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1953 JUL 15 CC MINV 506 E1 Segundo, California July 15, 1953 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 William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 8th day of July, 1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. 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: The City Clerk announced that she had in her possession, in the same condition as when received, an envelope marked "Sealed Bid on Real Property". Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid. Carried. The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bid which was found by said Council to be as follows, to wit: Bid of Arnold Schleuniger, on regular form provided therefor, bidding the sum of $1,251.00 each for Lots 4 and 5, Block 10, El Segundo. The bid being in excess of the appraised values heretofore placed on said lots by said Council, it was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1336, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CASH BID OF ARNOLD SCHLEUN`IGER FOR CERTAIN TAX DEEDED PROPERTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. FRANK SMOTONY, BUILDING INSPECTOR, dated July 15, 1953, advising that he has made a personal inspection of the dwelling at 13901 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, which Consolidated Housemovers had requested permission to move into the City of E1 Segundo, and setting forth therein the condi- tions under which he would approve the moving of said building into E1 Segundo. -1- V 507 By general consent, the communication was ordered filed inasmuch as no new application for removal of said building has been filed with the City Clerk. J. G. MC MANUS, dated July 14, 1953, setting forth therein a pro- posal to perform the work of washing Police cars for the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the matter be referred to the Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo for investigation and report at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held July 22, 1953, as to the need for such services. Carried. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated July 15, 1953, advising that effective July 1, 1953, she has transferred $200,000.00 from the City of E1 Segundo thirty -day term account bearing interest at the rate of 1% per annum, to a ninety -day term account bearing interest at 41% per annum. Ordered filed. MORT BRANDLER, dated July 13, 1953, addressed to Mayor William R. Selby, tendering his resignation as Administrative Analyst for the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation to be effective July 31, 1953, and which resignation is being submitted due to the fact that other duties being performed by Mr. Brandler for the City of Hope require his full -time attention. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Mort Brandler as Admin- istrative Analyst of the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation to become effective July 31, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted by this Council, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to address a communication to Mr. Brandler expressing apprecia- tion for his services during his employment by said City. Carried. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated July 14, 1953, requesting permission to withdraw certain monies of the City of E1 Segundo from the inactive ac- count of said City and invest said money in short term Government securi- ties. Following consideration by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a com- munication from the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo, California, in words and figures as follows: "July 14, 1953 "HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL El Segundo, California "Gentlemen: "As we have been working for some time on the in- vestments of some of our idle funds into interest bear- ing short term Government securities, we feel we have found the'answer by the purchase of'U.S. Treasury Bills which will bear interest from 1.7% to 2.4 %. "These Treasury Bills are sold each Monday and or- ders must be placed by telephone authorizing the bank to charge our account for such purchases. "In this connection I might add that this money so invested will be available in case of emergency. -2- V 508 "I therefore ask a resolution be drafted author- izing me, as City Treasurer, to withdraw monies as out- lined above for the purchase of these Treasury Bills. "Very truly yours, /s/ Ruth Hopp Ruth Hopp «rh CITY TREASURER cc: Security Bank cc: Clyde Woodworth tt; and WIEREAS, the City Council believes that public monies should, so far as reasonably possible, produce revenue for the City rather than to remain idle; and WHEREAS,, from time to time, there will repose in the City Treasury, various funds, which for varying periods of time, will not be required for immediate use by the City and which will therefore be available for the purchase of U. S. Government securities as contemplated in the above quoted communication; and YMREAS, it is impractical for the City Council to take action respecting each particular purchase of such securities in view of the necessity for immediate action at times; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: FIRST: That until the further order of this Council, the City Treasurer, with the advice and approval of the City Clerk of the -City, be and she is hereby authorized to purchase short term securities of the United States of America of the general nature referred to in said above quoted communication in such amounts and out of such funds of or in the possession of said City as may be lawfully available for such purposes from time to time and to receive for the City of E1 Segundo and for the respective funds and accounts affected, the payments both of principal and of interest of such securities. SECOND: That effective immediately and continuing there- after until written notice of the revocation by said City Council of the authority herein granted shall be given the following bank, to wit: Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, a National Banking Association; is hereby authorized and instructed to charge against the funds of the City of E1 Segundo, on deposit in such respective bank, the full amount of the purchase price of any such securities of the United States of America which the City Treasurer with the approval of the City Clerk of said City, may authorize and direct. The order for any of such purchases may be made by telephone but shall be promptly thereafter confirmed in. writing, filed with such bank, signed by such City Treasurer, and with the written approval of the City Clerk endorsed thereon. A copy of such written order so approved shall be filed with the Accounting De- partment. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: -3- V 509 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE, dated July 10, 1953, addressed to William R. Selby, Mayor, requesting that the Council author- ize the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo to attend the 31st Annual Business Meeting of the P.C.B.O..C., scheduled to be held at the Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, October 6th to 9th, 1953, both dates in- clusive. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo, Public Service Commissioner Baker, and /or any other member of the City Council desiring so to do, be and they are hereby authorized to attend the 31st Annual Business Meeting of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, to be held in the City of Pasadena, October 6th to 9th, inclusive, 1953, and that any of said officials attending said Conference be and they are hereby further authorized to file their demands for their reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attendance at said Conference, such demands to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. FREDERICK KOEPPEL, JR., dated July 13, 1953; and ROBERT CONNOR DALY, dated July 8, 1953, each being an application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. J. 0. BIGLOW, CAPTAIN, UNITED STATES NAVY, dated 7 July, 1953, stating that pursuant to request of the City of E1 Segundo addressed to Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., the Department of Navy will grant permission to said City to enter upon and improve Navy -owned land at and about the intersection of Douglas Street with Mariposa Avenue, in said City, subject to certain conditions set forth in said communication. The Director of Public Works explained to the Council that permission was necessary in order to complete the opening of Mariposa Avenue easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard and that the conditions set forth in the permit are satisfactory to him. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a com- munication in words and figures as follows: "City of El Segundo City Hall E1 Segundo, California "Gentlemen: r -4- 1IL7 (4806) (72 :rw) 7 July 1953 V .510 "The City of El Segundo letter to Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., dated June 12, 1953 requests Navy Department per- mission to enter upon and improve Navy -owned land at and about the intersection of Douglas Street with Mariposa Avenue. Such action will enable completion of improve- ments to Mariposa Avenue, City of El Segundo, thereby open- ing that avenue from Douglas Street to Sepulveda Boulevard. "The Bureau of Aeronautics Representative, E1 Segundo, hav- ing determined that proposed improvements will not adversely affect Navy Department interests, hereby grants the City of E1 Segundo permission to enter upon the aforementioned Navy - owned property and make improvements as detailed in the City of E1 Segundo drawing number 530609. This permission is subject to the following conditions: "a. That all improvements to Navy -owned property as detailed in the City of El Segundo drawing number 530609, are to be made at no cost to the Government or the Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. ttb. That permission to connect Mariposa Avenue to Douglas Street shall be upon the express condi- tion that the Government does not dedicate, grant any easement or other right, or waive any right or interest it may have, in the property concerned or any other property. f1c. That the Government expressly reserves the right to terminate the use of or access to its property at any time it may so desire. I'd. That the work to be done on the Government's property shall be performed in accordance with City of El Segundo Engineering Department drawing 530609, ex- cept that the existing fire hydrant and shut -off valve shall be moved from their present location to an appropriate location outside the intersection. "e. That the City of E1 Segundo shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government of the United States and Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., and the officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns of each of them, against any and all liability, claims, losses and expenses howsoever they may be caused, including costs and attorneyst fees, arising directly or in- directly from the proposed project or performance thereof. "Sincerely yours, /s/ J. 0. Biglow J. 0. BIGLOW, Capt., USN "Copy to: DAC -E.S. Attn: R. T. Jensen, Counsel 'T; and VMEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of El Segundo that the permission, authority and license to use the parcel of property within the C'ily of El Segundo referred to in said above quoted com- munication and which is shown upon the drawing therein referred to for public street purposes; -5- V 511 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: FIRST: That the original of said above quoted communi- cation be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, together with the drawing of said City referred to therein; and that as so on file said com- munication and drawing be and the same are hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. SECOND: That said City Council on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby accept the permission, authority and license granted to said City in said above quoted communication to use said parcel of real property within said City, referred to in said communication and shown upon said drawing, for public street purposes, upon and subject to each and all of the terms and con- ditions set forth in said communication; and that said City does hereby agree to each and all of said terms and conditions. THIRD: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the writer of said above communication as evidence of the ac- ceptance and agreement hereby made. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Baker, representative of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo on the Recreation Commission, advised that recently the Committee composed of members of said Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission, had met to discuss the Master Plan of Recreation; that a map had been pre- pared indicating property presently available and other property which said Committee felt should be acquired for Recreation purposes. Councilman Baker further reported that in the beginning Mrs. Gordon Whitnall had stated she would draw up a Master Plan for Recreation for the City, but that afterward this offer had been withdrawn due to the fact that Mr. Gordon Whitna]1, Planning Consultant, felt this work was not included in his contract with the City, and that therefore, the Committee would at- tempt to draw up its own plans. Councilman Baker, on the part of the Recreation Commission, also stated that, in his opinion, in order to alleviate dust conditions the softball diamond should be conditioned twice weekly instead of once weekly as is presently being done. Following discussion of the matter, it was decided that the Recreation Department would be requested to take care of this work and the matter was referred back to Councilman Baker for attention. Councilman Swanson stated his attention had again been called to noise emanating from the testing of airplaneson the grounds of Los Angeles Inter- national Airport. Councilman Baker stated he had also received complaints respecting the number of jet plans arriving and leaving the airport, but he felt nothing could be done respecting this matter. Following discussion, Councilman Swanson agreed to make a further investigation of the matter. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported as follows: V 512 1. That she still has in her possession three warrants made pay- able to awardees in the Street Opening matter, which warrants she has been unable to deliver and that therefore, a new warrant is being issued payable to the County Clerk in the total amount of such unpaid warrants for payment by the Court, and she requested permission to cancel the aforesaid three warrants. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized to cause Warrant No. A 8036, dated April 22, 1953, drawn on the Street Opening Bond Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount of $170.00, payable to Flora V. Reymann; Warrant No. A 8037, dated April 22, 1953, drawn on the Street Opening Bond Fund of the City of El Segundo, in amount of x$170.00, payable to A. J. Wise and Flora V. Wise; and Warrant No. A 8041, dated April 22, 1953, drawn on the Street Opening Bond Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount of 050.00, payable to William Everett Dorsey and Clementine Harriett Dorsey, to be cancelled, said warrants having been drawn to the wrong payees, respectively, and that the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellations in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 2. That she had received from Pacific Employers Insurance Company a release in amount of X60.00 covering a claim made by the City of El Segundo against Wolf Roofing Service for damage to a street tree in the City of E1 Segundo, which release said Company had requested be executed and returned to it. Said release appearing to be in proper form, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, that certain release in favor of Pacific Employers Insurance Company, releasing said Company from all claims against Wolf-Roofing Service for damage to a street tree at 605 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, and to thereafter make delivery of said release in due course. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. That Mrs. Jayne M. Field, Secretary in her office, had requested leave of absence without pay for the period July 27th to August 7th, 1953, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Jayne -M. Field, Secretary in the office of the City Clerk, be and she is hereby granted permission to take a leave of absence,without pay, from-her duties as such Secretary, for the period July 27th to August 7th, 1953, both dates inclusive. Carried. 4. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, the appointment of Jack Devern Sheets, Jr. as a Reserve Police Officer of said City, and requested the Council's approval thereof. -7- V 513 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Jack Devern Sheets, Jr. as a Reserve Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows: 1. Presented for the Councilfs consideration his written report dated July 11, 1953, setting forth a proposed street resurfacing program for the fiscal year 1953 -54, the amount of which would total $10,875.00, and would be paid from County Aid to Cities Gasoline Tax Funds. Following the reading of the foregoing report and recommendations, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the projects as set forth in that certain report made by the Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo, dated July 11, 1953, entitled, "Street Resurfacing Program for Fiscal Year 1953 -54", and that a copy thereof be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby respectfully request allocation from the County of Los Angeles of the sum of $10,875.00 for the construction and completion of the projects enumerated in the before mentioned report, as fol- lows, to wit: A. Palm Avenue from Main Street to Hillcrest Street $6,310.40 B. Pine Avenue froir. Main Street to Hillcrest Street 4,564-00 $10,875.00 such allocation to be made from I +Aid to Cities, (Gasoline Tax) Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to prepare and file all necessary documents which may be required by the County of Los Angeles in connection with such requested allocation. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That in connection with the proposed improvement of a portion of Holly Avenue easterly of Main Street, and a portion of Standard Street, discussion respecting which matter was had by the City Council at its meeting of July 1, 1953, he had received from the property owners on the north side of Holly Avenue a check in amount of $343.00 as a contribution toward the cost of installation of curbs on said street. He thereupon recommended that the Council advertise for bids on said proposed improvement of portions of Holly Avenue and Standard Street, to- gether with the resurfacing program recommended in his report hereinabove set forth. The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Council- man Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to prepare a Notice to Bidders covering the above V 514 mentioned proposed street improvements, and present such notice to the Council at its next regular meeting for its approval. Carried. Building Inspector Smotony filed his written report dated July 15, 1953, advising that the building erected by C. M. Burce at 425 West Acacia Avenue, to act as a barrier on Acacia Avenue and on which ob- jection had been filed. by Mr. Robert Heiseman, had been removed and a suitable barrier had been erected in its place. Thereafter, the report was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Selby inquired of members of the Council if they were ready to render a decision in the matter of the hearing heretofore held on order to show cause why the permit issued to Milton C. Wade to conduct a dog kennel at 1310 East Grant Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, should not be re- voked, and members of the Council indicated they were now ready to make a decision in the matter. Councilmen Peterson, Baker and Gordon each stated they had given the testimony taken at the hearing serious consideration and each feels that said permit should be revoked. This being a majority of the Council, the Mayor requested that a motion be so made. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that it is the decision of this Council, in view of testimony taken at the hearing held June 17, 1953, that the permit heretofore issued Milton C. Wade to conduct a dog kennel at 1310 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, shall be revoked. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, it is the decision of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, in the matter of the order to show cause issued to Milton C. Wade why his permit to operate a dog kennel at 1310 East Grand Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, and upon which said matter a public hearing was held before the City Council on the 17th day of June, 1953, that the permit of said Milton C. Wade to conduct and maintain a dog kennel at said address be revoked, effective as of midnight on the 15th day of November, 1953, and the City Attor- ney is hereby instructed to prepare and present to this Council for its review, consideration and action a form of resolution set- ting forth the findings of the City Council in such matter and or- dering such revocation. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. In the matter of the communication heretofore received by the City Council from the State Employees' Retirement System requesting that the Council make a study of the proposal made by said System in connection with the service to be credited Mr. Clyde Woodworth for his retirement basis, the Council indicated it had made a study of same and inasmuch as Mr. Woodworth has indicated his approval thereof, the Council would concur. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to direct a com- t, v munication to the State Employees' Retirement System, indicating this Council's approval of said System's proposal in the matter of credit for prior and current'service in the System by Mr. Clyde Woodworth. Carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Eckdahl Auto Parts Co. 4.77 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 3.76 Gordon Duff, Inc. 6.97 Bowlus Chevrolet 33.52 Don Carr Trucking, Inc. 4.50 Thomas Parker 16.34 Lehmann -Hays Mfg. Co. 23.55 Southern California Water District Disinfecting Co. 105.67 Wm. R. Selby 3.50 E1 Segundo Press 16.48 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2,003.28 Los Angeles County Crane Co. Health Dept. 18.64 Cooper Wood Products 28.84 Du -Rite Cleaners 2.95 Inglewood Mercantile Co. 60.75 A. S. Monroe 630.15 Ira E. Escobar 5,215,14 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 171.39 A. M. Donaher & Son 38.12 South Bay Welder's Supply 38.59 G. J. Payne Co., Inc. 428.33 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 5.25 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 295.40 Dept. of Traffic Engineering City of Los Angeles 226.92 E1 Segundo Herald 167.04 Elliott's Photo Service 19.70 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 22.20 Charles A. Bowman 34.00 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 48.00 Southern Calif. Juvenile Officers'. Association 3.00 Carburetor & Electric Supply 149.85 John F. Wardlaw 3.83 TOTAL 4 9,830.43 Water Works Fund Braun Corporation $23.22 Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. 930.71 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 65.15 City of E1 Segundo, Calif. 348.34 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 4.05 West Basin Municipal Water District 10,727.84 Arnold Schleuniger 371.00 Luippold Engineering Sales 50.99 Dayton Foundry 152.44 Smith - Blair, Inc. 89.23 Crane Co. 154.24 Grinnell Company 738.88 Edith Bennett 40.00 E1 Segundo Hardware 5.98 Bowlus Chevrolet 3.41 TOTAL $ 132705.48 Recreation Fund Kit Kraft __$i 11.16 K.B. & S. Sporting Goods 15.73 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk .00 TOTAL $c 35.89 Street Opening Bond Fund Harold J. Ostly, County Clerk $69o.00 TOTAL 90.00 Traffic Safety Fund Prismo California Co. 332.18 TOTAL 332.18 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the re- spective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Swanson requested permission to absent himself from the State of California and the United States of America, and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates July 20th to August 10th, 1953, both dates inclusive. Moved by Mayor Selby, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: -10- 515 w 516 RESOLVED, that Councilman Walter W. Swanson, be and he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates July 20th to August 10th, 1953, both dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City Council which may be called by the Mayor 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 Baker Gordon Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman Gordon requested permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates July 17th to 19th, 1953, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman George W. Gordon, Jr., be and he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates July 17th to 19th, 1953, both dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of arty 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 Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved:/ iayor -11- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cl rk