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E1 Segundo, California
February 23, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall 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 moment of silent prayer was observed by those present.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of February,
1955, and of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 10th 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 meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor 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 Wesley T. Anderson from the decision
of the Planning Commission of said City, as set forth in its Resolution No.
205, adopted at a regular meeting of said Commission held January 12, 1955s
denying Mr. Anderson's application for change of zone for Lots 16 and 17,
Block 74, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, from Zone C -1 to Zone C -2.
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 Planning Commission, to this time, in said matter.
Mayor Selby thereupon ordered that the files in said matter would be made
a part of the record of this public hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications in favor of, or
protesting, the requested change of zone, had been received.
• The City Clerk read to the Council a communication dated February 8,
1955, from the Community Methodist Church of E1 Segundo, signed by Eldon
Cessna, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Marvin A. Johnson, Minister,
advising that at a meeting of the Official Board of said church, held February
2nd, 1955, said Board.unanimously.- agreed that the reasons advanced by the
Planning Commission for denying the request of Wesley T. Anderson for change
of zone from C -1 to C -2 for Lots 16 and 17, in Block 74, were valid, and
respectfully requesting that the City Council uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission in the matter.
The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of
gaming the requested zone change, and no one responded.
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The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposi-
tion to the granting of the requested change of zone.
Reverend Marvin A. Johnson, representing E1 Segundo Community Methodist
Church, stated he had very little to add to the cc munication hereinbefore
presented to the Council from the Board of Trustees of said church, and
again requested that the Council take action denying the zone change appli-
cation.
No further evidence appearing to be presented, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Upon inquiry by the Mayor, members of the City Council indicated they
were ready to make their decision in the matter, whereupon, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1491,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING ITS
FINDINGS AND DECISION IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF WESLEY T. ANDERSON FOR THE
REZONING OF TATS 16 AND 17, IN BLACK 74, EL
SEGUNDO SHEET NO. 3, FROM ZONE C -1 TO ZONE
C -2.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and 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:
MRS. LDONA CORBETT# dated February 23, 1955, requesting permission on
behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to hold a baked
food sale on March 5, 1955, in a space on Main Street just southerly of the
Post Office building.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints be and it is hereby granted per-
mission to hold a baked food sale on March 5, 1955, in a space on Main Street
just southerly of the Post Office building, it being understood that such
sale will be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police Department of
the City of E1 Segundo. Carried.
GOSPEL LIFELINE LEAGUE, INC., dated February 14, 1955, advising that
said organization is an interdenominational Missionary Enterprise, doing
home missionary work, and requesting Permission to solicit funds for such
purpose within the City of El Segundo.
The matter was discussed at length, following which it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the request be taken
under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be
held March 9, 1955, and in the meantime, the City Clerk be and she is hereby
requested to contact the Church Federation of Los Angeles and/or the Southern
California Council of Churches for the purpose of making inquiry of said
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organizations as to whether or not the Gospel Lifeline League, Inc. is
a bona fide missionary enterprise, as stated in its said communication,
and to thereafter report her findings to this Council. Carried.
RALPH T. DORSEY, dated February 19, 1955, addressed to Mr. E. E.
Udall, Administrative Officer, advising that pursuant to mutual agree-
ment had between said Administrative Officer,.the Mayor and Mr. Dorsey,
the latter is making a traffic engineering survey of E1 Segundo, the fee
for such survey to be $300.00.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Ralph T. Dorsey,
dated February 19, 1955, hereinabove mentioned, be received
and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that the
action of the Mayor and City Administrative Officer in em-
ploying said Ralph T. Dorsey for the purpose of making a
traffic engineering survey of El Segundo at a fee of $300.00,
be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Discussion then ensued, following which the City Clerk was requested
to contact Mr. Dorsey and if same has not already been done, to request that
he make a survey of traffic entering north and south streets bordering on
Imperial Highway easterly of Main Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, to
ascertain what effect the closing of Lincoln Boulevard might have had on
the volume of such traffic.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER -DAY SAINTS, by Carl W. Buehner,
The Presiding Bishopric, dated February 9, 1955, advising that during the
year 1954, the Church Corporation paid general and municipal taxes on
property, owned by it and leased to the City for recreation purposes, in
the sum of $179.00, and requesting that such taxes be abated during the
period of the use of the property by the City.
Discussion developed the fact that the lease heretofore entered into
between said Church and the City of E1 Segundo carries no provision for the
payment of such taxes and in view of the fact that the City does not have
fee title to such property, it could not request cancellation of same, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter -Day Saints, dated February 9, 1955, hereinabove
referred to, be received and placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Clerk be and-she is
hereby directed.to advise the Presiding Bishopric that in view
of the-fact the terms of the lease agreement between the Church
and the City,covering the use of the property for playground
purposes, carries no provision for the payment of any fee, the
City could not legally make payment to the Church in the sum of
$179.00 as request, and in view of the further fact that the
City does not have fee title to said property, it could not
request cancellation of such taxes by the County.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,'dated February 18, 1955,
transmitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 209, adopted at a regular
meeting of said Cosm:ission held February 14, 1955, granting the request of
Samuel and Margaret Cravens Douglass, with certain conditions, for Unclassi-
fied Use Permit to establish a mortuary on the Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4,
Block 102, E1 Segundo.
It appearing that this is a matter upon which the City Council must
also hold a hearing, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 18, 1955, and accompanying copy of
its Resolution No. 209, adopted at a regular meeting of said
Commission held February 14, 1955, granting the request of
Samuel and Margaret Cravens Douglass, with certain conditions,_
for an Unclassified Use Permit in a C -2 Zone to establish a
mortuary on the Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, E1
Segundo, be received and filed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
sets the matter for public hearing before it in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall at the hour of 7:00 otclock P. M.,
on Wednesday, the 9th day of March, 1955, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized and instructed to give notice of such
hearing in time, form and manner as required by law.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - CONTINUED
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the
hearing of objections against the proposed changes, additions and/or modi-
fications in the plans, the Resolution of Intention No. 1432 and all subse-
quent proceedings had or taken under said Resolution of Intention, for
certain street improvements in Holly Avenue and other streets; each change,
addition and/or modification is particularly described in Resolution No. W4
adopted on the 26th day of January, 1955.
The Clerk reported that the affidavit in proof of publication of Reso-
lution No. 1484, declaring the intention of the City Council to make said
changes, additions and/or modifications had been made and is on file in the
office of the City Clerk of said City.
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The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk whether any written objections ,
against the proposed changes, 'additions and/or modifications had been filed
in said matter. The Clerk reported that no written objections had been filed
prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said
matter.
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Mr. George D. Hammond, 318 -1/2 Penn Street, inquired whether or not
the north and south alley in Block 36 had been included in the proposed
modifications, and he was informed that the particular alley was not in-
cluded.
Mr. Ernest Smith, 319 Sierra Street, stated that presently water
drains southerly on Sierra Street to the easterly end of the east and west
alley in Block 36, causing erosion and further causing silt and debris from
such erosion to run on his property, and he inquired if be
done to alleviate this condition and he was advised b Ca�hing might Webb
y y Engineer Webb
that the matter would be investigated and measures taken to abate the
nuisance.
All objections to the proposed changes, additions and/or modifications
having been heard, a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all
persons desiring to be heard, and the City Council having before it the
written consent of the contractor, Oswald Bros. Co., to make such changes,
additions and/or modifications in the plans and Resolution of Intention No.
1432 and all subsequent proceedings thereunder, and having considered the
advisability and necessity for such changes, additions and /or modifications,
Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1492, which
motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick, and carried by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
HARRY B. FIAOD, TOWN MANAGER, STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, dated February
160 1955, advising that it is his understanding Senator Bush,of Connecticut,
will sponsor a bill in the present session on Congress to provide for payment
of taxes or payment of in lieu taxes with respect to real property transferred
from Government corporations to other agencies of the Federal Government, and
requesting that this Council give its full support to the passage of such a
bill.
The Council being in full accord with the adoption of such legislation,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council is informed that there will be
introduced in Congress a bill by Senator Prescott Bush, of
Connecticut, which will have for its purpose the enactment
of a law requiring that the Federal Government make pay-
ments in lieu of taxes on properties of the United States
Government; and
WHEREAS, this Council believes that said bill and the
purpose thereof have great merit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council
respectfully requests the Honorable Thomas Kuchel and Honorable
William F. Knowland, Senators, and the Honorable Cecil R. King,
Congressman,.to give their ardent support to such legislation,
in event it is introduced, to the end that the inequitable
situation which is presented, due to the fact that such`feder-
ally owned properties require municipal services without reim-
bursement to the local government which must provide such
services, be eliminated at the earliest possible time.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
SAM R. KENNEDY, ROAD COMMISSIONER, COUNTY OF IDS ANGELES ROAD DEPART-
MENT, dated February 2, 19559 transmitting therewith, copy of resolution
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of said County, approving an alloca-
tion to the City of E1 Segundo in the sum of $3,631.70 from Aid to Cities
Fund for the purpose of improving a portion of Imperial Highway from
Sepulveda Boulevard to a point approximately 4,400 feet easterly therefrom.
Ordered filed.
SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATED, dated
February 10, 1955, requesting that the City Council forward a communication
to the senator and assemblyman representing the City of E1 Segundo in the
State Legislature, requesting they oppose any proposed legislation which
would divert that portion of oil royalty money earmarked for beaches and
parks, as provided in Section 6816 of the Public Resources Code of the State
of California, to other purposes.
It appearing that in December, 1953, the Council had adopted a resolu-
tion which expressed its views in accordance with the present request from
the Shoreline Planning Association, and the Council still being of the same
opinion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Section 6816 of the Public Resources Code of
the State of California presently makes provisions for cer-
tain allocations of funds derived by the State from royalties
accruing from offshore oil wells; and
WHEREAS, the program for the acquisition and development
of public beaches and parks of the State of California will be
very seriously impaired if the allocations provided for such
purposes by said Section 6816 are reduced; and
WHEREAS, in December of 1953 this Council did adopt a
certain resolution opposing any change in the present pro-
visions of said Section 6616 of the Public Resources Code;
and
WHEREAS, this Council is still of the same opinion with
respect to said matter as set forth in said resolution adopted
December 16, 1953;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby respectfully request Senator Richard Richards and State
Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel to oppose any proposed legisla-
tion which might have for its purpose the reduction of the
present allocation of tideland royalty money for the acquisi-
tion and development of public parks and beaches in the State
of California; and
BE IT FURTHER•RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to said Senator and Assemblyman.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMITTEES
City Administrative Officer (Reports made by City Clerk due to
absence at another meeting of the City Administrative Officer):
1. That he had recently attended a conference held by the representa-
tives of the Chamber of Comerce, the Realty Board and the F.H.A. with re-
spect to a recently adopted policy of said F.H.A. which excludes real property
within certain distances from airports from qualifying for real estate loans,
and at said conference Mr. Lyons, representing the F.H.A., had assured those
present the F.H.A. will cause a surrey to be made of all properties in El
Segundo northerly of Maple Avenue in connection with such policy, such survey
to be completed before May of 1955•
2. That as heretofore directed by the City Council, he had contacted
the owners of properties lying immediately easterly of the Water Department
property with respect to eliminating hazards on said property due to oil
wells and oil well appurtenances, and that such hazards had.-been abated; that
with respect to a complete survey of other hazards in the City which might
exist due to the construction of oil wells and/or their appurtenances, or
the removal of such oil wells, the City Council had on March 17, 1948, adopted
a resolution instructing the Building Inspector to make inspections at regular
intervals to see that ordinances of the City covering such matters are com-
plied with, and that in view of provisions of present ordinances of the City
and said resolution, he is of the opinion the matter should again be referred
to the Building Inspector for regular inspections.
The Council concurring in the opinion of the City Administrative Officer
as hereinabove set forth, by general consent, the matter was referred to
Councilman Frederick, Public Service Commissioner for conference with the
Building Inspector on the matter and with the iaea in mind that said Building
Inspector shall make all necessary inspections and follow the matter through
to the end that any such existing hazards shall be eliminated.
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That in the matter of the application of Murray M. Beck for per-
mission to place a coin operated Shuffle Game at Orphan Anniets, on Sepulveda
Boulevard, in E1 Segundo, and which application had heretofore been referred
to the Chief of Police for checking, that Mr. Beck had requested his applica-
tion be withdrawn. No further action was therefore taken in the matter.
2. That members -of the City Council, the-City Administrative Officer,
and herself, had recently held a conference with certain persons who had made
application for the position of Accountant in the City Clerkts office, and
that as a result of such conference recommended the appointment of William
August Wanderer to fill such position.
Moveed by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that effective March 1, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, William August Wanderer be
and he is hereby appointed Accountant in the City Clerkta
office, said appointee to be compensated for his services
in such capacity under Step As Schedule 12, of the Salary
Resolution of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's acceptance six deeds conveying to the
City of El Segundo certain property in Blocks 61 and 62 for recreation pur-
poses.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 4th
day of February, 1955s executed by Harry P. Stires and May
B. Stires, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal
corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the following
described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, to wit:
Lots 31, 3203 and 34, Block 61, E1 Segundo
Sheet No. 3, as per map recorded in Book 20,
Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of
the County Recorder of said County:,
for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same
is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 4th
day of February, 1955s executed by Paul F. Mayer and Evelyn
L. Mayer, husband and wife, conveying-to the`City of E1 Segundo,
a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the
following described real-property in the City'of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit:
Lots 42 and 43, Block 62, E1 Segundo Sheet
No. 7, as per map recorded in Map Book 22,
Pages 54 and 55, on file in the office of
the County Recorder of said County.,
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for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same
is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow -
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 4th day
of February, 1955, executed by Maynard Rothbart and Helen
Rothbart, husband and wife, and Bessie Brenner, conveying to
the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the following described real property in
the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali-
fornia, to wit:
Lot 28, Block 61, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as
per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23
of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder
of said County.,
for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same
is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and sheis
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 4th day
of February, 1955, executed by Albert W. Lindberg, conveying
to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los
Angeles.County, California, the following described real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, to wit:
Lot 36, Block 61, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 39
as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22
and 23 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of said County.,
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for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same
is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
El Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 4th day
of February, 1955, executed by Cecil Edward Tozier, conveying
to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los
Angeles County, California, the following described real
property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, to wit:
Lots 46 and 47, Block 62, E1 Segundo
Sheet No. 7, as per map recorded in Book
22, Pages 54 and 55 of Maps, in the office
of the County Recorder of said County.,
for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same is
hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course. ,
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 17th day
of February, 1955, executed by Hazel B. Yates, conveying to the
City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the following described,real property in
the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali-
fornia, to wit;
Lots 27 and 28, Block 62, E1 Segundo.Sheet
No. 7, as per map recorded in Map Book 22,
Pages 54 and 55, on file in the office of
the County Recorder of said County.,
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for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same
is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
El Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course. .
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
4. That she had received from the County Tax Collector a list of
properties in the County of Los Angeles which had been tax deeded to the
State of California because of delinquent taxes and that following a perusal
of said list, it would appear that one parcel only is within the City of E1
Segundo, namely, Lot 2, Block 36, and that an undivided 1 /5th interest in
said lot has been tax deeded only.
It appearing the City Council would not be interested in said property,
by general consent, the communication and accompanying list were ordered
filed.
5. Presented for approval by the City Council Contractorts Labor and
Material Bond and Faithful Performance Bond furnished by Baruch Corporation,
a corporation, contractors on the construction of the new City Hall and
Police Station buildings, which bonds had been approved by the Mayor as to
surety and by the City attorney as to form.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Contractorts Labor and Material Bond,
and Faithful Performance Bond, each dated the 11th day of
February, 1955, with Baruch Corporation,:of Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia, as Principal, and Saint Paul- Mercury Indemnity Company,
a Delaware corporation, as Surety, for the construction and
completion of a City Hall Building, Police Station Building,
and Site Improvements, in the City of E1 Segundo, be approved
by this Council, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval
upon said bonds.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
6. That pursuant to instruction issued the Chief of Police, he had
caused a survey to be made of,all coin operated amusement machines and their
locations within the City of E1 Segundo, and had compiled a list of such
games setting forth their locations, copy of which list she had delivered to
each member of the City Council.
Thereafter, the original of said communication from the Chief of Police
was ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
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s.
City Attorney Woodworth reported that he had received notification
that the District Court of Appeals had sustained the City Councilts action
in revoking a permit heretofore issued to Milton C. Wade for the conducting
of a dog kennel in the City of E1 Segundo.
City Engineer Webb reported that he had received a petition for the
improvement of Bungalow Drive from Pine Avenue to the Pacific Electric Rail-
way, which petition has been signed by the owners of 67.9% of the property
included in the proposed assessment district.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF BUNGALOW DRIVE FROM PINE AVENUE TO THE
PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY# 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,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In the matter of the introduction of an ordinance providing for.registra-
tion of bicycles within the City of E1 Segundo, Public Safety Commissioner
Swanson stated there was at least one other amendment to said ordinance before
its introduction and thereupon, the matter was taken under consideration until
the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held March 9, 1955•
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$20198.72
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
291.70
n n n n
6.25
State Employeest
Retirement System
194.49
State Employeest
Retirement System
183.29
Hospital Service of
Southern California
'44.45
George C. Porter Printing
51.67
Luippold Engineering Sales
60.26
Howard Supply Company
97.21
Smith -Blair Inc.
33.53
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
2,291.48
West Basin Municipal
Water District
17,728.45
City of E1 Segundo, Calif.
361.55
TOTAL
1623, 543.05
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Recreation Fund
Joan Mac Queen # 31.76
Grimes - Stassforth
Stationery Co. 2.95
K.B. & S. Sporting Goods 10.20
Larson Duplicating Service 9.79
MacPherson Leather Co. 115.96
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 121.20
TOTAL 291.86
Traffic Safety Fund
Automobile Club of
Southern California $ 29.66
Transport Clearings 2.28
Prismo California Co. 231.75
American Foundry 37.08
TOTAL 300.77
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Pension'Fund
State Employeest
Retirement System 1,155.44
TOTAL 1,155.44
Park & Recreation Bonds
Construction Fund., Election 1954
Security -First National Bank
of Los Angeles, E. S. Branch
$49,500.00
TOTAL $49#500-00
General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$ 3,416.16
n n n n
40112.13
Southern California
1,422.92
Edison Co.
1,956.06
So. Calif. Edison Co.
2078.05
n n n n
2,057.17
Walker's Service Station
9.37
Hospital Service of
- -4.67
Southern California
358.35
State Employeest
37.70
Retirement System
1,456.74
Autolift Doors
200.00
McCarthy Insurance Agency
4.21
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
38.50
Wilburn E. Baker
49-70
Neva M. Elsey
66.00
Wm. R. Selby
69.61
James E. Carroll
43.20
City of E. S. Water Dept.
220912.76
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
13.41
Transport Clearings
1.25
City of E. S. Water Dept.
39.40
H. L. Roberts
30,00
California Brush Co.
175.10
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
279.78
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
31.98
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
238.00
578.10
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General Fund - Cont'd
Southern California
Disinfecting Co.
164.24
Southern California
Edison Co.
25.70
So. Calif. Edison Co.
714.24
So. Calif. Gas Co.
56.66
Walker's Service Station
5.50
R. B. I'Bob" Walker
- -4.67
Southwest Tractor Sales,
Inc.14.44
Calif. Chamois & Sponge
37.70
John F. Wardlaw,
62,97
South Bay Welderts Supply
7.31
Forrest Stationers
9.17
Otto Pece
219.00
Wayne E. Myers
166.57
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
1.18
Lee Parmelee
15.20
Pao. Elec. Railway Co.
7.44
George C. Porter
39.40
H. C: Mapes
178.50
Atlas Desk & Safe Co.
105.47
Peace Officers Assoc.
8.50
Pacific States Paper Supply 20.19
F. Morton Pitt Company
101.83
El Segundo Press
12.88
Light Products, Inc.
13.01
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
28.10
Barclay Engineering Co.
578.10
James H. Wilson
46,00
Southwest Pipe & Supply
12.57
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
26.74
Industrial Stationery
& P'rinting Co.
6.61
H. L. Roberts
2500
F. S. Newcome
85.85
Brachman Ignition Works
2.46
Grimes- Stassforth
Stationery Co. 72.31
TOTAL $ 44,277.80
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, - Gordon, Swanson and
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Mayor Selby presented City Clerk Neva M. Elsey a pin indicat-
ing thirty -five years? service with the City of E1 Segundo.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting
adjourn, the hour being 8 :55 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cl