1926 AUG 06 CC MINt�
El Segundo, Cal. August 6th, 1926.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the above date, in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City, by Peter Be Binder,
President of the Board.
ROLL CALL.
Trustees Present: Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Trustees Absent: Done.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS 21EETIKGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 310th day of July,
1926, were read without error or omission being noted. It was moved by
Trustee Love, seconded by Trustee Cannon, that the minutes be approved
as read. Carried.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 2nd day of
August, 1926 were read. No error or omission being noted, it was moved
by Trustee Love, seconded by Trustee Krimmel, that the minutes be approved
as read. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, being a report of her activities for the month
of July, 1926. Ordered filed.
RAY Be NIMIO, Attorney -at -Law, dated August 5th, 1926, requesting on
behalf of clients, that the Board of Trustees of the City of El Segundo adopt
an ordinance establishing a cemetery zone within the corporate limites of
the City of E1 Segundo, said zone to be bounded roughly as follows: On the
South side by 21 Segundo Avenue, on the Bast side by the Santa Fe Milway
Right -of -way, on the North side by the Western Improvement Company's tract
and on the West by Daley Road. Following discussion, it was moved by
Trustee Krimmel, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to pre-
pare a description of the exterior boundaries of the district referred to in
the letter of Ray /B. Nimmo, filed with the Board this date, and to deliver
the same to the City Attorney, who is hereby directed, upon receipt of same,
to prepare an ordinance creating a zone for the establishment and maintenance
of cemeteries within said zone and to present the same to this Board of
Trustees for its further action. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cannon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noess None.
Absent: None.
PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TXMRAPH COMPANY, its Application No. JO 17906,
for permit to erect telephone poles and anchors on the North side of Grand
Avenue from Lomita Street to Center Street, on the East side of Center
Street from Grand Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, thence along the northerly side
of Mariposa Avenue to a point approximately midway between Center Street and
California Street. By general consent action on this matter was laid over
one week pending investigation and report by the Public Service Committee.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
P. N. Bennett, Athletic Director, advised the Board with respect to
the use of the playground by the children of the city during vacation period,
stating that while nothing spectacular is being done, the children as a whole
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are deriving much benefit from the activity. He reported also that attendance
has been as follows: First week - 250; second week - 251; third week - 245;
fourth week - 186; or an average daily attendance of 4* children. He advised
that the majority of the children-were under eleven years of age.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Trustee Gerow reported that linoleum for the kitchen floor and a runner
for the stairs is needed in the living apartment of the fire engine driver,
and it was moved by Trustee Love, seconded by Trustee Cannon, that the City --
Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to purchase these
furnishings at a cost not to exceed $50900. Carried by the following vote:
Ayess Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: gone.
Absent: None.
Trustee Krimmel reported the existence of a hole in the Jest side of
Sheldon Street South of Collingwood Street adjacent to a fire hydrant,
following which it was moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Love, that
the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to
repair the street at the point indicated in the report of Trustee Krimmel.
Carried.
Trustee Krimmel drew attention to a dangerous condition of Sheldon Street
South of Mariposa Avenue, also to a hole in Mariposa Avenue east of Arena
Street. By general consent these matters were referred to the Public Works
Committee.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COEITTEES.
The Street Superintendent, reporting pursuant to instructions given at
the previous meeting of the Board, advised that he is able to obtain the use
of a paint gun to paint the municipal employees' washroom free of charge from
A. J. Sullivan. However, in view of the difficulties in .setting up and
connecting an air compressor used to operate such a gun, he advised against
its use and recommended that the building be painted with brushes.
Moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Love, that the Street
Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to paint the
exterior of the municipal employees' washroom, located on property leased from
the Pacific Electric Railway Company located on the East side of Eucalyptus
Drive North of Grand Avenue, the total expenditure in this connection not to
exceed $25.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
UXFINISHED BUSINESS.
The City Engineer then presented plan and profile for the improvement
of Holly Avenue from Loma Vista Street to VslleyAvenue in the City of M
Segundo, California. After examination of said plan and profile, it was
moved by Trustee Krimmel, seconded by Trustee Love and unanimously carried, that
the said plan and profile be and the same are hereby approved and adopted for the
work or improvement of Holly Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue
within the City of 21 Segundo and the City Engineer of said City is hereby
directed to place same on file in his office and designate them as Plan and
Profile No. P 26724.
The City Engineer then presented plan and profile for the improvement
of Pine Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Street in the City of E1
Segundo, California. After examination of said plan and profile, it was
moved by Tr4.stee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Cannon and unanimously carried,
that the salad plan and profile be and the same axe hereby approved and adopted
for the work or improvement of Pine Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley
Avenue within the City of El Segundo and the City Engineer of said City is
hereby directed to place same on file in his office and designate them as
Plan and Profile No. P 267239
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The City Engineer then presented plan and profile for the improvement of
Valley Avenue from Holly Avenue to Pine Avenue in the City of m Segundo,
California. After examination of said plan and profile, it was moved by Trustee
Cannon, seconded by Trustee Love and unanimously carried, that the said plan
and profile be and the same are hereby approved and adopted for the work or
improvemient`of Valley Avenue from Holly Avenue to Pine Avenue within the City of
El Segundo and the City Engineer of said City is hereby °directed to place same Dn
file in his office and designate them as Plan and Profile No. P 26722.
The City Engineer that presented a certain map prepared by him, entitled:
"mp of District to be Assessed for the Improvement of Valley Avenue and Portions .
of Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue, City of 41 Segundo, Cal. ", which said map
delineates the property to be benefited by and to be assessed for the costs
andexpenses of the work or improvement of Holly Avenue from Loma Vista Street to
Valley Avenue; Pine Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue and Valley
Avenue from Holly Avenue to Pine Avenue, within the City of E1 Segundo. After
examination of same, it was moved by Trustee Krimmel, seconded by Trustee Love,
that the said map be approved and the same is hereby approved and adopted for the work
or improvement of Holly Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue, Pine
Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue and Valley Avenue from Holly Avenue
to Pine Avenue within the City of EI'Segundo, and the City Engineer of the said
City is hereby directed to place the same on file in his office and designate it
as Yap No. M- 26729, "Map of District to Be Assessed for the Improvement of Valley
Avenue and Portions of Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue, City of $1 Segundo, Cal."
Carried.
The City Engineer then submitted and filed his written estimate for the work or
improvement of Holly Avenue from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue, Pine Avenue
from Loma Vista Street to Valley Avenue and Valley Avenue from Holly Avenue to
Pine Avenue, within the City of E1 Segundo, said estimate being $2,288.33.
It was thereupon moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Love, that
Resolution of Intention No. 144, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF TH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTEffTION OF SAID BOARD
TO ORDER THE IMMOVIEWENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF VALLEY
AVENU3; A CERTAIN PORTION OF PINE AVENUE; AND A CERTAIN PORTION
OF HOLLY AVENUE, WITHIN SAID CITY, DECLARING THE ViURK OR
IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT;
THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED
UPON A DISTRICT, AND DETMIINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO
REPRESENT THE COST THER30F,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Trustee Krimmel, seconded by Trustee Gerow, that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board of Trustees has previously considered the
employment of a person qualified to properly care for trees and
shrubs Ott:¢ planted in public parks and parkings within the City
of E1 Segundo and has negotiated with one Arthur Budgen, who-has
agreed to accept such a position; and
=v al S, from investigation this Board of Trustees has determined
that said Arthur Budgen is well qualified to render the service this
Board of Trustees seeks;
NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that beginning September 1st, 1926,
Arthur Budgen be employed as caretaker of trees and shrubs for the
City of 31 Segundo. As such employee It shall be his duty to properly
care for all trees, plants and shrubs, property of the City of M
Segundo, heretofore or hereafter planted in public perks or in
portions of the public streets of the City of E1 Segundo and perform
such other duties as this Board of Trustees or Public Uorks Committee
may from time to time designate or determine. As such caretaker of
trees and shrubs he shall, until the further order of this Board,
receive as compensation in full for all services rendered, the sum of
$180.00 per month, .which said sum shall be payable monthly
as other city salaries are paid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PAYING BILLS.
The following.demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
North Acreage Street Opening Fund
General Fund
El Segundo herald 35.55
El Segundo Herald
204.15
So. Calif. Edison Co.
29.47
Los Angeles Implement Co. 230.00
East Acreage Street Op. Fund
Daniels Hardware
17.13
El Segundo Herald 31.95
Inglewood Machine Shop
9.55
Standard Garage
104.90
The Electric Shop
26.20
Sewer Bond Fund
Neuner Corporation
4.65
Daniels Hardware 15.98
Dr. R. S. Anthony
2.00
Southern Cal. Gas Co.
6.90
State Compensation Ins.
Fund
1050.94
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
47.15
So. Calif. Disinfecting
Co. .69
Herbert Dale
2.16
A. K. Tennis
14988
W. 7P. Fuller
14.88
L. Johnson
5060
D. Boyer
14.88
$1786.13
Moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded
by Trustee Love, that the demands be
allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out
of the respective funds
covering the
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEF BUSINESS.
Trustee Cannon introduced Ordinance No. 130, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING TIM AMDUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED
BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A
REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DE ART3'fENTS AND PAY
THE BONDED INDEBTEDNES3 OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT
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which was read.
Moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Gerow, that the City Clerk
be and he is hereby authorized to purchase a Mary Garden lawn mower for the use
of the Street Department of the City of E1 Segundo at a cost not to exceed $85.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Gerow, that the City Clerk
be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to advertise for bids on 1200 ft.
of 4" cast iron pipe, such pipe to be used by the dater Department of the City of
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El Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimnel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Love, that the Superintendent
of the later Department be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sub-
stitute 2" galmanized iron pipe for the riveted steel pipe now being used as a
water main in Oak Avenue between Main Street and Eucalyptus Drive, the expense
in connection with such substitution not to exceed $225.000' Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Krimmel, that the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,