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E1 Segundo, California
February 27, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo Calif., was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date.
Prior to cal4ing 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 First Baptist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by the City Clerk, the Mayor being
absent. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Councilman
Baker be appointed mayor pro tem. Carried. Councilman Baker then assumed the
duties of the mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and mayor pro tem Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meeting held February 1-4, 1956, and the special
meeting held February 20, 1956, having been read and no errors or omissions having
been noted; it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
At this time the Council deviated from its regular order of business in
order to allow Special Assedement Engineer A. S. Monroe to present certain street
improvement matters so that he might;be excused from the meeting.
The City Engineer had heretofore presented petitions for certain im-
provements in portions of Lomita Street, Maryland Street, Pine Avenue, Bungalow
Drive, and Alleys in Blocks 66 and 119, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 7, as shown on
Plan No. 550402, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed
that the valid signatures attached to the petitions, as reported by the Title Insur-
ande & Trust Co., represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the
proposed assessment district, as shown upon the plats attached to said petitions.
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1586, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF THE
IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF IAMITA STREET,
MARYLAND STREET, PINE AVENUE, BUNGALOW DRIVE,
AND ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 66 and 119 OF EL SEGUNDO
SHEET NO. 7, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 550402
,SHEETS NOS. 2 TO 6, INCLUSIVE, ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY.,
said motion being seconded by Councilman Swanson and upon roll call, was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented
plans, profiles and drawings No. 550402, Sheet 2 to 6, inclusive, for the construc-
tion of certain street improvements in Lomita Street and other streets and alleys,
together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improve -
provements, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown
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on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 550402. Whereupon Councilman Frederick moved that
said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and
that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications
and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said city,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Swanson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 1587 for the construction of certain improvementain Lomita Street
and other streets and alleys, as particularly delineated upon the plans and speci-
fications hergtofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Council-
man Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
WRITTEN COMKUNICATIONS
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:
ESCROW GUARANTEE CO., dated February 23, 1956, requesting that the City
quitclaim its interest in an easement to Arena Water Company over the Westerly
97.81 feet of the South 46 feet of the North 95 feet of Lot 6, Block 96 of E1 Se-
gundo, in the City of El Segundo (of which said easement the City of El Segundo
,,'by mesne assignment of record i,s now the owner), to Thomas R. Stewart and Margaret
V. Stewart, his wife, as joint tenants.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said communication is
no longer needed by the City of El Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a
quitclaim deed of said property from the City of El Segundo to
Thomas R. Stewart and Margaret V. Stewart, his wife, as joint
tenants.
Carriod by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
F. C. STRIBLE, and 20 others, calling attention to an alleged aggravating
traffic situation at the intersection of Sepulveda and E1 Segundo Boulevards, where
traffic traveling northerly on said Sepulveda Boulevard is frequently involved in a
bottleneck at the intersecti'bn, causing traffic to back up as far as Rosecrans, and
requesting that the City do all possible to eliminate this bottleneck.
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Discussion was had between the members of the City Council, the City Admin-
istrative Officer and City Engineer with respect to the matter, and it appearing from
such discussion that Sepulveda Boulevard is a State Highway, that the City can perform
no'work on said highway without the consent of said State division, and it further
appearing that the Engineering Department is working on-•the possibility of construct-
ing pocket lanes on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard at its intersection with
E1 Segundo Boulevard, by general consent the City Clerk was directed to address a
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communication to Mr. Strible, advising him that the City of El Segundo is cogni-
zant of the situation and is presently doing all in its power to alleviate the
condition as much as possible.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. dated February 24, 1956, trans-
mitting therewith copy of its resolution No. 245 recommending the vacation of
certain streets and alleys in Blocks 61 and 62, which property is the area
proposed to be used for recreation purposes. Ordered filed.
. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated February 24, 1956, trans-
mitting therewith copy of its resolution No. 246, recommending the approval of
Santa Fe Land Improvement Company plan to improve property and dedicate certain
streets at the corner of Imperial Highway,and Sepulveda Boulevard; together with
copy of its resolution No. 247 recommending the naming of proposed streets in
said area. Ordered filed for future reference. V -
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. dated February 24, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of its resolution No. 248 approving the request of Willard N. Bailey
for change of zone from R -3 to C -2 for Lot 26, Block 41, Tract 1826.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 24, 1956, together with copy of
said Commissionts Resolution No. 248, recommending an amend-
ment to Ordinance No. 434 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance)
of the City of E1 Segundo, to permit a change of zone from Zone
R -3 to Zone C -2, for Lot 26, Block 41, Tract 1826, as requested
by Willard N. Bailey, be received and ordered placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
set the matter of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 434
(The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo,
referred to in said Resolution No. 248 of the City Planning
Commission, for public hearing before this Council, to be held
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Se-
gundo, in said City, on Monday, the 26th day of March, 1956,
beginning at the hour of 7 :00 otclock P.M.; and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to give
notice of said hearing in time, form and manner as contemplated
by law.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated February 24, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of its resolution No. 249 denying request of Willard N. Bailey for
change of zone from R -3 to C -2 for Lots 4 to 15, inclusive, Block 41, and Lot 25,
Tract 1826. By general consent the communication was ordered filed pending expir-
ation of the appeal date.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated February 24, 19562
transmitting copy of its resolution No. 250 approving the request of Mr. Jack
W. Morgan for certain use of Lots 4 and 5. Block 6, Tract 1685.• Ordered filed.
iil BIRNBAUM & H MMERLING, attorneys, dated February 24, 1956, transmitting
therewith copy of claim for damages on behalf of said firmts claimants, Joseph
Granone and Edward Tsuruta against Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Road
Department, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, City of Los Angeles, City
of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, City of Inglewood, City of Redondo
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Beach, City of Gardena, City of E1 Segundo, in amount of $123,800 for alleged
damages to said claimantts property due to overflow of storm water from Domin-
guez Channel on or about January 25, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of said claim for damages be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for identification, that same is
hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and
made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized and directed to reply to said communication denying the claim
on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and that said claim be referred
to the insurance carrier of the City of E1 Segundo for its infor-
mation and possible action.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
DON S. WOODFORD,. BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT, dated 2- 23 -56, advising that
all work contemplated under Faithful Performance Bond #501473 furnished by William
H. Houser for relocating a dwelling to 704 West Oak Avenue, E1 Segundo, has been
completed to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 501473
dated February 21, 1955, with William H. Houser as Principal, and
The Travelers Insurance 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: February 27,
1956.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
GERALD M. LANG, dated February 16, 1956, being application to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 641 Hillcrest Street, El Segundo.
The Building Inspector having noted on said application that the trailer
is to be used in connection with the construction of a residence at said address
for which a building permit has been issued, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a temporary revocable permit be and the
same is hereby authorized issued to Gerald M. Long, to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 641 Hillcrest Street,
E1 Segundo, during the process of construction of a residence
at said address, such permit to expire by limitation on May 27, 1956.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
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C.C. DILLAVOU, of the firm of Dillavou, Cox & Mason, attorneys,
dated February 20, 1956, advising that said firm is surety counsel for the
Saint Paul - Mercury Indemnity Company, which company had heretofore filed
Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bond in connection with the con-
struction awarded by the City of E1 Segundo to Baruch Corporation for the
construction of a City Hall and Police Station and requesting that in view
of certain complications incident to the payment of job bills, and in view
of said surety's interest in the balance of the contract fund, that no further
monies on said construction job be dispersed by the City of E1 Segundo
without written permission from said firm of attorneys.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication bereinabove referred
to, be received and filed in the office of the City Clerk,
and that said City Clerk is hereby directed to conform with
the request contained therein.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, dated February 15, 1956, being notifi-
cation that the City of Inglewood has filed a proposal with said Boundary Com-
mission for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation "Isis
Avenue Number 2 Territorytt, to the City of Inglewood, on February 7, 1956.
Ordered filed. �.
JANET L. THOMPSON, undated, expressing appreciation to the City
Council for its kind expression of sympathy at the time of the recent death
of her husband. Ordered filed.
JANET L. THOMPSON, dated February 18, 1956, addressed to the members
of the Rescue Unit, and expressing her gratitude for the efforts of said unit
on her husband's behalf during his recent illness.
By general consent, the City Clerk was directed to see that a copy
of said communication is delivered to the Fire Department for its information.
METROPOLITAN COACH LINES, being a copy of its application before the
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for authority to adjust
its rates. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time Mr. Earl W. Purmort, residing at 140 A Loma Vista Street
addressed the Council with respect to a petition he and 20 others had filed with
the City Administrative Officer requesting that the Easterly side of the 100
Block of Loma Vista Street be widened the amount of the parkway between the side-
walk and curb, and that the one side parking only, be lifted.
The City Administrative Officer thereupon read to the Council the
petition referred to, and Mr. Floyd Nelson, residing at 135 Loma Vista Street,
requested permission to add his name to the said petition, which was done.
City Engineer Webb stated he had in his possession and ready for
presentation to the Council at this meeting, a petition for the improvement
of said portion of said Loma Vista Street, and thereafter, the said first
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mentioned petition was referred to said City Engineer for his information in
connection with the preparation of plans and specifications for said improve-
ment, and the Council indicated it would consider lifting the parking ban
following the completion of the contemplated improvement.
Messrs. Charley Flathers and Dana Ballmer present in the Council
Chamber, each identified himself as being a student at El Camino College, and
that they were attending the Council meeting in connection with their studies
of political science.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
• REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows:
1. That he had received a request from Donald S. Woodford, Building
Superintendent, that Mrs. Wilma Adams, presently classified as typist -clerk in
his department, be reclassified to Stenographer -Clerk II and that she be compen-
sated therefor under Step D of Schedule 5 of the Salary Resolution of the City
of El Segundo, and the City Administrative Officer recommended that this change
be made.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective March 1, 1956 and until the further
order of this Council, Wilma Adams be and she is hereby classified
as Stenographer -Clerk II under Step D of Schedule 5 of the Salary
Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
2. Presented for the Council's consideration the following Change
Orders in connection with the construction of the Civic Center:
(a) Change Order No. 3 consisting of six
Items under site improvements Increase $ 412.00
(b) Change Order No. 4 consisting of twelve
Items in connection with the construction
of the City Hall Building Increase 860.41
(c) Change Order No. 5 consisting of seventeen
Items in connection with construction of
the Police Station Increase 740.92
making a total increase in cost of . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,013.33
Following consideration of Change Orders, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of Change Order No. 3, Site Improvements;
Change Order No. 4, City Hall Construction; and Change Order No. 5,
Police Station Construction, be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk, hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated
herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves
said Change Orders and authorizes the execution thereof by proper
officials of the City of E1 Segundo.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. That he had received from John R. Williams, M.A.I., an appraisal
of $8000.00 for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block 41, E1 Segundo, owned by the City of
E1 Segundo and which lots it is contemplated will be included in the Off- Street
Parking Program.
4. That he had received a communication from Vernon L. Wood, Assist-
ant Civil Defense Director and Assistant Chief of Police, requesting that the
1953 Chevrolet presently Wing used by him in connection with hip Civil Defense
and Police Department work, be replaced by a newer vehicle either by purchase
of a new vehicle'or transfer of the 1955 Chevrolet presently being used by the
City Administrative Officer; that $1,200.00 had been set up in the budget of
the Civil Defense and Police Department for such a vehicle.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Administrative Officer be and he
is hereby authorized And directed to obtain quotations on a
new eight cylinder four door sedan type automobile for 90 day
delivery, with a tradein allowance on a 1953 Chevrolet presently
used by Mr. Vernon L. Wood; and that the City Clerk present such
quotations to the City Council at its next regular meeting at
which meeting the City Council will make its decision as to the
disposition of the 1955 Chevrolet car presently used by the City
Administrative Officer.
Carried.
5. That he had received a communication from T. B. De Berry, Chief
of Police, advising that the 7th Annual Conference of the California State
Juvenile Officers Association will be held in Fresno, California, March 22 to
24, both dates inclusive, and recommending that Captain Lee W. Maxwell be author-
ized to attend said conference.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Lee W. Maxwell, Captain and Juvenile
Officer in the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo,
be and he is hereby authorized to attend the 7th Annual
Conference of the California State Juvenile Officers Asso-
ciation to be held in Fresno, California, March 22 to 24, 1956,
both dates inclusive, and that he be further authorized to file
his demand for actual and necessary expenses in sonnection with
attendance at said conference.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
6. That he had received from T. B. De Berry, Chief of Police, announce-
ment of the cancellation of the appointment of Glenn A. Lanphear as Reserve Police
Officer of the City of El Segundo, due to the fact that Mr. Lanphear has moved out
of the City of E1 Segundo.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
the cancellation of the appointment of Glenn A. Lanphear as Reserve Police
Officer of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is hereby ratified, approved
and confirmed. Carried.
7. For the Council's information, he stated that Mr. Hal G. Chamberlain,
Captain of E1 Segundo Fire Department, had completed certain courses in Public
Administration at the University of Southern California., in connection with his
Fire Department work.
8. Advised the Council that Keith E. Kelly, Director of Parks and
Recreation Department, had advised him he would be moving immediately from the
premises presently occupied by him at 411 Sheldon Street, which property is owned
by the City of E1 Segundo, and he recommended the Council take action to cause
said building to be advertised for sale.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to prepare a Notice
to Bidders advertising said above mentioned dwelling for sale, and tb present same
to this Council at its next regular meeting for its further action. Carried.
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At this time, the hour being 8:45 OtClock P.M., the Mayor pro tem declared
a recess of five minutes. At the hour of 8:50 OtClock P.M., the Council reconvened,
the following members present and answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon,
Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker. Absent, Mayor Selby.
City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. Requested authorization to cancel Warrant B 3627 in amount of $67.50,
account said warrant was drawn for the wrong amount.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized
to cause Warrant No. B 3627, in amount of $67.50, to be cancelled;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo be and they are hereby directed
to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their respective
books of record.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. Announced for the Councilts information she had received remittance
from Security -First National Bank, El Segundo Branch, in amount of $24,846.00
covering the sale by the City to the E1 Segundo School District, of the old City
Hall, Annex and vacant property in connection therewith.
3. Advised that at the last-regular meeting of the City Council the
City Attorney had been authorized to prepare a form of Agreement between the
City of El Segundo and Fielden DuPriest covering maintenance service by Mr.
DuPriest on the City's office equipment at the prices set forth in his proposal,
which agreement was presented to the Council for its approval.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement dated the
27th day of February, 1956, between the City of El Segundo and
Mr. Fielden DuPriest, covering performance of maintenance service
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on office equipment for the City of E1 Segundo at the prices
set forth in his proposal, be and-the same is hereby approved
by this Council, and that a copy of said Agreement be and the
same is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of
E1 Segundo be and.he is hereby authorized to execute said
Agreement for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same and
affix the official seal thereto and to make delivery of one
executed copy to Mr. DuPriest in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
City Attorney reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration Ordinance No. 479 in
connection with the imposing of City Sales and Use Tax within the City of E1 Se-
gundo, which ordinance was introduced at a Special meeting of the City Council
held February 20, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Ordinance No. 479, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE WTY OF EL SEGUNDO9 CALI-
FORNIA, IMPOSING A CITY SALES AND USE TAX;
PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE BY THE STATE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF ALL FUNCTIONS IN-
CIDENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION AND
COLLECTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX HEREBY
IMPOSED; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLA -
TIIONS THERDOF.,
which was introduced and read at a Special meeting of the City Council held
February 20, 1956, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration form of Agreement between
the State Board of Equalization and the City of E1 Segundo for the State Adminis-
tration of Local Sales and Use Taxes within said City.
Following consideration of the provisions of said Agreement it was moved
by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS, an "AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAXES" between the City of E1 Segundo and the
State Board of Equalization, State of California, has been
presented to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, a
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of
said City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with
the contents thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of E1 Segundo, that the said Agreement between the
City of E1 Segundo, California, and the State Board of Equal-
ization, State of California, 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.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Director of Public Works made • repwts.as; -follows:
1. Presented for the Council's acceptance a Street Deed executed by
Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, Charles J. Brown and
M. Joyce Brown, deeding to the City of E1 Segundo the southerly five feet of the
east one -half of Lot 13, Block 108, El Segundo, in connection with the widening
of Maple Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 16th
day of January, 1956, executed by Department of Veterans Affairs
of the State of California, Charles J. Brown and M. Joyce Brown,
conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City
of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
described as:
The southerly 5.00 feet of the east 1/2
of Lot 13, Block 108, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5
as recorded on Pages " and 115 of Book 20 of
Maps, iii the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California.,
for public street purposes is 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 El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be aro 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 Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Recommended that the Council authorize the payment to the grantees
of the southerly five feet Of the East one -half of Lot 13, Block 108, El Se-
gundo, in amount of $54.07.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the payment to Department of Veterans
Affairs of State of California and Charles J. Brown and
M. Joyce Brown, in amount of $54.07 as payment for property
dedicated to the City of E1 Segundo, being the southerly
5.00 feet of the Easterly 1/2 of Lot 13, Block 108, of
El Segundo Sheet No. 5, be and the same is hereby author-
ized, and the City Clerk beand she is hereby authorized and
directed to present to this Council in due course, demand and
warrant in said amount to be paid from the Special Gasoline
Tax Fund.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
2. Presented for the Coumcil's consideration a petition for improve-
ment of Loma Vista from Franklin Avenue to alley southerly thereof.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF IAMA VISTA STREET FROM FRANKLIN AVENUE
TO THE ALLEY SOUTH T -U=F 0 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
hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be
and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and
present to this Council for its approval, plans and
specifications for the contemplated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern
3. Presented for the Councills consideration a petition for the
improvement of Cypress Street from Walnut Avenue to Acacia Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resoles ion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF C.YPRESS STREET FROM WALNUT AVENUE TO ACACIA 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 hereby ordered received and placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and
he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present
to this Council for its approval, plans and specifications
for the contemplated improvement.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: • Councilmen, Frederick ' �.GQrdaa;.< waxtsan and, :ftydr,,, pro :•tram Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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4• Reported that he had been requested'by the Council to-prepare a
sketch for a cul -de -sad on the south end of Hillcrest Street in the event the
Council decided to consider the vacation of the most westerly block of Holly
Avenue. The Council was presented with a small sketch showing said cul -de -sac.
The Engineer reported that the private property immediately south of
the south line of said block on Holly Avenue was under condemnation by the
Bureau of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles and that if said block on
Holly Avenue were vacated now, it is probable that the Bureau of Water and Power
'would acquire the south half of this most westerly block of Holly Avenue.
After consideration of these facts, the Council instructed the City
Engineer to investigate and attempt to determine the attitude of the Bureau of
Water and Power toward thisvacation, and to inquire as to whether the Bureau of
Water and Power would assist in providing a small portion of land to complete
the design of the above mentioned cul -de -sac, and to report at the next regular
meeting.
5• That he had discussed with the Planning Commission of the City of
E1 Segundo the matter of constructing a crossing across the Pacific Electric
Railway tracks at Sheldon Street; that he received a communication from Mr.
Lindley A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, advising that said Plann-
ing Commission is in favor of the opening of Sheldon Street from its present
terminus northerly of the Pacific Electric Railway tracks, southerly to Grand
Avenue; that Mr. William Woollett, architect on the proposed Recreation area
construction, stated he would like to know the Councilts attitude as soon as
possible in connection with said matter; that the cost of the proposed opening
would be between $5000 and $6000, which would include curbs, grading and paving,
but would not include sidewalks.
Councilman Baker stated he and the City Engineer had looked over the
grounds; that this intersection is the only spot at which a crossing over the
railroad tracks can be built, and that in view of the fact that there are very
few north and south cross streets in that area, he is in favor of the proposed
construction.
Following discussion as to the grade of street and other minor items,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in the preparation of plans and specifi-
cations for the proposed improvement of streets in connection
with the construction of the recreation area, the City Engineer
be and he is hereby authorized to include the extension of
Sheldon Street from its present southerly terminus southerly
across the Pacific Electric Railway tracks to Grand Avenue.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, with the exception of Demand No. B 3731 payable
to William Woollett in the sum of $10,140.00, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
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83'7
1K 838
Water Works Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
6.25
it it it ft
3y2„1p_
general Fund
Payroll demand
2,338.02
'Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
3,383.77
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
45.30
TM TM " "
1,051.67
State Employeest Ret. Sys.
190.90
" " TM TM
4059.50
it tr n n
178.62
ntt tt n TM
1092.94
Co-0rdinated Construction Co.
73.63
" " " "
2,424.54
Arnold Schlo niger Co.
276.50
" TM TM TM
2,678.34
Grinnell Co.
40.69
TM " " "
2,478.09
Western Water Works Sup. Co.
292.07
State Employegst Rot. Sys.
1,639.89
Howard Supply Co.
50.63
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
367.45
Hersey Mfg. Co.
758.66
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
28.13•
' Transport Clearings
1.30
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
268.80
Hessell Chevrolet, Inc.
21.97
T. Be DeBerry, Cbief of Police
41.92
Carburetor & Electric Sup. Co.
11.12
M. Be Royalty Electric
96.00
Industrial Sta. & Ftg. Co.
64.95
E. E. Udall
4.05
Ira E. Escobar
13.59
Prismo California Co.
173.81
George C. Porter
65.08
Pervo Paint Co.
71.07
Torrance Desk & Office Equip.Co. 139.37
E1 Segundo Neon Sign Co.
101.05
Luippold Emgr. Sales Co.
139.06
U. S. Tilt supply Co.
12.6'
So. Calif. Edison Co.
2,492.37
Ira E. Escobar
45.21
The Lacal Co.,Inc.
2.72
Hawthorne -South Bay Tribune
4.80
Kelleyts Truck Parts
13.39
Regents of the University of
United States Fidelity &
California
50.00
Guaranty Co.
10.00
F & F Radio & Appliance Co.
20.91
Rensselaer Valve Co. Div.
451.45
So. Calif. Stationers
426.83
Underwood Corporation
15.00
Power Transmission Equip. Co.
52.60
Mutual Liquid Gas &
Mr. Jerry Bayler
15.00
Equipment Co.,Inc.
7.88
McGraw -Hill Book Co.
7.73
Park, Son, Inc.
146.26
Howard Supply Co.
30.15
Dayton Foundry
602.22
Barclay Surveying Co.Inc.
1,716.75
TOTAL s
g;7 .w
Continental Sales & Service Co.
1,53
Centinela Ave. Nursery
14.30
Water Works
Bond Fund
As M. Donaher & Son
55.95
E1 Segundo Herald
X00
Flathers Fine Flowers
15.45
. TOTAL
49.00
Fivrantets
16.38
John R. Williams, M.A.I.
100.00
Recreation Fund
J. G. Tucker & Son
109.49
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $ 3o6.6
Toole Engraving Co.
141.99
n n n n
32.60
Monroe Calculating Mach.Co.
471.84
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
9.80
Snap-On Tools Corp.
20.34
E1 Segundo Neon Sign Co.
43.24
The American City Magazine
4.00
So. Calif. Edison Co.
1.40
Surfa -Slick
9.44
Pacific Telhphone & Tele. Co.
5.48
Smith - Corona Inc.
102.49
Keith E. Kelly
79.00
Remington Rand
1,078.62
Burtonts Leathercraft
50.06
George C. Porter, Ptg.
14.68
E1 Segundo Herald
2.50
Twin Chimneys
100.00
M. Wesley Farr, M.D.
10.00
So. Calif. Edison Co.
573.21
Goliger Leather Co. Inc.
46.98
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
1,270.85
Mrs. Warren F. McQueen
71-50
Lee Parmelee
10.00
Moorets Stores
13.37
Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
31.82
R.B.Self- Service Drugs
3.98
Jehn D. Meschuk, M.D.
9.00
Penny Profit Market
4.22
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
9.83
Pacific Arts & Crafts
17.86
R. B. . "Bob" Walker
27.62
Torrance Desk & Office Equip.Co. 898.64
American Society for Public Adm.
8.00
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
55.96
C V. Baird Auto Su
Supply
3 8.22
TOTAL 96
1,653.24
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
2,809.55
Neil L. Cameron Pottery
37.80
City Hall, Police Dept.
& City
Builders Brick Co.
63.86
Jail Construction Fund
1
Burkett Fence Co.
634.00
Inglewood Nursery
870.00
Henry Lujan
70.00
TOTAL $
870.00
Carpenter & Smallwood
252.00
Jennie Lois Fennell
68.60
Pension Fund
Be C. McDonald
10.00
State Employees' Ret. Sys. $
1,533.84
Martine G. Etchepare
55.40
TOTAL $
1,533.84
Goode & Schroeder
165.00
(Continued)
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�llf 839
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 same, and that Demand No. 3731 payable to William Woollett be with-
held from payment at this time.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the City
Attorney and the City Administrative Officer be and they are hereby directed to
review the contract between the City of El Segundo and said William Woollett cover-
ing architectural services on the proposed recreation area, and that the City
Attorney be requested to make a report on their findings at the next regular meet-
ing of the City Council to be held March 12, 1956. Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, E. EARL UDALL, City Administrative Officer of the
City of El Segundo for the past two years, has announced his
resignation from such position effective March 31, 1956; and
WHEREAS, his resignation has been tendered for the purpose
of accepting a better position with a larger City; and
WHEREAS, he has, during his tenure, performed all of the
duties assigned him with honesty, integrity and a large measure
of wisdom; and
WHEREAS, it is with deepest regret that this City Council
accepts such resignation, yet it feels that it should not stand
in the way of his advancement;
NOW, THEREFORE, This City Council does hereby go on record
as extending to Mr. Udall the assurance of its continued friend -
ship „ appreciation for the excellent services rendered by him
while in the employ of the City of E1 Segundo and heartfelt wishes
for his continued success and good fortune.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Following the reading of the foregoing resolution, Mr. Udall expressed
appreciation for the many courtesies extended to him by the City Council and
other City officials while he has served as City Administrative Officer for the
City of El Segundo, and extended an invitation to visit him and his family at
any time members of the City official family are in Provo, Utah.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn,
the hour of adjournment being 9:45 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitteed$
Approved: / y , M
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General Fund(Cont'd)
General Fund.(Cont'd)
Helen R. Anderson
71.00
The Times - Mirror Co.
$ 78.00
Robt. L. Webb, Jr.
12.15
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
171.27
Barker Bros. Corp.
8,073.33
Torrance Desk & Office Equip.Co. 810.22
So. Calif. Safe Co.
10.00
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
45.70
(Cont'd)
TOTAL
41,016.60
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 same, and that Demand No. 3731 payable to William Woollett be with-
held from payment at this time.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the City
Attorney and the City Administrative Officer be and they are hereby directed to
review the contract between the City of El Segundo and said William Woollett cover-
ing architectural services on the proposed recreation area, and that the City
Attorney be requested to make a report on their findings at the next regular meet-
ing of the City Council to be held March 12, 1956. Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, E. EARL UDALL, City Administrative Officer of the
City of El Segundo for the past two years, has announced his
resignation from such position effective March 31, 1956; and
WHEREAS, his resignation has been tendered for the purpose
of accepting a better position with a larger City; and
WHEREAS, he has, during his tenure, performed all of the
duties assigned him with honesty, integrity and a large measure
of wisdom; and
WHEREAS, it is with deepest regret that this City Council
accepts such resignation, yet it feels that it should not stand
in the way of his advancement;
NOW, THEREFORE, This City Council does hereby go on record
as extending to Mr. Udall the assurance of its continued friend -
ship „ appreciation for the excellent services rendered by him
while in the employ of the City of E1 Segundo and heartfelt wishes
for his continued success and good fortune.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem
Following the reading of the foregoing resolution, Mr. Udall expressed
appreciation for the many courtesies extended to him by the City Council and
other City officials while he has served as City Administrative Officer for the
City of El Segundo, and extended an invitation to visit him and his family at
any time members of the City official family are in Provo, Utah.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn,
the hour of adjournment being 9:45 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitteed$
Approved: / y , M
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