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1966 FEB 14 CC MINX 20'73 E1 Segundo, California February 14, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber 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, following which an invocation was given by Councilman Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; None. READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held January 24, 1966, having been read, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the Council action as shown under Item 7 of the City Manager's reports, regarding the Babe Ruth Baseball League, be as follows: "Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposed plan for improvements to the hardball diamond at Recreation Park as submitted by the Babe Ruth League, be approved, subject to the approval of the Recreation Commission and that Items (a) and (b) of said plan be commenced as soon as possible. " Councilman Nagel moved that the minutes be corrected to show that under Item #1 of Written Communications, the ordinance adopting Precise (Specific) Plan No. 4, was introduced by Councilman Frederick. Motion seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried. It was then moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that said minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried. The minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held February 9, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. MR. FLOYD CARR, JR. , Chairman, Sister City Committee, notifying the Council that Mrs. Charlotte Mousel's resignation from this Committee had been accepted with regret, and requesting that recognition of her efforts be made. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that Mrs. Mousel be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation at the next regular Council meeting to be held February 28, 1966. Motion carried. 2. MRS. EDWARD ANDERSON, Chairman, El Segundo Nursery School Group, requesting permission to hold a fund - raising rummage sale at The Woman's Club, 541 Standard Street, March 4 and 5, 1966. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above request be granted. Motion carried. Be X 20'74 3. ANGELES GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, requesting permission for Girl Scouts, between the ages of 9 and 17, wearing uniforms and accompanied by adults, to conduct their annual cookie sale from March 4 to March 21, 1966. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the above request be granted. Motion carried. 4. ROBERT J. McCARTHY, Chairman, 50th Anniversary Com- mittee, being a progress report of said Committee and requesting that the sum of $500. 00 be allocated as working capital. Pr "esent estimate of total expenses for the celebration is $10, 000. The Committee plans several fund- raising projects which they hope will offset these expenses, thereby costing the City as little as possible. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney with the request that a contract with the 50th Anniversary Committee be prepared and presented to the Council at a later date. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel invited the public to the current art exhibit in the Public Library by Janel Lessing, a 15 -year old local artist. Miss Lessing has presented the City with a book she has written and published on Japanese Art Form. 2. PLANNING STUDY COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel presented a report of this Committee as it affects the development of property easterly and westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, which plan proposed the establishment of a new C -3 Zone, the purpose and objectives being as follows:. 1. Permit individual lots to be used under conditions per- mitted in this classification. 2. Provide regulations to encourage comprehensive planning and development,as single projects, a parcel or parcels of land larger than the established minimum lot sizes thus eliminating sub- division or re- subdivision procedures. 3. Obtain equivalent or improved results over the entire area in relation to surrounding property than might result from appli- cation of the established regulations and present classifications. 4. Permit variations in the grouping and location of dwelling units and consolidation of required open areas within the limits of a well established and realistic population density. 5. Establish equitable regulations for the development of single projects of self- sufficient and self- contained services. 6. Regulate building height limitations in this zone compatible with the project development concept recognizing proper ratios of site areas to the permitted new uses. 7. Establish general standards of beauty and functional regulations in the zone to prohibit the inclusion of less desirable projects or developments. 8. Permit flexibility in good architectural design, placement of structures, arrangement of open areas, parking accommodations both on or off -site to utilize the greatest potential of such sites to their size, shape and relationship to the surrounding areas, circu- latory system and community objectives. WX X 9. Firmly establish an accurate and practical circulatory system, i. e. , extension, origination and width of existing or proposed streets, in the areas of the proposed new C -3 zone. 10. All regulations not stated as a part of this proposed ordinance shall be covered by the existing zoning regulations of the City of El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. Motion carried. 3. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Reported that the February 23rd meeting will be held at 7:30 o' clock p. m. in the classroom of the Police Department where a color film regarding origins.of aircraft noise.will be shown. Anyone interested in this film will be welcome at the meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for two Police patrol vehicles as follows: Specification No. 1 -66 PD (alternate) Escobar Ford Hessell Chevrolet Specification No. 2 -66 PD Escobar Ford Hessell Chevrolet Unit Less Price Trade -in $2, 662. 40 $ 825.00 Not available Net $1, 837. 40 $2, 501.20 $ 575.00 $1, 926.20 $2, 509. 85 $ 300. 00 $2,209.85 Recommended that the low bid of Escobar Ford on the two Police patrol vehicles be accepted and that purchase order in the amount of $3, 763. 60 be issued to them. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the bid of Escobar Ford for two Police patrol vehicles in the amount of $3, 763. 60, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to them. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Reported that a study had been made of the possibility of using radar traffic control in the City and that it was found that one of the problems is manpower, since effective use of radar equipment requires at least three or four members in a crew. Deputy Police Chief Wood was in the audience and explained the use of such equipment. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, se- conded by Mayor McGill that the radar units be permitted to be used by the Police Department at their discretion, following posting of all major streets coming into the City, the wording of signs to be decided by the City Manager. Motion carried. 3. Requested the Council's approval to continue participating in a joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded -3- 20'75 X 20'76 by Councilman McElhaney, that the City continue to participate in joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Motion carried. "4. Recommended that the appointment of City Manager pro tem be rotated, changing each year and rotating through the top four Department Head positions: Police Chief, Fire Chief, Finance Director and City Engineer. It was further recommended that the Fire Chief be appointed to complete the balance of this calendar year and that the Director of Building Safety be redesignated to serve in the absence of both the City Manager and the Fire Chief. Councilman McElhaney felt that the Director of Finance should be named City Manager pro tem on a permanent basis rather than rotate the position. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that the position of City Manager pro tem be rotated through the top four Department Head positions and that Fire Chief be appointed to complete the balance of this calendar year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Recommended that in view of the fact that the City was unable to get many applications for the position of Engineering Aide I, and that the individual most qualified to be hired, has had a year and a half of City en- gineering experience, that authorization be given for two Engineering Aides II in the Engineering Department and that permission be granted to hire Mr. Walter Burkeman on Range 35, Step B, at $606. 00 per month as Engineering Aide II. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that two Engineering Aides II be authorized for the Engineering Department and that Mr. Walter Burkeman be hired on Range 35, Step B at $606. 00 per month as Engineering Aide II. Motion carried. 6. Recommended that the following changes be made in Salary Resolution No. 2140: a) the position of Director of Public Works be eliminated; b) the position of City Engineer and Street Superintendent be established and the salary range #59, $1031 -1251 be assigned to this new classification; c) the position of Assistant Director of Public Works be elimi- nated and the position of Assistant City Engineer and Assistant Street Superintendent be created with salary range #50, $828 -1005 which is the present salary range assigned to the Assistant Director of Public Works. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by deleting lA of Subsection (A) of Section 3 of Part I; and amending Item 2 of Subsection (B) of said Section 3 to read as follows: 112 Assistant City Engineer and Assistant 50 828 - 1005" Street Superintendent and by adding to said Subsection (B) anew classification which shall read as follows: -4- X "5b City Engineer and Street Superintendent 59 1031 - 1251" Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Council-men None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Requested authorization to appoint Melvin Green Acting City Engineer and Acting Street Superintendent for the sole purpose of checking Y and signing all documents requiring the signature of a registered engineer. The work would be performed entirely on his own time for the interim period between now and the time that a new registered engineer is hired, and would be compensated at the rate of $6. 00 per hour. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that authority be granted to appoint Melvin Green as Acting City Engineer and Acting Street Superintendent for the purpose of checking and signing documents requiring signature of registered engineer for interim period until a new registered engineer is hired. Motion carried. 8. Recommended that Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended regarding changes of anniversary dates and holiday overtime pay. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended as follows: Amend paragraph (1) of subsection (B) of Section 2, Part I of said Resolution by adding thereto, the following sentence: "An employee advanced in Step by direction of the City Council or advanced from Step E of any Range to a step in another Range receives a new anniversary date which is the date of the change. Other changes in salary, unless specifically directed by the Council as affecting the anniversary date, shall not change the anniversary date. 1° Amend the "EXCEPTION" in the first unnumbered paragraph of subsection (1) of Section 5, Part I: of said Resolution, to read as follows: "EXCEPTION: An employee who is required to work on holidays under emergency conditions, such as Storm Drain personnel or Water and Sanitation personnel, shall be compensated, in addition to his salary for the regular time credited to him by reason of the holiday, at the rate of one and one -half times his regular rate of pay. " 9. Reported that the City's equipment comprehensive fire and theft insurance coverage will expire April 18, 1966 and asked if it were the desire of the Council to have these pc'icies referred to the present broker to obtain the prices for renewal. Motion was made by Councman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimousl l y carried, that a committee be appointed to review the insurance policies and manner of purchase to see if there might be a plan more beneficial to the City. Mayor McGil- then named Councilman Kimport (chairman), Director of Finance Weber and City Manager Sai?ors to a committee to study the City' s needs and report to the Council at a later date. -5- 20'7'7 X 2078 10. Reported that a notice had been received from Francoeur and Company, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, that they are in a position to offer $10, 000 worth of E1 Segundo Water Bonds at a discount and inquiring if the City might wish to purchase these bonds. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that these bonds not be purchased at this time. Motion carri ed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance granting pipeline franchise to Tidewater Oil Company, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO THE TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SYSTEM OF PIPE- LINES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McElhaney. 2. Reported that there are concrete and steel water pipe anti -trust cases pending which were filed in the U. S. District Court in San Francisco on behalf of the State of California and the right to participate in this suit and be added as party plaintive is extended to the cities of the State who may have been wronged by the violation of the anti -trust laws in the fixing of prices for pipe. This involves several defendants who have furnished pipe to the City or to contractors who have contracted with the City. It may involve a sub- stantial amount in the nature of a recovery and in order to best represent the interests of the City and exploit the possibility of recovering under this pending litigation it would be in order to appear as a City and seek recover of treble damages as authorized by law. The office of the Attorney General of the State of California has ad- vised that it is willing to represent the City and for that reason the City Attorney presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing the Attorney General of California to conduct legal proceedings in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2153, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA TO CONDUCT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and X 20'79 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a partial release of lien on certain real property claimed pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 by Notice of Lien and recorded on December 8, 1965, in Book M2062, Page 669, of official records of the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. This partial release pertains only to the following parcels described in the Notice of Lien. Those completely released are as follows: Amount of Lien PARCEL 4: The easterly 60 feet of Lot 1, $ 150. 91 Block 55, El Segundo Sheet No. 2, Map Book 18, Page 145, on file in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. PARCEL 5: Lot 1, Tract No. 2667, Map $ 156. 43 Book 27, Page 78, on file in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. PARCEL 7: Lot 20, Block 122, El Segundo $ 114. 10 Sheet No. 7, Map Book 22, Pages 54 -55, on file in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Kimport that the above Partial Release of Lien be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported on the remodeling of the concession building at the recreation center as follows: a) demolition has been completed; b) footing and floor slab on new addition is in place; c) brick wall was begun on February 14 and new service windows have been ordered. 2. Reported on the progress of the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center as follows: a) footings and floor slab are in place; b) preliminary electrical and rough plumbing are in place; c) the framing is 60% complete; d) the contractor is awaiting the laminated beams which are scheduled to be delivered about February 21, 1966. 3. Reported that the sewer pressure line in Virginia Street from Palm Avenue to Imperial Avenue had been completed in a satisfactory manner by the contractor, S & S Contruction, and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works and that the construction of the sewer pressure line in Virginia Street from Palm Avenue to Imperial Avenue with S & S Contruction as con- tractor, is hereby accepted as complete as of February 14, 1966; and -7- X 2080 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 4. Reported that his office had obtained figures from the Edison Company for placing the street light conductors underground on Grand Avenue between Concord Street and Eucalyptus Drive. The cost of placing these conductors underground is estimated to be between $8, 500 for a series circuit and $10, 500 for multiple circuits. Mayor McGill and Councilman McElhaney stated that they felt that this would be the proper time to begin requiring underground installation of utilities on all city construction as part of over -all beautification in the City. After discussion, action in this matter was deferred to give the Council an opportunity to investigate possible ways to finance this project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting Pre- cise (Specific) Plan No. 4, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRECISE (SPECIFIC) PLAN NO. 4. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 648 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, Ordinance No. 648 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the City Code in various particulars, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 649 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, Ordinance No. 649 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and X 2081 RATIF?CATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants Nos. 11592 to No. 11790 inclusive, totaling $145, 213. 77, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been Are- s ented to the Council as Demand R egister Summary No. 2 6, 2 7 and 2 8, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget ap- proved by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance fixing com- pensation of Councilmen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958, " BY ADDING SECTION 2. 10. 1 FIX- ING COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEN, AS HERE- INAFTER SET FORTH., which was read. Councilman Frederick stated that he was not in favor of increasing the Councilmen's salaries as he felt that any -increase should be initiated by the people. Counc_f_man Nagel and Mayor McGill both felt that the Councilmen's salaries should remain at $50. 00 but until the recent legis- 1 ation could be clarified, it was felt that there was no choice but to introduce the above ord= nance. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that he had received numerous complaints regarding the El Segundo Cab Co, who has an exclusive fran- chise in the City and stated that he felt that the Council should investigate the situation. City Manager Sailors was asked to contact the owner of the Cab Company and discuss the matter with him and make a report to the Council at the next meeting to be held on February 28, 1966. 3. Councilman Nage- reported that he had received a complaint from residents of Kansas Street who had narrowly escaped being hit by a train which was travel2ng at excessive speed, banking across the railroad crossing at Kansas Street and Grand Avenue. Since the train was backing into the crossing, the driver of the car did not have the benefit of the train's headlight to show that it was approaching. City Manager Sailors was requested to direct a letter to the railroad concerning this matter and to have the Traffic Comm -ttee study the problem. 4. Councilman Nagel initiated discussion regarding the site se- lected for the South Bay College. He felt that since Dominguez is not in the South Bay, a college built in that area could not properly be called South Bay State College. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2154, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE PROPER DESIGNATION OF THE COLLEGE TO BE LOCATED AT DOMINGUEZ AND THE CONTINUED EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A SOUTH BAY COLLEGE IN THE SOUTH BAY AREA., which was read, be adopted. M L X 2082 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Councilman Nagel reported that the Planning Study Committee had discussed the possibility of an economic survey for the City of El Segundo and felt that such a survey would be an aid to intelligent planning. Councilman Nagel requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting to be held February 28, 1966. 6. Councilman Nagel brought up for discussion the matter of sale of American flags in the City. It had been brought to his attention that none of the stores in town have flags available for sale. Mr. Herb Cousins addressed the Council stating that the American Legion has flags for sale but that their offices are not open during the day. He suggested that if the Chamber of Commerce would be willing to keep a supply on hand for sale to the public at the price the Legion has set, they would be glad to make them available to the Chamber. The Legion makes no profit on these flags but is happy to make them available to the public. The Mayor stated that he would contact the Chamber Manager in this matter. 7. Mayor McGill reported that Mr. Frank Negri's term on the Planning Commission will expire on February 22, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Mr. Frank Negri be appointed to another four -year term on the Planning Com- mission, said term to expire on February 22, 1970. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 822 Center St., reminded the Council that if it is their desire to set up an assessment district to finance the lighting of Grand Avenue from Concord to Eucalyptus, it will be necessary for the City to participate since they use the light poles in installation of Christmas decorations. 2. MR. MARVIN JOHNSON, 1213 E. Sycamore Ave., addressed the Council stating that the street lights in the downtown area are becoming progressively dimmer, and asked that this situation be investigated. This matter was referred to the Engineering Department. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: • City Clerk le, A I. WK. Mayor -10-