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1950 JAN 11 CC MINT -8 f El Segundo, California. January 11, 1950. 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. T_. by t illiam R. Selby, Mayor. :TOLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF !, :I LUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 6th day of January, 1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The ?Mayor at this time announced that the time for the public hearing in the matter of the proposed rezoning of Lots 3 and 4, Block 107, El Segundo S'heet No. 5, from Zones of P -1 and R -3 to a zone of C -2, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) of said City, as recommended by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 70, had now arrived and that the Council would proceed with such hearing. J The City Clerk then testified that the required notice of this hearing had been duly and regularly given and that the affidavit showing such fact was on file in his office. He thereupon presented the complete file to the Council relating to said matter, and such file was made a part of the record. The Mayor then stated the Council would hear first from any persons present who desired to present any testimony or evidence in favor of the proposed rezoning of said lots. No person responded, and the City Clerk advised he had received no written communications in favor of said rezoning. The Mayor then asked if there were any person or persons present who desired to present testimony or evidence objecting to the proposed rezoning of Lots 3 and 4, Block 107, El Segundo. No person responded, and the City Clerk reported he had received no written communications objecting to said proposed rezoning. Thereupon the Mayor declared the hearing on the matter of the proposed rezoning of Lots 3 and Vii, Block 107, El Segundo, closed. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that with reference to the proposed rezoning of Lots 3 and 4, Block 107, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, from Zones P -1 and R -3 to a zone of C -2, the City Council, after hearing held as provided by-law and after due consideration, makes its decision as follows: First: That said Council does hereby approve the recommendations of the City Planning Commission with reference to said proposed rezoning, all as set forth in the resolution of said Planning Commission, adopted on the 13th day of December, 1949, being Resolution No. 70 of said Commission. -1- Second: That said Council does hereby authorize and instruct the City Attorney of the City of a Segundo to prepare the necessary proceedings to effect such rezoning of said lots, and present same to this Council for its further action; AI Z, BE IT FUHTHER RESOLVED, that said Resolution Ito. 70 of said Planning Commission, which is now on file in the office of the Secretary of said Commission and open to public inspection, be and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all further particulars. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen Atone. Absent: Councilmen None. ,=TT N C012 UNIICATIOA S. 1,11ritten communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: EL SEGTUTIDO BOY SCOUT 'SSOCIATIOi , dated 9 January 1950, in which was incorporated copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of said Association, on Wednesday, January 4, 1950, making formal applica- tion to the City of E1 Segundo, on behalf of said Association, for a long term lease of Lots I10s. 2, 3 and 4, Block 39, l Segundo, owned by said City, as a site upon which to locate and maintain_ a building as an El Segundo Boy Scout Center. . Following consideration of said request, and the City Attorney having given his opinion that such a lease might be legally entered into by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the El Segundo Boy Scout Association, dated 9 January 1950, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that the City Council of the City of El Segundo hereby ex- presses its approval of the suggestion made in said communica- tion, and does hereby authorize and instruct the City Attorney to prepare and present to this Council at its next regular meeting a form of lease between the El Segundo Boy Scout Association and the City of El Segundo for the leasing of the real property referred to in said communication; and to include as features of said lease that the rental shall be the sum of 012.00 per year, payable annually in advance; that the structures to be erected pursuant thereto upon said property shall be located substantially at the locations as indicated upon a plot plan to be attached to said lease; and that the said lease shall be subject to termination by either party upon six months? written notice, one to the other, and to otherwise be based upon a twenty -year term. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen I1one. x, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. -2- r �e a 1 a A. RAY BEN:EDICT, i,iAYOR, CITY OF PASADENA, dated January 5, 1950, addressed to Z•:illiam R. Selby, N_ayor, inviting the N°:ayor and members of the City Council to be present at a meeting to be held in the City Hall, Pasadena, on the evening of January 17, 1950, to discuss the smog problem in Los Angeles County. Mayor Selby stated, that due to a previous engagement, he would be unable to attend said meeting, and he requested Councilmen Thompson, Peterson and Swanson to make attendance thereat, for the purposes of observation and noting what action, if any, may be taken at said meeting. 'V tALTali HER:1U,,T SCHI ITDT, dated Jan. 4, 1950; r LLIAE TE11PLE HO.TThDAY, dated Jan. 5, 1950; RICHARD HENRY FELLO61S, dated Jan. 6, 1950; JOSEPH L. CORDOVA, dated 1 -3 -1950; AUB.REY TIP STANNFOIRD, dated 1 -9 -1950; KING. =H LZR CORRELL, dated Jan. 5, 1950; SAPS JEAN LOSTUTTER, dated Jan. 6, 1950; HOdARD ;US'rIN; FFE`Ai?, dated 1 -6 -1950; AP1DR Z�. COLE, dated 1/6/50; and Cii.LRLE,S 1% HENRICHS, dated Jan. 6, 1950, each being application for employment by the City of a Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY OF INGLET,., 0D, dated January 5, 1950, enclosing copy of notice relative to a public hearing to be held in the City of Ingle rood on the matter of rent decontrol. Ordered filed. LOS ;; ?G L S CGiliti i LIj.'ISIOP:, L ' GUE OF C,tiLIFOIT=A CITIES, notice of its monthly meeting to be held in Santa Ana,California, on Thursday, January 19, 1950. Ordered filed. SOiJTi ?..RI? C1iLIFG?dI i PL:� i;Ii'G COitiG. =SS, notice of its January meeting to be held in the City of Glendale, on Thursday, January 12, 1950. Ordered filed. RJ3ZHT SCru "G�.R, dated 12 -15 -1949, being application for renewal of permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 123 Lomita Street, El Segundo. The Building Inspector having noted on said application that the trailer is used for sleeping purposes only, and having recommended the permit applied for be granted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a temporary, revocable permit, in regular form, be and the same is hereby granted to Robert Schmenger, to occupy, use and maintain a trailer at 123 Lomita Street, said permit to expire by limitation on Larch 31, 1950. Carried'by the following vote: byes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen Done. Absent: Councilmen Prone. r.DAii J. ROTH, dated Dec. 28, 1949, being application for renewal of permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 1710 E. Piariposa Avenue, El Segundo. The Building Inspector recommended the permit be granted, but stated on said application that if better progress is not made in the construction -3- TTj 0 of applicantts dwelling at said location, in connection with which said trailer is being occupied, he will not recommend another renewal of such permit. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balser, the following resolution be adopted: F'E SOT LVED, that a temporary, revocable permit, in regular form, be and the same is hereby granted to Adam J. Roth, to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 1710 East 14ariposa avenue, this permit to expire by limitation on _arch 31, 1950, the Council hereby finding and determining that unless the Building Inspector reports better progress is being made in the construction of applicantts dwellinb at said location, this Council will not be disposed to again renew this permit. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and ?Mayor Selby.. Noes: Councilmen !,.-one. Absent: Councilmen None. KATHLRYI: KISSICK, dated January 5, 1950, being application for renewal of a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 517 Oregon Street, El Segundo. The Building Inspector recommended the permit be granted, but noted on the application that the applicant is making slow progess in building their home. I -loved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a temporary, revocable permit, in regular form, be and the same is hereby granted to Katheryn Kissick to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 517 Oregon Street, E1 Segundo, said permit to expire by limitation on March 31, 1950, it being understood that unless applicant can produce evidence of better progress being made in the construction of a dwelling at the above address, that this Council may not be disposed to again renew this permit. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, iiayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen 117one. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and SPECIAL ORDER, OF BUSINESS. The hour of 7:30 otclock_ P. i,:. at this meeting, having heretofore been fixed-as the.time and plac.e for reception of bids for the improvement of Eucalyptus Drive, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention io. 1040, and for the improvement of a portion of lrlhiting Street and the alley in Block 15, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention Ito. 1042, the Mayor announced the hour of 7:29 otclock P. ;. and stated that if any person or persons present in the Council -4- T -91 Chamber desired to file bids on said improvements, they had one minute in which to so do. The hour of 7:30 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor declared the time for reception of bids closed, and thereupon stated the Council would first consider the bids received for the improvement of Eucalyptus Drive, and secondly those received for the improvement of Whiting Street and a portion of the Alley in Block 15. The City Clerk announced that he had received two bids for the improvement of Eucalyptus Drive, and two bids for the improvement of a portion of Whiting Street and the alley in Block 15. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried. Said bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: TOTAL ESTIMATED NIUE OF CONTRACTOR AI -IObNT OF BID Oswald Bros. P8100.60 I:cClain Const. Co. 8011.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. The City Engineer reported that he had "tabulated all bids received for the construction of certain street improvements in Eucalyptus Drive, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1040, and finds the bid of McClain Const. Co. to be the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon, Councilman Peterson offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1056, awarding the contract to McClain Const. Co. at the prices named in its bid, which said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, said motion was seconded by Councilman Thompson, and upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The City Vouncil thereupon proceeded Lo publicly open, read, examine and declare the bids received for the improvement of a portion of ;biting Street and the alley in Block 15, which bids were as follows: TOTAL ESTIMATED NAIW OF CONTRACTOR AMOUNT OF BID Oswald Bros. .;5162.25 11cCldin Const. Co. 4935.80 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk . for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. -5- T92 The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the construction of certain street improvements in : ^Ihiting Street and the alley in Block 15, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1042, and finds the bid of licClain Const. C.o. to be the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement. itihereupon, Councilman Thompson offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1057, awarding the contract to McClain Const. Co. at the prices named in its bid, which said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, waid motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. I:oes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. �,I.ITTEA; COi,u:I,TICATIONS - CONTINUED. LIPPINCOTT AND ROTE, by E. A. Rowe, dated January 10, 1950, submitting proposal for engineering services to be furnished by said firm for supervision of construction of the water works improvements under the 1948 bond issue enumerated in the agreement between said firm and the City of 73 Segundo, dated February 16, 1949• Said Council discussed the terms set forth in said proposal, and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: ;rLR?.AS, this Council has received a communication in words and figures as follows: "Engineering Offices Of LIPPINCOTT a1,1 RO: January 10, 1950. The Honorable City Council City of El Segundo El Segundo, California Gentlemen: In accordance with our discussion last 1�Iednesday evening, we are submitting herewith a proposal for engineering services to be furnished by this office for supervision of construction of the water works improvements under your 1948 bond issue enumerated in our agreement with the City dated February 16, 1949. First: -vie propose to furnish the part time services of a competent registered civil engineer to act for the City and fulfill the duties of "Engineer" as defined in the specifications for the work to be performed. He will be represented on the job by a "Chief Inspector" to be furnished by this office as hereinafter provided and by necessary assistants to the Chief Inspector to be provided by the City at its expense if and when required. The Engineer V,iil devote adequate time to direct the work of the Chief Inspector and to negotiate, check and approve all change or extra work orders issued to con- tractors and to check and approve in writing all certifi- cates of payment due contractors as provided in the contract specifications. T_ 93 Second: Vie propose to furnish the services of the "Chief Inspector" who will act as the authorized representative of the "Engineer" as provided above. The Chief Inspector will devote his entire time to the work with headquarters in the City of Zl Segundo in an office to be provided by the City. Third: Under our present agreement this office will provide consulting advice throughout the construction period, as such advice may be required, such con- sulting service to be rendered by TKr. E. A. Rowe, or his associates. Our fee for the above described services will be .; T- 94 TITEFORF,, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of F�l Segundo, California, as follows: First: That the original of said above quoted communication be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of 7-1 Segundo and as so on file, the same be and it is hereby referred to and by this reference expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Second: That the City Council of the City of El Segundo, on behalf of said City, does hereby accept the offer or proposal contained in said above quoted com- munication, on file as aforesaid, upon the terms and conditions and at the contract price, payable as stated in said communication. Third: That in conformity with the said offer and the specifications under which the work affected is to be performed, the City Council does hereby designate the said R. G. Paulston as the "Engineer" authorized to direct the work under said specifications and assume the duties assigned to the "Engineer" therein, all as contemplated under said specifications. Said Council does also approve the employment, as contemplated in said above quoted communication, of James 0. Gierlich as the "Chief Inspectorrr under said "engineer ". Fourth: That said offer and this acceptance thereof and the contract or arrangement represented thereby, shall become effective as of. on and after the 16th day of January, 1950 and shall continue until the completion of the improvements contemplated under said communication and said specifications, subject to texranation or modification thereof, however, upon the further mutual agreement of the parties hereto. Fifth: That the City Clerk shall prepare certified copies of this resolution and appropriate certifications on the part of said Lippincott and Rowe and the said City, evidencing the arrangement hereinabove contemplated as being acceptable and agreed to by each of said respective parties, one of which said copies, so executed, to be filed in the office of the City Clerk and the other of which shall be delivered to said Lippincott and Rowe, and the said instrument, so executed, shall be and constitute the written evidence of this agreement. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: eyes: Councilmen Baker, ilayor Selby. aoes: Councilmen ',one. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and OR::L COi,2lIJPIICATIOPdS. Hr. Otis Smith addressed the Council, stating it was his under- standing that one George Laun, residing at 217 East Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo, was, in September, 1948, issued a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at said address, contingent upon a dwelling being erected; that so far no such dwelling had been constructed and he believed that only one permit had been issued to the said Laun. -8- CX Il :. J J' 7 Upon conclusion of Mr. Smithts remarks, by general consent the matter was referred to the Building Inspector for investigation and report thereon at the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Otis Smith further addressed the Council, stating that several months ago he had applied for a permit to construct a cement concrete curb in front of his premises on Fast Sycamore Avenue and Pepper Street, which curb he desired to construct prior to erection of a dwelling at said location, but that his application had been denied. At the conclusion of Mr. 3mithts remarks, the Coordinator informed the Council that the permit was denied because of engineering and erosion problems, but that it is under study in connection v.ith the construction of the improvement desired by Mr. Smith, together with other improvements, in a district in which Pir. Smithts property is included; that 1:r. J. R. Lester Boyle has been engaged to perform the engineering services in connection therewith and it is felt a report will be had from him in the not distant future. Several members of the Council, the City Attorney and Special Assessment Engineer A. S. Monroe, each made pertinent comment respecting the problemm, and at the conclusion of lengthy discussion on the subject, "Ir. Smith was induced to and consented to await the engineering report of I:r. Boyle before anything further isdone in the premises, which report it is anticipated will be available in approximately three weeks. None . REPORTS OF STANDING COI21ITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C01,21IITTF3S. City Coordinator I•IcCarthy reported that in connection with the proposed construction of a new fire and police station in Block 42, E1 Segundo, it will be necessary to abandon the - northerly 475 feet of the public alley in said Block, inasmuch as portions of the new buildings so proposed to be constructed, will be built over a portion of said alley; that if this portion of the alley only is abandoned, it will not affect any public utility lines or appurtenances therein, as said Compa -lies will, without inconvenience, be able to make other arrangements for such lines and appurtenances. after discussion, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance of Intention I:o. 365, entitled: AI CRDIN_u CF OF TIE CITY OF FL SEGUI'D0, DECLIII TI IITEITI01 OF TiIL CnLIFO .RSvIA, ti CITY COU'ECIL OF Sj= CITY TO CLO3 UP, VACAT;_, AID riB.0 D0I< FOR PUBLIC tiLLEY PURPir- -FF A CERTAIN PORTION OF TrL'',T U'1]H A1!' PUBLIC ;r LLEY RUIIIdII,;G NORTH AIM SOUTH II? BLOCK 42 OF EL SEGn,DO, AS SHO:;I; 0;' SEGUIMO S=T I0. 3, ECO�-RD-ED Iie BOOT: 20, P.�GE3 22 AID 23 D^ 7 ::APS, 1UC3RE3 OF LOS A,,,-G--=,S COUNTY, CALIFORI:IA, 01' FILE II: THE OFFICE, OF THE RECORDS OF SAID COUI TY, which was read. City Coordinator iicCarthy reported that Byron Jackson Pump Company, r: had invited r embers of the City Council and any other city officials interested, together with officials of other South Bay Cities, to attend a demonstration of a certain new pump manufactured by said Company at its Vernon plant, said demonstration to be held on Friday, January 13th, 1950. It appearing no member of the City Council would be able to attend said demonstration, by general consent the City Coordinator and pater Department Foreman Smith were authorized to make attendance thereat. J � T -95 01_'� City Coordinator IM'cCarthy reported receipt from the City of 1anhattan Beach, of a Grant of Permits and Easements executed by said City, granting certain permits and easements for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a reinforced concrete valve and motor vault and facilities, in connection. with the distribution of _"etropolitan water. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: PESOLVFD, that that certain "Grant of Permits and Easements ", dated the 4th day of Januar -y, 1950, executed by the City of Manhattan Beach, a municipal corporation of the 6th class, granting to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of the 6th class, permits and easements in, through, over and upon each and all of the following described parcels of real property located in said City of Manhattan Beach, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: PRCBL N0. 1: The northerly thirteen and one -half (13.50) feet of the southerly forty (4C.0) feet of the westerly sixteen (16.0) feet of that certain strip of land, thirty (30) feet in width, deeded to the City of �'anhattan Beach by Benjamin F. Brown and Flevia T. Brown, husband and wife, in Street Deed dated the 25th day of September, 1948, and recorded in Book 28469, page 49, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California ;-'° PARCE,L NO. 2: The easterly one (1.0) foot of the westerly sixteen (16.0) feet of the northerly forty (40) feet of the southerly eighty (80) feet of that certain strip of land thirty (30) feet in width deeded to the City of 1anhattan Beach by Benjamin F. Brown and Flevia T. Brown, husband and wife, in Street Deed dated the 25th day of September, 1948, and recorded in Book 28469, page 49, of official records of Los Angeles County, California; for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing and replacing, in, through, over and upon the real property described in said Parcels idos. 1 and 2, a reinforced concrete valve and motor vault or vaults and waterworks facilities, together with the necessary structures, pipe lines, :peters, valves, equipment and appurtenances, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of 71 Segundo; A!, D, BE IT FURTH=n R ,SOLVED, that he is hereby authorized and directed to to be filed for record in the office of of Los Angeles County, California. -10- the City Clerk be and cause said instrument the County Recorder 'yC T_ 7 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Piayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen hone. Absent: Councilmen None. The City Coordinator reported receipt of and read to the Council a certain resolution entitled: t1P2, SOLUTIOI' OF TUE CITY COUNCIL OF =, CITY OF MAI!Hi=kN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED AT ITS R. EGULAR I- '_ZETING OF JAI,?UAR.Y 3, 1950tt,'with reference to and granting the City of El Segundo permission CD to install a certain 2711 water transmission main and its appurtenances and facilities in a portion of Redondo avenue, in the City of Manhattan Beach, subject to certain conditions, all as more specifically set forth in the said resolution. Roved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain resolution entitled: 11RESOLUTIOi-? OF TlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1,XA �:ATTAd BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED AT ITS REGULAR. =TING OF JANUAR.Y•3, 195011, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification, and reference; ANID, BE IT FURT=i RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo hereby accepts, for and on behalf of said City, the permit granted by said resolution and the terms and conditions under which the said permit is granted, all as set forth in said resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the City of Kanhattan Beach of this accept, ance of said permit. On roll call,.the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City Coordinator McCarthy read to the Council a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated Jan. 9, 1950, to which was attached, for the Councilts attention and action, copy of a letter from Mr. John L. Rowley, requesting permission from said Planning Commission to operate a small wood working shop at 345 Sepulveda Boulevard, also copy of said Commissionts FLesoluti.on No. 72, setting forth its findings with respect to this and other similar cases. Following consideration thereof, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain communication from the City Planning Commission, dated Jan. 9, 1950, enclosing copy of its resolution in re application of John L. Rowley for a determination respecting the operation of a small good working shop at 345 Sepulveda Boulevard, in the City of 71 Segundo, be received and filed in the office of the -City Clerk, together. with the copy of the resolution of said Planning Commission, accompanying said communication, adopted on the 27th day of December, 1949, and as so on file, the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; -11- r -n 8 7 r x LM, BE IT FURT=-, RESOLV�D, that the City Council, after due consideration, does hereby concur in the findings and recommendations of the City Planning Commission, as expressed in its said resolution and does hereby approve the said findings and recommendations with reference to the particular application and with reference to the general findings and recommendations of said Commission relating to like or similar businesses or enterprises, all as set forth and stated in said resolution of said City Planning Commission. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Kayor Selby. Tuoes: Councilmen Pone. Absent: CounciLmen Fone. City Engineer Lortz reported receipt from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, of a communication dated December 30, 1949, advising that under separate cover said District is transmitting one set of Plans and Specifications "For the Construction of Dominguez Channel from Inglewood Avenue, along 116th Street and Inglewood- Fedondo Road, to the Los Angeles lunicipal Airport, in Los Angeles County and the Cities of El Segundo and Los Angeles, California. ", which plans and specifications said District requested the City Council formally approve and authorize it to proceed with the construction of the improvement within the City of El Segundo. The said City Engineer further reported that he had checked said plans and specifications and find they conform to the tentative plans for said proposed improvement, heretofore, on T<ovember 9, 1949, approved by this Council, but that he would recommend, should the Council grant the requested authorization, that it contain a provision that all of said proposed improvements shall be constructed at the sole cost and expense of said Los ` Mgeles County Flood Control Listrict. Following discu =l on, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the following Plans and Specifications, submi, tted. to this Council at this meeting, to wit: 1. Specifications for the Construction of Dor.-inguez Channel from Inglewood avenue, along 116th Street and Inglewood - edondo Road, to the Los Angeles 1lunicipal Airport, in Los 1nneles County and the City of E1 Segundo and Los angeles, California; 2. Plan of Dominguez Channel - Inglewood Ave. to Los Angeles 1:unicipal Airport. Upper Connection of Imperial Highway Lateral Plan and Detail Sections; 3. Plan of Dominguez Channel - Inglewood Ave. to Los 1ngelee `:u.- iicipal airport, Concrete Conduit; L. Plan of Dominguez Channel - Inglewood Ave. to Los �;azgeles '�unicipal Airport. Imperial Kighway and Lapham St. to Inglewood - Redondo Rd. Laterals, Plans, Profiles and Sections; Ord -12- T9 c7 5. Plan of Dominguez Channel - Inglewood Ave. to Los !.ngeles I -:uni cipal Airport. Details of Utilities at Street Intersections; be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that said plans and specifications, as soon file, be and the same are hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; AT',D, BE IT FL �.THE R REISJLVED, that the City Council of the City of jl Segundo, California, does hereby approve each and all of the said plans and specifications and does hereby authorize the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to proceed with the construction of the improve - ments contemplated in and under said plans and specifica- tions within said City of El Segundo; to revise or re- construct any city owned installations affected thereby; to close any streets within said City made necessary by said work and to occupy any city owned or controlled lands in connection therewith; provided, however, that the authority herein granted shall be and is hereby made subject to the following terms and conditions: First: That all of said work or improvement is to be made, constructed and completed at the sole cost and expense of the said Los Angeles County Flood Control District and that the City of El Segundo shall not be called upon to pay any portion thereof. Second: That due and timely notice of any proposed construction work, which contemplates the disturbing.of any of the public street surfaces, or the closing of any public streets within said City, shall be given to the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, before such work is commenced; and Third: That all of the said work of improvement shall be prosecuted, when commenced, with reasonable diligence, so as not to unduly interfere with the public convenience of said City or of its citizens; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District, as its authority and permission from the City of El Segundo in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen Done. Absent: Councilmen Pone. City attorney Woodworth reported receipt of a communication from the Department of Employment of the State of California, dated January 9, 1950,'in reply to his letter of D;ovember 16, 1949, which stated that it is said Departmentts interpretation of Section 6.7 of the Act that it provides compulsory coverage of employees of public housing administration agencies, whether such agency is operated by state or local government subdivisions; that said letter suggested the City file a return and pay the contributions for the last quarter of 1949 and thereafter, if it so -13- T100 desires, it may file clair for refund and upon denial of such claim, appeal to the Appeals Board for its decision. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: ,_SOLVED, that a copy of that certain communication from the State of California Department of Employment, dated Januar-f 9, 1950, File io. 94:185:1w 52 -7066, addressed to Clyde ?:oodworth, City t.ttorney, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and referred to and made a part hereof and that the City Council, in view of the statements made in said communication, does hereby determine to comply with the requirements of the laws therein referred to, in accordance with the rulings and policies of said Department of Employment of the State of California, as set forth in said communication, until the further order of this Council, and that the City Attorney be authorized to close his file in the said matter. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: .:yes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. -noes : Councilmen ?'one . ,bsent: Councilmen E.one. City Attorney �:oodworth reported receipt of a request from the Auditor of Los Angeles County for his approval and consent to the making of certain changes and cancellations on behalf of the City of El Segundo on the Assessment Roll, and he requested the Councilts authorization to give such consent and approval. It was thereupon moved by Councilman, Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Attorne -Tr of 7.aid City in approving and consenting to the making of the following changes and cancellations on behalf of said City on the assessment Roll, as requested by the County Assessor of Los Angeles County, to -wit: On Assessment Roll of 1949, under Authorization NO. 787, request dated December 12, 1949, the following: Assessment :ti. E. Vol. 198, Code 5120, b:. B. 869, Page 201, Parcel 1, Defense Plant Corp., 523 4•;. 6th St., Rm 316, L A 1'14 580. Property of F. D. ?;ise - 5.14 more or less acs. com. at intersection of S line of Imperial Eighway 95 ft. wide with 7 ' line of Lapham St. 60 ft. wide, etc. Part of HEi of Sec. 7 T 33 R 14? Land value ;`20,500, improvements ;;260,060. Cancel erroneous assessment of above described real property owned by u. S. Governr^ent on 3 -7 -49• Assessment 1. E. Vol. 198, Code 5120, M. B. 869, Page 201, Parcel 2, Defense Plant Corp., 523 i'. 6th St., Rm. 316, L A , =' -`l4 580. Property of K. D. i:'ise - 4.83 more or less acs. com. at intersection of -14- r T -101 S line of Imperial Highway 95 ft. wide with F line of Bouglas St. etc. Part of NE4 of Sec. 7 T 3S r 14 ?v. Land value N19,500, improvements $60,630. Cancel erroneous assessment of above described real property owned by U. S. Government on 3 - 7- 49. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, 'Thompson and Mayor Selby. Toes: Councilmen Fone. Absent: Councilmen None. Bone. T FIj1TS:-�= BUI�,���. P1YI1G BILLS . The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and records, were read: Recreation Fund Ir- State Board of Equalization .40 Collector of Internal Revenue 16.00 t.ssociated Crafts 8.83 Burtons Ltd. 23.12 Hollywood Trophy Co. Inc. 13.60 ?acpherson Leather Co. 182.82 Brownts Sporting Goods 21.09 TOTAL ';265.86 Unemployment Ins. Fund Department of Employment 4.14 TOTAL 4.14 General Fund Inglewood Pipe & Supply Co. 2.03 Johnts electrical --ervice 136.36 l.-ditiEraph Sales agency 10.66 earl ::organ 7.85 Pacific Toro Company 17.15 Prismo California Co. 55.62 Southern Cal. Disinfecting Co. 10.60 South Bay-Disposal Co. 195.00 Union Oil Co. 10.087 '.alkerts Service Station 7.00 City of -71 Segundo k'ater Dept.482.02 Century Oil Company 442.33 Ira I. Escobar 71.24 Pa cific Area Lumber Co. 51.30 City of El Segundo ;later 17.00 Dept. 29,172.94 :.. ; elli n�;ton F arrow 3.00 General Fund State Board of Equalization "� 5.18 John :. Stang Corporation 50.00 Corm:ander Supply Co. Inc. 50,00 Los Angeles County Peace Officers Association 90.00 Rich Budelier 9.22 Carburetor & Elec. Supply Co. 31.20 Department of Employment 11.17 Fckdahf'Auto Parts Co. 3.75 El Segundo Paint Center 26.36 Fire .Engineering 5.00 Gibson i:otor Parts 7.03 J. P. Hansen & Son 9.72 Leiland A. Irish, Inc. 182.31 Inglewood Daily hews 6.15 Lambert Company, Ltd. 17.00 slliken Chevrolet 8.71 Pacific Llectric Ry. Co. 1.00 Quality Paint °r Builderts Spp. 68.64 George i:. Sutton 47.43 Pioneer Rubber '.ills 205.92 Southwest Bldr. ,�, Contr. 4.80 Gordon :hstnall 100.00 El Se,-u.-,do Hardware 99.65 City of Ell Segundo mater Dept. 61.72 Jack T. Gee 32-50 Oswald Bros. 5.58 C. 0. Sparks 26.91 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 24.65 Gardner & EcCall 50.00 vswald Bros. 10.00 TOTAL $ 31827.57 :roved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the de .ands be allowed anc. warrants ordered dra ::rn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the sane. Carried by the following vote: -15- r T- 02 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and ?ayor Selby. :woes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen cone. JD I'one . I,o further business appearinE to be transacted at this neetin;S, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson_, the ::ieetinz adjourn. Carried. Approved: i-iayo r . ' Respect -16-