1948 SEP 29 CC MINS 361
E1 Segundo, California.
September 29, 1948•
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
A regular meeting of the City f said City, having been
was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall o
called to order at 7:00 o1clock 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 22nd day of September, 19480
having been read,
without error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Ciduncilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting
be approved as recorded. Carr
WRITTEN COIrIl' =CATIONS.
Written comas►unications, tcctheeCouncil the
and werepersons,
disposed of inrtheatmanner
hereinafter named, were read
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
PUBLIC UTILITIES COIMSSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIAdated September 20, Public 9480
addressed to Mayor William R. Selby, advising that pursuant Law
No. 395, a voluntary industry committee known as District 5 Regional Advisory
Committee - National Petroleum Council has organized, and adopted a voluntary
allocation plan during emergency shortages of petroumsfuae and os precaution
that.certain steps be taken by the City of E1 Segundo s a matter consent the
and preparedness.to act should the need arise.- By general
communication was ordered filed and the matter taken under advisement.
TROJAN NOVELTIES, dated September 18, 1948, application for permit to operate
a 5 ball 5 -cent PokerinoA�s� gene al consent Rthe cowimnunicati o wasyreferred to
Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo.
Public Safety Commissioner Baker and the Chief of Police for investigation and
recommendation to this Council.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, dated 22 September 194.8, advising
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, of Los
that application has been made by 24tinchesubaqueousf aste iron dwaterrpipe tacross and
Angeles for permit to install
under the East Basin Channel, between areomon Island
sand Term drawing showing Wilmington,
California; that interested persons objections thereto,
location and plan of the proposed work, and submit in writing any
based on navigation interests oly. Ordered filed.
Cr, - ;- TNGINEER.S, dated 22 September 1948, advising
DEpARTI NT OF THE ARMY, .vRP: Y,p royal
that application has been made by i;u � "'�r +YFokd Products Corporation, for app
of plans for a fish unloading pier at tea: eneme, and that interested persons may
inspect drawing thereof now on file and submit objections, if any, in writing,
based on navigation interests only. Ordered -4-ii-Id.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, dated 22 September 1948,
advising that application has been made by the Golden State Packing Corp
oration
for permit to construct a wharf at O tthu Hueneme, fileoandasubmit s Ming'
interested persons may inspebased on navigation interests only. Ordered filed.
objections thereto, if any,
SOON CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS, notice of lOrderedifiled.
held
in Alhambra, California, Thursday,
OF COMMERCE, dated September 24, 1948, requesting
MANHATTAN BEACH CHAMBER of Manhattan Beach,
permission to erect a being Rosecrans Avenue and
on Lot 39 Tract 1314, g
Sepulveda Boulevard, in the City of El Segundo.
It appearing there is a possibility the location of said sign might encroach
upon the right of way of Sepulveda Boulevard, which is a SEngineerhLortzbfor
general consent the matter was referred to Assistant City
investigation and report to this Council.
MARY LOUISE MCINTURFF, dated September 23, 1948;
MRS. THORNA KOORENNY, dated Sept. 28, 1948; and lication for employment
HENRY LEROY WILSON, dated 9 -26 -1948, each being app
by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
MARGARET L. POTTER, dated Sept. 28, 1948, being application for permit to
occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 950 Main Street, E1 Segundo.
The Building Inspector having endorsed c
this trailer is to be used for sleeping purl
are satisfactory and having recommended the
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
be adopted:
n said application the fact that
ores only; that sanitary facilities
permit be granted, it was moved by
Peterson, the following resolution
RESOLVED,, that Margaret L. Potter be and she is hereby
granted a temporary, revocable permit, in regular form, to
occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 950 on December,
E1 Segundo, said permit to expire Y
31, 1948-
Carried by the following vote-
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby,.
W SR., dated Sept. 16, 1948, being application for permit to
PAUL GREENHA ,
occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at l plic Maple
t that nthe applicant has
The Building Inspector having stated on said a.
lived in the trailer at said addresshfayin21months ended the permit dbee not egranted,
know when he will build a home, and g that the
it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, maintain a house se
application of Paul permit to Occupy# u
, be and the same is hereby denied.
trailer at 1242 E. Maple Avenue,
Carried.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being copy of
Application No. 23053 of Pacific Electric Railway Company, for permission to make
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certain changes in its rail system, including abandonments of certain portions
of its railway lines and discontinuance or redulticn of certain rail passenger
service. It appearing that the matters contained in said application do not
effect the City of E1 Segundo in any manner, the ommunication was ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being copy of
Application No. 27466, of the Pacific Electric Railway Company and the Los Angeles
Motor Coach Lines for an order granting permission, to increase and adjust
passenger rates between certain points in the State of California. It appearing
that said application does not in any way effect the City of E1 Segundo, the
communication was ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUN_ CATIONS.
At this time, the following persons in the audience, to -wit: Bernard
Ainsworth, Harold Wray, William M. Murphy, William Goodman, Ernest Beaudry,
and John M. Gartland, addressed the Council, making inquiry with reference to
the necessity for deputy sheriffs augmenting the police force of the City.
Mayor Selby answered all of the questions propounded, indicating to those
present that the subject of the proper policing of the City is one which is
vested in the Chief of Police and that the Council were very loath to interfere
with the judgment of the Chief in meeting or preparing for the meeting of any
emergency which might transpire. He stated that if any of the visiting officers
had been discourteous to citizens, that seeps would be taken to correct such
discourtesies in the future.
Mr. J. Kuchar, residing at 750 California Street, addressed the Council,
inquiring if something might be done to abate the number of house trailers
being used in the vicinity of California Street and Maple Avenue. He stated
further a garage is now being built at 708 California Street, and he understands
the owner thereof intends to put a trailer on said premises.
Following Mr. Kuchar's request,.the matter was referred to the Building
Inspector for investigation and report to the Council.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING CO1SIITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Councilman Swanson, as Chairman of E1 Segundo Centennial Fiesta Committee,
filed his written report, dated September 29, 1948, indicating the program which
has been arranged for the Fiesta, and stating that because of unusual conditions
existing in the City of E1 Segundo at this time, it is impossible to procure
all of the needed financial assistance, and he requested the Council appropriate
the sum of $500.00 for this purpose, as well as to approve the Committee's
activities-to date.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report of Councilman Walter W. Swanson,
Chairman, E1 Segundo Centennial Fiesta Committee, setting forth
the activities and accomplishment of said Committee, in the matter
of preparing for the Centennial Fiesta to be held within the City
,df E1 Segundo, October 15th and 164w-h, 1948, with a preliminary
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function October 9, 1948, be approved and ordered received
and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the
purposes of identification and reference;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be appropriated
from the General Fund of the City of El Segundo, the sum of
$500.00 for the use of said E1 Segundo Centennial Fiesta Com-
mittee in defraying a portion of the reasonable and necessary
expenses in connection with the said Fiesta, it being provided
that such amounts of said appropriation as may be required
shall be paid out only upon the filing of proper demand or
demands therefor, which shall be audited and approved in the
usual manner before payment.
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.
Councilman Swanson, reporting in the matter of the verbal application made
to this Council at its last meeting, by Mr. G. L. Gioia for permit to operate
a taxicab service in the City of E1 Segundo, stated he had interviewed Mr.
Gioia, had made investigation of his record at the Hawthorne police station,
which he found to be very favorable.
He further stated his investigations disclosed the fact that Mr. John J.
Cain, who at the present time holds permits for the operation of Yellow Cabs
and Diamond Cabs, in the City of El Segundo, is furnishing no taxicab service
to the citizens of this City, and he recommended Mr. Cain's permits be
revoked and.a permit be granted to Mr. Gioia.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council did heretofore,•under date of July
30, 1947, issue to John J. Cain a certain permit for the
operation of Yellow taxicabs in the City of E1 Segundo;
AND, WHEREAS, thereafter and under date of August 6, 1947,
said Council did also issue to said John J. Cain a permit for
the operation of Diamond cabs in the City of El Segundo;
AND, WHEREAS, it now appears to this Council that for
sometime past the said permits have not been exercised and
that taxicab service under such permits, equal to the public
demand, has not been rendered under such permits or either
of theca;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council feels that the public of the
City of El Segundo is entitled to and should receive first
class taxicab service;
AND, WHEREAS, this Council is also informed that there
are other operators of taxicabs who are desirous of applying
for permits within the City of El Segundo for the operation
of taxicab service, who propose to render such firstelass
taxicab service to the City and the public thereof;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVD by the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo as follows:
First: That said John J- Cain be and he is hereby
ordered to show cause before the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, at its regular meeting of o tober 6, 1948,
beginning at the hour of 7:30 o "clock r. Ai. why the above
mentioned permits and each of them, heretc_`ore issued to
said John J. Cain, should not be revoked ty
effective immediately.
Second: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby
instructed to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be served upon said permittee, Jchr. J. Cain, as the
order to show cause with reference to the matters herein -
above referred to and as the notice from this Councils has.
appear at said hearing and show such cause, if any,
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 Attorney Woodworth presented, for use at the proper time, form of
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the City of El Segundo, and he
suggested the Engineering Department prepare a map, showing the boundaries
of the property effected by said Ordinance, for attachment to and as a part
of said Ordinance, which the Assistant City Engineer agreed to do.
Councilman Baker thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 3409 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SE UNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 (THE LAND USE PLAN -
ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION
17.1 TO SAID ORDINANCE N
ZONING MAP LAND USE r�LAN�
By AMENDING THE THEREIN
REFERRED TO, PURSUANT TO FROCEEuINGS HAD ON THE
APPLICATION OF ROBERT J. MCCRAY,
which was read.
public Safety Commissioner Baker, repc_ting with respect to request
of Airport Market that a pedestrian lane be marked on Sepulveda Boulevard
at Walnut Avenue, easterly and westerly, stated that inasmuch as Sepulveda
Boulevard is a State Highway, the City has no authority to construct such
pedestrian lane on said Highway, consequently no action can be taken by
the City on -said request.
The City Clerk. at this time read to the Council the written report of
the Committee heretofore appointed by the Mayor to examine the bids received
by said Council on September 22nd, 1948, for furnishing and installing a
two-way radio communication system for the Police and Fire Departments, which
report recommended that the alternate bid of Radio Corporation of America,
in the amount of X4,044 -.95, be accepted.
Following the reading of said report, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 956, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO RADIO
CORPORATION OF AMERICA THE CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING
AND INSTALLING A CERTAIN TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF SAID
CITY,
which was read, be adopt. On roll call, said motion carried and said
resolution was adopted b the following
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Public Works Commissioner Peterson, reporting with respect to the request
heretofore made to this Council, that certain street lights be installed
at locations hereinafter stated that Superintendent
Gunn had lookdovhe locationsatwhich such stetlightswere requested
installed and made the following recommendations:
That 1000 lumen, mast am suspension street lamps be installed on the
north side of Walnut Avenue, half way between Virginia and Cedar Streets;
at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Whiting Street; at the
intersections of Pine Avenue with Sierra rra and omitamStreets, installations.
Southern California Edison Company requested
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to request
Southern California Edison Company to make installation of street lamps as
recommended by Public Works Commissioner Peterson, such installations to
be as an addition to the current contract for street lighting between the
City of El Segundo and said Southern California Edison Company by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson,.Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk presented for the Council's consideration, Grant of
Easement for Water Main Purposes, over the Easterly five feet of Lot 30,
Tract 15115, E1 Segundo, executed by Imperial Development Corporation.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement for Water
Main Purposes, dated the 22nd day of September, 1948, executed
by Imperial Development Corporation, conveying to the City of
El Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, for water main purposes,
easement over real property in the City of El Segundo, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The Easterly 5 feet of Lot 30, Tract 15115,
as per map recorded in Book 324, at page 1
of maps, records on file in the office of the
County Recorder of said County,
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be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the
City of E1 Segundo;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Clerk be
and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause said
instrument to be filed for record
County,hCalifornia. the
County Recorder of Los Ang eles
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.
The Chief of Police reported the appointment of certain persons as Police
Moved by
Officers of the City of El Segundo and requested approval thereof. Moved ed the
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman o that Charles
Chief of Police of the City of E1 SstPhilip Sidney Brubaker, Earl W. Conner,
Finley Palmer, Clare Leavitt Sunqui be and the same is
and Robert Lee Stone, as Police Officers of said City, vote:
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following
Ayes:
Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None-
Engineer
Lortz reported that during the vacation period of
Assistant City he had
Mrs. Peggy Sullivan, Clerk in the WateerD e ikon week beginning September
employed Mrs. Ruth Hopp as temporary
27th, 1948, and requested approval thereof.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconde clerk Councilman
I employment of Mrs. Ruth Hopp as temporary l be and the
Thompson, that the emp ym September 27th, 948,
Water Department for one week beginning be compensated for her services
same is hereby approved; said employee provisions of the
rendered as such temporary clerk in accordance with the
ed by the following
salary resolution of the City of El Segundo.
vote:
Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Ayes:
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Assistant City Engineer Lortz stated it is his desire he star aato wer
and line cleaning program of all sewer lines in the City,
accomplish this before the rainy season; that to do said work efficiently
to purchase a rod line puller and power drive, which
it will be necessary budget heretofore adopted by the
equipment was pro vided for in the 1948 -49
ented Mr. Lortz' request as to the
Council. Councilman Peterson suPP and recommended such purchase.
'necessity for the purchase of said equipment
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman eandnpower drive,yforuuse Councilman
Baker, that the purchase of a rod li puller
the Sewer Department, be and the same is hereby SaleshTax. carried by by thenot
to exceed $525.00, including Californi
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None-
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The City Clerk presented to the Council his annual financial report for
the fiscal year 1947 -48, and by general consent same was ordered received
and filed.
City Attorney Woodworth reported, that as heretofore directed by the City
Council, he had informed the City Attorney of the City of Glendale, of the
authorization given by this Council for the employment of Mr. bauel 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.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Auditing, were read:
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General Fund covering
the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Finance Commissioner Swanson filed his written report respecting his
examination of bids heretofore filed with the City Council for auditing the
books and records of the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 1948 -49,
and he recommended the acceptance of the bid of Cotton and Browne in the sum
of $900.00.
Following the reading of said report, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report of Finance Commissioner
Swanson, respecting his examination of the bids heretofore
filed with this Council for the performance of auditing the
books and records of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal
year 1948 -49, be received and ordered placed on file;
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General Fund
L. A. Allen
20.75
M. Wesley Farr, M. D.
10.00
H & H Fountain & Grill
1.05
Rose Bowl
72.00
J. G. Tucker & Son
46.77
Moorets Western Stores
3.38
A. B. Metcalf
18.00
Automobile Club of So.
Calif. 11.30
J. W. Gilbert
5.49
Inglewood Blueprint & Supply Co. 6.33
Zelmats Diner
3.98
Grand Cafe
29.41
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General Fund covering
the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Finance Commissioner Swanson filed his written report respecting his
examination of bids heretofore filed with the City Council for auditing the
books and records of the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 1948 -49,
and he recommended the acceptance of the bid of Cotton and Browne in the sum
of $900.00.
Following the reading of said report, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report of Finance Commissioner
Swanson, respecting his examination of the bids heretofore
filed with this Council for the performance of auditing the
books and records of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal
year 1948 -49, be received and ordered placed on file;
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General Fund
Donald J. Farrar
12.25
Donald J. Farrar
3.10
Yoakum's Grill
68.00
E1 Segundo City Market
2.68
Penny Profit Market
5.32
Italian Terra Cotta Co.
15.38
Grimes- Stassforth Stat.
Co. 26.76
Detroit Products Co.
13.20
Underwood Corporation
307.50
H & H Fountain & Grill
17.86
A & M Cafe
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TOTAL
739.4
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the General Fund covering
the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Finance Commissioner Swanson filed his written report respecting his
examination of bids heretofore filed with the City Council for auditing the
books and records of the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 1948 -49,
and he recommended the acceptance of the bid of Cotton and Browne in the sum
of $900.00.
Following the reading of said report, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report of Finance Commissioner
Swanson, respecting his examination of the bids heretofore
filed with this Council for the performance of auditing the
books and records of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal
year 1948 -49, be received and ordered placed on file;
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AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the accounting firm of
Logan R. Cotton and Bruce Browne, be and it is hereby employed
by the City of E1 Segundo for the purpose of making a audit of
the books and records of said City for the fiscal year 1948 -49;
that this employment contemplates the making of quarterly re-
ports in connection with said audit and assistance to the City
Clerk in the preparation of the annual return to the Controller
of the State of California;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said firm shall be
paid for all services to be rendered by it hereunder the sum
of $900.00 in equal quarterly installments, to be paid upon
the rendering of the quarterly reports above referred to.
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.
The City Clerk reported receipt of a questionnaire from United Pacific
Insurance Company, respecting bond written by said Company covering contract
of Imperial Development Corporation to guarantee certain improvements in
Tract No. 15115, in the City of E1 Segundo.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council did heretofore require a bond for
the construction and completion of certain improvements in
Tract No. 15115 in the City of E1 Segundo;
AND, WHEREAS, pursuant to such requirements, the sub-
divider, Imperial Development Corporation furnished the re-
quired bond through United Pacific Company in the sum of
$15,000.00, dated April 29, 1948, being Bond No. 97034 of
said Company;
AND, WHEREAS, it now appears to this Council that the
improvements, to secure the installation and payment of which
said Bond was posted, have been installed in a manner satis-
factory to the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo
and that said improvements have been paid for by said sub-
divider;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises,
the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby exonerate
the said above described bond as to any liability accruing
thereon subsequent to midnight of this date, September 290
1948;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this resolution
to said subdivider and to said; surety for their information
and files.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
370 Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Ab ent• Councilmen None-
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Public Safety Commissioner Baker suggested that inasmuch as the Council
has this date purchased new radio equipment for the police cars of the City,
be well to consider the purchase of new automotive equipment fcr
it d might as contemplated in the 1948 -49 budget, so that the new
said department, expense
radio equipment might be installed in the new cars and thus save the exp
of transferring the said radio equipment from the cars now he use department the
Police Department to new automobiles.e equipment eatJthisdtime and drecmm recommended
is badly in need of the new automotive ossible.
that bids be advertised for as early P
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Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by uouncilmsl
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be instructed to
furnish to the City
Attorney de- be of new automotive
equipment which may be required in the Police Department
of the City of E1 Segundo in the opinion cf�said Chief and
Safety Commissioner and. that c--aid Y,
the Public
on receipt of such submit
i ,ame to this Council its next
inviting bids and
regular meeting.
Carried.
Public Service Commissioner TPJo + l stated
rinl�sing unstsforlusep it
in on
would be advisable to purchase four new PP of the sprinkling units
Library Park, which might be utilized while any such
in said Park are undergoing repairs; that due to the lack of any
replacement units it had been found necessary at different times to
borrow from the school.
seconded
Following the above report, it was moved by Councilman for use
by Councilman
Peterson, that the purchase of four sprinkling of no to
at Library Park be and the same is hereby authorize Carriedcby the following
exceed $200.00, Plus California State Sales Tax•
vote: r S 1'b
Ayes:
Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor e Y•
Noes: Councilmen None.
t• Councilmen None.
A b
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nested that Engineering Department
Public Service Commissioner Thompson req
of the City be authorized to prepare a sketch of the cascades in Library park,
s so instructed.
rtain improvements therein at some later date, and
with the idea of making ce
by genera. cansent said Department wa
No further business appearing
to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Respect ° "' 1" c-,,a
Approved:
Mayor
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