1950 NOV 01 CC MINU 22
El Segundo, California.
November 1, 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. M.
by the Mayor, William R. Selby.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of October,
1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the reception of bids on the Installation of Primary Distribution
Mains in Section 7, in the City of E1 Segundo, under Specifications No.
W.B. -48 -9, and he stated that if any person or persons present in the
Council Chamber desired to file bids for such installation work, they
should do so immediately.
No person responded, and the Mayor thereupon declared the time for
filing such bids closed. :,A.
The.City Clerk announced he had in his possession, in the same
condition as when received, five bids.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare all bids received
for the installation of primary distribution mains in Section 7, under
Specifications No. W. B. -48 -9. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly
declare said bids, which said bids were found by said Council to be on
regular form provided therefor, and as follows, to wit:
ITEM NO.
SAM B. PEARCE
1
200.00
2
13475.00
3
4380.00
4
3337.50
5
805.00
6
270.00
7
450.00
8
360.00
9
225.00
10
270.00
11
432.00
12
360.00
13
600.00
14
600.00
TOTAL
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25764.50
CompletipnDate 75 days
Accompanied by Cashiers Check #2116512
in amount $2600.00
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ALEX ROBERTSON CO.
6 200.00
21406.00
7051.80
3818.10
805.00
315.00
630.00
450.00
300.00
585.00
980.00
800.00
1375.00
1450.00
40165.90
90 days
Certified Check, in
amount $4017.00
Item No.
Bock Company
1
290.00
2
17710.00
3
7665.00
4
4272.00
5
506.00
6
450.00
7
765.00
8
600.00
9
330.00
10
450.00
11
300.00
12
250.00
13
400.00
14
460.00
TOTAL
34448.00
Completion Date 90 Days
Accompanied by Certified Check No.
3487, in amount of
$3500.00
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Green -Mears Con- O'Shaughnessy
struction Co.Inc. Construction Co.
$ 200.00
13475.00
7665.00
- 4672.30
460.00
450.00
675.00
480.00
300.00
450.00
790.00
790.00
790.00
790.00
31987.50
90 Days
Cashiers Check
No. 518538, in
amount of $3500.00
$ 75.00
14784.00
7555.50
3738.00
368.00
58.50
90.00
72.00
42.00
225.00
600.00
510.00
800.00
955.00
29673.00
90 Days
Certified Check
No. 1377, in
amount of $3000.00
Following the opening and declaration of the foregoing bids, it
was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
same be taken under advisement until the regular meeting of this City
Council to be held on November 8th, 1950, and in the meantime referred to
the Engineer for checking and report thereon. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor
Selby. ,-
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in
the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY, dated October 30, 1950, addressed
to the Mayor, acknowledging receipt of the City's Secpnd Advance Planning
Program application, requesting an allocation from thfe7MWment in
amount of $17,900.00 for the preparation of plans for storm sewers and
appurtenances, and requesting that the City furnish certain supplemental
information in connection with its application.
The City Clerk stated the information requested by the Housing and
Home Finance Agency would be furnished to it, and by general consent the
matter was referred to that official for further handling.
EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated October 11, 1950"
expressing its sincere thanks for the fine assistance and cooperation
given that organization by the City in connection with the 1950 Fiesta
celebration. , Ordered filed.
At this time, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain "Lease and Conditional
Option to Purchase", dated June 8th, 1928, between the
City of E1 Segundo as Lessor and E1 Segundo Unit No. 38,
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American Legion Auxiliary, as Lessee, for the leasing by
said City to said Lessee, with option to purchase, of the
property described in said Lease and Conditional Optionto
Purchase, be renewed for the period of fQUr years from the
date upon which the same expired, to wit: June 8th, 1948,
upon the same terms and conditions as contained in said
original instrument.
on roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, UNIT NO. 38, by Virginia Bunce, Secretary,
dated October 30, 1950, advising that at a meeting of the Executive Board
of said organization, held on the 28th day of October, 1950, said Board
had approved the taking up of the option to purchase that certain building
now under lease to it by the City of El Segundo, and expressing apprecia-
tion for the courtesy shown by the City Council in the matter. Ordered
filed.
EL SEGUNDO POST NO. 4140, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, by Glenn
Wallace, Post Adjutant, dated November 1, 1950, stating that said Post
will hold its Institution and Installation at the High School Gymnasium,Nov. 3,
at 7:30 P. M., and advising that said Post has voted Victor D. McCarthy,
City Coordinator as the person in the community who has done the most
outstanding work in the rehabilitation of veterans and the handling of
veterans' problems, and that Mr. McCarthy will, therefore, be the Post's
honored guest for that evening. The communication also extended an
invitation to all members of the City Council, their wives and families
to be present at the ceremonies. Members of the City Council indicated
they would attend, and thereafter, by general consent, the communication
was ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO POST NO. 4140, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, by Glenn Wallace,
Post Adjutant, dated November 1, 1950, requesting that said organization be
granted permission to conduct a parade, on the evening of November 3rd,
1950, starting at 7:15 otclock P. M., along the route as set forth in said
communication.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that E1 Segundo Post No. 4140, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, be and it is hereby granted permission to
conduct, a parade on Friday, November 3, 1950, such parade
to start at approximately 7:15 otclock P. M. and to be
routed as follows:
Form at Main Street and Grand Ave., thence
northerly on the east side of Main Street to
Oak Avenue, thence easterly on Oak Avenue to
the High School Gymnasium;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit is granted
subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and to the
further provision that said parade shall be conducted in a
manner satisfactory to said Chief.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson,
and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October
24, 1950, transmitting therewith copy of resolution adopted by said Board
on said date, authorizing an appropriation of $3310.00 for the improvement
of Richmond Street, within the City of E1 Segundo. The City Coordinator
reported copy of said communication and accompanying resolution had been
given to the Street Superintendent and to the Director of Public Works,
and thereafter the communication was ordered filed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS, notice of its November meeting
to be held in the City of El Monte, on Thursday, November 9, 1950. Ordered
filed.
JOHN L. HORNE, dated Oct. 25, 1950; and
LESLIE RAY GOODHART, dated 10 -30 -1950, each being application for
employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
City Coordinator McCarthy reported as follows:
1. Read to the Council a communication from Don J. Farrar,
Fire Chief, dated November 1, 1950, which communication set forth the
names of certain new appointees in the El Segundo Fire Department, the
effective dates of such appointments, and the termination date of the
employment of Clarence Hancock.
Following the reading of the above mentioned communication, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by 'Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the appointments of the following
named persons, to the positions in the Fire Department
of the City of E1 Segundo, and on the dates set opposite
their respective names, to wit:
Name
Position
Effective Date
Leo Freedman
Captain
October 20,
1950
Robert D. Brodie
Fireman
October 22,
1950
Dale A. Newman
Fireman
November 1,
1950
Donald R. Richardson
Fireman
November 14,
1950
George R. Snodgrass
Engineer
November 1,
1950
be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the termination of the
employment of Clarence Hancock, as Fireman in said Fire
Department, effective as of November 8th, 1950, be and the
same is also hereby ratified, apd: approved.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Requested that he be granted the final week of his earned
1948 vacation, beginning November 16th, 1950•
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Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Victor D. McCarthy be and he is
hereby granted permission to take the final week of
his earned 1948 vacation, beginning November 16th,
1950; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the week of
such vacation herein granted, said official be and
he is hereby further granted permission to leave the
State of California.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows:
1. That he had received request from the County Auditor of
the County of Los Angeles for his approval and consent to the cancellation
of certain taxes erroneously levied on certain personal property, and he
requested the Councilfs authorization to give such consent and approval.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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 Attorney of said City in
consenting to and approving the making of the follow-
ing cancellation on behalf of said City on the
Assessment Roll, as requested by the County Auditor
of Los Angeles County, to wit:
On Assessment Roll of 1950, under Authorization
No. 2483, request dated October 27, 1950, the
following:
Vol. 259, Asst. No. 390354
Clary, Albert
Cancel erroneous assessment of personal
property $20 not owned, possessed or
controlled by assessee.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That the City Clerk had submitted to him for his approval,
form of Agreement, between the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and the
City of E1 Segundo, covering the purchase of lamps by said City from
said Corporation for the period of one year; that inasmuch as the
total purchase price.of all electric lamps to be purchased by the City
during the. period of the proposed contract, would be less than $1000.00, '
he is approving same as to form, and it would be in order for the
Council to authorize the execution of such contract, if that is its
desire.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Purchase of
Westinghouse Large Lamps", between Westinghouse Electric
Corporation and the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same
is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said City for identification and reference;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of El Segundo does hereby approve the
conditions and provisions as set forth in said Agreement
form, and does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to
execute said Agreement on behalf of said City of El
Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
3. That he had approved as to form the bonds furnished by
Fabian Construction Company for Faithful Performance and for Laborers and
Materialmen, in connection with contract awarded to said Company by the
City of El Segundo for the construction of a pump house, water supply
piping, etc. and that it would now be in order for the Council to approve
said bonds, if it so desires.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that contractor's Bond for Faithful Performance,
and Bond for Laborers and Materialmmn, each in amount of
$25,500.00, with Fabian Construction Co. as Principal, and
General Casualty Company, as Surety, be,and the same are
hereby approved by this Council, and tie 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,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The City Clerk stated that pursuant to informal discussion he had
had with members of the City Council during the past week respecting
unsatisfactory taxicab service rendered by Mr. Jasper L. Gioia, dba
Yellow Cab Company of Hawthorne, he had talked with Mr. Gioia respecting
said matter, and had reminded him that several months ago the Council
had talked with him at an informal hearing, at which time it indicated to
Mr. Gioia that the taxicab service rendered by his Company was unsatisfactory
and suggested that he voluntarily surrender his license, rather than be
cited to show cause why same should not be cancelled; that the City Clerk,
in his before mentioned conversation with Mr. Gioia, advised him that
there has been no improvement in his taxicab service in the City of E1
Segundo, and had again suggested that he request the Council to terminate
his permit, without prejudice; that Mr. Gioia indicated he would consider
the matter and advise the City Clerk the following day but that to date
he has not received such advice and inasmuch as Mr. Gioia's business
license to_ conduct such taxicab business in the City of El Segundo will
expire on November 8th, he was advising the Council of the present
status of the matter so that it might take action thereon promptly, if
it so desired.
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Following the report, hereinbefore given, of the City Clerk with respect
to the present status of the permit and license to operate a taxicab
business, heretofore issued to Jasper L. Gioia, dba Yellow Cab Company of
Hawthorne, it was 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 Jasper L. Gioia,
dba Yellow Cab Company of Hawthorne,.holder of a taxicab
permit in the City of E1 Segundo, to show cause before
said Council, at its regular meeting to be held on the
8th day of November, 1950, at the hour of 7:30 otclock
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 El Segundo should
not be revoked for failure on his part to render consis-
tent and satisfactory service to the citizens and public
of the City of El 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 resolution on said permittee at least three days
prior to the said 8th day of November, 1950, and that
such certified copy, so served, shall be and shall con-
stitute 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, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Recreation Fund
General Fund
Macpherson Leather Co.
$44. 8
Rose Bowl
.90
Goliger Leather Co. Inc.
33.77
Ira E. Escobar
3293.74
Pacific Hide & Leather Co.
15.02
Paxton Truck Co.
200.00
Leisurecrafts
45.42
Management Inf. Service 30.00
Kit Craft
49.11
Robert J. McCarthy
202.06
TOTAL
$188.18
City of Glendale
20.47
Brown Bevis Equipt.
Co. 51.50
General Fund
Neva M. Elsey
4.65
Los Angeles Chemical Co.
133.75
So. Cal. Disinfecting Co. 8.34
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 23.35
Howard Supply Co.
65.61
Standard Marine Paint Co.
46.46
E1 Segundo Launderette 12.00
So. Calif. Humane Society
52.50
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
Mort Brandler
60.00
Richard I. S. Parker
60.00
E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce 50.00
TOTAL
4415.33
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the
demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the
respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Swanson, Committee of the Council in charge of Christmas
decorating on the public streets, advised that he desired the Council to
make an appropriation of $500.00 to cover the cost of purchase of additional
decorations. No action was taken at this time, pending the result of
voting on Proposition No. 1 on the November 7th ballot, and by general consent,
the matter was postponed until the next regular meeting of the City Council
to be held on November 8th, 1950•
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
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