1954 DEC 29 CC MIN1
El Segundo, California
December 29, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, 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, follow-
ing which a prayer was offered by Mr. Edwin Krug, of the First Church of
Christ, Scientist, of E1 Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order at 7:00 otclock P. M. by the City
Clerk, the Mayor being absent.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Councilman Baker be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried.
Councilman Baker thereupon assumed the duties of Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 15th day of December,
1954, and of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 20th day of December,
1954, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes
of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
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:
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. dated December 29, 1954"
transmitting, therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 203 granting a Conditional
Use Permit to J. & J. Service Company to operate a used car junk yard at 2143
East Rosectans Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, subject to certain con-
ditions.
It appearing that Provision 1 of said resolution states that a wall
eight feet in height must be erected to enclose the property, which does
not coincide with requirements of the Building Code; and Provision 2
specifies the property within the wall shall be surfaced but does not
indicate what type of surface shall be maintained, by general consent, the
communication and resolution were ordered filed pending the expiration of
appeal date and in the meantime the City Clerk was directed to address a
communication to the Planning Commission and make inquiry as to whether or
not typographical errors had been made in the two provisions above referred
to, and requesting clarification thereof.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated December 29, 1954,
transmitting, therewi.th, copy of its Resolution No. 204, adopted at a regular
meeting of said Commission held December 27, 1954, granting a certain variance
to Bechtel Corporation to permit temporary parking on Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15,
Block 28, El Segundo.
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By general consent, the communication and accompanying copy of resolu-
tion were ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk pending expiration
of the time in which an, appeal may be filed -with the City Council from
said decision of said Planning Commission.
ALBERT GOODMAN, dated December 20, 1954s requesting permits to
operate twocoin controlled amusement machine at the Rose Bowl Bowling Alley,
206 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo, and a similar machine at Fitzts Pool Room,
139 Richmond Street, El Segundo.
The Chief of Police having advised that he is familiar with the type
of machines for which permits were requested and would therefore, recommend
that said permits be granted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the application of Albert Goodman, dated
December 20, 1954, requesting permission to operate certain
amusement games at the locations set forth in said applica-
tion, presented this Council this date, be and the same is
hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein
and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that temporary permits, revocable
at any time by the City Council, without notice, without cause
and without liability, be and the same are hereby granted to
said applicant, Albert Goodman, to place, maintain and operate
coin controlled amusement machines at the locations hereinafter
set forth, only:
Two pinball amusement machines,Rose Bowl Bowling Alley,
206 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo; and
One pinball amusement machine, Fitzts Pool Room,
139 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo;
rovided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be con-
. strued as in any manner whatsoever authorizing or permitting
any gambling of any nature to be conducted or permitted in
connection with the placement, use or operation of such device.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by-the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilman Frederick;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, dated December 17, 1954, with which was en-
closed a copy of report of said Cityts Smog Committee, the original of which
was directed to the County of Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District,
and which report the .City Clerk stated was on file in her office should any
member of the Council desire to peruse same.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
.REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C0144ITTEES
The City Administrative Officer made reports as follows:
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1. That he had received specifications from the architects in con-
nection with proposed construction of the City Hall and Police Station,
which specifications are now in the process of being checked, and that
today he had received the completed plans; that the City Attorney is
checking the specifications with respect to legal aspects of same, and
he is of the opinion that publication of Notice to Bidders can be author-
ized in the near future.
2. That he had previously authorized specifications and Notice to
Bidders to be prepared covering a new Fire Truck for the Fire Department,
but requested permission to hold the publication of said Notice in abeyance
inasmuch as final approval has not as yet been received as to State and
Federal participation in the cost of such equipment.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
City Administrative Officer be and he is hereby authorized to delay publi-
cation of Notice to Bidders on a new Fire Truck until he has received final
approval of participation in the cost thereof by the State and Federal
agencies. Carried.
3. That he had received request from Robert L. Webb, Jr., City Engineer,
that Mr. Jack Allen, presently classified as Junior Civil Engineer in the
Engineering Department, be advanced to the position of Assistant Civil
Engineer, in Step D of Schedule 12, such promotion being effective on
January 1, 1955• He stated this was being requested due to the fact that
Mr. Allen has been performing the work of Assistant Civil Engineer and both
he and the Engineer feel that he is entitled to the advancement.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, Jack Allen, presently classi-
fied as Junior Civil Engineer in the Engineering Department of
the City -of E1 Segundo, shall be reclassified as Assistant
Civil Engineer, and that he shall be compensated for his ser-
vices in such capacity as set forth in Step D of Schedule 12
of the Salary Resolution of said City.
Carried by -the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
4. That he had received a request from El Segundo Junior Chamber of
Commerce that it be granted permission to use the City's public address
system in the E1 Segundo High School Gymnasium on the evening of January
4th', 1955, at which time the basketball teams of Pepperdine and Loyola
will meet, the proceeds of the game to be donated to the Scholarship Fund
of said Junior Chamber of Commerce, and that said organization had agreed
to see that said equipment is returned to the City on the morning of
January 5th in good condition.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby granted permission
to use the City's public address system in the El Segundo High School Gym-
nasium on the evening of January 4, 1955s it being understood that said
organization will be responsible for the safe return of said equipment.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
5. That he had received a report from the State Controller of
apportionment of Motor Vehicle License fees for the period June 1, 1954
through November 30, 1954, which indicates the City of E1 Segundo will
receive $3,456.94 based upon a population of 9,890.
6. That he had received from Johnston and Williams an appraisal
report which indicates said firm has appraised the property of the Pacific
Electric Railway Company fronting on Holly Avenue, which is 57,000 square
feet in area, at a value of $22,450.00 which includes severance damages.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
for preliminary discussion with the officials of said Pacific Electric
Railway Company with respect to possible acquisition by the City for
Recreation purposes of the property involved. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The City Clerk reported 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. 1452 in the matter of grading,
paving, construction of curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches or aprons,
and appurtenant work in Sycamore Avenue and Sheldon Street.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in supper t of the publica-
tion of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the
adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the Notice of Improvement,
as required by law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or
objections against the work or the district had been filed with her in
said matter. The Clerk reported that one written protest had been filed'
with her prior to the time set for the hearing by Ray L. and Pauline B.
Wyatt, who made inquiries with respect to several features of the proposed
improvement.
City Engineer Webb stated that Mrs. Wyatt had called at his office
this date and he had explained the matter to her and would follow same with
a written communication.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the
hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment district,
each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned and
asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter.
Mr. R. L. Wyatt then addressed the Council and inquired with respect
to the proposed placement of sidewalks when improvement is constructed,
and City Engineer Webb stated sidewalks wool a on private property, with
one foot parkway only,.which was necessary for placement of utility poles, "
etc. Mr. Wyatt stated that he was satisfied and had.no protest to make in
the matter.
All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as
to the percentage of the area represented thereby.
The Engineer reported that the protests represented approximately
4.8% of the total area of the assessment district.
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All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity having been
given to all persons desiring to be heard and a full, fair and impartial
hearing having been granted and the City Council having before it a dia-
gram of the assessment district, and being familiar with the assessment
district, and also having considered all protests filed and having con-
sidered the matter as to the area of the property represented by said
protestants, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by Ray L.
and Pauline B. Wyatt, protesting against the doing of the
work and improvement described in Resolution of Intention
No. 1452 or against the assessment district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council having carefully considered
all protests or objections and having considered the area
of the district represented by said protests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this City Council
that it does hereby find and determine that the said pro-
tests or objections have been made by the owners of less
than one -half of the area of the property to be assessed
for said work and improvement, as set forth in said
Resolution of Intention No. 1452; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and all of the said
protests or objections be and the same are hereby over-
ruled and denied.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
Ordering Work No. 1475 in the matter of grading, paving, construction of
curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches or aprons, and appurtenant work in
portions of Sycamore Avenue and Sheldon Street, in the City of E1 Segundo,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The City Clerk reported 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. 1454 in the matter of grading,
paving, construction of curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches or aprons,
sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kansas Street and other streets.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publi-
cation of ithe Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of
the•adoption of said resolution, and•the posting of'the Notice of Improve-
ment, as required by law, had been made and are on file in the office bf
the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or ob-
jections against the work or the district had been filed with her in said
matter. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been filed with her
prior to the time set for the hearing.
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The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for
the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment
district, each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore
mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said
matter. No one responded.
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolu-
tion. Ordering Work No. 1476 in the matter of grading, paving, construction
of curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches or aprons, sanitary sewers and
appurtenant work in portions of Kansas Street and other streets in the
City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 1477, which resolution determines the general prevailing rates of
wage for the construction of certain public street improvements including
sanitary sewers in certain streets within the City of El Segundo, which
motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES (CONTINUED)
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That pursuant to instruction of the City Council, she had caused
an escrow to be opened with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
El Segundo Branch, covering the sale by said City to DeEstaing R. Newton
and Mildred V. Newton of the Southerly 25 feet of the Northerly 86.08 feet
of Lot 2, Block 110, E1 Segundo, which escrow instructions she read to the
Council and requested authorization to have same approved by proper offi-
cials of the City, and also to have the Grant Deed from the City to the
purchasers executed.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this City Council did at its meeting of December
15, 1954, authorize and instruct the City Clerk to open an
escrow in the E1 Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank,
for the purpose of consummating the purchase from said City by
DeEstaing R. Newton and Mildred V. Newton of the Southerly 25
feet of the Northerly 86.08 feet of Lot 2, Block 110, E1
Segundo; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has now opened the said escrow,
being escrow Nq.•35 -2009 in said bank, and it is necessary
that the deed from the City to the said purchasers be author-
ized and executed for deposit in and delivery thereof through
said escrow;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to now
execute and deliver into said escrow for delivery to said pur-
chasers through said escrow the necessary grant deed from said
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City to said purchasers of the said real property upon and
subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in the City's
escrow instructions in said escrow.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tear. Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. That she had received from Oswald Bros. Co., Faithful Performance
Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, each dated the 21st day of
December, 1954, with Maryland Casualty Company as surety, in the sum of
$1,500.00, filed in connection with contract recently awarded said Company
for the resurfacing of a portion of Imperial Highway easterly of Sepulveda
Boulevard, in the City of E1 Segundo, which bonds 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 said bonds.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond and the
Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, each dated the 21st
day of December, 1954, with Oswald Bros. Co. as Principal,
and Maryland Casualty Company, a Maryland Corporation, as
Surety, be approved by this Council, and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to
endorse evidence of this approval upon said bonds. _
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. Requested authorization to cancel Warrant No. B 1064 on the General
Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, due to same being a duplicate payment.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to cause Warrant No. B 1064, dated November 17,
1954, drawn-on the General Fund of the City of El Segundo,
in amount of $3.00, payable to Southern California Juvenile
Officers Association, inasmuch as same is a duplicate pay-
ment, to-be cancelled; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and the
City Treasurer of said City be and they are hereby .directed
to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their
respective books of record.
Carried by the following vote: .
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. That he had prepared regular form of resolution requesting
cancellation of taxes and assessments upon certain property heretofore
deeded to the City for public street purposes, which resolution he pre-
sented to the Council for its consideration.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that.Bf-4olu-
tion No. 1478, 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 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 Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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2. Read to the Council a communication he had received this date
from Mr. Ray F. Lindman, of the firm of O'Melveny and Myers, Bond Attorneys,
with reference to the,proposed sale of $175,000.00 of $375,000.00'Recreation
and Park Bond Issue, in which communication said Attorneys set forth various
schedules of maturities for the Council's consideration.
Following such consideration, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
requested to inform Messrs. O'Melveny and Myers that the
schedule of $5,000.00 per year for the first five years,
and $10,000.00 per year for the next fifteen years, making
twenty years in all, is the schedule of maturities which
the City Council requests be used in connection with the
Park and Recreation bond issue, Series 1.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
City Engineer Webb reported as follows:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration and acceptance eight
Street Deeds for use in the proposed widening of Maple Avenue easterly of
Center Street. The City Attorney having stated he had examined said deeds
and found same to be in form satisfactory to him, it'was moved by Council-
man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the-17th
day of December, 1954, executed by Arthur Ross and Margaret
E. Ross, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a
municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the
real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, described as:
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The Southerly 5.00 feet of the East 50 feet of
the South 100 feet of Lot 16, Block 108; of El
Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on pages 114
and 115 of Book 20 of Maps, in the office of
the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of December, 1954,
executed by Arthur Ross and Margaret E. Ross, his wife,
conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation
of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City
of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of the West 50 feet of
the East 150 feet of the South 100 feet of Lot
16, Block 108; of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as
recorded on pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps,
in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of December, 1954, executed
by Arthur Ross and Margaret E. Ross, 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 California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of the West 50 feet of the
East 100 feet of the South 100 feet of Lot 16, Block
108; of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on pages
114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of December, 1954, executed
by Arthur Ross and Margaret E. Ross, his wife, conveying to the
City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County,
California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 16, Block 108, except
the East 200 feet of the South 100 feet thereof; of
El Segundo Sheet 5, as recorded on pages 114 and 115
of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 14th day of December, 1954, executed
by John F. Tesh and Pauline K. Tesh, 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, County of
Los Angeles, Stat6 of California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of the West 58.91 feet of
Lot 12, Block 108; except the North 188.8 feet
thereof; of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on
Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps, in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia;
STREET DEED, dated the 19th day of December, 1954, executed
by Steven Meschuk and Betty M. Meschuk, his wife, conveying to
the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of the West 72 feet of
Lot.14, Block 109, except the North 25 feet thereof;
of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on pages 114
and 115 of Book 20 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 24th day of December, 1954, executed
by Sigurd H. Tjosaas, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a
municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real
property in thg City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 12,
except the North 163 feet thereof, in Block 109, of
E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on pages 114 and
115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California;
and
STREET DEED, dated the 14th day of December, 1954, executed
by Cecil R. Eden and Jewell W. Eden, his wife, conveying to the
City -of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County,
California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Northerly 5.00 feet of the West half of the
North 155 feet of Lot 4, Block 111; of El Segundo
Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of
Book 20 of Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the widening of
Maple'Avenue, in said City, be and the same are hereby accepted
for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments to be
filed for record as one document 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 Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. Recommended that the Council authorize the payment to the Grantees
set forth in the deeds hereinabove described of the amounts due such
Grantees for the property dedicated.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the payment to the following named persons, in the amounts
set opposite their respective names, to wit:
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Steven and Betty Meschuk
John F. and Pauline K. Tesh
Cecil R. and Jewell W. Eden
Sigurd H. Tjosaas
Arthur and Margaret E. Ross
$ 66.60
54.49
57.56
54.07
193.16
as payment for the properties dedicated to the City of E1 Segundo
under the deeds hereinbefore described, be and the same is hereby
authorized and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to present
to this Council in due course the demands and warrants in said amounts,
such warrants to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson
and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
UNFINISLiED BUSINESS
The City Clerk read to the Council the title of Ordinance No. 453,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held December 15, 1954, which Ordinance she stated was now ready for
adoption if the Council so desired.
Councilman Gordon stated that in his opinion there were various
aspects of the proposed Ordinance which he desired to study further and
perhaps some others of the Council felt as he did and would like to have
same taken under consideration for another week.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Ordinance No. 453, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 362,
OF SAID -CITY AND THE ?BUILDING CODE?
THEREIN ADOPTED BY.AMENDING ?SECTION
3071 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED."..
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 15th day of December, 1954, be taken under
consideration by this Council until its next regular meeting
to be held January 5, 1955, and in the meantime referred to
the City Administrative Officer for study, investigation and
report with special attention being given to the following:
1. What other cities in Southern California use
the "Annual Comprehensive Building Permit??
form;
2. If any of the other cities do, on what basis
do they compute the fee, is it contract price
or is it the.incremental difference in assessed
valuation.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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Gordon, Swanson and
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Industrial Stationery
& Printing Co. $ 222.26
Mefford Chemical Company 427.86
Cotton & Francisco 200.00
Construction Products Sales 12.39
Luippold Engineering Sales 69.53
George C. Porter 51.77
Rensselaer Valve Co. 544.46
Century Oil Company 9.41
Western Water Works Supply 801.83
City of E1 Segundo, Calif. 364.29
TOTAL $ 2,703.80
Recreation Fund
Burtons Leathercraft S 29-32
TOTAL $ 29.32
In Lieu Fund
Bock Company $ 6,500.00
TOTAL $ 6,500.00
General Fund
Calif. Fire Chiefs' Assn.
$ 5.00
Taylor Wholesale Electric
14.54
Calif. State Firemen's Assn.
30.00
Western Decorating Co.
147.29
Snap-On Tools Corp.
2.48
Rensselaer Valve Co.
46.14
John's Electrical Service
42.75
F & F Radio & Appliance
360.50
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
16.74
Brown- Bevis - Industrial Equip.
42.02
Cotton & Francisco
275.00
Pacific Elec. Railway Co..
1.00
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc.
25.33
(Continued)
General Fund - Cont'd
Limco Steel Products
$940.00
Jordan'Electronic Mfg. Co.
4.92
City of E. S. Water Dept.
6,037.66
Southern Calif. Gas Go.
3.78
Federal Laboratories, Inc.
10.59
Ethel Sisemore
17.50
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
20.29
Memo Products
11.85
George F. Schenck
18.48
Light Products Inc.
53.66
Lee Parmelee
.40
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
348.66
Institute for Training in
Municipal Administration
7.50
Mayfair Construction Co.
138.00
Tom Hood
25.00
Robert L. Sobraske
25.00
Detroit Automotive Prods.
64.50
Robert L. Sobraske
100.00
Mary E. Briley
65.70
Gilbert Sellan
92.00
M. R. Markert
207.00
Neva M. Elsey
7.00
Calif. State, County & Muni-
cipal Purch. Agt. Assn.
5.00
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
33.00
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
14.16
George C. Porter
48.16
Hassell Chevrolet, Inc. 1,917.38
A. M. Donaher & Son
52.89
Walter C. Boling
31.92
Abbott Drilling Co.
100.00
Parker & Son, Inc.
82.86
Jeffries Banknote Co.
190.04
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
28.45
Ernest I. Johnston
200.00
TOTAL 11,912.14
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn, the hour being 9:40 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor
ResspAectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City Cl k-
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