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1955 OCT 26 CC MIN684 E1 Segundo, California Qctober 26, 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 G. K. Longmore, of the First Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: Baker. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 20th day of October, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilmen Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved 'as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuam►t to statute and notice given for the hearing in the matter of the assessment for the improvement of a portion of Kansas Street and other streets, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 1454 adopted by the said City Council on the 10th day of November, 1954• The City Clerk also.informed the said City Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office, and that no written appeals or ob- jections had been filed in her office prior to the day set for the hearing. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desir- ing to be ' heard in the above mentioned matter. No one responded. After a fa*r and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter, and all appeals or objections presented having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman Gordon that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the assessment and dia- gram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent of Streets shall forth- with attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 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 E1 Segundo, as set forth in Res- olutions of Intention Nos. 224 and 227 of the Planning Commission. . 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. -1- The City Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given and the affidavits establishing such fact were on file inner office, together with the complete file of the Planning Commission and the complete file of the City Council up to this time, in the matter. The Mayor thereupon announced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of this public hear - ing • The Mayor then inquired if any written protests or communications had been received with reference to the proposed amendment 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 amendment. The following persons then arose and stated they were in favor of said proposed amendment: Muriel Duncan, 719 Washington Street Marion Krug, 1547 E. Palm Avenue H. E. Kimport, 731 Washington Street G. W. Miller, 1535 Elm Avenue R. A. Cailleateau, 761 Washington Street J. G. Beckham, 765-Washington Street J. G. Wood, 759 Washington Street R. T. Atchison, 755 Washington Street. The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed amendment. No one responded. The Mayor then inquired if the Council desired to close the hearing, following which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the hearing.lin the matter of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 434 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo as set forth in Resolutions of Intention Nos. 224 and 227 of the Planning Commission of said City, be closed. Carried. Councilman Frederick thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 470, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO* CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COMPREHENSIVEVZONING 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., 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: EDITH SKELLEY AND FAMILY, expressing gratitude to the City Council for the sympathy extended by it on the occasion of the death of Mr. Willard K. Skelley. Ordered filed. FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated October 14, 1955s advising that the work covered by Faithful Performance Bond furnished by Mrs. Earl Moles for re- location of dwelling from Los Angeles to 653 W. Acacia Avenue, E1 Segundo, has been completed to his .satisfaction, and recommending the exoneration of said bond. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded .by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 477033, dated the 13th day of October, 1954, with Mrs. Earl A. Moles as Prin- cipal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company, a corporation, as Surety, -2- MR 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 26th, 1955• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. MC CARTHY INSURANCE AGENCY, dated October 21, 1955, advising that the loss claim heretofore filed against the City of E1 Segundo by T. R. and Ruth Slocum had been closed by the liability insurance carrier of the City, without payment. Ordered filed. ESCROW GUARANTEE CO., dated October 20, 1955, requesting that the City issue a quitclaim deed to James R. Wathen and Ilse M. Wathen, his wife, as joint tenants, quitclaiming the City's interest in easement for water pipe lines and appurtenances as affecting the North 46 feet of the South 184 feet of Lot 1, Block 103, E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been received by this Council a commu- nication from Bacrow'Guarantee Co., dated October 20, 1955, requesting that the City grant to James R. Wathen and Ilse M. Wathen, his wife, as joint tenants, a quitclaim deed quitclaiming the Cityls interest in easement for water pipe lines and appur- tenances as reserved to Arena Water Company affecting the North 46 feet of the South 184 feet of Lot 1, Block 103, within the City of E1 Segundo; and AREAS, this Council has investigated the subject referred to in said communication and finds and determines that the ease- ment 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 hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed from the City of E1 Segundo and in its name, quit- claiming to James R. Wathen and Ilse M. Wathen, his wife, so far as the same affects the North 46 feet of the South 184 feet of Lot 1, Block 103, El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, that certain easement over said above described property, only, for pipe lines and appurtenances as reserved to Arena Water Company, in deed recorded in Book 5505, Page 294 of Deeds of Los Angeles County, California, (of which said easement the City of E1 Segundo by mesne assignment of record is now the owner); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to said grantees upon the payment to the City of El Segundo of the sum of $5.00 for said deed, which sum the City Council hereby finds and determines.-to be the reasonable amount to be paid to said City as the consideration for said deed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. -3- J. STEWART, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF TRANSPORTATION, METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, dated October 24, 1955, acknowledging receipt of the City Clerk's communication of October 17, 1955, which requested that said Coach Line give consideration to installation of bus stop signs on Imperial Highway at Hill - crest Street, in both directions, and advising that he knows no reason why this cannot be done. However, said Coach Linets bus stop sign supervisor is presently on vacation, and on his return, Mr. Stewart will request him to check into the matter and thereafter call upon the City Clerk. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lloyd Moore addressed the Council stating that he, together with Mr. Wallen and Mrs. Millicent Triplett were present at this meeting as a com- mittee representing the Retail Merchants Association, to request cooperation from the City Council in the parking situation especially during the coming Christmas season. Mr. Moore inquired whether or not, as an emergency measure, the City Council might take action to cause the three lots owned by the City situated at the southeast corner of Standard Street and Holly Avenue, to be put into condition for all day parking for employees of various business estab- lishments so that the space presently used by such employees could be placed at the disposal of customers for parking. Discussion disclosed that the lots in question are in an R -3 zone and hence are not properly zoned for parking purposes. The City Attorney stated, in his opinion in order to use said lots for parking purposes, the Planning Com- mission and the City Council would have to hold hearings in regular manner, and the Council would thereafter have to adopt its Ordinance, and this procedure could not be completed before the Christmas season. City Administrative Officer Udall advised that it would be necessary also to erect a retaining wall on these lots if used for parking purposes. He suggested that it might be possible for employees of merchants to use, for park- ing purposes, property owned by the City and which is being held for Recreation purposes, situated on the easterly side of Eucalyptus Drive north of the Pacific Electric property. The Committee representing the merchants, being of the opinion that this might be of help in solving the problem, by general consent, the matter was referred to City Administrative Officer Udall, City Engineer Webb and Public Safety Commissioner Swanson to investigate if the City owned property on the easterly side of Eucalyptus Drive immediately north of the Pacific Electric property might be placed in condition for parking purposes on a temporary basis only, during the Christmas season, and if so, to cause the necessary but minimum amount of work to be done in order to place the ground in usable condition. Mr. Lloyd Moore then further addressed the Council with respect to placing a Christmas display on the property in front of the Fire Station, stating that it'. was the intent to interest the Clubs, City employees and merchants in this project which he feels could be developed into a worthwhile display with the proper coop- eration, and the Council agreed to give consideration to this idea. At this point, Mayor Selby requested Mr. Leo B. Freedman, Chief of the Fire Department of the City of El Segundo, to come forward to the Council table, and thereafter, Public Safety Commissioner Swanson presented Mr. Freedman with his Five Year service pin. The Mayor then requested Mr. Maurice Ward, former Recreation Director of the City of E1 Segundo, to come forward, and the Mayor thereupon presented Mr. Ward with a Ten Year service pin and thanked him for the excellent work he had done with the young people in the town during his tenure as Recreation Director. It appearing that a large number of young people were present in the Council Chamber, the Mayor inquired if they desired to bring anything before the Council, and Mr. Carroll Edwards arose and stated he is the professor in charge -4- M of the Senior Problems class in the El Segundo High School; that said class is presently studying local government and he had requested members of the class to be present at the Council meeting, and he estimated that approximately 50 students were present at this meeting. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows: 1. Read to the Council a communication from Mr. Robert E. Rosskopf, Attorney at law, dated October 20, 1955, addressed to Mr. Clyde Woodworth, City Attorney of the City of El Segundo, in connection with the matter of the condem- nation action filed by said City against the Pacific Electric Railway Company for acquisition of certain property for recreation purposes, which property is owned by said Pacific Electric Railway Company. Said communication stated that Mr. E. Van Dusen, manager of the Real Estate Department for said Pacific Electric Railway Company, had advised him that he would recommend the sale of the property in question for the sum of $38,000.00 cash. Discussion between members of the Council, the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer Udall ensued with respect to the possibility of the City winning its condemnation suit, and it appearing M-om opinions expressed by the City Attorney that the City might reasonably._.eapect to win such suit; and it further appearing that the Council believes the offer of the Pacific Electric Railway Company to be excessive, by general consent the City Attorney was instructed to inform Mr. Rosskopf that the City of E1 Segundo is ,.Tilling to increase its previous offer of $30,000 to $31,500 as an offer of compromise and adjustment and not to be considered as in any manner fixing the value on said land, but that if said compromise offer is not accepted by the Pacific Electric Railway Company the City will proceed with its condemnation action. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration two sketches for street Christmas decoration prepared by the Western Decorating Company, and read to the Council the quotation from said decorating company as follows: Sketch No. 1, rental price $120.00 per line; Sketch No. 2, $110.00 per line. The Council examined said sketches, following which it was moved by Coun- cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Administrative Officer be and he is hereby authorized to issue an order to Western Decorating Company for Christmas street decoration in accordance with its Sketch No. 1, but not to exceed 16 lines. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 3. That he had received information from the Regional Planning Commission of the County of Los Angeles that it now estimates the population of the City of E1 Segundo to be 12,182, which astimate is 50% gain in less than five.years. 4. That he.-had caused to be prepared for the Council's approval, a form of notice to be sent to all householders and commercial concerns in the City with respect to trash, rubbish and garbage pickup, which form of notice is in line with present policy of the City. The Council, by general consent, approved the form and authorized that notices in accordance therewith, be distributed to the house- holders and commercial establishments in the City. —5— o City Clerk made reports as follows: 1. Requested the Council authorize the transfer:of_$10,000,from_'the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo to the Recreation Fund of said City. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund of the City of El Segundo to the Recreation Fund of said City be and the same is hereby approved, and the City Clerk and City Treas- urer are hereby directed to make appropriate entries of such trans- fer in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 2. Read to the Council the written report of Lee W. Maxwell, Captain of Police and Acting Juvenile Officer of the City of E1 Segundo, dated October 26, 1955, in connection with his investigation with respect to ordinances in effect in other cities in this area, which have to do with the age of persons allowed in billiard and pool rooms, and which reportsreads as follows: 'With reference to your memorandum dated October.17, 1955, directing Lee W. Maxwell, Captain of Police, to conduct an investigation pertaining to juveniles under the age of 18 years playing pool or loitering in billiard or pool rooms, the following police agencies have been contacted regarding their local ordinances and policies: Los Angeles Prohibited Redondo Beach Prohibited. Hermosa Beach Prohibited Culver City Prohibited Hawthorne Prohibited; however, in one establishment where liquor is not sold, juveniles 16 and 17 years of age are overlooked. Gardena Prohibited - juveniles accompanied by a parent may watch. Los Angeles County Prohibited, except when accompanied by a parent. Long Beach Prohibited under the age of 21; 'however, they overlook juveniles 18 years of age and -: •over. Santa Monica Prohibited; unless accompanied by, or carrying written permission from, their parents. Inglewood Their local ordinance pertaining to the operation of such "establishments and age of :.'persons frequenting their billiard and pool halls was inadvert- ently rescinded. The Juvenile Bureau has recommended that the new ordinance prohibits juveniles under the sge of 18 from•entering pool rooms. Manhattan Beach No pool rooms in their city. Torrance No pool rooms in their city. The subject of persons under 18 years of age frequenting billiard or pool rooms has been discussed on numerous occasions with Chief of Police DeBerry. It is 1 i !1 J WE the consensus that juveniles under the age of 18 should not be allowed to frequent pool or billiard rooms. It is the recomz&nda- tion of the writer that no changes be made in the present ordinance regulating age of persons allowed to participate in billiard and pool room activities." Following the reading of the foregoing report, it was moved by Council- man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the foregoing communication from Lee W. Maxwell, Captain of Police, dated October 26, 1955, be received and filed; that the City Council hereby approves the report and recommendations contained therein, and hereby orders that no change shall be made at this time in the present Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo establishing the age limit for persons allowed in billiard and pool rooms in said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 3. Announced, for the Council's approval, the appointment by the Chief of Police of James L. Moore as Special Police Officer. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of James L. Moore as Special Police Officer of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. City Attorney Woodwerth reports as follows: 1. Read to the City Council a proposal filed by the City of Inglewood with the County Boundary Commission of Los Angeles County, proposing the annex- ation of territory known as "Laraway - Number One Territory ". The City Attorney explained that the territory proposed to be annexed lies within the region of 93rd to 98th Street and abuts Inglewood Avenue; and that according to the annex- ation laws, the City proposing to annex territory must notify all cities within a 3 mile radius of the proposed annexation. It appearing that the City of E1 Segundo is in no way affected by the proposed annexation, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the communication from the County Boundary Commission, dated October 20, 1955, and accompanying copy of.communication from the City of Ingle- wood dated October 17, 1955s addressed to the County Boundary Commission with reference to proposed annexation of "Caraway - Number One Territory" be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried. 2. Presented and read to the Council a resolution he had prepared with reference to proposed rabies inoculation program in the City of E1 Segundo. The Council approving the form of resolution, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the State Health Department of the State of Cali- fornia has notified public agencies within said State that the prevalency of rabies in various portions of the State is a cause of great concern; and WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles is included within the area within which such prevalency exists; and 29 1K 691 WHEREAS, the Southern California Humane Society and the Los Angeles Society for-.the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is willing to arrange for the opening of a local clinic in cooperation with the Southern California Veterinary Association where owners, on a voluntary basis, may have their dogs inoc- ulated with anti - rabies vaccine for a nominal fee of $2.00 per dog; and WHEREAS, the opening of such a clinic will depend upon the public response to such an inoculation program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Segundo believes that through the cooperation of the citizens of the City who own dogs, the question of compulsory legislation may possibly be avoided; NOW., THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that said City Council respect- fully recommends to the citizens and public of said City that they cooperate in the same proposed inoculation program and that they communicate their desires with reference to the establishment of such a clinic to the said Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5026 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 169 telephone Republic 2 -0113; or-. by contacting the office of the Chief of Police of said City, so that the extent of the demand for such a clinic may be made known; thereby enabling the sponsors to de- termine the feasibility of such.a clinic offering such inoculation service at the nominal rate of $2.00 per dog. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 3• Advised that the American Seating Company, the successful bidder for furnishing the City its auditorium seats for the new City Hall, had filed its Faithful Performance Bond in connection with said contract, which bond he approved as to form and the Mayor had approved as to surety, and that.it would now be in order for the City Council to approve said bond. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Faithful.Performance Bond dated the 10th day of October, 1955, being Bond No. 7961236 with the American Seating Company as pHAcipal, and Federal Insurance Company, a corporation, as surety, be approved by this Council and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of the approval upon said bond. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. Director of Public Works Webb reports as follows: 1. That he had received from Ava H. Morgan a communication dated October 25, 1955, in which communication Mrs. Morgan agreed to sell to the City of E1 Se- gundo a portion of Lot 60, Block 123, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as more particularly described in said communication, for the sum of $22200.00, provided the City would -8- i� agree to deposit 200 cubic yards of dirt to be excavated from the property to be sold, on that portion of Lot 60 that is not being offered for sale. Director of Public Works Webb recommended that the City authorize the purchase of said property for the purpose of construction of a retention basin thereon for atom water. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerle be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into an escrow at the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, E1 Segundo Branch, for the purpose of consummating the purchase by said City from the owners thereof, of the following described portion of Lot 60, Block 123, El Segundo Sheet No. 8, to wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot, thence north 54° 09t 12e west 160.33 feet along the southerly line of said lot; thence north 0° 06t 34n west 18.03 feet; thence north 890 52t 50" east 139.25 feet to the east line of said Lot; thence south along the east line of said Lot to the point of beginning, for the sum of $2,200.00, the City to pay in addition thereto, one -half of escrow charges, and the escrow being subject also to the City depositing 200 cubic yards of dirt on that portion of Lot 60 not included in this sale, in accordance with the written offer of Ava H. Morgan, hereinbefore referred to. Carried by the following vote: Ayes:: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 2. Presented for the Councilts acceptance two street deeds, one in connection with the widening of Maple Avenue and one for the dedication of a portion of Walnut Avenue, both of which deeds had been approved by the City Attorney as.to form. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 30th day of September, 1955, executed by Alfred R. Carr and Mary H. Carr, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The southerly 5.00 feet of the West 1/2 of Lot 13, Block 108, except the North 188.80 feet thereof; of E1 Segundo Sheet 5;,.as.recorded on pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.., for public street purposes in connection with the widening of Maple Avenue, in said City, be and the same'is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 10th day of October, 1955, executed by North American Aviation, Inc., conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: �. yam. � •' � .. � '. ' r_ The south 25.00 feet of the east 700.00 feet of the west 963.99 feet of C. C. Huntfs Subdivision, Lot 1, as :;recorded on Page 36 of Book 36 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, for public street purposes, in connection with the dedication of a portion of Walnut Avenue, in said City, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and s BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments to be filed for record as one document in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call,-the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 3. Recommended that the Council authorize the payment to the grantees of the southerly 5 feet of the west one -half of Lot 13, Block 108, except the northerly 188.8 feet thereof, of the amount due such grantees for the proposed dedication, to wit: 454.07. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the payment to Alfred R. Carr and Mary H. Carr in amount of $54.07 as payment for property dedicated to the City of E1 Segundo of a 5 foot strip being a portion of Lot 13, Block 108, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, be and the same is hereby authorized, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to present to this Council in due course, demand and warrant in said amount, such warrant to be paid from the Special Gasoline Tax Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 4. Presented for the Councilts consideration two pipeline easements for the construction of storm water pipeline, which easements had been approved as to form by the City'Attorney. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement, dated the 21st day of October, 1955, executed by Mariposa Market, Inc., granting and conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, 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 con- struction, reconstruction, inspection, maintenance, operation and repair of a pipeline in, under and along that certairi parcel of land) situated in the City of E1'Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows, to wit: -10- 693 !1i 694 A strip of land 4.0 feet in width, in Lot 3, Block 123; El Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded in Book 22 of Maps, Pages 106 and 107, in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California, the center line of which begins in the north line of said Lot 3, 75.0 feet west of the northeast corner, and terminates in .-the south line of said Lot 3, 18.75 feet west of the southeast corner of said Lot 3, the north boundary of said strip being the north boundary of said Lot, and the south boundary of said strip being the south boundary of said lot, 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 that certain Grant of Easement, dated the 26th day of October, 1955, executed by Roland Blakeman and Mary Maxine Blakeman, granting and conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, 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, reconstruction, 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: A strip of land 4.0 feet in width, the center line of which begins at a point in the west line of Lot 2, Block 123; E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded in Map Book 22, Pages 106 and 107, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, 5.95 feet south of the northwest corner and terminates in the south line of said Lot, 75.0 feet west of the southeast corner, the westerly boundary of said strip being the west line of said Lot 2, and the southerly boundary thereof, being the south line of said Lot 2, 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 instruments to be filed for record as one document in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 5. Presented for the Councilts consideration a petition signed by 67% of the property owners of the area in the proposed assessment district covering the construction of curbs, sanitary sewers and paving of Bungalow Drive between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Franklin Avenue, and recommending that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications in connection with the proposed improvement. Moved by'Councilman Gordon, seconded iby Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUNGALOW DRIVE FROM EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD TO FRANKLIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same is -11- ylf 695 hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and-he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council for its approval, plans and specifications for the con- templated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 6. That he had received from the Division of Highways of the State of California a Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocated for Major City Streets for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1956, which memorandum is in accordance with Project Agreement heretofore approved by the City Council. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a memorandum of agreement has been presented to be entered into with the State of California in accordance with a pr*Ject statement submitted by the City of El Segundo for expenditure of the gas tax allocation to cities for the fiscal year 1956, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is'familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of El Segundo that said project statement be and it is hereby adopted as the budget of proposed expenditures of the gas tax allocation to cities, and said agreement be and the same is hereby approved and the mayor and%the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City, said agreement to be binding upon the City upon its execution by the authorized officials of the State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Selby presented to the Council a communication he had received from the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, together with copy of minutes of said Board's meeting held October 6, 1955, and which communication requested that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo appoint one of its members as representative on said Board, and an alternate representative. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that William R. Selby, Mayor of the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby appointed as representative of said City on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities; and -12- lR� 696 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that George E. Gordon, Jr., Councilman, be and he is hereby appointed as alternate rep- resentative of said City on said Board of Directors. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Charles R. Laraway Rensselaer Valve Co. Morgan & Son Western Water Works Hersey Mfg. Co. Howard Supply Co. TOTAL Water Works Fund , $ 80.74 1,125.90 28.24 12.86 618.52 .48 1,866.74 Park and Recreation Bonds, Election 1954, Construction Fund Walter C. Boling, Plumbing $$ _.19 TOTAL $ 6.19 Recreation Fund Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk $ 12.20 TOTAL $ 12.20 General Fund Jayne M. Field 15.00 Robert L. Webb, Jr. 4.05 International Assn.of Chiefs of Police 15.00 Oswald Bros. 37.70 ( Continued) General Fund. Conttd. Ethel Sisemore $ 11.60 United States Postoffice 19.27 &oeller Bros. House Movers 219.00 Booth Garage 25.00 Paul F. Mayer 34.20 Don Carr Trucking, Inc. 5.99 So. Calif. Edison Co. 197.40 Generator Equipment Co. 1,561.23 Surveyors Service Co. 6.39 So. Calif. Disinfecting Co. 40.84 M & K Iron & Metal Co. 15.45 Bertelen Products Mfg. Co. 18.03 County of Los Angeles 19.56 Pacific Tel & Tel Co. 18.17 Grinnell Co. 20.64 R. B. "Bob" Walker 18.18 Golden State Supply Co. 24.73 Crane Co. 118.04 The Foxboro Co. 5.67 E. E. Udall 4.05 George C. Porter Printing 9.02 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 53.54 United States Postpffice 30.00 Pacific Radionics 527.86 TOTAL $ 3,075.61 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds cover- ing the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. NEW BUSINESS None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:45 otclock p.m. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: )1' -y-Y" . �L' Neva M. Elsey, City Cler `� -13-