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1942 MAR 18 CC MINQ . 5'7 E1 Segundo, California. March 18th, 1942. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Councilman Love was unanimously chosen Mayor pro tem and he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. Councilmen Absent: Binder. Other Of''icers Present: Clyde `r;oodworth - City Attorney. Victor D. McCarthy City Clerk. J. B. Catalano - Building Inspector. J. A. Cummings - Captain of Police. A. R. Gunn - Asst. Street Supt. READING OF MIINUTES OF PREVIOUS T:EETING. The m:'Lnutes of the regular meeting held on the 11th day of March, 1942, were read, without error or omission tieing noted." It was thereupon moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gero:v, that the minutes, as recorded, be approved. Carried. ��r^?ITTII� C014LITNICATIONS. The following communications, which were read to the Council, were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: E. BISCAILUZ, Sheriff, County of Los Angeles, dated March 17th, 1942, expressing regret at his inability to furnish deputies to guard the water plants of the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. E. J. DAV:ZEY, Major'General, United States Army, Commanding San Pedro Sub Sector, dated Larch 11th, 1942, a proclamation temporarily closing for public use, Northrop Street south of Imperial Highway, Lapham Street south of Imperial Highway, Douglas Avenue, between Northrop and Lapham Streets. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUTv'TI' DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated Varch -10th, 1942, inviting attendance at its 126th regular meeting at Pasadena, March 19th, 1942. Ordered filed. WI=' F. THOMSEn, dated March 16th, 1942, being an application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. DEPA.RTI,:�"''I.'T OF FINANCE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated February 28th, 1942, calling attention to a Presidential order,.requiring the filing with the Treasury Department, Washington, D.*C. of a report of any property of any 'national of• a-p foreign country-in the possession or under the control of ahy public agency, such foreign countries being named in said communication. It anbearing that the'City of El Segundo has neither Dossess*ion"nor control of any such property, the communication was ordered filed. FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, dated March 12th, 1942, recommending the adoption of an ordinance amending existing local building, plumbing and electrical ordinances, so as to permit of the substitution with other materials, of building materials required by such existing ordinances, but which may now ow- or hdreafter be listed in the defense housing critical list. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the communica- tion of Federal Housing Administration, dated March 12th, 1942, and the matters therein set forth, be referred to the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo for the preparation of the necessary ordinance or ordinances. Carried. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE, dated March 13th, 19429 reauesting the adoption of an ordinance such as was recommended in the'letter of the Federal Housing Administration heretofore at this meeting referred to. Ordered filed. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF I1XIG_RATION AND HOUSING, dated March 12th, 1942, asking for the name and'address of the Chairman of a Voluntary Fair Rent Committee of the City of El Segundo in case such a committee has been established, and if there is no such committee, whether or not the Council ccntemnlates the formation of such a committee. By general consent the communication was ordered filed and the :natter was taken under advisement, and the City Clerk was requested to advise said Division of the facts as they exist at this time. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Walter Rennie, Attorney at Ldw, representing Mr. George McDonough, addressed the Council with the view of reopening negotiations looking toward the purchase, by the City of El Segundo, of a certain portion of Lot 9, Block J4 in said City, which the Council heretofore had contemplated purchasing and later decided not to purchase. After a short discussion, it was the consensus that due to intervening events, the Council is not disposed to negotiate further. i;_r. Rennie and his client were so advised and indicated they would not press the matter further at this time. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Captain Cummings reported to the Council concerning his attendance this afternoon at the Los Angeles County traffic control discussion, which took place in Elysian Park and which was attended by traffic officers of this area and the Prov6st Marshal of the San Pedro Military area. Building Inspector Catalano repotted concerning the progress in the completion of E1 Segundo Public Library Building. Councilman Gerow of the Public Service Committee reported some minor changes were requested by those in charge of the aircraft warning service structure on top of the water treatment plant and that he had directed Building Inspector Catalano to cause the work to be done, which action on his part was approved by the common consent of the Council. Councilman Gerow of the Public Service Committee stated that in his judgment the City should place Mr. John Stanich, who has fora long period been a casual employee of the City of E1 Segundo, on the list of regular employees, whereupon, after discussion, it'was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that'effective March 19th, 1942, and until the further order of this Council, Mr. John Stanich be employed by the City of El Segundo as a Laborer -1st Class, to be compensated for all services rendered in said capacity as provided in Resolution No. 589 of the City of E1 Segundo and all resolutions amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto respecting the hours of employment and rates of pay of municipal officers and employees. Carried by, the following vote: Ayes: 'Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Liayor Binder. The City Clerk reported that the City Engineer had received. from Federal Works Agency, Public Roads Administration, District Two, a communication dated parch 13th, 1942, advising that the United. States Engineers have recommended the improvement of Mariposa Avenue, between Sepulveda Boulevard and Redondo Boulevard, provided local interests contribute the right of way and 25% of the construction costs. It appearing,�following consideration and discussion, that the City of El Segundo has no monies available with which to purchase real property and provide the necessary right of way for the opening of Mariposa Avenue as indicated in said communication, nor any monies which might be used for the improvement of such a roadway, the City Clerk, by general consent, was so instructed to advise the District Engineer of Federal Works Agency of these facts, but to indicate, at the same time, that the City will endeavor to procure the necessary rights of way and in this connection, the City Clerk was, by general consent, directed to negotiate with the owners of the real property effected. Fire Chief McConnell, reporting through the City Clerk, advised of his 'receipt of a letter dated March 16th, 1942, from Spence D. Turner, County Forrester and Fire Warden, with reference to the delivery to the City of El Segundo of a piece of auxiliary fire equipment from United States Forestry Service, which may be retained here for the use of the City of E1 Segundo until .pril 28th, 1942. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED. that- the Fire Chief of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to eccept delivery of certain auxiliary fire equipment,f rom the United States Forest Service, the same to be housed in the City -of E1 Segundo, under the supervision and control of the Fire Chief of said City, for the use and benefit of the City of E1 Segundo, during such period of time as said United States Forest Service may permit said fire equipment to remain in said Gity; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Fire Chief is further authorized to -execute and -deliver unto the Federal or State agency demanding the same, the required receipt for such apparatus or equipment as may be delivered to him. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Binder. The Chief of Police announced the appointments of seven persons as Special Police Officers and requested-the Council's approval of the same. Moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Clyde Lewis Metz, C. J. Lowe, G. T. Dunlap, A. L. White, F.�L.-Newbre, Es W. Jones, and Carl Wiseberg as Special Police Officers of said City,-be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. The City Clerk, reporting for E. J. Grow, Municipal Mechanic, advised that the "Dater Department pick -up truck-No. 8 is out of service and in need of repairs, the cost of which-will approXimate 4122.95 if the motor of the vbhicle is loverhauled by the municipal shop's of the City of El Segundo. The Council discussed the matter and it being the Council's belief, after brief investigation, that a more satisfactory job would be had if a factory re- conditioned motor is installed in said truck instead of repairing the motor presently therein, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that a factory reconditioned motor be purchased for installation. im ';later Department Pick -up Truck No. 8, and that the same be installed by the ' S Municipal Mechanic of the City of E1 Segundo, all at a cost of not to exceed $100.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Binder. The City Clerk, again reporting for E. J. Grow, Municipal Mechanic, advised that the motor in. Sewer Department Pick -up Truck No. 4, is badly in need of repair. The Council gave consideration to the matter, at the conclusion of which it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that a factory reconditioned or exchange motor be purchased for use in the Sewer Department Pick -up Truck No. 4, at a cost of not to exceed X115.00, and that.the same be installed in said truck by the Municipal Y,echanic of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love and Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: b:ayor Binder. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: '.'later Works Fund General Fund R. T. Hutchins X50.00 Peter E. Binder 12.50 Ruth Schlimme 48.75 John A. Gerow 12.50 I. N. Sumner 97.25 Orest 0. Hesser 12.50 E. L. Coddington 77.00 im. R. Selby 12.50 F. L. Ford 28.00 George Love 12.50 R. Freese 77.00 Victor D. McCarthy 125.00 J. A. Macdonald. 75.00 Neva M. Elsey 92.50 J. F. 'Martin 28.00 l:inta Curtzwiler 60.00 J. C. Osborne 75.00 Clyde Woodworth 62.50 Lewis Purser 12.00 Bernard Lawler 100.00 J. J. Lind 75.00 A. K. Tennis 75.00 Clifford Smith 75.00 C. K. McConnell 6.50 TOTAL 4718.00 R. T. Hutchins 100.00 W. A. Elsterman 90.00 Recreation Fund J. B. Catalano 95.00 Mrs. Marie Sherrill 515.75 Ruth Schlimme 16.25 Vaughan Anthony 3.00 E. Morgan 82.50 TOT-4.L $18.75 Alice Hope 30.00 W. F. Allee 106.36 F. &;. Barnes 85.00 General Fund F. Berkline 101.72 Southern Calif. Gas Co. X4.27 H. Burns 115.94 Crane Co. 28.09 W. A. Callahan 34.08 .Air Reduction Sales Co. 4..66 E. C artland 52.50 Blue Diamond Corporation _15,14 J. A. Cummings 111.82 Ted Eades 1.17 T. B. De Berry 97.50 Lloyd L. King 8.31 R. Dietrich 85.00 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 34.88 Alex Haddock 85.00 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 273.00 C. C. Havens 106.36 Superior Metal Trim Corporation ,23.68 F. Ingram 108.13 L'adco Wholesale Electric Co. 'Cal 17.42, Y. H. McIntire 97.50 Standard Oil Co. of i f. 266.69 , Lee Maxwell 96.25 Dorothy L. Wallace 52.00 Wm. L. Owens 106.36 Western Auto Supply Co. 5.34 K. S. Searles 85.00 Inglewood Sheet Metal Works 25.60 D. Boyer 79.81 E. Jensen 5.03 J. Burgner 72.50 17. A. Callahan 40.92 K. E. Campbell 65.00 Perry Campbell 65.00 C. Dinwiddie 72.00 E. Eisen 65.60 F. L. Ford 36.00 4.6i IT-7 BUSDESS. IT q one . Yo further business a*ipearing to be transacted at this meeting, it eras moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Clerit. ...a,, or. *we -Pa. General Fund General Fund F. L. Gregory 577.50 E. J. Grov, $95.00 A. R. Gunn 95.00 T. Kincaid 36.00 F. :Mack 57.60 J. F. Martin 35.63 C. L. McIlwaine 95.00 M. Painter 66.00 S. B. Patterson 12.00 M. Rahan 65.00 J. Randall 75.00 D. Raynor 65.00 C. Roncevich 65.00 C. Russell 65.60 A. Siebken 75.00 G. Schoening 77.50 J. Stanich 79.20 P. Thompson 60.40 G. Turnev 75.00 J. F. ;'lilson 73.00 J. Schlenker 73.13 D. Fahland 12.00 H. A. Slater 25.00 J. Harvey 3.13 E. Cote 84.00 Joe LaRo ^ue 26.40 H. Crowell 43.76 TOTAL 55344.23 r Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn orl.and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the folloTr:ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow,'Hesser, Love and Selby. noes: Councilmen none. Absent: i;ayor Binder. IT-7 BUSDESS. IT q one . Yo further business a*ipearing to be transacted at this meeting, it eras moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Clerit. ...a,, or. *we -Pa.