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1919 OCT 15 CC MINFJ , vrs... , satin, 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 Cpunoil Chamber of the City Hall by Sydney R. Martin, President of the Board. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, Work, and Martin. Trustees absent: Ward. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS LTSIETING. the minutes of the regular meeting held on the 8th day of October, 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. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 10th day of October, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COYlk-UNICATI01a3. The following letters were read: From the El Segundo Land & Improvement Co., requesting grades for sidewalk and curbs on Grand Avenue, North side, from Concord St. to Loma Vista St. From C. W. Hudson, requesting permission to construct cement drive- way in front of his premises at 416 Whiting St. From Earl TL uyon, referring to previous action taken by the Board of Trustees with reference to the E1 Segundo Theatre Bldg. Trustee Ward appeared during the reading of the communications, and took his seat, the hour being 8 :45 o'clock P. M. Moved by Trustee Work, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the eommin- ioations be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMUITTEES. Trustee Bryson, of the Public Works Committee repotted progress in the im- provement of Holly Ave., and that the new Steam Roller is doing very satis- dactory work. REPORTS OF SPECIAL CO UITTEES. With reference to a refund of the cost of building permit to the contractor for the E1 Segundo Grammar School, the City Attorney reported that he had not been able to get into communication with Train & Williams, the Architects, and that he was doubtful whether or not the City should make any refund, as, after the contract had been approved and signed, the benefit of such refund would accrue to the contractor, and not to the school district. He asked for one week's extension of time, but suggested that the better way to handle the matter would be for the city to perfoam street work around the school to the extent of the amount of the permit, $177.00. The Building Inspector recommended that the sum be expended in employing a special inspector to see that the provisions of the Building Ordinance were carried out and the interest of the public safeguarded, as the limited time at the disposal of the Building Inspector was not sufficient to adequately supervise such a large structure. General discussion of the matter of refunding the fee ensued, terminating, by general consent of the Board, with instructions to the City Attorney to drop the matter. D Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that C. W. Hudson be granted permission to construct a cement driveway through the parking in front of No. 416 Whiting St., with the provision that the edges of the curb be rounded off and the job finished in a neat and workmanlike manner, and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent. Carried. The City Clerk was instructed to inform the E1 Segundo Land and Improve- ment Company that they would be given curb and sidewalk grades as soon as the City Engineer could get to the work, and by general consent, it was understood that the City-Engineer should complete the work of establishing the grades on Main St., and then proceed for the establishment of the grade on Grand Avenue, from Main St. to the westerly terminus of said Grand Avenue. With reference to the communication of Earl T. Lyon regarding the theatre building, the Chair stated that the Lessor of the building was doing his best at this time to comply with the recommendations of the Board, and that they would be fully carried out within a short time. Trustee Smiley asked the complainant in what particular the building was unsafe in answer to which he referred to the records of the Board for meetings held in March, 1919, at which point the discussion terminated. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Herald Publishing Co. $55.50 Clyde Woodworth $6.38 Sou. Cal. Disinfecting Co. 10.75 E1 Segundo Water Co. 5.30 Pao. Tel. & Tel. Co. 30.05 Pao. Tel. & Tel. Co. 3.50 A. Miller 58.78 L. Gutysh 53.50 G. T. Mattingly 41.50 M. R. Pollard 46.00 I. N. Sumner 48.00 R. F. Gunn 4100 J. S. Orr 129.00 I. N. Sumner 4.00 Temescal Rock Co. 25.88 Pao. Elea. Ry. Co. 57.19 G. Schirmer Music Co. 6.55 Total 1585.88 Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee cork, that the demands be allowed, and warrants for same drawn on the General Fund.. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Yard, Work, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees None. NEW BUSINESS. Trustee Bryson wanted to know if any person doing plumbing in E1 Se- gundo was required to be a State Registered Plumber. The City Clerk ad- vised that he had a written ruling from the State Board of Health, stating that such was the case, but recent investigation into the law indioated that the ruling should apply only where there is a public sewer. The City Attorney stated that the olerk's explanation was correct, and the Clerk was instructed to take the matter up again with the State Board of Health, making the proper explanations of existing conditions. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the application of Jas. Griffin for permission to remlodel a one story frame garage building on the West side of Richmond St. between E1 Segundo and Franklin Avenues, be granted, provided no additions are made to the building. Carried. No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, second- ed by Trustee Work, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: Prey dent oard of rustees.