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E1 Segundo, Cal. December 30th, 1927.
A regular meeting of the City Council of Ahe 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. The -City Clerk being absent, the Mayor appointed Councilman Love
as Clerk pro -tem.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Cannon.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of December,
1927, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
The minutes of the special meeting held on the 28th day of December,
1927, were read, without error or omission appearing, and it was moved by
Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the minutes be
approved as read. Carried.
VIRI ^TEN C0IaMiNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
TRACY EATIHERW, Chief Operator, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co.,
dated December 27th, 1927, expressing appreciation for the Christmas
remembrance sent to the telephone operators at E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, E1 Segundo High School, dated December 20th,
1927, expressing their thanks to the City Council for the cooperation
rendered said Board by this Council. Ordered filed.
ORAL C 011I UM CATI ONS .
A representative of the Austin - Western Road Machinery Company,
addressed the Council relative to the uses and merits of a street sweeping
machine manufactured by his Company.
REPORTS OF STANDING C019aTTEES.
Councilman Krimmel of the Public [Works Committee advised that the
E1 Segundo Community Church desired permission to cut the curb on Virginia
Street north of Palm Avenue in front of the present location of the Methodist
Parsonage for the purpose of constructing a driveway. Moved by Councilman
Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the request be granted, provided
said work is done according to ordinances of the City of El Segundo covering
the same, and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of said City.
Carried.
Councilman Krimmel reported that a window in the Auditorium was in
need of repair, and by general consent the matter was referred to the Street
Superintendent for.attention.
It appearing that the drinking fountain in the hallway of the City
Hall was not working roperly, by general consent the City Engineer was
instructed toa`rYng of same.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL C0181ITTEES.
The City Engineer reporting on the condition at the Piggly- Wiggly
Store, which was referred to him at the last regular meeting of the Council,
advised that in his opinion there was no way in which the City could alleviate
the condition of storm waters washing into said building and that in conference
with the Engineer of the Piggly - Wiggly Company, they had come to the conclusion
that the only practical way to find permanent relief from said condition, would
be for said Company to construct a 4" drain from the rear of their building,
running same underneath said building and dr -ining into Richmond Street.
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The City Council stated it had no objection to such construction for the
,drainage of storm waters from the Piggly- Wiggly building, and the City
Engineer advised he would so inform said company.
The City Attorney advised that there had been a misunderstanding as to
the payment of Assessment No. 288, levied for the improvement of Main
Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 63, the owner of the property so
assessed desiring to pay only all costs and charges to date, allowing the
balance of said assessment to be paid as originally contemplated. It was
thereupon moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it now appears to this .Council, that the owner
of the South 45 feet of Lot 5, Block 99, E1 Segundo Sheet No.
3, by reason of Assessment No. 288, levied for the improvement
of Main Street under Resolution of Intention No. 63, desires
to pay all costs and charges and accruals to date upon said
assessment and to allow the balance of said assessment to stand
and be paid as originally contemplated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon payment of said
costs, charges and accruals upon said assessment to date, and the
payment of the costs of the Superior Court action to foreclose
the same, that the balance of said assessment be permitted to be
paid as originally contemplated, and that in such case, the City
Attorney be authorized to dismiss the said action to foreclose
without prejudice.
Said resolution was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the action
of this Council taken at a Special Meeting of this B6dy held December 28th,
1927, authorizing the purchase of 150 ft. of rope and two pulleys for use
of the Street Department be and the same is hereby rescinded. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absents Councilman Cannon.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the
purchase of 150 ft. of 1" rope and two blocks for use of the Street Department,
at a cost not to exceed $27.00, be and the same is hereby authorised. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
?.'loved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the purchase
-of 15 ft* of sewer snake for use of the Street Department in cleaning out
drain pipes, at a cost not to exceed $8.00, be and the same is hereby
authorized. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
UNFINISHED 2USINESS.
The City Clerk reported receipt of additional deeds to property required for
the opening of certain new public streets within the City of E1 Segundo, in
accordance with proceedings taken under Resolution of Intention No. 154 and
Ordinance No. 135; whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Love, that Resolution No. 182, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (FOM=Y BOARD OF
TRUSTEES) OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY
AND PAIlENT OF VARIOUS WARRANTS 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 ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AND FILED FOR RECORD
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
Councilman Love introduced Ordinance No. 145, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING THE PRESENTING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT OF
DID,MTDS AGAINST THE SAID CITY, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 4 OF SAID CITY,
which was regal.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Ray Warren
E. J. Wallace
W. J. Temple
C. E. Smith
A. E. Campbell
R. E. Broce
H. J. Bigler
Water Works Bond Fund
29.76
27.59
27.59
29.76
29.76
29.76
24.00
198.22
General Fund
0, C. Dwy
20000
Nuttings Spartan Market
41.45
A. R. Tuck
36.33
The Electric Shop
13.60
The Star Market
28000
Pacific Pharmacy
.40
Minta Curtzwiler, City
Treasurer
22001
Edna E. Harlan
29.10
Wm. M. Wilson Lumber
Co.
.75
Bennett - Montgomery
Hardware Co.
6.35
197.99
Moved by Councilman Gerow, 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 vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel`, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
NE'!+ BUSINESS.
The Chief of Police presented to the Council the resignations of Howard
Jones and J. E. Prevo as Traffic Officers of'the City of El Segundo, said
resignations to become effective midnight December 31st, 1927. Moved by
Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that said resignations be
accepted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
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The Chief of Police thereupon recommended the appointments of M. H.
McIntire and T. B. DeBerry as Police Officers to fill the vacancies created
by the resignation of Officers Bones and Prevo; also that J. A. Cummings in
future be d6signated as Police Officer instead of Night Watchman.
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman
Krimmel, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, HOWARD JONES and J. E. PREVO, have tendered their
resignations as Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, which
said resignations have heretofore been accepted by this City
Council to become effective as of midnight, the 31st day of December,
1927; and
WHEREAS, the public peace and safety of the City of E1 Segundo
require that other police officers be appointed to fill the vacancies
created by the acceptance of said resignations;
NOW T=FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that M. H. MCINTIRE AND T. B.
DeBEERRY be appointed Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo, to
assume the duties of their office January 1st, 1928, or as soon
thereafter as they qualify by taking and subscribing the constitutional
Oath of Office; said appointees shall be compensated for all services
rendered the City of El Segundo as such police Officers at the rate
of $160.00 per month, and in addition thereto shall be compensated
for the uze of their private automobiles in the discharge of their
duties, at the rate of $35.00 per month, for such time as said
automobiles are actually used by them in the discharge of said duties;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that beginning January 1st, 1928,
the designation of J. A. Cummings as Night Watchman be changed to
Police Officer and that compensation at the rate of 35.00 per
month heretofore by resolution of this Council awarded J. A. Cummings
for the use of his personal automobile in the discharge of his
duties as Night Watchman be revoked as of the same date.
Said resolution was carried by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Junior
Sunday School of the E1 Segundo Community Church lie and It is hereby.grsated
permission to use the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, January
24th, 1929', for the purpose of holding an entertainment, no charge to be made
for such use.
The City Engineer requested the Council's opinion as to the installation
of a catch basin on the East side of Virginia Street at Collingwood, stating
that after a rain, storm waters collect at said location and become stagnant.
After discussion of the matter, the Council unanimously decided that it would
be best not to install more catch basins at this time, and the Street Superin-
tendent was instructed to provide other relief for the disposition of storm
waters at the location above specified by the City Engineer.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that from and
after the first day of January, 1929, the salary of A. K. Tennis as Janitor
shall be changed to $110.00 per month, and the salary of F. N. Evans as
Sewer Tender shall be changed to $150.00 per month. Said salaries shall be
compensation in full'for all services rendered as such Janitor and Sewer Tender
respectively, and shall be payable monthly as other city salaries are paid.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
The Mayor called the attention of the Water Superintendent to the fact
that `�" cover on a valve box at the corner of Center
Street and Mariposa Avenue is not secuzdy fastened and floats away during
rainy weather. The Water Superintendent advised that the matter would have
immediate attention.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the
City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to establish grades on
Cypress Street, Cedar Street, Pepper Street, Acacia Avenue, Sycamore
Avenue and Oak Avenue within the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cannon.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was
moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the meeting
adjourn until Wednesday, the 4th day of January, 1928, at the hour of
4:40 o'clock P. M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Attest: City Clerk pro —tem.
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