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1927 DEC 09 CC MIN31 Segundo, Cal. December 9th, 1927. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Californiq6, 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 CALF. Councilmen Present: Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December, 1927, were read, without error or omission being noted, and were approved as read, upon motion of Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Cannon, which carried. WRITTEN CMWMCATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ON CITY PLANNING, dated December 3rd, 1927, respecting the new California Planning Act. Ordered filed. A. W. WAY, Mayor, City of Eureka, California, dated December 2nd, 1927, as follows: "Office of The Mayor, City of Eureka, California. December 2, 1927. Dear Mr. Mayort Laboring under the impression that there are plenty of jobs in Eureka and Humboldt County in the lumber mills and on two highway contracts recently let by the Highway Commission, we have had an influx of labor recently with the result that there is now an over supply on hand. The true story is that there is an ample supply of labor to take care of the demands of the lumber mills and owing to our winter season having set in, work on the two highway contracts has been curtailed largely. Ton't you help us discourage the thought that there are plenty of jobs here by putting the substance matter of this letter before your local newspapers, requesting that they carry a story on the same? By so doing you will undoubtedly assist materially in preventing the working of a hardship and disappointment upon those laborers intending to come here with the idea that there is plenty of opportunity for work. Assuring you that we shall appreciate your cooperation and that we may be able to reciprocate at some future time, I am, Ordered filed. None, Sincerely yours, A. W. WAY, Mayor. if ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Krimmel of the Bablic Works Committee reported that the matter of tree planting in Loma Vista Street, as recommended by the City Gardener at the last regular meeting of the City Council, had been in- vestigated by the Mayor, the Street Superintendent and himself, and that it is their suggestion that the trees be not planted at this time. r Councilman Krimmel of the Public Works Committee, drew attention to the fact that a root from an acaHia tree is protruding through the pavement in front of No. 412 Whiting Street. The matter was referred to the Street Superintendent. Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee, reported that the Street Superintendent had requested permission to remove certain dead eucalyptus trees -from a portion of El Segundo Avenue. By gener94 consent this.permission was granted. .Councilman Gerow requested an expression from the Council concerning the amount it would appropriate for expenditure in connection with the municipal Christmas Tree, and by general consent it,was understood that expenditures up to $200.00, if necessary, would be approved. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMTTEES. The Chief of Police announced the revocation of the appointment of Albert L. Bischoff as a Special Police Officer, The Superintendent of the Water Department advised of the receipt of a report from J. L. Pomeroy, M. D., County Health Officer of -Los Angeles County, under date of December 6th, 1927, to the effect that samples of water collected November 28th, 1927, from.various points in the water supply system of the City of E1.Segundo had been examined in the laboratories of the County Health Department and had been found negative for B. Coli, had a very low bacteria count, and therefore was in good condition and safe for drinking purposes. The Superintendent of the Water Department advised of the need of his Department for the following material: 100 - 3/4" Couplings. 50 - 3/4" Plugs. 25 - 1/2" Plugs. 25 - 2" Plugs. 25 - 2." Close Nipples. 25 - 1" x 2" Bushings. 15 - 3/4" Hose Bibs. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the Superin- tendent of the Water Department be and he is hereby authorised to purchase the materials referred to in his report to this Council this date, at a cost not to exceed $36.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Kriammel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent ; None. The city Clerk reported that Mr. Harold D. Dale had again requested that the Council take steps to have the Pacific Electric Railaeay Company remove the trolley pole from the Westerly end of the waiting station park at Main Street and Grand Avenue, and that the property owners in the vicinity of this location would contribute four - fifths of the expense, which it was estimated would be about $75900. After consideration, the Council decided first to ascertain what construction would be necessary to anchor the trolley lines of the Pacific Electric Railway Company if the said pole is removed. The City Clerk announced that the Woman•s Benefit Association had used the City Hall Auditorium for the last time December 6th, 1927, and that its rental of said quarters would terminate as of that date. The City Clerk advised that Mr. H. C. Pease had requested that his claim of $12.00 against the City for a loss he suffered at the time his dwelling house was moved in order to consummate the opening of Sycamore Avenue under certain proceedings of the Board of Trustees, be liouidated at this time. Following discussion, the matter wqs referred to the Mayor for a report to the Council at a future date. The City Clerk reported that Mr. J. F. Martin desired to construct a retaining wall around a portion of his- property at the Southwest corner of Main Street and Oak Avenue and had requested that the City give him the grades therefor. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to set grade stakes for the construction of a retaining wall on the property of J. F. Martin at the Southwest corner of Main Street and Oak Avenue. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk called the attention of the Council to the fact that on November 25th, 1927, it had passed a resolution granting two weeks vacation to City Gardener Budgen beginning December 5th, 1927, and that in transcribing his minutes, the City Clerk had failed to make a record of the same. He requested that action be taken at this time to bring the records into line, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, that the fact that this Council, on the 25th day of November, 1927, did pass a resolution granting a two weeks vacation to Arthur Budgen, City Gardener, said vacation to begin December 5th, 1927, and that during the absenge of the said City Gardener, that A. R. Gunn, Street Superintendent, assume supervision of the said City Gardenet!s department, be made a matter of record.at this mtheting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Love and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Street Superintendent advised his department is in need of fifty oiling buckets; whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Cannon, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to purchase fifty oil buckets and covers for use of the Street Department at a total cost not.to exceed $60.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk announced receipt of additional deeds to real property within the City of E1 Segundo required for the opening of certain new public streets, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution of Intention No. 154 of the Board of Trustees (now City Council) of said City; whereupon it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that Resolution No. 180, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (FOGY BOARD OF TRUSTEES) OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PAYMENT OF VARIOUS WARRANTS ON THE CYPRESS AND OTHER STREETS OPENING FUND TO VARIOUS PERSONS AS THEREIN DESCRIBED, FOB 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 SPECIFI- CALLY 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 INTTENTION NO, 154, TO BE ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, v 7 7 which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: Bone. Absent: None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: G. L. Gillette A. Theroux 0, G. Self W. E. Xathews W. C. Grimes J. S. George W. Fuller H. Francis John S. Ferris Jack Cairns M. C. Baldwin James Jones Company Standard Oil Co. of Calif H. Frances Crane Co. Grinnell Co. E1 Segundo Lumber Co. j45 Water Works Bond General Fund 10.25 Southern Cal, Edison Co. 378.72 14988 Southern Cal, Edison Co. 44000 14.88 Southern Cal, Edison Co. 51.59 9.92 S. Co Evans 10000 14.88 A. F. Harbison 3.35 14.88 Los Angeles Implement Co. 1000 14.88 Grimes— Stassforth State Co. 1.56 14.88 Union Rock Co. 43.53 14.88 So. Calif. Disinfecting Co: 099 14988 C. F. Turner 12.65 14.88 Southern Cal. Edison Co. 67932 149.43 A. C. Harris 28.00 15.00 E1 Segundo Herald 91.45 4.96 J. F. Montgomery 11.25 31.35 El Segundo Lumber Co. 9976 195.40 Standard Garage 34420 43.15 City of El Segundo Water 0593.38 Department 139.25 28.62 Water Works Fund Standard Garage 2.75 Daniels Hardware 6008 Southern Cal. Edison Co. 231013 E1-Segundo Herald 20.50 0260*46 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. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: Hone. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Church of the Latter Day Saints be and it is hereby granted permission to use the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of December 20th or 210t, 1927, whichever night best serves its purpose. Carried. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. ' Respectfully submitted, Approved: City C e Mayor.