1954 APR 14 CC MINV 873
El Segundo, California
April 14, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the above date.
Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging
allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a
prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Mohr, of the Calvary Baptist Church of
El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 otclock P. M.
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 7th day of April, 1954,
having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the Modification
of Traffic Signal System of Sepulveda Boulevard and E1 Segundo Boulevard, for
the City of El Segundo, California, and inquired of the City Clerk if any bids
had been received therefor. The City Clerk reported she had received no bids.
City Engineer Webb, at this point, reported that he had been in touch
with the Division of Highways of the State of California, and that a repre-
sentative of said Department had informed him it might be possible for the
City, in event it received no bids for the modification of said traffic
signal, to make arrangements with the contractor who would perform the work
of improving E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards,
to also perform the work of the modification of said traffic signal at a
reasonable figure, but that to date he had not contacted said contractor
respecting said work.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, no bids have been received by the City Council at
this meeting for the modification of traffic signal system of
Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard, for the City of
E1 Segundo, as advertised for;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council take
said matter under consideration pending receipt of further in-
formation From the City Engineer with respect thereto.
Carried.
Mayor Selby announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for a public hearing under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of E1 Segundo, in the matter of the application of El Segundo Unified School
District for change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 of the following
described property:
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Lots 6 and 7, Block 115, in the City of El Segundo,
which change of zone the Planning Commission of said City had recommended
be granted in its Resolution No. 182.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if notice of the time, place and
purpose of this hearing had been duly given and published and if she had
on file in her office the affidavits showing such notice.
The City Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given
and the affidavits establishing such fact were on file in her office, to-
gether with the complete file of the Planning Commission and the complete
file of the City Council up to this time, in the matter. The Mayor there-
upon announced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the
record of this public hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written protests had been received and
the City Clerk stated none had been received by her. The Mayor then stated
the Council would proceed to hear evidence from any persons present who
desired to speak in favor of the granting of the zone change. No one responded.
Thereupon, the Mayor inquired if anyone wishes to speak in opposition
to the requested change of zone. No one responded. The Mayor then declared
the hearing closed.
Councilman Baker thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 435, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306
(THE LAND USE PLAN - ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE
KNOWN AS "SECTION 17.14" TO SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 306, AS AMENDED; AND BY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP LAND USE PLAN THEREIN REFERRED
TO, PURSUANT TO PROCEEDINGS HAD ON THE
APPLICATION OF EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT.,
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in
the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
DAVE W. PETERSON, dated April 13, 1954, advising that due to the fact
he will no longer be a member of the City Council of the City of El Segundo
after April 20, 1954, he desires to tender his resignation, effective on
said date, as a member of the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Public Library.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that the resignation of Dave W. Peterson as a member of
the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Public Library, effective April 20th,
1954, be and the same is hereby accepted with regret. Carried.
DAVE W. PETERSON, dated April 13,. 1954, advising that due to the fact
he will no longer be*a member of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
after April 20, 1954, he desires to tender his resignation, effective on
said date, as representative of the City of El Segundo on the Board of
Directors of West Basin Water Association.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the resignation of Dave W. Peterson,
effective April 20th, 1954, as representative of the City of
E1 Segundo on the Board of Directors of West Basin Water
Association, be and the same is hereby accepted with regret;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby expresses
its satisfaction with, and hereby commends Councilman Peterson
for, the excellent work he has performed while a member of said
Board of Directors.
Carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 14, 1954, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 183 adopted at a regular meet-
ing of said Commission held April 12, 1954, recommending change of zone from
R -3 to C -2 for Lot 13 .excepting the westerly 80 feet thereof, and all of
Lot 14, Block 82, E1 Segundo, and concurring in the statements set forth in
a resolution heretofore adopted by the City Council with respect to said
matter. Ordered filed.
STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, dated Aptil 6, 1954, transmitting
therewith, its check in amount of $537.47 representing an additional dividend
on the City's 1951 Compensation Policy, due to the fact that a more satis-
factory adjudication of a claim heretofore filed by a former City employee
had been made by the said Fund than was originally anticipated. Ordered
filed.
CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, dated April 8, 1954, requesting
that it be granted a renewal of its permit, without license fee, to sell
blind -made products in the City of E1 Segundo.
The City Clerk explained to the Council that a thorough 'investigation
of this organization had heretofore been made by the Police Department and
the City Council prior to the issuance of its first permit, and it appeared
said organization was California State sponsored and entitled to a free
business license.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from California
Industries for the Blind, dated April 8, 1954, requesting it
be granted a renewal of its permit, without license fee, to
sell blind -made products in the City of El Segundo, be re-
ceived and ordered placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized to cause a business license renewing
such permit to be issued, without fee, to said California
Industries for the Blind, to sell blind -made products in the
said City of E1 Segundo, under the provisions of Section 118,
of Ordinance No. 382.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated April
7, 1954, being notice of its regular monthly meeting to be held in Burbank,
Thursday, April 15, 1954•
The Mayor requested that anyone desiring to attend said meeting notify
the City Clerk so that proper reservations might be made. Ordered filed.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Don Boomhower addressed the Council, stating that he and his
partner had purchased a City Business License for the painting of house
numbers on the curbs; that it was their practice to paint numbers uniformly
throughout entire blocks and thereafter solicit donations from the house-
holders for such painting if said householder desired to make any such
donation, but that he had been stopped by the Police Department and ad-
vised that if he desired to continue such work, he would have to obtain
permission from such householder before such work could be performed; that
during the day many householders were absent from their homes and he re-
quested permission from the Council that he be allowed to continue such
work under the former method.
Following discussion between Mr. Boomhower, Public Safety Commissioner
Swanson, and Assistant Chief of Police Wood, which discussion developed it
might be desirable for the Council to make further investigation of the
matter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that said matter be taken under advisement by this Council until its next
regular meeting to be held April 21st, 1954• Carried.
Mr. Lon Gunter addressed the Council, stating he is presently, attending
college at San Bernardino College; that his studies at said College contem-
plate his writing a theme on City Government and inasmuch as he is a resident
of the City of E1 Segundo, he had selected this City as a basis for such
theme; that he had secured considerable information from Mr. E. E. Udall,
City Administrative Officer, this date, and was attending this Council meet-
ing to enable him to incorporate information in his paper respecting the con-
ducting of Council Meetings.
Mayor Selby welcomed Mr. Gunter, and stated City officials would be glad
to assist him in any way possible.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Service Commissioner Baker informed the Council that the
Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo had advised him the work of
dismantling the barracks at the southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue and
Sepulveda Boulevard would be started in the near future, but that when said
Building Inspector issues a permit for said work of dismantling, he is of
the opinion that the persons doing such work should be required to furnish
a surety bond to the City of El Segundo guaranteeing the premises will be
cleaned and left in a condition satisfactory to said Building Inspector
following the dismantling work.
Following a short discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in the event application is made to the
Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo for a permit to
dismantle and remove the barrack buildings presently located
at the southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue and Sepulveda Boule-
vard and commonly referred to as "Veterans' Housing Project",
that said Building Inspector be and he is hereby authorized to
issue such permit, conditioned that a $1,000.00 surety bond be
furnished to the City of E1 Segundo in form satisfactory to the
City Attorney and with surety approved by the Mayor, to guarantee
the removal of*the buildings and'the'cleaning up of the premises
and the removal or plugging of all utilities presently serving
said premises, all of such work to be performed to the satis-
faction of the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo, and to
be completed within 120 days from date of commencement of said work.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Councilman Gordon stated that several months ago Mr. and Mrs. Y. C.
Riddle, residing at 62'62 Eucalyptus Drive, had requested that the Council
cause "No Parking" signs to be posted in the alley between Arena Street and
Eucalyptus Drive, adjoining the High School Athletic grounds on the southerly
side thereof, due to the fact that during baseball games at the said High
School Athletic grounds so many cars were parked in the alleys that it was
impossiivle to use said thoroughfares and also said parking had become a
nuisance; that the signs had been erected by the Police Department but the
'T10 Parking" rule was being violated by many persons.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to City Admin-
istrative Officer Udall for conference with the Police Department in an
effort to alleviate the condition.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall reported as follows:
1. That he had heretofore been authorized to secure a preliminary
appraisal report on property in Blocks 61 and 62, which might in the future
be acquired by the City for Recreation purposes; that he had received from
Ernest I. Johnston and John R. Williams, Appraisers, a written report dated
April 10, 1954, in which such persons stated that in their opinion, based
on a preliminary survey, the market value as of April 10th, 1954, for the
properties in Blocks 61 and 62, excepting those properties presently owned
by the City of E1 Segundo, is as follows: For the improvements, $45,000.00,
and for the land, $80,000.00, or a total of $125,000.00.
Thereafter, the said report was ordered filed and a copy thereof ordered
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
2. That pursuant to previous instruction of the City Council, he had
obtained quotations on 500 feet of fire hose and a certain valve for use by
E1 Segundo Fire Department, and that the lowest quotations received on such
materials of a quality and make satisfactory to said Fire Department are as
follows: American Rubber Manufacturing Company, 500 -feet of fire hose,
$555.66; and Albro Fire Equipment Company, one Blake 4 -way Valve, $190.89;
and he recommended said materials be purchased from the before mentioned
bidders.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Administrative Officer of the City of El
Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order
to be issued to American Rubber Manufacturing Company for 500 -feet
of fire hose, at a cost of not to exceed $555.66, including Cali-
fornia State Sales Tax, and another purchase order to be issued to
Albro Fire Equipment Company for one Blake 4 -way Valve, at a cost
of not to exceed $190.89,'including California State Sales Tax,
for use of El Segundo Fire Department.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Read to the City Council the written report received by him from
the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, advising that since the low bid
received by the City for the widening and improvement of El Segundo Boule-
vard is over the Engineerts estimate, it is necessary that the City secure
approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California for the
additional amount before the contract can be awarded; that this approval has
been requested but has not been received and that, therefore, no recommenda-
;,ion for award can be made at this time.
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It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the bids'received by this Council April 7, 1954 for the work
of widening and improving E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda and Aviation
Boulevards, be taken under further advisement until the next regular meeting
of the City Council to be held April 21, 1954. Carried.
4. That Mrs. Hazel Kyler, PBX Operator= Typist for the City of E1 Segundo,
had tendered her resignation effective April 30, 1954, and that advertisements
had been placed in the Hawthorne Tribune and El Segundo Herald in an effort to
find a person to replace Mrs. Kyler, but that in the meantime the Council, if
it so desired, might accept Mrs. Kylerts resignation.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that the resignation of Mrs. Hazel Kyler as PBX Operator - Typist Clerk
of the City of E1 Segundo, effective April 30, 1954, be and the same is hereby
accepted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. That approximately six months ago Mr. Fred Koeppel had been employed
in the Parks Department with the understanding that due to his age he was
hired on a temporary basis only for a period not to exceed six months; that on
April 15th, 1954 it will be necessary for Mr. Koeppel to retire from such em-
ployment and that the Administrative Officer and Mr. J. G. Schoening, Park
Supervisor, had interviewed a Mr. George Harmon to fill the vacancy created
by the retirement of Mr. Koeppel, and that such person appeared to be satis-
factory and he recommended his employment effective as of the 16th day of
April as a Laborer in the Parks Department.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that George Harmon be and he is hereby employed
as a Laborer in the Parks Department of the City of El Segundo,
such appointment to be effective as of the 16th day of April,
1954; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointee shall be com-
pensated for his services in such capacity in accordance with
the provisions of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. That he, together with the City Engineer and members of the City
Council, had heretofore interviewed a Mr. Roy Phillip Duff, Sr., presently
employed by the City of Lynwood, for the position of Assistant Street Super-
intendent of the City of E1 Segundo; that as a result of such interview he
would recommend such person be employed, effective April 19, 1954, and that
due to such person's experience and the salary he is presently receiving from
the City of Lynwood, it is recommended that-Mr. Duff be employed at the
salary set forth in.the third step of the present Salary Schedule, to wit:
$424.00 per month.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Roy Phillip Duff, Sr. be and he is hereby
employed as Assistant Street Superintendent of the City of El
Segundo, effective April 19, 1954; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointee shall be com-
pensated for his services in such capacity, beginning at the
third step set forth in the Salary Schedule of the Salary Reso-
lution of the City of E1 Segundo for such position, to wit:
$424.00 per month.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;-
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. That the 1953 -54 budget for the Street Department provides for the
purchase of a pick -up truck and that the City Engineer has recommended the
City purchase a 1/2 -Ton Standard Pickup Truck with standard accessories,
less a trade -in allowance on a 1948 Four -Door Ford Sedan, presently owned
by the City of E1 Segundo and heretofore used by the Assistant Street Super-
intendent.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the City Administrative Officer be and he is hereby authorized
to secure informal quotations on a 1/2 -Ton Standard. Pickup Truck with
standard accessories for the City of El Segundo, it being provided that the
bidder shall make a trade -in allowance on a 1948 Four -Door Sedan presently
owned by the City of El Segundo. Carried.
8. That he had received a communication, dated April 11, 1954, from
Mary Jane Norton, dba Orphan Anniets, 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El
Segundo, for a permit to conduct a dance at said location.
It appearing from discussion that a dance permit had heretofore been
issued by the City Council for such location and that the reason for the
request is due to change in ownership, and it further appearing that there
is no present objection to the issuance of such permit, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Mary Jane Norton,
dba "Orphan Anniets", dated April 11, 1954, requesting that
she be issued a permit to conduct a public dance on the
premises located at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo,
in accordance with subdivision B of Section 49 of Ordinance
No. 382 of the City of El Segundo, be received and placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the fact that
there presently are no objections to the issuance of such permit,
said Mary Jane Norton be and she is hereby granted a permit to
conduct a public dance at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, upon
the payment to the City Clerk of the proper business license
fee therefor, such public dance to be conducted at all times
in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police of the City of
El Segundo.
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.
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That she had received from Southern California Humane Society an
Agreement covering Public Pound Service in the City of El Segundo for the
year beginning April 1, 1954, which Agreement had been executed on the part
:f said Society and had been approved by the City Attorney as to form, and
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it would now be in order to authorize execution of said Agreement on the
part of officials of said City of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Agreement for Public
Pound Service", by and between the Southern California Humane
Society and the City of E1 Segundo, covering public pound service
in said City for the year beginning April lst, 1954, be and the
same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk of said City, and that as so on file said "Agreement" be
and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorpor-
ated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, does hereby approve the said "Agreement"
and does hereby authorize the Mayor of said City to sign said
Agreement on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk
to attest the same, and to make delivery thereof in due course.
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 she had received from Southern ^. alifornia Humane Society its
Faithful Performance Bond covering the agreement hereinbefore referred to,
which bond had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor
as to surety, and it would now be in order for the City Council to approve
such bond if it so desired.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond, dated the
31st day of March, 1954, with Southern California Humane Society
as Principal, and Columbia Casualty Company, a New York corpora-
tion, as Surety, be and the same is hereby approved by this
Council.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. That she had received from Columbia Casualty Company a request that
inasmuch as a new bond had been filed by Southern California Humane Society,
that the City Council authorize cancellation of Bond No. 62843, heretofore
filed by said organization in connection with its old contract with the City.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Bond No. 62843, dated the 9th day of June,
1952, with Southern California Humane Society, as Principal,
and Columbia Casualty Company as Surety, in the sum of $1,000.00,
be and the same is hereby exonerated as to any liability.accruing
thereon subsequent to midnight, March 31st, 1954, inasmuch as a
new bond has been filed by Southern California Humane Society,
effective as of April 1st, 1954.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Engineer Webb reported as follows:
1. That he had received from the County Road Commissioner of the
County of Los Angeles a form of Agreement covering synchronization of
traffic signals at 120th Street and Aviation Boulevard with the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company wigwag signals at said location; that said Agree-
ment provides for the payment by the City of E1 Segundo of 50% of the cost
of the installation of necessary appurtenances to effect such synchroniza-
tion, the County to pay the other 50%, and the City to thereafter pay the
cost of maintenance of such signals which will amount to approximately 240.00
per year; that it is his understanding that Douglas Aircraft Company is to
reimburse the City of El Segundo for its share of the cost of such installa-
tion, but that he has no written agreement to such effect.
The Council being of the opinion that the City should be advised in
writing as to the intention of Douglas Aircraft Company with respect to its
payment of any share of the cost of the installations referred to, it was
moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the matter of the synchronization of traffic
signals at 120th Street and Aviation Boulevard and installation
of necessary appurtenances be taken under advisement by this
Council pending further advice from Douglas Aircraft Company
with reference to its payment of costs involved as contemplated
in the report above made by the City Engineer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby
requested to communicate with bouglas Aircraft Company and make
his further report to this Council with reference thereto at a
future meeting.
Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth presented for the Council's consideration a
resolution requesting cancellation of taxes and assessments on certain
properties acquired by the City of E1 Segundo for public street purposes, to
wit: the widening of Maple Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boule-
vard.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolu-
tion No. 1401, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCELLA-
TION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (WIDENING OF MAPLE AVENUE).,
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Attorney Woodworth stated that before the adoption of Ordinance
434 (the new Zoning Ordinance), he desired to call the Council's attention
to the fact that Parts II and III of the present Zoning Ordinance No. 306
should also be adopted as part of the new ordinance, and that this could
be done inasmuch as no changes had been made in said maps.
The City Clerk thereupon presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 434, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONES IN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO AND THEREIN REGULATING THE USE
OF LAND, HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, AREA OF LOTS
AND PARCELS AND YARD SPACES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF MAPS SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES
OF SAID ZONES; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN
THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ITS ADJUSTMENT,
AMENDMENT AND ENFORCEMENT; PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES
OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE-
WITH AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 306.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
April 7, 1954•
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 434 be waived. Said motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Ordinance No. 434, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONES IN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO AND THEREIN REGULATING THE USE
OF LAND, HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, AREA OF LOTS
AND PARCELS AND YARD SPACES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF MAPS SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES
OF SAID ZONES; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN
THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ITS ADJUSTMENT,
AMENDMENT AND ENFORCEMENT`; PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES
OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE-
WITH AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 306.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 7th day of April, 1954, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
following 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:
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General Fund
General
Fund - Cont'd
Maxine Holcomb
$15.00
Fern 0. Bright
$ 15.00
Clara N. Runge
15.00
Ada B. Kenney
15.00
Lucille Tyler
15.00
Thelma B. Larson
15.00
Mary E. Mullins
15.00
Jessie Billingsly
15.00
Mamie G. Miller
15.00
Evelyn W. Donlon
15.00
First Baptist Church
15.00
Estelle M. Hutchins
15.00
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General Fund- Cont'd
Southern California Edison Co. $680.93
The Times - Mirror Company
32.56
E. E. Udall
10.98
A. Schleuniger
12.50
Leslie P. Larsen
51.40
S. W. DeMond
100.00
Ira E. Escobar
39.52
Gordon Duff, Inc.
5.04
Ace Scale Repair Shop
46.87
Underwriters Equipment Co.
29.77
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
6.99
State of California
Cambria Brake & Spring Co.
Printing Division
5.15
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
7.32
Donald P. Loye
812.50
County of Los Angeles
35.00
Industrial Blueprint & Supply 303.83
Duane W. Wheeler and Co.
1,536.35
Mayfair Construction Co.
8,037.09
T. B. DeBerry
89.27
Mae D. Lewis
545.00
John's Electrical Service
499.16
State Board of Equalization
.45
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
27.81
TOTAL
13,095.49
V 883
Water Works Fund
West Basin Municipal
Water District $
16,371.17
Braun Corporation
3.09
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
6.26
Mutual Liquid Gas &
Equipment Co., Inca
7.88
E1 Segundo Press
68.01
John's Electrical Service
18.00
E1 Segundo Hardware
15.13
Hersey Mfg. Co.
593.28
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
1,842.24
Cambria Brake & Spring Co.
10.94
Golden State Supply Co.
22.92
TOTAL $
18,958.92
Recreation
Fund
State Board of Equalization $ 6.82
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 12.30
John R. Williams, M.A.I. 75.00
TOTAL $94.12
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting
adjourn until 4:00 o'clock P. M., Tuesday, April 20, 1954. Carried.
Approved:
Z
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk