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1952 OCT 01 CC MINV 109 El Segundo, California October 1, 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 Dave W. Peterson, Mayor pro tem. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Councilmen Absent: Gordon and Mayor Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 24th day of September, 1952, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore set for the reception of bids for the resurfacing of Virginia Street and other streets in the City of El Segundo, and inquired if anyone present in the Council Chamber desired to file.a bid therefor. No one responding, the Mayor pro tem inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any bids for the resurfacing of Virginia Street and other streets, and the City Clerk-announced that she had five bids in her possession. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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. The following were found to be the bids, each bidder bidding on the resurfacing of Virginia Street and other streets, in the City of E1 Segundo, under specifications No. ST -7001: ITEM 1 ITEM 2 C. O.-Sparks, Inc. and Mundo Engineering Company $5.75 $50.00 Ken H. Jones & Co. 5.55 75.00 Warren Southwest, Inc. 5.75 47.00 Oswald Bros. Co. 5.46 55.00 Vernon Paving Co.. 5.15 35.00 Following the opening and declaration of the foregoing bids, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said bids be taken tinder advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held October 8, 1952, and in the meantime referred to the Director of Public Works for tabulation and recommendation thereon. Carried. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing of protests or objections against the work or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1258, in the matter of the vacation of certain portions of Arena Street, Palm Avenue and the public alley which runs easterly and westerly through Block 89, in the City of El Segundo, California. -1- V 110 The Mayor pro tern inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any further communications in the matter and the City Clerk thereupon announced that she had received a communication from The Pacific Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, dated September 29, 1952, advising that said Company had no objection to the vacation of the proposed thorough- fares provided the final resolution adopted by the City Council carries the same reservations for public utility easements as does the Resolution of Intention in said matter. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any person or persons in the Council Chamber desired to address the Council respecting such proposed vacation, and no one responding, the Mayor pro tern thereupon declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council- man Baker, that Resolution No. 1260, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY) OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ARENA STREET, PALM AVENUE AND THE PUBLIC ALLEY WHICH RUNS EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCK 89, WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1258 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED ON THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1952.3, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpor- ations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated September 24, 1952, expressing appreciation to the City Council for the assistance given said organization during the recent annual Fiesta. Ordered filed. LEO B. FREEDMAN, CHIEF, EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated September 29, 1952, advising that due to a physical condition, Call Man R. C. Campbell has been retired from the active call men list effective this date, and further advising that Wayne H. Collins had been appointed to fill said vacancy. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED,.that the resignation of R. C. Campbell as a ` Call-Ran of the El Segundo Fire Department be accepted, effective as of midnight this date; that the appreciation of the members of the City Council and of the Citizens of El Segundo for the years of valuable public service rendered said City by the said R. C. Campbell, be made a matter of record of the minutes of the pro- ceedings of this Council; that said R. C. Campbell be requested to surrender his official badge to the City Clerk so that the same may be appropriately inscribed and thereafter returned to him as a memento of his faithful public service, and that the -2- v City Clerk be requested to address a communication to Mr. Campbell, informing him of the Council's recognition of a work well done. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SANTA ROSA, dated September 25, 1952, advis- ing that said Council favors adoption of legislation providing for a 4% sales tax to be collected by the State of California, 1/4% of which would be collected in the unincorporated areas of the County with 3/4% to be collected in the incorporated areas and returned to the Cities. Following the reading of the foregoing communication, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following reso- lution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Council of the City of Santa Rosa be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to make appropriate reply thereto advising said Council of the action heretofore taken by the City Council of the City of El Segundo expressing opposition to said measure, and to further advise that it is anticipated one or more members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo will be in attend- ance at the League of California Cities Convention for a discussion on the matter. Carried. CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, being copy of its Resolution No. 1183, expressing opposition to the proposed'4% State Sales Tax. Or- dered filed. EDWARD JAMES DIXON, dated September 26, 1952, being application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. T. B. DE BERRY, CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated October 1, 1952, requesting permission to take his 1951 earned vacation between the dates October 6th and October 20th, both dates inclusive, and also re- questing that he be granted in addition thereto four days Leave of Absence with pay. The communication also advised that during such vacation period, Captain L. W. Maxwell has been appointed Acting Chief and Police Sergeant Boyd L. Coulter has been appointed Acting Captain. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing 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 1951 earned vacation between the dates October 6th to October 20th, 1952, both dates inclusive; and that he be granted in addition thereto four days Leave of Absence with pay; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointments by said Chief of Police, during such vacation period and Leave of Absence, of Captain L. W. Maxwell as Acting Chief of Police, and Police Sergeant Boyld L. Coulter as Acting Captain of Police, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. -3- 111 V 112 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs.Dale Van Hook, 1417 East Walnut Avenue, El Segundo, inquired of the ,;ouncil what improvement, if any, will be constructed at the intersection of the new and old Imperial Highway at the California Street cut -off to alleviate the congested and dangerous traffic condi- tion at the present intersection. Mayor pro tem Peterson explained to Mrs. Van Hook that a number of months ago representatives of the City of El Segundo had contacted representatives of the City of Los Angeles with respect to said matter which had resulted in the latter City agreeing to grade and improve a. crossing between the old Imperial and the new Imperial Highway approxi- mately opposite existing California Street, closing up the present cross- over and installing traffic signals on the new Imperial Highway at such intersection. Director of Public Works Short stated that he had recently received plans of the proposed improvement from the City of Los Angeles which had been approved by him and returned to the City of Los Angeles, and that it is his understanding that the said City of Los Angeles is anxious to com- plete the work at the very earliest possible time; that residents of the City of El Segundo must bear in mind that all of this property is within the City of Los Angeles, over which the City of E1 Segundo has no juris- diction. Mr. Virgil Johnson, residing at 1218 East Acacia Avenue, inquired whether the new plan called for any action to be taken with respect to the present stop sign on new Imperial Highway at its intersection with old Imperial Highway, and he was advised by Mr. Short that it is antici- pated that the present stop sign will be removed and a new stop sign will be erected on old Imperial Highway, which erection will be made at the time the California Street cross -over is constructed. Mr. Johnson suggested that in the meantime it might be possible to cause the City of Los Angeles to erect a flashing stop light at this inter- section and Mr. Short stated he would contact the City of Los Angeles and ask it to do everything possible to eliminate the present dangerous traffic condition at this intersection. Further discussion was had by persons present and the suggestion was made that it might be possible to have police of either El Segundo or Los Angeles patrol this intersection when the traffic is the heaviest during the morning and evening shift changes, and thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the entire matter of providing police protection at said intersection during the hours of heavy congested traffic be referred to the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo with power to act. Carried. Mr. Sam Molinero, residing at 933 Loma Vista Street, addressed the Council respecting odors emanating from Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant. Mayor pro tem Peterson advised Mr. Molinero that this matter had come up before the Council at its last regular meeting, and at said time had been referred to the City Attorney for conference with the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District, and he thereupon called upon the City Attorney to make a report upon his findings in the matter. Mr. Woodworth thereupon made his report as follows: _ -4- V 113 "September 26, 1952 I talked to Mr. Metard of the Air Pollution Control District and made inquiry respecting the status of the Hyperion Air Pollution nuisance in their offices. Mr. Metard stated that he had had a number of complaints and that they had made a couple of appearances before the Board of Public Works of the City. of Los Angeles. He stated that he would check into their files with reference to this matter and would advise me Monday with reference to the present status of the matter in their offices. I thanked him and told him I would await their mes- sage. The Air Pollution Control District offices are located at 5201 South Santa Fe Avenue in Vernon, California, the tele- phone number is LOgan 83111.1' "October 1, 1952 Mr. Metard of Air Pollution Control District office called me and said unfortunately they could not send a representative tonight as previously stated as all their head men had been engaged today on the alleged nuisance of the Bethlehem Plant near Huntington Park. He thereupon referred me to Mr. Paul Grimes, Information• Assistant to the Director (Mr. Larson) who authorized me to state to the Council and Citizens who may be present tonight: (1) That the District is definitely interested in the abatement of any air pollution from the Hyperion Plant. (2) That there is no truth to the statement or rumor that ?the District had no jurisdictions or the rumor that tit would do nothing about itt. (3) That at one time they felt that the Districtts authority .was somewhat limited, but that the County Counsel had dis- pelled that thought in a subsequent opinion to the effect that their powers were very broad and that it did extend to such matters as were here complained of. (4) -That they had already contacted the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles, and that that Board had in turn or- dered the Department in immediate charge of operations at Hyperion to make monthly reports to the Air Pollution Board. (5) That one report had been so made but that in the meantime the contractors who had constructed the plant had very recently turned the plant over to the City and that the second report (which would be the first under City operation) was due in a few days. (6) That the District had already applied pressure to control the nuisance condition and would continue to apply and intensify such pressure. (7) That while they would continue their efforts, nevertheless no one should assume that immediate abatement would be had as it was a large.undertaking and would have to be, and would be, Worked out as soon as reasonably possible. (8) That the District was anxious to learn of all complaints of Citizens and would please ask the Citizens to write (or tele- phone) their complaints to him as the nuisance conditions oc- curred so that he could get in immediate touch with the plant and make a record of their complaints. He requested that each complainant at the time of reporting give his or her name and -5- V 114 address, the nature of the nuisance or matter complained about, the time it occurred or was actually occurring, and how long it had continued on each occasion. He said his name is Paul Grimes, Information Assistant to the Director, that his address is 5201 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles 58, California, Telephone Logan 8 -311. (9) That they were in close touch with the plant and would con- tinue to keep in such close contact and that they invited and would give immediate attention to all complaints, whether in writing or on the telephone.?' Various other persons in the audience, including Mrs. S. Aimino, Mr. Frank Carter, Mr. D. P. Walstrom, Mrs. Nora Fisher, Mr. Ace Beall and Mr. S. Troy, each addressed the Council upon the same subject. Following lengthy discussion of the matter, by general consent, the' City Clerk was instructed to arrange for a meeting at the earliest possi- ble time, to be held in the El Segundo High School Auditorium, between representatives of the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District, the City of El Segundo, the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant and the resi- dents of the City of El Segundo, and when such date has been arranged, to dive all possible publicity to same. At this time, the hour being 8 :35 o'clock P. M., the Mayor pro tem declared a recess. At the hour of 8 :55 o'clock P. M., the Council recon- verted, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Present: Baker, Swansor. and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Councilmen. Absent: Gordon and Mayor Selby. OPAL COYffUNICATIONS - CONTINUED Tr._Arthur Viren presented to each member of the City Council a ? ?Liberty Bell ?' placard urging all citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 4th, and he requested permission for the El Segundo Boy Scouts of America to distribute same throughout the City. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the El Segundo Boy Scouts of America be and it is hereby authorized to distribute placards being facsimiles of the Liberty Bell, urging all persons to vote at the election to be held Tuesday, November 4th, no license fee to be charged in connection with such distribution., as the Council finds that such distribution is in the civic interest. Carried. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Baker, reporting in the matter of the construction of a parking lot on Lot 9, Block 22, El Segundo, advised that the Director of Public Works had made an estimate of the cost of construction of such parking lot, such estimate being in the sum of $850.00. Proved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that such matter be taken under advisement by this Council until a later date. Carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported as follows: 1. Reported receipt of a communication from Elmer Potter, dated -41- v September 27, 1952, requesting the City issue to him a quitclaim deed quitclaiming said Cityts interest in a certain easement heretofore granted the Arena Water Company to maintain certain water pipelines and appurtenances as affects Lots 1 and 2, Tract 6968, El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, has received a communication in words and figures - as follows: rr1122 E. Sycamore E1 Segundo, Calif. Sept. 27, 1952 Mrs. Neva Elsey, City Clerk, El Segundo, Calif. Dear Mrs. Elsey, Enclosed please find enclosed a check for $5.00 for a quit claim Deed from the city of El Segundo to Elmer and Lucille Potter, as joint tenants, to the easement granted to Arena Water Company in a deed from Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank recorded prior to February 15, 1950, in Book 5985, Page 221 of Deeds, Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Legal description Lots 1 & 2, Tract 6968 as per map recorded in Book 126, Page 87 of maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. Please mail the same to Elmer Potter,1122 E. Sycamore, E1 Segundo. Respectfully yours, /s/ Elmer Potter Elmer Potter. 11; and WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject re- ferred to in the said communication and feels that with refer- ence to the particular property described in said communication, the action hereinafter taken is indicated: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: First: That said Council hereby finds and determines that the easement referred to in said communication and which is here- inafter described, is no longer needed by the City of El,Segundo,' and therefore that the City may properly quitclaim said particular easement over said particular property. Second: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed from the City of E1 Segundo and in its name, quitclaiming to Elmer and Lucille Potter, husband and wife, as joint tenants, so far as the same affects Lots 1 and 2, Tract 6968, in the City of E1 Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 126, Page 87 of Maps, on file in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, -7- 115 V 116 that certain easement over said above described property (only) for pipelines and appurtenances as reserved to Arena Water Company in a deed from Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank recorded prior to February 15, 1950, in Book 5985, Page 224 of Official Records of Los Angeles County, Cali- fornia (which said easement the City of El Segundo, by mesne assignment of record, is now the owner). . Third: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to said grantee upon the payment to the City of El Segundo of the sum of "W5.00 for said deed, which sum the City Council hereby finds and determines to be the reasonable amount to be paid to said City as the consideration for said deed. Fourth: That nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting any precedent in the premises with reference to the release of the easement above referred to as affecting any other property or properties within said City, as the City re- serves the right to consider each application for a release of such general easement as it applies to any particular property at the time that such respective applications for such releases may be presented to said Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. 2. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, the appointments of Raymond G. Bowman, John Findlay and Curt R. Richardson as Special Police Officers of said City, and requested the Council's approval thereof. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the appointments by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Raymond G. Bowman-, -John Findlay and Curt R. Richardson as Special Police Officers of said City, be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. 3. That pursuant to the Council's direction given at its last regular meeting, she,had contacted Mr. Gordon Whitnall with respect to placing a provision in the proposed zoning ordinance which would limit the height of fences and hedges on the front yard areas on corner lots and reverse corner lots, and advised Mr. Whitnall that if there are any legal matters involved in the preparation of such a provision, he should contact the City Attorney. Director of Public Works Short reported as follows: 1. Filed his written report dated October 1, 1952, respecting bids received by the City Council at its regular meeting held September 24, 1952, for the construction of a certain Storm Drain in a portion of Whiting Street; that Spann and Kenton Construction Company had submitted the lowest bid for said work; that said Company had informed him it had made an error in its bid and would -not enter into a contract with the City on the basis of the bid submitted; that he feels the other bids submitted are extremely ' high and that the project can be constructed on the open market at a price equal to or less that the low bid of Spann and Kenton in the sum of $3,537.25. He therefore, recommended that the City Council reject all bids received for the construction of said improvement and authorize such construction to be made under his supervision and by negotiations on the open market. Council concurring in the recommendations contained in said report, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that all M V 11'7 bids received by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo at its regular meeting held September 24, 1952, for the construction of a certain Storm Drain in a portion of Whiting Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same are hereby rejected, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to so advise the bidders on said project. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro ter, Peterson; Noes: Councilmen. None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the construction of a certain Storm Drain in a portion of Whiting Street under force account and under purchases in the open market, be taken under advisement by the City Council until its next regular meeting to be held October 8, 1952• Carried. 2. That he had received from Southern California Edison Company a revised Street Deed which would convey to the City of El Segundo cer- tain property for the proposed widening of Mariposa Avenue, which Deed appears to be in proper form with the exception that two unrecorded licenses for agricultural purposes have not yet been cleared by Southern California Edison Company; that if clearance of these licenses is made by the City it will involve an expenditure of money, and he recommended the matter be taken under consideration until the cost to the City of clearance might be ascertained so that such amount might be deducted from the sum to be paid to Southern California Edison Company for said Street Deed. Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held.October 8, 1952, pending a further report from the Director of Public Works as to the cost of clearing certain agricultural licenses presently contained in the provisions of the Street Deed from Southern California Edison Company, hereinbefore referred to. 3. That he had tabulated all of the bids received by the City Council at this meeting for the improvement of Virginia and other streets, and is now ready to make a report thereon. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOj,VED, that in view of the verbal report made at this time by the Director of Public Works that he is presently in position to report on the bids received at this meeting for the improvement of Virginia and other streets, that the previous action of this Council in taking said bids under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held October 8, 1952, be amended and modified to read + 1until later at this meetingft, so that the City Council might proceed to act upon the report of the Director of Public Works with re- lation to said bids. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby and Councilman Gordon. Director of Public Works Short thereupon read to the Council his tabulation of such bids which indicated Vernon Paving Company to be the lowest responsible bidder, the amount of such bid being $317.80 lower than the amount allocated by the County for such work, and he recommended -9- v 118 the contract be awarded to said Vernon Paving Company. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1261, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO VERNON PAVING CO. A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE RESURFACING OF VIRGINIA STREET AND OTHER STREETS, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council it had referred to him the matter of the application of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for an adjustment of its fares so that he might con- tact other cities and ascertain whether or not a concerted effort by cities would be made to resist the application; that he had contacted the head of the City Attorney group representing numerous cities in Southern California, and that so far as he was able to ascertain, no such coordinated resistance was anticipated at this time, especially in view of the fact that the Pacific Electric Railway Company is asking for an increase in fares only in an amount sufficient to take care of its present losses in operation and not to insure more gain to its stockholders. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the report of the City Attorney hereinabove set forth, be received and the subject of further action in the matter be held in abeyance pending possible coordination of other cities in a common defense of the appli- cation of Pacific Electric Railway Company for an increase in its fares. Carried. 2. That he had approved as to form the bond of Southern California Gas Company and was delivering the same to the City Clerk. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Council at this time discussed the matter of Proposition No. 10 which will appear on the November 4th ballots, and the probable ill ef- fects the adoption of such a measure would have upon legislation, not only affecting cities in general but the interests of residents of cities. `hereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the members of this Council have carefully con- sidered the provisions of Proposition No. 10 which will appear upon the ballots at the general election of November 4,-1952; and WHEREAS, after such review and analysis, this Council is convinced that the adoption of said measure would seriously and adversely affect the City of E1 Segundo and its interests; -10- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, as follows: FIRST: The said Proposition No. 10, if adopted, would prohibit the City of El Segundo from using the facilities and staff of the League of California Cities to either promote good legislation or oppose bad legislation, relating to muni- cipal matters. SECOND: In addition, said Proposition No. 10 would pro- hibit any local municipal assistance to Veterans' organiza- tions; the Shoreline Planning Association; California Mission Trails Association; Redwood Empire Association; Imperial Highway Association; and numerous other worthwhile organizations and technical associations of municipal officers and employees which have only the highest and most beneficial objectives and purposes, and yet, must necessarily and properly attempt to influence legislation which affects their governments. THIRD: Proposition No. 10 would reduce the powerful collective voice of cities and governmental agencies in legis- lative matters to a mere whisper and render their citizens more vulnerable to insidious attack by demagogs and schemers through the avenue of "wolf laws" in "sheep's" clothing. FOURTH: Local autonomy of the cities should be preserved to the end that Home Rule be the right and option of every citizen. This Proposition No. 10 would seriously impair that right and be another step away from freedom and toward the centralization of power. FIFTH: That this City Council does under the circum- stances seriously and earnestly oppose Proposition No. 10 and does most respectfully request and urge the electors of this City to vote ";1011 on said proposition at said election, November 4, 1952- SIXTH: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to give full publicity to this resolution, to the" end that all of the citizens of this City may have knowledge thereof and to also forward a copy thereof to each of the follow- ing: League of California Cities, all civic organizations and clubs in the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Herald. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. The City Clerk advised that pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 411 of the City of El Segundo, granting to Southern California Gas Company an indeterminate franchise within. said City, said Company has filed, for approval by the Legislative Body of the City of El Segundo, a surety bond in amount of *1,000.00 with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company.as Surety and Southern California Gas Company as 'Principal'; that City Attorney Woodworth had examined said Bond and had approved same as to form, after which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be.adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FRANCHISE BOND FILED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION. The City Council of the City of El Segundo, State of -11- 119 V 120 California, does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, on the 24th day of September, 1952, in pur- suance of a Notice of Intention to Grant Franchise hereto- fore published by the City of El Segundo, the City Council of the City of El Segundo duly adopted Ordinance No. 411 in the manner prescribed by law granting to Southern Cali- fornia Gas Company, a franchise of the right for an inde- terminate period to lay and use pipes-and appurtenances for the transmission and distribution: of gas for any and all purposes, under, along, across, or upon the public streets, ways, alleys and places of said City of El Segundo; and WHEREAS, said Southern California Gas Company has heretofore, pursuant to law and the provisions of said Ordinance No. 411, granting said franchise, filed a franchise bond running in favor of said City of El Segundo, State of California, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Segundo, State of California, does hereby resolve as follows: That said franchise bond wherein Southern California Gas Company is named as Principal, and United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, a corporation duly authorized and qualified to do a surety business in the State of California, is named as Surety, be and the same is hereby approved. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. At this time, owing to the absence of Finance Commissioner Gordon, the Mayor pro tem appointed Councilman Swanson as Finance Officer pro tem. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Gordon Whitnall $100.00 Mort Brandler 60.00 Lelah Converse 50.00 El Segundo Chamber American Rubber Mfg. of Commerce 50.00 Southern California Du -Rite Cleaners Humane Society 63.95 Lennox Disposal Service 2,598.83 Clean -Rite Window Mr. Cronk, League of Cleaning Co. 33.00 California Rent Car 296.00 T. B.. DeBerry 5.81 A. C. Johnson 24.00 Bancroft- Whitney' Co. 4.64 U. S. Surplus Outlet 17.77 Riggins Brothers 34.63 Title Insurance & Los Angeles Stamp Trust Company 17.63 Monroe Calculating TOTAL Machine Co., Inc. 16.00 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 123.10 Geo. M. Sutton 7.57 -12- Contfd_- General Fund Halprin Supply Company v 59.87 The El Segundo Press 27.81 George F. Cake Co. 128.54 American Rubber Mfg. Co. 299.67 Eaglesonts 73.23 Du -Rite Cleaners 7.04 Vickory Corp. 36.00 Elmer E. Ping 36.00 Mr. Cronk, League of Calif. Cities 17.50 Dept. of Employment 5.55 Title Insurance & Trust Co.. 34.90 Canvas Specialty Mfg. Co. 45.00 Pacific Mill & Mine Supply 18.17 Hughes Sales Company, Inc. 38.39 Los Angeles Stamp Stationery Co. 35.48 TOTAL 4068.28 Water Works Fund LaBrea Radiator Shop $ 7.00 (Continued) V 121 Conttd - Water Works Fund Cont'd - Water Works Fund Southern California Addressograph- Edison Company 4 2,241.10 Multigraph Corporation 3.99 James Jones Company 437.87 Hersey Mfg. Co. 515.00 (Continued) TOTALS 3,204.96 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 Baker, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon and Mayor Selby. NEW BUSINESS None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meet- ing adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor pro tem -13- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cle c