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1942 SEP 23 CC MINQ 206 El Segundo, California. September 23rd, 1942. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hail of said City, on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by George Love, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Councilmen Absent: None. Other Officers Present: R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer. Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney. Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk. The City Clerk announced that pursuant to published Notice No. 1 of Intention to Sell City of El Segundo Owned Real Property, and inviting bids or offers therefor, one bid had been received. It was then moved by Councilman. Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Council proceed to open`, examine and publicly declare the bid received this date for the purchase of E1 Segundo owned real property heretofore advertised for sale as per published Notice No. 1 of Intention to Sell City of El Segundo Owned Real Property. Carried. The Council did then proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid, which said bid was found by said Council to be the bid of Christ Albert, in words and figures as follows, to -wit: "9 -2 -1942 El Segundo "City Counsel of El Segundo Gentlemen I am biding $140.00 on Lot 8, Block 43, ET Segundo. $35.00 cash, which is enclosed and pay $10.00 a month at 7 percent interest till paid in full. Christ Albert. 134 Penn St. El Segundo." Said bid was accompanied by certified check in the sum of $35.00, drawn payable to the City of E1 Segundo, upon E1 Segundo Branch of Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, dated September 21, 1942. Following the opening, examining and declaration of the before mentioned bid, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the bid of Christ Albert, received this date, for the purchase of one of the properties advertised for sale in that certain published Notice No. 1 of Intention to Sell City of El Segundo Owned Property,. and Inviting Bids or Offers Therefor, be taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of this Council. Carried-by the followinc vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilman None. Absent: Councilmen None. Q `' X37 READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of September, 1942, having been read, without error or omission appearing, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes be approved as read. Carried. None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Goodnight, 743 Eucalyptus Drive, E1 Segundo, each addressed the Council with respect to the manner in which they are annoyed by cats and dogs permitted to run at large within the City of El Segundo, and expressed the belief that some method of control should be instituted. The Mayor advised these people that the matter would be looked into. Mr. Frank Snow then orally stated that a number of residents had mentioned to him that rats are observed in large numbers and are becoming a nuisance. Discussion followed this statement, in which it developed that the City of E1 Segundo is now employing a firm for the purpose of exterminating rats at the can and refuse dump; that if rats are found in large numbers in other parts of the City they evidently emanate from sources beyond the control of the City of E1 Segundo, and that the assistance of householders should be enlised in exterminating these pests should they be discovered on their premises. In addition, the City Clerk was requested tc call the matter to the attention of the Health Department for its advice in connection with the control of rats. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Chief of Police announced the revocation of the appointments of G. H. Bunton, H. E. Hickman, E..Kaufman and B. Overstreet as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo. The City Clerk informed the Council that further consideration of its authorization to cause emergency alarm signals to be installed in the homes of certain municipal officers and employees developed the probable fact that such an installation in the residence of Mr. Peter E. Binder, Vice- Chairman of E1 Segundo Defense Council and in the home of Vidtor D. McCarthy, Co- ordinator of E1 Segundo Defense Council,-would not be as valuable as was first thought, due to the fact that if the alarm were sounded at a time when these persons were not at home, the signalling office would have no way of knowing whether or not any alarm given had been received; also that inasmuch as Mr. Frank Berkline of E1 Segundo Fire Department is about the leave the City's emp ;oy to enter the armed forces, the installation in his home of such a signal would be of no value. The Council concurring in this judgment and believing that so far as the Defense Council is concerned, telephonic advice of an alert is preferable, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that in the matter of installation of signalling devices in the homes of certain firemen and key men in the Local Civilian Defense Corps, as authorized at a regular meeting of this Council held 6epternber 10th, 1942, Southern California Telephone Company be requested to eliminate from the plans and specifications for such installation, heretofore approved, the installations proposed for the residences of Peter E, Binder, 508 Eucalyptus Drive and Victor,D. McCarthy, 354_Concord Street; also that the installation Proposed for the residence.of Mr. Frank Berkline, 512 Loma Vista Street, be not made, but this channel be reserved for the use in the home of some other municipal officer to be designated by this Council at a later date. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. 1 � The City Attorney reported that he has*just received this date from the City Engineer, the data needed to describe the two proposed new crossings over Santa Fe Railway Company's right of way and that he will immediately prepare and file applications with the Railroad Commission for authorization to construct these crossings as previously directed by this Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. In the matter of the disposition of the bids heretofore received for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo certain pipe and fittings, the City Clerk inquired whether or not the Council is prepared to proceed further at this time. ' Discussion ensued, during which it developed that Byron-Jackson Co. will definitely not be able to deliver to the City of E1 Segundo, by reason of the City's failure to obtain a priority order therefor, the pump on which it bid, the purchase of which was authorized by Resolution No. 628 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, adopted September 10th, 1942. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson., that Resolution No. 631, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RE2EALING RESOLUTION NO. 628, ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO BYRON- JACKSON CO. TIE CONTRACT OR ORDER FOR rURNISHING AND INSTALLING ONE CERTAIN DEEP 11JF+IJ, TURBINE PIZ:P IN W _TER 114ELL NO. 8 ", ADOPTED SEPTEDBER 10TH, 1942, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. It appearing from further discussion that the City of E1 Segundo may purchase a used motor and puma from another supplier for immediate delivery, and that the emergency with respect to the water supply of the City of El Segundo makes the immediate acquisition of another fresh water well and a Durtenances imperative, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Resolution No. 632, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF 'i'r—E CITY CCU` CIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNTIC, CALIFORNLy, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTTI G THE PURCHASE OF A DEEP INELL PU10 AND I:iOTOR FOR INSTALLATION IN i%ATER i'dELL NO. 8 FRCM. LAYNE & B01'=R CORPORATION, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Certain pipe and fittings also being required for use in connection witil the drilling, operation and maintenance of Water Well No. 8, and bids thereon having heretofore been received and taken under advisement from time to time, the Council now being in.position to :Hake an award in this connection, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Resolution No. 633, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF T.7- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGITNDC , CALIFORNIA, A'VARDING TO i EENAN PIPE 1 SUPPLY CC,. THE CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING SAID CITY `.':ITH CERT_4IN PIPE AND FITTINGS tOR WATER ?NrE ,L NO. 89 tnThich v *as read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Q9 Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Segner's 5- 10 -25x Store Kenn Hart Ira E. Escobar City of El Segundo City of El Segundo E. L. Coddington TOTAL Recreation Fund General Fund fp8.24 Signal Oil Company $72.51 1.50 Arco Co. of Calif. Ltd. 3.01 $9.74 Under -mood Elliott Fisher Co. 6.00 So. Calif. Gas Co. 4.50 General Fund R. W. Frederick 1.74 X9.43 George F. Schenck 5.92 Water Dept. 410.71 C. K. McConnell 2.85 Water Dept. 36.57 Wm.-Lane Co. 5.73 11.20 TOTAL X571.69 Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the action heretofore taken at this meeting, taking under advisement the bid of Christ Albert for the purchase of Lot 8, Block 23, E1 Segundo, be rescinded and this Council immediately proceed with the consideration and disposal of said bid. Carried. The Council did.thereupon proceed to consider said bid and it appearing that bir. Christ Albert is present in the Council Chamber and that he has conferred with Mr. John F. Bender, Special City Attorney, concerning his bid, and that Mr. John F. Bender, having reported to this Council that he has conferred with Mr, Albert and that Mr. Albert understands -the intent of the call:for bids heretofore published by this Council and upon which his bid is based, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Resolution No. 634, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TIME PAYMENT BID OF CHRIST ALBERT FOR CERTAIN CI^lY 0;4TM PROPERTY, which was read, be- adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Special City Attorney John F. Bender reported that he has ready for presentation to and acceptance by the City Council, two tax deeds covering all of-the properties which the City Gbuacil has heretofore ordered purchased, following which it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLIED, that that certain tax deed dated September 18, 1942, executed by H. L. Byram, County Tax Collector, granting to the City of El•Segundo Lot 25, Block 24, in E1 Segundo, as per Book 18, Page 69 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, which said property is registered under the Land Title Act (Torrens Act), presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of Ej Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that,the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and instructed to execute transferee's affidavit and receipt for duplicate certificate as required by said Torrens Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to deliver said tax deed, together with a certified copy of this resolution attached thereto, and said transferee's affidavit and receipt for duplicate certificate to John F. Bender,,Special City Attorney, who js authorized and instructed tp file the same with the Registrar of Land Titles, Los Angeles County, California. ,The foregoing resolution was.adppted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerpw,,Hesser, Feterpon, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None.. Absent: Councilmen None. , Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Tax Deed, dated the 18th day of September, 1942, executed by H. L. Byram, as Tax Collector of the County of Los Angeles, presented this Council this date for its consideration, and conveying to the City of E1 Segundo 58 parcels of real property, situated in the City of E1 Segundc, County of Los Angeles, State of California, all as more particularly described in the said Tax Deed hereinbefore referred to, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to attach to said Tax Deed a certified copy of this resolution and to cause said Tax Deed to be recorded, together with said attached certified copy of ttlis resolution, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. At this point the City Clerk inquired whether or not the Council desired at this time to employ an auditor to audit the books and records of the City of El Segundo for the current fiscal year. He stated that he had in his possession two bids for the performing of this work. The Council, by common consent, agreed to consider the matter at this time and directed the Clerk to open and read the bids in his possession. The bids were found to be from Logan R. Cotton and from Bacon & Wright, and were identical in the matter of the fees to be charged for performing the audit services for the City; whereupon it Was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Logan R. Cotton be engaged to audit the books and records of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1942 and ending June 30th, 1943, for the sum of $500.00; Such audit shall be made at the close of each of the quarters of said fiscal year and a report thereon, on a.cgsh receipts and disbursements basis, made to.this Council as promptly as possible after each quarterly audit. Said Auditor shall also prepare, within the time prescribed by law, on a cash receipts and disbursements basis, the annual report required to be filed with the State Controller of the State of California, apd deliver the same to the City Clerk for transmittal to said State Controller. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Peterson, Selby and Mayor Love. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Q 1L Moved-by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, under existing war conditions, it is or may .become desirable to conduct benefit card parties or other public events from time to time for the purpose of raising money; and WHEREAS, the City Hall Auditorium is well adapted to events of this nature; NOW, T=FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any previous action heretofore taken by this Council with reference to this matter and until its further order, the rental fee for the private use of the City-Hall Auditorium, where admittance fee is charged, be fixed at $3.75 per day, all other fees, rates, regulations and provisions to remain the same as fixed and adopted by this Council in November, 1938, Carried. 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,