1929 JAN 25 CC MINP.725
El Segundo, California.
January 25, 1929.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
was called to order at 7 :00 o'clock, P.Y, on the above date in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall of said City by Peter E. Binder, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Love, Krimmel, Gerow and Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Selby.
READING OF THE A,1.1INUTES OF PREVIOUS ,'!FETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 1929, were read. No
errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded By Council-
man Love, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried.
WRITTEN CO)CITI'ICATIONS.
The following communication was read and disposed of as indicated:
BOULDER DAM ASSOCIATION dated January 18, 1929, attached to which was a
copy of the Boulder Dam Bill, and which advised the Council that it would be more
completely informed in the not distant future. Ordered filed.
ORAL C0124UNICATIONS.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COIX- ITTEES.
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COIA ITTEES.
The City Clerk informed the Council that Lodge #435 N.O.O.F. had requested
that the janitor's closet in the lobby of the City Hall Auditorium be assigned to
its use as a storage place for their regalia. Following consideration and discussion
the Council by general consent determined that the closet in question could not be
surrendered conveniently by the janitor, but that if the Lodge desired to construct its
own closet, space would be alloted for the sane.
The City Clerk advised that certain property owners had expressed their desire
to have Acacia Avenue improved from Bonita Vista Avenue to a point west of Hillcrest
Avenue where the grading of said street terminates.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love that the Street Supt*
be and bi is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an estimate of the cost of
constructing a Macadam Veneered Paving in Acacia Avenue from Bonita Vista Avenue to
a point west of Hillcrest Avenue where the grading of said Acacia Avenue terminates,
and to furnish said estimate to the City Clerk who is thereupon authorized and directed
to prepare in the usual form acceptable to this Council, a petition calling for the
improvement of said Acacia Avenue between said points. Carried.
The City Engineer reported that certain parts of the "Little Wonder" Air
Compressor used in connection with the heating apparatus of the City Hall are very
badly worn and that in his opinion repairs to the Air Compressor would be less
economical than the purchase of a new compressor which may be had at a cost not to
exceed $27.50 Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by
Councilman Krimmel that the purchase of a "Curtis" Compressor at a cost not to exceed
$27.50 for use in connection with the heating apparatus in the City Hall be and the
same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote.
Ayea: Councilman Love, Kimmel, Gerow, Surkk and Binder
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
Councilman Selby appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7:28
o'clock, P.M, and he immediately took his seat.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The hour of 7230 o'clook, P.M, at this meeting having heretofore been fixed
as the time and place for the receiving of bids for the construction of a wire fence
around certain property of the Municipal Pater Works at Lomita St. and Grand Ave., the
Mayor announced the fact and stated that the hour of 7 :29 o'olock P.M, had arrived, and
that if any person or persons present in the Council Chamber desired to file bids for
the doing of said work they should do so immediately.
The hour of 7:30 o'clock, P.M. having arrived, and all bids being in, the Mayor
announced the receiving of bids for furnishing the material and constructing a certain
woven wire fence around the reservoir located at Lomita St. and Grand Ave. in the City
of E1 Segundo closed.
The City Clerk thereupon announced that five bids had been received. It then
was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love that the Council proceed
to open, examine and publicly declare all of the bids received for furnishing the
material and constructing a woven wire fence around the reservoir located at Lomita
St. and Grand Ave. in the City of E1 Segundo.
The Board then proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare all the bids
received for furnishing said material and doing the said work which said bids were
found by the Board to be as follows. to wits
Bid of AMERICAN FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.,
14 end posts 2-;V" O.D. New Std. Gal. Pipe set 30" deep in concrete.
86 line posts 2" O.D.New Std.Gal Pipe set 24" deep in concrete
804* 1 -3/8" O.D. New Std. Gal Pipe Top Rail (spaced 89 apart)
8048 Rails (GRINNELL CO. NEW PIPE USED EXCLUSIVELY)
804' wire 48" Cyclone Orna. "F" Fabric
3 gates. 4• x 48" Orna. walk gates. $6.00 each.
1 pr. 89 x 48" Orna, Double Drive Gates. @ $11.00 per pair.
We, the American Fence & Construction Co. Inc., do hereby propose to
erect and complete said fence in a neat, workmanlike manner for the sum of $.66¢ per.ft.
Gates extra as above. Terms- NET CASH - On Completion.
American Fence & Const. Co. Inc.,
By Chas. Rand.
Said bid was accompanied by said Company's check #1081, dated January 24.1929,
payable to the order of the City.of E1 Segundo in the sum of $56.00 and drawn upon and
certified by the Melrose & Heliotrope Branch of the Los Angeles First National Trust
and Savings Bank.
Bid of ANDERSON FENCE COMPANY.
I hereby hand you a bid for material and labor for complete erection
of fence of 885 lineal feet, with gates for the sum of $585.00
Should it be more or less than 885 feet, gates included adjust at
65¢ per foot. I will use 2J" O.D.cor. or end & gate posts, it is the proper thing.
The 49 gate is a stock gate of 1" O.D. pipe and is the best gate, but will give
you 4' gates of 1 3/8 if wanted. Finished in 11 days. Check for $58.50
Respectfully,
Anderson Fence Co.
Arthur A. Anderson.
Said bid was accompanied by Cashier's check #6297, dated January 24, 1929,
payable to the order of the City of E1 Segundo in the sum of $58.50 and drawn upon the
First National Bank of E1 Segundo, California.
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Bid of ANCHOR POST PENCE COMPANY.
Approximately 818 lineal ft. of Ornamental fabric 48" in height,
including all terminal and line posts @ .622 ¢ per lin. ft.
3 - 4' gates C- 8.00 each
1 -8` " `,,12.00each
Fabric to be ornamental double loop galvanized wire as manufactured
by the United States Steel Corporation 48" total height.
Line posts to be 2" O.D. new galvanized pipe set 24" into concrete and
spaced on 8' centers.
End, corner and gate posts be 2" O.D. new galvanized pipe set 30" into
concrete and propar3y braced.
Top rail to be 1 3/8" O.D. new galvanized pipe with expansion sleeve
couplings. Gates, 1 3/8" O.D. galvanized pipe frames filled with fabric to match
fence.
location.
Erected complete in a workmanlike manner at the above mentioned
Submitted by J.E. Dwan Inc.
J.R.Caston.
Said bid was accompanied by Cashier's check #6947, dated January 25, 1929,
payable to the order of the City of E1 Segundo in the sum of $60.00 and drawn upon the
Merchants National Trust & Savings Bank.
Bid of STANDARD PENCE COMPANY.
We are pleased to quote you on approximately 885 ft. of 48" Colonial
fencing, using Cyclone Ornamental "F" Fabric which is woven from copper bearing wire
and heavily galvanized, in accordance with the specifications you advertised which calls
fdr-all line posts as well as end, gate and corner posts to be 2" O.D. galvanized pipe,
top rail 1 3/8" 0. D. galvanized pipe.
Price on this specification installed complete .74 per lineal foot.
3 - 4' walk gates .12.50 per lineal foot.
1 - 8' double gate 2.50
Any variation in the amount of fencing required the above mentioned unit
price would govern.
This is all stock material, delivery and erection could be started
promptly upon receipt of your instructions.
Appreciating the opportunity of quoting on your requirements, we are,
Standard Fence Co.
By. S.L.Dorsett.
As an Alternate, we are quoting on approximately 885 lineal ft. of
Cyclone Colonial fencing 48" high, using the Cyclone Ornamental "F" Fabric which is
woven from copper bearing wire and heavily galvanized.
Line posts to be 2" O.D. new galvanized pipe.Bnd, corner and gate posts
to be 22" O.D. new galvanized pipe.
Top Rail to be 1 3/8" O.D. new galvanized pipe.
Gate frames to be 1 3/8" O.D. new galvanized pipe, filled with fabric
to match fencing.
Price of fence installed complete .76¢ per lineal ft.
Price of gates installed complete $2.50 per lineal ft.
Any variation in the amount of fencing required the above mentioned
unit prices would govern.
This is stock material, delivery and erection could be started promptly
upon receipt of your instructions.
Standard Fence Co.
By S.L.Dorsett.
Said bid was accompanied by Company's check W207, dated January 25,1929,
payable to the order of the City of E1 Segundo in the sum of d$72.26 and drawn upon
and certified by Hudson & Hollywood Brame of the Los Angeles First Nxtitnal Trust
and Savings Bank.
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Bid of HARRY BAYLIES. INC.
We are pleased to quote you a price per, lineal foot or total
contract price of $688.65 to cover the furnishing and installing approximately
885 feet of ACORN Ornamental style fence 4' height overall; gates are included, on
property at Reservoir, Lomita and Grand Ave. in the City of E1 Segundo, California,
as per following specifications.
2.1" O.D. 3.65 lb. per ft. New Galv. Stand Pipe. Corner post units
O.D. 3.65 n n n n n ++ n End post units.
2 O.D. 3.65 " " " " it It " Gate post units.
2" O.D. 2.71 n n n n ++ ++ it Line post units.
1 5/8" O.D.2.27" n r+ n it r+ }+ Top Or Brace Rails
1 3/8" O.D.1.67" " " it it " " Gate Frames
Mesh No. 912-1 and 13 gauge Ornamental "F" Fabric.
All our fittings, hardware, accessories, etc., are strictly in
accord with your specifications except as follows .... No* Exceptions.
NOTES We propose to furnish 24" O.D. Corner, end and gate posts, as we do not consider
2" O.D. terminal posts strong enough.
Gates listed as follows.
3 -4' x4' 1 -4' x8'
Total ............... $ 688.65
We will complete this work in one week.
Harry Baylies. Inc.
By. E.G.Been.
Said bid was accompanied by bid or proposal bond in the penal sum
of $75.00 with Harry Baylies.Inc., as Principal and the Pacific Indemnity Company
as surety.
After consideration of all of the said bids, it was moved by Council-
man Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love that Resolution No.R08, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AWARDING TO ANDERSON FENCE COMPANY
OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA,
THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTING AND COMPLETEING
A CERTAIN WOVEN WIRE FENCE AROUND THE
RESERVOIR LOCATED AT LOMITA STREET AND
GRAND AVENUE IN SAID CITYp
which was read, be adopted.
The said Resolution was carried by the following vote, to wits
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Attorney reported that "after further conference with Attorney
Milliken representing the heirs of the Dinsmore Estate, respecting an easement to
the City of E1 Segundo for the opening of Mariposa Avenue easterly from Arizona
Drive, that Mr. Millikan states that the property is now under lease to the Richfield
Oil Company and that he has endeavored to get the said Oil Company's consent to the
grant of the easement desired by the City.
The City Attorney reported also that Mr. Creer of the Trust Department of
the Los Angeles First National Trust and Savings Bank advises that all of the Fisher
subdivision within the City of E1 Segundo is under option to the Pittsburg Plate
Glass Company, and that until the expiration of said option sometime in February,
nothing can be done concerning the opening of Mariposa Avenue through said subdivision.
However, by general consent, the City Engineer was instructed to furnish the City
Attorney the legal description of that portion of the said Fisher subdivision which
will be required in the opening or extension of Mariposa Avenue so that he can proceed
as previously explained to the Council in the event that said Pittsburg Plate Glass Co.
fails to exercise its option.
PAYING BILLS.
The following Demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were reads
GENERAL FUND
Frank Smith 12.00• C.W.Powell 4.00.
H.S.Crocker Co. 7.00• L.A.Rubber Stamp Co. 28.15•
J.E.Bauer Co. 6.37 Western Decorating' 31.05.
Inglewood Mere. Co. 16975 Pac. Tel & Tel. Co. 64.42•
E1 Segundo 'later Dept. 28.72, Standard Oil Co. 167.22•
Gilbert Construction Co. 3.67
Total $373.02
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the general fund.
Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that
Ordinance No. 154, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
.01ENDING ORDINANCE NO.134 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLEDs
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES,
ALLEYS AND THOROUGHFARES WITHIN SAID CITY, AND RE-
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN-
CONSISTENT THEREWITH ", BY AITENDING SECTION 32 THERE-
OF,
which was introduced and read, at a regular meeting of this Council held on January
18, 1929, and re -read at this meeting be adopted. Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that
Ordinance No. 155, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
CREATING A CERTAIN RESIDENCE DISTRICT IN AND FOR
SAID CITY AND MAKING CERTAIN REGULATIONS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK THEREIN.
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of this Council held on January
18, 1929, and re -read at this meeting be adopted. Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
At this time, the hour being 7 :55 o'clock, P.M. a recess of three
minutes was declared.
At the hour of 7 :58 o'clock, P.111, the Council re- convened, all members
thereof personally answering the Roll Call,
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerow that the
purchase and installation of a galvanized iron water tank on the tandem roller be and
the sane is hereby authorized, cost not to exceed (32.25
Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel that the Street
Supt* proceed with the improvement of Sycamore Ave. from Eucalyptus Drive to Sheldon St,
as heretofore ordered by this Council. Carried by the following vote.
Ayes; Aeuncilman Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love that the
Shpt`of.tlhs Water Dept. be authorized to lay a 2" galvanized iron water main in
Loma Vista Street, from Grand Ave. to Holly Ave. at a cost not to exceed $299.00
such line to provide service in lieu of the service at present provided by a
rivited pipe line. Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Fire Chief McConnell expressed a desire to experiment with several
types of Fire Sirens for the purpose of determining whether or not a Siren should be
purchased by the City and used as an auxiliary to the diaphone signal apparatus. By
general consent the Council agreed to the proposed demonstration.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love that the
following Resolution be adopted, M oro7e
WHEREAS representitives of the Coach Company have
interviewed this Council respecting its proposal to apply to the Railroad Commission
of the State of California for a franchise to establish and operate a Motor Passenger
service between the cities of Santa Monica and San Diego in the State of California
over and along the Coast Highway between said points, and
WHEREAS this Council feels that the operation ofa Motor Passenger
service as herein before referred to will add materially to the benefit and conven-
ience of the citizens of the communities through which it is proposed to operate said
passenger service,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this C uncil does hereby approve
the said proposed Motor Passenger service of said MoT �e Coach Company over and
along the Coast Highway between the cities of Santa Monica and Sah Diego, and does
hereby commend to the Railroad Commission ofMthe State of California its favorable
consideration of the application of said Coach Cotppany herein before
referred to. Carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Love, Krimmel, Selby and Binder*
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Krimmel moved the adoption of Resolution No. 209, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR WATER AND
CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE SERVICE
OF WATER WITHIN THE SAID CITY FROM THE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
DEPARTMENT THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
which was read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Selby, and carried by the
following vote.
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Love, Krimmel, 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 adjouen.
Approved:
Respectfully submitted,
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