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1951 AUG 01 CC MINKI E1 Segundo, California August 1, 1951 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Councilman Peterson be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried. Councilman Peterson thereupon assumed the duties of Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Councilmen Absent: Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of July, 1951, 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. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for reception of bids for the In- stallation of Primary Distribution Mains in Section 18 in the City of El Segundo, and he inquired if anyone present in the Council Chamber desired to file a bid on such work and if so to file same immediately. No person responding, the Mayor pro tem inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any bids on the installa- tion of such mains and the City Clerk announced she had eight bids in her possession. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried. The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bids and it was found that bids were received from the following: ABC Construction Co., Inc. $35,245.75 Sam B. Pearce 35,596.60 Alex Robertson Company 40,309.60 Hood Construction Corporation 43,793.05 E. W. Cannell 29,281.45 Engineers Limited Pipeline Co. 59,6$6.20 Garnier Construction Co. 492285.00 Mutual Pipeline & Constr. Co. 37,344.75 -1- �J 464 Following the reading of the foregoing bids, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson that same be referred to the Engineer for check- ing and report at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Carried. The Mayor pro tem then announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a hearing in the matter of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to the elimination of carports as a permissible use of required side yards all as recommended in Resolution No. 100 of the City Planning Commission. The City Clerk advised that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and published and that the Affidavit of Publication showing that fact was on file. The Mayor pro tem then inquired whether or not any written communications or protests had been received with reference to the proposed amendment. He was advised none had been received. The City Clerk announced that the complete files of the Planning Commission relating to the proposed amend- ment and also the complete files of the City Council up to this time, relating to said proposed amendment, were in possession of the City Clerk and available for use. The Mayor pro tem then ordered that the said files of said Planning Commission and the files of the City Coun- cil up to this time with reference to the proposed amend- ment be received as evidence in the matter now pending before the Council. The Mayor pro tem then invited anyone present who desired to address the Council in favor of the proposed amendment to do so. No one responded. He then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposi- tion to the adoption of the proposed amendment. No one responded. No written or oral protests having been received with reference to said matter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council has duly processed the request of the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo that certain amendments be made to Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo having to do with carports and their use and the recommendations of said Commission with reference thereto as set forth in its Resolution No. 100; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the decision of the City Council to approve the recom- mendations of said Planning Commission as set forth in its said resolution, and the City Attorney is therefore instructed to prepare and present to the -2- Council the necessary amendatory ordinance accomplishing the amendment as contemplated in said recommendations of said Planning Com- mission. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. The Mayor pro tem stated that the Council would now give further consideration to the matter of amending Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) to provide for a new classification to be known as "C -M" zone. The City Clerk read to the Council a communication received from L. A. Allen, Chairman, City Planning Com- mission, dated July 31, 1951, to which was attached a report prepared by Gordon Whitnall, Planning Consultant, with reference to certain parking provisions permissible under the proposed new "C -M" zone and which communication recommended that the City Council take proceedings to adopt such amendatory ordinance so that the proposed classification may be put into operation as soon as possi- ble. Discussion was had by members of the Council with reference to Subdivision (f) Item 2 of Section 9.1 as set forth under the permitted uses in said proposed "C -M" zone which subdivision would allow an open contractor's yard provided same was enclosed with a solid six foot fence. Objection was made to this subdivision owing to the fact that such contractor's yard might be placed on Main Street under a proposed reclassification of proper- ties to a "C -M" zone. Said discussion brought out the fact that this ob- jection might be cured by the elimination of property fronting on Main Street from the proposed "C -M" zone and the Council having no further objection to the establish- ment of such zone, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council has duly and regularly processed the communications of the.City Planning Commission for the creation of a new "C -M" zone under the provisions of Ordinance No. 306 of said City as set forth in Resolution No. 96 of said Com- mission; and WHEREAS, said Commission has duly and regularly reported to this Council on the questions so submitted to it by said Council, and said City Council is now in a position to make its decision and determination with reference to said matter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the decision of the City Council to approve the recommenda- tions of the City Planningg Commission as set forth in its said Resolution No. 9b with reference to the ME U,. U 4Q6 creation of said new "C -M" zone provisions and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby author- ized and directed to prepare and present to this Council the necessary ordinance to accomplish the amendment to Ordinance No. 306 so as to provide the features with reference to said new 'tC -M" zone as recommended by said City Planning Commission in its said Resolution No. 96. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Pursuant to the foregoing instructions given the City Attorney, said Officer presented for the Council's consid- eration Ordinance No. 3$$ amending Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) which amending ordinance would provide for a "C -M" classification. The City Clerk read to the Council the title of Ordinance No. 3$$, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 (THE LAND USE PLAN - ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 3 ESTABLISHING ZONES AND LIMITING THE USES OF LAND THEREIN; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH "A.USE" OF SECTION 9 "C -2" GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306 TO BE DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 9.1: IC-Mt COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE "; AND BY AMENDING ITEM "1" OF PARAGRAPH "A. USE" OF SEC- TION 10 "M -1" LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306. It was then moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem. Peterson, Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Mayor Selby, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 3$$ be waived. Councilman Swanson thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 3$$, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 (THE LAND USE PLAN - ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 3 ESTABLISHING ZONES AND LIMITING THE USES OF LAND THEREIN; BY AMEND- ING PARAGRAPH "A.USE" OF SECTION 9 "C -2" GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306 TO BE DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 9.1: IC-Mt COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE "; AND BY AMENDING ITEM "1" OF PARAGRAPH "A.USE" OF SEC- TION 10 "M -1" LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306. We U 467 The Mayor pro tem then inquired whether the Council desired to render its decision in the matter of the hear- ing heretofore held by said Council on a proposed zoning map change and reclassification of certain properties shown thereon to a "C -M" zone. The Council indicating in the affirmative, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo did heretofore in its Resolution No. 97 recommend to this Council that various real properties within said City should be included within the proposed new "C -M" zone presently under course of creation under provisions of Ordinance No. 306 of said City; and WHEREAS, this Council has duly processed the said Resolution and the matters therein referred to includ- ing the amendment to the zoning map as recommended in said Resolution No. 97; and WHEREAS, after such processing and careful con- sideration this Council is disposed to make its deci- sion approving the recommendations of said Commission as set forth in its said Resolution No. 97, with the following exception, to wit: That the properties fronting upon Main Street between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Franklin Avenue, which are.indicated and recommended in said Resolu- tion No. 97 to be included in said proposed new "C -M" zone, should be excluded therefrom at this.time and that the other properties recommended for inclusion in said new zone "C -M" only be so included; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject or question of the proposed elimination of said lots so fronting upon Main Street from said proposed new "C -M" district at this time be referred to the City Planning Commission for a report to this Council with reference thereto as contemplated under the provi- sions of the "Conservation and Planning Act of the State of California "; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Commission is most respectfully requested to.report to the City Council with reference to said matter as soon as con- veniently possible. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes: .Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: 'Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. The Mayor pro tem then inquired of the City Clerk if she was prepared to make a report on the bids received by this Council at its regular meeting held July 25, 1951, for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo its Gasoline, Oil -5- and Lubricant requirements for 151 1951, and said City Clerk pared to make such report. the year beginning August stated that she was pre- The City Clerk then reported that she had checked such bids and finds that Century Oil Company has submitted the lowest bid for furnishing Gasoline and Kerosene; that Shell Oil Company has submitted the lowest bid for fur- nishing Oil and Lubricants; and that one bid only had been received for furnishing Asphalt requirements, said bid having been submitted by Stancal Asphalt and Bitumuls Company. She further stated that with respect to the bids sub- mitted by Century Oil Company for Gasoline, she had dis- cussed same with Mr. E. J. Grow, Superintendent of Mobile Equipment Department of the City, and that Mr. Grow had informed her that the Gasoline bid upon by Century Oil Company meets the specification of the City with respect to such commodity; That she therefore recommends a contract be awarded to Century Oil Company for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo its Gasoline and Kerosene requirements for the year beginning August 15, 1951, and that a contract be awarded to Shell Oil Company for furnishing the City's requirements of Oil and Lubricants for the same period of time. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No.. 1160, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO CENTURY OIL COMPANY A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING TO SAID CITY OF ITS GASOLINE AND KEROSENE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1951. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1170, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO SHELL OIL COMPANY A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING TO SAID CITY OF ITS OIL AND LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1951. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: 10 Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Selby, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that all bids received by this Council on July 25, 1951, under Item No. 14, pursuant to its published notice inviting bids thereon, be and the same are hereby rejected as said Council finds and determines that the materials proposed to be fur- nished under said Item can be procured to better advantage in the open market. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. 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: JACK C..LIPMAN, Architect, dated August 1, 1951, sub- mitting therewith revised plans and specifications cover- ing proposed alterations to the E1 Segundo City Hall and also enclosing therewith five (5) copies of N.P.A. form CMP -4C which forms the writer recommended should be com- pleted and presented to the local office of the National Production Authority by the City Attorney. Following consideration of said plans and specifica- tions by the members of the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain plans entitled: "Existing Plans Alterations to E1 Segundo City Hall - Sheet No. 101 ", "Alteration Plans - Alterations to E1 Segundo City Hall - Sheet No. 102 ", "Schedules - Details - Vault - Alterations to E1 Segundo City Hall - Sheet No. 103 ", "Sections and Elevations - Alterations to E1 Segundo City Hall - Sheet No. 104 ", and "Electrical Plans - Alterations to El Segundo City Hall - Sheet No. E -1 ", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that said plans.be and the same are hereby approved by this Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. -7- • {, U 469 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain "General Specifications for the Alterations to the City Hall for the City of E1 Segundo, 203 Richmond Street, El Segundo, California - July 16, 1951" be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said specifications are hereby approved and adopted by this Council; and that the rates of per diem wages for the respective crafts and workmen as set forth in said specifications be and the same are hereby determined by this Council to be the prevailing rates of per diem wages for such respective crafts and workmen. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. At this time the 6 ty Attorney presented and read to the City Council a form "Notice Inviting Bids for the Alterations to the City Hall, 203 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo, Los Angeles County, California. ", which notice he had prepared pursuant to data furnished him by the Director of Public Works and the Architect. Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice Inviting Bids for the Alterations to the City Hall, 203 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo, Los Angeles County, California ", be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said form of Notice to Bidders be and the same is hereby approved by this Council and the City Clerk directed to publish same in time, form and manner as required by law, date for the reception of bids under said notice being hereby fixed as August 22, 1951. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Jack C. Lipman, Architect, employed by the City of E1 Segundo in connection with the proposed alterations to the City Hall, be and he is hereby requested and authorized to cause to be published in the Southwest Builder and Con- tractor a condensed form of Notice Inviting Bids on proposed alterations to the City Hall. 10 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo make application to the National Production Authority for permission and authority to commence construc- tion of the general construction alterations and addition of a reinforced concrete vault for the City Hall of said City, all in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared therefor by Jack C. Lipman, Architect, and approved by the City August 1, 1951; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby appointed and designated as the Owner's Representative for the purpose of executing the said application on behalf of said City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized by this Council to present such application to the said National Pro- duction Authority and process the same through said Authority. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. L. A. ALLEN, Chairman, City Planning Commission, City of El Segundo, dated July 31, 1951, advising that an issue had recently arisen regarding the garage requirements of Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) and its apparent conflict with the Uniform Building Code now in effect in the City of -El Segundo; recommending that Resolution No. 957 heretofore adopted by the City Council on October 6, 1948 as an emergency measure with reference to construc- tion of garages in said City, be repealed and submitting therewith a suggested form of amendatory ordinance prepared by Gordon Whitnall, Zoning Consultant, which would have the effect of removing any ambiguity or conflict.between said Ordinance No. 306 and said Building Code in so far as they refer to parking facilities. Following discussion by the Council it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No. 1171, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 957, OF SAID COUNCIL, ADOPTED ON THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1948. J U 1702 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion - arried, and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. , Absent: Mayor Selby. At this time Councilman Swanson stated that the matter of garage requirements had heretofore been referred to him by the City Council and that a conference was to be held on Thursday, August 2, 1951 between the Building Inspector, Mr. L. A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission and himself with reference to said matter and that he antici- pated being able to render a report thereon in the near future. By general consent the matter of the adoption of an amendatory ordinance to clarify conflicting provisions between Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) and the Building Code of the City of E1 Segundo referring to park- ing facilities was taken under further consideration pend- ing receipt of a report thereon by Councilman Swanson. CLARENCE W. DINWIDDIE, Engineer and Acting Captain of "B" Platoon, E1 Segundo Fire Department, advising that he feels the E1 Segundo Fire Department should be repre- sented at.all of the California State.Firements Associa- tion meetings and conventions, and requesting that he be delegated to attend this yearts convention to be held in Hollywood, California, September 17, 18, 19 and 20; that in connection with said convention a parade of old and new fire equipment will be held and requesting permission to enter the old American- LaFrance fire truck of the City of E1 Segundo in said Parade. Acting Chief of the E1 Segundo Fire Department, Leo B. Freedman, had noted on the before mentioned communication a statement to the effect that he recommended the request made by Mr. Dinwiddie be granted. Public Safety Commissioner Thompson also recommended that Mr. Dinwiddie be given permission to attend said con- vention with necessary expenses paid and that he also be granted permission to enter the American- LaFrance fire truck owned by the City of E1 Segundo in the parade to be held during said convention. Following consideration it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Clarence Dinwiddie, Engineer and Acting Captain, "B" Platoon, E1 Segundo Fire Department, dated July 30, 1951, be received and placed on file, referred to and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council, in response to the inquiries and requests therein -10- contained, responds and authorizes as follows: First: Said Council is not disposed at this time to authorize indiscriminate attendance at any of the various functions referred to in the first paragraph of said communication, but is willing to consider any and all specific requests for at- tendance at specific functions at any time. Second: With reference to the attendance of the writer of said communication at the convention in Hollywood, to take place on September 17, 18, 19 and 20, 1951, the City Council hereby authorizes said writer to attend said conference and orders that he be reimbursed for his reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in making such attend- ance. Third: With reference to the transportation of the er can- LaFrance unit of the local Fire Department for the purposes of participating in the parade and exhibition upon the occasion above mentioned, the City'Council hereby authorizes such use thereof to be made as contemplated in said communication. Fourth: That with reference to the appointment of tie writer as delegate from the City of E1 Segundo, the City Council assuming the approval of the head of the department in that regard, hereby designates and appoints the said writer as the delegate of the City to said particular occasion in Hollywood on said dates above mentioned. Fifth: That the City Council hereby commits to L- ommissioner Thompson the resolving and decision of any other details or features with reference to the matters herein above referred to. On roll call, the foregoing.resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated July 31, 1951, advis- ing that due to conditions beyond its control Pittsburgh - DesMoines Steel Company will be unable to complete its con- tract for constructing alterations to the existing elevated steel water tank of the City of E1 Segundo within the time limit provided under its contract therefor and recommending that said company be granted an extension of time of thirty (30) calendar days in which to complete such work, the date of such completion under such extension of time to be August.23, 1951. ' Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from R. G. Paulston, Engineer, dated July 31, 1951, recommend- ing that a thirty day extension of time be granted -11- IJ .4 Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Company in which to complete its contract with the City of E1 Segundo for constructing certain alterations to the exist- ing elevated steel water storage tank of said City, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that said communication as so on file be and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the recommendations made in said communication by R. G. Paulston, Engineer, and does hereby grant to said Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Company a thirty calendar day extension of time in which to complete its said contract with the City of E1 Segundo, the date for completion thereof being fixed as August 23, 1951• On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LOS ANGELES SECTION, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEE S }}d�a,te July 31, 1951, calling attEn tion of the Council/ t�ha`tjPa attain City in this area had recently requested bids for professional engineering service contemplating preparation of certain plans and specifications and in connection with said request for bids had required a deposit of ten percent of the bid as evidence of good faith, and that such a request is in violation of said Society's Code of Ethics. Ordered filed. LOUIS BOCCUZZIO, dated July 30, 1951, expressing ap- preciation on behalf of himself and wife for the considera- tion given by the Council to their recent request for addi- tional lighting facilites on Richmond Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, being a notice of its regular meeting to be held at Long Beach, California on Thursday, August 16, 1951, at which meeting Joseph M. Kennick,.Superintendent of the Juvenile Department of Long Beach will speak.on the subject "Community and Its Kids ". The Council being of the opinion that the subject matter of the address to be given at said meeting would be of inter- est to the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, or such person as he may delegate in his stead, be and he is hereby authorized to attend the meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities to be held at Long Beach, California, August 16, 1951; and -12- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Chief of Police or his duly appointed alternate be and he is hereby authorized to file his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at said meeting, such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated July 24, 1951, being notice of application of Thomas E. Smith and Robert J. Winchurch, dba Boulevard Stop, for an On -Sale Beer License at 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, Postal card notice of a dinner meeting to be held by said Association on August 1$, 1951 at South Gate, California, in celebration of the formal opening of the new bridge over the Los Angeles River on Imperial Highway in South Gate. Ordered filed. MILTON ARNOLD CAMPBELL, dated July 25, 1951; MALCOLM WESLEY BARNHART, dated June 26, 1951; DONALD RAY VEHE, dated July 6, 1951; EBER WESLEY JONES, dated July 22, 1951; WILMA INEZ NIEMAN, dated August 1, 1951; and WILLIAM HOBART CORDELL, dated July 10, 1951, each being an application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated July 25, 1951, with which was transmitted a report prepared by certain officials of the County of Los Angeles respecting proposed construction of storm drains through- out the County of Los Angeles. By general consent, said report was referred to the Director of Public Works for study, report and recommendation in due course. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Finance Commissioner Gordon reported that the Mobile Equipment Department of the City of E1 Segundo is in need of an Impact Wrench, that said item had been included in the 1951 -52 Budget for said department and he recommended the purchase thereof at a cost of not to exceed $180.00 plus California State Sales Tax. Moved'by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that an Impact Wrench for use by the Mobile Equipment Department of the City of E1 Segundo at a cost not to exceed $180.00 plus California State Sales Tax, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. -13- U 4-` t'6 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk made reports as follow: 1. Requested that permission be granted Bernadine Borg, an employee in her office, to take her 1950 earned vacation from August 13, 1951 to August 24, 1951, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Bernadine Borg be and she is hereby granted permission to take her 1950 earned vacation from August 13, 1951 to August 24, 1951, both dates inclusive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. 2. Reported that the Chief of Police had made ap- pointments of Donald E. Sayre, Richard R. Dyer, and William C. Robison as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, and had requested approval of such appointments. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Donald E. Sayre, Richard R. Dyer and William C. Robison as Special Police Officers of said City be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. 3. Advised that the Acting Fire Chief of the E1 Segundo Fire Department had requested that the City adver- tise for bids covering a 3/4 -ton pickup truck for said de- partment and that it was her understanding that the Water Department had in mind advertising for bids for certain trucks in the future, and she suggested that all of said trucks might be included in one advertisement in order to save the cost of such advertising and perhaps secure better bids. Director of Public Works Short stated that the Water Department is in need of two pickup trucks and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a form of Notice to Bidders on three pickup trucks in accordance with specifications therefor to be furnished to him by the Acting Fire Chief and the Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo and to thereafter present such form of Notice to Bid- ders to the City Council for its approval. Carried. -14- U 4 << On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Director of Public Works Short reported as follows: 1. That the annual convention of the California Section of the American Waterworks Association will be held in San Francisco October 23rd to 26th, both dates inclusive, and that in his capacity as Water Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo he requested permission to attend said conven- tion. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to attend the annual convention of the American Water- works Association to be held in San Francisco, California, October 23 to 26, 1951, both dates inclu- sive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Water Superin- tendent be and he is hereby authorized to file his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in con- nection with his attendance at said meeting, such demand to be audited and,approved in the usual manner before payment. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: May Selby. 2. That due to the rapid expansion of industrial development in Section 18 in the City of E1 Segundo, it is necessary that the Water Department of said City immediately acquire two six inch compound water meters, the cost of whicy will be in excess of $1,000.00; that due to the further fact that the time of delivery of such water meters would probably take two or three months, that he felt the City should not further delay such delivery by the time con- sumed in advertising for bids. The Council concurring therein, it was moved by Coun- cilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: '. WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and Water Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo has reported to this Council that in order to render the necessary fire protection and water service to consumers in that portion of said City lying southerly of E1 Segundo Boulevard and easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, it will be essential to immediately acquire two six inch com- pound water meters at a cost of not to exceed $1150.00 -15- r each, plus California State Sales Tax; and WHEREAS, this Council finds that an emergency exists affecting the public peace, health and safety, and that said water meters should be procured imme- diately in order that such public peace, health and safety be not adversely affected; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Director of Public Works and Water'Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to imme- diately procure the said meters at a cost not to exceed that herein above expressed, and to cause installation of said meters to be made at appropriate locations as soon as reasonably possible. On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. 3. Made a progress report with respect to the pro- posed widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Aviation and Sepulveda Boulevard and in connection therewith stated he had received a communication from Standard Oil Company of California in which said company agreed to grant to the City of El Segundo the necessary easement for right -of -way which abuts its land but did not feel it should be assessed for any cost in connection with such widening. He stated that he felt the best proceedure would be to continue to acquire, so far as possible, the necessary easements for the widening of said Boulevard, and to pro- cure possible contributions to the cost thereof, the im- provement, however, to be limited at this time to that portion thereof between Aviation Boulevard and Douglas Street and to use any other funds that might be available for the purpose of improving the easterly approach of said El Segundo Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard. 4. That the City of El Segundo had recently placed an advertisement in Western City for a City Engineer to fill the position now occupied by Mr. Short should he be required to report for active duty in the United States Army and that in response to such advertisement one appli- cation had been received to date, the applicant being a person 58 years of age. City Attorney Woodworth reported that he had received a request from the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, to approve cancellations of certain assessments on the 1951 Assessment Roll and that he had approved such request subject to ratification and confirmation by the City Council. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Attorney of said City in ap- -16- proving 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 1951, under Authoriza- tion No. 2120, request dated July 24, 1951, the following: Vol. 409, Asst. No. 387740 Mone, Thomas Cancel erroneous assessment of furniture $150 net (AE), not owned, possessed or con- trolled by assessee on 3 -5 -51 Vol. 409, Asst. No. 387745 Gilbert, John W. Cancel erroneous assessment of furniture $120 (AE), not owned, possessed or control- led by assessee on 3 -5 -51 Vol. 409, Asst. No. 387817 Lanphear, Glenn A. & Beulah M. Cancel erroneous assessment of furniture $130 net (AE), not owned, possessed or con- trolled by assessee on 3 -5 -51 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes :. Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: U 4 79 Traffic Safety Fund General Fund Lelah Converse 50.0 Mort Brandler 60.00 El Segundo Chamb. of Commerce 50.00 S. W. DeMond 100.00 Gordon Whitnall 103.46 F. D. Foley 904.73 Ditto Incorporated 34.27 T. B. De Berry 5.46 John D. Meschuk, M. D. 9.00 George F. Cake Co.- 6.36 Los Angeles Stamp,& Sta. Co. $.87 CaliF.Rent Car 305.11 Rita Milligan 29.06 H & H Fount & Grill 3.00 Rosebowl Cafe .75 Clerk 1$.42 Neva M. Elsey, City -17- U 4 79 Traffic Safety Fund Automobile Club of Southern Calif. $201.18 TOTAL $201.17 RECREATION FUND Burton's Leathercraft 12.1 Ideal Pictures 11.42 Howard K. Smith Film Library 5.38 Leisurecrafts 1.99 TOTAL 31.40 (CONT.) General Fund State Emp. Retire. System 169649.00 Western Union 14.1 TOTAL 18,351.62 U 4sO Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Peterson. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. NEW BUSINESS The Street Superintendent reported that he had re- ceived from Nick J. Chutuk an assignment to Meriwether Investment Company, Ltd. of his right, title and inter- est in and to that certain contract between the City of E1 Segundo, California and said Nick J. Chut.uk for the construction of certain sewers and appurtenances in Calif- ornia Street and Maple Avenue and that he has accepted such assignment. No further business appearing to be transacted at this. meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: Neva M. Elsey, City lerk Mayor IM