1954 MAY 19 CC MINV 951
El Segundo, California
May 19, 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 Robert Mohr of Calvary Baptist Church of E1
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: Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Baker and Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 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 meeting be approved as recorded. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon.
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:
EL CAMINO COLLEGE, dated May 14, 1954, inviting the Mayor, members of
the City Council and other interested citizens to attend its Open House
during "Public Education Weektt, May 21, 22 and 23.
The Mayor stated he felt the program to be provided would be interesting
and instructive and that, in his opinion, anyone in a position to attend the
ceremony would find it enjoyable. Thereafter, the communication was ordered
filed.
Councilman Gordon appeared in the Council Chamber at this time, the
hour being 7 :07 o'clock P. M., and immediately took his seat at the Council
table.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF-LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated April 29,
1954, transmitting therewith, copies of resolutions which the Chief Engineer
of said Districts requested the Council give earnest consideration to, and
to act thereupon as it so desires.
The resolutions herein referred to, if adopted by the City Council,
-would have the effect:of giving consent.to•the•County Sanitation Districts
to immediately proceed with the completion of land acquisition program and
the construction, maintenance and operation of a refuse collection and
disposal system.
The Council gave serious consideration to a request of the County
Sanitation Districts, hereinabove referred toeing of the opinion that the
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City of El Segundo, in view of its small population as compared to its
high assessed valuation, should not be charged for the operational cost
of such a garbage and refuse disposal system on an ad valorum basis, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. South Bay Cities
of Los Angeles County is authorized to acquire by gift, pur-
chase, condemnation or otherwise, real or personal property -
necessary or convenient for the construction, maintenance and
operation of a refuse collection and disposal system; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. South Bay Cities
of Los Angeles County presently desires to acquire by purchase
suitable and existing disposal sites which are rapidly becom-
ing unavailable; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the provisions of Section 4741.2
of the California Health & Safety Code it is provided that a
District board desiring to construct, maintain and operate a
refuse collection and disposal system within or without the
District, in addition to its sewage collection, treatment and
disposal system, shall obtain the necessary consents from the
governing bodies of the cities and from the Board of Super-
visors before adopting a resolution of its intention to con-
struct, maintain and operate a refuse collection and disposal
system; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. South Bay Cities
of Los Angeles County has under consideration adoption of a
resolution of its intention to construct, maintain and operate
a refuse collection and disposal system within the present
boundaries of the District, including all (or part of) the
- incorporated limits of the City of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of County Sanitation
District No. South Bay Cities of Los Angeles County, did on
August 8, 1951, authorize the levy and collection of an ad
valorem tax of 2¢ per $100 assessed valuation of property
located within the District for the purpose of acquiring funds
with which to implement the provisions of the County Sanita-
tion District Act authorizing a District to construct, maintain
and operate a refuse collection and disposal system; and
WHEREAS, the District has now accumulated and has on hand
a reserve of $35,252.66 from said 2t per $100 assessed valua-
tion tax levy, which is presently available for the acquisition
of suitable refuse collection and disposal sites; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. South Bay Cities
of Los Angeles County desires the consent of the City of E1
Segundo, as required by Sections 4741.1 and 4741.2 of the
California-Health & Safety Code, to the end that it may proceed
with the acquisition of suitable and presently available refuse
disposal sites;
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of E1 Segundo hereby consents, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Sections 4741, 4741.1 and 4741.2 of the Health &
Safety Code of the State of California, to the inclusion of
the City of E1 Segundo in the refuse collection and disposal
system to be constructed, maintained and operated by County
Sanitation District No. South Bay Cities of Los Angeles County
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within the present boundaries of the District; provided that
resort is not to be made to tax sources for the actual oper-
ational costs of the collection and disposal system referred
to, but that same is to be financed (other than site acquisi-
tion and other capital outlays) by charges imposed upon
agencies making use of the facilities in proportion as con-
tribution of waste materials are made by such agencies, or
by any other equitable method whereby the charges for main-
tenance and operation will be distributed according to benefit.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles
County is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase, condemnation
or otherwise, real or personal property necessary or convenient
for the construction, maintenance and operation of a refuse
collection and disposal system; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles
County presently desires to acquire by purchase suitable and
existing disposal sites which are rapidly becoming unavailable;
and
WHEREAS, by.virtue of the provisions of Section 4741.2 of
the California Health & Safety Code it is provided that a
District board desiring to construct, maintain and operate a
refuse collection and disposal system within or without the
District, in addition to its sewage collection, treatment and
disposal system, shall obtain the necessary consents from the
governing bodies of the cities and from the Board of Super-
visors before adopting a resolution of its intention to con-
struct, maintain and operate a refuse collection and disposal
system; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles*
County has under consideration adoption of a resolution of its
intention to construct, maintain and operate a refuse collection
and disposal system within the present boundaries of the District,
including all (or part of) the incorporated limits of the City of
El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of County Sanitation
District No. 5 of Los Angeles County did, on August 8, 1951,
authorize the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of 2¢
per $100 assessed valuation of property located within the
District for the purpose of acquiring funds with which to imple-
ment the provisions of the County Sanitation District Act author-
izing a District to construct, maintain and operate a refuse
collection and disposal system; and
WHEREAS, the District has now accumulated and has on hand a
reserve of $149,480.74 fram said 2¢ per $100 assessed valuation
tax levy, which is presently available for the acquisition of
suitable refuse collection and disposal sites; and
WHEREAS, County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles
County desires the consent of the City of E1 Segundo, as required
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by Sections 4741.1 and 4741.2 of the California Health &
Safety Code, to the end that it may proceed with the
acquisition of suitable and presently available refuse
disposal sites;
-NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of El Segundo hereby consents, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Sections 4741, 4741.1 and 4741.2 of the Health &
Safety Code of the State of California, to the inclusion of
the City of E1 Segundo in the refuse collection and disposal
system to be constructed, maintained and operated by County
Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles County within the
present boundaries of the District; provided that resort is
not to be made to tax sources for the actual operational
costs of the collection and disposal system referred to, but
that same is to be financed (other than site acquisition and
other capital outlays) by charges imposed upon agencies
making use of the facilities in proportion as contribution
of waste materials are made by such agencies, or by any other
equitable method whereby the charges for maintenance and
operation will be distributed according to benefit.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen-None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 5- 19 -54, requesting that
he be granted one week of his earned 1953 vacation June 7th to 11th,
both dates inclusive, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Frank Smotony, Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo, be and he is
hereby granted permission to take one week of his earned 1953 vacation
between the dates June 7th and 11th, 1954, both dates inclusive. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 5- 17 -54, advising that all
work contemplated in connection with Removal Permit Bond heretofore filed
with the City Clerk by Earl A. Moles, covering removal of a dwelling from
832 Center Street to 637 West Acacia Avenue, has been completed to his
satisfaction, and recommending exoneration of said bond.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No.
440300, dated the 5th day of February, 1954, with Earl A.
Moles as Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company as.
Surety, in the sum of $1,000.00, be and the same is hereby
exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent
to midnight this date, to wit: May 19, 1954.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated May 17, 1954, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution of Intention proposing to rezone
Lot 152, Tract 15692 from C-2 zone to R -1 zone, and setting the matter for
hearing at 7 :30 o'clock P. M., on Monday, June 7, 1954. Ordered.filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall reported as follows:
1. That on May 16, 1954, Causby L. Watson, who had heretofore been
classified as Street Inspector but who had actually been performing draft-
ing work in the Engineering Department as well as street inspection work,
had been reclassified as Draftsman and placed on the 5th step of the
Salary Schedule covering Draftsman classification, and he requested
approval of such reclassification.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the reclassification of Causby L. Watson
from the position as Street Inspector to that of Draftsman, on
the fifth step of the Salary Schedule for such classification,
effective as of May 16th, 1954 and to continue until the
further order of this Council, be and the same is hereby rati-
fied, approved and confirmed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. That he had received from Robert Whitted, Fireman in El Segundo
Fire Department, his resignation effective as of May 22nd, 1954; that due
to such resignation it was necessary to employ another fireman to fill the
vacancy; that he had interviewed the five applicants who rated highest on
the recent exam;nation given for firemen, and as a result of such inter-
views, had employed Mr. Robert King as Fireman in E1 Segundo Fire Depart-
ment, on the first step of the Salary Schedule, such employment being
effective at 8 :00 o'clock A. M.,.May 18th, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Robert Whitted as Fireman
in E1 Segundo Fire Department, effective as of midnight, May 22nd,
1954, be and the same is hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective at 8 :00 o'clock
A. M., May 18th, 1954, and until the further order of this
Council, Robert King be and he is hereby employed as Fireman
in the E1 Segundo Fire Department, such appointee to be
compensated for his services in such capacity in accordance
with the Salary Schedule of the Salary Resolution of the
City of El Segundo.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
3. Requested one week additional time in which to present to the
Council data with respect to costs which might be involved in the making
of a preliminary survey in the over -all Recreation Plan for the City, in-
asmuch as he had not received all the information he anticipated having,
which request was granted.
4. Made a progress report on the completion of the Municipal Warehouse;
stated there were several additional items which will have to be completed
before acceptance of the building, and informed the Council that the archi-
tect seemingly is cooperating in the completion details in every way possible.
5. Requested City Engineer Webb to make a report on the survey made
this date by the committee heretofore appointed by the Mayor in the matter
of the construction of sidewalks as a part of the improvement of Eucalyptus
Drive between Walnut Avenue and Imperial Highway.
City Engineer Webb stated that he, together with Councilmen Baker,
Frederick and Gordon, had this date made another inspection of the area with
special attention made to the depressed driveway at the northwest corner of
Walnut Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive; that at his request Building Inspector
Smotony had gotten in touch with Mr. Morgan, contractor -owner who had
originally constructed the building, to ascertain whether or not the condi-
tion which would exist with reference to the garage on said premises in
event the contemplated improvement is consummated, might be corrected; that
Mr. Morgan had agreed that in event the City does improve said street in-
cluding- sidewalks, and the present owner of the property agrees, he will
make arrangements whereby the garage will be moved approximately fifteen
feet westerly, thereby permitting the owner to use the garage and also
permit the City to construct adequate sidewalks.
The Mayor at this point inquired if in view of the report of the City
Engineer the committee would now recommend that sidewalks be constructed in
connection with the proposed improvement, and all of the members of the com-
mittee present stated they would so recommend.
At this point Councilman Swanson inquired of the City Attorney whether
or not the City might include sidewalks in the petition on its own finding,
and the City Attorney replied in the affirmative.
_. Lengthy discussion ensued as to whether or not-this should be done in
view of the fact that if a new petition to include sidewalks is circulated
for signatures by the property owners, it will delay the proposed improve-
ment a number of months, and the Council also indicated it hesitated to
include sidewalks in the proposed improvement without consent of the
property owners affected.
Following discussion, by general consent, the City Engineer was
directed to contact as many of the property owners as possible who signed
the petition, to ascertain if they are willing to have sidewalks included,
also to ascertain if the owner of the property at the northwest corner of
Walnut Avenue and Eucalyptus-Dr''ive would consent to change in location of
garage.
6. That he and Councilman Swanson had investigated several buildings
which might be available for quarters for the Senior Citizens Club and such
investigation discloses that the quarters presently occupied by said club
in the Converse Building are the most suitable quarters available at the
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rental price fixed by Mr. Jack Converse for such quarters, to wit:
$100.00 per month.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Swanson,the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to pre-
pare and present to this Council at its next regular meeting
to be held May 26th, 1954, a form of extension of the existing
lease between the City of E1 Segundo and Lelah Converse, owner
of quarters presently occupied by the Senior Citizens Club for
recreation purposes, upon the same terms and conditions as
presently obtain, excepting that the rental shall be the sum
of $100.00 per month; that the term of extenhion shall be for
the period of three years and that the City shall have the
right to cancel and terminate the lease upon thirty dayst
written notice to the Lessor.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
7. That on Monday evening last, he and Councilman Gordon had attended
the organizational meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in connection
with its proposed annual Fiesta, and that at a future date he will present
several features in connection therewith to the City Council for its con-
sideration.
8. Requested Public Safety Ccmmissioner Swanson to make a report
-with respect to the request of Stephen Doss, heretofore made to the City
Council at its last regular meeting, that no parking be allowed on East
Maple Avenue.
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson thereupon stated that he felt this
request would require considerable study; that it might be advisable to
prohibit parking on one side only; that in view of the fact that both East
Maple Avenue and East Mariposa Avenue are major streets and carry consider-
able traffic, he thought it might be advisable to first prohibit parking on
the northerly side of East Mariposa Avenue between Sierra Street and Main
Street as a test before anything of this nature is done on East Maple
Avenue.
The Council indicated it desired to give further consideration to the
matter, but in the meantime, by general consent, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare and present to the City Council an ordinance amending
the Traffic Ordinance of the City of El Segundo so as to prohibit parking
on the northerly side of Mariposa Avenue between Sierra Street and Main
Street.
- 9. That he had received a communication from Mr. Charles Porter,
Chairman, Opening Day Activities of the Little League Baseball, advising
that ttLittle League Days' will be held in the City -of E1 Segundo on June 191th,
1954, and that the Committee for Opening Day Activities requests permission
to hold a parade in•the City between.the hours of 10:00 A. M. and 11:00 A. M.,
the assembly point being in the 200 block on Concord Street, the parade to
continue east on Grand Avenue from Concord Street to Main Street, thence
northerly on Main Street to Pine Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of the Chief of
Police of the City of El Segundo with respect to all features
connected therewith, including the assembly point and the
route thereof, the Little League Committee for Little League
Day activities in the City of E1 Segundo be and it is hereby
granted permission to hold a parade in said City on June 19th,
1954,- between the hours of 10:00 A. M. and approximately 11 :00
A. M. on said date.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
10. That the Little League Baseball had requested the installation
of a lift water line to the property in Block 61 leased to it by the City
of El Segundo for baseball purposes, the water to be furnished through said
line to be used for conditioning the baseball grounds; that presently said
League has a lit line to its grounds on Hillcrest Street and he feels a lit
line in Block 61 would be adequate.
Following discussion of the matter, same was referred to the Adminis-
trative Officer for administrative handling.
11. That he had made an appointment with the representative of the
Los Angeles County Water Pollution Control Board to meet with members of
the City Council at the City Hall in E1 Segundo at 2 :00 P. M., on Tuesday,
May 25th, 1954•
12. That in.connection with a site for Girl Scout camping activities,
Councilman Baker had requested the matter be taken under further considera-
tion until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held May 26th.
City Engineer Webb reported that Mr. Christiansen of the Metropolitan
Water District had contacted him and advised that during the summer months
it is anticipated there . will be a critical drop in water pressure and that
such reduced pressure will necessitate the activating of the pumping station
-on El Segundo Boulevard; that it is not known as yet to what extent it will
be necessary to activate said pumping station, it being dependent upon the
actual drop in pressure and that Mr. Christiansen had further stated he will
advise Mr. Webb as soon as this information is available.
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That she had received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund
a dividend remittance on the premium paid by the City on its compensation
insurance policy which expired July 1, 1953, said dividend being in amount
of 18%. She further called the Council's attention to the fact that for
the year ended July 1, 1951, the amount of dividend had been 43.5 %, and for
the year ended July 1, 1952, the dividend had been 35%, which comparison
indicated that there presently exists a very high rate of injury compensa-
tion being paid to employees of the City injured on the job.
The City Council discussed the matter, following which, by general
consent, the City Administrative Officer was requested to call a meeting of
the heads of all departments for the purpose of forming a safety committee
in an endeavor to reduce personal injury accidents of employees of the City
while on their respective jobs.
2. That she had received from Leroy R. Bruce, Director, County of Los
Angeles General Hospital, form of agreement for the furnishing of emergency
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ambulance service to the City of El Segundo for the year beginning
July 1, 1954; that said agreement is identical with the agreement now
in effect but which will expire June 30, 1954, and that said new agree-
ment had been approved as to form by the City Attorney. The City Clerk
further stated that the Assistant Chief of.Police had advised her that
the service being rendered by the County under its present contract is
entirely satisfactory to the Police Department of the City.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain agreement between
the County of Los Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo, cover-
ing the furnishing of certain ambulance facilities to said
City, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve said form of contract and does hereby authorize the
Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo to sign such contract on
behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same,
and such executed copy be forwarded to the County of Los
Angeles in due course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
3. Announced for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, the
appointment of Virgil E. Arbuckle as a Special Police Officer of said City,
and requested approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Virgil E.
Arbuckle as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed.. Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows
1. That pursuant to instruction of the City Council he had caused to
be prepared an agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Marsh, Smith -
and Powell,.Architects, covering architectural services to be furnished by
said firm in connection with the proposed construction of a new City Hall
and Police Station. He thereupon read said form of agreement to the City
Council and same appearing to be satisfactory, it was moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain agreement between
Marsh, Smith and Powell and the City of E1 Segundo, covering
the furnishing of architectural services in connection with the
proposed construction of a new City Hall and Police Station in
said City, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby.
approve said form of contract and does hereby authorize the
Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo to sign such contract on
behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same,
and such executed copy be forwarded to Marsh, Smith and Powell
in due course.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
- Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. That pursuant to request of Mayor Selby he had prepared a form
of resolution which would place the Council on record as recognizing the
outstanding service which the E1 Segundo Savings Bond Committee, under the
chairmanship of Willard J. Skelley, has rendered in the local sale of
United States Savings Bonds, which form of resolution he read to the City
Council.
Mayor Selby stated he had received a communication from the National
Savings Bond Committee requesting that such resolution be adopted. There-
after, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the importance of individual support by citizens
of the United States of America is indicated by the fact that
today forty million Americans are the owners of some thirty -
seven billion dollars of United States Series E Bonds (formerly
United States War Bonds, and now United States Savings Bonds);
and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of E1 Segundo have not
been remiss in the purchase of their full share of such govern-
ment securities; and
WHEREAS, the month of May, 1954, has been designated as
recognition month for those public spirited citizens who have
given freely and unselfishly of their time and effort in pro-
moting the sale of such bonds in their various communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, does hereby recognize the
outstanding service which the E1 Segundo Savings Bond Committee,
under the chairmanship of Willard J. Skelley, has rendered in
the sale of such bonds locally and that said Council does hereby
congratulate and thank Mr. Skelley and the members of his com-
mittee for the outstanding contribution they have wade to the
success of the local bond sale program. It is patriotic and
effective service and action of this nature on the part of
individual citizens which indicate most strongly the loyalty,
affection and devotion which our citizens, both individually
and collectively, have to and for their country. This Council
publicly recognizes in this resolution with thanks and appre-
ciation the service which Mr. Skelley and his committee have
rendered, not only to our national government but also to this
City as well.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor.Selby;
Following the adoption of such resolution, by general consent, the
City Clerk was directed to furnish a copy of said resolution to the E1
Segundo Herald and to Mr. Willard J. Skelley.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At this time Mr. Ace Beall, who was present in the Council Chamber,
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inquired what action had been recommended by the committee heretofore
appointed by Mayor Selby with respect to the inclusion of sidewalks in
the proposed improvement of Holly Avenue between Standard Street and
Eucalyptus Drive.
Councilman Gordon, a member of said committee, informed Mr. Beall
that it is the committee's recommendation that sidewalks be included.
Mr. Beall stated he is in favor of constructing sidewalks but another
owner is not favorable to said improvement at the present time and if the
objecting owner will not sign the petition, there would not be a sufficient
percentage of the area represented in the proposed assessment district.
Mayor Selby stated the City Council would be glad to cooperate in any
way possible, and thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred
to Councilmen Baker and Frederick, City Administrative Officer Udall, and
City Engineer Webb, with the purpose in mind of lending whatever assistance
possible to Mr. Beall in obtaining the consent of the other property owner
involved to the inclusion of sidewalks in such proposed improvement.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Mayfair Construction Co. $9,069 .0
Ira E. Escobar
2,267.56
Ethel Sisemore
134.75
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
184.50
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
370.13
Gravely Pacific, Inc.
146.26
Lee. Parmelee
15.20
Jeffries Banknote Company
13.60
Memo Products
11.33
McCarthy Insurance Agency
54.09
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
2.60
City of El Segundo Water
Hersey Mfg. Company
Department
245.22
E. E. Udall
3.25
George F. Schenck
4.00
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
68.24
Inglewood Mercantile Co.
8.23
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
18.58
Grimes Stassforth Sta. Co.
463.90
Consolidated Rock Products
44.90
County of L. A. Mapping Div. 10.88
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
4,165.05
it it it tt
3$87.55
it tt it tt
1,265.93
it ft it it
1,859.69
it it tt it
2,311.20
ft it it - to
12876-77
it it It it
18.74
Hospital Service of
Southern California
223.65
State Employees'
Retirement System
1,358.57
(Continued)
General Fund - Cont'd
Walter C. Boling 6.25
Los Angeles County Peace
Officers Association 17.00
Attwood & Pursel 10.00
TOTAL 29,i3 . 8
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$ 2,157.19
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 283.00
it n it it
6.25
State Employees'
Retirement System
181.49
State Employees'
Retirement System
169.57
Hospital Service of
Southern California
7.95
Dayton Foundry
12005.13
Grinnell Company
13.35
Hersey Mfg. Company
499.55
Gem Electric Co.
159.57
Industrial Station &
Printing Co.
19.57
Construction Products Sales 64.19
Addressograph Multigraph
Corp. 1.80
TOTAL
$ 4,568.61
Recreation Fund
KB&S Sporting Goods. 0 18.54
TOTAL $ 18.54
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 1,037 2 6
TOTAL 1,037. 9
V 961
.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:
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V 962
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson stated that he has received several complaints
of citizens being stung by bees, including several small children, and
which bees apparently had come from hives being maintained in the City
of E1 Segundo; that it is his understanding that said hives have now been
removed but he feels it desirable that the City adopt an ordinance pro-
hibiting the keeping of bees within 300 feet of any residence.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the City
Attorney for the preparation of an ordinance to effect this prohibition.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cle