1927 DEC 02 CC MINJ, �-35
E1 Seg-nda, Cal._ Dec. 2nd, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council 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 E. Binder, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Cannon and Gerow.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of November, 1927,
were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the minutes be Approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN COM91'UNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
VETERANS WELFARE BOARD OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated November 25th,
1927, being a petition for the cancellation of certain taxes now appearing
on the tax records as a lien against Lot 1, Block 48, E1 Segundo Sheet No. L,
and Lot 19, Block 81, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, owned by the said Board.
It was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the petition for the cancellation of
certain municipal taxes now appearing on the tax records
in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as
a lien against all that real property situated in the City
of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State.of California,
described as follow:., to —wit:
Also
Lot 1, Block 48, El Segundo Sheet No. 2,
in the City of El Segundo, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 18, Page 145 of Maps, in
the office of the County Recorder of said
County,
Lot 19, Block 819 E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, in
the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, as per map recorded in .
Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office
of the County Recorder of said County
and now owned by the Veterans Welfare Board of the State of
California, be and the same is hereby granted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all municipal taxes of the
City of E1 Segundo, now a lien against said property, both
current and delinquent, be and the same are hereby cancelled
and set aside, and the City Treasurer of the City of E1
Segundo is hereby authorised and Instructed to request the
County Tax Collector and the County Auditor of the County
of Los Angeles, State of California, to cancel such municipal
taxes, both current and delinquent, upon their records, and
that a letter or other instruction of said City Treasurer
shall be their authority therefor; provided, however, that
nothing herein contained shall be construed as releasing any
special assessments or portion thereof, which may have been
levied against any of the properties hereinabove described for
improvements, such as street improvements, sewer district
improvements, etc.
Said resolution was carried by the following vote:
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Ages: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
Petition of John R. Cairns and others, requesting the improvement of
Sycamore Avenue from Main Street to Virginia Street, by the construction
therein of•a macadam ieneer paving and contributing $465.86 toward the
cost of said improvement. Zoved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by
Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adoptedt
WHEREAS, it appears that certain residents and property
owners of the City of E1 Segundo are willing to pay certain
moneys in the sum of $465.86 into the Treasury of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, and into the General Fund thereof,
for the purpose of causing certain street improvements within
said City to be made; and
WHEREAS, said sum has been deposited with the City Clerk
of said City with instructions to.pay the same into said
General Fund upon the adoption of the following;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Street Superin-
tendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to cause the portion of that
certain public street within the City of E1 Segundo, known
as Sycamore Avenue, lying and being between Main Street and
Virginia Street, to be improved by the construction therein of
macadam veneer paving.
Said resolution was carried by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
COUM OF LOS ANGELS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, dated November 25th,
1927, being a report of the activities of said Department during the
month of-October, 1927. Ordered filed.
ORAL COYRUNICATIONS.
Mr. F. M. Palmer, representing the El Segundo High School Trustees,
requested permission to remove approximately 18 feet of curb and sidewalk
from the Ust side of Mein Street a distance of 18 feet South of the South
line of Oak Avenue, so that it may provide a parking place for automobiles
on the South side of Oak Avenue East of Main Street, by constructing new
sidewalk and curb on the Northerly line of High School property, which will
have the effect of widening Oak Avenue a distance of 18 feet. Following
consideration of the said matter and examination of the plan therefor
prepared by E. T. Mische, Landscape Architect, employed by the said High
School Board, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman
Krimmel, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, E1 Segundo High School Trustees propose the
creation of a parking place for automobiles on High School
property adjacent to the Southerly line of Oak Avenue East
of Main Street, and the construction of a 6 ft. sidewalk and
curb along the Northerly line of High School property, and
running Easterly from Main Street a distance of approximately
266 feets, which said construction will have the effect of
widening Oak Avenue an additional 18 feet;
NOw THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in consideration of
the widening of said street as before mentioned, and the
construction of said sidewalk and curb in conformity with
sidewalk and curb specifications of the City of E1 Segundo,
and to the grade or grades to be furnished by the Engineer of
the City of E1 Segundo, that said El Segundo High School
Trustees be and they are hereby granted permission to remove
approximately 18 feet of existing sidewalk and curb from the
East side of Main Street South of Oak Avenue, provided,
however, that the sidewalk and curb constructed on High School
property South of Oak Avenue, shall be properly connected with
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the remaining portions of sidewalk and curb on main Street
and that all portions of the work herein referred to will
be constructed to the satisfaction of the Street Superin-
tendent of the City of E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Srimmel, Dove and Binder.
Hoes: None.
Absent: Nouncilmen Cannon and Gerow.
Mr. F. M. Palmer, further on behalf of El Segundo High School
Trustees, stated that it is the intention of said Trustees to construct
certain roads on High School property, and that said Trustees would like
to employ for the purpose certain employees of the Street Department of
the City of E1 Segundo and use the, City of El Segundo•s Street Department
equipment in the prosecution of said work, in the belie that in so doing,
said work can be done more economically and more satisfactorily than
dtherwise. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by
Councilman Brimmel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to request of E1 Segundo High
School Trustees made verbally to this Council this -date
by F. M. Palmer, a member of said Board, the Street Superin-
tendent of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed to grant leaves of absence -to
any of the employees of the Street Department of the City
of E1 Segundo at such times as he may conveniently dispense
with their services and without prejudice to said employees,
to enable them to temporarily enter the employ of the Board
of Trustees of E1 Segundo High School District, for the
purpose of constructing roads for said High School District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the construction of
said roads, the said Street Superintendent of the City of
E1 Segundo is hereby authorized to rent to said El Segundo High
School Trustees, at the usual and established rental price
thereof, such roadmaking equipment of the City of E1 Segundo
as may be required by said E1 Segundo High School Trustees.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen grimmel, Love and Binder.
Noest None.
Absent: Councilmen Ca= n and Gerow.
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COM1dITTEES.
The City Clerk reported that the door check on the door to that
certain room in the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, being used as
a library, is not working satisfactorily, and it is believed cannot be
repaired; also that the drinking fountain on the first floor of the City
Hall has had to be disconnected on account of certain parts thereof being
worn beyond repair. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Love, seconded
by Councilman grimmel, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized
to purchase a door check and a drinking fountain for use in the City Hall
Building at a cost not to exceed $25.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen grimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
The Chief of Police announced the revocation of the appointments
of E. T. McIntosh and Harvey S. Mourning as Special Police Officers.
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The City Clerk announced that Mr. 0. F. Peasnall, a licensed surveyor
of the State of California, had filed with him a map of Tract No. 10076,
being a subdivision of Lot 1, Block 95, 11 Segundo Sheet No. 3; also
a map of Tract No. 10077, being a subdivision of Lot 4, Block 95, E1
Segundo Sheet No. 3, both lots being the property of Elizabeth V. Owen.
After consideration of the said maps, it was moved by Councilman grimmel,
seconded by Councilman Love, that the Map of Tract No. 10076, being a
subdivision of Lot 1, Block 95, El Segundo Sheet No. S, also the map of
Tract No. 10077, being a subdivision of Lot 4, Block 9 &, X1 Segundo sheet
No. 3, be and the same are hereby approved by this Council, and the City
Clerk is hereby directed to endorse the approval of this Council upon the
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Srimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
The City Clerk informed the Council of an automobile accident, which
occurred on November 26th, 1927, necessitating immediate surgical attention
for a person injured in said accident, and the engaging of an ambulance to
convey the injured person to the General Hospital after first aid had been
rendered. He reported also that he and the Chief' of Police had discussed
and considered the matter and methods of affording emergency care to persons
when the City might be called upon to do so, and that said officials would
appreciate an expression from the Council as to its attitude or policy in
such circumstances. The Mayor thereupon requested advice from-the City
Attorney as to the legal aspects of such cases and the City Attorney advised
that inasmuch as municipalities exist for the preservation, among other things,
of the health and safety of the public, he felt that the City is justified
in supplying such assistance as may appear necessary and proper in any
emergency affecting the public peace, health and safety. Thereafter the matter
was discussed at length by the Council, whereupon it was moved by Councilman
Brinmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted:
WSEREAS, there have occurred in the past accidents or
happenings involving personal injuries wherein the Police
Department of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk of
said City have been called upon and requested to arrange for
first aid treatment to and care of the persons needing surgical
or medical attention or transportation to a hospital as a
result of such accident or happening; and
Whereas, this Council has been asked to define its attitude
with respect to the aid to be given and disposition of such
cases for the guidance of the officials usually called upon
to handle the same;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in the event of an
accident or happening involving injury to a human being or
beings requiring immediate or emergency medical or surginal
treatment or the use of an ambulance where such person or
persons, or his or her companions at the time of such accident
or occurrence, are unable or unwilling to direct or determine
the thing to be done to best care for such ill or injured
person or persons, the said officials are hereby authorized
to provide, at the expense of the City of 11 Se do, such -
immediate surgical and /or medical attention and or ambulance
service, as, in the discretion of said officials at said time,
may seem reasonable and proper; and
BE IT 7MTHER RESOLVE), that the Chief of Police of the City
of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to expend not to
exceed #50.00 in the purchase oP an air mattress for the purpose
of equipping the Dodge touring car owned by the City of El
Segundo as an emergency ambulance.
Said resolution was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen grimael, Love and Binder.
Nbes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
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Responding to the request of H. A. Crowell for information concerning
.what is being done with respect to the disposition of screenings from
.the Hyperion Outfall Sewer Screening Plant of -the City of Los Angeles,
_the City Engineer reported that he had called upon the Board of Public_
Works of the City of Los Angeles, and was advised that said Board is not
.in position to discuss the matter because said Board had not received the.
,report or recommendation of.the City Engineer respecting the installation
.Ai iLse of grinders; that he,thereupon again called upon the Engineering
.Department of the City of Los Angeles, and was informed that its report
concerning the use of grinders.at Hyperion has not been filed with the Board
.of Public Works, for the reason that the said City Engineer of the City of
_Los Angeles is awaiting a report from Drs. Gowdy and Dickie of the State
.Board of Health, which said report it expects to receive on or about December
.5th. The City Engineer of the.City of El Segundo stated that he would _
_continue to keep in touch with the matter and advise the Council further
.at a later date.
City Gardener Budgen advised that he has a sufficient number of trees
.on hand to carry out the tree planting scheme in Loma Vista Street between
.Holly Avenue and Pine Ave =e,,but that there,is a dense growth of weeds in
_the parkings in said Street which need clearing before such tree planting
.is accomplished. Councilmen Binder and Krimmel agreed to go over the matter
,Monday next with the Street Superintendent apd thereafter instruct the.City
,Gardener as to procedure.
The City Clerk reported receipt of additional deeds to real property
,within the City of X1 Segundo required for the opening of -certain new public
.streets pursuant to the provisions of Resolution of Intention No. 154 Pf
_the Board of Trustees, now City Council, of said City; whereupon, it was
_moved by Councilman Love, secopded by Councilman Krimmel, that Resolution
_No. 179, entitled: ,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (FOMMRLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
OF THE.CITY OF EL SEGUNDO9 CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PAWM OF VARIOUS WAiiRANTS
ON THE CYPRESS AND OTHER STREETS OPENING FUND TO VARIOUS
PERSONS AS THEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES TO BE
ACQUIRED FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO CAUSE SUCH DEEDS AS
MAY NOW BE IN HIS POSSESSION AND AS HEREINAFTER SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH, GRANTING TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
SUCH DEEDS AND AS REQUIRED BY_SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 154, TO BE ACCEPMN
ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COMM, CALIFORNIA,_
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands,
having had
the approval of
the Committee on Finance
and Records, were reads
Water Works Bond Fund
Water Works Bond Fund
D. Fahland
31031
Grinnell Company
257.78
City of E1 Segundo
346.54
M.
Co Baldwin
56.11
H. J. Bigler
48.00
R.
E. Broce
59.52
Lawrence Bruner
61.07
Jack Cairns
54.56
A. E. Campbell
61.07
N.
K. Faires
4.96
John S. Ferris
59.52
J.
L. Fisher
48.98
H. Francas
49.60
We
Fuller
60.14
J. S. George
59.52
G.
L. Gillette
48.00
W. C. Grimes
59.52
J.
A. McDonald
65.41
Harry McQuire
66.65
W.
E. Mathews
47.43
4a
iater Works Bond Fund
General Fund
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Earl Morgan
67.58
A. R. Gunn
210000
0, G. Self
49.60
C. T. Ainsworth
85.00
C. Smith
53.00
A. T. Miller
80000
C. E. Smith
62.31
A. H. Green
59952
C. Be Stallsmith
84.00
W. Henry
59952
W. J. Temple
64.79
K. E. Campbell
59.52
A. Theroux
56.11
A. G. Bogan
52.39
W. W. Trammell
62962
G. Co Tmmey
59.52
E. J. Wallace
59.52
D. Boyer
59.52
L. A. Ward
13002
W. D. Sickler
64.48
L. A. Ward
9.24
J. W. Powers
57.66
Ray Warren
59.52-
D. Be Raynor
45.94
I. N. Sumner
208.74
Co Woodyard
66.00
R. T. Hutchins
2.96
W. 0. Welch, Co. Tax Coll. 7.28
398.70
Pace Tel. & Teo Co.
49.21
Mabel P. Smith
13013
Water Works Bond
Peter B. Binder
25.00
Pacific'Tel. & Tel. Coe
2.45
Alfred C. Cannon
25.00
So. Calif. Edison Co.
4.75
John A.. Gerow
25.00
R. T. Hutchins
40.00
Wme A. Krimmel, Jr.
25000
Lela Dohle
125.00
George Love
25000
J. L. Fisher
27.90
Victor D. McCarthy
250.00
R. T. Hutchins
23924
Neva M. Elsey
160000
33.34
Pinta Curt$wiler
100000
Clyde Woodworth
125.00
General Fund
Don C. Fugitt
50000
H. Jones
175.00
J. Be Provo
160.00
J. A. Cummings
210900
A.. B. Tennis
140.00
C. K. McConnell
13000
R. T. Hutchins
240.00
F. N. Evans
140.00
P. D. Gardner
100000
George McLauchlin
177.36
H. M. Flick
181.00
Arthur Budgen
180000
Mrs. Alice Hope
50.00
Bordwell, Matthews
American Legion
35000
and Wadsworth 4.81
H. S. Cracker Co., Inc.
3085
Southern Cal. Gas Co.
13013
Grimes- Stassforth State
Co. 12.76
Rich Budelier
68.57
Ira B. Escobar
32.31
Victor D. McCarthy
8013
Daniels Hardware
70.53
The Standard Battery
Shop 5.25
L. E. Vincent
4.96
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Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the
demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the respective funds
covering the same, provided, however, that as to item of W. 0. Welch, County
Tax Collector for the sum of $7.28 above set forth, same is paid under strict
protest, for the reason that the properties therein described fSee last'bheet.For
Addendum No. lj Abe 81AX10919212 =M Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Krimmmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None,
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Superintendent of the Water Department advised his need for 10001
of caulking lead and of obtaining quotations upon the same as follows:
Crane Company - - - - - - - - - - $8.90 per cwt.
Grinnell Company of the Pacific 8.75 " "
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmeli
that the Superintendent of the Water Department be and he is hereby authorised
to purchase 1000f caulking lead from Grinell•Company of the Pacific at•a
cost not to exceed $87.50. Carried by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
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Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmmel, that D. Boyer
be and he is hereby granted a two weeks iacation with pay, beginning December
5th, 1927. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: - None.
Absent: Councilmen Cannon and Gerow.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the meetin#
adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
Mayo r.
Addendum No. 1-
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clery
are and were, at all of the times during which the taxes therein referred to
accrued, the property of the City of 31 Segundo, a municipal corporation of
Los Angeles County, California, and that the said properties were, at all of
such times, actually devoted to and used in the prosecttion of the public
functioning of said City.