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1928 OCT 16 CC MINIf 26a El Segundo, Calif. October 16, 1928. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the above date, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City, by Peter E. Binder, rayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Councilman Absent: Selb. -. READING OF 1INUTES OF PREVIOUS IMETING. The minutes of the adjourned regular meetin,_­ held on the 11th day of October, 1928, were read. No errors or omissions being noted, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN C012'UNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: JAMES R. MARTIN, 647 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, dated October 9th, 1928;equest- a adoption of a resolution endorsing and urging the support of Amendment No. 4, to be voted on at the November election. Councilman Selby appeared at the meeting at this point, the hour being 7:20 o'clock P. M. and he immediately took his seat. The matter referred to in the communication of Mr. Martin was then con- sidered and it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted: 'TIHEREAS, the establishment of a system of state parks and recreation grounds in the forests, mountains and deserts, and on the beaches, would aid in saving for the people of the State of California many sites of historical value and scenic beauty; and WHEREAS, the State of California proposes to undertake the establishment of such a system with the proceeds of an issue of $6,000,000.00 of State Park bonds to be voted on in the coming November election, said bonds to be matched by an equal amount through private donations or local appropriations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El/Segundo, California, hereby expresses its unqualified approval of amendment No. 4, to be voted on at the State Election in November, which provides for the issuance of bonds a° above specified; and urges the voters to give said troposition their favorable support. Said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTI,!EENT, dated October 11th, 1928, con- taining a report of the activities of said Department within the City of E1 Segundo during the month of September, 1928. Ordered filed. MATER USERS CONSTITUTIONAL ru,CJND:40JNT CO?.111!ITTEE, dated October 10th, 1928, requesting the adoption of a resolution of approval of Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 27, which will appear as No. 7 on the ballot for the November, 1928, election. By general consent action in the matter was deferred to enable the Council- to better acquaint itself with the merits of the proposition. REPORTS OF STAi'DING C031.21ITTEES. None. 2701- REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C011:"ITTEES. The City Clerk recommended that an inspection be made of the City Hall roof, so that any needed repairs might be made before the rainy season sets in. By general consent the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Consideration of all of the bids received October 11th, 1926, for painting a certain steel water tank owned by the City of E1 Segundo, and located on property of the Municipal Water Department on the East side of Lomita Street, between Grand and Holly Avenues, was had at this time. It appearing by comparison with the prices paid by other cities for work of a corresponding nature, that the bids received were too high and that the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo would be subserved by the rejection of the bids received and readvertising therefor or seeking prices in the open market, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that all of the bids received for painting a certain steel water tank owned by the City of E1 Segundo and located on property of the municipal water department, on the East side of Lomita Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue, to -wit: the bid of Frederick P. Tucker in the sum of $700.00, and the bid of N. H. Atkins and Robert E. Scott in the sum of $450.00, be and the same are hereby rejected, and the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby directed to return bid deposits of said bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Discussion was then.had with reference to readvertising for bids for the work proposed to be done in.painting the steel water tank-of said City, and for which work and the furnishing of materials for same, bids had just been rejected by the Council. In such discussion it developed that the members of the Council were clearly of the opinion that the work in question could be performed more economically by day labor and the materials necessary therefor could be furnished at a lower price in the open market than they could by any other method. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore advertised for and has received sealed proposals or bids for the work of painting the steel water tank of the City of E1 Segundo as per specifications therefor prepared by the Water Superintendent of said City; and WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore rejected all bids received for said work as being too high, in the opinion of this Council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council is of the opinion that the said work in question may be performed more economically by day labor and materials or supplies therefor can be furnished at a lower price in the open market than any other manner. Said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Discussion was had further with reference to the cost of painting said steel water tank, and 21Ir. Gano F. Culwell, Special Representative of the Industrial Maintenance Engineering Company of Los Angeles, submitted a proposal to perform all of the work required by the City of E1 Segundo as set forth in specifications prepared by the City Engineer and on file in his office, respecting the painting of said tank, for the sum of $295.00. In view of the action taken by this Council as hereinabove expressed, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the ;'later Superintendent of the City of El Segundo, California, shall and he s hereby authorized and instructed to cause said work ofxsaff ssteel water tank of said City according.- to said specifications, to be performed at the earliest convenient time by such person, firm or corporation as the said '.'rater Superintendent may be axle to procure for said purpose, provided that the cost thereof shall not exceed the sum of ":1300.00; and 3E IT, =. -,T.R RESOLVED, that this Council commends to said 'dater Superintendent for his favorable consideration the Industrial ?.Taintenance Erva neer Company of Los Angeles, which has heretofore by its representative offered to perform the work, in nuestion for the sum of X295.00. Said resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. P.'.YING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund C. Smith 14.88 C. T. Ainsworth C. E. Smith 66.34 A. T. ?hiller Southern Cal. Edison Co. 341.36 A. H. Green The Braun Corporation 27.72 C. Woodyard Standard Oil Co. of Califl 3.19 D. Boyer Hersey &Tfg. Co. 46.20 Iff. Henry Daniels Hardware 11.61 P. McNally .,p51� 1.30 A. G. Bogan F. L. Gregory General Fund K. E. Campbell T. 2�iurray 58.28 G. C. Turney J. 0. Gerow 64.48 xl. D. Sickler J. W. Powers 62.31 P. Campbell F. Smith 35.30 J. Zivalic r'. Rahan 54.56 D. E. Raynor City of El Segundo, Water Dept.181.22 C. K. McConnell J. A. Gerow 53.25 George Love Victor D. McCarthy 53.25 Union Rock Company Pacific Electric Railway Co. 213.64 Southern Cal. Edison Co. Southern Cal. Edison Co. 4.00 Southern Cal. Edison Co. Southern Cal. Edison Co. 21.85 Southern Cal. Edison Co. S. & M. Transfer Co. .50 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. I X71 General Fund 85.00 80.00 60.14 75.38 62.31 39.68 62.31 78.00 64.48 64.48 62.31 19.84 17.98 56.42 44.63 65.00 53.25 253.69 68.19 41.77 310.14 62.18 529.82 Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. M'l BUSINESS. Following recommendation of the Superintendent of the Plater Department, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that a safety cage be erected on the ladder attached to the steel water tank of the Municipal Water Department, the total cost thereof not to exceed 160.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. z72 I �. To eliminate water hammer in certain of the distribution lines of the municipal water department, in the vicinity of Arena Street and Franklin Avenue, which the City Engineer felt could be accomplished by the installation of an air cushion on the water supply line to Sewer damp House No. 2, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the construction and installation in the water supply line into Sewer Pump House No. 2 of an air cushion of size and capacity adequate, in the opinion of the City Engineer to eliminate water hammer in the distribution lines of the municipal water department East of Main Street, be and the same is hereby authorized, at a cost not to exceed 350.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. It appearing that request has been made for a water service in Sycamore Avenue, between Sheldon Street and Eucalyptus Drive, and that in the not distant future, additional services will be required in said street, it was.moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Superintendent of the Water Department be and he is.hereby authorized and instructed to construct 4" water line in Sycamore Avenue, Westerly from Sheldon Street a distance sufficient to provide service in accordance with applications at this time on file in the office of the Municipal Water Department, at a total cost of not to exceed $250.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the purchase of a 30 x 5 heavy duty cord casing and gray tube for the same, for use of the Street Department of the City of.El Segundo, be and the same is hereby authorized, at a cost not to exceed 325.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen.Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it .was moved by Councilman Love,.seconded.by Councilman Selby, that the .meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ity erk v, 1.ayor.