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E1 Segundo, California.
June 16, 1948.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of B1 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 o'clock P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Peterson, baranson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of June, 1948, having
been read and no errors or emissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Carried.
WRITTEN CONMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations
hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
RICHARD RHODES, dated June 14, 1948;
EARLAN J. HALL, dated June, 1948; and
C. DARE GTLMAN, dated June 14, 1948, each being application for employment
by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
R. W. WUBBSN, dated 6 -15 -1948, being application for renewal of house
trailer permit at 114 Lomita Street.
J. E. DOBBS, dated June-14, 1948, being application for renewal of house
trailer permit at 216 Sheldon Street.
The Building Inspector having recommended that each of the above applications
for house trailer permits be granted, it was moved by Councilman. Peterson, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that each of the persons hereinafter named, be
and he is hereby granted a temporary, revocable permit in
regular form, to occupy, use and maintaia a house trailer at
the location set opposite his name, each of said permits to
expire by limitation on September 30th, 1948:
R. B. Wubben - - - - - 114 Lomita Street, E1 Segundo, Cal.
J. E. Dobbs - - - - - 216 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, Cal.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
WILLIAM J. COWAN, dated June 15, 1948, being application for renewal of
permit to occupy, use and maintain a'tent at 527 Center Street, El Segundo, Calif.
Discussion followed the reading of said application, following which it
was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following
resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that William J. Cowan be and he is hereby granted
--a- temporary; z-evacabla Permit to occupy, use and maintain a teat
at 527 Center Street, E1 Segundo, such permit to expire by limitation
on September-38th', 1948;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said applicant be advised
that -this Council may not to disposed to grant a renewal of said
permit --upva-bzgirati-va'thereef, unless it is furnished satisfactory
evidence of the -fact of suitable-le-prcgress having been made in the
construction of a proposed dwelling at said location by applicant
at the time request for such removal may be made.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following veto:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Nees: Councilmen Hone.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
VIRGIL L. FRAZIER, undated, being application for permit to move a one story
frame dwelling into the City of E1 Segundo.
The Building Inspector having.inspected said building and having reported
that same does not conform to building ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the
application of Virgil L. Frazier, undated, for permit to move a one story, frame
dwelling into the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby denied. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Paterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen Hone.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
J. FRARMN GASSER, dated June 16, 1948, as Secretary of a Committee
representing the churches of E1 Segundo, requesting permit to erect a sign at
Grand Avenue and Main Street, showing the name and locations of the established
churches in the City.-of E1 Segundo. Attached to °said application was a sheet
showing drawing of said proposed sign and specifications thereof.
During the discussion which followed, the City Clerk read to the Council
a letter dated June 5, 1948, from Pacific Electric Railway Company, by E. C.
Johnson, Chief Engineer, addressed to Rev. J. Franklin Gasser, in which said
Company stated it had no objections to the placing of said sign on its right of
way at the location requested, provided permission was obtained from the City of
E1 Segundo.
Following said discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded
by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that J. Franklin Gasser, Secretary of the
Interfaith Committee, representing the various churches of
the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted a
tenporary, revocable permit to erect a sign on the Pacific
Electric Company's right of way at Grand Avenue and Main
Street, such sign to show the mimes and locations of churches
in the City of E1 Segundo and in accordance with drawing
and specifications submitted with application therefor; it
being further provided that such sign shall be erected at
a location satisfactory to the Street Superiatoadeat of the
City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following veto:
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Arm: Ceuacilmea Peterson, Svaason, Thompson and Mayer Selby.
Nees: comwiimon Bone.
Absent; Counctlmam Baker.
J. B. GAS=1 PASTM, FIRST BAPTIST CEMCH OF-IL MMMDO, dated June 17,
1948, riquoating permission to erect throe directional signs at various locations
set forth #m-said aIT11cation, and setttng-forth spectftcat3*as for such signs.
Following discussion, it Was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Counai, -Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RZSOLVW, that J. F. Gasser, Paster, First Baptist Church
of 31 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted a temporary, rovocable
permit, to erect directional signs on behalf of said Church in
accordance with his application therefor, dated June 17, 198,
at the following locations, within the City of $1 Segundo, to -nit:
1. On the Bast aide of Main Street, at its intersection
with Oak Avenue,
2. At the intersection of Imperial Bled. and Center Street,
3. At the intersection of Center Street and Palm Avenue;
It being understood and agreed that the exact locations of said
signs shall be at points to be designated by the Street Suporin-
tondont of the City of 31 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Petersen, Swanson, Theatpson and Mayer Selby.
Nees: Councilmen Nose.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 10, 1948, to which wan attached copy
of its Resolution No. 28, granting variance to William H. and Mildred L. Reuther
with respect to required roar yard lino in connection with erection of a dwelling
on Lot 32, Tract 12391, 11 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Swansea, the conasmi-
cation and accompanying copy of Resolution No. 28 of the City PLansing Commission
be received and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. Carried.
CITY PLANNING COM USSION, dated June 10, 1948, to which was attached copy
of its Resolution No. 29, giving notice of a public hearing to be hold on the
Commission's ova motion to reclassify all property abutting the southerly side
of Imperial Highway to a depth of 150 foot, between Cedar Street on the Bunt
and the Westerly City Limits of the City of ffi Segundo from an "R -3" Zone to
a "C -2" Zone, said public hearing to be held an June 7th and June 28th, 1948-
Moved by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
cosmunicatien from the City Planning Commission, dated Juno 10, 1948, and
accompanying copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 29, be received and
ordered placed ex file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried.
BAK DISPOSAL COMPANY, dated June 9, 1948, offering to enter into a con-
tract with the City of S1 Segundo for disposal of its combustible and non-
combustible rubbish, as per terms and conditions set forth in said letter. By
general consent said letter was ordered filed for future reference.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
At-this--time - the City Council took up the matter of the ceramics studio at
No. 318-Esst- Sycamre Avenue, operated by Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Large.-
A 1cng-df-acussion ensued, participated in by Mr. Large, his attorney Mr.
James B. Irsfeld, Jr., the members of the City Council, the City Attorney, Mr. A.
R, - Gmm and the`- CttT-Elerk.
ImquI771 a- made as to whether any of the persons who had made the current
protest with reference to said property, which resulted in this hearing, were
present-, but-m one -responded on- behftl of such protestants.
Mr. A. R. Gunn stated that while he had participated in the original pro-
ceedings, he was not one of the protestem s at this particular time.
As a result of the hearing and after such discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution
be adopted:
WEEREAS, this Council did heretofore request that Mr.
P. M. Large appear before this Council at this meeting with
reference to the existing and proposed use of the premises at
No. 318 East Sycamore Avenue, in the City of El Segundo;
AND, WHEREAS, Mr. Large, in company with his attorney,
Mr. James B. Irsfeld, Jr., has appeared before and addressed
this Council;
AND, WHEREAS, none of the protestants, pursuant to whose
request the above order for appearance was made, have appeared
at this meeting;
AND, WHEREAS, said property owner, Mr. Large, both
personally and through his said attorney, has assured the
City Council that any prospective purchaser of said premises
will be notified of the limitations upon the use of said
premises for a ceramics studio, which have been observed in
the past by said property owner, so that any purchaser would
be fully advised in the premises;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that without prejudice
to the rights of the City, the rights of the property owner
involved or the protestants, that the subject of discussion
be closed, so far as the present objection pending before
this Council is concerned.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Public Works Cceaaissioner Peterson, reporting in connection with bringing
the Alley in Block 23, E1 Segundo, to grade and repaving said alley, which matter
had been heretofore referred to him for study and report, presented a revised
estimate of the cost of doing such work, said estimate being the sum of $ 1400.00.
He stated that inasmuch as the proposed improvement was for the benefit of the
property abutting said Alley, that he recommended nothing further be done in
.-the matter until the owners of such property have been contacted and have Agreed
to bear the cost of making such improvement.
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Following the report of Commissioner Peterson, it was moved by Councilman
Svansma seconded---by Councilman Thompson, the following resaluttow be adopted:
RESOLVED, -that the - varbal report of Public Works Commissioner
Pet eraoa; -a-s Amdicated -above in the-se --- minutes, be approved, and
that-the elty-Clark he acrd he ts hereby requested -to notify the
proper ty-mnars, -who --suggested, -the Improvement to the first in-
, of--the matter Mt -forth in -said repox and of the Council's
present thought that in view of the substantial nature of the
improvement, that the costs involved should be borne by the
properties bordering the alley in proportion to their respective
benefits, as the respective owners may agrees.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
.City Clerk McCarthy reported he had received several calls from residents
in the vicinity of the lot upon which the City has been dumping grass cuttings,
objecting to such procedure, and especially so if such cuttings are to be later
burned.
Assistant Street Superintendent Gunn and Acting Park Superintendent
Schoening, who were present in the Council Chamber, each stated it was not the
intent that such dumpings should be burned, but that the owner of the lot had
given his permission for such cuttings to be placed thereon to act as a fill only.
Discussion was had by the Council as to whether or not another location
might be found upon which to place such grass cuttings, and by general consent
the matter was taken under further advisement by said Council.
City Clerk McCarthy stated that numerous applications for work with the
City are being filed by teen -age boys desiring such work for the summer, and he
inquired whether or not it was the intent of the Council to hire such boys.
Discussion developed that a limited number of W h boys could be used by
the Parks and Street Departments for a short time only, it was moved by Councilman
Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that during the summer school vacation of 1948,
the Park Superintendent and Street Superintendent are authorized
to employ, on such work as they find may be necessary and
suitable, local junior citizens, sixteen years of age or over,
in such number as the work in their respective departments may
require, having due regard to the capabilities of such employees,
and to so far as possible alternate such employees in such
employment to the and that some period of service may be
performed by each of the respective acceptable applicants.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Assistant City Engineer Lortz, reporting for Water Superintendent Hutchins,
stated that it is necessary at this time to convert the pumping unit in Water Well
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No. 9 from-50-ty *-cyv1vs, and h -, scam mmded thtts-wcu k by done ty the Pacific
Pump �Ccmpan:y-vf El Segundo,�aad °ousted the Southern California Edison Company had
agreed to stand-the-expense--of such conversion, as per "Conversion Allowance and
Release Agreemvnt� Deep- Well Puepfng Equipment".
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilmen
Swanean; the following resolutim be adopted:
RESOLVED, that -a copy_. of "Conversion Allowance and Release
Agreement Deep Well Pumping Equipment" be placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk, said Agreement relating to Water Well
No. 9 of the City of El Segundo;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
approves the said Agreement and does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City of E1
Segundo;
AND, BE IT FATHER RESOLVED, that in the event, during the
process of such conversion, it appears that any additional work
is required in order to repair or promote the efficiency of the
pumping equipment presently installed in said well, that the
hater Superintendent be authorized to cause such necessary
repairs or improvement work to be done, at a cost of not to
exceed $1000.00, unless by further order of this Council.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
City Attorney Woodworth reported there had been served upon the City of
E1 Segundo, Summons and Ccmtplaint in Case No. 502681 in the Superior Court, by
Defense Plant Corporation vs County of Los Angeles, City of El Segundo, and other
taxing agencies, and Summons and Complaint in Case No. 502685 in the Superior
Court by Defense Plant Corporation and Standard Oil Company.of California, vs.
County of Los Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, et al, each being action to secure
refund of tare$ paid under protest; that he had gotten in touch with the office
of the County Counsel of the County of Los Angeles respecting said actions and
had received a letter from said office of the County Counsel, in which said
County Counsel agreed to appear and defend said suits on behalf of the City of
E1 Segundo, at no expense to said City.
City Attorney Woodworth read to the Council a written report made by
R. T. Hutchins, under date of June 15, 1948, in which Mr. Hutchins stated he
had on said date received from North American Aviation, Inc. a legal description
of the property on which said CcmpW desires service of water by the City of
Los Angeles; that it will be necessary for him to go to Los Angeles -to check
said description before.adoption of ordinance giving consent to the City of Los
Angeles to make such service, and that this will be done by him immediately upon
his return from vacation.
City Attorney Woodworth reported he was delivering at this time to the
City Clerk, for his file, executed copy of Agreement and Contract between
Oswald Brothers and the City of E1 Segundo, for the performance by said Company
of certain work and improvements in a portion of Sycamore Avenue, in the City
of El Segundo.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Assistant City Engineer Lortz reporting in connection with bids received
by this Council at its last regular meeting covering improvements in certain
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porti-ens°-cf Grand- Avenue, Coast-- Bvuiavard. and El Segundo Boulevard, meted that a
check of said bids disclosed Oswald Brothers to be the lowest bidder thereon, and
that -City Engtaeer 2utchins reconmmended contract be awarded to -said -Campamy.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that Resolution No. -941, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF TM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
MMUNDO, CALIFMWA, AWARDIM TO OSWIALD BROS. ME
CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF COAST
BOULEVARD, EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND GRAND AVENUE,
WITHEN SAID CITr,
which was-read, be adopted. On roll call said motion carried and said Resolution was
adopted by -th& following vats.:
Ayes: Coucilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
At this time City Clerk Mc Carty► read to the Council a fo= of "Notice
Inviting Bids on Two -Way Radio Communication System for the Police and Fire Departments
of the City of E1 Segundo, California ", prepared by City Attorney Woodworth.
Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice Inviting
Bids on Two -Way Radio Communication System for the Police and
Fire Departments of the City of El Segundo, California ", as
presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and
reference;
AHD, BE IT F RESOLVED, that this Council hereby
approves the said fam of notice and the contents thereof
in each and every particular, and does hereby find and de
termine that the prevailing rates of wages within said City
set forth in said notice, are the prevailing rates of wages
for each of the respective professions, crafts, trades,
callings, and vocations therein mentioned or referred to,
and that said rates are hereby fixed and established as, and
shall constitute the minimum rates of wages to be paid in
connection with the prosecution of the work under said notice;
ARD, BE IT FURTEER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and
the same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to
cause said notice to be given and published in time, form
and manner as required by law.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
City Clerk McCarthy inquired what disposition the Council cared to make at
this lime of the application of Milton C. Wade, filsd with the Council at its last
regular meeting, for permit to maintain and operate.a dog kennel at 1310 Bast
Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Following discussion of the matter by the Council, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
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#iff C. -" Wade UP -•casilho a dog keaa7pl on t hw pSpat4ee IjOd&0 -
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IFIrsts mat said kennel mast at all. 11046
I* is a clean, presentable aed San-
%*Wy Co tial3 tad so a'e not to constitute a UU16e pe
SecorA.- That the autire portion of the praWass
dbVdWd l use mast be enclosed with a suitable,
adequate and p4mmvwA f ace, sufficient to restrata
wiJbIn nosh property Wa animals confined therein; the
VArtion or tbo tease surrounding said property shall be
got lees than six fleet in height and shall be so con-
str wood an to eftectively screen the animals and
.r Yd*#IeA *ItWaa abed 1 from public view.
Thy& JUft saft permittee shall at AU time01,
apy dogs maintained within said ke=04
Vo is attaxIeWe at sated premises a persona of proper
eWble of heMlI gg, and if necessary, of subduia#g
t1ka d o p which pay be at such time in said kannal.
Fot*the "rat not more than two hundred ddgs,
aver° 'the ag ofof six mostbs, shall be kept upcm sad$
i sea at any time pAdex° this psrmi t .
Fifths That tics said prermittes shah.
pay, as saw'Tacomee due and payable, any and all lteGOW
face, vdaich any be applicable to the business of oonducti*
a dog kem al within the City of El Segundo, and any and
all license fees which may be applicable to a keel pelt,
as presently prescribed by ordinances of the City of E1
Segundo, or as may be prescribed by such ordinswoo is ties
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Sixths That this permit may be revoked by this
City Couurcc at any time, is the event W of the esoaditivss
herein set forth are broken or violated, provided that so
such revocation shall be made unless and until the Council
shall have held a public hearing upon the question of such
revocation, vritten notice of which hearing shall have been
served upon such permittee, at least ten days prior to such
hearing. Such notice may be served either personally or by
registered mail, addressed to said permittee at the address
is said City above set forth.
Seventh: That this permit must be accepted by the
pmt WW t@ea the terms and coaditiaae herein espreseed
prid evidence of mwh acceptance must be filed In the oftIce
of Us City Cloak bs applicant endorsing Won a oapy of
this reeolubltat4, Ovor his signature, the followilgs
'T. Stave real Up fureEping resolution. I am fandlV& 1
OAR aoedttione upox which the permit- therein rafared W LO *"^a .
eed In c owlawation of said permit, I hereby aoaap; tdss ate WO im*
e trolyd ai,Kaad and agree to b® bow taW.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adapted by-the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
City Clerk McCarthy inquired if the Council desired at this time to make disposition
of the request by the State Department of Finance that the City amend its existing
contract with the State of California, so as to create a certain Project Reserve
Account of certain funds paid to the City for ground rental in connection with the
operation of the Veterans Emergency Housing Project.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, hereinafter designated
as Local Agency, has heretofore entered into an agreement with the
Director of Finance for an allocation of funds under Chapter 29,
Statutes of 19+6 (1st Extra Session), as amended, for the ac-
quisition, establishment, management, operation and disposition of
temporary and emergency housing facilities for veterans and their
families and for familiesof servicemen; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said agreement with respect
to the disposition of funds and certain other matters relating to
the management and operation of the aforementioned housing facilities,
and an amendment to said agreement for such purpose has been sub-
mitted to this legislative body for consideration;
NOW, TRBREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Amendment to
Agreement, entitled: "Amendment to Agreement for Allocation
Creating Project Reserve Account of Certain Funds of Local Agency
Operating So- Called 'In - Quota' Emergency Housing Facilities
Under FM Original Management Plan or Alternate Management
Plan No. 1 ", under Application No. 131, Allotment No. 155, be
and the same is hereby adopted and approved both as to fors and
substance, and that a copy of said Amendment be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk, and that said Amendment, as so
on file, be and the same is hereby referred to and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof;
AND, BE IT FORTnt RESOLVED, that Wm. R. Selby, Mayor of
the City of E1 Segundo, 203 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo,
California, is hereby designated as the "Authorized Agent" of
Local Agency, and is hereby authorized and directed to sign any
and all agreements, supplements, and amendments thereto with the
State, including the hereinbefore referred to Amendment to
Agreement, on behalf of Local Agency, for the management,
maintenance, operation, termination and liquidation of the said
housing facilities; to approve and submit such reports and
statements as may be required by the Director of Finance; and
to do any and all things necessary to carry out the provisions
of said Agreements and supplemients and amendments thereto.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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Swanson, Thompson, and Mayor Selby.
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kssiateat City- Z gi ear Lvrtz, repwtIng for- City Engineer Hutchins, stated
that in consectiv -wtth -the proposed-3mprovemant of Grand Avenue, it will be
neemmary -tor move Pact to Electric Pole No. 56355R back of the curb line; that
when saseumb was-graated to the City-by said Pacific Electric it vas with the
understanding that- all poles, . which it might be found necessary--to cove in
connection with improvements made by the City, would be moved at said City's
expense, and -that the" cost of -removal of said pole is estimated at $150.00.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized
to issue such purchase order or work order as may be necessary in
order to have the Pacific Electric Railway Company move its Pole
No. 56355 R, in connection with the pending improvement of a
portion of Grand Avenue, and to prepare and present to this Council
in due time, the necessary demand and warrant to provide for pay -
men to said Pacific Electric Railway Company of the reasonable
and necessary expense incurred by said Company in the removal and
relocation of said pole.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen Hone.
Absent: Councilman Balser.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
Recreation Fund
F & F Radio & Appliance Co. $3-1.80
Leather Supply Co. 6.55
Glenn Stanley Sports Shop 29.21
Macpherson Leather Co. 77.27
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 1.00
Vroman'a 3.59
Western Badge & Trophy Co. _90
TOTAL 9.32
General Fund
Inglewood Mercantile Co. $3.25
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 31.12
Pacific Mill & Mine Supply Co. 20.09
Thomas Parker 22.37
Safety Engineering 6.00
Southern Calif. Gas Co'. 3.64
Taylor Wholesale Electric Co. 1.41
General Fund
State Compensation Ins. Fund $3149.8-
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
110.00
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
12.24
American Fire Equipment Co.
28.43
Bancroft- Whitney Co.
11.79
Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
11.52
N. L. Curtis
3.08
Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas.
3.00
Eagleson & Company
60.03
Donald J. Farrar
3.10
H & H Grill
3.40
Milliken Chevrolet
9.39
Tobin Morrison
1.50
Pacific Area Lumber Co.
3.28
R B Cut Rate Drug
.70
Frank R. Sipe
398.00
Southwest Sewer Tool Co.
12.97
United Hardware & Supply
1.50
TOTAL
$3906. 73
Moved by Councilman Swanson, 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: -Councilman Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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NEW BUSINESS.
At this time City Clerk McCarthy stated that it would appear that the Inglewood
Emma Society is mot, nor ?or sanot past has not fulfilled the -terms of its
contract with the-City °for perlbrmence of dog pound-services. 'Discussion followed,
terminating in a motion by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council feels that the terms of the contract
between the Inglewood Humane Society and the City of E1 Segundo
are not being fulfilled by the said Contractor within the spirit
and intent of the said agreement;
NOW, TEMWORE, HB IT RESOLVED, that this Council
respectfully requests that a representative of said Inglewood
Humane Society, with authority to speak for it, meet with a
Committee of this Council to be appointed by the Mayor, to
discuss the subject of said contract, said meeting to be held
at a time mutually agreed upon by said Committee and such
representative of said Inglewood Humane Society, but in any
event within ten days from this date, the arrangements for
the actual time of such meeting to be made through the office
of the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Fire Chief Farrar advised the Council that his Department is badly handicapped
at this time, due to the fact that two members of said Department are absent from
duty on account of illness, and he requested authorization to employ Arthur R.
Thomas, presently a Captain of the Volunteer Firemen, during the time such ill
employees may continue to be absent from duty and during vacation periods.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective immediately, the Chief of the Fire
Department is authorized to employ in said Department Arthur R.
Thomas, as temporary relief hoseman, at the rate prescribed in
the salary resolution for hosemen, to -wit: $230.00 per month, such
employment to continue until the further order of said Fire Chief
or of the City Council, it being provided, however, that nothing
herein contained shall be construed as effecting any authority
which said Arthur R. Thomas may have as a volunteer Captain in
said Fire Department, although his compensation as such volunteer
Captain shall not be paid during the time of his employment as
relief hoseman herein authorized;
AND, BE IT FMTECR RESOLVED, that this appointment is
subject to said appointee passing the required physical examination
for service in said Fire Department.
Said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Baker.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by
Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayor.
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