1939 AUG 09 CC MINc
El Segundo, California.
August 9th, 1939.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was held on the above date in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall of said City, having been.called to order at 7:00 P. M. on said date
by the Mayor, Peter E. Binder,
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present:. Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Selby.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
A. R. Gunn - Street Superintendent.
Victor D. McCarthy.- City Clerk.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of August, 1939,
were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were.read to the-Council, were
disposed of in the manner indicated following the reference to each
hereinafter:
STANFORD R. SMITH, dated August 7th, 1939,being an application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO WOMAN'S CLUB, by Mrs. A. E. Magee, Corresponding Secretary,
dated August 7th, 1939, requesting that the west side of Standard Street
immediately south of Mariposa Avenue, in front of the Woman's Club House
.be striped for angle automobile parking. By general consent the matter was
referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report to the Council
at its neat meeting
CALIFORNIA TESTING LABORATORIES INC., dated August 8th, 19399 soliciting
consideration as inspectors of the cast iron or asbestos cement pipe to be
purchased by the City under the bids to be submitted this date. Referred to
the Superintendent of the Water Department for investigation and report.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES, undated but stamped RECEIVED
August 9th, 1939, announcing the holding of the 99th regular meeting of said
League at Sierra Madre on August 17th, 1939, and requesting that reservations
therefor be-made promptly. It appearing that no member of the Council will be
able to attend said meeting, the communication was ordered filed and the City
Clerk instructed to advise the secretary of said League that no reservations
will-be made by the City of E1 Segundo.
MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION by Miner B. Phillipps, its.
president, dated August 3rd, 1939, calling attention to the aims and objectives
of the Association ;-pointing out its benefits to municipal finance officers and
the cities they represent; urging membership of the City of E1 Segundo in said
Association; quoting membership dues and recommending the attendance of a
representative of the City of El Segundo at the convention of said Association
to be held in San Francisco October 16th to 19th.-incl., 1939. Ordered filed.
H. L. BYRAM, Tax Collector, County of Los Angeles, dated August 7th, 19399
transmitting a schedule of projects in the City of E1 Segundo under the
- Improvement Bond Act of 1915, which shows the amount of delinquent assessments
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for the discal year 1938 -1939 as of June 30th, 1939, and making
demand upon the Council to provide funds for the payment of such
delinquent assessments and delinquent interest thereon as required
by statute, either by the transfer of general funds to the interest
and sinking funds of each of such districts or by the levy of tax in
accordance with Section 16 of said Boni Act. Moved by Councilman
Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the City Clerk of the City
of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to-acknow-
ledge receipt of the communication of the Tax Collector of Los Angeles,
California, dated August 7th, 1939, making demand upon the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo,as required by law, to provide funds for the
payment of�all delinquent assessments and-interest thereon, in con-
nection with special Assessment Bonds issued for the improvement of
Oak Avenue within said City, and to advise said County Tax Collector
that any amounts needed in order to comply with his demand will be
transferred from the general fund of-the City of El Segundo to the
Oak Avenue Bond Interest and Sinking Fund. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
H. L. BYRAM, Tax Collector, County of Los Angeles, dated Aug-
ust 7th, 1939, making demand upon the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo to provide funds for the payment of all delinquent
assessments and delinquent interest on assessments for all projects
in the City of E1 Segundo under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915,
for which current assessments have terminated but which have delin-
quent assessments for prior years still outstanding. Moved by
Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the City Clerk
of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and dir-
ected to acknowledge receipt of the communication of the Tax
Collector of Los Angeles Gounty,, dated August 7th,- 1939, making
demand upon the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo as required
by law to provide the funds for the payment of all delinquent
assessments and delinquent interest thereon-for all projects in
the City of El.Segundo under the Improvement Bond :Act of 1915, for
which current assessments have terminated but which have delinquent
assessments for prior years still- outstanding, and to advise said
County Tax Collector that any amounts needed in order to comply with
his demand will be transferred from the general fund of the City of
E1 Segundo to such Bond Interest and Sinking Funds. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
REPUBLIC PETROLEUM COMPANY, dated August 8th, 19391 trans-
mitting therewith a letter said Company had received from Macco
Construction Company advising of the completion of the clean -up
work at said Company's oil well known as "El-Segundo Well No.2 ",
requesting that the work be inspected and that said Company be
advised if it meets with the requirements of the City of El Segundo.
The Building Inspector reported having inspected the site and having
found that the derrick and all structures had been removed, the sump
filled, and the ground restored.to its- origiaal condition. In,con-
nection tiiere*ith, the City Clerk reported that the oil well licensing
fee required by ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo has not.been paid
for the calendar year 1939, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow,
seconded by Councilman Love that the communication of Republic Petroleum
Company dated August 8th, 1939, with reference to the clean -up of the
premises surrounding its "El Segundo Well No.2" be received and filed;
that the matter of releasing Republic Petroleum Company -from further
liability in connection with the permit granted for the drilling of
said well be taken under advisement for the-period of one week, and
that the City Clerk be instructed to notify said Company that on or
about February 10th, 1939 it was advised of the adoption of a
resolution by the City Council of the City of El Segundo January 25th,
1939, setting forth certain matters which had not been disposed of in
a manner satisfactory fo said City Council, which said matters have not
as yet been fully disposed of, and that said Council is not disposed to
relinquish said Company's bond until the matter of the payment of the
annual license fee as provided for under Ordinance No. 211 of the City
of E1 Segundo for the calendar year 1939 has been taken care of. Carried.
MELVIN H. WRIGHT, FRANK L. SNOW, FRANK.H. CHIISON•, and PETER E. BINDER,
members of a special Highway Investigating Committee appointed by the City
Council to determine the feasibility and costs of constructing or improving
an East -West highway through the City of E1 Segundo,•dated August 9th, 1939,
advising that plans and an engineering report respecting the matter have
been prepared at their request, have been examined by them, that said plans
and said report are submitted to the Council with said communication for the
Council's further consideration, and recommending that a joint conference of
the Committee and the Council be held at a future date for a final determin-
ation of the matter. It was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Council-
man Hesser that the communication and accompanying blueprints and report of
Melvin H. Wright and the three others constituting a special Highway In-
vestigating Committee, dated August 9th, 1939, and presented and read to
this Council this date, be received and filed in the office of .the City
Clerk for identification and reference. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The hour of 7:15 o'clock P.M. at this meeting having heretofore been
fixed-as the hour and date for receiving bids for furnishing the City of
El Segundo the following material, to wit: .
ITEM 1: Approximately 2000 lin. ft. of 6" B & S Cast
Iron Pipe, Class 150, or equal, _
ITEM 2: Approximately 2000 lin. ft. of 6" Asbestos
Cement Pressure Pipe, Class 150, or equal,
and the hour of 7:14 o'clock P.M. having arrived, the Mayor audibly announced
that fact and requested any person or persons present in the Council Chamber
who desired to file their bids to do so immediately. The hour of 7:15 o'clock
P.M. having arrived; and all bids being in, the Mayor declared the time for
receiving bids for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo the certain cast iron
and /or asbestos cement-pressure-pipe as advertised for, closed. The City
Clerk thereupon announced that five bids had been received. It was then
moved by Councilman -Love, and seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the Council
proceed to open, examine, and publicly declare all of the bids received this
date for furnishing the City approximately 2000 lin. ft. of 6" B & S cast iron
pipe and /or approximately 2000 lin. ft. of 6" asbestos cement pressure pipe,
as advertised for.
The Council thereupon proceeded to and did open, examine and publicly
declare all of the bids received this date for furnishing the City of E1
Segundo certain cast iron and /or asbestos cement pressure pipe as advertised
for, which said bids were found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit:
BID OF JOHNS - MANVILLE SALES CORPORATION, dated August 4th, 19399
as follows:
"For 2,000 lineal ft. of Transite Pressure Pipe Class 150,
complete' with one (1) Simplex Coupling.and.two (23 rubber
rings, -per lengtb,6f pipe- - - 700 per ft...- a total of $1,400.00.
The above quotation is made F.O.B. trench side at E1 Segundo,
California and delivery can be made within three (3) days after
receipt of order.
Price quoted does not include California State Sales Tax of 3%.
Terms are 2% 10th proximo - net 30th proximo."
Said bid was accompanied by Certified Check No. 15934 in the sum of
$140.00, drawn upon Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank, and payable
to the City of E1 Segundo.
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BID OF NATIONAL CAST IROI PIPE (a division of JAMES B. CLAW
& SONS), dated August 9th, 1939, as follows::
"We would be pleased to furnish your requirements at
the following price per lineal foot f.o.b. trenchside
or stockpile, wherever accessible to truck delivery,
El Segundo, California:
Approx. 2,000' 6 "x18' B&S Class 150 SUPER- DELAVAUD C.I.
Pipe U $0.72 per ft.
Terms: Thirty days net, no discount allowed. Any sales
or use tax applying to this quotation to be paid by you and
same is not included in price named herein.
Material quoted on above is manufactured in strict accord-
ance with Federal Specifications WW- P-421, Type I. Class 150.
DELIVERY could be made within 35 to 40 days following receipt
of order at foundry."
Said bid was accompanied by a proposal bond in the penal sum of
$160.00 with National Cast Iron Pipe (a division of James B. Clow
& Sons) as principal, and United States Guarantee Company, as surety.
BID OF GRINNELL COMPANY OF THE PACIFIC, dated August 8th, 19399
as follows:
"We are pleased to quote, as follows:
2000' - 6" x 1819" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe, Bell and
Spigot - - - - .71 Per Foot
The above price based on mill shipment, 35 days delivery,
F.O.B. trenchside E1 Segundo.
Terms: Net Cash 30 Days.
Alternate
2000' - 6" x 1810" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe, Bell and
Spigot - - - .74 Per Foot
The above.price from our stock, shipment at once.
Terms: Net Cash 30 Days.
We can furnish the above Emmeline lined at the same prices."
Said bid was accompanied by Certified Check No. 36386, drawn upon
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Los Angeles, Calif., in the
sum of $150.00 payable to the City of El Segundo.
BID OF AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE CO., dated August 9th, 1939,
as follows:
"With reference to your official advertisement of the 3rd
that bids would be received by you until 7:15 o'clock p.m.,
Wednesday, August 9, 1939, for furnishing the City Water
Department Bell and Spigot Cast Iron Pipe Class 150 or equal,
we are pleased to quote as follows:
Approx. 2000 Feet 6" B&S Mono -Cast Centrifugal Pipe Class
150 in 16' Lengths for 150 Pounds Working Pressure, Made In
Accordance With Federal Specifications WW -P -421 - per foot
.721.
As Alternate:
Approx. 2000,Feet 6"-B&S Mono -Cast Centrifugal Pipe Class
150 in 16' Lengths for 150 Pounds Working Pressure, Made In
Accordance With Federal.Specifications No. 537 - per foot
As Alternate:
Approx, 2000 Feet 6" B&S Mono -Cast Centrifugal Pipe Class
150 in 16' Lengths for 150 Pounds Working Pressure, Made In
Accordance With American Standards Associations' Tentative
Specifications - per foot $ .634
The above prices are f.o.b. E1 Segundo, California for
trenchside delivery at jobsite, for shipment from our foundries
in Birmingham, Alabama, based on present published freight rate,
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and for.truck delivery where available to large truck and
trailer. Prices, however, do not include California State
Use or Sales Tax in the amount of 3%, which is collectible.
Terms are net thirty days.
Said bid was accompanied by proposal bond in the penal sum of $200;00
with American Cast Iron Pipe Co., as principal, and United States Guarantee
Company as surety.
BID OF UNITED STAVES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, dated August 9th, 19399
as follows:
"In accordance with your formal notice inviting bids, bids to
be received up until 7:15 P.M., Wednesday, August 9, 1939, we
are pleased to offer you the following cast iron pipe:
2000' of 6" Class 150, B&S SUPER- deLavaud Centrifugal cast
iron pipe, 18' lengths, as per Federal Specs. #WW-P -421 with
our U.S. special seal coated cement lining ® .7025 per ft.
OR
2000' of 6" Class 150, B&,S, SUPER- deLavaud Centrifugal cast
iron pipe, 18' lengths as per U.S. Government Master Specs.
#537 with our U.S. special seal coated cement lining - - -
® .68 per ft.
The above prices are based on shipping from our foundry in the
Birmingham District, via rail and water, through to the Los
Angeles Harbor, truck beyond and exclusive of California State
Tax.
Prices are quoted for delivery strung along side of trench
wherever accessible to truck with trailer, E1 Segundo, California.
As now situated we can make delivery in approximately 40 days after
receipt of order. In the event that you will require delivery
sooner than mentioned above, there is that possibility that we
will have pipe consigned to our Los Angeles stock that will be
arriving shortly and can be diverted at the Harbor for delivery
direct to you."
Said bid was accompanied by bidder's bond in the penal sum of $200.00
with the United States Pipe and Foundry Company as principal and United
States Guarantee Company as surety.
Following the opening, examining, and declaring of all of said bids so
received, it' was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser,
that all of the bids received this date for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo
approximately 2000' of cast iron and /or asbestos cement pressure water pipe
be taken under advisement until the hour of 7:15 o'clock P.M., Wednesday
August 16th, 1939. Carried. '
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. C.'W. Lewis addressed the.Council relative to a matter of municipal
personnel in which he was interested. '
Mr. John Stanich addressed the Council relative to his employment-and
was informed that his case would be gilen consideration at a later date.
REPORTS OF STANDING'COMMITTEES.
None,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND'SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The Chief of Police advised having received a communication from Inglewood
Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting permission for a group of ten cars to
parade through the City of El Segundo August 16th, 1939, at about the hour of
9:30 A.M. and to assemble at a location within the City for the purpose of
conducting about ten minutes of entertainment for the purpose of advertising
the Inglewood Fiesta and Flower Show . By general consent the matter was left
to the discretion of the Chief of Police.
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The City Engineer reported receipt of a communication from the
Southwest Cities Flood Control Association to the effect that the
meeting heretofore scheduled to be held in El Segundo August 11th,
1939, will be postponed to a date later in August or early in September.
The City Engineer reported receipt of a map of the Laguna-
Dominguez Drainage Area, which includes the City of El Segundo, which
map was displayed and explained to the Council. '
The City Engineer reported having attended a meeting of the
Regional Planning Commission in Los Angeles August 9th, 1939, and of
having a discussion with officers of said Commission relative to the
projection of Pershing Drive through the City of E1 Segundo, at a
location differing from the one originally planned.
The City Clerk reported that the Recreational Director requested
permission to use the City's Public Address System at the High School
baseball grounds on such evenings as soft ball league ball gates are
being played. By general consent the Council granted permission
therefor, provided the Recreational Director would be responsible
for the apparatus and arrange for its transportation on such.occas-
ions as its use is desired.
The City Clerk reported that the Life Payments'Association
requested permission to use the City Hall Auditorium September 11th,
1939 for the purpose of holding a public meeting. By general consent
this permission was granted, no charge to be made for such use.
The City Attorney reported having.conf erred with Apex Petrbleum
Corporation with reference to the assignment to it by Lakeside Oil
Company of the latter's oil well designated and known as Lakeside
Well No. 1, and that this report may be considered as a progress
report inasmuch as papers already received are not'complete.nor
fully satisfactory.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had'the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Builders Material Co.
$117.80
California Pencil Co.
1.67
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co.
8.84
E1 Segundo'Hardware
41.95
Hacker Pipe & Supply Co.
5.83
Oro Grande Lime & Stone Co.
249.95
Pacific Mill & Mine Supply Co. 16.15
Grimes- Stassforth Stationery
Co.26.72
So.Calif.Edison Co., Ltd.
503.31
So.Calif. Freight Lines
.60
So .Calif . Telephone Co.
12.25
Standard Oil Co.of Calif.
5.15
TOTAL
990.22
General Fund
Standard Oil goof Calif. 268.70
H. W. Prince, M.D.
3.00
City of E.S.Water Dept.
358.82
City'of E.S.Water Dept.
150.23
George F. Schenck
36.00
Southern Calif.Gas Co.
3.78
Builders Material Co.
28.64
Converse Neon Signs
6.00
J.F. Miner
44.00
Harry Downs
56.88
Menard & Tabery,Inc.
11.49
Cal.Spray- Chemical Corp.
64.37
So.Cal.Disinfecting Co.
2.02
TOTAL
171033.93
• Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, 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, Love and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Selby.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that
Fire Chief C. K. McConnell be and he is hereby granted his customary
annual two weeks' vacation, beginning August 14th, 1939, it.being
understood.that the Fire Chief will arrange for other officers in
his department to act in his stead during his absence. Carried.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that
the City Forester be and he is hereby granted permission and instructed
to remove approximately nine acacia trees from.the parkings on the west
side of Richmond Street north of Mariposa Avenue, and the north side of
Mariposa Avenue waEterly of Richmond Street, all adjacent to E1 Segundo
Elementary Schools. Carried by the entire.affirmative vote of the
Council.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Gerof,seconded by Councilman Love, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
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