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1919 APR 09 CC MIN81 Segundo, Gal. , Apr. 9th, 1919. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock P. Y. on the above date, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, by Sydney R. Martin, Chairman of the Board. The City Clerk announced that Alfred M. Smiley had taken and sub- scribed the Constitutional oath of office as Trustee of the City of E1 Segundo, and that the same was on file in his office. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Trustees absent: None. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of April, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trus- tee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 3rd day of April, 1919, at 11:30 o'clock a. m. were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Work that the same be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held at 4 :00 o'clock P.M. on the 3rd day of April, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it w$s moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The application of B. F. Chubb for permission to move a one story frame building from Richmond St. between Franklin and EJ Segundo Avenues i to Palm Avenue between Main & Virginia Sts. was read. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the same be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. C. E. Rueger, former member of the Board of Trustees stated that while a member of said Board, he had been appointed on a committee organ- ized for the purpose of fighting annexation of the beach towns by the City of Los Angeles, and that hey would tender his resignation as a member of said committee on Thursday evening March 10th, on which date the committee would meet, and that he thought the Board of Trustees should appoint one of its members to take his place. By general consent, Trustee Martin was appointed to take the place of Mr. Rueger on the committee. Mr. B. F. Chubb addressed the Board relative to the fees charged for moving buildings, which in his opinion were exorbitant. By general consent the matter was referred to the City Attorney who will report as to the handling of such matters by other cities. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Truttee Work of the Public Safety Committee reported that he had been unable to get a truck to deliver the soda and acid to the fire department, but that if the City's truck would be sent for same on Thursday, the mat- erials might be had. The matter of laying sidewalk in front of the City Hall was discussed, and it was decided to defer the matter until a later date. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMKITTEES. Trustee Work reported that he had order the ball grounds cleaned up, but had not been advised as to the completion of the work. Inasmuch as the grounds were used this date by the ball team, it was assumed that the work had been completed. 6 UNFINI SEED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Work, that B. F. Chubb be granted permission to move the building described in his application there- for over the route stated, subject to the provisions of city ordinances. Carried. Mr. Homer W. Glidden, Architect, presented plans for an amusement room, which were scrutinized, and it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that action thereon be postponed another week for in- vestigation and a report from the City Attorney whether or not a bond elect- ion for the purpose might be submitted to the people at the same time a contemplated annexation election will be held. Carried. The City Attorney returned the petition of Alfred M. Smiley and others, re the annexation of Lot 1, Tract 3303, to the City Clerk for filing. The City Attorney presented to the Board, a resolution he had prepared in connection with the annexation of Lot 1, Tract 3303. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Work, that resolution No. 17, entitled: "IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ", which was read, be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: none. Absent: none. The addition of new street lights was discussed, but no action taken, awaiting the report of the Southern California Edison Co. as to what they will be able to provide, and the cost of same. PAYING BILKS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Pacific Electric Ry. Co. $38.12 E1 Segundo Water Co. $2.40 T. Green 14.85 S. M. Anderson 3.50 Estate of Martin B. Knutson 33.75 Total f92.62 Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the demands be allowed, and warrants for same drawn on the general fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS. Health Officer Davis was by general consent accorded the privelege of addressing the Board at this time, it being impossible for him to arrive earlier. He stated that he is having difficulty in obtaining proper ser- vice from the garbage collector, and requested the Board to consider the purchase of hogs thus providing an avenue for the disposal of garbage which should prove not only as profitable to the city as to the present collector, but more satisfactory to the city as well, as collections would be entirely under control of the city. The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for investigation. The employees of the Standard Oil Co. having made application to use the auditorium on the evening of April 26th, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Work, that permission be granted upon the payment of the customary rental, viz. $7.50. Carried. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that Messrs. Morgan C. Moore and R. J. Casey be granted permission to use the auditorium on the evening of April 16th, 1919, upon the payment of the usual rental fee of $7.50. Carried. A complaint had been registered with Trustee Martin, that the street lights were being extinguished too early in the mornings. The City Clerk was instructed to have the matter checked up, and if such proved to be the case, to take the matter up with the Southern California Edison Co. 1� �y Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the Public Service Committee take into consideration the matter of changing the bound- aries of the present fire districts, with the view of establishing another, and to report at the next meeting. Bo fh.rther business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: es en Boar o rus ees.