1951 AUG 22 CC MINE1 Segundo, California
August 22, 1951
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 Dave W. Peterson, "Mayor pro tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro
tem Peterson.
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 15th day of
August, 1951, were read. Councilman Swanson thereupon called the
Council's attention to the fact that in item 1, under "Reports of
Standing Committees„, on page 6 of said minutes, the following
wording appeared:
nit was recommended that the required floor area of
garages be reduced to 100 square feet, it being manda-
tory that a satisfactory floor be installed in such
garages„,
but that the correct wording should be:
"it was recommended that the required floor area of
accessory buildings be reduced to 100 square feet,
it being mandatory that a cement concrete foundation
be installed in such buildings„,.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as cor-
rected. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for reception of bids for the Alterations to City
Hall, in the City of E1 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 Alterations to City Hall,
and the City Clerk announced she had three bids in her possession.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
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:
M. E. Didier
Lump Sum Price
Alternate No. 1
Alternate No. 2
Unit Price 1
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$25,481.00
1,497.00
197.00
.65 per square foot
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R. B. Hokuf and Shirley A. Packard
Lump Sum Price $25,250.00
Unit Price 1 .70 per square foot
Fabian Construction Company
Lump Sum Price
Alternate No. 1
Alternate No. 2
Unit Price 1
$20,490.00
5,150.00
90.00
.60 per square foot
Following the reading of the foregoing bids, same were referred
to the Architect and Director of Public Works, for study and report
thereon later in this meeting.
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 August 16, 1951, being
notice of application for On Sale Beer License, by Robert J. Winchurch,
dba Boulevard Stop, 292 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia. Ordered filed.
HONORABLE CECIL R. KING, Congressman, dated August 17, 1951, to
which was attached a communication from Mrs. John W. Dimmick, dated
August 10, 1951, addressed to said Congressman, respecting the matter
of nonremoval of garbage cans from in fiu tof premises in the 600 block
of West Pine Avenue, following the collection of garbage, and stating
he would appreciate being advised as to what was being done by City
officials to alleviate the condition.
By general consent, same was referred to Police Commissioner
Thompson for investigation and whatever action he deems necessary in
the premises.
R. F. MAST, dated August 20, 1951, being application for a permit
to move a one -story stucco dwelling from its present location in Los
Angeles to a new location at 519 Richmond Street, El Segundo.
The Building Inspector had noted on said application that the
building will conform to building ordinances of the City of El
Segundo, and that he would recommend the permit applied for be
granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That the building
be suitably and adequately painted; (2) Garage must be built; (3) That
the completion of the removal and the placement of said building on
foundation and the painting thereof, and the construction of a garage,
shall be completed within 120 days; and (4) That a Surety Bond in amount
of $1,500.00 shall be filed with the City Clerk to insure the fulfill-
ment of the required conditions.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, R. F..Mast be and he is hereby granted a
permit to move a one -story stucco dwelling from its present
location in Los Angeles into the City of E1 Segundo, the site
of the permanent location thereof being 519 Richmond Street,
El Segundo, such permit being granted subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
1. That the applicant, before moving said structure or bring-
ing same into the City of E1 Segundo, must post a surety
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bond in amount of $1000.00, with a surety satisfactory
to the Mayor and in form approved by the City Attorney,
conditioned that each, all and everyone of the improve-
ments hereinafter indicated shall be made within a period
of 120 days from the date of the bond, to wit:
(a) That the building be suitably and adequately
painted.
(b) That a garage must be constructed.
(c) That the structure must be set down complete
in place on permanent foundations and shall
be made to conform, in all respects, to the
requirements of the Building, Plumbing and
Electrical Codes of the City of E1 Segundo
and to the satisfaction of the Building In-
spector of said City, such work to be com-
pleted within 120 days from date of bond.
2. That before such removal shall take place, permittee
shall pay to the City of El Segundo, the requisite
fees, make all necessary deposits, and file all forms
and notices required under the provisions of the
ordinance of the City relating to moving of structures.
3. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or other
equipment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of
the City of El Segundo.
4. That said building shall be moved on a date and along
a route agreed upon between the Chief of Police, the
Street Superintendent and permittee.
5. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo
shall be notified at least thirty minutes in advance
of the start of such removal operations, so that police
escort may be provided therefor, if necessary.
6. That such removal and all operations related thereto
shall be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction
of the Street Superintendent and the Chief of Police
of the City of El Segundo.
7.. That this permit shall not become effective unless and
until the permittee shall have endorsed his approval of
and agreement to the terms and conditions above set
forth, upon a copy of this resolution and shall have
filed the same in the. office of the City Clerk.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor pro
tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Peterson. •.
METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES COUNCIL, dated August
16, 1951, advising that it has been suggested that said Council call
together representatives from various interested cities and organiza-
tions, with respect to the matter of proper and justifiable fees to be
established for the use of recreational facilities.
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By .general consent the matter was taken under advisement
until the return of Mayor Selby, who is now on vacation.
GIBSON, DUNN AND CRUTCHER, dated August 17, 1951, to which
was attached amendment to application No. 32335 of Los Angeles
Transit Lines and Pacific Electric Railway Company, for authority
to make certain changes in fares.
The City Clerk stated that she had read over the said amend-
ment and found no conditions therein contained that applied to
the City of El Segundo, in which opinion the City Attorney con-
curred, following which the communication was ordered filed.
CALIFORNIA ADVERTISING SERVICE, INCORPORATED, dated August 17,
1951, requesting permission to erect a bulletin board on Lot 432,
Block 123, being on the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard, approx-
imately 250 feet south of Mariposa Avenue.
It appearing that the City Council had heretofore, at its meet-
ing held August 14, 1951, adopted a resolution setting forth its
policy that it will not grant any further permits for billboards on
the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard between El Segundo Boulevard
and Imperial Highway, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from California
Advertising Service, Incorporated, dated August 17, 1951s
requesting permission to erect a bulletin board on Lot 432,
Block 123, El Segundo, being on the westerly side of Sepulveda
Boulevard, approximately 250 feet south of Mariposa Avenue,
be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the policy
heretofore adopted by the City Council, at its regular meet-
ing held February 14, 1951, as hereinbefore set forth, said
application be and the same is hereby denied, and the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to so advise said appli-
cant.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro
tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
HERBERT C. LEGG, Supervisor, First District, County of Los
Angeles, dated August 14, 1951s with respect to projects listed in
a recent report made by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
which are to be included in a proposed Flood Control construction
program under a proposed bond issue. Ordered filed.
DONALD M. GALES, dated August 14, 1951, protesting the use of
sound trucks in the City of E1 Segundo, particularly those used by
ice cream vendors; also requesting that the City of E1 Segundo take `
whatever action possible to prevent the two hangars now being con-
structed by North American Aviation, Incorporated, on Los Angeles
International Airport property, northerly of E1 Segundo, being used
for testing of jet engines or other noise- making installations.
It appearing that the City Council has heretofore taken action
with respect to the second item mentioned in the before mentioned
letter from Mr. Gales, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
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by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Donald M. Gales,
dated August 14, 1951, hereinabove referred to, be received
and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matter of the alleged
noise created by sound trucks and ice cream trucks, be re-
ferred to Police Commissioner Thompson for investigation
and for whatever action is deemed necessary by the Police
Department, to suppress the noise if it is found to exist; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby instructed to advise the writer of the action heretofore
taken by the City Council with respect to the proposed use of
the two hangars being constructed by North American Aviation,
Incorporated on Los Angeles International Airport property.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro
tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being
copy.of its order dated the 14th day of August, 1951, granting per-
mission to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to con-
struct a spur track at grade across Douglas Street, in the City of
El Segundo. Ordered filed.
P. I. HADDAN, Jr., dated August 21, 1951, offering his services
in the matter of weed abatement on vacant lots in the City of E1
Segundo. By general consent, the City Clerk was directed to advise
the writer that the City of E1 Segundo performs its own weed abate-
ment work.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. 0. K. Gibbons, representing the Gibbons Trailer Park, and
Mr. Jackley, representing Grand Trailer Court, said Courts being
located in the vicinity of the 1700 block on East Holly Avenue, each
addressed the Council respecting noise emanating from an airplane
engine testing plant located at 1700 East Holly Avenue.
The gentlemen were advised by the City.Clerk that the matter had
been referred to the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo
for investigation with respect to a possible violation og the Zoning
Ordinance of said City, and she had been advised by the Chairman of
said Planning Commission, that the matter would be taken up at a
meeting of said Commission, to be held August 27, 1951.
Mr. H. L. Roberts addressed the Council, stating that he repre-
sented several property owners on Kansas Street, between Mariposa and
Pine Avenues, stating that it was the desire of said property owners '
to improve said street between said points with a 211 pavine on1P, to a
width of 30 feet, without curbs or sidewalks being constructed.; that said
property owners had received a bid of approximately $1,600.00 for per-
forming such work but that under recent City of E1 Segundo specifica-
tions, which required a 3" pavement and the construction of curbs, the
best bid obtainable was approximately $4,200.00, which amount said
property owners were not financially able to raise at this time.
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Mr. Roberts inquired whether or not the Council would be
willing to waive the conditions of its recently established policy
in the present case and allow the proposed improvement to be made
under old specifications.
Discussion ensued and the Council agreed that it should abide
by said recently established policy and should make no exceptions
thereto. The Director of Public Works explained to Mr. Roberts the
proceedure under which such improvement might be made through a
special assessment district and that he would prepare a petition
therefor, if desired. Mr. Roberts, and other interested property
owners present, stated they would have a conference with respect to
the matter and thereafter advise Mr. Short as to their decision.
Mr. Snyder, representing California Advertising Service,
Incorporated, who came into the Council Chamber after action on
the application of his company for permit to erect a billboard on
the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard, had been taken, addressed
the Council with respect to said application and was advised by the
Mayor pro tem of the negative decision of the Council with respect
to said application.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
None.
Councilman Gordon appeared at the meeting at this time, the
hour being 8:10 o'clock P. M., and he immediately took his seat at
the Council table.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS ANU SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follow:
1. That recently, pursuant to permit granted by the City
Council, a building was moved into the City of El Segundo, and that
during such removal process, numerous street trees of the City were
damaged due to the fact that the structure being moved was in excess
of the width of the street over which such building was moved.
She recommended that the Council might take action whereby, in
the future, the Building Inspector should make investigation of the
width of the streets over which structures are proposed to be moved,
and report the result of such investigation to the Council in con-
nection with any such removal: - applications.
The Council concurring in such recommendations, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that until the further order of this Council,
the Building Inspector, or other officer, making investigations
in connection with structures proposed to be moved into the
City of El Segundo, shall determine, as a part of said investi-
gation, the route which is proposed to be used in bringing the
structure into the City, the width of the structure and the
possibilities of the same exceeding the available width of the
streets along the course of such proposed moving, to the end
that the Council will have full information respecting such
matters before final action is taken in such application.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
At this time the Council deviated from the regular order of
business for the purpose of adopting Ordinance and Resolution with
respect to taxes necessary to be raised and the setting of tax rates
for the fiscal year 1951 -52, due to the fact that a 4/5 vote of the
Council is necessary in adopting said Ordinance and Resolution, and
the further fact that Councilman Gordon had requested permission to
be excused from the meeting at the earliest possible moment, owing
to illness.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that Ordinance No. 390, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A
REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID
CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGA-
TIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEESt RETIRE-
MENT ACT; MAINTAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID
CITY; AND MEET AND PAY THE COSTS OF SEWERAGE FACILI-
TIES OF SAID CITY; FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1951-
1952.,
which was introduced and read at the regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 15th day of August, 1951, and reread at this
meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance 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 Resolution No. 1177, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL.SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES
LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY, SUFFICIENT TO RAISE
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL
IN ORDINANCE NO. 390 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
THE 22nd DAY OF AUGUST, 1951, AND THE EXPENSE OF
COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN
FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1951 - 1952•0
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolutnn was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes.: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson
and Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
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Councilman Gordon was now excused from the meeting, the hour
being 8:20 o'clock P. M.
The Mayor pro tem, at this time, declared a recess for the
purpose of allowing the Council to consult with the Architect and
Director of Public Works, respecting bids heretofore received by
the City Council for proposed alterations to the City Hall.
At the hour of 8:37 otclock P. M., the Council reconvened,
the following members being present and answering roll call:
Present: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
The Mayor pro tem requested the Director of Public Works to
make his report with respect to the bids heretofore received by
the City Council in connection with proposed alterations to the
City Hall, and Mr. Short reported that the bid of Fabian Con-
struction Company, in amount of $25,640.00, was the lowest bid
received; that in view of current prices for materials and labor,
he feels the price to be reasonable and he recommended award of
contract to said Company.
Mr. Jack Lipman, Architect, then stated that if the Council
desired to make an award, he would recommend they do so immediately
so that the reconstruction program may be commenced before recently
enacted National Production Authority restrictions take effect.
City Attorney Woodworth then questioned Mr. Fabian, who was
present in the Council Chamber, if he could commence such work im-
mediately, and Mr. Fabian stated that said work could be started
not later than the 27th day of August, 1951.
Thereupon, it was moved by Counculman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No. 1178, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO FABIAN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, THE CONTRACT FOR THE
ALTERATIONS TO THE CITY HALL OF SAID CITY,
WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen Nom .
Absent: Mayor Selby and Councilman Gordon.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES (Continued)
The City Clerk made further reports as follow:
2. That on September 2, 1951, a benefit baseball game would be
held in the City of E1 Segundo, between a team from the Standard Oil
Company, and a City team, and she recommended that Councilman Swanson
be designated as supervisor for such game.
Thereafter, by general consent, the Mayor pro tem appointed
Councilman Swanson as supervisor for the before mentioned baseball
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3. Requested permission that John Stanich, Janitor at the City
Hall, be granted his earned 1949 and 1950 vacation between the dates
of September 10 and October 5, 1951, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that John Stanich be and he is hereby granted permission to take his
earned 1949 and 1950 vacation from September 10 to October 5, 1951s
both dates inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
4. Requested permission that Nelle Sheldon, Payroll Clerk in
her office, be granted permission to take her 1950 earned vacation
at such time as will meet the convenience of the work in the City
Clerkts office.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that Nelle Sheldon be and she is hereby granted permission to take
her earned 1950 vacation at such time as will meet the convenience
of the work in the City Clerks office. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
5. That the Chief of Police had appointed Oscar Lee Helfenstein
and James William Sandoe, as Special Police Officers of the City of
E1 Segundo, and requested approval of such appointments.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded.by Councilman Swanson,
that the appointments by the Chief of Police, of the City of E1
Segundo, of Oscar Lee Helfenstein and James William Sandoe, as
Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
6. Announced that the City Attorney had received request from
the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, for approval of can-
cellation of erroneous assessment of improvements on real property in
the amount of $1290.00, assessed to Donald Leahy, not located on said
real property on March 5, 1951; that he had approved such cancellation,
subject to ratification by the City Council:-,
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, 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 approving and consenting to the making
of the following change and cancellation 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 Authorization No. 134,
request dated August 15, 1951, the following:
R. E. Vol 138, Code 2680, M.B. 381, Page 41, Parcel 20
Leahy, Donald
Cancel erroneous assessment of Improvements $1290
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration and approval,
plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Richmond Street,
between Grand Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, in the City of E1
Segundo.
Following consideration of said plans and specifications by
the members of the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain plan, entitled:
"Plan No. ST -6001 Richmond Street Repaving ", be placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk and that said Plan be
and the same is hereby approved by this Council.
Carried.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specifications,
?'No. ST -6001, for Reconstruction of Richmond Street, between `
El Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, in the City of E1
Segundo", be'placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and that said specifications are hereby approved and adopted
by this Council.
Carried.
A Notice Inviting Bids on the proposed reconstruction of
Richmond Street, between E1.Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, was
then read to the City Council by the City Attorney, and which notice
the City Attorney stated he'had approved as to form. -
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice Inviting
Bids for the Reconstruction of Richmond Street, in the City
of E1 Segundo, Californiatt, be and the same is hereby ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said form
of notice to bidders is hereby approved by this Council, and
the rates of per diem wages for the respective crafts and work-
men, as set forth in said Notice, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby directed to publish said Notice Inviting Bids in
time, form and manner, as required by law, date for the re-
ception of bids under said Notice being hereby fixed as
September 12, 1951.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
2. Presented for the Councilts consideration and approval,
plans and specifications for the resurfacing of Loma Vista and
other streets, Los Angeles County, California; that the streets
proposed to be improved under such specifications being those set
forth in paragraph 2, "County Gas Tax Construction Funds", of that
certain report made by the Director of Public Works, and approved
by the City Council at its regular meeting held August 15, 1951.
Following consideration of said plans and specifications by
the members of the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain plan, entitled:
"Plan No. ST -7000, Sheets 1 and 2, Resurfacing of Loma Vista
and Other Streets", be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk and that said Plan be and the same is hereby ap-
proved by this Council.
Carried.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specifications,
entitled, "Specifications for Resurfacing of Loma Vista Street
and Other Streets in the City of E1 Segundo, Los Angeles County,
California't, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and that said specifications are hereby approved and adopted by
this Council.
Carried.
A Notice Inviting,Bids on the proposed resurfacing of Loma
Vista and other streets, in the City of E1 Segundo, California, was
read to the City Council by the City Attorney, and which notice the
-City Attorney stated he had approved as to form.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Council-
man Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain ttNotice Inviting Bids
for the Resurfacing of Certain Streets in the City of E1 Segundo,
California's, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; that said form of notice to
bidders is hereby approved by this Council, and the rates of
per diem wages for the respective crafts and workmen, as set
forth in said Notice, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby directed to publish said Notice Inviting Bids in time,
form and manner, as required by law, date for the reception of
bids under said Notice being hereby fixed as September 12, 1951.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
3. That the present Resolution of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, establishing Rules, Rates and Regulations,
with reference to water services in said City, does not provide
for a meter service in excess of 12"; that-recently the Water
Department had received a request for the installation of a 16"
service and he recommended that the existing resolution be
amended so as to provide for a minimum charge for the first 500
cubic feet of water to be served through a 14" meter at $15.50,
and the first 500 cubic feet of water to be served through a 161t
meter at $17.75•
The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved
by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
Resolution No. 1179, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
1007 (ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS AND RATES
FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF S#
CI ) OF SAID
COUNCIL, BY AMENDING PARR SAID RESOLU-
TION NO. 1007".,
and which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
4. Made a progress report with respect to proposed installa-
tion of new street lighting system in the business district of El
Segundo, stating that it is anticipated that construction work will
start this week and that all of such work should be completed within
the next thirty days.
City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follow:
1. That he had approved as to form, the Faithful Performance
Bond and Contractorts Labor and Material Bond, furnished by E. W.
Cannell in connection with his contract with the City of E1 Segundo
for the installation of Primary Distribution Mains in Section 18,
under Specifications No. W.B.- 48 -11, and that it would now be in
order for the City Council to approve said bonds, if it so desires.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following ,resolution be adopted:
that
RESOLVED,/ Contractorts Labor and Material Bond and
the Faithful Performance Bond, each dated the 16th day of
August, 1951, with E. W. Cannell of Gardena, California,
as principal, and Founders' Insurance Company, a California
Corporation, as surety, be approved by this Council and that
the City Clerk be and she 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:
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Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
2. That heretofore the City of E1 Segundo, in conjunction
with other Cities in the County of Los Angeles, had cooperated
in employing an Attorney to protest an application made by the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, for an increase in
rates; that said application had been withdrawn by said Telephone
Company, but that it had recently filed a new application before the
Public Utilities Commission of California for permission to increase
its rates, such increases totalling an estimate of VJ.4p5M. ,000.00
per year; that various Cities in the County proposed to again parti-
cipate in jointly protesting such increase, and he inquired whether
or not the City of E1 Segundo desired to participate in such joint
protest.
The City Council, believing such participation to be desirable,
it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company has
dismissed its application No. 31300 before the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California, wherein said applicant
sought certain rate increases totaling an estimated increase
of some $36,000,000.00 per year; and
WHEREAS, said applicant has now filed its new applica-
tion No. 32640 before said Commission, wherein said applicant
seeks, (allegedly on account of certain recent wage boosts)
increases totaling some $14,500,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is felt that the cooperative effort put forth
by various cities of Los Angeles County in jointly employing
associate Public Utilities counsel and a consulting rate engi-
neer, contributed materially to the abandonment of said first
mentioned application No. 31300 and resulted in material annual
savings to the various populations of various cities involved
estimated at an average of $3.60 for each individual of their
respective populations; and
WHEREAS, various of said cities have already indicated
their desire to be represented in the matter of said new ap-
plication No. 32640 in cooperation with other cities of the
County desiring to jointly resist said new application and
cause the same to be thoroughly analyzed, and reviewed, and to
present evidence and argument with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, the costs and expenses in such joint cooperation,
it is proposed, shall be apportioned to the various participating
cities on the basis of population as shown on the last estimate
of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the cost to the City of E1 Segundo for such parti-
cipation is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $100 (more or
less); and
WHEREAS, the savings effected for the citizens of the City
of E1 Segundo in said previous application were of such magni-
tude as to justify, in the opinion of the City Council, the
action hereinafter taken;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that said City of
E1 Segundo join with the other participating cities in
the employment of associate Public Utilities counsel and
rate engineers for the purposes of analyzing and review-
ing the said new application in said.proceeding No. 32640
before said Public Utilities Commission and presenting such
evidence and making such arguments in opposition to said
new application as the facts and circumstances may justify;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo
will pay its proportion of the fees, costs, and expenses
so incurred and expended upon receipt of proper statements
therefor substantially in the same manner as was done in
the case of said Application No. 31300; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and
he is hereby authorized and instructed to notify the repre-
sentatives of said participating cities accordingly.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
3. That he had received verification that the date of October
29th has been set for the hearing in the case of the City of E1
Segundo versus K. C. Mcllroy et al, for abatement and alleged
nuisance at the westerly end of Mariposa Avenue, in said City.
4. That responsive to request of the Building Inspector of
the City of E1 Segundo, he had prepared a form of Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 362 and the Building Code therein adopted
relating to garage floors and building foundations.
He thereupon read said form of Ordinance to the City Council,
following which Councilman Swanson introduced Ordinance No. 392,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 362 OF SAID CITY AND THE
"BUILDING CODE" THEREIN ADOPTED, BY ADDING TO SAID
CODE A NEW SECTION DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 1505.1"
RELATING TO GARAGE FLOORS; AND BY AMENDING THE
PARAGRAPH DESIGNATED AS 113" UNDER "EXCEPTIONS" OF
SECTION 2204 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO FOUNDATIONS.,
which was read.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that Ordinance No. 391, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 (THE LAND USE PLAN -
ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW
DEFINITION TO WIT: A DEFINITION OF "CARPORT" TO
THE DEFINITIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 2 OF SAID
ORDINANCE NO. 306; BY ADDING A NEW ITEM DESIGNATED
AS t17n TO SUBDIVISION "A.USEtt OF SECTION 4 OF SAID
ORDINANCE NO. 306; BY AMENDING ITEM natt UNDER "PARK-
ING SPACE" OF SUBDIVISION "A. USE" OF SECTION 12 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306; AND BY AMENDING ITEM ngn
UNDER "EXCEPTIONS" OF SUBDIVISION "C. AREA" OF
SECTION 12 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 306.1,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 15th day of August, 1951, and reread at this
meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
In the matter of the proposed vacation of a certain portion
of the public alley running northerly and southerly through Block
42, of Tract 1826, in the City of El Segundo, hearing upon which
proposed vacation was held by the City Council at its regular
meeting held August 15, 1951, and decision thereon taken under
advisement until this meeting, the City Clerk read to the.City
Council a communication she had received from the Pacific Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, dated August 21, 1951, in which
communication said Company requested that said matter be taken
under further advisement until September 5, 1951, in order that
it may obtain necessary easements for relocation of its telephone
facilities presently installed in said portion of said alley.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company, dated August 21, 1951,
requesting that the City Council take under considera-
tion, until its meeting to be held September 5, 1951,
its decision in the matter of the proposed vacation of a
certain portion of the public alley running northerly and
southerly through Block 42, of Tract 1826, in the City of
E1 Segundo, be received and filed, and that pursuant to
the request contained therein, the Council takes the
question of its decision in the matter of the proposed
vacation of said portion of said alley therein referred
to, under advisement until its regular meeting to be held
September 5, 1951.
On roll call,.the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Thompson and Mayor pro tem
Peterson,
Noes: 'Councilmen None: -
_Absent:_._ .Councilman Gordon:and Mayor Selby.
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PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records were read:
General F�md
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. $1828.89
Minta Curtzwiler, ft it
2114.46
Minta Curtzwiler, it tt
1447.89
Minta Curtzwiler, TM tt
1190.08
Minta Curtzwiler, tt TM
1593.63
Minta Curtzwiler, " tt
976.44
Minta Curtzwiler, tt n
37.50
State Employees' Ret. System
883.14
Hospital Service of So. Cal.
224.55
Inglewood Book & Stat. Co.
19.00
Elliott's Photo Service
64.50
Ira E. Escobar
25.01
Rita Milligan
18.60
League of Calif. Cities
17.50
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
385.00
Dunlap, Holmes, Ross & Woodson
415.65
McCarthy Insurance Agency
12.50
Snap -On Tools Corporation
188.49
Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
25.17
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
17.66
Pacific Radionics 131.71
TOTAL 11,617.37
0. R. Benedict Co.
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 663.67
$ 663.67
Water Works Bond
Election 1948,
Construction Fund
City E1 Segundo Water Dept. 189.00
Rensselaer Valve Co. 441.72
Kelite Products, Inc. 17.75
Amercoat Corp. 53.55
City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 793.84
it it it It it it 5.03
TOTAL $1,500.89
Water Works Fund
Pay Roll Demand No.
14946 to 14961, Incl.
$1850.35
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
147.60
Minta Curtzwiler, it it
6. 25
Hospital Service of So. Cal.
7.55
State Employees' Ret. System
109.10
State Employees' Ret. System
101.88
Grinnell Company
953.88
Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co.
15.86
West Basin Municipal Water
District
6600.30
So. Calif. Gas Co.
3.88
Industrial Stat. & Printing Co. 13.23
James Jones Company
59.05
Machinery Rental Co.
47.18
G. B. Taylor
084
Reliable Iron Foundry
17.49
Hersey Manufacturing Co.
1124.76
So. Calif. Edison Co.
1397.83
Howard Supply Co.
30.23
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
73.95
0. R. Benedict Co.
69.47
B. James Robertson Co.
113.68
Grinnell Company
915.34
Standard Oil Company
97.57
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash
17.78
Hersey Mfg. Co.
1124.76
Rich Mfg. Co. 1011.56
TOTAL 15,911.37
Recreation
Fund
Bob Gamble 6.46
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 44.83
Kit Kraft 29.05
TOTAL $ 80.34
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, 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 Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tern Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Safety Commissioner Thompson announced that on September 12,
1951, a meeting of the Harbor District Firemen's Association will be held
at the Fire Station in the City of E1 Segundo.
Director of Public Works Short stated that the flagpole had now been
erected at the El Segundo Fire Station; also that the parking lot northerly
thereof had been calcium chlorinated.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourn.
Approved: 1 ��
Mayor.pro tem
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cle
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