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1919 APR 23 CC MINL1 Segundo, Cal., April E3d, 1919. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of El Segundo was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock P. Y. on the above date, in the Coun- cil Chamber of the City Hall, by Sydney R. Martin, President of the Board. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, and Martin. Trustees absent: Ward, and Work. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of April, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the same be approved as read. Carried. Trustees Ward, and work appeared at the meeting during the reading of the minutes of the meeting of April 16th, and took their seats, the hour being 7:35 o'clock P. M. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 17th day of April, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. A letter from the Southern California Edison Co. relative to request for change in location of the Street light at the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue was read, and upon motion by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, and carried, the same was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. A. B. Powell requested the improvement of Franklin Avenue at Eucalyptus Drive, and the matter was referred to the Public Works Comm- ittee. Mr. Powell also reported that two lights at the corners of Eucalyptus Drive and Franklin Avenuez and Standard St. and Franklin Avenue had been out for three nights. The City Clerk was instructed to report the same to the Southern California Edison Co. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Trustee Smiley of the Public Safety Committee, to which the matter of garbage disposal was referred, reported that the Health Officer Davis was looking into a proposition which had been proposed to him and was endeavoring to make arrangements for his party to get land on which to operate a hog ranch. Action deferred pending further report. Trustee Bryson of the Public Service Committee to which amendment of the Building Ordinance was referred, reported that the committee had not 3ecided upon anything definite, and suggested that the Board meet on Thurs- day at 2:00 o'clock P. Yi., at which time Trustee Work Mould take them aroun the City so that they might decide upon the boundaries of the new fire district to be established, and that they meet again Monday at 7130 o'clock P. 1.1. in the City Hall for the purpose of discussing changes in the speo- ifications of the present ordinance, and that Messrs. 0. P. Allen and V. W. Robbins be invited to be present at the discussion. Trustee Smiley reported that the Ball Club wanted a small amount of lumber and some wire tp repair the grand stand and back stop, and the City Clerk was instructed to iasue orders for the required materials. Trustee Ward requested that street lights be added to the Southern California Edison Company's contract, at the oornere of Virrinig Street and Walnut Avenue and Virginia It-and Belleview Ave. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: �i The Orchid F2#50 Standard Oil Co. $89.16 Southern California Disinfecting Co. 2.00 C. M. Webb 3.49 Standard Oil Co. 74.03 Standard Oil Co. 36.2b Paoif id Electric Ry. Co. 44.36 B. F. Chubb 36.00 Total V2 Moved by Trustee Ward, 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: Trustees None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the City Clerk be instructed to order three car loads of Crushed Rock, at a cost not to exceed $250.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: Trastees None. Absent: Trustees None. The Marshal announced the revocation of the appointments of J. W. Partlow and J. Holland as deputy marshals. The City Clerk reported that the entrance to the alley East of Richmond Street, at El Segundo Avenue was in need of repairs and the matter was referred to the P ,gblic Works Committee. Trustee Work stated that during the month three automobiles had overturned at the intersection of E1 Segundo Avenue and Main St. account of the lights in the Standard Oil Refinery in the distance giving drivers the impression that the road was continuous, when traveling South on Main St. He suggested that a committee be appointed to bequest the Standard Oil Co. to erect a "Red Crown Gasoline" advertising sign at the and of the street which would serve as a marning to motorists, and it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that Trustee Smiley be app- ointed a committee of one to arrange the matter. The motion carried. It was stated that the lodges requested an additional supply of dishes for the Auditorium, and the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, - Vd UK Approved: q__�n 4k"� at - Y%� ztz- _7*11 President Boarct of Trustees.