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1939 OCT 11 CC MINnaffAllmn E1 Segundo, California. October 11, 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 the hour of 7:00 P. M. by Peter E. Binder, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Hesser. Other Officers Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. C. K. McConnell - Fire Chief. Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS STING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of October, 1939, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, the minutes be approved as- read. Carried. WRITTEN COM!-,;UNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated following the reference to each hereinafter: Applications for employment received from WILLIAMi H. HANCOCK, which was dated October 11th, 1939; and from WILLIAM W. JOHNSON, which was dated October 5th, 1939. Ordered filed. SANTA FE LA -ND IMPROVEi+dIU` ''T C010ANY, dated October 10th, 1939, its Pile No. 640 -9 -1, addressed to City Engineer Hutchins,. requesting the return of easement granted the City in 1934 for right of way in which to construct a 12" sanitary.sewer on a portion of :the Northwest quarter of Section. 7, within the City of El Segundo, said sewer later having been constructed by County Sanitation District No. 5, and said easement never having been accepted by the city of E1 Segundo. Moved -by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the communication be received and filed and the City Clerk instructed to return the document to said Santa Fe Land Improvement Company if he locates the same in his files and if not, to report back to the Council. Carried. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, dated October 2nd, 1939, respecting dividends which will be paid to all insureds out of the Fund. Ordered filed. Petition of John A.'Smith and ;38 others ( in two segtions),, requesting the City Council to use its efforts and to take such Steps as may be expedient to cause the City of Los Angeles to eX-bend Imperial Highway from its present westerly terminus within the City of El Segundo westerly to Vista Del Mar. By• general consent the petition was ordered filed and the City Engineer was instructed to check with the City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles to ascertain_ if the latter City has made any plans for the P _-21 extension of said Imperial Highway or contemplates doing so. DIVISION OF HIGITKAYS, State of California, dated October 5th, 1939, its File No. 107.01, advising that when in future sidewalks are to be constructed as a right of way consideration, it will be necessary that the City pay the property owner for the right of way taken and then that the property owner in tarn pay the cost of sidewalk construction. Ordered filed. ORP:L C 01'y 1'UNICATIONS, 1<1r.'Frank L. Ford addressed the Council relative to his employment by the City of El Segundo and was advised that his case would be given consideration subsequent to this meeting. Mrs. Ruth Caruthers of 435 Lorna Vista Street advised the Council that on a recent evening she was attacked by four dogs, which animals she understood have also attacked other persons and she requested that protection be afforded against a repetition of the occurrence. The matter was" referred to the Police Department for investigation and disposition. Ivir. C. W. Lewis addressed the Council relative to the improvement of Main Street adjacent to his property. REPORTS OF STANDINNG C01141ITTEES: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk reported receipt of a communication from Edlou Company, dated October 4th, 1939, which he read, transmitting therewith a Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer purposes. Loved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement for sewer trunk line purposes, made by Edlou Company, a Corporation, dated October 3rd, 1939, granting to the City of E1 Segundo a perpetual easement and /or right of way, for the construction, reconstruction, inspection, maintenance, operation and repair of a sanitary sewer or sewers, in, over, upon, across and along the Northerly 17 -1/2 feet of the southerly 25 feet of the westerly 60 feet of Lot 225, Block 123, as shown upon E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, recorded in Book No. 22, pages 107 and 106 of Maps, records of Los Angeles County, California, and on file in the office of the County Recorder of said County, be and the same is hereby accepted on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby directed to cause the said instrument to.be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. The City Clerk advised-the Council that at 12:00 Noon, October 18th, 1939, its bodily injury and property damage policy covering its motor vehicles will expire. He advised having received quotations on renewal from.two insurors, one quoting a premium of 4522.82, the other $481.53. It appearing that prior to the date'of writing the -new policy, the City will have acquired an additional piece of motor vehicle equipment, which will increase the premium approximately $28.00$ it was moved by Councilman P 422 Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the City Clerk be instructed to obtain sample policies from each of the companies quoting premiums on bodily injury and property damage insurance for the City of E1 Segundo, and after determining, with the assistance of the City Attorney, which of the companies affords the better protection, to place the City's business with that Company, at a total annual premium of not to exceed $530.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. The City Attorney reported that he had not been successful in obtaining a satisfactory price from the owner of Lot 1, Block 46, which the City proposes to acquire in connection with the proposed widening and improvement of Grand Avenue from Concord Street to the westerly City limits. He was, therefore, given another week's time within which to discuss the matter further with said owner. R. T. HUTCHINS, Superintendent of the Water Department, reported that the drilling of Water Well No. 7 is progressing satisfactorily. R. T. HUTCHINS, City Engineer, reported receipt of a communication from Works Progress Administration, Southern California Art Project, cuoting X282.77 as the City's share of the cost of making a model of the water treatment plant of the City of E1 Segundo, this price-differing from the former quotation in that the model now quoted upon will not have moving parts, running water, etc. The matter was discussed briefly, but no action taken. In the matter'of the improvement of Northrop and Douglas Streets, the City Engineer reported that field survey has been completed; that he expects to present plans of the proposed improvement at the next meeting of the Council. In the matter of the improvement of Walnut Avenue, between California and Center Streets, the City Engineer reported that attempts had been made to procure consents from adjacent property owners to the wasting of surplus earth on their properties, but as yet these consents have not been signed. Councilman Love reported that the City's public address system is in need of repair, and that he had been furnished a quotation for putting the same in first class condition. Following-discussion, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the public address system of the City of El Segundo be repaired and put in first class condition at a cost of not to exceed- $40.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of -the Committee on Finance and Rgcords, were read: Water Works Fund Water .Works Fund American Pipe & Steel Corp. 437.02 Builders Material Co. —1.89 Hacker Pipe & Supply Co. 51.37 So. Calif. Edison Co. 487.37 So. Calif. Gas Co. 1.00 So. Calif. Telephone Co. 13.30 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 5.15 TOTAL 597.16 Recreation Fund J. W. Gilbert $ 8.69 Western Auto Supply Co. 3.30 TOTAL $11.99 J. D. Buchanan Ira E. Escobar Pacific Clay Products Ira E. Escobar Builders Material Co. Orest 0. Hesser J. W. Gilbert Frank Chilson A. J. Sullivan Southern Cal. Tel. Co. General Fund $45.65 81.07 Co. .97 186.24 77.06 59.80 .32 59.90 19.80 46.55 P Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the demhnds be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. NEW BUSINESS. City Engineer Hutchins reported that Mr. A. M. Smith, residing at 206 East Walnut Avenue, had inquired whether or not the City would construct a curb in front of his premises, provided he reimbursed the City for the cost thereof. After consideration and by general consent, the City Engineer was instructed to advise Mr. Smith that the City of E1 Segundo is not in position to perform private services of this character. Mloved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the City Enginer be and he is hereby authorized to purchase such materials and supplies as will be required to construct a storm water drain across the southwesterly corner of E1 Segundo High School property, at a cost of not to exceed $420.00, and that he also be authorized to proceed with the work of constructing said storm drain upon receipt of a satisfactory easement from the Trustees of El Segundo Unified School District. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: _A, A (/ f City C e Mayor. General Fund Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 250.49 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 8.90 Schwabacher -Frey Company 1.75 Inglewood Book & Stationery Co. 2.32 Automobile Club of Southern Cal. 3.30 Los Angeles County Health Dept. 3.57 Manning, Maxwell & Moore, Inc. 7.17 General Electric Company 1.24 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 222.53 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 6.01 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 52.31 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 61.47 Southern Calif. Gas Company 2.73 City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 353.12 TOTAL $1554.27 Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the demhnds be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. NEW BUSINESS. City Engineer Hutchins reported that Mr. A. M. Smith, residing at 206 East Walnut Avenue, had inquired whether or not the City would construct a curb in front of his premises, provided he reimbursed the City for the cost thereof. After consideration and by general consent, the City Engineer was instructed to advise Mr. Smith that the City of E1 Segundo is not in position to perform private services of this character. Mloved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the City Enginer be and he is hereby authorized to purchase such materials and supplies as will be required to construct a storm water drain across the southwesterly corner of E1 Segundo High School property, at a cost of not to exceed $420.00, and that he also be authorized to proceed with the work of constructing said storm drain upon receipt of a satisfactory easement from the Trustees of El Segundo Unified School District. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Hesser. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: _A, A (/ f City C e Mayor.