1950 DEC 27 CC MINU 1"9
E1 Segundo, California.
December 27, 1950•
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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 o'clock 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 20th day of December,
1950, 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:
The City Clerk announed he had received, on December 26th, 1950, a
communication from Horace Jacobs, stating he was opposed to the drilling for
oil in this area and protesting the granting of a permit for such drilling,
hearing upon which matter was held by the City Council on December 20, 1950.
Inasmuch as the above referred to communication was received by the
City.Council subsequent to the date of the hearing held on the matter of
granting a certain permit for the drilling of an oil well in the City of
E1 Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, said co=,unication be received and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk. Carried.
E. E. LYDER, Manager, E1 Segundo Refinery, Standard Oil Company of
California, a card extending best wishes to the City Council for a happy
holiday season. Ordered filed.
CARMEN VOTAW, Editor, E1 Segundo Herald, addressed to the Mayor and
City Council, a card expressing sincere appreciation for the Council's
gracious cooperation throughout the past year and extending greetings and
best wishes for the New Year. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated December 19, 1950, bulletin re
Federal Social Security Coverage for City Employees. Inasmuch as employees
of the City of E1 Segundo are presently covered by the State Employees'
Retirement System and therefore, under the law, not eligibile for Social
Security, the bulletin was ordered filed.
WILSON ROBERT DIMOND, dated December 21, 1950, being application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated December 26, 1950, submitting therewith
Progress Payment Estimate No. 2, under contract dated October.27, 19509 with
Fabian Construction Company, and indicating the sum of $9,537.30 is now due
and payable to said contractor. The City Clerk stated demand and warrant
were being presented the City Council at this meeting covering said payment,
and the communication was thereupon ordered filed.
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R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated December 26, 1950" submitting therewith
Progress Payment Estimate No. 2, under contract dated July 14, 1950, with
R. A. Wattson Company, and certifying that the sum of $84,293.69 is due and
payable to said contractor. The City Clerk advised the Council that demand
and warrant in said sum is being presented to it at this meeting for
approval, and thereupon the communication from Mr. Paulston was ordered filed.
R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated December 26, 1950, submitting therewith
Progress Payment Estimate No. 1, under contract dated November 17, 1950,
with Sam B. Pearce, and certifying that the sum of $15,122.39 is now due
and payable to said contractor. The City Clerk thereupon advised the
Council that demand and warrant in said sum is being presented to it at this
meeting for approval, and the communication was ordered filed.
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD, dated December 20, 1950,
setting forth the purposes for which the Board was organized, to wit: the
gathering and correlating of data to assist in the accelerating of the
construction of freeways in the metropolitan area; that the Executive Board
has requested that cities involved contribute proportionately towards the
accomplishment of this task based upon approximately 25% of the dues such
cities pay to the League of California Cities, with a minimum of $100.00,
and advising that the City of El Segundo's proportion of this cost computed
on said basis is $100.00.
The City. Coordinator stated he had discussed the subject with Mr.
Don Short, the City's representative on said Engineering Board, and it
was their recommendation, in view of the benefits which would be deriked by
citizens of the City of E1 Segundo, through the construction of the contem-
plated freeways, that this City pay its proportionate cost, as requested.
The Council, concurring in the above recommendation, it was moved by
Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo pay to the
Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board, toward
the costs of surveys and plans in relation to the system
of metropolitan freeways in Southern California, the sum
of $100.00, as the City Council hereby finds and determines
that the expenditure of said sum for such purposes by the
said City will expedite the construction of freeways in
the general metropolitan area, of w hich E1 Segundo is a
part, with consequent benefit to the citizens of said City;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he
is hereby directed to cause to be prepared and presented
to this Council the necessary demand and warrant to accom-
plish the payment herein ordered.
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.
LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, dated December 21, 1950,
transmitting therewith certain data with respect to the proposed Freeway
Construction Program, together with a map illustrating the general location
and extent of the projects proposed, and requesting said program be presented
to the City Council for its approval in principle, and if such approval is
given, that said Council adopt a resolution indicating such approval,
advising said Los Angeles Metropolitan Traffic Association promptly of
whatever action is taken.
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The Council, approving of the program in general, it was moved by Councilman
Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, progress under the Collier -Burns Highway Act of
1947, in the correction of the critical deficiencies in the
street and highway systems of cities, county and state, and
particularly in the construction of the needed freeways to
supplement the existing street highway system, has been too
slow to meet the needs of the State and the rapidly growing
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, this lack of progress has been mainly due to the
insufficiency of present funds to meet the needs; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board,
a voluntary unofficial organization consisting of administrators,
officials, and engineers of the various cities, Los Angeles
County and the State within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area,
has been organized to study the needs for expediting the con-
struction of freeways and to propose financial methods of
accomplishing such program; and
WHEREAS, the Fact Finding Committee of said Board has sub-
mitted for consideration and financing a proposed Program of Free-
way Construction, described in a schedule of proposed construction
dated December 14, 1950, totaling $798,975,000 and illustrated by
a map designating the projects included in said schedule, and
has requested the various cities to indicate their approval in
principle of said program and the continued study thereof from
the standpoint of the possibilities of financing said program; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the said proposed program does
not in any way conMit any governmental agency to the exact alinement
and location of the freeways composing said program but that such
locations will continue to be determined and -fixed by existing
policies and laws governing such matters; and
WHEREAS, said program is not designed to supersede or change
in any way the program of each city, county or state looking
toward the correction of deficiencies on the existing surface
street and highway system of its particular jurisdiction and that
said freeway units will be supplemental to said street and highway
system supplying the rapid transit elements now lacking to a
large degree in the present systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that with the understanding
above incorporated, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, does approve in principle the proposed freeway con-
struction program now being considered by the Metropolitan Trans-
portation Engineering Board and recommends that said Board proceed
immediately to determine practical financial ways and means of
accomplishing this program over a 10 -year period; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the findings of said Board be
transmitted to the California State Legislature at the 1951
session for its consideration along with other critical highway
needs of this State.
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.
DUDLEY H. TROJAN, dated December 17, 1950, requesting that he be granted
permission to substitute a 5¢ Bango Shuffle Board game for the Williams
Baseball Game, presently licensed at 315 West Grand Avenue (The Rose Bowl),
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E1 Segundo.
The Chief of Police having indicated on said application that he had
inspected the machine proposed to be installed, that same meets the
requirements of City ordinances and that he recommended the permit be
granted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman
Peterson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Dudley H. Trojan, pursuant to his
application therefor, filed with this Council this date,
be and he is hereby granted permission to substitute a
5¢ skill game, named and known as "Bango Shuffle Boardtt,
for the Williams Baseball Game, presently installed at
315 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo; provided, however,
that all other terms and conditions as set forth in the
original permit granted said permittee for the conducting
of said Williams Baseball Game, shall remain the same as
therein 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.
CONSOLIDATED HOUSE MOVERS, dated December 14, 1950, being application
for permit to move a one story frame dwelling from its present location
at 11132 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, to a new location at 321
Sierra Street (Lot 16, Block 36), in the City of E1 Segundo. Accompanying
said application were photographs of the building proposed to be moved.
The Building Inspector reported he had inspected the building
which applicant desires to move into the City, that same conforms with
building ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo, and he recommended the
permit be granted, subject, however, to the painting of the outside of
said building after same is placed in the new loeation and the con-
struction of a garage on said premises.
Following discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be
adopted:
RESOLVED, that Consolidated House Movers be and it is
hereby granted a permit to move a one -story frame dwelling
from its present location in the City of Los Angeles into
the City of El Segundo, the site of the permanent location
thereof being Lot 16, Block 36, E1 Segundo, such permit
being granted subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant, before moving said structure
or bringing same into the City of El Segundo, must
post a surety bond in amount of $1500.00, with
a surety satisfactory to the Mayor and in form
approved by the City Attorney, conditioned that
each, all and everyone -of the improvements
hereinafter indicated shall be made within a
period of 120 days from the date of the bond,
to wit:
(a) That the outside of said building shall
be painted;
(b) That a garage shall, be constructed on
said premises; and
(c) That the structure must be set down com-
plete in place on its own permanent foun-
dation within forty -five days from date
of bond and shall in all respects conform
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to the requirements of the Building, Plumbing and
Electrical Codes of the City of E1 Segundo and to
the satisfaction of the Building Inspector of said
City.
2. That before such removal shall take place, permittee
shall pay to the,-City of E1 Segundo the requisite
fees, make all necessary deposits and file all forms
and notices required under the provisions of the
ordinance of the City relating to moving of structures.
3. That said building shall be moved-on dollies, or other
equipment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent
of the City of El Segundo.
4. That said building shall be moved on a date and along
a route agreed dpon_bptween the Chief of Police, the
Street Superintendent and permittee.
5. That the Police Department of the City of El Segundo
shall be notified at least thirty minutes in advance
of the start of such removal operations; so that police
escort may be provided therefor, if necessary.
6. That such removal and all operations related thereto
shall be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction
of the Street Superintendent and the Chief of Police
of the City of El Segundo.
7. That this permit shall not become effective unless and
until the " permittee shall have endorsed his approval
of and agreement to the terms and conditions above
set forth, upon a copy of this resolution and shall
have filed the same in the office of the City Clerk.
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.
Public Safety Commissioner Thompson reported he and Chief of Police
DeBerry had made a survey of the locations at which the erection of boulevard
stop signs had been requested by certain citizens, who appeared at the last
regular meeting of the City Council and which matter, was on said date,
referred to Commissioner Thompson for investigation and report; that in
addition to the boulevard stops requested, said officials were including in
such survey other locations in the City at which it might be desirable to
erect such signs; that said survey had not as yet been completed, but he
anticipated being able to present a full report thereon to the Council at
its next regular meeting.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Mr. A. S. Monroe, Special Assessment Engineer for the City of E1 Segundo,
filed his written report, dated December 27, 1950, and which report reads in
full, as follows:
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To the City Council
City of El Segundo
California
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to order of October 25, 1950, referring to the
undersigned two separate petitions for the improvement of portions
of California Street, as follows: one petition covering that
portion of California Street between Walnut and Maple Avenues,
and the second petition covering that portion of California Street
between Maple and Mariposa Avenues:
From my examination of the signatures to each of these
petitions in connection with the title report of the Title
Insurance and Trust Co., now on file with your City Clerk, I
beg to report as follows -
The area of the district, as shown by the map
attached to petition for California Street
between Walnut and Maple Avenues, is . . . 277,890 sq. ft.
The area of the petition represents . . . . . 178,768 sq. ft.
Percentage: 64.25%
The area of the district, as shown by the map
attached to the petition for California
Street between Maple and Mariposa Avenues,
is . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . 330,376 sq. ft.
The area of the petition represents . . . . . 206,795 sq. ft.
Percentage: 62.6%
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In view of the fact that these two petitions join each other
for the improvement of the same street, it would be my recommendation
that they be consolidated into one improvement for California Street
between Walnut and Mariposa Avenues, and that the district for such
improvement include the same property as outlined in the maps
attached to each petition.
In combining these two petitions, the overall percentage
would represent 63.425% of the total area of property as shown by
the maps attached to each petition.
I am submitting herewith our usual form of resolution,
making certain findings and determinations with respect to the
said petitions, for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
A. S. Monroe"
Mr. Monroe then verbally reported to the City Council that he had this
date checked the names of the signers on the petitions mentioned in his
written report above set forth, with the Title Insurance and Trust Company,
and finds no change in the signatories thereto since the date of signing.
Following the rendering of the foregoing reports, it was moved by
Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No.
1120, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, IN THE
MATTER OF GRADING AND PAVING A PORTION
OF CALIFORNIA STREET, 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 Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
Special Assessment Engineer Monroe thereupon reported there had also
been referred to him two other petitions, for the construction of sanitary
sewers only, one being in a portion of California Street and in a portion
of Maple Avenue, and the other being in a portion of East Sycamore Avenue;
that although there had heretofore been presented a petition covering paving
in a portion of California Street, the petitions could not be consolidated,
inasmuch as neither petition provides for interlocking of one with another;
that he would recommend the sewers be installed prior to the construction
of the paving in said California Street, and he suggested that the City
Clerk address a communication_ to the Health Officer of Los Angeles County,
who performs health services for the City of E1 Segundo, requesting that
an investigation be made with reference to the proposed improvements re-
ferred to in said petitions. The Engineer further stated that it would
not be necessary to secure title reports in connection with such petitions.
Following the above report by the Special Assessment Engineer, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to address a communication to
the Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, who is
also Health Officer for the City of E1 Segundo, requesting
that official to cause an investigation to'.be made with
reference to the proposed improvements referred to in the
petitions of Ruby L. Elrod and Arnold X. Schleuniger,
respectively, for sewer main installations in the districts
referred to in said petitions, which are now on file in the
office of the City Clerk and hereby referred to and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and
to report to this Council in due time with reference to
said proposed improvements.
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.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Engineer of the City of El Segundo
be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare
the necessary plans, specifications, cross - sections and
profiles, covering the work or improvement contemplated
under the provisions of that certain petition entitled:
nPETITION'(AND WAIVER) FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF
CALIFORNIA STREET BETWEEN MAPLE AND WALNUT AVENUES, IN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO", and that certain petition en-
titled: ttPETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION
OF CALIFORNIA STREET, BETWEEN MARIPOSA AND MAPLE AVENUES,
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA„, and to thereafter
present same to this Council for its action thereon.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk reported receipt from the Office of the City Engineer of
the City of Los Angeles, of Financial °rogress Report No. 52, in connection
with the Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant, one copy of which report he advised
he had delivered to each the City Attorney and Director of Public. Works.
The City Attorney reported he had approved as fo form, Contractor's
Bond for Faithful Performance and Contractor's Bond for Laborers and
Materialmen, submitted by F. D. Foley, in connection with his contract with
the City of E1 Segundo for collection and disposal of garbage and non-
combustible rubbish for said City, and that it would now be in order for
the City Council to approve said bonds, if it so desires.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Contractor's Bond for Faithful Performance,
being Bond No. 266704, in amount $5000.00 with F. D. Foley as
Principal and The Travelers Indemnity Company, as Surety; and
Contractor's Bond for Laborers and Materialmen, being Bond
No. 266704, in amount $500.00, with F. D. Foley as Principal
and The Travelers Indemnity Company as surety, furnished by
said F. D. Foley in connection with contract heretofore awarded
to him for collection and disposal of garbage and non - combustible
rubbish for the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same are hereby
approved by this Council and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval upon said
bond.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Ordinance No. 377, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN SET BACK LINES
ALONG THE PORTION OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD BETWEEN
THE EAST LINE OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND THE WEST
LINE OF AVIATION BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 20th day of December, 1950, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the
following 'vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
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Water Works Fund
Construction Products Corp. 66619.55
TOTAL $6619.55
Water Works Bond
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Constr. Fund _
R. A. Wattson Co. 840293.69
Sam B. Peqrce 15,122.39
Fabian Construction Co. 9,537.30
TOTAL X108,953.38
Recreation Fund
Kit Kraft $2.54
Macpherson Leather Co. 68.36
Pacific Hide & Leather Co. 34.73
TOTAL $105.b3
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Donald R. Short, Director of Civil Defense,
for the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized to
attend, as representative of the City of E1 Segundo, a conference
on Civilian Defense to be held in the City of Sacramento, on
January 4th and 5th, 1951, and that said Director of Civil
Defense be and he is hereby further authorized to file his demand
for his actual and necessary expenses in connection With his
attendance at said conference, such demand to be audited and
approved in the usual manner before payment.
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.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved: Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
Mayor, PR o TFM
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General Fund
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
$10,289.50
Department of Employment
5.55
Thompson Auto Service
4.83
Lighthouse, Inc.
3.40
J. C. Penny Co. Inc.
106.61
American Public Works Assoc.
20.85
The E1 Segundo Press
180.66
Moore's Western Stores
1.01
Rita Milligan
18.60
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
21.52
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
1.00
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
70.70
State Dept. of Education
29.10
Berklinets Watch Shop
1.50
Pacific Electric Ry. Co.
37.85
David Ettleson
8.00
TOTAL
11,190.68
Sewerage
Facilities Fun(
Department of Public Works
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TOTAL
$1,273.48
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Donald R. Short, Director of Civil Defense,
for the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized to
attend, as representative of the City of E1 Segundo, a conference
on Civilian Defense to be held in the City of Sacramento, on
January 4th and 5th, 1951, and that said Director of Civil
Defense be and he is hereby further authorized to file his demand
for his actual and necessary expenses in connection With his
attendance at said conference, such demand to be audited and
approved in the usual manner before payment.
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.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Approved: Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
Mayor, PR o TFM
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