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1921 MAR 02 CC MINErtl �`�z.:r•e `.d'YrSJC`�' " -. -,y� _'_��. E1 Segundo, Cal. March 2, 1921. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of :,1 Segundo, California, 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 PP.ESERT: Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. TRUSTEES ABSENT: None. READING Jr i- ilRUTES Or PREVIOUS LE&TINGS. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of February, 1921, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, the minutes were approved upon motion by Trustee Smiley seconded by 'Trustee Davis, which carried. WRI TTEtd C aaIUNIC ATI ON S. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: HARRY H. CULVER, informing the Board that the Supreme Court had granted a rehearing in'the Sawtelle case, which will take place during the month of April. Ordered filed. GOLD CREST' �'BEZAH "LODGE; NO. 357 I.0.0. F. , advising that the lodge had arranged to use the City Hall Auditorium only the first four Fridays of each month. Ordered filed. ORAL C0'UNIC ATI JNS. Street Superintendent A. R. Gunn advised the Board that in his opinion his department should be equipped with additional tools, including a forge, anvil and vulcanizing outfit, so that his depart- ment could make their own repairs to the municipal equipment. He was advised to make a.list of the equipment required for the con- sideration of the Board at its next meetings. R EPORTS U2, S`iA +DIIIG COLLaTTEES. Trustee Davis reported that the motorcycle was undergoing repairs and should be in first class condition after they are completed. Trustee Binder stated that Lr. John Alexander had asked him to request the Board's permission for the removal of eucalyptus trees from in front of his premises on Collingw ood Street. 'Trustee Binder was instructed to have the applicant make the request in writing. Trustee Binder advised that he and Trustee Bryson were of the opinion that the grade already established on 1.:ariposa 4venue, between Richmond Street and Uain Street, should be changed. Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Smiley that the City Attorney be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary proceedings to change the grade of a portion of :- ariposa Avenue from the existing grade to a new grade to be furnished by the amity :_;ngineer. The roll was called and the motion unanimously carried. Trustee Rueger inquired if the shoulders of yl Segundo Avenue, where the same had been washed by recent storm waters, had been oiled. He was advised that they have not been and that it was thought best torwait oilin-- the same until after the guard fences have been erected. Trustee Bryson and Trustee Binder agreed to meet the Street Superintendent on Thursday, ILarch 3rd, to decide upon the number and locations of ward fences to be erected. None. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COIMITTEES. UN It1ISHZ,D BUSINESS. Tr:e City Attorney presented for the Board's approval the contract drawn by him for the sale of garbage by the City of E1 Segundo to the Venice Hog Ranch. After the same had been read, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by- Trustee Davis, that the President of the Board of Trustees be and he is hereby authorized to sign the contract for the sale of garbage to the Venice Hog Ranch and that the City Clerk be and he -is hereby authorized and instructed to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and :ueger. NOBS: None. ABSENT: None. Moved.by Trustee Davis, seconded by 'Trustee Smiley, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to advertise for sealed bids or proposals for the furnishing and installation of an automatic fire signalling device for the City of E1 Segundo, said bids to be opened and publicly declared at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on the 30th day of Larch, 1921, at the hour of 8 :00 o'clock P. M. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. NOES: None. ABSN' JT: None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Carl E. Rueger 15.00 P. D. Gardner 100.00 Peter E. Binder 15.00 Yam. T. Lisenby, Jr. 3.00 'dilliam C. Bryson 15.00 A. R. Gunn 195.00 Richard F. Davis 15.00 C. To Ainsworth 85.00 Alfred K. Smiley 15.00 A. Miller 59.02 Neva ICI. Elsey 85.00 R. Baughn 47.44 Victor D. McCarthy 175.00 L. Gutysh 60.50 Ifinta Curtzwiler 25.00 C. Woodyard 60.50 Clyde Woodworth 75.00 J. S . Orr 52.19 Pacific Desk Co. 76.00 J. C. Abshier 47.44 H. J. Barber 25.00 Standard Oil Co. 22.87 1lilliam B. Hungerford 140.00 E1 Segundo Garage 12.41 P. A. Culbertson 140.00 Southern Cal. Edison Co. 34.82 E1 Segundo ':later Company 32.01 Southern Cal. Edison Co. 152.29 James 2, Hansen 4.00 Victor D. 1cCarthy 21.13 Harold D. Dale 35.00 �7oodill &: Hulse Electric Co. 7.05 Total $1972.67 G. T. Mattingly 110.00 G1. T. Mattingly 15.00 Moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Bryson, 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 BUSINESS. loved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the chairs not required for the conducting of *the meetings of the lodges using the City Hall Auditorium on March 8th, 9th and 11th be loaned to the Athletic Club for use in the Grammar School Auditorium on said dates. Carried. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to have the First Aid Cabinet on the fire engine replenished at a cost not to exceed X15.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that Howard Tracy be and he is hereby granted permission to use the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of !:larch 12th, 1921, for the purpose of giving a dance, upon the payment to the City Clerk of the customary rental fee of 47.50. Carried. At the hour of 8 :10 o'clock P. yo the Chair declared a recess of 10 minutes. The hour of 8 :20 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the meeting was called to order by Carl E. Rueger, President of the Board, all Trustees being present. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that Stewart be and he is hereby appointed Relief Fire Engine Driver for the City of E1 Segundo, said appointment dating from and after March 1st and to continue during the pleasure of this Board, said appointee to receive as compensation in full for all services rendered as such Relief Fire Engine Driver the sum of :10.00 per month, payable as other city salaries are paid. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the Building Inspector be and he is hereby instructed to notify Lr. E. L. McMurray that his theater building, now being erected on the East side of Richmond Street between El Segundo and Franklin Avenues, must be completed in accordance with the Building irdinance of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Hoes: Trustee Bryson. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the introduction of Ordinance No. 75 be withdrawn and that the number be reserved for future use. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bryson introduced Ordinance No. 75, entitled: "AN JRDINAIICE Or THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, Ate .1DING SECTION 81 OF ORDIIIAIICE N0. 31 OF SAID CITY, ;WLATING TO THF, CONSTRUCTION, ALTMATION, REPAIRING, DEMOLISHING AND MAIN - TAIIIING OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUC -S "7ITHIII SAID CITY," which was read. - - F z Y _ 0 .• _ .• Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis; that the City Attorney be and he•is hereby authorized'to enter Satisfaction of Judgment in Case Ito. B 89802 in the Superior Court upon payment to him for the City of E1 Segundo of the sum of 4296.90. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: ;;one. No further business appearing, to be transacted at this meeting, it :ias moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: OAL41 L. President Boar o s ees.