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1951 MAY 16 CC MINE1 Segundo, California May 16, 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 William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of May, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. At this time Councilman Gordon appeared at the meeting, the hour being 7 :05 o'clock P. M.,,,and he immediately took his seat at the Council table. 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: DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, dated May 15, 1951, informing the Council that he has received orders to report for active military service in the Corps of Engineers, Army of the United States, and that in view of the critical area in which the City of E1 Segundo is located and his duties as Director of Public Works and Assistant Director of Civil Defense for said City, he respectfully requested that the City Council take such action as it might deem appropriate to cause his induction into said Corps of Engineers of the United States Army to be deferred if possible. Discussion was had by the Council, and following such dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works, dated May 15, 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 Mayor and members of the City Council cause an appropriate letter to be immediately dispatched to the Delay Board requesting deferment for Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works and Assistant Director of Civil Defense of the City of E1 Segundo, for the maximum period possible, under the particular and peculiar circumstances which obtain in said City of E1 Segundo. -1- On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, dated May 16,. 1951, submitting vacation schedule for employees of the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain 1950 earned vacation schedule for certain employees of the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo, presented this Council this date, as follows, to wit: be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however, that said schedule is subject to change by the City Council or by the head of the department, if, in his discret ion, the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo.. would be served by amending the same. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, dated May 15, ,1951, submitting vacation schedule for employees of the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted :. RESOLVED, that that certain vacation schedule for certain employees of the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council this date, as follows, to wit: Employee From To & Incl. Sieb en 'g—e pt. 4 Sept. 17 Earl Morgan Sept.30 Oct. 21 * Two weeks of 1949 and one week of 1950 vacation, -2- From To & Incl. _Employee Warren G. Bradford July 23 Aug. 5 Fred Crawford Dec. 17 Dec. 30 Jack Lind Aug. 20 Sept. 2 Oakley C. Mayo Nov. 18 Dec. 1 John Odom Oct. 15 Oct. 2$ James C. Osborne Oct. 2 Oct. 15 Clifford Smith Aug. 6 Aug. 19 Dorothy Wallace Aug. 13 Aug. 26, be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however, that said schedule is subject to change by the City Council or by the head of the department, if, in his discret ion, the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo.. would be served by amending the same. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, dated May 15, ,1951, submitting vacation schedule for employees of the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted :. RESOLVED, that that certain vacation schedule for certain employees of the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council this date, as follows, to wit: Employee From To & Incl. Sieb en 'g—e pt. 4 Sept. 17 Earl Morgan Sept.30 Oct. 21 * Two weeks of 1949 and one week of 1950 vacation, -2- } .(� Y. t)V7: be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however, that said schedule is subject to change by the City Council, or by the head of the department, if, in his discretion, the best interests of the City of E1 Segundo would be served by amending the same. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was,adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. IRMA W. LEHIGH, Clerk, Planning Commission, City of E1 Segundo, dated May 16, 1951, submitting therewith copy of said Commissiones Resolution of Intention No. 94, adopted at its meeting held April 10, 1951, which resolution states that the Planning Com- mission, on its own motion, has initiated proceedings with respect to the use of car ports in the City of E1 Segundo, and has set said motion for hearing on May 2$, 1951, and June 25, 1951, before said Commission. Ordered filed. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, Department of Public Works, State of California, dated May 14, 1951, advising that new specifications for street and highway name signs have been adopted under the provisions of Section 465.8 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, and setting forth such new specifications. The City Clerk advised that a copy of said communication had been delivered to the Director of Public Works and the Public Works Commissioner of the City of E1 Segundo, and thereafter said communication was ordered filed. J. J. GANNON, Registered Sanitarian, Los Angeles County Health Department, dated May 11, 1951, stating that following numerous complaints which had been registered with the City of E1 Segundo respecting foul odors and bubbles emanating from the Hyperion sewage disposal plant, he had immediately checked such complaints, had found them justified, and had thereafter reported the matter to Mr. Lloyd Aldrich, Los Angeles City Engineer, and Mr. Harmon, State Engineer; that it was his understanding these officials are now working on said matter and doing everything possible to abate the nuisance. Ordered filed. J. J. GANNON, Registered Sanitarian, Los Angeles County Health Department, dated May 11, 1951, respecting an alleged violation of health laws as complained of by Mr. Cote, residing at 2171 Loma Vista Street, E1 Segundo; that he had made an inspection of the premises respecting which complaint was made, and had given the owner of the property on which the alleged violation occurred, instructions that the nuisance must be immediately abated. The City Clerk, reporting in connection with the above men- tioned communication, stated that she had contacted the Building Inspector, who stated he had also made an inspection of the premises; had found no evidence of violation of building codes; that Mr. Cote had made no further contact with her office, and it was her opinion that the matter had been taken care of satis- factorily. _-3- U .Z4f i4 Councilman Peterson thereupon stated that Mr. Cote had contacted. him respecting sdd matter, and had informed him that the nuisance complained of still existed, following which the City Clerk advised that she would again contact the Health Officer respecting the matter, and thereafter the communication was ordered filed. At this time, the hour being 7 :30 o'clock P.M., Council- man Thompson was excused from further attendance at this meeting. WAYNE ALLEN, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Los Angeles, dated May 10, 1951, transmitting therewith copy of joint report of the County Counsel and said Chief Administra- tive Officer regarding City - County services and expense in unincorporated areas in the County of Los Angeles. The City Clerk stated she had delivered to each member of the City Council a copy of said report, whereupon by general consent the communication and accompanying report were ordered filed. DONALD GALES, dated April 30, 1951, requesting that the City of E1 Segundo give consideration to the matter of fluoridating its water, which process he understands reduces dental decay in children to a great extent. It appearing that the Director of Public Works now has such matter under invest igadion, by general consent said Public Works Director was instructed to so advise Mr. Gales. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. K. Swan, residing at 714 West Palm Avenue, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council respecting various alleged nuisances being created due to the Hyperion sewage plant, and made specific complaints as follows: 1. That many bubbles are emanating from the smoke stack at said sewage plant, which bubbles, due to the wind direction, are wafted into the City of E1 Segundo and which bubbles he and other residents feel may contain bacteria; 2. That residents of the City of E1 Segundo are annoyed by obnoxious odors which are emitted from said plant; and 3. That such residents are also disturbed by a con- tinuous noise made by the pumping operations at Hyperion. The Mayor informed Mr. Swan that the matter of the bubbles emanating from said plant had been referred to the County Health Department and the State Health Engineer, and it.was his understanding that experts had been brought from the east to attempt to work out a solution to the problem, but that no information has been received by the City of E1 Segundo indicating whether or not a method has been found by such experts to eliminate the nuisance. Mr._ Swan then stated that he felt the entire situation was a threat to the health and peace of the citizens of E1 Segundo; that it was placing the value of property in jeopardy; and if sufficient bacteria is found to exist in the materials coming from the Hyperion plant, it would prove to be a health menace. -4- U • ` 1 Following Mr. Swan's remarks to the Council, the Mayor in- formed him he would immediately get in touch with a member of the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles with respect to the matter of the odor and noise issuing from the Hyperion plant, and thereafter by general consent the City Clerk was directed to communicate with the County Health Department and the State Department of Health. to ascertain what is being done in the matter of abating the nuisance - created by the bubbles which fall in E1 Segundo and which appear to arise from the Hyperion plant. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported that Miss Charlotte Durkee, Stenographer- Bookkeeper in her office, had resigned from such position effective as of noon on May 14, 1951. The Chief of Police announced the appointments of Charles Augustus Ezell and Lyndon Clyde Ellis as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, and requested approval thereof. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, of Charles Augustus Ezell and Lyndon Clyde Ellis as Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. Director of Public Works Short reported that pursuant to direction of the City Council he had contacted Southern California Edison Company in the matter of the proposed change in the street lighting layout for portions of Main Street, Grand Avenue and Richmond Street in the City of E1 Segundo; that as a result there- of he had received from Mr. E. L. Dungey, Lighting Consultant, Southern California Edison Company, a plan showing the location of new street lights on said streets as recommended by said Edison Company, together with said Company•s recommendations. Mr. Short thereupon read to the Council a communication from Mr. Dungey, Lighting Consultant, dated May 16, 1951, and which communication was as follows: "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Edison Building Los Angeles 53, California May 16, 1951 Mr. Donald R. Short Director of Public Works City of El Segundo El Segundo, California Dear Sir: We are enclosing, as requested, our proposed street lighting layout for portions of Main Street, Grand Avenue, and Rich- mond Street in the City of El Segundo. -5- .0 3142 Our recommendations consists entirely of Edison steel poles with the exception of the South side of Grand Avenue be- tween Concord S reet and Main Street. These are existing wood poles on which we have recommended our 6 foot up -sweep mast arm. All lights are to be 20,000 lumen mercury vapor. As we have previously discussed-, the steel-poles-require a $60.00 payment (contribution in aid of construction). Once the $60.00 payment has been made, our regular pole rate applies or they may be put on a 75¢ per pole per month rental basis. This ?5¢ rental is in addition to our regular wood pole rate and continues as long as the system remains in operation. Our wood pole rate is $6.90 per month per light, and includes 100 per cent maintenance by the Edison Company and all equipment remains the property of the Edison Company. Should you desire to initiate proceedings to obtain these lights, all that is necessary is a request in the form of a letter by you or some person in authority addressed to our Inglewood Office. Any orders for street lighting equipment would have to be dependent upon the availability of materials. Very truly yours, A. L. Pryor Safety Lighting Engineer By /s/ E. L. Dungey E. L. Dungey ELD :B Lighting Consultant Enclosure cc - Mr. H. E. Welsh, District Manager, Inglewood ". Following consideration thereof by members of the City Council, it was moved by Councilman.Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Mr'.E. L. Dungey, Lighting Consultant Southern California Edison Company, dated May 11, 1951,'and accompany- ing plat, indicating thereon the proposed location of new street lights on portions of Main Street, Grand Avenue, and Richmond Street, presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to advise said Southern California Edison Company that this Council approves the lighting system thereon shown, and that said company is hereby authorized to proceed in accordance with said proposal and said plat. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ages: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. 10 City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That he anticipated having for presentation to the Council at this meeting the first papers in connection with the ., nuisance matter at the westerly end of Mariposa Avenue,.but due to the fact reports from the Title Insurance and Trust Company furnishing the necessary names of owners and descriptions of properties of parties defendant to a proposed court action had not been received, he was unable to present such papers, but he felt confident same would be ready for presentation at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held May 23rd. 2. That he had prepared, pursuant to direction of the City Council, and had forwarded to the City Clerk, a form of lease covering the leasing to the City of E1 Segundo of a certain build ing for use as an Old Timers' Club, and that as authorized in a certain resolution adopted by the City Council at its meeting held May 9, 1951, the provisions incorporated iii said lease form were to be approved by the Mayor and upon such approval, executed by said Mayor and the City Clerk on the part of the City of E1 Segundo. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Winston K. Williams,M.D. 10.00 Pac. Coast Build.Off.Conf. 30.00 Gordon Whitnall 525.00 Ira E. Escobar 104.86 Pacific Radionics 111.15 J. E. Bauer Company 16.$2 George F. Schenck 9.27 F. Morton Pitt 19.65 Southern Calif.Edison Co. 1340.46 The Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. 136.70 Clarence Dinwiddie Macpherson Leather TOTAL Recreation Fund 4.00 Co. 2.26 2.2 . (Cont. ) The E1 Segundo Press Los Angeles Co.Health Lena Rex Hughes Neva M. E1sey,City Cl, Sanders TOTAL General Fund 4 17.51 Dept. 14.37 15.50 srk 7.56 291.30 T2650-15 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 fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Thompson. None. NEW BUSINESS -7- V`e`t No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, City ty Clerk - '4�' Wm. R. Selby !