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1950 JUL 19 CC MIN52 E1 Segundo, California. July 19, 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 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: Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Peterson and Thompson. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of July, 1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. At this time, the hour being 7:06 o'clock P. M., Councilman Thompson appeared at the Council meeting and immediately took his seat at the Council table. By general consent the regular order of business was dispensed with, so that a representative of Lippincott & Rowe, Consulting Engineers on the water works construction program, who was present in the Council Chamber, might.discuss with the Council and the City Attorney the matter of the proposed sale of additional water works tends. Following such discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to advise OtNelvair & Dyers, Bond Attorneys, that the City Council is of the opinion, at this time, that it appears to be advisable to issue $100,000.00 par value, Series 2, of Water Works, Election 191+6 bonds; said bonds to mature $4000.00 per year, over a period of 25- years; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and 'he is hereby further authorized to cause pro- ceedings to be prepared for the present sale of $50,000.00 par value of such issue, and to present said proceedings to this Council for its further action at the earliest possible date. 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. At this time, the hour being 7:30 o'clock P. M. the Mayor declared a recess, so that those present might listen to an address to be given by the President of the United States. Following the President's address, the hour being 7:55 o'clock P. M., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call with the exception of Councilman Peterson. -1- T� W 0 3 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: CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, dated 18 July 1950, advising that application has been made by the Palos Verdes Corporation, Los Angeles, for a permit to place certain mooring buoys and anchors in Portug,\ese Bend, Los Angeles County, that a hearing will be had on said application on Friday, 28 July 1950, and any persons having objections based on navigation interest only, may present such objections on or before the time set for such hearing. Ordered .filed. RICHARD DALE, dated July 16, 1950, being application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY OF GARDENA, undated, being notice of public hearing on petition to decontrol rents in said City. Ordered filed. MRS. H. A. McDOWN, dated July 13, 1950, being application for permit to move a one story frame garage building from its present location at 437 Concord Street to 1419 East Mariposa Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo. The City Clerk stated applicant was compelled to move the building at once from its old location; that he and the Building Inspector had inspected the building and found same to be in excellent condition; that applicant had paid all fees and made all deposits in connection with said application and that under the circumstances, he had caused a building removal permit to be issued by his office, and he requested ratification and approval of his said action. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the action of the City Clerk in authorizing issuance of a building removal permit to Mrs. H. A. McDown, e6vering the removal of a one story frame garage building from its old location at 437 Concord Street, El Segundo, to a new location at 1419 East Mariposa Avenue, in said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. NATIONAL PLANNING CONGRESS, being notice of its annual conference to be held in the City of Los Angeles, from August 14th to 16th inclusive, 1950. No member of the City Council being in position to attend said conference, the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. James A. Swisher addressed the Council, again requesting that he be given an exclusive taxicab franchise in the City of E1 Segundo; also requesting that other persons, presently holding taxicab business licenses in said City, be asked to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked. Upon inquiry made by the Mayor, Mr. Swisher stated, that to the best of his knowledge and belief, only two of such licensees have had cabs in E1 Segundo for some time and those two only very infrequently. Following discussion, by general consent the matter was referred to the City Coordinator for administrative handling. -2- X54 None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. City Coordinator McCarthy reported as follows: 1. That the Chief of Police, by written communication dated July 19, 1950, announced the appointment of Clarence A. Roberts as a Special Police Officer of the City of E1 Segundo, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Clarence A. Roberts as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 2. That he had received from the Division of Highways of the State of California, forms of agreement for maintenance of Sepulveda Boulevard, within the City of E1 Segundo, for the period beginning July 1, 1950, which form is substantially the same as previous years' agreements entered into with said Division for such maintenance. Moved by Councilman Gerdop, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the State of California, thro6gh its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented an Agreement for Maintenance of the State Highway in the City of E1 Segundo, effective as of July 1, 1950, and to remain in effect until amended or terminated; WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said Agree- ment in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of El Segundo that said Agreement for Maintenance of the State Highway in the City is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City. 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 Mr. J. G. Schoening, Parks Dept. Foreman, had called his attention to an old eucalyptus tree, which stands in the Northwest corner of Library Park, which tree is very old and dry and from which it is feared large limbs might break off and injure persons or property; that neither the Parks or Street Departments has, equipment to remove the tree and that therefore, he had sent out six requests for quotations, and had received three replies, as follows: $145.00; $160.00 and $200.00; that since receiving quotations for the removal of said tree he has been informed that there is a possibility the Southern California Edison Company -3- might assist, either in the actual removal of the tree or in the cost thereof, inasmuch as said tree interfereswith its wires running through said Park. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Coordinator be and he is hereby instructed to confer with Southern California Edison Company to ascertain whether or not said Company will assist in the removal of that certain eucalyptus tree in Library Park, heretofore reported upon by said Coordinator, or will assist in the cost of such removal; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in event said Coordinator is unsuccessful in obtaining such assistance from said Edison Company, that he be and is hereby instructed to let i contract for the removal of said tree to the lowest.bidder on such work. 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 Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That he had approved as to form the bond furnished by Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company for faithful performance, in connection with contract awarded to said Company by the City of El Segundo for the furnishing of certain cast iron pipe and cast iron special castings, and that it would now be in order for the Council to approve said bond, if it so desires. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the contractor's bond for faithful performance of the contract of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, as principal, dated the 13th day of July, 1950, with Central Surety and Insurance Company as Surety, be approved by this Council and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval upon said bond. 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. 2. That he had approved as to form, the bonds furnished by R. A. Wattson Company in connection with its contract with the City of E1 Segundo for the construction of a certain transmission main, and that the Council might now approve said bonds, if it so desires. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the contractor's bond for faithful performance of the contract of R. A. Wattson Company, as principal, dated the 14th day of July, 1950, with Continental Casualty Company, as surety; and the bond to secure laborers -4- T B 5 5 and materialmen of said contractor, as principal, dated the 14th day of July, 1950, with Continental Casualty Company, as surety, be approved by this Council and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval upon said bonds. 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 is delivering to the City Clerk, Title Insurance and Trust Company title policy No. 3102837, covering Lot 10, Block 67, which property the City recently acquired from Sophia Sklavounou, for water works purposes. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund 1783.39 General Fund Pay Roll Demand No. 14092 to Minta Curtzwiler, n n Inglewood Book & Stat. Co. 6 8.01 14100, Incl. $1001.76 Los Angeles Co. Health Dept-31.84 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 64.40 Berkline's Watch Shop8 30.90 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 6.25 Peerless Pump Division 125.08 State Employees+ Ret. System 94.65 Pacific Radionics 87.52 State Employees' Ret. System 104.60 E1 Segundo Bldg. Materials 7.83 Hospital Service of So. Cal. 9.85 W. "Wellington Farrow 3.00 Hersey Mfg. Co. 916.70 W. Wesley Farr, M. D. 5.00 Carl Wilson 40.00 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 143 -.35 Addressograph Sales & Serv. Agency 15.51 E. G. Zerkie 1.00 Flexible Sewer -Rod Equipt. Co. 354.13 Mrs. F. R. Lutman 4.00 Braun Corporation 63.12 The Dubois Company 95.34 Eckdahl Auto Parts Co. 14.43 Leslie L. White 31.25 Crane Co. 9.03 Victor D. McCarthy, City B. James Robertson Co. 7.36 Clerk 11.18 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 21.30 So. Cal. Gas Company 56.19 E1 Segundo Herald 67.46 Minta Curtzwiler, City Clifford Smith, Petty Cash 0.18 Treas. 1502.90 TOTAL 2820.73 Minta Curtzwiler, n It 2094.01 Water Works Bond Elec. 1948, Con- struction Fund City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 161. El Segundo Herald 132.94 City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 25.00 Lippincott and Rowe 24.98 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 14.90 City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. TOTAL 364.04 State Employees Ret. System TOTAL Minta Curtzwiler, f+ n 1783.39 Minta Curtzwiler, n tt 1165.39 Minta Curtzwiler, n n 1381.10 Minta Curtzwiler, n " 655.05 Minta Curtzwiler, n 22.50 Hospital Serv. of So. Cal. 240.15 State Employees' Retire- ment System 847.70 Mrs. H. A. MCDown 0 TOTAL $10378.18 Recreation Fund Pension Fund K B & S Sporting Goods 6.95 1752.13 Ace Gift & Office Supply 9.45 752.13 All Year Sports Den 11.15 Dept. of Recr. and Parks 10.00 Jack's 18.54 Western Badge & Trophy Co. 63.87 TOTAL $119.96 -5- C'' T'357 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the res- pective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. NEW BUSINESS. Discussion was had respecting certain provisions to be incorporated in a proposed second hand business ordinance, and said provisions, as read by the City Attorney, appearing to be satisfactory, Councilman Thompson introduced Ordinance No. 370, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF DEALING IN SECOND HAND GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDISE; JUNK; USED MATERIALS; SCRAP METAL; PAWN SHOPS; AND SIMILAR BUSINESSES AND ENTERPRISES, WITHIN SAID CITY, which was read. The City Coordinator drew the Council's attention to his written report, made under date of July 7, 1950, with reference to street improvements here- tofore made in the City of El Segundo, to the cost of which contributions had been made by the property owners affected, such contributions being only a small portion of the cost involved, and he stated he felt that, in view of the improvements being contemplated under the plan being prepared by J. R. Lester Boyle, the Council might desire to rescind its resolution, heretofore made on the 13th day of April, 1949, adopting a policy with respect to future improvement of street areas between existing pavement and curbs, and he recommended such action be taken. The Council being in accord with the recommendation of the City Co- ordinator, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council did heretofore, at its regular meeting held April 13, 1949, adopt a resolution wherein said Council indicated a future policy with reference to the costs and the payment thereof incident to certain street improvement work between pavement edges and adjacent curb lines; AND, WHEREAS, after further investigation, the Council feels that said action was taken under a misapprehension as to the previous distribution of such costs; AND, WHEREAS, the said Council feels that the said action should be rescinded and that improvements of such nature should be considered as the obligation of the ad- joining owners of property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: (a) That the said resolution of April 13, 1949, above referred to, be and the same is hereby repealed and the action therein taken is hereby rescinded, effective immediately. ' (b) That whenever improvements are desired between the edge of the existing pavement of any previously improved 4 �3 o0 street and the nearest old or new curb line, the owners of the adjoining property, or persons interested, shall be required to make a deposit covering the total estimated costs of such proposed improvement, such estimate to be made by the Street Superintendent before the City will proceed with any of such work with city forces and equip- ment, and the costs incurred by the City in so doing shall be paid out of such deposit. (c) In cases where the property owners, either themselves or through their own contractors, desire to install a new curb in any such improved street, no permit therefor shall be issued unless and until a deposit in an amount sufficient, in the opinion of the Street Superintendent, to guarantee the payment of the costs of paving the adjacent portion of the public street upon which such curb is located, between such curb and the nearest edge of the existing pavement, shall be made with the City of E1 Segundo, such deposit to be returned in the event such pavement is constructed to the satis- faction and approval of such Street Superintendent; pro- vided, however, that if such property owner or owners, or their contractor, fails, refuses or neglects to complete such paving as is deemed necessary by said Street Superin- tendent, within sixty days after the installation of such new curbs, then and in that event the Street Superintendent, at his discretion, may cause such pavement to be constructed and shall use such deposit, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to defray the costs and expenses thereof, and in such case only the unused portion of such deposit shall be refunded or returned to the depositor. (d) It is provided, in addition to the foregoing, that the Street Superintendent, whenever he issues a permit for the installation of curbs in any portion of any street, whether such street is improved or unimproved, may, in his discretion, require the permittee, whether owner, agent or contractor, of the property in front of which such curbing is proposed to be installed, to make a cash deposit in such amount as may be determined by said Street Superintendent, to guarantee that such curbing will be installed in accordance with specifications of the City of El Segundo and to the satisfaction and approval of said Street Superintendent, with the understanding that in event any such curbs, so in- stalled, are not satisfactory to and approved by said Street Superintendent, he may use the deposit, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to reconstruct such curbs or parts thereof as, in his judgment, require such reconstruction, to satisfy the Cityts requirements in that regard, any balance of such deposit remaining after such work has been approved shall be returned to the person, firm or corporation de- positing the same. 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. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Mayor. - -7-