1948 SEP 15 CC MINS
El Segundo, Califoyn-ta
September 15, 1948.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo.
California was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City
on the above date, having been called to order at 7:OC .oeclock P.M. by
William R. Selby. Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present. Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absente None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 8th day of September,
1948, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Tarried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS,.
The hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. at this meeting having heretofore been
fixed as the time and place for a hearing in the matter of the proposed
change of zone boundaries or classification, as recommended by Resolution
No. 37 of the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo, the Mayor
announced that said time had arrived.. The City Clerk was asked if notice
of this hearing had been given as required by law and he replied that
notice had been given and that affidavits showing the fact of the giving
of such notices were on file in the records relating to the said matter.
Such affidavits and the file on the subject, presently in the possession
of the City Clerk were ordered made a part of the records in this proceed-
ing and to be considered as evidence in this heating.
The Mayor inquired whether or not there were any person or persons
present in the Council Chamber who desired to testify with respect to the
proposed change of zone boundaries, or classification, referred to in said
Resolution No. 37 of the City Planning Commission.
No person, or persons desired to testify in the said matter and the
City.Clerk having reported that he had received no written communications
on the subject, the Mayor thereupon declared the hearing closed.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilma4
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted,
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
California, does hereby concur in the findings and recommendations
of the City Planning Commission with reference to the proposed
correction of zone boundaries or classification referred to in
Resolution No. 37 of said Planning Commission, approved on the
17th day of August. 19+8; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney, be and he is
hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and present to this
CouacV , for its consideration and action, the ordinance necessary
to order and accept the corrections as recommended by said Commission
which art. hereby concurred in by said Council.
On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by.the following
Vote:
Ayes- Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Hanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Roes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS,
Written communications received from toe persons, firms or corpor-
ations hereinafter named, were read to the Council, and were disposed of
in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter-
NANCY J. LAWRENCE, dated September 8, 1948;
KMG( '!'H R. MILLER, dated September 13, 1948, and
BETTY P. BOURELL, dated September 15, 1948, each being application for
employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF CALIFORNIA, dated September 13, 1948,
being notice of heating in application No. 29581, entitled "In the Matter
of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, for
certificate to exercise the rights and privileges granted it under franchise
to construct and use an electric distribution and transmission system in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, in accordance
with Franchise Ordinance No. 327 of said city." Ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO WOMEN'S CLUB, dated September 3, 1948, expressing appreciation
on the completion of E1 Segundo's new library building and stating that the
members of the organization with other civic minded citizens point with pride
at the beautiful cultural center with our schools, city library and churches
bordering our well kept park. Ordered filed.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT,, COUN'T'Y OF LOS ANGELES, dated September 8, 1948,
captioned "Olor and Flies coming from Hyperion Ares ", explaining the cause
of an infestation of flies, complained of recently by the citizens of
E1 Segundo, and advising that the assistance of the State Health Depart-
ment has been sought in ereadication of the nuisances complained of.
Ordered filed.
CLIFTON F. SEAMAN, dated September 13, :948, being an application for
a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 1448- E. Palm Avenue,
E1 Segundo.
The Building Inspector having noted on said application that this party
is building a home at this address and that sanitary facilities are a- tailable
at 1450 East Palm Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Peterson, that Clifton F. Seaman be and he is hereby granted a
temporary, revocable permit: to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at
1448 East Palm Avenue, El Segundo, said permit to be in regular form and to
expire by limitation December 31, 1948.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Roes: Councilmen gone.
Absent: Councilmen hone.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS,
Melvin E. Chabra,ez, restaurateur, stated that two members of the
E1 Segundo Police Department came to his place of business and instructed
him to remove two signs four feet long and fourteen or sixteen inches
wide, from his building. Be inquired why these signs had to be removed
as he felt he was entitled to'have signs similar to other signs in his
district.
The Mayor informed him that obviously the use of signs at the
location of his place of business is a violation of the zoning ordinance
of the City of El Segundo.
The City Attorney, asked for his opinion, stated that he would have
to have all of the facts before making a ruling and he recommended
Mr. Chabrajez apply to the planning Commission for a variance if he wishes
to erect and maintain advertising signs at his place of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING CONWTTERS.
Councilman Peterson stated that Street Superintendent Gunn is in
need of a desk and office chair, as at the present time he is using
an old bookcase as a desk and a- drafting stool as a chair, and he
recommended these items be purchased for the Street Superintendent.
It was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson
that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to pur-
chase a desk and chair for the use of the Street Superintendent of the
City of E1 Segundo, all at a cost of not to exceed $200.00, plus
California State Sales Tax.
On roll call, said motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
.Mayor Selby
Noes: Councilmen Done.
Absent: Councilmen None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTERS.
The Chief of Police, through the City Clark, reported the appointment
of certain persons, whom he then named As police officers of the City of
El Segundo and requested the Council's approval of such appointments.
Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the appointments by R. T. Hutchins, Chief
of Police of the City of El Segundo of the following named
persons, to -wit:
James Harrison Seydel
Hugh Orum Madlock
Allan Ostrander Tasker
Joseph C. Machado
Thomas A. Derx
George Adolph Barner
Dean Wallace Stafford
Benjamin Jacob Schafer
Glenn Thomas % rahner
Wilbur Edmon Watson
Olin Nelma inandler
Harry Dean
Harry Walter Petersen
Grady Grant Garrett
William C. Herd
Claud Earl Lieser
Marvin H. Martin
John Fredrick Roby
James Theodore Ross
Jerry M. Green
Richard Tabor Priestley
Clifford Noel Cummins
as Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same
are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
On roll call, said motion was carried by the following vote.
Ayes. Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent. Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
The Airport Market, through the City Clerk, requested that a
pedestrian lane be painted in Sepulveda Boulevard, from the East to
the west sides, at Walnut Avenue, so that persons desiring to cross
the street may do so with greater safety.
The Mayor stated that a pedestrian lane might be more of a
hazard in such heavy traffic, and that he would like to have the
matter investigated and reported upon and for this purpose, he
referred the same to the Police Department.
The Superintendent of Parks, through the City Clerk, requested
the re- classification of Mr. Frank L. Ford from Nurseryman to
Laborer 1st Class, effective as of midnight this date.
Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Swanson that effective as of, on and after the 16th day
of September, Frank L. Ford, presently classified as Nurseryman
in the employ of the City of E1 Segundo, be reclassified as Laborer
1st Class and that his salary or compensation be adjusted in accord-
ance with the salary resolution of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo.
The foregoing motion carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
and Mayor aelby.
Noes: Councilmen Note.
Absent: Councilman bone
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson
The City Clerk stated that the Librarian of El Segundo Public
Library would like tops installed on the book shelves in use on the
main *loon of said library, to improve the appearance of the same;
that the architects had obtained from a cabinet maker an estimate of
$275.00 for making such tops, and he further stated he believed the
work could.be done more economically with city forces, who might be
able to use some salvaged shelving from the old library. The Council
concurring, it was roved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Council-
man Baker, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to cause tops to be installed on the shelving and cases on
the first floor of thm El Segundo Fublic Library, the cost thereof
not to exceed $150.00.
On roll call, the foregoing motion was carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen roue
Peterson, 3wanson, Thompson and
The City Clerk stated that something is causing the library
doors to pit and that measures should be taken to preserve them from
deterioration, which it is presumed is the result of exposure to the
weather. He also stated that he would appreciate it if some of the
Councilmen would examine the doors and tell him what should be done.
A discussion followed, after which the City Clerk was told to
consult the metal plater conducting a business at 218 West Grand Avenue,
11 Segundo, and to follow such suggestions as he may make.
Councilman Peterson, reporting in connection with the petition
for the improvement of Eucalyptus Drive, between Grand Avenue and
E1 Segundo Boulevard, which had heretofore been referred to him for inves-
tigation and recommendation,stated the type of improvement and the dimensions
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thereof, as referred to in the petition, are not satisfactory. He
directed attention to the fact that Eucalyptus Drive is a sixty foot
street; that it is in the light industrial zone; that as industry
develops in the area the street may.have to carry heavy traffic. He
also brought out, through the Assistant to the City Engineer, Mr.
Charles Lortz, that less than 60% of the ownership of the area to be
assessed for the said improvement of said Eucalyptus Drive had signed
the petition and he, therefore, recommended that the petitioners be
informed of the deficiency in the petition and of the council's de-
sire, in event said Eucalyptus Drive is improved, to improve the same
with a pavement forty feet in width, instead of thirty feet, as
originally petitioned for, with a pavi
2) That the City Engineer and the Special Proceedings
Engineer, Mr. A. S. Monroe and the City Attorney be instructed
to hold in abeyance any further preparation of proceedings for
said improvement based upon said original petition.
3) That the City Clerk be instructed to forward a copy of
this resolutirn, together with a copy of said drawing above re-
ferred, to Mr. Cramer, the first signer of said petition, with
the request that he discussthe matter of the proposed revised
improvement with the other petitioners, with the possible
thought in mind of filing a new petition, which will have for
its purpose the taking of proceedings for said improvement as
indicated in said revised drawing, No.480916 .
Councilman Baker seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing
resolution and said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Peterson, reporting in connection with the petition
of Dexter Benson and others heretofore filed with this Council, re-
questing the readjustment of'meter charges for multiple dwellings on
one building lot, which petition had heretofore been referred to
Councilman Peterson for investigation and recommendation, stated that
R. T. Hutchins, as Superintendent of the Water Department of the City
of E1 Segundo, had prepared a report in typewritten form, whioh is
dated September 15, 1948, which said report he handed the City Clerk
to be read to the Council. The City Clerk thereupon read the said
report, after which it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Baker, that Ahat certain report of R. T. Hutchins, dated
September 15, 1948, making recommendations for certain changes with
respect to tninimtnn meter charges; the method of determining the sizes
of meters to be installed on application for such installation in
multiple dwellings and the monthly minimum charges for water consump-
tion be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk
for the purposes of identification and reference; that pursuant to
said report the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby
requested to prepare a resolution amending current resolutions on
the same subject and embodying the changes recommended in said report
of R. T.. Hutchins and to present the same to this.Council at his
earliest convenience for the Counciles further action. Said motion
carried by the following vote.-
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Councilman Baker moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 339, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 313 (THE TRAFFIC
ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY, BY ADDING,A NEW SECTION
THERETO, DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 3", RELATING TO ONE
WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS.
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of this Council
held September 8, 1948, and reread at this meeting. Councilman
Peterson seconded the said motion and said ordinance was adopted
by the following vote.
Ayes. Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
The Robert J. McCray rezoning matter, concerning which a
hearing was held before this Council September 1, 1948, and at
said time was taken under consideration for the Counciles de-
cision at a future date, now came before the Council for its
further attention. The Mayor remarked that he would much rather
see a variance granted so as to control the type of business
which could be operated at the location in question than consent
to a rezoning of the particular parcel of land, after which any
type of business might be conducted thereon, including pool rooms.
He asked the City Attorney if the Council might grant a restricted
variance pursuant to the rezoning application now under considera-
tion. The City Attorney stated that the R. J. McCray application
is for rezoning, which is somewhat different than a variance and
he doubted if the granting of a variance under the present applica-
tion would be proper. Discussion followed, which was participated
in by members of the Council and the City Attoney, after which it
was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker
that the following resolution be adopted.
RESOLVED, with reference to the matter of the application
of R. J McCray, for the rezoning of the following described
property in the City of E1 Segundo to -wit:
Lot One (1), Block One Hundred Twenty -three
(123) E1 Segundo, from Zone R -1 to Zone C -2
that it is the decision of the City Council, after reviewing
the recommendations and files of the City Planning Commission
and the testimony adduced before said Council at the public
hearing held before said Council in said matter, that the
decision and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
should be over -ruled and that the change of zone should be
granted as to said real property as prayed for in said applica-
tion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is hereby
instructed to prepare and present to this Council, for its
consideration and action, the necessary ordinance, reciting
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the necessary findings and authorizing their ordering the making
of the said zone change as applied for in said application.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by,the following vote, to-
wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of furnishing the City of El Segundo certain fire
fighting equipment pursuant to bids therefore received at the last
regular meeting of this Council and said matter having been referred
to a special committee for study and recommendation, the said com-
mittee consisting of Wilburn E. Baker, Public Safety Commissioner;
D. J. Farrar, Chief of El Segundo Fire Department and E. J. Grow,
Superintendent of Mobile Equipment, filed with the Council at this
time its written report dated September 15, 1948, recommending the
purchase of alternate Item "B" of Maxim Motor Company on Model No.
14,110, Maxim triple combination fire pumping engine. The City
Clerk read the said report to the Council, whereupon the said re-
port was given due consideration, after which it was moved by Council-
man Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that said report be
received, approved-and ordered placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk. Carried.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, that Resolution No. 953, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO
MAXIM MOTOR COMPANY THE CONTRACT FOR FUR-
NISHING SAID CITY WITH CERTAIN FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT FOR USE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAID
CITY.
which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said resolution
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None.
In the matter of disposing of the request of the El Segundo
Cooperative Nursery School, that it be permitted to lease a parcel
of municipally owned land upon which to erect a building for school
purposes, the City Clerk reported that pursuant to instruction
given him by the Council at its last regular meeting, he had written
said group asking that they advise him of the terms and conditions
which they would wish inserted in any contract between the city and
the group in event the Council decided to execute any such lease,
but that to date he has received no written reply to his said letter.
The mattet, therefore, was taken under advisement until a future date.
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Mr. Charles Lortz, Assistant to the City Engineer, at this
time submitted an estimate of cost and other documents with refer-
ence to the proposed improvement of Acacia Avenue, between Eucalyptus
Drive and Pepper Street, which matter had previously had preliminary
consideration by this Council, by reason of a petition for such im-
provement heretofore filed. It appearing, after questioning, that
the papers Mr. Lortz desired to file have not been submitted to
Special Assessment Engineer, A. S. Monroe, he was directed to obtain
Mr. Monroe's approvalthereof before filing.
City Clerk McCarthy reported at this time that on the 13th day of
September, 1948, the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo
had filed with him the assessment for the grading, paving and construc-
tion of curbs and appurtenances in Sycamore Avenue in the City of
E1 Segundo, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 932, adopted
by the City Council March 31, 1948, and he advised the Council that he
had fixed Wednesday the 20th day of October, 1948, at the hour of
7:30 o'clock P. M.,,in the Council Chamber, in the City Hall of said
City, as the time and place any and all persons having any objections to
said assessment may appear before said Council and show cause why said
assessment should not be confirmed.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, that the time for the completion of the contract
entered into by and between Oswald Brothers, Contractors and the
Superintendent of Streets of the City of El Segundo for grading and
surfacing and construction of curbs in Sycamore Avenue between Loma Vista
Street and M11-rest Street within the City of E1 Segundo be extended to
October 27, 1948. Said motion carried by the unanimous vote of the
Council
Ayes- Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby
Noes: Councilmen hone.
Absent: Councilmen None
City Attorney Clyde Woodworth reported receipt of a request from the
Auditor of Los Angeles County for his approval and consent to the cancel-
lation of certain taxes erroneously levied on certain property within the
City of E1 Segundo and he requested the Council's authorization to give
such consent and approval. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peter-
son, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby author-
ized to approve, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
Cancellation Authorization No. 2244, Sheet No. 1, authorizing
cancellation of:
Assessment Noe 370416, Vol.259, for $50.00 net,
(AE), value furniture, on account of erroneous assess-
ment to Melvin E. Thompson. Now owned, possessed or
controlled by assessee on March 1, 1948,
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes- Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen Nor_e.
Absent: Councilman NOne<.
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City Attorney Clyde Woodworth reported to the Council that the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company has applied to the Public
Utilities Commission of the State of California for a re- hearing
respecting certain decisions of said Commission set forth in its
rulings in a recent rate case hearing, that the cities which coopera-
ted in the said rate case hearing are being requested by the City
of Glendale to again cooperate in the matter of the application of
said company now pending before said Commission. He stated that
Mr. Emuel J. Forman, Attorney, has been engaged to report such
cities as may agree to cooperate and that the cost to the City of
E1 Segundo would not be very great. Following consideration, it
was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the following resolution be adopted.-
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
hereby authorize the employment of Mr. Emuel J. Forman as
Attorney to Jointly represent the City of E1 Segundo and other
cities before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of
California in the matter of the application of Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company now pending before said Commission and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo will
contribute towards the fees and cost of said Attorney in the
same proportion as it contributed for his services in the main
hearing of the said matter heretofore held before said Commiss-
ion and in which hearing decision was heretofore made by said
Commission and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the
City of E1 Segundo be authorized to advise the City Attorney
of the City of Glendale, which is the accounting agency in
the matter, of the action of this Council as herein taken.
The said 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 Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund
Earl Morgan
.85
L. A. Moore
25.00
Logan R. Cotton & Bruce Browne 100.00
Division of Highways
17.37
Dr, John D. Meschuk
15.00
Union Oil Company of California 320.39
The Pacific.Telephone And
Telegraph Company
132.56
Gibson Motor Parts
15.87
H & H Fountain And Grill
4.90
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California Electric Construction Company $485.00
Inglewood Blueprint & Supply 27.16
TOTAL X1150 10
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out
of the respective fund covering the same. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Selby.
Noes. Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Foraker, engineer for L. N. Curtis & Sons, agents for Maxim
Motor Company, stated that his firm appreciated the Councills award-
ing the contract for fire equipment to them and that they were going
to donate to the City of El Segundo a Foam Proportioner wih which to
fight oil fires. He was thanked by Mayor Selby on behalf of the
Council and the Fire Department.
At this time Public Safety Commissioner Baker presented to the
City Council a letter from R. T. Hutchins, Chief of Police, dated
September 15, 1948, advising that he will defer his retirement as
Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo until after the end of the
present policing emergency resulting from an oil worker's strike in
El Segundo. In view of Mr. Hutchinsws previously expressed intention
of resigning as of this date, the Council expressed appreciation of
his willingness to carry on as Chief of Police until such time as
matters are again normal. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the following resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS, there presently exists within the City of E1
Segundo an emergency, which involves the adequate policing
of said city and,
WHEREAS, this Council has received from R. T. Hutchins
a written notice under this date that he is deferring his
retirement as Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo until
the end of the present emergency; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of July 29, 1948, in
anticipation of the retirement of said R. T. Hutchins as Chief
of Police, becoming effective at midnight on this date, September
15, 1948, this Council did appoint Thomas B. DeBerry to be and
become Chief of Police, effective upon retirement of said R. T.
Hutchins as such Chief; and
WHEREAS, in view of said decision of said R. T. Hutchins
to defer his said retirement until the end of said emergency,
this Council feels that the following action is indicated;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows:
First, that said Council does hereby approve the action
Of said R. T. Hutchins in deferring his said retirement until
the end of said emergency and does hereby express to him its
appreciation of his decision to continue in the office of
Chief of Police of said city until such emergency has termina-
ted, and does hereby accordingly ratify his service in said
office.
Second, that the appointment of said Thomas B. DeBerry
as Chief of Police so made at said meeting of July 29, 1948,
shall be and the same is hereby suspended and held in abeyance,
Pending the continued service of R. T. Hutchins in said office
or position, the City Council reserving the right to hereafter
determine the date upon which said appointment is to become
effective.
Third, that until the effective date of his appointment
as Chief of Police, to be hereafter determined, said Thomas
B. DeBerry shall continue to occupy and serve in the office
or position of Captain in the E1 Segundo Police Department,
with pay for said position as provided in the salary resolu-
tion, No. 916, of said City Council as amended. Carried.
Mayor Selby informed the Council that circumstances require that
he change the date of his vacation and he now expects to be absent
from the City of E1 Segundo until October 13, 1948s instead of until
October 6, 1948, as originally planned.
It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peter-
son, that Mayor William R. Selby be granted permission to absent himself
from meetings of the City Council of-the City of E1 Se
be.held between the dates, September 22 1do, which may
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both dates inclusive, and that during such time he0isoalso granted
mission to leave the State of California; and ' granted per -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Mayor be requested to sign
and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind
whatsoever of any special meetings of the said City Council, which
may be called by the Mayor pro tem or any three members of said
Council during the period of said leave wherein before granted..
vote: On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved: Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR D. Mc ARTHY, CI T C By
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