1955 DEC 07 CC MINEl Segundo, California
December 7, 1955
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Se-
gundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City
on the above date, having been called to order att-12 :00 o'clock noon by William
R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Baker and Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 22nd day of
November, 1955, and of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of November, 1955,
having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meetings
be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
MRS. JEAN PARR.ADEE, SECRETARY, RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION, dated Decem-
ber b, 1955, calling attention to the fact that-January 18, 1956 is another birth-
day of the incorporation of the City of El Segundo, and advising that the Retail
Merchants Association is sponsoring a Founderd Day promotion on that day. Said
communication expressed the hope that the City Council will sponsor the entertain-
ment side of the celebration.
Councilman Baker appeared at the meeting during the reading of the fore-
going communication, the hour being 12:03 o'clock p.m. , and immediately took his
place at the Council table.
Discussion ensued with respect to the request of the Retail Merchants
Association, and it appearing the City anticipates dedicating the new Civic Center
on said date, which dedication will include a program and other features, and the
Council being of the opinion that said dedication ceremonies will involve expendi-
tures of funds and the Council feels it can go no further in assisting financially
in a Founders'Day program, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk-be and she is hereby di-
rected to reply to the communication of the Retail Merchants Association and advise
it of the Council's decision as hereinbefore set forth.
Discussion was had at this time with respect to the dedication of the
new Civic Center project, and City Administrative Officer Udall inquired whether
or not the Council desired to have a brochure prepared for distribution, as well
as programs, or if it desired to combine the two or perhaps merely have a program
prepared.
Following discussion, by general consent, it was decided-to have a
program only prepared, and the Mayor appointed the following committee to assist
the City Administrative Officer in procuring talent for the program, to wit:
Councilman Frederick, Director of Public Works Webb and City Clerk Elsey.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That he had received a communication from Mr. Thomas Hood, who had
heretofore purchased the two duplex dwellings located at 435 and 439 Arena Street,
offered for sale by the City, in which communication Mr. Hood advised that he had
been held up in moving the buildings due to the delay in closing the escrow, that
he anticipates being able to move said buildings on Wednesday, December 14th, and
he requested the Council grant him a thirty -day extension in time in which to
complete such removal and clearing away of the debris as required under the terms
of the sale.
'loved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Thomas Hood be and he is hereby granted extension of thirty days time from and
after the 13th day of December, 1955, in which to complete removal of the two
duplex buildings at 435 and 439 Arena Street, and to clear the property as re-
quired. Carried.
2. That he had received a communication from Ace T. Beall, dated De-
cember 1, 1955, calling attention to the unsightly, unsanitary and unsafe con-
dition at the northwest corner of the intersection of Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus
Drive, at which location a large pool of water accumulates during the rainy season.
By general consent, the matter was referred to City Administrative Officer Udall
and City Engineer Webb for administrative handling.
3. Read to the Citv Council a communication he-.had received from the
Office of the State Board'.of_.Equali.zation, dated November 28, 1955, setting forth
certain information and giving an estimate of the revenue the City of E1 Segundo
might expect to receive from a 1% sales tax for the fiscal year 1956 -57• Ordered
filed.
4. That he had received a communication from Gunnar Robert Wassman,
dated November 23, 1955s offering to sell to the City of E1 Segundo Lots 7 and 8,
Block 41, E1 Segundo, for the sum of $4,800.00 cash.
FolloAng discussion, by general consent, the City Administrative Officer
was directed to notify Mr. Wassman that the City is not interested at this time in
purchasing said property.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 2 - Site
Improvements - Civic Center, which change order covers the following:
(a) Construct walk through with .concrete.pave-
ment.ahout mid- length of wall.
(b) Make walk around south end of wall Add $454.45
(c) Install electrical wiring for lawn
sprinkler, automatic time clock Add $ 82.72
(d) Omit the 12 inches of top soil in
planting spaces 'Deduct $262.80
making a total increase in contract price of . . . . . . . . . $ 274.37
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
copy- of Change Order No. 2 - Site Improvements - Civic Center, be placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk; shat the Council hereby approves the'same
and authorizes the execution thereof by the proper officials of the Cit -* of
E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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6. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 4 -
Police Station, which change order contemplates the following:
(a) Provide and install asphalt tile in certain offices in the
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
copy of Change Order No. 4 - Police Station, be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; that the Council hereby approves the same and authorizes the
execution thereof by the proper officials of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No- 3 -
City Hall, which contemplates the following:
(a) Construct office for Recreation and Playground
Department in basement of City Hall Add $ 7,219.03
(b) Additional electrical work Add $ 111.35
(c) Extending wall of City Clerk's office
and moving planter to new location Add $ 71.60
(d) Changing glass between Treasurer's
office and corridor, and between City.
Clerk's office and corridor Deduct $ 12.00
making a total increase in the contract price of . . . . . . . . $ 7,389.98
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that copy
of Change Order No. 3 - City Hall, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; that the Council hereby approves the same and authorizes the execution
thereof by the proper officials of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
8. That he had delivered to each member of the City Council for their
study and information, copy-of a communication received by him from the E1 Se-
gundo Woman's Club, dated December 6, 1955, in which communication said Club
proposed that a portion of the new Recreation Park be set aside for a working
space for cars by boys between the ages of 14 and 22. The communication was
taken under consideration and no action taken.
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9. That he had delivered to each member of the City Council for their
information, copy of a communication received from William Woollett, architect,
with respect to the Recreation Center development.
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Police Station
Add
$
168.13
(b)
Add six electrical outlets in the Civil
Defense room
Add
$
84.84
(c)
Install floor drain and piping at south
end of corridor
Add
$
154.61
(d)
Change thickness of acoustic tile from
3/4 inch to 1/2 inch
Deduct
$
45.00
making a total increase
in the contract price of
$
362.58
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
copy of Change Order No. 4 - Police Station, be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk; that the Council hereby approves the same and authorizes the
execution thereof by the proper officials of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No- 3 -
City Hall, which contemplates the following:
(a) Construct office for Recreation and Playground
Department in basement of City Hall Add $ 7,219.03
(b) Additional electrical work Add $ 111.35
(c) Extending wall of City Clerk's office
and moving planter to new location Add $ 71.60
(d) Changing glass between Treasurer's
office and corridor, and between City.
Clerk's office and corridor Deduct $ 12.00
making a total increase in the contract price of . . . . . . . . $ 7,389.98
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that copy
of Change Order No. 3 - City Hall, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; that the Council hereby approves the same and authorizes the execution
thereof by the proper officials of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
8. That he had delivered to each member of the City Council for their
study and information, copy-of a communication received by him from the E1 Se-
gundo Woman's Club, dated December 6, 1955, in which communication said Club
proposed that a portion of the new Recreation Park be set aside for a working
space for cars by boys between the ages of 14 and 22. The communication was
taken under consideration and no action taken.
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9. That he had delivered to each member of the City Council for their
information, copy of a communication received from William Woollett, architect,
with respect to the Recreation Center development.
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10. That certain employees of the Street, Parks and Water Depart-
ments of the City had approached him with the suggestion that said employees
be employed to move the files and various other pieces of equipment and material
which will be moved from the old City Hall to the new City Hall. Mr. Udall
stated he feels said employees would undoubtedly be able to do this moving
without any difficulty and at a cost which would not be in excess of that
charged by a trucking company, and the Council, by general consent, gave City
Administrative Officer Udall permission to handle the moving in this manner,
if it could be done on an economical basis.
City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. Advised the Council she had received a request from Irwin W.
Almquist and Eileen H. Almquist, dated November 29, 1955, that the City quit-
claim its interest in an easement to the Arena Water Company for water line
purposes over the southerly 46 feet of the northerly 92 feet of Lot 8, Block
96, El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been received by this Council a
communication from Irwin W. Almquist and Eileen H. Almquist,
dated November 29, 1955, requesting that the City grant to
them, as joint tenants, a quitclaim deed quitclaiming the
City's interest in easement for water pipe lines and appur-
tenances as reserved to Arena Water Company affecting the
southerly 46 feet of the northerly 92 feet of Lot 8, Block
96, El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject
referred to in said communication and finds and determines
that the easement referred to in said communication is no
longer needed by the City of El Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed
to execute a quitclaim deed from the City of El Segundo and
in its name, quitclaiming to Irwin W. Almquist and Eileen H.
Almquist, his wife, so far as . the same affects the southerly
46 feet of the northerly 92 feet of Lot 8, Block 96, E1 Se-
gundo, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of
Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California, that certain easement over said above
described property, only, for pipe lines and appurtenances
as reserved to Arena Water Company, in deed recorded in
Book 5505, Page 294 of Deeds of Los Angeles County, California,
(of which said easement the City of El Segundo by mesne assign-
ment of record is now the owner); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to
said grantees upon the payment to the City of E1 Segundo of
the sum of $5.00 for said deed, which sum the City Council
hereby finds and determines to be the reasonable amount to be
paid to said City as the consideration for said deed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor'Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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2. Presented for the Councilts approval three resolutions request-
ing cancellation of taxes and assessments on certain property acquired by the
City for public street purposes.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that Resolution No. 1561, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING CANCELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY
FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, NAMELY THE
DEDICATION OF PINE AVENUE AND ILLINOIS
STREET.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Reso-
lution No. 1562, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
CANCELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON
CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR
PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, NAMELY THE DEDICA-
TION OF KANSAS STREET.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Reso-
lution No. 7563, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
CANCELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON
CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR
PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, NAMELY THE WIDENING
OF COAST BOULEVARD.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. That in connection with the contract for furnishing the City of
El Segundo with certain furniture requirements for the new City Hall, Barker Bros.
Corporation had furnished Faithful Performance Bond in the sum of $1,000.00,
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which bond had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor
as to surety, and that it would now be in order for the City Council to ap-
prove said bond.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Faithful Performance Bond in amount of
$1,000.00 dated the 24th day of October, 1955, with Federal
Insurance Company as Surety and Barker Bros. Corporation as
Principal, be approved by this Council and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to
endorse evidence of such approval upon said bond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
2,342.46
New Pacific Lumber Co.
52.73
Western Water Works
tt
Supply Co.
116.20
The A.P.Smith Mfg. Co.
64.67
Gibson Motor Parts
14.70
Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd.
11.00
Carl Wilson
40.00
So. Calif. Gas Co.
4.94
John W. Renke
29.90
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
66.60
State Employees? Retire-
35.92
ment System
197.07
it IT it IT
183.79
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
6.25
IT if tt It
335.90
Robt. L. Webb,Petty Cash
148.80
Luippold Engr. Sales Co.
60.26
Electric Tool & Supply Co.
31.39
American Water Works Assn.
10.00
George C. Porter
65.11
City of E1 Segundo
273.49
Rich Mfg. Co.
789.50
A.B.C. Wiping Mtls.
29.87
Century Oil Co.
60.36
Howard Supply Co.
93.45
The Lacal Co., Inc.
23.28
Construction Products Sales
15.25
Oswald Bros. Co.
1,291.44
TOTAL $
6,358.41
Water Works Bond Election
1948, Constr. Fund
Jeffries Banknote Co. 297.16
TOTAL 297.16
Pension Fund
State Employeest Retire-
ment System $ 1,593.13
TOTAL $ 1,593.13
Traffic Safety Fund
Pervo Paint Company 42.77
TOTAL $ 42.77
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $
11124.95
it it it it
109.96
State Employees Retire-
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ment System
15.98
Hospital Service of So. Calif.
5.05
El Segundo Paint Center
5.04
El Segundo Hardware
8.22
So. Calif. Gas Co.
17.52
Rose City Archery Co.
146.00
Pacific Arts & Crafts
7.67
The Pacific Te. & Tel. Co.
41.56
Kit Kraft
35.92
Burtons Leathercraft
26.23
Moores Stores
197.97
Coast Visual Education Co.
61.75
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
5.43
TOTAL $ 1,809.25
General Fund
Ruth
Hopp,
City
Treas.
20656.78
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it
990.42
IT
tt -
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4000.49
it
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it
it
1,378.09
IT
IT
it
IT
2,255.83
it
tt
it
IT
2,713.02
it
It
It
It
104.40
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2,182.79
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it
18.75
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General Fund,
Cont'd.
State Employees' Retire-
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
ment System $
1,623.69
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
Lennox Disposal Service
3,060.60
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce
50.00
Egnew House Movers
19.00
Clark Trobaugh
66.00
Alma.s House Movers
219.00
Liberty Waste Materials Corp.
14.05
Jeffries Banknote Co.
151.93
Hearne Brothers
26.27
Uniform Building Code Assn.
65.92
E1 Segundo Building Materials
50.91
Remington Rand Div. of
Hessell Chevrolet
Sperry Rang Corp.
12.35
Gibson Motor Parts
322.51
El Segundo Hardware
66.11
R. B. 'Bobo Walker
1,521.21
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
45.80
Carburetor & Electric Supply Co. 24.09
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc.
14.45
F. & F. Radio & Appliance Co.
4.64
Gordon Duff, Inc.
1.86
So. Calif. Edison Co.
66.00
Edward J. Hart
26.86
E1 Segundo Lock & Cycle Shop
5.00
American Building Maintenance Co. 35.00
Lawrence W. and Mary L.
W. Howard and Helen 1. Wilson
Thompson
210.49
So. Calif. Gas Co.
24.01
Wm. R. Selby
_10.00
Underwood Corporation
168.15
John W. Renke
29.90
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
15.37
Walker's Service Station
5.50
Duane W. Wheeler & Co.
11.54
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
44.90
(Continued)
General Fund,
Cont'd
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
232.80
Leah Converse
100.00
So. Calif. Humane Society
200.00
Steve Kish
5.00
David W. Gordon
60.00
Gillig Bros.
60.30
Long Beach Iron Works
144.46
L.A.Chemical Co., Inc.
163.31
Howard Supply Co.
37.93
Carl Entenmann & Son
55.52
Ira E. Escobar
56.22
E1 Segundo Paint Center
21.48
Gilli- Bros. Garage
61.59
Hessell Chevrolet
22.31
Industrial Blueprint &
Supply Co., Inc.
93.31
Ansul Chemical Co.
4.12
Guardian Safety Equipment Co.
15.30
Delco Chemicals, Inc.
23.96
Moore's Western Stores
5.10
Neo- Flasher Mfg. Co.
2.52
Western City
16.50
Harper & Bros.
3.00
Jayne M. Field
63.00
Building News
1.00
James C. and Katherine A. Bowie
108.14
W. Howard and Helen 1. Wilson
106.11
Carleton L. and Alma I. Murphy
87.68
Ethel Sisemore
12.60
Los Angeles International Airport
50.00
The Lighthouse, Inc.
21.69
Lee Parmelee
2.20
T. B. De Berry
5.05
E. E. Udall
4.05
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
576.05
TOTAL $ 27,135.98
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds cower-
ing the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion was initiated by Mayor Selby with respect to the matter of
Civil Service for employees of the City of El Segundo, and following such dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
Carried.
RESOLVED, that the Citr Administrative Officer be and he
is hereby authorized and directed to make a study of the matter
of Civil Service for the employees of the City of El Segundo,
and thereafter make his recommendations to this Council;-and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrative
Officer be authorized to select his own committee to assist
him in making such survey and recommendations.
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No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meet-
ing adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 12 :55 otclock P.M. Carried.
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor.