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1950 AUG 30 CC MINT- 41 El Segundo, California. August 30, 1950. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7:00 otclock P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gordon, 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 August, 1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The hour of 7:00 otclock P. M. at this meeting, having heretofore been fixed as the time and place for reception of bids on motor vehicles, the Mayor announced said fact and stated that if any person or persons present desired to file bids on said equipment, they should do so immediately. No person responding, the Mayor declared the time for reception of bids on motor vehicles closed. The City Clerk announced he had in his possession in the same condition as when received nine envelopes, seven of which were definitely marked as bids, and two of which he assumed contained bids. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declared said bids. Carried. Upon the opening, examining and public declaration of said bids, they were found to be as follows, to wit: Bid of Milliken Chevrolet, as follows: Item No. 1: Two 4 dr. sedan type chevrolet automobiles, standard factory specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3362.56. Item No. 2: Two one and one -half (1j) ton Chevrolet truck chassis with cab and standard factory specifications 3429.20• Item No. 3: Four onehalf (J) ton Chevrolet pick -up body trucks, standard factory specifications - - - - - - - - 5711.56. Prices quoted include sales tax but do not include Federal excise tax for which exemption certificate must be furnished. Said bid was accompanied by Certified Check No. 4952, drawn on E1 Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, payable to City of E1 Segundo in the slim of $1250.33. Bid of R. H. Dietrich, bidding the sum of $250.00 for the Harley - Davidson police motorcycle, Engine No. 47FL4138. Said bid was accompanied by $25.00 cash. -1- T4.i u Bid of Bob Hansen Motors as follows: Item No. 3: Four half -ton Willys 2 WD Pickup Trucks each $1280-57, total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5122.28 2% discount allowed if paid within 10 days. Plus State Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 153.67 Total 5275.95 Above price includes five tires, tubes and wheels on each vehicle. Said bid was accompanied by literature; also a Cashier's Check, No. 3123385, drawn on 54th and Crenshaw Branch, Bank of America, payable to City of El Segundo in the sum of $527.60. Bid of California Rent Car, by Robert Hillman, as follows: "In agreement with the terms given in your public notice inviting bids on leased motor vehicles, I am pleased to submit the following: Four (4) New Fords, Fordors at $74.00 per month. Two (2) New 11 Ton Stake Trucks at $124.00 per month. Four (4) New, I Ton Pick Ups at $74.00 per month." Said bid was accompanied by Bidder's Bond, with The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as Surety, payable to City of E1 Segundo, in the sum of $500.00. Bid of James Winston McBride, as follows: "I wish to bid on the 1937 Ford Pickup, Engine No. N47303, in Item No. 7. I'll bid $126.10 on this item.tt Said bid was accompanied by cash deposit in the !um of $12.61. Bid of James E. Hunt, as follows: "I bid the sum of $157.59, including sales tax, for Item #7, namely a 1937 Ford pickup, Engine No. N 47303• If my bid is not accepted, Ithen bid $165.83, including sales tax, for Item #10, namely, a 1939 Ford Pickup, Eng. No. 18- 489445• If my bid is not accepted, I then bid $165.03, including sales tax, on Item No. 9, namely, a 1939 Ford Pickup, Eng. #18- 3385337. If my bid is not accepted, I then bid $157.59, including sales tax, on Item #8, namely, a Ford pickup, Engine # D.R. 94785.11 Said bid was accompanied by cash deposit in amount of $20.00. Bids of Ira E. Escobar, as follows: Item 1: Bid A. Two 1950 Ford Dlx. Six cylinder, 95 horse power fordor sedans - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,363.00 Less 10% of factory price - - - - - - - _ _ - - 280.00 3,083-00 California Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - - 92.49 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,175.49 -2- x T- 1 Bid B. Two 1950 Ford Dlx. V -8, 100 horse power ford or sedans - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3502.00 Less 10% of Factory Price - - - - - - - - - - 290.00 3212.00 California Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 96.36 Total 3308.36 The City of El Segundo to furnish excise tax exemption certifi- cates on all.bids. Excise taxes deducted from quotations. Item II: Two 1950 Ford Six cylinder, 95 horse power, one and one half (1j) ton truck chassis, with cabs. Bid A. 13411Wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3400.00 Less 10% Factory Price - - - - - - - - - - - 276.00 3124.00 California Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - 93.72 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3217.72 Bid B. 158 "Wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3481.80 Less 10% Factory Price - - - - - - - - - - - 284.00 3197.80 California Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - _ 95.93 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3293.73 BID C. 1761,Wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3563.60 Less 10% Factory Price - - - - - - - - - - - 292.00 3271.80 California Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - 98.15 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3369.95 BID D. Two 1950 Ford V-8, 100 horse power one and one half (1j) ton truck chassks with cabs. BID E. 134" Wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - -_- - - - - 3285.70) Sales BID F. 15811Wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3355.53) Tax BID G. 1761'wh. B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3431.75) included. The City of El Segundo to furnish Excise tax exemption certificates on all bids. Excise taxes deducted from all quotations. ITEM III: BID A. Four 1950 Ford 6 cyclinder, 95 horse power one half () ton pickup body trucks , including State Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5341.16 BID B. Four 1950 Ford V -8, 100 horse power, one half (J) ton pickup body trucks, including State Sales Tax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5464.76. The City of E1 Segundo to furnish Excise tax exemption certificates on all bids. Excise taxes deducted from all quotations. Bid to purchase the following units: YEAR DESCRIPTION LICENSE NUMBER 1937 11. Ton 30924' 1931 11 Ton 30947 1937 Ton 30950 1937 Ton 24955 1939 Ton 30944 1939 Ton 30951 1946 Ford Fordor 30925 1947 Motorcycle Above bids on above units good until September 15, 1950. ma AMOUNT OF BID $125.00 50.00 150.00 125.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 250.00 T?q 8 The foregoing bids of Ira E. Escobar were accompanied by descriptive data, together with Cashiers Checks, drawn on El Segundo Branch, Security - First National Bank of Los Angeles, payable to City of E1 Segundo, in total amount of $1360.47. Two of the envelopes, presumed to contain bids, when opened, were found to be letters only from South Shore Motor Company and Inglewood Nash Company, each expressing inability to bid on the City's motor vehicle requirements at this time. Following the declaration of the foregoing bids, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that same be taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held on September 6th, 1950, and in the meantime referred to the City Coordinator for checking. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. 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: EL SEGUNDO JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, by C. P. Schumann, dated 8/30/50, requesting permission to use property, owned by the City of E1 Segundo, on the easterly side of Main Street and northerly of the new fire station, for the purpose of locating thereon a carnival and certain booths in connection with the holding of the E1 Segundo Fiesta in October. .At this point, Rev. Marvin Johnson inquired what the policy of the City Council would be respecting the operation of booths, in which games of chance or gambling concessions might be conducted, in violation of law, at said Fiesta. Mayor Selby stated that, in conversation recently had by him with Mr. Schumann, he had been assured no gambling concessions would be allowed, and the Chief of Police concurred in said statement. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the E1 Segundo Fiesta Centennial Committee be and it is hereby granted permission to use Eity owned property, at the southeasterly corner of Main Street and UQIJ3! Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, for the purpose of locating thereon a carnival and certain booths in connection with the holding of the Centennial Fiesta in said City in October, 1950, it being provided, however, that no games of chance or gambling activities in connection therewith, shall be allowed, and that all concessions located on said property shall be conducted to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes:' Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. -4- 0o r r� x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS, dated 25 August 1950, respecting a certain report of .the Division Engineer made on an investigation concerning the improvement of a harbor at Playa del Rey; that in order that all parties interested in the proposed project may further express their views and present additional statements and arguments relative to the United States undertaking the improvements re- commended by the Division Engineer, the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors will hold a public hearing, beginning at 10:00 a. m. on September 27, 1950, in the Board Room of the County Board of Supervisors, 501 Hall of Records, Los Angeles. Following the reading of the above mentioned communication, by general consent Councilman Peterson was requested to attend said hearing as a re- presentative of the City of E1 Segundo. LIPPINCOTT AND ROWE, dated August 28, 1950, by R. G. Paulston, Engineer, submitting Progress Payment Estimate No. 7 on contract dated February 10, 1950, with Hongola & Elliott, for the construction of a reinforced concrete reservoir, pump house, etc., and certifying the sum of $10,737.00 due said contractors at this time. Copy of said report was delivered to each member of the City Council. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated August 23, 1950, announcing its September meeting to be held in the City of Avalon on Friday, September 15th, 1950. No member of the City Council or other city official indicating he would be able to attend said meeting, the communication was ordered filed. MINTHORNE MUSIC CO., dated August 25, 1950, requesting permit to operate a game of amusement and skill, known as "Shoot the Bear", at 209 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo. The Chief of Police having approved the installation of said machine, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the application of Minthorne Music Co., dated August 25, 1950, requesting permit to operate an amusement game, known as "Shoot'the Bear ", at 209 Richmond Street, in the City of El Segundo, presented this Council this date, be received and filed, and is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a temporary permit, revocable at any time by the City Council, without notice, without cause and without liability, be and the same is hereby granted to said applicant, Minthorne Music Co., to place, maintain and operate an amusement game, known as "Shoot the Bear", at 209 Richmond Street only; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as in any manner whatsoever authorizing or permitting any gambling of any nature to be conducted or permitted in con- nection with the placement, use or operation of such device. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. MERWIN KELTON GRINOLDS, dated Aug. 30, 1950, being application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. -5- T- f 4 of 1420 r a GEORGE KELLOGG, Secretary, Imperial Highway Association, dated 8- 24 -50, requesting that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo adopt a resolution urging the State Highway Department of the State of California to cause that portion of Imperial Highway, lying between Yorba Linda and Santa Ana Canyon, to be improved at the earliest possible date. The City Council, being of the opinion that the request is a reasonable one and that in the interests of safety and the lessening of mileage between El Segundo and Imperial counties, said portion of said highway should be improved as quickly as reasonably possible, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the improvement of Imperial Highway, from E1 Segundo to E1 Centro, through the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Imperial, within the State of California, is a project which the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo has been advocating and supporting for a great many years, in conjunction with its membership in the Imperial Highway Association; and WHEREAS, all portions of said Highway, except a portion of Route 176, between Yorba Linda and the Santa Ana Canyon, have been improved in satisfactory manner; and WHEREAS, the reasons for the delay in improving that portion of said highway, hereinabove referred to, are un- known to this Council, but undoubtedly are valid and justifiable, notwithstanding which, said isnimproved section impedes the safe and free flow of traffic thereover; and WHEREAS, this Council is informed that the State Highway Department and the State Highway Engineer haze recognized the desirability of modern highway construction of the particular stretch of highway herein referred to and have approved the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby earnestly, but most respectfully, in the interests of safety and reduction of travel mileage between Los Angeles and Imperial Counties, request the State Highway Department to program for improvement, at the earliest consistent and practicable date, in accordance with its plans therefor here- tofore approved, that portion of Imperial Highway, lying between Yorba Linda and the Santa Ana Canyon; and .BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Division of Highways of the State of California and to the Imperial Highway Association. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. HOYT M. FLEMING, dated Aug. 29, 1950, advising that due to circumstances beyong his control, he feels it necessary to resign as a member of the El Segundo Veterans? Affairs Committee. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: M .4 T4ZI RESOLVED, that the resignation of Hoyt M. Fleming as a member of E1 Segundo Veterans' Affairs Committee, be and the same is hereby accepted, with regret; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to address a communication to Mr. Fleming, expressing the deep appreciation of this Council for the time and unselfish service rendered by Mr. Fleming during the many years he served as a member of said Committee. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. City Coordinator McCarthy made reports as follows: 1. That pursuant to instruction given at the last regular meeting of the City Council, with reference to a recent request made by certain individuals in the City of Manhattan Beach that said Council make a cash donation to defray the costs of a send -off party for the South Bay National Guardsmen, and in which Unit of Guardsmen said individuals had stated a number of boys from El Segundo were members, said Coordinator reported he had talked with the Major in charge of the "area in which the South Bay cities, together with other cities, are located, and had been advised that no citizens from E1 Segundo are members of said South Bay National Guard unit, but that there are two citizens from El Segundo who are members of a unit in Inglewood; that he had also contacted a Warrant Officer from this area, who had verified the information given him by said Major. Following the foregoing report, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the report of the City Coordinator respecting his investigation of the request heretofore made to the City Council for a cash donation to defray the costs of a send -off party for the South Bay National Guardsmen, be received and filed, and that said Coordinator be authorized to advise the persons making such request of his findings in the matter. Carried. 2. That Mr. Arthur Viren, Mr. Bill -M. Sprague and others, residing on Maryland and Bungalow Streets, in the City of El Segundo, had requested that the City accept deeds to land cause an extension of said streets to be made from their present northerly terminus north through the J. H. Fisher Subdivision; that the firm of Barclay Engineering Company has made a survey of the property involved and finds that the titles thereto are very involved; that in order to be certain the correct signatures are _ obtained to the property to be conveyed to the City for such public street purposes, a title report should be secured, which would cost approximately $225.00. The Coordinator suggested a preliminary title report might be procured, on the basis of which the necessary instruments of conveyance might be prepared and following the execution thereof by the parties who now presumably hold title to the property to be conveyed, the said -7- l.4 br " instruments might then be forwarded to the title company, with the request that if same are found satisfactory and sufficient to convey said property to the City, a title policy might then be ordered. At this point, Director of Public Works Short, stated that a represen- tative of the firm of Marlow & Burns, builders and subdividers, had recently called at his office and indicated an interest in the subdivision of the J. H. Fisher Subdivision; that said representative had shown him a map of the proposed subdivision, on which map the extension of the streets as requested by Mr. Viren and others had been sketched and that if such pro- posed subdivision is carried through, in accordance with the proposed plan of said subdividers, the opening of Maryland and Bungalow Streets, from their present northerly terminus, will be included therein. In view of the foregoing report from the Director of Public Works, it was agreed no action would be taken at this time by the City Council with respect to said matter, pending receipt by the said Director of Public Works of the decision of the firm of Marlow and Burns as to the subdivision of the property referred to. 3. That he had received from the office of the City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, Financial Progress Report No. 48, in connection with the construction of the Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant, one copy of which report he had furnished to each the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. 5. That he had furnished to each member of the City Council a copy of his written report, dated August 30th, 1950, respecting repairs to the roofs of various municipal buildings; that the roofs of the Municipal Garage and Warehouse, the Water Department Office Building and the City Hall should be repaired before the rainy season starts, and he recommended this work be done, the total cost thereof not to exceed $523.00. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City Coordinator be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause the roofs of the following municipal buildings, to wit: Municipal Garage and Warehouse, Water Department Office Building and the City Hall, to be repaired in accordance with his report thereon, dated August 30, 1950, the cost of such repairs not to exceed the sum of $523.00• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows: (1) That in anticipation of requests which have been made or will be made to the Water Department of the City of El Segundo, when Metropolitan water is available in Sections 7 and 18 in said City, for services to consumers in said area, which will require installation of water pipe for long distances, the cost of which will be prohibitive if borne entirely by said Water Department, he would appreciate the City Council adopting a policy, which he might follow, with respect to the proportion of the cost of such installation to be paid by the consumer; that he had made some investigation with respect to the procedure followed in other cities in similar cases, but would make further investigations if the Council so desires. By general consent the Director of Public Works was authorized and directed to complete his survey of the methods in use in other cities in like cases and to thereafter present such survey to the City Council for its consideration. W L�1 2. That he had this date received descriptions of the property owned by North American Aviation, over which easement for water pipe lines is desired, and had delivered said descriptions to the City Attorney. 3. Made a progress report with respect to the crossing at Standard Street over the tracks of the Pacific Electric Railway Company. 4. Had furnished to each member,of the City Council a list of delinquent water accounts, and stated that water service to the consumers indicated on said list would be discontinued as of the morning of August 31st. 5. Made a progress report with respect to the chlorination of the City's water supply and stated he anticipated having a complete report for the City Council at its next regular meeting. City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That he is this date in receipt of legal descriptions of the property of North American Aviation, over which easements for water pipe lines are desired by the City of El Segundo; that he will prepare such instruments in regular form, and immediately forward same to said North American Aviation for execution. 2. That he is in receipt of a communication from Mr. Robert E. Rosskopf, attorney for Sofie Sklavunu, from whom the City recently purchased Lot 10, Block 67, for the sum of $1000.00 for waterworks site purposes; that Mr. Rosskopf stated in said communication that, at the request of Miss Sklavunu, he was returning the City's warrant in said sum of $1000.00, which Miss Sklavunu desired the City of El Segundo to retain or deposit to her account in a bank, until receipt of a letter from her as to its disposal or until she personally came to said City and obtained said money. The City Attorney thereupon delivered to the City Clerk the warrant in question. -'t The City Clerk stated that inasmuch as some time might elapse before the money would be picked up by Miss Sklavnunu, it might be desirable that the money be deposited with a Federal Savings and Loan Association in order to secure the higher rate of interest thereon. By general consent the City Clerk was thereupon directed to write Miss Sklavnunu and ascertain her desires in the matter. 3. That he is at this time delivering to the City Clerk, for reading at the proper time, three ordinances which he had prepared, relating to registration of Communists, and which ordinances are based upon ordinances recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles with respect to the same subject; that he had adapted said County ordinances to use by the City but had followed as closely as possible the verbage used in the County ordinances, including all findings made therein by the Board of Supervisors of said County. 4. That with reference to membership of the Director of Public Works on the Engineering Advisory Committee of the Department of Public Works (Division of Water Resources) of the State of California, he had made an investigation with respect to the requirements of membership on said Committee and as a result thereof, he believes that the Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo might make attendance at the meetings of said Committee but that further action with respect to meabership.of'said Director is not justified at this 'time. 5. That he had received from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company form of pipe line license agreement, prepared by said Company in favor of the City of El Segundo, covering proposed installation by said City of three 1211 water pipe lines across said Company's right of way and tracks at Lairport station, which form of agreement he delivered to the City Clerk for reading to the Council. It 24 UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The City Coordinator stated there had been delivered to each member of the City Council, a copy of proposed specifications for collection and disposal of garbage and refuse within the City of El Segundo, and he inquired whether or not the Council desired to take action on the adoption of said specifications at this time. Following discussion thereof, by general consent the matter was taken under further consideration by the Council until its next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 6th, 1950. The City Clerk at this time read to the Council the provisions contained in that certain pipe line license agreement, as prepared by The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and which said Company had requested be executed on the part of the City of E1 Segundo. Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a certain "Pipe Line License ", dated the 22nd day of August, 1950, between The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, a Kansas corporation, granting to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of California, subject to terms and conditions set forth in said "Pipe Line License ", a permit to construct and maintain three 12" pipe lines, across or along the right of way of said Company at or near its Lairport Station, in the County of Los Angeles, California, the exact location of said pipe line being shown upon print No. L- 5- 17843, dated August 15th, 1950, and attached to said "Pipe Line Licensett form; AND, WHEREAS, this Council has examiped said document .and is satisfied therewith and the City Attorney has approved the same as to form; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, does hereby approve the said form of "Pipe Line License" and accepts the same on behalf of the said City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sign the said form of ttPipe Line License" onbehalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and thereafter cause said forms to be forwarded to The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for execution on the part of said Company. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 8:40 o'clock P. M. the Mayor declared a recess. A� the hour of 8:47 o'clock P. M. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Councilman Gordon thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 3?3, entitled: -10- W r r� x AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF SUCH REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, AND LIMITING SOME ACTIVITIES OF REGISTRANTS, which was read. Councilman Peterson introduced Ordinance No. 3 74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL-SEGUNDO) CAL- IFORNIA, REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, AND LIMITING SOME ACTIVITIES OF REGISTRANTS, which was read. Councilman Thompson introduced Ordinance No. 3?5, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAL- IFORNIA, REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, AND LIMITING SOME ACTIVITIES OF REGISTRANTS, PAYING BILLS. T L. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works General Fund Bond Elect. Carburetor & Elect. Supply Co.---93-5.54 1948, Con - Richardson's Printing 20.09 struction Fund George F. Schenck 9.58 Hongola & Elliott $10.737-00 Rose Bowl 4.00 TOTAL 10,737.00 Western Union 1.59 Rawlings Bros. Inc. 8.96 Recreation Fund Leslie L. White 28.25 Victor D. McCarthy, John's Electrical Service 541.81 City Clerk $ 7.69 Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 9.72 Macpherson Leather Co. 95.25 Raymond G. Osborne 7.00 Burton's Leathercraft 50.19 El Segundo Cleaners 2.03 California Recr. Society 5.00 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 25.11 Pacific Hide & Leather Co. 27.23 Mary S. Lovell 10.8 American Handicrafts Co. 9.71 TOTAL 704.53 Hollywood Trophy Co. 39.70 Goliger Leather Co. 60.57 TOTAL 295.34 Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Gordon requested permission to leave the State of California for the period from September 1st to 5th, incl. 1950, and to leave -11- 1 11�� the United States of America for the period from September 8th to September 12th, Incl. 1950, but stated he would be present for regular meetings of the City Council to be held on September 6th and 13th, respectively. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman George E. Gordon be and he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California, between the dates September 1st and September 5th, both dates inclusive, and to leave the United States of America between the dates September 8th and September 12th, both dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be and he is hereby further granted permission to absent himself from any special or called meetings of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, which might be held between the dates September 1st and September 12th, 1950, both dates inclusive, it being understood, however, that he will be present at the regular meetings of said Council scheduled to be held on September 6th and September 12th, 1950; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special or called meetings of the City Council, which may be held between the dates hereinbefore set forth. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. _ Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman Thompson requested permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, between the dates September 4th and October 15th, 1950, both dates inclusive, and to absent himself from any meetings of the City Council which may be held or called between said dates. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman Thompson be and he is hereby granted permission to absent himself from meetings of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, which may be held between the dates September 4th and October 15th, 1950, both dates inclusive, and that during said time he also be granted permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman 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 City Council, which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said Council, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. -12- (o r Councilman Swanson stated that on last Thursday evening, he had accompanied the Police Department prowl car on a survey made of the business establishments in the City; that in view of the recent burglaries and attempted burglaries within the City of El Segundo, it was startling to find the number of such establishments which had left open windows, some with screens, which had been fastened, but one which had even left the screen unfastened, with empty milk crates stacked on the ground outside of the window, and he inquired of the City Attorney whether or not it would be possible to amend the City's building code, requiring all business places with back or side windows or rear glass doors to protect same with bars. The City Attorney stated the matter was one which would require some study, but he felt such an amendment might be worked out. Discussion ensued on the subject, following which, by general consent, the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo was requested to bring said matter up for discussion at the next Building Officials Conference which he may attend, and in the meantime the Chief of Police was directed to interview the various merchants in the City, requesting their cooperation in the matter of securely closing their respective premises during the night hours, also to ascertain their attitude with respect to installation of night burning lights in the rear of their premises, and to report the results of such interviews to the City Council at a future meeting thereof. Councilman Gordon stated that he also had recently accompanied the Police Department prowl car on its night shift, and his attention had been called to the fact that a certain establishment in the City, which has an 'ton -sale" alcoholic beverage license, had been selling such alcoholic beverages after the hours fixed by law for such sales, and he inquired what might be done to either close up the establishment in question or cause the law respecting such sales to be enforced. The City Attorney stated the matter might be referred to the State Board of Equalization, which issues all such licenses. The Mayor then stated he felt some action should be taken with rbspect to the conditions existing at said establishment, in which other members of the Council con- curred, and by general consent said matter was referred to the Chief of Police for handling. No further business appearing to was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor. be transacted at this meeting, it by Councilman Swanson, the Respectfully submitted, -13- / City C t.