1947 NOV 12 CC MINR 386
El Segundo, California
November 12, 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 o'clock P. M. by
Jilliam 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 5th day of November,
1947, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
The City Clerk reported that he had in his possession in the same
c -)ndition as when received, one bid for the purchase of real property here-
tofore advertised for sale by the City of E1 Segundo, under notice No. 9 -M.
It xas thereupon moved btT Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Baker trot the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said
bid. Carried.
The Council proceeded to open, examine and Publicly declare said bid,
which said bid was found by said Council to b e as follows, to -wit:
Bid of Harry Stires, on regular form provided therefor, as follows:
Lot 31,
Block 61,
El Segundo - - - - - -
- - - - - - $255.00
Lot 32,
Block 51,
El Segundo - - - - - - -
- - - - - 4252.00
Lot 33,
Block 61,
EZ Segundo - - - - - - -
- - - - - p251.00
Lot 34,
Block 61,
El Segundo,- - - - - - -
- - - - - 452.00
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Said rid was accompanied by a deposit of $320.00 in currency.
Following consideration of said bid, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolli.tion No. 904, entitled:
A RLSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUhCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA., ACCEPTING THE CASH BID OF
HARRY STIRES FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED TAX DEEDED
PROPERTY
which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
At t?- =s point, C.olinci.l_ -man Skelley- stated that he felt that the tax
deeded property heretofore advertised for sale by the City Council should be
reappraised, because, in his judL7-nent, some are Priced too low.
Following discussion, it was roved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED,that public notice be and is hereby given that
whJ4e the City Council will consider all bids received for
the purchase of real property heretofore advertised for sale
under any of.the published notices heretofore offering City
owned tax deeded property fpr sale, said Council will not
be disposed disposed tQ make any awards or sales pursuant
to any such bids received, until after all of said property
has been reappraised by this Council.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson-and Mayor Selby,
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilmen None,
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The hour of 7:15 o'clock, F. M. at this meeting having heretofore been
fixed as the time, date and place for the reception of bids for furnishing
the City two new four -door sedan type automobiles and for the sale of two
used automobiles, presently owned by the City of El Segundo, the Mayor announced
the arrival of the hour of 7 :14 o'clock P. M. and invited any person present in
the Council Chamber desiring to file bids pursuant tQ said notice to do so
irnrrtediately.
The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. having a rrived.and all bids being in, the
Mayor declared the time for receiving bids on automobiles as aforesaid, closed.
The City Clerk then reported that he had in his possession in the same
condition as when received, five bids on automobiles.
It was thereupon rroved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Skelley
that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare all bids received
this date for furnishing the City two new four -door sedan type automobiles, and
for the sale of two used automobiles owned by the City, as advertised. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare all
bids received on automobiles as aforesaid, which said bids were found by said
Council to be as follows, to -wit:
Bid of Milliken Chevrolet, in words and figures as follows, to wit:
11ILLIKEN CH ,VROLET
El Segundo, California
November 12, 1947
City Council
City of El Segundo
E1 Segundo, California
Honorable Sirs:
Relative to your call for bids to furnish the City of E1 Segundo with two
new four -door sedan type automobiles, painted black and equinped with extra
wheel, tire arc: tube, tires to be six -ply and master seal tubes, we respectfully
submit the following:
Two new 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sedans equipped as
specified, delivered price E1 Segundo, One Thousand
Five Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Eighty Five Cents
(_51,539.85) each, plus Sales Tax if applicable.
Two new 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Sedans equipped as
specified, delivered price El Segi;r;do,, One Thousand
Six Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty Five. C.erlts
(031,608.85) each, plus Sales Tax if applicable.
For your information and consideration the basic difference between a
Stylemaster and a Fleetmaster Chevrolet is in-appointments and appear-
ance such as upholstery, sliding rear quarter windows, assist straps,
coat hooks, robe cord, ash receiver, arm rests, foot rests, parcel shelf,
clock.,cigarette lighter and dual sun - visors. The aforementioned items
are standard equipment on the Fleetmaster series.
;",Je can deliver within two weeks of•notifieation of the acceptance of our bid.
May we suggest that in the event Chevrolets are"accepted that consider-
ation be given to the installation of a Chevrolet High Torque Engine, Heavy
Duty Truc'- Clutch, and High Speed Rear -end which can be installed for an
additional One Hundred Dollars (;p100.00) per unit,
'�Tith respect to item two of your notice of call for bids on automobiles,
our allowance for the used automobiles now owned by the City of E1 Segundo
will be; for one 1940 four -door Chevrolet, License #E- 60734, Seven Hundred
Thirty Five Dollars ($735.00); for one 1942 four -door Ford Sedan, License
#E- 64570, Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars ($770.00).
In the event that -the City of El Segundo furnish us with an e"xemtion
certificate for State Sales Tax and /or Federal Excise Tax, these taxes will
of course not be charged. Our bid includes Federal Excise Tax but not Sales
Tax. If an exemption certificate is furnished we will deduct Federal Excise
Tax on St7lemasters of Seventy One Dollars (371.00) and on Fleetmasters,
Seventy Five Dollars 075.00).
In order to secure and indemnify the City of a Segundo, we enclose our
certified check #4502 in the amount of Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars
and Seventy Seven Cents (?321.77), representing ten Der -cent of the sales
price of two Fleetmaster four -door sedans.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles L. Butler
General Manager."
Said bid was accompanied by certified check No. 4502, dated
November 12, 1947, in amount $321.77, drawn payable to the City of E1 Segundo,
upon E1 Segundo Branch Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles.
Bid of Ira E. Escobar, in words and figures as follows, to wit:
"IRA E. ESCOBAR
E1 Segundo, California
November 12, 1947
Honorable City Council
City of El Segundo
E1 Segundo, California
Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby proposes to furnish and deliver to the City of M
Segundo certain automobiles and equipment in accordance with the requirements
of the "Notice to Bidders," attached hereto:
ITEM NO. 1:
Bid A: Two 1948 Ford Six cylinder 100 horse power
(new improved engine) Fordor Sedans, painted
black, equipped with extra wheel, tire &.tube,
all tires six -ply with Goodyear life guard
(or equal) tubes ................... ...... ..... :
Less 10% ...... ...............................
California Sales Tax ..........................
$3,172.82
317.28
2,855.54
71.39
Total $2,926.93
Delivery to be made within ten working days
from receipt of your order.
NOTE: Since November 1, 1947, these units are the
improved 1948 models.
Bid B: Two 1948 Ford V -8 100 horse power engine Super
DeLuxe Fordor Sedans, painted black, equipped with
extra ifheel, tire 8 tube, all tires six -ply with
Goodyear life guard or equal) tubes x3,302.82
Less 10% .......... ............................... 330.28
V2,972.54
California Sales Tax ............................ 74.31
Total $33,046.85
Delivery to be made within fifteen working days
from receipt of your order
The City of E1 Segundo to furnish Federal Excise
Tax Exemptign Certificate
ITL1% NO 2
For furnishing said City of El Segundo with same
automobiles and equipment as described in ,
ITEM NO. 1, Bids, A. & B.
One 1940 Fordor Chevrolet Sedan, License E60734
Engine No. DR 93843 ..................0000....... X825.00
One 1942 Fordor Ford Sedan, License E64570
Engine No. R18-350.27-M... $950.00
Total $1,775.00
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Bid for outright purchase of the following units:
One 1940 Fordor Chevrolet Sedan, License E60734
Engine No. DR 93843 ...00...0.0 .................. $775.00
One 1942 Fordor Ford Sedan, License E64570
Engine No. R18- 35027 -M .................:........ $875.00
Total $1,650.00
Enclosed you will find our Cashierts Check for
$305.00, 10% of bid.
Respectfully submitted,
IRA E. ESCOBAR it
Said bid was accompanied by Cashiers Check No.100583, dated November
12, 1947, in amount $305.00, drawn payable to the order of the City of El
Segundo, upon E1 Segundo Branch Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles.
Bid of Jesse E.Ebaugh, in words and figures as follows, to -wit:
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"November 12, 1947
Victor D. McCarthy
City Clerk
E1 Segundo, California
Dear Sir:
I wish to bid $352.50 on the 1940- 4 door Chevrolet Sedan, License
No. E 60734- Serial No. 61Hi2 - 4500- Motor No. DR93843.
Delivery may be made within,two days time -of the- accepted bid.
Taxes are not included in the price bid.
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $35.25 -which is ten percent
(10%). of the amount of my bid in accordance with instructions given
by Public Notice.
Yours very truly,
JESSE E. EBAUGI..
6423 088th Place, Los Angeles 45,Califorr_ia."
Said bid was accompanied br Cashiers Check No. 100597,dated
NovPmbPr '2, 1947, in amount $35e25, drawn payable to the order of the
City of El Segundo, on E1 Segundo Branch Security -First National Band;
of Los Angeles.
Bid of Floyd H. Ebaugh, in words and figures as follows, to -wit:
"November 12, 1947
Victor D. McCarthy ... .......... ....... .
City- Clerk
El Segundo, California
Dear Sir:
I wish to bid $425.00 on the 1942 4 -door Ford Sedan, License No.
E 64570- Serial No. 186799545 - ?Motor No. R18- 35C27M.
Delivery may be made within two days' time of the acceptance of
the bid.
Taxes .are not included -in •the .�rioe •bid. -
Enclosed is a check in the amount of.$42.50 which is ten per cent (lOp) of
of the amount of.my.bid in-accordance-with instructions given by Public
Notice.
Yours very truly,
FLOYD H. EBAUGH
6423 West 88th Place
Los Angeles, 45, California. "
Said bid was accompanied by Cashiers Check 1:0.100598, dated
November 7?, 791,7, in amount $42.50, drawn payable to the order of the
City of E1 Segundo, on El Segundo Branch Security -First National Bank of
Los Angeles.
Bid of Leland E. Millgren, in words and figures as follows, to -wit:
"November 12, 1947
E1 Segundo
City of El Segundo -�
Enclosed please find Cashiers Check for the amount of ^70.00 for the
1940 Chev. Sedan, License No. E60734, Seri No. 61- H124500, Motor No.
nR 43843.
Py b_d being "n70C, salves taxes included, if any. Date for delivery
immediately.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr. Leland E. _Vdilgren
134 -Arena Street.,
;1 Segundo, Calif.'?
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Said bid was accompanied by Money Order No. 440201, dated November
7, 1947, drawn payable to the order of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount
$70.00, on El Segundo Branch Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson that all bids received this date for the purchase and
sale of automobiles, be taken under advisement for the period of one week.
Carried.
ivRITTEN COITIMITICATIOI.S.
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 as follows:
.�LPH H. DAEHLER, dated November 12, 1947, being an application for a
permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 517 West Franklin Avenue
El Segundo. ,
It appearing from an explanation made to the Council by Nr. Daehler
the applicant, that the trailer for which permit is applied for, is owned by
his sister and is not presently within the City of E1 Segundo and will not be
brought here until after the Council has granted a permit for its maintenance
and occupancy in El Segundo. For the reasons stated, the building inspector
was unable to inspect the said trailer or make any recommendations with
reference thereto.
Following consideration it was moved by Councilman.Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adoptedi
RESOLVED, that Ralph H. Daehler be and he is hereby granted
a temporary, revocable permit in usual and regular form with the
exniration date thereof, midnight, February 29, 1948, to maintain
'use and occupy a house trailer at 517 West.Franklin Avenue, within
the City of E1 Segundo. The issuance of said permit being con-
ditioned upon inspection of said trailer when brought to F1 Segundo,
by the Building Inspector of said City, . his approval thereof and
his approval also of the sanitary facilities available to the
occupants of said trailer, and his recommendation in writing to the
City Clerk that said permit issue.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: ' Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
JACK REIN, dated October 31, 1947, being an application for a house
moving permit.
Following reading of said application, Mr. Rein who was present in the
Council Chamber explained to the Council that the building.proposed to be moved
pursuant to the permit applied for, is presently situated in Los Angeles Municipal
Airport; that the time limit for removing same from Los Angeles Municipal Airport
makes it -necessary for the Council to act upon his application this date, to
enable him to comply with the time limit respecting removal of said building;
that to accomplish the desired ends, he has made application personally for the
house moving permit, although he would prefer the permit be issued to the house
mover he '-as engaged to move the building so that applicant will not have to
assume the liability fcr personal injure or property damage which could be occasioned
by the removal of the building, ad that if the Council acts favorably upon his re-
quest, he would appreciate a provision in the permit enabling him -to assign the
same to the hou -e moving contractor.
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Acting Building Inspector, Frank Smotony having inspected the building
proposed to be moved and having certified that the same conforms to the building
ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, and having recommended the permit applied
for be granted, it was moved by Ccuncilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Skelleyy- that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED) that Jack Rein, or the House Moving Contractor
designated by him in writing, filed with the City Clerk, be and
he is hereby granted a permit to move a frame building in two
sections from its present location in Los Angeles Municipal
Airport, to Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34, Block 61, E1 Segundo. Such
permit to issue subject to the following conditions, to —wit:
1. That before such removal shall take place, permittee
shall pay to the City of El Segundo the requisite
fees and shall make all necessary deposits in
connection thcrei•rith.
2. That said building shall be moved on dollies or or
other equipment satisfactory to the Street Department
of the Cdt,- of El Segundo.
3. That the Police Department of the City of El Segundo
shall be notified at least thirty minutes in advance
of the entrance of the structure into the City limits
of the C- ±—, cf E1 Segundo, and said Police Department
zh911 fix the hours tetween which sich removal may be
made,
4. That such removal and all operations related thereto
sh,?'_1 be prosecuted e•nd completed to the satisfaction
of the Street Superintendent and cf the Police Department
anc. of the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated
November 7, 1947, announcing its regular monthly meeting to be held in
Huntington Park, November 27, 1947, and requesting that reservations therefor
by made not later than Tuesday November 18, 1947. Ordered filed,
FR; ;D R. i , dated �lovember 12, 19,47,-being an application for a
house moving permit.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Skelleyy, seconded by
Councilman ;eterson that the following resolution be adopted:
ICESOLVED, that Fred R. Schulz be and he is hereby granted a
permit to move a one —story frame building from its present location
2311 Arena Street, E1 Segundo to a new location, to —hit: Lot 20,7
31ock 27, E1 Segundo, subject to the following conditions; to wit:
1. That before such removal shall take place, permittee
shall pay to the City of EZ Segundo the requisite fees
and shall make all necessary deposits in connection
therewith.
29 That said building shall be moved on dollies, or on
other equipment satisfactory* to the Street Superintendent
of the City of a Segundo,
3. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo
shall,be notified at least thirty - minutes in advance
of the entrance of the structure into the City limits
of the City of El Segundo, and said Police Department
shall fix the hours between which such removal may
be made.
4. That such removal and all operations related thereto
shall be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction
of the Street Department and of the Police Department
and of the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo.
5. That before such permit shall issue, the proposed
removal shall have been r0comnended by the Building
Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen. Norte.
CARL B. A14DERSON, dated November 12, 1947, and
RUTH M. "WILDS, dated November 7,•1947,.each being an application for
employment by the City,of El Segundo.. Ordered filed.
HEALTH DEPARTNMNT� COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated November 12, 1947,
being notification that the County Health Officer as Health Officer of the
City of El Segundo, has declared a quarantine for Rabies in that portion of the
City of E1 Segundo bounded by Imperial Highway on the north, Main Street on the
east, Mariposa Avenue on the south and the westerly city limits on the west,
and requesting the City Council give the quarantine its whole hearted support
and issue instructions to the Cityls law enforcement officers accordingly.
Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RISOLVED, that that certain communication from the County
of Los Angeles Health Department, dated November 12, 1947,
advising of the imposition of a rabies quarantine in a certain
portion of the City of E1 Segundo, described in said communication,
be.received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for
the purpose of identification and reference and by this reference
incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as though the
same were set out herein in full,
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Department of the
City of E1 Segundo be and it is hereby directed to assist the County
Health Officer and his duly authorized deputies in the enforcement
of said quarantine, in accordance with ordinances of the City of
E1 Segundo and State Laws or regulations applicable thereto. ,
The foregoing resolution was adopted -by the following vQ.te :, • „ .-
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Floes: Councilmen None.
Absent:. Councilmen None.
ORAL COFv241TNICATIONS..
Mr. 0. G. Self, addressed the Council requesting the installation of a
fire hydrant in Sycamore Avenue,.b etween Main Street and Virginia Street.
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Following brief discussion, by general consent the matter-was
referred to the Superintendent of the Water Department, R. T. Hutchins
and Public Safety Commissioner, Baker, for survey and report back to the
Council.
None.
REFORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. .
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CO1,1MITTEES.
Chief of Police Hutchins reported the appointment of S. J. Ogilvie
as a special police officer of the City of El Segundo and requested approval
thereof.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Skelley that the
appointment of S. J. Ogilvie as a special police officer of the City of
E1 Segundo, by the Chief of Police, as reported to this Council this date,
be and the same is r -reby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
Chief of Police Hutchins anncunced the revocations of the-appointments
of the following, as special police officers of the City of El Segundo, to -wit:
E. C. Maas, E. C. Morrell, E. E.•Alexander, J. W. Bradford,
F. R. Church, C. B. Coddington, E.-L. Johnson, J. P. Murphy,
C. C. Van Cleave, N. A. Schwartz, D. F. Stafford, and 14. E. 1;'elch
City Engineer Hutchins reported having had a conference with Mr.
Brisbane of Brisbane Iron Works concerning the installation of a fire escape
from the second floor of the city hall, such fire escape to be erected on the
front wall of said building. He indicated that the installation of this
safety device will necessitate the construction of a platform within the city
hall auditorium, adjacent one of the windous'in said room, to enable those who
may have occasion to use the fire escape to a scend to the fire escape platform.
By general consent, the City Engineer was authorized to cause all
work necessary to be done ir_ connection with the installation of a fire escape
from the second floor of said city hall building.
City Attorney Woodworth reported that the application of Inglewood
City Lines for California Utilities Commission order to a djust certain of its
transportation fares has been set for hearing November 14, 1947 at 10:00 A.M.
in the Court Room of the Utilities Commission in the State Building, Los Angeles,
California.
In the matter of the application of Tt,e Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company before the California Utilities - Commission for an adjustment of its
charges to subscribers in certain areas of Southern California, which application
affects the subscribers of said Company in the City of El Segundo, and which
matter has been pending before the California Utilities Commission for a number
of months, City Attorney Woodworth reported having a written report thereon h%hich had
been prepared br the attorney and rate engineer representing E1 Segundo and other
cities in -said matter,�-He then'deliVered said report to the City Clerk for reading
to the Council. The Clerk tncn read the said report, after which it was returned
to the City Attorney for his file on -the subject.
City Attorney Woodworth stated that he understands the matter of the
preparation of.a. street deed for Mr. Arthur Viren and others,'referred to him
bj- this Council September 10, 1947, is now a closed issue, having been terminated
at the request of sir. Viren. The City Attorneyts understanding of the matter
was confirmed by the City Engineer who stated that Mr. Viren despairs -of
obtaining the signatures of all of the persons required to sign-a deed which
would dedicate to the City of E1 Segundo the properti* desired for public street -
purposes, to the extent and at the locations originally discussed.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In the matter of disposition of bids received Novemver 5, 1947, for
furnishing the City of E1 Segundo all necessary materials, tools, equipment.,
etc., for installing vitrified clay sanitary sewer mains in portions of
E1 Segundo Boulevard, within the City of F.,.► Segundo, the City Engineer reported
having checked all of the said bids and of having determined that Ivan M.
IMetkovich is the lowest bidder and he recommended that the contract for perform-
ing the work advertised for be awarded the said Ivan M. Metkovich.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Peterson that resolution No. 905, entitled:
A RESOLUT10F Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF T E CITY OF
'EL SEGUNDO, C,? IFORNIA, AWARDING TO IVAN M.
1=KOVICH THE CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING ALL NECESSARY
A:ATFRD_LS., TOOLS, APPLIANCES, EQUIPI-22'T, LABOR 9t
TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLING VITRIFIED CLAY SANITARY
SE-TER MAINS IN PORTIONS OF El S :GUNDO BOULEVARD AND
1HITIN r STRE,T^, I N SAID CITY
which was read be adopted. Said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following; vote:
hy-eS: Councilmen Os:,sr, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of repair cr replacement of the City Limits or Traffic
Directional Sign, owned by the City of E1 Segundo and heretofore in operation
-.t the southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial '.highway, within
the City of El Segundo, it eras moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman
?raker the following resolution b e adopted:
RESOI, yED, that the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo
be instructed te, cause the El Segundo City Limits or Traffic Directional
or 'business District neon sign, heretofore-erected and in operation
at the southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard arc Imperial Highway,
?,rithin the City of E1 Segundo, to h e moved from its present location
and to be stored until the further order of this Council;
AND, BE IT FURTIMR RESOLVED., that said City Engineer be
instructed to contact the owners or the lessees of the privately owned
sign, or its or their authorized representatives,*at said location
and request that the Hole upon which said privately owned sign is
presently erected, be moved, together with its supporting Dcle,to
p_ivate property;
AND, BE IT FURTHEP, RESOLVED, that the agreement between the
City of El Segundo and A. I,% Lasner for the.maintenance of the City's
neon si0 , which has not been in operation since it was damaged
October 18, 1947, be cancelled, as of November 1,1947, in view of sa4_d
damage, which makes said sign inoperative and in view of the fact
that use of said sign is to be discontinued.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
'1oes:. Councilmen None.
Absent. Councilmen None.
in the matter of lighting certain of the tennis courts on E1 Segundo
High School cur pus, which matter has heretofore been considered by this Council,
the Cit,yr-Engineer reported having coiiferred with Mr. ?Merritt of.Southern California
EC-1 son Conrc ny and Mr. Bracken of & M Lamp Company, who submitted to him, charts
depicting the layout of an approved lighting system for tennis courts, that he has
requested-lfir. Bracken to furnish additional copies of charts fcr delivery to
and study by the members of the City Council or of the officials interested;
that the cost of the materials for the proposed installation amounts to
approximately $602.50.
Discussion ensued, at the conclusion of which Councilman Baker was
requested to confer with the school authorities to determine if some arrange-
ment mat e made for the equitable distribution between the City and the
El Segundo School District of the cost of the proposed installation..
At this point the City Clerk read Ordinance No, 320, which was introduced
and read at a regular meeting of this Council held November 5, 1947. Immediately
thereafter, it was moved'by Councilman Baker; seconded by Councilman. Skelley
that Ordinance r.'o. 3201 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, RELATING TC! THE NUMBERING
OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING PFOR THE PUNISH.,
r1il1T OF THOSE '.-JHO VIOLATE ITS PROVISIO:,;S;
AND REPEALING ORDIIW'iCE No. 36 OF SAID OITY,
be adopted. Said motion carried and saic ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thomnson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Mone,
PAYING BILLS„
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund Recreation Fund
Automobile Club of So. Calif. $1.00 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clk, $4.46
City of Glendale, California 8.69
Carl H. Epperson 1.50
Golden State Supply Co. 65.29 Total $ 4.46
Victor D. McCarthy,City Clk. 3.23,
Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 2.62
So. Calif. Gas Company ,91
The Glidden Co. 23.26
Total - - - - $106,50
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the demands
be allovied and warrants ordered drawn on ar.d paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
,,res: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, 9kelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None,
NEVW BUSINESS,
The matter of the necessity for the reconstruction of the Franklin Avenue
Sewer Parp Pit, was brought to the attention of the Council by City Engineer
Hutchins an6 he submitted for approval, plans and specifications prepared in
his office and approved by him covering the proposed reconstruction'
R�,x
Following discussion and consideration, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson that Plan No. 471107, captioned:
Franklin Avenue Pump Pit, dated-November 7, 1947, presented this Council
this date, for the reconstruction of the Franklin Avenue Pump Pit of the
Sewer Department of the City of El Segundo, be and the,same.is hereby approved
by this Council and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer
of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried
lVith further reference to the same matter, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker that Resolution No. 906, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SE3UNDC, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING "SPECIAL, PROVISIONS
OF. THE f ITY OF a__ SEGUN , CALIFOW4.; no - 471101 FOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE SANITARY SEWER PUNT PIT, "
which 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.
Moved by Councilman Baker and seconded by Councilman Skelley, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a.copy of the notice inviting bids for
the construction of reinforced concrete sanitary sewer pump
pit as contemplated in Plan 110. 471101, as prepared by the
City Attorney, be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk and*that said City Clerk be authorized and directed to
publish the same in time, form and manner.provided by law.
Said motion carried and said resolution was s dopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson that the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED,'that Dave W. Peterson, a member of the City
City Council of the City.of El Segundo, California, be,
and he is hereby selected and designated as an alternate
member of the Board of Directors of South Re.v Cities Sani-
tation District of Los Angeles County, who shall be a
member of said District Board to act in place of the presiding
officer of this City Council during his absence or inability
to act as such member of said District.Board .
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.
Chief o'f Police Hutchins reported having had a discussion with Jack T. Gee
of the Monrovia Police Department and M. L. Peek of Montebello Police Department,
who have formed an organization known as the Central Ylarrant Division, which
organization is engaged in the business of serving warrants for cities when the
Police Departments of such cities are not sufficiently large to release officers
for this purpose. He stated he.-believes the service offered is-one which the City
of Ell Segundo could advantageously utilize and he recommended the Council enter
into a contract with said Central V'?arrant Division, for the.serving of warrants
issued by the City Court of said City. .
The terms of the proposed contract were read and explained to the
Council, after which it was moved. by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Skelley, the following resolution�be a dopted:
RESOLVED, that the Cit.- of E1 Segundo enter into a
contract with Central Warrant Division, for the serving of
warrants issued by the City Court of the City-of E1 Segundo,
which can not conveniently or economically be served b7- the
regular Police Force of the City of E1 Segundo; that the form
of contract as presented this Council for its consideration
be, and the same is hereby approved; that a copy thereof be
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the purpose
of identification and reference; that the Mayor of the City
of E1 Segundo, for and on behalf of said City, be authorized
to execute said contract ?nd the City Clerk be authorized and
directed toe ttest the same and to make delivery in due course
of a full- executed copy of said contract.
Motion carried and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Skelley informed the Council that he had instructed the
building rnd rlanning to pay all cash received by it in pay -
ment of fees, directly to the City Treasurer - instead OS allowing same
to remain in the office of the Water Department of the City, and he also
reconinended the creation of a petty cash fund for the Building and Planning
Department, to enable that Department to make change,'etc,
Following discussion, it was moved by-Councilman Skelley, seconded by
Councilman Baker the following resolution be adopted:
rSOLVF.D, that there shall be and there is hereby
authorized and created a Building and Planning Department
Petty- Cash Fund for the use and convenience of said 1�ui? ding
and Planning Department; that the City Clerk be authorized
to prepare and present to this Council for its further
action, demand and warrant to establish such petty cash fund;
ANDI BE IT FURTER RE^CLVLD, that all Building and
Planning personnel handling money in connection with their
official; duties foir the Cdty, be forthwith bonded in a reputable
surety company, in the principal sum of $1000.00 each. -
Motion carried and the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
:oyes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Maor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilmen *gone.
Discussion concerning appointment of Fire Department personnel of the
City of E1 Segundo engaged the attention, of the Council at this point, at
the conclusion of which it was moved by Councilman. Skelley, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be a dopted:
=1 OLVLD, that effective immediately and until farther
order of this Council, all potential new appointees for either
the Pclice or Fire Services of the City of E1 Segundo, be
required to undergo a physical examination before appointment,
which examination may be made by and- of the following resident
phvsicians of the City or rl Seo,.n -'o, to -wit:
Gordon C. Hackett, Y. D.
"-scl:uk, M. D.
N. Wesley Farr, Y. D.
hND', BE IT FURTHER aES OLVED, that the fee for such examination
be a charge against the City of E1 Segundo, provided that immediately
subsequ ,2nt to any such physical examination, the physician making the
same shall file a written report thereof in duplicate with the City
Council, and, provided further, that any such potential new appointee
shall not be employed by the City of El Segundo in event such report
shal.1 indicate any present physical ailment or disability, likely to
interfere with his (or. Iler) ability to render full time .:end c-�ntiruous
service in the of-rice to which he (or she) asnirFs.
2:otion carried alp'' the foregoing resolution was adontE'd by the following vote:
: {'-es: Baker, Peterson, °kc11 A ,1-, Thompson and. i ayor Selby.
.goes : Council--len None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business api)earing to be transacted at this meeting., it was
moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
A T proved :
Mayor
aespectfully Submitted,