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E1 Segundo, California.
November 5, 1947.
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 William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 29th day of Dotober, 1947,
having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilmah Thompson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named. were read to the Council, and were disposed of in the
manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
PETER E. BINDER, GEORGE BINDER and HELEN BINDER FARRIS, in acknowledgment
of the Council's expression of sympathy in the recent loss-of the wife of
Peter E. Binder and the mother of George and Helen. Ordered filed.
PAUL MORRIS, dated 10 -29 -1947; and
BRUCE TALLEY. undated, each being application for employment by the City
of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
J. W. HO=NG, JR., dated November 2, 1947, relative to settlement by
the City of E1 Segundo for an automobile damage claim occasioned through
a collision between his car and one being operated by a Police Officer
of the City of El Segundo, July 2, 1947. He advised having called the
matter to the attention of the City's insurance carrier, stating that he
has been unable to get a satisfactory answer to his communications.
On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley,
which carried unanimously, the communication was ordered received and filed,
and the City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hosking that his communication
will be referred to the City's insurance carrier and that the Council
assumes he will hear from the insurance company in due course.
NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST, La Tijera Parlor, No. 282, over
the signature of Ruth M. Payne, Recording Secretary, dated November 5,
1047, advising that on November 4th said organization had adopted a re-
solution opposing the changing of the name of Sepulveda Boulevard to
Pacific Coast Highway. By general consent the communication was ordered
filed.
IRMA WILSON. Clerk, City Planning Commission, dated November 5, 1947,
transmitting therewith three copies of said Commission's Resolution No.
12, adopted,November 3rd, 1947, ratifying and approving the action of the
Chairman of said Commission in transmitting to the City Council, over
his signature, three letters dated October 28, 1947, each with reference
to a matter pending before the City Council. Ordered filed.
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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 reception of bids for the installation of
vitrified clay sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances, the Mayor announced
the arrival of the hour of 7:14 o'clock P. M. and stated that if any person
or persons present in the Council Chamber desired to file bids for such
work, they should do so immediately.
The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor declared the
time for receiving bids for the installation of vitrified clay sanitary
sewer mains and appurtenances, closed.
The City Clerk announced he had in his possession. in the same condition
as when received, three bids.
Moved by Councilman Skelley. seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council
proceed to open. examine and publicly declare the bids received this date
for the installation of vitrified clay sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances.
Carried.
The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bids.
which said bids were found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit:
Bid of Beason and Taylor. on regular form provided therefor, as follows:
ITEM 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8475.00
ITEM 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1542.00
ITEM 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 220.00
ITEM 4 , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1250.00
ITEM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 300.00
Total amount of bid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11787-00
Said bid was accompanied by bidder's bond in amount of 10% of said bid,
with Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company as surety, and A. 0.
Beason and Lee R. Taylor dba Beason & Taylor, a copartnership, as principal.
Bid of N. J. Chutuk Const. Co., on regular form provided therefor, as
follows:
ITEM 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - $10, 848.00
ITEM 2 . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - 1,542.00
ITEM 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - 132.00
ITEM 4 . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - 1,750-00
ITEM 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - 150.00
Total amount of bid - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - $14,422.00-
Said bid was accompanied by bidder's bond in the sum of $1800.00, with
N. J. Chutuk Construction Co. as Principal and Great American Indemnity
Company of New York as surety.
Bid of Ivan M. Metkovich, on regular form provided therefor, as follows:
ITEM 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 6, 780.00
ITEM 2 . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2y570-00
ITEM 3 , - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 220.00
ITEM 4- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,500-00
ITEM 5 , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 400.00
Total amount of bid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,470-00
Said bid was accompanied by Proposal Bond in the sum of $6000.00, with Ivan
M. Metkovich as Principal. and C. J. Walker and Herman Seller., as sureties.
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Following the reading of the bids hereinbefore set forth, it was moved by
Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, and unanimously carried,
that the bids received this date for the installation of vitrified clay
sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances, be taken under advisement for dis-
position at the next regular meeting of the Council and in the meantime
referred to the City Engineer for checking and recommendation.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMIT'T'EES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
City Clerk McCarthy informed the Council that the Building Inspector is
desirous of hQ ng furnished with identification insignia, which would enable
him to acquire easy access to private property upon which construction is
underway, which he is required to inspect.
Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Baker. that the City
Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed
to procure and furnish the Building Inspector of said City suitable identi-
fication badge and card. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Engineer Hutchins reported that representative of Southern California
Edison Company has advised him that a work order has been issued for the
installation of electroliers in Library Park and that a survey will be made
on Thursday of this week by said Company to make recommendations with respect
to lighting the tennis courts on El Segundo High School Campus.
City Attorney Woodworth reported having prepared a house numbering
ordinance. which will repeal Ordinance No. 36 of the City of El Segundo, as
directed by the Council, which he at this time delivered to the City Clerk
for further handling by the said Council at the proper time.
City Attorney Woodworth stated that although the Council had previously
indicated that it is not necessary for him to attend the hearings in the
matter of the application of Inglewood City Lines for an increase in its
fares, he has been in touch with the situation and that the matter has been
set down for "hearing before Examiner Bradshaw at 10:00 A. M., November 14,
1947.
City Attorney'Woodworth reported that Special City Attorney John F.
Bender had informed him that he has heard from representatives of the
Johnston Estate with respect to the sale by said estate to the City of E1
Segundo of two parcels of land which the City desires to acquire, and
that it is now anticipated the matter will be concluded in due course.
City Attorney Woodworth reported that he has heard nothing further
from the Pacific Electric Railway Company respecting this City's desire
..to acquire an-easement for street purposes over a certain portion of said
Company's right of way in Grand Avenue adjacent to Eucalyptus Drive.
City Attorney Woodworth reported having communicated with Michael F.
Tellefson, Attorney at Law, respecting a revision of this City's ordinance
records, with a view to eliminating dead material, and that Mr. Tellefson r
has indicated he will confer with the City Clerk and furnish the Council
an estimate of the cost of performing the desired legal services.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the bid of James Hennessy for the purchase of Lot 5,
Block 8, E1 Segundo. received at the last regular meeting of this Council
and taken under advisement until this meeting, it was moved by Councilman
Thomason, seconded by Councilman Peterson. that Resolution No. 903, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CASH
BID OF JA ES HENNESSY FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED
TAX DEEDED PROPERTY.
,rhich was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of the installation of a fire escape from the City Hall
A,i:' tor•_,a::. C° t�- Engineer Hutchins reported having communicated'with three
rfere,t iron works. renuesting they submit an estimate of the cost of such
installation, but that he has heard only from Brisbane Iron Works, which
quoted a price of $645.00 for said installation.
To '_assure that said Brisbane Iron Works is entirely familiar with the
throe of construction of El Segundo City Hall and that there is no question
as to the method of anchoring the proposed fire escape to the City Hall
bul.lding with appropriate security. it was recommended that said iron works
be further contacted and asked to send a representative to E1 Segundo to
'.n^ ect the C °_ty Hall so as to guarantee the safety of any such proposed
installation.
Councilman Peterson. member of a committee, consisting of himself,
Counc- -1-man Thompson and City Engineer Hutchins, heretofore appointed
by the Mayor to investigate and make recommendations with respect to
rubbish d'_sposal in the Cty of E1 Segundo. filed with the Council a
written report on said subject, dated November 4. 1047, and signed by
each of the members of said Committee. which report sets forth in detail
the names of the engineering firms consulted and the fees each would
charge for the services proposed to be rendered.
Subsequent to the reading of said report and consideration of the
several proposals. it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by
Councilmen Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED. that the report of Councilmen Dave W.
Peterson, and L. R. Thompson, and City Engineer Hutchins,
dated November 4, 104;, captioned: "Rubbish Disposal
in the City of E1 Segundo ", presented and read to this
Council this date, be received and placed on file in the_
office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identifica-
tion and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that the City Council does
hereby approve said report and the recommendations therein
made and does hereby further employ Eraneis :_- H:r "Bulot (of
the firm of•Bulot and Dondro named in said report) for
the Aurposes and at the compensation stated in said report.
to -Irit: $750.00 for study and report, 'excluding prelimi-
nary drawings of incinerator; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby author zed and directed to forward A copy
of this resolution to said Francis H. Bulot. as evidence
of his employment upon the basis hereinbefore stated,
said arrangement to become effective immediately.
Carried by the follow_ne. vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker. Peterson. Skelley, Thompson and Mayor aelby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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In the matter or the proposal to make changes in the method of
numbering buildings within the City of El Segundo, as prescribed by
Ordinance "No. 36 of said City, adopted in 1918, Councilman Peterson
introduced Ordinance No. 320, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL•SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.
RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING
FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF THOSE WHO VIOLATE ITS PRO-
VISIONS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO..36 of SAID CITY.
which was read.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records. were read:
Water Works Fund General Fund
Pay Roll Demand No. 1221 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.31.25
to 12227, Incl.
p974.65
Pay Roll Demand No. 57276 to
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 88.90
57296, Incl.
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 17.75
Pay Roll Demand No. 57297 to
State Employees' Ret. Syst.
57.31
57313, Incl.
State Employees' Ret. Syst.
94.4;
Pay Roll Demand No. 57314 to
So. Calf. Freight Forwarders 4.57
57345, Incl.
The Foxboro Company
55.94
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
Logan R. Cotton
100.00
State Employees' Ret. Syst.
James Jones Company
37.90
Airport Rentals
Layne 8-. Bowler Corp.
855.67
D. A. Benshoof
Addressograph Sales &
F. E. Dine & Company, Inc.
Service Agency
2.58
E1 Segundo Furniture Co.
E1 Segundo Hardware
8.52
El Segundo Hardware
Carl Wilson
40.00
Ira E. Escobar
Kimball Elevator Co. Ltd.
8.00
Eckdahl Auto Parts Co.
E1 Segundo Herald
42.98
E1 Segundo Herald
M. R. Peck & Son
155.00
Fletcher Tire Company
R. T. Hutchins, Petty Cash
12.60
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
City of El Segundo
186.37
Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co,
TOTAL $2743.E_
Gordon C. Hackett, M. D.
H. & H. Fountain & Grill
V. E. H.
P. Fund
Inglewood Book & Stat. Co,
El Segundo Hardware
$ 6.68
Inglewood Humane Society
C_ty of El Segundo, Cal.
91.10
Master Pest Control, Inc.
City of El Segundo Water
Mecca - Freese, Inc.
Department
123.34
Milliken Chevrolet
TOTAL
$221.12
Oswald Brothers
Pacific Area Lumber Company
Recreation
Fund
& tisyne Company of Calif.
Pay Roll Demand No. 5;352
Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd.
to 57361, Incl.
$513.90
Southern Calif. Edison Co. Ltd.
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
43.60
C: "0. Sparks, Inc.
American Handicrafts Co.
27.18
Union Oil Co. of Calif.
American Music Company
13.72
Gordon Whitnall
Cline- Stewart Co.
43.75
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
E1 Segundo Hardware
6.87
The Advance Publishing Co.
Interstate Rest. Supply Co.
2.56
TOTAL
Ideal Pictures Corp.
9.38
..; Inglewood Book.& Stat. Co.
13.74
Leather Supply Co.
38.$6
State Employees' Ret. System
Macpherson Leather Co.
18.69
State it
Moore's Western Auto
3.
State
National Recreation Assn.
3.00
State "
Pacific Hide & Leather Co.
57.02
TOTAL
Rite Note
4.80
Russo Leather & Findings Co.
2=).52
Glenn Stanley Sports
United Mfgs. & Distr.
2.38
TOTAL p95 .33
$1203.97
1903.45
276o.90
655.80
426.46
1.25
128.00
35.00
675.78
87.18
713.12
19.52
323.99
54.49
292.38
1.38
5.00
6.65
11.43
53.25
9.50
12.77
.92
5.07
24.17
12.30
24.18
341.49
31.87
263.74
100.00
329.71
6.15
$10558.0-9
Pension Fund',
. 2 .7
19.57
482.00
898. +T2
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Skelley, 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 Baker, Paterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the
sum of $5000.00 be transferred from the General Fund of the City of E1
Segundo to the Library Fund of said City, and that the City Clerk and
City Treasurer be and they are hereby directed to make proper entries
of such transfer in their respective books of record. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker. Peterson, Skelley. Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Mayor Selby expressed himself in complimentary terms concerning the
C'ty's appreciation of the good conduct of the junior citizens of the City
on Halloween. Each member of the Council concurring and likewise stating
that, the absence of mischief and property destruction is worthy of commen-
dation, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, since ancient times and among many peoples of
the earth, the end of each summer season has been marked as an
occasion for festivity and celebration;
AND WHEREAS, in our own country this festival is known
and observed as "Hallowe'en ";
AND, WHEREAS, in years past the innocent fun and diversion
afforded and santioned by such an admirable and desirous
occasion has been marred at times by untoward incidents or
occurrences which resulted in unnecessary and unwonted
damage to both public and private property, and the infliction
of unwarranted inconvenience and embarrassment upon citizens;
AND, WHEREAS, both the Senior and Junior citizens of
the City of E1 Segundo, when looking forward to the occasion
of Hallowe'en, 1947, approached said event with a common
understanding and resolve to joyously observe the festival
in the manner of its reasonable intendment, foregoing the
less desirable features;
AND, WHEREAS, the celebration of Hallowe'en for the year
1947 has now been held, and in every respect conformed to the
high resolve of the planners and participants;
NOW, THEREFORE, in all appreciation of the fact, the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo. California, does resolve,
declare and determine as follows:
First: Said Council does hereby express and record its
satisfaction and delight with reference to the splendid ob-
servance of Hallowe'en had ?n the City of E1 Segundo, October;
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Second: Said Council does particularly express to the
Junior Citizens of the City its appreciation and recognition -
of the fine attitude and determination with which they planned
and celebrated the occasion, without a single incident or
occurrence with would in any manner reflect either criticism
or censure. I StLch type of planning and execution of purpose
indicates to this Council the clear ability of our young
people to formulate and accomplish plans for the proper so-
lution of community problems, thereby insuring the future well
being of our city when its official conduct and management
shall have been placed in their understanding and capable charge.
Third: This Council is not unmindful of the generous,
wise and efficient cooperation and assistance furnished as well
by the Senior Citizens and Citizen Groups of the community.
Fourth: The Council takes this opportunity to particularly
acknowledge the services of the following, who, in common with
all participating citizens. had so much to do with the success
of the occasion:
1. The Teen Agers.
2. The Student Bodies of the High,_Junior High
and Elementary Schools.
3. El Segundo High School Alumni Association.
4. All School Executive and Administrative
officers and personnel:
All citizens who in any way contributed to
or participated in the safe. conservative
and commendatory j_onduct of Hallowe'en.
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Lastly: This Council, in the light of its immediate
experience. looks forward with high anticipation to future
public observances of Hallowe'en, and with full confidence
that our city shall be noted in California as one given to
vibrant �.nd joyous-celebration of the various-holiday seasons,
but ever.having due regard and respect for the principles of
law and Qrder,.upon which not only.the security of our country,
but also.of our community as well,.must rest.
On roll call the.foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes:- Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker., the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
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Approved:
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Mayo l-,/. ;
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