1967 NOV 27 CC MINX-- 2393
El Segundo, California
November 2 7, 1967
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 invocation by Councilman Floyd Carr, Jr.
The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor,
the hour being 7 :00 O'clock p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 13,
1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS '
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on revocation of encroachment permit granted to North
American Aviation, Inc. on January 11, 1960, and inquired of the City Clerk
if proper notice of hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that
affidavit of proof of service by mail is on file in her office.
City Manager Jones reported that the proposed revocation was
necessitated by the planned widening of Douglas Street between El Segundo
Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue, which would eliminate the area now being
used for parking by North American Aviation, Inc. under this encroachment
permit. The proposed widening of Douglas Street is nearing the end of the
design stage and should be out for bid in late December or early January.
North American would be required to vacate the parking area by the end of
January.
Mr. David Bond spoke on behalf of North American Aviation, Inc.
stating that they have no objection to the revocation of said encroachment
permit.
The Mayor then declared the hearing closed.
Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney that the encroachment permit granted to North
American Aviation, Inc. on January 11, 1960 under Resolution No. 1902, be
revoked. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. J. P. BONDURANT, 131 Whiting Street, addressed the
Council asking that something be done to relieve the storm drain problem in
his area. The heavy rains of the previous week had caused storm water
intrusion into the sewer lines. Mr. Bondurant then asked what the City
intended to do to correct this problem.
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City Manager
now studying the Master
delayed until such time
master plan.
Jones reported that the Engineering Department is
Plan of Storm Drains for the City and action has been
as a recommendation can be made concerning this
Director of Public Works Van Drie was asked to present his recom-
mendations concerning possible interim solutions to this problem. Mr. Van
Drie stated that construction of approximately 450' of 12' line, at a cost of
approximately $5000, to provide drainage of one area to the sump at Holly
Avenue and Valley Street, would give some relief. Pumping the water from
one manhole to another or from one system to another was suggested by Mr.
Van Drie as a possible alternative.
Mr. Bondurant stated that the check valves which had been installed
by the City to alleviate the problem were not the correct type. He felt that
if proper valves were installed, it would help. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Engineering Department
be authorized to purchase and install check valves appropriate to the problem.
Motirn carried.
MRS. HOWARD WRIGHT, 133 Whiting Street, addressed the Council
asking relief from the storm drain problems in her area.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that an appropriation of
$5000 be authorized from the General Fund Contingency Account for construction
of the 12" relief line to provide drainage to the sump at Holly Avenue and
Valley Street. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that during
the week of November 13, hearing had been held in Washington, D. C. by the
House Subcommittee on Transportation and Aeronautics on the subject of
aircraft noise abatement regulations. Legislators from many areas of the
country discussed the effect of aircraft noise on people residing near airports.
Representative Charles Wilson of the 31st District asked adoption of his
legislation which would provide federal assistance of up to 75% of the cost of
soundproofing schools located near public airports. It was reported that
legislation had also been introduced which would create a federal office of
noise control. The director of that office would be authorized to make grants
for the purpose of noise abatement as well as to set standards, review plans,
help provide educational materials and develop a comprehensive plan of noise
control. The hearings had been called on a bill which would authorize the
Secretary of Transportation, Alan Boyd, to set noise control standards for
the certification of new jet aircraft. The bill would provide the mechanism
to assure that future airplanes would be quieter than existing ones.
Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney that Resolution No. 2202, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING FEDERAL NOISE CERTIFICATION,
A FEDERAL OFFICE OF NOISE CONTROL AND
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR NOISE PROOFING
SCHOOLS NEAR AIRPORTS.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Councilman Nagel reported that he had attended the Acoustical
Society of America convention in Miami, Florida on November 14 thru 17.
Several sessions were conducted on the subject of noise control, the first
such sessions to be held in many years. These sessions indicated that much
time and effort is now being directed toward noise abatement. There is a
movement under way for future meetings on noise abatement and Councilman
Nagel felt that the Council should support these efforts.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested the Police Chief to introduce two new police officers
who had recently graduated from the police officers training program at the
Sheriff's Academy. Chief Stroh then introduced Officers Timothy Grimmond
and Allen Baumruck and welcomed them as City employees. Because of his
outstanding work during this training, Officer Baumruck had been presented
with the United California Bank award as the outstanding officer in the class
of 74 recruits.
2. Presented a report which had been compiled by his office and
the Engineering and Planning Departments concerning Lot 22 of the Utah
Industrial Tract. The study showed that both Douglas Street, connected by
a crossing at the railroad track, and another north -south street would be
needed to accommodate future traffic in the industrial complex. Several
alternatives had been studied and it was the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City purchase all of Lot 22 at this time. This alternative
would provide the right -of -way needed for the crossing and insure the City
against financial loss in the event the Public Utilities Commission does not
approve the crossing, since the lot could be resold for at least the purchase
price. If the crossing is approved, the City could sell the portion of Lot 22
not required for the crossing (approximately 1. 2 acres). If the crossing is
not approved within a reasonable time, the whole lot could be sold at market
value.
Utah Mining and Construction Company had agreed to sell Lot 22
(75, 359 sq. ft. ) to the City of El Segundo for $2. 50 per sq. ft. or a total price
of $188, 397. 50. Appraised value of the lot as shown by the appraisal letter
from American Right of Way and Appraisal Contractors is $2. 75 per sq. ft.
or a total of $207,237. 25.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Nagel that Lot 22, Tract 26557 be purchased from Utah Mining and
Construction Company for a total price of $188, 397. 50 and that terms of the
escrow be presented to the Council for approval at the next regular meeting
to be held December 11, 1967, and that City funds for the purchase be
approved as follows:
General Fund Reserve
Loan from Water Fund
$ 58, 000. 00
130, 397. 50
Total $ 188, 397. 50
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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3. Recommended purchase of water meters from Hersey - Sparling
Meter Company as follows:
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the above recommendation be approved and that a purchase
order in amount of $3, 003. 62 be issued to Hersey - Sparling Meter Co. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. Presented a request from TRW, Inc. to install eight 10' x 52'
trailers on the west side of TRW Building #61 at 815 Lapham Street, for a
period of one year, said trailers to be used as a snack bar and eating
facilities for TRW employees. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above
request be granted, subject to regulations of the Fire and Building Depart-
ments.
5. Requested authorization to sell at public auction property owned
by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes as well as lost or
abandoned property which has been accumulated by the Police Department, the
owners of which cannot be located and which has been in the possession of the
Police Department for the amount of time as required by law. Motion was
made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously
carried that the above recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of
articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held beginning at
10 :00 o'clock a. m. on Saturday, December 9, 1967.
6. Reported that eight (8) applications had been received for the
position of City Attorney and requested that he be authorized to schedule
interviews for qualified applicants on December 4, 1967. By general consent,
a personnel session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position
of City Attorney was scheduled for December 4, 1967 at 7 :00 p. m.
7. Reported that since the State Legislature had increased the
cigarette tax and had set forth the formula for districution of the tax to
counties and cities, the California Finance Officers Association representa-
tives had been meeting to explore several formulae for such distribution.
which would be more acceptable to a majority of cities. El Segundo Finance
Director, Harry Weber, had been selected to participate in these meetings.
The method which they are recommending to the League of California Cities
is one which is based 50% on sales tax and 50% on population. It was felt
that this was a fair compromise and would be acceptable to most cities and
counties.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, presented a schedule for acquainting
the public with the new IBM Votomatic machine which will be used in the
Municipal Election to be held April 9, 1968 and recommended that notice be
published in the El Segundo Herald and the Daily Breeze, stating that the
machine will be available for public instruction in the office of the City Clerk
during office hours. The City Clerk would also be available to attend meetings
of service clubs or political organizations to demonstrate the voting machine.
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Unit Price
Total
15
5/8 "x3/4" meters, less connections
$ 34. 69
$ 520. 35
12
1" meters, less connections
76. 15
913. 80
4
1-1/2" meters, less connections
142. 47
569. 88
4
2" meters, less connections
214.14
856. 56
$2,860. 59
Plus tax
143. 03
Total
$3,003. 62
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the above recommendation be approved and that a purchase
order in amount of $3, 003. 62 be issued to Hersey - Sparling Meter Co. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. Presented a request from TRW, Inc. to install eight 10' x 52'
trailers on the west side of TRW Building #61 at 815 Lapham Street, for a
period of one year, said trailers to be used as a snack bar and eating
facilities for TRW employees. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above
request be granted, subject to regulations of the Fire and Building Depart-
ments.
5. Requested authorization to sell at public auction property owned
by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes as well as lost or
abandoned property which has been accumulated by the Police Department, the
owners of which cannot be located and which has been in the possession of the
Police Department for the amount of time as required by law. Motion was
made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously
carried that the above recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of
articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held beginning at
10 :00 o'clock a. m. on Saturday, December 9, 1967.
6. Reported that eight (8) applications had been received for the
position of City Attorney and requested that he be authorized to schedule
interviews for qualified applicants on December 4, 1967. By general consent,
a personnel session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position
of City Attorney was scheduled for December 4, 1967 at 7 :00 p. m.
7. Reported that since the State Legislature had increased the
cigarette tax and had set forth the formula for districution of the tax to
counties and cities, the California Finance Officers Association representa-
tives had been meeting to explore several formulae for such distribution.
which would be more acceptable to a majority of cities. El Segundo Finance
Director, Harry Weber, had been selected to participate in these meetings.
The method which they are recommending to the League of California Cities
is one which is based 50% on sales tax and 50% on population. It was felt
that this was a fair compromise and would be acceptable to most cities and
counties.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, presented a schedule for acquainting
the public with the new IBM Votomatic machine which will be used in the
Municipal Election to be held April 9, 1968 and recommended that notice be
published in the El Segundo Herald and the Daily Breeze, stating that the
machine will be available for public instruction in the office of the City Clerk
during office hours. The City Clerk would also be available to attend meetings
of service clubs or political organizations to demonstrate the voting machine.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids received on November 13, 1967 for the con-
struction of a reinforced concrete embankment wall on the west side of
Center Street 100 feet north of Pine Avenue had been checked; that his office
was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Conel Layne requesting that his bid be
allowed to be withdrawn for reason of error in bid calculation and he recom-
mended said request be granted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Carr, that the bid of Mr. Conel Layne be withdrawn and the
certified check submitted with the bid be returned to Mr. Layne. Motion
carried.
Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly ad-
vertised for bids for the construction of a reinforced concrete
embankment wall on the west side of Center Street 100 feet north
of Pine Avenue, in accordance with Specifications No. 67 -3; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council
on November 13, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the
bid of J. W. Nicks Constr. Co. in total amount of $8, 615. 00 was the
lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of
J. W. Nicks Constr. Co. , the lowest responsible bid, be accepted;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City
be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the
Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its
name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and
make delivery thereof in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: 'Councilmen None.
2. Advised the Council that the City is no longer using the
Galion Road Roller purchased in 1953 for use of the Street Maintenance De-
partment and recommended that this equipment be advertised for sale in
the Western City magazine. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above
recommendation be approved.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration specification for
the collection of garbage and rubbish in the City of E1 Segundo and reviewed
the changes suggested. After careful consideration, it was moved by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously
carried that this matter be deferred to the adjourned meeting to be held
December 4, 1967 to allow the Director of Public Works an additional
week in which to study the specifications for changes which may be necessary.
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:
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1. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting that the following
warrants be cancelled as said warrants are outstanding. unaccounted for and
unpaid:
#15552 Robert Sefton $ 2. 52
#16936 Lawrence Balch 2.13
#16977 Easterday Supply Co. 195. 73
also requested that Warrant #16977 be reissued. Requested that the following
warrants be cancelled as they were not used:
#17765 Floyd Carr, Jr. $150.00
#17772 Auten F. Bush 150. 00
#17796 Barnes Delaney 164. 55
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man McElhaney, that the above warrants be cancelled and that a new warrant
be issued to replace Warrant #16977 in amount of $195. 73 to Easterday
Supply Company. Motion carried.
2. COMMUNITY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, Hawthorne,
California, being a request to conduct its annual solicitation of funds in the
City of E1 Segundo beginning December 2, 1967 from 6 :00 to 9 :00 p. m. , for
its world -wide medical, educational and welfare program. Sound cars
playing pre- recorded Christmas carols would be accompanied by authorized
personnel with proper identification.
It being the consensus of the Council that sound trucks would not be
pleasing to the public, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Carr that the request to solicit funds in the City be granted, but
that the use of sound trucks be prohibited. Motion carried.
3. JOHN A. LAMBIE, COUNTY ENGINEER, being Notice of
Annexation to Athens Lighting District. The location of territory involved
not being contiguous to the City of El Segundo, this communication was
ordered filed.
4. APPLICATIONS to sell balloons during the Christmas Parade
on December 7, from Robert Dourant, 1771 North Vermont Ave. , Los
Angeles and Isadore Berman, 1630 Cortez Street, Los Angeles. The
Council being desirous of keeping the Christmas Parade on a spiritual level
rather than commercial, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Carr, the applications be denied. Motion carried.
5. GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER, NATIONAL SAFETY
COUNCIL, requesting the Council to adopt a resolution in support of its
efforts to reduce traffic tragedies during the 1967 holiday season.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, and unanimously carried,' that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of year
in which we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Peace on Earth and
Good Will Toward Men's; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletide fellowship
is often marred by the occurrence of needless traffic accidents,
turning a time of joy and happiness into one of heartbreak and
despair; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the
National Safety Council reminds us that more fatal traffic ac-
cidents, including more pedestrian deaths, happen each
Christmas Eve than at any other comparable time of the year,
with darkness, speed, alcohol and pedestrian errors the causes
of the high toll; and
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WHEREAS, fears have been expressed that the season's
highway toll may reach an all -time high unless drivers and
pedestrians take extra precaution; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the
National Safety Council is asking all organizations to eliminate
the serving of alcoholic beverages at traditional office Christmas
parties as a practical attempt to eliminate a definite source of
death and destruction on the highway;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the E1 Segundo
City Council fully supports the holiday safety program and urges
all our citizens to do everything in their power to prevent accidents
during the holiday season; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the El Segundo City
Council supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter
of the National Safety Council and urges all organizations having
office parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to abstain
from the use of intoxicants which contribute so substantially to
holiday traffic accidents.
6. WILBURN E. BAKER, CHAIRMAN, SISTER CITY COMMITTEE,
requesting that the City Council allocate funds not to exceed $1, 000 to con-
struct a permanent float and use it each year for the annual Carnival at
Guaymas, Mexico. It was proposed by the Sister City Committee that the
same Queen and Princesses selected in 1967 be retained for 1968, and re-
quested the Council to assume the expenses incurred to send the Queen to
Guaymas, the Sister City Committee paying the expenses of the Princesses.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Carr, that the sum of $1, 000 be allocated to the Sister City Committee
for the construction of a permanent float for the annual Carnival in Guaymas.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes! Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Carr that the expense of sending the Queen to Guaymas for the Carnival
be paid by the City. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor- McGil1FR,
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, and
7. MRS. JAMES S. McCONNELL, being letter of commendation
to the City of El Segundo and especially to the Police Department for services
rendered her during the six years of residence in El Segundo. A copy of her
letter having been given the Police Department, the communication was
ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Acting City Attorney Allen read the title of ille ordinance es-
tablishing fixed water meter installation charges, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, "
BY AMENDING SECTION 32A. 4 RELATING TO
METER INSTALLATION CHARGES.,
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 673 was waived. Following motion made by
Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance
No. 673 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Acting City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance im-
posing documentary stamp tax on sale of real property, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY
ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 30 OF SAID
CODE RELATING TO IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY
STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 674 was waived. Following motion made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 674
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Councilman Nagel moved that the following persons be named
to the Noise Abatement Committee:
carried.
Volney J. Stefflre
William Rusch
Ace Beall
944 Cedar Street
146 Richmond Street
318 E. Sycamore Ave.
Motion was seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously
It
McElhaney,
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sented to the
the Director
No. 665, be
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
that Warrants Nos. 18190 thru 18282 inclusive, totaling
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre -
Council as Demand Register Summary #13, and certified by
of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance
ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, December 4, 1967 at the hour
of 7 :00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of
E1 Segundo, California; that this meeting be adjourned in memory of Victor
Floyd Gangawere who passed away on November 15, 1967. The hour of
adjournment of this meeting was 10 :00 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
FAJ �
Respectfully submitted,
/ unice U. Cresson, City Clerk
Mayor
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