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E1 Segundo, California
April 27, 1955
.A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 pledg-
ing allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which
a moment of silent prayer was observed by those present.
The meeting was then called to order at 7:00 otclock P. M.' by the
City Clerk, the Mayor being absent.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Councilman Baker be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Baker thereupon assumed the duties of Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro
tem Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 21st day
of April, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the min-
utes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in
the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF IDS ANGELES COUNTY, INC., dated April 23,
1955, requesting a permit to conduct a fund raising drive in the City of E1
Segundo during the month of May, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
Carried.
RESOLVED, that United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles
County, Inc. be and it is hereby granted permission to
conduct a solicitation for funds for said organization in
the City of E1 Segundo during the month of May, 1955, it
being-provided, however, that before such solicitation is
commenced in sAid City, persons making the solicitation
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.
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FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 4- 21 -55, advising that
all of the conditions have been meet as set forth in Relocation Bonds
posted by Vera Randall, covering the relocation of two residences removed
from Los Angeles to 715 and 719 West Palm Avenue, and recommending exonera-
tion of said bonds.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond,
dated the 12th day of October, 1954, with Vera Randall as
Principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as
Surety, in the sum of $1,000.00, and that certain Reloca-
tion Permit Bond, dated the 12th day of October, 1954,
with Vera Randall as Principal, and Pacific Employers
Insurance Company as Surety, in the sum of $2,000.00, be
and the same are hereby exonerated from any liability
accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to
wit: April 27, 1955•
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tam Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PAUL J. WINGEIER, M/SGT., U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION, INGLEWOOD,
dated 25 April, 19550 requesting permission to place an Army Recruiting "An
Frame either at a location on Main Street in the vicinity of the Security -
First National Bank or in the vicinity of the southwest corner of Main Street
and Grand Avenue, for the purpose of advertising for U. S. Army enlistments.
The Council considered the matter of said application, and it appear-
ing there is considerable pedestrian traffic on YuLin Street in the vicinity of
said bank, it was agreed that the location in the vicinity of the southwest
corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue would be preferable.
It was thereafter moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the U. S. Army Recruiting Station be
and it is hereby granted permission to place an Army
Recruiting "An frame in the vicinity of the southwest
corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue for the purpose of
advertising for U. S. Army enlistments, such permit being
granted subject to the continuing approval of the Street
Superintendent and the Chief of Police as to matters in
connection therewith under their respective jurisdictions.
Carried.
C. T. MARTIN, PRESIDENT, CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE, dated.April 25, 19550
advising that North American Aviation, .Inc. has granted $aid Little League
permission to use certain of its property northerly of Walnut Avenue and
easterly of Washington Street for temporary baseball field, and requesting
that the City cause a water line to be installed to said field for the use of
said Little League.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent of the City of
E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to cause a temporary
water line to be installed for use by the Central Little League
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to the property owned by North American Aviation, Inc.,
northerly of Walnut Avenue and easterly of Washington
Street, for the purpose of furnishing water to the
grounds to be used by said Little League for a Baseball
Diamond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tam Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
EL SEGUNDO NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC., dated April 27,
19550 requesting that it be granted a renewal of a free business license for
the purpose of selling hot dogs, etc., at its baseball grounds located at
Hill.crest Street and walnut Avenue, in the City of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to cause a business license to be issued,
without fee, to the El Segundo National Little League
Baseball, Inc., to conduct a refreshment stand on its
baseball diamond grounds located at Hillerest Street and
Walnut Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, said license
to be issued under the provisions of Section 118, of
Ordinance No. 382, of said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
RICKI BURLANDO AUXILIARY CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF HOPE, dated April
27, 1955, expressing appreciation to the City Council for use of the Council
Chamber on the evening of April 26th, 1955, and requesting permission to use
said Chambers on the evenings of May 3rd and May 10th, 1955 for the purpose
of completing the working organization.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
the Ricki Burlando Auxiliary Chapter of the City of Hope be and it is hereby
granted permission to use the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the evenings
of May 3rd and May 10th, 1955, for the purpose of completing the organization
of said Chapter, no charge to be made for such use. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent : Mayor Selby.
A. H. BARTLETT, CITY CLERK, CITY OF TORRANCE, dated April 26, 1955,
enclosing t'herewith.certified• copy of.Rosolutioft No..2719 of the City Council
of said City, requesting that action be taken by proper authorities to dis-
continue the discharge of raw sewage into Ballona Creek. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. J. P. Comstock, residing at 32 Castlewood Drive, Malibu, ad-
dressed the Council, advising that he is in the business of sign painting and
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performs all of such work for a chain organization of dry cleaners; that
while he was performing such work for one of such chain stores located in
the City of El Segundo he was stopped by a Police Officer and informed
that he mast procure a business license for such work; that while he did
not object to the payment of a license, he felt . some provision should be
made for artisans who merely intend to do one small job in a city and do
not anticipate soliciting work, and he asked if the Council could give him
some consideration with respect to prorating the amount he had been required
to pay for a business license in the City of El Segundo.
Councilman Gordon informed Mr. Comstock that prior to the time the
present Business License Ordinance was adopted, he and the City Clerk had
procured copies of business license ordinances from various surrounding
cities and in setting the fees for the City of E1 Segundo had attempted to
conform to fees charged in neighboring cities.
Mr. Comstock again inquired if the Council would give consideration
to the particular type of work which he performs, and the City'Attorney
stated that while it did not appear anything could be done in this particular
instance, the Council would give consideration to the remarks made by Mr.
Comstock and if, after investigation of various features in connection there-
with, it believes his request has merit, the Business License Ordinance could
be amended.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. Filed his written report, dated April 27, 1955, with respect to
determination of the policy on the Park and Recreation program and recommended
that the Parks group and the Recreation group'be consolidated into one depart-
ment, headed by a Director of Parks and Recreation; that the Directorts salary
be fixed as set forth in Schedule 15 of the Salary Resolution, to wit: $"6.00
to $541.00 per month, and that a competitive written and oral examination be
given for the position.
Following discussion by members of the City Council, it was moved
by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the written report'of. E. E. Udall,
City Administrative Officer of the City of E1 Segundo,
dated April 27, 1955, hereinabove referred to, be and the
same is hereby approved by this Council and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as so on file
said communication is hereby referred to and by this refer-
ence incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policy as set forth
in said report be accepted as the policy of this Council;
that the City Administrative Officer be and he is hereby
authorized to place an advertisement in „Western City„ and
"California Recreation News and Previews" magazine, adver-
tising that,the City -of El Segundo will hold a competitive
examination for the position of Director of Parks and
Recreation, together with other pertinent information; that
he be further authorized to contact the California State
Personnel Board with respect to conducting such examination
and in the meantime shall prepare specifications applicable
to the position to be created of Parks and Recreation
Director, which specifications shall be approved by Council-
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man Baker, representative of the City of El Segundo on
the Recreation Commission, and also by a representative
of the Recreation Commission of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. Presented for the Councils consideration and any comments,
criticisms, or recommendations thereon, a tentative draft of "Leaves of
Absence" schedule, which he requested the members of the City Council study
and make any such comments before any new resolution is adopted.
3. advised that due to the resignation of Mr. Sebastian Aimino
from the Street Department, it is advisable to employ someone in the Street
Department and that Mr. Robert L. Webb, Jr., City Engineer, had recommended
that Mr. Herbert D. Ewing be employed as a Laborer under Step C, Schedule 30
of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo to replace Mr. Aimino,
such appointment to be effective May 2nd, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective May 2nd, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, Herbert D. Ewing be and he
is hereby appointed Laborer in the Street 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.
Carried by.the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The'City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. Reported that the City now has title to Lots 1 to 26, inclusive,
and Lots 44, 45, 48 to 52, inclusive, of Block 62, and that if the Council so
desires, it.might now grant the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce per-
mission to use the available vacant portion of said block upon which to hold
its Fiesta.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce,
pursuant to its request therefor, dated March 19, 1955, be
and it is hereby granted permission to use the vacant por-
tion of Block 62, in the City of El Segundo, with the ex-
ception of Lots 29, 40, 41, 42 and 43 (Lots 29, 40 and 41
not being owned by the City of E1 Segundo,•and Lots 42 and
43 having a residence thereon), on July 13th to 17th, both
dates inclusive, 1955, in connection with the El Segundo
Fiesta to be held on said dates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Street Superintendent
and the City Administrative Officer be and they are hereby
authorized to cause the area affected to be suitably graded
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and rolled at a cost of not to exceed $200.00, it being
provided, however, that the activity area used for such
Fiesta purposes shall be appropriately treated with
sawdust so as to effectively keep down any dust nuisance,
such sawdust to be dampened daily to the approval of the
Fire Chief of the City of El Segundo, the said provision
to be accomplished at the expense of the permittee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she,is hereby authorized to cause a business license to
be issued, without fee, to Frank W. Babcockts United Shows,
to operate a carnival in the vacant portion of Block 62, in
said City, with the exception of Lots 29, 40, 41, 42 and 43,
from July 13th to 17th, both dates inclusive, 1955, under
the provisions of Section 118 of Ordinance No. 382 of the
City of El Segundo, in view of the fact that any profit from
the operation of such carnival is to be applied to the E1
Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said business license
shall not be issued until said Babcock's United Shows has
submitted and filed with the City Clerk a policy approved by
the City Attorney as to form and the Mayor as to surety,
indicating liability coverage in the limits of $1000000.00
to $200,000.00, and $10,000.00 property damage, such policy
to carry an endorsement naming the City of El Segundo, its
officers, agents and employees as additional insureds for
the entire.period of said Fiesta event.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. That she had received from the County Tax Collector of the County
of Los Angeles a form of agreement to be executed on the part of proper offi-
cials of the City of E1 Segundo in connection with the acquisition by said
City of a portion of Lots 2 and 3, Block 36, El Segundo, tax deeded property;
that the City Attorney had approved said agreement as to form and the Council
might authorize the execution thereof if it so desired.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain „AGREEMENT" between
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and the
City of El Segundo, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; that said form is hereby approved by this Council and
the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby author-
ized to execute the same on behalf of said City, and the City
Clerk to attest the same, and make delivery thereof in due
course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was,adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. That she had received from the Escrow Department of the Security -
First National Bank of Los Angeles, El Segundo Branch, a Grant Deed executed by
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Robert H. Dietrich, a single man, conveying to the City of El Segundo
Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Tract 2111, in the City of E1 Segundo, and that it
would be in order for the City Council to accept same for and on behalf
of said City.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 20th
day of 1pril, 1955, executed by Robert H. Dietrich, a single
man, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corpor-
ation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in
the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali-
fornia, described as:
Lots S. 9 and 10 of Tract No. 2111, as per map
recorded in.Book 22, Page 141 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 authorized 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 said escrow agency in due course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
4. Presented on behalf of the City Engineer of the City of E1
Segundo, plans and specifications in connection with the proposed improvement
of Grand Avenue from Main Street to a point 114 feet easterly of Eucalyptus
Drive.
Following examination of the documents, it was moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Plan No. 540712, consisting of two
sheets, covering the improvement of Grand Avenue from Main
Street to a point 114 feet easterly of Eucalyptus Drive, in
the City of E1 Segundo, be approved and placed on file in
the office of the City Engineer.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tea Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Resolution No. 1502, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
SPECIFICATIONS NO. ST -6010 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
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OF GRIND AVENUE BEWEEN MAIN STREET AND
A POINT 114 FEET EASTERLY FROM EUCALYPTUS
DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA", IN AND FOR SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING
BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF GRAND
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIMENIA.n, dated the
27th day of April, 1955s as presented to this Council at
this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby ap-
proves the said form of notice and the contents thereof in
each and every particular, and does hereby find and deter-
mine that the prevailing rates of per diem wages within said
City, set forth in said notice, are the prevailing rates of
wages for each of the respective professions, crafts, trades,
callings, and vocations therein mentioned or referred to, and
that said rates are hereby fixed and established as, and shall
constitute the minimum rates of per diem wages to be paid in
connection with the prosecution of the work under said notice;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same
are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said
notice to be given and published in time, fora and manner as
required by law.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby..
City Attorney Woodworth reported that he had received a coimmunica-
tion from Mr. Henry M. Lee, indicating that he is proceeding in line with the
Council's discussion and instruction with reference to quiet title action on
Lot 29, Block 62, in order to eliminate therefrom an alleged interest of Susan
Matthews in said lot.
Building Inspector Smotony.reported that pursuant to instruction of
the City Council he had caused an investigation to be made of the junk, yard
operated by James C. Stewart, at 2143 East Rosecrans Avenue, in the City of
El Segundo, and had also caused pictures to be taken of the fence erected
around said yard by Mr. Stewart; that Mr. Stewart had advised him that it
would be impossible for him to complete required paving in front of said
premises before the date of expiration of his permit, to wit: May 9th, 1955s
but that Mr. Stewart had advised him that he would cause the interior yard to
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be oiled prior to said date.
Councilman Swanson stated that Mr. Rowland, of Darco Industries,
Inc., had made'an objection as to the quality of the fence being erected
around said yard and stated that, in his opinion, it is not equivalent to
a stucco fence and is an eyesore.
Lengthy discussion ensued, after which it was moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council is informed that it is
apparent the work performed up to this time on the premises
at No. 21-43 East Rosecrans Avenue, in the City of El Segundo,
California, does not comply with the provisions of the Con-
ditional Use Permit authorized by this Council in its
Resolution No. 1485, adopted on the 9th day of February, 1955s
in the following particulars, among others, to wit:
FIRST: That the fence enclosing the property re-
ferred to in said resolution does not conform to the
requirements for such fence as set forth in said pro-
visions pursuant to which such permit was granted.
SECOND: That the surface of the area of said sub-
ject property which, under the provisions of said per-
mit, was to be paved with AC pavement or its equivalent
has not been so paved.
THIRD: That the property indicated for surfacing
has not been surfaced in such manner as to eliminate dust
and/or rodents.
FOURTH: That a structure presently located upon
said premises and which apparently was moved into the
City and placed thereon without any housemoving permit,
was not built in conformance with, nor does it conform
with, the requirements of the Building Code of the City
of El Segundo, and no permit has been issued by said
City for any such construction upon said premises;
and
WHEREAS, this Council believes that any failure on the
part of the permittee of such Conditional Use Permit to strictly
comply with each and all of the terms and conditions of said per-
mit would result in a forfeiture, annulment and revocation of said
permit; and
WHEREAS, this Council believes that before said permittee
shall make further investment in or on said property, his atten-
tion should again be specifically directed to the terms and con-
ditions upon and under which said Conditional Use Permit was
granted, and that he be required to conform therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST: That the permittee of said Conditional Use
Permit, James C. Stewart, be and he is, hereby ordered to
show cause, if any he has, before the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, in the Council Chamber in the City
Hall, 203 Richmond Street, El Segundo, California, begin-
ning at the hour of 9 :00 o'clock P.M. on the 11th day of
May, 1955, why the Conditional Use Permit heretofore
granted to him by said City Council in its said
Resolution No. 1485 should not be canceled,
rescinded, annulled and revoked for the reasons here -
inabove referred to and the failure on the part of
said permittee to comply with the requirements, terms
and conditions of said permit.
SECOND: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and instructed to cause a certified copy of this reso-
lution to be served upon the said permittee, James C.
Stewart, at least seven days prior to the date of said
hearing, and such certified copy of this resolution so
served shall be the notice and order to show cause to
said permittee to appear before this Council at the
time and place above stated for the purpose of showing
such cause, if any he has;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Clerk is further
instructed to forward a like certified copy to Brinton N. Bowles,
the attorney who appeared on behalf of the permittee at the hear-
ing on said application and the appeal of Darco Industries, Inc.
in said matter held before the City Council on the 9th day of
February, 1955, for his information in the premises, and a like
certified copy thereof to said Darco Industries, Inc. for its
information in the premises.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen.Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
. Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Ira E. Escobar 4 8.65
George C. Porter
90.11
Luippold Engineering Sales 60.26
Braun Corp.
51.38
Hersey Mfg. Co.
814.52
A.B.C. Wiping Materials
29.87
Southeast Pump Service
366.87
Morgan & Son
23.51
James Jones Company
278.92
TOTAL
1,724.39
' City Hall, Polite
Dept. and
City Jail Bond Constr.
Fund. 1955
Baruch Corporation
$ 30.680.19
TOTAL
$ 30,680.19
Recreation Fund
Kit Kraft 6.8
TOTAL $ 6.89
General Fund
Donald L. Williams
$16.00
Henry N. Boyer
16.00
Charles W. Fick
16.00
Hugh O'Brien
16.00
Richard M. Fulbright
16.00
Lawrence L. Rau
16.00
Thomas 0. Charles
16.00
State of California,
Dept. of Public Works
113.49
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
316.83
J. G... Tucker it Son
77.96
Industrial Press
51.94
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
34.83
Raymond M. Anderson
16.00
So. Calif. Gas Co.
2.54
So. Calif. Edison Co.
10.46
Holm= & Powell Paving Co.
60.00
Robert B. Reagan
37.20
Holman & Powell Paving Co.
70.00
Neva M. Elsey, Petty Cash
37.54
TOTAL
$ 940.79
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor pro tam Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick stated that the Senior Chamber of Commerce had
informed him it was retaining the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers for the pur-
pose of drawing up a petition with reference to the off - street parking
problem, and had inquired whether or not the �p d be willing to take
care of part of the cost of said law firm fo /� wo ; that he had in-
formed the.Chamber of Commerce he did not believe this was a City project
and he felt the City should not bear any portion of the expense but he would
bring the matter to the Council's attention for its decision.
Councilman Gordon stated that at the initial meeting held for the
purpose of considering the off - street parking problem, members of the City
Council present at said meeting had indicated a willingness to share in the
expense since this is of public and municipal benefit.
Following further discussion, by general consent, the City Attorney
was requested to contact the firm of O'Melveny & Myers to ascertain what its
charge will be for preparing the initial petitions and if the proceeding is
processed to completion, what it's further charge would be for services con-
nected therewith and to make his report thereon to the Council at its next
regular meeting to be held May 11th, 1955•
At this point, a Mrs. Myers and a Mrs. Greenwood, who were present
in the Council Chamber, stated they had recently moved two dwellings into
the City of E1 Segundo, which had been placed at what would be the westerly
terminus of Oak Avenue; that they had received indications that the Depart-
ment of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles proposes to run a power
line over their premises and they inquired if the City Council had any in-
formation on the subject so that they might be guided as to whether or not
to complete the improvement of said dwellings.
Councilman Gordon unofficially informed the ladies that he is aware
that the Department of Water and Power is acquiring a 200 -foot right- of-way
at the easterly base of the sandhills and if developed it would be in a
direct line with the aforesaid dwellings.
The ladies inquired as to what rights they might have in the matter
and City Attorney Woodworth stated that the Department of Water and Power
has the power of condemnation but that if condemnation proceedings are taken,
the matter would go before the court and the court would place a reasonable
value on the property-plus any severance damage for the property taken.
Further discussion developed that this City Council has not been
officially advised by the Department of Water and Power of any such pro-
posed installation. -
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn until Friday, May 6th, 1955, at the hour of 11 :30 o'clock A.M., the
hour of adjournment of-this meeting being 9:45 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
Mayors '
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk