1948 DEC 22 CC MIN497
El .:egundc, California.
- December 22, 1948
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
Cali-fiwnia, ::waa;, Zp]�d; n..the ..�9unca 1_.Chamber in the City Hall of said
City on the above date, having beer, called to order at 7 :00 o'clock F. M.
by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent.
l=oved by Councilman Peterson that Councilman: Thompson be appointed
=ycr pro tem. ._eticn lost for want of a second.
Moved by Councilman_ Baker, seconded by Councilma. Thompson, that
Councilman Peterson be appointed lIayor ,pro ten- _.°_^pie -'..
!`cunci;^►an Pete. zzcn thereupon assumed the dul-..:, of the Mayor.
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Councilmen Absent= Selby.
The :Rinutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 21st day of
December, 1948, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been
noted, it Gras moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swan:- .on.,
the minutes of said meeting be approved as n°ecorded. Carried.
Written co=anicat_cns, 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;
LOS ANG=1Z CC17771- -I � _..1I%i': y _ ritt'�L _ ri.�� its Ulil:,.:, dated
December 15, !:4F, ±rat. --f--' nrgar ,.at =o^ 1, 11 conduct a .salary
survey among cities Jr. Lis Angeles County, that a special committee has
been appointed for this pun.ose and requesting that the C.Ity of 7 L';egundo
de= lgnate an Officio' -ho -w-ill be responsibli-. fcr ,rsoaring and C=apiling
information requester'. by Zaid ~:iar surrey ccmn ttee.
Koved by' Councilman Baker, seconded by Coizicilman Thompson, that
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk, be and he hereby designated as the ^.ffi.ial
to represent the City of L1 Segundo in preparing and c.:=piling information.
requested by t•he salary su►_nrey cornnit•tee of the -c- Angeles County DiG,siOr.,
league of California Cities respecti* -tg- sail City ^f Z Segundo. Carried.
14ACCC -; Ci FMATTCCA:, dated December ?C, 1948, proposing to dismantle and
?remove from City property one 1^0,CR?L galln^ ele-vatec' steep eater tan's: and
its steel supper;, drm.--n tc th- :c=ost-- f?'ounda-::ton rc,r the sa:1-7age value of
t'^,. r:, terialc; -ay 7.1-a ;y agreeing to carry its oYrn, property damage ara
public ?iabIlity si,ranr�.
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EARL BEASLEY, dated Dec. 21, 1948, offering to pay the City of El
Segundo the sum of 4925.00 for the elsvated steel water tank now owned by
the said City but no longer of use to it, stating further that any insurance
necessary in connection therewith v.ili be furni hed by him but the cost
thereof will have to be borne by the City of 21 Segundo.
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City Attorney tiloodwortuh stated he ha —d/received a letter from Mr. Beasley
along the same line, and advised the Council that inasmuch as it had received
a bona fide offer from a company experienced In this Line of work, it might
accept said offer if it so desired.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that Resolution No. 974, entitled.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC L OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF
i:ACCO CQR1MRATiON FOR THE DISMA Tl,I11M AND RE-
MOVAL OF A_ CERTAIN WATER. TANK AED T07dFLR OWNM BY
BUT NO LONGER NEEDED BY SAID CiT_r,
which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was
adopted by the following voted
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Iayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absents Mayor Selby.
CITY PLANNING 00201ISSION, dated December 22, 1948, enclosing therewith
copy of its Resolution No. 47, reciting the findings and decision of said
Commission in a request for zone variance by Eobert H. Dietrich. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL C01MMICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMUTTEES
RETORTS OF OFFICERS AND SFE,CIAL CCL2-:ITTEES.
Charles L. Lortz, essistant to the City Engineer, presented his written
report. dated December 422, 1948, respecting his investigation as to the
sufficiency of the petition heretofore presented this Council requesting the
opening of an easterly and westerly street through Block 111, E1 Segundo,
and which report stated that said petition reports 7126% of the total area
of assessable property 'vrithln the proposed district.
By general consent jaid report of Charles E. Lortz respecting the
sufficiency of the petition for street opening through Block 111, E1 Segundo,
was ordered received and placed on file, and said petition taken under
advisement by the Council pending receipt of other petitions of similar nature.
T. B. DeBerry, Chief cf Police, by letter dated December 20, 1948,
requested that Foil:e Officer Jack King Partic,;'.7 be granted five days of his
1948 earned vacation between the &.tes Jar_iar7 2, 1949 and January 6, 1949 .
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both dates inclusive, and also that Police Offi: - -er Frank McFarland, Jr. be
granted six days of his 1948 earned vacation between the dates of January 11,
1949 and January 18, 1949, both dates inclusive..
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Police
Officer Jack King Partlow be and he is hereby granted five days of his 1948
earned vacation from January 2, 1949 to January* 6, 1949, both dates inclusive;
and that Police Officer Frank McFarland, Jr. be granted six days of his 1948
earned vacation between the dates January 11; 1949 and January 18, 1949, both
dates inclusive. Carried by the following vcte�
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
City Clerk McCarthy reported that when the change -over in the radio
equipment was made, the Chief of Police had giver, to him a list of old
equipment removed and which is no longer of use to the City. He inquired
whether or not it was the CouncilBs desire to advertise this equipment for
sale, and if so, whether or not it desired to include in said notice any
other equipment which the City might have on hand and which is no longer
needed by said City.
The Council indicated this was its desire, whereupon it was moved by
Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk furnish to the City
Attorney a list of personal property no longer needed for
municipal purposes, including therein discarded radio
equipment, discussed by the City Council at this meeting;
that the City Attorney, upon receipt of such data, prepare
-a form of notice of sale of such personal property; that a
copy of such notice, so prepared, be placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such notice
of sale to be published in time, form and manner as con-
templated by law.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tern Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
City Clerk McCarthy reported receipt from the Department of Public Works
of the City of Los Angeles of invoice showing balance in Assigned Fund and
Deposited Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in connection with the construction
of the sewage treatment plant at Hyperion, one copy of which he delivered to
each the City Attorney and Engineering Department.
Assistant to -the City Engineer Lortz reported that to date he had not
received reply from the City of Manhattan Beach respecting the recommendations
heretofore made by the City Council in connection with said City of Manhattan
Beachts request that the City of El Segundo furnish an 811 water connection to
serve a portion of the City of Manhattan. Beach, but that he anticipated
receiving such reply within the next week.
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Charles E. Lortz, Assistant to the City engineer, reported relative to
a conference he had had with a member of the :Mate Board of Registration
for Civil Engineers, respecting change of his title; and that he had also
had a discussion with the City Attorney on the same subject.
. It appearing from discussion that the present salary resolution of the
City carries a classification of "Engineering Aide", it was recommended that
Mr. Lortz' title be changed from and after this date to "First Engineering
Aide ". and thereupon it was mnvad by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that from and after this date -and until the further order of this
Council, wherever the classification of Charles E. Lortz appears upon the
records of the City of El Segundo, that it shall be shown as "First Engineering
Aidett. Carried.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
Resolution No. 975, entitleds
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMNDING RESOLUTION NO.
916 (THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION RESOLUTION) OF
SAID CITY, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH A.1 OF SUBDIVISION
3, ENGINEEtING DEPARTMENT, AS SET FORTH IN THE
"SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS,
DEPARTMENT HEADS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE.CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONTAINED IN SECTION 1
OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 916, AS AMENDED,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote°
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peters(
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
First Engineering Aide Lortz requested an additional week's time in which
to prepare and present to the Council his estimate of the cost of making
certain improvements in Indiana Street, between Holly and Grand Avenues, as
he desires to make further study thereof in connection with the survey to be
made by Street Superintendent Gunn and himself.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that First
Engineering Aide Charles E. Lortz be and he is hereby granted one week's
additional time in which to make his report respecting estimate of cost of
constructing certain improvements in a portion of Indiana Street, as heretofore
requested by certain property owners on said street. Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth reported he had examined endorsements presented
to him by the City Clerk, for attachment to insurance policies issued to
John Cain dba Diamond and Yellow Cab Company of Inglewood; that said
endorsements are in order with the exception that the signature of the insurance
agent should be affixed thereto, and he thereupon returned said endorsements
to the City Clerk for completion.
City Attorney Woodworth reported he had in his possession, ready for
adoption by the City Ccuncil, form of resolution directing the publication
of notice inviting bids for sale of $6504000 water works bonds, election 1948,
with the exception that the maturity date of the bonds should be inserted,
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and he inquired whether or not it was the Council9s desire to make such
date twenty years or thirty years.
The Council discussed the natter at length, and it being the consensus
that such bonds should be issued for a thirty year term, the City Attorney
thereupon inserted this information in the resolution and presented same to
the Council for adoption.
Moved by Councilman. Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
Resolution No. 976, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THEE CITY OF EL
SEGUVDO, CALIFCRNIA, DIRECTING THE CITE CLERK, TO
PUBLISH NOTICE IN`TITING SEA 1= PROiOSALS FOR
IP650,000 WATERVIORKS BONDS, ELECTION 1948, SaTILTES
1, OF SAID CITY,
which was read, be adopted On roll gall, said motion carried and said
resolution was adopted by the following vote;
Ayes. Councilmen. Baker, Swanson, Thompson and 14ayor pro tem
Peterson.
?Noes. Councilmen None.
Absent, ;layor Selby.
SFECIAL ORDER O F BUSIYESU
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for
the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the district, as
described in Resolution of Intention No. 970, in the matter of the improve-
ment of Acacia Avenue.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the
publication of the Resolution. of Intention, the mailing of printed notices
the adoption of said Resolution and of the posting of the notice of
improvement as required by law had been made and are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or
objections against the work or the district had been filed with him in said
matter. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been filed with
him prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for
the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment
district, each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore
mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter.
No one responded.
Councilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
Ordering Work No. 972, in the matter of grading, paving, construction of
curbs in portion of Acacia Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Thompson, and upon roll call, was adopted by
the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes. Councilmen None.
Absent. I•ayor Selby.
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Councilman Swanson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 973, which resolution determines the general prevailing rate of wage
for the grading, paving, construction of curbs in portion of Acacia Avenue,
in the City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker
and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes. Councilmen Baker,
Peterson.
Noes. Councilmen None.
Absent. Mayor Selby.
Swanson, Thompson and ;Syor pro tem
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C0101ITTEES - CONTINUED
A. S. Monroe, Special Assessment Engineer, at this time explained to
the Council the necessity of appointing an appraiser at some future date
in connection with the proposed opening of new easterly and westerly streets
through certain blocks in the City of El Segundo easterly of Center Street.
A. R. Gunn, Street Superintendent, reported he had contacted a
representative from Southern California Edison Company, and said representative
had assured him that said Company would make necessary repairs and replace
worn out reflectors in connection with the street lighting system of the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the
proposal of Charles F. Mabee, presented to this Council at its meeting held
December 15, 1948, to remove the steel water tank now owned by the City of
El Segundo and no longer used by said City, be rejected, and that the City
Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to se advise Mr. Mabee. Carried by
the following vote.
Ayes. Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tern
Peterson.
Noes. Councilmen None.
Absent. Mayor Selby.
In the matter of the offer of Willard J. Skelley, presented to this
Council at its adjourned regular meeting held December 21, 1948, to trade
Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 65, E1 Segundo, owned by Mr. Skelley to the City of
E1 Segundo for Lots 9 and 10, Block 6, and Lot 17, Block 7, E1 Segundo,
the City'to pay to Mr. Skelley the sum of $450.00 in addition to the lots
to be traded, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Willard J.
Skelley, to the City Council, received and filed at the
meeting of said Council held December 21, 1948, be and
the same is hereby referred to;
AND, BE IT FURTHEP. RESOLVED, that the City Clerk
be and he is hereby authorized to advise the writer,
Willard J. Skelley, that the City Council would be
disposed to make an even exchange of the properties
referred to in said communication, but would not be
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disposed to pay any amount on the City's part in
addition thereto. This statement to contemplate
that the titles to the respective properties would
be free and clear of encumbrances except for con-
ditions, reservations and restrictions of record,
if any, common to other properties in the El Segundo
tract in which such respective properties are located;
that each party would pay one -half of the escrow
expenses involved and each party would bear its own
title report expense.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson,
Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent. Mayor Selby.
PAYING BILLS.
Thompson and Mayor pro tem
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Jeffries Banknote Co.
B & P Service Company
H & H Fountain & Grill
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
Union Oil Co. of Calif.
Air Reduction Pacific Co.
Segneres 5 and 10¢ Store
General Fund General Fund
$130.69 South Bay Ambulance Service T5.23
3.00 Golden State Supply Co. 24.35
6.02 League of Calif. Cities 250.00
7.00 Skeyhan ' 41.82
461.09 Warnock's Shoe Repair 5.50
9.85 The Redondo Reflex 22.
2.26 TOTAL 969.3
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General
Fund covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem
Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent; Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS.
No further business appearing to be tra.- isacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor. � , zti �� �C
Respectfully s
City Cle .
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