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1952 JAN 30 CC MINU E1 Segundo, California January 30, 1952 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Councilman Thompson be appointed Mayor pro tem. Carried. Councilman Thompson thereupon assumed the duties of Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Thompson and Swanson. Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of January, 1952, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor pro tem stated that at. this time the matter of proposed rezoning of a certain parcel of land abutting Holly Avenue on the south and lying between Indiana Street and a line parallel and equidistant between_ California and Kansas Streets, hearing upon which matter was held by the City Council at its regular meeting held January 23, 1952, would be considered. He inquired of members of the Council if they were ready to render their decisions in said matter and each announced in the affirmative and each stated he favored disapproving the rezoning of said property as set forth in Section 4 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 108. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Council- man Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo, of its own motion, instituted proceedings for the rezoning of that certain area of land in the shape of a rectangle 140 feet wide, abutting Holly Avenue on the south and lying between Indiana Street and a line parallel and equi- distant between California and Kansas Streets, from R -1, R -2 and R -3 zones to M -1 zone; and WHEREAS, after processing said matter before said Com- mission, said Commission recommended to this Council that said proposed zone change be made; and WHEREAS, this Council did, on the 23rd day of January, 1952, duly and regularly process said matter; and WHEREAS, at the hearing held before said Council on said date, numerous protests against said proposed rezoning were received by this Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, as follows: -1- First: That after survey of property proposed to be rezoned and in view of the numerous protests received by this Council from owners of property in the area which would be affected by said proposed rezoning, this Council does hereby disapprove the said proposed rezoning as set forth in Section 4 of Planning Commission Resolution No.-108, and does hereby deny said proposed change of zone accordingly. Second: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized and instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolu- tion to the City Planning Commission for its files, and also to return to said Planning Commission files and records of said Commission heretofore presented to said Council in said matter. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follovi ng vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Mr. I. G. Freeman, Attorney at Law, who had heretofore, at the hearing held January 23, 1952, represented a substantial number of property owners in the area which had been affected by the proposed rezoning, addressed the Council at this time expressing his sincere appreciation on behalf of himself and his clients for the decision made by the City Council in said matter, and further stated that he felt such decision reaffirmed the beliefs of citizens of the United States in their form of government, and felt it was unfortunate that persons behind the "Iron Curtain" could not be made familiar with the manner in which matters of this kind are worked out in the United States. 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: GORDON WHITNALL AND ASSOCIATES, by Gordon Whitnall, dated January 30, 1952, transmitting therewith thirty printed bcund copies of their report on the Industrial Area Study prepared at the request of the City Council. Following the reading of the foregoing communication, Mr. Whitnall, who was present in the Council Chamber, called the Councilts attention to two slight errors in the report, one such error being on the first page of the report in which the name of the Director of Public Works of the City of El Segundo is shown as "David R. Short" instead of ttDonald R. Short"; the second, on the last page of the report, wherein acknowl- edgment is given to certain persons who helped furnish material and cooperated in the preparation of the report, the name of Mr. LeRoy of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad was omitted, and Mr. Whitnall stated this gentleman should be given recognition for his services. BENEFICIAL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, dated January 23, 1952, being notice that public liability policy heretofore issued to ` James H. Swisher in connection with the taxi cab business operated by him in the City of El Segundo, would be cancelled effective February 25, 1952. The City Clerk stated that she had advised Mr. Swisher of such notice of cancellation and requested that before the effective date thereof he cause a new policy to be issued in form approved by the City Attorney and by the Mayor as to surety, in order that his taxi cab permit -2- might remain in effect. The Council thereupon took the matter under advisement until a future date. D. L. SCHWEITZER, dated 1/25/52, advising that he is a resident and property owner in the unincorporated County area lying between the City of Hawthorne and the City of El Segundo, and requesting that the City Council give consideration to the annexation of that portion of County territory lying between Aviation Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue, and southerly from Imperial Highway, and setting forth his reasons for making such request. The Council being of the opinion that said matter is one which should be given thorough study, by general consent, said communication was taken under consideration until a future date in order to enable the Council to make a study thereof in the meantime, and the City Clerk was authorized to make appropriate reply to Mr. Schweitzer. RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION, dated January 28, 1952, advising that under a previous permit granted by the City of E1 Segundo, said Corpor- ation has installed a 611 oil pipe line under a certain portion of El Segundo Boulevard; that the 61, pipe has been removed and the 1011 casing is now idle, in view of which said Corporation requests permission to abandon said casing in place. Director of Public Works Short stated that he had no objection to such abandonment and recommended that the said request of Richfield Oil Corporation be granted. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Council- man Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a communication in words and figures as follows: "RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION Richfield Building Los Angeles 17 California January 28, 1952 Permits - City of E1 Segundo - Excavation City Clerk City of El Segundo City Hall E1 Segundo, California Dear Sir: Under date of October 22, 1937, the City of El Segundo granted Richfield Oil Corporation a Letter Permit to install a 6 -inch oil pipe line in a suitable casing under E1 Segundo Boulevard 27 feet easterly of the centerline of Section 13; T. 3 S., R. 14 W., S.B.B. and M. The 6 -inch pipe has been removed and the 10 -inch casing is idle. The City of El Segundo now proposes to improve El Segundo Boulevard. We therefore request that permission be granted to abandon in place this idle 10 -inch steel casing. Yours very truly, By /s/ C. R. King C. R. King Manager, Right of Way Dept. HPS : BPS _3_ U �3� U ' and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reported to this Council that he has investigated said request, has no objection thereto and recommends that said request be ap- proved; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered the re- quest contained in the above quoted communication and the said report of said Director of Public Works, and feels that the action hereinafter taken is in the public interest; HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, that said Council does hereby approve the abandonment of the said pipe line casing in place, as requested in said above quoted communication, and does hereby authorize and instruct the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Rich- field Oil Corporation for its information and files in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro MARGARET FORCE, dated January 28, 1952, tendering her resignation as Stenographer -Clerk in the Building and Planning Departments, such resignation to become effective March 7, 1952, or earlier if possible. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Margaret Force as Stenographer -Clerk in the Building and Planning Departments, such resignation to become effective March 7, 1952, be accepted with regret. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: iiayor Selby. Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro H. L. BYRAM, County Tax Collector, dated January 23, 1952, trans- mitting therewith copy of resolution recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, authorizing a public auction sale of tax delinquent real property and also enclosing a list of such properties. It appearing that only one parcel of property located in the City of E1 Segundo is included in said list, and it appearing to the Council that said parcel is-not desirable for resale purposes, the communica- tion and accompanying documents were ordered filed. RICHARD VANDRUFF PROUD, dated January 23, 1952; JOHN FARBOTNIK, dated January 28, 1952; LAWRENCE J03EPH HISEM, dated January 29, 1952; and FRANK MC FARLAND, JR., dated January 30, 1952, each cation for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered -4- being an appli- filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Gordon Whitnall addressed the Council respecting the matter of rezoning property immediately northerly of Holly Avenue and with special reference to the north and south streets which are through streets from the residential to the industrial area southerly of Holly Avenue, and which have the effect of moreor less tying the two areas together. Mr. Whitnall displayed a map to the City Council and to the interested property owners present, which had indicated thereon, the streets running southerly from Pine Avenue ending in cul -de -sacs just northerly of Holly Avenue and which method of construction, he felt would have the effect of definitely separating the industrial area from the residential area. He stated the map was not in final form but when this had been done it would be presented to the Planning Commission for hearings thereon and thereafter to the City Council for its action. Discussion arose between members of the City Council, Mr. and Mrs. Whitnall, and Mr. Lindley Allen, Chairman of the Planning Com- mission, respecting method of notification of property owners of pending hearings, inasmuch as several persons had heretofore indicated they had not received such notices. In the present instance, Councilman Gordon suggested that a roster be signed by all those persons present inter- ested in the Holly Avenue rezoning matter so that they might receive notification of any further hearings held which have a bearing on said matter, and this was done. The City Clerk suggested that if persons who purchased property or were purchasing under contract would advise her office of their owner- ship of said property, proper record would be made thereof and they would thus receive notifications of hearings and assessments in due course. The following persons then addressed the Council as follows: Mr. Arthur Viren, 852 Bungalow Drive - requested the Council to clarify a situation which recently arose in which a young child acci- dentally fell into a sump at Imperial Highway and Center Street, and which sump contained a considerable quantity of water. He further in- quired why this sump had not been fenced. The Mayor pro tem requested Mr. Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works, to reply and Mr. Short stated that since the drainage construction has not been completed in the subdivision in which said sump is located, it was impossible to complete the sumps which had been constructed for the purpose of taking care of storm water which might rise within said subdivision. He further stated that when such sumps are completed they will contain an aquifier which will have the effect of causing the water collected in the sump to drain through rapidly and further, that a five foot link fence with two strands of barbed wire on top of said fence with locked gates in the fence will be constructed when the grading and drainage work has been completed; that following the incident which occurred on Friday last the subdivider had caused a guard to be placed on said property on Saturday and Sunday, and Mr. Bredenbeck, representative of Marlow -Burns Company, the subdividers,,had informed him that if satis- factory personnel can be found they would cause a guard to be placed on said property between the hours 2 :00otclock P. M. and 6 :00 o'clock P. M. and all day Saturdays and Sundays until the water in the sumps has com- pletely disappeared or until the sumps can be fenced. At this point Mr. Bredenbeck confirmed the fact that if he can procure a guard same will be placed on the premises between,the hours of 2:00 o'clock_ P. M. and 6 :00 o'clock P. M. weekdays, u Sys and Sundays, but -5- he called attention to the fact that very shortly the contractor will begin digging trenches for sewers; that these trenches will be quite deep and that parents should warn their children to stay off of the premises. Mrs. Frances Miller, 730 Bungalow Drive, inquired if the sump at the location in question is going to be permanent. Mr. Short replied to the inquiry by stating that the sumps will be permanent but will be fenced a,- hereLnberore stated. Mrs. Miller then inquired why storm drains could not be used and Mr. Short stated that to install storm drains in that portion of the City of El Segundo lying westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard would cost approximately $1,000.000.00, and that until these storm drains can be installed the type of drainage as constructed by Marlow -Burns Company will have to be used. Mrs. Miller then stated that she felt a guard should be placed at said sump at all hours, not merely from 2 :00 o'clock P. M. to 6 :00 o'clock P. M. on week days. Considerable discussion ensued thereafter on said suggestion between members of the City Council, the City Attorney and Mr. Breden- beck, representative of Marlow -Burns Company, with respect to placing a guard on said property at all times. The City Attorney stated that it was his opinion that until the work in connection with the subdivision can be completed and there is no water in the sump which may be a potential danger, he felt the resi- dents in the area should be entitled to the protection requested and that guard service should be extended to the morning hours. .Inquiry was made as to whether or not some method of pumping the sump could not be devised, and Director of Public Works Short stated he would make a survey on Thursday, January 31, 1952, and if a feasible ` method can be found whereby the water in the sump may be pumped out and disposed of, that would be done. Mr. A. J. Smith, 823 Penn Street - stated that he was fully in accord with the sentiments expressed by Mrs. Miller. Mr. William Coulter, 522 California Street - inquired if the entire fence would be set in concrete or just the posts, and the representative of Marlow -Burns Company replied that posts only would be set in concrete. Mrs. Frances Miller inquired if the sides of the sumps were to be concre+ed and the.Director of Public Works replied that probably not, but some method of holding the ground in place would be devised. Further discussion was had on the matter of guard service, at the conclusion of which Mr. Bredenbeck, Marlow -Burns Company's representative, stated that if the proper person: can be found his Company will be willing to place such guard service at the sump in question between the hours of 8 :00 o'clock A. M. and 6:00 o'clock P. M. each day of the week until the water has disappeared or until the fence has been erected. Chief of Police DeBerry stated that for the present at least, he would be able to furnish someone from the Police Department to perform this work and agreed to have someone on the premises at 8:00 o'clock A. M., Thursday, January 31, 1952. At this time, the hour b :g 8 :30 o'clock P. M., the Mayor pro tern declared a recess. At the hou2 of 8 :37 o'clock P. M. the Council recon- vened, all members being present and answering roll call except Mayor Selby, who was absent. SM U Mr. Kent Annis, representing Pack No. 268 of the Cub Scouts, informed the Council that a Father and Son Banquet would be held by the Cub Scout Pack on February 21, 1952, and he extended to members of the City Council and the City Clerk an invitation to be guests of the Cub Scouts at said banquet, which invitation was ac- cepted with thanks by said officers. Mr. A. J. Smith, 823 Penn Street, then addressed the Council with respect to the grading of the bank in the Marlow -Burns subdivision and stated that at the request of the City Council the property owners in the vicinity of Penn Street had held a meeting on Monday night last and had named six delegates to meet with members of the City Council, representatives of the subdividers and the Director of Public Works to discuss the matter; that Mr. Arthur Petsch had been named as head of the delegation. The Council, being of the opinion that a delegation of six would be too large a delegation in that perhaps too much divergence of opin- ion might be held, inquired of Mr. Smith if he would be willingto re- quest Mr. Petsch to name three representatives instead of six, and thereafter to inform the City Clerk of the names of such persons so that they may be informed of the time of the holding of the conference, which conference will be held at the earliest possible time after the preliminaries with respect to the proposed drainage plan have been com- pleted by the City Engineer, and Mr. Smith agreed to do this. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk made reports as follow; 1. That the Council had heretofore, at its meeting held January 23, 1952, taken under consideration until this meeting, a certain form of 11Application -for Business Licensee presented to said Council by the City Planning Commission. Objections to such form were expressed by members of the Council in that same was too cumbersome, that certain of the information re- quested on said form was unnecessary and that objection to completing such lengthy form might be made by certain applicants for business licenses, and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that said application form be referred back to the said Commission for further study and the City Clerk instructed to in- form said Commission of the Council's objections to said form. Carried. 2. That she had received from the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles, its invoice No. 10414 indicating an amount due from the City of E1 Segundo under its contract for the construction of the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant of the sum of $871.98, one copy of which report she had delivered to each the City Engineer and City Attorney. 3. That the Chief of Police had appointed Peck Vern Limberg and George G. Kelperis as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo and had requested approval of such appointments. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of El Segundo of Peck Vern Limberg and George G. Kelperis, as Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. -7- U 740 4. That the Acting Chief of the Fire Department had presented his request for approval of vacation schedule of members of his Department; that the dates of such vacations as hereinafter set forth had been checked by her Department and the various members of the Fire Department were entitled to the vacations requested. It was thereafter moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain 1951 earned vacation schedule for certain employees of the Fire Department of the City of El Segundo, presented'to this Council this date, as follows, to wit: Employee From To & Incl. Whitted, B. G. April 18 May 5, 1952 Newman, D. A. May 7 May 24, 1952 Chamberlain, H. G. June 11 June 28, 1952 Ingram, F. L. June 30 July 17, 1952 Brodie, R. D. July 23 August 9, 1952 Dinwiddie, C. W. August 9 August 26, 1952 Thompson, T. August 27 September 13, 1952 Hoffman, J. L. September 15 October 2, 1952 Kyler, C. E. October 2 October 19, 1952 Snodgrass, G. M. October 21 November 7, 1952 be and the same is hereby approved; provided, however, that said schedule is subject to change by the City Council or by the head of the department, if, in his discretion, the best interests of the City of El Segundo would be served by amend- ing the same. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro Director of Public Works Short made reports as follow: 1. Read to the Council his written report dated January 30, 1952, respecting the investigation made by the Building Inspector and himself to determine whether or not Mr. K. C. Mcllroy is complying in all respects with the stipulations contained in a certain injunction hereto- fore issued by the Superior Court, and that such investigation discloses that Mr. McIlroy is complying with all of said provisions. Thereafter, a copy of said report was ordered filed with the City Clerk. 2. Read to the Council his written report dated January 30, 1952, in which report he requested that a two -way radio system be installed in certain equipment operated by the Street Department and Water Depart- ment of the City of El Segundo, and which report set forth his reasons for making such request. Councilman Peterson and Councilman Swanson concurred in the recom- mendations made by the Director of Public Works, and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Mayor pro tem Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the written report of the Director of Public Works of the City of El Segundo, dated January 30, 1952, requesting the purchase of two -way radio equipment !F-111 for installation in certain motor vehicles of the Street Department and the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the recommendations. therein made are hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to cause such two -way radio equipment to be purchased, one such radio to be in- stalled in the pickup truck operated by Mr. Arthur Gunn, Assistant Street Superintendent, and the other two -way radio to be installed in the pickup truck operated by Mr. Clifford Smith, foreman of the Water Department. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. 3. That he had prepared specifications for new street name signs and felt the advertisement for the purchase of same might be made at any time. It was thereafter moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Council- man Gordon, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby in- structed to furnish to the City Attorney the necessary data, and the City Attorney is requested to prepare and present to the City Council the form of Notice Inviting Bids for furnishing street name signs for the City of El Segundo, in accordance with the recommendation of said Director of Public Works. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, tem Thompson; Noes:-_:- Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro The City Attorney reported as follows: 1. Delivered to the City Clerk form of resolution amending Resolu- tion No. 1143 (the Salary Resolution) of the City of El Segundo with respect to the personnel of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 1212, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1143 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING ITEMS 113211. 113311It 113411' 1136,13, 113711 1138n' 1139".0 114011 AND tt4111 OF SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE 1TSCHEDOLE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE VARIOUS 'OFFICERS; DEPARTMENT.HEADS AND EMPLOYEES" SET FORTH IN SECTION 1 OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1143; BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1143; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 15 OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1143, AS AMENDED., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: U 142 Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro -,,em Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. 2. Delivered to the City Clerk form of resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a regular General Municipal Election in the City of E1 Segundo, to be held on the 8th day of April, 1952, which form of resolution was read to the City Council by the City Clerk. The Council were of the opinion that sample ballots and precinct cards should be mailed to all voters in the City, and a section to this effect was incorporated in said resolution. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1213, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUSDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1952, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CITIES OF THE SIXTH CLASS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective February 1, 1952 and until the further order of this Council, the classification of the fol- lowing named persons shall be changed to read as hereinafter set opposite their respective names, to wit: Boyd Coulter Frank F. Berkline Edward H. Flowers William A. Callahan and Police Sergeant Police Sergeant Police Sergeant Police Officer assigned to Special Duties; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointees shall be compensated for their services in such capacity in accordance with the provisions of Resolution No. 1212, of the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. -10- 0 U 4" PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Arrowhead and Puritas Waters Inc. 16.89 Western Decorating Co. 820.82 Westinghouse Electric Mefford Chemical Co. Supply Company 3.15 South Bay Ambulance Service 12.05 Ditto Incorporated 34.27 Evening Outlook 10.88 Inglewood Daily News 3.66 Snap -On Tools Corporation 5.31 George F. Schenck 10.30 Brown Bevis Equipment Co. 54.85 Olen L. Trevathan 14.00 TOTAL $$ 986.18 Water Works Fund Rensselaer Valve Company $$587.10 Sallard & Son Furniture 45.00 Mefford Chemical Co. 374.92 Grinnell Company 166.15 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 57.17 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Hersey Mfg. Co. Homelite Corporation Artesia Electric Crane Co. TOTAL 357.54 906.40 11.72 16.00 468.14 $ 2,990.14 Recreation Fund Sewerage Facilities MacPherson Leather Co. $ 27.04 Dept. of Public Works 0 871.98 Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 5.68 TOTAL $ 871.98 TOTAL $ 32.72 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, tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor. Selby. Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro NEW BUSINESS Councilman Swanson called the Council's attention to what he con- sidered a dangerous traffic condition at the corner of Lomita Street and Grand Avenue, due to a hedge at the northeast corner of said intersection which obstructs the view of motorists and also due to the fast moving traffic entering Grand Avenue from Lomita Street on the north. By general consent, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report. Director of Public Works Short stated that on the evening of Thursday, January 31, 1952, a meeting had been called by him of property owners owning property on Mariposa Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, for discussion of the matter of the proposed widening of said street, and he invited members of the Council to be present at said conference if they so desired. Councilman Gordon reo_uested permission to absent himself from meet- ings of the City Council, and to leave the State of California between the dates Saturday, February 2, 1952 and Monday, February 4, 1952, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman George E. Gordon, Jr., be and he is hereby granted permission to absent himself from meet- ings of the City Council-and to leave-the State of Cali ;ornia between the dates February 2, 1952 and February 4, 1952,'bgth-,dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be re- quested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of -11- 44 any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City Council, which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said Council, during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Thompson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor -12- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City CIt k