1955 MAY 19 CC MIN476
El Segundo, California
May 19, 1955
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1
Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of
said City on the above date, having been called to order at 4:15 o'clock
P. M., by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Swanson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 11th day of Hay, 19559
and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 13th day of Hay,
1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of
said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COHKUNICATIONS
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:
PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO., dated May 16, 1955, being applica-
tion for permit to erect and maintain an outdoor advertising structure on the
easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard approximately 1,600 feet south of E1
Segundo Boulevard. Attached to said application was a diagram showing exact
location of proposed sign together with photograph of type of structure. .
Moved by Council -an Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., under date of
May 16, 1955, has made application to this Council for a
permit to erect and maintain one 10 -feet by 50 -feet outdoor
advertising structure in the City of E1 Segundo, said structure
to be erected on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard ap-
proximately 1,600 feet south of El Segundo Boulevard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Pacific Outdoor
Advertising Co. be and it is hereby granted permission to
erect said advertising sign on the easterly side of Sepulveda
Boulevard approximately 1,600 feet south of El Segundo Boule-
vard, in the City of E1 Segundo, subject to the following terms
and conditions:
First: • That before this permit shall become effective,
said Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. shall pay to the
City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo the required
license fee covering such structure;
Second: That said sign shall be erected and maintained
in all respects in conformity with ordinances of the
City of E1 Segundo respecting the erection of advertis-
ing signs;
Third: That said sign shall be erected on private
property, at such point as will not prevent operators
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of motor or other vehicles from having.A clear
and unobstructed view of the highway in all
directions for a sufficient distance to enable
the operators of any such vehicles to operate
the same in a safe manner and so as not to en-
danger life or property; and
Fourth: That said sign shall be erected subject to
the approval of the Chief of Police and the Building
Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo reserves the right to revoke this permit
at any time upon refunding to said Pacific Outdoor Advertis-
ing Co. the pro rata portion of the license fee paid there-
for, whenever, in the discretion of said Council, the public
interest, necessity and /or safety of said City demands the
same be revoked. .
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor Selby;
Noss: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
IRAtS MARKET do LIQUOR STORE, dated May 15, 1955, commending Police
Officers C. D. Porter, G. G. Stephens, D. E. Webb and Sergeant E. Flowers
for outstanding service, achievement,.efficiency and valor extending beyond
and above their normal line of duty in connection with apprehension and ar-
rest of certain armed burglars who robbed the above mentioned store recently.
Ordered filed.
RICKY BURLANDO AUXILIARY, CITY OF HOPE, dated May 17, 1955, request-
ing that it be given permission to solicit funds for said hospital June 1st
to 12th, 1955, both dates inclusive, within the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Ricky Burlando Auxiliary, City of Hope,
be and it is hereby granted permission to conduct a solicita-
tion for funds for said organization in the City of El Segundo
between the dates June lot to 12th, 1955, both dates inclusive,
it being provided, however, that before such solicitation is
commenced in said City, persons making the solicitation shall
identify themselves to the Police Department of the City of
El Segundo and furnish such Department with any information
and data which it feels is necessary in the premises.
Carried.
C. T. MARTIN, PRESIDENT, EL SEGUNDO CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE, express-
ing appreciation for the installation of water at said Little•Leaguets base-
ball field by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMKUNICAVIONS
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That Mrs. Elsey had received a communication from Mr. Robert
Dietrich advising that he would be willing to donate the building presently
located on Lots 8, 9 and 10, Tract 2111, which property is being acquired
by the City for recreation purposes, to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or the
Police Department if any of such organizations desired same; that he had
contacted said organizations and Mr. K. Benfield, of the Boy Scouts, stated
said organization would appreciate having the building for use by the Sea
Scouts; that it would be located in the rear of the present Boy Scout build-
ing, restored and built up to code as nearly as possible, but said organiza-
tion requested the City move the building for it.
Following discussion, by general consent, the matter was taken
under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be
held May 25, 1955•
2. That he had received notice from the Los Angeles County Road
Department that this City's apportionment of "Aid to Cities" Gas Tax money
for the fiscal year 1955 -56 would be the sum of $8,818.61.
3. That previously the City Council had referred to him the matter
of certain safety features in connection with oil wells within the City of E1
Segundo; that he had procured from the City of Los Angeles copy of an ordinance
recently adopted by said City which sets up certain restrictions on oil wells
within said City; that he had talked the matter over with the Building In-
spector of the City of El Segundo who is of the opinion this City should have
a similar ordinance to aid in protection of children who might find oil wells
attractive.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Administrative Officer was
requested to refer the matter to the City Attorney for preparation of necessary
amendment to the present oil well drilling ordinance.
The City Clerk trade reports as followst
1. That she had received from Samuel Douglass and Margaret Cravens
Douglass a written request that the City quitclaim to them the Cityts inter-
est in an easement to Arena Water Company as affects the northerly 165 feet
of Lot 4, Block 102, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been received by this Council a com-
munication from Samuel Douglass and Margaret Cravens Douglass,
dated May 19, 1955, requesting that the City grant to then a
quitclaim deed quitclaiming the Cityts interest in water lines
and appurtenances as reserved to the Arena Water Company af-
fecting the northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, E1 Segundo;
and
WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject re-
ferred to in said communication and finds and determines that
the easement referred to .in said communication is no longer
needed by the City of El Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are authorized and instructed to execute a
quitclaim deed from the City of E1 Segundo and in its name,
quitclaiming to Samuel Douglass and Margaret Cravens Douglass,
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husband and wife, as joint tenants, so far as the same
affects the northerly 165 feet of Lot 4, Block 102, E1
Segundo, that certain easement over said property for
pipe lines and appurtenances as reserved to Arena Water
Company by deed recorded in Book 5505, Page 294 of Deeds,
which said easement said City of E1 Segundo, by mesne as-
signment of record, is now the owner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized to deliver said quitclaim deed to said
grantees upon the payment to the City of E1 Segund of the
sum of $5.00 for said deed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution request-
ing cancellation of certain taxes on property heretofore acquired by said
City for public street purposes.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Resolution No. 1506, 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 follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Recreation Fund
Payroll Demand
$2,090.45
Burtons Leathercraft 20.28
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
277.70
TOTAL 20.28
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6.25
Hospital Service of
Park and Recreation Bonds,
Southern California
68.45
Election 1954, Construction Fund
State Employees'
Industrial Blueprint &
Retirement System
195.82
Supply Co., Inc. .86
State Employees'
TOTAL $ 3.86
Retirement System
184.51
City of E1 Segundo, Calif.
464.38
Pension Fund
Hersey Mfg. Co.'
642.72
State Employees'
West Basin Municipal
Retirement System S 1.170.98
Water District
17,506.25
TOTAL $ 1,170.98
George C. Porter
50.17
Morgan & Son
12.64
General Fund
Mefford Chemical Company
427.86
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $ 3,649.93
Dayton Foundry
386.62
n » n n 3,502.81
TOTAL
$ 22,313.82
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479
480
General Fund
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Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
#1,478.18
n n n n
1,904.90
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20252.53
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1,994.17
Ira E. Escobar
9.37
Hospital Service of
40.74
Southern California
372.55
State Employees?
11.25
Retirement System
1,484.92
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
248.40
Norris E. & Lucille A.
34.50
Winkelman
115.13
American Water Works Asstn
7.50
Roman S. Flegiel
21.00
Wm. R. Selby
37.50
Ethel Sisemore
15.75
Donald L. Williams
16.00
Charles W. Fick
16.00
Industrial Blueprint &
11.08
'Supply Company, Inc.
39.28
The American City Magazine
4.00
McCarthy Insurance Agency
51.86
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General Fund - Conttd
El Segundo Herald #
135.14
Grimes Stassforth
Stationery Co.
21.81
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
15.75
American Building Maintenance
33.00
Ira E. Escobar
102.05
L. A. Co. Health Dept.
40.74
Marchant Calculators, Inc.
30.00
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
11.25
Lee Parmelee
34.35
Transportation Equipment Co.
85.49
Lawson F. Pierce
34.50
Fred G. Klemer
25.00
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
203.57
Keeline Wilcox Nurseries
58.37
M. M. Baumgardner
16.00
Raymond M. Anderson
16.00
Henry N. Boyer
16.00
Sky -Craft Upholstery
18.03
Forrest Stationers
11.08
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
153.30
A. Mac Eachern 22.89
f 18,306.10
Moved by Councilman Baker, 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 and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved--.)-'
Mayor~"�-
Respectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City Cler