1954 FEB 03 CC MINV 771
El Segundo, California
February 3, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the above date.
Prior to "calling the meeting to order those present Joined in pledging
allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a
prayer was offered by Mr. Gordon Yeaton, Vicar of Saint Michael's Episcopal
Church of E1 Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the
hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Councilmen Absent: Peterson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on-the 27th day of January, 1954,
having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meet-
ing be approved as recorded. Carried.
At this time Mayor Selby presented Service Pins to the following em-
ployees:
Thomas Bray, Five-year pin;
Edward. L. Coddington, Fifteen year pin;
Dorothea Fitzgerald, Twenty-year pin; and
Perry Campbell, Twenty -Five year pin.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Selby announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the continued public hearing under the provisions of the Zoning
- Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, on the application of North American
Aviation, Inc. for approval of unclassified use in an M -2 zone of a parcel
of land situated in Section 7, T3S, R14W, S.B.B. & M., bounded on the east
by Douglas Street, on the west by Duley Road, on the north by Mariposa Avenue,
and extending southerly therefrom a distance of 1531 feet, to be used for pro-
posed construction of a wind tunnel for the research and development of air-
planes, in the City of E1 Segundo.
The Mayor then stated that the Council had received from Donald P. Loye,
Sound Engineer, his report on noise data compiled by him in connection with
the foregoing application, which he requested the City Clerk read. The City
Clerk thereupon read to the Council and those present the report, together.
with recommendations, as prepared by Mr. Loye, following which the Mayor
inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council with respect to
said application.
Mr. Paul Nickel, residing,at 816 McCarthy Court, stated the report as
read indicated the ambient noise to be expected from the proposed wind tunnel
would not exceed the present ambient noise; that while this is true, he does
not feel additional noise should be added to that which residents westerly of
Sepulveda Boulevard are now confronted; that in his neighborhood the tunnel
is going to produce about 86 dbs of noise, and the normal amount of noise in
the residential section is 35 or 40-dbs. Mr. Nickel further stated that in
his residential area the dbs are considerably more than that at present, and
the fact the proposed wind tunnel would make less noise than the present
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tunnels operated by North American Aviation, Inc., northerly of Sepulveda
Boulevard, is meaningless, also that while the report states Douglas Air-
craft Company stated it would have no objection to the proposed wind tun-
nel, it does not mean that other industries that might contemplate coming
into El Segundo would have no objection. He again stressed the fact that
-he feels further noise should not be added to that presently existing.
Mr. Alfred Oakes, residing at 1110 East Acacia Avenue, stated he agrees
with Mr. Nickel's remarks that the residential area immediately westerly of
Sepulveda Boulevard presently has more noise than it knows what to do with.
Mr. Nickel then stated that while a half - million dollars were expended
on a similar installation in Cleveland to control the noise feature, such
installation was made by the Government and that this does not mean North
American Aviation, Inc. will expend that kind of money to take steps to
muffle the installation.
Mayor Selby assured Mr. Nickel that if the permit is granted it will
be granted only on condition that it will be muffled.
Mr. Nickel then stated that the criterion on which the report of Mr.
Loye is based is too high for a residential district; that a low frequency
noise does not bother one --- it is the high frequency, but nevertheless,
the low frequency noise could awaken one out of a sound sleep.
Mr. Jeff O'Hern, representing North American Aviation, Inc., stated his
Company did not at this time have further evidence to present, but it feels
it has presented its case in a fair manner and rests upon previous testimony.
Considerable discussion was had between members of the Council with
respect to the fact that in Mr. Loye's above mentioned report, it is indicated
the wind tunnel might be operated between the hours of 6 :00 A. M. and 10:00
P. M., while it was the Councilts understanding that the hours would be between
6 :00 A. M. and 9 :00 P. M. only.
Replying to a question by Mr. Nickel as to the noise feature, Mr. M. A.
Sulkin, Chief Thermodynamicist of North American Aviation, Inc., stated the
curve used by Dr. Beranek is one used throughout the United States which has
been found satisfactory, but to allow for any error and margin of safety, his
Company is asking for a lower db than that shown on the chart heretofore pre-
sented by it.
_ City Attorney Woodworth inquired what specifications respecting sound
control were given to contractors who might desire to bid upon the construction
of such wind tunnel, and Mr. Sulkin stated the bidders were all sound engineers
and would meet the sound criterion set up by Dr. Beranek.
Councilman Gordon inquired if it would be possible to reduce the sound
element 3 to 5 dbs if found necessary.
Discussion was had at this time between Mr. Ralph, Project Engineer of
North American Aviation, Inc., Councilman Gordon, and other members of the
Council, and Mr. Sulkin, as to the possibility of making such reduction in
dbs, but North American Aviation Inc. representatives seemingly were unable
to give a satisfactory answer at this time.
Inquiry was made by members of the Council as to the ''C and B scaler',
and Mr. Sulkin stated these scales simply indicated how noises are heard by
the human ear; that the scales shown on the design criterion have nothing to
do with the scale and if the heavy line on the chart was taken and measured
on an instrument on C- scale, the noise level would be 78 dbs, while the B -scale
would simply be a modification in tone as heard by a person, and again stated
that the noise criterion has no reference to the scale.
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Councilman Gordon then inquired of Mr. O'Hern what guarantee the
City would have, if the noise from the wind tunnel becomes objectionable,
that North American Aviation, Inc. would take steps to reduce such noise,
also if North American would be willing to shut down the tunnel at 9 :00 P. M.
Mr. Jeff OtHern then stated that it is not within his power to answer
such question but if the time element is set this should apply to all other
industries; however, if it is possible to silence the tunnel he could see
no objection to running it at any time.
Following further discussion, City Attorney Woodworth suggested that
if the Council so desired, it might instruct him to prepare and present to
it for its consideration at the next regular meeting necessary form of reso-
lution granting the permit requested by North American Aviation, Inc., which
form of resolution he desired to submit to Mr. Loye, the sound consultant,
if this is satisfactory to the City, and that such resolution might include
the following: (1) If the permit is granted, it be granted under the recom-
mendations as made by Mr. Loye, the sound consultant; and (2) That the time
element should be set according to the Council's desires at the present time,
and that, if the wind tunnel should prove to be a nuisance, that North American
Aviation, Inc. would be required to reduce the noise level to a point where it
would no further constitute such nuisance.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the hearing on the matter of the application of
North American Aircraft, Inc., for approval of unclassified use in
an M -2 zone of a parcel of land situated in Section 7, to be used
for proposed construction of a wind tunnel for the research and
development of airplanes, be continued until the hour of 7 :30 o'clock
P. M. at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on
the 10th day.of February, 1954; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council
for its consideration, a form of resolution granting such permit, sub-
ject to certain conditions including those hereinabove set forth.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
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:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, BY H. E. HEDGER, CHIEF
ENGINEER, dated February 1, 1954, requesting that a certain portion of a
resolution heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
at its regular meeting held January 6, 1954, approving specifications for
the construction of Storm Drain Bond Issue Project No. 291, be eliminated
from said resolution, inasmuch as the items contained in the provision, which
it is requested be deleted, are contained in the said specifications.
City Attorney Woodworth informed the City Council that he had conversed
with Mr. Skjeie, of the County Counsel's office, who was of the opinion that
provisions contained in the City Council's resolution are covered in the
County's specifications for the work, and that no request had been made that
the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo approve same; hence, Mr. Woodworth
stated that he is of the opinion the request of the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District, hereinabove referred -to, might be granted.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following language contained in the
resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali-
fornia, adopted January 6, 1954, in which resolution said City
Council granted to Los Angeles County Flood Control District
consent and authority to enter into and upon the public streets
and ways within the said City and to make improvements as therein
contemplated, to wit:
"...provided, however, that all of said work shall
be done to the satisfaction and approval of the Street
Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo so far as the
same lies within the City of E1 Segundo, and that the
said work shall be at all times protected so as to
-- prevent, so far as reasonably possible, injury to
persons or property during the prosecution thereof;
and that upon completion thereof the street surfaces
disturbed shall be restored as nearly as reasonably
possible to the same condition as same existed im-
mediately prior to the inception of the work."
shall be and the same is hereby deleted from said resolution, and
the said resolution shall be and the same is hereby corrected and
modified accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and instructed to forward a certified copy -of
this resolution to the said Los Angeles County Flood Control
District and a like copy thereof to the office of the County
Counsel of said County for the attention of Mr. Skjeie, of that
office.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated February 3, 1.954, requesting
that he be granted permission to take the remaining one week of his 1951
earned vacation between the dates February 15th to February 19th, 1954, both
dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Frank Smotonyy, Building Inspector of the City
of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted permission to take the
remaining one week of his 1951 earned vacation between the dates
February 15th to February 19th, 1954, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
LEO B. FREEDMAN, CHIEF, EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated February 3,
1954, advising that James S. Vick, Fireman of said Department, had resigned
from such position effective 8 :00 o'clock P. M., January 31, 1954, and that
as of 8 :00 o'clock A. M., February 8, 1954, he is appointing James C. Hines
as Fireman of said Department.
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Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of James S. Vick, Fireman
of El Segundo Fire Department, effective 8 :00 o'clock P. M.,
January 31, 1954, be and the same is hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Chief
of El Segundo Fire Department of James C. Hines as Fireman of
said Department, effective 8 :00 o'clock A. M., February 8, 1954,
be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said James C. Hines shall be
compensated for his services in such capacity in accordance with
the provisions of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson-and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
WILLIAM J. SALMON, dated February 3, 1954, being his resignation from
the position of Junior Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation
to be effective as of midnight, February 22, 1954.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
resignation of William J. Salmon from the position of Junior Engineer of the
City of El Segundo, effective as of midnight, February 22, 1954, be and the
same is hereby accepted by this Council. Carried.
ADELINE F. WARD,.dated January 26, 1954, being application to conduct
a Child Care Center at 741 Loma Vista Street, E1 Segundo, the maximum number
of children to be cared for at said Center to be two.
The City Clerk reported that the Health Officer and the Building In-
spector had each approved said application, and that the Fire Chief had ap-
proved the application subject to certain conditions.
Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the application of Adeline F. Ward, dated
January 26, 1954, for a permit to conduct and maintain a Child
Care Center at 741 Loma Vista Street, in the City of E1 Segundo,
be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk, together with the reports and recommendations
of the Building Inspector, Fire Chief and Health Officer of said
City, and said application and said reports as so on file are
hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and
made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of El Segundo does hereby authorize the issuance of a permit for
the conducting of•a Child Care Center at the location mentioned,
subject to the #germs and conditions hereinafter set forth, as
follows, to wit:
1. That this permit shall become effective only if and when
the permittee shall have paid to the City Clerk the
business license fee applicable to said business.
2.
That the said permit and license granted pursuant thereto,
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shall be subject in all respects to all of the provisions
of Ordinance No. 270 of the City of El Segundo and any
other ordinance of said City applicable thereto, and sub-
ject also to State laws relating thereto.
3. That the said permit and the license granted pursuant
thereto are revocable by the City Council at any time upon
thirty days' written notice to said permittee.
4. That the said permit shall be subject to conformance with
all reasonable requirements of the Building Department, the
Fire Department, and the Health Department of the City of
E1 Segundo, as same may be ordered from time to time, and
the issuance of said permit subject to the conditions set
forth in the reports of the Building Inspector, Health
Officer and the Fire Chief, as follows, to wit:
(a) That the maximum number of children to be cared for
on a twenty -four hour basis at said Center is two.
(b) That snap covers be installed on all electric floor
outlets.
(c) That fifty -foot lengths of garden hose be kept, attached
to water outlets at front and rear of house at all times.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, BY SAM R. KENNEDY, ROAD COMMISSIONER,
dated January 5, 1954, requesting that the City of El Segundo grant to the
County of Los Angeles permit to move certain County Road Department equipment
through said City, such permit to be a blanket permit for the year 1954• Said
communication was accompanied by a communication from Robert L. Webb, Jr.,
City Engineer, dated February 2, 1954, recommending that such permit be
granted.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a com-
munication in words and figures as follows:
"COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Road Department
108 West Second Street
Los Angeles 12, California
January 5, 1954
"City of E1Segundo
ElSegundo, Calif.
Attention - Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
Gentlemen:
At various times it is necessary that the County
of Los Angeles move certain County Road Department equip-
ment which requires a permit, due to excessweight with
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length or height, through the City of E1Segundo, to
various locations within the County territory for our
normal road construction and repair work which would
require a blanket permit from your City to move such
equipment over all streets under the jurisdiction of
_.the City of E1Segundo during the year 1954.
We would appreciate the issuance of this permit
as soon as possible.
WRI,:HWM:msf1;
and
Very truly yours,
SAN, R KENNEDY, ROAD COMMISSIONER
/sl H. W. McGowan
By - H. W. McGowan, Utilities Engr.
WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo has in-
formed this Council that he has no objection to the granting of
the blanket permit applied for;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
First: Said Council does hereby find and determine that
good cause appears for the issuance of the special permit here-
inafter granted;
Second: That said.City Council, as the local authority
in the City of El Segundo with respect to highways within said
City, and having jurisdiction over such highways, does hereby
approve the application for a special blanket permit contained
in said above quoted communication;
Third: Said City Council does hereby accordingly, and
under the provisions of Section 710 of the Vehicle Code of the
State of California, grant to the Road Department of the County
of Los Angeles, State of California, a special permit author-
izing said Department to operate and move any and all vehicles,
or combination of vehicles, or special mobile equipment of a
size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum speci-
fied in said Code, or of any other kind which requires a permit
under the provisions of said Section 710, or otherwise, in, upon
and along each and all of the public streets, roads and highways
within said City to various locations within the County territory
in connection with the normal road construction and repair work
of said County conducted by said Department;
Fourth: That in the event any damage is occasioned to any
of such public highways within said City by virtue of the per-
mission herein granted, the damage so caused shall be repaired
at the cost and expense of the permittee;
Fifth: That this permit shall be valid for and during all
of the calendar year 1954;
Sixth: That a certified copy of this resolution shall be-and con-
stitute the special permit in writing referred to in said Vehicle
Code;
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Seventh: That in the event it is indicated that arW such
movement will constitute a traffic problem and seriously inter-
fere with traffic, that the Police Department of the City of El
Segundo be notified in advance thereof;
Eighth: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby author-
ized and instructed to furnish to said Road Department of said
County such number of certified copies of this resolution as
may be reasonably required by said Department in connection
with its said operations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson. -
RICHARD FREDRICK HARRISON, dated February 1, 1954; and
EDNA WAUNEVA ALLEN, dated January 26, 1954, each being an application
for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being copy of its
order in connection with application of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company for authority to construct three tracks across Maple Avenue,
in the City of E1 Segundo, granting said Company the permission requested,
subject to certain conditions as set forth in said order. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follows:
1. That pursuant to direction of the City Council, she had secured
informal bids on a six- cylinder two -door sedan for use by the Police Depart-
ment of the City of E1 Segundo, which bids are as follows, to wit:
Bowl-us Chevrolet
1954 Chevrolet 2 -Door Sedan, Model 1502 $1,498.43
(Including California State Sales Tax)
Ira E. Escobar
1954 Ford 6-Cyl. Mainline Tudor $1,503.23
(Including California State Sales Tax)
It appearing that the bid of Bowlus Chevrolet is the lowest bid received,
it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author-
ized and directed to issue a Purchase Order to Bowlus Chevrolet,
covering the purchase for the Police Department of the City of
E1 Segundo, of one 1954 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan, Model 1502, at
a total cost of $1,498.43, including California State Sales Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
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.Ayes: _ Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson. ,
2. That pursuant to direction of the City - Council, she had secured
informal quotations on a four -door sedan for use by the new Administrative
Officer of the City of E1 Segundo, which bids were found to be as follows,
to wit:
Bowlus Chevrolet
1954 Chevrolet 4-Dr. Sedan, Model 1503 $1,491.59
Heater and Defroster 36.00
California State Sales Tax 45.83
1,573.42
Ira E. Escobar
1954 Ford V-8 Mainline- Fordor $1080.89
(Including Heater)
California State Sales Tax 47.42
1, 28.31
Following consideration of said bids, and it appearing an eight - cylinder
sedan would be more desirable for the use intended, it was moved by Council-
man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author-
ized and directed to issue a Purchase Order to Ira E. Escobar,
covering the purchase for the Administrative Officer of the City
of E1 Segundo of one 1954 Ford V-8 Mainline Fordor, with Heater,-
at a total cost of $1,628.31, including California State Sales
Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
3. That it had been called to her attention that occasionally local, A
charitable, and /or civic organizations conduct a sale or entertainment in
the City of El Segundo without applying for a.free license so to do, and she z
inquired of the City Attorney whether or not the provisions of Section 118
of Ordinance No. 382 would apply to such organizations.
The City Attorney ruled that such provisions did apply. Thereafter, by
general consent, the City Clerk was directed to address a communication to
each and all charitable and /or civic organizations in the City of E1 Segundo,
advising them of this fact and informing them that it is possible, under the
provisions of the Business License Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, to
secure a yearly license without payment of fee.
4. That Mr. E. J. Grow, Garage Supervisor,.had- advised her that,,the
present pickup truck used in his Department is in need of replacement inas-
much as present repair bills on said piece of equipment are excessive. .
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to secure
- bids on a 1/2 ton pickup truck for use by the Warehouse Department of the
City of E1 Segundo, and to present said bids to the City-Council for its
consideration at its next regular meeting to be held February 10, 1954•
5. That April 30, 19524 City of E1 Segundo Warrant Not A 6318had been
issued to Coast City Builders in amount of $24.00, covering refund -of deposit
made by said Company to cover necessary repairs in connection with breaking
a curb for a driveway at 760 Virginia Street; that her office had been unable
to make delivery of said warrant and had -been advised that the Company had
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gone into bankruptcy, its Contractor's License had been revoked, 'and
the bankruptcy proceedings, according to information received by her, had
been closed. She therefore, requested permission to cancel said warrant
at this time so that it would not be necessary for the City Treasurer to
longer carry such unpaid warrant on her books.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that in view of the report made to this Council._
by the City-Clerk, City of E1 Segundo Warrant No. A 6318, drawn
on the General Fund of the City in amount of $24.00, payable to
Coast-City Builders, and dated April 30, 1952, be and the same
is hereby authorized canceled, subject, however, to the right of
the lawful owner thereof to make claim for such amount at a
future date; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are her directed to make appropriate entry, of such cancellation
in their respective books of record.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; -
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
6. That pursuant to direction of the City Council she had secured
quotations on new city maps, -one map covering that section of the City,
westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, and one map covering that section easterly
of Sepulveda Boulevard, the size of the maps - covering the portion of the
City westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard to be 2811 x 58n, the cost thereof to
be approximately 26¢ each, plus California State Sales Tax, and the map of
the portion of the City of E1 Segundo easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard to be
1411 x 1411, at a cost of $80.00 for 250 maps.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to putchase 2,500
281, x 58" maps of that portion of the City of El Segundo lying westerly of
Sepulveda Boulevard, and 250 maps of that portion of the City of E1 Segundo
lying easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, such maps to be *1411 x 1411, the cost
thereof not to exceed the -sum of $410.00, plus California State Sales Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
The City Engineer made reports as follows:
1. That in connection with the matter of improving the crossing over
the Pacific Electric right- of-way at Pine Avenue, which is used by school
children going to the Junior High School, he felt it might-be desirable to
make a traffic count to ascertain the number of children using this crossing,
which might have some bearing on the type of improvement to be constructed.
The Council agreeing with the thought of the City Engineer, he was
directed to make such count and to thereafter make his report -and recommenda-
tion to this Council at Its next regular meeting to be held February 10, 1954.
2. That in accordance with direction of the City Council, he had caused
sand and dirt to be removed from the east side of Penn Street where it had
been heretofore placed by the Street Department of the City of E1 Segundo,
and redeposited'along the ditch from which it had originally been removed.
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3. That in connection with the investigation to be made between
the Marlow Burns Company and persons living on McCarthy Court, with
respect to storm waters which had been allowed to drain from said McCarthy
Court to Penn Street, this conference had not as yet been held but he anti-
cipated it would be done during the next•week.
4. That it is anticipated the new sewer line in Imperial Highway, to
be constructed for the City of E1 Segundo, should be completed within approxi-
mately ten weeks, and that when this is done it will be necessary for the Sewer
Department to install a Venturi meter; that he had received quotations on such
meter as follows:
Berkley Company -
Type E, with Model 40 meter body VenturiM ter $1,969.00
(Including California State Sales Tax),
Delivery within ten weeks.
Simplex Valve Company
Type H,Venturi Meter $1,885.00
(Including California State Sales Tax)
Estimated delivery 16 - 20 weeks.
City Engineer Webb stated that since this is an emergency installation
and the valve will be required sooner than the time element in which the
Simplex Valve Company stated it might be able to make delivery, he recommended
that said valve be purchased from the Berkley Company at its quotation of
$1,969.00, inclusing California State Sales Tax.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the pur-
chase of a Type E Venturi Meter with Model 40 meter body, for use in connection
with the new sewer line to be installed in Imperial Highway, from the Berkley
Company, at a price of $1,969.00, including California State Sales Tax, be and
the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon_, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
5. Read to the Council a brief report on the present status of projects
now underway in the City of E1 Segundo, and which are handled by his office.
The City Attorney made reports as follows:
1. That he had prepared for-the Council's consideration a Notice to
Bidders inviting bids on Public Pound Service, such bids to be received up
to the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M., Wednesday, March 3rd, 1954, which form of
notice he thereupon read to the City Council, following which 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 PUBLIC POUND SERVICEtt, dated the 3rd day of February, 1954,
as presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identifica-
tion and reference; and
BE IT FURTHER•RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves
the said-form of notice and-the contents thereof in each and
every particular; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same
are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk
be and she is hereby authorized and _instructed to cause said
notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as
required by law.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Dyes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
2. That as requested, he had secured a -copy of the Los Angeles County
Ballot in connection with the proposed Storm Drain Project Bond Issue, and
that he finds said ballot contains no information beyond the fact that voters
are asked to vote ttfortt or ttagainsttt A $179,000,000.00 'bond issue for storm
water projects; that he had reports from Mr. Hedger, Chief-Engineer of the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and had also conversed with a
representative of the office of the County Counsel, but has been unable to
obtain any information as•to what disposition the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District might make of any apparent excess which might exist between
the estimated cost of said storm drain project and the actual bids received,
but he anticipates that said County Counsel will render his decision within
a short period of time and hopes to have a report thereon at_the_next. regular
meeting of the City Council to be held February 10th.,-1954.
3. That pursuant to request made by the City Clerk, he had prepared for
the Councilts consideration a form of resolution requesting the Committee of
the Association of California Insurance Trust Fund to take such steps as may
be necessary to provide that retirees of the City of El Segundo -may continue
to be insured under the present insurance plan of said City in an amount
equivalent to such retireestretirament pension amount, the City to pay the
cost of such insurance premiums.
- The City Council approving the form of resolution as presented by the
City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No.
1357 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo and of the
law in such cases made and provided, the City of El Segundo
has adopted and there has been activated "a system of group
life insurance for the benefit of its officers and employees
who elect to accept the same; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that it is permissible to arrange
in said system that persons retiring from city service may con-
tinue their insurance after such retirement on the basis of
their retirement pay; now, therefore, -
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El
Segundo that the Association of California Insurance Trust Fund
Committee be•requested to take such steps as may be necessary
in order to enable persons insured under said systems retiring
from city service to continue to be covered by their insurance
after such retirement on the basis of their retirement pay
under such arrangements as may be found legal in the premises.
Carried by the following vote:
Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and'Mayor Selby;
Councilmen None;
Councilman Peterson.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
4. That as promised, he had written to the City Clerk of the City of
Los Angeles requesting copy of said Cityts ordinance that has to.do with
hillside subdivision, particularly with reference to backwash in sand; that
he had received a copy of an ordinance which could be the one desired, but
that portions of the copy of said ordinance were missing, but that he would
endeavor to obtain a complete copy before the next regular meeting of the
City Council.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Resolution No. 1384, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
j OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CREATING THE
POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE *;OFFICER OF AND FOR
SAID CITY; AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES AND
DEFINING THE POWERS OF SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER.,
which was read, be adopted.
On toll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: . Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
.Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by,Councilman Swanson, the follow.
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and'he is hereby author-
ized to make ari investigation with respect to the present condi-
tion of the sump. in Center Street, southerly of Imperial Highway,
and the embankment in the rear
of the 800 block of Penn'Street,
and related matters and to make his report and recommendation on'
such investigation at the earliest possible."time.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
'Noes:
Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PAYING
BILLS
The following dema.nds,'having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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General Fund
Gordon Whitnall
General Fund - Conttd
0.0
Lelah Converse 50.00
E1 Segundo Lock & Cycle Shop 1.50
Title Ins. & Trust Co. 7.00
Lennox Disposal Service 2,877.89
Snapp Tools Corp. 7.88
El Segundo Chamber. of,
Shell Oil ComparW 12.17
Commerce 50.00
El Segundo Paint Center" 18.90 :5
Southern California -
-L. A. Stamp & Stationery-Co. 32.71
Humane Society 51.35
Bowlus Chevrolet 1,322.26
Gordon Duff, Inc. 3.72
City of E. S. Water Dept. 521.25
Patmarts Corp. .95
Southern Calif. Edison Co. 82.50
Rose Bowl Cafe 2.75
Industrial Blueprint &
A & M Grill 2.50
Supply.Comcpany, Inc.. 132.36
Thompson Auto Service .20.39
Automatic Venetian Blind
Rains Glass Shop 20.74 "
Laundry 12.00
Carburetor &-klec. Supply 3.48
Boyle Engineering, 600,00 -
Gibson Motor Parts 37.85
C. D. Soiseth & Son - 81.68
Morgan & Son 54.61
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New Pacific Lumber Co. 108.00
John D. Meschuk, M. D. 6.00
Calif. Fire Chiefs.? Assoc.. 5.00
C. V. Baird Auto Supply 18.12.
Underwood Corporation' 159.65
American Bldg. Maintenance 33.00
A. C..Sunseri,.M. D. _ 3.00
D & B Appliance Servico 10.71_
Southern Calif. Gas.Co. 10.41
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General Fund - Cont'd.
Pico Frame & Wheel Alinement 04.14
H. C. Mapes_: 64.90
El Segundo Building Materials 8.71
E1 Segundo Herald 94.50
Blake, Moffitt & Towne 46.38
State of Calif. - Department
of Public Works 186.97
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 3,015.51
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it » 3,080-46
» rr rr rr 1,569.98
» r► n » 1,913.44
» n » n 2,385.24
rr rr » » 125.25
» rr rr » 1,754.61
» rr rr » 15.63
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary,
E1 Segundo City Group 45.20
State Employees'
Retirement System 1,356.24
Hospital Service of
-Southern California 7.95
Title Insurance & Trust Co. 217.20
Title Insurance & Trust Co. 217.20
TOTAL $ 22, 71.84
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System 1 1 2.10
TOTAL $1,192.10
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand 2022 JU
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 323.20
»
it .. » »
6.25
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary
E1 Segundo City Group
11.30
State Employees'
Retirement System
157.67
State Employees'
Retirement System
146.51
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
33.90
Brown-Bevis-Industrial Equip.
84.98
Wallace & Tiernan Inc.
6.02
Carl Wilson
40.00
Rensselaer Valve Company
587.10
Kimball Elevator Co.,Ltd.
11.00
Victor Equipment Co.
5.77
Industrial Sta. & Printing
42.75
Donald R. Short, Petty Cash
133.57
Pacific Radionics
10.00
C. & S. Concrete Products Co. 71-59
TOTS $
3,994.45
Recreation Fund
Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 16.92
Burton's Leathercraft 93.81
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 738.26
it n rr » 110.88
Hospital. Service of
Southern California 5.05
Dorothy Wallace, Secretary
El Segundo City Group 11.30
State Employees'
Retirement System 35.26
TOTAL 1,011.48
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 Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
NEW BUSINESS
.Councilman Gordon requested permission to leave the State of California
and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the-dates,
February 6th and February 16th, 1954, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Councilman George E.-Gordon., Jr., be and he
is hereby granted permission to leave the City of E1 Segundo and
the State of California, and to absent himself from meetings of
the City Council between the dates'February 6th to February 16th,
1954, both .dates inclusive; and -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested
to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of.
any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City Council
which may be-called by the Mayor or a y three members of said
Council, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon,, Swanson and Mayor Selby;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this - meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker,•the'meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Aespje'ctfully submitted,,
Neva M. Elsey, City Cie
Approved:
Prafor
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