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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:
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Graybar Electrid Company
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
Standard Stations, Inc.
E. Morgan
City of. El Segundo Water
Department
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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:
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