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1940 MAR 20 CC MINp ,%,5.5� El Segundo, California. March 20th, 1940. 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. Y. by Peter E. Binder, Mayor. ROLL CALL. _ Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: Love. Other Officers.Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. A. R.'Gunn - Street Superinterdert. R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS. The minutes of the regular meeting held. on the 13th day of March, 1940, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, the minutes be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 18th day of Larch, 1940, were read, without error or omission being noted. It was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATICNS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated following the reference to each herein- after: SOUTH'NF._,ST CITIES FLOOD CONTROL ASSOCIATION, dated March 19th, 1940, calling a meeting of said Association for Friday, March 22nd, 1940, at 6:30 P. M. at Daniels Cafe, Gardena, in connection with spliciting Federal aid- in the flood control plan for Los Angeles County and the inclusion in such plan of the Nigger Slough supplemental plan. Moved by Councilman Gero?:, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Mayor Binder and City Engineer Hutchins be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to attend the meeting of Southwest Cities Flood Control Association at Gardena, Friday, March 22nd, 1940, and to file their demand against the City for their actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, such demand to be audited and approved in the regular manner. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Love. WAR DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS, dated March 18, 1940, captioned "Public Notice relative to Playa Del Rey, California ", inviting the submission of statements and arguments bearing upon the necessity for improving the harbor at Pima Del Rey. Ordered filed. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, LTD., dated March 18th, 1940, advising that said Company had on said date, filed revised street lighting rate schedules with the Railroad Commission of the State of California in accordance with said Commission's decision No. 32834, and transmitting with said communication a copy of each of,the revised schedules for the classification PC." .. C7 under which the City of E1 Segundo receives service, which said new schedules become effective May lst, 1940. By general consent said communication and accompanying data were ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. In connection with the foregoing matter, the City Attorney advised having received from the Railroad Commission of the State of California, its First Supplementary Order, beinE7 Decision No. 32891, with reference to Cases Nos. 4337 and 4464, being the street light rate reduction cases, which SuDDlemental Order he handed the City Clerk, to enable that officer to correct the original Order on file in his office, after which said document is to be returned to-the City Attorney for his files. UNITED AUTObIiOBILE WORKERS OF ;IM-RICA, dated March 15th, 1940, requesting permission to use a sound equipment within the limits of the Cite of E1 Segundo. The communication did not state the dates uron which it is proposed to use said equipment, nor the specific hours of any day upon which same shall be used, hence after discussion, it -was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the communication of United Automobile Workers of America, dated March 15th, 1940, over the signature of Wyndham Mortimer, International Representative, requesting permission to use sound equipment within the City of El Segundo, be received and filed with the City Clerk, and that in view of traffic conditions on portions of the public streets surrounding the airplane factory within the City of El Segundo, that action with reference thereto be deferred until the next.regular meeting of this Council, to enable the City Clerk to obtain further data with reference to.the time and place of the proposed use of said equipment. Carried. . LOS ANGELES C OUN'TY COUNCIL, AFRICAN LEGION, DEPARTDIENT OF CALIFORNIA, dated February 26th, 1940, making application for permission to solicit and pick un discarded materials from individuals, firms, etc. within the City of El Segundo, for its salvage industry, the revenues from which are used in the operation of the American Legion Service Department, which handles the welfare work of all World War veterans, their widows, families and orphans, and in the promotion of its Americanism program, which includes Child Welfare work and Youth work. By general consent the communication was ordered received and filed and the City Clerk instructed to advise the writer that the City of E1 Segundo has no ordinances bearing upon the subject. MRS. GEORGE MC;AUGHLIN, undated, acknowledging the Council's expression of sympathy in the loss of her husband, a,former City employee. Ordered filed. ASSOCIATION OF CITY PLANNERS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated March 20th, 1940, announcing its first 1940 meeting at Wistaria Vine Gardens, Sierra Madre, March 30th, 1940, at 12:45 P. M. Ordered filed. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. at this meeting having heretofore been fixed as the time and place for receiving bids for drainage excavating as advertised for, the b"ayor announced the arrival of the hour of 7:14 o'clock P. I.T. and stated that any person or persons present desiring to file bids for drainage excavating, should do so immediately. , The hour of.7:15 o'clock P. M. having arrived and.all bids being in, the Mayor announced the time for receiving bids for drainage excavating, as advertised for, closed. The Clerk announced that three bids had been received, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the Council Droceed.to open, examine and publicly ddelare all bids received this date for furnishing all labor, machinery, tools, supplies and equipment for the excavation of approximately 4300 feet of sewer drainage as advertised for. Carried. Pa=jm,7q The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare all bids received this date for furnishing all labor, machinery, tools, supplies and equipment necessary for drainage excavating as advertised for, which said bids were found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit: All bids received were submitted on regular form provided therefor. Depth 4 ft. to 6 ft.' 6 ft. to 8' ft. 8 ft. to 10 ft. 10 ft. to 12 ft. 12 ft. to 14 ft. 14 ft. to 16 ft. 16 ft. to 18 ft. 18 ft. to 20 ft. 20 ft. to 22 ft. Bid of J. KRULY Approx. Unit cost Length per foot 200 feet '200 feet 255 feet 255 feet 375 feet 375 feet 350 feet 420 feet 1870 feet TOTAL Bid of VUKSICH & CHUTUK Unit cost per foot $.25 .25 .25 .25 .30 .35 .40 .45 .50 $1735.25 $.10 .12 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .55 .57 81776.40 Bid of G. A. REICHERT Unit cost per foot $.30 .35 .40 .55 .65 .75 .87 .95 1.10 - $ 3657.75 The bid of J. Kruly was accompanied by Bidder's Bond in amount of $200.00, with J. L. Kruly as Principal and Maryland Casualty Company as Surety. The bid of G. A. Reichert was accompanied by Certified Check No. 1366, drawn on Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank, Lincoln Heights Branch, payable to City of El Segundo in the sum of $370.00. The bid 'of Vusich & Chutuk was not accompanied by a Bid Bond or deposit as requested in the Notice to Bidders and Mr. N. J. Chutuck, representing the firmf who was present in the.Council Chamber, was questioned with reference to the omission. He stated. that he had procured a bond but that in hi's haste to reach the meeting in time to present and file his bid, he had inadvertently neglected to enclose the bond, which was at his home. It appearing that Mr. Chutuck had previously done contract work for the City of El Segundo and that such work had proven satisfactory in all respects and the Council believing the firm of Vuksich & Chutuk to be a responsible contracting firm, it was, by general consent, in view,of the explanation given, decided to excuse the failure of the bidder Vuksich & Chutuk to enclose a bond or check with its bid and to consider said bid along with others received. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that all bids received this date for draininage excavating in and for the City of El Segundo, be taken under advisement until later in this meeting and that in the meantime, they be referred to the City Engineer for checking. Carried. ORAL CO1201UNICATIONS. Yessrs. William P. Goodman of 234 East 84th Street, Los Angeles, and Elmer Freitag of 312 East Hazel Street, Inglewood, each addressed the Council, stating they represented local Union No. 683 of the Amalgamated Aircraft Workers and. they inquired whether or not the Council had received a•letter requesting a permi_t.to operate sound, equipment adjacent to the airplane faptgries within the City of El Segundo for the purpose of organizing the workers and advising them with respect thereto. The Mayor advised the gentlemen that such a letter had.been received and that the Council had earlier in the meeting taken the matter under advise- ment for one week due to the fact that the communication contained no information as to location proposed to be used, or the date and time'of such use, which P; i 8 111 information.the City Clerk had been instructed to endeavor to obtain from the person who made the application for the permit. The gentlemen then explained that they had authority to represent the applicant; that the use of the sound equipment was intended for the benefit of their particular union; that the equipment would be used one day per week only and between the hour of 12:00 o'clock Noon and 12:30 o'clock P. M., and between 8:00 o'clock P. M. and 8230 o'clock P. M. Following a further discussion of the subject, it was moved by Councilman frerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the action of this Council hereto- fore taken at this meeting respecting the application of Wyndham Mortimer, International Representative, United Automobile Workers of America, for a permit to operate sound equipment within the City of E1 Segundo, be rescinded and the matter reconsidered by this Council at this time. Carried. Following such reconsideration, it Inas moved by Councilmah Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: ' RESOLVED, that a permit, under the provisions of Or:;-inance No. 205 of the City of El'Segundo, and ordinances amendatory thereof br supplementary thereto, be and the same is hereby granted -to- United Automobile Workers of America', -pursuant to its applicatioh dated March 15th, 1940, on file; provided, however, that this permit is granted upon and subject to each and all of the following terms and conditions', which must be accepted, met and observed by the permittee, to -wit: 1. That this permit is temporary only and 'is revocable at any time by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, without notice, without cause and without liability on the part of said City or any of its officers, agents, servants or employees. 2.. That. the permission herein granted is for use of the sound equipment referred to in the said application on file and which is hereby referred to and made a part hereof for the following periods, only: From 12:00 Noon to •12:30 P. M. and from 8:00 P. M. to 8:30 P. M. of each Thursday of each week hereafter until the further order of this Council. 3. That permittee must conduct the activities referred to in connection with said sound equipment and shall use such sound equipment in such manner so as not to in any way con- stitute the same'a nuisance or create any nuisance in connection therewith. 4. That this permit.shall not become effective unless and until the'permittee shall.have signed and filed a copy- of this resolution with the City Clerk, accepting the same, subject to the terms and conditions herein expressed and agreeing to be bound thereby. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hessdr, Selby and Mayor Binder, Noes: Councilmen None., Absent: Councilman Love. At this point, the hour being 8:10 P. M., the City Engineer reported that he had completed his check of the bids received this date for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo all labor, machinery, tools and equipment for drainage excavating within the City of E1 Segundo as advertised for and that J. Kruly is the lowest bidder. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that Resolution No. 492, entitled: P f =� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO J. KRULY THE CONTRACT FOR THE EXCAVATION OF CERTAIN SEWER TRENCH, which was read, be adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Love. Carried by the following vote: Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee, reported that he and City Engineer Hutchins had investigated the traffic hazard and other matters mentioned in a communication received by Mayor Binder from Mrs. Sarah Federson at 913 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, which letter the Mayor had shown to members of the Council and he recommended the erection of a suitable sign adjacent to Mrs. Federson's home for the purpose of attempting to control motor vehicle speed in that vicinity. Following such report, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that.the matter of alleviating the conditions mentioned in a communication received by.Mayor Binder from Mrs. Sarah Federson, be referred to Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee and to the Chief of Police for such action as their discretion dictates. Carried. Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee, reported that Mr. C. E. Kenney had asked him to convey to the Council Mr. Kenney's desire that a goose neck street light fixture at Walnut Avenue and Penn Street be changed to a center suspension fixture. By general consent it was decided that the Council, at its earliest convenience, will make a night inspection of El Segundo street lighting and thereafter take action with reference to hr. Kenney's request. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Street Superintendent reported having received from Asphalt Pavement Planing Company, its quotation, in writing, of 3 -3/4o per square yard for planing Richmond Street, betT.een E1 Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue and portions of Grand Avenue from Eucalyptus Drive to Lomita Street. Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to employ Asphalt Pavement Planing Company to plane Richmond Street, between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, and portions of Grand Avenue from Eucalyptus Drive to Lomita Street, at a total cost of not to exceed $450.00, it being understood.that said Street Superintendent shall have authority to stop the work of planing said streets at any time during the operation in event he finds that the work is not being satisfactorily prosecuted or that it will not satisfactorily accomplish the ends in view. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Love. The City Clerk reported that the City of Manhattan.Beach had requested permission to dump non - combustible rubbish at the City of E1 Segundo can dump on Friday, March 22nd, 1940, due to the fact that the City of Manhattan Beach temporarily has'no disposal place for its non - combustible rubbish, and this accomodation would give it sufficient time to seek and arrange for a dumping ground. P X60 Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the City of Manhattan Beach be and it is hereby granted permission to dump non - combustible rubbish on the City of E1 Segundo can dump, on Friday, March 22nd, 1940, such permission being granted to said City for this one day only as an accomodation in an emergency now confronting said City. Carried. The City Clerk advised the Council that its boiler explosion policy will expire April 15th, 1940, that the premium on a policy with $5,000.00 public liability limits will be 041.75 for a three year period and he inquired whether or not the Council desired to renew said boiler explosion policy. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to procure a public liability policy in the limit of $5,000.00, indemnifying the City against loss through bodily injuries as a result of boiler explosion, respecting that certain boiler used in the heating system of the City :-fall of the City of El Segundo, said policy to become effective at the expiration of the existing policy, to -wit: April 15th, 1940, at 12 o'clock Noon Standard Time, the premium for said policy not to exceed the sum of $42.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Love. The City Attorney reported that he has advised the Bank of America at Inglewood respecting the Council's action at its last meeting with reference to the dismissal of an action brought in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County to foreclose a street assessment lien effecting Lot 13, Block 105, E1 Segundo, and that he has deposited with said Bank a dismissal for filing when said Bank may comply with the conditions set forth in the Council's resolution. The City.Engineer reported that the lots within the City to be mowed this year to reduce fire hazards will aggregate 60 acres, after which he was instructed by the Council to ascertain the cost of doing this work by private contract. The City Engineer reported having discussed with Mr. Jones of Work Projects Administration the matter of a lateral sewer project in certain areas of the City northerly of Palm Avenue, who stated that such a project would be acceptable to WPA, as well as sidewalk and curb projects. The City Engineer was thereupon directed to prepare an estimate of the cost of materials for_the installation of certain lateral sewers as indicated upon a certain map which he presented for the Council's examination. The City Attorney reported that during the week Messrs. Overton and Schroeder and others representing the owners of the acreage northerly of the City of El Segundo and the persons who farmed said land, had had a conference with members of the Council, which said City Attorney attended; that the owners of said property and those interested in farming the same had agreed to plant a cover crop on the high knolls and use other means to prevent, so far as possible, the dust nuisance which occurs during high winds and that under the circumstances the.file on the subject might now be closed until the further order of the Council. The City Engineer reported that his revised estimate of con- structing toilets at tree Nursery site, using chemical toilets and galvanized iron exterior for the building without any interior finish is $274.00. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to cause a galvanized iron building to be erected on city Nursery property and to install two chemical toilets and two lavatories therein, the total cost not to exceed the sum of $275.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Love. The City Engineer submitted his estimate of $4834.00 for improving Grand Avenue, between Lomita Street and Washington Street, by the construction therein of a 2" asphaltic plant mix surface on existing pavement, and X6728.00 for the improvement of the same thoroughfare between the same points by tearing up a portion of existing pavement, the filling with earth to bring the North side up to presentable grade and resurfacing of the entire area of said street with a 2" asphaltic plant mix. No action taken with respect to this matter. None. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. PAYING BILLS. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Councilman John A. Gerow be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to attend the Mayors' and Councilmen's conference of the League of California Cities at Fresno, California, March 28th and 29th, 1940, and to file his demand against the City for his actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner. Carried 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 this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: C i tX C Ma .