1955 NOV 09 CC MIN1K 69'7
E1 Segundo, California
'November 9, 1955
-A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali-
fornia, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the
above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledg-
ing allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a
prayer was offered by Reverend J. G. Duckett, of Calvary Baptist Church.
The meeting was them called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 26th day of October, 1955s
having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be
approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the opening of bids do landscaping for the new City Hall and Police Station
Grounds, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any bids for such
landscaping.
The City Clerk advised she had in her possession six bids for such land-
scaping, and it was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly__d&clare_.said: bids.
Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said
bids, which bids were.found to be as follows, to wit:
Moulder Bros. $13,600.00
The City Clerk then opened the bid of Castro & Fisher, but before declar-
ing same, announced that said bid was not accompanied by the required deposit of
bidder's bond. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that said bid be not declared inasmuch as same is not in accordance with
requirements of law or the published Notice to Bidders, in that no deposit or
bidder's bond accompanied said bid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
K. E. C. Company $9,903.00
Inglewood Nursery g s 7� •
D & M Sprinkler Company 9,957.00
Valley Crest Landscape Nursery, Inc. 10,200.00
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Following the opening and declaration of the foregoing bids, City
Administrative Officer Udall recommended that the City accept the bid of the
Inglewood Nursery, which bid is the lowest bid received and from a responsible
bidder.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution No. 1552, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
A CERTAIN CONTRACT TO INGLEWOOD NURSERY
FOR LANDSCAPING OF CITY HALL AND POLICE
STATION GROUNDS WITHIN SAID CITY.,
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, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the opening of bids on automotive equipment, and inquired of the City Clerk
if she had received any bids for such equipment.
The City Clerk advised she had in her possession two bids, following
which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare
said bids, which bids were found to be as follows, to wit:
Hessell Chevrolet, one new 1956 -8 210 9 passenger
Station Wagon, in accordance vrith City
specifications, $ 2,, 213 . 22
Ira E.Escobax,one new Ford V8, 1956 202 Country
Sedan Fordor, in accordance with City
specifications, $ 20140.66
It appearing that the bid of Ira E.Escobar is the lowest bid received,
the City Administrative Officer recommended that the bid be awarded to said Ira
Escobar. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that Resolution No. 1553, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
A CONTRACT OR ORDER TO Mk E. °ESCOBAR FOR
FURNISHING SAID CITY CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE
EQUIPMENT.,
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, Gordon, Swanson and'Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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At this time the City Clerk announced she had in her possession a
sealed envelope marked "Bid on Real Property". Moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the Council proceed to open said bid. Carried. Said
bid was found to be as follows:
Bid of Juanita Jones, bidding the sum of $850.00 for
Lot 3, Block 122, E1 Segundo.. Said bid was accompanied
by $250.00 cash deposit.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1551, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
THE CASH BID OF JUANITA JONES FOR CERTAIN
CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY..,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner in-
dicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, being notice
of its meeting to -be held in Alhambra November 17, 1955•
The Mayor requested anyone desiring to attend, to notify the City Clerk
so that proper reservations might be made.
SAMUEL LIPSCHULTZ, dated November 7, 1955, requesting that his name be
withdrawn from the petition heretofore signed by him, requesting the improvement
of Bungalow Drive from El Segundo Boulevard to Franklin Avenue.
The City Engineer reported that if Mr. Lipschultz's name is withdrawn
from the petition, the percentage of signers on said petition will be less than
the required percentage to enable the City to proceed with the improvement.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to immediately
discontinue any further work in connection with the improvement of Bungalow Drive
between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Franklin Avenue in the City of E1 Segundo, until
the further order of this Council.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon$ Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, being in
response to a communication received from the City Clerk dated September 30, 19559
written at the request of the City Council and which communication set forth a
policy which the.'said Council requested the Planning Commission to adopt with
respect to future applications for business licenses.
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Copy of said communication was delivered to each member of the Council
for its study and information, and thereafter, the original communication was
ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
LOGAN R. COTTON, ACCOUNTANT, dated November 4, 1955, setting forth his
opinion and recommendations with respect to the accounting system for the City of
E1 Segundo. The Council discussed the matter, and it appearing it would be desir-
able to have a conference between the members of the City Council and Mr. Cotton
on the subject, by general consent, the City Administrative Officer was requested
to arrange for such conference.
DONALD S. WOODFORD.. ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated November 7, 1955,
advising that the work covered by Faithful Performance Bond #01 -B -42416 furnished
by John F. Wilson for relocation of a dwelling to 117 East Maple Avenue, has been
completed, and recommending exoneration of said bond.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond
No. Ol- B- 42416, dated November 2, 1954, with John F. Wilson
as Principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as
Surety, in the sum of $1,500.00, be and the same is hereby
exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent
to midnight this date, to wit: November 9, 1955•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION, dated October 31, 1955, in response to
a resolution adopted by the City Council at a recent meeting, urging the construc-
tion of a portion of the San Diego Freeway from the connection with the proposed
Marina Freeway to the Harbor Freeway. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Jean Parradee, Secretary, Retail Merchants Association of E1 Se-
gundo, read to the Council a communication from said association expressing
opposition to the installation of parking meters in the El Segundo business district,
and stating it is the feeling of all merchants in the organization that installation
of meters would defeat its aim in promoting the "Shop at Home Program ". Thereafter,
the communication was filed with the City Clerk.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That City Attorney Woodworth had been requested to prepare an
amendment to the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo to provide for the
position of Assistant City Attorney. The resolution as prepared by the City
Attorney was then presented to the Council, following which it was moved by Coun-
cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1555, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 150° (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL
BY ADDING A SUBDIVISION, TO BE KNOWN AS "(A.1)
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY'rp TO "SECTION 1. FIXED
SERIES" OF PART I OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1509,
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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, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Recommended that Mr. Auten F. Bush, of Hermosa Beach, be appointed
to fill the position of Assistant City Attorney, such appointment to be effective
December 1, 1955, for a two months period ending January 310 1956. It was there-
upon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following res-
olution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Auten F. Bush be and he is hereby appointed
Assistant City Attorney for the City of E1 Segundo, such appoint-
ment to be effective December 1, 1955, for a period of two months
ending January 31, 1956, and said appointee to be compensated
in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Resolution of the
City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Council indicated that following
the retirement of Clyde Woodworth as City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo Jan-
uary 31, 1956, Mr. Auten F. Bush would be appointed City Attorney at a monthly
compensation of $325.00 per month; that the Council further indicates it will change
its meeting night beginning February 1, 1956, to Monday evening instead of Wednesday,
and that if it is deemed desirable, such meetings will be held each Monday evening
of every week.
3. That due to the resignation of John Odom as Serviceman III, in the
Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo, it is desirable to make changes in the
classification of three employees in said department, which request he had received
from Robert L. Webb, Jr., Director of Public Works, and which request he thereupon
read to the Council.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that reclassificationsof the following named
employees in the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo
from the classification set forth opposite their respective
names to the new classification herein set forth, effective
on the date indicated, be and the same are hereby approved:
Name From To Effective Date
Eugene Taylor Serviceman II Serviceman III 11 -16 -55
Schedule 6 -Step C Schedule 9 -Step A
Walter Sukup Operator Serviceman II 11 -16 -55
Schedule 5 -Step E Schedule 6 -Step E
Alan Matarazzo Serviceman I Plant Operator 11 -16-55
Schedule 5 -Step D Schedule 5 -Step D
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson.and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. That he had received from McCarthy Insurance Agency, a quotation
for renewal of the City's liability policy which expired November 4, 1955,
said quotation being $7.46605,, and which quotation is approximately $350.00
more than the quotation for last yearts policy. He stated that last year an
attempt had been made to obtain quotations from other insurance carriers, but
no one had bid upon the City's liability policy except McCarthy Insurance Agency,
and he recommended the Council approval renewal of the policy for one year
beginning November 4, 1955, at the initial premium quoted, to wit: $7,666.05.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
bid submitted by McCarthy Insurance Agency of $7,666.05 covering liability insur-
ance for the City of E1 Segundo for one year beginning November 4, 1955, be and
the same is hereby accepted by this Council.
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 a communication from T. B. DeBerry, Chief of
Police of the City of E1 Segundo, setting forth the major items of equipment and
supplies needed in the new Police Station and upon which quotations had been ob-
tained.
Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Chief of Police
of the City of E1 Segundo, dated November 9, 1955, setting forth
the major items of equipment and supplies needed in the new
Police Station building, and setting forth the price obtained
on such equipment and supplies, 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 Administrative Officer
be and he is baebr authorized to purchase from Barker Bros. and Torrance Desk
an addition to _ present contractswith the City of E1 Segundo, Company as
all of the items set forth in said communication with the exception
of linoleum and shades, at a total cost of $3,151.44; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Administrative Officer
is-hereby-'authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Peterson's
Linoleum & Shades, Hermosa Beach, for necessary window coverings
in said new Police Station at a cost of not to exceed $1,369.86.
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.
6. That he had received a request from R. L. Webb, Jr., City Engineer,
that the City obtain a sewer cleaning machine for use by the Sewer Department of
said City, and which machine is badly needed, and for which specifications have
been prepared.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain "Specifications For
Sewer Cleaning Machine No. SCM - 55" be placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
approves said specifications for said sewer cleaning machine.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING BIDS
ON SEWER CLEANING MACHINE+1, dated November 9, 1955s as presented
to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk for- the purpose of identification and ref-
erence; 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.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. That he had sent out numerous requests for quotations on furnishing
the City of El Segundo with its light and bulb requirements for the period of one
year but had received two bids only, one being from Taylor Electric Co. and the
other from Blake, Moffitt & Towne; that the list price on both bids is the same
but Blake, Moffitt & Towne had offered the best discount price, and he recommended
the contract be awarded to said Blake, Moffitt & Towne for a period of one year
beginning November 24, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Reso-
lution No. 15562 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE A CERTAIN CONTRACT
FOR FURNISHING SAID CITY ITS LAMP AND BULB
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR,
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 24, 1955.,-
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
8. That due to the moving of John Odom from the dwelling house owned
by the Water Department and located at 803 East Grand Avenue, said building is now
vacant, and he had received bids for rental of said City owned property from the
following persons and in amounts set opposite their respective names:
Charles Starbuck
Johnny Griffin
Alfonso D. Ross
James Thomas
Phyllis Combs and family
60.00 per month
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and he recommended the Council approve the rental of said dwelling house to
Mrs. Phyllis Combs, the one who had submitted the highest bid.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City owned dwelling located at 803
East Grand Avenue be and the same is hereby authorized rented
to Phyllis Combs, an employee of the City of E1 Segundo,.on a
month to month basis, at the rental price of $75.00 per month,
payable -in advance.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. Requested that the Council indicate the salary it desires to pay
to the Election Officers and Polling places in connection with the City election
to be held April 10, 1956. After discussion, by general consent, said Council
indicated it would pay the same amounts as was paid at the prior City election
held in 1954, to wit:
Clerks and Judges $ 12.00
Inspectors 15.00
Polling Places 15.00
2. That she had received a communication from the County Tax Collector
advising that Lots Nos. 2 and 3, Block 36, for which lots the City had heretofore
sent to the County Tax Collector its warrant in the amount of $2.00 to cover the
purchase price, had been redeemed by the owners of said property and hence the
Tax Collector had returned the $2.00 warrant, and she requested permission to
cause same to be cancelled.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo warrant No. B -2718
drawn on the General Fund of said City, payable to the Board of
Supervisors in the sum of $2.00 be and the same is hereby author-
ized cancelled, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are
hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation
in their respective books of record.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. That the City Administrative Officer had received from the Bureau
of Census a refund in amount of $222.91 on the amount heretofore deposited by the
City in connection with the special census taken by it and which refund had been
deposited in the General Fund of the City.
City Attorney Woodworth reports as follows:
1. Presented resolution requesting cancellation of taxes and assess-
ments on certain property acquired by the City in connection with the dedication
of Indiana Street.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that reso-
lution No. 1557, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCELLA-
TION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES,
NAMELY THE DEDICATION OF INDIANA STREET.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried and said.resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen-None.
2. Presented for the Councilts consideration, resolution requesting
cancellation of taxes and assessments on certain property acquired by the City in
connection with the dedication of portions of Franklin Avenue, Oregon Street and
California Street.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that resolu-
tion No. 1558, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CANCELLA-
TION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES,
NAMELY THE DEDICATION OF FRANKLIN AVENUE, OREGON
STREET AND CALIFORNIA STREET.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. That it is his understanding that the City Council desires him to
attend the conference of the American Municipal Association to be held at Miami,
Florida following the close of the conference of the National Institute of Muni-
cipal Law Officers, and if this is correct it would be in order for the Council
to adopt a resolution authorizing his attendance at said conference.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
further ordered to attend the 1955 Conference of the American
Municipal Association to be held in Miami, Florida, November
27th to 30th, 1955, and functions and occasions to which
attendance thereof may be invited, following the close of the
1955 Conference of the National Institute of Municipal Law
Officers which precedes said American Municipal Association
Conference in the same City and State; and
BE IT FURTHER'RESOLVED, that.said City Attorney be
reimbursed for his reasonable and necessary expenses incurred
in making such attendance, to be paid on proper demands there-
for to be presented, audited, and paid in the regular and usual
manner.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Director of Public Works Webb reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Council's acceptance street deed dedicating
5 feet for use in the widening of Maple Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain street deed, dated the 2nd day
of November, 1955, executed by Department of Veteran Affairs of
the State of California and Charles E. Smith and Dolly M. Smith,
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 follows:
The South 5.00 feet of the East 58.00 feet
of Lot 12, Block 108, of E1 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 only (to be known as Maple Avenue) 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: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Recommended the payment of the amount of $53.65 for the southerly
5.00 feet of the easterly 58.00 feet of Lot 12, Block 108, as set forth in the
deed hereinabove described, to the Department of Veterans Affairs of the State
of California, Division of Farm and Home Purchases, P.O.Box 1559, Sacramento 7,
California.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the paymeaat to the Department of Veterans
Affairs of the State of California, Division of Farm and Home
Purchases, P.O.Box 1559, Sacramento 7, California, as payment
for property dedicated to the City of E1 Segundo under the
deed hereinabove described, be and the same is .'hereby author-
ized and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to presentt
to this Council in due course, demand and warrant in said
amount, such warrant to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's approval and acceptance a pipeline
easement executed bl- Jack Morgan and Ava Morgan, which easement is necessary
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to conduct storm water from the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Center
Street to the proposed new storm drain sump at Pine Avenue and Nevada Street.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement, dated
the 28th day of October, 1955, executed by Jack W. Morgan and
Ava H. Morgan, granting and conveying to the City of E1 Se-
gundo, a municipal corporation of the sixth class, situated
in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, a perpetual
easement and /or right of way for the construction, recon-
struction, inspection, maintenance, operation and repair of a
pipeline in, under and along that certain parcel of land,
situated in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, described as follows, to wit:
The westerly 5.00 feet of Lot 60, Block 123,
as recorded on pages 106 and 107 of Book 22
of Maps, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, in the office
of the County Recorder of the County of Los
Angeles, California,
for public storm drain 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.
4. That the City presently has tax deeds to Lots Nos. 8 and 9. Block
32, E1 Segundo; that this property can well be used for storm drain purposes
and he recommended that the City cause the title to said lots to be cleared.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the City Clerk be 'and she is hereby authorized and instructed
to request.Mr. John F. Bender, Special City Attorney, to proceed with quiet
title proceedings under the City Tax Deed program to quiet title to Lots 8 and 9.
Block 32, El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. That in the very near future, it would be desirable to cause
El Segundo Boulevard, between Sepulveda and Main Street, to be widened; that
under the County program for street development the City should be in position
to obtain considerable County aid, and.-'be suggested that the Council take action
to establish certain setback lines on said street, in the meantime, so that build-
ings will not be erected which might interfere with the widening program.
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be
adopted:
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RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, as follows:
First: That it is the intention of said City Council to
establish a setback line of 22 feet on the North-
erly side of E1 Segundo Boulevard, from Sepulveda
Boulevard to Indiana Street; and a setback line
of 10 feet on the Northerly side of El Segundo
Boulevard, from Indiana Street to Center Street.
Second: That the City Attorney is--'hereby authorized and
instructed to prepare and present to this Council
such proceedings as may-.be necessary, in order to
establish such setback lines.
Third: That the subject of said proposed setback lines
be and the same is hereby referred to the Planning
Commission of the City of El Segundo, for its
consideration, report and recommendation to this
Council with reference thereto.
Fourth: That pending the processing and completing of the
proceedings for the establishing of said setback
lines, the Building Inspector of the City is
instructed not to issue any permit for any build-
ings or structures upon the portion of said North-
erly side of said E1 Segundo Boulevard, which would
encroach upon the setback lines hereinabove referred
to.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 470,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO..
CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIBYING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID
CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, DESIGNATED
AS 7131211, TO ARTICLE 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 434; AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ACCORDINGLY.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
October 26, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the second
reading of Ordinance No. 470 be waived. Said motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
Ordinance No. 470, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID
CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, DESIGNATED
AS "312 ", TO ARTICLE 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 434; AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ACCORDINGLY.,
which was introduced_ and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 23th day of October, 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 Fin-
ance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand 2,454.92
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. 6.25
it it If n 303.80
State Employees' Retire-
ment System
rr n n n
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
Luippold Engineering Sales Cc
El Segundo Building Material;
Mutual Liquid Gas &
Equipment Co., Inc.
Reliable Tool & Die Co.
Hersey Mfg. Co.
CMC Chemicals, Inc.
The A. P. Smith Mfg. Co.
James Jones Co.
Carl Wilson
Kimball Elevator Co.
Gibson Motor Parts
Baruch Corp.
So. Calif. Edison Co.
City of El Segundo
D. S. Woodford
Pacific Radionics
Gordon Duff, Inc.
Robt. L. Webb, Petty Cash
TOTAL
175.81
202.95
66.00
60.26
12.88
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
1,251.04
n n rr it
138.10
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
5.05
State Employees' Ret. Sys.
12.31
National Recreation Assn.
10.00•
Burtons Leathercraft
53.25
New Pacific Lumber Co.
69.22
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
4.81
TOTAL
1043.78
7.88
22.00
General Fund
618.52
Ruth Hopp, City
Treas. $
2,684.47
429.69
n n It
n
1,006.91
123.50
rr rr rr
rr
41254.47
20.21
it It n
it
1,536.13
40.00
n n n
n
2,324.89
11.00
n n n
It
2,570.18
32.14
n n n
It
77,05
178.58
n rr n
IT
2,189.02
4.50
n n n
If
18.75
518.83
State Employees'
Ret. System
1,600.08
43.75
Hospital Service of So. Calif.
7.95
10.00
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
234.00
6.62
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
131.28
Lelah Converse
100.00
5081.37
Lennox Disposal
Service
3,060.60
So. Calif.Humane
Society
200.00
Traffic Safety Fund E1 Seg. Chamber of Commerce 50.00
Automobile Club of Consolidated House Movers 219.00
...Southern California $ 275.81 Steel.Furniture•Mfg. Co. 14.44
New Pacific Lumber Co. 233.52 C. V. Baird Auto Supply 22.15
TOTAL $ 509.33 Grimes- Stassforth Sta. Co. 29.08
M.G.R. Constr. Co. 181.72
Pension Fund El Segundo Hardware 106.75
State Employees Ret. System Underwood Corporation 328.31
514.50 Pacific Radionics 241.76
TOTAIL 1,978.06 Richfield Oil Corp. 694.85
(Continued)
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General Fund. Cont'd
_General Fund. Cont'd
California Brush Co.
219.39
So. Calif Edison Co.
$ 25.70
John F. Wardlaw
62.39
Lee Parmelee
4.50
Industrial Blueprint &
Hessell Chevrolet
1.86
Supply Co., Inc
44.71
Ira E. Escobar
35.76
Carburetor & Electric Cupply
Co. 29.55
Forrest Stationers
32.34
Compressed Gas Assn. Inc.
12.90
Morgan & Son
47.38
Rains Glass Shop
10.69
Surveyors Service Co.
4.89
Smith -Scott Co.,Inc.
1,807.28
Warriner L. Hadley
10.30
Larson Duplicating
6.18
E1 Segundo Building Materials
55.21
City of El Seg. Water Dept.
635.06
County of Los Angeles
9.68
A. F. Milliron Co.
34.76
T. B. De Berry
5.05
F. Morton Pitt Co.
38.93
Calif. Chamois & Sponge Co.
38.88
Warren Southwest, Inc.
23.53
Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc.
51.67
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
138.83
Gordon Duff, Inc.
6.38
Alfred R. and Mary H. Carr
54.07
South Bay Welder's Supply
5.77
El Segundo Plaint Center
4.97
Snap-On Tools
22.97
Wm. R. Selby
13.50
A. S. Monroe
425.46
So. Calif.. Edison Co.
2.98
So. Calif. Industrial Directory
3.00
Smith, Powell & Morgridge
93.14
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
2.50
Commercial Iron Works
73.23
George C. Porter
101.21
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
72.21
Grinnell Co.
120.22
I.C.M.A.International City
Underwood Corp.
132.56
Managers' Assn
7.50
New Pacific Lumber Co.
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
117.07
TOTAL
28,537.48
# SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Clerk presented for the Council's consideration Ordinance No.
471 amending the Business License Ordinance of said City -so as to provide a license
fee of $50.00 per.year for box lunch trucks. Councilman Baker called attention to
the hazardous conditions created by the parking of lunch trucks, especially on
E1 Segundo Boulevard near the Standard Oil Refinery, and also to the debris left
on the streets by customers of such lunch trucks.
Discussion ensued, during which it was felt the Police Department might
be able to work out a more satisfactory solution to the problem.
Councilman Swanson thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 471, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 382
(THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE) OF SAID
CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38 AND 117 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 382, AS AMENDED.,
which was read.
Director of Public Works Webb advised the Council that under Chapter
1890 of recent legislative laws, the City may obtain an additional $3,000.00 for
engineering and engineering administration, the allocation to be used in survey of
streets and developing of plans for,-the future improvement thereof, and he re-
quested authorization to prepare a project statement allocating said $3,000.00 to
apply against the salary of an Engineer he proposes to employ for the purpose of
making a complete and. accurate survey of streets and developing a master plan and
priority of all streets in the City of E1 Segundo for a five year period, which
project he estimates won3d take about .six months
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to pre -
pare and present a project statement to be submitted to the Division of Highways
of the State of California, requesting allocation of $3,000.00 for engineering and
engineering administration.
Moved b-r Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, .the demands be allowed
and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
At this point Councilman Gordon stated he had requested the Mayor to
cause the item of proposed installation of parking meters to be placed upon the
agenda; that he had informed the Editor of the E1 Segundo Herald of this fact
so that interested persons could be present and- hear the discussion. He went
into detail as to the reason leading up to to the discussion and his feeling that
parking meters should be installed, and read to the Council and those present six_
items which he felt are the advantages of parking meters; also a survey made by
Mr. B. G. Lindsay, copies of which, together with copy of report on parking meters
prepared by the International City Managers' Association, had been delivered to
each member of the Council prior to the meeting.
Councilman Swanson in rebuttal of Councilman Gordon's statements, gave
his reasons for opposing the installation of parking meters at this time. Mr. A. J.
Smith took exception to Councilman Gordon's remarks and indicated he was definitely
apposed to parking meters.
Messrs. Parradee of Parry's Stationers and Clyde Brumwell, manager of
El Segundo Hardware, also expressed opposition to installation of parking meters.
Mr. Brumwell stated the merchants were in process of forming an assessment district
to acquire property for parking lots; that he is of the opinion everyone in the
proposed district is in favor of providing parking places at the merchants.expense,
and he believes the parking meter proposal should be tabled for the present.
Mrs. Millicent Triplett of Jack 'n Jill Shop stated she agreed with Messrs.
Parradee and Brumwell, and it is her opinion that the merchants can work out their
own parking problem, and that parking meters would do more harm than good.
The Mayor inquired of Mr. Brumwell if he feels the business people can
carry through this parking lot detail so there will.be no need for parking meters,
and Mr. Brumwell answered definitely in the affirmative.
Councilmen Frederick and Baker each stated they were not in favor of
parking meters at this time, and following the foregoing lengthy discussion,
Councilman Gordon stated he would withdraw his request that the Council give
consideration to the installation of parking meters.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn.
until- the hour,'•of 7:00. o' clock P.M..,_ Tuesday,. November.'. 22., 1955, the hour of ad-
journment being 9:50 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
Mayor J� ✓V
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