1936 AUG 19 CC MINx
El Segundo, California.
August 19th, 1936.
A 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,
Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of August,
1936, and of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 13th day of August,
1936, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by
Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the minutes of said
meetings be approved as read. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
H P CORPORATION, dated August 17th, 1936, being an application for
a permit to erect and operate the necessary derrick, machinery and equipment
with which to drill an oil and gas well in a portion of Section 18,
within the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman.Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that
Resolution No. 343, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO H P CORPORATION
A PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN OIL WELL IN SAID CITY
DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "TERMINAL NO. 1",
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
HAROLD BURNS, dated August 19, 1936, being an expression of appreciation
for promotional employment. Ordered filed.
ED S. GILLETTE, Mayor, City of Santa Monica, California, dated August
17, 1936, inviting the officials of the City of E1 Segundo to attend the
38th Annual Convention of the League of California Municipalities, to be held
in Santa Monica, September 9th to 12th, incl., 1936.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that such
officers and employees of the City of E1 Segundo., iduo may desire to attend the -
Convention of the League of California Municipalities at Santa Monica,
California, Sept. 9th to 12th, inclusive, 1936, and who can be.spared from
their usual duties, be permitted to do so_ without loss of compensation for
such time as they may be in attendance at said Convention. Carried.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Mr. R. E. Campbell, City Horticulturist, was present and advised the
Council that there was nothing new to report with respect to his Department.
The City Engineer reported receipt of a communication from Electrical
Machinery Inspection Service, recently employed by the City to inspect its
electrical motor equipment, to the effect that all of the motors in use by
the City should'be taken down, thoroughly cleaned and varnished; that
already three motors had been treated in this manner and that all others
will be treated likewise as rapidly as it is practicable.
The City Engineer reported that he had corrected the plans previously
prepared by him for reconstruction of a part of the.City Hall building; that
he had presented the plans to W. P. A. representatives, who had now approved
the same and that these officials advised him -that the project should receive
an official o. -k. for Federal aid in the near future.
The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Sue Robinson had made oral application
to rent the City Hall Auditorium every other Friday evening, beginning September
25th, 1936. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Mrs.
Sue Robinson be and she is hereby granted permission to - -rent the City Hall
Auditorium every other Friday evening, beginning September 25th, 1936; provided
the customary rental charge therefor of $3.75 per night be paid in advance;
provided further that the permission herein granted may be revoked by this
Council at any time at its pleasure. Carried.
County
The City Attorney reported his inability to contact the/Counsel's Deputy
with reference to the subject matter of the County Counsel's letter dated August
6th, 1936, copy of which was furnished this Council by C. L. Broadwater,
Superintendent El Segundo Grammar School and referred to in the minutes of this
Council at Page N -169 thereof. He reported that further attempt would be made
to arrange a conference-during the coming week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Mayor Binder, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Ordinance No.
203, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEI.EIN AS A REVENUE
TO CARRY-ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING THE EL
SEGUNDO.PUBLIC LIBRARY), AND PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT YEAS, 1956-1957..
which was introduced and read at an adjourned regular meeting of this Council
held on the 13th day of August, 19369 and reread at this.meeting, be adopted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Lave and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
PAYING BILLS. .
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee *on
Finance and Records, were read:
Adams Electric & Motor Service
Logan R. Cotton
Industrial Printing & Stat. Co.
So. Calif. Telephone Co.
F. Ford
V. Lister
Water Works
Fund
Water Works Fund
54.41 Hersey Mfg.
Co. 1.06
50.25
City of E1
Segundo 159.74
4.64
So. Calif.
Edison Co. 565.05
12.25
A. Cendo
5.20
5.20
W. Hickman
5.20
10.40
J. Hyde
5.20
TOTAL $858.60
General F�md
Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1.86 Southern Cal. Gas Co. General Fund
The Bernstein Co. Ltd. 15.19 George F. Schenck 2.59
J. t Nadeau apply 4.80 Pacific Mill & Mine Supply Co. 12.63
Western Auto Supply Co. .91 Fraser & Son
Southern Cal. Telephone Co. 31.60 Victor D. McCart 3.29
T. Kincaid 10.40 City of E1 Segundo City Clerk 14.02.
J. Martin 46.80 W. S Of gundo Water Dept. 382.52
J. Freeman 41.60 W. Morgan 20.80
H. Bigler 15.60 P. Thompson 26.00
C. Russell 15.60 0. Foster 18.85
C. Dinwiddie 15.60
46.80 W. Hancock
26.00
TOTAL X 18.18
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the demands
be allowed and warrants ordered.drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that
Resolution No. 344, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES
LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY, SUFFICIENT TO RAISE
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL
IN ORDINANCE NO. 203 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D., 1936, AND THE EXPENSE
OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN
FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1936 -1937,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Lave and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Street
Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and directed to grade and oil West
Oak Avenue from Hillerest Street to a point Westerly thereof, to provide a
satisfactory means of ingress and egress to adjoining property owners. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the purchase
of two 4.00 —_18 tires and tubes for use on•the•motorcycie of the.Police De
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y gundo be and the same is hereby authorised and directed,
the cost thereof not to exceed X16.50, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried 1
by the'following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
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Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the
following resolution be adopted:
9fZREAS, there are about to be held in and near the City
of E1 Segundo, California, various gatherings, ouch as the
National Air Races,.the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the
founding of the City of E1 Segundo and other public gatherings
of importance; and
WHEREAS, under the law, the City of El Segundo is authorised
to expend an amount not exceeding 5% of the General Property
Tax for purposes of music and promotion; and
WHEREAS, this Council feels that the time is now opportune
for the promotion of the affairs and interest of said City in
connection with the public gatherings above referred to; and
WHEREAS, 0. H. Barber has offered his services to the City of
E1 Segundo as its advertising and promotional agent for the
period hereinafter referred to, at the contract price hereinafter
contained for the performance of.the services hereinafter stated;
and
WHER.EAS,.the City Council of said City believes that the
public interest and convenience of said City would be served by
the acceptance of the proposal of said 0. H. Barber;
NOW THERK -ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of E1. Segundo as follows:
1. That the following proposal of 0. H. Barber, communicated
to this Council at this melting, be and the same is hereby
accepted, to -wit:
That said 0. H. Barber, for a consideration of $450.00
to be paid to said 0. H. Barber on the 8th day of September, 1936,
will assume full charge and control of all of the advertising
and promotional activities of said City in connection with the
celebration and public gatherings above referred.to; will develop
.ideas and plans respecting the same and will give his immediate
and careful attention to the means and methods to be employed
and used in promoting the interests of said City in connection
with the said affairs; shall render to this Council report from
time to time of his progress and acts in that connection; and that
the period during which such services are to be rendered will be
from date of the adoption of this resolution to and including the
9th day of September, 1936.
2. That said City, in consideration of the rendering of the
services aforesaid, agrees to pay to said 0. H. Barber the said
contract price of $450.00 as above Stated.
3. Said 0. H. Barber assumes full responsibility as an in-
dependent contractor for all damages or claims which may accrue
from any act, deed or representation made by him or on his behalf
in connection with the performance of his duties under the fore-
going contract, and he shall not be considered or deemed to be
an employee of the said City, but only as a contractor with said
City.
4. Said contractor agrees that he will incur no obligations
which wil:L be a charge against the said City in connection with
his services, but that all such coots, charges and obligations for
entertainers, music.. speakers or otherwise must be paid_ by said
contractor.
5. That this resolution and the written acceptance-6f the terms
and provisions thereof relating.to the agreement hereinabove set .
forth, by said 0. H. Barber, filed with the City Clerk after the
adoption hereof, shall be and constitute the contract between said
City and said 0. H. Barber, for the rendering to.said City of the
contract services hereinabove referred to.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
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Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the
following resolution,be, adopted: -
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo has a credit amounting to
$190.00 with the Clymer- Indian Sales Company of Los Angeles,
which said credit may be applied only to the purchase of motor
vehicle equipment from said Company; and..,,.
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the,City,of.El.Segundo
has use for an additional motorcycle and believes that the.',.
type of machine hereinafter mentioned fully meets the requirements -.
of said Police Department;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE'D,;that the purchase from Clymer-
Indian Sales Company of Los Angeles of one Indian Four Motorcycle,
equipped with new speedometer, siren and sidestand,•at, a net cost
to the City of not to exceed $314.00, plus California State Sales.
Tax, after deducting the credit of $190.00 hereinbefore referred
to, be and the same is hereby authorized and directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Clymer- Indian Sales Company
be requested to expedite all possible the_ delivex7 of.said motorr
cycle, so that the same may be broken in and read, for use 44.
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the handling of vehicular, traffic during the National Air.Raees,
which will be held adjacent to the City-of El Segundo, Septemter'-
4th to 7th, inclusive, 1936.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.. ,
Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by. Councilman. #lesser, that .C..,K.
McConnell, Fire Chief,.be.and he J83 hereby.granted permission o take his-.
customary annual two.weeks, vacation beginning _August 24th,: 1936 it. -
being understood that during the absence ,of said, Fire Chief, , 0., R.. :Barber,-
Assistant Fire Chief, will assume supervision and control.- of!El;3egundo
Fire Department. Carried by the following vote:,
Ayes: Councilmen Hesser,. Love and MeyoryBinder. ` }y
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absentu Councilmen-Gerow and Selby. g
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried. ;
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
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