1954 FEB 24 CC MINEl Segundo, California,,,
February 24, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
forma, 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 Mr. Edwin Krug, of the First Church of Christ, Scientist,
of El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7 :00 o'clock P. M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 'Mayor Selby;
Councilmen-Absent: Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the `17th day of February,
1954, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Selby announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the continued public hearing under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of E1 Segundo, on the application of North American Aviation, Inc.
for approval of unclassified use in an M -2 zone of a parcel of land situated
in Section 7, T3S,.Rl4W, S.B.B.-& M., bounded on the east by Douglas Street,
on the west by Duley Road, on the north by'_Mariposa Avenue, and extending
southerly therefrom a, distance of 1531 feet, to be used for proposed con-
struction of a wind,-tunnel for the research and development of.airplanes, in
the City of E1 Segundo.
The Mayor then advised that North American Atlgtibn; "Inc: -had requested
additional time in which to study the supplemental report submitted by Mr.
Donald P. Loye, Sound Consultant, and had also requested the hearing be con-
tinued for another week.
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the hearing on the above mentioned
application of North American Aviation, Inc. be continued until the hour of
7:00 o'clock P.,,M. at the next regular meeting_ of the City Council to be held
March 3rd, 1954. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written cammunications, 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:
ELIZABETH A. BIRDSALL, dated February 23, 1954, being.application for
renewal of a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer,-at 876 Center
Street, in the City of.E1 Segundo, during the -construction -of a dwelling house
by the applicant at the said address.
Building Inspector Smotony stated he would recommend the renewal of said
permit but orally stated he would advise the applicant to make a greater effort,
if possible, to camplete the construction of her dwelling at the above address.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a temporary revocable permit be and the same
is hereby authorized issued to Elizabeth A. Birdsall to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 876 Center Street, in the
City of-El Segundo, during construction of her home on said
premises, said permit to expire by limitation May 25th, 1954•
Carried by the following vote: - - -
Dyes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
OtMELVENY & MYERS, dated February 19, 1954, being its proposal to render -�••
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certain legal services in connection with the authorization and issuance of
bonds for the City of El Segundo-in'-amount .of $390,000.00 fora new City Hall
and Police Station.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution.be adopted:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the request of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California; the law firm of OtMelveny & Myers.,
of Los Angeles, California, has sutmi.tted to the said City Council
a communication in words and figures as follows:
"OtMelveny & Myers
1e�3 South Spring-Street - -
Los Angeles..
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19th
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SUBJECT.. B -3378
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL -
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1954
- Honorable City Council -of
the City of El Segundo
City Hall - -
El Segundo, California
Gentlemen:
Your City Attorney, Mr. Woodworth, advises us
that you desire to employ this firm to render legal ser.
vices in connection with the authorization and issuance
of bonds of the City. of El Segundo in the principal
amount, of $390,000, $270,000 for a city hall and $120,000
for a - police station. 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 bond proceedings, the general supervision of
the proceedings and the giving of all necessary 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 these services our fee on bonds that carry at
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the election will be 2 /10ths of 1% of the principal
amount of bonds, payable one -half following the
canvass of the election returns and the remainder
following the sale of the bonds or a portion thereof.
On bonds that fail at the election our fee will be
1 /10ths of 1% of the principal amount thereof payable
following the canvass of the returns.
If this arrangement is satisfactory to you
kindly adopt an order employing us upon the terms stated
herein and furnish us with :a certified copy of such order.
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and
Respectfully yours,
OIMELVENY & MYERS
By /s/ Ray H. Lindman tr
WHEREAS, said Council on behalf of said City desires.to em-
ploy said law firm of O?Melveny & Myers, to render services to
said City in connection with the authorization and issiiance of
bonds of the City of E1 Segundo in the principal amount of
$390,000, being $270,000 for a city hall, etc. and $120,000 for
a police station, etc.;
NOW., THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
First That said Council does hereby, on behalf of said
City of El Segundo, employ the said law firm of O?Melveny .&.
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 to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to said O'Melveny &Ayers, 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 edopfed by the.following vote
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
WALTER C. PETERSON, CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated February 18,
1954, advising that at a meeting of the City Council of said City, held
February 18th, 1951, the Board of Traffic Commissioners submitted for approval
proposed Installation and Maintenance Agreement for traffic signals at the
intersections of Imperial Highway with Douglas Street and Nash Street, said`
Agreement to be between the City of Los Angeles and the City of-El Segundo..
- The City,Clerk reported she.had.not as-yet received such form of agree-
ment, and thereafter, the communication was ordered filed.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, EL SEGUNDO UNIT NO. 38, dated February 19,
1954, requesting permission to sell- vetbran -made poppies on the streets of
El Segundo on May 28th and 29th, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, El Segundo Unit No. 38, American Legion
Auxiliary, has made- application to this Council, by written
communication, dated Februar7.19, 1954,.for permission to
sell veteran -made poppies in the City of E1 Segundo on Poppy
Days, May 28th and 29th, 1954; and
WHEREAS, said applicant is.a local organization.and: the
proceeds of the sale of said poppies will be devoted to a
civic purpose, namely, the relief of disabled war veterans
and their families, particularly those who were or are resi-
dents of the City of E1 Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
First: That.said above mentioned communication be re-
ceived and filed in the office of the City Clerk, and that
same as so on file, be and it is hereby referred to and by
this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
- Second: That the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
does hereby find that the facts recit -ed in,the preamble of
this resolution are true and that, therefore, no license fee ;
shall be charged for the permit herein granted.
Third: That said applicant, El Segundo Unit No. 38,
American Legion Auxiliary, be and it is hereby granted
permission and authority to make sale of said - American Legion
poppies in the City of;E1 Segundo on the said dates, May •28th.
and 29th, 1954.
Fourth That the City Clerk is instructed to fprward a_
copy of this resolution to said permittee as evidence of the
permit herein granted.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:.. Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noss: Councilmen None; -
Absent :. Councilman - Baker. t.
LESTER 0. LUCE, JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT, dated February 23, 1954,
enclosing therewith, annual report of all cases filed and fines and fees
collected during the 1953 calendar year in said Municipal Court, which.in-
dicated a total of $22,897.19 in fines had been collected for the City of E1
Segundo; being an increase of $5,392.69,over the amount collected for the
year 1952. Ordered filed.
ERNEST GRIFFIN, undated; and
EUGENE BYRON ANDERSON, dated February 19, 1954, each.beirlg an application
for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
MARSH, SMITH & POWELL, Architects, dated February 19, 19549 submitting
their proposal to furnish certain architectural services in connection with the
proposed City Hall and Police Station for the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved_by Councilman•Swanson,.seconded . by Councilman Gordon, -the follow--
ing resolution be, adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council of
the City of E1 Segundo, by-Marsh,, Smith & Powell, Architects,.
a communication in words and figures as follows:
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!tMAR.SH, SMITH & POWELL .
Architects and Engineers
Madison 2736 - 300 Lane Mortgage_Bldg.,
Eighth at Spring - Los Angeles 14
February 19, 1954
City Council of El Segundo
El Segundo, California
Attention: Mayor Selby
Gentlemen:
I am writing this letter to confirm a telephone con-
versation with Mayor Selby yesterday, in which we proposed
_ to furnish for your proposed bond issue for municipal
buildings, -the following information;
1. Estimate of costs, based on.an assumed square
foot area.
.2.,,A site plan showing the disposition of the pro-
-posed City Hall and Police Building in connection
with the present Fire Station.
3. A perspective drawing to be used for the informa-
tion of the citizens -of El Segundo at the.time of
the bond election.
We would understand that any payment for these services
would be•a part of 'the architectural work,_which we would
perform for the City in case the bonds are carried. -Should
the bonds be defeated, and the project therefore.remain:un-
financed; we would not make the City'any charge foF•these..-
preliminary services, excepting that should the City decide
to proceed with the project in any event, and so.authorize
us in writing, we would then do whatever work was so author -
ized under the terms of an agreement to be drawn up between.'
ourselves and the City. -
Very truly yours,
MARSH, SMITH & POWELL
/s/ Herbert J. Powell
Herbert J. Powell
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WHEREAS, the Council believes that the said offer is fair
and that it is in the public interest to accept the same; .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that the offer and proposal con -.'
tainedin the above mentioned cmmunication be and the.same is
hereby accepted by and on behalf of the said City of El Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to said Architects for their information and files.
On roll cal., the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The -City Clerk reported as follows:
1. That at the request of the City Council she had made'an investiga-
tion as to whether or not said Council had authorized the attendance of
AssistL:r_t Building Inspector Woodford at the course offered by the University
of Southern California in Uniform Building Code, and-that she could find no
record of such authorization.
Building Inspector Smotony at this point advised the Council that Mr.
Woodford was attending said classes under the G. I. Bill of Rights, hence,
there was no expense either -to'himself or to the City for the taking of such
course, and therefore, no action was taken in the matter.
2. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of El• Segundo, the
appointment of Charles Robert Mannon as•a Special Police Officer of said
City, and requested the Council's approval thereof.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by CouncilmanJGordon -that the
appointment by the Chief of Police of the City f El Se � -
Y gundo - of Charles
Robert Man-non as a Special Police Officer of sai& City; be and the same is
hereby ratified,- approved and confirmed. Carried.
City Engineer Webb reported as follows:"
1.- That on September 23rd, 1953, the City Council of the City of El
Segundo had approved a policy or
Y accepting-deeds for the widening of Maple
Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, and in connection.
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therewith, he had procured -a deed from Stuart G. Bailey and Lucia F. Bailey,
conveying to the City of El Segundo the south 5 -feet of Lot 14, Block 108,
which deed he recommended the City Council accept in accordance with the
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policy heretofore established, the Grantors to be paid for the property deeded
on the basis of $0.185 per square foot.
Said Streed Deed having been approved as to form by the City Attorney,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 20th day
of February, 1954, executed by Stuart G. Bailey and Lucia F. Bailey,
his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corpora-
tion of Los Angeles County, California, the real property In the
City of El Segundo Count of Los
Y Angeles;. •State: of California
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described as:.
The south 5.00 feet of Lot 14, 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.,
for public street purposes in connection with the Widening of
Maple Avenue, in said City, be and the same - -is -hereby accepted for
and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and
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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.
Carried b_r the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman- Baker.
2. That during the past week work had started on the reshaping of the
slope on the easterly side of Penn Street, in the 800 block; that the plant-
ing of ice plant is progressing and that a fence has been erected in the
hope that such fence will prevent school children from walking on the ice
plant until it has had an- opportunity to start a good growth.
City Administrative Officer Udall reported as follows:
1. That pursuant to the Council's request made at its -last regular meet-
ing held February, 17th, he had obtained prices on the installation of a 200 -amp.
hook -up for the new Municipal Warehouse, which is necessary in ordtTr to take
care of the electric-welder, and that said prices are as follows, to wit:
Mutual Electric Company $498.50
John Wise 470.00
He stated that in view of the fact the Mayfair Construdtion Company had
quoted a price of $622.00 on such work, he would rec end the bid of Mr. John
Wise be accepted. _
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,- the - following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Administrative
Officer, as set forth in his written report dated February 24th.,
1954, that the bid of John Wise in the sum.of $470.00 for
installing a 200 -amp. hook -up in the - new - Municipal Warehouse,
in the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby approved;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent of said
City be and he is hereby directed to issue an order to Mr. John
Wise covering said work in accordance with said bid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
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Noes: Councilmen None;
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Abserrt; - Councilman Baker.
2. That with the approval of Mayor Selby, he had this day attended a
meeting of City Managers -City Administrative Officers' group at Santa Monica,
California, and that attendance at said meeting had enabled him to meet similar
officers from surrounding Cities, which opportunity he appreciated.
City Attorney Woodworth presented.to the City Clerk for use under the
proper heading resolution determining that the public interest and necessity
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demand the acquisition and construction of certain municipal improvements, .
also form of ordinance providing for and giving notice of a Special Election
to be held in the City of El Segundo on the 13th day of April, 1954.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
None. - -
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-PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Coamittee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Water Works Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$3,474.75
Payroll Demand
$20215-53
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1 3,307-04
Ruth Hopp, City-Treasurer 290.80
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1,493-03
It
6.25
1,921-99
Hospital Service of
2,406-32
Southern California
7.95
1,879-71
:.State Employees'
15-62
Retirement-'Syst.em
157.67
Hospital Service of
State Employees'
Southern California
232.25
Retirement--System.
146-51
State Employees'
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Mefford Chemical Company 427.86
Retirement System
1,376.46
Transport Clearings
.89
Liberty Waste Materials
14.11
Howard Supply-Ccmpany
Generator Equipment Co.
3,496.64
Construction Products
Sales 64-46
Wm. P. Neil Co., Ltd.
396.00
El Segundo Press. ,i;,,_
49-95
-Koeller Bros. House Moving
25.00
Hersey Mfg, -Co
,
651.62
Bancroft-Whitney ComparW
11-85
TOT AL
4,099-99
Rains Glass Shop
7.72
L.A.-Co. Health-Dept.
16.25
Recreation
Fund
Sam Siegel
103-00
Goliger Leather Co.. _2
7.33
The Todd Compan
,y,, Inc.
47-31
-Inc.
Kit Kraft I P.
121.80
General Water Heater Corp.
10-76
Leisure Crafts
7.00
State of Calif.-Printing Civ. 23-18
Pacific Hide -& Leather.
Narcotic Educational
C ompagry, Inc.
42-55
Foundation of America
12-50
TOTAL
V198.68.
El Segundo Press
121.54
Transport Clearings
4.19.
Pension Fund
Ditto, Inc.
12.45
State Employeest..
Stuart G. Bailey &
Retirement System
1,033-31
Lucia F. Bailey
108.14
TOTAL
.6 1s,033-31
George E0 Gordon,,,Jr.
66.30
Lectra Home
14-28
TOTAL $
0_..598-39
Moved by Councilman Gordon,
s I econded by Councilman - Swanson, the d - emands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn
on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordo.n,•Peterson,
Swanson and Mayor
Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by,Councilman Gordon'. that
Resolution No. 1389, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ,CITY
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OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,, DETERMINING THAT
THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY!MWM
THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, 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:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
:toes: Councilmen id
one;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Councilman. Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 412, entitled:
AN ORDI.,ANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNW,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ON THE
13TH DAY OF APRIL, 19;4, FOR THE' PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID
CITY TWO PROPOSITIONS TO INCUR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND CONSOLIDATING
SAID ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE.,
which was read.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
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