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1950 SEP 20 CC MINT- r 448 x E1 Segundo, California September 20, 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 13th day of September, 1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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: STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated November 14, 1950, being notification of the application of Grace B. and Joseph K. Terror, dba "Boulevard Stop" at 292 North Sepul- veda Boulevard, for an on -sale beer license. The City Clerk informed the Council that he had received notice from Mr. J. J. Gannon, representative'of Los Angeles County Health Department, that he had served notice upon the operators of said "Boulevard Stop" that the Health Depart- ment would protest the issuance of said license unless the interior and exterior of the premises at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard are cleaned up; also, that said Health Department had notified the State Board of Equalization of its objection to the issuance of an on -sale beer license until after such clean -up has been made. The application was ordered received and filed, and by general consent the City Clerk was directed to notify the said Board of Equalization of the circumstances hereinbefore recited. During the foregoing discussion, Councilman Peterson appeared in the Council Chamber, the hour being 7:01 o'clock P. M., and he immediately took his seat at the Council table. LIPPINCOTT AND ROWE, Consulting Engineer, dated September 19, 1950, submitting, with recommendation for immediate. adoption, Specifications No. WB -48 -8 for furnishing and de- livering cast iron pipe required for the construction of the primary water distribution mains in the streets surrounding Section 1$ within the City of E1 Segundo. Said specifications having been examined and approved by Don R. Short, Director of Public Works, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1105, entitled: -1- T449 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS NO. W.B. -4$ -8 AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR "FURNISHING AND DELIVERING CAST IRON PIPE ", IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION'OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS SYSTEM, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried, and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The City Clerk then read to the Council a form of notice inviting bids under Specifications No. W.B. -4$ -8, following which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council- man Peterson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice In- viting Bids for Furnishing and Delivering Cast Iron Pipe ", dated September 20th, 1950, presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves the said form of notice and the contents there- of in each and every particular; and - ;t BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the re- ception of such bids being hereby fixed for October 11, 1950. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The City Attorney then informed the Council that it would be in order to confer with the bond attorneys, O?Melveny and Myers, respecting the necessary proceedings for the sale of the balance of Water Works Bonds, Election 1948, Series 2. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized and directed to request consulting bond attorneys O?Melveny and Myers to prepare and furnish the City of El Segundo' at the earliest convenient date, necessary pro- ceedings for the sale of the unsold portion of Water Works Bonds, Election 194$, Series 2, bids upon the sale of which shall be received October 11, 1950. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. -2- T450 LIPPINCOTT AND ROWE, Consulting Engineers, dated Septem- ber 1$, 1950, being their proposal to perform certain engineer- ing services in connection with the construction of a water distribution system for the City of E1 Segundo, all as set forth in said communication. After discussion and consideration, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council has received a communica- tion in words and figures as follows: "Engineering Offices of LIPPINCOTT AND ROWE September 1$, 1950 The Honorable City Council City of E1 Segundo E1 Segundo, California Ggntlemen: In accordance with the discussion at your meet- ing on September 13, 1950, we have proceeded to prepare specifications for the purchase of the cast iron pipe required for a portion of the primary distribution mains in Section 1$. These specifications cover only those mains located in streets surrounding the section shown in our re- port of October, 1948. In the discussion on September 13th it was agreed that we would prepare proposals covering (1) specifications for the cast iron pipe within the limits described above and (2) specifica- tions for the pipe, valves and fittings covering the lines in the streets surrounding Section 1$ and plans and specifications for the construction work involving installation of these materials. None of this work was included in our original contract with the City. We propose to furnish the specifications for the pipe at a lump sum fee of $400.00. If you desire to have us prepare specifications for all of the materials to be purchased by the City, includ- ing the pipe, and prepare plans and specifications for installation and construction, we shall be pleased to do this work for a fee of $5,$07.00. This fee has been computed on the same basis as the fees under our present agreement, or 5.05% of the estimated cost of the works to be con- structed. Acceptance of this latter proposal would eliminate any separate fee for the specifica- tions for the cast iron pipe. Under this proposal all other terms and conditions are to remain the same as in our present agreement. You will note from our report of October, 194$ that the distribution mains in the streets surround- ing Section 1$ are approximately 31 miles in length -3- �i >. 145 and that the total cost mately $122,000.00. We on the basis of present that the total cost for be approximately $115,0 the near future. was shown at approxi- have reviewed this cost prices and now estimate the lines involved will D0.00 if installed in Very truly yours, Engineering Offices of LIPPINCOTT AND ROWE By /s/ R. G. Paulston RGP :pl R. G. Paulstonn; AND, WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered the offer or proposal set forth in said above quoted communication and believes the same to be fair; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of E1 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 E1 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 ac- cept the offer or proposal contained in said above quoted communication, on file as aforesaid, upon the terms and conditions and at the contract price, payable as stated in said communication. Third: That said offer and this acceptance there- of and the contract or arrangement represented thereby, shall become effective as of, on and after the 20th day of September, 1950, and shall continue until the com- pletion of the services contemplated under said com- munication and said specifications, subject to termina- tion or modification thereof, however, upon the further mutual agreement of the parties hereto. Fourth: 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 con- stitute the written evidence of this agreement. On roll call, the foregoing resolutionwas adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. -4- T- 4a2 0�0 tx WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, dated September 20, 1950, requesting that it be furnished estimates of probable requirements for Colorado River water, by months, for the fiscal years 1951 -52 and 1952 -53, explaining the reason for making such request and enclosing forms for use in submitting the information. By general consent, the matter was re- ferred to Director of Public Works Short for appropriate reply. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMbIERCE, dated September 20, 1950, advising that at a recent meeting of its Board of Directors it was suggested that more conspicuous sign - posting be done at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Eucalyp- tus Drive so as to alert vehicular traffic respecting the divided highway at this point. It appearing from discussion that this matter has been and is now under study, the City Clerk, by general consent, was instructed to make appropriate reply to said communication. RICHARD I. S. PARKER, Pastor, St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach, dated September 20, 1950, being an application to move a one - story, frame - stucco building, 201 X 221 in dimension, from its present location at Westchester district in Los Angeles to the rear of the Episcopal Church located at the southwest corner of Holly Avenue and Richmond Street within the City of El Segundo,where the same will be used for Sunday School purposes. The building having been inspected �y Building Inspector Smotony, who reported that the same conforms with building ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo and who recommended that the permit requested be granted, and the City"Clerk having reported that the requisite fees have been deposited in the City Treasury, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council, at its regular meeting of May 3rd, 1950, did adopt a resolution directing that no further permits for moving buildings into the City of E1 Segundo be granted until the further order of this Council; AND, WHEREAS, St. Cross Episcopal Church has made application for a permit to move a one - story, frame - stucco building onto property owned by St. Michael's Episcopal Church, E1 Segundo, in the rear thereof, for Sunday School purposes and to alleviate the crowded conditions presently existing in the main church structure; AND, WHEREAS, an inspection of the building pro- posed to be moved indicates that the same is of first -class construction and appearance, and will in no way be detrimental to the area in which it is proposed to be moved, and will at the same time afford a grEat convenience to a substantial number of citizens of E1 Segundo, members of the said church; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the permit applied for be and the same is hereby granted, pro- vided, however, that the action herein taken is taken under the particular and peculiar facts and -5- circumstances relating to this particular building, and same is not to be construed in any sense as a precedent or as any abandonment of the Council's pre- vious policy as determined in its resolution adopted on the 3rd day of May, 1950, as aforesaid, and of record at Page T -249, minutes of the proceedings of this Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. MRS. PANSY L. PETERSON, 707 Virginia Street, dated Septem- ber 19, 1950, and MRS. JESSIE BROdN, 529 Indiana Street, dated September 12, 1950, each being application for renewal of per- mits to maintain trailers at their respective premises. The Building Inspector having inspected each of said premises, reporting that there are no other trailers on either of same, and that each of said trailers is used for sleeping purposes only, and recommending that the permits prayed for be granted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Coun- cilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Mrs. Pansy L. Peterson and Mrs. Jessie Brown be and they are hgreby granted tempora x� r��jq 4e permits, in regular form,, to occupy, t{} a ffit se trailer each at 707 Virginia Street and 529 Indiana Street, respectively, in the City of E1 Segundo, such permits to expire by limitation on December 31, 1950. Carried unanimously. DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC., dated 1$ September, 1950, expressing the view that by reason of the fact that E1 Segundo Boulevard is a two -lane highway only, between Aviation Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard, totally inadequate to handle vehicular traffic loads at shift change times, and that in the interests of continued and uninterrupted production of materials vital to the security of the Nation, the said highway should be widened to a four -lane thoroughfare; also requesting the in- stallation of traffic signals at the intersection of Douglas Street and Imperial Highway. The City Coordinator, commenting upon said letter, reported having requested the Chief of Police, the Director of Public Works, and the Street Superintendent to give consideration to the requests of said Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., and to make report thereon at an early convenient date for the purpose of guiding the Council in its final decision with reference to the matters referred to. Thereafter, the communication was ordered filed, and the City Coordinator requested to inform Douglas Aircraft Company that its requests will be given prompt consideration. GEORGE NESCHKE, retired member of E1 Segundo Volunteer Fire Department, dated at Portland, Oregon, September 12, 1950, acknowledging receipt from the City of a retirement badge, and thanking the City for the same. Ordered filed. 10 T453- T454 None. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported that he had appointed Bernadine M. Borg as a Deputy City Clerk, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the appointment.by the City Clerk of Berna- dine M. Borg as a Deputy City Clerk, effective from and after the 15th day of September, 1950, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The Chief of Police reported the appointment, on Septem- ber 20th, 1950, of Marvin Johnson as a Special Police Officer, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the appointment by Chief " 0 f Police De Berry of Marvin Johnson as a Special Police Officer, effective September 20, 1950, be and the same is hereby.ratified, ap- proved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The City Attorney, reporting respecting his investigation of the financial obligation which the City of E1 Segundo would assume in event it availed itself of the provisions of Public Law No. 352, 81st Congress, if it procured plans preparation monies from the Federal Government for making necessary sur- veys and the preparation of plans and specifications for a storm drain system in and for the City of E1 Segundo, which said matter was referred to him at the last regular meeting of this Council, stated that the law provides that in event such borrowings are made and not repaid to the Federal Govern- ment within three years from the date of the last advance, the director of the Federal agency having jurisdiction may cause a hearing to be held after due notice to determine whether or not the City had acted in good faith; that if at such hearing a negative determination is made, the City will be required to repay the borrowings to the Federal Government and will not be permitted to make ad1tional borrow- ings under the same law. The report of City Attorney Woodworth prompted lengthy discussion, participated in by Mr. Lowell G. McLean of the Engineering Office of J. R. Lester Boyle, Mayor Selby, Coun- cilman Peterson, and other members of the City Council, at -7- 00 T455 the conclusion of which further action respecting the prepara- tion of plans and specifications for a storm drain system for the City of E1 Segundo and the matter of a loan from the Federal Government for funds to finance such survey and plans and speci- fications, were taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of this Council. The City Attorney informed the Council that the League of California Cities has requested representatives of a number of Southern California cities to meet with the Board of Ad- ministration of the State Employeest Retirement System at Sacramento, California, September 29, 1950, for a discussion relating to the relationships and procedures, etc., between the State Employees' Retirement System and the various contract- ing agencies within the State; that he had been requested to attend said conference as one of the citiest representatives; and that since he was City Attorney of five cities, all members of the Retirement System, he would be able to present the problems and suggestions of these cities. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Clyde Woodworth, City Attorney, be and he is hereby authorized to attend the con- ference to be held in the City of Sacramento, Calif- ornia, on Friday, September 29, 1950, between the Board of Administration of the State Employeest Re- tirement System and representatives of the League of California Cities, relating to the relationships and procedures, etc., in connection -with the applica- tion of the State Employeest Retirement System as it concerns municipal contracting agencies;.and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be allowed to said City Attorney to apply upon the costs and expenses incurred by him in making such attendance the sum of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) by and on the part of the City of E1 Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. The City Attorney reported that his secretary, Lora B. Dunn, had requested leave of absence without pay from October 2 to October 19, 1950, both dates inclusive, and that during her absence he would employ Mrs. Eunice Dalton to fill the vacancy. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Lora B. Dunn, secretary to City Attorney Woodworth, be granted a leave of absence without pay between the dates October 2 to 19, 1950, both dates inclusive, and that during such leave of absence Mrs. Eunice Dalton be employed to fill the vacancy and be compensated for her services at the same rate as that now being paid Mrs. Dunn. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of the bid of Helen B. Allen for the purchase of Lots 12 and 13, Block 59, E1 Segundo, filed with this Council at its last regular meeting and then taken under ad- visement until this meeting, came up at this time for dis- cussion, after which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said bid be rejected, without prejudice and the City Clerk directed to return the deposit check of 6570.00, which accompanied said bid, to said Helen B. Allen. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Water Works Fund Johnts Electrical Service P 22.95 Payroll Demands Nos. Jerry `Mitt 523.00 14202 to 14210 1022.14 Booth's Garage 8.50 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTreas. 63.80 Oswald Bros. 64.00 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTreas. 6.25 The Lighthouse Inc. 49.44 Hosp.Serv. of So. Calif. 9.85 Bertelen Products 4.64 State Emp. Ret. System 94.65 Hughey & Phillips 80.30 State Emp. Ret. System 94.17 Duro -Test Corporation 12.24 The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. 32.30 Jack T. Gee 142.50 Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd. 9.20 Victor D.McCarthy,City Clk. 5.84 Braun Corporation 43.67 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 1680.35 Leiland A. Irish, Inc. 8.42 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 2050.62 Addressograph Sales & Serv. 26.20 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 1712.11 Indus. Stat. & Printing Co. 21.51 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 1132.63 Crane Co. 47.88 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 1445.99 Ira E. Escobar 1335.29 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 665.15 Ira E. Escobar 8.81 MintaCurtzwiler,CityTreas. 22.50 Donald R.Short,Petty Cash 10. State Emp. Ret. System 888.88 TOTAL 0 2834.8'1 Los Angeles Co.Health Dept. 36.57 E1 Segundo Build.Materials 3.86 Water Works Bond Inglewood Typewriter Co. 2.00 Election 1948, Hosp. Serv. of So. Calif. 246.20 Construction Fund TOTAL .71-0800.28 City of E1 Segundo WaterDept-15-TT Lippincott & Rowe 1326.50 Pension Fund Barclay Surveying Co. 348.00 State Emp. Ret. System 1 2 Crane Co. 634.22 TOTAL TP 718-42 TOTAL 6 2324.60 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peter- son, 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 and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. NEW BUSINESS None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Mayor Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, 11-J 11 City Cl Or Approved: Mayor 2 5011 T4ai