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1941 JUN 11 CC MINP � -000• El Segundo, California. June 11th, 1941. • A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,.California, -was held in the Council Chamber of the Gity Hall of said City on the above date, • having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by Peter E. Binder, Mayor, ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: Hesser. Other Officers Present: R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. Lester Luce - Representing°City Attorney Clyde Woodworth. • -Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. . C. K. McConnell - Fire Chief. . READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of June, 1941, were read. No errors or omissions appearingi it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, 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 reference to each herein- after: STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated June 4th, 1941, being notification ' that Paul F. Speeze and Margaret Speeze had made application for an On Sale Beer License at 120 West Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. SHELL OIL COMPANY, dated June 11th, 1941, requesting that the excavation permit granted said Company May 28th, 1941, by Resolution No, 566 of this Council and said Resolution, be amended to provide that said Company may install the pipe line referred to therein in either the location referred to in the permit before mentioned or in a location described in said Company's Map K- 370 -1, a print of which accompanied the hereinbefore referred to communication, Following consideration and discussion, it was moved by:Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the City Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo be directed to inquire of the Division of highways of the State of California its attitude relative to the installation of the -pipe line referred to in the application and communication of.She11 Oil Company dated May 28th and June 11th, 1941, respectively, and t6 report back to this Council with reference thereto, and the City Attorney be and he is hereby directed to look into the matter of easements which the Shell Oil Company may have in a portion or portions of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of E1 Segundo and to report his findings to this Council. The said motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council members present. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT HIGHWAYS ASSOCIATION, dated June 5th, 1941, acknowledging receipt of the City's warrant in paymeut°of membership dues to said organization and advising that membership cards had been forwarded previously with a letter from Sam T. Hill, President of said organization. Ordered filed. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT HIGHWAYS ASSOCIATION, dated June 4th, 1941, enclosing a report from its chairman indicating certain of the accomplishments of said P 1001'7 association, together with a number of cards evidencing membership in said organization. Ordered filed. WILLIAM STEPHENS INSURANCE AGENCY, dated June 9th, 1941, advising that it has been informed that the City has released Standard Surety and Casualty Company of liability under its Bond No. 44311 - K. Sims, Principal, covering Copinger -Sims Well No. 1, an oil well within the City of E1 Segundo.. It appearing that the City Council has taken no action to release the principal or the surety with respect to Copinger -Sims Well'No. 1 as referred to in the before mentioned communication, and it appearing also that the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo has advised the City Clerk that the cement concrete foundations for said oil well derrick have not been removed from the premises and that the premises otherwise have not been cleaned up as required by the permit issued for the drilling, operation and maintenance of said well and as required by ordinances of the City of El Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advise the William Stephens Insurance Agency of the facts respecting the present status of Copinger -Sims Well No. 1 within the City of E1 Segundo, ell :as hereto- fore reported to this Council. Carried.- MASSACHUSETTS BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY, dated May 27th, 1141, with reference to its Bond 0- 23030, an oil well drilling bond, covering Well No. 1 of the Caminol Co. Ltd.; and MASSACHUSETTS BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY, dated May 27th, 1941, with reference to its Bond C- 23031, an oil well drilling bond of the Caminol-Co. Ltd. covering said Company's Well No. 2 within the City of E1 Segundo, each letter being intended,to serve notice of termination of. suretyship as of 30 days after the receipt of said letters (said letters were received by.the City Clerk.May 29th, 1941). It. appearing from investigation made by the Building Inspector.of the City of E1 Segundo that each of said wells referred to is in operation-, and it appearing also that the Caminol Co. Ltd. has assigned its interest therein to another entity without the approval or consent of the City Council anal that, there- fore, the.requirements of ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo respecting the drilling, operation and maintenance of oil wells within said City have not been complied with, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be:and he 'is hereby authorized and directed to advise Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company with reference to the present status of 011 Wells Nos. 1 and 2 of the Caminol- Co. Ltd.-- and that the said Caminol Co. Ltd. likewise be advised of the situation and requested to place all matters with reference to said wells in order. Carried. RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION, dated June 5th, 1941, requesting exoneration of St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company Bond No. 13607 „which covers said Company's well named and-known as "Howard No. 10, which has been abandoned. The Building Inspector having filed with the City Clerk a report.reciting that abandonment of the well has been performed in compliance with provisions of Ordinance No. 211 of the City of E1 Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded,by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Richfield Oil Corporation, by letter dated June 5th, 1941, has advised this Council of the abandonment of its oil well,•named and known as. "Howard No. 1% within the City of El Segundo; AND,'WHEREAS, this Council has caused -an indpection to be made of the premises upon which said.well was drilled; AND, WHEREAS, the Building•Inspector of the City .of E1 Segundo has filed with the City Clerk his written report, stating that said well has been satisfactorily abandoned in accordance with the provisions of ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo respecting such matters and the permit granted for the drilling of said well; __ P - jL002 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thAt the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby consent to and approve the abandonment of Richfield Oil Corporation's Howard No. 1 Well, and does hereby consent that tia Bond No. 16307, with St..Paul- Mercury Indemnity Company as Surety and Richfield Oil Corporation as Principal, be and the same is hereby exonerated as to any liability accruing with respect to said well subsequent to this date; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the'City Clerk of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to forty rd. a certified copy of this resolution to said Richfield Oil Corporation and to said St. Paul- Mercury Indemnity Company. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes:_ Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Rosser.. G. M. MCEARCHERN, Chairman, Fireworks Committee, American Legion Post No. 38, undated, stamped received June 10th, 1941, making application for a permit to sell fireworks within the City of E1 Segundo during the hours permitted by law, on July 3rd and July 4th, 1941, at the following locations: Northeast corner of Richmond Street and Grand Avenue, Borthwest corner of 45th Street and Coast Boulevard. _ Following discussion, it was moved by .Councilman.Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that G. M-. McEachern be and he is hereby granted. permission to operate fireworks sales stands at the Northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Richmond Street and the Northwest corner of 45th*Street* and Coast Boulevard, within the City of E1 Segundo, during the hours on which the sale of fireworks is permitted by ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, regulating the sale and discjarge,of fireworkd within said City. Carried. REDONDO BEACH LODGE NO. 13789 Be P. 0. ELBE, undated, inviting the City Council to attend its flag day service, June 14th, 1941, at its' Club House in Redondo Beach, at 8:00 P. M. Ordered filed. LrTHEL FETSCH, Secretary, St. Vichael's Guild, extending thanks of the organization for the use of the City Hall Auditorium for conducting a benefit Gerd party May 16th, 1941. Ordered filed. INGLEWOOD STAKE PR$SIDENCY, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, dated June 7th, 1941, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the courtesy extended the young men of their '!M Men" group last year and at the present time to their Elders Quorums, by permitting the use of the recreational facilities of the City of E1 Segundo for soft ball games. Ordered filed. EDWARD H. SCANLON, Consulting Arborist, soliciting,an engagement by the City of E1 Segundo to consult with reference to the planting and maintenance of street trees Ordered filed. RAYMOND V. DARBY, Mayor, City of Inglewood, California, dated June 5th, 1941, inviting the official family of the City of El. Segundo to attend the meeting of the Las Angeles County League of California Cities, to be held.at $ollywood Turf Club, June 19th, 1941. Moved by Councilman-Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that all members of the City Council, and all Department Heads of the City of E1 Segundo and their P: 1003- assistants be and they are hereby authorized to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, to be held at Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California, June 19th, 1941, as representa- tives thereat of the City of E1 Segundo and to file their demand for their actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, such demands to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Hesser. JOAN C. AUSTIN, Architect, dated June 6th, 1941, recommending that Library Building Superintendent Sullivan be directed to prepare a list of materials needed for trussing the roof-of said Library Building and to procure informal prices thereon, to enable the Council to determine whether or not it will be necessary to advertise for bids for such materials. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the City Clerk reauest Mr. A. J. Sullivan, Superintendent, E1 Segundo Public Library Building, to prepare an estimate of the quantities of lumber which will be required for roof trusses for said E1 Segundo Public Library Building, and thereafter to obtain informal quotations thereon and to report with respect to said matter to this Council, so that this Council may determine whether or not advertising for formal bids on such materials will be required. Carried. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated June 3rd, 1941, its Legislative Bulletin No. 11, respecting legislation now pending - before and heretofore adopted by the St&teLegislature. Ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated June 5th, 1941, being a report of the Legal Counsel of said League respecting a decision rendered by the Appellate Court -of the State of California, with reference to an action brought by Southern California Telephone Company and Pacific Telephone Company against the County -and City of -Los Angeles, for recovery of adrtain alleged excessive taxes paid by said Companies. Ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, its Special Legislative Bulletin, dated June 5th, 1941, advising that Assembly Bill 1626, exempting all "For Hire" carriers not having a fixed place of business within the City from the payment of any license tex, has been adopted by the State Assembly, and recommending immediate communication with the State Senator representing this District and with the Governor, in event the City is opposed to such legislation. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Frank L. Ford addressed the Council requesting that he be given an increased work assignment.- He was informed by the Mayor that his case would be given consideration and that he would be advised at a later date by the City Engineer of the action taken by the Council. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None. _. 'REPORTS-OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. - The Chief•of Police announced the appointments of Kenneth Allen Mensing, Roy W. Popejoy, Teddy Wester and Hirahm 0. Hartley as Special Police Officers of the'City of El Segundo and requested approval thereof. Moved by Councilman P'4004- Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the appointments of Kenneth Allen Mensing, Roy W. Popejoy, Teddy Wester and Hirahm 0. Hartley as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo by the Chief of Police of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified and approved. Carried. The City Clerk reported having received further inquiries concerning a proposed revised sign board ordinance for the City of El Segundo and inquired whether or not the Council anticipated amending its present ordinance. It appearing that the Council is so minded, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for presentation of a tentative up -to -date bill board ordinance. Lester 0. Luce, Attorney, present at this meeting representing City Attorney Woodworth, explained to the Council the reasons for Mr. Woodworth's absence on this date. Mr. Luce, reporting for City Attorney, Woodworth, stated.that no word has-been received from Douglas Aircraft Corporation, Sperry Gyroscope Company or Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, with respect to the dedication to the City of E1 Segundo of rights of way for widening Imperial Highway, between Sepulveda Boulevard and Inglewood - Redondo Road, within said City. Mr. Luce reported also that on Tuesday, June 10th, 1941, Colonel Branshaw of the United States Army, at present in charge oZ operations at North American Aircraft Corporation's airplane factory in the City of Los Angeles adjacent to the City of E1 Segundo, had called a meeting of the-city Attorneys of all cities in this area, for the purpose of discussing and outlining plans for the protection of all citizens, particularly employees of North American Aircraft-Corporation, so that they would suffer no injury or loss -in their work by reason of physical harm, threats, intimidations, coercion or otherwise, and that Mr. Woodworth, City Attorney of this City, represented the City of E1 Segundo at said meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. In the matter of the determination of a policy for the use of the baseball grounds in connection with the-playing of soft ball at night, no report was forthcoming from Councilman Hesser, to whom the matter was referred, due to his absence from the City on account of an injury. However, in answer to an inquiry made by )4r. M. E. Ward, Recreation Director, through the City Clerk, it was agreed that the City has no objection to the formation of a softball league comprising three local teams and one outside team and the City Clerk-was directed to convey this information to Mr. Ward. In the matter of insurance covering the insurable property of the City of E1 Segundo, Councilman Selby stated that a written report has.been received from the appraisers employed by the City to evaluate municipal property; that the matter_hsslike* de been discussed with the City's insurance carrier, who is assemblying data for the purpose of establishing a rate on said property and that his recommendation and final report will be withheld until after the City has been advised what the insurance rate will be. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Ralph Jamiesson The Builders Material Co. Edgar P. Lacey TOTAL Recreation Fund General Fund $24.00 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 213.30 9.66 R. C. Wells & Son 49.63 25.00 Gustav Brandt 11.25 58.66 Arrow Rock Co.. 55.15 Edward Lawler 4.80 University of So. Calif. 25.00 General Fund Johnson Motors, Inc. Western Union Telegraph Co. B. M. Guy Machine Shop Hobart W. Rude So. Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. So. Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. So. Calif.. Telephone Co. 13.77 1.26 1.00 8.76 48.16 49.86 47.61 P'.. ;;.005 General Fund Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference x$25.00 Shepherd Tractor & Equipt. Co. 1.85 Builders Material Co. 26.83 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 242.21 Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd. 14.41 TOTAL 839.85 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. Parried by the following vote: , Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Hesser. NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Gerow recommeaded the closing of Maple Avenue, between a point approximately 130 feet easterly of the easterly line of Penn Street and Center Street, by reason of the fact that the roadway of said Maple Avenue between said points is unimproved. Discussion ensued, during which,it, was suggested that if the surface of the roadway were graded it might be possible to permit same to remain open, whereupon, by general consent, the entire matter was referred to Councilman Love, Chairman of the Public Works Committee. By general consent, the filling of the wading pool in Grand Avenue Park, during the summer vacation season, was authorized., as well as the employment of a caretaker at the Park on week ends during the summer time, the hours of such employment to be determined by the Park Superintendent. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that Street Superintendent Frank Chilson be authorized and.directed to make an estimate of the cost of constructing a lattice roof or other suitable shade medium over the round table in Grand Avenue Park and to submit the same to this Council for its further consideration. Carried. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor. Respectfully submitted, I