1936 JUN 10 CC MINLam. J'
L regular. neeting of the City Cornell of the City of E1 Segmdos
Califaarnila, ass embed to .order at 'Tt00 o'clock P. N. on the above date,
in the. Paumcil Mmeber of the City Rail of said WIT$ I' -U*, City Clerk'
t1wMayar being absent. Councilman Reeser was unanimously chosen Mayor
pro ten and he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor.
s ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Presents Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Councilmen Absents Binder.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREYIODS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on-the 3rd day of June, 1936,
were read. No errors or omftsions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN CONNUNICATIONS..
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicateds
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OrVHE CITY OF PASADENA, extending an imitation
to attend the ceremonies commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the In-
corporation of the City of Pasadena at the Rose Bowl in said City, June '
19th, 1936. Ordered filed.
THE NORTHROP CORPORATION, dated June 8th, 1956s, tet4tioning the
Council to grade and oil certain streets adjacent to said Comparuy's airplane
factory within the City of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Gerow seconded by Councilman Lave, that the Street
Superintendent of the City of h Segundo be and he is hereby authorised and
directed to cause Doughlas and Northrop Avenues within the City of El Segundo
to be graded and oiled, at a total cost of not to exceed $350.00. Carried
by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Rosser., Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
REDONDO BEACH POST NO. 184, AMERICAN LEGION, inviting the official
family of the City of EL Segundo to attend said Postls "City Official Night",
at its Club House in Redondo Beach, June 29th, 1986, By general consent
the communication was ordered filed and the Clerk requested to again bring
the matter to the attention of the Council.
MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, dated two 3, 1936, extending
an invitation to the City to become affiliated with said Association, the
cost of membership being $5.00 per annum. Ordered filed.
REPORTS OF STANDING CO01ITTEE.S.
• .. None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Engineer reported having received official information to the
effect that Works Progress Administration Project No. 1 for EL Segundo had
been closed.
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The following demands, having had the approval 'of-the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
General Fund a� " � "deneral Fund
Southern California Gas Co. 41.54 Featherstonefmi, x 3.52
Southern Cal. Edison Co. Ltd. 204.89 Southern Cal'1#ieon'Cb. 18.45
Southern Cal. Edison Co. Ltd. 5:25 Southern Cal.' Edison• 66:_Y, E3.59
Builders Material Co. 51.55 Ira E. Escobar 151.09
Gibson Motor Parts;'Inc.. 25.05 H. C. Liepener do Fo 2.g2
City of Rk Los Angeles Police Dept. 1.80 " TATA $398.93
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded•by Councilman Selby, that the demands
be allowed and warrants drawn'on and'paid out of the General Fund covering the
same. Carried by the following vote: -"
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
The City Attorney at this time reported to the Council that there had
been filed with him as City Attorney a copy of the Summons of Complaint in
that certain action in the Superior Court of the State of California, in
and for the County of Los Angeles, entitled: *Southern California Telephone
Company, a Corporation, versus City of El Segundo, a Municipal Corporation ",
and which said action bears No. 402792 in the saAd Court.
The Attorney stated that said aaioa.was an action to recover taxes
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paid by the Plaintiff.under protest and had particular relation to the
alleged variation in-the assessment value of the properties of said Plaintiff
as compared to the assessment values of other properties in private ownership.
After discussion,. it was moved by Councilman Lowe, seconded by Councilman
Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: =
"RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to make appearance on behalf of
the City of E1 Segundo in that certain action entitled:
"Southern California Telephone' Compa' rip a.-Cbrporation - versus
City of El Segundo a Municipal I Corporation ";' which bears
Auperior
No. 402792 in the Couch of the State of California, - -
in and for the County of Los Angeles, and make defense of said",*
action on behalf of said Defendant City, taking such steps,
filing such documents, pleadings and proceedings and making such
arguments, from time to time, as in his opinion mey be necessary
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in order to protect the interests of said "City therein#
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Attorney, for
his services to be rendered in said actions shall be entitles!' --
to receive, and there shall be paid to' him a 'rea$onaM d&j- i%ons.7.
compensation, payable on demands'to be filed from time to -time,
and presented to, and audited and approved' by this =Coniacil• in •thee
regular manner."
The said motion to adopt said resolution-was carried and the said resolution
was accordingly adopted by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. ='
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None.:
PAYING BILLS.
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The following demands, having had the approval 'of-the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
General Fund a� " � "deneral Fund
Southern California Gas Co. 41.54 Featherstonefmi, x 3.52
Southern Cal. Edison Co. Ltd. 204.89 Southern Cal'1#ieon'Cb. 18.45
Southern Cal. Edison Co. Ltd. 5:25 Southern Cal.' Edison• 66:_Y, E3.59
Builders Material Co. 51.55 Ira E. Escobar 151.09
Gibson Motor Parts;'Inc.. 25.05 H. C. Liepener do Fo 2.g2
City of Rk Los Angeles Police Dept. 1.80 " TATA $398.93
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded•by Councilman Selby, that the demands
be allowed and warrants drawn'on and'paid out of the General Fund covering the
same. Carried by the following vote: -"
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selbyr that Neva M. Elsey
be and she is hereby granted her customary annual two weeks vacation, beginning
July 6th,, 1936. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the purchase
of United States Flags for decorating the public streets of the City of El
Segundo on appropriate legal holidays be'and the same is hereby authorized,
at a total cost of not to exceed $150.00, plus California State Sales Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by'Councilman Love, that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, R. T. Hutchins, Building Inspector, will begin
his customary annual vacation June 17th, 1936; and
AHEREAS, there is considerable building activity within
the City of El Segundo at this time, requiring frequent inspection
by the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo;
NbW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that between the dates June
17th, 1956, and July lot, 1956s the vacation period of the
Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo, A. J. Sullivan be
and he is hereby designated, appointed and employed as Building
Inspector pro -tem, and that he be compensated for such service
as he may render the City of El Segundo as such Building Inspector
pro -tem, at the rate of $1.10 per hour, for such time as he is
actually engaged in performing the duties of the Building Inspector.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the purchase
of three 50'x 5j tires and one tube for use on Mater Dept. Equipment of the
City of El Segundo be and the same is hereby authorised and directed, the
cost thereof not to exceed $20.002 plus California State Sales Tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Binder.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that-the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved: