1955 AUG 10 CC MIN582
El Segundo, California
August 10, 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 of said City
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 the audience joined with the Council in a moment of silent
prayer.
Mayor Selby, being absent, Councilman Baker was selected as Mayor
pro tem, and by general consent acted throughout the meeting as such Mayor
pro tem.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor
pro tem, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING OF MI.NUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 5th day
of August, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been
noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place
fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the con-
struction of certain street improvements in portions of Imperial Highway and
other streets as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1508, and also
reported that she had received one bid, which bid was publicly opened, read,
examined and declared as follows:
Oswald Bros. Co. $6,780.62
Reference is hereby made to the bid on file with the City Clerk
for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done.
On motion duly made and carried, the bid was referred to the City
Engineer for checking and report at a later time at this meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or cor-
porations, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and..were disposed of
in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
AMERICAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE CO., dated August 1, 1955, stating
that due to increased labor costs, it is requesting an-increase of $2.00
for the bi- monthly window cleaning service rendered at the City Hall, and
the same increase for-similar bi- monthly service'rendered at the'Public
Library.
After general discussion, in which it was agreed that all labor
costs had increased, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that effective as of September 1, x.955, the
compensation payable to the American Building Maintenance Co.
for bi- monthly window cleaning service performed at the City
Hall of the City of El Segundo, be adjusted at the rate
stated in its communication of August 1, 1955, provided,
however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed
as abandoning the right of either party to cancel said agree -
ident upom thirty days' notice to the other party.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, IDS ANGELES COUNTY, dated August 3, 1955"
being notice of a public hearing to be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, August
23, 1955, in the Board Hearing Room, Hall of Records, Los Angeles, alifornia,
to consider amendment to Rule 58 of the Air Pollution Control District relat-
ing to incinerator burning.
City Administrative Officer Udall stated he would be happy to attend
the meeting, and thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that E. Earl Udall, City Administrative Officer
of the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is_ hereby authorized to
attend a public hearing to be held August 23, 1955, in the Board
Hearing Room, Hall of Records, Los Angeles, California, to con-
sider amendment to Rule 58 of the Air Pollution Control District
relating to incinerator burning.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
MUNICIPAL COURT OF INGLEWOOD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, being a report of
fines and fees collected in said Court for the City of E1 Segundo during the
month of July, 1955• Ordered filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, being notice
of regular monthly meeting to be held August 18, 1955, at Civic Center, E1 Monte.
Ordered filed.
METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, dated August 4,
1955, together with attached sketches of proposed bus stops along Imperial
Highway in E1 Segundo, and asking for approval of the City of El Segundo in
establishing said bus stops.
After examining the sketches, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the matter be referred to Public Safety
Commissioner Swanson and Chief.of Police De Berry, with power to act. Carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Robert Kenny, 1506 East Palm Avenue, addressed the Council and
inquired when a meeting would be held on Off- Street Parking. Mr. Kenny was
.advised that Mr. Wesley T. Anderson is Chairman of the Off- Street Parking Com-
mittee, and it was the opinion of the Council that a meeting on Off- Street
Parking would soon be held.
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Mr. Romuald Brodowy addressed the Council, stating he has a tenant
for his building at 429 East Grand Avenue, who desired to manufacture plastic
bill folds and key holders; that the tenant desired to sell retail as well
as wholesale; that he had contacted certain City officials before the ten-
ant had decided to rent the building, and understood such a business would be
permissible at this location, but that when the tenant applied to the City
Clerk's office for a business license, it was disclosed that zoning regula-
tions would not permit the business to operate in this zone, it being in a
C -2 zone. Mr. Brodowy further stated that the business is similar in nature
to a shoe shop, and that the machinery used could be placed on a table similar
to the ones in the Council Chamber.
Mayor pro tem Baker asked Building Inspector Smotony if he was
aware of the situation spoken of by Mr. Brodowy, and Mr. Smotony stated that
Mr. Brodowy had come to his office and asked him if such a business could be
conducted at 429 E. Grand Avenue, and he had informed him that he could
see no objection to it, and agreed that it was very similar in nature to a
shoe shop.
Mayor pro tem Baker asked Mr. Brodowy who had made the inspection
of the building and was told Mr. Brodowy did not know the Planning Commission-
er's name, but that one of'the members of the Planning Commission had in-
spected the location.
Further discussion and examination of the application for business
license brought out the fact that the tenant, Buford Hayes Smith, had not
specifically stated he would do a retail as well as wholesale and manufac-
turing business.
It appearing that the tenants and the owner of the building in
question had acted in good faith, and the Council appreciating the investment
made by the tenant, and it further appearing that ambiguity in the zoning
ordinance was a factor entering into the Council's decision as to whether
said business should be conducted at the above address, City Attorney Wood-
worth read Item No. 55, of Section 900 of Ordinance No. 434 (the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, and stated that, in his opinion,
the business in question could be considered a C -2 use in view of the fore-
going.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in view of the circumstances above set forth
in the matter of the application of Buford Hayes Smith for a busi-
ness license to manufacture and sell plastic bill folds and key
holders at 429 East Grand Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, the
City Clerk be and she is 'hereby authorized to issue a business
license to Mr. Smith at the above address for said business, pro-
vided that said application stipulates retail sales as a part of
said business to be conducted at said address.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Administrative Officer made reports as follows:
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1. Reported that copies of the tentative budget for the fiscal year
1955 -56 had been distributed to the Councilmen, and-.'stated if there were no
changes to be made, he would recomaend same be adopted.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, that Resolution go. 1530, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A TENTATIVE BUDGET IN AND FOR SAID CITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1955 -56.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll ca14 ;oiiid::m6#ioa _3darri6d. and said resolution= _was - adopted by the follow -
ing' vote:: _ _.._ of,_:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. That he had made an analysis of the bids received at the regular
meeting of the City Council held July 27, 1955, for furnishing the City of
El Segundo its gasoline and other petroleum requirements for the year beginning
August 15, 1955, and read to the City Council his report and recommendation
that the contract for furnishing Items Nos. 1 through 6, inclusive, and Items
Nos. 10a through 14, be awarded to Richfield Oil Company, and the contract for
Item No. 16 be awarded to G. J. Payne Company.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, that Resolution No. 1531, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION THE CONTRACT
FOR FURNISHING CERTAIN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
TO SAID CITY FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD, BEGIN-
NING AUGUST 15, 1955, AND ENDING AUGUST
14o 1956, AT MIDNIGHT.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Resolution No. 1532, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO G. J. PAYNE COMPANY THE CONTRACT FOR
FURNISHING•THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO WITH. ITS
ASPHALTIC EMULSION MUIRRMENTS FOR A ONE
YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1955•,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Councilmen None;
Mayor Selby.
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City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows:
1. That as heretofore requested by the City Council, he had pre-
pared an application of the City of E1 Segundo to the Public Utilities Com-
mission of the State of California, for permission to construct a certain
public highway over the right of way and tracks of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway Company at two locations on Nash Street, in said City,
which he presented to the Council for its consideration.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:-
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain application before
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California,
entitled "IN THE'MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF EL SE-
GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A CERTAIN PUBLIC
HIGHWAY OVER THE RIGHT OF WAY AND TRACKS OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA
AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY AT TWO LOCATIONS IN NASH STREET
WITHIN THE SAID CITY OF EL SEGUNDO", presented to this Council
at this meeting be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk
and as so on file, that it be referred to and by this reference
incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the said application and does
hereby authorize and instruct the City Attorney of said City to
sign the said application and cause same to be filed with the
said Public Utilities Commission and to thereafter appear and
prosecute the said application on behalf of said City before
said Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be, and he
is hereby, authorized and directed to provide such technical
assistance and prepare such evidence as may be necessary in con-
nection with the presenting and prosecuting of said application
on the part of said City before said Commission.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
2. Read to the Council his report on the public hearing on dis-
posal of treated sewage into the Pacific Ocean at Hyperion, held by the
Regional Water Pollution Control Board No. 4, at Hermosa Beach on July 28th,
1955, at which meeting it was pointed out that the construction of the
Hyperion facility with the handling of vast amounts of additional sewerage,
would represent an ever - present threat to the security of the seaways and
to the public beaches, which would all be subject to pollution in event of
storm, ea=rthquake or other emergencies, and that there would be no i►ay to
control the flow once itrgot out of hand.
It was Mr. Woodworth's suggestion that the Pollution Board should
weigh the facts and circumstances with reference to the proposed facilities
and the potential dangers connected with the same and make its order, so far
.as lay within its power, to see that protection was afforded to the people
of this great area.
3. Read to the Council, a communication from Henry M. Lee, attor-
ney, dated August 4, 1955, with reference to clearing title to Lot 29, Block
62, said lot being desired by the City for recreation purposes, advising
that the one -third interest of Susan Marie Matthews in said lot had been
appraised at $300.00 and that bids thereon would be accepted in the near
future, and City Attorney Woodworth inquired if the City Council desired to
place a bid therefor.
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After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby auth-
ized, to bid the sum of $300.00 for the interest which the
Susan Marie Matthews estate has in Lot 29, Block 62, El Segundo,
and if said bid is accepted, the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized to issue a warrant accordingly.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Director of Public Works Webb reported as follows:
1. That he had tabulated the bid received for the construction of
certain street improvements in portions of Imperial Highway and other streets
as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1508, and finds that the bid
of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement.
Whereupon Councilman Frederick offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1533 awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices
named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said
improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll
call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
2. Presented for the Council's acceptance, an easement from the
Pacific Railway Company for a six inch water line in the vicinity of Kansas
Street.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVEDs that that certain Easement, dated August 5, 1955,
executed by Pacific Electric Railway Company, a California cor-
poration, granting to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corpo-
ration of Los Angeles County, California, easement for water line
purposes, across that certain parcel of land situated in the City
of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and.
lying within the railroad right -of -way of said Pacific Electric
Railway Company, and described as follows:
A parcel of land, being a portion of Lot 434, Block 123,
El Segundo, Sheet 8, as per map recorded in Book 22,
pages 106 and 107 of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of
Los Angeles County, said parcel described as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 231 of said Block
123; thence southeasterly along the northerly boundary of
said Lot 434, 8.65 feet.,.'to the point of beginning; thence•
continuing southeasterly along said northerly boundary, 2.47
feet. thence South 0° 06' 34tt East, 98.83 feet to the
southerly boundary of said Lot 434; Lhence northwesterly
along said southerly boundary, 2.47 feet; thence North
0° 06' 34" West, 98.83 feet to the point of beginning.,
be and-the same is hereby accepted for water line purposes, in the
City of El Segundo; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the the Mayor and City Clerk of said
City are hereby authorized and instructed to execute the same on
behalf of said City, and to make delivery of a duplicate copy to
said Company in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and.she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be
filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. Presented, for the Council's consideration, a petition for the
improvement of Eucalyptus Drive from Acacia Avenue to Imperial Highway, which
petition had been signed by property owners representing 67.7% of the area in
the assessment district.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF.EUCALYP.TUS DRIVE FROM ACACIA AVENUE TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY,
IN THE CITY OF EL,SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA. ", presented to this Council
at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same
is hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this
Council for its approval, plans and specifications for the con-
templated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
None.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro•tem
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
John's Electrical Service
11.80
El Segundo Hardware
1.2j
Century Oil Company
9.41
Parker -Son Inc.
54.08
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
3.96
Howard Supply Co.
49.69
General Chemical Corp.
141.71
Oswald Bros. Co.
14-98
TOTAL
286.86
City Hall, Police Dept.
and City
Jail Bond Construction Fund- 1955
City of El Segundo Water Dept.$
306.31
TOTAL
$ 306.31
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Recreation Fund
El Segundo Hardware 3.59
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 22.80
Kit Kraft 20.02
K•B & B'Sporting Goods 31.21
Leisure Crafts 48.96
Parry's Stationers 66.48
TOTAL 193.06
Park and Recreation Bonds,
Election 1954, Construction Fund
Industrial Blueprint &
Supply Co. 7.12
TOTAL 7,12
General Fund
United States Post Office
4 9.14
Gibson Motor Parts
25.46
Pacific Radionics
226.13
Grimes Stassforth Sta. Co.
78.37
Jeffries Banknote Co.
3.30
Industrial Sta. & Ptg. Co.
50.50
The Lighthouse, Inc.
28.12
The Advance Pub. Co.
49.44
Los Angeles Stamp &
Oil Company
Stationery Co.
19.57
El Segundo Hardware
44.25
Paramount Sand Co.
36.70
Charlotte Williamson
10.80
So. Cal. Edison Co.
25.70
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
17.87
County of L.A., Bureau of
Nox -Weed, Inc.
Resources and Collections
47.77
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
69.69
General Fund - Cont'd
John's Electrical Service
$ 25.30
Forrest Stationers
20.43
City of E.S. Water Dept.
101.46
Certified Electric Corp.
111.20
Ira E. Escobar
63.91
Hessell Chevrolet, Inc.
19.54
So.Cal. Disinfecting Co.
54.25
Tide Water Associated
Oil Company
563.40
E1 Segundo Paint Center
37.28
Gordon Duff, Inc.
9.11
T. B.DeBerry
5.05
Ethel Sisemore
15.30
Industrial Blueprint &
Supply Co., Inc.
86.45
Nox -Weed, Inc.
29.57
Pacific Elec. Ry. Co.
7.48
TOTAL
1,885.42
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective
funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 462, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO AND REGULATING
THE ACCUMULATION, HANDLING, COLLECTION,
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND
RUBBISH WITHIN SAID CITY: AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.,
Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 463, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE
OF SWIMMING POOLS.,
which was read.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council has at this meeting introduced Ordinance
No. 463 establishing regulations with reference to the maintenance
of swinming pools within the City off El Segundo; and
'WHEREAS, the City-Council deems -that the regulations therein
contained are essential to public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector
of the City of E1 Segundo is instructed not to issue any building
permit for a swimming pool between the date of the adoption of this
resolution and the effective date of said Ordinance No. 463, unless
the same conforms with the requirements of said Ordinance so intro-
duced, unless and until the matter shall have been first submitted
to and reviewed by this Council, and its final action taken with
reference thereto.
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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.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting
adjourn until the hour-of :12:00 o'clock "noon, Wednesday, August 17th, 1955, the
hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:40 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Wa t t/0 1. -f k
Mayor pro tem
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Neva M. Elsey, City CleIT