1963 FEB 11 CC MINX 1480
E1 Segundo, California
February 11, . 1963
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. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present
joined in pledging 'allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
followed by an invocation by Ernest L. Askins, Minister of the E1 Segundo
Church of the 'Nazarene.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo, California, held January 28, 1963, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Tandy, seconded by. Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said
meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for, the hearing on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 507
(the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) regarding Side Yards as recom-
mended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 538, and inquired of the
Clerk if .proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk
replied that affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing was in her
possession. Mayor Baker inquired if any written communications on
the matter had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone
present, desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed amend-
ments. No one responding, Mayor Baker inquired if anyone. present
desired to address the Council in opposition to said proposed amendment
and there was no response. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy ,
seconded by Councilman Swanson, the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced an ordinance effecting the above
change, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS.,
which was read.
Mr. Lindley A. Aller1, Chairman of the Planning Commission,
addressed the Council, stating that certain charges had been made
within the last few weeks, also remarks have been made by various
people which seem to pinpoint these charges in his person. He further
stated the Planning Commission appreciated the vote of confidence at
the last Council meeting when the resolution submitted by the Repub-
lican Club was rejected, stating that specific charges should be made,
but that the Planning Commission was working under a cloud which
should be removed as quickly as possible; that it further reflects on
the City Council as this Commission is appointed by said Council, and
he therefore asked that the Council appoint a disinterested party to
make an investigation as soon as possible.
Mayor Baker advised Mr. Allen the matter would be taken
care of at this meeting under Unfinished Business.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from persons,
firms or cgrporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and
were disposed of in the manner indicated:
1. GARNET W. OLIVER, 12818 Traviata, Houston, Texas,
commending the Police Department for service rendered last December
while staying overnight in the Thunderbird Hotel, and especially commend-
ing Officers C. H. DeWitt and B. Popiel. A copy of said communication
furnished the Police Department, the letter was ordered filed.
2. HARRY TODD, 717 West Mariposa Avenue, regarding the
keeping of bees in E1 Segundo. It was pointed out that permits to keep
bees are obtained from the Police Department. City Manager Sailors
was asked to check with the Police Department regarding permit being
issued to Mr. Todd, after which the communication was ordered filed.
3. DR. S. F. ALLEN, Chairman, Civic Affairs Committee,
Greater Westchester -El Segundo Loyal Order of Moose, proposing
forming a Junior Rifle Club under direction 'of the National Rife Asso-
ciation, and requesting Council cooperation. A report from the Police
Department on the subject was also presented.
Councilman Swanson stated he felt Moose Lodge should be
commended for making the offer; that it could provide excellent train-
ing for youth. It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that the proposed organization of a Junior Rifle
Club by Moose Lodge be approved subject to constant check by the
Police Department. Ordered filed.
4. GORDON T. NESVIG, Clerk, Board of Supervisors, announc-
ing February 28, 1963, at 2:00 p. m, as the date and time for a. present-
ation to said Board by Mr. Sixten Holmquist, President of the Wegematic
Corporation concerning an offer by said corporation to privately finance
build and deliver to the M,, T. A. for its operation, an Alweg Monorail
Transit system, and inviting the attendance of the Mayors and City
Councils of all cities in this County. Ordered filed.
5. GORDON T. NESVIG, Clerk. Board of Supervisors, express-
ing opposition to proposed State Legislation making City and County
elective offices partisan and urging this. stand be supported by City
Councils and - Boards of Supervisors. Mayor Baker stated this Council
has previously expressed opposition to such proposed legislation but
he flt it should be reaffirmed. It was sthen moved by Councilman Tandy,
seconded by Councilman Kimport, that this Council reaffirm its position
as being strongly opposed to partisan politics at the City level, that is,
placing the party of candidates on the ballot, and that a copy of such
opposition be forwarded to our State Legislators. Motion carried.
6. LOS .ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being
notice that the City of Inglewood has filed a proposal with said Com-
mission for the Alice Smith Territory annexation to said City; also
a notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal for the annex-
ation of West Imperial Annexation No. 2. Ordered filed.
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7. MR. AND MRS. JOHN HEREFORD, 907 Lomita Street,
urging the building of a resort -type hotel on the E1 Segundo shoreline.
Ordered filed.
8. MRS. MARGARET GUTHRIE, Mother Advisor, E1 Segundo
Assembly $142 Order of Rainbow for Girls, requesting permission to
hold a door -to -door doughnut sale on Saturdays. February 16 and 23,
1963,-*-,-
Moved by Counsilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the request of El Segundo Assembly #142, Order of
Rainbow for Girls, to hold a door -to -door doughnut sale on Saturdays,
February 16 and 23,' 1963, be granted. Motion carried.
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9. MR. EMANUEL JENSEN, Realtor, offering to purchase a
Map Stand from the City, at present not being in use. It was explained
by Mayor Baker that each year an auction is held to dispose of surplus
and unwanted equipment, and if the Map Stand is not needed by another
Department in the City, it will be included in the annual auction. The
City Manager was requested to so advise Mr. Jensen.
10. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Mr.
Raymond Jellison,President, and Clyde Stevens, Secretary, stating it
had reviewed the matter of the proposed Villa Vista Del Mar change of
zone, and that it was the feeling of that group that a notel facility of
the type proposed would offer many varied conveniences and returns to
the citizens of El Segundo, and therefore was in support of the positive
recommendation of the Planning Commission in the matter. Ordered
filed.
11. MR. J. M. FRASER, Area Chairman for American Red Cross
stating that the month of March has been nationally designated as American
Red Cross month and requesting Council approval to conduct such a
campaign locally; that it would be conducted on three-levels, commerce
and industry, headed by Mr. Joseph Cataldo; business, headed by Mr.
Robert Sherrill; and residential, headed by the Quota Club of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that the request of Mr. J. M. Fraser, Area Chairman, American
Red Cross, to conduct the annual campaign during the month of March,
1963, be approved. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Arthur Petch, 219 West Maple Avenue, representing the
E1 Segundo Property Owners Association, who stated that during the
discussions on the new P -C Zone proposed before the Planning Com-
mission, there had been a great deal of discussion of expert testimony,
and wanted to verify some facts concerning the expert testimony. He
asked if the Planning Commission had been authorized to retain an
outside advisor in developing the subject , zone, and was told by Mayor
Baker that Gordon Whitnall, one of the foremost planners in this country,
who initially set up the zoning in this town, and has been an instructor
at USC for years; also the Planning Commission had the help of the
Regional Planning Commission of Los Angeles County. Mr. Petch asked
if Mr. Whitnall was retained during this development and was answered
in the affirmative. Asked if Mr. Whitnall would appear before the
Planning Commission at this time, Mayor Baker stated Mr. Whitnall
would appear before the Planning Commission at its next meeting to be
held February 13th. Mr. Petch asked if Mr. Whitnall would be paid for
appearing, and the Mayor stated he thought he would, as he formerly
received payment for his work with the City. Asked what the purpose
of Mr. Whitnall's appearance would be, Mayor Baker stated he would be
present to answer any questions that had not already been answered.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That it appears from information now available, the Building
Department is faced with a tremendous increase in high rise and major
construction, requiring the services of a qualified inspector to assist
both in plan checks and in field inspections, • and recommended that a new
classification be added and authorized, namely, Assistant Director of
Building Safety, Salary Range 41, $668 to $809; that this salary range
was based on a recommendation made by the California State Personnel
Board.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the recommendation be approved and that a new classification be added
to Salary Resolution No. 2005 of E1 Segundo, namely, Assistant Director
of Building Safety, Salary Range 41, $668 to $809, ' .,::3e•,
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Carried by the following vote:
ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Due to existing vacancies on the staff of the Police Depart-
ment it had become necessary to request the California State Personnel
Board of conduct an entrance examination on March 2, 1963, and he
recommended t hat the age limit be changed from 34 to 35. at the time
of appointment.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the above recommendation be approved and that the age limit for Police
Officers at time of appointment be changed from 34 to 35 years. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Requested he be permitted to take three days of his accu-
mulated vacation from February 25 through February 27, 1963. Moved
by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that City Manager
John J. Sailors be permitted to take three days of his accumulated vaca-
tion from February 25 to 27, 1963, both dates inclusive. Motion carried.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration, a Sign Ordinance
drawn up under the direction of the Director of Building Safety, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE 1958" BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 6, BILL-
BOARDS AND SIGNBOARDS," OF SAID CODE,
AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
The Council desiring more time to study the above ordinance, it was
moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said
ordinance be taken under consideration until the next regular meeting
to be held March 11, 1963. Motion carried.
5. That he was in receipt of a letter from Mrs. William Waters,
building inspector, that on the morning of January 13, 1963, a television
set which he had not ordered, was delivered to his home; that when he
called the store that made the delivery, Dorn's at Imperial and Crenshaw,
he was told the set had been purchased and" paid for and that the party
who bought it would call in a day or two and explain all about it; that
to this date he had heard nothing further concerning the television but that he
that he had' reported the matter to the Director of Buillding Safety who
requested the matter be brought to the Council's attention.
Councilman Kimport stated Mr. Waters was to be commended in
bringing it to the Council's attention. City Attorney Bush , was asked for
a suggestion and stated that the television set was Mr. Waters' to do
with as he wished, but if he so desired, it ' could be donated to the City
for use in the Recreation Department.
By general consent, the City Manager was requested to commend
Mr. Waters for his honesty and forthrightness, and suggest that if he
should wish to not keep the set, it could be used at the Recreation Center.
6. That it had been over a year since a progress report on long
range capital improvements had been published; that the El Segundo Herald
is publishing its 1963 Outlook Edition in March and recommended that a
report to the people of E1 Segundo be published in this edition in a two page
spread, at a cost of $672.00.
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Councilman Swanson stated he felt it was a good idea. to get
the information to the people in this way, and moved that the Progress
Report on Long Range Capital Improvements be published in the E1
Segundo Herald in its 1963 Outlook Edition, to be published in March,
at a cost of $672.00, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE-REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
. 1. Reported on the acquisition of property to improve the
facilities of Fire Station No 2; that preliminary title report had been
received; that Standard Oil Company had advised it will soon be in
position to deliver a deed to said property at which time it would be
in order to have a warrant drawn in amount of $12,000 payable to
Standard Oil Company, and he recommended authorizing such warrant
be drawn and that authorization be given for the ordering and obtaining
of Policy of Title Insurance showing title fully vested in the City. City
Attorney Bush further stated that the property being conveyed-to the
City is a. part of a large parcel, so that the owner will pay the taxes
on the entire parcel; that when the rebate in taxes comes to the City
it should be returned to Standard Oil Company,
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the Director of Finance be authorized to prepare a warrant payable
to Standard Oil Company in amount of $12,000 to cover purchase of
a certain parcel of land adjacent to Fire Station No. 2, described as:
That portion of the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, San
Bernardino meridian, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the
City of E1 Segundo, county of Los Angeles, state of California,
as shown on map recorded in book 1 pages 507 and 508 of iIl
Patents, in the office of the county recorder of said County,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the northerly line of the land
described in the deed to the city of E1 Segundo, recorded on
April 11, 1950 as Instrument No. 483 in book 32811 page 79
of Official Records in said office of the county recorder,
distant westerly thereon 50.00 feet from the northeast corner
of said land of the city of E1 Segundo; thence westerly along
said northerly lines, 160.00 feet; thence northerly parallel
with the easterly lines of said southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 75.00 feet;
thence easterly parallel with said northerly line 160.00 feet;
thence southerly parallel with said easterly line 75.00 feet
to the* point of beginning.,
and also that at the time of receipt of rebate in taxes on said above
described land, said rebate be returned to Standard Oil Company.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Reported on acquisition bf Lot 6, Block 14 for Parkette
purposes, owned by Eloise M. Knapp, that the attorneys for said owner
will deliver a deed to said property at which time it will be necessary
to give them a warrantin amount of $14,000.00. The seller will provide
the necessary Policy of Title Insurance.
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Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the Director of Finance be authorized to prepare a warrant payable
to Eloise M. Knapp in amount of $14, 000. 00 to cover purchase of the
following described property:
Lot 6, Block 14, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 1,
as per map recorded in Book 18, Page 69
of Maps in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County,- California,
for parkette purposes. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Baker stated the first matter to be considered was
the Villa Vista Del Mar Zone Change Request, and after discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor Baker, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution
No. 535, be upheld. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilman Tandy;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Councilman Kimport.
Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced an ordinance effecting
the above change of zone, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE !ZONING
MAP THEREIN CONTAINED.,
which was read.
2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 596, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507,
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CR DINANCE) OF
SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO INTRUSION INTO
REQUIRED YARDS.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read-
ing of Ordinance No. 596 was waived. Following motion by Councilman
Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, Ordinance No. 596 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
entitled: 3. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 597,
which was read.
All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE
1958, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 27.26 THROUGH
2 7. 38 RELATING TO MOVING BUILDINGS AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 448 AND ALL OTHER
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.,
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 597 was waived. Following motion by
Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance
No. 597 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Mayor Baker stated he felt the matter brought up by
Mr. Lindley A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, earlier
in this meeting should be considered at this time, and that with the
consent of the Council, the District Attorney would be asked to come
in and make the investigation.
Councilmen Tandy agreed inasmuch as the organization making
the charges had been challenged to come forth with specific charges
and has not done so, we feel there is a cloud on the Commission and
certainly a cloud on Mr. Allen, also on the -(�i�y Council as well, and
that he thought it well to request our City Attorney to contact the
District Attorney to make an impersonal investigation of the activities
of the Planning Commission and report back to us.
Councilman Swanson stated he agreed wholeheartedly inasmuch
as the Commission had asked for an investigation.
Councilman Frederick stated the Council had been credited
with whitewashing the request for. an investigation; that nothing was
farther from the truth and he felt an impartial outside study should be
made so that there would never be a question later on that we were
influenced one way or another.
Councilman Tandy "stated these broad sweeping charges are a
very bad thing. - certainly the Council would, welcome anyone who has
a specific dharge against any employee of the City or any member of
this Council, but we do object to these broad sweeping charges that
get into the headlines of the newspaper, and we would certainly like to
enlist the Press's help in this operation,; that this is no reflection on
the newspapers - this is their business, but when the matter is cleared
up. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, the City Attorney be requested to contact the
District `Attorney to make an investigation of the Planning Commission,
and if the District Attorney for any reason is unable to rpake said
investigation, to ;arrange to have it conducted on a State or County
level.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.'
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demands - Nos. 966 to 1092 inclusive: (Nos. 960 to 965 not printed)
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 85, 805.39
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - 11, 628.47
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - 1 , 305. 38
Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - 36,276. 71
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - 10.00
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - :773:.40
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 135, 799.35
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Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of
the respective funds. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Mayor Baker announced the appointment of Mr.
Lindley A. Allen as a member of the Planning Commission to succeed
himself, his term expiring on February 22, 1963, and requested approval
of such appointment.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Mayor
of Lindley A. Allen as a member of the Planning Com-
mission for a term of four years ending February 22,
1967, be and the same is hereby approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Councilman Tandy initiated discussion on the proposed County-
wide school tax, fifty cents on elementary schools, sixty cents on second-
ary schools and one for Junior Colleges as well; that in his opinion it
is a very vicious thing; that if it is passed in regard to schools, there
is nothing to keep the County or the State from coming back and doing
the same thing as regards to cities, and in his opinion the Council
should go on record as being very strongly opposed to this Legislation
now pending, and made a motion to pass a resolution to this effect,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick, and is as follows:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, regards with apprehension the subject
of County -wide School Tax, and urges all members of the
State Legislation to vigorously oppose any such legislation
that would give effect to such approval of any legislation
that would impose such inequitable and patently unfair taxation.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Councilman Frederick further stated he had talked with several
members of the School Board who felt it would cost the taxpayers one -third
more than they are now paying on school tax if this type of legislation is
passed by the State; in addition, the services now received from the schools
might be decreased; that this legislation was introduced once before by a
community that did not permit business or industry of any kind in its
community; that while we all have to put up with some noise and traffic,
we are blessed with a low tax rate and a good school system; that this law
would only serve a few communities not willing to pay a full share of the
school burden. He further stated that all citizens should write to their
representatives and let them know how strongly they feel on these measures
because in the absence of comment many Senators and State representatives
may jump to the conclusion that people do not care and the measure must be
a pretty good thing because they received so few letters.
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3. Mayor Baker stated he had received a request from the
Southwest Area Planning Commission to appoint two voting repre-
sentatives from the City of E1 Segundo, that one representative would
be appointed from the Council and one from the Planning Commission.
He then announced the appointment, of Councilman Kimport as a
representative to the Southwest Area Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the appointment of Councilman Kimport as a voting representative
from the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is
hereby approved. Motion carried.
Mayor Baker stated he would ask the Planning Commission to
appoint its own representative to the Southwest Area Planning Com-
mission.
No other business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the meeting adjourn until the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. on Monday,
February 18, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City
of E1 Segundo, California. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
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