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1919 OCT 01 CC MINL�1 "Segtin�o, ` California, October let, 1919. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of El called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. X. on the above date, in the Chamher of the City Hall, by Sydney R. Martin, President of the ROTS, CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Trustees absent: Fork. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. Segundo was Council Board. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 17th day of September, 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. Trustee Work appeared at this time and took his seat, the hour being 7 :40 o'clock P. M. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 20th day of September, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it .was moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COLiMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read: From Clark Pease, Chairman Finance Relief Committee, soliciting assist- ance for the victims of a tidal wave and hurricane which recently visited Corpus Christi, Texas, causing the loss of many lives and the destruction of much property. From the El Segundo School Board, asking permission to remove Eucalyp- tus trees from Mariposa Avenue. From the League of California Municipalities notifying city officials of the Annual Convention of said League to be held in Riverside October .20, to 24th inclusive. From the Calif. State Board of Health, thanking the Board of Trustees for the interest displayed in Public Health Matters by providing for the expenses of the Health Officer at the Annual Convention to be held in River- side, October 20 th 24th. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the communi- cations be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. After the announce4ient of this orderof business, the Chair declared a recess of five minutes, the hour being 7:45 o'clock P. ICI. The Chair called the meeting to order and business was again resumed at 7 :50 o'clock P. M. Andy B. Powell, City Recorder, addressed the Board, stating that no blame should attach to City Attorney Woodworth in connection with a case recently heard before him, the termination of which had caused some public criticism and notoriety, as the City Attorney's instructions were correct, but misunderstood in being relayed over the telephone. N one . REPORTS OF STANDING COL1MITTEES. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMUITTErLS. Trustee Work reported that Kr. Griffin of the Standard Oil Co. was pre- pared to fix the Council table at any time, and that the cost would be about $15.00. After discussion, it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the Council Table be remodeled to permit map of the City to be laid flat on its top, at a cost not to exceed $20.00. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Tru:-tees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. H .C� A_: ? A* Moved by Trustee Work seconded by Trustee Ward that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to purchase plate glass for top of Coun- cil table, at a total cost not to exceed $50.00. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINI SHED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the El Segundo School Board be granted permission to remove Eucalyptus trees. from the North side of Mariposa Avenue between Richmond St., and Cohoord St., as applied for. Carried. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Work, that the lullwy matter of raising funds to help the Corpus Christi, Texas, victims be referred to the President of the Board to make such arrangements as he sees fit. Carried. Moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to attend the Twenty -first Annual Convention of the League of California Municipalities at riverside, Cal., October 20th to 24th, 1919, and to file demand for his expenses in connect- ion therewith for a sum not to exceed $10.00 per day. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to establish the grades on Main St. from El Segundo Avenue to Collingwood St., and on Mariposa Avenue from gain St., to the Westerly terminus of said Mariposa Avenue. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Noes: None. Absent: None. Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and necords, were read: Victor D. McCarthy $75.00 The Remington Typewriter Co. $15.10 Arthur L`:. Loomis 110.75 James E. Howell 10.00 Clyde Woodworth 75.00 Andy B. Powell 10.00 Clark S. Green 50.00 C. C. Beard 110.00 H. C. Radney 5.00 Frank Dyer 5.00 Victor D. McCarthy 75.00 Clark S. Green 10.00 R. Belden Anthony 15.00 D. C. Lewis 30.00 A. R. Gunn 150.00 Virginia Fitzgerald 60.00 A. Miller 58.50 L. Gutysh 52.00 G. T. Mattingly 48.00 Floyd Donaldson 21.25 J. taddad 26.00 M. R. Pollard 52.00 J. A. Shanahan 52.00 R. F. Gunn 28.00 Buffalo Springfield Roller Pao. Elec. Ry. Co. 29.72 Co. 15.00 Victor D. McCarthy 27.40 Standard Oil Co. 86.65 Standard Oil Co. 16.50 Standard Oil Co. 32.34 H. E. Nagle 16.00 Total ;1367.21 :.Loved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, 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. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Work, that the City Attor- ney and the City Engineer be and they are hereby instructed to prepare the necessary proceedings for the closing of the alleys in the blocks owned by the E1 Segundo School District , viz. Blocks Nos. 83 and 84, as requested by the E1 Segundo School Board. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Srdetbes rgaon, Smiiey,jllard, llo "` and �srtin. Y, Nose: None. Absent: None. p City Engineer Cory verbally requested the Board to consider raising his compensation to $8.00 per day and was informed that the matter would be taken under advisement. Beloved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to purchase diffusing lenses, mirror, signaling device, one pair demountable wheels with rims and one extra rim, and one tire and tube all for use on the Street Department's track, at a cedt not to exceed 4100.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that W. C. Grimes be granted permission to use the auditorium for a dance on the evening of October 11th, upon payment of the rental fee of $7.50. Carried. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the American Legion be granted free use of the Council Chamber on the evening of October 2d, 1919. Carried. Moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase cipies of existing Plumbing Ordinances, at a cost not to exceed $25.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: None. No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, , 1 City Approved: President Board of Trustees.