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1953 APR 22 CC MINi •� E1 Segundo, California April 22, 1953 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held-on the 15th day of April, 1953, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. At this time a digression was made from the regular order of business and the Mayor presented five-year service pins to Councilmen Baker and Swanson, and City Treasurer Ruth Hopp. City Attorney Woodworth then presented to Mayor Selby his 25 year service pin as a Councilman of the City of El Segundo, eight years of which service he has been Mayor of the City of El Segundo. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS At this time Mayor Selby announced that the Council would proceed with a public hearing duly and regularly called and ordered by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo to be held at this time and place under the pro- visions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of El Segundo. This public hearing was so called and ordered for the purpose of publicly hearing the application of William E. Doran for rezoning a portion of Lot 1, J. H. Fisher's Subdivision from an R -1 zone to a C -2 zone, and which the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo had recommended be rezoned to an R -3 zone. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if notice of the time, place and purpose of this hearing had been duly given and published and if she had on file in her office the affidavits showing such notice. The City Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given and the affidavits establishing such fact were on file in her office, to- gether with the complete file of the Planning Commission and the complete file of the City Council up to this time, in the matter. Mayor Selby thereupon announced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of this public hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written protests had been received and the City Clerk stated none had been received by her. The Mayor then stated the Council would proceed to hear evidence from those persons present who desired to speak in favor of the granting of the zone change applied for, and then would afford those opposed to the granting of said zone change an opportunity to speak. Mr. William E. Doran then addressed the Council, stating that the pur- pose of his requesting a zone change is to put in rentals at that property and to take full advantage of the property; that he intends to put in small -1- V 390 single apartments; that such apartments will not constitute a motel in any respect and will be rented by the month. City Attorney Woodworth inquired of Mr. Doran what disposition had been made of the protest heretofore made by Mr. Edward Schober at the last regular meeting of the City Council. Mr. Doran stated neighbors were concerned because they thought he was going ahead with building before obtaining a permit; that he had in- quired from the Building Department if he might go ahead and build forms pending the processing of his application for zone change, and he was ad- vised that he could build forms but could not pour concrete and that if the zone change was denied, it would be necessary to remove such forms. City Attorney Woodworth then inquired of Mr. Doran if he realized that he was proceeding at his own peril up to that point, and Mr. Doran replied in the affirmative and stated he believes R -3 use is logical in that it immediately abuts C -2 zone. Mr. Doran stated he.had presented the complete plans to Mr. Edward Schober, who was primarily concerned with what he was doing; that Mr. Schober had discussed the matter with his neighbors and Mr. Schoberts com- ment to Mr. Doran when he returned the plans was that if he was going to do what he had informed Mr. Schober, it was -alright with him. Mayor Selby inquired if complete kitchens would be included. Mr. Doran replied in the affirmative, stating that each unit would contain a complete kitchen, bath, combination living and bedroom. The City Attorney then addressed Mr. Doran and stated that Mr. Doran would probably understand that his application was for a zone change from R -1 to C -2 and that the recommendation of the Planning Commission is for a more restrictive zone and that it be classified R -3 zone. He inquired of Mr. Doran if, so far as he is concerned, he would make any objection and would go along with the recommendation of the Commission. Mr. Doran replied in the affirmative, and stated that if he had understood the matter thor- oughly he would have applied for a zone change to R -3 in the first instance. The City Attorney stated that on an application for a specific zone change, such application should be processed through to conclusion based on that application; that the Council has before it a peculiar case in that the applicant is satisfied with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission which recommendation is for a zone classification less than that for which he asked; that if the Council, in its discretion, sees fit to concur with the Commission, this should not be construed as a precedent. During the foregoing, a number of persons having arrived in the Council Chamber, the Mayor then inquired if anyone desired to address the Council against the proposed zone change and the following persons then voiced opposi- tion to the granting of the zone change affecting the property hereinbefore mentioned so that same might be classified as an R -3 zone; Mr. Louis Cunningham, 925 McCarthy Court, stated that in his opinion the building Mr. Doran intends constructing on this section of Imperial Highway is not an apartment house that is beneficial to that area; that Mr. Doran had stated last week that he is building an apartment house but Mr. Cunningham has his doubts for the reason that the size of the dwellinjp Mr. Doran is building is very, very small; that he believes the square footage is about 300 -feet, which is the average size of a living room; that he is of the opinion that Mr. Doran is putting in, to a certain extent, a motel which, to him, is not advantageous to the area. Mayor Selby stated that Mr. Doran had assured the Council that it would not be a motel, but would be monthly rentals. -2- v Mr. Cunningham then stated that perhaps that is so, but it did not look logical that units of this size would be used for apartments. He then requested permission to address Mr. Doran, which permission was given, and he inquired of Mr. Doran if anyone would ask for a rental for a two-week period, would he not rent to such person. Mr. Doran stated he would not be interested; that he has similar apartments in Inglewood which are rented on a permanent basis, and he requested Mr. Cunningham to look at these apartments in Inglewood. Mrs. William Doran then stated she thought this type of apartments would fill a need of young married couples who cannot afford to buy furni- ture or presently are unable to purchase a home. Mayor Selby inquired of the City Attorney if a business license for a motel could be refused if application for such license is made to the City Clerk. City Attorney Woodworth explained that motels can be erected in a C -2 zone which was requested in the original application, but that if the - property is rezoned for R -3 use and application is made for a motel license, the Clerk would refuse to grant such license on the ground that such use was not permitted in an R -3 zone. Mr. Cunningham then inquired if this might not be later changed to a C -2 zone and the City Attorney explained the legal procedure which must be had in order to obtain such a zone change. Mr. Miner E. Grippy, 936 McCarthy Court, stated he is presently pur- chasing a home at the above address which will cost in the neighborhood of X20,000.00; that Mr. Doran's request for a rezoning from R -1 to C -2 indi- cates the usage to which the present owners intend to put it; that if they did not have need.for a C -2 zone they would not have asked for it; that he also believes that limitations of R -3 zone should restrict the type of buildings to be erected therein; that most of the property along Imperial Highway is being built up by family -type residences or family apartments, and that the loan company from whom he is obtaining money for the con- struction of his home has questioned him as to the intended use of buildings - presently being constructed by Mr. Doran; that he believes the construction of such buildings undesirable in view of their proximity to the new school building and the residential district of the type in the Marlow -Burns Sub- division. Mr. James L. McBride stated that he has owned property immediately west of Mr. Doran's for a number of years and that he has made application for a change of zone from R -1 to R -3; that the school is immediately west of him and the•drainage sump in the rear. Mr. W. B. Small, 617 East Maple Avenue, voiced objection to this type of construction next to the school and stated he feels it will detract from -the value in the vicinity; that the structure will be visible from McCarthy Court; that the rear of the buildings will have small bathroom windows which he feels will be unsightly to residents who live in that neighborhood; that he believes having twelve units in the structure will mean that a large number of cars parked in the parking area between the two buildings will be unsightly; that the building may not be a motel in practice but will have the appearance of a motel. Mr. Doran inquired of Mr. Small how close he lived to the property, the rezoning of which is under discussion, and Mr. Small stated he lived approx- imately three blocks away but that the area was visible from his house. Mr. Small agreed he was not within the 300 -foot radius but as a citizen he felt he had the right to express his views. Mr. Stephen Doss, 853 Penn Street, addressed the Council in favor of granting the proposed zone change in that he believes an individual attempt- ing to improve his property in this manner should be granted that privilege. -3- 391 V 392 Mr. Glenn Kaae, 921 Lomita Street, stated that he does not be- lieve the buildings to be constructed are large enough for decent apartments which would tend to keep permanent tenants. Mr. Edward Schober, 939 McCarthy Court, stated that Mr. Doran'-s building is immediately to the rear of his home; that his one objection is that it will be one long building, no openings in between, and that the placements of closets for hot water heaters on the rear of the buildings would be unsightly. Mr. Brown, 901 McCarthy Court, inquired of Mr. Doran how many people he would rent a unit to. Mr. Doran stated he would rent primarily to married couples, which is the type of renter he desires; that he has a waiting list for his apartments of the same type in Inglewood, and he would not have to rent to undesirable tenants. He stated again that this is not to be a motel; that if he intended building a motel he would build same on a street where he would get transient business; that under ther Building Ordinance cover- ing apartments, a garage must be constructed for each apartment and that the arrangement of the yard is such that cars will have to be placed in garages. Mr. Cunningham then inquired if there is any limitation as to the number of people allowed in an apartment of this kind. Mayor Selby stated the ordinance required that 500 square feet in area be provided for each family and the City Attorney read the defini- -tion of "familytt as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Brown then inquired if at some future -date Mr. Doran might sell the property and it might be rezoned: Mayor Selby stated this might be done if application is made and the City might have a different Council. No other new evidence being presented in connection with the applica- tion of Mr. Doran, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, -the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the matter of the application of William E. Doran for rezoning a portion of Lot 1, J. H. Fisher's Subdivision from an R -1 zone to a C -2 zone, be taken under advisement by this Council until its next regular meet- ing to be held April 29, 1953• Carried. 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: CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, dated April 29, 1953, enclosing therewith copy of its Resolution No. 2373 adopted by the City Council of said City at its meeting held April 6, 1953, urging Congress to take im- mediate steps to_ provide offshore rescue facilities for airplanes, and requesting that the City Council of the City of El Segundo adopt a similar resolution. Following discussion, it was - -moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1314, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO PROVIDE OFFSHORE RESCUE FACILITIES FOR AIRPLANES., -4- V 393 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. CHILDREN'S WELFARE CLUB KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF CALIFORNIA, undated, requesting that the Knights of Pythias be granted permission to place donation coin boxes in stores and factories in the City of E1 Segundo in connection with its current drive to raise funds for said Organiza- tion's Free Day Clinic. It appearing from discussion that the Knights of Pythias is a bona fide organization, and the Council being of the opinion there would be no objection to the placing of such coin boxes, it was moved by Council- man Baker.,-seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the Childrents Welfare Club Knights of Pythias, requesting permission to place donation coin boxes in stores and factories in the City of E1 Segundo in connection with a current drive to raise funds for its Free Day Clinic, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as so on file same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorpor- ated herein and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Knights of Pythias be and it is hereby granted permission to place such coin boxes in stores and factories in the City of E1 Segundo, provided it obtains permission from the owners of such establishments so to do, and that all matters in connection with such drive for funds be conducted to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to cause a certified copy of this resolu- tion to be forwarded to the - applicant as its permit in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. WILLIAM F. WALKER, FIESTA CHAIRMAN, EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated April 18, 1953, advising that due to said Organization's inability to obtain a carnival for its Fiesta on the previously requested, dates of August 19th to 23rd, 1953, it would be necessary to change such dates, and requesting permission to hold its Fiesta from July 29th to August 2nd, 1953, both dates inclusive. Moved, by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing •resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the E1 Segundo - Junior Chamber of Commerce, dated April 18, 1953, requesting permission to change the date of the holding of its Annual Fiesta from August 19th through August 23rd, 1953, inclusive, - to July 29th through August 2nd, 1953, inclusive, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -5- V 394 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, does hereby approve such request and does hereby grant said Organization permission to hold its Annual Fiesta on July 29th through August 2nd, 1953, both dates inclusive, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to advise said El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce of this Councilfs approval of said change in dates. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 21, 1953, trans- mitting therewith, copy of it Resolution No. 144, which has for its pur- pose the setting for hearing the application of the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Unified School District for a change of zone from R -1 to R -2, affecting Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 12 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 11, all in Tract 1685. Ordered filed. HOWARD ARTHUR LORENZ, dated April 20, 1953; and DELBERT JOHN KATH, dated April 14, 1953, being applications for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. CONTROLLER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated April 14, 1953, transmitting therewith r estimated apportionments to be made to various cities in the State from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund during the 1953 -54 fiscal year, and indicating the amount to be apportioned to the City of El Segundo as $37,357.00. Said communication stated, however, this amount is subject to change due to special census counts being made by various cities. Ordered filed. BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, BY RICHARD J. MULLIKAN, SUPERVISOR, dated April 17, 1953, being preliminary announcement of the Special Census returns for the City of E1 Segundo taken as of April 10, 1953, indicating said count to be 9,791. Ordered filed. LEO B. FREEDMAN, CHIEF, EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated April 21, 1953, requesting that he be granted one -half of his earned 1952 vacation beginning May 4, 1953• Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Leo B. Freedman, Chief, E1 Segundo Fire Department, be and he is hereby granted permission to take one - half of his earned 1952 vacation beginning May 4, 1953- On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS•. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Public Safety Commissioner Swanson stated that during the past week ,he Nash - Kelvinator Company at El Segundo had presented the Fire Depart- ment of the City of E1 Segundo with an auxiliary pumper, and that in his opinion, a letter of appreciation should be sent to said Company. The Council agreed with such recommendation, and the Mayor directed the City -6- Clerk to prepare such a letter for his signature. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported that on April 18, 1953, the Fire, Theft and Comprehensive Insurance policy covering motor vehicle equipment of the City had expired; that in view of the fact that the City had re- cently purchased several pieces of new equipment, the information re- specting which she had forwarded to the insurance company, she had re- quested the insurance company issue a binder; that she had now received a quotation from said company in the sum of $530.69. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of the City Clerk in requesting the City's insurance carrier to issue a binder to cover motor vehicle.equipment of the City of E1 Segundo during the period between expiration of the present policy and the rewriting of a new policy, be and the same is hereby ratified and approved: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to renew Fire, Theft and Comprehensive Liability insurance covering motor vehicle equipment of the City of El Segundo, for the year beginning April 18, 1953, the premium on such renewal insurance to be $530.69. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. At this point Mayor Selby appointed Councilman Peterson as Finance Commissioner pro tem due to the absence of Finance Commissioner Gordon. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer $52,755.83 tt ►t it it 3,472.15 it It n n 1,368.92 it ft ti tt 1.4615-00 if ft it tt 1,995-48 ti tt tt tt 545.72 ft tt it tt 1,876.80 State Employeest 48.00 Retirement System 1,270.11 Hospital Service of 50.00 Sduthern California 258.60 Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 9.75 Morgan & Son 22.77 Gibson Motor Parks 62.45 Manhattan Beach Messenger 2.72 The Redondo Reflex 2.72 Southwest Sewer Tool Co. 87.70 (Continued) -7- General Fund - Cont'd The Foxboro Company $20.09 Rawlins Bros., Inc. 22.19 Surveyors Service Co. 3.40 G. J. Payne Company, Inc. 18.44 L. A. Co. Health Dept. 17.64 Gordon Duff, Inc. 21.32 Morton Coats, Jr. 48.00 Jeffries Banknote Co. 36.37 Shell Oil Company 50.00 Title Ins. & Trust Co. 183.70 John F. Bender 317.80 Winston K. Williams, M.D. 5.00 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 4 .00 TOTAL ";` 16,133.67 Water Works Fund Payroll Demand 7 2,080.28 Ruth Hopp, City Treas. 280.80 (Continued) V 395 V 396 Water Works Fund - Cont'd Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 6.25 Hospital Service of $ 190.00 Southern California 7.95 State Employees' DeEstaing R. Newton & Retirement System - 176.88 State Employees' DeEstaing R. Newton & Retirement System 161.59 Morgan & Son 43.87 James Jones Company 66.62 El Segundo Hardware 1-4.85 El Segundo Press 60.72 Mutual Liquid Gas & Arnold Schleuniger Equipment Company, Inc. 7.83 Donald R. Short, Petty Cash 8.27 TOTAL $ 2,915.91 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement System $ 951.72 TOTAL $ 951.72 Street Opening Bond Fund Arnold Schleuniger & 2,130.00 Beatrice Schleuniger $ 190.00 Arnold X. Schleuniger & Elsie Benetta Schleuniger 460.00 DeEstaing R. Newton & Edward Leroy Brandon & Mildred V. Newton 340.00 DeEstaing R. Newton & Southern Calif. Edison Co. Mildred V. Newton 400.00 Norris E. Winkelman & County of Los Angeles Lucille A. Winkelman 765.00 Stewart L. Parry & Lawrence W. Thompson & Lucille Parry 700.00 Arnold Schleuniger 455.00 Arnold Schleuniger 340.00 Sedric C. Glidewell & Charles C. McGill & Helen A. Glidewell 340.00 L. Harper Lehman & Willard J. Skelley & Elinore S. Lehman 1,873.20 Dexter K. Benson & Theodore Krepela & Olga R. Benson 455.00 Joseph Katz & Minnie Katz 340.00 Flora V. Reymann 170.00 A. J. Wise & Flora V. Wise 170.00 James Clifford West & Rebecca A. Saylor Adelaide K. West 340.00 Lynn C. Anderson & Dolly M. Smith Helen E. Anderson 340.00 James E. Lyons & Nancy J. Lawrence Myrtle W. Lyons 108.20 William Everett Dorsey & M. Joyce Brown Clementine Harriett Dorsey 350.00 Albert B. Ness & Ruth E. Ness Richard S. Boyle & Elma E. Bogle Lemuel F. Blackburn & Gwendolyne L. Blackburn Herbert D. Seerman & Marilyn D. Seerman Herman A. McDown & Merylin C. McDoi -,m Otto Jensen & Bernice Wilbert H. Poole & Alma W. Poole 455.00 195.00 250.00 380.00 227.50 Jensen 180.00 176.00 ( Continued) - Street Opening Bond Fund - Cont'd L. C. Fitzgerald 2,130.00 Louise Cohen 1,060.00 Morris Pivo & Sarah Pivo 710.00 Harry Marks & Ida Marks 440.00 Edward Leroy Brandon & Dale M. Brandon 195.00 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 850.00 W. Howard Wilson 162.96 County of Los Angeles 42.04 Leon Turret 425.00 Lawrence W. Thompson & Mary L. Thompson 1,060.00 Emanuel Jensen & Alma M. Jensen 3,307.84 Charles C. McGill & Lorraine F. McGill 177.50 Willard J. Skelley & Edith F. Skelley 177.50 Theodore Krepela & Ruth R. Krepela 177.50 Maurice W. Fisk & Dagney Viola Fisk 177.50 Milo L. Saylor & Rebecca A. Saylor 4,442.95 Charles E. Smith & Dolly M. Smith 158.75 Don G. Lawrence & Nancy J. Lawrence 158.75 Charles J. Brown & M. Joyce Brown 159.00 Harlan E. Moore & Shirley A. Moore 159.00 M. M. Moore 317,00 Glenn E. Madsen & Ester 0. Madsen Henry Burgdorf & Margaret L. Burgdorf Robert H. Colter & Helen M. Colter Carl M. Cram-let & Evelyn J. Cramlet Arnold Schleuniger Clifford A. Smith & Virginia I. Smith Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assoc. Peter F. Rightmire & Hattie E. Harbour Neil L. Cameron & Gladys E. Cameron Roy L. Anderson Mabel Ellen Tjosaas Sigurd H. Tjosaas County of Los Angeles Anna Kenney William Mullins & Mary E. Mullins Adrian A. Schlaht & Phyllis R. Schlaht Donald C. Clark & Lela Dee Clark Anna Kenney Melba W. Elias Robert W. Davison & 50 670.00 178.00 280.00 180.00 355.00 3,100.00 4,908.00 7,150.00 16o. oo 530.00 16o.00 147.88 12.12 250.00 150.00 380.00 227.50 455.00 290.00 Catherine I. Davison 279.00 (Continued) v Street Opening Bond Fund - Conttd Joseph S. Randall & Vera Randall $ 336.49 (Continued) Street Opening Bond Fund - Conttd County of Los Angeles $13.51 TOTAL $ 46,700.69 Moved by Councilman Peterson, 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, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. NEW BUSINESS Public Works Commissioner Peterson stated that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the West Basin Water Association, the Execu- tive Committee had recommended that an assessment be levied against the members of said Association of 14t per acre foot of water produced by members during the calendar year 1944; the City of El Segundo has pro- duced 1312.20 acre feet, which will mean the assessment against said City will amount to $183.71, plus $100.00 membership fee; that the matter will be voted on at the meeting of said Association to be held May 28th, and he requested the City authorize him to vote in favor of levying such an assessment. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman. Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Dave W. Peterson, representative of the City of E1 Segundo on the Board of Directors of the West Basin Water Association, be and he is hereby authorized to vote on behalf of said City in favor of the levying of an assessment of 14 per acre foot of water'produced by mem- bers during the calendar year 1944. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor pro tem _ -9- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 397