1955 AUG 24 CC MIN1K 596
31 Segundo, California
August 24, 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 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 a prayer was offered by Reverend Sawyer, pastor of E1 Segundo Community
Methodist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor pro
tem, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
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 17th day of
August, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the reception of bids for f'Purchase of Certain Buildings and Property
Owned by the City of E1 Segundo ", and inquired of the City Clerk if she had re-
ueived any bids therefor.
The City Clerk advised that she had one envelope which appeared to
contain a bid, following which it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly
declare said bids. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare
said bid, which was found to be as follows:
George Renfro, Jr., as follows: Item 1. $500.00; Item 2. $500.00,
Item 3. $500.00.
Following the opening and declaration of the foregoing bid, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that said bid be
taken under advisement, referred to City* Administrative Officer Udall and that
he make a report thereon to the Council at its next regular meeting. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons,'fiims or corpora-
tions, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the
manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: •
PLANNING COMMISSION, dated August 24, 1955, transmitting therevri.th
copy of its Resolution of Intention No. 224, setting for hearing proposed changes
of zones on Washington Street between Mariposa Avenue and Maple Avenue; and on
the easterly side of Washington Street between Maple Avenue and Sycamore Avenue.
Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, dated August 24, 1955, transmitting therewith
copy of its Resolution No. 226, to permit a heat treating and descaling plant
as an M -1 use.
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The Council being in accord with the findings of the Commission, as
set forth in said resolution, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, that resolution No. 1535, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CON-
CURRING IN THE FINDINGS A14D DETERMINATIONS
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WITH REFERENCE
TO fgiEAT TREATING AND DESCALING PLANT" AND THE
CLASSIFICATION THEREOF NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED
IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY, AND AS
SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 226 OF SAID COMMISSION.,
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 tern Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PLANNING COMMISSION, dated August 24, 1955, transmitting therewith copy
of Resolution No. 227, setting for hearing proposed change of zones on the Easterly
side of Washington Street between Sycamore Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Ordered filed.
POSTAL CARD, unsigned and undated, expressing opposition to any change
in the present method of collection_ and disposal of garbage and refuse until Los
Angeles and the majority of adjacent cities make such change. Ordered filed.
MAY R. BALLARD, dated 8- 19 -55, expressing opposition to proposed ban on
backyard incinerators and proposed charge against householders for collection of
garbage and refuse, and setting forth her reasons for such opposition. Ordered
filed.
D. & M. VENDORS INC., dated August 13, :055, and D. & M. VENDORS INC.,
dated August 16, 1955, being applications for installation of ten coin operated
amusement machines at the Imperial Bowl, 1440 East Imperial Highway, El Segundo.
The Council discussed the matter at some length, and having heretofore
adopted a policy that only one of such type machines would be allowed to operate
in any one place of business, and it appearing that there will be three types of
activities conducted in said Bowl, namely, bowling alley, cocktail bar, and
restaurant, . and that therefore, under said policy, three machines might be in-
stalled at said address, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council-
man Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the applications of D. & M. Vendors Inc., dated
August 13, 1955 and August 16, 1955, respectively, requesting
permits to operate ten various amusement games at 1440 Fast Imperial
Highway, in the City of El Segundo, presented to this Council this
date, be received and filed and hereby referred to and by this ref-
erence included herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the fact there are three
separate activities to be conducted on the premises as above described,
temporary permits, revocable at any time by the City Council, without
notice, without cause and without liability, be and the same. are hereby
granted to said applicant, B: & M. Vendors Inc., to place,'maintain and
operate three amusement games at 1440 East Imperial Highway; provided,
however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as in any
manner whatsoever authorizing or permitting any gambling of any nature
to be conducted or permitted in connection with the placement, use or
operation of such devices.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, dated August 19, 1955, advising that
application has been made by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
for a permit to construct two groins and to deposit approximately 2,600,000
cubic yards of sand along the beach in an area extending approximately 3,850
yards southeasterly from the existing southeast jetty at the mouth of Ballona
Creek in Santa Monica Bay, and further advising that any objections, based on
navigation interests only, may be submitted at the office of the District
Engineer, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, on or before Friday, September 16,
1955• Ordered filed.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 8- 19 -55, advising that all
work covered by relocation permit bond furnished by Edwin A. DeVoss for the
relocation of a dwelling at 1501 East Oak Avenue, El Segundo, has been completed
to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be Adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond dated the
13th day of August, 1954, with Edwin A. DeVoss as Principal, and
Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the sum of
$1,000.00, be and the same is 'hereby exonerated from any lia-
bility accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight, this date,
to wit: August 24, 1955•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
CLIFFORD E. WHITNEY, dated 8- 12 -55, being application for permit to
occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard,
E1 Segundo.
The Building Inspector had noted on said application that Mr. Whitney
desired to locate a trailer at said. address for protection of his business,
and he recommended that the permit be not granted.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in view of the recommendations of the Building
Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo, as stated on the application of
Clifford E. Whitney for a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house
trailer at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, said applica-
tion be and the same is hereby denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None; .
Absent: Mayor Selby.
SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC., being notice of
its ninth annual convention to be held in the City of Long Beach October 6th
to 8th, inclusive, 1955• Ordered filed.
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WALTER C. PETERSON, CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated August
12, 1955, being copy of a report made to the City Council of the City of
Los Angeles by its Finance Committee at a meeting of said Council held
August 12, 1955, which report recommends to the Board of Public Works of
the City of Los Angeles, among other features, that said Board be requested
to instruct the City Engineer to contact the City of El Segundo, requesting
said City provide funds for financing the improvement of that portion of
Aviation Boulevard lying within the City of El Segundo, as a joint project
with the City of Los Angeles for a similar improvement on the easterly side
of said Aviation. Boulevard.
City Engineer Webb, by communication dated August 23, 1955, recom-
mended that the City of E1 Segundo not participate in the improvement of
Aviation Boulevard from "Imperial Highway south, and set forth his reason
for making such recommendation.
It appearing that no request has as yet been received by any City
Official in the City of El Segundo from the Board of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles with respect to said matter, said communication was
ordered filed for .future- consideration.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Willard J. Skelley addressed the Council advising that.recently
a street paving contractor had dumped debris from a paving job on a parcel of
private property in the City, and that while he had finally been able to
ascertain the name of the contractor, and had contacted him and the debris
had been removed, he requested the Council take_ action to compel the contract-
ors to haul debris to private dumps out of the city.
Discussion was had and the Council agreed it would do everything in
its power to control matters of this nature in the future.
Mr. Lindley A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, read to
the Council A. communication he had written under date of August 23, 1955,
addressed to the City Council in connection with the matter of a certain reso-
lution adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held August 10th;
1955, authorizing the issuance of a business license to Mr. Buford Hayes Smith
to manufacture and sell certain plastic articles at 429 East Grand Avenue,
El Segundo, which communication, following its reading, was filed with the
City Clerk and as so on file is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as
though fully set forth herein.
City Attorney Woodworth then explained his reasons for making the
ruling he had made in said matter with respect to the issuance of said license,
and stated he had explained to Mr. Allen that Mr. Brodowy, who is the owner of
the premises involved and who had appeared on behalf of Mr. Smith at the Council
meeting held August 10th, 1955, had represented to the Council that Mr. Smith
would have not to exceed five employees; would only manufacture products that
would be sold at retail on the premises; that nothing had been said about a
certificate of business to which Mr. Allen had referred in the above mentioned.
communication, and that while the question of ambiguity in the Ordinance had
been considered at one step in the discussion with the Council, he could recall
nothing in the Council action about any ambiguity.
Mr. Woodworth further stated that Mr. Brodowy informed •the Council
Mr. Smith was going to sell at retail only and collect sales tax on all articles
sold, and hail been informed that Mr. Smith would.be subject to prosecution for
violation of the Ordinance if articles were not'sold at retail, but that Mr.
Brodowy had informed the Council Mr. Smith proposed to grant discounts fcrr
large quantities purchased.
Mr. Allen then stated that Mr. Smith had informed him he was anxious
to get started in order to manufacture stock for Christmas trade, and that this
would not appear to hi'n to indicate retail trade only, and that plastic manu-
facture is definitely referred to in Item 33, Section 1100 of Ordinance No. 434,
(the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as an M -1 use.
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Further discussion ensued, following which it was moved by Council-
man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized to contact Mr. Buford Hayes Smith and request that he
appear before this Council at its adjourned regular meeting to be held on
Wednesday, September 7th, 1955, so that he may be definitely informed under
what- conditions his permit was granted and the matter may be clarified.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Councilman Gordon initiated discussion at this point respecting the
desirability of employing a qualified person for the purpose of business lic-
ence enforcement and coordination between the various departments of the City
involved in the issuance of business licenses.
The City Council, concurring in Councilman Gordon's recommendations,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that City
Administrative Officer Udall be and he is hereby requested to make a survey with
respect to the employment of a person qualified to perform the duties herein -
before recommended and to make his report of such survey to this Council at the
earliest possible date. Carried.
Mr. David Boran, representing D. & M. Vendors Inca, inquired of the
Council at this point, as to what action had been taken with respect to his
applications for permits to operate ten amusement machines at the Imperial
Bowl. He was informed permits for three machines had been granted, and also
informed respecting the.Councilts previously adopted policy for issuing permit
for one machine only to a business.
Mr. Boran informed the Council there would be four different busi-
nesses conducted or. the premises; bowling alley, pool hall, cocktail bar and
restaurant, and further stated that due to the'size of the building he felt a
larger number of machines should be installed since the entire building would
be used for amusement purposes only.
The Council indicated it might give some consideration to Mr. Borants
request, but in the meantime it would be willing to allow him to place four
machines on the premises. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the resolution heretofore adopted at thie
meeting granting permit to D. & M. Vendors Inc. to operate three amusement;
machines at the Imperial Bowl, 1410 E. Imperial Highway, be and the same is
hereby amended to read four machines instead of three as originally approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen. Frederick Gordon, Swanson. and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Mir. Jack W. Morgan., 1321E West 101st Street, Los Angeles, addressed
the Council stating he was in the building business in El Segundo, had recently
purchased a lot at 605 Washington. Street, had obtained•a building permit to
erect a dwelling on said lot -but that recently a Stop Order had been placed
on the building by thQ Building Inspector,.and.he requested the City Attorney
to give a ruling as to whether he should be allowed to erect a dwelling on said
lot.
Building Inspector Smotony gave as his reason for placing such Stop
Order, the fact that he had discovered the lot is substandard in size and does
not contain the required 5,000 square feet.
City Attorney Woodworth stated the Building Inspector had discussed
the matter with him, and that after reading various'provisions of
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Zoning Ordinance he was of the opinion that Mr. Morgan would have the right
to erect one dwelling only on said lot, inasmuch as the area involved is in
an R -2 zone.
Mr. Chester C. Sligar, 1531 East Mariposa Avenue, stated that in
his opinion, according to the City Ordinance, the property in question would
have had to be divided in the manner in which it is, prior to 1947 and of
record before the said date.
Mr. Lindley Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that
at the adjourned meeting of the said Commission held August 22, 1955, four.
persons had attended said meeting, all being owners of parcels of property
in Lot 12, Block 114; that said lot had been divided into four 58 feet plus
by 88 feet plus lots, which left one lot under 5,000 square feet.
Mr. Morgan stated that he had originally owned the property facing
on Mariposa Avenue, and had it not been for the fact that five feet had been
taken by the City to widen Mlariposa Avenue all of the subdivided parcels
vrould have had 5,000 square feet.
Lengthy discussion ensued between the City Attorney, Mr. Morgan
and members of the City Council, during which discussion City Attorney
Woodworth read to the Council Sections 505, 506, 507, 1526 and 1527 of the
Zoning Ordinance, under which Sections he had given his opinion as herein -
before stated.
Following the discussion it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Administrative Officer be and
he is_bereby requested to obtain through the County Recorder's office the
date of recordation of the two southerly and two northerly parcels of the
subdivided Lot 12, Block 114, and if found necessary to order a report from
a reputable title company, which report shall indicate the divisions of said
lot and when same were made, and that in the meantime the Stop Order as placed
on the proposed building by the Building Inspector shall continue in force.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,Gordon, Svranson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
At this time Councilman Frederick commended the Building Inspector
for bringing the matter to the Council's attention before it had progressed
further.
Mr. Myron Davis, 320 West Oak Avenue, inquired of the Council if
it proposed taking action at this meeting respecting the banning of back yard
incinerators, and.'stated he was not in favor of placing such a ban thereon
until such time as the Board of Supervisors made a ruling on the matter and
the larger cities in the County had placed a ban on such burning. Mayor pro
tem Baker informed Mr. Davis that while the matter would come before the
Councilmat this meeting, in his opinion it would be taken under advisement.
At this time, the hour -being 9:35 o'clock P.M.,. the Mayor pro tem
declared a recess. At the hour of 9:40 o'clock P.M., the Council reconvened,
the following Councilmen being present and answering roll.call: Councilmen
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson. and'Mayor pro tem Bakers Mayor Selby being absent.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson informed the Council that Chief
of Police De Berry had had a conference with Mr. Funk, District Manager for
the western portion of Los Angeles, and Mr. Funk had advised him the City of
Los Angeles had turned down his application for the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Main Street, and do not
now contemplate such installation.
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Public Safety ComTdssioner Swanson further stated that since the
opening of Imperial Highway through to the Ocean this intersection is
extremely hazardous and he feet E1 Segundo should take some steps to inform
the City of Los Angeles of the critical situation. The Council concurring,
it was moved by Counsilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Administrative Officer be and he
is 'hereby authorized to address a communication to the City
Council of the City of Los Angeles, sending a copy of such com-
munication to Councilman Timberlake of said City, calling attention
to the hazards which exist at the intersection of Main Street and
Imperial Highway since the opening of Imperial Highway westerly
to the Ocean, and requesting that said Council give personal con-
sideration to the installation of traffic signals at said inter-
section; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrative Officer
be and he is hereby authorized to invite Councilman Timberlake
to come to E1 Segundo to make a personal inspection of the inter-
section in question and have a conference with said City Adminis-
trative Officer and members of the City Council, with reference
to said matter.
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 tern
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Administrative Officer made reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a final diagram of
the Parks and Recreation development area, as prepared by Mr. Woollett, archi-
tect.
2. Recommended that the City Council authorize the sale of $100,000.00
of Water Works bonds Election 1948, being the remainder of the original author-
ized issue of $950,000.00; also the sale of the remaining $2000000.00 of Parks
and Recreation Construction bonds.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Administrative
Officer recommending the sale of the balance of $100,000.00 of El Se-
gundo Water Works bonds Election 1948s and the balance of S200,000.00
Parks and Recreation. Construction bonds be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Council does hereby authorize
and direct the City Attorney to contact Bond Counsel OtMelveny and
Myers of Los Angeles, instructing said attorneys on behalf of the
City of E1 Segundo, to take the necessary proceedings for the sale
of said $100,000.00 E1 Segundo Water Works bonds and $200,000.00
Parks and Recreation Constr4ction.bonds.
On roll calls the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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3. That he had received a request from Frank Smotony, Building
Inspector, that he be granted the balance of one day of his 1953 -54 earned
vacation and four days of his 1954 -55 earned vacation from September 6th to
13th, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolu;.ion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Frank Smotony, Building Inspector, be and he
is hereby granted permission to take the balance of one day of his
1953 -54 earned vacation and four days of his 1954 -55 earned vaca-
tion from September 6th to 13th, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
4. That he had received a communication from T. B. DeBerry, Chief
of Police, requesting the cancellation of the appointment of Special Police
Officer "Reserve Police'? Edwin Harris, due to the fact that Mr. Harris has
moved out of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
appointment of Edwin Harris as a Special Police Officer "Reserve Police" be
and the same is hereby cancelled, effective as of this date. Carried.
5. That the installation of the sprinkler system for the land-
scaped area of the Civic Center had not been included in the original contract;
that the Contractor is now ready to construct sidewalks and perform grading
work,. and it is desirable that the sprinkler system be installed prior to the
sidewalk construction and grading; that Mr. Hammond Sadler, landscape architect,
had prepared a plan covering such installation, and he felt some action should
be taken by the Council immediately to cause the sprinkler system to be installed,
but that the sprinkler heads might be placed at a later date.
Discussion was had as to the best method of procedure, whether to have
City forces perform the necessary labor, issue a Work Order to the Architect, or
to employ a regular landscape contractor to perform the work, the City to furnish
the materials in any avent.
Following such discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Administrative Officer be and he
is hereby authorized to investigate the various methods by which the work of
installing a sprinkler system at the Civic Center might be performed, at the
earliest possible date, and that following such investigation, he is hereby
given power to act in the matter.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem .
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The City Clerk reported•to the Council that on July 28, 1955, she had
appointed Mrs. Eunice Creason as deputy City Clerk in •her office, and requested
approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the appointment by the City Clerk of Mrs. Eunice Creason as a
deputy City Clerk, such appointment being effective as of July 28, 1955, be and
the same is hereby approved. Carried.
City Attorney made reports as follows:
1. Inquired if the Council had as yet made its decision with respect
to the contribution of $250.00 toward the cost of employing an attorney to make
a survey- of the Hyperion situation. It appearing that the Council is not as
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yet ready to make a decision in the matter, the same was taken under advise-
ment until a later date.
2. That he had talked with Mr. Henry Lee, Attorney in connection
with the settlement of the Susan Marie ?Matthews estate, and Mr. Lee had ad-
vised him that his client insisted on obtaining $300.00 net for said interest
in Lot 29, Block 62, El Segundo, which property is required for recreation
purposes by the City; that this amount, together with the $1,000.00 the City
had offered to the other interests in said lot, and-.the $300.00 allocated by
the City for costs in the matter, made a total cost to the City for said lot
ofk1,600.00; that if it is the Councilts desire, he will place a bid of
$300.00, and that sometime after the 6th of September, Mr. Lee will petition
the Court for an Order for Sale of said lot.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be f adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby, author-
ized to communi6ate to Mr. Henry Lee, Attorney for the Susan
Marie Matthews estate that the City will pay for such property,
Lot 29, Block 62, El Segundo Sheet No. 7, El Segundo, the sum of
$1,600.00 net for said property, and that he be further authorized
to place a bid of $300.00 for the estate's interest in said prop-
erty.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordom. Swanson and Mayor pro tern
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. Presented and read to the Council a form of resolution which
would have for its effect, the rescinding of Resolution No. 1528, heretofore
adopted on July 27, 1955, and the inclusion of additional property in the
proposed condemnation for public park purposes, of property in the vicinity
of Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, that Resolution No. 1536, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC
NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION FOR
PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES OF PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY
OF HOLLY AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS DRIVE, AND RE-
SCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1528.,
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.
4. That he had approved as to form, the Faithful Performance bond
signed by Richfield Oil Corporation in connection with its contract to furnish
certain gasoline and lubricants to the City of El Segundo, and that if the
Mayor is satisfied tirith the surety provided under said bond, it is now in ,
order for the Council to approve the bond.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond, dated the
16th day of August, 19550 being Bond No. 222452, with Richfield
Oil Corporation, as Principal, and Pacific Indemnity Company,
a California corporation, as Surety, be approved by this Council;
and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and in-
structed to endorse evidence of the approval upon said bond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
5. That he had approved as to form, the Faithful Performance bond
signed by G. J..Payne Company in connection with its contract to furnish
asphaltic emulsion requirements to the City of El Segundo, and that if the
Mayor is satisfied with the surety provided under said bond, it is now in
order for the Council to approve the bond.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond, dated the
17th day of August, 1955, being Bond No. 254329, with G. J. Payne
Company as Principal, and United Pacific Insurance Company, a
Washington corporation, as Surety, be approved by this Council;
and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and in-
structed to endorse evidence of the approval upon said bond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
6. That he had received a communication: from Robert L. Webb, Jr.
City Engineer, dated August 22, 1955, advising that his office had received
a request from Jonas and Esther Bienenfeld for permission to encroach upon
Lairport Street for the purpose of constructing parking spaces; that reso-
lution in regular form granting conditional encroachment permit had been
prepared, which resolution he read to the City Council.
Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1537, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO JONAS
AND ESTHER BIENENFELD A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ENCROACH UPON A CER-
TAIN PORTION OF LAIRPORT STREET, WITHIN SAID
CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro teem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Director of Public Works, through City Clerk, made reports as follows:
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1. Presented for the Council's approval and adoption, a certain
resolution with respect to payment to the subdivider of Tract No. 21603 for
a five foot strip along the northerly side of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 112,
for the widening of Maple Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, in the proceedings incident to the approval by
the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, of the
final Map of Tract 21603 in said City, negotiations were had
by the City Engineer with the subdivider in which said City
Engineer advised said subdivider that the City would require
the dedication for public street purposes of the Northerly 5
feet of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 112, El Segundo Sheet No. 5 as
per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 114 and 115 of Maps, on file
in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,
but that in accordance with its policy in acquiring property
for the widening of Maple Avenue the City would pay to such
subdivider for the portion of the tract property required for
such widening the sum of .30¢ per square foot for property
zoned R -3, and .330 per square foot for property zoned P
(parkiz:g), which would be computed after the filing and record-
ing of the final :nap of said tract and a remittance made at that
time; and
WHEREAS, the said final map has been recorded and the said
Engineer has informed this Council that the square footage con-
tained in said portion dedicated by said map for the widening
of said Maple Avenue is 808.45 square feet at the unit price of
30¢, which amounts to the sum of $242.54, and 808.45 square feet
at the unit price of 33¢, which amounts to the sum of $266.79,
which total sum is $509.33; and
WHEREAS, except for the desire of the City to widen said
Maple Avenue on the southerly side to the extent of said 5 foot
strip, hereinabove referred to, said subdivider would. have
extended his tract boundary to the then existing south line
of said Maple Avenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accord with the policy
of said Council so established with reference to the widening
of said particular street that a warrant in the said sum of
$509.33 shall be and the same is hereby ordered drawn, payable
to the order of said subdivider (Thomas W. Miller), which warrant
shall be delivered to said payee in consideration of the dedica-
tion of said strip for the widening of said portion of Maple
Avenue.
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.
2. Presented a written communication.dated August 22, 1955, re-
questing that a certain resolution adopted by the City'Coancil on July 27th,
1955, authorizing payment to Robert K. Beathard and Dorothy F. Beathard, of
$121.63, for a 5 foot strip of property along the northerly side of Lot 1,
Block 111, be rescinded for the reason that the amount is in error and further
requesting that a new resolution be adopted authorizing payment to said per-
sons of the sum of $164.36.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
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RESCLVED, that that certain resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of El Segundo at its regular meeting held
July 27, 1955, of record at Page W571 in the Minutes of said meet-
ing, authorizing the payment of $121.63 to Robert K. Beathard and
Dorothy F. Beathard, as compensation for the dedication to the City
of the northerly five feet of Lot 1, Block 111, El Segundo, be and
the same is hereby rescinded without prejudice, however, to the
taking of further action by this Council in the same matter.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that payment in amount of $164.36 to Robert K.
Beathard and Dorothy F. Beathard, as compensation for the northerly
five feet of Lot 1, Block 111, El Segundo, dedicated to the City of
El Segundo for public street purposes, be 'and the same is hereby
authorized, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to
present to this Council in due course, the demand. and warrant in
said amount, such warrant to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS .
In the matter of adoption of Ordinance No. 462, relating to the col-
lection and disposal of garbage and rubbish, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said matter be taken under further advise -
ment by this Council.
Carried by the following vote:
entitled:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 463,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE
OF SWIMMING POOLS.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
August 10, 1955•
Moved by Council ma r. Frederick, sebond6d by Councilman Gordon, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 463 be waived. Said motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Ordinance No. 463, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE
OF SWIMMING POOLS.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
August 10, 1955, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
entitled:
Ayes: Councilmen_ Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The City Clerk'-presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 464,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AS A REVENUE TO CARRY
ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY:
PAY ITS,BONDED INDEBTEDNESS: MEET ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE
EMPLOYEESt RETIREMENT ACT: MAINTAIN THE
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY: MEET AND
PAY 'THE COSTS OF SE74ERAGE FACILITIES OF
SAID CITY; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE
THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
OF SAID CITY: FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
1955 - 1956•,
which was introduced and read at an adjourned regular meeting „of the'City Coun-
cil held August 17, 1955.
Moved by Councilman. Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 464 be waived. Said motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Ordinance No. 464, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AS A REVENUE TO CARRY
ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY:
PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS: MEET ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE
EMPLOYEESt RETIRMENT ACT: MAINTAIN THE
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY: MEET
AND PAY THE COSTS OF SEWERAGE FACILITIES
OF SAID CITY; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND
IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS-AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES OF SAID CITY; FOR THE CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR 1955- 19561)
which was introduced and read at an adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council held August 17, 1955, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Resolution No. 1538, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES
LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY, SUFFICIENT TO RAISE
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL
IN ORDINANCE NO. 464 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED
ON THE 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1955, AND THE EXPENSE
OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN
FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID
CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1955 -1956,
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 tern
Baker:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water
Works Fund
Payroll Demand
2,174:50
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
282.10
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6.25
State Employeest
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Retirement System.
189.97
State Employeest
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Retirement System
201.51
Hospital Service of
Hospital Service of
Southern California
55.10
Reliable Iron Foundry
90.91
Luippold Engineering Sales Co.
60.26
So. Calif. Edison Co.
2,491.29
George C. Porter
52.47
City of El Segundo
384.32
West Basin Municipal
Employeest Assn.
Water District
24,140.80.
Western Water Works
215.75
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
383.25
Dayton Foundry
51.91
Luippold Engineering Sales Co.
60.26
Hersey Mfg. Co.
334.12
Harry Burlin
782.80
Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash
31.61
TOTAL
$ 31,989.18
• Recreation Fund
Goliger Leather Co., Inc.
26.
TOTAL
26.47
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System. 1,389.07
TOTAL $ 1,389.07
City Hall, Police Dept. & City Jail
Bond Construction Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer $ 220.90
it tt tt tt 19.10
Baruch Corporation 58,161.56
TOTAL $ 58,401.56
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Park and Recreation Bonds,
Election 194. Construction Fund
Egnew House Moving Co. 192.00
William Howard Matthews 30.00
TOTAL 222.00
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General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer$
2,614.82
it ' tt rt it
3,794-73
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1,005.19
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1,471.18
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2,387.08
tt tt n tt
2,515-45
tt tt tt it
2,149.59
tt tt tt tt
18.75
Hospital Service of
Southern Calif.
378.95
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
239.40
State Employees'
Retirement System
1,526.68
Barker Bros. Corp.
108.10
California State
Employeest Assn.
3.00
League of Calif. Cities
35.00
W. I. O'Connor
33.00
Wyle Laboratories
101.80
J. D. Reynolds
33.00
Warriner L. Hadley
27.30
Grimes Stassforth
Stationery-Co.
28.00
- Industrial Stationery
& Printing Co.
27.46
The Lighthouse, Inc.
28.40
Simplex Valve & Meter Co.
17.37
Dow Machine Shop
11.76
Ethel Sisemore
23.40
Robert W. Allen
18.00
Warren Southwest, Inc.
46.35
G. J. Payne Co.
19.06
El Segundo Herald
443.31
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General Fund - Conttd
General Fund
— Conttd
T. B. DeBerry,
Ira E. Escobar $
1,856.14
Chief of Police
$ 30425
J. E. Bauer Co.
128.75
F. Morton. Pitt Co.
19•98
California Brush Co.
174.15
Don Carr Trucking Co.,Inc. 12.67
A. M. Donaher & Son
17.75
Snap -0n Tools Corp.
15.66
Morgan & Son
81.61
Management Information
Service 50.00
Lippman & Rawson
240.00
Milo L. Saylor
25.00
Donald Kitts
46.00
Lindgren & Swinerton &
Harold Carper
240.00
W. C. Tait Co.
297.60
Postmaster, United States
Western Airlines
83.80
Postoffice, EL Segundo
186.30
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Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
61.85
TOTAL $
22,673.64
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the
demands be allowed and
warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respect-
ive 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
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn
.until Wednesday, September 7, 1955, at the hour of 7:00 otclock P.M., the hour of
adjournment of this meeting being 10:55 otclock P.M. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor pro tem
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey,,City Cl T k
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