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El Segundo, California.
May 11th, 1938. u
A regular meeting of the City Bouncil 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: Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Councilmen Absent: Love.
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The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of May, 1938,
were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the minutes be approved as read. Carried.
TTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were
disposed of in the manner indicated following reference to each hereinafter:
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERr1 CALIFORNIA, dated April 28th, 1938, to which
was attached statement of a proposed plan intended to attract strong students
into government service, provide actual experience on the job, financial aid
while acquiring experience in this line of work and an organized plan of study
in the field of public administration for undergraduate and graduate students.
Ordered filed.
APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO from the
following named Persons: Edison Bedore, Rea Garford Ryan, Monroe'Painter,
William Lewis Alexander, Dwight Winford Grabill, Thomas F. Gorman, Lee T.
Patterson, and Paul A. Allen. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES, dated May 7th, 1938, being in
reply to the City Clerk *s letter of May,5th, 1938, making inquiry concerning
new proposed P. W. A. program, and advising that it was said League *s
understanding that approved projects now on file were not sufficient to use
up the total proposed appropriation, setting forth the various methods by
which Federal aid will be extended to state and local governments, and suggesting
if the City of E1 Segundo has any projects under consideration, that application
for such aid be made immediately.
After discussion, by general consent the City Clerk was directed to
write the P. W. A. officials in Los Angeles, inquiring as to the possibilities
of approval for new projects, and when said P. W. A. would be ready to
receive applications for such new projects, if such applications may be filed.
VIVIAN A. PARRY and WALTER EASTMAN, dated May 9th, 1938, agreeing to
furnish all labor, material and equipment for removal and to remove seven pine
trees in Grand Avenue Park to a new location in said Park*
After discussing the matter at some length, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, 'that *the communication from Vivian A. Parry
and Walter Eastman, dated May 9th, 1938, with reference to removal of seven pine
trees in Grand Avenue Park be filed, and the City Clerk instructed to advise
the writers that arrangements had already been made by the Council at a previous
meeting for the removal of said trees. Carried.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, dated May 11th, 1938, applying
for permission to conduct a seismographic survey in the shoulders of E1 Segundo
Boulevard and Inglewood- Redondo"Raod, within the City of El Segundo, as indicated
upon a sketch attached to said communication. Moved by Councilman Hesser,
seconded by Councilman Selby, the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, Standard Oil Company of California has
requested permission of this Council to make a seismographic
survey in the shoulders of certain of the public streets
within the City of E1 Segundo, as more particularly indicated
upon a sketch attached to said request; and
WBEREAS, this Council has no objection to the making
of such survey upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter
stated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Standard Oil
Company be and it is hereby authorized to make said survey,
provided, however, that by proceeding under the provisions of
this permit, said Company shall automatically thereby agree
and be bound:
1.- To indemnify the City of E1 Segundo, California,
and each and all of its officers, agents, servants and employees
from and against any and all damage or claims of damage of any
kind, nature or description whatsoever which may arise out of
or be due indirectly or directly to the making of said survey
or any act in connection therewith; and
2.- That said Standard Oil Company of California shall'
immediately pay-upon proper demand therefor, any and all damages
which may be occasioned to either persons or property or both
and which may be suffered by, through or on account of or which
may arise out of the making of said survey or the doing or
failure to do of any act in connection therewith.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love. --�
C. L. BROADWATER, Superintendent, E1 Segundo Unified School District,
dated May 10, 1938, notifying the City Council that Mr. R. R. Thorburn
had been chosen as representative of the El Segundo Unified School District
Board of Trustees on the Recreational Commission of the City of E1 Segundo,
and expressing appreciation of the City Councilts action in this field of
activity and extending said Boardts sincere wishes for the success of the
said Commission. Ordered filed.
ALLEN T. NELSON, dated May 11th, 1938, being application for a permit
to move a one story frame building from its present location at the Northeast
corner of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to a new location
out of the City of E1 Segundo.
All permit fees and deposits having been made by said applicant in
accordance with ordinances of the City of El Segundo governing the removal
of buildings , it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded- byCouncilman Gerow,
that Allen T. Nelson be'a.nd he is hereby granted permission to move a one
story frame building on dollies from its present location at the Northeast
corner of El Segundo Boulevard and.Sepulveda Boulevard, to a new location out
of the City of E1 Segundo, such removal to be routed from a point on E1
Segundo Boulevard east of Sepulveda Boulevard easterly on El Segundo Blvd*
to the easterly City limits, such removal to take place on the 13th day of
May, 1938, and to begin at or 'about the hour of 9:00 A. M..; it being provided
that to insure traffic safetyr said house movers shall be governed by
directions of the Police Department,of the City of El Segundo and that in
other respects the removal shall be prosecuted to the satisfaction of the
Street Superintendent of said City. Carried.
COL PETROL= COMPANY,- dated May 11th, 1938, applying for a
permit to drill an oil well on a certain portion of Block 30 within the City
of E1 Segundo. By general consent action on the matter was delayed until
the next regular meeting of the Council.
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ORAL COMMJNICATIONS.
Mr. Barlow, representing the Burnoel Petroleum Company, addressed the
Council, advising that his Company desired to file a bid on leasing
certain real property owned by the City of E1 Segundo for oil drilling purposes,
should the Council at any time in the future decide to advertise for bids
on such leasing.
Councilman
After discussion on the subject, it was moved bZ/Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Hesser, that the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo be and he
is hereby authorized and directed to pablidhtwice in E1 Segundo Herald a
notice inviting bids on oil lease, giving public notice that the City of
E1 Segundo proposes to lease for the purpose of drilling, prospecting for,
operating for and producing oil, gas and /or other hydrocarbon substances
therefrom, all of Block 34, E1 Segundo Sheet No. ?, as per map recorded in
Book 22, Pages 54 and 55 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California,
on file in the office of the County Recorder of said County, said notice to
be in substantially the same form as that prepared by the City Attorney of
the City of El Segundo and read to this Council on March 30th, 1938.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerowt Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
Mr, Russell Hall, representing the American Legion Post of E1
Segundo, addressed the Council, advising that said Post desired to hold
services in Library Park on Memorial Day, May 30th, 1938, and requested
the use of said Park for one hour in'the morning of said date, also
the use of the City's portable platform on*said occasion, and - invited all
members of the City Council and other City officials to join in said
services.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that
E1 Segundo Post No. 38, American Legion, be granted permission to use
Library Park, Monday, May 30th, 1938, for the purpose of conducting a
Memorial Day program, and that the Street Superintendent of the City of
E1 Segundo be authorized and directed to erect the portable speaker's
platform at such location in said Park as may be directed by said Postp
Carried.
Mr, J. E. Reddington, residing at 216 West Walnut Avenue, in the
City of El Segundo, requested the installation of a street light at a point
approximately 200 feet West of Cedar Street on West Walnut Avenue. By
general consent Councilmen Gerow and Hesser of the Public Works Committee
were instructed to investigate the necessity of a street light at this
location and report their findings to the Council at its next regular meeting.
Mr. Robert Clark, residing at 830 Sheldon Street, El Segundo,
addressed the Council relative to the hazardous condition of Sycamore Avenue,
between Sheldon Street and Penn Street and requested that something be done
to remedy this condition. The matter was referred to the Public Works
Oommittee for investigation and report to this Council at its next regular
meeting.
REPORTS-OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
..Councilman Hesser of the Public Safety Committee, 'advised that
in his opinion it is desirable that a Motor Vehicle Stop Sign for Pedestrian
Traffic Lanes be placed at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Main
Street for the protection of pedestrians crossing Main Street at said
intersection, especially on Sundays, at a time when no officer is on duty
at said location.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Hesser, that the purchase of a Motor Vehicle Stop Sign for
Pedestrian Traffic Lanes for use at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and
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Main Street, be and the same is hereby authorized purchased, the total cost
of same not to exceed $12.50 plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
Councilman Hesser of the Public Safety Committee stated that due to
hazardous traffic conditions at E1 Segundo Boulevard west of Richmond Street,
he deemed it advisable to have the red painting on the curb on the North
side of El Segundo Boulevard west of Richmond Street extended westerly.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
Chief of Police be requested, under the powers and authority granted him so
to do under Ordinance No. 204 and subject to the limitations set forth in
said Ordinance, to cause the "No Parking" area on the North side of E1
Segundo Boulevard west of Richmond Street, to be extended westerly by
painting the curb on said Street red to a point approximately 30 feet
westerly of Richmond Streets the total cost of such painting not to exceed
the sum of $5.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Love.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Chief
Acting of Police J. A. Cummings reported the appointments of
Grover C. Hale and Robert Co Meacham as Special Police Officers and requested
the Councilts approval of such appointments.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the
appointments of Grover C. Hale and Robert C. Meacham as Special Police Officers
of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same are hereby approved. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Love.
The Deputy City Clerk announced that Mr. J. Ward Miller, who was granted
six months leave of absence on February 16th, 1938, as a member of El Segundo
Fire Department had returned and that the Fire Chief had requested his reinstatement
as a member of said Fire Department as of this date.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that effective
this date, and until the further order of this Council, J. Ward Miller, a member
of E1 Segundo Fire Department, absent from duty on leave of absence, be reinstated
to duty as a member of said Fire Department, his compensation and other employment
conditions to be subject to the provisions of resolution or resolutions of the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo now in d2fect respecting hours of
employment and rates of compensation affecting employees of said City. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerows Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Love. .
The City Attorney reported having written to Howard Oil Company
re said Companyts delinquent water bill, and that said Company had advised
it expected to make remittance within the next week or ten days.
The City Attorney presented and read in full to the Council the
Notice Inviting Bids on Various Items of Work and Materials to be Furnished
the City of E1 Segundo, California, in connection with the proposed water
treatment plant for the said City of E1 Segundo.
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The matter of the invitation of the Compton Golden Jubilee Committee,
inviting the City Council and officers of the City of E1 Segundo to attend
the observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Compton as an Incorporated
City, was discussed. It appearing that no member of the City Council would
be able to attend, the City Clerk was instructed to so advise said Committee.
Discussion was had relative to the new locations in Grand Avenue Park
for the seven pine trees which are to be moved from their present location
in said Park, following which it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Selby, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized
to have the seven pine trees in Grand Avenue Park, when removed from their
present location, planted in the parkway of Ma4L6nd Street. Carried,
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
Carl Wilson
So. Calif. Telephone Co.
So, Calif. Edison Co.
City of El Segundo
Dearborn Chemical Co.
Logan R. Cotton
TOTAL
Jim Alger
Morgan -Burr, Inc.
Logan R. Cotton
Water Works Fund General Fund
—� 30.00 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 21.30
8.95 City of E1 Segundo Water Dept, 306.30
481.27 City of El Segundo Water " 79984
181.87 So, Calif. Telephone Co. 37965
33.84 H. H. Baker 99.00
35.00 Converse Neon Signs 6.00
770.93 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 43.82
Southern Calif. Edison Co. " 36.21
General Fund Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 6.50
32.00 Inglewood Motor Parts Co. 2.29
25.58 George Ipswitch 1:50
80.00 TOTAL 1777,99
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, 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, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Love.
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Moved-by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
purchase of two 600.20 tires and 1 tube for Street Department trucks; two
600016 tires for Police Department car and two 450.18 tires for use on
the motorcycle of the City of El Segundo, be and the same is hereby
authorized, the total cost of said tires and tube not to exceed the sum of
$100.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
Mayor Bindet advised having investigated various types of Melding machines;
that 'he had found one machine which from its description, he felt would be
satisfactory, but had not as yet had an opportunity to inspect the machine.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser,
the following resolution be adopted:
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YMEREAS, this Council finds that a welding generator
can be used advantageously and economically by the mechanical
department of the City of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Binder, who is familiar with the
operation of several types of welding apparatus, is the logical
person to determine which of the types on the market are best
suited to the needs of the City of E1 Segundo;`
NOW TE=ORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Mayor Peter
E..Binder be and he is hereby authorized and directed to inspect
the Rowe and other makes of electric welding generators, and
thereafter to purchase, for and on behalf of the City of E1
Segundo, that welding machine, which in his opinion, is best
adapted to the needs of said City, the total cost thereof not
to exceed $300.00, plus California State Sales Tax.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
No further business appearing to be transacted at said meeting, it
was moved by Councilman'Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Rbspectfully submitted,
VICTOR D. McCARTHY, CITY M=9
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