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1946 APR 03 CC MINR 213th El Segundo, California. April 3, 1946. 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 William l R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL C_4LL. Councilmen Present: Hesser, Peterson; Thor-oson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Skelley. READING OF YIINUTES OF PREVIOUS YTEETING. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 27th day of :arch, 1946, having been read, without error or omission appearing, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. At this point the City. Clerk announced he had in his possession, in the same condition as when received, one bid for the purchase of City of E1 Segundo owned tax deeded property, heretofore advertised for-sale by said City. It was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare the bid received this date for the purchase of certain City owned tax deeded real property. Carried. The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bid, which said bid was found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit: Bid of Frank Haught, on regular form provided.therefor, bidding the sum of X200.00 for Lot B, Tract 1632, E1 Segundo. Said bid was accompanied by Money.Order No. 440347, drawn on EL'Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank, payable to City of E1 Segundo, in the sum of $50.00. Following examination of .said bid, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 817, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF = CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'T'Y OF EL' SEGUN'`0 , CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TIME PAYMENT • BID OF FRANK HAUGHT FOR CERTAIN CITY 07 FED REAL PROP ^RTY, which was read, be adopted. Carried.by the-following vote: Aye:-: Councilmen .Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen hone. Absent: Councilman Skelley. Special City Attorney Bender then presented to the Council a certain quitclaim Deed, acquired in lieu of quiet title proceedings.,'conveying to the City of E1 Segundo Lot 4, in Block 39, E1 Segundo, which dedd he recommended the Council accept. I;ioved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the - following resolution be adopted: _ RtSOLVG'D, that that certain Quitclaim Deed, dated the first day-of April; 1946, executed by Jessie Beck, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los A nreles, State of California, described.as: R '2A ad Lot 4 in Block 39 of E1 Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 22 Pages 54 and 55 of Daps, in the office of the County Recorder.of said County, be and the samq is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of El SeLn:ndo; and BE IT FORTIHER RESOLVED., that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to record said instrument in the office of the County Recotder of Loa ApReles County. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Nces: Councilmen None. Absent:. Councilman Skelley. Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Special City Attorney Bender reported he was delivering to the City Clerk Title Insurance and 'Trust Company Title Insurance Policy No. 2170330, with reference to the Vrest 20 feet of Lot 3, Block 93, E1 Segundo, the property described being a portion of land which the City-desires to utilize for public street or alley purposes. "17RITTEN C012M. - ICATIONS. . The following communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and disposed of in the manner indicated following reference to each hereinafter:, LILA = TODD, dated March 29, 1946; JESSE A. STOKE, JR., dated April 2, 1946; GEORG31 A. HARL0".', dated April 3, 1946; and . ?'.'ALLACE E. S',AN, dated April 3, 1946, each being application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Qrdered filed. STONE & YOUNGBERG, dated March .279, 1946, with reference to financing locally planned postwar improvements. Ordered filed. CL-RGtiCE C. LADE, stamped received April 19 1946, stating that he is an unemployed Vorld War II veteran in need of employment and requesting that his aDbli ^.at ion_ for employment by the City be reviewed. Ordered filed. RAILROAD COITISSION OF THE STATE CF C21IFCRNLk. dated March 28, 19469 with reference to Application No. 27207, before said Body, in the matter of the application of Inglewood City Lines for authority to extend certain of its motor coach _service and to discontinuq certain service. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to attend the hearing to be held before the Railroad Co.wission of the State of California, in the State Building in the City of Los Angeles, on the 18th day of April, 1946, in the matter of Application of Inglewood City Lines, a California corporation, for authority to (a) eaterO its motor coach service in vicinity of Manchester and Sepulveda Boulevards, Los Ange les, -and (b) discontinue serviee over a portion of rotor eo&ch Route No. 5, with Routes Nos, 1-and 6, in and near th.P City of Hawthorne, and to present•such arPumPnts and evidence at said hearing as, in the opinion of said officials, may, at the time appear proper, it being the sense of the City Council that the rresent service to the City of E1 Segundo should not be curtailed; R.2 AND, EE IT FURTIER RTSOLVED, that the City Clerk be requested to notify the Chamber of Commerce.of the City of.El Segundo, the - Standard Oil Company and such other concerns as .he- -feels.the personnel of which may be effected by_the proposed change. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. STANLL�.RL OIL OF CALIFORNIA, dated April 3rd, 1946, with reference to its application to drill Gough No. 16 oil well; and APPLICATION for permit to drill oil and/or gas well in a portion of Section 7 within the City of E1 Segundo, to be named and known.as.Standard Gil of California Gough No. 16, said application being accompanied by sketnh, in duplicate, of the proposed location of- said well.. Following consideration, it was moved by.Counc.ilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No- 818 „ entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SE(RJNDO, CALIFOPNLk,, GRANTING TO STANDARD ,QIL COYPANY OF CALIFO-IRI?LA A P RM1T FOR THAT CERTAIN, OIL VTLL IN SAID CITY -DE'SIGNAT7�D AND KNOWN AS "STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA GOUGH #16 ", which was read, be adopted. Said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmer_ None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. J. A. CU1.11INGS, dated April 1, 1946, indicating his intention to.retire from the employ of -the City of E1 Segundo at an early date. . By-general consent the communication was receive4, but -no - action taken thereon fending the filing of a supplementary - letter more specifically setting forth the ;'intentions of the writer. .. ROBERT T. 'M1r EB dated April 1, 1946, . requesting that :a permit heretofore issued him to operate Si Segundo taxicab service be cancelled as he is no longer in the taxicab business in the City of El Segundo. PAUL R. bYE'RS, dated April 3, 1946, being an ,application for taxicab permit, the business to be operated under the name of Yellow Cab Co. of El Segundo, Calif., together with descriptions of three of the four:.motor.vehicles he contem- plates using in said business and a map on which are delineated certain fare areas and-the rates charged for taxicab service from his proposed taxicab stand to each of said areas. _. The Council inquired of the Chief of Police whether or not all documents and matters in connection with the said application of the said Paul R. Meyers are in good order, and it appearing that the required insurance policy has not been filed with the City Cleric; that the business license gequired for the conduct of said'business has not been procured and that,certain-other deficiencies exist, it Baas, .moved by-Councilman Peterson, seconded by-Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be adopted: x R'. 216 WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council the application of Paul R. Meyers for a taxicab permit u}ider the name of Yellow Cab Co. of E1 Segundo, Calif., dated April 3, 1946; and 'MREAS, there has also been presented to this Council a communi- cation from Robert Thomas Meyers, dated 4/1/46, requesting that the present permit issued to said Robert Thomas Meyers to conduct a taxicab business in the City of E1 Segundo under the name of E1 Segundo Taxicab Co. be cancelled; and .KOREAS, the Council has reviewed the files with reference to the said matters and'it appears to the Council that such files are not presently in good order due to no fault on the part of the City4 and JIiRMS, this Council feels that all operators of taxicabs in the City of E1 Segundo should at all times comply with and be re- cuired to comply with the provisions of the ordinances of said City relating to such matters and the conditions of their respective permits; NO""', Ta=ORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, as follows: First: That the said application of said Paul R. Meyers, dated April 3, 1946, above referred to, be and the same is hereby taken under advisement by this-Council until its next regular meeting to be held on the 17th lay of April,.1946.. Second: That the permit heretofore granted to said Robert Thomas :Meyers, under date of January 7, 1946, shall be and the same is hereby revoked, effective immediately, pursuant to the written renuest of said permittee on file. Third: That the permittee, Paul R. Meyers, be and he is hereby ordered to appear before this Council at its said regular meeting to be held on said 17th day of April, 1946, and show cause, if any he has, why his permit to operate a taxicab business in.the City of E1 Segundo under the name of Yellow Cab Company and which was issued pursuant to resolution adopted by the City Council on the 7th day of January, 1946, should not be revoked for failure on the part of said permittee to promntly meet all of the requirements of the City of E1 Segundo relating to taxicab permits and the conditions of the permit heretofore issued to him as aforesaid. Fourth: -That the applicant, Paul R. Meyers, whose application is dated April 3, 1946, as above referred tq, be ordered to show cause before this Council at its said regular meeting to be held on April 17, 1946, why his pending application for taxicab permit should not.be denied. Fifth: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to notify the permittees and applicant above referred to of the action herein taken and of the order of the City Council that applicant's presence is required at said above mentioned meeting, April 17, 1946, for the purposes aforesaid. , the foregoing resolution•was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and 34ayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. REPORTS OF STANDING CCMMITTEES.- Councilmeri'Pete'rson, City of El Segundo Director on the Board of Directors of '+est Basin Water Association, reported et length to the Council of a recent meeting of -said Association, at which a proposed budget covering the balance of the. fiscal year ending_ June 30, 1946, was submitted and which will have the further consideration of the Directors of said Jest Basin ."rater Association after it has been approved by the City Councils of the Cities, members of said Association. Councilman Peterson thereupon delivered to the City Clerk for Piling, copy of a notice centioned: "Notice of Yeeting :Vest Basin' +'Dater Association, Inglewood City tail, April 11, 1946 - 7:30 P. M. ", which contained the budget items and R a1'J which sets forth the names of the members of the Association,,together with the number of acre feet of water produced during 1944 by each of the - members named who are in the water production business. Councilman Peterson further explained -that the City of E1 Segundo's share in the proposed budget of said West Basin Water Association.will be 4.598%, or approximately $491.26. Councilman Peterson also recommended the City consider the drilling of a ne.-j water well for the City of E1 Segundo. , Upon completion of Councilman Peterson's report, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be adopted: WH RFAS, Councilman Peterson, representative of the City of El Segundo on the hest Basin dater Association, has reported to this Council the proposed budget of said Association for the remainder of the fiscal year ending July 1. 1946; and- ' '=RD',3' this Council has reviewed the said budget and is satisfied therewith; NO1:', =M22FO:w, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows: First: That a copy of said proposed budget for said period be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and hereby referred-to and by this reference incorporated herein and marle a part hereof; Second: That this Council does hereby approve the said proposed budget and does hereby authorize the said representative of said City on said West Basin Water Association to so notify the officials of said Association. Third: That said representative be and he is hereby authorized by this Council to approve, on behalf of said City,. any changes or modifications in said budget which may be _ Hetermined upon by the officers of said Association -as contem- plated in its By -Laws and which changes or modifications in. tre opinion of said representative of-said City, are fair, just and reasonable, all matters considered. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: . Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: - Councilman Skelley. REPORTS OF OFFICFJM -AND SPEC UL C0 01ITTEES City Clerk McCarthy reported that Southern California Edison Company, in order to conserve the live of street lamps, the supply of which is greatly below normal, desired to alter street lighting transformers by reducing the amperage from 6.6 to 6.2. It was stated that.this would slightly diminish light intensity, but would be s temporary measure only until such time as street lamps are availahle in ample quantity. After discussion, it was-moved by councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: " "?AREAS, Southern California Edison Company has informally renuestea that the City Council express its attitude with reference to the reduction of the amperage now'used in the illumination of electric street. lamps in the City of E1 Segundo during the present lamp shortage crisis; and :M.FEAS, this Council has carefully considered the said recuest and has also considered the public interest, convenience and necessity in the premises; R 218.: NOW, UP—TEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to notify said Southern California Edison Company that the City Council of the City of El Segundo does not feel that any program should be instituted, whether-by reduction of amperage or otherwise, which would in any manner reduce the efficiency or amount of the present street lighting of said City.. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: CounciLmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. Water Superintendent Hutchins re Ported that Mr. Ned Roncevich had made application for the installation_ of a 12" water meter at a certain location on Center Street, between Imperial Highway and Walnut Avenue, at which location Pair. .Roncevich contemplates raising vegetables on a two acre parcel of ground. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be.adopted: ".rPEREAS, the dater Superintendent of the City of E1 _Segundo has communicated to this Council the request of Mr. Ned Roncevich that he be furnished with water services for the premises located on Center Street, between Imperial Highway and Walnut Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, using a 12" meter for the purpose of irrigating vegetable crops upon said land; and itih'E.IEA..S, this Council has carefully reviewed the said matter. and the present conditions relating to water supply in,the City of El Segundo from the west basin un�srground waters; - NOW, THEFEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City -of E1 Segundo, as follows: First: That the.plater Superintendent'be and he is hereby authorized to permit the installation of said 12" meter so requested and the service of water therethrough for the purposes above mentioned, subject, however to the terms anti conditions hereinafter set forth. Second: That the said installation and service therethrough shall be made subject to and upon eac)a and all of the :following terms and conditions: (a) That permittee shall at.all times when using water for irrigation purposes, consult with the Water Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo with reference to the setting out and rotation of crops to the end that the Water Superintend ent may have knowledge of the .potential amount of water which may be required or desired from time to time. (b) That the "Water Superintendent shall have the right to designate the particular hours during .which water may be used through said service for the purposes above stated and that the owner, of said service shall comply therewith. (c). That .nothing herein contained shall be construed as establishing any precedent in the premisos.ar, with reference to any of the subjects above re- ferred to, as the City Council feels that the, critical condition of the underground water supply in the west basin requires that the said Council should exercise a continual regard and supervision with reference to the use of water from the municipal water system for the purposes of irrigation. T "- Rig (d) That this permission and authority shall not become effective unless and until the said permittee or service owner shall have evidenced his acceptance of the service upon and subject-to each and ell of the terms and conditions hereinabove expressed and shall have agreed thereto by endorsing a copy of this resolution to that effect and filing the same with the City Clerk. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: - Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. The City Clerk reported that in obedience to direction of the City Council, notice f tie revocation of permit-or permits for any trailer or trailers or other / 'Up McRted on Lot ?,'Block 28, E1 Segundo, had been served upon Lily Lane, Pansy Lane, Louis Lane and George Lane, at or about 7:00 P. M., :arch 29, 1946. Water Superintendent Hutchins reported that on April 1, 1946, 11.arren G. Bradford had been employed as Laborer - Second class, in the "pater Department of the City of El Segundo. coved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the action of the Water Superintendent in employing Warren G. Bradford be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. The City Attorney at this time reported that pursuant to the reference to him by the Council at its last meeting of the documents filed -by Jack Frombach and Esther Leona Frombach, his-wife, with reference to the Eliie•#9 -1 oil well, he had examined and approved all of the documents excepting only the bond. He further stated he had communicated the reasons for his,objeetion to the form of bond submitted to Mr. Frombach and had been assured by Mr. Frombach that a ne,k, bond in form acceptable to the City would be filed as soon as same cep be procured. Upon hearing the report of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman hesser, seconded by-Councilman Thompson, that the application of Jack Frombach andlor Esther Leona Frombach for consent of the City Council to -the transfer of the permit for Elsie #9 -1 Well, in the City of El Segundo,-be taken under advisemer_t by this Council pending the receipt of the'new'form of bond referred to in the City attorney's report. Carried. UNFINI91ED BUSINESS. In the matter of the application of Emanuel Jensen for a permit to keep six horses at 1717 East Maple Avenue, E1 Segundo, the Chief of Police reported having made an inspection of the premises as directed; that game were found satisfactory and he recommended the permit be granted. It was thereupon•moved by Councilman•Feterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, the following resolution be adopted: RESOL'D, that Emanuel Jensen he and he is hereby. granted a temporary, revocable permit, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 255 of the City of El Segundo and the Housing Act of the State of California, to keep six horses on the premises located at 1717 East Kaple Avenue, within the City of E1 Segundo. Said permit shall be revocable at the pleasure of the City Council, withcut notice and without liability and is further subject to R 22ai the provision that during all of the time this permit is being exercised, said premises must be .kept in a clean condition and not in any manner to constitute a nuisance. Said hermit is further conditioned upon the permittee approving a copy of the same in writing, agreeing to the terms and conditions herein set forth, and that said approved copy shall be thereupon filed in the office of the City Clerk. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. In the matter of the application of Mr. Gordon Schindler for p permit to erect a 'Zuonset type building on Lot 162 Block 7,_ El Segundo, the City Clerk reported having written Mr. Schindler, March 29th, instructing him to file plans and specifications of his proposed building with the Building Inspector of the C-y c, E1 Segundo, Building; Inspector Catalano, who was present at the meeting, stated that no plans . or specifications had been filed _.:rith him by Mr. Schindler, whereupon it -as moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be adopted: 2:SCLiIED, that in view of the reports of the City Clerk and of the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo, with reference to the application of Mr. Gordon Schindler for a permit to erect a Qponset type structure in the -City of E1 Segundo, such reports indicating that applicant had been advised to file plans and specifications of the proposed building with . the Building Inspector of the City.of El Segundo and that he has not done so, that the entire matter be referred back to said. Building Inspector for administrative handling and the applicant be advised by the City Clerk of this action by this Council. Carried. In the matter of the offer.of the City -of Los .Angeles, Bureau of Right of �+ay and Land, to purchase -a certain piece of.real:property owned by the City of E1 Segundo, which offer was heretofore presented this Council and taken under advisement,.it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:. I RESOLVED, that.the matter of the request of the City of Los -Lngeles to purchase certain real property from the City of El Segundo, be taken under further advisement by this Council pending a report from the Committee hereinafter referred to; and B, IT FCTRTh -R RESOLVED, that a Committee, consisting of MayW.Selby, Councilman Peterson, City* Engineer Hutchins and City Attorney tloodworth, be requested to consult with a representative or representatives of the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles with reference to the proposed _ Pyperion treatment plent and operations connected with the construction thereof and to report to this Council in due tiros ±ne result of its discussions. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. R 2�i� PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: ;eater Works Fund General Fund Pay Roll Demand No. 11155 to Pay Roll Demand No. 52772 to j;o. 11161, Incl. X651.97 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treaa. 55.80 Mint4 Curtzwiler, City Treas. 19.60 State Employees' Retirement Syst. 34.54 State Employees' Retirement Syst. 42.14 Kimball Elevator Co. Ltd. 6.00 Layne & bowler Corporation 279.00 3raun Corporation 22.76 Remington. Rand, Inc. 33.18 Industrial Stat. & Printing Co. 177 Ditto Incorporated 6.46 El Segundo Herald 33.82 Oro Grande lime & Stone Corp. 257.25 Carl Wilson 40.00 City of E1 Segundo 188.44 Howard Supply Co. 14.74 R. T. Hutchins, Petty Cash 46.52 TOTAL w1732.99 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement Syst. $ 7,12 State Employees' Retirement Syst. 271.81 TOTAL X278.93 Macpherson Leather Co. Leather Supply Company American Handicrafts Co. Yinta Curtzwiler, City Treas. Ethel Grubb Clark Ames TOTAL No. 527919 Incl. Pay Roll Demand No. 52792 to No. 52805, Incl. Pay Roll Demand No. 52806 to No. 52828, Incl. 1834.20 Pay Roll Demand No. 52829 to No. 52852, Incl. 536.50 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 461.58 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 66.25 State Employees' 'Retirement Syst. 308.14 E1 Segundo Herald 195.31 David E. Smiley 35.00 Wm. F. Barta 36.05 Automobile Club of So. Calif. 32.90 Edna E. Leland 51.68 F. E. Dine 35.00 Inglewood Humane Society 30.00 Snap -On Tools Corporation 5.07 Noz -7,eed 14.22 Taylor Wholesale.Electric Co. 4.26 General Electric Co. 11.99 Eddings Brothers 7.54 California Spray-Chemical Co. 18.30 Earl Morgan 4.35 Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 171.87 The Texas Company_ 56.00 w�106.7.23 1300.39 . Recreation Fund City of E1 Segundo Water Dept. 27.06 X69.78 Gibson Motor Parts 4.96 10.21 Econolite Corporation 16.40 29.07 Plaster Pest Control Co. 9.50 10.58 Municipal Finance Officers Assn. 10.00 51.67 Warren Southwest Inc.* 45.92 18.00 •Haas, Baruch & Co. 9.43 ''189.31 Fletcher Tire Service 46.77 General Fund Utility Supply Company $ 2.92 Industrial Stat. & Printing Co. 3.59 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 32.36 Eddings Brothers 2.12 Grand Cafe 1.66 Al's Grill 1.10 Inglewood Neon Sign Co. 6.00 City of E1 Segundo +pater Dept. 72.59 John F. Bender 318.50 C. D. Soiseth & Son 31.77 Southern Calif. Gas Company 17.71 Richfield Oil Corporation 234.00 The Electric Corporation 11061 Century Motor Sales 4.04 State Board of Equalization 1.82 Clyde Woodworth, City Atty. 50.00 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 543.15 Clean -a -pipe Tool'Company- 6.50 TOTAL $7795.31 Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Hesser,�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 Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. . Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. MI BUSINESS. The City Clerk informed the Council of the need for anew typewriter in his R tea: office, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorised to purchase,a typewriter at a cost of not to exceed X98.00, plus California State Sales Tax. - --Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. , The•Chief of Police requested an expressicn from the C ouncii with reference to its attitude or policy in connection with the furnishing of surgical, medical or ambulhnae services'to persons who maybe found on the public streets of the City of El Segundo in need of such services. Following discussion of the subject, it was moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that.uhtil the further order of this Council, the City of E1 Segundo will pay the requisite costs, fees and charges for medical, surgical tnd other services rendered at the request of the Chief of Police or any of his duly authorized representatives in-- conMation -with treatment needed and care of persons injured or tarn ill upon any of the public streets, avenues, alleys, ways or other public places within the City of E1 Segundo; provided (a) that the charge or fee for the' services rendered is reasonable -T -(b) that the Chief of Pclice approve the demand therefor in writing; and (c) that a reasonable showing shall---b9'-made--by claimant to the effect that he has made diligent 2'equest of the injured or ill party 'or persons related to or responsible for the injured or ill party for payment of the amount demanded, but without avail. The foregoing, resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: 'Councilmen None. Absent: ' Councilman 5kelley- Street Superintendedt Hutchins inquired whether or not the Council desires his Department to disd'certain unimproved properties within the City of El Segundo," ad a fire prevention melsure, the same as has been done in prior years. No formal_ adtion was taken, but by general consent it was' indicated that such is the Council's ddsire. Street_3up,�rintendent Hutchins reported to the Council that the City • is in dire need'of a motor truck for rubbish and refuse collection service and that Milliken Chevrolet Agency in E'1 Segundo has made an offer to sell the City a new truck, equipped as required'by the City, such offer -being subject to immediate acceptance; that his investigations with reference to the matter discloses that the dealer who recently bid upon the City's motor vehicle requireiients, pursuant to,published notice calling for bids on motor vehicles, is not now able to deliver the truck he bid upon,and has no definite knowledge concerning probable date of delivery. Lengthy discussion followed this report, at the conclusion of which it was moved. by Councilman HesseM, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: ' =A P.FaS, this Council did heretofore, under date of January 16, 1946, award `to Ira E. Escobar the contract for furnishing the City of Ei Segundo with one new 1946 - 12 _- ton Ford Truck, eouipped with 4 cubic yard Garwood, or equal, hoist -type garbage and rubbish scowbody; 9 El Segundo, California. April 10, 1946. CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF TF-T CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, IA CALIFORN, AND-WAIVER OF NOTICE. '!e, the undersigned, being all of the members of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, do hereby consent and agree that a special meeting of said Council shall be held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said'City, beginning at the hour of 4:15 P. M. on 'Fiednesday, the 10th day of April, 1J46, for the purpose of taking action with reference to the application of L. F. Grieves, representing the Rockwell Shows of Compton, for a permit to operate, for a period of two weeks beginning April 16th, 1946, a carnival'on' Lot 2, Block 112, E1 Segundo. �+e hereby waive any further, other, or additional notice of the time and-place of said meeting and consent. that same be held at the time and place above stated. Dated this 10th day of April, 1946, and filed iii the office of the City Clerk prior to the.time set for said meeting. Yayor. Counlalman. Councilman. I PAP" k AND, VMREAS, it appears that it may be sometime yet before the said gquipment can be delivered due to existing labor, material end production conditions, all of which was understood at the time said award was made; AND, Z"•'= '."_R?AS, it further appears that it is now possible, if the order -is placed immediately, for the City of El Segundo to obtain the equipment hereinafter referred to in the offer -of Milliken_ Chevrolet hereinafter set forth; .AND, t:'fWR AS, in the present emergency and under present conditions, it is essential that the City procure the enuip- !ent referred to at the earliest possible moment and that it procure the same in addition to the equipment ordered from Ira E. Escobar, with modifications as hereinafter set forth, in order that the public interest, safety, convenience Arid welfare of said City may be served; NC ", ", TIERE'FOFW, BE IT RE'SOLV7D, by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo as follows: First: That the offer of said Milliken Chevrolet in words and figures as follows: "Heavy Duty 1946 - Chevrolet - 160" Ceh and "hassis Fe .vy Duty Frt. Srrings ;2.60 heavy Duty Frt. Axle 28.55 750 x 20 8 Ply Frt. Tires 60.05 225 x 20 ply rear tires 235.80 Heavy Duty Rear Axle 25.95 Auxiliary springs - rear 11.42 Oil bath air cleaner 3.15 - Heavy-duty. engine . - ..____ _ _._ _._. _ 25.95 Hi crown frt. fenders 160" U. L. Cab and Chassis -._ __ .. _ - - - - =} 8.e7.5 - Oil Filter 12.47 ' Turning Signal 8.20 Garbage Scow Body and Hoist for above unit Body Type C-28 Dimensions 10 ft. lonz on bottom 13 ft. long on ton 18.52 in. side heighth 4: cu. yds. capacity Hydraulic Hoist Typo F -1 -ST -224 Low mount ca.: and Side :V:ount Steps (folding type) Installation of Body Total Price California Sales Tax Total roller type 655.00 75.00 90.00 2458.08 61.50 $2519.58 The above, price does not include Federal Excise Taxes or Spare Tire and Tube for Truck. be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, and that the equipment referred to therein be purchased at the price stated therein. Second: That said Ira E. Escobar be requested by this Council to revise his said bid by providing a dump body instead of the scow body which has originally contemplated and that the Street Superin- tendent be requested to.discuss said subject with said Ira E. Escobar R-2 and report to this Council at its next regular meeting the change in the amount of purchase price.,- if .any, !,hich may result due to said change hereby requested. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: 6ouncilman Skelley. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Fire Department of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized to purchase six waterproof flashlight type lanterns at a cost of not to exceed 1-27.00, plus California State Sales Tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Skelley. - No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it r'as moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, the 16th day of April, 1946, at the hour of 4:15 P. lv% Carried. Respectfully submitted, 4pproved: Cit Cl 1 ayor.