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El Segundo, California
February 9, 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
pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following
which a prayer was offered by Mr. E. Earl Udall, Administrative Officer of
the City of El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 2nd day of
February, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been
noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS 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
construction of certain street improvements in portions of Sycamore Avenue
and Sheldon Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1452,
and also reported that she had received four bids, which bids were publicly
opened, read, examined and declared as follows:
Namesof Contractors
Oswald Bros. Co.
Warren Southwest, Inc.
Griffith Company
Sully - Miller Contracting Company
Total Estimated Amount of Bid
4,671.10
4,504.47
$ 4,552.95
4,410.08
Reference is hereby made to the bids 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, all bids were referred to the City
Engineer for checking and report.
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
construction of certain street improvements and sanitary sewers in portions
of Kansas Street and other streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 1454, and also reported that she had received five bids, which bids
were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows:
Names of Contractors
Oswald Bros. Co.
Warren Southwest, Inc.
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Total Estimated Amount of Bid
S 280272.50
$ 30,708.21
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Griffith Ccapany
•T. E. Shirlock
Sully- Miller Contracting Company
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$ 32,189.49
# 31,222.78
Reference is hereby made to the bids 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, all bids were referred to the City
Engineer for checking and report at a later time at this meeting.
The Mayot announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for a public hearing, under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of E1 Segundo, on the appeal of Darco Industries from the decision of
the City Planning Commission, as set forth in its Resolutions Nos. 203 and
207, granting a Conditional Use Permit to J. and J. Service Company to oper-
ate a used car wrecking yard and parts sales at 2143 East posecrans Avenue,
in the City of E1 Segundo.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if notice of the time, place and
purpose of this hearing had been duly given and published, and if she had
on file in her office the affidavits showing such notice. The City Clerk
advised that notice had been duly and regularly given and the affidavits
establishing such fact were on file in her office together with the files
of the City Council and PlarAii.ng Commission, to this time, in said matter.
Mayor Selby thereupon announced that the files in said matter would be made
a part of the record of this public hearing.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any communica-
tions in connection with said matter. The City Clerk thereupon read to the
Council a communication from Farr Company, dated`February 7, 1955, request-
ing that a Cease and Desist Order be issued against the J. & J. Service Company
for the reason that they are not complying with conditions set forth under
Resolutions Nos. 203 and 207 adopted by the Planning Commission, and which
resolutions granted said J. & J. Service Company a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a used car wrecking yard and parts sales.
The Mayor then stated that inasmuch as J. & J. Service Company was the
applicant who made the original application for such Conditional Use Permit,
he would hear from anyone present representing s,%i.d company who mi &ht desire
to give evidence in the matter.
Mr. Brinton N. Bowles, attorney for Mr. J. C. Stewart, owner and oper-
ator of said J. & J. Service Company, then addressed the Council in effect,
as follows:
That Mr. Stewart had been led to believe he might continue his opera-
tions where he is until the matter had finally been disposed of; that origin-
ally it was his understanding there would be no question about his right to
establish such a business at its present location; that as a result of such
understanding, he had entered into a five -year lease for the property; that
he has made arrangements for a long -range improvement program and as a re-
sult, is not in a position to seek another location; that Mr. Stewart had not
as yet complied with the provisions under which the Planning Commission here-
tofore issued'him a Conditional Use Permit under its above numbered resolu-
tions for the reasons that until final action had been taken by the City
Council in the matter, due to the appeal of Darco Industries having been
filed, there was no way for Mr. Stewart to know the outcome of the matter;
that Mr. Stewart was perfectly willing to abide by the provisions and con-
ditions required by the Planning Commission, and had even himself suggested
additional conditions; that on the final date upon which appeal might be
filed, Mr. Stewart had contacted the office of the City Clerk at approximately
4:30 P. M. and was advised that no appeal had been filed; that under the
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circumstances he does not believe the Council would expect Mr. Stewart
to comply with the designated conditions until the matter has been
definitely settled.
Mayor Selby then inquired whether or not a representative of the company
which filed the appeal was present, and desired to make a statement in the
matter.
Mr. Glenn Rowland, representing Darco Industries, Inc., then addressed
the Council and stated thatiis company had not intended to be arbitrary in
any manner, but it was under the impression that following the adoption of
the resolutions of the Planning Commission granting Mr. Stewart a Conditional
Use Permit, that he would immediately commence operations to comply with such
provisions; that his company and Farr Company are aainly interested in the
actual termination date on which the work required under the various pro-
visions of said resolutions would be completed; that various letters had
been written to the Planning Commission in an attempt to determine the final
compliance date, but they were unable to obtain such information, hence, he
had addressed the letter to the City Council; that due to the type of work
performed in their factory, they were especially interested in the, dust
problem which will be aggravated as the summer progresses.
Mayor Selby then inquired if his understanding is correct in that said
companyts appeal is not a question of granting the permit but rather a
question as to when the conditions will be put in force, and Mr. Rowland
stated that his company has no desire to be arbitrary in the matter; that
while they are not in favor of it, as stated at the Planning Commission
hearing, in that they feel it is a detriment to property values and a
deterrent to certain types of factories in the area, they would not object
to the operation under the conditions set up if they are enforced, but they
would like some idea as to when such enforcement would be put into effect.
Mayor Selby then explained why, under the law, it takes a certain length
of time to process such matters and that the Darco Industries appeal had
accordingly caused a further delay.
Mr. Spencer Farr then addressed the Council, stating that if the City
decides to allow the J. & J. Service Company to operate in the City that
said company be not allowed to operate until the conditions have been met,
and he stated he would appreciate being allowed to ask the J. & J. Service
Company if it is going to comply with those conditions, and when.
Mr. Bowles, in replying to Mr. Farr's question, stated that he believed
that in fairness to all concerned there should have been a time limit placed
on the compliance with the conditions; that until the matter became final
Mr. Stewart had made no attempt to do the work required but has every inten-
tion of complying with the conditions laid down by the Planning Commission.
At this point, City Attorney Woodworth stated that in view of the
testimony adduced here, it would appear that the applicant has not complied
with the Planning Commission conditions as set forth in its two resolutions
for the reason he was not in a position to do so legally; that in his opin-
ion, if the Council sees fit to grant the permit, it would have the right
to attach additional provisions to those already set forth by the Planning
Commission; that it would appear to be desirable for the Council to have a
statement from the applicant as to within what time he would be able to com-
ply with the provisions, and then obtain an expression from the protestants
whether or not that time limit is agreeable.
Mayor Selby inquired if the Council added an additional provision,
whether or not it would be necessary for the matter to be referred back to
the Planning Commission, and City Attorney replied that, in his opinion, if
only a provision setting forth a time limit is added, that it would not be
necessary to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a report, but
if conditions, as heretofore set forth by said Planning Commission, were
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changed, then it would have to be referred back to the Commission, but
not for another hearing.
Further discussion ensued with respect to the setting forth of a
time limit, and Mr. Bowles suggested that if the permit be granted that
Mr. Stewart be allowed at least sixty days from the date the permit is
granted in which to arrange for financing, to obtain bids, and have the
necessary improvements constructed, which time limit, he stated, is very
short and they would prefer ninety days; that unfortunately they had been
derelict in that they had not already caused the preliminary work such as
obtaining information re financing, etc., to be done..
Mr. Bowles further stated that he was given to understand that the
Standard Oil Company was, requesting that Mr. Stewart set back his wall
facing on Reseerans Avenue an additional ten feet due to the fadt that said
company has an easement for pipeline in that particular area, and he stated
his client was perfectly agreeable to doing this, and is willing to give
Standard Oil Company a letter to this effect.
Mr. Farr then stated that as far'as he is concerned, the applicant seems
to have shown good faith by his evidence here, and that a time limit of sixty
or ninety days in which to comply with the provisions would be satisfactory
to his company.
At this point, City Attorney Woodworth suggested that the applicant be
sworn in order to give certain sworn statements in the matter, and thereupon,
the City Clerk duly administered the oath to Mr. Stewart.
The following evidence was then submitted:
Q. City Attorney: You are the applicant in this matter?
A. Mr. Stewart: Yes, sir.
Q. City Attorney: Your counsel has stated to the City Council that
if you receive a variance upon and subject to the conditions which the Plan-
ning Commission has prescribed and with which you are familiar, you will move
the line of the fence so that it will not in any manner encroach upon the
easement of the Standard Oil Company?
A. Mr. Stewart: That is agreed. The Standard Oil CompuW called and
wanted me to set back an extra ten feet and I stated I would be willing to
do so.
Q. City Attorney: And you will not your fence back forty feet and you
will agree that it will not be moved, and you make this as a representation
to the City Council that you will perform this work and do this thing if the
Council acts favorably upon your application?
A. Mr. Stewart: Yes, sir.
Councilman Gordon stated that one of the conditions imposed by the Plan-
ning Commission was that a satisfactory dust abatement substance be placed
inside the yard, and there is some question as to what type of substance
this will be.
Mr. Stewart stated that he anticipated placing gravel or oil, but it
was his understanding that would be necessary only on the roadways used by
vehicles coming in and out.
Further discussion was had between Mr. Stewart, Mr. Bowles, Councilmen
Gordon and Swanson, and City Attorney Woodworth, during which the provision
in question was read to Mr. Stewart, and he stated he would abide by same.
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Councilman Gordon inquired of Mr. Stewart what is the enact nature
of his business, and Mr. Stewart replied that cars are towed into his
place of business by Police Departments, which cars have been found
abandoned on the highways, and also discarded automobiles; that as soon
as such cars have been cleared by the State for wrecking, he dismantles
same and sells used parts therefrom to garages, body and fender shops, or
anyone interested, and that these cars are stored on the rear of the
premises, hence, that was the reason why he had the impression it would not
be necessary to dust -proof this area inasmuch as there would be no moving
vehicles on same.
Mr. Bowles, Mr. Stewartts attorney, stated that one of the recognised
and accepted methods of improving the area would be used; that even though
only approximately 1/3 of the area will be used for vehicular traffic, that
Mr. Stewart will comply with the requirements set forth. He also stated
that he felt a ninety -day limitation of time in which to comply with all
of the provisions would be fair and reasonable, and further discussion
developed that this time limit is acceptable to the protestants.
Q. City Attorney: Mr. Stewart, you are still under oath, you have
heard the statements of your attorney that you will definitely and posi-
tively take care of the dust problem within the walls of your operation,
and you represent to this Council that if it grants this Conditional Use
Permit, you will see that this is done?
A. Mr. Stewart: Yes, sir.
No other person appearing to desire to address the Council in the
matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Members of the Council indicated they were ready to make their decision
in the matter, and it was thereupon moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1485, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
70 J & J SERVICE COMPANY A CERTAIN CON-
DITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A USED CAR WRECKING
YARD AND PARTS SALES PURPOSES ON A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF PROPERTY IOCATED ON ROSECRANS
AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll calf„ said motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At this time, the hour being 8:20 P. M., the Mayor declared a recess.
At the hour of 8 :25 P. M., the Council reconvened, all members being present
and answering roll call.
At this time the City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids
received for the construction of certain street improvements in Sycamore
Avenue and Sheldon Street, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1452, and finds
that the bid of Sully - Miller Contracting Company is the lowest, regular bid
submitted for said improvement.
Whereupon, Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1186, awarding the contract to Sully - Miller Contracting Company at the
prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for
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said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Ger4pn, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received
for the construction of certain street improvements and sanitary sewers in
portions of Kansas Street and other streets as contemplated by Resolution
of Intention No. 1454, and finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the
lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement.
Whereupon, Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 1487, awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named
in its bid, said bid being the lowest regular bid submitted for said improve-
ment, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call,
the said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
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:
MURRAY M. BECK, dated February 9, 1955, being application for permission
to place a coin operated Shuffle Game at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard.
Councilman Swanson stated he felt inquiry should be made as to how many
coin operated machines are presently at said location, and following dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby
directed to ascertain how many coin operated machines are
presently located in the establishment at 292 North Sepulveda
Boulevard; that he is further directed to check on business
establishments in the City and make a survey as to what type
and how many of each type of machine are placed in each biwi-
ness establishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that on future applications of
this nature, said Chief of Police is requested to make a
statement as to whether or not other machines are presently
placed in the particular establishment.
Carried.
THE SALVATION ARMY, dated February 7, 19550 being application for per-
mission to allow its girl scouting organization, known as the Sunbeams and
Girl Guards, to sell candy in the City of E1 Segundo during "Sweet Week ",
February 14th to 19th, inclusive, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Cordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication fron The Salvation Army,
dated February 7, 1955s requesting permission be granted its
girl scouting organisation, The Sunbeams and Girl Guards, to
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sell candy in the City of E1 Segundo during the week of
February 14, 1955, which has been designated as "Sweet Week ",
be and the same is hereby received and ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Smbeams and Girl Guards
be and they are hereby granted permission to sell candy in the
City of E1 Segundo during the week of February 14, 1955, which
has been designated as "Sweet Week "; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such solicitation shall
be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police Department
of the City of E1 Segundo. 0
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
IDUIS NOTO and RAINELLE NOTOp dated February 4, 1955, commending the
City Council for consideration given property owners in the matter of side-
walk changes in the Lomita Street and Holly Avenge area.
By general consent, said communication was ordered filed and the City
Clerk requested to make appropriate reply thereto.
NORRIS POULSON, MAYOR, CITY OF IDS ANGELES, dated February 1, 1955s,
advising that he has recommended to the Los Angeles City Board of Planning
Commissioners that no new subdivision or rezoning of land in areas tributory
to the sewer system shall be approved until plans and financing are developed
for necessary sewer relief, and requesting cooperation of this City in taking
or recommending similar or temporary action.
The City Clerk stated copies of said communication and accompanying
recommendations had been delivered to each member of the City Council for
study, and thereafter, said matter was taken under consideration by the
City Council until its next meeting to be held February 23; 1955•
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP OF PACIFIC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PLAYA DEL REY, dated
February 9, 1955, requesting permission to hold a rummage sale'at 209 West
Grand Avenue, on February 25th and 26th, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
Women's Fellowship of Pacific Presbyterian Church, Playa del Rey, be and it
is hereby granted permission to hold a rummage sale at 209 West Grand Avenue,
in the City of El Segundo, on February 25th and 26th, 1955s it being under-
stood that such sale will be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police
Department of said City. Carried.
None.
ORAL COWUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Councilman Baker, who had been named as Chairman of a committee of the
Council and other City officials to study the matter of the request of the
Regional Water Pollution Control Board No. 4 that it be furnished - certain
information as to use of beach areas for recreation purposes within the
City of E1 Segundo, requested additional time in which to make such report,
and his request was granted by the Mayor.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That he had received a communication from the Office of Civil
Defense advising that the Federal Civil Defense Administration has approved
the City of E1 Segundots project application in amount of $11,550.00, for
the purchase of certain fire apparatus for Civilian Defense use, of which
amount the City will be reimbursed by the Federal Government in the amount
of $5,775.00, and that if the conditions set forth in the FCDA Manual M25-1
are satisfactory to the City, that it cause an authorized person to sign a
carbon copy of the hereinbefore mentioned commication and return to the
Office of Civil Defense within thirty days.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Office of Civil
Defense, dated February 4, 1955, titleds "Local No. 1A, Mate No. 53 -384►,
FDCA No. CAL F- 102(53) ", be received and placed on file in the office
of the City,Clerkj that the conditions therein set forth are hereby
approved by this City Council and the Mayor of the City of El Segundo
is authorized,to sign a copy of said communication of behalf of the
City of E1 Segundo agreeing to the conditions therein set forth, such
signed copy to be forwarded to the Office of Civil Defense in due
course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
on fire equipment
2. That in connection with the bids /received by this Council at its
adjourned regular meeting held February 2, 1955, and which had been referred
to a committee for investigation and checking, he had received a communica-
tion from Leo B. Freedman, Chief of the E1 Segundo Fire Department, and E. J.
Grow, Garage Supervisor, dated February 8, 1955, recommending that the bid
of P. E. Van Pelt, Inc. in the sty of $11.091.50, plus California Sales Tax,
be accepted; that said equipment meets specifications and that t*sM sai Agapany
is the only one who is able to meet the delivery required, and he also recom-
mended that said bid be accepted.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution No. 1488, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF_THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWAVING
TO P. E. VAN PELT, INC. A CERTAIN CONTRACT
FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTAIN FIRE EN-
GINE AND APPURTENANCES TO SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the
following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
3. Read to the City Council his written report dated February 9, 1955,
signed by himself and Herbert J. Powell, of the firm of Smith, Powell &
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Morgridge, Architects, in connection with the bids received by the City
Council at its adjourned regular meeting held February 2, 1955, for
construction of a City Hall building, Police Station, and site work.
He also presented for the Councilts consideration a communication
from R. J. Daum Construction Company, dated February 4, 1955, requesting
that its bid under Items Nos. 1 and 4 under such project, be withdrawn on
account of a clerical error in amount of #53,580.00. Said report further
stated that after considering all matters having to do with the construction
of said project, it is their recommendation that the bid of Baruch Corpora-
tion, the second low bidder, be accepted.
The City Administrative Officer then read to the Council a communica-
tion from Mayfair Construction Co., requesting that its bid on Item No. 3
on said project, be withdrawn on account of a clerical error.
Following the reading of said report and said hereinabove mentioned
letters, same were ordered received and placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourn until
the hour of 1:00 otclock P. M., on Thursday, February 10, 19559
and that the matter of the bids on the City Hall, Police Station
and site improvements, the communications of the architects and
other communications received with reference thereto, be taken
under further advisement by the City Council until said date and
hour.
Carried.
4. That he had received from Leo B. Freedman, Chief of the E1 Segundo
Fire Department, a communication dated February 8, 1955, advising that Fire-
man R. B. King has resigned from said Fire Department, such resignation
being effective as of 6:00 A. M., February 13, 1955•
5. That he had received a communication from Leo B. Freedman, Chief of
the E1 Segundo Fire Department, dated February 8, 1955, recommending the
appointment of Frank W. Dillin as a Fireman in the El Segundo Fire Depart-
ment, such appointment to be effective at 8:00 A. M., February 16, 1955, to
fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Fireman R. B. King, and
further that such appointment is being made from the existing eligible list.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective at 8 :00 o'clock A. M., February
160 1955, and until the further order of this Council,, Frank
W. Dillin be and he is hereby appointed as Fireman in the E1
Segundo Fire Department, said appointee to be compensated for
his services in such capacity under Step A. Schedule 8, of the
Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. That he had received a communication from T. B. DeBerry, Chief of
Police of the City of El Segundo, dated February 9, 1955, announcing the
temporary appointment of 011en Bedwell Roach as a Police Officer in the
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Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo, such appointment to be
effective February 16, 1955, it being understood that this appointment
is contingent upon the applicant taking and successfully passing the
next examination given for Police Officers by the City.
Moved by. Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective February lb, 1955, and until
the further order of this Council, 011en Bedwell Roach be
and he is hereby appointed Police Officer of the City of El
Segundo, said appointee to be compensated for his services
in such capacity under Step A, Schedule 8, of the Salary
Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo, it being understood
that this appointment is contingent upon the applicant
taking and successfully passing the next examination given
for Police Officers by the said City.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absents Councilmen None.
7. That he had received a communication from Mr. Adam Schleining,
representing Lennox Disposal Service, dated February 7, 1955, advising that
said Company is Trilling to continue its present garbage and refuse collection
service on the present basis until other arrangements are made by this City.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED,'that beginning March 1, 1955, and until the further
order of the Council, Lennon Disposal Service be and it is hereby
authorised to proceed with the services contemplated under its
contract with the.City of E1 Segundo, dated January 23, 1952, upon
the same terms and conditions as expressed in said contract, pro-
vided, however, that this arrangement shall be on a month to month
basis only.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
8. With reference to the matter of arranging a conference between
officials of F.H.A., representatives of the City Council, the Planning Com-
mission, and himself, in connection with the recent refusal of the F.H.A. to
make loans on real estate within certain distances of airports, he had been
advised by the President of the Chamber of Commerce that said organization
anticipates holding a conference on Tuesday, next, at 10:00 A. M., at which
officials of said F.H.A. and representatives of the realtors in the City,
will be present, and that it is his understanding that the Chairman of the
Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo has also been invited to such
conference.
9. That in connection with the matter of certain hazardous conditions
existing on oil well properties immediately easterly of the Water Department
property, he had contacted Mr. Tucker of the Apex Petroleum Corporation
(Lessees of said property), with respect to said matter, and that Mr. Tucker
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had advised him that a Mr. Malone, Production Superintendent of said
Company, would call upon the City Admi.rnLstrative Officer sometime during
the present week and that said Company will immediately take steps to
rectify the existing hazards.
The City Administrative Officer further stated that he has been ad-
vised more stringent regulations with reference to oil wells and appurten-
ances are in effect in other cities, and he recommended an investigation be
made with the idea in mind that this City might adopt such an ordinance.
The City Council concurring in such recommendation, by general consent,
the matter was referred to the City Administrative Officer with the request
that he make such an investigation and report his findings to the City
Council.
10. That he had been advised by the Bureau of Census that a representa-
tive would be in the City Hall February 14th, 1955, for the training and re-
cruiting of applicants in connection with the taking of the Special Census
in the City, and requesting certain accommodations be provided, which he felt
could be satisfactorily taken care of.
11. Read to the Council a communication from the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints, requesting that it be granted permission to use the base-
ball facilities,at E1 Segundo High School on Thursday evenings from 5:30 P. M.
to 9:00 P. M. for the purpose,of playing softball.
Discussion developed that the City had no jurisdiction over the use of
these grounds, that the matter is under the immediate jurisdiction of the
Recreation Commission, and that the request should be channeled through said
Commission, and the City Administrative Officer stated he would so advise the
applicant.
The City Clerk reported receipt from the Department of Public Works of
the City of Los Angeles of an invoice indicating an amount due from the City
of E1 Segundo, under its contract for the constriction of the Hyperion Sewage
Treatment Plant, of the sum of $43.26, one copy of which report she delivered
to each the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. Presented and read to the Council Resolution No. 1489, requesting
cancellation of taxes and assessments on certain property acquired by the
City of E1 Segundo for public street purposes in connection with the dedica-
tion of portions of Pine Avenue and Illinois Street, in said City.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution
No. 1489, 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 (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
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2. That pursuant to request of the Chief of Police, he had pre-
pared a fora of ordinance providing for the registration of bicycles in
said City.
It appearing the Council desired to study the form of said ordinance,
by general consent, the City Clerk was requested to see that each Council-
man received a copy thereof for study before the next regular meeting of
the City Council.
3. That he had received Final Judgment of Condemnation in the matter
of the condemnation suit of the City of E1 Segundo vs. Pacific Electric Rail-
way Company, in the matter of acquisition of said Companyls right -of -way
along Grand Avenue, which judgment has been filed and recorded and that the
City is now in position to proceed with the improvement of the portion of
Grand Avenue included in such condemnation suit.
4. Reported receipt of information from Mr. Van Dusen, representing
the Pacific Electric Railway Company, that said Company is not as yet ready
to indicate a price which it might be trilling to accept for the property
owned by said Company and included in the Master Recreation Plan.
City Engineer Webb made reports as follows:
1. That he had received a petition for the improvement of Eucalyptus
Drive between Walnut Avenue and Maple Avenue, which petition has been signed
by the owners of 74.06% of the property included in the proposed assessment
district.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE CON -
STRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN EUCALYPTUS DRIVE BETWEEN
WALNUT AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE, 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 contemplated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noest Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That he had received a petition for the improvement of portions
of Maryland Street and Pine Avenue,,which petition has been signed by the
owners of 67.12% of the property included in the proposed assessment
district.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN WAAYLAND STREET AND PINE
AVENUE, 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
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that-the City Engineer be and
he is hereby authorised and directed to prepare and present
to this Council for its approval, plans and specifications
for the contemplated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes., Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
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The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were reads
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
;2,110.17
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
265.00
n n n n
6.25
State Employeest
20614.98
Retirement System
194.49
State Employees'
2,052.24
Retirement System
183.29
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
72.60
Rensselaer Valve Co.
386.87
William A. Meader
30.00
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
7.78
Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd.
11.00
Long Beach Iron Works
71.59
Pacific Radionics
10.00
Park -Son, Inc.
154.50
E1 Segundo Building Materials 62.10
Dayton Foundry
312.51
James Jones, Company
160.88
Harry Burlin
741.60
Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash
124-63
TOTAL
4,905.26
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 1,168.49
n n n n 204.31
State Employees'
Retirement System 34.40
Hospital Service of
Southern California 5.05
K B & S Sporting Goods 14.01
TOTAL i 1,426.26
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System S 1,207.27
TOTAL S 1,207.27
Sewerage Facilities Fund
Department of Public Works,
City of Los Angeles .26
TOTAL $ 43.26
General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer S3,82o. 9
n n n n
3,653.13
n n n n
1,912.09
n n n n
1,936.25
n n n n
20614.98
n n n n
68.85
n n n n
2,052.24
9.38
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
227.10
Hospital Service of
Southern California
7.95
State Employees"
Retirement System
1,484.13
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
14.00
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc.
29.64
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
50.00
Lee Parmelee
2.20
Brice E. Vann
146.20
Rev. Donald R. McKee
65.00
W. E. Baird
41.40
California Safety Council, Inc. 30.00
Sebastian and Mary G. Motta
241.00
Robert E. Roaskopf
3.25
Committee of Mayors,
John B. Wentz, Secretary
25.00
The Todd Company, Inc.
3.40
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
9.83
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
21.57
Gibson Motor Parts
112.85
Tide Water Associated Oil Co.
634.58
Solar Steel Corp. of Calif.
19.56
American Disposal
2.50
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
133.49
American Bldg. Maintenance Co.
33.00
Ditto, Incorporated
35.12
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
124.82
Pacific Radionics
167.91
Industrial Blueprint & Supply
98.16
E1 Segundo Herald 315.68
TOTAL 209146.95
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Loved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective
funds covering the sane. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
At this time, Mayor Selby announced the appointment of Mr. Lindley A.
Allen as member of the Planning Cosmiission of the City of El Segundo to
succeed himself for the four -year term beginning February 22, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
REWLVED, that the appointment by the Mayor of the City
of E1 Segundo of Lindley A. Allen as a member of the Planning
Commission of said City, for the four -year term beginning
February 22, 19550 be and the same is hereby approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting
adjourn until the hour of 1:00 o *clock P. M., Thursday, Febrnarl 10, 1955,
the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :45 ofolock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
J
Mayor
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.Respectfully submitted,
Firs. Neva M. Elsey, Ir Clerk