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1942 JAN 28 CC MINQ 1.4 El Segundo, California. January 28th, 1942. 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 and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: None. Other Officers Present: Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. John B. Catalano - Building Inspector. Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 21st day of January, 1942, were read. No errors-or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the minutes be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated following reference to each hereinafter: BLUE DIAMOND CORPORATION, dated January 23rd, 1942, with reference to cancellation of its contract with the City of El Segundo to furnish certain building materials for El Segundo Public Library Building. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain communication of Blue Diamond Corporation, dated January 23rd, 1942, with reference to fur- nishing certain building materials for E1 Segundo Public Library Building and to the cancellation of its contract so to do, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to place an order with said Corporation for the three items of material mentioned in said letter and also specified in the recommendation of John C. Austin, Architect, as set forth in Resolution No. 596 of this Council, heretofore adopted; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cancellation of the contract between the City of E1 Segundo and said Diamond Corporation for the furnishing of certain building materials for E1 Segundo Public Library Building be and the same is hereby approved and authorized on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk is hereby directed to return to said Blue Diamond Corporation its bid check in the sum of $225.000 deposited with the City at the time it filed-its bid for furnishing certain building materials. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Q.15 DEATS SASH & DOOR COMPANY, dated January 22nd, 1942, with reference to delivery to the City of E1 Segundo of certain materials heretofore fabricated in pursuance-of its contract with the City of El Segundo for furnishing certain building materials for E1 Segundo Public Library Building and to the cancellation of its contract as to all materials not fabricated or heretofore furnished. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain communication of Deats Sash & Door Company, dated January 22nd, 1942, referring to the furnishing of certain building materials in connection with the construction of E1 Segundo Public Library Building, pursuant to its contract with the City of E1 Segundo so to.do and to the cancellation thereafter of said contract, be and the same is hereby .ordered received and placed on.file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to order mill work and materials com- pleted by said Company under its contract delivered to the City of E1 Segundo immediately; that the cancellation of said con- tract as to all items not heretofore ordered or delivered be and the same is hereby ratified and approved on behalf of the City of El Segundo. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. PLANNING CONGRESS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated January 23rd, 1942, offering to the City of E1 Segundo membership in said organization for the year.1942. The matter was discussed and it appearing that the Council - is not desirous-of associating the City of E1 Segundo with said group at this time, the communication was ordered received and filed. N. S. KALBAUGH, dated January 23rd, 1942, advising that he has available for immediate delivery new and used Diesel and natural gas engines. Ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated July 23rd, 1942, an informational letter respecting certain actions of the Legislature of the State of California with reference to aid to cities in connection with the acquisition of defense equipment; also with reference to the prospect of Federal aid in the same connection and referring to other matters having to do with the civil protection effort. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEFENSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMERS INTEREST, dated January 19th, 1942, inviting delegates from the City of $1 Segundo to attend a meeting called for Friday, January 30th, 1942. Following brief discussion, it was recommended, by general consent, that City Clerk McCarthy and .Frank Snow, Publisher of E1 Segundo Herald, attend said meeting on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. TITLE GUARANTEE AND TRUST COMPANY, undated, being a Subdivision Guarantee of Proposed Tract-.No, 12887, ' setting forth the names of all persons whose consent to the recordation of the aap'of Tract No. 12887 is required under the provisions of Section '22 of the "Subdivision Map Act". By general consent the communication was ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. R. H. DIETRICH, dated January 28th, 1942, requesting permission to take his earned vacation beginning Thursday, February 5th, 1942. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that pursuant to his request therefor dated January 28th, 1942, filed with this Council this date, R. H. Dietrich be and he is hereby granted his earned vacation in accordance with the terms., rules and provisions of Resolution No. 589 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, fixing the rates of pay and hours of employment of municipal officers and employees, which said vacation shall begin on.the 5th day of February, 1942 and end on the 11th day of February, 1942. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen None. VICTOR L. McCARTHY, dated January 23rd, 1942, requesting that he be granted his earned vacation beginning January 25th, 1942, and thereafter and until August 8th, 19429 a leave of absence without pay. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that that certain communication of Victor L. McCarthy, dated January 23rd, 1942, requesting that he be granted his earned vacation and thereafter a leave of absence be and the same is hereby ordered received and filed in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; that said vacation be granted in-accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Resolution No. 589 of the City of E1 Segundo, fixing and determining the rates of compensation and hours of employment of municipal officers and employees, and at the conclusion of said vacation period and to and through August 8th, 1942, said employee be granted a leave of absence without pay. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. its Report No. 33, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES2entitled: "The effect of an emergency upon the police powers of a City ". By general consent it was directed that the report be handed the Chief of Police for study and thereafter returned to the City Clerk for filing. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr.. Ralph Kanode, who was present at the meeting, inquired whether or not the Council had made a determination as to taking over the motor truck and other personal property of E1 Segundo Cooperative Unit, as well as its lease on its present headquarters building.. The Council stated that it had made no decision in the matter, but would do so during the coming week. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Hesser reported having received Complaints about the difficulty of motorists traveling in an easterly and westerly direction on E1 Segundo - Boulevard in crossing its interesection with Inglewood- Redondo Road due to heavy traffic on the latter thoroughfare, and by general consent the matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report to the Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Mr. John Catalano, Building Inspector, advised the Council that he had previously been authorized to attend a meeting of the Pacific Coast Building - Officials Donference, January 22nd, 1942; that said meeting had been postponed until February 5th, 19499 and he requested permission to attend on;the latter date; whereupon it was moved by Councilman-Hesser, seconded--by-Councilman Selby, that John Catalano, Building Inspector, be and he is hereby authorized to attend a meeting of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference to be held in Los Angeles, February.5th, 1942, and to file his demand with the City for his actual and necessary expenses,in connection therewith, such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Councilmen None. Councilmen None. :. 4 1 John Catalano, Building Inspector, requested permission to attend a luncheon meeting of Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, Southern Section, at Compton, California, January 29th, 1942, following which it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that Building Inspector John Catalano and Council.man.John A. Gerow, be and they are hereby authorized to attend a meeting of the Southern Section, Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference at Compton, California, January 29th, 1942, and to file their demands 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, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The Chief of Police announced the appointments of J. W. Gwaltney and L. E. 'Brizzolara as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo and requested approval of these appointments. Moved by-Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby., that the appointments by the thief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of J. W. Gwaltney and L. E. Brizzolara as Special Police Officers of said City be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. The City Clerk reported that he has on hand 878 unsold brass dog license tags for various fears beginning with those expiring April 1st, 1919, which are no loner useful for the purpose for which intended and'he requested'permission to dispose of the same at public sale at the same time other items of obsolete materials and equipment will be sold at action pursuant to a notice of sale of obsolete materials heretofore ordered published by this Council. By general consent the Clerk was directed to file in his office a list showing the numbers and expiration dates of certain unusable dog license tags for the purpose of identification and reference and to cause said tags to be sold at public auction with other items of obsolete materials, the advertising of the sale of which has heretofore been ordered by this'Council. The City Clerk reported to the Council that E1 Segundo Defense Council will shortly need instruction cards and identification cards for its use in connection with the civil protection effort, the cost of printing of which he estimates will approximate $50.00. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the expenditure of not to exceed $50.00, plus California State Sales Tax, for printing certain. necessary supplies for E1 Segundo Defense Council be and the same is hereby authorized. .Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder, Noes: Councilmen None.' Absent: Councilmen None. Chief of Police Hutchins reported having reached an agreement with Mr. Frank Fuller concerning the trimming or removal of a certain hedge or shmbs at the Northeast corner of Palm Avenue and Loma Vista Street, so as to increase the visibility at this location for motorists and such action met with the approval of the C.ounc il. . The' City'At'torney, reporting in the. matter of the acquisition by the City of E1 Se do of certain real property in Block 110 owned by Mr. George McDonough/a had- received from the latter instructions to change the phraseology of the deed so as to include certain limitations, conditions and restrictions not contemplated by the Council when the purchase of the property first was discussed, which new phraseology he explained to the Council. NW Following discussion it was moved by Mayor Binder, seconded by Bouncilman Selby, that all negotiations cease between the City-of E1 Segundo and Mr. George McDonough with reference to the purchase by the City'of El Segundo of certain real property in Block 110 owned by said McDonough aAd that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and instructed to so advise Mr. McDonough, inasmuch as the Council feels that the requirements imposed by the owner have reached such pro- portions as to no longer be agreeable to this Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor'Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finande and Records, were read: Recreation Fund General Fund American Handicrafts'Co. ill.36 Ira E. Escbbar $141.68 Brown -Bevis Equipment Co:. 25.75 The A.'Libtz Co.. 1.91 General Fund Pensick & Gordon 16.48 Bob Frederick $3,09 Shrape Manufacturing Co. .88 Rensselaer Valve Company 35.05 Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 7.20 Sacramento Mfg•. & Supply Co. .28071 Gibson Motor Parts, Inc. 37.57 C. K. McConnell 2.68 TOTAL $301,00 Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, the demands be allowed and warrant's 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 Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that Clarence Dinwiddie, Frank Berkline, John Catalano, E. J. Grow, Lee Maxwell and Floyd Ingram be appointed members of E1 Segundo Fire Department, effective February 1st, 1942, and that such employees be compensated for their services as members of said Department, in the manner provided by Resolution No. 589-of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, fixing and establishing rates of pay and hours of employment of municipal employees. 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 Hesser, that Southern California Edison Company be requested to install a mast arm 600 lumen street light at the intersection of Penn Street and Palm Avenue. 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 Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: *0 �7 . .•i Respectfully submitted,' er