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1940 SEP 11 CC MINP-723-- E1 Segundo, California. September 11th, 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. M. by Peter E. Binder, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby end-Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: None. Other Officers Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. A. R. Gunn - Street Superintendent. C. K. McConnell - Fire Chief. Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of September, 1940, 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 COPjJMUNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: MR. & MRS. HERBERT STRIBLING, dated September 6, 1940, expressing appreciation for the installation of a street light at Walnut Avenue and SeAulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. 1JR. A1,,1D MRS. G. M. MCEACHERN, thanking the Council for the improvement of Grand Avenue from Concord Street to the westerly City Limits. Ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated August 28th, 1940, being its Public Utilities Bulletin #14 entitled: "PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANIES' PETITIONS FOR REASSESSMENT HEARD BY STATE BOARD ". 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 furnishing the City of E1 Segundo certain fire apparatus and equipment, the Mayor announced the arrival of the hour of 7:14 o'clock P. M. and requested that any person or - persons present in the Council Chamber desiring to file bids for furnishing said apparatus or equipment, do so immediately. The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. having arrived and all bids being in, the Kaycr declared the time for receiving bids'for furnishing the City of El.Segundo certain fire apparatus and equipment as advertised for, closed The City Clerk thereupon announced that four bids had-been received. _ It was then moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare all bids received this date for furnishing the City of El Segundo certain fire apparatus and equipment as advertised for. The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare all of said bids *which said bids were found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit: r- P. ,-'724 Bid of KENWORTH MOTOR TRUCK CORPORATION, as follows: "In compliance with your request for bids on your specifications No. 1940 A. for furnishing one Triple Combination Pumping Engine and equipment we are pleased to submit the following; For furnishing and delivering one Triple Combination Pumping Engine in complete compliance with specifi- cations 1940A. 1 -750 G.P.M. G- 150 lbs. Triple Combination•Pumping Engine and equipment with fine grain cast iron pump housing. F.O.B. El Segundo. Plus applicable taxes $129880.00 For all Bronze housing and non- corrosive parts add 310.00 1 -1000 G.P.M. s 150 lbs. Triple Combination Pumping Engine and equipment in complete compliance with specifications No. 1940A with fine grain cast iron pump housing. F.O.B. E1 Segundo. Plus applicable taxes $131305.00 For all bronze pump housing and non - corrosive parts add 479.00 1 -1250 G.P.M. G 120 lbs. SAME PRICES AS 1000 G.P.M. ' 150 lbs. 1 -1500 G.P.1% � 120 lbs. Triple Combination Pumping Engine and equipment in complete compliance with specifications No. 1940A with fine grain cast iron pump housing. F.O.B. E1 Segundo. Plus applicable taxes. $149603.00 For all bronze pump housing and non - corrosive parts add 490.00 Trusting that we may have the opportunity of furnishing the above equipment bid on, and directing your attention that the Hall -Scott Engine, tires, lights and other material going into the manufacture of our apparatus amounting to approximately $5,000.00 is manufactured in the State of California. Respectfully submitted, United Fire Engine Corporation By Ivan Stauffer, Pres." Said bid was accompanied by Bidder's Bond with The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation, Limited, as Surety and United Fire Engine Corporation as Principal, in the sum of $1600.00. Bid of GENERAL FIRE TRUCK .COI�P. , by Detroit Products Co. as follows: "We hereby propose to furnish, after your acceptance, approval and proper execution of the accompanying Contract, Fire Apparatus as follows: One (1) GENERAL Model 75 -C6 -240 Triple Combination pumping engine with 750 gallon all bronze parallel series two stage centrifugal pump, powered with . ?Mall -Scott Yodel 177 engine, developing 240 brake horsepower•: . $140125.14 One (1) GENERAL Model 100 -C6 -244 Triple Combination Pumping engine with 1000 gallon all bronze parallel series two stage centrifugal pump powered with Hall - Scott 1�*odel 177 engine, developing 240 brake -- horsepower: $14,782.44 Plus California State Sales Tax: 3% as per specifications attached herewith, F.O.B. El Segundo, California. R_ 77205` �- Terms of payment as follows: Net cash upon delivery and acceptance, or 1/3 on delivery and balance in two equal yearly payments at 6% simple interest. Delivery of Apparatus to be made within about 75 -100 working days after our approval of properly signed contract, subject to causes beyond our control. This Droposal is also made subject to your acceptance within fifteen (15) days from date of same. If acceptance is delayed beyond that period, we will upon request advise you of any increase in said amount which may be occasioned by causes beyond our control. Respectfully submitted, THE GENERAL FIRE TRUCK CORP., By DETROIT PRODUCTS COITANY." Said bid was accompanied by Bidder's Bond, with Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as Surety, and The General Fire Truck Corp. of California, as Principal, in the sum of $1522.00. Bid of American- LaFrance- Foamite Corporation, as follows: "Pursuant to your advertisement, we are enclosing our proposals on fire apparatus as follows: One (1) Standard AMERICAN LAFRANCE "TYPE 75 ", 12 -Cyl.31 240 H.P., 750 -Gal. 2 -Stage Centrifugal Pumping and Hose Car, with Booster Pump and 150 -Gal. Copper Water Tank; as per our detailed specifications attached - FIFTEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY SIX & 00/100 DOLLARS (159666.00) Plus 3% State Sales Tax. - One (1) Standard AMERICAN LAFRANCE "MIPIRE" 12 -Cyl.9 240 H.P., 1000 -Gal. 2 -Stage Centrifugal Pumping and Hose Car, with Booster Pump and 150 -Gal. Copper Water Tank; as per our detailed specifications attached - SIXTEEN THOUSAND, SLY.TY SIX & 00100 - - - - - - DOLLARS ($161,066.00) Plus 3% State Sales Tax. Less 5% cash discount if paid in full within 30 days from date of invoice. TERbIS: One -third cash within 30 days from date of invoice, balance in one and two years with 6% interest per annum on deferred balances. Above quotations are f.o.b. City of E1 Segundo and include the services of one of our regular delivery engineers, who will remain with the apparatus a sufficient length of time to thoroughly instruct all those detailed by you in the proper care and'oneration of the apparatus. We are enclosing certified check in the amount of $1,650.00, as required by your advertisement. lie wish to thank you for the opportunity of submitting our proposals and trust we may have the privilege of installing another piece of ALIERICps LAFRANCE apparatus in your Department. Respectfully submitted, AMERICAN- LAFRANCE- FOALTITE CORPORATION A. V. Donaher, Sales Representative." Said bid was accompanied by Certified Check No. 8809, drawn on Che_mung Canal Trust Co., Elmira, P.. Y., payable to City of E1 Segundo, California, in the sum of $1650.00. w p 726 LLA Bid of THE SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, as follows: "We hereby propose and agree to manufacture for you, after acceptance of this proposition, and the proper signing and execution of the accompanying contract by the parties thereto, the APPARATUS and EQUIPMENT herein named and described and for the following prices:- One (1) SEAGRAVE Model 11, Standard 240 B.H.P. Pumping Engine, equipped with a 750 G.P.M. Seagrave two -stage Centrifugal Parallel - Series Pump, Hose Body & 150 Gallon Copper Water Tank (As per your specifications #1940 -A, and our printed specifi- cations attached hereto) $159673.50 Price quoted is subject to a Cash discount of 5%, if payment in full is made within 30 days after delivery of apparatus. Above price is subject to the California 3% Sales or Use Tax. Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto attached and are to be delivered to a transportation company at Columbus, Ohio, delays due to strikes, failures to obtain cars, materials, or to other causes beyond our control not preventing, within about 90 days after the receipt and acceptance of this contract at our office at Columbus, Ohio, and to be delivered to you f.o.b. cars at El Segundo, Cal. The specifications and memoranda attached hereto form a part of this proposal and contract and are subject to changes desired by the purchaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the signing of these papers and do not materially affect the cost of the construction of the apparatus. Unless accepted within 15 days from date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition. THE SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, By Fred S. Hirsch, District Manager. ", And, bid of THE SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, as follows: "We hereby propose and agree. to manufacture for you, after acceptance of this proposition, and the proper signing and execution of the accompanying contract by the parties thereto, the APPARATUS and EQUIPMENT herein named and described and for the following prices:- One (1) SEAGRAVE Model #11, Standard 240 B.H.P. Pumping Engine Equipped with a 1000 G.P.M. Seagrave two -stage Parallel - Series Centrifugal Pump, Hose Body & 150 Gallon Copper Water Tank (As per your Specifi- cations #1940 -A, and our specifications attached hereto) $169173.50 Price quoted is subject to a Cash discount of 5% if payment in full is made within 30 days after delivery of apparatus. Above ,price is subject . to the �5% State Sales, or Use Tax. Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto attached and are to be delivered to a transportation company at Columbus, Ohio, delays due to strikes, fail- ures to obtain cars, materials, or to other causes beyond our control not preventing, within about 90 days after the receipt and acceptance of this contract at our office at Columbus, Ohio, and to be delivered to you f.o.b. cars at E1 Segundo, Cal. The specifications and memoranda attached hereto form a part of this proposal and contract and are subject to changes desired by the pur- chaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the signing of these papers and do not materially affect the cost of the construction of the apparatus. P-�77277 Unless accepted within 15 days from date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition. THE SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, By Fred S. Hirsch, District Manager." Accompanying said proposals was a letter dated September 10th, 1940, supplementing the foregoing and in confirmation thereof, which letter contains explanatory matter. Also accompanying said proposals was a Bidder's Bond in the penal sum of X1750.00 with American Surety Company of New York as Surety,.and Seagrave Corporation as Principal, together with specifications and descriptive matter pertaining to the apparatus proposed to be furnished. Following the opening, examination and declaration of said bids, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that all bids received this date for furnishing the_City of E1 Segundo certain fire apparatus and equipment as advertised for, be taken under advisement until the hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M.,•Wednesday, September 25th, 1940. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mrs. Herbert Stribling addressed the Council relative to connecting the Airport Motel, operated by herself and her husband, at 1814.East Walnut Avenue, to -the public sewer in Sepulveda Boulevard, and inquired if the City would pay any portion-of the cost of the lateral sewer line which would be required in such case or if applicant would have to pay the entire cost. Also in event applicant paid entire cost, if any portion thereof could be refunded in the future in event other users connect with said lateral line. Mrs. Stribling added that through a guest at her Motel she has learned that a large number of dwelling-houses soon will be constructed in the unimproved area north of her Motel, between Walnut Avenue and Imperial Highway, and that these houses will require sewage•facilities. Following discussion participated in by members of the Council, the City Engineer and the City Attorney, it was determined by general consent that the City Engineer should confer with the person contemplating the erection of the dwelling houses referred to and ascertain if he will co- operate and participate in the cost of the construction of the lateral line required to provide seiner service to said Motel,and to report to this Council the result of such conference. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. City Engineer Hutchins reported receipt of a communication from the City-Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, dated September 5th, 1940, bearing the title 1163- Signs.Erection of signs at intersection of Vista del Mar and Coast Blvd." which letter states that the location at which the City of El Segundo proposes to erect directional signs, at the intersection of Vista del Mar and Coast Boulevard, within the City of Los Angeles, meets with the approval of said City Engineer and it is now in order for the City to proceed with the erection. The City Engineer advised further that on the basis of the approval of the City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, he has author- ized the Automobile Club of Southern California to proceed with the install- ation. By general coz3sent the communication was ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk and the action of the Engineer in authorizing the install - ation of the signs was ratified and approved. The Chief of Police reported that the Automobile Club of Southern California has been given an order to install certain Boulevard Stop signs at certain street intersections within the City of E1 Segundo as heretofore authorized by this Council. City Attorney Woodworth advised having had a conference with Mr. Belford of the Division of Highways of the State of California with reference to a possible encroachment upon the state highway at the southeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway by the erection of an advertising sign, and that Mr. Belford felt thatif the matter were referred to the City Attorney for further.handling, the problem might be worked out satis- factorily to all parties concerned. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the matter of the erection by Standard Oil'Company of- California, of an advertising sign at the south- east corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway, be referred to City Attorney Woodworth for further handling. Carried. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund General Fund Builders Material Co. 09.95 Westinghouse Co., Inc. $10.73 City of E1 Segundo 18.84 Economy Blue Print & Sup.Co. 2.32 Ira E. Escobar 3.43 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 2.66 L.A. Stamp & Stationery Co. 1.55 Clymer Indian Sales Co. 6.95 Phoenix Meter Corp. 114.15 A. J. Sullivan 17.60 So. Calif. Edison Co. 624.12 Sam Holon 10.00 So. Calif. Gas Co. 1.00 W. F. Miller Glass Co. 9.27 So. Calif. Telephone Co. 18.65 So.Cal.Edison Co., Ltd. 67.18 TOTAL $791.69 So.Cal.Edison Co., Ltd. 225.70 So.Cal.Edison Co., Ltd. 10.00 Recreation Fund So.Cal.Edison Co., Ltd. 52.05 Regents of the University Victor D. McCarthy 16.46 of California $19.68 Builders Material Co. 81.27 Mrs. Harry A. Woodcock 29.00 E1 Segundo Hardware 30.72 J.W.Gilbert's Dept. Store 7.42 So.Cal.Telephone Co. 40.60 Penny Profit Market .80 TOTAL 583.51 TOTAL $56.90 . Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, 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, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the purchase of one 50 foot length of 22 inch wax and gum treated fire -hose be and the same is hereby authorized, at a cost of not to exceed $60.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Chief of Police Hutchins announced the appointments of John A. Barber and James B. Simpson as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, and requested the.Council's approval of such appointments. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the appointments by' the Chief of Police of the City of E1-Segundo of John A.•Barber'and Jam=s B. Simpson as special police officers of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same are hereby approved. Carried. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the transfer of $2500.00 from the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, to El Segundo Public Library Fund be and the same is hereby ordered, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo are hereby directed to make appropriate entries in their respective books of record respecting said transfer. Carried by the following vote: P-: ' 729 = Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Resolution No. 513, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLE*- - MENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF 140 GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE, which was read, be adopted. The foregoing resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. At this point the matter of an ordinance regulating the maintenance of Rest Homes within the City of E1 Segundo was discussed and the regul- ations with reference thereto adopted by other political subdivisions were examined, resulting in an instruction, by general consent, to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regulating the operation and maintenance of Rest Homes, for presentation to this Council at a later date for its further consideration. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the purchase of four tires for use on a patrol car of E1 Segundo Police Department, be and the same is hereby authorized at a cost of not to exceed $60.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the painting of a white center line stripe on West Grand Avenue; the painting of a white pedestrian lane at Grand Avenue and Concord Street and the purchase of a ped- estrian crossing sign, be and the same are hereby authorized and directed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent:. Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to employ an instrument man (engineer) or draftsman at the earliest date a person with qualifications satisfactory to said Engineer- may be found, such person so employed shall be employed and compensated in accordance with current resol- ution of this Council respecting the hours of employment and rates of compen- sation to be paid municipal officers and employees. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: C'ounc•ilmen None. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Oouncilman Hesser, that Clyde vroodworth, City Attorney of the City of El Segundo, be authorized to take his customary annual two weeks' vacation at such time as, in his judgment, the business of his office will justify. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser,.Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that all members of the City Council, the City Engineer and the City Clerk be authorized to attend the convention of the League of California Cities to be held at San Diego, California, September 16th to 19th, incl., 1940, and to file their demands for their actual and necessary expenses in connection with such attendance, to be audited and approved in the usual way before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The Mayor announced receipt of a booklet setting forth the master plan for shoreline development as prepared by the Los Angeles County Planning Commission, and that a public meeting for the discussion of said plan will be held in Los Angeles September 18th, 1940, at which meeting he felt the Engineering Department of the City of E1 Segundo should be represented. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that any member of the City Council desiring so to do, be authorized, and the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo or his representative, be authorized and directed to attend the public hearing respecting the master plan for shoreline development prepared by Los Angeles County Planning Commission, to be held in Los Angeles September 18th, 1940, and to file their demands for their actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, such demands to be audited and approved in the customary manner prior to payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Mayor Binder, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that all wading pools of the City of El Segundo which have been open to public use during the current summer months, be now closed until the further order of this Council. Carried. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby author- ized and directed to improve that portion of east Palm Avenue between the easterly line of Lot 6, Block 92, and the westerly line of the Fisher Subdivision, all within the City of El Segundo, by constructing therein an improvement similar to that now being constructed in said east Palm Avenue between Sheldon Street and the easterly line of Lot 6, Block 92. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Clerk. Mayor.