1920 NOV 03 CC MINE1 Segundo, Cal. November 3, 19200
A 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 Carl E. Rueger, President of
the Board.
ROLL CALL.
Trustees Present: Bryson, Bidder, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Trustees Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
The - minutes of the regular meeting held on the 27th day of
October, 1920 were read without error or omission being noted. It was
moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the minutes
be approved as read. Carried.-
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the lot
day of November, 1920 were read. No errors or omissions being noted,
it was moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by 'trustee Davis that the
minutes be approved as read. Carried.- 1
WRITTEN COUKUNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as
indicated:
Petition of James Griffin and fifteen others, requesting the
improvement of Richmond Street between El Segundo and Grand Avenues.
Petition of George Crocker and twenty -five others, representing
thirty -five separate lots fronting on Richmond Street between E1
Segundo and Grand Avenues, requesting -the improvement of that
thoroughfare between the points mentioned with Willite Pavement,
according to the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 or the
Vrooman Act.
Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the
matter of improving Richmond Street between El Segundo and Grand_
Avenues be referred to the City Engineer for the preparation and
submission to this Board of Trustees.of such data as may bs necessary
to proceed with the improvement as contemplated in the petitions
therefor, filed with this Board this date. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Noes: None,,
Absent: None.
S. L. Berkley, Mayor of the City of Santa konica, advising
that that city is desirous of entertaining the League of California
Municipalities for the Session of 1921 and urging the support of
the delegates from this city, who will attend the convention this
year at Chico$ California.
Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that
the delegates from the City of E1 Segundo to the Convention of the
League of California Municipalities to be held at Chico, California,
November 8th to 11th, 1920, be and they are hereby instructed to aid
the City of Santa Monica in securing the 1921 session of said League
for the City of Santa Monica. Carried.
ORAL COMMICATIONS.
Chris Enriquez requested permission to sell tamales on the public
streets and sought information as to a license for so doing. It
appearing that no license is necessary for the vending of food stuffs
and that no action was necessary in the matter, none was taken.
REPORTS OF STANDING CObliriITTEES.
Trustee Smiley reported that the street lights in various parts
of the City were not operating and requested the clerk to get into
communication with the Southern California Edison Company to have the
same immediately placed in working order.
The City Clerk reported with reference to the so- called Daley
road, that pursuant to instructions of the Board he had written each
of the persons interested, requesting them to file amended instructions
for his handling of the escrow, but that up to the present time he had
received instructions from only one of the persons interested.
The City Attmrney advised having received a letter from Mr.
�. W- Epps, attorney for six of the heirs of the Mark Estate, stating
that he had secured the signatures of all save one of his clients,
who is somewhere in Ohio and that he expected to secure this signature
in the very near future.
Brief discussion ensued and it was moved by Trustee Smiley,
seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby
instructed to communicate with each of the persons interested in the
proposed so- called Daley road, requesting their attendance at the meeting
of the Board of Trustees to be held on the 10th inst., for of arriving at something definite in the matter. Carried.
the purpose
The City Clerk advised that he had received no advice from the
H. & H. Electrical Company as to when they intended starting the
installation of the motor and air compressor heretofore ordered and
he was instructed to get into communication with said firm for the
purpose of ascertaining their intention.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Trustee Davis reported that he had been _unable to obtain the
services of any men to act as relief fire engine drivers in the place
of the present drivers who desire to resign, but that he would make a
special effort to do so during the coming week. He advised further
that he had been unable to see Mr. E L. Dyer, but that he had talked
with bir. H. B. 'White, who had no complaint to make concerning any
intrusion upon the privacy of his quarters.
The style of body to be mounted upon the truck chassis heretofore
ordered from Robert 2. Fite was given some consideration and it was
moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the special
body, plan for which had been submitted to this Board by Robert Pe Fite,
be substituted for the one mentioned in his bid, at an additional cost
of not to exceed.
In the matter of the petitions urging the Board to take action
toward the acquisition of a municipally owned water works, it was moved
by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the City Clerk be
and he is hereby instructed to communicate with the yl Segundo Water
Company, asking them to advise what amount they will accept for their
plant and to state in their reply exactly what they propose to sell for
the price given. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Noes: none.
Absent: None.
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Trustee Smiley introduced Ordinance No. 70, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AI-- 'LADING ORDINANCE NO. 28 OF
SAID CITY, ENTITLED: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVING AND REMOVAL
OF BUILDINGS WITHIN SAID CITY; PASSED AND ADOPTED
ON THE 26th DAY OF DE@ELBER, 1917, BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION THERETO, TO BE 1001414 AS SECTION 3 -A ",
which was read.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Blue Diamond Plaster Co.
Blue Diamond Plaster Co.
Herald Publishing Co.
A. M. C hs�nc e
W. E. Morgan
Brown & Lindstrom Co.
Pacific Electric Railway,Co.
4320.63
203.88
55.55
9.56
35.00
3.05
52.95
Standard Oil Co.
A. F. Gilmore Co.
E1 Segundo Garage
G. Schirmer Music
Charles Cramp
Total
17.05
58.50
31.05
Stores 11.06
49.00
$847.28
Moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the
demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the General Fund for the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEW B USI NESS.
P. D. Gardner, on behalf of a proposed Masonic Club, made
application to rent the hall in the Bakery Building on Wednesday or
Thursday night of each week. It was moved by Trustee Binder, seconded
by Trustee Smiley, that the Masonic Club be granted permission to
rent the hall in the Bakery Building one night each week at the rental
of $10.00 per month, providing such use does not conflict with any
privileges heretofore granted present users of said hall. Carried.
Moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the Street
Superintendent be and he is hereby instructed to procure and spread
as many loads of manure as are necessary to properly fertilize the-vacant
ground surrounding the City Hall. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Trustee Davis stated that the red marks on the curbs about the
City are becoming obliterated and by general consent the street
superintendent was advised to have the same renewed and that a brighter
red be used.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Trustee Smiley, sec coded by Trustee Davis, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
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