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1937 JUN 23 CC MIN48-o Q C El Segundo, Calif. June 23, 1937. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 A", MING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of June, 1937, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMIINICATIONS. The fallowing communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated following the reference to each hereinafter: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, five applications for permits to move and erect poles and an anchor in certain portions of the public streets within the City of El Segundo, as follows: One dated June 16th, 1937, to move one pole; One dated June 18th, 1937, to set one pole; One dated June 21st, 195% to set one pole; One dated June 21st, 1937, to set two poles; One dated June 21st, 19372 to set one anchor; Each of the applications having had the approval of the Street Superintendent of the City of El Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Southern California Telephone Company be and it is hereby granted permission to move one pole on the South side of Imperial Highway from its present location 1654 feet westerly of Inglewood — Redondo Road to a point 96 feet westerly thereof; to place one pole in the.north side of El Segundo Boulevard 250 feet westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard; to place one pole in the east side of Northrop Street 30 feet south of Imperial Highway; to place two poles in the east side of Northrop Street 46 feet north and 45 feet south respectively of the center line of the spur track of Santa Fe Railway Company which crosses said Northrop Street; to set one anchor in the east side of Northrop Street 50 feet South of Imperial Highway; all of said work to be prosecuted and completed in a good and workmanlike manner and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried. None. ORAL CON MONNATIONS. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The Mayor announced that'the hour of 7:15 o'clock at this meeting, being the time and place set for.the receiving of -bids on public pound service, said hour was now at hand and inquired as to whether or not any bids had been received. The City Clerk stated that up to the moment no bids had been received. It appearing, however, that there was a possibility of a certain bid being filed but same had been delayed on account of accidents and other matters beyond control of the party, it was regularly moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the time for receiving bids be extended from the hour of 7:15 otclock P. M. for the remainder of this meeting or until such time as said Council may act upon any bid or bids which may be submitted at this meeting in connection with public pound service. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Superintendent of the Water Department read to the Council a letter which had been filed by Chemical Equipment Corporation respecting the operation -- of the chlorinator in use at the water works of the Municipal Water Department of the City of El Segundo. He stated that Mr. Mudge, Manager of said Company, would appear-at the meeting later to discuss the subject matter of said letter. Councilman Gerow appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7:30 P. M. and he immediately took his seat at the Council table. At this point the Mayor referred back to " Oral Communications" and Mr. John R. Black, a local resident and property owner, addressed the Council relative to improving Sierra Street northerly of Grand Avenue and the alley in Block 35, all within the City of E1 Segundo. It appearing that the members of the Public works Committee of the City Council are familiar with the condition of these two public streets and re- commend their ifprovement, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent of the City of El Segundo be authorized and directed to cause the roadway of Sierra Street, northerly of Grand Avenue and the alley in Block 35 of the City of E1 Segundo to be put into usable condition. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. The Order of Business "Reports of Officers and Special Committees" was resumed at this point; whereupon the Street Superintendent advised the Council that Standard Oil Company of California had requested a permit to install a 6" wet gas line inside of a 12" casing under the roadway of E1 Segundo Boulevard from the south to the north side thereof, at a point approximately 161 feet westerly of the center line of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Standard Oil Company of California be and it is hereby granted a temporary revocable permit to install a 6" wet gas line in a 12" casing under El Segundo Boulevard, from the south to the north side thereof, at a point approximately 161 feet westerly of the center line of Sepulveda Boulevard, within the City of E1 Segundo, all of said work to be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo, such permit being subject to the right of this Council to revoke the same at any time in its discretion, without cost, without notice and without liability. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. The Street Superintendent then presented to the'Council for consideration application of Southern California Gas Company to excavate in Sepulveda Boulevard, between'E1 Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, for the purpose of installing a gas main extension *'which said application was accompanied by•a blue prints showing ' details of the proposed work. After examination of said application and plan and consideration by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Southern California Gas Company be and it is hereby granted permission to install a gas main extension in Sepulveda Boulevard, between El Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, provided said work is prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo, and provided further, that such installation and the maintenance of said pipe line shall be subject to all of the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 49 of the City of E1 Segundo, granting the franchise to said Company to lay, construct, maintain and operate its lines within the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. The City Attorney advised the Council that his office is in need of a steel filing cabinet for the filing of records of the City of E1 Segundo and by general consent the City Clerk was instructed to procure prices on the necessary equipment. Mayor Binder reported to the Council respecting his attendance at two meetings recently held for the purpose of discussing the allocation among the several cities of the County of gas tax funds received by the County Board of Supervisors; that apparently nothing tangible has been accomplished to date; that the Supervisors may call a meeting in the future, at which they desire a representative of each city in the county to meet with them for a further discussion of the problem. The City Clerk announced that there had been filed a bid on public pound service, same having been presented by Mrs. Jeanette B. Kincaid, President of Inglewood Humane Society, Inc. The Mayor then inquired whether or not any other person or persons desired to file bids. No other person appearing to file a bid, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the bid received be opened, examined and publicly declared. .Said bid was thereupon opened and found to be the bid of Inglewood Humane Society, Inc... bidding on the following item, to —wit: "Item No. 2. On the basis of a contract for the period of one year beginning July 1, 1937, Ninety per cent of fees collected, in lieu of a fixed sum per month." Said bid was accompanied by check drawn on Bank of America in amount of $100.00, payable to The City of E1 Segundo. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Resolution No. 3 78, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO INGLEWOOD HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., FOR FURNISHING PUBLIC POUND SERVICE, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF A PUBLIC POUND AND PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF POUND MASTER IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 193 7, which was read in full to the Council, be adopted. Said motion was carried and said Resolution was accordingly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen done. Absent: Councilman Selby. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: t � L _� r v 0 -51 General Fund Graybar Electrid Company So. Calif. Disinfecting Co. Standard Stations, Inc. E. Morgan City of. El Segundo Water Department Pacific Toro ComparV General Fund $4.25 The Columbia Carbon Co. $7.41 6.06 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 1.68 1.00 Los Angeles Fireworks Co. 3.25 3.35 City of E1 Segundo Water Department 353.24 24.75 Clymer— Indian Sales Co. 1.47 9.06 Edward Cote 193.00 TOTAL $608.52 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 Gerow, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent:, Councilman Selby. Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that D. B. Hancher, as representative of the Oil Workers Union be granted permission to use the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of Monday, June 28th, 1937, for the purpose of holding a closed meeting, the rental charge for such use to be $3.75. Carried. The Street Superintendent advised that certain repairs are necessary about the garbage hopper of the City of E1 Segundo and that his rough estimate of the cost is $25.00. It was suggested the proposed work be delayed temporarily. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the jail mattresses be renovated at a cost of not to exceed $6.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. Hesser; Love and Mayor Binder. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that if and when W. P. A. funds allocated to the renovation of the City Hall building are exhausted, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to proceed with the work to completion by force account. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. Consideration was given to repairing the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Standard Street and Mariposa Avenue and to making certain improvements in the roadway at said location so as to eliminate disagreeable conditions which prevail during rainy weather. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that these matters be referred to the Public Works Committee of the Council with power'to act. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Noes: Councilmn None. Absent= Councilman Selby. Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the purchase of a 100# can of H. D. H. for use in connection with purification of water used in the wading pools of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is hereby authorized, the total cost thereof not to exceed $35.00, plus 52- 0 California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Selby. Mr. Mudge of the Chemical Equipment Company appeared at the meeting and orally explained to the Council the reason for making his written report hereinbefore at this meeting read to the Council by the Superintendent of the Mater Department, and explained that his object in so doing was to provide the services required at the lowest possible cost, believing that the City's requirement would be fulfilled with apparatus and the use of methods less expensive than originally proposed. Following discussion, it was decided to continue for a period of two to three weeks with the chlorine dosage as at present and Mr. Mudge agreed to return at some future date to further discuss milk the matter with the Council. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: o� r C C