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1920 FEB 11 CC MIN'*, "0 t4111: 7, El Segundo, Cal. February 11, 1920. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo was called to order at 7:30 o'clock D. id. on the above date in the Council Chamber of the City Hall by Victor D. McCarthy, city clerk. -Upon motion, duly made, seconded and carried, trustee William C. Bryson was elected chairman, pro tem. ROIL CALL. Trustees present: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Trustees absent: Smiley. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of February, 1y20, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by 'Trustee Vandervort, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN Cai:�UiIICA,.'IONS. Letters from the following were read and disposed of as indicated: DR. R. -. Ai3'ih OiTY, a request that the city construct a rocx and oil driveway into his property, situated Rio. 414 Virginia Street and that he be granted permission to break the curb in order to construct a cement approach into said premises. wioved by Trustee Vandervort, seconded by Trustee Kessels, that the request be granted and the applicant charged with the actual cost of services rendered by the Street Department. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: ivone. Absent: Smiley. THE AU'TOL013I LE CLUB quoting $4.50 for street buttons placed and referring to moving of safety signs and the furnishing of additional signs. Loved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that the city clerk be, and is hereby instructed to order from the Automobile Club of Southern California, three street buttons, placed, at a cost not to exceed Thirteen Dollars 411 fty Cents, (413.50). Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. ORD'+`'r'AY & HYDE, B. B. MIOTOR CORPORATION, quoting prices on second hand motor cycles. Ordered filed. 170_v AN' S BE -3E2, IT ASSOCIAi'ION OF THE IACABEES, requesting that the Auditorium be heated on Tuesday evenings. Ordered filed. Ai;:ERICAN -LA FRANCE IRE ENGINE COL'ANY, quoting prices for equipping city of E1 Segundo fire engine with their pump. Ordered filed. ORAL COivEJUNICATIONS. Dr. Anthony, representing the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board relative to having a proposition placed on the ballot at the next municipal election, to bond the City of E1 Segundo for approximately TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, (20,000.00), for the acquisition and improvement of all of Block 85 of El Segundo, as a public park site. Beloved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer, with instructions to prepare such proceedings as may be necessary to acquire certain land for park purposes. Carried. Bar. Frank L. Perry, addressed the Board relative to his plans for bringing suit against the City of Los Angeles in an effort to abate the Byperion nuisance. Loved by Trustee Vandervort, seconded by Trustee Kessels, that Yr. Frank L. Perry be employed as attorney to represent the city of E1 Segundo in an action brought against the City of Los Angeles in the Superior Court in an effort to abate the Hyperion nuisance and to receive as compensation in full for his services rendered in taking the matter through the Superior Court a sum not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS, ($400.00). Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. Mr. Gurnsey, President of the Board of Trustees of Hermosa Beach addressed the Board briefly on the Hyperion matter. Health Officer Dr. Anthony, likewise addressed the Board on the same subject and he was instructed to address the State Board of Health relative to certain promises made to him by the President of said Board at the Convention of California municipalities held at Riverside in October, 1919. Mr. 0. E. Carr verbally requested permission to move his store building on the East side of Richmond Street, between Grand and Franklin Avenues, to another location in the same block, pending the construction of a new building and to remove the same to the rear of the lot upon which it now stands upon the completion of the before mentioned new building. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that such permission be granted. Carried. Mr. B. F. Chubb, stated that he had inquired into the prices of second hand furniture and found that some could be procured at various prices, but that in the absence of a definite idea as to the amount of money the Board desired to spend for such furniture, it would be difficult to act. Moved by Trustee hard, seconded by Trustee Kessels, that the matter of purchasing furniture for the Amusement Room of the E1 Segundo Volunteer Fire Department be referred to the Public Works Committee with authorization to expend not to exceed THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, (300.00). Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. REPORTS OF STA14DIVG COLUITTEES. None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES. None. UNFINISHED BUS ZMSS. The City Attorney delivered to the City Clerk Title Insurance Policy from the Title Insurance & Trust Company covering Lot 11, Block 21, recently purchased from the estate of William Sehmolze, showing the same free from all encumbrances except the second installment of county taxes of the fiscal year 1919 -1920, amounting to $3.72; also conditions, restrictions and reservations contained in the original deed from the El Segundo Land & Improvement Company to the original grantee. The purchase of a motorcycle for the Police Department was discussed and deliberated upon. It was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, It is hereby resolved and determined by the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo, that the public peace and safety of the said city require the immediate acquisition of a motorcycle for the use of the Police Department of said city, to forthwith curb the wanton and reckless driving of motor vehicles within the said city, and whereas, it appears possible at this time to enter into a lease for such apparatus with the El Segundo Garage for the initial payment of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AiD TWENTY -SEVEN CENTS, ($159.27), as a guarantee for safe keeping thereof and the further sum of TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS, ($25.00) per month, as rental for the use of the said equipment. Under the further provision of said lease, the right and option is granted said city to purchase the said motorcycle fully equipped for the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FORTY -FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY-SEVEN CENTS, ($544.27), all payments of money for safe keeping and rental payments theretofore made to be applied upon said purchase price at the time of the exercise of said option. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the President of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo be, and he is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into said lease for said equipment with said E1 Segundo Garage on behalf of said city and that the City Clerk attest the same and affix the city seal thereto. The Resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. PAYING BILLS. Moved by Trustee Vandervort, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the demands be allowed and warrants for same drawn on the general Rind. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. The marshal announced the appointments of R. L. Russel, F. S. Barnes and T. J. O'Halloran as deputy marshals and requested their approval by the Board. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Kessels, that the appdintments of R. L. Russel, F. S. Barnes and T. J. O'Halloran as deputy marshals of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same are hereby approved. Carried. Upon motion by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, which carried unanimously, Trustee William C. Bryson was elected permanent President of the Board of Trustees. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Carl Watson $180.00 E1 Segundo Water Co. 30.05 A. F. Gilmore 45.33 Bancroft- Whitney Co. 22.50 H. E. Nagel 20.00 Clyde Woodworth 10.12 C, S. Green 6.00 Pacific Elect, By, Co. 77.11 So. Cal. Disinfecting Co. 19.00 Total §410.11 Moved by Trustee Vandervort, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the demands be allowed and warrants for same drawn on the general Rind. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. The marshal announced the appointments of R. L. Russel, F. S. Barnes and T. J. O'Halloran as deputy marshals and requested their approval by the Board. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Kessels, that the appdintments of R. L. Russel, F. S. Barnes and T. J. O'Halloran as deputy marshals of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same are hereby approved. Carried. Upon motion by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, which carried unanimously, Trustee William C. Bryson was elected permanent President of the Board of Trustees. PON Moved by Trustee Ward. eeoonded by Trustee Kessels, that the � City Attorney be and is hereby authorized and instructed to associate counsel in connection with the preparation of the proceedings to be taken in the matter of the acquisition of the park site for the city of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, 'Yard and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. Moved by Trustee Kessels, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that until the farther order of this Board, the salary of C. T. Ainsworth, roller engineer for the City of E1 Segundo be increased from 4125.00 to $150.00 per month, beginning February 15th, 1920. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. Moved by Trustee Vandervort, seconded by Trustee the City Clerk be and is hereby instructed to purchase o badge and five deputy marshals' badges, also two revolver for use of the Police Department, at a cost not to exceed FIVE DOLLARS, ($25.00). Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Kessels, Vandervort, Ward and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Smiley. Kessels, that on marshal's holsters, TWENTY The President then announced committee appointments as follows: .Public Safety: Trustee Smiley, Chairman, with 'Trustee Ward. Finance & Records: " Kessels, Chairman, with Trustee Smiley. Public Service: Trustee Ward, Chairman, with ^ Vandervort. .Public Works: " Vandervort, " , with " Kessels. Street Superintendent, A. R. Gunn, addressed the Board briefly, in connection with his work, requesting their consideration of an increase in his salary. The matter was taken under advisement. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Vandervort, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, the loth dap of February, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon. Carried. Respectfully submitted, JL� 04 (- 2)7 e" Approved: k 24�—U �'� � (Z) )/'� 4-g4 S -== - President Board of rus e .