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El Segundo, California
May 12, 1948.
A regular-meetirlg of the City Council of the City of El 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 William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Peterson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PRLVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 5th day of May, 1948, 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.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named, 'were read to the Council and were disposed of in the ma=Sr
indicated following reference to each hereinafter:
RUTH CARUTRBRS, WAYS AND MANS CHAIRMAN, PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB,
dated May 12, 1948, requesting permission to use a loud speaker and record player
during the process of a food sale at Milliken's Chevrolet showrooms on Grand
Avenue, between 10:00 A. M. and 12:00 Noon, Saturday, May 2j., 1948.
On motion of Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, which carried
unanimously, the communication was ordered received and filed and the subject
matter thereof referred to the traffic authority of the City of E1 Segundo with
power to act.
CHARLES M. H. HALL, dated May 6, 19$8, expressing appreciation for the prompt
action taken in remedying the condition in front of his premises with respect to
the accumulation of oar ace water. Ordered filed.
EUGENE W. BISCAILUZ, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, dated May 12, 1948,
acknowledging receipt of and expressing thanks for the City Clerk's letter of May
7, 1948, which thanked the Sheriff on behalf of the City Council and the Chief
of Police for assistance rendered the City of E1 Segundo during a recent serious
fire here. Ordered filed.
JOHN H. ALDERSON, CHIEF' ENGINEER, Department of Fire of the City of Los
Angeles, dated May 10.,'1948, expressing appreciation of the recognition given
his Department through the City Clerk's letter of May 7th, for the aid given the
City of E1 Segundo during a fire here, April 24, 1948. Ordered filed.
LLOYD ALMICH, CITY ENGINEER, City of Los Angeles, dated April 30, 1948)
File No. AC- 36466, subject: "Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant ", traaemmitting there-
with copy of a letter from Metcalf and Eddy, Consulting Engineers for the City of
Los Angeles, and commenting on various phases of the design and construction of
said Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant. By general consent the ccmuntcation
was ordered filed and the subject matter thereof referred to Councilman Peterson
and City Engineer Hutchins for their information and for comments, if any are
indicated, subsequent to their examination of the same.
CIARENCE F. LEA, Member of Congress, dated May lm 1948, advising that 800,50
Resolution No. 5992, confirming and establishing the titles of the State8 to
submerged lands and resources in and beneath navigable waters within StAe boundaries
had passed the House, April 30th, and tranaaitting therewith a copy of the bill
as passed by the House. Ordered filed.
DAVID L. DESSEAU, Publisher, E1 Segundo Herald, acknowledging receipt of the
City Clerk's letter of May 7th, with reference to the publication of Council
minutes in said newspaper, and expressing his satisfaction of the fact
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that the Council correctly understands his attitude with reference to
publication of the said minutes and indicating his willingness to resume
such publication at such time as the Council may desire. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mrs. Ruth Haffly addressed the Council, as representative of El
Segundo Woman's Club, stating that the E1 Segundo Merchant's Fair recently
sponsored by said Club, was so successful from the standpoint of the
merchants, who were exhibitors at said Fair, that the Woman's Club has been
requested to make the affair an annual event; that the E1 Segundo Woman's
Club had this date, by resolution adopted at a regular meeting thereof,
decided to do so; that said Club plans to hold such annual event in future
in the fall of each year, beginning this year, probably in early October;
and since it will be necessary to provide enlarged space for displays
and amusement features, the Club is desirous of ascertaining whether or
not the Council would permit the erection of a tent or tents in Standard
Street between Pine Avenue and Mariposa Avenue, during a five day period,
at such time as may in the future be determined by and between said Woman's
Club and the merchants.
Following prolonged discussion, in which members of the City
Council offered suggestions for alternate locations, such as Standard
Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue, or portions of the proposed
City Hall site, the Council agreed to take the matter under consideration
and to confer at a later date with representatives of said Woman's Club.
Mrs. Lillian Walker, also a member of said Woman's Club, who
accompanied Mrs. Haffly, addressed the Council on the same subject, giving
it additional background concerning past experiences with merchants
fairs previously held and elaborated somewhat on plans for the future
and both Club representatives concluded their remarks with words of
praise for the cooperation and assistance given the Club during its most
recent Fair by members of El Segundo Fire Department.
Mr. L. Fuller, representing Teetzel Homes Corporation of Redondo
Beach, informed the Council that his Company has purchased Block 69 within
the City of E1 Segundo and has plans for the immediate erection of
approximately twenty homes thereon. He inquired whether or not the City
Council would approve the paving of the easterly one -half of Bungalow
Drive, which borders said Block 69 and also as to the availability of
water and sewage facilities.
City Engineer Hutchins explained the difficulties which will be
encountered in procuring pipe for water line extensions and that sewage
facilities cannot be provided at this time.
Following discussion, the matter of acquiring and installing
water pipe was referred to City Engineer Hutchins, with the suggestion
to the petitioner that he and other interested parties discuss the matter
with Mr. Hutchins.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
the matter of the improvement of the easterly half of Bungalow Drive
between Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue, be referred to the Planning Com-
mission of the City of E1 Segundo, for its information and comment, if
any is indicated. Carried.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Clerk informed the Council he had received an inquiry from
the State Employees' Retirement System as to the date upon which Police
Officer Kenneth Searles had terminated his services with the City; that he
cannot answer the query intelligently in that while Mr. Searles has not
been on duty for a number of months due to illness, he has not resigned,
nor has his appointment as a Police Officer been revoked by the Chief of
the Police Department, nor has the City Council taken any action to
terminate his employment..
Discussion developed that an action had been instituted before the
Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California to determine
whether or not Mr. Searles' indisposition is service connected and that
neither the City Council nor any of the officials of said City had been
advised as to the outcome of such action.
At the conclusion of the discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that Kenneth S. Searles be and he is
hereby granted a leave of absence from the date of the
termination of his sick leave, February 25, 1947, until
this Council is advised of the determination of the
Industrial Accident Commission in the matter of Mr.
Searles' application before said Commission for service
connected disability retirement and this Council shall
have acted upon such advice.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Chief of Police Hutchins informed the Council that in the matter of
installing two -way radio equipment in certain fire department apparatus
on E1 Segundo Police Department wave length, which had been referred to him
and Public Safety Commissioner Bahr, he had conferred with representatives
of California Police Radio Association and has received from the Frequency
Allocation Engineering Committee of said Association, a letter dated May
10, 1948, which refers to an inspection made by said Committee on May 5,
1948.
The Committee report indicates the present equipment is still
serviceable, but due to its age it is becoming more and more a service
and maintenance problem and a potential source of communications failure;
that since the equipment now in use must be replaced prior to July 1,
1950, to conform with Federal Communications Commission's plans and
frequency allocations, the Committee recoamtends that E1 Segundo's radio
system be completely replaced at this time.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby authorized
to cause to be prepared and submitted to this Council for its consideration,
specifications contemplating the installation of two -way radio equipment
in three pieces of E1 Segundo Fire Department apparatus, as well as the
complete needs of E1 Segundo Police Department, and in the preparation of
such specifications to obtain the consultation services of California
Police Radio Association, if, in his judgment, such consultation is
necessary. Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Counci} men Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Mr. Frank Sipe, Right of Way Agent for the @ity, engaged in discussion
with members of the City Council and the City Engineer concerning the pro-
posed street opening project in that portion of the City of El Segundo
lying easterly of Center Street and northerly of Mariposa Avenue.
It was brought out during the discussion that the reports submitted
thus far would indicate a lack of sufficient approval to justify the
Institution of street opening proceedings, and it was also developed
that since said reports were made a number of the properties have changed
ownership and that some of the new owners favor the proposed street
openings.
After considering whether or not to again consult some of the persons
who previously did not favor such street opening, it was moved by Council-
man Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mr. Frank Sipe, Right of Way Agent
of the City of E1 Segundo, be requested to prepare a final
summation of his work with reference to the proposed opening
of new public streets in that portion of the City of E1
Segundo lying easterly of Center Street and between Mariposa
Avenue and Imperial Highway, in letter form, suitable for
mailing to property owners in the area who may be effected
by such proposed street openings; that before mailing, such
report, in letter form, shall be submitted to this Council
for examination and approval,
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Frank
Sipe be compensated in reasonable amount for services so
rendered.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Attorney Woodworth informed the Council that he has adapted the
current Uniform Building Code of Pacific Coast Building Officials Con-
ference to the use of the City of E1 Segundo, such adaptation necessitating
the rewording of certain clauses and the addition to the Code of new
material, which he recommended the Council examine very carefully,
particularly Sections 307 and 1605. Three copies of the Code, as so
adapted, and three packets of Specification Documents, were delivered
to the City Clerk for use of members of the City Council in making such
recommended examination, and the hope was expressed by the City Attorney
that all-of these documents might be returned to him next Wednesday,
with the reports of the Councilmen concerning the same, so that official
action thereon may be taken at said time.
The City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 327,,entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO
CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
ELECTRICITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES,
POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING
COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS, NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR
IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS,
WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
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which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 5th day of May, 1948.
It was there upon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the further reading of said Ordinance No. 327 be waived.
Said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Ordinance No. 327, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE
TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
ELECTRICITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES,
POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING
COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS, NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR
IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS,
WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 5th day of May, 1948, be adopted. Said resolution carried
and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
General Fund
Air Reduction Pacific Co. $6.92
H. R. Breeden $663.45-
City of E1 Segundo Water Dept-302.60
Ditto, Incorporated
6.86
City of E1 Segundo " of
245.91
E1 Segundo Chamber.of
City of Manhattan Beach
6.00
Commerce
50.00
E1 Segundo Paint Center
.31
Donald J. Farrar
6.20
Fraser Hardware Co.
9.00
Gibson Motor Parts
32.92
Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co.
6.00
Gordon Transfer & Trucking
13.75
H & H Fountain & Grill
3.50
Inglewood Mercantile Co.
14.04
Inglewood Blueprint & Supply
1.28
Edna E. Leland
54.20
Earl Morgan
7.08
Moore's Western Stores
2.15
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
6.12
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
2.03
State Employees' Retirement
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
24.65
System
25.00
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
338.13
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
101.40
The Todd Company
3.87
The Electric Shop
5.45
Walter J. Unsworth
142.50
Warren Southwest Inc.
27.32
Vernon L. Wood
44.48
TOTAL 2153.07
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 Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the
purchase of 300 feet of 2�" double - jacketed fire hose, at a cost of not to
exceed $325.00, including California State Sales Tax, be and the same is
hereby authorized and directed. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Chief of Police Hutchins reported that at the last Police Department
assembly, it was recommended that directional signs be erected in certain
portions of the business district of the City, indicating the location of
the City Hall, and that two of such signs be erected on posts at the
Intersection of Main Street and Franklin Avenue, and two of such signs at
the intersection of Grand Avenue and Richmond Street. It was also indicated
that the cost thereof would not exceed $4.00 per sign installed.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Council-
man Baker, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby authorized to
purchase and to cause to be installed at desirable locations in the City of
El Segundo, four traffic directional signs, indicating the location of
E1 Segundo City Hall, the cost thereof not to exceed $16.00. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Engineer Hutchins read to the Council copy of a letter addressed
to the Chief Engineer of Waterworks and Deputy General Manager of the Depart-
ment of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles by Mr. J. L. Atwood,
First Vice- President, North American Aviation, Inc., dated May 3, 1948, which
letter explains that military expansion necessitates the erection of a parts
handling building by said North American Aviation, Inc. on the west side of
Douglas Street, approximately one hundred yards south of Imperial Highway;
that it is imperative that adequate fire protection be available at said
building at all times; that the City of E1 Segundo is unable at the present
time to furnish sufficient water to afford the needed fire protection and
that the Department of Water and Power is requested to extend its present
system in E1 Segundo to the new location.
Mr. Hutchins informed the Council that he understands the Department
of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles will make the extension if the
City of E1 Segundo will consent thereto by amending its existing ordinance
on the subject, or by the adoption of a new ordinance pertaining thereto,
and it was recommended that the City Attorney of the City of El Segundo
confer with a Mr. Waldo, attorney for said Department of Water and Power,
as to the form of such amendatory or new legislation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that the subject matter of the communication next
before in these minutes referred to by the City Engineer and his comments
and suggestions with reference to permitting the City of Los Angeles to
extend its water mains within the City of El Segundo, so as to afford fire
protection to the plant of North American Aviation, Inc., be referred to
the City Attorney of the City of El Segundo, with the suggestion that he
confer with the legal department of the Department of Water and Power
of the City of Los Angeles for the preparation of such legal proceedings
as may be indicated in the premises. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
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City Engineer Hatcht"s -Wpuz to that sam<ettme -W-the Council authorized
the pmochase---of - a hydraulic proms-, vhtch-- it vw -. aattcipa bs eight -be procured
frcmt Wer - Assets- and that--$500.00 had been budgeted therefor;
that investigati-on-discloses that such a machine is not available from War
Assets Administration, but that one can be procured elsewhere at a cost of
$300.00, plus-Caltfernia State Sales Tax.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that the purchase of a forty ton hydraulic press be authorized at a
cost of not to exceed $300.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Engineer Hutchins reported that a resolution has been heretofore
adopted by this Council, requesting allocation by the Board of Supervisors of
Los Angeles County from the City's apportionment of 1947 -48 "Aid to Cities"
Fund of the sumo of $22,250.00., to accomplish certain proposed street improve-
ments in said resolution described; that since the adoption of said resolution
it has been found practically and economically desirable to deviate fyro& the
projects described as aforesaid in said resolution, and that after consultation
with the County Road Commissioner, it was recommuended the former resolution
be repealed and another, embracing present plans, be adopted.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain resolution of this City
Council, adopted September 10, 1947, of record at Page
R -818, minutes of the proceedings of this Council, requesting
an allocation from the County of Los Angeles of the stmt of.
$22,250.00 for the construction and completion of three
projects therein enumerated, to -wit:
1. North side of E1 Segundo, between RicbMond
and Virginia Streets;
2. Main Street, between El Segundo Boulevard
and Imperial Highway; and
3. Coast Boulevard from 150 feet to 425 feet
southerly from the northerly city limits,
be and the same is hereby repealed and annulled and shall
henceforth be considered as of no force or effect.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED,.that a copy of that certain report made by `
R. T. Hutchins, City Engineer, dated May 12, 1948, captioned:
of (.1 ING DATA FCR RESOLUTION TO L. A. COUNTY ROAD COM-
MISSIONER RE EL S MMM BLVD. , - COAST BLVD. , CRAND AVER« ",
requesting allocation of $11,000.00 of money from City's
apportionment of 1947 -48 County budget appropriation for "Aid
to Cities" (Gasoline Tax) Fund, be received and placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk.for the purposes of identifi-
cation and reference;
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AHD, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council.
does hereby approve -the several projects set forth -in said
repert -szxl�-Awm hereby -respectfuiiy retpwat an - allocation
frcw--the--0cc= 7 of Los Angeles of the _a m -of $11,000.00,,
for the construction and completion of the projects enutmerated
in--the before mentioned report, as follows; to -wit:
1. E1 Segundo Boulevard between Richmond Street
and Virginia Street - remove and reconstruct
concrete curbs and sidewalks and resurface
roadway with plant -mix paving material.
Estimated cost - - - - - - - - - - - - - $4000.00.
2. Coast Boulevard between Station 1 plus
50 and 4 plus 25 - remove existing paving
and grade and pave with asphalt concrete.
Estimated Cost - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5000.00.
3. Grand Avenue between Main Street and a
point 100 feet easterly of Eucalyptus
Drive - reconstruct and construct con-
crete curbs and sidewalks and resurface
the northerly roadway and the intersection
of Eucalyptus Drive with plant -mix paving
material.
Estimated cost - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1500.00.;
such allocation to be made from "Aid to Cities" (Gasoline Tax)
Fund.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Does: Councilmen Hone.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Engineer Hutchins presented for the Council's examination and
approval certain plans and specifications for certain street improvements
within the City of E1 Segundo.
Following examination of all of the same, it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Plan & Profile of Grand Ave.
Improvement btw. Main St. & Eucalyptus Dr. No. 480511; Coast Boulevard
Improvement for the City of E1 Segundo, No. 480510 and Plan of Curbs and
Sidewalks Along E1 Segundo Blvd., No. 480509, be and the same are hereby
approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Hoes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of Special Provisions No.
480512 for certain street work in the City of E1 Segundo
therein described and referred to, be placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk and that Special Provisions
No. 480512, so on file, shall be and the same are hereby
approved by this Council;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council
hereby finds and determines that the rates of wages set
forth in said Special Provisions No. 480512 are the
prevailing rates of wages in the City of El Segundo for
each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to .
execute the work as described therein and this Council
hereby fixes and establishes such rates accordingly.
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The forego rw reedlutton was- 'adopted by the following -vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Moved by Mayor Selby, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City
Engineer be and he is hereby-authorized and directed to fm -vdah the City
Attorney all of the data necessary to enable the latter officer to prepare
a notice inviting bids for the improvements referred to and contemplated
under Plans Nos. 480511, 480510 and 4805W and Special Provisions No.
480512, and the City Attorney is requested to present such proposed Notice
to Bidders to this Council at its next meeting. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that West Basin Municipal
Water District will, in the immediate future, make appli-
cation to the Metropolitan Water District for annexation
to said Metropolitan Water District;
AND, WEEMS, it has been indicated by officials
of said Metropolitan Water District that, in event of
such annexation, the terminus of the feeder line to serve
the Cities of Manhattan Beach and E1 Segundo and Cali-
fornia Water Service Company, will be located on Manhattan
Beach Boulevard, 250 feet easterly of Aviation Boulevard;
AND, WEEMS, it is felt by officials of the said
cities and of said California Water Service Company, that
a more desirable, satisfactory and convenient location of
the terminus of said feeder line would be at a point
adjacent to the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Man-
hattan Beach Boulevard;
AND, WHEREAS, it has been indicated that if said
interested cities and said California Water Service Company
are willing to bear their respective proportionate shares
of the cost of the installation and construction of said
extension of said feeder line between said first above
mentioned terminus point and said second above mentioned
terminus point, that said Metropolitan Water District will
cause said extension to be made;
AND, WRBRBAS, the City Council of the City of E1
Segundo, after consideration, feels that it would be to
the advantage and benefit of said City to have the terminus
of said feeder line at the location adjacent to the said
intersection of Redondo Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard,
and that the City of E1 Segundo should pay its proportionate
part of the cost of such extension;
NOW, THEMCRE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that the City
Engineer of said City be and he is hereby authorized to
-state or represent, either verbally c.-in writing, as any
be required, to the Directors of West Basin Municipal
Water District and to the Directors of said Metropolitan
Water District that if the extension of said feeder line
above referred to is so made, the City of El Segundo will
pay its full proportionate share of the cost of such ex-
tension.
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The f oregving reslatiow was- adopted by- the foliowtmg. vats. .
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: CouatcI In= None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
At thia point'Couaciiman Baker caused to be read to the Council
a letter fromr-Fire Chief. Don Farrar, addressed to said City Council under
date of May 12, 1948, but °deltvered to Councilman Baker for presentation,
referring to an investigation made by said Fire Chief of a certain building
proposed to be moved to Dots 2 and 3, Block 23, E1 Segundo, by Mr. George
Gordon, Jr.
Following the reading of said communication and a discussion of
the matter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
.WHEREAS, May 5, 1948, Mr. George Gordon, Jr.
discussed with this Council the matter -of moving onto
Lots 2 and 3, Block 23, E1 Segundo, a frame building
to be used as a temporary warehouse and electrical
service shop;
ARD, WHEREAS, this Council has carefully reviewed
the application, which proposes the placing of a sub-
standard building in Fire District No. 3 of the City of
E1 Segundo;
AND, WB WJM, after due consideration this
Council has decided that consent thereto would not be
compatible with public policy or safety, and further,
that consent thereto is unjustified from the standpoint
of drainage conditions prevailing at the location in
question, which indicate a possible inundation to a
serious extent of the floor area of the'said proposed
building;
NOW, THgREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of El Segundo, that in view of the circuam►-
stances herein recited, said request and application be
and the same are hereby denied.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
At this point Councilman Swanson, Chairman of El Segundo Centennial
Celebrations Committee, informed the Council of discussions he has had with
members of his committee and with representatives of Standard Oil Company
and others who might be interested in participating in an Admission Day
Celebration; that further discussions will be had at a meeting called for
Tuesday, May 18th, which will be attended by a representative from all
organizations within the City of E1 Segundo. He stated further that
consideration thus far given the matter indicates the necessity for an appro-
priation of $1000.00 toward the costs and expenses thereof by the City of
E1 Segundo. No action with respect thereto was taken pending further
reports and consideration of the subject.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thomson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully bmitted,
Approved:
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Mayor.
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