1955 OCT 13 CC MINW 663
El Segundo, • California
October 13, 1955
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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
pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following
which a prayer was offered by Reverend Gordon Yeaton, of-St. Michael's Episcopal
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourne4l meetiing held on the 6th day of October, 1955,
having been read and no errors or omissions,..having been noted„ it was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be
approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERSOF BUSINESS
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for $300,000
bonds of the City of El Segundo, California, $100,000 designated Waterworks Bonds,
Election 1948, Series 4; and $200,000 thereof designated Park and Recreation Bonds,
Election 1954, Series 2; the following bids received pursuant to the notice
inviting bids were on motion duly made, seconded and carried, publicly opened,
examined and read:
10 Security- -First National Bank of Los Angeles; R. H. Moulton & Company;
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Cartis; Fred D. Blake & Co. bid par, accrued interest
and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as follows:
Waterworks Bonds
maturing in the years: Rate Premium
1956 to 1960 4. % $ 151.00
1961 to 1973 2 -1/2%
1974 to 1975 2-3/4%
Park and Recreation Bonds
ava vaa. iaaa isa vaav i v •
1956 to 1960 4 % $ 301.00
1961 to 1973 2 -1/2%
1974 to 1975 2 -3/4%
2. Blyth�..& Co., Inc.; Willman R. Staaes & Co. bid par, accrued interest
and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates-as follows:
Waterworks Bonds
maturing in the years: Rate
$15,000
1956 to 1958 4 % $ 94.25
$35,000
1959 to 1965 2 -1/2%
$50,000
1966 to 1975 2 -3/4%
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Park and Recreation Bonds
maturing in the years: Rate Premium
- $30,000
1956 to 1958 4 % 188.50
$70,000
1959 to 1965 2 -1/2%
$100,000
1966 to 1975 2 -3/4%
3. Bank of America, N.T. & S.A., bid par, accrued interest and the follow-
ing premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as follows:
Waterworks Bonds
Mturing in the pears:
Rate
Premium
$15,000
1956 to 1958
5 %
$ 71.00
$40,000
1959 to 1966
2-1/2%
$45,000
1967 to 1975
2 -3/4%
Park and Recreation Bonds
maturing in the years:
Rate
Premium
1956 to 1958
5 %
$ 141.00
1959 to 1966
2 -i/2%
1967 to 1975
2-3/4%
4• Shearson, Hamnill & Co.; E. F. Hutton & Co.; Taylor & Co., bid par,
accrued interest and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as
follows:
Waterworks Bonds
maturing in the -years: Rate Premium
1956 to 1975 2 -3/4% $ 139.00
Park and Recreation Bonds
maturing in the -years: Rate Premium
1956 to 1975 2 -3/4% $ 259.00
Each bid was accompanied by a certified or cashier's check in an
amount not less than $9,000.
The bids were then referred to a committee composed of Ruth Hopp,
City Treasurer, and Wa. A. Wanderer, City Accountant of the City of E1 Segundo,
for checking, said..ccmmittee to report back later during this meeting.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore set
for holding a hearing in the matter of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No.
434 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, as set
forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 225.
The.Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if due and regular notice of
the hearing had been given and published and if she had on file in her office
the affidavits showing such fact.
The.City Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given
and the affidavits establishing such fact were on file in her office, to-
gether with the complete file of the Planning Comission and the complete
file of the City Council up to this time, in the matter. The Mayor there-
upon announced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the
record of this public - `hearing.
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The Mayor then inquired if any written protests or communications had
been received with reference to the proposed amendments and the City Clerk
reported none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present
desired to address the Council in favor of the proposed amendments. No one
responded. The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to
the proposed:- amendments. No one responded. No oral or written pMtests
having been received with reference to said matter, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby approve the
recommendations of the City Planning Commission as set forth
in its Resolution No. 225 that Ordinance No. 434 (The Com-
prehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo be
amended as recommended in said Resolution, and that the City
Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present to this
Council an amendatory ordinance to accomplish the desired
amendment.
Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth thereupon delivered to the City Clerk the
amendatory ordinance hereinabove referred to, amending Ordinance No. 434 (The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo.
Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 469, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION n(1)n
OF SECTION 400 OF ARTICLE 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 434,
AS AMENDED.,
which was read.
The Mayor announced the Council would now consider bids which may have
been received covering sale of two duplex type buildings and double garages
appurtenant thereto, located at Nos. 435 and 439 Arena Street respectively.
The City Clerk announced she had six bids in her possession. Prior to
the opening of said bids, Mr. Wesley T. Anderson, realtor, inquired if oral bids
were to be received, and if not, two of the bidders might desire to change their
bids.
Lengthy discussion ensued; and it appearing there was some misunder-
standing not only among members of the City Council but among the bidders as
well as to whether or not oral bids might be received, and the City Attorney
having expressed his opinion that according to the resolution adopted by the
City Council on September 28, 1955, written bids only would be considered, it
was decided to allow any bidders who might desire so to do, to amend their bids
prior to the opening thereof. Two bidders thereupon were returned their bids by
the City Clerk for amendment and thereafter handed to her new sealed bids.
At this time, the hour being 7:50 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a
recess. At the hour of 7:55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members
being present and answering roll call.
Mayor Selby then called attention ,of the'biddera to the fact that the
Council has the right to reject all bids, and City Attorney Woodworth stated
further bids in writing might be submitted within a sixty -day period.
Mr. Lindley A. Allen, representing Marlow & Company, inquired if any
further bids submitted must be submitted through the Realty Association, and
City Attorney Woodworth stated he did not believe it was the Couneilts in-
tention to limit bidding through the realtors, since no exclusive listing
was given.
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Following the foregoing discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Council proceed to open, examine and
publicly declare the bids received. Carried. The following bids were then
opened and publicly declared:
Bid of Emanuel Jensen for Thomas H. Hood - - - - - - - $ 4,850.00
Bid of George E. Renfro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,751.00
Bid of Bruce Morgan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30651.10
Bid of L. A. Allen, representing Marlon & Company,
for Dexter and Olga Benson - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39200.00
Bid of'Robt. G. Brandlin for Item #1 - - - - - - - - - 20251.00
Bid of Joseph A. Brandlin for Item #2 - - - - - - - - - 20251.00
Following the declaration of the foregoing bids each member of the
City Council expressed himself as being in favor of accepting the highest bid
received, namely: Earanuel Jensen, $4,850.00, and it was thereupon moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1548,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACOEPTING
THE BID OF EMANUEL JENSEN FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THOMAS H. HOOD, HIS CLIENT, FOR TWO CERTAIN
DUPLEX TYPE BUILDINGS AND GARAGES NDW THE
PROPERTY OF -THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations,
hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated October 12, 1955, advising that she
has received check in amount of $3,220.55 from the Security Met National Bank
of Los Angeles, E1 Segundo Branch, in payment of interest on public funds d4-
posited in said bank for the Quarter ending September 30, 1955• Ordered filed.
RABIES FACT FINDING COMMITTEE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, undated,
expressing opposition to the mass inoculation of dogs against rabies, and setting
forth its reasons for such opposition. Ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, undated, being copy of resolution
adopted by said Organization at its meeting held October 6, 1955, which resolu-
tion favors the immediate adoption of an ordinance by the City Council of this
City, requiring that all dogs within the City be inoculated,againat rabies.
Ordered filed.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHO STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated October 8,
19552 being copy.of communication directed by said Department to the Health
Officer of Los Angeles County declaring the total area of said County to be
„rabies endemic areas", in which -Area is included-Los Angeles County and the
41 cities therein under County jurisdiction.
The City Clerk reported she had been advised by the County Health Depart -
ment.that it anticipated shortly declaring a quarantine on all dogs in the unin-
corporated area in the County and the incorporated cities presently serviced
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by the County Health Department, in which area El Segundo is included. There-
after, the communication was ordered filed.
ODUNTY
LOS ANGELES/DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, being notice of its
October meeting, to be held October 20, 1955, at Long Beach. Mayor Selby re-
quested all members of the City Council and other officials who could do so, to
attend said meeting.
CALIFORNIA RECREATION SOCIETY, INC., dated October 7, 1955s, addressed to
Mayor William R. Selby, informing him that Keith E. Kelly, recently appointed
Recreation Director for the City of El Segundo, has been granted a certificate
as a Registered Recreation Leader in the State of California, and extending
congratulations to the City in having on its staff recreation personnel of this
high caliber.
Mayor Selby then introduced Mr. Kelly to the persons who were present
in the Council Chamber, and thereafter, the communication was ordered filed.
MRS. ADEL SELBY, dated October 6, 1955, thanking the Council for the
Plant sent to her while she was confined in the hospital. Mayor Selby added
his thanks also.
FRANK SMDMNY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 9- 30-55, advising that the
work covered by Relocation Permit Bond No. 01 -B -41325 furnished by Frank A.
Booth for relocation of building at 201 Standard Street, has been completed
to his satisfaction, and recommending exoneration of said bond.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond,
dated the 2nd of September, 1954, with Frank A Booth as Principal,
and Padific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the sum of
$1,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any lia-
bility accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight, this -date, to
wit: October 13, 19550
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 10- 10-55, advising that the
Relocation Permit Bond furnished by D. L. Stephens for relocating a structure
at 411 East Grand Avenue, El.Segundo, has been completed to his satisfaction,
and recommending exoneration of said bond.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No.
476590, dated September 3, 1954, with Mr. D. L. Stephens as
Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in
the sum of $1,000.00, be and the same.is hereby exonerated
from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight
this date, to wit: October 13,'1955•-)
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
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JOHN F. BENDER, dated October 7, 1955, being his application for appoint-
ment to the position of City Attorney of..the City of E1 Segundo, after the resig-
nation of Clyde Woodworth becomes effective.
City Administrative Officer Udall reported that Attorneys Robert Allen
and George Lowerre III had each orally indicated they also were interested in
the position. Thereafter,.by general consent, the application of Mr. John F.
Bender for position as City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo, was referred
to the City Administrative Officer.
JOHN R. LEACH, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COUNTY OF IDS ANGELES,
dated October 5, 19559 enclosing therewith copy of Ordinance No. 6771 adopted by
the Board of Supervisors of said County, establishing hours of burning in the
unincorporated area of the County, and advis$48 that he was instructed to notify
the forty -five cities in the County of Los Angeles of the adoption of said Ord-
inance and to request them to adopt a similar ordinance.
Following discussion, and it appearing that a similar ordinance adopted
by the City of Los Angeles is effective only until December 1, 1955, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the matter
be taken under advisement until the further order of this City Council. Carried.
METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, a corporation, being copy of its application
before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for permission
to reroute its Venice Boulevard and Playa del Rey portion of Line 51 running
between Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, so that said line may operate along Vista
del Mar to Imperial Highway, easterly on Imperial Highway to Main Street in El
Segundo, the remainder of the route to be the same as at present.
The Council indicated it had no objection to such rerouting, but Coun-
cilman Frederick suggested that better service might be furnished residents in
the portion of the City of E1 Segundo westerly of Main Street if the Coach
line would place stops at Hillcrest Street on Imperial Highway, and thereafter,
by general consent, the City Clerk was requested to direct a comlm:nication to
Metropolitan Coach Lines inquiring if it would be willing to do so, in event its
application is favorably acted upon by the Public Utilities Commission.
The committee appointed to check the bids received on the $3000000
bonds of the City reported that the bid of Security -First National Bank of Los
Angeles; R. H. Moulton & Company; Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis; Fred D. Blake
& Co. was the highest and best bid received.
After considering the various bids and -the report of the committee, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Barer, that Resolution
No. 1547, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, AWARDING BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
THE BEST BIDDER.,
which was read, be adopted. Upon the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor - Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.,
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
said Resolution No. 1517 was declared adopted.
ORAL ODMKUNICATIONS .
Mr. Lindley A. Allen, representing the El Segundo Realty Association,
invited members of the City Council to.-be the guests of said Association at
its breakfast meeting to be held Thursday, October 20, 1955, and all members of
the Council, excepting the Mayor who will be out of the City, indicated they
would be present.
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Kay Miller, accompanied by Jack Jones, addressed the Council, stat-
ing he represented the average High School student at El Segundo High School;
that he had conferred with the Senior Problems teacher at said High School
respecting the matter hereinafter set forth, and "said teacher had suggested
he come before the Council.
His problem appeared to be that numerous boy students under the.age of
eighteen desired to take advantage of the new billiard and pool room at the Bowl-
ing Alley on .Imperial Highway but were not allowed to play due to the fact they
were minorsp and he inquired whether or not the Council could take action to
allow these younger boys to enjoy themselves playing billiards and pool at said
location.
Mayor Selby stated that the present Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo
limits the age of those allowed to enter pool and billiard rooms to over eighteen
years, but that investigation might be made as to what is being done in other .
cities with reference to the same problem.
The members of the City Council concurring in this suggestion, by general
consent the matter was referred to Captain Lee Maxwell of the Police Department of
the City of E1 Segundo, who acts as Juvenile Officer, for investigation as to how
similar problems are handled in other cities, and requested to make his report and
recommendation to this Council with respect to any change ordinance- -of the City.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That at an informal meeting of the Recreation Commission held Monday
evening, October 10, 1955, it was recommended by said Commission that Mr. William
Lee Woollett, architect, be requested to proceed with the preparation of final
working drawings and specifications of the recreation project, so that bids may
be called for on same.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mr. William Lee Woollett, Architect, be and
he:is hereby requested to proceed with the preparation of final
working drawings and specifications on the total recreation
project as based on final sketches approved by the Recreation
Commission, so that bids may be celled for on said project.
Carried by the following votes
Aye as Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Called upon Mr. William Lee Woollett, who was present in the Council
Chamber, to present to the Council the matter of peripheral lighting in the recre-
ation area. Mr. Woollett then called upon Mr. John Johnston to explain the matter
to the Council,and Mr.'Johnston then dtated'he has made an entire survey of the
area involved; that Southern California Edison will install the poles- and wires,
there being twenty -six poles, at a cost of $165.00 per pole, plus $7.10 per month
for light, but if the Edison Company does the installation, it will run single
4000Volt wires above ground from post to post; that all of the lights around the re-
creation area will be turned on or off at one time which he feels might not be desir-
able in that they are mercury vapor lamps and remain burning all night even though
there are no activities at the recreation area, and persons living in the vicinity
might object to the extreme brightness.
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He further stated that if the City did the installation it would cost
the City an additional #10,000 to place the conduit, etc., but the City would
save approximately $1,000 per year in electricity costs; that the conduit
could all be placed under ground, which would be a desirable safety factor,
and the lights could be in series so that after recreation activities are over
in the evening only one -third of the lights would need to be left burning.
Following discussion, by general consent, the Architect was directed
to proceed, with the understanding that the peripheral lighting installation
would be made by the City of E1 Segundo as outlined by Mr. Johnston.
3. That this is the date heretofore fixed by the City Council for
consideration of bids received for furnishing new furniture for the Civic
Center, and he proceeded to make recommendations as follows:
(a) As to Item No. 1, this item had been taken care of at the
meeting of the City Council held September 28, 1955•
(b) Item No. 2 (Lobby and Ladies Lounge furniture), the Committee
believes the bid: submitted by Barker Bros. Corp. is the best bid both from
the price standpoint and from the quality of furniture to be furnieW, and
said Committee recommends the purchase of furniture under Item No. 2 from
Barker Bros. Corp. at its bid of $781.87.
(c) As to Item No. 3 (wooden office furniture),the Committee
decided that due to the fact that Barker Bros. Corp. is giving a large discount
from list prices and can furnish the type of furniture asked for in the bid, it
would recommend the contract be awarded to said Barker Bros. Corp. for $10,201.32,
although some minor adjustments may have to be made in quantities.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolu-
tion No. 15490 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO BARKER BROS. CORP., A CONTRACT FOR
FURNISHING SAID CITY WITH ALL OF ITS LOBBY
AND LOUNGE FURNITURE AND ALL OF ITS WOOD AND
LEATHER FURNITURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE (1)
YEAR COMMENCING OC70BER 15, 1955, AND THERE-
AFTER, SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
(d) Item No. 4 (metal office furniture), that while both the
Major's Office Equipment Distributors and the Torrance Desk & Office Equipment
Co. had each submitted what the Committee considered favorable bids and each
company carried an eacellent.line of metal furniture, the Committee feels that
the Fortress Line of desks and Royal chairs, which lines are carried by the
Torrance Desk &--Office Equipment Co. would beat serve the needs of the City;
and he recommended the contract be awarded to said Torrance Desk & Office Equip-
ment Co.
At this time, the hour being 9:35 otclock p.m., the Mayor declared a
recess so that members of the City Council might examine the samples of desks
submitted by each of the above named bidders. At the hour of 9:45 otclock p.m.
the Council reconvened, all membera present and answering roll call.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Reso-
lution No. 1550, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
M TORRANCE DESK & OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO.
A CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING SAID CITY WITH
ALL OF ITS METAL OFFICE FURNITURE REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR ONE YEAR COMMENCING OCMBER 15,
1955s, AND THEREAFTERN SUBJECT ID CANCELLATION.,
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.
(e) That Majorts Office Equipment Distributors had submitted a bid
of $798.50 on all of the used furniture advertised for sale by the City, with the
exception of auditorium seats, and he recommended said bid be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolu-
tion No. 1551, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SELLING
TO MAJOWS OFFICE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUMRS
CERTAIN ITEMS OF USED FURNITURE NO LONGER
NEEDED BY THE 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.
4. That Mr. Hammond Sadler, Landscape Architect, had prepared plans and
specifications for landscaping at the new Civic Center, and he requested the Coun-
cil approve said plans and specifications and authorize the reception of bids on
such work, said bids :to be received November 9, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following
resolution be adopted:.
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain plan, entitled:
"CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PLANTING
GUIDE", prepared by Hammond Sadler, Landscape Architect and Land
Planner, and dated October 10, 1955s, be placed on file in the
office of. the City Clerk and that said Plan be and the same is
hereby approved by this Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain ape-,
cifieations, entitled „SPECIFICATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING FOR CITY
HALL AND POLICE STATION, CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA", be
placed on file in the office of.the City Clerk; and that said
specifications are hereby approved and adopted by this Council.
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Carried 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 ON LANDSCAPING FOR THE NEW CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION
GROUNDS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA" as prepared
by the City Attorney, 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 as so prepared 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 so prepared, are the prevails rates
of wages for each of the respective professions, crafts, trades,
callings, and vocations therein mentioned or referred to, and
that said rates are hereby fixed and established as, and shall
constitute the minimum rates of per diem wales 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 such notice, and that the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such
notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as
required by law.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
5. That the original plans and specifications prepared by Mr. Haamond
Sadler for the lawn sprinkler system at the Civic Center called for a scale of
one - eighth inch per foot, whereas same should have read one - sixteenth inch per
foot; that'due to such designation it is necessary to negotiate a Change Order
with the Automatic Irrigation Company, the successful bidder on installation of
said system, the cost involved in such Change Order to be 4pproXimaately $1,237.62.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of Change Order No. 1 between the
Automatic Irrigation Company and the City of El Segundo be placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said Change Order
is hereby approved by this Council, and the City Administrative
Officer is hereby authorized to sign same on behalf of the City of
E1 Segundo and to furnish a copy thereof to said Automatic Irri-
gation Company.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson
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6. That at the last meeting of the City Council he Was directed to
obtain information With respect to procedure to be taken by the City in adpoPt-
ing the Sales Tax Ordinance; that he had discussed the matter With Mr. Winston
K. Updegraff, Southern California representative of the League of California
Cities and also referred to legislation with reference to same, and has obtained
information to the effect that the League of California Cities Will prepare a
model ordinance Which should be in the hands of cities sometime in the middle
of December, 19550 and following receipt of same the City can then confer With
the _County . of Los Angeles as to an agreement between the City and State for
the collection of said sales tax, When levied.
7• That he had been requested by the City Council to contact the Plann-
ing Commission of the City of. E1 Segundo, and to request it to review the park-
ing at the Recreation area, Which he had done, and at the same time had requested
the Planning Commission to give its opinion with reference to the parking at the
Civic Center and the parking on Grand Avenue easterly of Main Street; that he
had received a communication from Mr. L. A. Allan, Chairman of the Planning Com-
mission, dated October 13, 19550 approving the off - street and on- street parking
facilities at all three of the above named projects.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. That there had been submitted to him for approval as to form, an
Administrator's deed in the matter of the one -third interest of the Susan Marie
Matthewst estate in Lot 29, Block 62, El Segundo; that he approved same as to
form and it would now be in order for the City Council to adopt its resolution
accepting said deed.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Administrator's Deed, dated the
4th day of October, 1955, executed by William Raymond Matthews,
the duly appointed, qualified and acting administrator of-the
estate of Susan Marie Matthews, deceased, conveying to the City
of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County,
California, the following described real property in the City of
El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit:
Lot 29, Block 62, E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 7 as
recorded on Pages 54 and 55 of Book 22 of Maps,
in the office of the County Recorder of said
County.,
for public recreation purposes in said City, be and the same is
hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorised and directed to cause said deed to be placed
in escrow with the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
E1 Segundo Branch, for recordation in the office of the County
Recorder by said escrow agency in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
.Mayor Selby; .
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo is in process of acquiring
Lot 29, Block 62, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 7 as.:per map recorded in
Pages 54 and 55 of Book 22 of Maps, on file in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; and
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WHEREAS,.- the escrow holder, El Segundo Branch of the Security -
First National Bank of Los Angeles, has informed the City Clerk of
said City that in addition to the amounts heretofore deposited by
said City with said bank, the further sum of $520.00 will be re-
quired to be deposited by said City before said escrow may be closed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a warrant in the said sum
of $520.00, payable to said escrow holder, shall be and the same is
hereby ordered drawn on the Park and Recreation Bonda, Election
1954, Construction Fund of-the City of E1 Segundo, and that said
warrant be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor, the City
Clerk, and the City Treasurer be, and they are hereby authorized
and instructed to execute the said warrant on behalf of said City
and to cause the same to be deposited in said escrow, to meet
(with the moneys heretofore deposited by the City therein) the
Cityts obligations under said escrow.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes Councilmen Baker,
and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson
2. That as City Attorney for Inglewood, he has.+.heretofore had access
to the services of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers but that
this service will end with his retirement on January 319t, and any new sitg::. ,
Attorney appointed by the City Council would no longer have access to the
information furnished by said Institute; that he believes a meoership in the
Institute to be of inestimable value to the new City Attorney; that the member-
ship cost to the City of El Segundo would be $47.50, and he recommanded that
such membership be taken.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the City of El Segundo
be and he is authorized and instructed to execute and deliver
a membership application on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, for membership in the National Institute of Munici-
pal Law Officers which has its headquarters in Washington, D. C.,;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and instructed to prepare a demand payable
to said National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in the sum
of $47.50, being the first annual membership fee of the said
City for such membership; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such membership shall continue
in said association from year to year hereafter under the rules,
regulations and subject to the annual dues as prescribed by said
association until such time as the City Council shall otherwise
order.
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 reported as follows:
1. That the area in the 200 Block on Center Street is very low; that
each year storm water problems are present and that he believes it would be in
the best interest of the City to build a storm water sump on private property;
that he had discussed this matter with Mr. McCray of Edlou Company and`that
Mr. McCray stated his company would be willing to lease to the City one -half of
Lot 14 and one - fourth of Lot 15, Block 123, for a period of five years or until
the oil well presently on said premises is abandoned, provided the City would
pay to said company in rent, an amount equal to the realty taxes on said property;
that the City would agree also, upon abandonment of the sump, to fill the hole,
remove the fence and back -fill in such manner that the ground could be used for
building purposes.
Mr. McCray stated further, however, that in event the oil well is aband-
oned before the expiration of the five.year period, he desires a clause inserted
in the lease to the effect that said company could regain possession of the
premises within a ninety day period.
The Director of Public Works further stated that if this sump is built
it would eliminate the flooding of that portion of Center Street, and that the
estimated total cost of the construction and materials needed would be approx-
imately $2,000.00.
Discussion disclosed the fact that members of the City Council are of
the opinion the City of El Segundo owns, or at one time did own, certain lots
in the area which could be used for purposes of constructing a sump, and there-
after it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is, hereby author-
ized to investigate and ascertain if the City of E1 Segundo is
presently the owner of any property in the area of the 200 Block
on Center Street, and if not, he is :`hereby further authorized
to furnish the necessary data to the City Attorney, and the City
Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare a lease in line with
the City Engineer's recommendations hereinbefore given, and
present same to this Council for its information and approval
at the meeting of said Council to be held October 26, 1955•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
2. Recommended that Mrs. Jayne Field be employed for the purpose of
spreading street assessments for the Engineering Department of the City of El Se-
gundo, to be compensated for such services at the rate of three- fourths of one
per cent of the contract price of each street proceeding.
Moved by Councilman Gordon,,seconded by Councilman Baker that Mrs. Jayne
Field be and she is hereby employed for the purpose of spreading street assess-
ments for the Engineering Department of the City of El Segundo, said employee to
be compensated for her services in such capacity at the rate -of three - fourths of
-,one per cent of the contract price of each street proceeding.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
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3. That the City Treasurer had recommended that Mrs. Jayne Field be
employed for the purpose of preparing bonds and the bond register sheets in
connection with street assessment proceedings, to be compensated therefor at
the rate of $1.50 per bond.
Moved by Councilmen Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Mrs.
Jayne Field be and she is hereby employed for the purpose of preparing bonds
and the bond register sheets in connection with street assessment proceedings,
for the�City Treasurer of the City of El Segundo, said employee to be compen-
sated for her services at the rate of $1.50 per bond.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration and acceptance, a deed
for a parcel of property 11 feet long by 3 feet wide at the corner of Walnut
Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, which property will be needed for the con-
struction of curb returns at the time Walnut Avenue is improved.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain street deed, dated the 19th
day of September, 1955, executed by Leo C. Fitzgerald, convey-
ing 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:follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 1,
Block 107, E1 Segundo Sheet #5, M.B. 20, Page
114; thence 3 feet south along the east boundary
line of same lot to a point; thence 11.402 feet
north along a line bearing N 740 43' 05n W to
the north boundary line of same lot; thence 11
feet east along the north boundary line of same
lot to the point of beginning.,
for public street purposes only,: (to . be kno, tn: say Walnutckvenue and Sepul-
Veda Boulevard)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,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: . Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
5. That City Administrative Officer Udall and he had inspected prop-
erty which might be used for storm water sump purposes in the vicinity of
Pine Avenue and Nevada Street, which sump he feels is necessary in order to
relieve a critical flood area on Mariposa Avenue; that there are two parcels
of property in the vicinity which would lend themselves to this purpose and
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upon which he had secured appraisals, namely:
Parcel No. 1. A triangular piece of property, being Lot 53, Block 123,
owner, Tom Jones, appraised price $2,200.00.
Parcel No. 2. A trapezoidal piece of property at the southeast corner
of Pine Avenue and Nevada Street, Bruce Morgan, owner, appraised value, $3,300.00.,
that he has been informed on good authority that Mr. Jones has set a price of
$5,000.00 on the parcel owned by him, but that he might be able to negotiate the
purchase of the parcel owned by Mr. Bruce Morgan, and, by general consent, he was
so authorized.
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
. Water Works Fund
General Fund
Continued
Lindgren & Swinerton
45.08
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
11.23
Howard Supply Co.
9.67
So. Calif. Edison Co.
25.70
Smith - Blair, Inc.
17.02
Oswald Bros.
447.85
The Local Company, Inc.
56.91
Winston K. Williams, M.D.
15.00
Fraser Cement Products Co.
121.85
City of Manhattan Beach
250.00
Industrial Stationery &
Ira E. Escobar
57.59
Printing Co.
42.75
The El Segundo Press
17.56
Hersey Mfg. Co.
816.38
Grimes Staasforth Sta. Co.
333.10
Luippold Engr. Sales Co.
60.26
E. E. Udall
45.69
TOTAL
$ 1,169.92
T. B. De Berry
5.05
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
549.59
Park and Recreation Bonds,
Election
Morgan & Son
63.77
1954, Constr. Fund.
Surveyors Service Co.
4.94
Security First National Bank
J. G. Tucker & Son
11.86
of Los Angeles
520.00
Industrial Stationery &
TOTAL
520.00
Printing Co.
8.33
Ethel Sisemore
28.00
Traffic Safety Fund
Forrest Stationers
39.92
Automobile Club of So. Calif.
$ 45=
Jayne M. Field
75.00
70TH
456.45
Hansen Gas Corp.
1.44
John's Electrical Service
148.87
Recreation Fund
Goliger Leather Co.,Inc. $ 11.08
Memo Products
E. B. Moritz Foundry
104.03
37.12
Kaag Manufacturers
99.09
Aichfield Oil Corp.
619.78
So. Calif. Gas Co.
3.75
G. J. Payne Co.
23.92
Burtons Leathercraft
5.89
Wm. R. Selby
9.00
Parry's Stationers
12.11
Taylor Wholesale Elec. Co.
7.67
Western Badge & Tropby Co.
16.22
So. Calif. Gas Co.
5.08
State Board of Equalization
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Miller House Movers
25.00
TOTAL
$ 155.85
Anderson & Son
10.00
Ed H. Ayer
32.00
General Fund
G. B. Taylor
4.00
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
10.97
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
379.50
Dow Machine Shop-
.6.50
Long Beach Iron Works
144.46
Hessell Chevrolet
35.63
Moore Business Forms„ Inc.
28.02
State Board of Equalization
1.13
(Continued)
TOTAL $
30624.30
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Selby requested permission to absent himself from the meetings
of the City Council, and from the State of California and the United States
of America between the dates October 15, 1955 to October 29, 1955, both dates
inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mayor William R. Selby, be and he is
hereby granted permission to leave the State of California
and the United States of America, and to absent himself from
meetings of the City Council between the dates October 15,
1955 to 'October 29, 1955, both dates inclusive; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Mayor be requested to
sign and file with .-the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of
any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City
Council which may be called by the Mayor pro tem or any three
members of said Council, during the period of said leave
hereinbefore granted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Mayor Selby informed the Council that the term of Mr. Wilburn E. Baker
as the City's representative on the Recreation Commission of the City of El Se-
gundo, had expired June 30, 1955; that he had neglected to reappoint Mr.Baker
to this position, but that he.,-was now making such appointment.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that -
the appointment by Mayor Selby.of the City of E1 Segundo, of Wilburn E. Baker
as the City's representative on the Recreation Commission of the City of El Se-
gundo, such appointment being effective July 1, 1955, and for a period of three
years from said date be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Carried.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn
until the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon on Thursday, October 20, 1955s, the hour of
adjournment of this meeting being 10 :40 o'clock p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. E1sey, City Clift
Approved:
MAIIPJ M. M
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