1949 MAR 30 CC MINS
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El Segundo, California.
March 30, 1949•
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,
having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the above date, 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 23rd day of March, 1949,
having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, 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 disposed of in the manner
indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
CHARLES A. DUNNING, dated March 24, 1949;
RICHARD D. FINAN, dated 3/29/49;
WALTER. ALDEN MAVIS, dated March 30, 1949; and
E. B. HERRING, dated March 18, 1949, each being application for employme
by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
CITY PLANNING COP2,1ISSIORT, dated March 30, 1949, transmitting therewith
copy of its Resolution No. 58, adopted on the 28th day of March, 1949, recommend-
ing the acceptance by the City Council of an easement, if and when tendered it,
for public street purposes, of a parcel of land approximately 621 feet long,
which would have the effect of extendinf Bungalow Street, from its present
northerly terminus, said distance of 62Z feet north. Ordered filed.
PETITION, dated lurch 30, 1949, signed by Lemuel F. Blackburn, Nadine
McGill, C. F. Seaman, R. So Boyle, Ruth E. Ness, C. E. Kenney and Anna Kenney,
requesting that in the present street opening proceedings, the property in
Block 114, be considered as a separate proceeding, as set forth in the
original petition for such street opening proceedings.
The original petition, which had been signed by the signatories of the
above mentioned petition, was shown to Mr. Kenney, who was present in the
Council Chamber, and the City Attorney called his particular attention to the
last paragraph therein which recited that the proceedings contemplated under
said original petition might be consolidated with any other proceeding or
proceedings for an improvement of similar nature if the City Council, in its
discretion, should find or determine that such consolidation is feasible and
desirable. The City Attorney explained to Mr. Kenney that it had been fount
by the �'ity Cou::cil that such consolidation of proceedings would be the most
economical and satisfactory mariner in which to handle suer_ street openings,
and would save the taxpayers a considerable stun in advertising, posting of
notices, etc., and that when the actual assessment io made,.the property ownerz,
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effected will be given an opportunity to protest the actual assessment
against any particular piece of property if they so desire. Mr. Kenney
indicated his satisfaction with such explanation.
None.
None.
ORAL CONANNICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
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The City Clerk reported that pursuant to direction of the City Council,
he had procured bids from various real estate appraisers to appraise the
property in Block 67, E1 Segundo, which the City may desire to acquire for
waterworks extension purposes; that the lowest bid received thereon was 0125.00
from Mr. Harry Jackson, and that he had authorized Mr. Jackson to proceed
with such appraisal work, and he requested the Councils approval of his action.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson,
that the action of the City Clerk is authorizing Mr. Harry Jackson to make
appraisal of certain properties in Block 67, El Segundo, at a fee of $125.00
be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the
following vote,
Ayes, Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes- Councilmen None.
Absent- Councilmen None.
. The City Clerk,reported he had been advised this date that Mr. Martin
Melton of the Sepulveda Boulevard By -Pass Committee, had requested that this
Council authorize the forwarding of a communication to the-State Highway
Commission, expressing its views with respect to the tentativecompromise of
three 10f611 lanes (in each direction) through the proposed underpass on
Sepulveda Boulevard through the Los Angeles Municipal Airport.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City
Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to forward a letter to the
State Highway Commission, advising said Body that while this City is not
fully satisfied with the said compromise, this Council appreciates the Commissionts
courtesy in allowing representatives of the South Bay Area to present their
case to said Commission and in view of the fact that neighboring cities in
the South Bav Area have expressed their anoroval of such compromise, this
City does acquiesce therein. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes- Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
The Chief of Police, by written communication dated March 30th, 1949,
announced the appointment of John J. Rofrlan as Patrolman Grade 20 effective
as of March 26th, 1949, and he requested approval of such appointment.
Moved,by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman °w�,rson, that the
appointment, by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, of John J.
Rowlan as Patrolman Grade 2, effective as of March 26th 1949, be and the
same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following
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vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Engineering Aid.Lortz reported that sewer lines in Tract No. 15455 had
been installed in said Tract in accordance with Plan and Profile No. 481014 and
to his satisfaction and he recommended acceptance of said lines.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson. seconded b- Councilman
Swanson, that the report of the City Engineer respecting the installation of
sewer lines in Tract No. 15455 be and the same is hereby approved and said
work is hereby accepted, for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried
by the follcwing voted
Ayes:. Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Engineering Aid Lortz reported that water lines in Tract No. 15455 had
been installed in said Tract to his satisfaction and in accordance with Plan
and Profile No. 481012 and he recommended acceptance of said lines.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson. that the
report of the City Engineer with respect to the completion.of the installation
of water lines in Tract Yo. 15455 be and the same is hereby approved and said
work of installation of said water lines is hereby accepted. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Engineering Aid Lortz requested that Mr. C. D. Hopper, an employee in the
Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo, be granted permission to take his
earned 1948 vacation between the dates March 28th and April 8th, both dates
inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that C. D.
Hopper be and he is hereby granted permission to take his two weeks earned 1948
vacation, between the dates March 28th and April 8th, 1949, both dates inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Engineering Aid Lortz reported that the Engineering Department had caused
an estimate to be made of black - topping the alley in Block 58, as heretofore
requested by Mr. Charles A. LaFleur, that the amount of said estimate is
$993.50, which includes a sum of $100.00 for engineering and inspection costs,
and provides for the paving of said alley with approximately 2" plant mix
to a width of 18 feet.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to inform
Mr. LaFleur of the amount of said estimate, and advise him that the City is
prepared to proceed with said work upon the payment to the City Clerk of said
sum of $993.50; or that the property owners may cause said improvement to be
made by private contractor, providing the work is done in accordance with
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City of El Segundo specifications covering work of this type and to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and Street Superintendent of said City,
and, provided further, the sum of $100.00, covering engineering and
inspection fees, is paid into the City Treasury of said City before the
commencement of the work by private contractor.
Engineering Aid Lortz reported, that in accordance with previous instruction
of the City Council, the Engineering Department had prepared an estimate of
the cost of improving Arena Street, between the south curb line of Pine Avenue
and the north curb line of Holly Avenue, which estimate is in the sum of
$5210.00. By general consent the matter was taken under consideration by
the Council until its next regular meeting.
The City Engineer presented for the Council's approval Plans and Special
Provisions No. 490323, covering work of improvement of Pine Avenue, Sierra
Place and Sierra Street between Penn Street and the northerly terminus of
Sierra Street.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Plan
Aio. 490323, as presented this Council this date by the City Engineer, be
and the same is hereby approved and a copy thereof 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.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution
No. 996, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIAL PROVISIONS
NO. 490323 OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PINE AVENUE, SIERRA PLACE
AND SIERRA STREET BETWEEN PENN STREET AND THE
NORTHERLY TERMINATIO17 OF SIERRA STREET IN SAID CITY,
which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was
adopted, upon roll call, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
City Attorney Woodworth reported he had visited the site of the sand
nuisance at'the westerly end of Pine Avenue and had thereafter taken the
matter up with Mr. Gillelen of the Department of Public Works of the City of
Los Angeles; that Mr. Gillelen stated he would send an engineer to investigate
the matter at once,but that no such investigation was made on that day and
he had again called Mr. Gillelen the following day. At that time Mr. Gillelen
promised to immediately send an engineer from the Hyperion plant to make an
examination; that the City Attorney had been informed said engineer arrived
at approximately 12 o'clock Noon and made some form of investigation, but
that nothing had been done by the City of Los Angeles up to this time to
improve the situation; that by reason of the high winds the past few days,
it became necessary for the Fire Chief, members of his Department and others
to remove the accumulation of sand at the site; that thereafter he had
again informed Mr. Gillelen of this fact and also called h1s attention to
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the publicity given the matter in one of the Los Angeles newspapers; that
on this evening, since the wind had not abated and sand was still being
accumulated at the site, he had called Mr. Gillelents residence, that he
was not expected to return until late in the evening and that said City
Attorney had left an urgent message for Mr. Gillelents attention, advising
that an emergency existed and required immediate action. The City
Attorney further stated that this evening the Fire Chief of the City of El
Segundo-had requested the family occupying the premises to evacuate and
that various officers of the City are cooperating in securing other quarters
for housing during the night.
City Attorney Woodworth presented for the Councilts consideration an
amendment to the business license ordinance of the City of El Segundo, which
would permit the issuance of free licenses to physically handicapped persons
who had been certified to the City Council by the Bureau of Vocational
Rehabilitation of the Department of Education of the State of California.
Thereafter, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 351, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12 (THE BUSINESS LICENSE
ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
THERETO TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 36 -1"
RELATING TO CERTAIN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
OCCUPATIONS WITHIN SAID CITY,
which was read.
City Attorney Woodworth presented to +..e City Council a letter from the
office of the County Counsel of Los Ange ?.a County, respecting certain actions
filed by the Reconstruction Finance Cc- ?oration for tax refunds against the
County of Los Angeles and various p•-'.;iic agencies, including the City of E1-
Segundo, for refund of taxes on machinery and equipment of the R. F. C. placed
in various activities in which :.he Corporation was engaged. The City
Attorney stated the claims '.;called in excess of four million dollars, but that
after long negotiations --;;h representatives of the Government, a compromise
had been effected thrc_gh the office of the County Counsel, whereby there will
be paid to the Government the sum of $100,000.00 in settlement of its claims
and said actions will be dismissed; that the City of E1 Segundo's share of the
approved settlement is the sum of ^1897.78, and he recommended approval by the
City Council of such settlement.
it was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles, on behalf of itself
and various other taxing entities within.said County, assessed
and collected taxes against the properties of the Defense Plant
Corporation, now the Reconstruction Finance Corporation; and
WHEREAS, said corporation challenged certain of the
assessments on improvements, paid such taxes under protest,
and has since filed 47 suits to recover said taxes; and
LiHEREAS, the total tax recovery of which is prafed
for in.said actions is $4,668,635,49; and
WTH.E EAS, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has
agreed to dismiss all of said actions with prejudice and to
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file a letter agreeing not to sue for the recovery of
any additional taxes on arty of the properties involved
in the above actions to and including the fiscal year
1948 -49 on the payment of the sum of $100,000, $20,000
of which is to be paid by the City of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, of the total recovery prayed for in
said actions the sum of $85,737.80 is attributable to
taxes of City of E1 Segundo and such taxes have been
collected and paid to said City and its proportionate
share of said settlement is $1,897.78;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
El Segundo does hereby authorize the settlement of all of
said suits in which it is involved on the basis outlined
above and authorizes payment of its pro rata share of
said settlement, fixed in the sum of $1,897.78 in a manner
similar to that provided by Section 5101, Revenue and
Taxation Code.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was
Ayes: Councilmen Batter
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
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adopted by the following vote:
Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
City Attorney Woodworth presented for the Council's consideration, form
of ordinance which would regulate the operation of self - service gasoline
stations within the City of E1 Segundo, which matter had heretofore been
brought to the Council's attention by the Fire Chief of said City.
Councilman Thompson thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 352, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING THE SALE OR DISPENSING OF INFLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR SUBSTANCES TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN SAID CITY,
which was read.
City Attorney Woodworth stated he was approving as to form, contract
between the City of E1 Segundo and Jack T. Gee, covering employment
Jack T. Gee by said City for the u g mP yment of said
and traffic warrants; that he was palso sa of serving delinquent misdemeanor
with said contract, with United States Fidelity gandrGuarantndCom connection
Surety and Jack T. Gee as Principal, in the sum of $1000.00, w� bond
covers for the period beginning November 15, 1948, but suggested
a new bond be filed or a rider for attachment to the above entionedtbond, either
which would cover the term of the current contract.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement, dated the 30th
day of March, 1949; by and between the City of E1 Segundo
and Jack T. Gee, be and the same is hereby approved and a
copy thereof ordered received and placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the
City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to sign
said contract on behalf of said City and the City Clerk
to attest the same, and thereafter, deliver one such signed
copy to said Jack T. Gee.
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.
Street Superintendent Gunn recommended certain changes in classification
of certain employees in his Department, and the City Council approving such
recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that from and after the first day of April,
1949, and until the further order of this Council, the
following named employees in the Street Department of the
City of El Segundo shall be classified in accordance with
the classification set opposite their respective names, to wit:
B. W. Dodd - Garbage Service Man First Class
William Marcus - Laborer - First Class
Said employees, in such capacity, shall be compensated for
their services in accordance with the provisions of the
salary resolution of the City of El Segundo.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
In the matter of the awarding of a contract for the performance of dog
pound service in and for the City of E1 Segundo, one bid for which had been
received by this Council on March 23, 1949, in accordance with its published
notice to bidders, discussion was had by said Council, it being its decision
to award said contract to Southern California Humane Society under Paragraph
(a) of Item No. 3 of said Humane Societyfs bid.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that
Resolution No. 998, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR FURNISHING
PUBLIC POUND SERVICE, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF
A PUBLIC POUND AND PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF
POUND MASTER IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1949,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said
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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 informed the City Council that one week had elapsed since
the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO.
350. AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF NEW STREETS
THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114 OF EL SEGUNDO, SHEET N0. ,
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 5
, and
that a motion was in order for the adoption of said Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the
further reading of Ordinance No. 350 be waived. Said motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Peterson moved that said Ordinance No. 350, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
TO ORDER THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF NEW STREETS
THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114
OF EL SEGUNDO, SHEET NO. 5, IN THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
be adopted, which said motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon
roll call said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Mr. A. S. Monroe, Assessment Engineer, then delivered to the City Clerk
various instruments for use in connection with proceedings contemplated under
said Ordinance No. 350.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that
Resolution No. 997, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED GRADING,
PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE
CURBS IN A PORTION OF EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
IN SAID CITY,
which was read, be adopted. On roll call, 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.
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PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Southern Calif. Gas
The Lighthouse, Inc.
Dieterich -Post Co.
Colyear Motor Sales
Victor D. McCarthy,
General Fund
Co. 210.21
22.49
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Co. 784.62
City Cl. 35.29
Recreation Fund
Lockie Music Exchange
44.84
Ace Gift & Office Supply
Co. 10.81
Leather Supply Company
24.73
Macpherson Leather Co.
108.26
Brownts Sporting Goods
8.22
Morse M. Preeman
3.58
Wyckoff Leather Co.
80-71
TOTAL
$281.15
Southern Calif. Gas
The Lighthouse, Inc.
Dieterich -Post Co.
Colyear Motor Sales
Victor D. McCarthy,
General Fund
Co. 210.21
22.49
W•24
Co. 784.62
City Cl. 35.29
M—red by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the- ditands 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 None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of March, 1949, an esteemed
official of this City, Roy E. Dulin, a member of the Planning
Commission since its inception, passed to his reward;
AND, WHEREAS, by reason of his long residence in this
City, his fine citizenship, and his devotion to civic re-
sponsibilities and official duty, this Council feels that
recognition should be made of his outstanding service to
this community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, upon its own behalf and on behalf
of the people of this City, do hereby express and record upon
the records of the City of E1 Segundo, true and deep apprecia-
tion of the life and service of Roy E. Dulin;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby extend to his widow and son the condolences of the City,
together with that consolation which comes from.the knowledge
that in life, their beloved was a fine upstanding and true
citizen, whose efforts added much to the comfort and well
being of his fellow men.
General Fund
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
i3.14
Automobile Club of So. Cal. 98.06
E1 Segundo Paint Center
46.03
Caldwelles Shade Shop
5.81
Municipal Finance Officers
Association
10.00
Multigraph Sales Agency
16.81
Victor D. McCarthy, City Cl.
68.10
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
4.21
Richardson Printing
19.99
Snowden Chemical Co.
28.19
Inglewood Blueprint & Supply 11.63
J. G. Tucker & Son
41.68
George F. Cake Company
20.35
H & H Fountain & Grill
6.
TOTAL
1471.80
M—red by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the- ditands 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 None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of March, 1949, an esteemed
official of this City, Roy E. Dulin, a member of the Planning
Commission since its inception, passed to his reward;
AND, WHEREAS, by reason of his long residence in this
City, his fine citizenship, and his devotion to civic re-
sponsibilities and official duty, this Council feels that
recognition should be made of his outstanding service to
this community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, upon its own behalf and on behalf
of the people of this City, do hereby express and record upon
the records of the City of E1 Segundo, true and deep apprecia-
tion of the life and service of Roy E. Dulin;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby extend to his widow and son the condolences of the City,
together with that consolation which comes from.the knowledge
that in life, their beloved was a fine upstanding and true
citizen, whose efforts added much to the comfort and well
being of his fellow men.
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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.
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At this point Fire Chief Farrar reported to the Council, in connect ion with
the evacuation from the premises at the westerly end of Pine Avenue, of the
family residing therein, which premises appea,� d-to be in an unsafe condition
due to accumulation of sand in the vicinity7Rated that said family had been
evacuated and lodgings found for them for tonight; also that the electricity,
gas and water service to said premises had been disconnected.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the
purchase of not to exceed 500 yards of fertilizer from the Serfridge Ranch, at
a cost of not to exceed $1.00 per yard, be and the same is hereby authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
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
Carried.
by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson. meeting adjourn.
Approved:
Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
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