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El Segundo, California.
November 15, 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 o'clock P. M. by
William R. Selby, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Peterson.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 8th day of November,
1950, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the reception of bids for collecting and disposing of all garbage and
non - combustible rubbish in the City of El Segundo, and stated that if any
person or persons present in the Council Chamber desired to file a bid for
performing such work, they had one minute in which so to do.
No person responding, and said minute having elapsed, the Mayor
declared the time for reception of bids closed.
The City Clerk announced he had in his possession, in the same con-
dition as when received, four bids.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by CouncilmanGordon, the
Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare all bids received this
date for the collecting and disposing of all garbage and non - combustible
rubbish in the City of El Segundo. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare
said bids. All of the bids were found to be on regular form provided
therefor, and were for the collection and disposal of all garbage and non -
combustible rubbish originating and accumulating within the City of El
Segundo, on the basis of a contract for one year from date of such contract,
and at a basic or initial monthly rate, as follows, to wit:
Bid of Andrew E. Hohn, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - $20,600.00.
Accompanied by Contractors Bid Bond, in the sum of $5000.00
with London & Lancashire Indemnity Company as Surety and
Andrew V. Hohn, as Principal.
Bid of F. D. Foley, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - 888.00.
Bid was accompanied by Certified Check No. 978, drawn
on Torrance National Bank, payable to City of E1 Segundo,
in the sum of $5000.00.
Bich of John Mgrdichian, the sum of - - - - --- - - - - - 1,520.00.
Bid was accompanied by Bid Bond, in the sum of $5000.00,
with Metropolitan Refuse Service as Principal and Glens
Falls Indemnity Company as Surety.
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Bid of Charles D. Pratty, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - $1,260.00.
Bid was accompanied by Cashiers Check No. 852596, drawn
on Cultrer City Branch, Security -First National Bank of
Los Angeles, payable to City of E1 Segundo, in the sum
of $5000.00.
Following the opening and declaring of the foregoing bids, it was
moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that when this meeting adjourns, it
adjourn until the hour of 4:00 o'clock P. M., on Tuesday,
the 21st day of November, 1950, and that all bids
received this date for the collection and disposal of
all garbage and non - combustible in the City of E1 Segundo,
be taken under advisement until said date and time, and
in the meantime referred to the City Coordinator and
Director of Public Works for consideration and recommen-
dation.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora-
tions hereinafter named, were read to the Council, and were disposed of
in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
0. A. GIERLICH, City Engineer, City of Manhattan Beach, dated
November 9, 1950, advising that the City Council ='of said City had instructed
the City Manager and City Engineer to arrange a point conference between
representatives of the City of El Segundo, the Standard Oil Company, the
City of Manhattan Beach, and a State Highway Engineer, for the purpose
of developing a plan, by mutual agreement, for the widening of Rosecrans
Avenue, between Aviation Boulevard and its westerly terminus.
City Coordinator McCarthy stated that a meeting for such purpose
had been held this date, which was attended by Councilman Peterson and
Director of Public Works Short of the City of El Segundo, and that Mr.
Short would now make his report respecting his attendance at said meeting.
Director of Public Works Short reported that some of the problems
involved in such a widening program were discussed at said meeting, one
of which was a recommendation by City Engineer Gierlich of the City of
Manhattan Beach that said thoroughfare be widened to 80 feet, which would
provide a width sufficient for four lanes of traffic; that both he and
Councilman Peterson felt that inasmuch as Rosecrans Avenue is used by
large numbers of persons outside of the cities of Manhattan Beach and El
Segundo, X1%FCPSM the County should pay a substantial share of the cost
involved,
Following the report of Director of Public Works Short, as herein -
before set forth, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the question or proposal of widening
Rosecrans Avenue, between Aviation Boulevard and its
westerly terminus, in the cities of El Segundo and Manhattan
Beach, be referred to the City Engineer and to the Planning
Commission of the City of El Segundo, for study and sub-
sequent report and recommendation to this Council with
reference thereto.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
PLANNING C0144ISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated November 15,
1950, to which was attached copy of said Commissionts Resolution No. 87,
adopted by it on the 13th day of November, 1950, granting a conditional
variance to Edwin W. Pauley and Harold R. Pauley to drill a well for
recovery of oil or other hydrocarbon substances., in portions of the City
of E1 Segundo, as more particularly described in said Resolution.
A number of interested persons in the audience made inquiries with
reference to the procedures which were followed in such matters, whereupon
the City Attorney read the pertinent provisions of the ordinance relating
to variance procedures and appeal procedures. The City Attorney also
indicated to the Council and those present the form in which an appeal
could be taken by parties in interest and stated that before the City
Council acted in the matter, the 20 day period for appeal should be observed
as provided in the ordinance.
Mr. Ace Beall expressed an intention on the part of himself and
numbers of other interested persons, of appealing from the decision and
recommendations of the City Planning Commission, as expressed in its said
Resolution No. 87. He was assured that if an appeal were filed within
the time as prescribed by the ordinance, the City Council would set the
matter for public hearing and that due notice thereof would be given.
JAMES STINNETT, dated November 13, 1950, being application to move
a one story stucco -frame building from its present location at No. 401
Main Street to a new location at No. 363 Main Street.
The City Clerk reported that all fees and deposits in connection with
said removal had been made, and that the Buildirig_Inspector of the City of
El Segundo had recommended the permit applied for be granted.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that James Stinnett, be and he is hereby
granted a permit to move a one story frame- stucco building
from its present location at No. 401 Main Street, in the
City of El Segundo to a new location at No. 363 Main Street,
in said City, said permit being granted subject to the
following terms and conditions:
1. That said building shall be moved on dollies,
or other equipment satisfactory to the Street
Superintendent of the City of El Segundo.
2. That the Police Department of the City of E1
Segundo shall be notified at least thirty
minutes in advance of the start of such removal
operations, so that police escort may be pro-
vided therefor, if necessary.
3. 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.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
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NINA PEARL PEARCE, dated Nov. 14, 1950, being application for
employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
GEORGE KELLOGG, SECRETARY, Imperial Highway Association, dated November
13, 1950, being notice of said Association's meeting to be held in El Centro,
California, on Saturday, December 2nd. Ordered filed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS, postal card notice of a meeting
to be held by said Congress, on Wednesday, November 22nd, in Pasadena,
California. Ordered filed.
LIPPINCOTT AND ROWS, undated, advising that it has just completed an
analysis of progress payments made to said firm in connection with its
contract with the City of E1 Segundo for the preparation of plans and
specifications for water works improvements, and that said analysis discloses
the City has overpaid said firm in the amount of $454.10, for which amount
it is giving the City credit. Ordered filed.
None.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
City Coordinator McCarthy reported as follows:
1. That during the past week he had discussed with Mr. Paine
of the Western Oil and Gas Commission, the matter of provisions contained in
a certain oil well drilling ordinance, the adoption of which has been re-
commended by the City Planning Commission; that Mpe Paine had stated he would
contact Mr. McCarthy this date and advise whether or not the said Western
Oil and Gas Commission approves of said ordinance, or has any criticisms to
make with reference thereto; that Mr. Paine had telephoned him to the effect
that his office had been unable to contact Mr. Whitnall, the City's zoning
consultant with reference to certain provisions contained in said form of
ordinance, but anticipated being able to do so before the next meeting of
the City Council.
2. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council, an
application had been presented to it by Mr. Elmer J. Schuman, of the Central
Check Cashing Company, for permission to cross sidewalk and curb at 129
Richmond Street, with a 3/4 ton truck; that at said meeting it was indicated
there was vacant property immediately to the south of said location, which
property said Company might acquire for its purpose and to which it would
have access from the alley, thus obviating the necessity of crossing the
sidewalk; that he had conveyed this information to Mr. Schuman and had later
been advised that said Company had made necessary arrangements to use the
latter property, and had obtained a business license for its check cashing
business. The Coordinator thereupon recommended the file in said matter
be closed, without prejudice to the Company re- opening its application for
such permit, if necessity therefor should arise.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the file in the rratter'of the application
of Elmer J. Schuman, representing Central Check Cashing Company,
for permit to cross the sidewalk and curb in front of the
premises known as 129 Richmond Street, El Segundo, be closed,
without prejudice, however, to reopening of such file, should
said Company find it necessary to again request such permit.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
3. That because of illness, Mr. C. B. Russell, an employee in
the Street Department of the City of E1 Segundo, had requested permission
to take his earned 1949 vacation, consisting of six days, beginning November
8th, 1950, which permission said Coordinator had granted, and he requested
approval and ratification of his said action.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the action of the City Coordinator in
granting Mr. C. B. Russell, an employee in the Street
Department of the City of El Segundo, permission to take
his earned 1949 vacation, consisting of six days, beginning
November 8, 1950, be and the same is hereby ratified,
approved and confirmed.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
4. That a representative of Southern California Gas Company
had left with his office a form of easement, which said Company desired the
City to execute, conveying to Southern California Gas Company the right to
lay, construct, operate, maintain, repair, replace and remove certain
pipe lines over the southerly 10 feet of the northerly 15 feet of Lot 9,
Block 108, El Segundo, which is *Water Department property; that Director of
Public Works Short has examined the instrument and is satisfied therewith.
The City Attorney at this time stated he would approve-the instrument as to
form, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Right of Way",
by and between the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation,
and Southern California Gas Company, a corporation, wherein
said City grants to said Southern California Gas Company, its
successors and assigns, the right of way to lay, construct,
maintain, operate, repair, renew, change the size of and
remove a pipe line, with metering, regulating and other
equipment, for the transportation of gas, with the right of
ingress and egress to and from the same, over and through,
under, along and across that certain parcel of land, situated
in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and which
is described as follows, to wit:
The southerly 10 feet of the northerly 15 feet
of Lot 9, Block 108, of E1 Segundo, as shown on
map recorded in Book 20, pages 114 and 115, of
Maps, in the office of the Recorder of the County
of -Los Angeles.
Together with the right to day, construct,
operate, maintain, repair, replace and remove one
or more connecting pipe lines within the above des-
cribed right of way and through that certain parcel
of land 5 feet in width running parallel and adja-
cent to the northerly side line of the above des-
cribed right of way,
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be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as
so on file be and the same is hereby referred to and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, does hereby approve the
said agreement and does hereby authorize and instruct the
Mayor and City Clerk of said City to execute the said agree-
ment on behalf of said City and in its name and to make
delivery thereof in due course.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. Made further reference to his recommendation, as
submitted to this Council at its last regular meeting, that the Plumbing
Code of the City of El Segundo be amended so as to allow the construction
of septic tanks only, where no public sewers are available, and in this
connection read to the City Council a communication he had received from
the County Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, recommending that,
in order to protect and safe -guard the water supply of the City of El
Segundo, said City adopt the 1950 Uniform Plumbing Code, or at least that
portion thereof relating to sewage disposal installations.
At this point, City Attorney Woodworth stated he had been furnished
required data to enable him to prepare an amendment to the existing
Plumbing Code of the City of E1 Segundo to conform with the request of
said County Health Department, to avoid contamination of the City's water
supply and to serve as.an interim measure while a o9mplete study is being
made by the Building Inspector and the Director of- Public Works of the
1950 Plumbing Code; that he had prepared such amendatory ordinance and he
thereupon delivered same to the City Clerk for presentation to the City
Council at the proper time at this meeting.
2. Requested permission to absent himself from his duties
and from the State of California, between the dates November 22nd to
November 26th, 1950, both dates inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Director of Public Works Short be and he is hereby granted permission to
absent himself from his duties with the City of E1 Segundo and to leave
the State of California, between the dates November 22nd to November 26th,
1950, both dates ihclusive. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
3. That he had received a request from the owner of a parcel
of property on Loma Vista Street, that said owner be granted a permit to
construct a retaining wall on his property manning to the existing property
line of the City of E1 Segundo; that he had withheld issuing such permit
until he had obtained an expression from the City Council as to any intention
it might have in the matter of the future widening of said Loma Vista Street.
The Council discussed the matter, and it appearing from such discussion
that the widening of Loma Vista Street would not be a feasible undertaking,
by general consent the Director of Public Works was given permission to issue
the requested permit.
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City Attorney Woodworth reported he had received a communication
from Mr. Stephen B. Doss, residing at 853 Penn Street, E1 Segundo,
complaining that storm waters, accumulating at 520 East Walnut Avenue,
El Segundo, drained from the driveway at said latter location into the
rear of his premises, and requesting the City take action with respect
to alleviating the condition.
The Council discussed the matter, following which, by general
consent, same was referred to the Street Superintendent for investigation
and report.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Lippincott and Rowe
Lippincott and Rowe
TOTAL
State Employees' Ret.
TOTAL
Water Works Bond
Elect. 1948, Con-
struction Fund
250.00
1668.20
$1918.20
Pension Fund
System 324.00
324.00
Recreation Fund
Pacific Hide & Leather Co. 28.31
Macpherson Leather Co. 80.44
TOTAL 108.75
General Fund
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. $169.80
Oltmants Construction Co. 6437.75
Victor D. McCarthy, City
Clerk 23.50
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General Fund
American Public Works Assn.
$ 5.00
Title Ins. and Trust Co.
27.50
The Lacal Company, Inc.
20.87
Centinela Auto Glass Co.
.24
The Lighthouse, Inc.
17.82
Thompson Auto Service
107.84
Bancroft Whitney Co.
30.90
Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co.
45.62
Eagleson's of Los Angeles
202.55
South Bay Disposal Co.
189.00
Moorets Western Stores
2.26
Fletcher Manufacturing Co.
10.28
CiWof El Segundo Water Dept-559-49
Pacific Radionics
88.69
Ira E. Escobar
137.23
Richfield Oil Corporation
314.18
Earl Morgan
7.85
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clk. 7.77
TOTAL
$8406.14
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent:- Councilman Peterson.
NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 376, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 324,
(THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ORDINANCE),
BY AMENDING SECTION 602 OF SAID UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE RELATING TO PRIVATE SE'rdAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM,
which was read.
The City Coordinator reported that Mr. A. S. Monroe, who, on the
17th day of May, 1950, was appointed City Engineer of the City of El
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Segundo, to serve in such capacity without compensat-ion, had expressed
a desire to be relieved of his duties as such Engineer and had requested
the City Council to accept his resignation, effective as of this date;
that Mr. R. G. Paulston, presently employed as Engineer on the water
works construction program, had offered his services as City Engineer, to
serve in such capacity without compensation.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of A. S. Monroe,
as City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, California,
be and the same is hereby accepted, effective as of
midnight, November 15th, 1950;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this City
Council does hereby express its appreciation for
the services rendered by Mr. Monroe in his capacity
as City Engineer, and does hereby authorize and
direct the City Clerk to convey to Mr. Monroe such
appreciation for the time and effort expended by
him in the service of the City of El Segundo.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective as of on and after
midnight, November 15th, 1950, Mr. R. G. Paulston
be and he is hereby appointed City Engineer of the
City of El Segundo, to serve in such capacity
without compensation, said appointment to continue
until the further order of this Council.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
City Attorney Woodworth stated he had approved as to form
Bond for Faithful Performance, furnished by Pacific States Cast Iron
Pipe Company in connection with its contract for furnishing and
delivering certain cast iron pipe to the City of El Segundo; also Bond
for Faithful Performance and Bond for Laborers and Materialmen, furnished
by Sam B. Pearce in connection with his contract for installation of
certain cast iron pipe for primary distribution mains in Section 7, in
the City of El Segundo, and that it would now be in order for the City
Council to approve said bonds if it so desires.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that contractor's Bond for Faithful Performance,
in amount of $23,200.00, furnished by Pacific States Cast
Iron Pipe Company in connection with its contract with
the City of El Segundo for furnishing said City certain
cast iron pipe, 1A2th Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe
Company as Principal, and Peerless Casualty Company
as Surety, be and the same is hereby approved by this
Council and the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized
and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval
upon said bond.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that contractor's Bond for Faithful
Performance and Bond for Laborers and Materialmen,
each in amount of $12,900.00, furnished by Sam B.
Pearce in connection with contract heretofore awarded
him for the installation of certain primary distri-
bution mains in Section 7 in the City of E1 Segundo,
with Sam B. Pearce as Principal, and United States
Fidelity & Guaranty Company as Surety, 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 bonds.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
The City Coordinator stated that some discussion had heretofore
been had by the City Council as to whether or not the exterior of the
new fire station building, which is finished with common brick, should be
painted, as called for in the specifications, or left in its natural
state until such time as other municipal buildings might be built in the
same vicinity; that in this connection, the office of Austin, Field and
Fry, architects on said building, had been regiiested to ascertain what
credit the contractor would allow the City if such painting is omitted;
that he had this date received reply to such inquirer, which stated a
credit of $120.00 only would be allowed.
The Council discussed the matter, and by general consent, it
was agreed the fire station building should be painted, in accordance with
specifications, and the City Clerk was directed to request Mr. Thompson,
Field Engineer for Austin, Field & Fry, to meet with members of the
Council and make recommendation with respect to the color which might be
most desirable to paint said building.
Mayor Selby requested he be granted permission to absent himself
from meetings of the City Council and to leave the State of California,
between the dates November 22nd to November 28th, 1950, both dates
inclusive.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted: .
RESOLVED, that Mayor William R. Selby 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 November 22nd to November 28th,
1950, both dates inclusive, and that during such time he
also be granted permission to leave the State of California;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Mayor be re-
quested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of
any notice of any kind whatsoever which may be called by
the Mayor pro tem or any three members of said Council,
during the period of leave hereinbefore granted.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Peterson.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session,
it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the
meeting adjourn until Tuesday, the 21st day of November, 1950, at the
hour of 4:00 otclock P. M. Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk,
By
Deputy.
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