitnall
10C.O0
Mort Brandler
60.00
Lelah Converse
170/.O0
Lennon Disposal Service
2,742.45
El Segundo Chamber of Com-
64.50
merce
50.00
Southern. California
Humane Society
72.50
Williu- R. Selby
6.80
California Rent Car
370.00
Abbott Drilling Co.
37.50
American Disposal
1.50
Eckdahl Auto Parts Co.
3.58
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc. 14.85
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
5.41
Construction Products Sales
85.07
Ditto, Inc.
38.38
G. J. Payne Co., Inc.
18.44
Keuffel & Esser Co.
31.11
The Todd Company, Inc.
108.15
3t.ate of Calif. - Printing,
Div., Documents Section
3.86
E1 Segundo Paint Center
5.67
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Cont'd - General Fund
California State Fire -
2,160.20
rr .,en's Ass'n., Inc.
28.00
Victor Equipment Company
22.66
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
75.00
Bowlus Chevrolet
32.28
New Pacific L-imber Co.
25.21
Pacific Elec. Railway Co.
3.61
Pacific Coast Boring Co.
334.13
El Segundo Herald
354.81
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
18.72
Charles E. Sherbno
75.00
TOTAL
18,663.73
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand N
2,160.20
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
292.20
ft ff 11 if
6.25
14inta Curtzwiler, Secretary
El Segundo City Group
16.95
State Employees'
Retirement System
154.74
State Employees'
Retirement System
138.94
West Basin Municipal Water
District
6,090.00
Pacific Radionics
10.00
Carl Wilson
40.00
Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd.
11.00
Underwood Corporation
12.24
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash
9.70
J. 0. Griffith
64.50
TOTAL
9,006.72
Traffic Safety Fund
Pervo Paint Company 65.06
TOTAL 69.06
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Recreation Fund Sewerage Facilities Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 831.90 Department of Public Works,
rr rr rr rr 115.80 City of Los Angeles 51.96
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary TCTAL 51.96
El Segundo City Group 11.30
Hospital Service of Pension Fund
Southern California 5.05 State Lmployeest
State Employeest Retirement System 1,005.37
Retirement System 35.70 TOTAL k 131005.37
TOTAL 999.75
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:
„yes: Councilmen `3aker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
I oes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAW 3USIi. :S3
Pone.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman 3aker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
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Respectful' submitted,
Neva N. Elsey, City C1 tk