1949 JUL 13 CC MINS 8 3.0
El Segundo, California
July 13, 1949
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segur_do,
C�.lifornia, was held in the Council Chamber in 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.
READINC, OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 6th day of July, 1949,
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 corpora-
tions hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the
manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated
July 8. 1949, being announcement of its regular monthly meeting to be held
at Arcadia, "Qlifornia, July 21, 1949. . Ordered filed.
FRANCES E. WATKINS, dated July 12, 1949, being application for
employment by the City. of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
EL SEGJNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated July 11, 1949, being its
quarterly report for the quarter ended June 30, 1949. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Coordinator McCarthy reported on the following matters, to wit:
A. Receipt from Glendale Federal Savings & Loan Association of a com-
munication dated July 13, 1949, requesting permission from the City of E1
Segundo to grade and pave the alley at the rear of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, and 22 in Block 35, El Segundo. He reported the City En,7inoer has
ex =lned the plans Qnd specifications prepared therefor, has rpro*Qd the same,
and he recommended that the City issue the requested permit,cortinrent upon a
deposit of .$750.00 being made by the applicant to insure complet4on of the im-
provement tc the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the ;t_reet Superintendent
of the City or E1 Segundo.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, that Resolution No. 1015, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGMMO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIAL PROVISIONS NUMBER 490713 OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE IWROVEMEI+T
OF THE SOUTHERLY 310.36' OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY RL-)NMNG NORTH
ARID SOUTH THROUGH BLOCK 35 IN SAID CITY, DATED JULY 13, 1949,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried, and said
resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Cayes: Councilmen Biker, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman baker,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of Plans No. 490713, presented to this
Council this date, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk, and said plans are hereby approved
by this Council.
Carried by the following vote:
ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Peterson.
It was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that the following resolution be adopted: .
RESOLVED, that pursuant to its application therefor, dated July 13,
1949, Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association be and it is hereby
granted a permit to grade and pave that certain alley in the rear of
Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 in Block 35, E1 Segundo, subject
J. the following conditions:
(1) That said work shall be prosecuted and completed to the
satisfaction of the Street Superintendent and the City
Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo, and in accordance with
plans and specifications No. 490713 of said City.
(2) That a deposit in amount of $750.00 cash shall be made with
the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo to insure the
faithful performance of said work in accordance with said
plans and specifications.
(3) That said work shall be completed within sixty days from
this date, July 13, 1949.
On roll call, said motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor "elby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
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B. The Coordinator presented and read to the Council a letter from
J. R. Lester Boyle, dated July 12, 1949, in which }4p submitted a proposal
for the performance of certain engineering work in ponnection with two special
assessment districts now in progress. He stated t#4t after discussing the
matter with Mr. Lortz, and that in view of the -fact that the work will be done
more expeditiously by the employment of such ai, engtpeer, inasmuch as the
Engineering Department of the City of El Segundo has oonsiderabla work on hand
at this time, he recommended the employment of Mr. $oylp at the price stated
in his letter for such work, to wit, $1310.00. The:peafter, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson., 'ghat the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
tiTHERE4S, there has been presented to this Council a communication
in words and figures as follows:
"Pursuant to the request of Mr. McCarthy, we submit herewith our
proposal for the furnishing of engineerin .a_rVJaes in connection with
the special assessment districts proposed;'�,o by formed for the following
improvement projects:
1. Improvement of Eucalyptus Drive betwegn El Segundo & Grand:
We propose, for a total fee of $795.00, to complete
the engineering design, construction pl�no and specifications,
set all construction stakes, and to give general engineering
supervision of the project until its completion. with the under-
standing that the city engineering department will provide all
required detailed inspection of the project during construction,
post improvement notices and furnish this office with all field
data they now have in their possession in regard to this project;
$500.00 of the fee to be paid upon completion of the plans and
specifications and the balance upon confirMation of the assessment.
2. Improvement of Whiting Street and "11ey petween E.1 Segundo
F�-anklin:
We propose, for a total foe of $690.00, to make the
necessary field surveys, prepare arAd Qompletp the engineering
design, construction plans and specifications, set all construction
stakes, and to give general engineering supervision of the project
until its completion with the underst,=iing that the city engineer-
ing department will post all improvement notices and provide all
required detailed inspection of the project 4uring construction;
$450.00 of the fee to be paid upon completion of the plans and
specifications and the balance upon Oonfirmation of the assessment.
If we are retained for both projecto and they both proceed simul-
taneously, the balance of the fee for the first project referred to above
may be reduced by $100.00, and the second. by $75,00, making a total
reduction of $175.00.
It is our understanding that Mr. A. S. Monroe will handle the pro-
ceedings for these two districts. As we have wor )ced on many other pro-
jects together, we can assure you that these projects will proceed as
rapidly as possible under the law.
We wish to call your attention to the fact tit while the aecond
project referred to above is considerably smaller than the first, the
engineering work involved is nearly as great as t4at required for the
first. Also, the city engineering department hrs spade the preliminary
surveys and has started work on the construct'--n pans, thoreby reducing
the work required of this office.
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If there is artiv f m-ther in'ormaticn you desire regarding the above
estimates of our fee, please feel free to call upon us. ";
ANA, W REAS, the Council has carefully considered the said pro-
posal;
NOW, TEERE ORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that th; proposal of J. R. Lester
Boyle for the fu_rnishirg of engineering services to the City of
El Segundo, all in the manner, to the extent, and for the prices as
stated in said above quoted communication, be and the same is hereby
accepted by the City Council as to both of the projects referred to
in said communication.;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall prepare
three certified copies of this resolution, and shall forward one
to the said J. R. Lester Boyle, and shall file one in each of the
respective files relating to these projects in his office, and the
Said offer and_' +1,I s accevtar_ce thereof shall be the contract or
- rrangen:.ent retween said engineer and the City of El Segundo, in the
premises.
On roll call, s�A d motion carried, and the foregoing resolution was adopted
by the follow-ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson., Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
oes: None.
Absent: Councilman Paterson.
C. Coordinator McCarthy presented an application, submitted on regular
form provided therefor, by E. Vega & Son, dated ialy 13, 1949, requesting a
permit to excavate in that portion of Weat Oak Avenue lying and being between
that certain sewer manhole located in the center of the intersection of West
Oak Avenue and Hillcrest Street, and a point approximately 312 feet easterly
of the east line -of said Hillcrest Street, for the purpose of installing
herein a certain lateral sewer line. Accompanying said application was a
letter signed by E. Vega & Son, dated July 13, 3.949, addressed to Allville
Luilders and to the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, being their
proposal to install said sewer line for the sum of $820.00. Engineering :tide
Lor ±c was questioned concerning thie proposed installation, and during the
uestionirg and discussion which developed, it appeared that the actual and
intended applicant is Allville Builders, which is improving property adjacent
to said proposed sewer line.
A1r. Henry Clam, who was present in the Council Chamber, joined in the
discussion, stating that he represented Allville Builders, and that the before
mentioned application and contractor's offer were filed in their present form
in the mistaken belief they are as requested by the City's Engineering Depart-
ment. At the conclusion of the questioning and discussion, and following
consideration of the project, Engineering Aide Lortz, having indicated that
he is satisfied with the plans and specifications for the said proposed
rani t.a,^v sewer ;,rd h!-'4 r.1z re ^ommendod. a deposit of $1,00" be made with
;he City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, to guarantee satisfactory performance
of -she wo =k proposed if t ?ie permit prayed for is granted, it was moved by
Councilman Svanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution
be �.dopted:
WrIMEAS, E. � ega . &, Sor. has presented to this Council this date
,, application for a permit to install a, certain vitrified clay
sa.litary sewer line in a portion of West Oak .venue In the City of
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AM. WHEREAS, it appears, and this Council finds, that E. Vega
& Son is a contractor, who filed said application or, behalf of
Allville Builders, who in fact is the actual applicant for the ex-
cavation and sewer construction permit;
AND, WHEREAS, it appears that after -- onstruction, said sewer
lire will be available fcr connections to serve properties abutting
said street;
AM, WHEREAS, it appears that in the event properties abutting
said street should require or desire connection to said lateral sewer
line, the Allville Builders, who is presently bearing all of the costs
incident to the installation of said sewer line, should be fairly re-
imbursed on a pro rata basis as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
El Segundo as follows:
FIRST: That subject to the approval of the City Engineer as to
materials, location, and method and ma.-Lmer of construction, the
said Allville Builders is hereby granted authority to install in
said portion of West Oak Avenue the said (8 ") lateral sewer line
hereinabove referred to, all at the sole cost and expense of
said Allville Builders, provided that before this permit shall
become effective, said Allville Builders shall deposit with the
City Clerk the sum of $1,000 to insure the construction and com-
pletion of said sewer line in accordance'with City of E1 Segundo
plans and specifications for such line, and to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer of said City, and the back - filling and settling
thereof, of such excavation, and the restoration of street sur-
faces affected thereby, to the satisfaction of the Street Superin-
tendent of said City.
SECOND: That in the event any property or properties other than
those for which the said sewer line presently is being constructed,
abutting said West Oak Avenue, desire connection of such properties
to the said lateral sewer, the Building Inspector, or other
municipal authorities having charge and jurisdiction over such
matters, shall not issue any permit or authority for connection of
any such properties to said lateral sewer line unless and until
there shall have been:
(a) Deposited with the City Clerk an amount equal to $2.00
per front foot of property to be served by such connec-
tion for remittance tc said Allville Builders, its
successor in interest, or its assigns, upon proper demand
therefor filed with the City Clerk; or
(b) Written evidence satisfactory to the City Clerk that such
required amount of $2.00 per front foot has been actually
paid to said Allville Builders, its successor in interest,
or its assigns.
THIRD: Said Building Inspector and other municipal authorities are
further authorized to refuse to issue such permit, in the event that,
in the opinion of such official, the deposit does not cover the
number of front feet which will be fairly served by the proposed
connection.
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FO RT'H: Th- 1.i a ,lone heraby imj coseti ;row the i3suance of per -
m* t� for coru.ec ti ._ tc maid 1&4—_ al sewer 'I i..ne Shall expire and
be null and void as to any c ^r ;s,.iia^ -Which may be requested to
sail sewer li: s' after Augua fi V y 19,5L. .
FIFTH: knr - an cunt s` a.ap_,si tl_c, City cf EI Sagando, and
w ich remains tt a'_'+ eu 'L tae persc:-,s entitled thereto for a
period of t:_ r4 er y?ars after -the depc.s . r - areo+ L , shalt' revert
to
the City of El Segundo and become t"r_a property cf said City.
SIX'ir..+:., That the City G oa: c s 1 I's taking this action in ender to
provide a means, whereb,f the said lateral sewer line may be installed
a+ the sole sost and expense cf said !'•_llville Builders, and the
said Allvilla guilders ' n tiz n be r^eimb ,sed for the reaSon_able pro
rata cost cf s: ch cons r wct'c , other proper-ties which will be
eventually sar?ed t ::mac, -:gh sai_' :ewer line.
SEVET =j _: 711,p-,t 'vT.her, said :a •a al sewer l'ne `'hall have been con-
structed, the same sYa11 ;belong to and be the property of the City of
El Segundo, and become and v-1 a per cf the mur_iciT l sanitary sewer
system of said city.
Cn roll call, the foregoing war, adopted by the follow -ing vote:
Ayes: Cou` siimey_ Bawer, Swe s,;.
i) , Thompn_
so, and Mayer Selby.
iioev : Coun.^.i mieri None
Absent.. Co'z ci lma-ri Peterson.
D. The Coordinator _ e wasted t t .; to 2•.. yl5ay, Deruty City Clerk, be
granted her earned 1948 vacation between the dates July 18 to 29, 1949, both
dates inclusive. It was thereupon =;red by Ccuncilm n Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, that 3ueva M. Elsey be and she is hereby granted her 19+8
earned vacation between the dates July 18 to 29, 1949, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson_, Th3—_= Upson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen_ None.
Absent: Council -man leterson.
E. The Coordinator reported he had diecussed with City Attorney Woodworth
the matter of procuring a secretary for said attorney for approximately three
days per week, which said attorney had he-retofore requested, that they had
interviewed several applica_nte for 't the pos'_tion, and recommended the employment
of Mrs. Nancy J. Lawrence. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Baker, that begir-I g July 16, 1949, arid- until the
further order of this Council, M's. Tiar_c.y J. Lawrence be and she is hereby
mloyed as a part -time employee to perfo -rm E:ervi es for the City Attorney
of the City of El Segundo, on a basis of arproxima.tely three days per week,
said employee to be ccmrensated for th. eer•vices performed in aaid capacity
in accordance with the provisior-- cf the salary resolution of the City of El
Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes. Councilmen Baker, Swa ecr, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen_ None.
Absent: Co-xic;ilmar: Feterscn.
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UNFINISEED BUSINESS
It was moved by Councilman Ba per, seconded. by Councilman Thompson,
that Ordinance No. 351, entitled:
AN CRDITTANCE OF TEE CITY OF EL SEGUZVDO, CALIFORINIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO TEE CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR
TEE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO IN THE
CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSIEM, MAKING
ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 6th day of July, 1949, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll
call, the foregoing motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Wallace R. Pearson 25.00
Minta Curtzwiler, City Trees. 19000.00
Barclay Surveying Company
328.00
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
447.14
Victor D. McCarthy,Cty Clk
17.15
City of El .Segundo Water Dept.
66.85
E1 Segundo Herald
51.36
International Bs. Mach. Corp.
9.60
Duro Test Corporation.
4.71
Grimes- Stassforth Stationery Co.
3.40
Pacific Radionics
78.00
Pacific Area Lumber Co.
16.96
Rex Mfg. Co., Inc.
3.98
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
24.65
C. D. Soiseth & Son
10.57
E1 Segundo Building Materials
30.16
Rose Green
23.25
Leiland A. Irish, Inc.
100.92
H & H Fountain & Grill-
2.61
Ira E. Escobar
67.39
The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
141.85
Total 20453.55
Recreation Fund
Ace Gift & Off.Supply Co. 15.22
Robinson Plywood Company 19.96
Macpherson Leather Company 245.51
Collector of Internal Revenue 21.24
W. A. Goodman & Sons 37.27
Brown's Sporting Goods Co. 73.63
Burtcns, Ltd. 77.12
Total 489o95
V.E.H.P. Fund
El Segundo Paint Center 100
City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 129.19
City of E1 Segundo, Calif. 136.39
City of El Segundo,Calif. 300.00
Evelyn. Nelk, Petty Cash 12.24
El Segundo Hardwsre 11.6
Total 599.79
Water Works Bond
Election 1948,
Construction Fund
Sec.First Natl.Bank of Los
Angeles, E1 Segundo Branch $ 57.10
Lippincott and Rowe 1193.4o
Total 1250.50
It was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respective funds covering the same. Cirried by the following vote:
Ayesf Councilman. Baker, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman_ Peterson.
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TEW EUSINESS
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No further business arpearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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