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1919 AUG 11 CC MINEl Begando,.Cal., August 11th, 1919. An adjourned 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 Council Chamber of the City Hall, by Sydney R. Martin, President of the Board. The City Clerk reported that he had notified all members of the Board of Trustees of the holding of this meeting as required by order of adjournment of its preceding meeting. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, sad Martin. Trustees absent: None. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 30th day of July, 1919 were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1919, Mere read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the same be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. 1WRITTZN COMbdtTMICATIONS. The following letters or communications were read: A petition, signed by Wm. R. Tuck and others, requesting the improvement of Mariposa Avenue from Hillcrest to Loma Vista St. A petition from F. G. 16'andaville and others, requesting the improvement of Loma Vista St., from Pine to Mariposa Ave. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the petitions be filed. Carried. None. None. None. ORAL COMBdUNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMgITTRE . REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMaTTEEB. UNFINI SHED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the foll- owing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, it appears that certain residents and property owners of the City of El Segundo are willing to pay certain moneys in the sum of $218.20 into the Treasurery of the City of El Se- gundo, California, and into the General Fund thereof, for the purpose of causing certain street improvements within said city to be made, and, AREAS, said sum has been deposited with the City Clerk of said City with instructions to pay the same into said General Fund upon adopt- ion of the following: BOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That *he Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause the portion of that certain public street known as Mariposa Avenue within said City of E1 Segundo, California, lying and being between Hillerest and Loma Vista sww. , � -_ Pr .r.. -- ­ -v +.rvw�asd asjri V w- meat, to- wit:. Of same oharacter.as Pais Avenue and Bonita Vista St.. 0 The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, sad Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the following resolution be adopted: VHEREAS, it appears that certain residents e4d property own- ers of the City of El Segundo are willing to pay certain moAeys in the sum of $105.00 into the Treasurery of the City of E1 Segundo, California, and into the General Fund thereof, for the purpose of causing certain street improvements within said city to be made,.and, WHEIRFAS, said sum has been deposited with the City Clerk of said City with instruction to pay the same into the General Fund upon the adoption of the following: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorised and instructed to cause the portion of that certain public street within the City of E1 Segundo, California, known as Loma Vista Street, lying sad being between Oine Ave.and Mariposa Ave., to be improved by the construction therein of the following improvement: Of same character as improvement used in Virginia St. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Anti - annexation League $ 2.50 Herald Publishing Co. $27.35 Barker Bros, 15.00 Western Light & Fixture Co5O.05 Sou. Cal. Edison Co. 14.93 Clyde 'Woodworth 13.30 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 28.55 Son. Cal. Edison Co. 88.21 Mrs, C. C. Beard 8.25 E1 Segundo dater Co. 81.85 Amer. LaFranoe Fire Engine Co. 170.00 D. C. Lewis 30.00 B. D. Lord 8.00 H. C. Millett - 28.00 Lee B. Hawkins 137.50 E1 Segundo Water Co. 4.30 A. F. Gilmore Co. 71.00 Union Rook Co. 895.80 Sou. Cal. Edison Co. 75.85 H. E. Nagel 16.00 G. Schirmer Music Stores Ins. 6.51 TOTAL 1. 75 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 Brys set, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None, NEW BUSINESS. Discussion ensued as to the amount of the tax levy for the fiscal year 1919 -1920, following which Trustee Smiley introduced ordinance No. 55, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, 1919 - 1920.", which was read. The Marshal announced the appointments of Benj. E. Goodwin and J. D. Foley as Deputy Marshals, and it was moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the appointments be approved. Carried. Trustee Bryson stated that a driveway across the sidewalk at the Municipal shed was needed, and by general consent, the matter was referr- ed to the Public Works Committee. Trustee Bryson- stated Department is too large t, o empolyed at street work he chasing a n6w smaller one. determine whether it would or repair the old one. that the Heating Kettle now used by the-Street be handled efficiently by the orews usually re, and suggested altering the same, or pur- The matter was referred to the committee to be better and more economical to by another Assembly Hall, so that the information of the voters. might vnti sievavivn o= zas proposes posted in public places for the The Knights of Pythias having made application verbally, for the use of the Auditorium on Saturday, Angus t 23d, 1919, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that permission to use the Auditorium on the evening of Saturday, August 23d, 1919, be granted the Knights of Pythias, and that the oustomary rental of $7.50 be collected therefor. Carried. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Work, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase a clock for his office, at a cost not to exceed $15.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: Hone. Absent: Hone. The Knights of Pythias requested the Board to have a wicket out in the door from the Auditorium lobby to the Auditorium proper. The City Clerk was instructed to ascertain if any of the lodges using the auditorium had any objection to such procedure, and if none were found, to have the work performed. Trustee Bryson suggested that the City Clerk write a letter to the Venice Chamber of C9mmeroe calling their attention to the fact that the parking of oars on the Speedway was of considerable annoyance and in- convenience to visiting motorists, and urging them to remedy the nuisance so far as possible. No farther business appearing, it was moved by True tee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, FA m-R N ME I a R '� Approved: J. w - - -rresid6nt Boatd of Trus -tees.