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1922 MAY 10 CC MIN.� 12 5- E1 Segundo, Cal. May 10, 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. M. on the above date in the Council Chamber of the City Hall by William C.B ryson, President of the Board. ROLL CALL. Trustees Present: Binder, Davis, R ueger, S miley and Bryson. Trustees Absent: None. READING OF La- I UTES OF PREVIOUS IMETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of May, 1922 were read without error or omission being noted. It was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN CO2.MnTICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: VENICE -SANTA MONICA INTER -CITY FIRE COJ,2.!JSSION, in4iting the Board to join the Commission at the Suburban Day Luncheon at the Los Angeles City Club, Saturday, May 13th, to help celebrate Firemen's Day at the Beaches. Ordered filed. J. L. WARD, requesting permission to cut the curb in front of his premises at 133 Virginia Street for the purpose of constructing a cement approach to the driveway into his garage. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that this permission be granted with the provision that the work be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo. Carri ed . EL SEGUNDO VOLUNTE=H FIRE, =KDARTIUTIT, requesting that they be furnished one box of assorted cue tips, one white ivory ball r.nd two pool balls numbers 1 and 15. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to purchase one box of assorted cue tips, one white composition cue ball and two composition pool balls numbered 1 and 15'for the use of the Volunteer Fire Department, at a cost not to exceed $25.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL CO=TICATIONS. 'L'rs. D. E. Raynor requested the Board's assistance in having a tent house removed from the lot facing her premises on Valley Street. The Chairman of the Board advised that the Trustees would make an effort to get rid of the nuisance for her. Health Officer Harold A. Young, advised the Board that quite a number of the property owners have not complied with notice served upon them to abate privies. The advisable method of procedure was dis- cussed and it was suggested by Trustee Davis that the Health Officer furnish the Board with a list of the persons who have failed to comply with the Plumbing Ordinance so that they may be given an opportunity to appear before the Board of Trustees and shop; cause for such failure before legal action is taken against them. Health Officer Young requested the Board's attitude with respect to the fumigation of premises in which persons afflicted with contagious 126 1) �y diseases have been confined. By general consent the matter of the necessity of fumigating was left with the Health Officer with the under- standing that he be permitted to purchase the necessary fumigation materials at the City's expense. Health Officer Young drew attention to the increase of rabies in California during the last few months, stating that the California State Board-of Health proposes a quarantine if the various municipalities do not pass an ordinance requiring dogs to be muzzled. Following dis- cussion it was decided to await the action of the Board of County Supervisors in legislating upon this matter before passing any ordinance in this city. REPORTS OF STA ?DING CCT CTT"E.S. Trustee Davis of the Public Safety Committee reported his inability to provide a suitable location for the auxiliary hose cart up to the present time, but that Mr. Adams will not require its removal from the present location for three months, within which time he expects to suitably locate the apparatus. Trustee Rueger of the Public Works Committee advised that duzs ng the r)rior week the Street Superintendent had informed him and Trustee Binder that a certain contractor desired to rent the City of E1 Segundo's grader and water wagon and that inasmuch as this equipment was idle at the time they instructed the Street Superintendent to rent the same at the usual rental price And to collect a deposit of $50.00. It was moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley that the following resolution be adopted: "RESOLVED, That the action of Trustees Rueger and Binder in authorizing the Street Superintendent to rent the grader and water wagon of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is hereby approved and ratified, and BE IT FURTM-M RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to accept as a guarantee for rental charges and repairs to equipment in event of damage the sum of $50.00." Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Davis of the Public Safety Committee requested the Board's opinion as to the advisability of having the fire engine driven on the streets a short distance daily for the purpose of being assured that all mechanical parts are in proper working order. Following brief discussion it was generally agreed that this might be done twice weekly instead of daily. Trustee Davis asked if the Board had ever considered widening the doorway into the fire engine room and repaiA ng the arch above the door. By general consent the Board agreed to look into the matter during the coming weep:. Trustee Davis recommended that owing to the erection of the .ele -phone building immediately south of the band stand that the hand stand should be removed to another location. Trustee Rueger suggested that the stand might be placed upon property of the Fraternal Hall Association, which is located cater - cornered from its present location and to this end he would take the matter up with the association which will meet in the near future. Trustee Davis recommended that the Public Service Committee might peruse the existing contract between the Electric Shop and the City of El Segundo for the relamping of the various electric signs of the City for the purpose of determining whether or not a renewal of the contract would be desired. D12'7 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMSITTEES . City Attorney reported having had returned to him the license agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Southern California Edison Company for the use of a number of their - ;-)oles to string fire alarm signal system sires upon, said company having made the changes recommended by him and the agreement now being satisfactory as to form. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Rueger that the President of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized on behalf of the said city to execute the city's portion of the license,agreement between the C ity of E1 Segundo and the Southern California Edison Company. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Engineer requested information as to the data the Board wished to have placed upon the official map which matter was referred to him at the last regular meeting of the Board. He was informed that they desired to have shown on the map the locations of all fire hydrants, street lights, and existing buildings within the city. The Engineer estimated the cost would be approxin —,tely $47.00 and by general con- sent he was instructed to proceed with the work. None. UNFINISHED BUSIHESS. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: C. Ganahl Lumber Co. 11.80 Howard Jones 8.50 Standard Oil Co. 290.52 T. L. Tuck 10.00 4l. E. Morgan 5.00 A. Butt 30.36 $356.18 T.Toved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the demands be allowed and warrants draym on the General Fund for the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, R ueger, 9niley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Davis drew the Board's attention to a demand of the Herald Publishing Company in the sum of $64.05, which the Finance Cormiittee did not approve and suggested withholding payment temporarily on account of "Books of Citations ", the charge for which appears on said demand, being incomplete in not having cardboard covers, which are essential, inasmuch as officers are required to carry these books in pockets. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee-Davis, that the printing matter referred to be sent back to the printer for the purpose of having covers put on. Carried. NEW BUSINESS. The City Clerk advised the Board that the valves on the toilets in the City Hall are not working properly, thus permitting large quantities of eater to be wasted through the sewer system. Moved.by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that Mr. F. H. Jensen be employed to repair the toilets in the City Hall. Carried by the folloyt ng vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis,Rueger,Smiley and Bryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. 128 Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley that the Choir of St. Anthony's Catholic Churbh be granted the use of the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of June 3rd, 1922. Carried. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley that the Maccabees be granted the use of the Council Chamber on the afternoon of Lay 16th, 1922. Carried. The Clerk advised the Board that the Street Department was in need of two tires and tubes. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to purchase two 30 x 3 -1/2 tires and tubes therefor, one to be a cord casing and one to be a fabric casing at a cost not to exceed $45.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Davis, Binder, Rueger, Smiley and B Tyson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Trustee Rueger, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the City Clerk be instructed to purchase a bottle of peroxide of hydrogen at a cost not to exceed N1.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Davis, Rueger, Smiley andBryson. Noes: None. Absent: None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: t � President Board of T r tees. / City Clerk.