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1919 MAY 28 CC MIN31 Segundo, Cal., May 88th, 1919. T. 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. ROLL CALL Trustees present: Smiley, Work, and Martin. Trustees absent: Bryson, and 10lard. READING MINUTES ?MYIOUS IMETITiG. Trustees Bryson appeared immediately after the announcement of this order of business, and took his seat, the hour being 7 :40 o'clocg P. LI. The minutes of the meeting held on the 21st day of May, 1919, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Trustee ?'fork, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COLMUNICATIONS. The following written communications were read: From the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, enclosing certified copy of resolution passed by said Board, consenting to the annexation of Lot 10 Tract No. 3303 to the City of E1 Segundo. From Arthur 'if. Cory, City Engineer, stating that his work would re- quire his absence for from three to five months and requesting that en- gineering matters be referred to Mr. Wetherbee during his absence. From the Southern California Liberty Loan State Central Committee stating that this City was not eligible to compete in the awards of cap- tured German cannon. A petition from J. E. Howell and others, requesting the improvement - of Virginia and Concord Sts., from Grand to E1 Segundo.Avenue, in the'same manner Richmond St. was handled. r From the United States Rubber Co. quoting $1.30 per foot for 22 inch 3 -ply cotton rubber lined hose, and .90 per foot for the same size double Jacket hose. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be filed. Carried. ORAL COLULrUNI CAT IONS. Mr. C. E. Rueger stated that in connection with a petition preBented the Board of Trustees some time ago requesting the erection of a recreation hall, he desired to draw the matter to the attention of the Board, so that it might be considered at the proper time during this meeting. '1r. J. H. Lashbrooke for the Bi- Lateral Fire Hose Co. quoted $1.38 per foot for 22 inch double jacketed hose, and submitted samples of same. Lir. E. R. Crawford for the American Rubber Mfg. Co. quoted $.70 and $.75 Der foot for different brands of single jacketed hose and $.90, $1.00, and $1.10 per foot for different brands of double jacketed hose and sub- mitted samples of each brand. None. REPORTS OF ST.L11DING CO=,, TTEES. RE?ORTS OF SPECIAL C OI;L:ITTEES. The City Attorney reported that he had attended the meeting of the City Attorney's Association of Southern California held May 24th, 1919, and that the plan to combat increased rates of the pacific Electric Ry. Co. was to employ engineers and accountants to make examinations of plant and accounts to determine if any raise was or now is justified. To pay the expenses of the examination, it was suggested that the cities contribute a sum not to exceed . 50.00 per 1000 inhabitants. o.7 e3 Naln Gate, J�e order of -the'ffoarcf. The City Clerk reported that the El Segundo 'Water flampany had advised him, in answer to his letter concerning changing the outlets on fire hy- drants, that their Superintendent would confer with the Committee on Public Works. U11 F1NI SIED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Smiles, seconded by Trustee Work, that the following resolution be adopted: W=HFAS, it appears that certain residents and property owners of the City of El Segundo are grilling to pay certain moneys in the sum of $307.50 into the Treasurery of the City of E1 Segundo, California, and into the General Fund thereof, for the purpose of causing certain street improve- ments, within said city to be made, and, 17HEEEAS, said sum has been deposited with the City Clerk of said City with instructions to pay the same into said General Fund upon the adoption of the following: NO'.7 THEFEFORE, BE IT R -73OLVED: THAT the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause the portion of that certain public street within the City of E1 Segundo, California, lying and being between Grand Avenue and L-laripo sa Street, on Whiting Street, to be improved by the construction therein of the following improvement, to -wit: Grading, and rock and oil, from, curb to curb, similar to the improvement work on Frank, in Avenue and on Virginia Street. Carriet by the following vote: Ayes: Tx^v steel Bryson, Smiler, "fork, and martin. .0 es : .one. Absent: Tr: stee hard. 1= -ter discussing the petition of James E. Ho�rell and others, for the improvement of Concord St. and Tirginia St., it was moved by Trustee Work Seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the improvement of Virginia and Concord Streets be made. Carried by the fo 'llowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, ;fork, and Martin. 11Tees : None. Absent: Trustee 17ard. The erection of an amusement hall was discussed, and various citizens of E1 Segundo expressed their desire that the building be ereoterd making suggestions as to arrangements they would like for the accommodation of the Band, Ball Club, and young men of the city. By genera1 consent, it was decided that this meeting would adjourn until Monday, the 2nd dap of June, 1919, at 7 :30 o'clock P. at which time the matter would be given rther consideration. The Southern California Edison Company's contract for street lighting was presented, and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the fol.16wing resolution be adopt,;-. . : RESOL ED, that the contract of the Southern California Edison . for furnishing electrical energy for illuminating fifty -four lamps for street li= y-hting nurposes where the same are now looted, together with sixteen to be installed and loc:aLed at points designated in said coxitract, at 1�1ie :::o 1':l:Y re-14t 1 of N1.5C p e. lama? per month, and bearing date May 27, 1919, effective June 1st, 1919, and continuing for a period.of five years e --,-i d i o _ the 3. lst day or :.a -, 1924--, be and the same is hereby approved, ry t_- ?resident and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized to ex, u said contract on behalf of the Cit-T of El Segundo, and to attach the City 2jeal to the same. Ca=r; e�_ 7y the fo 7 lo.•ring vote . AZres: Trustees 3ryson, S..:ile-r, 7ork, and 'Uartin. None. Absent: Trustee :lard. !.Oved b:y Trustee seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the Oity Clerk be authorized to order two concrete posts for street lighting pusposes to be installed at Main and Coiling^wood Sts., at a cost not to exceed :'150.00. Carried by the folla. ing vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, ;fork & I;Iartin Noes: None. absent: Trustee Ward. for permission to take his vacation from June• 9th, to 24th, 1919, the T; matter was discussed and by general consent, permission granted. F�YIi�C BILLS The following demands, raving had the approval of the Com:aittee on Finance and necords, were reed: Herald ?ub lishin? Co. -40.25 James E. Howell 47.75 F. H. Donaldson 9.00 H. E. Olds 25.20 �. E. Tennis 14.40 Henry Nagle 16.00 Total 4112.60 -o ved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by i•rustee 17ork, that the demands be allowed, and warrants for sar.:e drawn on the general �`und. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, dork, and ;Iartin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee :lard. VF,11 BUSINESS. The City Clerk announced that no suitable place was available for use as a polling place on July 1st, 1919, and that the use of the Council Chamber for that purpose had been requested. Lloved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Fork, that permission to use the Council Chamber as a polling place on July 1st, 1919, be granted. Carried. Do further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee ;fork, that the meeting adjourn until 1donday, the 2d da;, of June, 1919, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock 2. id. Carried. :Hespectfully submitted, Approved: Fro ident . oard o f rz? s tees. y Clerk.