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1922 MAR 01 CC MINEl Segundo, Cal. lriarch 1, 1922. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. ii, on the above date in the Council Chamber of the City hall by rlillian C. Bryson, President oZ" the Board. ROLL CALL. Trustees Present: Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and.Bryson. Trustees Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS LMETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of February, 1922 were read without error or omission being noted. It was moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Rueger, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. 11IF I TTETI CO =— ,TI CAT IOITS . The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: ALBERT AINSWORTH, application for appointment to the position of marshal. J. A. =JTAAD, api)lication for appointment to the position of custodian of the city* building. These were ordered filed upon motion of Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Rueger, which carried. J. L. WARD, requesting an estimate on the cost of constructing a driveway into his premises at 133 Virginia Street, El Segundo. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the Street Superin- tendent be and he is hereby instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of constructing a driveway into the premises of J. L. Ward at 133 Virginia Street, and that he be authorized to proceed with the con- struction of this driveway whenever the amount of his estimate, plus 10% is paid to the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. LADIES AID SOCIETY OF THE EL SME UIZO 1JETHODIST CHURCH, requesting the use of the dishes and tableware belonging to the City, on-the evening of March 7th, 1922. Roved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Davis, that this permission be granted, providing the same does not conflict vrith the plans of the organization renting the City Hall and entitled to their use*on said date, and provided further that the City* be re- imbursed for any loss or breakage. Carried. G.01_0.7ELL FIRE ALAN,%? TELEGRAPH COLTABY, advising that they see no objection to making an air connection on the air receiver or air line of the diaphone compressor, for the purpose of agitating the tanks on the chemical fire engine. Moved by Davis, seconded by Rueger, that the matter of providing the means of agitating the tanks on the chemical fire engine with air to be taken from some part of the apparatus used in connection with the diaphone outfit be referred to the Public Safety C6nmiittee with power to act. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. L SEGUIdDO CHAIMER OF COM=CE, petitioning the Board of Trustees to submit to the voters at the coming City Election a proposition to bond • the City for erecting an addition to the City Hall to meet present and anticipated requirements. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that this letter be filed. Carried. J. V. VAN EATON, S. R. STANSBURY and T. N. SHAW, being quotations on various printed matter needed by the city. Following comment on the same by J. V. Van Eaton and brief discussion by various members of the Board, it was moved by Trustee Davis and seconded bytTrustee Smiley that the matter of ordering the forms quoted upon be- referred to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees for investigation and report. Carried. ORAL COSY RW CATIONS . W. C. Grimes informed the B oard that he is in touch with man;• members of the local fraternal organizations, who wish to support the matter referred to in the letter of the Chamber of Commerce filed with the Board this date and who wish to have the matter placed upon the ballot at the April election. B. F. Renfro, stating that he wished to substantiate the statement made by W. 10. Grimes . REPORTS OF STANDING COLMTTEES. Trustee Davis of the Public Safety Committee advised that he had been unable to find a Relief Fire Engine Driver and that the regular driver worked last Sunday. Upon inquiry it was found that the Street Superintendent em�pects to be able to provide a man each Sunday, commencing Sunday, Iffarch 5th. The matter of improving G rand Avenue from min Street to Eucalyptus Drive was again brought up and the Street Superintendent reported that it would cost approximately $1100.00 to fix the South side of the Street and approximately $1600.00 to fix the North side. It appearing that there would be a number of advantages in improving the South side as previously suggested, it was moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by TrusteeB' inder, that the S=treet Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to improve the South side of Grand Avenue between Main Street and a point approximately* fifty feet East of- Eucalyptus Drive with a rock and oil improvement, said work to be done under the direction of the Public Works Committee. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. At this point, the hour being 8:10 P. M., Trustee Smiley requested the President to excuse him from further attendance st the meeting owing to illness and he immediately left the Council Chamber. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Clerk informed the Board that gun cases, gun cleaners and sulphuric acid, which he had been previously authorized to purchase for the Police and Fire Department respectively, had arrived. The Clerk informed the Board that he had received quotations on a 14" Stillson wrench and 1/2" manila rope as follows: J. W. Gilbert C. W. Webb 14" Stillson Wrench 1.75 2.50 1/2" Manila Rolle 20¢ lb. 259 lb. Moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Rueger, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to purchase from W] Mr. J. V. Gilbert one 14" Stillson Wrench and 100 feet of 1/2" Manila rope, all at a cost not to exceed $10.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis,,Rueger and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Smiley. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Davis, that Ordinance No. 84, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION I OF ORDINANCE NUHBER 31 02 SAPID CITY ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REG- ULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIRING, DEMOLISHING, MAINTAINING AND OCCUPYING OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES WITHIN SAID CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES DANGEROUS TO PROPERTY, LIFE OR LIMB, AND FIXING AND DETERMI ?LING FIRE LIMITS IN AND FOR SAID CITY ", PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1918", which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the 23rd day of February, 1922, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee S miley. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Davis, that Reso- lution No. 40, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DETERISINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND AND RQUIRE THE AQUISITION, 06NSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL. IMPROVEMENT, NAMELY: A PUBLIC BUILDING, TO- WIT::A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY HALL AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS 32 THAT SAID MCTNI C IPAL IMPROVEMENT IS NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTS, PURPOSES AND POWERS OF SAID CITY OF EI, SEGUNDO; THAT THE COST THEREOF IS AND WILL BE T00 GREAT TO BE PAID OUT OF THE ORDINARY ANNUAL INCOME AND REVENUE OF SAID CITY ", be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Smiley. PAYING BILLS. The following derands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Peter E. Binder 15.00 William C. Bryson 15.00 Richard F. Davis 15.00 Carl E. Rueger 15.00 Alfred M. Smiley 15.00 Victor D. McCarthy 175.00 Neva A. El Sey 85.00 H. S. Crocker Co. 17.72 Rinta Curtzwiler 25.00 Clyderloodworth 100.00 H. J. Barber 35.00 George A. Kidwell 160.00 Harper & Reynolds 48.07 B. H. Dyas Co. 22.50 F. A. Thomas Co. 2.75 E. 0. Davidson '90.00 J. C. Abshier 125.00 H. Jones 69.00 J. C. Abshier 8.00 E1 Segundo Water Co. 34.30 Harold D. Dale A. R. Gunn M. Deragisch W. G. Henry H. Jones W. D. Sickler Pacific Elect. Ry. Co. Electrical Prmducts Corp 35.00 P. D. Gardner 195.00 C. T. Ainsworth 19.22 J. W. Powers 24.80 J. D. Tait 14.88 C. Woodyard 30.07 A. Biller 70.72 Union Rock Co. 250.00 G. Schirmer Music Total .100.00 85.00 19.84 19.84 48.60 31.90 142.35 Stores 8.72 $2168.28 Moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the General Fund for the same. 'Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger and -Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Smiley. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the following Resolution be adopted: "RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the City of 21 Segundo, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby in- structed to advertise for election officers to conduct the general municipal election which is to be held in said city on Monday, April 10th, 1922, by publishing such advertisement :.once Tin the El Segundo Herald, a meekly newspaper of general circulation published and .circulated in said City of E1 Segundo. Said advertise- ment shall be substantially in the following form: "ELECTION OFFICERS 71MTTED Election officers are wanted to conduct the general municipal election which is to be held in the City of E1 Segundo on Monday, April 10th, 1922. Preference will be given for ability and previous experience. File your application in writing with the City Clerk, giving your present occupation and previous experience in work of this kind. By order of the Board of Trustees. Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee S miley. Trustee D avis drew attention to the non - compliance with the traffic ordinance of the City of El Segundo, pointing out that on Richmond Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Avenue, machines are parked at an angle instead of parallel with the curb as required and that this form of parking seems to be more popular than that required by ordinance. General discussion ensued, following which it was moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the matter of changing the traffic ordinance of the City of El Segundo be referred to the Public Safety Committee for recommendation. Carried. The City Attorney explained that bond buyers usually require the approval of reputable bond attorneys before purchasing issues authorized at elections and he recommended the e=ployment of Messrs. Boardwrell and Matthews as consulting counsel in the matter of the proposed bond election hereto ore referred to in Resolution No. 40 of this Board. Moved by Trustee Binder, xmmdd= seconded by Trustee Davis, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to employ Messrs. Boardwell and Matthews as consulting counsel in the matter of the bond election proposed to be held April 10th, 1922. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, P.ueger and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee S7 miley. The Clerk asked the Board for a ruling in the matter of the sub- stitution of two loads of oil cake for one yard of No. 4 rock as paid for per City Clerk's official receipt No. 754. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the substitution of two loads of oil cake for one yard No. 4 rock as ordered by Mrs. George Love and paid for as per Clerk's official receipt No. 754 be and the same is hereby approved and ratified and that the amount of x'4.71 paid for such rock be considered as settlement in full for the oil cake. Carried. No further business appearking to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Rueger, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, v Approved: City Clerk/. President, Board of Trustees.