1951 AUG 15 CC MINU��
E1 Segundo, California
August 15, 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 Dave'W.
Peterson, Mayor pro tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 8th
day of August, 1951, 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 ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and
place heretofore fixed for reception of bids for furnishing
the City of El Segundo a Street Sweeper, and inquired if
anyone present in the Council Chamber desired to file a bid
therefor, stating that one minute would be allowed for same.
No one responding, the Mayor pro tem announced the time
for reception of bids for furnishing the City of El Segundo
a Street Sweeper, as advertised for, closed.
The Mayor pro tem inquired of the City Clerk if she had
received any bids for furnishing the City of E1 Segundo a
Street Sweeper, and the City Clerk announced that she had
four bids in her possession.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Thompson, that the City Council proceed to open, examine and
publicly declare said bids. Carried.
The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and
publicly declare said bids and it was found that bids were
received from the following:
The Conveyor Company $$950.00
Less trade -in allowance for
Gutter Snipe Sweeper 1250.00
(Excluding Sales Tax) NET - X7700.00
Brown -Bevis Equipment Co. $9463.13
Less trade -in allowance for
Gutter Snipe Sweeper 463.13
(Including Sales Tax) NET - $9000.00
A. M. Donaher & Son :9900.00
Less trade -in allowance for
Gutter Snipe Sweeper 7_ 0.00
(Excluding Sales Tax) NET - $9150.00
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Smith Booth Usher Co. $9038.25
Less trade -in allowance for
Gutter Snipe Sweeper 500.00
(Including Sales Tax) NET - $8538.25
Following the reading of the foregoing bids, it was
_moved by Clouncilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson,
the_bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for in-
vestigation and report at the regular meeting of the City
Council to be held August 29, 1951. Carried.
The Mayor pro tem reported that this was the time and
place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against
the work or the district, as described in Resolution of In-
tention No. 1160, in the matter of certain street improve-
ments in California Street and other streets.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits, in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing
of printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution, and
of the posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by
law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
The Mayor pro tem then inquired of the Clerk if any
written protests or objections against the work or the dis-
trict had been filed with her in said matter. The Clerk re-
ported that no written protests had been filed with her prior
to the time set for the hearing.
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The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolu-
tion of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone
desired to be heard in said matter. No one responded.
Councilman Swanson then offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1173 in the matter of certain
street improvements in California Street and other streets in
_the City of E1 Segundo, which motion was seconded by Council-
man Thompson, and upon roll call, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Thompson then offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 1174, which resolution determines the gen-
eral prevailing rate of wage for certain street improvements
in California Street and other streets in the City of E1
Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
At this time the City Clerk presented and read to the
City Council a form of "Notice Inviting Bids for the Con-
struction of Certain Street Improvements in California Street
and other streets, in the City of El Segundo, California ".
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Following the reading thereof, 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 for the Construction of Certain Street
Improvements in California Street and other streets,
in the City of El Segundo, California ", be and the
same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; that said form of Notice to Bid-
ders be and the same is hereby approved by this
Council and the City Clerk directed to publish same
in time, form and manner as required by law, date
for the reception of bids under said notice being
hereby fixed as September 12, 1951.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The Mayor pro tem reported that this was the time and
place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against
the work or the district, as described in Resolution of In-
tention No. 1161, in the matter of certain street improve-
ments in alley in Block 5$, E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 2.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits, in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing
of printed notices of the adoption of said Resolution, and
of the posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by
law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
The Mayor pro tem then inquired of the Clerk if any
written protests or objections against the work or the dis-
trict had been filed with her in said matter. The Clerk re-
ported that no written protests had been filed with her prior
to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor pro tem then announced that this was the time
and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against
the work or the assessment district, each as set forth in the
Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if
anyone present desired to be.heard in said matter. No one
responded.
Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution Ordering 'fork No. 1175 in the matter of certain
street improvements in alley in Block 58, E1 Segundo, Sheet
No. 2, in the City of E1 Segundo, which motion was seconded
by Councilman Swanson and upon roll call, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Councilman Thompson then offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 1176, which resolution determines the gen-
eral prevailing rate of wage for the construction of certain
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street improvements in alley in Block 58, E1 Segundo,
Sheet No. 2, in the City of El Segundo, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen none.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
At this time the City Clerk presented and read to the
City Council a form of "Notice Inviting Bids for the Con-
struction of Certain Street Improvements in the Alley in
Block 58, El Segundo, Sheet No. 2, in the City of El Segundo,
California".
Following the reading thereof, it was moved by Councilman
Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Notice In-
viting Bids for the Construction of Certain Street Im-
provements in the Alley in Block 58, E1 Segundo, Sheet
No. 2, in the City of El Segundo, California ", be and
the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; that said form of Notice to Bidders
be and the same is hereby approved by this Council and
the City Clerk directed to publish same in time, form
and manner as required by law, date for the reception
of bids under said notice being hereby fixed as
September.12, 1951•
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and
place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against
the work or the district, as described in Resolution of In-
tention No..1164, in the matter of the vacation of a portion
of the Alley in Block 42, in the City of E1 Segundo, California.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits, in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, and of the
posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had
been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor pro tem then inquired of the Clerk if any
written protests or objections against vacation had been filed
with her in said matter.
The City Clerk thereupon read to the Council a communi-
cation she had received from The Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, dated August 14, 1951, and in which said Company
requested that the adoption of an ordinance ordering such
vacation be held in abeyance pending the obtaining of satis-
factory easements from the abutting property owners so that
said Company might have a location to which its facilities
might be moved in event same became necessary.
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No other protests having been received or heard, and
the Council believing the request of The Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company to be reasonable, it was moved by
Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the hearing in the matter of the
proposed vacation of a portion of the Alley in'Block
42, under Resolution of Intention No. 1164, be closed,
and that a decision in said matter be taken under ad-
visement by the City Council until its next regular
meeting to be held August 22, 1951.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
WRITTEN COMIKUNICATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION, City of El Segundo, dated August
15, 1951, to which was attached copy of its Resolution No.
102, adopted by said Commission August 13, 1951, approving
typical plans and sections numbered ST -5000 (sheets 1 and 2),
ST -5001 (sheets 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), and ST -5002 (sheets 1, 3,
and 4), sheet 2 of ST -5002 having previously•been approved
by said Commission.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of certain plans,numbered
Drawings No. ST -5000 (sheets 1 and 2), No. ST -5001
(sheets 1,2,3,4 and 5), and No. ST -5002 (sheets 1,3 and
4), covering "Typical Plan and Section for Fifty Foot
Street ", be placed on file in.the office of the City
Clerk, and that said plans are hereby approved by this
Council.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
PETER E. MITCHELL, Commissioner, Public Utilities Com-
mission, State of California, dated August 9, 1951, advising
that said Commission has received an application from The
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for authority to
increase intrastate rates and has set said application for
public hearing at San Francisco, September 6, 1951; also that
said Commission's staff will examine the applicant's proposed
exhibits, books and records, and present independently deter-
mined evidence at said hearing. Ordered filed.
THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, dated
August 14, 1951, advising that said Company has filed an appli-
cation with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of
California, for authority to increase certain intrastate rates
and charges applicable to service furnished within the State
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of California and to which communication was attached copy
of notice of hearing on said application, and copy of appli-
cation No. 32640, including exhibits A and B.
Following the reading of the said communication from The
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, the City Attorney
stated that the application heretofore filed by said Company
for permission to- increase its rates, had been withdrawn and
the services of Mr. E. J. Forman, Attorney, heretofore em-
ployed by a number of cities on a cooperative basis to object
to such increase in rates, were now terminated; that he had
received no information as to cities cooperating in objecting
to the present application.
The City Attorney inquired of the City Council whether
or not, if this is done, he might be authorized to state that
the City of E1 Segundo would join in such cooperation, and
the Council indicated in the affirmative.
JAMES U. BARTON, dated August 9, 1951, being application
for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Councilman Swanson made reports as follow:
1. That in the matter of an apparent conflict between
the Building Code of the City of E1 Segundo, and Ordinance
No. 306, as to garage requirements, a conference had been
held between Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission,
the Building Inspector and himself; that as a result of said
conference it was recommended that the required floor area of
garages be reduced to 100 square feet, it being mandatory
that a satisfactory floor be installed in such garages, and
that the Building Inspector would, in the near future, present
such recommendations to the City Attorney for preparation of
necessary amendments to the Building Code.
2. With reference to the matter of clarification of the
intent of the Planning Commission as to erection of carports
and garages, it was the Commission15 in7�e ,t
be built but that a carport might be built as an accessory building.
However, he stated that the Commission advised it would be willing, on
its own motion, to grant variances in hardship cases.
3. That he had held a lengthy discussion with the Planning Com-
mission with reference to permitting the business of retail plumbing -
shops to be conducted in the nC -2" zone; that said Commission indicated
it would be agreeable to such inclusion provided such business was con -
ducted wholly within a building and that the business of a plumbing shop
storage yard might be included in the "C-M" zone use. He further stated
that the Commission desired the City Council to return to it, all files
in the matter so that it might take action providing for such amended
uses.
4. With reference to the elimination of property fronting on Main
Street, between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Franklin Avenue, from the pro-
posed "C-MFt zone, as recommended by the City Council and which matter was
re- referred to the Planning Commission, it was the Planning Commissionts
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desire to allow such property to remain in the "C -M" zone, but to
remove from the "Use" thereof, Contractors' Storage Yards to which
use on the property hereinbefore mentioned, the Council took particu-
lar exception, and that the Planning Commission indicated it would
place the business of Contractorst Storage Yards in the "M -1tl zone.
Following lengthy discussion by members of the City Council, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Councilman Swanson, pursuant to the request of
the City Council at its last meeting, has reviewed the matter -
of the proposed Ordinance No. 368, king certain amendments to
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the Zoning Ordinance of the City, as made his report to this
Council with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, responsive to said report, the Council feels
that the following action should be taken;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, as follows:
First: That with reference to said Ordinance No. 366, it
is the Council's understanding that the Planning Commission
would like to have the said Ordinance and its complete file,
with reference thereto, referred back to it for further con-
sideration and report to the Council, but that said Commis-
sion would appreciate an expression from the Council with
reference to features which the Council might also desire
the Commission to consider.
Second: Responsive to that request, the City Council does
hereby refer to the Commission the said proposed Ordinance
No. 386, presently pending for adoption, with the complete
file relating thereto, and in this connection the Council
suggests that the Commission consider the possible amend-
ment of the existing language set forth in Subdivision 2,
of Paragraph "A -Use ", of Section 9, of Ordinance No. 306,
so that the last clause thereof shall read as follows: -
"provided also that unless otherwise permitted, all
such uses be conducted inside of enclosed buildings ".
Third: Said Council also suggests that the Commission con-
sider the possible amendment of Subdivision (m), "A- Usett,
of Section 9.1 "C -M" Commercial- Industrial Zone, set forth
in Section 5 of said Ordinance No. 388, so as to read as
follows:
t1(m) Plumbing Supplies Yard"
Fourth: The Council also suggests, in line with the above
matters, that consideration be given to the possible elimina-
tion of subdivision (f), in said Paragraph ttA -Usett of said
proposed Section 9.1.
Fifth: In adopting this resolution and in making this
reference, the Council does not wish the Commission to
feel that by reference to specific items mentioned above,
the Commission is limited to such items, but the Council
would appreciate the Commission reviewing the whole Ordi-
nance, and making any suggestions to said Council, which
in said Commission's opinion, require adjustment.
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On roll call,the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
At this time, the hour being 9:40 o'clock P. M., the Mayor pro
tem declared a recess. At the hour of 9:50 o'clock P. M. the Council
reconvened, the following members answering roll call: Councilmen
Gordon, Thompson, Swanson, and Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council is informed that requests have been
made to the Building Inspector for the issuance of permits for
dwellings in the "R-l" zone, under plans which do not contem-
plate the construction of enclosed garages in those cases where
so- called 'lcarportsn are shown; and
WHEREAS, this Council feels that the said method of con-
struction violates the spirit of the existing zoning regula-
tions of the City of E1 Segundo, and that carports should not
be constructed as a substitute for an enclosed garage as re-
ferred to in the Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector
is hereby ordered and directed to issue no Building Permit for
the construction of any dwelling in the said City, unless the
plans pursuant to which such permit is applied for, show and
the permit authorizes the construction-of an enclosed garage to
serve the main dwelling; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in all such cases the Building
Inspector shall instruct the applicant to appear before the City
Council at the next regular meeting after the refusal to issue
such permit pursuant hereto.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The City Clerk made reports as follow:
1. That she had delivered to each member of the City Council,
for his information, a copy of.the Tax Rate Computations for the year
1951 -1952, as prepared by her.
2. That the Chief of Police had appointed K. A. Davis as Special
Police Officer of the City of E1 Segundo, and requested approval of
such appointment.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
the appointment by the Chief of Police, of the City of E1 Segundo, of
K. A. Davis as Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried.
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Director of Public Works Short reported as follows:
1. Filed with and read to the Council, his written report dated
August 15, 1951, setting forth his recommended program for the expendi-
tures of State and County Gas Tax funds heretofore allocated to the
City of E1 Segundo.
Following the reading thereof, by general consent the report was
ordered received and approved in substance, and a copy thereof filed
in the Office of the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Project Statement No. 2- 51 -52, dated August 15,
1951, containing an estimate of the cost of acquisition of rights -of-
way and improvement of certain Major. _City Sheets: within- the:..:_ _..
City of El Segundo, for the fiscal year 1951 -52, addressed to the
Director of Public Works, Sacramento, California, prepared and sub-
mitted to this Council this date by the Director of Public Works of
the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby approved, and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to cause
the same to be forwarded to the Director of Public Works of the
State of California, through the office of the District Engineer at
Los Angeles, California; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one copy of said Project State-
ment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of El Segundo for the purposes of identification and reference.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the
projects as set forth in Paragraph II ttCounty Gas Tax Construction
Funds" of that certain report made by Donald R. Short, Director of
Public Works, dated August 15, 1951, entitled "Recommended Program
for the Expenditure of State and County Gas Tax Funds Allocated to
this City" which report has previously been ordered received and
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
respectfully request allocation from the County of Los Angeles
of the sum of $24,750.00 for the construction and completion of
the projects enumerated in the before mentioned report, as follows,
to -wit:
A. Resurfacing Loma Vista Street
from Grand Avenue to Holly Avenue $1,127.50
B. Resurfacing Whiting Street from
Pine Avenue to Palm Avenue 2,062.50
C. Resurfacing Virginia Street from
Mariposa Avenue to Imperial Highway 5,500.00
D. Resurfacing.Franklin Avenue from
Concord Street to Richmond Street 594.00
E. Resurfacing Holly Avenue from
Main Street to Richmond Street $ 671.00
F. Resurfacing Richmond Street from
Mariposa Avenue southerly a distance
of 300 feet 825.00
G. Resurfacing Standard Street from
Holly Avenue to Mariposa Avenue 5,500.00
H. Resurfacing Mariposa Avenue from
Main Street to a point approximately
135 feet East of Penn Street 49235.00
I. Resurfacing Maple Avenue from
Main Street to approximately 135
feet East of Penn Street 4.235.00
24,750.00
Such allocation to be made from "Aid to Citiestt (Gasoline Tax)
Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public
Works be and he is hereby authorized to prepare and file all
necessary documents which may be required by the County of
Los Angeles in connection with such requested allocation.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes:. Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows:
1. That he had received from the County Auditor of the County
of Los Angeles, request for approval of cancellation of erroneous
assessment of personal property in the amount of $280.00, assessed
to Rufus L. Williams, not owned, possessed or controlled by assessee
on March 5, 1951; that he had approved such cancellation, subject to
ratification by the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City
Attorney of said City in approving and consenting to the making
of the following change and cancellation on behalf of said City
on the Assessment Roll, as requested by the County Assessor of
Los Angeles County, to wit:
On Assessment Roll of 1951, under Authorization No. 2251,
request dated August 13, 1951, the following:
Vol. 409, Asst. No. 387696
Williams, Rufus L.
Cancel erroneous assessment of personal property
$280 (AE), not owned, possessed or controlled by
assessee on 3 -5 -51.
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On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
2. That he had approved as to form, bonds submitted by Century
Oil Company in connection with its contract with the City of El
Segundo for furnishing said City its Gasoline and Kerosene require-
ments for the year beginning August 15, 1951, and that it would now
be in order for the Council, if it so desires, to approve said bond
and authorize execution of the contract on the part of the City of
E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Contractor's Bond for Faithful Performance,
being Bond No. 2622477, dated the 10th day of August, 1951,
with Century Oil Company of Long Beach, California, as princi-
pal, and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, a Connecticut
Corporation, as surety, be approved by this Council and that
the City Clerk be and she 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, Swanson, Thompson and
Mayor pro tem Peterson.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Mayor Selby.
3. That during the past week he had had a conference with repre-
sentatives of Pacific Electric Railway Company with respect to the possi-
ble purchase, by the City of E1 Segundo, of a portion of said company's
right -of -way along Grand Avenue between Main Street and Eucalyptus
Drive in said City; that said representatives had informed him the
matter is being processed and he anticipated receiving further advice
in the matter from said company in the near future.
4• That he had been advised by Mr. Jack Lipman, Architect,
employed in connection with proposed alterations to the City Hall
Building, that if the work of such alteration is commenced before
September 1st, it will not be necessary for the City to file an appli-
cation with the National Production Authority for permission to make
such alterations; that inasmuch as the City Council will receive bids
on such work on August 22, 1951, undoubtedl3- such alteration work may
be commenced before the deadline date.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
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