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1955 JAN 26 CC MINEl Segundo, California January 26, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, follow- ing which a prayer was offered by Mr. Edwin Krug, of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of E1 Segundo. The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick,,Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: Baker and Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 19th day of January, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for $565,000 bonds of the City of E1 Segundo, California, $3900000 designated Municipal Improvement Bonds, 1955; and $175,000 thereof designated Park and Recreation Bonds, Election 1954, Series 1; the following bids received pursuant to the notice inviting bids were publicly opened, examined and read: Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles; R. H. Moulton & Company; Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis; and Fred D. Blake & Co. bid par, accrued interest and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as follows: Municipal Improvement Bonds maturing in the years: 1956 to 1960, Inclusive 1961 to 1965, Inclusive 1966 to 1970, Inclusive 1971 to 1975, Inclusive Park and Recreation Bonds maturir.,g in the .years: 1956 to 1962, Inclusive 1963 to 1965, Inclusive 1966 to 1970, Inclusive 1971 to 1975, Inclusive Rate Premium 3 % $ 21.00 2 -1/2% 2 -3/4% 3 % 3 % $ 81.00 2 -1/2% 2 -3/4% 3 % Blythe & Co., Inc.,; California Bank; William R. Staats & Co.; and H. E. Work & Co., by Blyth & Co., Inc., Syndicate Managers, bid par, accrued interest and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as follows: -1- 307 308 Municipal Improvement Bonds maturing in the -years: Rate Premium 1956 to 1959, Inclusive 4 -1/2% $390.00 1960 to 1975, Inclusive 2 -3/4% Park and Recreation Bonds maturing in the years: 1956 to 1959, Inclusive 4 -1/2% $175.00 1960 to 1975, Inclusive 2 -3/4% Bank of America, N.T. & S.A. & Associates bid par, accrued interest and the following premiums for bonds bearing interest rates as follows: Municipal Improvement Bonds maturing in the years: Rate Premium 1956 to 1962, Inclusive 5 -3/4% $469.00 1963 to 1971, Inclusive 2 -3/4% 1972 to 1975, Inclusive 1 -1/2% Park and Recreation Bonds maturing in the years: 1956 to 1963, Inclusive 5 -3/4% 49.00 1964 to 1971, Inclusive 2 -3/4% 1972 to 1975, Inclusive 1 -1/2% Each bid was accompanied by a certified or cashierts check in an amount not less than $16,950. The bids were then referred to a committee composed of City Administra- tive Officer E. Earl Udall, City Treasurer Ruth Hopp, and City Accountant James Carroll for checking, said committee to report back later during this meeting. 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: ROBERT L. WEBB, JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated January 24, 1955, recommend- ing a change and relocation of sidewalks on Holly Avenue between Sierra Street and Lomita Street, and on the south side of said Holly Avenue between Penn Street and the first alley lying easterly thereof, which improvement is a portion of the improvements contemplated under Resolution of Intention No. 1432. Said communication was accompanied by'a petition representing 60.7 %'of the area of all lots fronting on alley running east and west through Block 36, requesting that said alley be paved under the proceedings initiated by said Resolution of Intention No. 1432. Said communication was also accompanied by an agreement signed by Oswald Bros. Co., the contractor presently constructing the improvements heretofore -2- iK 309 contemplated under said Resolution of Intention No. 1432, consenting to the changes, additions and /or modifications recommended by the City Engineer. The City Council being familiar with the details as set forth in said communication, the City Clerk then presented and read Resolution No. 1484, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN CHANGES, ADDI- TIONS AND /OR MODIFICATIONS IN THE WORK TO BE DONE AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF IN- TENTION NO. 1432 IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIERRA STREET, HOLLY AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND ALLEYS. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, and seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1484 be adopted. On roll call, said motion was carried and said Resolution No. 1484 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated January 25, 1955, being copy of an application for On Sale Beer License made by John B. Murphy to conduct such sale at the Rose Bowl Bowling Alleys, 135 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo. Ordered filed. GEORGE KELLOGG, SECRETARY, IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, being notice of annual meeting and election of officers of said Association, to be held at the Elsinore Hotel, at Elsinore, on Saturday, January 29; 1955• Ordered filed. A. M. RAWN, CHIEF ENGINEER AND GENERAL MANAGER, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated January 18, 1955, enclosing there- with rules and regulations governing the annexations of certain territories to a sanitation district. Ordered filed. None. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo his appointment of Edward Clarence Larson as a Special Police Officer of said City. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by.Councilman Frederick, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo of Edward Clarence Larson as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows: 1. Requested approval of his action in approving and consenting to the cancellation of erroneous assessment on the 1954 Assessment Roll, covering certain improvements assessed on property of J. Bruce Morgan. -3- 1K 310 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Attorney of said City in approving and consenting to the making of the following change and cancellation on behalf of said City on the Assessment Roll, as requested by the County Assessor of Los Angeles County, to wit: On Assessment Roll of 1954, under Authorization No. 1021, request dated January 18, 1955, the following: R.E. Vol. 142, Code 2680, M.B. 154, Page 47, Parcel 9 Morgan, J. Bruce, 641 W. Oak Avenue, E1 Segundo, California Tract No. 1685 - E 5.26 ft of W 45.26 ft of N 120.62 ft and S 120 ft of W 45.26 ft of Lot 4, Blk 7. Cancel erroneous assessment of improvements $1090 not located on above real property 3 -1 -54• On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 2. That Southern California Gas Company and Southern Counties Gas Company have made application to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for permission to increase their rates due to an alleged in- crease in cost of gas purchased by said companies, which increase will be effective April, 1955; that presently there is no association of cities to contest the increase and unless this City Council has technical data it. might present in opposition to such increase, he would recommend that the matter of protecting the City's interest be left to the Public Utilities Commission. City Engineer Webb made reports as follows: 1. Read to the Council his written report dated January 26, 1955, making certain recommendations with respect to tentative map of Tract No. 21321, which was referred to him by the City Council at its last regular meeting. Following the reading thereof, and the Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 379 of the City of E1 Segundo, a tentative map of an area designated as proposed tract No. 21321, .being subdivision.of Lots 7, .8 and 9,.Block 7, Tract 1685, and a portion of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 11, T3S, R15W, S.B.B.&M., in the City of El Segundo; and WHEREAS, there has also been presented to this Council the recommendations of the City Engineer with reference to said tentative map; and -4- f llll 311 WHEREAS, this Council has studied and considered the said tentative map and the recommendations thereto of the City Engineer, and said Council now desires to make its report and recommendations with reference thereto, to the City Planning Commission, as contemplated in said ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows: First: With the exception of the matters hereinafter re- ferred to, the City Council feels it has no present objection to said tentative map, but in this connection the City Council directs attention to the following matters, which said Council feels should receive attention and correction: (a) That the subdivider acquire sufficient land for the dedication of, and agree to dedicate a new street to be known as Mariposa Avenue, beginning at the present westerly terminus of Mariposa Avenue, and extending westerly for a distance of approximately 150 feet, having a width of 50 feet. (b) That the north -south unnamed street shown on tentative map of Tract No. 21321 be constructed to currently ap- proved construction standards of the City of E1 Segundo, and to contain sidewalks and curbs on both sides and pavement between the curbs, all to be done to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Streets. (c) That sewers be installed to serve each lot in the subdivision and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (d) That a 6" cast iron water line.be installed from the westerly terminus of Mariposa Avenue, as dedicated on this date, westerly for a distance of approximately 125 feet, thence northerly to the south line of Palm Avenue, and that this work be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (e) That all of the above mentioned items be required of the subdivider prior to the approval of the final map and that these conditions be complied with at no cost to the City of El Segundo. Second: That the foregoing observations and comments consti- tute the report and recommendations of the City Council to the City Planning Commission with reference to said tentative map. Third: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to the City Planning Commission as the report and recommendations of the City Council in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:, Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Coundilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 2. Read to the Council his written report dated January 25, 1955, recom- mending that Bock Company, the contractors presently erecting Sewer Station No. 8, be granted a six weeks' extension of time for the completion of such work due to the fact that said company has been delayed because of failure of the company supplying the pumps for such station to make delivery as promised. -5- l�f 312 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report of the City Engineer, dated January 25, 1955, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommendations made by said City Engineer that Bock Company be granted a six weeks' extension of time within which to complete the con- tract for the completion of the construction of Sewer Pumping Station No. 8, be and the same are hereby approved by this Council, and that the date for final completion of the con- templated work, without liquidated damages, be and the same is hereby changed to March 15, 1955• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 3. Read his written report dated January 25, 1955, advising that in the construction of sewers in Pine Avenue easterly of Center Street, it is necessary that an easement across private property be obtained, and that he has such easement in his possession, and recommended its acceptance by the City Council. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement, dated the 15th day of January, 1955, executed by Willard N. Bailey, Jr., conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, a perpetual easement and /or right of way for the construction, reconstruction, inspection maintenance, operation and repair of a sanitary and /or storm sewer in, under and along that certain parcel of land, situated in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows, to wit: A strip of land 2.0 feet in width on the northwesterly side of the southwesterly course of Lot 3, Block 123; of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California., for public sewer purposes in connection with the construction of sewers in Pine Avenue easterly of Center Street, in said City, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County,.California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 10 4. Reported that, in his opinion, $3,631.70 would be the proper amount for the Council to request the County of Los Angeles to allocate from Aid to Cities Gasoline Tax Fund for the resurfacing of a 14 -foot strip on the southerly side of Imperial Highway from Sepulveda Boulevard to a point approximately 4,400 -feet easterly thereof. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, has heretofore approved plans and specifications for the resurfacing of a fourteen (14) foot strip on the Southerly side of Imperial Highway from Sepulveda Boulevard to a point approximately 4400 feet Easterly therefrom on November 3, 1954; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby respectfully request allocation from the County of Los Angeles of the sum of $3,671.70 for the above mentioned improvement, which alloca- tion is to be made from the "Aid to Cities" (gasoline tax) fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to prepare and file all necessary docu- ments 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 Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 5. Reported that he had received a petition for the improvement of the north -south Alley in Block 66, which petition has been signed by the owners of 63.4% of the property included in the proposed assessment district. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY IN BLACK 66, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.", presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council for its approval plans and specifications for the contemplated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; , ' . Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 6. Reported that he had received a petition for the improvement of portions of the south side of Imperial Highway by the construction of curbs and sidewalks therein, which petition has been signed by the owners of 64.3% of the property included in the proposed assessment district. -7- 313 1K 314 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF A PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF EL.SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.", pre- sented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council for its approval plans and speci- fications for the contemplated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 7. Reported that he had received a petition for the improvement of Oak Avenue between Virginia Street and Bayonne Street, by the construction of grading, paving, curbs and sidewalks, which petition has been signed by the owners of 85.26% of the property included in the proposed assessment district. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the ttPETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OAK AVENUE BETWEEN BAYONNE STREET AND VIRGINIA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.", presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council for its approval plans and specifi- cations for the contemplated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 456, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH "(1)" OF SECTION 1415 OF ARTICLE 14 OF SAID ORDI- NANCE; AND BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION "(a)" OF PARAGRAPH "(2)" OF SAID SECTION 1415 OF SAID ARTICLE•14 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 434, AS AMENDED., 1 which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held January 19, 1955• Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the further reading of Ordinance No. 456 be waived. Said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Ordinance No. 456, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH "(1)" OF SECTION 1415 OF ARTICLE 14 OF SAID ORDI- NANCE; AND BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION '?(a)" OF PARAGRAPH "(2)" OF SAID SECTION 1415 OF SAID ARTICLE 14 OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 434, AS AMENDED., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 19th day of January, 1955, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. At this time Mayor Selby appointed Councilman Swanson as Finance Com- missioner 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: Water Works Fund Hersey Mfg. Co. $902.83 Mutual Liquid Gas & Equipment Co., Inc. 7.88 Western Water Works Supply Co. 44.82 R. B. Tubin 29.87 The Lacal Company, Inc. 56.37 Mefford Chemical Company 427.86 Marchant Calculators, Inc. 27.00 Addressograph - Multigraph Corp. 36.50 Howard Supply Company 24.82 Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash 22.81 TOTAL $ 1,580.76 "Recreation.Fund Pacific Arts & Crafts $ 6.87 Pacific Hide & Leather Co. 26.81 TOTAL $ 33.68 General Fund American Bldg. Maintenance $ 33.00 George C. Porter 9.02 (Continued) General Fund - Contfd Southern Calif. Gas Co. $159.78 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2.41 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 307.00 Blake, Moffitt & Towne 25.62 Bernard Dribbin 104.40 Co- Ordinated Construction 25.00 Arthur J. Sterzenbach 75.20 Jack W. Morgan 33.80 J. Bruce Morgan 37.00 Bob Allen 54.00 Dean Chilton 55.50 Frank A. Booth 67.50 A-B C Nursery 142.91 Charles Bruning'Co., Inc. 16.99 Inttl Assoc. of Electrical .Inspectors 10.00 The Times - Mirror Company 11.15 The Foxboro Company 21.12 Lee Parmelee 31.20 Southwest Pipe & Supply 27.40 Civil Service Assembly 2.00 (Continued) 315 316 General Fund Title Ins. & Trust Co. Consolidated House Movers James E. and Myrtle W. Lyons Arthur and Margaret E. Ross - Conttd 30.50 305.18 128.76 67.86 :ontinued) General Fund - Conttd J. G. Tucker & Son 17.86 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 26.71 Albion E. and Ethel M. Oliver 55.50 A. S. Monroe 130.64 TOTAL T2,015-01 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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 Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. NEW BUSINESS None. At this time, the hour being 8:05 otclock P. M., the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 8 :20 otclock P. M., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick and Swanson, and Mayor Selby. The committee appointed to check the bids received on the $565,000 bonds of the city reported that the bid of Bank of America, N.T. & S.A. & Associates was the highest and best bid received. After considering the various bids and the report of the committee, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1483, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AWARDING BONDS OF SAID CITY TO -THE BEST BIDDER., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 1483 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. At this time City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows: 1. That he had received a communication from Leo B. Freedman, Chief, El Segundo Fire Department, dated January 26, 1955, recommending that Bob G. Whitted be appointed Fireman in the Fire Department, such appointment to be effective at 8:00 A. M., February 2, 1955, it being understood that Mr. Whitted would take the first examination given for Fireman after such appoint- ment, and that he be compensated under Step A of Schedule 8 of the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo; further, that the Fire Chief has been informed that Mr. Arthur Barlow anticipates-terminating his employment with . the City as of the 31st day of January, 1955, and appointment of Mr. Whitted is being made to fill the vacancy. ` Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council is informed that Mr. Arthur Barlow anticipates terminating his employment with the Fire Department -10- MA of the City of El Segundo as of the 31st day of January, 1955, and that it will be necessary to fill the vacancy created by such resignation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby approve the employment of Bob G. Whitted as Fireman in the E1 Segundo Fire Department, such appointment being effective at 8 :00 o'clock A.M., February 2, 1955, and such appointee to be compensated under Step A of Schedule 8, of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 2. That he had received from the Chief of Police a communication, dated January 26, 1955, announcing the temporary appointment of Richard Allan Miley as Police Officer in the Police Department, such appointment to be effective February 1st, 1955, it being understood such appointee shall take the first competitive examination to be given by the City for Police Officers, and that said appointee shall be compensated for his services under Step A of Schedule 8, of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective February 1, 1955 and until the further order of this Council, Richard Allan Miley be and he is hereby-appointed Police Officer of the City of El Segundo, said appointee to be compensated for his services in such capacity under Step A,.Schedule 8, of the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon. 3. Announced that Civil Defense Area G will have a civil defense exer- cise at E1 Segundo Civil Defense Headquarters on East E1 Segundo Boulevard, 7:30 o'clock P.M. to 10:00 o'clock P.M., Thursday, January 27, 1955, and he invited any members of the Council who cared to do so, to attend such exer- cises. 4. That the E1 Segundo Fire Department had received a communication from Mrs. A. Dana Burket, 543 Loma Vista Street, expressing har gratitude for prompt and efficient service rendered by the Rescue Squad in a recent emergency at her home. 5. That he had received a communication from the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting that it be granted permission to use the City's loud speaker system on Saturday, February 5, 1955, at which date and time it will sponsor•a basketball game at the E1 Segundo High School Gym- nasium. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby granted permission to use the City's loud speaker system in the E1 Segundo High School Gymnasium on Saturday, February 5, 1955, it being understood that said organization will be responsible for the safe return of said equipment. Carried. -11- 31'7 lV�l 318 No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Swanson seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn until the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday, February 2, 1955, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:50 o'clock P. M. Carried. Approved: Mayor pro tem -12- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cle