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1939 AUG 23 CC MINP ,w 377 E1 Segundo, California. August 23rd, 1939. A regular meeting of the City Council of -the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Peter E. Binder, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Selby. Other Officers Present: A. R. Gunn - Street Superintendent. R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.., Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. Victor D. McCarthy -.City Clerk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of August, 1939, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COM%I.JNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated, following the reference to each herein- after: REPUBLIC PETROLEUM COMPANY, dated August 18th, 1939, requesting that the necessary steps be taken to release said Company from further liability in connection with its E1 Segundo Well No. 2. It appearing that said well has been abandoned in a satisfactory manner and that the license fee for said well for the calendar year 1939 has been paid, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of January, 1936, there was issued to Republic Petroleum Company, Ltd. (now Republic Petroleum Company), by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, a permit to erect one derrick for the purpose of drilling for oil, gas and /or other hydrocarbon substances, in a portion of Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, within the City of E1 Segundo, said location being more par- ticularly described in said permit, and said well being named and known as Republic E1 Segundo No. 2; and WHEREAS, said Republic Petroleum Company has advised of its abandonment of said well and has requested release from further liability in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of _'the City of E1 Segundo, by report to this Council, has confirmed the fact of.abandoment and the fact that the derrick and appurtenances for the drilling of said well have been removed and the premises cleaned up and the grounds surrounding said well restored as nearly as possible to the condition said ground was in prior to the drilling of said well; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has reported that all fees due from said Company have been paid to the City of El Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby consent to,and approve p. 13'78 v the abandonment of that certain oil well of Republic Petroleum Company known as Republic E1 Segundo No. 2; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond of said permittee, Republic Petroleum Company, respecting said Republic E1 Segundo Well No. 2, with National Surety Company as surety, covering the operations in and about said well, be and the same is hereby exonerated as to any liability accruing thereon subsequent to this date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Republic Petroleum Company and to said National Surety Company. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. GOLD CREST REBEKAH LODGE NO. 357, I. 0. 0. F., dated August 17th, 1939, complimenting the City Council for redecorating the City Hall Auditorium and expressing its appreciation thereof. Ordered filed. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Hesser of the Public Works Committee, initiated discussion relative to the purchase of an oil spraying apparatus for the Street Department of the City of E1 Segundo, which will include a tank, pump, compressor and the necessary fittings and appurtenances. It appearing that specifications and quotations for assembling the apparatus have been received from several suppliers and it appearing also that a tank of greater capacity than that tentatively agreed upon at the last regular meeting of the Council is desirable, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, at its regular meeting held August 16th, 1939, this Council appropriated the sum of $425.00, plus California State Sales Tax, for the purchase of a trailer type emulsion spreader, said appropriation contemplating a tank of 120 gallon capacity appurtenant to said spreader; and WHEREAS, more mature consideration of the matter has caused this Council to alter its judgment with reference to the tank capacity and this Council.now believes a tank of between 200 and 300 gallon capacity to be more desirable; and WHEREAS, the Street Superintendent of the City of El Segundo has obtained prices from three sources for furnishing and assembling all of the parts required to construct an emulsion spreader suitable to the requirements of the City of E1 Segundo, all of said prices being in excess of said $425.00, plus California State Sales Tax; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of - this Council taken as aforesaid, said action being of record at Page P -376, minutes of the proceedings of this Council, appropriating $425.00, plus California State Sales Tax, for the purchase of said apparatus, be and the same is hereby rescinded; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby. appropriate and authorize the expenditure of not to exceed $500.00 including California State Sales Tax, for the purchase P' 379 W of an emulsion spreader, including tank, power plant, air compressor and all fittings and appurtenances requisite thereto, as may be determined and selected by the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. Councilman Hesser recommended that the Council consider repairing that certain municipal truck designated as Truck No. 3, so that the same might be used in the Street Department in connection with the transportation and use of the oil spreader, the purchase of which was previously authorized -at this meeting. An estimate of the cost of the needed repairs to said automobile had been obtained and was.studied by the Council, following which it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that that certain truck, designated as Truck No. 3, be repaired, at a cost of not to exceed $166.00, including California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Engineer presented to the Council a plan of proposed drain line across a portion of E1 Segundo High School designated as Drawing No. M- 390816, such plan showing the location, size, length of line, route and cost of labor and materials to construct the same, the purpose of said proposed storm water drain line being to drain a low area where storm waters accumulate at and adjacent to the intersection of Standard Street with East Mariposa Avenue. After having examined said plan and being satisfied therewith, it was moved-by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that City Engineer's Plan No. M- 390816, entitled: "Plan of Proposed Drain Line Across a Portion of E1 Segundo High School ", submitted to this Council this date, be and the same is hereby approved; that a copy thereof be filed with the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo for identification and reference, and that said City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Unified School District for a permit to install and main- tain the drainage facilities at the location on High School property shown in said Plan and to accompany his letter making such request with a copy of said Plan No. M- 390816. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:- Councilmen Hesse`, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. The Chief of Police advised the Council that Mr. Lester Foster, Scoutmaster of El Segundo Boy Scouts; had informed him that the Boy Scouts anticipate holding a Soap-Box Derby, September 9th, 1939, the date upon which a community picnic is to be held in E1 Segundo; that the Scouts wish permission to hold preliminary trials September 1st and 8th, 1939, that the ENLA most desirable location for the holding of the event is Sheldon Street, between Mariposa Avenue and Oak Avenue, and that' said Street, between the points named, should be improved prior to the holding of said preliminary events. Thereupon by general consent, the Street Superintendent was directed to repair Sheldon Street, between Mariposa Avenue and Oak Avenue, and the Chief of Police authorized to close said Street between said points on the dates named, for the purpose of permitting the Soap Box Derby and the trials preliminary thereto, to be conducted. The City Attorney advised having written a 42 page letter to Apex Petroleum Corporation,. Ltd., setting forth in detail the documents and the need thereof, which are required by the City of E1 Segundo to enable said City to consent to the assignment to Apex Petroleum Corporation by Lakeside Oil Company of said Lakeside Oil Company's Well No. 1, which consent has heretofore been prayed for; that he has been in communication with said Company's attorney, who is now supervising the preparation of the necessary documents and he feels that the matter will be cleared up.in a short time. R. T. HUTCHINS, Superintendent of the Water Department, advised the Council that the Water Department has been having difficulty with Water Department Well No. 3, which gives evidence of having caved; that he has consulted engineers of Layne & Bowler, pump manufacturers, who recommend that a 14" liner be installed inside of the 16" casing now in said Well No. 3; that the cost of materials in connection with the work will approximate $355.00 and that the rental cost of machinery necessary to install the same is $3.00 per hour. It appearing from discussions respecting the matter that Water Well No. 3 has been an excellent well and that a reasonable effort should be made to save the same, and the Council believing the method proposed will accomplish its intended purpose and that the cost thereof is not excessive, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Superintendent of the Water Department be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a 14" liner to be set inside of the 16" casing now in Water Well No. 3, and such other incidental work performed as may be necessary to put said well on production, the total cost of labor and materials to be used in connection therewith not to exceed the sum of $475.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that Ordinance No. 224, 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 THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (IN- CLUDING THE EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY) AND PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, 1939 -1940. which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of this.Council held on the 16th day of August, 1939, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ages: Councilmen Hesser, Love 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: Water Works Fund General Fund Logan R. Cotton X85.00 Idamae Marty $54.00 Ducommun Metals & Supply Co. 7.07 A. Carlisle & Co. 74.04 Grinnell Co. 9.05 Logan R. Cotton 80.00 Ira E. Escobar 40.27 Inglewood Book & Stat. Co. 2.04 Roscoe Moss Co. 659.62 Reliable Radio Service 1.50 Hacker Pipe & Supply Co. 25.39 Los Angeles County Health TOTAL Dept. 1.00 $212.58 R. T. Hutchins 36.17 Industrial Printing & Stat. Co. 12.98 TOTAL $825.55 • Recreation Fund American Handicrafts Co. 6.55 The Brunswick - Balke - Collender Co. .84 TOTAL X7.39 Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, 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. 479, 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. 224 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOP'T'ED ON THE 23RD DAY OF AUGUST, A. D., 1939, 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 1939 -1940, 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. At this point, the hour being 8:13 o'clock P. M., Councilman Hesser was excused from the meeting. At 8:16 P. M. Councilman Hesser reappeared at the meeting and immediately took his seat at the Council table. City Engineer Hutchins related having had a discussion with Mr. Charles H. Wortham, Project Planner and Inspector of the State Relief Administration relative to certain projects which might be undettaken by the State Relief Administration in the City of El Segundo and the terms and conditions under which they would be handled. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Council- man Hesser, the following resolution be - adopted: Ri�sOLVED, that a copy•of that certain Agreement presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer, which Agreement contemplates the furnishing by the State Relief Administration to the City of E1 Segundo, of,workmE bie connection with various projects and undertakingVprosecuted within said City and in which such workmen are to be employed, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; and P 482 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the said Agreement on behalf of said City, and the City Clerk to attest the same and affix the official seal of said City thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause a copy of said Agreement,-so executed, to be forwarded to said Administration in due course. 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 Hesser, that Assistant City Engineer Frank H. Chilson, be and he is hereby granted one week of his 1939 vacation, to begin August 28th, 1939, and that during such vacation the Building Inspector be authorized and directed to employ Mr. A. J. Sullivan as Assistant Inspector- Second Class, such employment as to compensation and hours of work to be in conformity with the provisions of Resolution No.-475 of the City of E1 Segundo, respecting the hours of employment and rates of compensation of officers and employees of the City of El Segundo and resolutions amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto. Carried 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 Hesser, that Frances Lloyd, Departmental Clerk, be granted her customary annual two weeks vacation beginning September 5th, 1939, and that during said vacation period, Betty Claire Haffly be employed as temporary clerk to perform the services customarily performed by Frances Lloyd and to be compensated therefor in the manner provided in Resolution No. 475 of the City of E1 Segundo, or resolutions supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof. 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 following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there was heretofore filed with this Council a petition signed by 396 persons, requesting the improvement of Grand Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and the Westerly City Limits; and WHEREAS, the matter was referred to a special committee appointed by this Council for study and recommendation; and WHEREAS, said Special Investigating Committee caused several alternate plans, specifications and estimates to be prepared, all of which plans, specifications and estimates have been examined by said Special Investigating Committee and 'by this Council; and WHEREAS, said Special Investigating Committee has re- commended to this Council that it adopt the plan hereinafter referred to and proceed to the improvement of Grand Avenue in accordance with said plan; MOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve and adopt, as the plan for improvement of Grand Avenue between Concord Street and the Westerly City Limits, Plan No. 1 as delineated upon that certain drawing prepared by the City Engineer of the City P 383 of E1 Segundo, designated as M- 390610, entitled: "Proposed Widening of West Grand Avenue from Concord Street to City Limits ". 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 Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, through its Engineering Department, has heretofore requested of Pacific Electric Railway Company an easement over and along its right of way for the construction of a'sewer trunk line in the East acreage of the City of El Segundo;, "and WHEREAS, in its dated August 10th, 19399 File No. 312.24, addressed to the City of El Segundo for the attention of Frank H. Chilson, Acting City Engineer, said Company states that it is now in position to deliver the easement upon receipt of the City's warrant in the sum of $100.00, to reimburse it for track support at the point where the sewer will cross under its track; and WHEREAS, this Council believes said request to be reasonable; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to obtain the easement in order to construct the proposed sewer line; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a warrant in the sum of $100.00 be drawn, payable to the order of Pacific Electric Railway Company and paid to said Company in consider- ation of its delivering to the City of E1 Segundo an easement or right of way for trunk line sewer construction purposes along the right of way of said Company between the points designated by the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, it being understood that said slim will be returned to the City Treasury of the City of El Segundo ip event said easement or right'of way is not used by the City of El Segundo, whether by reason of a change in the route of said trunk line or abandonment of the project or otherwise. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. ,Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor. Respectfully submitted,