1955 MAR 09 CC MINE1 Segundo, California
March 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, follow-
ing which a prayer was offered by Reverend Gordon Yeaton, of St. Michael's
Episcopal Church of El Segundo.
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, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the.23rd 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 ORDER 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 El Segundo, in the matter of the request of Samuel Douglass and
M. Cravens Douglass for an Unclassified Use Permit to establish a mortuary
in a C -2 Zone on the Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, El Segundo Sheet
No. 4.
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 fact.
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 complete file of the Planning Commission and the complete file of
the City Council up to this time, in the matter. The Mayor thereupon an-
nounced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of
this public hearing.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests had
been receivedg and the City Clerk thereupon read to the City Council a commun-
ication from El Segundo Unified School District, dated March 9, 1955, protest-
ing the granting of•the permit applied for to construct a mortuary on the
Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, and setting forth its reasons for
making such protest. The communication was thereupon ordered made .a part of
the files.
The City Clerk also stated that she had in her files a communication
from John J. Mardula, dated January 17, 1955, protesting the granting of said
permit, copy of which letter Mr..Mardula had forwarded to the Planning Com-
mission of the City of E1 Segundo for use at its hearing on the above matter,
and which communication Mr. Mardula had requested be withdrawn prior to said
hearing. She inquired whether or not the Council desired to hear the commun-
ication read inasmuch as Mr. Mardula had not made formal request for with-
drawal to this Council.
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The Council indicated that inasmuch as Mr. Mardula had withdrawn this
protest prior to the Planning Commission hearing, it felt it was his inten-
tion to have same withdrawn prior to the Councilts hearing, in which event
the communication would not be read, and the City Attorney ruled the Council
could consider the protest as having been withdrawn if it so desired, and as
a result of discussion, the communication was not made a part of the records.
The Mayor then stated the Council would hear from those in favor of
granting the-permit requested by Mr. and Mrs. Douglass, as hereinabove stated.
Mr. Sam Douglass stated he and Mrs. Douglass had owned and operated a
mortuary in E1 Segundo since 1948; that due to the increased population in
E1 Segundo it is necessary to construct a larger building where they could
give better service, and that they had made a survey of the City with re-
spect to possible location of same; that the property in question seems to be
the most desirable for the purpose and in view of the type of building to be
constructed and the manner in which same will be operated, he can see no
reason for objections thereto.
The following persons then addressed the Council in favor of the grant-
ing of the permit:
Reverend Harry J. Hansen, Pastor, Foursquare Gospel Church,
730 East Mariposa Avenue; and
Mr. Myron A. Yates, 940 Sheldon Street.
No other persons appearing at this time to desire to address the Council
in favor of the granting of the permit, the Mayor stated opportunity would now
be given those who desired to oppose granting of said permit.
The following named persons then addressed the Council:
Mr. Edwin Perry 917 Sheldon Street
Mr. John Mardula 426 East Imperial Highway
Mr, Joe Adams 422 East Imperial Highway
Mr. James R. Wathen 945 Sheldon Street
Mr. Paul Axtell, Principal, Imperial School, 744 Main Street
Mr. William C. Bimber 913 Sheldon Street,
giving as their main reasons for making such protest, the following:
1. That because of the proximity of the mortuary to the Imperial School,
it would have a morbid effect on children who might be passing the mortuary on
their way to school.
2. That while the area is zoned as C -2, it is almost completely built
up with residences and the protestants''felt that if the mortuary is not built
on said location it might be used for residential or apartment house use.
3. That due to the contour of Imperial Highway, Sheldon Street being at
the crest of the hill, it would cause a considerable traffic hazard on Imperial
Highway by reason of additional vehicular traffic which might approach Imperial
Highway from Sheldon Street when persons were attending funerals.
4. That petitions had been presented at the Planning Co®mission hearing,
both for and protesting the granting of the permit, but that the petition mak-
ing the protest contained more than 50% of the names of owners of property in
the vicinity.
No other persons desiring to make protest at this time, the Mayor stated
those in favor of granting the•permit would now be given an opportunity for
rebuttal.
The following persons then addressed the Council, each of whom stated,
and gave his reasons for making such statement, that he or she did not feel
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the mortuary, as it is proposed to be constructed, would have any morbid
effect on children nor that it would increase the traffic hazard:
Mrs. M. Cravens Douglass
Mrs. Myron A. Yates
Mrs. Mamie Miller
Reverend Marvin Johnson
Mr. Sam Douglass, Jr.
Mr. Myron A. Yates
Mr. Calvin Martin
Reverend Harry Hansen.
148 Richmond Street
940 Sheldon Street
929 Sheldon Street
944 Sheldon Street
Following the above rebuttal testimony by those in favor of the granting
of the permit, Messrs. Joe Adams, Paul Axtell, John Mardula, Edwin N. Perry,
and Mrs. 0. B. Lampton, 1224 East Acacia Avenue, again addressed the Council
against granting the permit but no new testimony was offered in connection
therewith.
At this time Mr. Sam Douglass, Sr. presented for the Council's consider-
ation a drawing showing the structure which he contemplates erecting for
mortuary purposes and which he formally offered in evidence of his applica-
tion.
The Mayor thereupon ordered same received and ordered filed as "Appli-
cant's Exhibit No. 1n, it being understood, however, and permission being
given Mr. Douglass, to substitute a photograph of the drawing in lieu of the
original drawing at a later date.
No further evidence appearing to be presented at this time, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the hearing be
closed and the matter of the application of Samuel Douglass and M. Cravens
Douglass for an Unclassified Use Permit to establish a mortuary in a C -2 Zone
on the Northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, E1 Segundo be taken under con-
sideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held
March 23, 195$• Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
The Mayor then thanked those present for the manner in which they had
conducted themselves at this hearing.
At this time, the hour being 8:20 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a
recess. At the hour of 8 :25 o'clock P. M., the Council reconvened, the follow-
ing members being present and ansering roll call: Councilmen Baker, Frederick,
Swanson and Mayor Selby.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firma or corporations,
hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
JULIE J. JACOBS, EDITOR, EL SEGUNDO HERALD, dated March 3, 1955, stating
said publication would like to put itself on record as desiring to receive
twenty -four hours' advance notice.of all Special Meetings of the City Council,
as provided for in Section 6 of Ordinance No. 451, of the City of El Segundo.
Ordered filed.
MRS. HAROLD THOMSENs undated, addressed to the Police Department, E1
Segundo, expressing appreciation for help given by two of the E1 Segundo Police
Officers,whose names she did not know, at the time of the recent sudden ill-
ness of her husband.
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The City Clerk advised that the officers referred to were Sergeant
Partlow and Officer Stephens, and thereafter, the communication was ordered
returned to the Chief of Police with the request that he give the officers
proper recognition for the services rendered.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOW S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, dated March
4, 1955, advising that the Engineering Division of said Committee is con-
ducting a program to encourage assignment of traffic engineering responsi-
bility to qualified personnel at all levels of government, and transmitting
therewith, a questionnaire in connection with said program, which the Com-
mittee requested be completed and returned to it as soon as possible.
By general consent, same was referred to City Administrative Officer
Udall for completion of.the questionnaire and its return to the Committee.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 3, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 211, adopted at its regular
meeting held February 28, 1955, which resolution has for its purpose the
clarification of an ambiguity with reference to the-vacation of a portion of
Holly Avenue between Lomita Street and Maryland Street, and a portion of that
certain public alley extending northerly and southerly in Block 67.
It appearing to the Council that the zone classification set up by the
Commission for the above mentioned alley does not seem to be in accordance
with the zoning of other property in Block 67, by general consent, the matter
was referred to Public Service Commissioner Frederick for conference with the
Planning Commission for the purpose of clarifying the zoning matter, and with
the request that he report back to this Council respecting same at its next
regular meeting to be held March 23rd, 1955•
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 3, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 210, adopted at a regular meet - _
ing of said Commission held February 28, 1955, recommending approval of
tentative map of proposed Tract No. 21321, subject to conditions as set forth
in said resolution.
Following consideration of said map and the request of Mayor Selby that
the unnamed street in said tract be not named "Selby Street ", as recommended
by the Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the tentative map of Tract No. 21321, hereto-
fore filed with this Council, and the subdivision of the property
as shown thereon, be and the same are hereby tentatively approved
by this Council, subject to the following conditions as set forth
in Planning Commission Resolution No. 210, with the exception of
condition No. 3, which is amended as hereinafter set forth:
1. That the northerly half of the extension of Mariposa
Avenue be improved for a distance of One Hundred -
Fift$ (150) feet;
2. That owners of property adjacent to the south side of
dedicated portion of Mariposa Avenue be contacted by
owner of Tract No. 21321 concerning paving of the
south half of Mariposa Avenue for a distance of One
Hundred -Fifty (150) feet;
3. That the name recommended by the Planning Commission
for the unnamed street in said tract be not used and
that the Planning Commission be requested to cause a
different name to be assigned to said street.
4. That the Tract map of said tract be corrected to show
that Mariposa Avenue is a dedicated street to the
westerly City limits;
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5. Paragraphs Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the City Engineer's
recommendations for said Tract, dated January 27, 1955,
to wit:
"2. That the north -south unnamed street shown on
tentative map of Tract No. 21321 be constructed
to currently approved construction standards of
the City of E1 Segundo, and to contain side-
walks and curbs on both sides and pavement
between the curbs, all to be done to the satis-
faction of the Superintendent of Streets.
3. That sewers be installed to serve each lot in
the subdivision and constructed to the satis-
faction of the City Engineer.
4. That a 6 -inch cast iron water line be installed
from the western terminus of Mariposa Avenue as
improved on this date westerly for a distance of
approximately 125 feet, thence northerly to the
south line of Palm Avenue and that this work be
done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5. That all of the above- mentioned items be required
of the subdivider prior to the approval of the
final map and that these conditions will be com-
plied with at no cost to the City of E1 Segundo. ";
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Planning Commission for its informa-
tion.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
At this time, the hour being 9 :00 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a
recess. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock P. M., the Council reconvened, the fol-
lowing members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Baker,
Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby.
PLANNING COMKISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 3, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 212, adopted at a regular meet-
ing of said Commission held February 28, 1955, recommending approval of final
map of Tract No. 18763,1
It appearing that the tentative map of said tract had heretofore been
approved by the City Council and that other matters in connection with said
tract map are in good order, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1493, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF.EL SEGUNDO$, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
MAP OF TRACT N0. 18763'LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 2, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of tentative map of proposed Tract No. 21603 for
consideration by the City Council.
The Council thereupon considered said map and the City Engineer read -
to the Council recommendations he desired to submit in connection with the
proposed subdivision, following which it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council, under
the provisions of Ordinance No. 379 of the City of E1 Segundo,
a tentative map of an area designated as proposed tract No.
21603, being subdivision of portions of Blocks 112 and 113, in
the City of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, there have also been presented to this Council
the recommendations of the City Engineer with reference to said
tentative map; and
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WHEREAS, this Council has studied and considered the said
tentative map and recommendations thereto of the City Engineer,
and said Council now desires to make its report and recommenda-
tions with reference thereto, to the City Planning Commission,
as contemplated in said ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, as followss
First: With the exception of the matters hereinafter re-
ferred to, the City Council feels it has no present objection
to said tentative map, but in this connection the City Council
directs attention to the following matters, which said Council
feels should receive attention and correction:
(a) That the subdivider be required to construct streets,
curbs and sidewalks.
(b) That the subdivider install cast iron water lines and
fire hydrants.
(c) That the subdivider install a sewer system to serve
those properties involved.
(d) That the subdivider install a steel pole street
lighting system, as recommended by the Southern
California Edison Company.
(e) That the subdivider agrees to furnish to the City of
E1 Segundo any necessary easementt =.for the proper
locations of the above mentioned facilities.
(f) That the grading and construction of the entire tract
be approved by the City Engineer in order that adequate
drainage of this area might be obtained.
(g) That all horizontal and vertical survey control con -
form to the requirements.of the City Engineer's office.
(h) That all of the above recommendations be done in ac-
cordance with currently approved City standards, and to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Fire Chief.
(i) That the Commission is requested to give particular
consideration to the naming of the unnamed streets
shown on said map so that such street names will
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conform as nearly as possible to the names of
existing streets, the extensions of which are closest
to the intersections of proposed streets.
(j) That before approval of the final map of Tract No.
21603, the City Council will require the subdivider
to provide a bond to guarantee the construction of
improvements and other matters in connection there -
with,.as recommended in this resolution, such bond
to be in amount as required by the City Engineer;
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Planning Commission as the report
and recommendations of the City Council in the premises.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
MRS. E. M. DAME, CHAIRMAN, WAYS & MEANS, COMMITTEE, NATIONAL LITTLE
LEAGUE AUXILIARY, dated March 4, 1955, requesting permission to hold a bake
sale in front of the Security -First National Bank in E1 Segundo, on March
189 1955, between the hours of 4 :00 and 6:00 P. M.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
National Little League Auxiliary be and it is hereby granted permission to
hold a bake sale in front of the Security -First National Bank in E1 Segundo,
on March 18, 1955, between the hours of 4:00 and 6 :00 P. M., it being under-
stood that such sale will be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the
Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried.
L. W. ARMAGOST, dated February 28, 1955, being application for a
Limited Business License to conduct a television and radio repair at 231
West Maple Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the application of L. W. Armagost, dated
February 28, 1955, for a Limited Business License under the
provisions of Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo, for
the purpose of conducting a television and radio repair busi-
ness, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on
file in the. office of the City Clerk, and by this reference
incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said application be and the
same is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized to issue such license in accordance with such affidavit
and the provisions of said Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: "Councilmen Baker, Frederick; Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
THEODORE R. OWINGS# CITY CLERK, CITY OF CULVER CITY, transmitting
therewith, certified copy of said Cityts Resolution No. CS -2728, which res-
olution calls upon the City of Los Angeles, the State Department of Health,
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and other responsible agencies, to take immediate action to abate the
nuisance caused by overflow of sewage from the north outfall sewer into
Ballona Creek. Ordered filed.
HERMAN R. BRANDT, CITY CLERK, CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, dated March 4,
1955, transmitting therewith, copy of resolution adopted by the City Council
of said City at its regular meeting held March 1, 1955, complaining of and
condemning the discharge of raw sewage into the Ballona Creek flood control
channel from the north outfall sewer of the City of Los Angeles. Ordered
filed.
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION, dated March 1, 1955, transmitting there-
with, copy of resolution adopted by said Commission on February 18, 1955,
which resolution defines the policy and procedure of the Commission for
determination of freeway routings. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Raymond Specht, 620 West Acacia Avenue, E1 Segundo, addressed the
Council and stated members of the committee for the National Little League
had recently fertilized and planted grass seed on the National Little League
baseball grounds at Hillcrest Street and Walnut Avenue; that up to the present
time they have been using an old power mower to mow the grass but due to the
rapid growth of the present stand of grass, the old mower is of no use, and
he inquired whether or not the City of El Segundo could provide some assist-
ance to them until such time as the League has sufficient funds with which
to purchase a power mower of its own.
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the request of National Little League
for assistance in mowing the grass on its grounds at Hillcrest Street and
Walnut Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, be referred to Councilman Baker
and to the Recreation Commission of the City of E1 Segundo, with power to
act. Carried.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made the following reports:
1. That Mayor Selby had received from the Department of Commerce,
Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C., an official certificate of the popu-
lation of the City of E1 Segundo, which certificate indicates that as of the
date of the census, to wit: February 15, 1955, there were 3,621 occupied
dwelling units, and that the total population of the City as of said date
was 11,688; also that certificates of the population are being sent by the
Bureau to the Division of Highways of the State of California, and to the
State Controller.
2. That he had received a communication from Wilho J. Martin, Business
Manager, El Segundo Unified School District, indicating that said School
District is anxious for the City to proceed with the acquisition of Lots 3
to 189 inclusive, Block 29, E1 Segundo, properties owned by said District,
in accordance with verbal agreement heretafore made between the City and said
District, the price of the property to be #20,785.00, plus costs; that he had
informed Mr. Martin the City would pay only 1/2 of the escrow charges, the
School District to assume the payment of 1/2, and to furnish necessary title
policy, and that Mr. Martin had stated this would be satisfactory.
Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to enter into an escrow at the Security -First
National Bank of Los Angeles, El Segundo Branch, for the
purpose of consummating the purchase by said City from the
owners thereof of Lots 3 to 18, inclusive, Block 29, E1
Segundo, at a total cost of $20,785.00, plus 1/2 of the
escrow charges, exclusive of title policy.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. That the City had heretofore verbally agreed with the representa-
tives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to purchase from
said Church for recreation purposes Lots 3, 4., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 209 21, 22, 23 and 24, in Block 61, and Lot 5, Tract
2111, in the City of El Segundo, for the sum of $22,000.00, plus 1/2 of the
escrow charges, the Church to pay its 1/2 of the escrow charges and to fur-
nish title policy; that said Church is anxious to consummate the transaction
and that he anticipates receiving within the very near future a communica-
tion in writing from the authorized representative of the Church, confirm-
ing the said terms.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to enter into an escrow at the Security -First
National Bank of Los Angeles, El Segundo Branch, for the
purpose of consummating the purchase by said City from the
owners thereof of Lots 3, 4, 5, 69.7, 8, 9#1100 110 122 13,
14, 160 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, in Block 61, and
Lot 5, Tract 2111, in the City of El Segundo, at a total
cost of $22,000.00, plus 1/2 of the escrow charges, exclusive
of title policy.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. That Mr. and Mrs. John Cote, owners of Lots 1 and 2, in Block 61,
which property the City is desirous of acquiring in connection with its
Master Recreation program, had stated they would be agreeable to trade said
property to the City in exchange for Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, in Block 41,
it being provided the City would agree to move the residence and garage
presently placed on said Lots 1 and 2. Block 61, to the new location, set
same on foundation and place.it in the same condition as it presently ex-
ists, provide living quarters for Mr. and Mrs. Cote and family, if necessary,
during such removal process, and pay them an additional cash amount of
$900.00.
The Council discussed the.matter, following which it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolu-
tion be adopted: •.
RESOLVED, that the City Administrative Officer of the City
of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby directed to furnish the City
Attorney with necessary data, and the City.Attorney is hereby
authorized to prepare a form of agreement for consideration by
this Council, in connection with the acquisition from the owners
thereof of Lots 1 and 2. Block 61, and the transfer to said
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owners, of Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, in Block 41, presently
owned by the City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
5. That he had received from the Regional Water Pollution Control
Board No. 4 a communication dated February 18, 1955, also a communication
from said Board dated March 4, 1955, transmitting therewith, a pamphlet
entitled: "A Study of the Use of Coastal Waters of the Pacific Ocean and
Adjacent Beaches within the Boundary of the County of Los Angeles", at-
tached to which was a map showing ownership and principal use of shoreline
property in Los Angeles County, which map indicated the beach frontage in
the City of El Segundo is industrial frontage only and not for recreational
use.
The first mentioned communication from the Board advised of a meeting
to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 1955, at 10:00 A. M., in Los Angeles, of
interested Governmental agencies, both State and local, to discuss the matter
of whether or not coastal waters are meeting the bacterial standards as es-
tablished by the State Board of Health, and requesting that representation
from the City Council attend said meeting.
By general consent, City Administrative Officer Udall was requested to
attend the meeting as representative of the City of E1 Segundo.
6. That Mr. L. W. Richardson, presently employed at E1 Segundo Public
Library as Janitor and Custodian, has asked to be relieved of his duties at
said Library so that he may take a position in the Parks Department of the
City of E1 Segundo, which Department, due to retirement and resignation of
personnel, is in dire need of additional help, and he recommended that Mr.
Richardson be employed as Park Caretaker I, in Step D of Schedule 3 of the
Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Coum ilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective March 16, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, Leslie W. Richardson be and
he is hereby appointed Park Caretaker I in the Park Depart-
ment of the City of E1 Segundo, said appointee to be com-
pensated for his services in such capacity under Step D of
Schedule 3 of the Salary Resolution 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. That Mrs. Ernest Lyder, of E1 Segundo Woman's Club, had expressed
a desire to have the Christmas tree in Library Park, which tree said Club
had originally donated to the City of E1 Segundo, removed'due to'its'un-
sightly'and-diseased condition; that said Club is willing to'contribute not
to exceed the sum of $250.00 towards the cost of replacing the present tree
with a new one.
Before taking action on the matter, the Mayor requested members of the
City Council to view the tree and make its decision with reference to replace-
ment thereof before the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held
March 23, 1955.
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8. That Mr.-George Crosier, representing the Southern California
Humane Society, which organization presently has a pound service contract
with the City of E1 Segundo, had called upon him this date and explained
a new procedure which said organization desired to try in connection with
collection of dog license fees through mail solicitation; also that Mr.
Crosier had indicated said Society would be willing to continue its
present contract, which expires March 31st, 1955, on a month to month
basis at the same remuneration set forth in the present contract, to wit:
$200.00 per month, and that Mr. Crosier desired Council approval of its
proposed dog license fee collection method, also approval of continuation
of the present contract on a month to month basis.
The Council discussed the matter, following which, by general con-
sent, the City Administrative Officer was authorised to advise Mr. Crosier
that the City Council feels its method of dog license fee collection is an
administrative matter on its part only; that the Council sees no objection
to the procedure outlined by Mr. Crosier, and is also willing to continue
the present contract at the price therein stated, on a month to month basis.
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That.in connection with the application of Gospel Lifeline League,
Inc., for permission to solicit funds within the City of El Segundo, she had
made an investigation of said organization but had been unable to obtain any
definite information on its work or its policies.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was taken under advisement
until the further order of the Council.
2. That the Faithful Performance Bond furnished by P. E. Van Pelt,
Inc. in connection with a contract between the City of E1 Segundo and said
Company, for furnishing said City a certain Fire Engine and appurtenances,
had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor as to
surety, and that it ro uld now be in order for the City Council to approve
said bond.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond, dated the
23rd day of February, 1955, with P. E. Van Pelt, Inc. as
Principal, and American Employers' Insurance Company, a
Massachusetts corporation, as Surety, be approved by this
Council; and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author-
ised and instructed to endorse evidence of the approval upon
said bond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. That she had received from Southern California Edison Company a
check in amount of $23,017.07 representing franchise payment from said
Company for the calendar year ending December 31, 1954•
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been delivered to the City Clerk of
the City of E1 Segundo, from Southern California Edison
Company, said Company's check in amount of $23,017.07,
representing franchise payment of 1% of said Company's gross
receipts for the year ended December 31, 1954;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said remittance
from said Company is hereby accepted by the City of E1 Segundo,
subject to the right of said City to audit the said statement
and the correctness of said amount, and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and instructed to deposit said
remittance in the Treasury of said City to the credit of the
General Fund.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. That she had received from the City of Los Angeles its Financial
Progress Report No. 102 and invoice in amount of $412.21, in connection
with the construction of the Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant, which report
indicates that said invoice is the final one to be rendered in connection
with such construction.
5. That she had received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund
a warrant in amount of $314.96 representing 3.5% dividend on the Cityts
compensation insurance policy for the year ended June 30th, 1954•
City Attorney Woodworth presented a resolution requesting cancellation
of certain taxes, following which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1494, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCEL-
LATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
City Engineer Webb made reports as follows:
1. That in connection with the contemplated installation of traffic
signals at the intersections of Mariposa Avenue and Maple Avenue with
Sepulveda Boulevard, bids had been received by the Division of Highways of
the State of California which were so much in excess of the estimate that
the State was unable to award a contract; that adjustments had been made
in the designs for such traffic signals and bids had again been advertised
for, but in the meantime the City of E1 Segundo has been compelled to place
Police Officers at said intersections to control traffic; that a conference
had been held between Mr. Hutchinson, Engineer for said Division of Highways,
the Mayor, Chief of Police, and himself, as a result of which it would ap-
pear the State is willing to separate -the signals proposed to be installed
in the City of El Segundo from the complete project which would include the
signals in Manhattan Beach and others, and that the City of El Segundo would
be permitted to advertise for bids and award its contract; ghat he antici-
pates receiving final approval from the State for such advertisement so that
the City will be in a position to authorize same at the next regular meet-
ing of the City Council to be held March 23rd, 1955•
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2. That he had received two petitions for the improvement of
Lomita Street, one from Grand Avenue to Holly Avenue, and one from
Holly Avenue to Pine Avenue; that on the east side of said Lomita
Street the City owns a majority of the frontage, the property being
occupied by Water Department appurtenances, and that if the City Council
authorizes the signing of said petitions on behalf of the City, the peti-
tions will bear more than the necessary 60% signatures required.
The Council being of the opinion that the contemplated improvement
should be constructed, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be
and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sign those cer-
tain petitions entitled: "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF IAMITA STREET BETWEEN PINE AVENUE AND HOLLY
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.", and "PETITION
(AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF IDMITA STREET FROM HOLLY
AVENUE TO GRAND AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA. ",
presented to this Council at this meeting on behalf of the City
of E1 Segundo, including any city -owned property which lies
within the assessment district proposed by the improvements
referred to in said petitions.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF IAMITA STREET BETWEEN PINE AVENUE AND HOLLY
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA. ", and the
"PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF IAMITA STREET
FROM HOLLY AVENUE TO GRAND 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 are 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 improvements.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
3. That he had received a street deed conveying to the City the
southerlY.5 feet of Lot 14, Block 107, E1 Segundo, in connection with the
widening of Maple Avenue easterly of Cent4r.Street. _
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 14th
day of February, 1955, executed by Joseph Arthur Brock and
Gladys Schrimshire Brock, his wife, conveying to the City of
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E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County,
California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 14, Block 107; El
Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and
115 of Book 20 of Maps, in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the widening
of Maple Avenue, 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 instru-
ment to be filed for record in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
The City Engineer then recommended'that the Counail.zuthorize the pay-
ment to the Grantees set forth in the deed hereinabove described for the
widening of Maple Avenue, of the amount due such Grantees for the property
indicated.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the payment to Joseph Arthur Brock and Gladys Schrimshire
Brock, in amount of $98.55, as payment for the property dedicated to the
City of E1 Segundo under the deed hereinbefore described, be and the same
is hereby authorized, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to
present to this Council in due course the demand and warrant in said amount,
such warrant to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
4. That he had received a communication from the State of California,
Department of Public Works, dated March 7, 1955, with reference to the con-
trol of water pumping in the West Coast Basin; that a court order has been
issued, effective March lst, 1955, ordering such curtailment of pumping
and the actual commencement of reduction in pumping will be June 1st, 1955,
and that he has been named as the person in charge of providing necessary
pumping figures to the proper agency.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Swanson introduced Ordinance No. 457, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRA-
TION OF BICYCLES.WITHZN SAID.CITY AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.,
which was read.
Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 458, entitled:
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CALIFORNIA, AMENDING.ORDINANCE NO. 362
OF SAID CITY AND THE "BUILDING CODE"
THEREIN ADOPTED BY AMENDING "SECTION 307"
OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED.,
which was read.
At this time the Mayor appointed Councilman Swanson as Finance Com-
missioner pro tern due to the absence of Finance Commissioner Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$29295.96
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
314.00
n it n n
6.25
State Employees'
Retirement System
Retirement System
195.16
Title Insurance and
Hospital Service of
Trust Co.
72.60
State Employeest
Goliger Leather Co., Inc.
Retirement System
183.92
Golden State Supply.Co.
1.81
Western Water Works
316.70
Pacific Radionics
10.00
Carl Wilson
40.00
Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd.
11.00
Mefford Chemical.Co.
427.86
Hersey Mfg. Co.
385.63
Park -Son, Inc.
273.57
Reliable Tool & Die Co.
5.00
El Segundo Building Materials 12.57
E1 Segundo Hardware
2.64
Century Oil Company
9.41
Morgan & Son
59.45
Construction Products Sales
307.68
Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash
59.54
Dickinson & Miller
66.15
TOTAL $
5,056.90
Sewerage Facilities Fund
Bock Company $ 14,320.50
Dept. of Public Works 412.21
TOTAL $ 14,732.71
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 1.155.82
TOTAL $ 1,155.82
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$ 1,046.97
» n rr . n
..195.04
State Employees'
n n n n
Retirement System
36.94
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
4.98
Hospital Service of
n n n n
Southern California
5.05
Goliger Leather Co., Inc.
30.28
Burtons Leathercraft
80.09
Pacific Arts & Crafts
22.39
TOTAL
$ 1,421.74
Traffic Safety Fund
Westates Electrical
Construction Co. $ 5.462.00
TOTAL $ 5,462.00
Park & Recreation Bonds,
Election 1954._ Construction Fund
O'Melveny_.& Nyera $ 375.00
Jeffries Banknote Company 316.98
TOTAL $ 691.98
City Hall, Police Dept..& City Jai 1
Bond Construction Fund, 1955
O'Melveny & Dyers $ 390.00
Jeffries Banknote Company 462.37
TOTAL $ 852.37
General Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer $ 3,316.61
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3,738.54
1070.93
n rr n n
1,903.85
n n n n
60.05
2,432.96
n n n n
1,945.81
n n n n
9.38
n n n n
783.74
133.14
Title Insurance & Trust
Co. 220.50
n n n n
n 232.60
Hospital Service of
Southern California
7.95
State Employees'
Retirement System
1,444.93
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
Lelah Converse
100.00
Lennox Disposal Service
3,060.60
E1 Segundo Chamber of
Commerce
50,00
Southern Calif. Humane Society200.00
Hessoll Chevrolet, Inc.
•14.29
Pacific Coast Fire Journal 1.00
The Kiplinger Washington
Agency
2.97
Mae D. Lewis
545.00
Charles Bruning Company,
Inc. 7.79
South Bay Publishing Co.
2.80
E1 Segundo Herald
113.04
Gordon Duff, Inc.
8.65
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General Fund - Cont'd
Morgan & Son 104.11
The Lighthouse Inc. 3.34
Ralph E. Bishop 23.42
New Pacific Lumber Co. 38.60
Inglewood Mercantile Co. 49.06
Light Products Inc. 21.63
American Public Works Assn 10.00
Robert L. Webb, Jr. 4.05
Lee Parmelee 12.60
Municipal Finance Officers'
Assn of Southern Calif.
5.00
Winston K. Williams, M."D.
15.00
Gordon Transfer & Trucking
29.35
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
22.65
Forrest Stationers
45.53
Dunlap, Holmes, Ross & Woodson 537.50
Ira E. Escobar
58.42
The Foxboro Company
168.75
City of E. S. Water Dept.
532.61
George H. Field
25.00
Otto Pece
196.00
Walter C. Boling
15.00
C. & S. Concrete Products
25.00
.Allen L. Thompson
15.00
Cynthia Be Wilson
37.20
Goode- Schroeder
144.00
John D. Meschuk, M. D.
6.00
Henry N. Boyer
16.00
Pacific Clay Products
17.80
Pacific Radionics
151.44
General Electric Company
2,320.59
Patmar's Corp.
3.45
Rains Glass Shop
52.98
Blake, Moffitt & Towne
9.54
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
21.00
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
436.92
Duane W. Wheeler & Co.
191.05
Underwood Corporation
328.31
Olga R. Benson
8.47
City of E. S. Water Dept.
46.07
James Howard Smith
40.00
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
44.13
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General Fund - Cont'd
Crook Company $
36.77
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
15.83
City of E. S. Water Dept.
80.50
Gibson Motor Parts
9.85
S &.M Transfer & Storage Co.
.78
Liberty Waste Materials Corp.14.05
T. Be DeBerry
5.05
E. E. Udall .
4.05
Industrial Blueprint &
Supply Company, Inc.
25.15
E1 Segundo Teen Age Assn
75.00
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
107.50
Consolidated Rock Products
60.04
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
25.70
E1 Segundo Paint Center
14.87
E1 Segundo Hardware
13.12
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
30.18
Abbott Drilling Co.
50.00
Bancroft-Whitney Company
46.35
Almas House Movers
19.00
Eugene M. Barnes
60.00
R. P. Hardner
37.20
Gilbert Sellan
63.00
R. P. Hardner
25.00
Clark Trobough
240.00
Frank Lowe, M. D.
3.00
Donald L. Williams
16.00
Oil Truck & Construction
301.50
Brachman Ignition Works
9.22
McCarthy Insurance Agency
22.90
Rose Bowl Cafe
14.45
Torrance Police Revolver
Club
40.00
Ethel Sisemore
52.50
E. E. Udall
77.97
G. J. Payne Company
19.82
Western Governmental
Research Association
2.50
Jeffries Banknote Company
18.40
Mitronix
80.00
Be L. Coulter
50.70
Tide Water Associated
Oil Company 624.74
TOTAL $ 30,032.39
Moved by Councilman Swanson, 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, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
NEW BUSINESS
The Mayor.stated that Councilman Gordon had requested permission to
absent himself from the State of California and the United States of
America, and from meetings of the City Council for the period March 9th to
22nd, 1955, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that Councilman George E. Gordon, Jr. be and
he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of Cali-
fornia and the United States of America, and to absent him-
self from meetings of the City Council between the dates
March 9th and 22nd, 1955, both dates inclusive; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested
to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of
any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City Council
which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said
Council during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon.
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 11 :15 otclock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
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Respectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City Cle T '
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