Loading...
1951 AUG 08 CC MINEl Segundo, California August $, 1951 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: Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Peterson. Councilman Gordon appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7 :01 o'clock P. M., and he immediately took his seat at the Council table. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 1st day of August, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, 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: STEPHEN M. DOSS, dated August 7, 1951, advising that at the time the Parks Department cut down certain trees on the parkways, some of the tree trunks had been left on private property near Penn Street just south of Maple Avenue, and Walnut Avenue east of Penn Street, and stating that these old tree trunks are very unsightly and requesting that the City cooperate to the end that same might be removed. By general consent the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for investigation and if upon such investigation he finds the debris was actually placed there by employees of the City, to cause same to be re- moved. T. B. DeBERRY, Chief of Police, dated August 8, 1951, requesting that he be granted permission to take his earned 1950 vacation beginning August 11, 1951 to and including August 27, 1951; that during such vacation period he has appointed Captain Lee W. Maxwell as Acting Chief of Police, and Police Officer Edward H. Flowers as Acting Captain of Police, and requesting approval of such appointments. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted permission to take his 1950 earned vacation beginning August 11, 1951 to and including August 27, 1951; and -1- u 4Sz BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointments by said Chief of Police during such vacation period of Captain Lee W, Maxwell as Acting Chief of Police, and Police Officer Edward H. Flowers as Acting Captain of Police, be and the same are hereby ratified, ap- proved, and confirmed. 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. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated 31 July, 1951, being its bulletin respecting the possible loss of revenue through reduction of Public Utility assessments. Ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, dated 2 August, 1951, being its bulletin respecting further action which may be taken with reference to Assembly Bill 3217. Ordered filed. COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, being copy of its communication addressed to the League of Cali- fornia Cities under date of August 6, 1951, setting forth the policy of said Association with respect to further action which may be taken by the cities and counties with reference to Assembly Bill 3217. Ordered filed. McCARTHY INSURANCE AGENCY, dated August 3, 1951, with which was enclosed the final audit on the City's Liability Policy No, GLP 107936 which was in effect from November 4, 1949 to November 4, 1950, and also enclosing said agency's check in the amount of $$$.56, being return, premium due the City on said policy. By general consent the communication was ordered re- ceived and filed and the City Clerk directed to make ap- propriate credit on the City's books of the amount of the return premium. JOHANNA PETERNELLA M. LABOUT, dated August 6, 1951; and MARGARET EDMISTER FORCE, dated August 3, 1951, each. being an application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. L. A. ALLEN, Chairman, City Planning Commission, dated August 7, 1951, advising that Mrs. Lillian Roberts, who was heretofore employed by the City Council as Secretary for said Planning Commission, had decided not to accept said employment and recommending that the Council employ Mrs. Margaret Force, effective August 9, 1951, as Stenographer - Clerk of said Planning Commission and for such other duties as may be assigned to her by the Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works. Councilman Swanson called the Council's attention to the fact that it has previously been the policy of said Council not to employ more than one member of a family, that Mrs. Force's husband is presently on Military Leave of Absence from the City as Police Officer, but due to the difficulty encountered in securing a competent person to -2- Ug;� fill the above -qualifications employment. position and in view of the apparent of Mrs. Force he would recommend her Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from L. A. Allen, Chairman of the City Planning Commission, dated August 7, 1951, hereinabove referred to be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action hereto- fore taken by this Council at its regular meeting held July 1$, 1951, approving the employment of Mrs. Lilliam Roberts as Secretary to said Planning Com- mission, be and the same is hereby rescinded; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommenda- tions made by the Chairman of the City Planning Commission and Councilman Swanson with respect to the employment of Mrs. Margaret Force by the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same are hereby approved, and that said Margaret Force be and she is hereby appointed as Stenographer -Clerk of the City Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo and for such other duties as may be assigned to her by the Build- ing Inspector and the Director of Public Works of said City,.such appointment to be effective on August 9, 1951, and that said appointee shall be compensated for the duties performed by her in said capacity in accordance with the provisions of the salary resolution of the City of E1 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. BURCH DONAHUE, dated August 1, 1951, requesting clari- fication of the provisions of the Business License Ordi- nance of the City of E1 Segundo as same might apply to "occasional" deliveries in said City by his client, E. W. French and Sons. By general consent the communication and the subject matter thereof was referred to the City Attorney for investi- gation and report thereon in due course. ANNABELLE JONES, dated 7 -August, 1951, being applica- tion for permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 504 West Maple Avenue, E1 Segundo, for the use of her mother, Mrs. Clara Jones, for sleeping purposes only. The Building Inspector having recommended that the permit applied for be not granted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: -3- U 484 RESOLVED, in view of the recommendations hereto- fore made by the Building Inspector,that the applica- tion of Annabelle Jones for a permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 604 Tdest Maple Avenue, E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby denied. 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. ROBERT G. BRANDLIN, dated August 1, 1951, being application for a permit to move a one -story stucco- dwell- ing and garage from its present location in Los Angeles to a new location at 805 Virginia Street, El Segundo. The Building Inspector had noted on said application that the buiildings will conform to building ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo and that he would recommend the permit applied for be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That one coat of exterior stucco be ap- plied to said building; (2) That the completion of the removal and the placement of said building on foundation and the stuccoing thereof shall be completed within 120 days; and (3) That a Surety Bond in amount of $12000.00 shall be filed with the City Clerk to insure the fulfillment of the required conditions. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, Robert G. Brandlin be and he is hereby granted a permit to move a one -story stucco dwelling and garage from its present location in Los Angeles into the City of El Segundo, the site of the permanent location thereof being $05 Virginia Street, E1 Segundo, such permit being granted subject to the following conditions: 1 That the applicant, before moving said structures or bringing same into the City of E1 Segundo, must post a surety bond in amount of $1,000.00, 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 one coat of exterior stucco shall be applied to buildings. (b) That the structures must be set down com- plete in place on permanent foundations and shall be made to conform, in all respects, to the requirements of the Building, Plumbing and Electrical Codes of the City of E1 Segundo and to the satisfaction of the Building In- spector of said City, such work to be com- pleted within 120 days from date of.bond. -4- s`,.. i 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 Super- intendent of the City of E1 Segundo. 4. - That said building shall be moved on a date and along a route agreed upon between the Chief of Police, the Street Superintendent and permittee. 5. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo shall be notified at least thirty min- utes in advance of the start of such removal operations, so that police escort may be pro - vided 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 E1 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 condi- tions above set forth, upon a copy of this resolu- tion and shall have filed the same in the office of the City Clerk. On roll call, following vot Ayes: Noes: Absent: the foregoing resolution was adopted by the e: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen None. Councilman Peterson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Henry Claman addressed the Council respecting certain provisions as set forth in Ordinance No. 3$$ of the City of E1 Segundo, heretofore introduced by the City Council at its regular meeting held August 1, 1951, with particular reference to the requirement that the business of a plumbing shop may be conducted in a "C -M" zone only, and he requested the Council give further consideration to said Ordinance before adopting same. Mr. Claman gave as his reasons for the request that Mr. Grassl, of Pacific Area Pipe and Supply Company, presently located in the 200 block on the easy side of Main Street, had recently purchased a lot at the northwest corner of Main Street and Holly Avenue upon which lot Mr. Grassl had in- tended erecting a building to house a plumbing shop; that said building will be $5 x 25 feet fronting on Holly Avenue and that all supplies in connection with such plumbing shop would be housed in such proposed building; that Mr. Claman felt the proposed building would be an asset to the City and -5- U 485 U S6 y. the business to be conducted therein would have no ob- jectionable features. Following discussion of Mr. Claman's request by the City Council, by general consent the matter was referred to Councilman Swanson for investigation and consultation with the Planning.Commission as to said Planning Commis- sion's attitude in the matter of allowing the conducting of such a business in the 11C -2" zone and to thereafter make his report on such investigation to the City Council; that in the meantime the adoption of said Ordinance No. 3$$ by the City Council would be held in abeyance pending such report from Councilman Swanson. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES - Councilman Gordon made inquiry of the City Attorney as to the present status of complaint filed by the City of E1 Segundo against K. C. McIlroy and others for the abatement of the present sand loading, bfianess conducted by the said K. C. McIlroy at the `'�rf Mariposa Avenue, and he was informed by the City Attorney that all papers in connection with said complaint have been filed with the Court and that it was now a matter of waiting for the Court to designate a trial date. Councilman Gordon reported that the Parks Department is in need of an Edger for edging parks' lawns, the cost of which will be approximately $200.00. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the purchase of a lawn edger for use by the Parks Department of the City of El Segundo, at a cost of not to exceed $192.00, plus California State Sales Tax, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. Councilman Swanson reported in the matter of certain apparent conflictions between the provisions of the Building Code of the City of E1 Segundo and Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) of said City as to garage requirements which matter had heretofore been referred to him'by the City Council, stating that his investigation discloses that cer- tain apparent conflictions are present; also, that it ap- peared to him the provisions of said Ordinance No. 306 as to carports and those contained in a certain proposed ordi- nance amending Ordinance No. 306, are not clear and he re- quested the City Attorney to render his opinion with respect thereto. Discussion ensued between the City Attorney and members of the City Council and it appearing that the use of carports as set forth in the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) and those presently incorporated in in said Ordinance are in conflict, by general consent the matter was referred back to Councilman Swanson for further conference with the Planning Commission as to the intent of said Commission with respect to the use of carports and to -6- U 48 thereafter make his further report to this Council. Councilman Swanson further stated that it is the intention of the Building Inspector to present his recom- mendations to this Council respecting an amendment to the Building Code with reference to the size of garages. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk made reports as follow: 1. That in connection with the purchase from the City of El Segundo by I. F. Lauman Manufacturing Company of Lot 10, Block 6, under said City's tax deeded property rehabili- tation program, said Company is approximately three months in arrears in its payments; that she has directed several communications to said Company without response thereto and inquired what further action the Council desired to take in the matter. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the matter of the delinquency in payments by I. F. Lauman Manufacturing Company on its contract for the purchase from the City of E1 Segundo of Lot 10, Block 6, be referred to the City Attorney and the Special City Attorney for further handling. Carried. 2. That the blanket rate of fire insurance for buildings and equipment owned by the City of E1 Segundo -had expired'in April of this year; that in order to establish anew rate the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau had requested the City submit new appraisals covering such properties; that she had obtained from Marshall and Stevens, Valuation Engineers, of the City of Los Angeles, a price of $950.00 which price contemplates a complete new appraisal of buildings and equip- ment owned by the City and which appraisal would contain a completely detailed inventory and valuation of all items. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to cause a new appraisal of all buildings and equipment owned by the City of E1 Segundo to be made by Marshall and Stevens, Valuation Engineers, the cost of such appraisal not to exceed the sum of $950.00. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried by the follow- ing vote: ' Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 3. Presented for Council's approval, appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Henry Edward Furr, and Calvin Terrell Roden, as Special Police Officers for the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, of Henry Edward Furr and Calvin Terrell Roden as Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. 'U 488 Director of Public Works Short reported as follows: 1. In connection with the proposed bond issue by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District covering certain storm drains proposed to be constructed in said County by said District and which matter had heretofore been referred to him by the City Council for investigation, said Director of Public Works stated that he had had a conference. with Mr. J. R. Lester Boyle with reference to the storm drain problem of the City of E1 Segundo and that Mr. Boyle had informed him he would shortly have a report on said prob- lem ready for presentation to the Council; That during such conference he had discussed with Mr. Boyle the said proposed County Flood Control District bond issue which bond issue would approximate $114,000,000.00 and from which the City of E1 Segundo would derive no benefit; that he and Mr. Boyle anticipated conferring with officials of the County Flood Control District with the view of attempting to have said District include a portion of the City of E1 Segundo in its proposed storm drain pro- gram and that following such conference he would make a further report to the Council. 2. That Mr. R. G. Paulston, Engineer, had prepared a written report on his tabulation of-the bids received by this Council at its meeting held August 1, 1951, for the installation of Primary Distribution Mains in Section 1$. The City Clerk thereupon read to the Council such re- port, dated August 6, 1951, and which report recommended that the contract for said work be awarded E. W. Cannella at his bid of $29,281.45, said bid being the lowest bid received and appearing to be regular in all respects. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No. 1172, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO E. W. CANNELL THE CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN PRIMARY DISTRIBU- TION MAINS IN SECTION 1$ WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 3. That he, together with Mr. Stanley, of the Southern California Edison Company had marked out locations for installa- tion of proposed new lighting standards in the business dis- trict of the. City of E1 Segundo, and it is anticipated such standards will be erected in the very near future. 4. That at the recent public auction held by the City of E1 Segundo, a Fire Department Extension Ladder had been advertised for sale but no bids had been received thereon; -8- that a portion of said ladder is now being used by the Water Department in its tank cleaning program and that he had been requested to place a price on the remaining portion which a certain person desired to purchase. . Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman. Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that in view of the report hereinabove made by the Director of Public Works with respect to the sale of a portion of an extension ladder hereto- fore used by the Fire Department and no longer re- quired by it and which ladder was advertised for sale - by the City and upon which no bids had been received, said Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to dispose of said remaining portion of said ladder at the best price obtainable by him. 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. 5. That for some weeks past, the Engineering Depart- ment of the City of E1 Segundo has been operating without a draftsman; that due to the large amount of work on hand in said Department, the services of a draftsman are badly needed and that in response to advertisements placed by him in various publications, he had received but two appli- cations, one of which was from a local resident; that he felt this applicant would meet all requirements as a draftsman in the Engineering Department of the City and he recommended that such applicant, Donald Ray Vehe be em- ployed, such employment to be effective August 11, 1951. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Donald Ray Vehe be and he is hereby employed as draftsman in the Engineering Department 6f the City of E1 Segundo, such employ- ment to be effective on August 16, 1951 and that said appointee shall be compensated for his ser- vices as draftsman in accordance with the provisions of the salary resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. 6. That there is available in the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund the sum of $46,952.15 for construction on major City streets; and he recommended that this sum be allocated as follows: U 489 U 490 (a) For the widening of the paved surface of Grand Avenue from Center Street to Sepulveda Boule- vard, the sum of $100000.00. (b) To complete the paving and curb�rA Center Street between Mariposa Avenue and Imperial Highway, the sum of $3,000.00. (c) For the paving and curbing of Holly Avenue between Main Street and Standard Street, and for the re- surfacing of Standard Street between Holly Avenue and Grand Avenue, the sum of $8,000.00. (d) Toward the acquisition of additional rights -of -way and construction costs for Maple Avenue and Mari- posa Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, the sum of $10,000.00. (e) Toward the widening and improvement of El Segundo Boulevard easterly from Sepulveda Boulevard and westerly from Aviation Boulevard, the sum of $15,952.15. Discussion was had by the members of the City Council on the matter, following which it was moved by Councilman. Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the verbal report rendered by the Director of Public Works with reference to proposed allocation of State Gas Tax money for the construction of certain street improvements. in the.City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to pre - pare project statements consistent with his recom- mendations and to present such project statements to this Council for its further action thereon. 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. 7. The Director of Public Works read to the Council a report prepared by A. R. Gunn, Assistant Street Superin- tendent, making certain recommendations for the expenditure of County Aid to Cities Gas Tax money for improvements to certain streets in the City of El Segundo as follow: (a) Loma Vista Street, Grand Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, $1,782.00. (b) Virginia Street, E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Highway, $7,030.$0 (c) Concord Street, Franklin Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, $2,610.90 -10- U 49t (d) Richmond Street, Grand Avenue to Palm Avenue, $3,$39.40. (e) Standard Street, Holly Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, $1,710.00. (f) Eucalyptus Drive, Grand Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, $2,475.00. (g) Holly Avenue, Concord Street to Main Street, $810.00 (h) Pine Avenue, Hillcrest Street to Sheldon Street, $4,526.55. The.Director of Public Works further stated that the cost of the above stated projects as estimated by the Assistant Street Superintendent was somewhat lower than could reasonably be anticipated and that it was his opinion that the total cost of the above projects would more nearly approximate $30,000.00. He stated it was his opinion that Item (e) for the improvement of Standard Street, as recommended by the Assistant Street Superintendent, was insufficient and that an additional sum of $3,000.00 should be allocated to the Item making a total estimated cost for the recommended projects of approximately $33,000.00. He reported that there is available the total sum of 137959.69 in the County Aid to Cities Fund of which 7,671-40 has previously been allocated to the improvement of Richmond Street, between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, leaving a balance of $30,2$$.29 available for the projects which estimated total cost is $33,000.00. Thereupon Councilman Gordon suggested that all of the projects recommended by the Assistant Street Superintendent be included in the proposed improvement program and that the estimated .2,711.71 deficit be made up from the Maintenance item in the Street Department Budget for the current fiscal year. After discussion of the matter by the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of the report presented by the Director of Public Works of the City of El Segundo and verbally discussed by him at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council, in view of said report, does.hereby instruct the Director of Public Works to cause the necessary plans and specifi- cations covering the work outlined in said report to be prepared including all of the projects indicated therein, and to thereafter present same to this Council in order that it may direct the proper publication of a Notice Inviting Bids on such proposed work. -11- U 4(92 . 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. 8. The Director of Public Works stated that in con- nection with certain street maintenance projects within the City of E1 Segundo, it was his intention to cause the following streets to be sealed, to wit:' (a) Sierra Street, Mariposa Avenue to Maple Avenue. (b) Lomita Street, Mariposa Avenue to Maple Avenue. (c) Maryland Street, Mariposa to a point 325 feet north of the North property line of Maple Avenue. (d) Bungalow Street, Mariposa Avenue to a point 385 feet north of the North property line of Maple Avenue. (e) Mariposa Avenue, Center Street to a point 105 feet west of Sierra Street. (f) Palm Avenue, Center Street to a point 105 feet west of Sierra Street. (g) Grand Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive to Center Street., - the total cost of which is estimated to be $826.15, which sum could be expended from that portion of the City's Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund allocated by the State for street maintenance. By general consent, this recommendation was approved by the Council. City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That in accordance with data furnished him he had caused to be prepared a Notice Inviting Bids on Motor Vehicles which form of notice he read to the City Council. Thereafter it was moved.by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice Inviting Bids on Motor Vehicles" be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that said form of notice is hereby approved by this Council, and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published said Notice Inviting Bids on Motor Vehicles in time, form and manner as required by law. 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. -12- 2. That he had made an appointment with Mr. Jack Lipman, Architect, for 3 :00 o'clock P. M. on Thursday, August 9, 1951, for the purpose of filling out certain application forms to be filed with the National Production Authority in connection with proposed alterations to the City Hall Building. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Leiland A. Irish, Inc. Y 7879-1 Schwabacher -Frey Co. 61.43 Warren- Southwest Inc. 201.43 E1 Segundo Hardware 17.89 So. Calif. Disinfecting 50.17 Bell Equipment Co. 10.92 John F. Bender 30.00 American Disposal 78.00 Wm. R. Heath Co., Inc. 15.00 Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 8.03 Westinghouse Elec. Sply. 20.08 New Pacific Lumber Co. 4..94 Smith -Emery Co. 15.00 Jack C. Lipman 550.00 City of E1 Segundo Water Sonnet Supply Co. Dept. 546.77 So. Calif. Edison Co. 24.65 Ace Hi Blueprint Co. 3.28 Inglewood Blueprint Sply. 52.77 Century Oil Co. 7.98 Grimes Stassforth Sta. Co. 3.30 E1 Segundo Herald 345.53 So. Calif. Humane Society 179.60 Oswald Bros. 82.71 Stancal Asphalt & Bitumuls 16.49 Wm. R. Selby 18.51 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 1873.33 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 2235.00 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 1290.65 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 1247.48 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 1555.48 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 92.80 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 958.30 Minta Curtzwiler,Secretary Jennings Grading & Paving E1 Segundo City Group 46.35 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 37.50 State.Employees' Retirement TOTAL 5882.12 System 870.78 TOTAL 12630-96 Traffic Safety Fund J. E. Bauer Co. § 114.71 TOTAL 4 114.71 U Water Works Fund Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 13 .50 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 6.25 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 20.60 State Employees Retirement System 109.10 State Employees Retirement System 101.88 Howard Supply Co. 15.77 Ira E. Escobar 1.56 Leiland A. Irish, Inc. 22.71 Mutual Liquid Gas Co. 7.45 Milliken Chevrolet 2.16 E1 Segundo Hardware 56.54 Smith - Blair, Inc. 229.85 E. R. Parkhurst Co. 139005 Sonnet Supply Co. 10.50 E1 Segundo Press 19.06 Luippold Engrg. Sales 33.99 Industrial Sta. & Prtg. 29.36 Kimball Elevator Co. 10.10 Crane Co. 22.25 E1 Segundo Herald 1.20 Mefford Chemical Co. 374.92 Hersey Mfg. Co. 1124.76 Carl Wilson 40.00 Century Oil Co. 12.10 Snap -On Tools Corp. 9.73 Rich Mfg. Co. 940.29 James Jones Co. 98.78 El Segundo Bldg. Matls. 14.06 City of E1 Segundo 249.71 Standard Oil Company 88.72 Farr Company 4.38 Jennings Grading & Paving 94.04 Donald Short, Petty Cash 70.33 Payroll Demand 1784-42 TOTAL 5882.12 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement System 773-94 TOTAL 773.94 -13- jT 494 Recreation Fund Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 1 27. 9 Minta Curtzwiler,CityTr. 307.97 Minta Curtzwiler, Secby E1 Segundo City Group 10.30 Hospital Service of So.Cal. 5.35 State Employees' Retirement System 65.99 E1 Segundo Hardware 13.07 MacPherson Leather Co. 65.43 TOTAL 229 .00 'dater Works Bond Election 194$, Construction Fund E1 Segundo Herald 3 66.615 City of E1 Segundo 104.32 Water Department Amercoat Corp. 77.93 Lippincott & Rowe 56$.74 City of E1 Segundo Water Department .62 Rensselaer Valve Co. 627.63 TOTAL T1-4-4-579-4- 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: Councilman Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Peterson. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Selby requested permission to absent himself from meetings of the City Council and to leave the State of California between the dates of August 10 to September 3, 1951, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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 E1 Segundo, which may be held between the dates of August 10th to September 3rd, 1951, 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 of any special meetings of the City Council, which may be called by the Mayor pro tem or any three members of said Coun- cil, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Councilman Peterson be and he is hereby appointed Mayor pro tem to serve in such capacity for the duration of the absence of the Mayor as hereinbefore set forth. 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. -14- At this time Mayor Selby announced his appointment of Ralph Fliegner as Chief Warden of E1 Segundo Civilian Defense and Disaster Council, such appointment to be ef- fective immediately. Councilman Thompson initiated discussion respecting the use of the wading pool at Grand Avenue Park by older children and suggested that some action be taken whereby the use of the wading pool might be restricted to younger children. Following such discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Mayor Selby, that the following reso- lution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the question of the continued use.of the wading pool in Grand Avenue Park be referred to Councilmen Thompson and Gordon and the Director of Public Works with authority to work out the administrative details with respect to limiting the use of such pool to children under an age to be determined by said committee, and for the adequate chlorination of such pool and the supervision of said pool during the hours it is customarily in use. 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 meeting, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: i Mayor Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City le_r'k -15- U Y95