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1950 AUG 02 CC MINTnE-) 6 7 El Segundo, California. August 2, 1950. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in 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: Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Peterson. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on July 26, 1950, having been read, without error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, 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 manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD, dated July 31, 1950, addressed to the Mayor, advising of various committees set up by said Board with respect to the matter of construction and financing of essential freeways and other major traffic arteries in the County of Los Angeles. Ordered filed. _r STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, dated July 26, 1950, being notification of a meeting to be held on Friday, August 18, 1950, of engineers representing various cities and individuals in the case of California Water Service Co. et al. vs. City of Compton, et al, Case No. 506,806. Inasmuch as the City of E1 Segundo, at this time, has no City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Public Works Commissioner Peterson be and he is hereby authorized to attend the meeting called by the Department of Public Works, State of California, hereinabove referred to, as representative of the City of El Segundo, and that said Commissioner be further authorized to file his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at said meeting, such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. AUSTIN, FIELD & FRY, ARCHITECTS, dated July 31, 1950, recommending that the City Council authorize a change order to be made on Oltmans Construction Company, general contractor on the constructigm of the new fire station building, covering the filling and compactinhe area which was heretofore excavated for the purpose of additional basement area, and which will not now be constructed, the cost of such work not to exceed the sum of $245.00; also that an extension of time in amou#t of seven days be granted said contractor in which to complete the contract for the construction of said building. -1- T368 00 x It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council is in receipt of a communication from Austin, Field & Fry, Architects, in words and figures as follows: ^AUSTIN, FIELD & FRY Architects Mr. Victor D. McCarthy City Clerk El Segundo, California Dear Sir: July 31, 1950 Re: Fire Station Building Oltmans Construction Company, general contractor for the above job, has submitted a proposal in the amount of $245.00 for filling and compacting the area which was held up awaiting the decision of the council as to whether to go ahead with an additional basement area, and which was sub- sequently cancelled. We have made every effort to keep this cost down, and the amount of $245.00 is the best we can do. Therefore, it is recommended that the council authorize a Change Order to be issued in this amount, and that seven days extension of time be granted to the contractor. Very truly yours, Charles-'E. Fry"; and WHEREAS, this Council does hereby concur in the said recommendation made by said Architects; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Austin, Field & Fry, Architects, be and they are hereby authorized and directed to issue an order on Oltmans Construction Company, to perform the work of filling and compacting the area over which it was heretofore proposed to build_ additional basement area, at the price set forth in the above quoted letter from said Architects; and BE•IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Oltmans Construction Company be and it is hereby granted an extension of seven days time in which to complete its contract for the construction of a fire station building in and for the City of E1 Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. CITY OF CULVER CITY, dated July 27, 1950, enclosing copy of notice covering hearing to be held in said City on August 7, 1950, to consider the matter of decontrolling rents. Ordered filed. &Z 36(9 ALEXANDER BARRATT, dated July 26/50; PAUL THOMAS MATSOCK, dated July 27, 1950, each being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. E. S. DIXON, PRESIDENT, Los Angeles County Division, League of California Cities, dated July 26, 1950, respecting the subject of "Mutual Aid Agreements ", and with especial reference to the plan recently submitted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles. Ordered filed. JOHN ,LEE WILEMON, dated 7/27/50, being application for an Automobile for Hire Driverts Permit. Said application having been satisfactorily completed, and the Chief of Police having recommended that the permit be granted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 283 of the City of El Segundo, California, and pursuant to the application for Automobile for Hire Driver's Permit, presented this Council this date, and which application is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference, and hereby incor- porated herein and made a part hereof, John Lee Wilemon be and he is,hereby granted a permit to drive, operate or be in charge of any passenger carrying or motor propelled vehicle defined in said ordinance; provided, however, that the permit hereby granted may be suspended by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo at any time in his discretion, or may be revoked by this Council at any time in its discretion, and that such suspension or revocation may be so ordered and made at any time, without cause, without notice and without liability on the part of the City of E1 Segundo, or any of its officers, employees, agents or representatives. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by-the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. GUY L. VAN DEBUGH, and others, being petition requesting the improvement of Bungalow Drive, between Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue, by grading and paving the same, and by the construction of curbs on both sides thereof. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council the petition of Guy L. Van Debugh and others, requesting the improvement of Bungalow Drive, between Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, California; and WHEREAS, said petition purports to waive the require- ments and investigation under the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", being Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California; and " WHEREAS, this Council feels that the ownerships of the respective properties referred to in said petition opposite the signatures of the respective petitioners, should be checked with reference to ownership; -3- r -370 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said petition be referred to the City Engineer, A. S. Monroe, of the.City of El Segundo, for the purpose of checking said petition as to ownership and that said officer be and he is hereby authorized to procure such title report or reports as may be necessary in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated 7/26/50, being notice of "On Sale" application for beer license made by Lester R. Pannett, dba Rose Bowl, at 306 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated August 2, 1950, to which was attached excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of said Commission held July 31, 1950, with reference to Master Plan of Freeways, which matter was heretofore by the City Council referred to the Commission for its recommendation. In said letter said Commission set forth its recommendations as to priorities for certain contemplated freeways, as delineated upon the Master Plan of Freeways. Following discussion by the City Council and a study of said Master Plan, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a communication in words and figures as follows: - "August 2, 1950. To: Honorable City Council From: City Planning Commission Subject: Master Plan of Freeways. Gentlemen: Attached herewith is an excerpt from the Planning Commission - meeting held July 31, 1950, pertaining to the above subject matter. The Commission has recommended No. 1, 2 and 3 priority as it effects the City of E1 Segundo. These three are as follows: No. 1. Inglewood Parkway. No. 2. Sepulveda Parkway, from the intersection with Pacific Coast Highway through its entirety, and No. 3. Ocean Parkway. You will note that Mr. Whitnall has remarked that No. 1 (Inglewood) and No. 2 (Sepulveda) Parkways have already been set and proceedings are under way for rights -of -way. iw1 Encl. 3 Sincerely, Irma W. Lehight; and -4- 00 Z7 T371 WHEREAS, this Council has carefully considered the subjects referred to in said communication and the recomm- endations therein made; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows: First: That said Council does hereby approve the re- commendations made by the City Planning Commission.of the City of El Segundo, as set forth in said above quoted com- munication and does hereby express approval of the priorities as therein indicated, to wit: First_ Priority: Inglewood Parkway. Second Priority: Sepulveda Parkway, from the inter- section with Pacific Coast Highway through its entirety; and Third Priority: Ocean Parkway; and Second: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Los Angeles Traffic Association, as evidence of the views and preferences of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: 3ouncilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: 'ouncilmen None. Absent: 3ouncilman Peterson. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS'. The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. at this meeting, having heretofore been fixed as the time and place for receiving bids for furnishing the City of El Segundo its gasoline requirements for the year beginning August 15, 1950, the Mayor announced aaid hour and inquired if any person or persons present in the Council Chamber desired to file bids for furnishing such material. No person responding, the Mayor declared the time for reception of bids for furnishing the City of El Segundo its gasoline requirements, closed. The City Clerk announced he had in his possession, in the same condition as when received, five bids. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare the bids received this date for furnishing the City of El Segundo its gasoline requirements for the year commencing August 15, 1950. Carried. The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bids, which bids were found by said Council to be as follows, to wit: Bidder Item 1. Item 2. Tide Water Associated Oil Co. $.1735 Flying "A" Ethyl .1735 Flying "A" Ethyl. (Supplemental Bid) Shell Oil Company Century Oil Company Union Oil Company Richfield Oil Corporation •1735 rr it " •1535 Flying "A" .186 Shell Premium .186 Shell Premium .196 Century Premium .196 Century Premium .1635 Union 76 .1635 Union 76 .1731 Richfield Ethyl .1731 Richfield Ethyl -5- 1372 Following the opening of the hereinbefore set forth bids, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that all bids received this date for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo its gasoline requirements for the year commencing August 15, 1950, be taken under advisement by this Council, and in the meantime such bids be referred to the City Coordinator for checking and report thereon at the next regular meeting of the City Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. James A. Swisher, operating a taxicab business in the City of E1 Segundo, addressed the Council, advising that a taxicab operator, who holds a permit from the City Council for the operation of such a business, but who has not been rendering such service to the City, had today brought a cab into the City of E1 Segundo and had announced his intention of starting the operation of a taxicab business under his permit. Mr. Swisher stated.that inasmuch as he had, for some time past, been the only taxica "' RRHing such service in the City and had only just bought another taxicab, he felt, that with competition, he would be unable to continue rendering such service. The City Coordinator stated he had written a number of operators who have current permits, advising them that they had not been giving service as contemplated when the City Council issued such permits, and had requested they surrender said permits; that Mr. Montell Rice Meacham, who holds a permit under the name of Veterans Cab Company, had this date advised him that said Meacham intends to again start operation of a taxicab business in the City and was not willing to surrender his permit. Mrs. Vincent Farrell requested and received permission to address the Council and stated that on numerous occasions in the past, prior to the time Mr. Swisher had started his taxicab business, she had attemptdd, without success, to obtain taxicab service from other operators; that since Mr. Swisher had commenced such service in the City, she had found same to be very satisfactory. Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of this Council, heretofore taken at this meeting, in approving the application of John Lee Wilemon for an Automobile for Hire Driver's permit, be and the same is hereby rescinded and that said matter be taken under advisement until the further order of this Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 519 00 x T-0 , ID�3 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby order Montell Rice Meacham, doing business as Veterans? Cab Company, holder of a taxicab permit in the City of El Segundo, to show case before said Council, at its regular meeting to be held on the 9th day of August, 1950, at the hour of 7:00 o ?clock P. M. on said date, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City, in said City, why his permit for the operation of taxicabs in the City of E1 Segundo should not be revoked for failure on his part to render con- sistent and satisfactory service to the citizens and public of the City of E1 Segundo under the said permit; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall serve, or cause to be served, a certified copy of this reso- lution on said permittee at least three days prior to the said 9th day of August, 1950, and that such certified copy, so served, shall be and shall constitute the notice of the action herein taken and of the hearing upon said order to show cause. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Finance Commissioner Gordon reported that the preparation of the 1950 -51 budget for the City is progressing satisfactorily, but that completion of same cannot be made by the City Clerkts office until receipt of the assessed valuation from the office of the County,,Auditor. REPORTS OF OFFICERN AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. City Coordinator McCarthy reported as follows: 1. That he had received from the City Attorney a copy of the proposed form of easement for water main purposes to be granted the City of El Segundo by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, and that said Attorney had requested the Council approve the terms and conditions therein set forth. The Coordinator stated that inasmuch as Councilman Peterson has heretofore been handling most of the matters in connection with the securing of easements for water main purposes and is familiar with the terms and conditions usually set forth in such easements, he recommended that the matter be taken under advisement until said Councilman returns from vacation, which will be at the end of the present week. The Council concurring in the recommendations of the City Coordinator, it was so ordered. 2. That sometime ago he had been authorized by the City Council to have prepared certain maps and estimates for the improvement of portions of Pepper Street, Eucalyptus Drive, Cypress Street, Sheldon Street, Sycamore Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Acacia Avenue, and that such proceedings have now progressed to a point where the next step will be the preparation of a written report to be filed with the said Council under the provisions of the "Special, Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: -7- RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, as follows: 1. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, proceeding under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, to make certain public improvements in portions of Pepper Street, Eucalyptus Drive, Cypress Street, Sheldon Street, Sycamore Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Acacia Avenue, and in order to acquire jurisdiction to adopt a Resolution of Intention under said "Improvement Act of 191111, proceedings must first be initiated under the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 193111. 2. That the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed and directed to secure the necessary data and file a written report, pursuant to the provisions of said "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" for the improvement of said streets. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 3. That he had received from John F. Bender, Special City Attorney, handling tax deeded properties for the City of El Segundo, a quitclaim deed from Aimee W. Robertshaw to the City of E1 Segundo, affecting Lot 8, Block 14, El Segundo, which deed said Special City Attorney requested the Council accept. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that'lthat certain Quitclaim Deed, dated the 17th day of July, 1950, executed by Aimee W. Robertshaw, an unmarried woman, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: Lot 8, Block 14, of the City of El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 18, page 69 of Maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. -S- W :PL 991 �'75 4. That Clifford Smith, Water Department Foreman, had presented to him an estimate of the quantities of pipe, which in said Foreman's opinion, should be purchased from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, such quantity to be in addition to that heretofore ordered from said Company under contract. The Council, being of the opinion that the best interests of the City would be served by purchasing such pipe at this time, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council has received a communication in words and figures as follows: "August 2nd, 1950. To: Hon. City Council From: Clifford Smith, Foreman, Water Dept. Subject: Required Cast Iron Pipe. Urgent cast iron waterpipe requirements of the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo are as follows: 50 Lengths, 900 ft. of 8" diam. Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe @ $1.99 per lin. ft. $1791.00 360 lengths, 6480 ft. of 611 diam. Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe @ $1.355 per lin ft. 8780.40, plus California State Sales Tax; AND, WHEREAS, it is essential that municipal water service be maintained in the City of El Segundo at the highest possible level; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, as follows: First: That this Council does hereby concur in the re- commendations of the Water Department Foreman as set forth in the above quoted communication. Second: That said City of E1 Segundo does hereby order from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, under the power of said City so to do as set forth insf z xisting contract between the said City and said Pacific1A ast Iron Pipe Company, the following additional items of cast iron pipe, to wit: 50 lengths, 900 ft. of 81' diam. Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe @ $1.99 per lin ft. $1791.00 360 lengths, 6480 ft. of 6'' diam. Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe @ $1.355 per lin ft. 8780.00, Plus California State Sales Tax, all as recommended in said above quoted communication and as provided in said contract and in the letter from said Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company to said City, dated July 5, 1950, with reference to the furnishing of such additional quantities of pipe; said additional pipe to be furnished on a tonnage basis, as contemplated in said letter of said Company. Third: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to immediately forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company as the notice and order of the City of E1 Segundo in the premises. M T-376 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 5. That Neva M. Elsey desired to take one week of her earned 1949 vacation beginning August 7, 1950. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Neva M. Elsey be and she is hereby granted permission to take one week of her earned 1949 vacation, beginning August 7, 1950. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. City Attorney Woodworth reported that there had been delivered to him only this afternoon a letter addressed to Mr. Robert Barclay of Barclay Surveying Company by Mr. R. M. Champion, Superintendent'of` the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, which letter authorized the City of El Segundo to proceed with installation of water pipe and appurtenances over a portion of said A. T. & S. F. Railway Company's right of way in Section 7, pending execution of usual forms of license agremments. The Attorney stated that during the coming week he would get in touch with Mr. Champion with the view of securing said forms of license agreement for execution prior to the installation of said pipe lines. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Ordinance No. 371, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION BY SAID CITY OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, which ordinance was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 26th day of July, 1950, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, 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: Water Works Bonds, Election 1948, Construction Fund Lippincott and Rowe 50.00 Lippincott and Rowe 3.497-91 TOTAL 4,147.91 -10- W r x Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the Water Works Bond Election 1948, Construction Fund, covering same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. NEW BUSINESS. None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, L)&� ".J . Approved: City Cle . Mayor. wito N T377