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1949 JUN 01 CC MINS 757 E1 Segundo, California. June 1, 1949 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, 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 otclock P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Councilman Thompson be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried. Councilman Thompson thereupon assumed the duties of the Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Councilmen Absent: Peterson and Mayor Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of May, 1949, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN C0I ,1IUNICATIONS. Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated May 30, 1949, advising that at the last meeting of the Board of Directors of said organization, it had gone on record as favoring the holding of a fiesta in E1 Segundo this year; also that it approved the plans for the enlargement and improvement of Grand Avenue as heretofore proposed by the Senior Chamber of Commerce. By general consent said communication was taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the Council. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated May 30, 1949, being letter of appreciation for the fine support and cooperation given by the City Council in making Boyst Day, May 18th, 1949, such a success. Ordered filed. JOHN C. CLEVELAND, Chairman, Cub Pack Committee, Pack No. 268c, requesting permission to use Grand Avenue, from Virginia Street to Grand Avenue Park, for the purpose of holding a parade on Saturday, June 4th, 1949. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said request be referred to the Chief of Police, with power to act. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. -1- S 758 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS, undated, notice of its June meeting to be held at Arcadia, Thursday, June 9, 1949• Ordered filed. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT, dated May 18, 1949, transmitting therewith four copies of contract covering public health services to be performed by said Department for the City of E1 Segundo during the fiscal year 1949 -1950• The form of said Agreement being satisfactory in all respects, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Segundo, for the rendering of health service functions to said City, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that the City Council does hereby approve the said form of Agreement and does hereby authorize the Mayor of said City to execute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, the City Clerk to attest the same and make delivery thereof in due course. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, 5ranson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent2 Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. RICHARD EVERETT HENDERSON, dated May 31, 1949; EDWARD WEAVER, dated June 1, 1949; MELVIN FARTRICK KELLEY, dated June 1, 1949; GARLAND REED CARLISLE, dated 5 -31 -1949; JAMES PARHAM FELDER, dated May 25, 1949; JOHN MORROW LOWE, dated May 24, 1949; and WILLIAM DORRICOTT, dated May 26, 1949, each being application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Messrs. Grant Grubb and Bill Thompson, members of Boy Scouts, who were present in the Council Chamber, were asked by the Mayor if they desired to address the Council, but they stated they were present for observation only. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Engineering Aid Lortz, reporting in connection with the proposed con- struction by the City of Los Angeles of a north and south runway at its Municipal Airport, which the use of by planes coming in from the south would effect the City of E1 Segundo waterworks plant, stated he had contacted Mr. H. K. Friedland, District Airport Engineer, of the City of Los Angeles, who had advised him by letter, that said City would hold no hearings on the proposed construction, inasmuch as same involves property which was bought for airport'purposes a number of years ago. Mr. Friedland had suggested that Mr. Lortz get in touch with Airport Engineer M. Tommy Tucker, who is completing -2- S - - a survey of all possible obstructions that will effect the final location of the North and South runway. Mr. Lortz further stated he had been unable to get.in touch with Mr. Tucker up to this time, but would make further efforts and again report to the Council. Water Superintendent Lortz requested permission to allow Peggy Sullivan, an employee in his Department, to take her earned 1948 vacation between the dates June 20th to July lst, both dates inclusive, and to allow said employee to take a leave of absence, without pay, from July 5th to July 8th, Incl., and during such vacation period to employ Ruth Hopp, as Departmental Relief Clerk. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Peggy Sullivan, Water Department employee, be and she is hereby granted permission to take her 1948 earned vacation between the dates June 20th to July lst, both dates inclusive, and that she be granted permission to take a leave of absence between the dates July 5th to July 8th, both dates inclusive; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the absence of Peggy Sullivan on vacation and leave of absence, Mrs. Ruth Hopp be and she is hereby employed as Departmental Relif Clerk, to be compensated for her services in such capacity in accordance with the provisions of the salary resolution of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Water Superintendent Lortz reported that in connection with the construction of transmission lines to the Metropolitan Water System, it is necessary to purchase an indicator, which will show the amount of flow passing through the meter at any time, that the cost of same will be $346.00, plus California State Sales Tax; that the Metroplitan Water District is having its indicator calibrated in the near future and he recommended the City purchase said indicator at this time, so that it might be calibrated simultaneously with that of said Metropolitan Water District. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the purchase of an indicator at a cost of $346.00, plus California State Sales Tax, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Street Superintendent Gunn, by written report, dated May 31, 1949, stated he had inspected the work of street improvements in a portion of Pine Avenue, Sierra Place and Sierra Street, as shown on Plan No. 490323; that said work -3- S 7:.6 has been constructed in accordance with plans and specifications therefor and to his satisfaction and he recommendeds acceptance thereof by the Council. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a communication in words and figures as follows: "El Segundo, California May 13, 1949 Honorable City Council City of E1 Segundo El Segundo, California Gentlemen: We respectfully request your acceptance of the street improvements on Pine Avenue, Sierra Place, and Sierra Street in the City of El Segundo as shown on Plan 490323 being paving and curb work. Yours truly, George J. Barton 500 West Walnut Street El Segundo, California By. George J. Barton I have inspected the work hereinabove referred to which has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and to my satisfaction and I recommend acceptance thereof by the City Council. A R. Gunn, May 31, 1949 Street Supt., City of E1 Segundo.'?; AND, WHEREAS, this Council has duly considered the matters referred to in said communication and particularly the re- commendations of the Street Superintendent with reference thereto hereinabove quoted; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, does hereby resolve, declare and determine as follows: First: That said Council does hereby concur in the recommendations of the Street Superintendent hereinabove quoted and does hereby express its satisfaction with and approval of the improvements hereinabove referred to, upon the streets or portions thereof hereinabove"hamed. Second: That the City Council does hereby exonerate the bond of Wm. Radkovich Company, Inc. with United Pacific Insurance Company, in the sum of 9^3000.00, heretofore furnished -4- S '7M as a guarantee that the improvements above referred to would be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent and City Council of said City and does hereby accordingly exonerate said bond as to any liability accruing thereon subsequent to the date of the adoption of this resolution, to -wit: subsequent to June 1st, 1949• Third: That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare and present to this Council the necessary demand and warrant for the refund of the balance of the deposit of $325.00 heretofore made by said George J. Barton, remaining after deduction of the Cityls costs and charges are made therefrom. • On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Street Superintendent Gunn, by written report, dated May 31, 1949, stated he had inspected the work of street improvements in Tract 15455 in the City of E1 Segundo, as shown on Plans 481013 -1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; that said work has been constructed in accordance with plans and specifications therefor and to his satisfaction and he recommended acceptance thereof by the City Council. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:' WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a communication in words and figures as follows: "E1 Segundo, California May 13, 1949 Honorable City Council City of E1 Segundo E1 Segundo, California Gentlemen: We respectfully request your acceptance of the street improvements in Tract 15455 in the City of E1 Segundo as shown on the approved plans 481013 -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, being paving, curbs, and sidewalks for Acacia Avenue from Center Street easterly to the Tract Boundary, for Calif- ornia Street northerly to the intersection with Imperial Highway, the east portion of Center Street northerly to the intersection of'Imperial Highway, and the alley north of Acacia Avenue from Center Street to the Tract Boundary and thence northerly to the intersection with Imperial Highway. ' Yours truly, Imperial Development Corp. 1312 Imperial Higirfay El Segundo, California By Thomas W. Miller. —5— S 'x.62 I have inspected the work hereinabove referred to which has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and to my satisfaction and I recommend acceptance thereof by the City Council. A. R. Gunn May 31, 1949 Street Supt., City of E1 Segundor' AND, WHEREAS, this Council has duly considered the matters referred to in said communication and particularly the recommendations of the Street Superintendent with re- ference thereto hereinabove quoted; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, does hereby resolve, declare and de- termine as follows: First: That said Council does hereby concur in the recommendations of the Street Superintendent hereinabove quoted and does hereby express its satisfaction with and approval of the improvements hereinabove referred to, upon the streets or portions thereof hereinabove named. Second: That the City Council does hereby exonerate the bond of Imperial Development Corporation, a California Corporation, with Maryland Casualty Company, a Corporation, in the sum of $30,000.00, heretofore furnished as a guarantee that the improvements above referred to would be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent and City Council of said City and does hereby accordingly exonerate said bond as to any liability accruing thereon subsequent to the date of the adoption of this resolution,'to -wit: subsequent to June lst, 1949. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. The Chief of Police announced the appointment of Roy Arthur Spear as a Patrolman, Grade 2 in the Police Department, effective May 29, 1949, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Roy Arthur Spear as a Patrolman, Grade 2 in the Police Department of said City, effective as of May 29, 1949, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tern Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. The Chief of Police presented for the Council's approval, vacation schedule covering employees of the Folice Department of the City, and M s following consideration thereof, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain vacation schedule for the Year 1948, for employees of the Police Department of the City of El Segundo, presented this Council this date, as follows, to wit: Employee From To- .q K. K. M. August 9th August 13th, Incl. December 6th December 28th, Incl. Berkline, F. F. (Includes 11 August 18th days not taken during 1948) September lst, Incl. Burns, J. H. July 7th July 25th, Incl. (Includes 4 days without pay) Callahan, W. A. June 20th July 4th, Incl. Coulter, B. L. June 14th June 21st Incl. (6 days not taken in 1948 Dietrich, R. H. July 11th August 9th, Incl. Haddock, A. C. (includes 11 days not taken during 1948) June 30th July 7th October 6th October 10th Maxwell, L. W. June 10th June 17th Partlow, J. K. September 9th September 30th Potts, S. J. (includes 6 days not taken during 1948) September 3rd September 21st (includes 4 days without pay) Searles, K. S. June 20th July 4th, Incl. Wood, V. L. May 28th June lst (5 days not taken in 1948) be. and the same is hereby approved; provided, however, that said scedule is subject to change by the City Council, or by the head of the department, if, in his discretion, the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo would be served by amending the same. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Commissioner of Public Works Peterson and Superintendent of the Water Department Lortz, filed their written report, respecting new water rate schedule for the Water Department and recommended the adoption by the City of such new water rates. Following consideration of the report by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain report respecting a new water rate schedule for the City of E1 Segundo, signed by Dave W. Peterson, Commissioner of Public Works and Charles E. Lortz, Superintendent of Water Department, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said report be referred to the City Attorney, with instructions to said Attorney to prepare and present to this Council for its -7- 763 S 764 consideration, a form of resolution adopting the rate changes, etc. as recommended in said report, such changes to become effective on and after June 25th, 1949• On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Consideration was given at this time to the matter of amending Ordinance No. 306, (the Zoning Ordinance) with respect to trailers and trailer camps, hearing on which amendment was held by the City Council on May 25th, 1949, and said Council having arrived at its decision with respect thereto, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of El Segundo, have duly processed and held public hearings upon a proposed amendment of Item 45 "Trailer Campstt of Paragraph A. "Use", of Section 13 of Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance -Land Use Plan) of the City of El Segundo; and WHEREAS, said Council, after due and careful con- sideration, has reached its decision in said matter as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby approve the recommendations of the'said Planning Commission of said City in the matter of said proposed amendment, and does hereby authorize and instruct the City Attorney to prepare and present to this Council, at its next regular meeting, the required form of ordinance to accomplish the amendment as so recommended by said Commission and as so processed by this Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Ordinance No. 354, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ORDERING THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF NEW STREETS THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114 OF EL SEGUNDO SHEET NO. 5, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE MANNER AND TO THE EXTENT AS CONTEMPLATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 350 OF SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of this Council held on the 25th day of May, 1949, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Automobile Club of So. Cal. 57,48 C. V. Baird Auto Supply 17.84 J. W. Gilbert's Dept. Store .92 Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 8.29 Industrial Stat. & Printing CO-17-37 The Western Union Tel. Co. 5,57 Inglewood Blueprint & Supply ,77 Eckdahl Auto Parts Co. 806 Leiland A. Irish, Inc. 66093 West Disinfecting Co. 26055 Stancal Asphalt & Bitumuls Co. 19-55 Le Roi -Rix Machinery Co. 123.95 E1 Segundo Chamber of Com. 50.00 The J. E. Porter Corp. 8,26 Thomas A. Parker 6.92 Dietrich -Post Company. 5.64 General Fund Art Concrete Works $63-38 City of Glendale, Cal. 10.53 Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 11.28 E1 Segundo Paint Center 9.96 Gordon Whitnall 100.00 Pacific Mill & Mine Supply 16.21 American Elkhart Co. 3.73 Gibson Motor Parts 26.61 Snowden Chemical Co. 24.34 Oswald Bros. 14.35 Chipron Stamp & Stat. Co. 12.04 So. Calif. Humane Society 96.00 Charles A. Pine 5.00 George F. Schenck 1.25 Richardsonts Printing 10.76 W. Wesley Farr, M. D. 15-00 TOTAL 844.54 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Swanson requested permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, between the dates June 3rd to June 28th, Incl. 1949, following which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Mayor pro tem Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman Swanson be and he is hereby authorized to absent himself from meetings of the City Council.of the City of E1 Segundo, to leave the State of California and the United States of America, during the period June 3rd to June 281-1h, Incl. 1949; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver 763 S 766 of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the said City Council, which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said Council during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted. On roll call, the foregoing resolution: was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Mayor pro tem Thompson, that George Snodgrass, a member of El Segundo Fire Department, be and he is hereby granted permission to take his earned 1948 vacation between the dates June 7th to June 21st, 1949, both dates inclusive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. The City Clerk reported to the Council that in the resolution, which it adopted on May 25th, 1949, accepting a deed from C. F. Hulsey, granting to the City Lot 12, in Block 67, El Segundo, an error was made in recording the Book and Page number of the map recordation of said lot, and he requested the Council adopt a resolution correcting such error. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Clerk has reported to this Council that in the resolution of the City Council adopted on May 25th, 1949, accepting the deed from C. F. Hulsey, a married man, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo Lot 12, Block 67, E1 Segundo, an error was made in this, that the portion of said resolution which reads as follows, to -wit: "Lot 12 in Block 67 of El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 18, Page 69 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County ", should have read: "Lot 12 in Block 67 of E1 Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 22, Pages 54 -55 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to correct said record in accordance with the fact as hereinabove stated and to likewise correct any and all instruments which may have been heretofore issued in connection with said matter and which may have carried forward such error. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: -10- S 767 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson and Mayor Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Cle k. Mayor pxm= imm� -11-