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1917 SEP 26 CC MIN"70 21 Segundo, Cal., September 26th; 1917. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on the above date in the City Hall by President Rueger. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Coward, Martin, Smiley, Ward and Rueger. Trustees absent: None. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the previous meeting were read without error or omiss- ion being noted. It was moved by Trustee Coward, seconded by Trustee Smiley that the same be approved and the motion carried. WRITTEN C0�_ TNICATIONS. From the American - LaFrance Fire Engine Company of California, advis- ing that the two ladders necessary to equip the fire truck had been ship- ped from their factory at Elmira, September 13th, and might be expected to show up at any time. rrom the uoodrich Rubber Company offering road signs to the city free of charge. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Martin, that the com- munications be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Willcox, Engineer for the E1 Segundo Land & Improvement Company presented for approval, a map showing the sub- division of Tract 2028, in 31 Segundo. Trustee Smiley moved the adoption of the following resolution, the motion being seconded by Trustee Ward: "WHEREAS a certin map of Tract 2028, situated in the City of E1 Se- gundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of said City for its approval, and WHEREAS said map has been submitted to the City Engineer of said City and said official has reported favorably thereon, and WHEREAS it appears that said map is satisfactory to this Board in all particulars. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said map of said Tract 2028, be and the same is hereby approved by this Board, and that all streets and thoroughfares and portions thereof shown upon said map be, and they are hereby accepted by this Board upon behalf of the public of said City, as public streets and thoroughfares; provided, however, that nothing here- in contained shall be construed as accepting any improvements in or upon any of said streets or thoroughfares or portions thereof, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and he is hereby di- rected to endorse the approval of this Board upon the said map ". Motion MMR to adopt the resolution carried. Mr. Montigel stated that he had been requested to pay additional license for conducting an auction at his place of business during the prior week. After consultation with the City Attorney, the Board decided that as he had paid the general business license and was simply using a different method of disposing of his usual merchandise, no additional license would be required, and he was so advised by the chair. Fire Chief Draggoo stated that having the Fire Truck stored inside the Standard Oil Company's fence was inconvenient and caused considerable annoyance in the way of securing passes and permission for persons to enter the yard , and requested permission to remove the Truck to the E1 Segundo Garage, where it could be stored for $8.00 per month, this in- cluding permission for one man to sleep at the gaftage nights, to drive the same, if necessary. It was then moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the Chief be allowed to move the Fire Truck and rent a stall at the E1 Segundo Garage, at a rental not to exceed 18.00 per month. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, Martin, Smiley, Ward and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was then moved by Trustee Coward, seconded by Trustee Martin, MIN that the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Standard Oil Company, thanking them for the use of their garage and other assistance rendered to the Fire Company. The motion carried. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Trustee Smiley reported that the removal of weeds was progressing. ?UKEB Service Trustee Coward of the Public MMM Committee stated that owing to illness, Mr. McKnight of the Southern California Edison Company was unable to be at the meeting, and by general consent, it was aggreed to defer action. Trustee Ward of the Public Safety Committee reported that there was a depression in Maple Avenue, West of Blain St., caused by the laying of pipe while the construction of the Main Street Boulevard was under say, and by general consent, the EMM Street Superintendent was instructed to have the same repaired. REPORTS OF SPECIAL. COMMITTEES . The City Attorney reported that he had seen the Secretary of the Superintendent of Wells, Fargo and Co., who told him that E1 Segundo would get the serlice desired, so far as he knew, but as their ranks were being depleted by the Draft, there was nothing definite concerning the date. Trustee Rueger reported that he and the City Clerk had cashed the County Warrant amounting to $5066.62, and had deposited the money in a safe deposit box in the First National Bank of Inglewood. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Moved by Trustee Coward, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the offer of the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, relative to road signs be accepted, and that the Superintendent of Streets determine the number of signs needed and report to the City Clerk. The motion carried. PAYING BILLS. The following Demands were approved by the Committee of Finance and Records, and read: Herald Publishing Co. Publishing Health Bulletin $ 1.75 Herald Publishing Company " Ordinances 19 & 20 9.50 The First National Bank of Inglewood. Safe Deposit Box rent 4.00 State of Cal., Dept. of State. Ballot Paper 7.40 Total $22.65 Trustee Coward moved that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn for the several amounts. Trustee Martin seconded the motion and the same carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, Martin, Smiley, Ward and Ryeger. Noes: None. Absent: None, NEW BUSINESS. Trustee Rueger stated that he thought the Board of Trustees should publish a letter informing the public of the Bond election and the purposes for which the money would be expended. Following discussion, Trustee Coward moved that the Clerk be instructed to have a letter printed and mailed to each voter. Trustee Martin seconded the said motion and the same carried by the following vote: Ayes: Truatees, Coward, Martin, Smiley, Ward and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Engineer Cory presented a sketch of a proposed out in the grade from Main St, to Richmond St., on Ballona Avenue. It appearing that the same would be advantageous, it was agreed that the sketch should be follow- ed. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward that the meeting adjourn and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVE: PRESIDENIBOARD OF TRUSTED .