1955 APR 13 CC MIN410
E1 Segundo, California
April 13, 1955
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 Reverend Marvin Johnson, of the Community
Methodist 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: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 6th day of
April, 1955, 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.
At this time, it appearing there were several students present from
E1 Camino College, the Mayor asked that they stand and introduce themselves,
whereupon the following persons did so introduce themselves, to wit: Mr.
Arvil Perian, Mr. Tom Arnold, Mr. Raymond L. Morrow, and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne
Erickson..
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the reception of bids for installation of traffic signals at the inter-
sections of Sepulveda Boulevard with Mariposa Avenue and Maple Avenue, in
the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired if anyone present in the Council Chamber
desired to file a bid therefor. No person responding, the Mayor declared the
time for reception of bids closed.
The City Clerk announced that she had five bids in her possession, and
it was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids.
Carried.
Bids in regular form were received and declared from the following:
Electric and Machinery Service, Inc. $ 15036.00
Fischbach and Moore, Incorporated $ 17,157.00
Westates Electrical Construction Company $ l4vl 15.00
Work to begin within .5 days and to lie,
completed within 30 days.
C. E. Seymour $ 15,960.00
Before declaring the fifth bid the City Clerk called the Council's
attention to the fact that the Bidder's Bond accompanying said bid was made
in favor of the City of Inglewood rather than the City of E1 Segundo.
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The City Attorney examined said bond and.gave as his opinion that
it was clearly a clerical error, that the bond in other respects con-
formed to the Notice to Bidders and that the description of the work to
be performed was correct, and he stated that in this instance he would
waive the error but that such waiving did not set a precedent for future
action of this nature.
Thereupon the bid of C. D. Draucker, Inc. was declared as follows:
Total bid, $16,563.00, work to begin within 15 days and complete the in-
stallation within 45 working days.
Following the opening and declaration of the foregoing bids, the City
Engineer stated that the Westates Electrical Construction Company is the
low bidder, that the bid is below the estimate, and the bidder is a con-
tractor prequalified by the State of California, and he would recommend
that said contract be awarded to said Westates Electrical Construction
Company.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No. 1499, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO WESTATES ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WITH
MARIPOSA AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE, WITHIN
SAID CITY.,
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, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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:
WILLARD J. SKELLEY, AGENT, dated April 13, 1955, requesting that the
City cause a quitclaim deed to be issued to Richard S. Fitzgerald and Betty
L. Fitzgerald, husband and wife, as joint tenants, quitclaiming the City's
interest in an easement in pipelines and appurtenances affecting the
Southerly 56 feet of Lot 1, Block 4, Tract 1685, El Segundo. Accompanying
said communication was check in amount of $5.00 covering the cost of prepar-
ation of the quitclaim deed.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali-
fornia, has received a communication in words and figures as
follows:
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"El Segundo, Cal.
April 13 1955
"Honorable City Council
City of E1 Segundo Calif.
Will you cause a quiet claim deed to be issued, quit-
claiming to Richard S. Fitzgerald and Betty L. Fitz-
gerald Husband and Wife as Joint tenants, the citys
interest in an easement for pipe lines and appurten-
ances as granted by the deed to Sausal Redondo Water
Co. #1 recorded in Book 6794 Page 145 of Deeds,
affecting the following described property:
The South 56 feet of lot 1 in Block 4 of Tract 1665
of E1 Segundo as per map recorded in book 21 page 98
of maps, in the office of the County recorder of said
County.
My Check for $5.00 covering cost is enclosed.
Yours Very Truly,
/s/ Willard J. Skelley
Agent
763 Main St.
El Segundo, Cal.";
and
WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject referred
to in the said communication and feels that with reference -to
the particular property described in said communication, the ac-
tion hereinafter taken is indicated:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLIAWS:
First: That said Council hereby finds and determines that
the easement referred to in said communication and which is here-
inafter described, is no longer needed by the City of El Segundo,
and therefore, that the City may properly quitclaim said particu-
lar easement over said particular property.
Second: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed
from the City of E1 Segundo and in its name, quitclaiming to
Richard S. Fitzgerald and Betty L. Fitzgerald, husband and wife,
as joint tenants, so far as the same affects the Southerly 56
feet of Lot 1, Block 4, Tract 1685, in the City of El Segundo,
as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, on file in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,
that certain easement over said above described property (only)
for pipelines and appurtenances as reserved to Sausal Redondo
Water-Company No.. 1 in a deed from Los Angeles Trust and Savings
Bank recorded prior to February 15, 1950, in Book 6794, Page 212
of Deeds, Official Records of Los Angeles County, California
(which said easement the City of E1 Segundo, by mesne assign-
ment of record, is now the owner).
Third: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized
to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to said grantees upon the
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payment to the City of E1 Segundo of the sum of $5.00 for
deed, which sum the City Council hereby finds and determines
to be the reasonable amount to be paid to said City as the
consideration for said deed.
Fourth: That nothing herein contained shall be construed
as constituting any precedent in the premises with reference
to the release of the easement above referred to as affecting
any other property or properties within said City, as the City
reserves the right to consider each application for a release
of such general easement as it applies to any particular
property at the time that such respective applications for
such releases may be presented to said Council.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated April 13, 1955, advising that she has
received a check from the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, El
Segundo Branch, in amount of $1,671.74, being payment of interest on public
funds deposited with said bank for the quarter ended March 31st, 1955•
Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 13, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 215, adopted at a regular
meeting of said Planning Commission held April 11, 1955, denying the re-
quest of Ace T. Beall for change of zone from R -2 to P for Lots 19 and 20,
Block 59, E1 Segundo.
The communication was ordered filed pending expiration of the time in
which the applicant may file an appeal with the City Council from the de-
cision of the Planning Commission.
PAUL CRAWFORD, PARADE CHAIRMAN, dated April 6, 1955, requesting that
the Little Leagues of the City of El Segundo be granted permission to con-
duct a parade on May 14th, 1955.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Little Leagues of the City of E1
Segundo be and they are hereby granted permission to conduct
a parade in said City on May 14th, 1955s such permission,
however, being granted subject to the approval of the Chief
of Police and to any conditions, which in his judgment, should
be imposed.
Carried.
An unsigned letter, undated, marked received by the City Clerk April
12, 1955, calling attention to an apparent violation of the Business License
Ordinance and health conditions on the peemises located at 525 West Palm
Ayenue.
By general consent, the communication was ordered received and filed
for future reference.
SISTER ELIZABETH KENNY FOUNDATION, dated April 8, 1955, requesting
permission to conduct its annual 1955 campaign for funds in the City of E1
Segundo during the month of May, 1955.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation of
Southern California, Inc. be and it is hereby granted per-
mission to conduct a solicitation for funds for said organi-
zation in the City of El Segundo during the month of May,
1955, it being provided, however, that before such solicita-
tion is commenced in said City, persons making the solicita-
tion shall identify themselves to the Police Department of
the City of E1 Segundo and furnish such Department with any
information and data which it feels is necessary in the
premises.
Carried.
At this time, the Mayor suggested he felt it would be in order for
the City Council to adopt a resolution expressing t appreciation to the
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and to ctor responsible for
the discovery of the vaccine which will have the effect of combatting polio-
myelitis.
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Council-
man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS, one of the most important announcements ever made
in the annals of medicine has just been made to the American
people and to the people of the world in that an effective means
of combatting the scourge of poliomyelitis has been discovered;
and
WHEREAS, this Council is conscious of the great benefits
which will accrue to humanity by virtue of this new weapon in
the hands of the medical fraternity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, that this Council joins with all
other agencies and representative units of the Government in
acclaiming this tremendous advancement in the field of medicine
and that it commends especially Dr. Jonas E. Salk and his asso-
ciates, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, and the
great mass of citizenry who by their conscientious contributions
have assisted in bringing about so desirable a result. It is
cooperation of this nature between the scientists and the people
that will bring about ever - increasing benefits to the peoples of
the world and gives new hope and assurance that other scourges
and maladies to which humanity is subject will be conquered in
the near future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be
sent to Dr. Salk, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis,
and the Los Angeles County Chapter of the National Foundation for
Infantile Paralysis.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being notice of hear-
ing on application of Metropolitan Coach Lines for authority to reroute cer-
tain portions of its Los Angeles- Redondo Beach Motor Coach Line in the City
and County of Los Angeles, to be held in Los Angeles, April 27, 1955•
Ordered filed.
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METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, dated April 6, 1955, being notice that
it has filed an application before the Public Utilities Commission of
the State of California for authority to adjust its rates. Ordered filed.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Service Commissioner Frederick stated each member of the City
Council had been furnished a copy of the report entitled: "Report Upon The
Municipal Water System of the City of El Segundo, California ", prepared by
Frank E. Alderman, Consulting Engineer, and he requested the members of the
Council study the same with special attention given to the summary and be
prepared to discuss same at the next regular meeting of the City Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Administrative Officer made reports as follows:
1. With respect to the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
that it be granted permission to hold its annual Fiesta on a portion of the
vacant property southerly of Pine Avenue, easterly of Eucalyptus Drive, and
northerly of the Pacific Electric Railway, the City Administrative Officer
stated that Oswald Bros. Co. had agreed to level the property in question,
remove the grass and roll it for a cost of $175.00.
Councilman Baker initiated discussion with respect to the fact that
the City of El Segundo does not yet have title to all of the property in-
volved and would not, in fact, have title to one lot for some time; also
that he had been. questioned by several persons as to the legality of the
City allowing the Junior Chamber of Commerce to use the property for this
purpose inasmuch as the property had been bought by bond money for recrea-
tion purposes, and he also brought up the fact that the Fiesta would be
held during a period when the Little Leagues will be playing baseball on
the grounds immediately westerly thereof.
At this point, City Attorney Woodworth made a report with respect to
the present status of acquisition by the City of Lot 29, Block 62, which
it appears is in an estate and in which property it further appears from
a title report that a certain Susan Matthews has a 113 interest. He stated
that he and Mr. Henry M. Lee, attorney for the apparent owners of said lot,
had both conversed with officials of the Title Insurance and Trust Company
in an effort to have said Title Company remove the name of Susan Matthews
as part owner of the property since the remaining heirs state they are con-
fident the party has no interest in the lot, but that the Title Company re-
fused to do so; that Mr. Lee had informed him that he felt.confident that
he could file an action to quiet title and probate the estate for the sum
of $300.00, which the.City Attorney,feels is a reasonable amount and which
action, if decided in favor of the present heirs, would eliminate the
alleged interest of Susan Matthews, but that the $300.00 fee would have to
be in addition to the $1,000.00 price agreed upon between the City and the
other heirs.
The Council discussed the matter at length, following which it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, eeconded.•by.Cou=* ilman Frederick, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in order to expedite the acquisition of
title to Lot 29, Block 62, El Segundo, by said City, the City
Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to notify Mr. Henry M.
Lee, attorney for the apparent owners of said Lot 29, Block 62,
that the City will pay toward the costs of clearing title to
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the said property the sum of $300.00, and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to prepare and present
to this Council a demand and warrant for the sum of $50.00
representing a deposit to cover court costs in said matter
and which constitutes a portion of said above mentioned sum
of $300.00, and that the City Attorney be authorized to
deliver said cost deposit to said Henry M. Lee for the pur-
poses aforesaid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
The City Council then further discussed the matter of granting per-
mission to the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce to use property which
it is acquiring in Block 62 for recreation purposes, following which it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to notify said El Segundo Junior
Chamber of Commerce that if, as and when the City of E1 Segundo obtains
title to the property in question, the City Council would at that time be
willing to favorably consider said request. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That Mr. Frank Smotony, Building Inspector, had requested per-
mission to take one week of his 1953 accrued vacation between the dates
May 2nd to May 6th, 1955, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Frank Smotony, Building Inspector, be and
he is hereby granted permission to take one week of his 1953
earned vacation between the dates May 2nd to May 6th, 1955s
both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noest Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
3. That due to the resignation of Mr. B. E. Grubbs from the City
Parks Department, Mr. Kenneth Brewer, Park Maintenance Leadman, had recom-
mended the employment of Mr. Robert M. Witcher in the Parks Department, such
employment to begin April 18, 1955, said employee to be compensated in ac-
cordance with Schedule 3, Step C. of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1
Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon,.seconded by.Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective April 18, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, Robert M. Witcher be and he
is hereby appointed Park Caretaker I in the Park Department
of the City of E1 Segundo, said appointee to be compensated
for his services in such capacity under Step C of Schedule 3
of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson
4. That a legislative bulletin had been received from the League of
California Cities, dated April 18, 1955, with respect to certain measures
pending before the State Legislature and upon which measures said League
had made its recommendations; that inasmuch as hearings on the first two
measures, namely: A.B.ts 3399 to 3402, inclusive, which bills would have
to do with tidelands oil drilling, and A.B. 2417 which would provide an in
lieu tax on personal property, were scheduled for hearings before action
thereon could be taken by the City Council, the Mayor had authorized him
to send telegrams to the Chairmen of the respective committees and to
Assemblyman Chapel expressing opposition to the hereinbefore mentioned
Assembly Bills.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the action of the Mayor in sending telegrams in opposition
to A.B.ts 3399 to 3402, inclusive, and A.B. 2417, be and the same is hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
Mayor Selby then brought up for discussion the matter that numerous
bills will be heard before committees and brought onto the floor of the
Legislature for vote upon which bills the City might desire to take action
and it might be necessary to take such action between meetings of the City
Council, and he felt it might be desirable to have a committee of three
councilmen decide what action should be taken, if any, on bills which might
require action between Council meetings, and that inasmuch as this committee
would represent a majority of the Council, that the action taken by said
committee would represent action taken by the Council.
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Council-
man Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS, there are now pending before the Legislature of
the State of California various measures in which the City of
El Segundo may be interested; and
WHEREAS, the time for action in many instances is limited
and this Council believes that a method should be devised
whereby the attitude of the City Council of the City of E1
Segundo may be made known to the legislators and interested
persons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE-IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and a com-
mittee of any two Councilmen designated by him be and they are
hereby authorized by the City Council of the City of El Segundo
to make such analysis of such pending measures as, in their
opinion, said City is interested and to wire the respective
legislators who, in their opinion, should receive such informa-
tion either in opposition to or in support of such respective
measures, such.telegrams to be signed by the Mayor on behalf
of the City of El Segundo;.and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action of such above
mentioned officers shall be deemed to be, and shall be,•the
action of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo in the
premises.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and.
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. That when the Police Department moves into its new Police Station
it will be necessary to purchase generator equipment for standby purposes
of said Police Department and for Civil Defense use; that Mr. John Johnston,
Mechanical Engineer, had prepared specifications for such generator equip-
ment following discussion had between Mr. Johnston, Chief of Police DeBerry,
Mr. Vernon Wood and himself, and that he had sent out requests for quota-
tions in accordance with such specifications; that he had received several
bids, the lowest bid being from the Generator Equipment Company in amount of
$1,577.00, less 1% discount, F.O.B. El Segundo, delivery to be made upon
demand, but in any event such equipment to be held until September, 1955,
the generator being bid upon being a Kohler 10,000 -watt, and he recommended
a purchase order be issued for such equipment, said equipment to be held
until needed.
He further stated that Mr. Vernon Wood, Assistant Director of Civilian
Defense, is of the opinion that the City may be able to obtain Federal assist-
ance toward the cost of such generator.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Administrative Officer be and he
is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be issued to
Generator Equipment Company covering the purchase by the City
of E1 Segundo of one Kohler 1OR61 Remote Electric Plant 10,000
Watt with appurtenances as stated on its quotation given to
said City Administrative Officer, the price thereof being
$1,577.00, F.O.B. El Segundo, including Sales Tax, less 1%
discount, delivery to be made when called for by the City of
E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Civilian
Defense (Mayor) and the Assistant Director of Civilian Defense
be and they are hereby requested to take such steps as may be
necessary to obtain State and /or Federal assistance in payment
of such equipment.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
6. That in connection with the property to be acquired by the City
for recreation purposes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
he had been advised that the Presiding Bishop is presently in the east and
will not return until some time during the month of May, but that upon his
return the Church will approve the sale to the City of the property involved.
7. That Mr. Kenneth Brewer, Park Maintenance Leadman, had advised him
he is putting approximately 2 -1/2 to 3 hours per day trapping gophers on
private property, and the City Administrative Officer inquired whether or
not the Council desired to continue this policy, and that in event it does,
it may be necessary to hire an additional part -time man for this purpose.
The Council discussed the matter, following which, by general consent,
it was decided to continue the present policy for the balance of this season.
8. Advised the Council that on the evening of April 14, 1955, a
meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the subject of off - street
parking; that the Chamber of Commerce will handle the meeting; that he has
been advised Mr. Gordon Whitnall., . Planning Consultant, Mr. Lindley Allen,
Chairman of the Planning Commission, and Mr. Robert L. Webb, Jr., Street
Superintendent, will attend the meeting as well as himself, and he felt
some members of the Council might also like to attend said meeting.
9. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council he had been
requested to make a survey with respect to the Leaves of Absence policy
presently in force in the City; that he is in the process of examining docu-
ments in connection therewith, and will be in position to make a report and
recommendations with respect to said matter at the regular meeting of the
City Council to be held April 27th, 1955•
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That due to an error in typing in the amount on demand No. B 1821,
issued to Title Insurance and Trust Company in amount of $103.25, she de-
sired permission to cancel said warrant and demand.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to cause Warrant No. B 1821, dated April 6, 1955,
drawn on the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in
amount of $103.25, payable to Title Insurance and Trust
Company, to be cancelled, due to error in amount drawn; 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 Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That in connection with a list of properties that have been tax
deeded to the State of California, which she had received from the County
Tax Collector, it would appear that there are four parcels in the City of
E1 Segundo; that two of the parcels are Lots 2 and 3 in Block 36, in which
the City might obtain a 4/5 interest only, the additional 1/5 interest be-
ing owned by a person who has paid the taxes thereon; that Lots 8 and 9.
Block 3, Tract 1685, can be obtained without any exceptions and that she
had been advised by the County Tax Collector that these parcels might be
obtained by the City for $1.00 each plus advertising costs, providing the
City obtains same for public purposes.
The Council discussed the matter, and believing it to be to the ad-
vantage of the City to obtain said parcels,. it was moved by Councilman
Frederick -48 seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the schedule of tax deeded properties
numbered "76 -Aft, received by the City Clerk from the County
Tax Collector of the County of Los Angeles, be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk and referred to ..as so on ,file,
and by this reference be incorporated herein and made a part
hereof; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council author-
izes and directs the City Clerk to notify the Tax Collector
of Los Angeles County, or any other County officer concerned,
that the City of E1 Segundo objects to the sale of the parcels
of real property described in said schedule and requests that
they be withheld from sale as the City of E1 Segundo desires
to acquire the same for public purposes, to wit:
Lots 2 and 3, Block 36, E1 Segundo, for parking
purposes; and
Lots 8 and 9. Block 3, Tract 1685, El Segundo, for
recreation and playground purposes.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's approval and acceptance Grant Deed
from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, a corporation sole, con-
veying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, Lots 1 to 26, in-
clusive, of Block 62, and Lots 44, 45, and 48 to 52, inclusive, of Block 62,
E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 11th day
of April, 1955, executed by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los
Angeles, a Corporation Sole, by Reverend Joseph T. McGucken, its
Attorney in Fact, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a muni-
cipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real
property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, described as:
PARCEL I
Lots 1 to 26 inclusive of Block 62 of E1 Segundo,
Sheet #3, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages
22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of said County.
PARCEL II
Lots 44, 45, -48 to 52 inclusive of Block 62 of
E1 Segundo Sheet #7, as per map recorded in Book
22, Pages 54 and 55 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of said County.,
for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same is
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 authorised and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with.the Security -First National-Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo.Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by laid escrow agency•im due course.,
On roll call„ the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: - Councilmen= Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. That it would be in order for the City Council to adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter escrow for purchase from
the owners thereof of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Tract 2111, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow=
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo acquire from the
owners thereof the following described real property located
in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, to wit:
Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Tract 2111, as per map re-
corded in Book 22, at Page 141 of Maps, on file
in the office of the Recorder of said County,
free and clear of encumbrances, except conditions, reservations,
restrictions and rights of way now of record against the same
for the purchase price of $6,000 with the proviso that the said
sellers reserve the right to remove the small frame house now
located upon said property on or prior to the lot day of June,
1955; and in the event of the failure of such seller so to do
within said time, that the said dwelling shall be and remain
the property of the City of El Segundo; and with the further
proviso that if said sellers do remove said dwelling as above
contemplated, the said dwelling, if the same is removed to any
property within said City, shall be used for garage or storage
purposes only and the house moving permit shall be issued upon
such conditions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and instructed to cause an escrow to be opened
in the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, E1 Segundo
Branch, for the consummation of said transaction of said pur-
chase and sale and to execute and place therein the necessary
escrow instructions on the part of the City of El Segundo. Said
escrow instructions shall include among other required features:
(1) That all taxes be pro -rated to close of escrow;
(2) That no insurance is to be pro- rated;
(3) That the sellers shall pay all the title charges;
(4) That each party thereto shall bear and pay one -
half of the escrow costs and charges (other than
title charges) in the matter of said escrow;
(5) That before said escrow is closed, the sellers
shall have removed from said premises the
dwelling above referred to, to the satisfaction
of the Building Inspector of said City or the
title to said dwelling shall have vested in said
City as hereinabove contemplated;
(6) That it shall be the responsibility of the sellers
to cancel and annul any tenancies or leases
which may be upon said property and to cause any
tenants occupying said premises to be removed
therefrom prior to the close of escrow;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, with reference to the removal of said
dwelling, the Building Inspector of said City will not require the
seller to clean up said property after the removal of said dwelling,
as the City will perform such clean up service on its own part
after close of escrow.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
5. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo his
appointment of Alex Baustian and Kenneth Palmer Martin as Special Police
Officers of said City.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
the appointment by the "hief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Alex
Baustian and Kenneth Palmer Martin as Special Police Officers of said City,
be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and-confirmed. Carried.
City Engineer Webb made reports as follows:
I. Presented eight street deeds in connection with the dedication
of certain portions of Nevada Street, Pine Avenue, Indiana Avenue and Cali-
fornia Street.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 13th
day of April, 1955, executed by Paul F. Mayer and Evelyn Lee
Mayer, 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,
State of California, described as:
The east 25.00 feet of Lot 55, Block 123,
except the north 55 feet thereof; El Segundo
Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and
107 of Book 22 of Maps in the Office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 13th day of April, 1955,,executed
by Richard S. Fitzgerald and Betty L. Fitzgerald, 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 East 25.00 feet of the North 55 feet of
Lot 55, Block 123; E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of
Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California., I i
and
STREET DEED, dated the 13th day of April, 1955, executed
by Paul F. Mayer and Evelyn Lee Mayer, 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 East 25.00 feet of the South 87 feet of
Lot 54, Block 123; El Segundo Sheet No. 8, as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of
Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.,
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and
STREET DEED, dated the 13th day of April, 1955, executed
by Theodore B. Stein and Marion E. Stein, 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 Easterly 25.00 feet of Lot 54, Block 123;
of El Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages
106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of
the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles,
California.,
for public purposes in connection with the dedication of a por-
tion of Nevada Street, 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 that certain Street Deed,
dated the 15th day of March, 1955, executed by M. C. McCray,
A. A. McCray and Ruth W. McCray, owners of a one -half inter-
est of the real property hereinafter described, conveying said
interest to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, in said real property in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The north 25.00 feet and the east 25.00 feety
of Lot 378, Block 123; of E1 Segundo Sheet No.
8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22
of Maps in the office of the County-Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the dedication of
portions of Pine Avenue and Indiana Street, in said City, be and
the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1
Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed,
dated the 1st day of April, 1955, executed by Elwood E. Griggs,
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 West 25.00 feet of Lot 183, Block 123; of
E1 Segundo, Sheet No. S. as recorded on Pages
106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.,
and
STREET DEED,.dated the 17th day of March, 1955, executed
by Kenneth Claman and Lomyra Evelyn Claman, his wife, convey-
ing 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, Stste.of California,
described as:
The West 25.00 feet of Lots 181 and 182, Block
123; of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
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and
STREET DEED, dated the 27th day of March, 19550 executed
by B. Silver, 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 East 25.00 feet of Lots 150 and 151, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the of-
fice of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the dedication of
a portion of California Street, in said City, be and the same
are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of -El Segundd;
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 Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
2. That he had received notification from the City Treasurer that
there is $6,750.00 in Series «F" War Bonds which were purchased from the
Water Department Operating Fund, which bonds have now matured, no longer
bearing interest, and he requested permission to have these bonds cashed
and the proceeds placed in the Water Department Operating Fund.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
the City Treasurer be and she is hereby authorized to cause Series "F" War
Bonds in the sum of X66,750.00 to be cashed and that the proceeds therefrom
shall be deposited in the Water Department Operating Fund. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
3. That Bock Company has completed the work of constructing Sewer
Pump Plant No. 8 and connecting pipelines in a satisfactory manner and he
recommended the City Council accept this work under contract heretofore
awarded said Company.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the
City Engineer, with respect to the completion of Sewer Pump-
ing Station No. 8 constructed by Bock Company for the City of
E1 Segundo, be received and filed in the office of the City
Clerk and as so on file said communication is hereby referred
to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part
hereof; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the
recommendations made in said communication, the City Council
hereby finds and determines that the contract for the con-
struction of said Station and the construction thereof was
completed on the 12th day of April, 1955, and that said
station be and the same is hereby accepted as complete as of
said date; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized to sign the required Notice
of Completion of said station and cause the same to be filed
in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County
within ten days after said date of completion.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Reported that he had made an inspection of an alleged hazard due
to the condition of a sump on property southeasterly of Franklin Avenue and
Center Street; that he finds said hole has been satisfactorily filled and
is now in a safe condition.
5. That previously a communication had been received from the Health
Officer of the City of E1 Segundo recommending that the City proceed with
the construction of sewers in Nevada Street between Mariposa Avenue and
Pine Avenue, which communication had been spread upon the minutes of the
City Council in full, and that at said meeting the City Council had in-
structed the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications and cost
estimate of such improvement; that he had accoBdingly prepared such plans
and specifications and cost estimate, the estimate being in the sum of
$2,027.85; that it would now be in order for the Council to adopt certain
resolutions and approve the plans and specifications.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that Resolution No. 1500, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2808 OF THE
"SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITA-
TION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931"1
DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.,
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, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen. None.
The City Engineer at this time presented plan, profile and drawing
No. 550405, Sheet No. 2, for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Nevada
Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, together with specifica-
tions and detailed estimate of the cost of said improvement, also a plat
of the assessment district for said improvement as shown on Sheet No. 1 of
said Plan No. 550405. Whereupon Councilman Baker moved that said plan,
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specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that
the said plan be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifica-
tions and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of
said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 1501 for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Nevada
Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, as particularly delineated
upon the plan and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which
motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and carried by the following vote,
to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: r Councilmen None.
5• At this time the City Engineer recommended that he and the City
Attorney be authorized to interview persons who might be qualified to do
Special Assessment work to take the place of Mr. A. S. Monroe who recently
resigned from such position.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the City Engineer and the City Attorney be and they are hereby
authorized to make a survey of persons who might bel qualified to do Special
Assessment work for the City of El Segundo, to discuss the matter with such
persons, and to thereaft%r• make their recommendations to this Council with
respect thereto. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson stated he had recently been approached by a bill-
board advertising company as to the possibility of securing a permit to
erect billboards on the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard, and he in-
quired as to the present status of the pending order of the City Council
that presently erected billboards should be removed.
Mayor Selby stated he had requested the City Engineer to prepare a
survey of all billboards presently in existence on Sepulveda Boulevard
between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway, and upon receipt of such
survey he felt the Council should discuss the matter with the City Attorney
with the view of possible action being taken to cause billboards on the
westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard to be removed.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund Water Works Fund - Conttd
Southeast Pump Service $416.48 Century Oil Company $ 9.41
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 6.09 Morgan & Son 105.43
Socony Paint Products Co. 34.51 Postindex Company 15.71
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Water Works Fund - Cont'd
Mefford Chemical Company 38_5.08
Hersey Mfg. Co. 514.60
Frank E. Alderman 39791.75
Western Water Works Supply 192.43
Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash 20.21
Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2,482.6
TOTAL 7,974.34
Park and Recreation Bonds,
Election 1954, Construction
Security -First National Bank
of L.A., El Segundo Br. 423,399.35
TOTAL $23099.35
City Hall, Police Dept. & City
Jail Bond, Construction Fund, 195
Smith -Emery Company 264.33
City of E. S. Water Dept. 257.45
Baruch Corporation 19.438.65
TOTAL 6 19,960.43
Recreation Fund
Pacific Arts & Crafts $ 7.19
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 42.15
K B & S Sporting Goods 46.45
Cline- Stewart Company 7.78
TOTAL 103.57
General Fund
Pacific Radionics
167.80
George C. Porter
42.75,
Neva'M. Elsey, City Clerk
54.83'
it it it it it
47.85
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
28.47
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
25,70
B. F. McDonald Company
31.19
George F. Cake Co.
133.90
Contractors Asphalt Sales
Co. 709.99
Don Carr Trucking, Inc.
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General Fund - Cont'd
Ira E. Escobar
$ 81.99
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
644.16
El Segundo Herald
102.50
Industrial Stationery .
& Printing Co.
39.8_9
Grimes Stassforth
Stationery Co.
40.45
Southern California
Disinfecting Co.
67.53
Don Carr Trucking, Inc.
10.69
California Brush Co.
158.00
Friction Materials Co.
3.71
City of E. S. Water Dept.
105.39
Tide Water Associated
Oil Company
787.10
Lee Parmelee
9.00
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
132.75
Don Dornblaser
300.00
K. Searles
19.50
Boyld Coulter
65.00
Heirshberg Const. Co.
61.60
F. E. Hint
71.70
Goode & Schroeder, Inc.
103.20
Paul Hess
42.50
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
14.07
Morgan & Son
13.91
Ditto Incorporated
35.07
Frank Lowe, M. D.
12.00
McCarthy Ins. Agency
316.00
Wm. R. Selby
13,00
Steno -Aide Company
Elliottts Photo Service
18.01
Sky -Craft Upholstery
7.21
Surveyors Service Co.
20.60
Taylor Wholesale Electric
3.89
Walking Sprinkler Co.
14.44
Consolidated Rock Prods._
3.72
TOTAL $ 4,534.92
Moved �y 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,
Mayor, Selby;
Noes: Councilmen -None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
NEW BUSINESS
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting
adjourn until the hour of ll QO o'clock A. K..,-Thursdays April 21, 1955, the
hour'of adjournment*of•this meeting being 9:15 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor -
Respectfully submitted',
Neva M. Elsey, City Cler
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