1954 JUN 23 CC MINV 997
E1 Segundo, California
June 23, 1954
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, 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, follow-
ing which a prayer was offered by Mr. E. Earl Udall, Administrative Officer
of the City of El Segundo.
The meeting was then called to order by the Deputy City Clerk at 7:00
otclock P. M., the Mayor being absent.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
Councilman Swanson be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried.
Councilman Swanson thereupon assumed the duties of the Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of June, 1954,
having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions, 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 June 20, 1954, advising that the
form of notice heretofore issued by said Board for giving notice of all
applications for alcoholic beverage licenses to local government agencies
and principal law enforcement officers no longer meets the requirements
of the law, and that as of July 1, 1954, future notification will consist
of a copy of the application for an alcoholic beverage license which will
be mailed from the Board's district administrative offices as applications
are taken. Ordered filed.
STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, dated June 16, 1954, advising that
said Fund will represent the City of El Segundo in the proceeding to be had
or. an application for compensation filed by Mr. Arthur Siebken with the
Industrial Accident Commission in connection with injury suffered by Mr.
Siebken on February 19, 1954• Ordered filed.
FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated 6- 18 -54, advising that all
work contemplated in.connection with Removal Permit Bond heretofore filed
with the City Clerk'by Mrs. Evelyn. Donlon; cpvering removal of a dwelling
from 311 East E1 Segundo Boulevard to 233 Penn Street, in the City of E1
Segundo, has been completed to his satisfaction, and recommending exonera-
tion of said bond.
Moored by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond
No. 431215, dated the 2nd day of November, 1953, with
Evelyn W. Donlon as Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity
Company as Surety, in the sum of $1,000.00, be and the same
is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder
subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: June 23, 1954•
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Joseph G. Moore, 400 Washington Street, E1 Segundo, inquired of the
Council if a decision had been made in the matter of his request that it
quitclaim to him an easement for future street purposes over the southerly
25 feet of his property, being Lot 280, Block 1239 El Segundo.
City Administrative Officer Udall stated that in addition to the
right -of -way reservation for purposes of ingress and egress contained in
Mr. Moorets deed and common to all parcels in the tract, the City had been
in the process for several years of acquiring property in that particular
section of the City for public street purposes, and therefore, the Council
would not desire to quitclaim any portion heretofore acquired for street
purposes. Mr. Udall further advised Mr. Moore that the southerly 25 feet
of Lot 280, Block 123, is a portion of theHolly Avenue right -of -way, and it
is anticipated that at some future datelblly Avenue will be extended easter-
ly to Sepulveda Boulevard.
With reference to Mr. Moore's complaint heretofore made regarding debris
being placed on his property at said location, Mr. Udall advised that in-
vestigation discloses that this apparently was not being done by City forces,
and he requested Mr. Moore to immediately report the dumping of any debris on
his property and the matter would be promptly investigated in an effort to
stop such practice.
City Engineer Webb stated that inasmuch as the southerly 25 feet of Mr.
Moores lot is City property, he would recommend that the City clean up the
property and put it in a more sightly condition and thereby discourage the
placing of debris on the lot. The Council concurring in such recommendation,
by general consent, the matter was referred to City Administrative Officer
Udall and City Engineer Webb for appropriate action.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES -
City Administrative Officer Udall reported as follows:
1. Read to the City Council the written report of the City Engineer of
the City of E1 Segundo respecting the bids received by the Council at its
meeting held June 16•, 1954 for furnishing to said City certain sewage
pumping uMits, which report ,stated the low bid-was submitted by Peerless
Pump Division in amount of $3,002.21, and recommending that the Council
award a contract for the furnishing of said pumps to said Company.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution No. 1415, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO PEERLESS
PUMP DIVISION A CERTAIN CONTRACT OR ORDER FOR
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THE FURNISHING OF TWO SEWAGE PUMPING UNITS
TO SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
2. That several months ago the City had made request to the Office
of Civil Defense of the State of California for certain attack warning
devices and communications amounting to approximately $4,000.00, and Mr.
Udall presented and read to the Council a communication from said Office
of Civil Defense advising that the State of California will participate
to the extent of 50% of the cost of such items, or $2,000.00.
It appearing that the Council desired to give further consideration
to said communication, by general consent, the matter was taken under advise-
ment until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held June 30,
1954•
3. That he had received a communication from the City of Los Angeles,
dated June 21, 1954, making request to several cities in this area to par-
ticipate with said City in an effort to expedite the flow of traffic in the
vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport, particularly along Imperial
Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard. Mr. Udall advised that he had discussed
the matter with the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, and Chief
DeBerry is conducting a survey of the.condition and he anticipates having
a complete report to present to the Council in the near future. Thereafter,
by general consent, the matter was taken under advisement until the next
regular meeting of the City Council to be held June 30, 1954•
4. That he had received a communication from Robert C. Kirkwood, State
Controller, State of California, transmitting therewith, schedule of appor-
tionment of Motor Vehicle License Fees to be made to various cities in the
State for the period December 1, 1953 through May 31, 1954, and indicating
the amount to be apportioned to the City of E1 Segundo as $40,370.40.
5• That he had received a communication from Mr. Gordon P. Larson, of
the Air Pollution Control Board of the County of Los Angeles, respecting
action heretofore taken in connection with complaints received with refer-
ence to objectionable odors emanating from the Hyperion Sewage Treatment
Plant, and advising that additional equipment and certain operational
changes had been tested but that the problem still requires further study,
and stated that active engineering projects are definitely under way for
additional improvements to the system.
Mayor pro tem Swanson suggested that in view of public interest in the
Hyperion odor problem, the local newspaper should be informed of the progress
made and the steps being taken to alleviate the condition, and other members
of the Council concurring, by general consent, City Administrative Officer
Udall was requested to furnish this information to the E1 Segundo Herald.
The Deputy City Clerk reported receipt from the Department of Public
Works of the City of•Los Angeles of'an invoice indicating an amount due from
the City of E1 Segundo, under its contract for the construction of the
Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sum of $28.89, one copy of which
report he delivered to each the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows:
1. That pursuant to request of the City Council he had prepared an
ordinance relating.to the giving of testimony by officers and employees
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of the City of El Segundo in certain proceedings, which form of ordinance
he delivered to the Deputy City Clerk for presentation at the proper time.
2. That as requested by the City Council, he had discussed with Mr.
William Woo]lett, Architect, the last paragraph contained in.the proposal
of said architect, dated May 24, 1954, with respect to the life of the
proposed contract in event that for some reason, funds would not immediately
be available for the Master Plan of Recreation project, and stated that Mr.
Woollett had advised him that the offer contained in his proposal of May
24th, 1954 was made to effect a monetary saving to the City of E1 Segundo
under conditions hereinbefore mentioned, but that if the Council so de-
sired, he would be willing to furnish a regular form of contract contain-
ing a cancellation clause which form of contract also specifies a fee of
1% instead of 1/2 of 1% as stated in the proposal dated May 24th, 195 4.
Lengthy discussion ensued, and it appearing desirable that the City
avail itself of Mr. Woollettts services for the complete project, and that
the termination clause need not necessarily be contained in the proposal,
it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a commun-
ication in words and figures as follows:
"WILLIAM WOOLLETT A.I.A.
and Associates
ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS
124 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles 13, California
Mutual 2747
May 24, 1954
Mr. Earl Udall
City Administrative Officer
203 Richmond Street
E1 Segundo, California
Dear Mr. Udall:
This letter is a confirmation of the informa-
tion given you and Mr. Baker on May 17. I appreciate very
much the chance to look over the area proposed by the City
as a park and recreational development, and I still think
that if the City can, in some way, arrange to include the
Southerly strip of ground paralleling the railroad in the
Master Plan, it will be an extremely wise move.
Charges for our services would be the following:
8% of the cost of the work (this fee is established by the
California Council of Architects). This includes colored
sketches, working plans, engineering, civil, mechanical,
electrical and structural, and full supervision of all work.
We would expect from you, surveys and pertinent data relat-
ing to the site.
We make an initial charge of,1/2 of l per gent of
the estimated cost of the work for preliminary show drawings
and estimates which is credited back on the 8 per cent fee
as each unit or section of the work is built, since it is
assumed the entire project would not be completed at one
time.
If a bond issue fails or other funds are not im-
mediately available or if the project is delayed for some
other reason, we are still held to our contract and are
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available to assist you. At any time during our employ-
ment we are available for talks with slides to service
clubs, women's clubs, municipal groups, etc.
If we can help you with your present project
we would be most happy.
Very truly yours,
/s/ William Woollett
William Woollettn;
and
WHEREAS, after consideration, the City Council believes
that the offer therein contained is fair;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Administrative
Officer of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby author-
ized to notify said architect that the City Council of said
City authorizes hi_m•to proceed on the basis of service as set
forth in his said communication, and that he is accordingly
hereby so employed.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tern Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Cordon and Mayor Selby.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At this time the Deputy City Clerk read to the Council form of Ordinance
relating to the giving of testimony by officers and employees of said City
in certain proceedings.
Councilman Frederick thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 438, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, ANNOUNCING A CERTAIN DETERMINATION AND
POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY RELATING
TO THE GIVING OF TESTIMONY BY OFFICERS AND EM-
PLOYEES OF SAID CITY IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS.,
which was read.
At this time Mayor pro tem Swanson appointed Councilman Frederi ^k
as Finance Commissioner pro tem due to the absence of Finance Commissioner
Gordon.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
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Finance and Records,
were read:
General Fund
General
Fund - Conttd
Ruth Hopp,
City Treasurer $3,768.03
State Employees'
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3,340.50
Retirement System
$1,360.15
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1,477.45
Southern Calif. Edison
Co. 16.50
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1,964.86
L. A, Co. Health Dept.
37.43
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2,458.58
Southern Calif. Edison
Co. 24.65
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1,831.20
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18.74
State Compensation
Hospital Service of
Insurance Fund
5,517.80
Southern
California
213.85
W. R. Carroll
27.20
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General Fund - Cont'd
J. & R. Construction Co. $ 15.00
William S. Birdsall
105.80
E. E. Udall
3.25
John's Electrical Service
122.46
Rains Glass Shop
',.41
Motorola Communications
181.49
& Electronics, Inc.
438.27
Marshall Tool & Supply Corp.
6.72
Liberty Waste Materials Corp.
13.97
Automobile Club of So. Calif.
38.32
Calcrest Chemical Co.
13.39
Breakfast Club Coffee, Inc.
20.93
George F. Cake Co.
2.27
J. B. Sebrell Corp.
45.37
Brooks Products, Inc.
72.10
Title Insurance &
2,118.40
Trust Company
5.25
Clarence M. Burce
108.00
Boyd L. Coulter
20.00
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
316.65
Wilson's Carbon Co., Ltd.
49.44
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
55.00
Howard Supply Company
64.71
Dr. H. H. Wynn
15.98
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
37.82
TOTAL $ 23,792.05
Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 1,033.99
TOTAL 1,033.99
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand
$ 2,478.25
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
336.90
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6.25
State Employees'
Retirement System
181.49
State Employees'
Retirement System
169.57
Hospital Service of
Southern California
7.95
Western Water Works
549.70
Century Oil Company
9.15
Rich Mfg. Co.
433.53
State Compensation
Insurance Fund
933.75
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
2,118.40
E1 Segundo Paint Center
41.92
Minneapolis- Honeywell
Regulator Company
10.68
Hersey Mfg. Co.
988.80
Renssalaer Valve Co.
587.10
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
948.21
Gar Wood Industries, Inc.
11.77
City of E1 Segundo, Calif.
305.96
Howard Supply Company
149.47
Park -Son Inc.
55.62
The E1 Segundo. Press
50.05
TOTAL $
10,434.52
Moved by Councilman Frederick, 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, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick requested permission to absent himself from the
State of California and the United States of America, and from meetings of
the City Council for the period July 4th to August 17th, 1954, both dates
inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Mayor pro tem Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Councilman Robert W. Frederick, be and he
is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California
and the United States of America, and to absent himself from
meetings of the City Council between the dates July 4th to
August 17th, 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 any three members of said
Council, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
Councilman Baker requested permission to absent himself from the
State of California and the United States of America, and from meetings
of the City Council for the period June 28th to July 19th, 1954, both
dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor pro tem Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Councilman Wilburn E. Baker, be and he is
hereby granted permission to leave the State of California and
the United States of America, and to absent himself from meet-
ings of the City Council between the dates June 28th to July
19th, 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 any three members of said
Council, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor pro tem Swanson;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
NEVA M. ELSEY, CITY CLERK
By dd
Deputy