1921 DEC 21 CC MINA regular meeting of the
Segundo, Ualifor-nia, was called to
above date in the Uouncil Chamber
President of the zoard.
E1 Segundo, Cal. Dec. 219 1921.
zoard of Trustees of the city of .61
order at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on the
of the city Hall by William U. Bryson,
ROLL CALL.
Trustees Present: Binder, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson.
Trustees Absent: Davis.
RLADLUG OF M1NUTI�S Ors 2RSVIOUS MEETINGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 14th day of
December, 1921, were read without error or omission being noted. It
was moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that they be
approved as read. Oarried.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 16th
day of December, 1921 were read. No errors or omissions being noted,
it was moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley,- that the
minutes be approved as read. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as
indicated:
CECIL MOORE and others, requesting estimate of cost of
improving the alley in Block 20. Ordered filed.
Petition from H. C. HANNA and fifty- six'others, requesting the
Board to have published and circulated through the E1 Segundo Herald
the.official minutes.of all meetings. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded
by Trustee Binder, that consideration of this matter be postponed one
week. Carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Co E. Houston, Manager of the Southern California Edison
Company apologised to the Board for his failure to have installed three
street lights of large candle power recently ordered by the Board and
promised to have the same attended to by next Tuesday. He also promised
to have set by next Monday or Tuesday the poles necessary to permit of
the erection of electrical street signs to be installed by the City.
He also advised that the company had made application through the
Railroad Commission for reduction in rates charged for electrical energy,
which reduction, if granted by said Commission, will average about
11-,'x.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMITTEES.
Trustee Binder of the Public Works Committee reported that he
had been informed by the electrician who is wiring the sign post recently
placed in the intersection of Main Street and Grand Avenue, that it
was impossible to get wires through the conduit running from the pole
to the post. It appearing that it might be necessary to install a new
conduit of larger size, it was suggested by Trustee Rueger that this
conduit might be driven under the macadam, thus avoiding the necessity
of digging up the street. This appearing to be the logical thing to
do, it was agreed that Trustee Rueger would arrange to procure the tools
necessary.
Trustee Rueger suggested that as soon as the weather permits,
the Street Superintendent should construct the concrete base around
the bottom of this pole.
Trustee Binder reported having had a conversation with the
local electrician as to certain changes thought desirable in the electrical
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ordinance recently introduced and that the electrician did not favor
such changes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
City Engineer Cory reported with reference to the improvement
of Grand Avenue from Main to Eucalyptus Drive, suggesting that the North
side be improved to a width of thirty feet and the South side to a
width of twenty -two feet and that a crossing be provided at Standard
Street. He thought that the best improvement would be either one of
the following plans: To scarify and break up the existing roadway
and then roll into the same a quantity of No. 2 rock; or to take out
the prevent oil cake, then excavate to a depth of about 1 -1/2 ",
replacing oil cake taken out, surfacing the same with macadam as is
being done on the shoulders of Main Street from Grand to Franklin
Avenue. He estimated the cost of this improvement would be respectively
6� and 10� per square foot. Inasmuch as he had not ascertained to what
extent the Pacific Electric Railway Company would cooperate, he,was
given additional-time in which to communicate with this corporation
and report to the Board.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to write the
Honorable Wm. D. Stephens, Governor of the State of California, asking
him to incorporate in any call he may issue for a special session
Of the Legislature, a request that they consider the repeal of Section
35 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Carried.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Herald Publishing Co. 41.50 Neuner Corporation 157.30
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 31.98- Union ock Co. 133.10
So. Cal. Disinfecting Co. 3.'00 J. W. owers 39.68
Standard Oil Co. 4.31
Total $410.87
It was moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Binder, that
the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on-the General•Fa.nd for the
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson.
Noes: None.
Absent: Trustee Davis.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Marshal announced the appointment of Howard Jones as a Deputy,
requesting the Board's approval of the same. Moved by Trustee Smiley,
seconded by Trustee Rueger, that the appointment of Howard Jones as a
Deputy Marshal be and the same is hereby approved. Carried.
Trustee Bryson expressed the belief that the Board should study
the matter of calling an election for the purpose of placing before
the voters the proposition of acquiring a municipal water works and
that this action should be taken as soon as practicable after the
first of the year. The Board agreed to have a meeting for the
purpose, at which time it is their intention to have City EWgineer
Cory present.
The contract of the County of Los Angeles with the City of El
Segundo for the employment of the Health Officer of said County as
Health Officer of the City of E1 Segundo for a period of two years
commencing the 15th day of December, 1921 and ending on the 15th day
of December, 1923, said service to be rendered for the sum of $480.00
per annum, payable semi - annually, was presented to the Board and
approved as to form by the City Attorney. It was moved by Trustee
Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the President of the Board
of Trustees of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized
to execute said contract on behalf of the City of El Segundo -and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson.
BOOS: None.
Absent: Trustee Davis.
No farther business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Rueger, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
President oar of rus %eso
Respectfully submitted,
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