1956 MAR 12 CC MINlK 840
E1 Segundo, California
March 12, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cal-
ifornia, 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, followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
The meeting was then called to order by the City Clerk, the Mayor being
absent. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Coun-
cilman Swanson be appointed mayor pro tem. Carried. Councilman Swanson then
assumed the duties of the Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Councilmen Absent: Baker and Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held February 27, 1956, having been
read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Carried.
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 eadh hereinafter:
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated March 12, 1956, advising the Council
that she will be absent from the State of California between the dates March 24
to March 31, both dates inclusive. Ordered filed.
HAWTHORNE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, dated March 5, 1956, requesting
that the City of E1 Segundo issue to Philip W. Briley and Mary J. Briley, husband
and wife as joint tenants, a quitclaim deed, quitclaiming the Cityfs interest in
an easement for water lines and appurtenances affecting the easterly 1/2 of Lot
10, Block 96, El Segundo, except the southerly 162.5 feet thereof.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said communication
is no longer needed by the City of E1 Segundo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the
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 Philip W. Briley &nd Mary J. Briley, his wife,
as joint tenants.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
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MR. AND MRS. EUGENE S. BRROADWATER, dated February 29, 1956, addressed
to Captain De Berry, expressing their sincere gratitude for the kindness and
helpfulness given by Officer Charles Porter at the time of a recent bicycle acci-
dent to' their son David.
By general consent, the communication was ordered placed on the bulletin
board in the Police Department.
L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION, dated March 12, 1956, an-
nouncing the employment of Mrs. Frankie Wootan as Stenographer Clerk Grade II,
under Schedule 5, Step A of the Salary Resolution, such employment being effective
March 12, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
employment by L. A. Allen, Chairman Planning Commission, of Mrs. Frankie Wootan
as Stenographer Clerk II, under Schedule 5, Step A in the Planning Commission of
the City of E1 Segundo, such employment being effective March 12, 1956, be and
the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
LEO B. FREEDMAN, CHIEF, EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated March 8,
1956, advising that the following members of the E1 Segundo Fire Department have
completed and passed a course of instruction in Company Administration given by
the State of California Bureau of Industrial Education, California Fire Training
Program: Fire Marshal William I. J. Coulter, Engineers Clarence W. Dinwiddie,
J. Louis Hoffman and Dale A. Newman. Ordered filed.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated March 5, 1956, being copy of appli-
cation for transfer of On -Sale Beer and Wine license to Earl A. Christiason, doing
business as Blue Goose, 115 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
KEITH E. KELLY, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS, dated March 5, 1956,
advising that at a special meeting of the Recreation Commission held February 29,
1956,. the Commission had requested that the City Council review and revise Reso-
lution No. 448, creating and providing for the Recreation Commission, and making
certain recommendations with respect to such revision.
Mayor pro tem Swanson announced that the Council had scheduled an in-
formal meeting with the Recreation Commission on Thursday evening, March 15th,
at which time this matter would be discussed.
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J. A. HAPKE, CHAIRMAN RECREATION COMMISSION, dated March 5, 1956, ad-
vising that the Recreation Commission desired to have a joint meeting with the City
Council and the City Engineer to discuss drainage problems at the new Recreation
site.
In view of the fact the Council has already scheduled a meeting with
the Commission as hereinabove stated, Mr. Webb was requested to attend said -
meeting, which he indicated he would do.
PEGGY JOHNSOAJ, dated February 29, 1956, requesting permission to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 328 East Grand Avenue.
The Building Inspector having noted on said application that a building
permit has been issued for an addition to the premises at 328 East Grand Avenue,
and having recommended that a permit be granted for a period of 90 days, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following res-
olution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that a temporary revocable permit be and the
same is hereby authorized issued to Peggy Johnson to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 328 East Grand Avenue,
E1 Segundo, during the process of building an additional room
to the residence at said address, such permit to expire by
Limitation on June 10, 1956•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
E. J. Grow, Garage Supervisor, requested that the Council adopt a
policy with respect to which employees in the various departments who drive
trucks or other motor vehicular equipment, should be required to obtain a
chauffeur's license.
The City Attorney stated there was no law requiring these operators
to have such licenses but as a matter of safeguard to the City and the City
Council if persons are required to take necessary tests to obtain such licenses
it would place the Council on notice as to those who are not qualified. Members
of the City Council, the Director of Public Works, Garage Supervisor and City
Attorney further discussed the matter, following which it was moved by Councilman
Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective immediately and until the further
order of the City Council, all persons employed hjrthe'
City who drive trucks and/or motor vehicular equipment other
than passenger automobiles, shall be required to obtain chauf-
feurs licenses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that those persons now employed
by the City who will be required to obtain such chauffeurts
licen license and who do not have same, shall obtain such license
on or before July 1, 1956.
Carried.
Albert Whitehead, 363 Virginia Street, E1 Segundo, advised the Council
that recently while walking to his place of employment he was bitten by a dog
which was running loose, had no City license nor had it had rabies shots; that
this matter had been reported to the Police Department and to the Southern Cali-
fornia Humane Society. Mr. Whitehead stated further that on this occasion he and
the Police Department had noted numerous dogs running loose, and he was appearing
at this meeting simply for the purpose of advising the Council of the situation
so that it might take steps, if possible, to remedy the condition.
Mayor pro tem Swanson stated the matter would be called to the atten-
tion of the Southern California Humane Society and it would be requested to make
every effort to pick up dogs running at large.
Robert Kenney, residing at 1506 East Palm Avenue, inquired what prog-
ress, if any, is being made in the Off- Street Parking mairter as to acquisition
of property; that he is the owner of certain lots at the southeast corner of
Richmond Street and Holly Avenue, upon which lots he had contemplated erecting
dwelling units but that he had been refused a building permit for such units,
and he is anxious to know how long it might he before he would know definitely
what action will be taken toward the acquisition of these properties.
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Mayor pro tem Swanson requested the City Clerk to report briefly
as to a recent conversation she had had with Mr. Ray Lindman, of the firm of
OtMelveny & Myers, attorneys, who are handling the off - street parking matter,
which was done, such report appearing later in the minutes of this meeting.
The City Attorney advised Mr. Kenney that he had conversed with
Mr. Robert Gooch, who is Mr. Kenney's attorney, and with Mr. Lindman, and such
discussion disclosed the fact that if condemnation action is taken to acquire
Mr. Kenney's lots at this time, it might take a longer period of time than if
the matter is held in abeyance until the circulation of the petition, which the
City Attorney stated would be done within a period of approximately one week.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Service Commissioner Frederick read to the Council a communi-
cation from Mr. Don Woodford, Building Superintendent, dated 3- 12 -56, advising
that although a few minor items have not as yet been taken care of or corrected
in connection with the completion of the City Hall and Police Station, these
items are of an insignificant nature and will be covered in the one year guar-
antee of the construction by the Bonding Company, and recommending that final
acceptance of the Civic Center buildings be given at this meeting, in which
recommendation Public Service Commissioner Frederick concurred. Thereafter,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Building
Superintendent dated 3- 12 -56, with respect to the completion of the
City Hall and Police Station contracted by Baruch Corporation be
received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommend-
ations made in said communication and the oral recommendation made
by Public Service Commissioner Frederick, the City Council hereby
finds and determines that the contract for the construction of
said City Hall and Police Station and the construction thereof were
completed on the 12th day of March, 1956, and that said buildings
be and the same are hereby accepted as complete as of said date; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion of said build-
ings, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be
filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County
within ten days after said date of completion.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and
Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Mayor Selby.
Public Service Commissioner Frederick advised the Council that the
Building Superintendent Woodford had discussed the matter of additional custo-
dian help at the City Hall and Police Station buildings, and he requested
Mr. Woodford to explain to the Council what additional help he felt was re-
quired.
Building Superintendent Woodford then addressed the Council, stating
there is considerably more custodian work required in both of the buildings than
was first anticipated; that the City has a large investment in the buildings
and he feels it would be advantageous and economical to keep the buildings in
good condition; that presently at the City Hall it takes practically one mants
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entire time to keep the floors in good condition, and that this will necessi-
tate the employment of another full time janitor. He also stated that presently
there is no janitor in the Police Department building over the week end, and
due to the flow of foot traffic through the building on Saturdays and Sundays
the floors need extra attention, which the present Janitor does not have the
time to give. He therefore recommended that he be granted permission to employ
one additional full time Janitor at the City Hall and one part time Janitor
(two days per week - Saturdays and Sundays) at the Police Department building.
Public Service Commissioner Frederick concurring in the recommenda-
tions, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Building Superintendent of the City of
E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to employ an additional
full time Janitor at the City Hall building and a Janitor for two
days per week at the Police Station, the hours of the employment
of such persons to be scheduled by said Building Superintendent,
and the names of the persons so employed to be presented to this
Council for its approval, when a selection has been made.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That pursuant to previous direction of the City Council the City
Administrative Officer, Mr. Udall, had requested quotations on a 1956 four door
sedan and, as a result of such request, she had received the following quota-
tions, which quotations include Sales Tax, power steering and power brakes, in
addition to other specifications:
Hessell Chevrolet $1,526.28
Including trade -in allowance on
1953 4 door Chevrolet of $525.00
Ira E. Escobar $1,395.58
Including trade -in allowance on
1953 4 door Chevrolet of $500.00
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a Purchase Order be and the same is hereby
authorized issued to Ira E. Escobar for one 1956 four door
sedan Customline Ford including power steering, but not power
brakes, at a cost of $1,361.60, including trade -in allowance of
$500.00 on 1953 4 door Chevrolet presently owned by the City of
E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
The Council then discussed disposition of the 1955 4 door Chevrolet
which was purchased for use of the City Administrative Officer and the City
Council, and it was decided that this automobile would be turned over for use of
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Vernon- L. Wood in his work as Assistant Civil Defense Director and Assistant
Chief of Police, and that the new automobile would be placed at the disposal
of members of the City Council for use in municipal work, and for use by the
City Administrative Officer.
2. That she had received a communication from T. B. De Berry, Chief
of Police, dated February 27, 1956, advising that he had made an investigation
of traffic conditions at the intersection of California Street and Oak Avenue,
and as a result of such investigation recommends that four way stop signs be
erected at said location.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police, under the provisions of
Section 7.1 of Section 4 of Article VI of Ordinance No. 429
(the Traffic Ordinance) of said City has informed this City
Council that he deems the action hereinafter referred to on
his part to be necessary; and
WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such views of said
Chief of Police;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby approve
the erection of the following traffic control devices, to wit:
Boulevard stops, all entrances, California Street and
Oak Avenue.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
3. For the Council's information, advised that the Building Inspector
has started proceedings for the condemnation of a building located at 511 East
Franklin Avenue and a building located At 361 North Sepulveda Boulevard, in the
City of E1 Segundo.
4. That she had received from Southern California Edison Company a
remittance in the sum of $32,415.06 representing franchise payment by said
Company for the year ended December 31, 1955•
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been delivered to the City Clerk of
the City of El Segundo, from Southern California Edison Company,
said Company's check in amount of $32,415.06, representing
franchise payment of 1% of said Company's gross receipts for the
year ended December 31, 1955;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said remittance
from said Company is hereby accepted by the City of E1 Segundo,
subject to the right of said City to audit the said statement
and the correctness of said amount, and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and instructed to deposit said
remittance in the Treasury of said City to the credit of the
General Fund.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
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5. That Mr. Ray Lindman of the firm of OtMelveny & Myers, attorneys
who are handling Off- Street Parking matters, had telephoned her requesting
that the Council indicate its attitude with respect to the following matters:
(1) That the Council state the minimum amount of cash
contribution which the City will contribute to the cost of acquisition and
construction of Off- Street Parking facilities, so that said amount may be
incorporated in the petition;
(2) Indicate whether or not the properties owned by the City
of El Segundo, included within the Assessment District are to be assessed; and
(3) Appoint a representative to meet with a representative of
the Off- Street Parking Committee and Mr. Lindman to work out various details
of the proposed petition.
At this point, Mayor prq tern Swanson appointed Councilman Gordon as
representative of the City Council to meet with the Committee as requested by
Mr. Lindman.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that this City Council hereby sets-the amount of
$30,000 as the minimum amount of contribution from the City
toward the cost of acquisition and construction of Off- Street
Parking facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it feels the properties owned
by the City within the Assessment district,should not be further
assessed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Councilman Gordon, as repre-
sentative of this Council on the Committee hereinbefore mentioned,
is hereby authorized to convey this information to Mr. Lindman
of the firm of OtMelveny & Myers.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tern Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
6. That she had received from OtMelveny & Myers a form of agreement
between said firm and the City of El Segundo covering services to be performed
by said firm of attorneys in connection with the formation of the proposed
parking district, which form had been approved by the City Attorney as to form.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement dated the 12th
day of March, 1956, by and between the City of E1 Segundo, a muni-
cipal corporation, and OtMelveny & Myers, for the furnishing of
certain legal services as therein set forth in connection with the
formation of a proposed Off- Street Parking District in the City of
E1 Segundo, 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 Se-
gundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for
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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 make delivery of one
executed copy to O'Melveny & Myers in due course.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
City Attorney made reports as follows:
1. In connection with the proposed vacation of portions of Arena
Street, Holly Avenue and alleys in Blocks 61 and 62, presented for the Council's
consideration a map showing portions to be vacated.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain map, entitled "MAP SHOWING
PORTIONS OF ARENA STEEET, HOLLY AVENUE, AND ALLEYS IN BLOCKS
61 and 62 PROPOSED TO BE VACATED UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 15881?, presented to this Council at this meeting, be
received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk and open to public inspection.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Resolution of Intention No. 1588, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO# CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF ARENA STREET, HOLLY AVENUE, AND
ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 61 AND 62, EL SEGUNDO TRACT,
WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration Notice of Sale of a
certain building owned by the City, located at 411 Sheldon Street, El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE OF SALE
OF DWELLING HOUSE OWNED BY CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AND INVITING BIDS THEREON1t, be received and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve said form of Notice to Bidders and does hereby
authorize the City Clerk to publish same in time, form and
manner as required by law, bids being hereby invited on
April 9, 1956.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration form of Notice to
Bidders on a certain dump truck for the Street Department.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING
BIDS ON AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT, DATED March 12, 1956, as
presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of
identification and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the
same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed
to cause said notice to be given and published in time,
form and manner as required by law, bids being invited on
April 9, 1956.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
Director of Public Works made reports as follows:
1. Presented to the Council for its action, a form of Resolution
respecting the construction of a sanitary sewer in a portion of the south
shoulder of Imperial Highway, which sewer when constructed, would dispose of
sewage from the Office building of North American Aviation, Inc., the total
cost of such construction to be borne by said North American Aviation, Inc.
He further explained to the Council that since the proposed sewer
line will be within the City of Los Angeles, the resolution is necessary in
order to obtain permission from the City of Los Angeles to make such con-
struction.
After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Gordon., seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo is a municipal corporation
of the sixth class, located in the County of Los Angeles, State
of California; and
WHEREAS, said City of El Segundo owns and operates a sanitary
sewer system within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, in order to properly, and efficiently
operate said sanitary sewer system in a manner most compatible with
the public health, safety and welfare, to construct a relief sani-
tary sewer within a portion of new Imperial Highway within the City
of Los Angeles, a chartered city within said County, which imme-
diately adjoins said City of E1 Segundo on the north; and
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WHEREAS, said City of E1 Segundo's sewer system cannot
adequately and conveniently be provided with conduits unless
it constructs and maintains the said relief sanitary sewer
within said City of Los Angeles, hereinabove referred to and
hereinafter described;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
FIRST: Said City Council hereby finds and by this resolu-
tion declares that the location of said City is such that it
cannot adequately or conveniently be provided with conduits
unless said City constructs and maintains a certain connecting
conduit (relief sanitary sewer, brick manholes and appurtenances)
as hereinafter described.
SECOND: That the conduit (relief sanitary sewer, brick
manholes and appurtenances) proposed to be constructed and main-
tained within said City of Los Angeles is described as follows:
8 inch vitrified clay pipe, brick manholes and appurtenances.
THIRD: That the location and description of the said
conduit (relief sanitary sewer, brick manholes and appurtenances)
and of the public street, in, across and along which the same is
proposed to be constructed and maintained are as follows:
In the south shoulder of that portion of new Imperial
Highway within said City of Los Angeles, immediately
adjacent to said City of E1 Segundo on the north, from
a point which is approximately 736 feet west of the
center line of Sepulveda Boulevard westerly to a
junction with an existing manhole in the south shoulder
of Imperial Highway at a point approximately 2657 feet
west of the center line of Sepulveda Boulevard, in
accordance with and as shown on Drawing 560131, entitled
'TINIPERIAL HIGHWAY 81► SEWER TO SERVE NORTH AMERICAN AVIA-
TION, INC.", on file in the office of the City Engineer
of the City of E1 Segundo, which is hereby approved and
referred to and by this reference incorporated herein
and made a part hereof.
FOURTH: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed
to transmit to the governing body of the City of Los Angeles the
following:;
(a) a certified copy of this resolution;
(b) a certified copy of said Drawing No. 560131; and
(c) a written request signed by said City Clerk that per-
mission be granted to the City of E1 Segundo by the City of Los
Angeles to construct and maintain within said City of Los Angeles
the conduit (relief sanitary sewer, brick manholes and appurtenances)
described in this resolution.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmn Baker and
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Mayor Selby.
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2. Presented for the Councilts consideration a Street Deed in
connection with widening of Maple Avenue, said deed being executed by Roy
L. Anderson and Flora R. Anderson, deeding to the City of El Segundo the
southerly five feet of Lot 10, Block 109, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 2nd day of
March, 1956, executed by Roy L. Anderson and Flora R. Anderson, his
wife, 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, de-
scribed as:
The southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 109,
of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages
114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the Office of
the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia.,
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 El 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 reeord 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, and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
Recommended that the Council authorize the payment to the grantees
of the southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 109, E1 Segundo, in amount of
$238.14 .
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the payment to Roy L. Anderson and Flora R.
Anderson in amount of $108.14 as payment for property dedicated
to the City of El Segundo, being the southerly five feet of Lot
10, Block 109, E1,Segundo Sheet No. 5, and $130.00 as payment for
moving existing wooden fence, be and the same is hereby authorized,
and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to present to this Council in due course, demand and warrant in
total amount of $238.14, to be paid from the Special Gasoline Tax
Fund.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor pro tern Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
3. Advised the Council that as of this date the improvement of a
portion of new Coast Boulevard has been completed to his satisfaction, and
recommended that the City Council accept the same and authorize payment to
Oswald Bros. Co., contractors, in the sun of $27,385.35, the amount now due
said Company under its contract for said improvement, less 10% retention.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the oral report of Robert L. Webb, Jr.,
Director of Public Works, recommending the acceptance of a
certain portion of Coast Boulevard contracted by Oswald Bros.
Co. under its contract with the City of El Segundo, be re-
ceived; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommendation of said
Director of Public Works be and the same is hereby approved
by this Council; that said portion of Coast Boulevard be and
the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of
E1 Segundo, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare and present to this Council for its
approval a demand and warrant in the sum of $27,385.35 being
the sum now due Oswald Bros. Co. under its contract for the
improvement of said roadway.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tern Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
4• Read to the Council a list of improvements which he felt should
be constructed in connection with the Water Works System of the City of El Se-
gundo, and requested permission to prepare plans and specifications for same,
said proposed improvements being as follows:
(1) Clean, Paint and Repair Elevated Storage Tank.
Estimated cost - $3,000.00. This is considered necessary
at this time, since the Tank manufacturers, on a recent inspection, found that
w the paint had considerably deteriorated in some areas, and there exists the possi-
bility of damage to the underlying metal.
(2) Installation of Chlorinator, Meters and Controls, and a
Small Building on Rosecrans Avenue.
Estimated cost - $7,000.00. The addition of chlorine to
Metropolitan water was recommended by Mr. Alderman in his report, and the
recommendation has been amplified by Dr. Wilson. This has been recommended
as an additional protective measure, since Metropolitan water frequently arrives
in E1 Segundo with no residual chlorine available.
(3) Raise the Sides of Rectangular Reservoir at Treatment Plant;
Estimated cost - $12,000.00. The raising of the sides of the
reservoir would increase the storage capacity by 850,000 gallons, which is an in-
crease of 19 %. This improvement is desirable inasmuch as the 2 reservoirs have a
difference in spillway elevation of 3 -1/2 feet, thereby preventing the full util-
ization of these structures for storage. The cost of this additional storage is
approximately 1.5¢ per gallon, which can be compared to the cost of new storage
facilities at approximately 5 -1/2¢ per gallon.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
Carried.
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain communication from the
Director of Public Works dated March 12, 1956, with reference to
certain improvements to the Water Works System of the City of
E1 Segundo, be 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 to prepare plans and specifications covering
Items (1), (2) and (3) hereinabove referred to, and to thereafter
present same to this Council for its approval.
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Building Superintendent made reports as follows:
1. That the present heating systems installed in the new City
Hall and Police Station are of an intricate nature and should be serviced
and maintained by someone thoroughly familiar with this type of work; that
he had received from Air- Refrigeration Corp. a form of contract under which
said Company agreed to do all maintenance work in connection with the heat-
ing equipment at the City Hall and Police Station for the sum of $20.00 for
each sixty -day period, which amount would include periodic inspection and
service, but no parts.
He further stated that he felt the boiler at the Library building
should be given periodic inspection and that-the above Company had agreed to
perform this service for the sum of $3.00 additional, or a total of $23.00
for each 60 -day period, making a total of $138.00 per years and he recommended
that the City Council authorize the entering into of a contract covering said
maintenance service.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney of the City of El Segundo, the Mayor of the City of
El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of
the City of E1 Segundo, a certain contract between the City and
Air - Refrigeration Corp. for the purpose of maintenance and
inspection service on the heating system at the City Hall and
Police Station, and inspection service of boiler at the El Se-
gundo Public Library building, all as set forth in said contract,
at a total cost of not to exceed $23.00 for each 60-day period;
that the City Clerk is authorized to attest the same and that
one executed copy be placed on file in the office of said City
Clerk.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
2. Advised the Council that certain equipment used by the Parks
Department in the care of the outside grounds at the Civic Center have hereto-
fore been stored in the Transformer Vault at the Police Station; that Southern
California Edison Company has requested that the equipment be removed from such
vault, inasmuch as this is a hazardous place to store same. And he requested the
Council give consideration as to a new location for such storage inasmuch as
none seems available at this time.
Discussion was had with reference to the construction of a storage
shed on the northerly side of the Fire Department and also the possible enclos-
ing of the unenclosed portion of the easterly side of the Police Station building.
Thereafter, by general consent the Building Superintendent was requested to obtain
costs covering the two above suggested storage possibilities.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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Water
Works Fund
General Fund
Payroll Demand
2,249.92
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
3,117.45
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
284.70
of to to it
1,014.08
n IT It to
6.25
of tt n it
49620.43
State Employees Ret. Sys.
179.99
to to it of
1,582.62
it it of of
192.45
tt to it to
2,348-70
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
61.80
to to it to
2,745.15
So. Calif. Edison Co.
4.50
to to to to
106.45
Pacific Motor Trucking Co.
1.13
to to it it
29361.05
Win Ward Company
66.95
of of to it
28.12
Escobar, Ira E.
1.42
State Employeest Ret. Sys.
1,665.81
Crystal Silica Company
833.15
Hospital Service of So. Calif.
7.95
Morgan & Son
8.76
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
232.20
El Segundo Bldg. Mtls.
12.88
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
New Pacific lumber Co.
49.11
Lennox Disposal Service
3,146.96
Western Water Works Supply Co. 34.08
So. Calif. Humane Society
200.00
El Segundo Hardware
34.99
E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce
50.00
Underwriters Equip. Co.
1.85
Leah Converse
100.00
Hessen Chevrolet, Inc.
2,177.83
Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co.
105.80
Hersey Mfg. Co.
499.55
B & M Siren Mfg. Co.
12.88
A.B.C. Wiping Materials
29.87
Pacific Electric Ry Co.
10.52
Pacific Radionics
10.00
The Todd Co., Inc.
52.82
Industrial Stationery & Ptg.
Co. 5.63
City pf El Segundo Water Dept.
953.89
Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd.
ll.00
Richfield Oil Corp.
774.68
Carl Wilson
40.00
Oswald Bros. Co.
565.23
Torrance Desk & Office
Hessell Chevrolet
32.88
Equipment Co.
172.42
Hessell Chevrolet
896.70
J. H. Wilson
87.30
Tide Water Associated Oil Co.
14.30
City of E1 Segundo, Calif.
610.88
F. Morton Pitt Co.
59.55
Continental Buildings Co.
5,26
J. L. Davidson Co., Ltd.
11236.00
Robt. L. Webb. Jr.
181.94
Mullenbach Electric
222.48
TOTAL
$ 7,855.61 liomelite
68.94
Henry Radio
128.75
City Hall Police Dept.
and City
So. Calif. Edison Co.
25.70
Jail Bond Constr.
Fund, 1955
The Lighthouse, Inc.
31.58
New Pacific Lumber Co.
40.25
Charles Brunning Co.,Inc.
19.25
Automatic Irrigation Co.
322.06
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
16.38
Smith, Powell & Morgridge
15,309.96
The Advance Publishing Co.
9.27
TOTAL
15,672.27
Mae D. Lewis
5.00
Automobile Club of So. Calif.
139.63
Recreation Fund
A.B.C. Nursery
176.90
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
$ 1,299.27
West Publishing Co.
30.90
to to of to
157.06
Oity of El Segundo Water Dept.
563.41
State Employees Ret. Sys.
17.06
El Segundo Hardware
97.89
Hospital Service of So.Cal.
5.05
El Segundo Paint Center
59.25
El Segundo Hardware
13.36
Kings Art Shop
8.49
Forrest Stationers
48,84
Industrial Blueprint & Sup. Co.,Inc. 77.74
Sparkletts Drinking Water Corp. 6.22
Murray Painting Co.
12605.00
Connell Sales Co.
31-55
Pacific Radionics
162.00
Ditto, Inc.
50.55
Matthews Excavating
100.00
Moorets Western Stores
4,53
The Brookings Institution
3.00
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
6.20
Gordon Duff, Inc.
5.32
TOTAL
1,639.Tg-'William Woollett, A.I.A.
940.00
Le Roi -Rix Machinery Co.
20.91
Park and Recreation Bonds, ElectionPacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
5.25
1954, Construction Fund Ira E. Escobar
26.27
William Woollett, A.I.A.
$10,140.00 Carburetor & Electric Supply Co.
19.67
TOTAL
$10,140.00
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
319.23
G. J. Payne Co.
331.31
Pension Fund El Segundo Bldg. Mtls.
29.57
State Employees? Ret. Sys.
$ 1,116.54 A. M. Donaher & Son
24.87
TOTAL
$ 1,116.54
Elliott's Photo Service
395.61
Forrest Stationers
493.38
(Continued)
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General
Fund, Cont'd)
General Fund, Cont'd
T. B. De Berry
5.05
National Fire Protection Assn.
$ 3.19
E. J. Grow
19.50
International Business Machines
R. B. 'Bob" Walker
6.49
Corporation
406.85
Great Western Equip. Co.
364.95
Gibson Motor Parts
198.97
Max Swartz
41.67
Ora J. Hughes
8.00
Southwest Tractor Sales,Ine.
26.57
John's Electrical Service
90.49
Municipal Finance Officers'
Assn. 5.00
Lee Parmelee
103.75
Morgan & Son
92.22
J. C. Penney Co.,Inc.
124.99
Surveyors Service Co.
9.15
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
54.07
Brachman Ignition Works
81.15
So. Calif. Gas. Co.
449.02
New Pacific Lumber Co.
116.68
John D, Meschuk, M.D.
6.00
Transport Clearings
5.77
Trulove Iron Works
128.75
Southwest Pipe & Supply Co.
25.45
American Public Works Assn.
10.00
Joe Ethridge
4.89
Golden State Supplt Co.
15.89
Ditto, Inc.
43.70
F & F Radio and Appliance Co.
12.36
George C. Porter
11.85
Warriner L. Hadley
144.20
Barker Bros.
8,522.68
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
52.72
E. L. lake
5.80
William Corcoran
6.00
Goode & Schroeder
25.00
Milo Saylor
60.00
Smith & Jex
157.50
Centinela Ave. Nursery and
Industrial Sta. & Ptg. Co.
50.66
Landscaping Co.
T. B. De Berry
19.37
TOTAL $
45,,865-91_
(Continued)
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 same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick requested permission to absent himself from meetings
of the City Council and to leave the State of California between the dates March 22
to April 1, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Mayor pro tem Swanson, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Councilman Robert W. Frederick be and he is hereby
granted permission to leave the State of California and to absent
himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates March 22
to April 1, 1956, both dates inclusive; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign
and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatso-
ever of any special meetings of the City Council which may be called by
the Mayor or any three members of said Council during the period of
said leave hereinbefore granted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker and Mayor Selby.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn,
the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Approv d -��
Neva M. Elsey, City qlerk
ayor
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