1955 MAR 23 CC MIN1�Y 374
E1 Segundo, California
March 23, 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 Harry Hansen of the Foursquare
WOM Church of El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 otclock P. M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of March, 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.
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:
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ASSOCIATION, undated, inviting the Mayor and
associates to attend the Open House of the Junior Achievement Companies in
the Centinela Valley Area during the week of March 21st, 1955•
The communication was ordered filed, it being understood that any mem-
ber of the City Council who would be in a position to do so, would attend
said Open House.
A communication dated March 23, 1955, signed by FRANK A GARBE, IAUISE
IARIG, THEIMA B. LARSON, L. A. MOORE, R. B. DRUG and YOUNG IDEA SHOP, re-
questing that the Council give consideration to a new crosswalk across Main
Street in the vicinity of the R. B. Self- Service Drug Store and the Fire
Station.
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson stated it was his understanding that
only one crosswalk is permitted to a block and that, therefore, nothing could
be done at this time.
Thereafter, the Mayor referred the matter to Public Safety Commissioner
Swanson, City Administrative Officer Udall and Chief of Police DeBerry for
investigation as to the possibility of moving the present crosswalk southerly
so that it might be contiguous to the new City Hall parking lot when same is
constructed, and to make their report thereon-at the next regular meeting of
the City Council to be held April 13, 1955•
WALTER LYNCH, CHAIRMAN, FOUR -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, dated March 17,
1955, advising that on February 28, 1955, said Committee was formed under
the sponsorship of the Coordinating Councils and the Chambers of Commerce
of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach,'the purpose
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of the Committee being to act as liaison between the cities, county and
State Highway Departments in the matter of development of more adequate
roads for ingress and egress to the South Bay cities, to help improve
signalization and traffic control, and to disseminate information on such
subjects to the residents in the area. Said letter also requested that one
member of each City Council be appointed to serve on said Committee.
By general consent, the matter was taken under advisement by the City
Council until its next regular meeting to be held April 13, 1955•
EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BY JOE SANG, GENERAL FIESTA
CHAIRMAN, dated March 19, 1955, requesting the following:
1. That it be granted permission to use City -owned property
bounded by Pine Avenue on the north, Pacific Electric Railway on the south,
Eucalyptus Drive on the west, and Sheldon Street on the east, excepting the
enclosed baseball area, for the purpose of holding its Annual Fiesta from
July 13th to 17th, inclusive, 1955;
2. That the Frank W. Babcock United Shows be granted a free license
to operate a carnival and rides on said property during said dates; and
3. That the area be leveled by the City in order to eliminate any
hazards to the public, and to facilitate setting up local booths, etc.
By general consent, the Mayor referred the communication to City Admin-
istrative Officer Udall for checking with the architect and the Recreation
Commission as to the availability of said grounds for said purpose, and to
ascertain the cost to the City to grade the premises as requested, and to
make his report thereon at the next regular meeting of the City Council to
be held April 13, 1955•
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. dated March 18, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, for the Council's consideration, copy of said Commission's
Resolution No. 213, adopted at its regular meeting held March 14, 1955, recom-
mending approval of tentative map of Tract No. 21603 subject to conditions as
set forth in said resolution.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol-
lowing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the tentative map of Tract No. 21603, here-
tofore 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, to wit:
1. That the subdivider be required to construct streets,
curbs and sidewalks;
2. That the subdivider install cast iron water lines and
fire hydrants;
3. That the subdivider install a sewer system to serve
those properties involved;
4. That the subdivider install a steel pole-street light -
ing system, as-recommended by the Southern California
Edison Company;
5. That the subdivider agree to furnish to the City of E1
Segundo any necessary easements for the proper loca-
tion of the above mentioned facilities;
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6. 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;
7. That all horizontal and vertical survey control con-
form to the requirements of the City Engineer's of-
fice;
8. That all of the above recommendations be done in
accordance with currently approved City standards, and
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Fire Chief;
9. That the cul -de -sac running north from Mariposa Avenue
be named "Illinois Court ";
10. That the cul -de -sac running south from Maple Avenue be
named "Indiana Court "; and
11. 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
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,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 18, 1955, trans-
mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 214 adopted at a regular meet-
ing of said Commission held March 14, 1955, declaring its intention to
clarify certain portions of Ordinance No. 434, and fixing a date for a hear-
ing on said matter. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 17, 1955, advising
that it is suggesting the name of "Oasis Street" for the unnamed street in-
cluded in Tract No. 21321.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advise the City Planning Com-
mission that the City Council approves the name suggested by the said Plan-
ning Commission for the unnamed street in Tract No. 21321. Carried.
L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION, dated March 16, 1955,
advising that inadvertently the zone had been omitted in the typing of
Resolution No. 211, which resolution had for its purpose the clarifying of
an ambiguity with reference to the'vacation 6f Holly Avenue between Maryland
and Sierra Streets and a portion of the alley in Block 67, and that that
portion Of said alley So vacated should have been shown as "Zone R -1 ".
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution Noe 1495, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CON-
CURRING IN THE FINDINGS, DETERMINATIONS, INTER-
PRETATION AND ACTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COM-
MISSION OF SAID CITY AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION
NO. 211 OF SAID COMMISSION, DETERMINING THE
ZONING OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY
WHICH REVERTED TO PRIVATE STATUS BY THE VACA-
TION OF HOLLY AVENUE AND OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY
DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE N0. 358 OF 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,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, being postal card notice of
a public hearing to be held before said Commission on March 28, 1955, to
consider the matter of request for change of zone from R -2 to nP", affect-
ing Lots 19 and 20, Block 59, El Segundo. Ordered filed.
GEORGE M. CROSIER, GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES SOCIETY FOR THE PRE-
VENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, dated March 14, 1955, transmitting therewith,
for the Council's information, sample of envelope said Society is forward-
ing to every licensed dog owner in the City of El Segundo to be used in
connection with forwarding by such dog owner of license fees, which method
Mr. Crosier believes will expedite the work of license collecting and
eliminate some of such work in the City Clerk's office. Ordered filed.
METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, dated March 15, 1955, transmitting therewith,
copy of its application filed with the Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California, requesting permission to reroute certain portions of
its Los Angeles- Redondo Beach Motor Coach Line.
The City Clerk stated she had studied said application and finds it
will have no effect upon the routing of bus lines through the City of El
Segundo, and thereafter, the communication and accompanying copy of appli-
cation were ordered filed.
CALIFORNIA SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES ASSOCIATION, dated March 1,
1955, advising that said Association will hold its Annual Conference at
Riverside, California, on April 28th to 30th, 1955, and setting forth the
pertinent features which will appear on the program for said Conference.
The Mayor stated he felt City Engineer Webb should attend said meet-
ing, that he might attend it, and that if any other member of the City
Council desires to attend said Conference, to notify the City Clerk so that
proper reservations might be made.
GEORGE KELLOGG, SECRETARY, IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, undated, being
postal card notice of said Association's next meeting to be held at Yorba
Linda, March 26, 1955, and enclosing copy of the annual report of said Asso-
ciation for-the calendar year 1954. -Ordered filed.
K. 0. GRUBB$ CITY CLERK, CITY OF SANTA MONICA,.dated March 11, 19551,
transmitting therewith, certified copy of Resolution No. 1388 of the City
Council of said City, requesting that immediate action be taken to discon-
tinue the discharge by the City of Los Angeles of raw sewage into Ballona
Creek. The communication was thereupon ordered filed for future reference.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated March 15, 1955,
transmitting therewith, copy of report made to said Board by the Chief
Administrative Officer of the County of Los Angeles on the subject of
"Air Pollution Control Recommendations on Incineration of Combustible
Rubbish in the Los Angeles Basin ", and respectfully requesting that the
City of E1 Segundo abolish single chamber incinerators in said City by
July 1, 1955• Ordered filed for future reference.
LEO L. BERANEK,.PRESIDENT, BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN, INC., dated
18 March, 1955, setting forth certain information with respect to noise
levels in connection with the construction of a tri -sonic wind tunnel for
North American Aviation, Inc. at the intersection of Douglas Street and
Mariposa Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, as required under the pro-
visions of Resolution No. 1391 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
granting a permit for such tunnel, and advising that said Company, as con -
sulting engineers, will satisfy itself that the recommendations of the City
Council will be complied with. Ordered filed.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 3/11/55, advising that all of
'the conditions required under a certain house moving permit granted to M. R.
Markert for relocating two dwellings on Lot 11, Block 37, have been complied
with, and recommending exoneration of the bond filed in connection therewith.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond dated
the 6th day of December, 1954, with M. R. Markert as Principal,
and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the sum
of $2,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any
liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date,
to wit: March 23, 1955•
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
CONLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY, dated February 21, 1955, requesting that
the City issue a quitclaim deed, quitclaiming all of its interest in a cer-
tain easement for water pipes and appurtenances affecting the property con-
tained in the tentative map of Tract No. 21321, and enclosing therewith, its
check in amount of $5.00 to cover the cost of said quitclaim deed.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia, has received a communication in words and figures as
follows:
"CONLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY
Civil Engineers
1248 So. La.Cienega Blvd. Bradshaw 2 -5557
Los Angeles 35,.California Crestview 6 -9279
February 21, 1955
"Robert L. Webb, Jr.
City Engineer
City of E1 Segundo
California
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"Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find a check in the amount of $5.00
to cover the cost of a quit claim deed for the blanket
easement which applies to the area contained in Tenta-
tive Tract No. 21321.
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Encl. ";
and
Very truly yours,
CONLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY
/s/ Edward I. Thayer
Edward I. Thayer
WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject referred
to in the said communication and feels that with reference to
the particular property described in said communication, the
action hereinafter taken is indicated:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO..
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
First: That said Council hereby finds and determines that
the easement referred to in said communication and which is here-
inafter described, is no longer needed by the City of E1 Segundo,
and therefore, that the City may properly quitclaim said particu-
lar easement over said particular property.
Second: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed from
the City of E1 Segundo and in its name, quitclaiming to Tom D.
Jones and Ada L. Jones, husband and wife, owners as joint tenants,
that certain easement for pipes and conduits for the distribution
of water, as granted in a deed by Sausal Redondo Water Company
(of which said easement said City of El Segundo, by mesne assign-
ments of record is now the owner) insofar as said easement per-
tains to and affects the following described parcels of real
property located in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, only, to wit:
PARCEL NO. 1:
Lots 7, 8 and 9. Block 7,of Tract 1685, in the City of
El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of
Maps, on file in the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California; and
PARCEL NO. 2:
Portion of Rancho Sausal Redondo being a portion of the
South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section ,11, Township 3
South, Range 15 West, S.B.M. (providing that the Govern-
ment surrey was extended over said Rancho.) more particu-
larly described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 6, Block 7, of
Tract No. 1685, as per map shown in Book 21, page 98 of
Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County
of Los Angeles; thence westerly along the South line of
Lots 7, 8 and 9 of said Block and Tract 271.56 feet to
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the southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence South 0° Olt
West along the southerly prolongation of the westerly
line of said Lot 9, Block 7, 240.62 feet; thence easter-
ly along a line parallel with the southerly line of said
Lots 7, 8 and 9 to the southwest corner of Lot 10 of said
Block and Tract; thence northerly along the West line of
said Lot 10, 240.62 feet to the point of beginning.
Third: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized
to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to said grantee upon the
payment to the City of E1 Segundo of the sum of $5.00 for said
deed, which sum the City Council hereby finds and determines to
be the reasonable amount to be paid to said City as the considera-
tion for said deed.
Fourth: That nothing herein contained shall be construed
as constituting any precedent in the premises with reference to
the release of the easement above referred to as affecting any
other property or properties within said City, as the City re-
serves the right to consider each application for a release of
such general easement as it applies to any particular property
at the time such respective application for such releases may
be presented to said Council.
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
CHARLES E. CHAPEL, dated March 14, 1955, acknowledging receipt of the
City Clerk's letter of February 25, 1955, requesting that said Assemblyman
oppose any legislation which would have the effect of changing the present
distribution of tidelands oil royalty monies, and advising that said
Assemblyman has always supported legislation which would permit the use of
such tideland oil revenues for beaches and parks. Ordered filed.
THOMAS H. KUCHEL, UNITED STATES SENATOR, dated March 3, 1955; and
WILLIAM F. KNOWLAND, UNITED STATES SENATOR, dated March 17, 1955, each
acknowledging receipt of resolution adopted by the City Council requesting
that they support legislation to provide in lieu of tax payments where the
Federal Government has acquired lands within municipalities, and each
stated he would not only support such legislation, but intended to intro-
duce bills in the Senate to effect relief requested. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gary Thomas Brown addressed the Council, requesting that he be granted
a permit to.construct a newspaper stand on the sidewalk in front of the Post
Office premises adjacent to the entrance to the parking lot northerly there-
of, which stand, he stated, would be approximately 6' long, 1 -1/2' wide, and
3t high, and would be placed approximately 1 -1/2' to 21 from the curb. He
displayed for the Councilts information, certain full -scale drawings he had
prepared for such stand, and following discussion by the Council and certain
inquiries addressed to Mr. Brawn, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a temporary permit, revocable at the
pleasure of the City Council at any time and without further
notice, be and the same is hereby granted to Gary Thomas
Brown for the placement of a news vending stand approximately
6t long, 1 -1 /2t wide, and 3' high, to be constructed of pine,
boards sanded, all as described by the applicant before this
Council, on the sidewalk before the Post Office premises on
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Main Street and adjacent to the entrance to the parking lot
immediately northerly thereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit shall be sub-
ject to the approval of the Police Department and the City
Engineer as to placement and construction and shall be under
the continuing jurisdiction of said Departments.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Mr. M. C.--Luster, of53Z West Mariposa Avenue, E1 Segundo, advised the
Council that during the proceedings of exchange of lots between himself
and wife and the City of El Segundo.at the time the Water Department facil-
ities were enlarged and he was deeded by the City the lot upon which his
present house is located in exchange for property owned by them on Lomita
Street, he feels certain the City caused the lot to be surveyed and placed
corner stakes before the house was constructed on said property; that he
finds the stakes have been removed and replaced and it now appears his
west lot line is approximately 18" over his driveway, and he inquired if
the City could assist him in any way in determining his correct lot line.
The City Engineer stated that if the City had made the original sur-
vey, it would be quite simple to set a new corner stake, but otherwise it
would be necessary for Mr. Luster to have a new survey made and therefore,
by general consent, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for in-
vestigatione
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Safety Commissioner Swanson advised the Council that last
Wednesday evening a meeting was held by the merchants called by the Chamber
of Commerce to discuss the .parking problem in the business district; that
during such meeting discussion was had as to financing the acquisition and
construction of a parking area under the "Vehicle Parking District Law of
1943 "; that he had discussed the matter with City Engineer Webb and City
Administrative Officer Udall; that it appears this could be done, and he
requested Mr. Udall to advise the Council as to what information he may
have gathered with respect to the working of this law.
The City Administrative Officer thereupon stated that under said Act
the matter could be started by the preparation of a petition signed by the
owners of 20% of the assessed valuation of the area which might be included
in the assessment district; that the City of Alhambra has proceeded under
this act, that it is entire feasible; that he had talked with City Attorney
Woodworth respecting the matter and Mr. Woodworth undoubtedly could give
further information with respect to the Act.
City Attorney Woodworth stated that it is a somewhat involved proceed-
ing and he read to the,Council an outline of the procedure: involved, as
prepared by Mr. Ray Lindman of the firm of O'Melveny and Myers, Bond
Attorneys, and thereafter, stated that if the City does proceed in such
matter, it should retain said firm as attorneys and he suggested that an
appointment might be arranged between Mr. Irindmari and representatives of
the merchants, at which meeting Mr. Lindman could outline the procedure to
be taken, and he stated the following three pertinent facts should be dis-
cussed and information respecting same made available to the bond attorneys:
1. The exact boundary of the proposed district;
2. Where the facilities to be acquired are located and how
large they are; and
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3. A rough estimate of the cost (not to exceed 35% of the
assessed valuation of the land, exclusive of improvements).
Discussion was then entered into by..the Council as to whether or not
the merchants might be in position to acquire parking areas for cash with-
out going to the expense of forming an assessment district, and it was
indicated that if this could be done, the City would be willing to maintain
the parking areas thereafter.
Councilman Swanson suggested that it might be desirable to get together
as many of the land owners as possible at a meeting with City Administrative
Officer Udall, at which meeting Mr. Udall could explain the procedure to be
taken if an assessment district is formed; also to suggest to the merchants
that, if possible, they purchase the property outright instead of going to
the additional expense involved in forming an assessment district, and also
that the property in blocks 300, 400 and 500 on Main Street should be in-
cluded if any such district is formed.
The Council concurring in the recommendation of Mr. Swanson, by general
consent, it was so ordered.
REPORTS-OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That he had received a request from Leo B. Freedman, Chief, E1
Segundo Fire Department, that he be granted permission to take eight days
of his accumulated 1954 vacation between the dates April 8th to 15th, 1955,
both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Leo B. Freedman, Chief, E1 Segundo Fire
Department, be and he is hereby granted permission to take
eight days of his 1954 earned vacation between the dates April
8th to 15th, 1955, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
2. That he had received a communication from Robert L. Webb, Jr., City
Engineer, dated March 18, 1955, advising that Robert Edward Davis has been
appointed, effective March 21, 1955, as a Laborer in the Street Department,
under Step C. Schedule 3, of the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo,
as a replacement for Frank V. Fawley, Sr., who had left the City's employ,
and that said City Engineer had requested such appointment be approved.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective March 21, 1955, and until the
further order of this Council, Robert Edward Davis be and he
is hereby appointed Laborer-in the Street Department of'the
City of E1 Segundo, said appointee to be compensated for his
services in such capacity under Step C, Schedule 3, of the
Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
3. That he had received a communication from the Department of
Public Works of the State of California, advising that.it had received
a certificate of the returns of the Special Census of the City of E1
Segundo as of.•February 15, 1955, showing a population of.11,688, and that
based on the new population the estimated gas tax revenue for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1955 is $30,320.00.
4. That he had received a commnnication.from Mrs. Ernest Lyder, of
E1 Segundo Woman's Club, advising that it appears the sum of $250.00, which
said Club had indicated it would allocate toward the.cost of the replace-
ment of the present Christmas tree in Library Park, would not be sufficient
and that said Club might be willing to pay the entire cost of such replace-
ment estimated at.approximately $400.00, and he recommended the matter be
taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council
to be held April 13, 1955. _
The Mayor inquired of the Council members if they had examined said
tree, and each member expressed his opinion that if the tree could be re-
placed by a tree suitable for Christmas tree purposes and of a sufficient
size, they would be willing to approve such replacement.
Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was taken under considera-
tion until final decision in the matter is received from E1 Segundo Woman's
Club.
5. That he had received a legislative report from the League of Cali-
fornia Cities, dated March 18, 1955, respecting certain pending legislation
before the State Legislature; that he and the Mayor had gone over same very
thoroughly and as a result thereof, had sent communications to Assemblyman
Charles E. Chapel and to chairmen of various committees, also to Mr. Richard
Richards, State Senator, in keeping with recommendations of the League as to
five assembly bills and Senate Bill 1545; that no action had been taken on
the various bills introduced with respect to the Uniform Sales Tax program;
that he and the Mayor each have a copy of the League legislative digest for
examination by anyone interested.
He further stated that the Mayor had received a communication from the
Committee of Mayors of Metropolitan Los Angeles, requesting the Council take
action to oppose the passage of AB 591 and A.C.A. 10, which have for their
purpose a limitation on city license fees and, taxes.
The City Clerk thereupon read to the Council a communication from said
Committee, dated March 17, 1955, following which it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there are now pending before the Legislature of
the State of California two companion measures, tp wit: AB 591
and A.C.A. 10, relating to municipal license fees and taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia, believes that the said measures, if enacted. into law,
would seriously and dangerously affect the local revenue struc-
tures of the various cities of California, including said City
of E1 Segundo and would provide limitations upon such revenue,
the effect of which could result in chaos, confusion and dis-
order;
NOW, THEREFORE,•THE.CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, does hereby express its vigorous opposition to the
adoption of said above mentioned measures or either of them, and
does hereby most strenuously urge that neither of said measures
be approved or enacted into law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall forward
a certified copy of this resolution to each of the following
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members of the Assembly Committee on Municipal and County
Government, as the sincere and earnest protest and objection
of the City of E1 Segundo in the premises, to wit: Earl W.
Stanley (Chairman) Balboa Island; Eugene G. Nisbet (Vice
Chairman), Upland; Frank G. Bonelli, Huntington Park; Clark
L. Bradley, San Jose; Pauline L. Davis, Portola; Ernest L.
Geddes, Claremont; Seth J. Johnson, Los Angeles; Herbert R.
Klockseim, Long Beach; Frank Lanterman, La Canada; Roy J.
Nielsen, Sacramento; Roscoe L. Patterson, Visalia; A. I.
Stewart, Pasadena; and to Charles E. Chapel, Assemblyman,
46th Assembly District; the League of California Cities;
the Committee of Mayors, and to any others to whom the City
Clerk deems it desirable that such copy should be sent.
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. Made a progress report on the matter of the elimination of oil
well hazards in the City of E1 Segundo and stated that it is his under-
standing the City of Los Angeles is adopting an ordinance which requires
six -foot fences around oil wells, and that he had requested that said City
forward to him a copy of such ordinance; that previously Building Inspector
Smotony had been delegated the duty of inspecting all oil well properties
to see that the owners and operators thereof are complying with provisions
of City ordinances and the permits issued, and he is of the opinion Mr.
Smotony is watching this matter very closely at this time.
Councilman Swanson inquired as to the present status of the alleged
hazard at Nevada Street and Franklin Avenue, and Councilman Baker called
attention to the accumulation of oil and water in the sump on the west side of
Center Street at its intersection with Franklin Avenue, and City Adminis-
trative Officer Udall stated he would cause an inspection to be made of
the locations.
7. That Fire Chief Freedman had received a communication from P.-E.
Van Pelt, Inc., which company is assembling the new fire truck, advising
that such construction is progressing very rapidly and it would like to have
the Chief and any other person delegated by the City make an inspection of
the equipment before it goes to the finishing department; that said Fire
Chief and Mr. E. J. Grow, the City's Garage Supervisor, are willing to go
to Oakdale for the purpose of checking the equipment; that he had talked
with Public Safety Commissioner Swanson and Finance Commissioner Gordon re-
specting the mattbr.and they had given their consent that said Fire Chief
and said Garage Supervisor be authorized to fly to Oakdale for the purpose
of making such inspection.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Leo B. Freedman, Fire Chief, and E. J. Grow,
Garage Supervisor, be and they are hereby authorized to go to
Oakdale, California, for the purpose.of making an inspection of
the fire truck being assembled at said location by P. E. Van Pelt,
Inc. for the City of El.Segundo, and that said officials be author-
ized to file their demands for their actual and necessary expenses
in connection with such trip, said demands to be audited and ap-
proved in the usual manner before payment.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
City Attorney Woodworth stated that from data furnished his office
he has prepared a form of agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and
John Cote and wife, in connection with the acquisition by the City of Lots
1 and 2. Block 61, owned by the Cotes, and the transfer to said persons of
Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Block 41, owned by the City of E1 Segundo, and he
thereupon read said form of agreement to the Council.
Councilman Swanson drew the Council's attention to the fact that the
City should not be liable for renovation of the entire house following re-
moval unless necessitated by such removal, and City Administrative Officer
Udall stated he felt some qualified person should make an inspection of the
house with the house mover before removal and the house mover should be held
responsible for any damage as a result of such removal.
The City Administrative Officer further stated that Mr. and Mrs. Cote
had discussed with him the matter of the requirement of the Veteranst Admin-
istration of the State of California that all of the four lots above enum-
erated would have to be encumbered and that the Cotes had requested the City
assist them in expediting the matter through the Veterans' Administration,
and also, if possible, to eliminate from such encumbrance the two lots which
would not be used for placement of the building.
City Attorney Woodworth recommended that the form of agreement be sub-
mitted to Mr. and Mrs. Cote for their approval before the City takes further
steps in the matter and that said parties be advised the City will assist
in any way possible in expediting the matter with the Veteranst Administra-
tion.
Thereafter, the matter was taken under consideration,by the Council
until a future date and the City Administrative Officer stated he would,
in the meantime, discuss the matter in full with Mr. and Mrs. Cote.
City Engineer Webb made reports as follows:
1. That his office has received a petition for the improvement of a
portion of Oregon Street, Franklin Avenue and Nevada Street, signed by the
owners of property representing 71.9% of the area in the proposed assess-
ment district; that he has also received deeds for all properties which
are necessary to dedicate streets in the area which would be improved under
the proceedings with the exception of four parcels, namely, Lots 126, 127,
128 and 129, in Block 1233 that it now appears he will be able to obtain
deeds to Lots 126 and 127, owned by Mrs. Milton Wade, within the next few
weeks and that negotiations are being conducted for the dedication of the
necessary property affecting Lots 128 and 129; that the cesspools presently
being used by the residents on Oregon Street are full and some of the
industries are compelled to pump such cesspools every day; that the situa-
tion is critical, and that the owners of certain property on the westerly
side of Oregon Street are willing to construct sewers on private property
at their own expense and thereafter deed same to the City, but that such
owners do not wish to proceed with the investment of money in the project
unless toey are certain proceedings for the improvement of the streets are
taken, and'he recommended that he be authorized to.prepare the necessary
plans and specifications to accomplish the improvement, it being under-
stood no expenditures would be made by the City other than for the prepar-
ation of such plans and specifications unless the necessary deeds, herein -
before mentioned, are acquired.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF OREGON STREET, FRANKLIN AVENUE,
AND NEVADA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA.",
presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engi-
neer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered re-
ceived 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,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
2. Presented nineteen street deeds in connection with the dedication
of certain portions of Oregon Street,- Franklin Avenue and Nevada Street.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 23rd
day of March, 1955, executed by Leon Lidow, conveying to the
City of 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 east 25.00 feet of Lots 37, 38, 39, 40 and
41, and the west 25.00 feet of Lots 74, 75 and
76, all in Block 123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No.
8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22
of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 23rd day of March, 1955s executed
by Eric Lidow and Elizabeth Lidow, his wife, conveying to the
City of 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 west 25.00 feet of Lots 74 and 75, Block
123; E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
Office of the County Recorder of the County
of Los Angeles, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 21st day of March, 1955, executed
by Eric Lidow and Elizabeth Lidow, his wife, conveying'to the
City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the real property in the City of El
Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as:
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The west 25.00 feet of Lot 76, Block 123; E1
Segundo, Sheet No. S. as recorded on Pages 106
and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 21st day of March, 1955, executed
by Eric Lidow and Leza Lidow, his wife, conveying to the City
of 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 east 25.00 feet of Lots 37, 38, 39, 40
and 41, Block 123, and the west 25.00 feet
of Lots 74 and 75, Block 123; of El Segundo
Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107
of Maps in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 11th day of February, 1955, exe-
cuted by John W. Hauser and Jeanne G. Hauser, his wife, con-
veying to the City of El 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 east 25.00 feet of Lots 42 and 43, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded
on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 7th day of February, 1955, exe-
cuted by James H. Wilson and Martha P. Wilson, his wife, con-
veying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City
of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The west 25.00 feet of Lot 70, Block 123; of
El Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages
106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office
of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 8th day of March, 1955, executed
by David C. Post and Anna Grace Post, his wife, conveying to
the City.of 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:
and
The West 25.00 feet of.Lots 71# 72 and 73,
Block 123; E1 Segundo, Sheet No: 8, as re-
corded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of
Maps in the office of the County Recorder of
the County_of Los Angeles, California.,
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STREET DEED , dated the 15th day of March, 1955, executed
by Arthur J. Moss and Alice L. Moss, conveying to the City of
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 West 25.00 feet of Lots 71, 72 and 73, Block
123; E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of the County of
Los Angeles, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 15th day of March, 1955, executed
by Myer N. Moss and Elizabeth G. Moss, conveying to the City
of 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 West 25.00 feet of Lots 71, 72 and 73, Block
123; E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of the County of
Los Angeles, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the dedication
of a portion of Nevada Street, in said City, be and the same
are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed,
dated the 12th day of October, 1954,�executed by Nicholas Soloko
and Clara E. Soloko, his wife, conveying to the City of El Segundo,
a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the
real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, described as:
The west 25.00 feet of Lots 130 and 131, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. S. as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the of-
fice of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 12th day of October, 1954, executed
by Harry A. Tillson and Mary E. Tillson, his wife, conveying to
the City of 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 west 25.00 feet of Lots 130 and 131, Block
123; of El Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on
Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the of-
fice of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,,.
California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 27th day of October, 1954, executed
by Arthur J. Moss and Alice L. Moss, his wife, conveying to the
City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
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The east 25.00 feet of Lots 97 and 98, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded
on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 28th day of October, 1954, executed
by Myer N. Moss and Elizabeth G. Moss, his wife, conveying to
the City of 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 east 25.00 feet of Lots 97 and 98, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded
on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
and
M
STREET DEED, dated the 29th day of October, 1954, executed
by David C. Post and Anna Grace Post, his wife, conveying to the
City of 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 east 25.00 feet of Lots 97 and 98, Block
123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded
on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 13th day of October, 1954, executed
by James H. Wilson and Martha P. Wilson, his wife, conveying to
the City of El 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 east 25.00 feet of Lot 99, Block 123; of E1
Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106
and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in..the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of March, 1955, executed
by Aluminum Taper Milling Company, Incorporated, a corporation,
conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City
of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The east 25.00 feet-of Lot 96, Block 123; of El
Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106
and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the dedication of
a portion of Oregon Street, in said City, be and the same are
hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed,
dated the 20th day of January, 1955, executed by Florence
Claman, a widow, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a muni-
cipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, described as:
The west 25.00 feet and the south 25.00 feet
of Lot 132, Block 123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet
No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of
Book 22 of Maps in the office of the County
Record=er of Los Angeles County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of January 1955s executed
by Nathan Levy and Florence Levy, his wife, conveying to the
City of El 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 west 25.00 feet and the south 25.00 feet
of Lot 132, Block 123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No.
81 as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22
of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes in connection with the dedication of
portions of Oregon Street and Franklin Avenue, in said City, be
and the same are 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 instruments to be
filed for record as one document 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,
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 of Easement, dated the
21st day of March, 1955s executed by Eric Lidow, Leza Lidow,
Leon Lidow and Elizabeth Lidow, conveying to the City of E1
Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia, a perpetual easement and /or right;of way for the con-
struction, reconstruction, inspection maintenance, operation
and repair of a sanitary sewer pipeline in, under and along
that certain parcel of land, situated in the City of E1 Segundo,
County of Los.Angele.s, State of California, described as follows,
to wit:
The northerly 10 feet of Lots 19 and 38, Block 123;,
of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106
and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the Office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.,
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for public sanitary sewer 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 instrument
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, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and specifica-
tions for the construction of traffic signals and highway lighting at the
intersections of Sepulveda Boulevard with Maple Avenue and Mariposa Avenue,
in the City of E1 Segundo, also form of agreement covering City -State
participation in the installation costs of the above mentioned signals, and
he recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications and
approve the agreement presented.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain Plans covering
the installation of traffic signals and highway lighting at
the intersections of Sepulveda.Boulevard with Mariposa Avenue
and Maple Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, consisting of
Sheet 1, File H -76, entitled: "SIGNALIZATION PLAN - INTER-
SECTION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND MARIPOSA AVENUE", Sheet 22
File H -77, entitled: "SIGNALIZATION PLAN - INTERSECTION OF
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND MAPLE AVENUE ", and Sheets 3, 4 and 5,
covering Standard Details #1, #2 and #3, respectively, and
Sheet 6, File H -81, entitled: "STANDARDS - CALIFORNIA TYPE ",
be placed on file in the office of the City Engineer and that
said Plans be and the same are hereby approved by this'Council.
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 Gordon, that
Resolution No. 1496, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
SPECIFICATIONS NO. TC -4 FOR INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS-AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WITH
MARIPOSA AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE IN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO ", IN AND FOR SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "AGREEMENT ",
between the City of E1 Segundo, a body politic and a muni-
cipal corporation of the State of California and the State
of California, Department of Public Works, Division of High-
ways, covering the furnishing and installation by said City
of semi - actuated traffic control systems and highway light-
ing at the intersections of Maple Avenue and Mariposa Avenue
with State Highway Route VII- LA- 60 -ESeg (Sepulveda Boulevard)
both within the City of El Segundo, and for the general main-
tenance and operation of said traffic control signal systems
and highway lighting, be and the same is hereby ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve said form of Agreement and does hereby authorize the
Mayor of the City of El Segundo to sign such Agreement on be-
half of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and
that such executed copy be forwarded to the District Engineer
of said Division of Highways in due course.
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
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING
BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND HIGHWAY LIGHT-
ING AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WITH MARIPOSA
AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE, FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO$ CALIFORNIA. ",
dated March 23, 1955, as presented to this Council at this meet-
ing, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the
purposes of identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves
the said form of notice and the contents thereof in each and
every particular, and does hereby find and determine that the
prevailing rates of per diem wages within said City, set forth
in said notice, are the prevailing rates of wages for each of
the respective professions, crafts, trades, callings, and voca-
tions therein mentioned or referred to, and that said rates are
hereby fixed and established as, and shall constitute the mini-
mum rates of per diem wages to be paid in connection with the
prosecution of the work under said notice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same
are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause'said
notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as
required by law.
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.
4. That he had received a petition for the improvement of Oak Avenue
from Hillcrest Street to Loma Vista Street, which petition has been signed
by the owners of 62.6% of the property included in the proposed assessment
district.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the fol-
lowing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF OAK AVENUE FROM HILLCREST STREET TO IAMA
VISTA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUND®, 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;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent, Councilmen None.
5. That he had received from the County of Los Angeles Health Depart-
ment a communication dated March 9, 1955, on the subject of installation of
sanitary sewers-in Nevada Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue,
which communication recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in said
portion of Nevada Street, the recommendation being made pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California; that said Section provides that where an emergency exists, the
City can make the necessary improvement without going through the procedure
under the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest
Act"; that an attempt had been made to circulate a petition to secure the
necessary-signatures requesting such improvement, but this had been impossi-
ble, and he recommended that the Council_ authorize him to prepare the
necessary plans and specifications to proceed with the improvement without
the filing of such petition.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that -the communication from the County of Los
Angeles Health Department, dated March 9, 1955, be received
and filed and that said communication is hereby set forth in
full in this record, to wit:
"COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
241 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles 120 California
March 9, 1955
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"Honorable City Council
City of El Segundo
City Hall
E1 Segundo, California
Attention: Mr. Robert L. Webb, Jr.
City Engineer
Gentlemen:
Subject: Sanitary Sewers in Nevada Street Between
Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, City of
El Segundo
Recommendation: This Department has made an investiga-
tion of that area of Nevada Street lying
between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue
as shown on the attached map. This investigation revealed
that there is only one existing dwelling in this area at
the present time. However, two more dwellings are under
construction and a third is contemplated in the future.
The occupants of the existing dwelling, 505 Nevada Street,
reported that they had resided there 3 -1/2 years and have
already experienced difficulty with their present sewage
disposal system. The sys -am consists of a septic tank with
the effluent discharging into a seepage pit. Pumping and
cleaning out of this system has been necessary; also, they
are discharging their laundry waste water on the surface of
the ground in order to conserve on the capacity of the
system.
The soil within the above area consists mostly of a fine
beach sand interspersed with clay. This type of soil is
not conducive to any type of individual subsurface sewage
disposal system, and such systems, if installed, cannot be
expected to function satisfactorily over any great period
of time without creating an insanitary condition. Such a
condition creates a potential public health hazard, plus
additional expense and inconvenience to the property owner.
In view of our investigation, it is respectfully recommended
that sanitary sewers be installed in that portion of Nevada
Street lying between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, as an
improvement necessary to the protection of public health.
This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of
Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Very truly yours,
/s/ K. H. Sutherland, M. D.
K. H. Sutherland, M. D.
KHS:bw Assistant Health Officer
Ex.cc: City Engineer
cc: Dr. Roy 0. Gilbert For and in the absence of
Dr. S. Rochelson _Roy 0. Gilbert, M.D.
Health Officertt.
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
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 improvement of Nevada Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine
Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, by the construction of sanitary sewers
therein, and to prepare a careful estimate of the cost of the proposed
improvement and thereafter present same to this Council for its further
consideration. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At this time the Mayor inquired of each member of the City Council if
he was prepared to make a decision in 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 Sheet No. 4, on which application hearing was held at the regular
meeting of the City Council held March 9, 1955, and thereafter said matter
was taken under consideration until this meeting, and each member thereupon
answered in the affirmative, and Councilman Frederick moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1497, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLI-
CATION OF SAMUEL DOUGLASS AND M. CRAVENS
DOUGLASS FOR AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT FOR A
MORTUARY WITHIN SAID CITY; CONCURRING IN THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WITH REFERENCE THERETO AND GRANTING PERMISSION
TO SAID APPLICANTS TO ERECT, ESTABLISH AND
OPERATE A MORTUARY ON THE NORTHERLY 165 FEET
OF LOT 4, BLACK 102, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
which was read.
Councilman Baker thereupon seconded the motion, and said resolution was
adopted-by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 457,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO..
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRA-
TION OF BICYCLES WITHIN SAID CITY AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held March 9, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
further reading of Ordinance No. 457 be waived. Said motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Ordinance No. 457, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND09
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRA-
TION OF BICYCLES WITHIN SAID CITY AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEMF.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 9th day of March, 1955, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 458,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO#
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 362
OF SAID CITY AND THE "BUILDING CODE"
THEREIN ADOPTED BY AMENDING "SECTION
307" OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held March 9, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 458 be waived. Said motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Ordinance No. 458, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 362
OF SAID CITY AND THE "BUILDING CODE"
THEREIN ADOPTED BY AMENDING "SECTION
307" OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 9th day of March, 1955, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$2,084.21
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
266.30
n n n n
6.25
State Employees'
2,252.51
Retirement System
195.82
State Employees'
9.37
Retirement System
184.51
Hospital Service of
346.70
Southern California
44.45
The A. P. Smith Mfg. Co.
280.04
James Jones Company
79.13
Western Water Works Supply
Co. 18.57
Hersey Mfg. Co.
587.10
City of El Segundo, Calif.
371.47
West Basin Municipal
Southern California
Water District
17017.65
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
4.50
Cotton & Francisco
200.00
Fraser Cement Products Co.
154.50
.Geo. Co Porter
50.17
Rensselaer Valve Co.
305.70
Western Water Works Supply
Co. 56.21
H. Burlin
741.60
Industrial Stationery
43.52
& Printing Co.
7.58
Mutual Liquid Gas & Equip.
Co. 7.88
The Lighthouse, Inc.
25.40
Renssalaer Valve Co.
2.06
Robert.L. Webb, Petty Cash 69.56
TOTAL $
23,060.60
Recreation Fund
Industrial Stationery
& Printing Co. 5.40
Grimes Stassforth
Stationery Co. 4.30
El Segundo Unified School
District
TOTAL $ 63.28
City Hall, Police Dept. & City
Jail Bond, Construction Fund,1955
Baruch Corporation S 15,525.00
TOTAL $ 15,525.00
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 1,144.41
State Employees'
Retirement System 15.53
TOTAL $ 1,159.94
General Fund
Imperial Oil & Grease Co. $ 24.98
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 57.54
McCarthy Insurance Agency 2;110.97
(Continued) .
General Fund - Cont'd
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer $3,713.17
n
it n n
3063.58
n n n n
1,285.97
n n n n
1,756.90
n » n n
2,252.51
n it it it
1,900.00
n n n n
9.37
Hospital Service of
Southern California
346.70
State Employees'
Retirement System
19444.39.
Imperial Highway Association 5.00
Houser's Market
213.00
Neva M. Elsey
10.51
Ethel Sisemore
10.50
James E. Carroll
32.40
Southern California
Edison Company
2,210.58
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
32.18
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
368.33
Grimes Stassforth
Stationery Co.
35.21
Industrial Stationery
& Printing Co.
25.92
Hawthorne -South Bay Tribune 1.20
Industrial Press
43.52
Pacific Electric Railway
Co. 11.76
Servomechanisms, Inc.
57.70
F. Morton Pitt Co.
38.69
Precision Equipment Co.,
Inc. 36.00
Wm. R. Selby
29.75
George C. Porter
18.29
Peace Officers Association 8.50
Lee Parmelee
17.40
Calcrest Chemical Co.
13.39
John F. Wardlaw
14.61
R. B. "Bob" Walker
1.63
Cotton & Francisco
275.00
LaBrea Radiator Shop
67.28
U. S. Crystals, Inc.
4.88
Forrest Stationers
2.22
Security -First National Bank
of L. A., E1 Segundo
Branch
20,813.12
Bruner Corporation
25.00
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
71.80
Joseph Arthur Brock and
Gladys Schrimshire Brock
98.55
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
205.92
American Trailer & Mfg. Co.
28.84
John's Electrical Service
22.80
Howard Supply Company
36.21
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
29.53
Consolidated Rock Products
16.75
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
41.50
TOTAL $
43,441.55
Moved 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 same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Baker, representative of the City Council on the Recrea-
tion Commission, stated that at the last meeting of said Commission, it
was brought out through discussion that after July 1, 1955 the City will
be without a recreation director although Mr. Maurice Ward, the present
Director, indicated he would be willing to continue on a month to month
basis until the City can make a satisfactory replacement; that it is the
consensus of the Recreation Commission that the City should advertise for
such a person and had recommended combining the Parks and Recreation under
one director, if that is the City's desire; that the City should come to
some decision in the matter as to the qualifications of the man to be
employed, the salary to be paid, etc., so that an advertisement might be
placed in the Western City and Recreation News Magazine.
The Council concurring in such recommendations, the Mayor thereupon
appointed Councilmen Baker and Gordon, and City Administrative Officer
Udall as a committee to work out the details in connection with the em-
ployment of such person and to present their recommendations to the City
Council at their earliest convenience.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn until the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon, Wednesday, April 6, 1955, the
hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:55 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
)L-,, -r".) - "
Neva M. Elsey, City Cler