1952 DEC 03 CC MINVANEME
El Segundo, California
December 3, 1952
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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 William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
CounciLmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PRrEVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held at. 1 :30 o'clock
P. M., November 25, 1952, and the minutes of the regular meeting held
November 26, 1952, having been read, and no errors or omissions having
been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or
corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis-
posed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
THE SALVATION ARMY, dated November 29, 1952, requesting permission
to place its Christmas Kettle in front of the Post Office in the City of
E1 Segundo for the purpose of collecting money to help the needy at
Christmas time.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that under the provisions of Section 118 of
Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo, the Salvation
Army be and it is hereby granted a permit, without fee, to
place a Christmas Kettle in front of the premises occupied
by the United States Post Office on the westerly side of
Main Street in the City of El Segundo, for the purpose of
taking contributions to assist the needy at Christmas time,
the placement of said Kettle to be in a position satisfactory
to the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo.
Carried.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated November 28, 1952, being notifi-
cation of application for an On Sale Beer License by Ben Kaufman, dba
Rose Bowl, 135 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo. Ordered filed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, by G. L. Blanchard, District
Manager, dated November 26, 1952, enclosing invoice in amount of $1,274.36
to correct billing on the City's PI,;P -1 pumping account for the 16 -month
period starting March 302 1951, and explaining why the additional billing
is necessary.
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilmar. Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Southern California
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Edison Company, dated November 26, 1952, said communication
being in words and figures as follows:
ttSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Inglewood, California
November 26, 1952
City Council
City of E1 Segundo
E1 Segundo, California
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the discussion held at our recent meet-
ing, we are enclosing an invoice in the amount of $1,274.36
to correct the billing on your PMP -1 pumping account for
the 16 month period starting March 30, 1951, and ending
July 31, 1952. Rate schedule PMP -1, copy attached, pro-
vides for a minimum charge which is applicable when water
is imported from a watershed not local to the community.
We understand that the City of El Segundo first began
taking Colorado River water in April 1951, and the mini-
mum charge which was inadvertently omitted should have
been applied beginning at that time.
Attached is a summary of the connected load at each of
your various plants, also an analysis showing the energy
consumption, actual billing, and the minimum, charge during
the period in question. It will be noted that the analysis
does not include the 400 H.P. booster plant located at 2100
E. El Segundo Boulevard, which was installed at the time your
water system was connected to the Metropolitan Water District
system. In this particular case, since the plant has never
been operated, it is possible for us to offer an alternative
to the minimum charge; namely, an interest charge on our
capital investment. The omission of this plant reduces the
minimum charge at the rate of $300.00 per month, or $4,800.00
for the 16- month period, as compared to an interest charge of
$1,186.80 which is 1 1/4% per month for 16 months on an in-
vestment of $5,934.00.
To eliminate minimum charges subsequent to July 31, 1952, it
is proposed that we will remove the transformer facilities at
this time and charge the City of El Segundo for the installa-
tion and removal costs amounting to $1,979.00. Enclosed are
invoices for the interest charge and the installation and re-
moval charges as herein outlined.
It is our understanding that approximately 30 days notice
could be given in the event it is found the operation of this
plant is necessary to your system, and it is anticipated that
we would be able to restore service well within this time
limit.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and if you have any
further questions regarding this transaction, we will be '
pleased to hear from you.
Very truly yours,
/S/ G. L. Blanchard
G. L. Blanchard
Gi,B :fb District Managertt;
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presented to this Council at this meeting, be received
and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby_
finds and determines that the compromise and adjustment
of the statement amounts, as set forth in said communica-
tion, are fair and just and that settlement should be made
as therein stated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby approve the suggested settlement, as set forth in
said communication, and does hereby authorize and instruct
the City Clerk to prepare and present to this Council, as
soon as conveniently possible, the necessary demand and
warrant to cover the balance payable by said City to said
Company, as reflected in said communication.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
CALIFORNIA CODE COMMISSION, dated November 12, 1952, enclosing
therewith draft of proposed codification of Public Utilities Code.
Ordered filed.
LINDLEY A. ALLEN, CHAIRIaN, PLANNING COMMISSION, dated December
2, 1952, advising that said Commission feels there is now an. urgent
need for a full -time consultant for said Commission, who would be
available at all times at the City Hall and to which communication
was attached a letter from Mr. Gordon Whitnall, Zoning Consultant,
explaining more fully said Commission's need for such employee.
By general consent, the matter was taken under consideration
until the Council has had an opportunity to study the matter.
BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS OF THE PACIFIC, dated November 28, 1952,
enclosing therewith copy of general survey and recommendations resulting
from a recent inspection made by engineers of said Board of the City of
El Segundo's fire defense equipment.
By general consent, the communication and accompanying survey were
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for future reference.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMIMIITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMM- ITTEES
The City Clerk reported as follows:
1. That at the present time there are no heating facilities in
the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo, and the Chief of Police
had recommended that such facilities be provided; that said Chief and the
Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo had made investigation of
various types of heaters which would efficiently take care of such heat-
ing problen. in said Department, and as a result of such investigation
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were recommending- chase of a Kilbury-Homogenator==at,- the
cost of= 4194.54 "plus California State- - Sales =- Tax -and- plus $20.00 in-
stallation charge,
Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the purchase of a Kilbury Homogenator
for installation in the Police Department of the City of El
Segundo, at a cost of not to exceed X194.50 plus California
State Sales Tax, plus $20.00 installation charge, be and the
same is hereby authorized.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
-rote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen. None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Announced the revocation of the appointment of Bernadine Borg
as a Deputy City Clerk, effective November 30, 1952.
3. Announced the appointment of Aileene Copas as a Bookkeeper -
Clerk in the City Clerk's Department, and requested approval of such
appointment, effective December 4, 1952.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman. Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective December 4, 1952 and until the
further order of this Council, Aileene Copas be and she is
hereby appointed to the position of Bookkeeper -Clerk in the
office of the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, such ap-
pointee to be compensated for her services in connection with
such position in accordance with the provisions of the Salary
Resolution of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: 'Councilmen None.
4. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 12211, indicating an amount due from
the City of El Segundo, under its contract for the construction of the
Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sum of $126.74, one copy of which
report she delivered to each the City Engineer and City Attorney.
5. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, the
appointment of Clinton R. DeBois as a Special Police Officer of said City,
and requested the Council's approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Clinton R.
DuBois as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. Filed with the City Council his written report dated December 1,
1952, respecting completion of contract for resurfacing of Virginia Street
and other street, in the City of El Segundo, in words and figures as fol-
loors:
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"CITY OF EL SE.GU1ZO
INTER - DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
December 1, 1952
To: City Council
From: Director of Public Works
Subject: Completion of Contract for Resurfacing of Virginia
Street and Other Streets
Under Resolution No. 1261 this City entered into a con-
tract with Vernon Paving Company for the resurfacing of Virginia:
Street and other streets.
This contract has now been completed with the exception
of the adjustment of six manholes to finished grade. In the opinion
of the undersigned, it is to the best interest of the City that the
work of adjusting these manholes be done by City forces and that since
this work is the obligation of the contractor a proper credit be made
against the contract price. The undersigned has negotiated a credit
of $90.00 for this work which in his opinion is fair and reasonable.
It is, therefore, respectfully recommended that your
Honorable Body authorize the payment to Vernon Paving Company the
sun; of $13,079.47 as progress payment No. 1 at this time and the
sum of $1,463.28 as final payment upon the expiration of thirty -five
days from this date, in accordance with the following contract analysis:
Item
1.
2,738.35
tons @
$5.15
$14,102.50
Item
2.
15.15
tons 0
$35.00
530.25
DRS; W11
TOTAL F17,632-75
Less lOn holdback 1,463.28
$13,169.47
Less $90.00 for City Work 90.00
Due at this time 4613,079.47
Respectfully submitted,
/S/ Donald R. Short
Director of Public Works.
Following the reading of said report, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the written report of the Director of
Public Works, dated December 1, 1952, respecting the comple-
tion of the contract for resurfacing of Virginia Street and
other streets in the City of El Segundo, be received and
ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
approve the recommendations set forch in said report, does
hereby accept the work contemplated under Resolution No.
1261 of the City Council, and does further authorize the
City Clerk to prepare and present to this Council a demand and
warrant payable to the Vernon Paving Company in the sum of
$13,079.40 as progress payment No. 1 under said contract.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Aloes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2, That in accordance with the request of the City Council,
heretofore given him, he had investigated the roadway condition or.
Concord Place near Sycamore Avenue, and as a result of such investi-
gation could see no evidence of any condition on said street which
would require particular attention at this time.
3. That he had received this date a telephone request from the
contractor on the Marlow -Burns subdivision that the City now accept
the improvements in said subdivision. Mr. Short stated that the high
tension line had been installed on the fence around the sumps but clean-
up work within the sumps has not been done owing to inclement weather;
however, he feels that the said contractor will complete such work as
soot_ as possible and he recommended the work now be accepted.
Follol:ring discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, that action in the matter of accepting the improve-
ments in the Marlow -Burns subdivision be taken under consideration until
the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held December 10th,
1952. Carried.
City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows:
1. That the City Planning Commission had, at its regular meeting
held November 6, 1952, adopted its Resolution No. 132 making certain
recommendations to the Council with reference to the granting of a con -
ditional variance to Mr. Kenneth C. McIlroy; that it is his opinion that
it will be necessary for the Council to make a final decision in this
particular type of variance and that inasmuch as more than twenty days
have elapsed since the Commission took action and no appeal has been
filed, the Council may now take whatever action it desires to either
approve the recomx endations of the Commission, disapprove such recom-
mendations, or modify same.
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1267, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS, THE
CONDITIONAL VARIANCE RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION IN SAID COMMISSIONIS
RESOLUTION NO. 132, AND APPROVING AND GRANT-
ING SUCH CONDITIONAL VARIANCE ACCORDINGLY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
I Councilmen None;
Absnet: Councilmen None.
2. That he had received from Title Insurance and Trust Company
its final report brought up to date in the :utter of proposed acquisi-
tion by the City of El Segundo of a portion'of Pacific Electric's right-
of -way; that such title policy is sufficient• to enable the Attorney to
prepare and present such proceedings as may be necessary on behalf of
the City of El Segundo to acquire by exercise of the right of eminent
domain the property involved, for public street purposes.
Thereafter, it Was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that Guarantee No. 3615117 of Title Insur-
ance and Trust Company, issued to the City of El Segundo
under date of November 20, 1952, relating to certain
property which the City of El Segundo desires to acquire
for public street purposes and which shows said property
and interests therein to be vested in Pacific Electric
Railway Company, a corporation, and others, be placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of El
Segundo, California, and as so on file said guarantee be
and it is hereby referred to and by this reference incorpor-
ated herein and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and
Special Counsel, hereinafter referred to, be and they are
hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and present
such proceedings as may be necessary on the part of the
City Council of said City, and also to prepare, file and
prosecute, on behalf of said City in the Superior Court
of the.State of California, in and for the County of Los
Angeles (and in any other court in which said matter may
hereafter be pending), such action or actions, pleadings,
documents, briefs and other instruments and to take such
action and make such arguments as may be necessary in the
opinion of said attorneys to acquire for said City by
exercise of the right of eminent domain either fee title
to the real properties in said above mentioned Guarantee
No. 3615117, or an easement for public street purposes in,
over, upon and across such real property as said attorneys
may determine and recommend; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert E. Rosskopf,
attorney at law, be and he is hereby employed by the City
of-El Segundo as Special Counsel for said City to act in
association with the City Attorney in all matters con-
nected with such acquisition and proceeding and any action
which may be instituted, prepared, filed, prosecuted or
maintained in connection with said matter in said Superior
Court or any other court in which the same may hereafter
be pending; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said respective attor-
neys shall be entitled to reasonable fees and compensation
for the performance of their respective services in con-
nection with said matters and actions, to be paid by said
City upon the rendering of proper statements therefor to be
presented, audited and approved in the same regular manner as
other demands against said City are presented, audited and
approved.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution. was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
None.
Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
UNFINISHED BUSI17ESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Cormdttee on
Finance and records, were read:
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General Fund
General Fund - Contfd
Gordon Unitnall $100.00
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
$24.38
Mort Brandler
60.00,
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
2,461.10
Lelah Converse
50.00
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2,717.51
Lenox Disposal Service 2,598.83
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1,41, . 92
E1 Segundo Chamber
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1,588-85
of Commerce
50.00
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21062.17
Southern California
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,062.17
13C.00
Hu.7ane Society
59.45
it if it it
1,400-70
Clean -Rite Lndow
State Employees?
Cleaning Co.
33.U0
Retirement System
1111.3.89
California Rent Car
296.00
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
9.00
Im. R. Selby
17.10
Minta. Curtzwiler, Secretary
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
396.00
El Segundo City Group
45.20
Two Macks Electric
106.64
TOTAL
30,302.50
South Bay Daily Breeze
14.00
Los Angeles Times
70.00
Sewerage Facilities Fund
John ?s Electrical Service
9.15
Dept. of Public Works
� 126.74
El Segundo Press
60.26
TOTAL
126.74
John F. Wardlaw
183.55
L. J. Roberts & Co., Inc.
5.00
County Aid Fund
American City Magazine
2.00
Vernon Paving Company $ 13,079-47
Moorets Western Stores
29.42
TOTAL p
13,079.47
C. L. Nutt and Sorts
65.00
Ditto, Incorporated
33.21
Pension Fund
State of California,
State Employees?
Printing Division
1.55
Retirement System
$ 956.28
Schwabacher -Frey Co.
12.05
TOTAL
956.28
Halprin Supply Co.
28.53
Consolidated House Movers
119.20
Recreation Fund
Eckdahl auto Parts
.80
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
5.00
South Bay Publishing Co.
34.72
Brown's Sporting Goods
7.19
Rawlins Bros., Inc.
9.38
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
999.51
So -Cal Equipment & Supply
1.98
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129.30
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
5.63
State Employees'
Monroe Calculating Mach.
2.16
Retirement System
40.47
Shields, Harper & Co.
5.13
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
International Assoc. of
El Segundo City Group
11.30
Chiefs of Police, Inc.
10.00
Hospital Service of
Special Effects Mfg. Co.
3.52
Southern California
5.05
Camros Builders
496.00
TOTAL v
131198.32
Pacific Coast Paving
160.00
Paramount Sand Co.
43.20
Water Works
Fund
C. 6-1. Medlin & Son
27.00
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
ti 263.90
E. K. Wood Lumber Co.
100.00
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6.25
A. C. Johnson
100.00
Minta Curtzwiler, Secretary
Fett & Gillett
123.00
El Segundo City Group
16.95
James P. Morrissey
15.00
Payroll Demand
2,068.60
Building News
1.00
State Employees'
E1 Segundo City Market
6.74
Retirement System
145.04
Spicer Company
16.80
State Employees'
Robert Black
21.00
Retirement System
128.80
E. J. Neville Co., Inc.
24.00
Rensselaer Valve Co.
654.46
Richard L. Pycha
25.50
Carl Wilson
40.00
L. Bruce Morgan
12.00
Western Water Works Supply
2.39
Ken H. Jones & Co.
88.47
Eckdahl Auto Parts Co.
10.85
Underwood Corporation
2;5.41
Rich Mfg. Co.
883.23
John F. Wardlaw
10.09
Crane Co.
56.01
Patmar's Corp.
1.80
Construction Products Sales 134.65
Ted Eades 11,044.77
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash 18.49
Treasurer, Peace Officers'
Ayer; car. Water Works
Assoc. of State of Calif.
2.50
Association, Inc.
10.00
Rita Milligan, Matron
13.95
TOTAL
4,439.62
Golder_ State Supply Co.
46.18
El Segundo Herald
218.11
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and
Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
KIEK BUSINESS
None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was .roved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
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Respectfully submitted,
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk