1961 JAN 30 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
January 302 1961
An adjourned 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, pursuant to motion
of the City Council at its regular meeting- hela.January 23, 1961,
the City Clerk stating she had in her possession affidavit of
posting of notice and of notkfying the E1 Segundo Herald of said
adjourned meeting..
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The meeting was called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor,
the hour being 9:00 o'clock a.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Swanson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of E1 Segundo, California, held January 23, 1961, having
been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes
of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, MRS. R. L.
DIEKMAN, Corresponding Secretary, being report and recommendation
on school crossing signals located at Palm Avenue and Center Street,
Mariposa Avenue and Richmond Street, and Grand Avenue and Lomita
Street. Ordered filed pending further study.
REPORT OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested authority to purchase the necesssry materials
for installing a sprinkling system at the Washington and Palm Parkette
site, from Jackson Sprinkling Company at a cost of $8$$.51.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above request be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Plans and Specifications No. 60 -16 Revised, for addition
and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1, were presented at this time.
After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO.
60 -16 REVISED" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
ADDITION AND REMODEL TO EL SEGUNDO FIRE STATION NO.1,
314 MAIN STREET't, in the City of El Segundo, dated
January 30, 1961, presented to this Council at this
meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk; 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,
reception of said bids being hereby set for February
13, 1961.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Baker stated he had received a letter from the
Inter -City Highway Committee suggesting that City Councils of
member cities send a letter to Congressman Cecil R. King request-
ing him to exert every effort to continue federal contribution
towards the construction of freeways in this area. No action was
taken at this time.
Mayor Baker stated that E1 Segundo had not as yet adopted
a resolution requesting a more equitable distribtibion of the County
Gas Tax Allocation. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1949,
entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS TO ADOPT A POLICY ESTABLISHING
A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY
USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY
AND THE CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY..
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
Councilman Frederick advised the Council that the West
Basin Water Association at its meeting to be held February 23, 1961,
at the Palos Verdes Country Club, was going to adopt a resolution
in appreciation of the many years Mr. Robert B. Diemer, General
Manager and Chief Engineer of the Metropolitan Water District had
served the people of southern California.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, ROBERT B. DIEMER for more than thirty
years has served the people of southern California
.as a Civil Engineer and administrator of exceptional
dbilityz : And ounusual- ,compdtence; and
WHEREAS, his foresight and engineering skill in
directing the location, design and construction of
the Colorado River aqueduct system has invited world-
wide notice and acclaim; and
WHEREAS, his supervision of the distribution to
domestic, industrial and agricultural users of the
vital water supply furnished through the said Colorado
River aqueduct system has especially benefited the
cities and communities situated in the West Basin and
elsewhere in southern California; and
WHEREAS, his support and sponsorship of proposals
and plans for the replenishment of depleted ground
water basins and the control of sea water intrusion
therein has contributed extensively to the protection
and preservation of the natural water supply in the
West Basin; and
WHEREAS, his service to the public is character -
ized by decisive leadership, relentless diligence and
unfailing good judgment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the greatest measure
of appreciation be, and is hereby, expressed to
ROBERT B. DIEMER for his many years of devoted service
in the public interest, that his outstanding attain-
ments in the field of water supply development and
distribution be gratdfully acknowledged, and that
public attention be invited to his exceptional com-
petence and unusual abilities as a Civil Engineer and
Administrator; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this reso-
lution be furnished to ROBERT B. DIEMER.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Swanson.
No further business to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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