1953 NOV 04 CC MINV 648
El Segundo, California
November 4, 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.
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Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Peterson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 28th day of October,
1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of
said meeting be approved'as recorded. Carried.
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:
GEORGE W. LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, dated November 4, 1953, making a
plea on behalf of his client, Mr. Milton C. Wade, that he be permitted to
carry on the operation of a dog kennel at 1310 East Grant Avenue, E1 Segundo,
permit for which was heretofore revoked by the City Council, such revoca-
tion being effective at midnight on the 15th day of November, 1953•
Councilmen Swanson and Gordon stated they were not disposed to place
Mr. Wade's permit in good condition again, and thereafter it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from George W. Lawrence,
Attorney at Law, dated November 4, 1953, hereinabove referred
to, be received and placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk, and that said communication be referred to the City
Attorney for reply, the City Attorney to inform Mr. Lawrence
that the Council, after due consideration, does not wish to
modify its previous order in the premises.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated November 4, 1953, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 163, adopted at an adjourned
regular meeting of said Body held on October 30th, 1953, recommending the ,
approval of proposed construction by North American Aviation, Inc., of a
wind tunnel, and transmitting therewith the Commission's complete file in
the matter.
The City Clerk advised that this material had been transmitted to her
only this afternoon and hence, the Council had not had an opportunity to
study the matter.
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Messrs. Jeff O'Hern, of North American Aviation's Public Relations
Department, M. A. Sulkin, Chief Thermodynamicist, and Milton Rawle,
Project Engineer of North American Aviation, Inc., who were present in
the Council Chamber, answered certain questions propounded by members of
the City Council, and in answer to a question by Mayor Selby, informed
the Council that Southern California Edison Company had advised North
American Aviation, Inc. it would be able to furnish required electrical
energy at all hours, hence it would not be necessary to run the proposed
facility during night hours only.
Following a short discussion of the matter, and it appearing the
Council desired to give further study to same, by general consent the
request of North American Aviation, Inc. for permission to construct a
wind tunnel in a portion of Section 7, E1 Segundo, was taken under ad-
visement by the Council until its next regular meeting to be held
Thursday, November 12th, 1953-
ARTHUR HIRSCHHORN, dated October 31st, 1953;
O
JERRY 'FERRF.L BARTON, dated October 29, 1953; and
BUDDIE..McCULLAR, dated October 29, 1953, each being an application
for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 30, 1953,
transmitting therewith, report of the City Engineer of said City, advising
of measures being taken to abate the conditions at the Hyperion Treatment
Plant which have been the cause of complaints made by the City of E1 Segundo
concerning odor and smoke from said plant. Ordered filed.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being notice of
hearing on application of Robert H. Dietrich for disability rating in con-
nection with injuries suffered by him, such hearing to be held in the State
Building, Los Angeles, on November 24th, 1953• Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk, reporting for the Chief of Police, requested approval
of the appointments of certain persons as Police Officers of the City of
El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of
the City of E1 Segundo of James W. Thomanson, Herbert R. Force,
Charles C. Knight; Jack Parish, Donald F. Marshall, Robert M.
Short, Tony Michalak and Lester E. Hill as Police Officers of
said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and
confirmed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,.that said Officers shall be com-
pensated for their services in such capacity in accordance with
the provisions of the Salary Resolution of the City of El
Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Chief
of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Edward J. Clendening as
a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. That the City Clerk had received from the attorney for the
estate of Mr. W. Wellington Farrow, a tax bill covering Lot 4, Block 65,
which property had heretofore been purchased by the City from said
estate and he had caused to be prepared a resolution requesting the Board
of Supervisors to cause the cancellation of taxes and assessments on said
property, which resolution he read to the Council.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Resolution No. 1362, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCEL-
LATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR MUNICIPAL
BUILDING PURPOSES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
2. That he had also caused to be prepared a resolution requesting
the Board of Supervisors to cancel taxes and assessments on certain ease-
ments acquired by the City for the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard, which
resolution he read to the City Council.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman.
Swanson, that Resolution No. 1363, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCEL-
LATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (WIDENING OF EL SEGUNDO
BOULEVARD).,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED.BUSINESS
In the matter of the petition of James E. White and others, presented
to this Council at its last regular meeting, petitioning that construction
of sidewalks be eliminated from a certain proposed improvement district
easterly of Center Street and northerly of Mariposa Avenue, the Mayor in-
quired whether or not the Council members present had come to a decision
in the matter. All present answered in the affirmative.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council has carefully considered the request
of James S. White, Nina May White, Bernard W. Fisher, Julia W.
/ Fisher, John D. Meschuk, Arnold X. Schleuniger, Louis P. Lorig,
Glenn E. Madsen, Ethelene M. Larsen, Milo L. Saylor and Leslie
P. Larsen for elimination of sidewalks on California Street
between Maple Avenue and Walnut Avenue from the proposed im-
provement proceedings for the improvement of Sycamore Avenue
and other streets; and
WHEREAS, after such consideration, it is the considered
opinion of the City Council that the action hereinafter set
forth should be taken;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that the City Engineer, in pre -
paring the Resolution of Intention for said proposed improvement,
and the appurtenant maps, specifications, etc., relating thereto,
shall include the said sidewalks in said proceedings and in so
doing, is requested-to give special consideration and study to
the location of said sidewalks with reference to the curb so
that the construction of same will best serve the public inter-
est with due regard for the rights and interests of the adjacent
properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be requested
to furnish a copy of this resolution to Mr. James S. White for
his information in the premises.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Gordon Whitnall. $100.00
Lelah Converse
50.00
Lennox Disposal Service
2,877.89
El Segundo Chamber
Bert L. Osterberg
of Commerce
50.00
Southern California
George Savala
Humane Society
54.05
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
3,141.07
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4,401.57
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1,262.71
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1, 969.44
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2,198.01
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19.50
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2,179.40
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6.25
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary
Canvas Specialty Mfg. Co.
E1 Segundo City Group
45.20
State Employees?
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co.
Retirement System
1,217.83
Hospital Service of
El Segundo Herald
Southern California
7.95
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Jack & Myrt's Cafe
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General Fund -
Cont'd
Co- Ordinated Construction, Inc.
200.00
Craig & Randall
218.40
Bert L. Osterberg
58.60
Michael Pontillo
20.00
George Savala
75.00
Richard Wiley
36.00
Harold Wright
60.00
George Savala Paving Co.
42.00
M. L. Saylor
30.00
John Van Ammers
15.00
Addressograph- Multigraph Corp.
10.63
American Disposal
19.50
A & M Grill
1.50
Blake,,Moffitt & Towne
9.51
C: V. Baird Auto Supply
5.15
Canvas Specialty Mfg. Co.
40.00
Carburetor & Elec. Supply Co.
75.49
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co.
8.05
E1 Segundo Paint Center
27.24
El Segundo Herald
38.50
Ralph C. Flewelling
210.00
Jack & Myrt's Cafe
.65
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General Fund - Conttd
The Lighthouse, Inc.
$ 13.34
La Brea Radiator Shop
6.00
Lambert Company, Ltd.
21.04
John D. Meschuk, M. D.
10.00
E. V. Miller House Moving
510.00
E. V. Miller House Moving
87.50
Municipal Finance
149.91
Officers Association
6.30
New Pacific Lumber Co.
24.95
Pacific Radionics
346.68
Patmars Corporation
.40
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
44.72
G. J. Payne Company, Inc.
32.20
Rose .Bowl Cafe
7.45
George F. Schenck
111.24
W. R. Selby
6.44
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
16.10
South Bay Welder's Supply
12.22
Ethel Sisemore
33.25
The Todd Company, Inc.
2.49
Victor Equipment Company
9.92
Walker & Hayford
3.61
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
47.05
Gordon Duff, Inc.
8.19
E1 Segundo Bldg. Materials
11.49
E1 Segundo Press
64.90
Industrial Blueprint
& Supply Co., Inc.
28.21
TOTAL $
22,894.73
Pension Fund
State Employeest .
Retirement System $ 1.010-13
TOTAL 6 12010.13
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand 6
2,280.93
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
277.10
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6.25
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary
El Segundo City Group
16.95
State Employees'
Retirement System
149.91
State Employees'
Retirement System
140.24
James Jones Company
48.17
Howard Supply Company
55.25
The El Segundo Press
56.16
Dayton Foundry
308.88
Pacific Radionics
10.00
Abbott Drilling Co.
81.25
Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd.
11.00
Carl Wilson
40.00
Gibson Motor Parts
6.24
Construction Products Sales
34.48
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
.44
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash
10.32
TOTAL $
3,533.57
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 6 29.95
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It it is 112.70
Hospital Service of
Southern California 5.05
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary
El Segundo City Group 11.30
State Employees'
Retirement System 36.13
Burtons•Leathercraft 97.98
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 71.18
Kit Kraft 42.24
Pacific Hide & Leather Co. 59.21
TOTAL 1,065.74
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective
funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, - Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried. -
Approved:
Mayor ! f
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk