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1948 MAY 19 CC MINS 137 El Segundo, California. May 19, 1948 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Isl Se was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City, ogn the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, It was eyed by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read'to the Council, and were di indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: spoeed of in the manner IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, undated, notice of its meeting to be held at Palomar Observatory, Saturday, May 29th. Ordered filed. PLANNING CONGRESS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, undated, advising that it will not hold a meeting during the month of May, that its next meeting will be held June 10, 1948, in Orange County, and that the City will receive a regular notice of the time and place of the holding of said meeting. Ordered filed. RICHARD HAUGE, dated May 19,J948; NTH McILROY, dated May -1�` 1948; and ��T F. NICHOLSON, dated .May 17, 1948, each being employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. application for WILLARD J. SKELIXY, undated, addressed to Mayor his resignation as a member of the Library Board o Trustees ttees, said resignation to take effect immediately, Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the resignation of Willard J. Skelley as a member of the Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo Public Library, be and the same is hereby accepted as of this date. Carried. Mayor Selby thereupon announced the appointment of Councilman Walter W. Swanson as a member of.the Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo public Library, to fill the unexpired term of Willard J. Skelley. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the appointment, by the Mayor, of Walter W. Swanson as a member of the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Public Library, to fill the unexpired term of Willard J. Skelley, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried. REBECCA G. BURKET, dated May 18, 1948, being her rest of E1 Segundo Recreation Commission. Attached,to said lettteertwas asco member y of a'letter from Mrs, Burket to the Recreation Commission, in which she set forth her reasons for resigning from the Commission. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: -1- RESOLVED, that the resignation of Rebecca G. Burket, as a member of El Segundo Recreation Commission, tendered this Council this date, be and the same is hereby accepted with regret; that said Council hereby acknowledges with deep gratitude the unselfish service which Mrs. Burket has rendered the City of El Segundo and its citizens during the term of her office as a member of said Commission; does hereby express its appreciation of said service; and does hereby direct the City Clerk to convey to Mrs. Burket the expression of said Council herein set forth. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. MRS. ELMER PETERSON, SECRETARY, dated May 17, 1918, in which she set forth the aims and accomplishments of a group of boys and girls, who have organized for the purpose of studying fine music under the leadership of Edwart Bantz, and which group is known as Youth Symphony. Mrs. Peterson solicited the Council's support of the undertaking by requesting that it endorse same by either a statement to the Press or to her of its appreciation of the group's efforts; by purchasing tickets to the Symphony's concerts and by endeavoring to interest citizens in supporting said concerts. There was enclosed with the above mentioned communication, copy of letter which is being sent to parents and friends of the group, soliciting their aid in the undertaking. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council is informed that there has been organized in the City of E1 Segundo a Youth Symphony Orchestra; AND, WMEAS, this Council feels that the effort and time necessary in order to produce an organization capable of rendering symphony concerts in the City of E1 Segundo and its environments, is of such nature as to command the attention and respect of the citizens of El Segundo and its officials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby commend both the members of the organization, who are participants in the symphony and the adult leaders, who are giving of their time and ability to bring the organization to successful fruition; AND, BE IT FM?rM RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, on behalf of the Mayor and the City Council, forward a certified copy of this resolution to the said organization as an ex- pression of goodwill on the part of the Mayor and said Council, with the hope expressed that every objective of so fine an organization shall be achieved. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, BY LLOYD ALMICS, CITY ENGINEER, dated May 17, 1948, transmitting therewith for the Council's information, one copy of a report rendered the City, of Los Angeles by Metcalf & Eddy, Consulting Engineers, with relationship to the use of sewer rental charge for financing essential sewerage improvements. -2- S 139 By general consent the report was referred to Public Works Commissioner Peterson for his study and comments -to the Council thereon, if any. WILLIAM VINCENT MCRPHY, dated 4 -22 -1948, being application for "Automobile for Hire Driver's Permit ". Said application having been satisfactorily completed, and the Chief of Police having recoQmmended that the permit applied for be granted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that subject to the provisions Of Ordinance No. 283 of the City of E1 Segundo, California, and pursuant to the application for Automobile for Hire Driver's Permit, pre -, sented this Council this date, and which application is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference and hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, William Vincent Murphy is hereby granted a permit to drive, operate or be in charge of any passenger carrying or motor propelled vehicle defined in said Ordinance; provided, however, that the permit hereby granted may be mo- pended by the Chief of Police of the City of F.1 Segundo at any time in his discretion, or may be revoked by this Council at any time in its discretion, and that such suspension or revoca- tion may be so ordered and made at any time, without cause, without notice and without liability on the part of the City of El Segundo or any of its officers, employees, agents or representatives. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. EPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The hour of 7:15 o'clock P. M. at this meeting having heretofore been fixed as the time and place for the reception of bids for sale and removal of a steel water tank and tower, presently owned by the City of El Segundo, the Mayor announced the arrival of the hour of 7:14 o'clock P. M. and stated that if any person or persons present in the Council Chamber desired to file bids -for the purchase of said tank and tower, they should do so immediately. The hour of 7 :15 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor declared the time for reception of bids for sale and removal of steel water tank and tower, owned by the City of El Segundo, closed. The City Clerk announced that no bids had been received. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seeonded.by Coumellman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:. ,l=,,EAS, this Council -fins received no bide pursuant to its Notice of Sale and Removal of Steel Water Tank and Tower, dated April 30, 1948; AND, WHEP.EAS, this Council feels that the project therein referred to is one which should receive early con- sideration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent and Commissioner of Public Works Peterson, be and they are hereby authorized to make investigation in the open market with reference to the performing of the work referred to and the disposal of the tank referred to in the said notice, and to report the results of their in- vestigations and findings to this Council in due course. S 14© The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Svanson, ThoWson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. EL SEGUNDO POST NO. 38, AMERICAN LEGION, dated May 19, 1948, requesting permission to conduct its annual Memorial Day Parade, on Monday, May-31, 1948, starting at 9 :00 A. M. over one of the following routes: (a) Assemble on Richmond Street, south of El Segundo Theatre, thence north on Richmond Street to Grand Avenue, east on Grand Avenue to Main Street and north on Main Street to E1 Segundo High School; or (b) Assemble at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Main Street, thence north on Main Street to 11 Segundo High School; further stating that Fire Chief Donald Farrar and W. Joseph Brandon will be in charge of said parade. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Paterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that pursuant to its application therefor, dated May 19, 1948, and subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 313 of the City of E1 Segundo, E1 Segundo Post No. 38, American Legion, is hereby granted permission to conduct its annual Memorial Day Parade, on Monday, May 31, 1948, over and along either of the routes set forth in its said application, subject, however, to such traffic safety regulations or directions as may be imposed by the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. WELFARE COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELS, dated May 6, 1948, advising that at its April meeting, the Executive Board of the Welfare Council approved a report from the Joint Committee on Licensing, to give careful consideration to legislation and amendments by the City and County Health Departments relative to health, hygiene and sanitation in homes and institutions for the aged and children, day care centers, nurseries and schools, and that included in the legislation recomm ended by said Joint Committee was a model ordinance which the County Health Department is recommending to the municipalities in the County which it serves by contract. Said letter further stated that copies of the model ordinance proposed by the County Health Department and copies of the legislation for the City of Los Angeles or the County for unincorporated territory may be obtained upon request, and by gensral,coasent the City Clerk was directed to secure copies of said ordinance and said legislation. EDITH SMILEY, SECRETARY, dated May 13, 1948, requesting permit, on behalf of Theodore W. Rowland Auxiliary to Post No. 2957, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to sell Buddy Poppies in the City of 11 Segundo, May 21st and 22nd, 1948. Following discussion on the part of members of the Council, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: -4- �{ S 1�i WHEREAS, from year to year, there are presented to the City City Council of the City of E1 Segundo at this season, various applications on the part of various veterans organizations for permission to sell poppies in said City; AND, WHEREAS, this Council is mindful'that all of said organizations, in carrying on said work, are performing a fine and meritorious service; AND, WHEREAS, this Council is also mindful of the. limited area of the City of E1 Segundo and the further fact that local veterans organizations are limited in-their activities In the sale of such poppies to the municipal boundaries of the City of El Segundo; AND, WHEREAS, the Council feels that over soliciation of the public, no matter how meritorious the cause, is not in the public interest or for the benefit of the projects for,whieh such activities are pursued; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council wishes to announce at this time the policy which said Council, as presently constituted, contemplates pursuing with reference to such applications: First: The Council will look with favor upon applications for the sale of poppies in the City of E1 Segundo, Piled by local organizations of veterans and veterans' auxiliary units of said City. Second: While the Council appreciates the good service and good intentions of outside organizations to sell poppies within the City of El Segundo, the Council, for the reasons advanced in the preamble to this resolution, feels that it will be disposed to deny applications from other sources than those hereinabove indicated in Paragraph First of this resolution. Third: That the City Clerk, upon receipt of any applica- tion for the sale of such poppies, filed after the adoption of this resolution, before receiving the same for filing, shall direct the attention of the applicants to this resolution and to the policy herein announced, whereupon said application may be withdrawn or filed for action by the Council as the applicant may desire. Fourth: That all pending applications for eaU of poppies, not filed by an organization or auxiliary having'a local unit, be and the same are hereby denied. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted.by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Svanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent; Councilmen None. -5- S 142 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, dated May 7, 1948, with reference to certain signs which have been erected on certain property in the City of E1 Segundo, contrary to provisions of the zoning ordinance of said City. By general consent the communication was referred to the Chief of Police for administrative handling. The City Clerk at this time advised the Council, that Yx . Frank Sipe, Right of Way Agent for the City, had, pursuant to instructions given him at the last meeting of the Council, presented for said Council's approval, copy of a letter he proposes sending to property owners Who may be effected by the proposed opening of certain new streets lying easterly of Center Street and between Mariposa Avenue and Imperial Highway, and the City Clerk read said letter to the Council. After discussion and remarks by Mr. Sipe, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve,, in substantially the form submitted, said above weatf©med' letter, and does hereby refer same to the City Clerk for final action. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clark reported receipt, from the City of Los Angeles, of its Report No. 21, showing balance in Assigned and Deposited Funds of the City of E1 Segundo, in connection with construction of Sewage Treatment Plant at Hyperion, one copy of which report he delivered to each the City Attorney and the City Engineer. City Clerk McCarthy reported that upon a recent inspection made at 31 Segundo Public Library Building, it was discovered that there exists an unusually large vertical opening between the centers.of eaeh,of three pairs of exterior doors in said building and that pursuant to direction given the architects, Austin -Field and Fry, he has been informed by said Architects that Chamberlain Company of America will install a special rubber and mwtal` :weather stripping for the centers of said three pairs of doors for the stmt of $72.00. Discussion followed, during which Councilman Baker.objected to.authorizIng the installation at the City's expense, expressing the belief that the installation is the responsibility of and should be made at the expense of the contractor who was awarded the contract to complete El Segundo Public Library Building. Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to so advise said Architects. City Attorney Woodworth reported, that pursuant to instruction given by the Council at its last regular meeting, he had prepared a "Notice to Bidders on Improvement of Certain Public Streets ", which notice he delivered to the City Clerk for reading at the proper time. HE S 143 City Attorney Woodworth reportsd t3zat peat tp_a wished -his by the City Engineer, he had prepared- forms -of -- Strwort Doeft-try SZeanticat by owners of property in Block 123, in the City of El SegamcEo, for um in connection with the dedication by said owners of said property for Indjan& Street, which deeds he delivered to the City Clerk. City Clerk McCarthy reported that pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 327 of the City of E1 Segundo, granting to Southera California 3disca Ccanpany an indeterminate franchise within said City, said Company has filed, for approval by the Legislative Body of the City of $1 80gtaado, a surety bond in amount of $1000.00 with Pacific In4emaity_C.mpany as Starety and Southern California Edison Company as Prinoilpalk City Attorney Woodworth examined said Bond and approved sense as to form, after which it was moved by Councilman, Baker, 80004 "d- b. Councilmen Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TES CM (V EL SSQJRDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FRAHCRISR B0RD FILED BY SOOTMX CALUW3IA EDISON COMPANY, A CORPORATION. The City Council of the City of E1 Segundo. $fate o! California, does hereby resolve as follows: WR$REAS, on the 12th day of May, 1948, in pnrauance of a Notice of Intention to Grant Franchise heretofore published by the City of E1 Segundo, the City Council of the City of II Segundo duly adopted Ordinance No. 327 in the muum,presoribed by law granting to Southern California Edison Company a. franchise of the right for an indeteridnato period' ,d� to Use, for transmitting and distributing -electricity...vithiiR the-City of El Segundo for any and all purposes,, all poles, tr1res; conduits and appurtenances, including ccaomanaafcatisln : cfrc:uits which are now, or may hereafter be -lawfully placsd 51 ,''along, across, upon or under the ublic- etrogts p , w4Yer..:e�ll.��s,a�d :.. places within the City of El Segundo.- and (b) .tp `Catet.ruRt ; . and use in said streets, ways, alleys and plaaeas, ail jioles, wires, conduits and appurtenances, including .coam mication circuits necessary or proper for said purposes; I and WIDMAS, said Southern California Edison Company hag heretofore, pursuant to law and the provisions of said.,Ordinanoe No. 327, granting said franchise, filed a franchis* bond running in favor of said City of E1 Segundo, Stat*='of . Cali fornia,.in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($,i,p0O.00); NOW, TMWCRZ, the City Council of the -City of El Segundo, State. of California, does hereby resolve as follows: That said franchise bond wherein Southern California. Edison Company is named as Principal, and Pacific Indemnity Company, a corporation duly qualified and authorized to do a surety business in the State of California, is named as Surety, be and the same is hereby approved. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the- following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swaasoa, Thompson and YAyw Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Nome. -7- I S 144 UVINISHED BUSIJMSS. At this time the City'Clerk read to the Counctl:a "-Boise to Bidders on Improvement of Certain Public Streets ", prepared by City Attorney Woodworth. Following the reading thereof, it Was moved by Councilman Peters=, seconded by Councilmen Baker, the following resolution be adopted:. RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Aotiae'to.Bidders on Improvement of Certain Public Streets ", as presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file .iaA .he office of the City Clerk for the purposes of ideatifieatift ,and re- ference; rt Alm, BE IT FMRTM RESOLVED, that this approves the said form of notice and thef in each and every Particular, and does :herebi* termine that the prevailing rates of,wagow ' Y set forth in said notice, are the prevails fir. y, es for each of the respective professions, craftsi callings, and vocations therein mentioned nor ref" y and that said rates are hereby fund and iea.. Yis ate. shall constitute the minimum rates of t+agea `to 'bi Bail . is connection with the prosecution of the work under '64,14, notice; AND, BE IT FMTMM 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; AND, BE IT FMTMM RESOLVED, that said City Clark be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a synapsis of said notice to be.published in Southwest Builder and Contractor. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Cos®ittee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund t Works :. . Pay Roll Demand No. 126 to 12616, Incl. State Employees' Bet. System State Employees' Ret.System Union Oil Co. of Calif. Crane Company El Segundo Bldg. Materials Co. Western Water Works Supply Co. Braun Corporation Howard Supply Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. R. T. Hutchins, Petty Cash $887.77 87.78 123.33 12.23' 48.84 15.73 13.84 56.48 242.77 25.85 22.39 10 Mint& Vu Hospital Mbfford Chemt Qal Ca Howard McCurdy Hersey Mfg. Co. TOTAL V. E. H. P. Fund Evelyn Felk, Housing y4r. City of Ei Segtindo Water Dept. 12 6 TOTAL 19.15 .Csl.: 4.90 14.29 9.85 radtor. 2.80 280.96 ��2885.00 7 V. E. H. P. Fund Evelyn Felk, Housing y4r. City of Ei Segtindo Water Dept. 12 6 TOTAL General Fund Minta Curtzviler, City Tress. 127 . Minta Curtzwiler, City Treas. 1387.67 Minta Curtzwiler, City Tress. 807.71 Minta Curtzwiler, City-Treas. 581.95 Hospital Service of So. Cal. 172.20 Booth's Garage 2.00 El Segundo Building Materials 16.56 Gordon Transfer & Trucking 16.56 Hardin and Flanagan 25.00 Los Angeles County Health Dept. 46.55 Thomas Parker 40.95 Schwabacker -Frey Company 5.25 Southwest Bldr. and Contractor 4.40 Thickstun Mfg. Co. 66.46 Blake, Moffitt & Tonne 3.04 Logan R. Cotton 200.00 S 1�5 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 4. TOTAL 2.7 Pension Fund State Employees' Rot. System 4 7313. 1 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: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Bone. NEW BUSINESS. City Engineer Hutchine reported that, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 928 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, adopted March 17, 1948, whereby final plans covering various work to be performed by the subdividers of property Included in Tract Bo. 15115 must be presented to said Council for its approval, said subdividers had submitted such plans, which he had checked and found to be satisfactory and he recommended the Council's approval of said plans. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the following plans, to -wit: 1. Plan of Water Mains in Tract 15115 from Walnut Avenue Forth; 2. Plan and Profile of Sanitary Sewer in Tract No. 153.15, E1 Segundo, California; Sheet No. 1; 3. Plan and Profile of Sanitary Sewer in Tract�,No. 15115, E1 Segundo, California, Sheet No. 2; 4. Plan and Profile of Walnut Avenue from 460' V ly. of California Street to East line of Tract 15115, and California Street from Walnut St. to Imperial Highway, Sheet No. 2 of 2; and 5. Plan and Profile of Walnut Avenue from Center St. to 460' E'ly of California St., Sheet No. 1 of 2, be and the same are hereby approved by this Council and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. General Fund Minta Curtzwiler, City Tress. 75 . Minta Curtzwiler, City Trans. 1235.45 Mints. Curtzwiler, City Tress. 37.50 State Employees' Retirement Syst. 644.60 John F. Bender 186.31 Douglass Automotive Supply 24.06 Federal Laboratories, Inc. 127.49 Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co. 2.23 Inglewood Merehantile Co. •93 Noz -Weed 129.15 Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Coal. 25.00 Shields - Harper 6.10 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 9.49 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 4. TOTAL 2.7 Pension Fund State Employees' Rot. System 4 7313. 1 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: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Bone. NEW BUSINESS. City Engineer Hutchine reported that, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 928 of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, adopted March 17, 1948, whereby final plans covering various work to be performed by the subdividers of property Included in Tract Bo. 15115 must be presented to said Council for its approval, said subdividers had submitted such plans, which he had checked and found to be satisfactory and he recommended the Council's approval of said plans. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the following plans, to -wit: 1. Plan of Water Mains in Tract 15115 from Walnut Avenue Forth; 2. Plan and Profile of Sanitary Sewer in Tract No. 153.15, E1 Segundo, California; Sheet No. 1; 3. Plan and Profile of Sanitary Sewer in Tract�,No. 15115, E1 Segundo, California, Sheet No. 2; 4. Plan and Profile of Walnut Avenue from 460' V ly. of California Street to East line of Tract 15115, and California Street from Walnut St. to Imperial Highway, Sheet No. 2 of 2; and 5. Plan and Profile of Walnut Avenue from Center St. to 460' E'ly of California St., Sheet No. 1 of 2, be and the same are hereby approved by this Council and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. S 146 Water Superintendent Hutchins informed the Council that he had allowed Mr. J. C. Osborne, an employee of the Water Department, to take one week of his annual vacation, between the days May 18th and May 24th, both inclusive, and he requested approval of his action. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the action of the Water Superintendent in allowing Mr. J. C. Osborne to take one week of his annual two weeks vacation, between the dates May 18th and May 24th, both inclusive, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thomson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The Council at this time considered an ordinance designed to substitute the 1946 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, as published and copyrighted by Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, for the 1937 Edition of said Code, as the Building Code for the City of E1 Segundo. After lengthy deliberation, the City Clerk read the title of Ordinance 328. After said reading of said title, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the further reading of Ordinance No. be waived. Carried. Councilman Baker thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 328, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SHGi W, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOPING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCC FANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TEEREWITH; BY ADOPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN CODE DESIGNATED THEREIN AS "BUILDING CODE" RELATING TO SUCH MATTERS, PRINTED IN BOOB FORM AND FILED, TOGETHER WITH ALL DOCUMENTS THMMN REFERRED T0, AS PROVIDED BY LAW, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY. Thereafter Councilman Thompson introduced Ordinance No. 329, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 278 AND THE UNIFORM =WMICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ADOPTED TAY, BY ADDING A VIEW SECTION TO SAID UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "SECTION 3.1" RELATING TO "ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS" AND "ANNUAL COM- PREHENSIVE FEES "; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 278, which was read. Councilman Peterson thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 330, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TM CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 324 AND THE UNIFORM PILING CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ADOPTED THEREBY, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SAID UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE TO BE DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "SECTION 305.1" RE- LATING TO "ANNUAL COMPPMENSIVE PERMITS" AND " ANNUAL COMPREBENSIVE FEES ". which was read. -10- No. �-1i S 147 No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Selby, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Respectfully submitted, ty C -11-