1954 AUG 18 CC MIN - 57so
E1 Segundo, California
August 18, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Gordon Yeaton, of Saint Michael's Episcopal
Church of El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by Walter W. Swanson, Mayor pro tem,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING'OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 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 meet-
ing 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:
EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS, BY ANNE ARMSTRONG, VICE - PRESIDENT,
dated August 11, 1954, being application to remove a one -story frame building
from its present location in the Standard Oil Refinery to the rear of Lots
1 and 2, Tract 10058, in the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that E1 Segundo Council of Girl Scouts be and it is
hereby granted a permit to move a one -story frame building from
its present location in the E1 Segundo Refinery, in the City of E1
Segundo, to the site of the proposed location thereof on the rear
of Lots 1 and.2, Tract 10058, in said City, subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
1. That the placement of the structure on permanent concrete
foundation is hereby waived and the building shall be placed
on 161? x 1611 piers, the exterior of the building shall be
suitably painted, and said building shall be made to con-
form in all respects to the requirements of the Building,
Plumbing and Electrical Codes of the City of E1 Segundo,
and to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector of the
City of El.Segundo, all work,in.connection therewith to
be completed within 120 days.
2. That in view of the fact said organization is a non - profit
organization, all deposits and fees usually required in
connection with a house moving permit, are hereby waived.
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3. That before the removal shall take place, permittee shall
file all forms and notices required under the provisions of
the ordinance of the City relating to moving of structures.
4. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or other equip-
ment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of the City of
El Segundo.
5. That said structure may be moved at any hour excepting between
the hours 3:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M., and between 6:00 A. M. and
9:00 A. M.
6. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo shall be
notified at least thirty minutes in advance of the start of
such removal operations, so that police escort may be pro-
vided therefor, if necessary.
7. That such removal and all operations related thereto shall be
prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street
Superintendent and the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo.
8. That this permit shall not become effective unless and until
the permittee shall have endorsed its approval of and agreement
to the terms and conditions above set forth, upon a copy of this
resolution and shall have filed the same in the office of the
City Clerk.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
DEE L. STEPHENS, dated August 16, 1954, being application to move a one -
story frame and stucco building from its present location at 701 Main Street,
in the City of E1 Segundo, to a new location at 411 East Grand Avenue, in
said City.
The Building Inspector had noted on said application that the structure
will conform to building ordinances of the City of El Segundo and that he
would recommend the permit applied for be granted, subject to the following
conditions: (1) That the structure must be set down complete on permanent
foundation; (2) That necessary sidewalks shall be constructed on the premises;
(3) That exterior brush coat shall be applied to said building;; (4) That the
completion of placement of said structure on permanent foundation, the con-
struction of said sidewalks, and the application of the exterior brush coat
shall be completed within 120 days; and (5) That a Faithful Performance Bond
in amount of $1,000.00 shall be filed with the City Clerk to insure fulfill-
ment of the required conditions.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Dee L. Stephens be and he is hereby granted a
permit to move a one -story frame and stucco building from its
present location at 701 Main Street, in the City of El Segundo, to
the site'of the permanent location thereof'at 411'East Grand Avenue,
in said City, such permit being granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the applicant, before moving said building, must post
a Faithful Performance Bond in amount of $1,000.00 with a
surety satisfactory to the Mayor and in form approved by
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the City Attorney, conditioned that each, all and every
one of the improvements hereinafter indicated shall be
made within a period of 120 days from date of the bond,
to wit:
(a) That the building must be set down complete on founda-
tions and shall be made to conform in all respects to
the requirements of the Building, Plumbing and Electri-
cal codes of the City of E1 Segundo, and to the satis-
faction of the Building Inspector of said City.
(b) That necessary sidewalks shall be contructed on the
premises.
(c) That exterior brush coat shall be applied to said
building.
2. That before removal shall take place, permittee shall pay to
the City of E1 Segundo the requisite fees, make all necessary
deposits and file all forms and notices required under the
provisions of the ordinance of the City relating to moving of
structures.
3. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or other equip-
ment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of the City of
E1 Segundo.
4. That said building shall be moved between the hours of 12:00
midnight and 6:00 A. M.
5. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo shall be
notified at least thirty minutes in advance of the start of
such removal operations, so that police escort may be provided
therefor, if necessary.
6. That such removal and all operations related thereto shall be
prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street
Superintendent and the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo.
7. That this permit shall not become effective unless and until
the permittee shall have endorsed his approval of and agreement
to the terms and conditions above set forth, upon a copy of this
resolution and shall have filed the same in the office of the
City Clerk.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
-Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;'
Absent: Mayor Selby.
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated August 17, 1954, requesting that she be
= granted permission to take the remaining week of her 1953 earned vacation be-
tween the dates August 23rd to August 27th, 1954, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer of the City of E1
Segundo, be and she is hereby granted permission to take the re-
mainin- week of her 1953 earned "vacation between the dates August
23rd and August 27th, 1954, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
R. MARVIN GARRETT, dated August 12, 1954, being application for a Limited
Business License for the fabrication or assembly of small parts such as
plastic objects for sale, for a mailing address and also for evening business
conferences, at 140 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, which application states the
gross amount of such business will not exceed $3,000.00 per year.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the application of R. Marvin Garrett for a
Limited Business License under the provisions of Ordinance No.
382 of the City of El Segundo, be and the same is hereby ordered
received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and
by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED, that said application be and the
same is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized to issue such license in accordance with such affidavit and
the provisions of said Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE AND MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, BY PETER E. BINDER,
CHAIRMAN, dated August 13, 1954, advising that in 1944 said Association was
organized in El Segundo for the purpose of planning a memorial in commemora-
tion of citizens of said City who had served in defense of our country; that
at said time the Association was planning on the installation of a town
clock with plaque within a tower to be erected on a new City Hall building;
that it now understands that the proposed new City Hall building will not
include a tower; therefore, the Board of Directors of said Association, at
its meeting held August 4th, 1954, adopted a resolution to present a pro-
posal to the City Council to install a public drinking fountain with plaque
within the front garden area of said proposed new City Hall building,-and
offering to the City the sum of approximately $1,200.00 which has accumulated .
to date toward the cost of said memorial.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter of the erection of a memorial
drinking fountain and plaque in connection with the proposed new City Hall
building was referred to City Administrative Officer Udall with the request
that he consult with the architects respecting the matter and make his report
thereon at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held August 25,
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. W. B. Brodowy, 676 West Palm Avenue, addressed the Council stating
it is his understanding that a building contractor contemplates the erection
of six dwelling units in the rear'of the property owned by Mr. Brodowy at
the above address, and he inquired what.might be done. to prevent the con-
struction of these units which he understands are to be small units and, in
his opinion, undesirable construction for the neighborhood.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution-be adopted: -
RESOLVED, that the matter of proposed construction of six
small dwelling units on property to the south of that owned b.%
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Mr. Brodowy, be referred to City Administrative Officer Udall
and Building Inspector Smotony for investigation and report to
this Council at its next regular meeting to be held August 25th,
1954, and that pending such investigation and report, the Build-
ing Inspector be and he is hereby directed, in event the con-
tractor should make application for building permits for said
proposed buildings, to request said contractor to hold such
application in abeyance until the Council receives the report
hereinabove requested.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Mr. Peter E. Binder, Chairman of World War II Commemorative and Memorial
Association, at this time addressed the Council requesting that, if possible,
it accept the contribution of approximately $1,200.00 toward the cost of
erecting a memorial in memory of citizens of the City who had served in
defense of our country as proposed in the communication_ from said Association,
dated august 13th, 1954, and heretofore presented to this Council, inasmuch
as said Association desires to dissolve.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo,
the City Council of said City does hereby accept the contribution
of approximately $1,200.00 tendered to it by the World War II
Commemorative and Memorial Association, such contribution to be
used toward the cost of erecting .a memorial drinking fountain and
plaque on the proposed new City Hall building; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby express
its thanks and appreciation to the Committee and to the citizens
who made this contribution possible, it being understood that the
Council will collaborate with members of the Committee of the
Association in working out a suitable designs in connection with
the use for which such money has been contributed.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Mr. S. J. Weisberg addressed the Council, stating that in connection
with the remodeling of his building immediately north of the present City
Hall building, it is now his desire to erect a balcony at approximately the
second story level of said building, which balcony will encroach approxi-
mately two feet upon City property and for which he does not have an ease-
ment at present., and he requested permission to make such encroachment.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,that the re-
auest of S. J. Weisberg for permission to make encroachment of approximately
two feet upon City property in connection with.proposed construction of a
balcony on his- building immediately north of the City Hall building, be re-
ferred to City Administrative Officer Udall and Building Inspector Smotony
for investigation and report to this Council at its next meeting to be held
August 25th, 1954• Carried.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall presented his written report, dated
August 13, 1954, advising that G. M. Snodgrass, Engineer in the El Segundo
Fire Department, had resigned effective August 15th, 1954, and recommend-
ing that the vacancy of Engineer, created by such resignation, be filled
by Fireman L. G. Thompson, such appointment to be effective August 16, 1954,
at 8 :00 A. M., and due to the length of service in said Fire Department of
Mr. Thompson, that he be placed on the fourth step of the five -step salary
schedule at a compensation rate of $404.00 per month.
iioved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that L. G.
Thompson, Fireman in El Segundo Fire Department, be and he is hereby ap-
pointed Engineer in said Department, such appointment to be effective at
3:00 A. M., August 16th, 1954, and that said appointee be compensated for
his services in such capacity at the rate set forth in Step 4 of Schedule
10, of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo, to wit: $404.00
per month. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.'
City Engineer Webb presented for the Council's consideration a petition
requesting the improvement of Franklin Avenue from Standard Street to the
Alley westerly thereof by the construction of curbs in both sidescf said
street, and requested that he be authorized to prepare plans and specifica-
tions necessary to accomplish such improvement, such improvement work to be
consolidated with street improvement proceedings contemplated for the im-
provement of Standard Street between Grand Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the f1PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF A PORTION OF FRANKLIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA", presented to this Council at this meeting by the
City Engineer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered
received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he
is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this
Council for its approval plans and specifications for the pro-
posed improvement, such improvement to be consolidated with
street improvement proceedings contemplated for the improve-
ment of Standard Street between Grand Avenue and El Segundo
Boulevard, in.said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The City Clerk reported for the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo,
his appointment•of Leroy Graves as a S•peciai„Police Officer..of said City, and
requested approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the ap-
pointment by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Leroy Graves
as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified,
approved and confirmed. Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports and presented documents as follows:
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1. Presented Ordinance No. 442 with respect to fixing the amount
of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year 1954 -55-
Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 442, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE
PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UN-
DER THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES? RETIREMENT
ACT; MAINTAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID
CITY; AND MEET AND PAY THE COSTS OF SEWERAGE
FACILITIES OF SAID CITY; FOR THE CURRENT FIS-
CAL YEAR 1954 - 1955•,
which was read.
2. Presented from the Standard Oil Company of California Slope Easement
for cut and fill slopes to support a portion of new Coast Boulevard adjacent
to the Southern California•Edison Company Steam Station site westerly of said
Boulevard.
Following the presentation thereof, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Easement, dated the 15th day of
July, 1954, executed by Standard Oil Company of California, a
corporation, granting an easement for the maintenance and repair
of cut and fill slopes upon, over and across the surface of the
real property situated in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
Those certain parcels of land lying within the area
shaded red on map No. 62447 -1, attached hereto, and
by this reference made a part hereof, and being a
portion of Lot 2 of Tract No. 1314, as per map re-
corded in Book 20, page 161, of Maps; a portion of
a strip of land, 50.00 feet wide, lying Southwesterly
of and adjoining said Lot 2; a portion of Lot 2 of
Tract No. 3303, as per map recorded in Book 36, page
14, of Maps, and portions of Lots 31, 32, 34, 36 and
37 of Tract No. 2356, as per map recorded in Book 28,
pages 41 and 42, of Maps, all of which maps were re-
corded in the office of the County Recorder of said
County.,.
for public street purposes be and the same is hereby accepted
for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo for cut and fill
slopes in connection with a portion of Coast Boulevard, in said
City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to.be
filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
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3. Presented for the Council's consideration a communication from
O'Melveny & Myers, dated August 16, 1954, containing its proposal to render
certain legal services in connection with the authorization and issuance of
$375,000.00 of bonds for park and recreation purposes.
Following consideration of said proposal, it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the request of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California, the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers,
of Los Angeles, California, has submitted to the said City Council
a communication in words and figures as follows:
"0'Melveny & Myers
433 South Spring Street
Los Angeles
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August In Reply Refer To
16th B -3475
1954
SUBJECT
EL SEGUNDO PARK AND
RECREATION BONDS, 1954
Honorable City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo
City Hall
E1 Segundo, California
Gentlemen:
We are advised by your city attorney, Mr.
Woodworth that you desire to employ this office in con-
nection with proceedings for the authorization and issuance
of $375,000 of bonds for park and recreation purposes. We
will be happy to accept such employment.
our services will consist of the drafting of all
ordinances, resolutions, notices and other documents re-
quired in the proceedings, the general supervision of the
proceedings and the giving of instructions in connection
therewith, the examination of the proceedings step by step
as taken, and the issuance of our approving opinion to the
purchaser of the bonds.
For the above mentioned services our fee will be
1 /5th of 1% of the principal amount of the bonds payable
one -half following the canvass of the election returns and
the other one -half following the sale of the bonds or a
portion thereof. In the event that the bond proposition
fails to carry at the election our fee will be 1/10th of
1% of-the principal amount of the bonds payable following
the canvass of the election returns.
In addition we are to be reimbursed for our out-
.of- ,pocket expenses for long distance telephone calls and
similar items.
r If this arrangement is satisfactory to you, please
adopt a minute order employing this firm upon the terms stated
herein and furnish us with a certified copy thereof.
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Respectfully submitted,
OIMELVENY & MYERS
By /s/ Ray H. Lindman";
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WHEREAS,. said Council on behalf of said City desires to
employ said law firm of OtMelveny & Myers to render services
to said City in connection with the authorization and issuance
of bonds of the City of E1 Segundo in the principal amount of
$375,000 for park and recreation purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
First: That said Council does hereby, on behalf of said
City of El Segundo,.employ the said law firm of OtMelveny &
Myers to render to said City the services contemplated in and
under its said above quoted communication for the consideration
therein expressed, payable in the amounts and in the manner as
contemplated in said communication.
Second: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby author-
ized and instructed tai forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to said OtMelveny & Myers, as confirmation of the acceptance
of the offer made by said law firm in its said communication, and
as evidence of its said employment by said City.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
4. Presented Resolution No. 1425, which resolution determines that the
public interest and necessity demand the acquisition and construction of a
certain municipal improvement, and making findings relating thereto.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No. 1425, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT
THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND MAKING FINDINGS
RELATING THERETO.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Thereafter, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 443, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ON
THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954, FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
OF SAID CITY, A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND CONSOLIDATING
SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE.,
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which was read.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Resolution No. 1426, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES.TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER. 2, 1954, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 2,
1954•,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
5. The City Attorney at this time stated that it would also be necessary
for the City Council to adopt a similar ordinance calling a special election
in connection with the proposed tax levy of 10¢ for park and recreation pur-
poses, and also adopt a resolution requesting the Board.of Supervisors of
the County of Los Angeles to consolidate said election with the General
Election to be held November 2nd, 1954•
Thereafter, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 444, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUND09 ON THE
2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSI-
T QN,FOR :THE,APPROVAL_AND "CONSENT.OF: -SUCH ELECTORS TO THE LEVY -
XNG:, OV'ANt ANNUAL' TA$ -'OF NDT -70 EXCEED "•TER CENTS ON EACH ONE
NUN UT),- MLLARS OF ` TAXEC8I,8 P.$OPERTY�WITH'I1���AID CITY FOR THE
ACQUISITIO.No "_KAINTENANCE' AND--. INPROVEMENT. DFOETS PUBLIC PARKS
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND WHICH TAX SHALL BE IN ADDITION
TO THE ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED THEREIN.,
which was read.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolu-
tion No. 1427, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PARKS AND RECREATION TAX PROPOSITION ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1954, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO HE HELD NOVEMBER
2, 1954•,•
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Lee Parmelee
$17.60
American Trailer & Mfg. Co.
28.84
A. M. Donaher & Son
3.65
E1 Segundo Press
130.82
G. J. Payne Company
49.20
Abbott Drilling Co.
112.50
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc. 38.92
South Bay Welder's Supply
73.13
Howard Supply Company
67.84
Shell Oil Company
14.41
Taylor Wholesale Elec. Co.
14.53
E. B. Moritz Foundry
14.80
International City
6.97
Managers? Association
30.00
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
395.31
City of E. S. Water Dept.
173.41
Remington Rand Inc.
10.71
Standard Factors Corp.
247.46
Ralph C. Flewelling
2,128.32
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
3,766.03
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Hospital Service of
Southern California
State Employees?
Retirement System
TOTAL
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20099.54
2,604.62
2,015.37
28.12
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$2,298.83
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
302.40
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6.25-
State Employees?
Retirement System
181.91
State Employees?
Retirement System
169.88
Hospital Service of
Southern California
44.45
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
2,187.50
n n n n
62.58
E1 Segundo Hardware
6.97
Century Oil Company
9.15
Worthington -Garcon Meter Division
141.52
Luippold Engineering Sales
Co. 62.35
Western Water Works Supply
455.88
Howard Supply Company
62.87
Cla Val Company
851.24
Mefford Chemical Co.
427.86
E1 Segundo Press
99.59
TOTAL
$ 7071.23
Pension Fund
State Employees?
R'k'tirement System 1,054.81
TOTAL 1,054.81
408.25
Sewerage Facilities Fund
1,366.04 Albert Schuh $ 3,289.53
$ 21,092.73 TOTAL $ 3,289.53
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
None.
Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
At this time Mayor pro tem Swanson announced the Council would now
take up the matter of the appeal of North American Aviation, Inc. from the
decision of the Planning Commission of the-City of El-Segundo., denying said
Company's application for change of zone to C -2 of the westerly 700 feet of
Lot 1, C. C. Hunt Subdivision.
It appearing that the Council Chamber would not accommodate the number
of citizens present for said hearing, Mayor pro tem Swanson stated the
Council would take a recess to the Auditorium of the Richmond Street Elementary
School, located at 615 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo, where interested persons
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rt fi Thereaf or. "'it vast mov "d�Oy Counoi rdon,t; a "cond ®d by Councilman
Baker' the following resolu{tiocnn rbe �a�li�pte�d: '� '1{ � �'
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} WHEREAS, it isappar ®fnt to s ; y''�Council�Ithat the
number of persons in attendanc. for tr a hearing }in, connection
with' the appeal of NorthJAmerican Av tion ;; Inc.
�:I. PP ,,, ,om the de- ,
:1 , cision of the Planning Commission of 'he City, QfO F{ Segundo,
4-- denying said Company's application+for change of; one to C -2
of, the westerly 700 feet ,',of Lot 1, C.�Hunt Sub vision, is
xtoo great to, be accommodated in the Council Chamber 'of the City
Hall, which -place had heretofore+been designated he place
for ;the holding of said •hearing;
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� .:`NOW, THEREFORE, M IT RESOLVED that this meetin recess to 5t;;
'the, Auditorium of the Richmond Street Elementary echo 1, located
; 615_ Richmond Street.. id the City of;,E1 Segundo,•�to co vene'as
+' .soon' as the,`members of the City, Council can reach the'f said'loca-
tion and`that•the City Council``will, after. said hearing, recon-
vene tin they�Council; Chamber .before taking any further`'official + ,
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action- witht'reference to said matter. 'a:
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'' "nl+&The Counci]` thereupon' recessed, the hour being' 7:55 o'clock P. M.
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.:.I_ At the hour of. 8:15 0' clock`:P. M. , in the Auditorium of the ~Richmond k,
Street Elementary`3chool, located at 615 Richmond Street, El Segundo, -.the ,'';
City Clerk`called.the roll of Council "members, the following being present,;`,.'
and answering roll-call: ` ' Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro.'
tem Swanson. ,: �'
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Thereupon proceedings were had and witnesses and interested "persons ,a2
appeared.. before and addressed the Council and gave testimony, after having
been sworn,-and documentary evidence "was presented and received,jall in tha'
order and in the'manner as set forth`andindicated in full in the t ansc'ipt
entitled. i, " °••'
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