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El Segundo, California.
October 7th, 1942.
A 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,
having been called to order at 7:00 P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being
absent.
ROIL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gerow, Peterson, Selby and Hesser.
Councilmen Absent: Love.
Other Officers Present:
Clyde Woodworth - City Attorney.
R. T. Hutchins - City Engineer.
J. B. Catalano - Building Inspector.
Victor D. McCarthy - City Clerk.
Councilman Hesser was unanimously c4osen Mayor pro tam, and he immediately
assumed the duties of the Mayor.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 30th day of September, 19429
were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Selby,
seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes be approved as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications, which were read to the Council, were
disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
STATE BOARD OF EgJALIZATION, dated September 30th, 1942, being copy of
an application for an "On Sale" beer license, made by Thelma L. Muller, doing
business as Muller's Coffee Shop, at 120 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Ordered filed.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, inviting the 'Mayor and
members of the City Council to attend the Pan - American Unity Ceremony, to be
held at the old Court House site, Los Angeles, at 10:00 A. M., October 11th,
1942. Ordered filed.
HEALTH OFFICER, COUNTY OF IDS ANGELES, dated October 5th, 1942, trans-
mitting therewith copy of a letter written to said Health Officer by bagene
J. Bumiller, Chief, Division of Housing.and Sanitation of Los Angeles County
Health Department, recommending the adoption by the City of El Segundo of an
ordinance and amendments to existing ordinances, which will enable the Health
Department to make effective its efforts to stamp out and prevent rat infestations.
Following brief discussion, the communication was referred to the
Building Inspector and the City Engineer for study and report to this Council
at its next meeting. ,
SEELEY & CO., dated October 6th, 1942, respecting the renewal of
fire insurance policy,cm City property, which will expire October 8th, 1942.
>.. ,•After'considerationf it was moved by Councilman,Selby, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that fire insurance in the sum of $30,225.00 be, procured on municipal
property, ell as -described in Policy No. 72670 of the Insurance Company of the
State of Pennsylvania, which will expire October 8th, 1942; that such new
insurance be made effective as of the hour and date of the expiration of the
before mentioned policy; that such.policy have attached thereto the Extended
Coverage Endorsement; that the same be written at a rate of $1.346 for a period
of five years, and that the amounts of insurance under Policies Nos. 72671 to
72674 inclusive,•of said Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, each
be increased from $27,477.00 to $30,225.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Peterson, Selby and Mayor pro tern Hesser.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
FIRE1MIS INSURANCE COMPANY, dated October 2nd, 1942, quoting a premium
charge for the renewal of the automobile bodily injury and property damage
insurance. carried by the City of E1 Segundo, and which expires October 18th,
1942.
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that automobile
bodily injury and property damage insurance, covering all of the motor
vehicles described in Policy No. FM 75581 of the Firemen's Insurance Company
and Metropolitan Casualty Company, which will expire October 18th, 1942, be
procured at a cost of not to exceed $557.23; such insurance to become
effective October 18th, 1942, and to be in amounts corresponding to those
set forth in the before mentioned policy. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Peterson, Selby and Mayor pro tem Hesser.
Noes: Councilmeh None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Councilman Peterson, a member of E1 Segundo Defense Council, reported
as a matter of information for the City Council, that the Defense Council
has made arrangements to sell the junk which was salvaged in a recent drive;
and it is expected that the City will receive approximately $200.00 therefor.
He also stated that on October 2nd, he and Members Escobar and McCarthy
of E1 Segundo Defense Council, in company with Mr. R. R. Haines, a lighting
engineer, made a survey of dim out compliance within the City of E1 Segundo,
and that Mr. Haines complimented the City on the effectiveness of its
accomplishments in this regard, only a few minor violations were noted,
and it was fdlt'that. these oould be readily corrected if called to the
offenders' attention by either the Police Department or the Air RaidnWardens'
Division of the Civilian Defense Corps.
The City Attorney reported that on-October let he had received a letter
from the Railroad Commission of the State of California, advising that the
application of the City of E1 Segundo for permits to construct highway
crossings over -the Santa Fe Railway Company's right of way at 118th and
120th Streets and Inglewood - Redondo Road will receive attention.
Special City Attorney Bender reported that in the matter of the United
States of America vs. the City of El Segundo, he had conferred with Special
United States Attorney Staples, and was advised that as yet the Government
appraisers have not determined the lease hold value of the property
involved in the condemnation action instituted by the Federal Government,
and'that when this determination is made, it is felt that the City may
file a stipulation and avoid filing an answer and malting eourt.appearance,
Special City Attorney Bender reported also that the forms of
Substitution of Attorney needed in connection Stith court actions pending
in the matter of delinquent tax properties have been received from former
Special City Attorney Bernard Lawler and have been filed with the Courts;
also that'he has obtained all reports necessary from the Title Company
and will begin to institute the proceedings indicated in the matter of
tax delinquent properties within the City of E1 Segundo.
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The Chief of Police reported that a humane officer, representing Inglewood
Humane Society, the organization which is under contract with the City of E1
Segundo to perform the services of pound officer within said City, has reported to
him that he has'made two calls at the home of Mr. W. H. Goodnight and found no
one at home on either occasion.
None.
IINFINISHED BUSINESS.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and
Records, were read:
E1 Segundo Hardware
Karl Barmore
M. E. Ward
Audine Campbell
Ruth Cline
Margaret Mountford
State Board of Equalization
The Bruce Publishing Co.
E1 Segundo Herald
TOTAL
State Board of Equalization
Marion Cooper
Master Pest Control Co.
Richfield Oil Corporation
Southern Cal. Gas Company
Roach Chevrolet
-Builders Material Co.
So. Calif. Freight Forwardets
Air Reduction Sales Company
American Bitumuls Co.
Recreation Fund General Fund
20.01 Mrs. 0. B. Hansen $2.00
17.25
W. 0. Watts
25.32
18.00
Walter Swanson
14.00
5.75
Builders Material Co.
10.48
' 4.25
Asphalt Paving Materials Co.
21.84
30.75
Bob Frederick
2.41
.19
Lustre. Corp. of America
31.75
9.53
"Mil" Zillgitt •
31.67
1.03
Ralph M. Converse
25.00
106.76
American Legion Auxiliary
25.00
Inglewood humane Society
24.50
General Fund
Southern Cal. Edison Co.
19.98
3.10
Schwabacher -Frey Company
.77
9100
J. G. Tucker do Son
2.67
9.50
Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
1100
12.15
Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co.
9.86
1.19
Boulevard Radiator Shop
2.50
.87
E1 Segundo Herald
213.16
5.12
Edna E. Leland
_28.59
.42
Gibson Auto Electric Service
19.16
2.58
El•'Segundo Hardware
43.69
11.79
TOTAL $610,88
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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 Gerow, Peterson, Selby and Mayor pro tem Hesser.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the purchase
of six pairs of rubber boots and six pairs of rubber gloves, for use;of_ the
decontamination unit of E1 Segundo Defense Corps, be authorized and approved,
such purchase to be made after the necessary priority order, if any is required,
is obtained. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Peterson, Selby and Mayor pro tem Hesser.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gerow, the following
resolution be adopted:
Q`
now
WEiEREAS, this Council is presently informed that the
owners of the adjoining properties on the North side of Mariposa
Avenue, between Virginia Street and Whiting Street, where the
City of El Sefnndo is performing certain repair work, are desirous
that the existing pre -mix sidewalks should be replaced with cement
concrete sidewalks according to City specifications, and that
such owners are willing to pay for the cost of making such change;
AND, WHEREAS, the City Engineer has estimated that the
cost to said City, connected with the making of such change, will
be the sum of about $150.00;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council, upon hearing the report of the
City Engineer in that regard, is of the opinion that the request
of such owners should be granted;
NOW, THEREF'OR'E, BE IT RESOLVED by the City'Council of-the
City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows:
1. That the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized
and instructed to cause cement concrete sidewalks, etc. to be
constructed at the •location above referred to as requested, when
the interested property owners'shall have deposited with the City
Clerk of said City the sum of $150.00, to cover the costs and
expenses incidental to the making of the changes in the proposed
repairs and in the construction of said sidewalks, etc. as contem-
plated.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to receive
the said deposits and to charge against the same the costs and
expenses incident to the making of the changes requested, con-
struction of cement sidewalks, etc. instead of pre -mix as originally
contemplated, and to present-to this Council the necessary demands
and warrants to refund to the persons contributing the same any
difference between the amount of such deposit and the actual costs
And expenses incurred in eomplging with this "order.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow,Peterson, Selby'snd Mayor pro tem
Hesser.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love. '
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman.Gerow, seconded by'Councilman Selby, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
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