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1928 FEB 17 CC MINfloa El Segundo, Calif. February 17th, 1928. 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:? Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Binder. Councilmen Absent: Love. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MTING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 10th day of Rebruary, 1928, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. Councilman Love appeared during the reading of the minutes and took his seat, the hour being 7 :02 o'clock P. M. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of &s indicated: CLAUDE ANDERSON, dated February 17th, 1928, being an application for permit to operate a billiard parlor at No. 101 Richmond Street. Following the reading of this communication, Mr. Anderson, who was present, advised the Council that provided the Council sees fit to grant his request, he anticipates the purchase of the business being operated under the permit issued to R. He Hobbs under date of February 10th, 1928; also that it is anticipated that Mr. W. A. Blackburn will be taken into his business as a partner within the neat few weeks in event he acquires the business. Thereupon, following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Claude Anderson, by written application filed with the City Clerk on the 17th day of February, 1928, has requested a permit be granted him to conduct a billiard parlor at No. 101 Rinbimond Street, at which said location a business of this character is at present being conducted by R. H. Hobbs, to whom a permit was issued by this Council under date of February 10th, 1928; and WHEREAS, Yre Anderson has verbally informed this Council that he intends to purchase the business of the said Re He Hobbs in event the permit prayed for in his said application is granted; and that he believes within a short time Mr. We A. Blackburn will be associated with him as partner in the said business; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the permit to conduct a billiard parlor at No. 101 Richmond Street in the City of E1 Segundo, granted to Re He Hobbs on the 10th day of February, 1928, be and the same is hereby revoked; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Claude Anderson be and he is hereby granted permission to conduct a billiard parlor at No. 101 Richmond Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, for the period of one year from date hereof, subject, however, to the right of the City Council of said City to sooner revoke the same, as provided in Ordinance Noe 8 of the City of E1 Segundo, and all ordinances amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in event of the association of W. A. Blackburn with the permitee hereinbefore named, in the conduct of the said business, that this permit shall be construed as applying to such new ownership; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall immediately issue a written permit unto said applicant. Said resolution was carridd by the following vote: 1041 Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, application for permit to set an anchor on the North side of Mariposa Avenue West of Hillcrest Avenue. Action deferred. None. ORAL COMM MCATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING C TTEES. Councilman Gerow called attention to the fact that the canvas strips designating pedestrian lanes in Grand Avenue and Richmond Streets, at the intersection of said streets, have become loosened, and should be removed and pedestrian lanes painted on the roadways of said streets. The Chief of Police recommended the use of metal markers in lieu of paint, and by general consent was instructed to obtain prices on such markers. Councilman Gerow drew attention to the fact that the trees, which have been felled by the Street Department, have not been removed, and cut up as rapidly as was anticipated, and by general consent, the Mayor and the Street Superintendent were instructed to confer with Mr. L. A. Ward, who has undertaken the work of disposing of said trees, to see if this work cannot be done more rapidly. Councilman Krimmel drew attention to a bad spot in the edge of the pavement in Concord Street in front of St. Anthony's church; also on Concord Street between Pine and Holly Avenues, and in the South side of E1 Segundo Avenue, opposite Sierra Street. These matters were referred to the Street Superintendent. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Councilman Gerow reported that he and the Mayor had inspected the pool of stagnant water in Collingwood Street, between Arizona Drive and Inglewood - Redondo Road, and had discovered that a few mosquitos were breeding therein; that they felt that more mosquitos would breed there if the pond does not evaporate or seep into the ground within a short time, and that they had instructed the Street Superintendent to spread oil upon the same. Councilman Gerovi reported to the Council concerning his attendance at a meeting held in the offices of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce respecting the matter of State Parks. The Cfty Clerk reported receipt of a Grant of Easement for sewer purposes dated January 30th, 1928, from the Trustees of El Segundo High School District of Los�Angeles County, California. Also receipt of a street deed from Wesley Eugene Morgan, dated Feb. 9th, 1928, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo for public street purposes certain real property which is required by the City of E1 Segundo in the opening of the new public streets contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 154 and Ordinance No. 155. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Cannon, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes, given by the E1 Segundo High School District of Los Angeles County, California, dated the 30th day of January, 1928, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo for pewtr purposes, the following described property, to -wit: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Mariposa Avenue and 322.50 feet Easterly from the Easterly line of Main Street as said Main Street is shown upon that certain Map of El Segundo Sheet No. 3, recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, and on file in the office of the County Recorder of said County; r 105 thence North 00019 East a distance of 501.71 feet to a point; thence South 89058.30" West, a distance of 322.50 feet to a point; thence North 001' East, a distance of 15 feet to a point; thence North 89 058'30" East, a distance of 682.50 feet to a point; thence North 001' East, a S stance of 317.50 feet to a point; thence North 89 58130" East a distance of 15 feet to a point; thence South 0011 West, a distance of 317.50 feet to a point; thence South 89058.50" East a distance of 322.50 feet to a point; thence*South 001' West a distance of 15 feet to a point; thence North 89058.50" West a distance of 322.50 feet to a point; thence South 001' West a distance of 187.18 feet to a point; thence South 89058.30" West a distance of 15 feet to a point; thence North 001• East a distances of 187.17 feet to a point; thence South 89058'30" West a distancd of 345 feet to a point; thence South 001' West a distance of 501.73 feet to a point; thence Westerly in a straight line to the point of beginning, and the property conveyed thereby for sewer purposes, be accepted on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and the City Clerk of said City is hereby directed to cause the said instrument to be filed for record in the office AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain deed of ( of the County Wesley Eugene Morgan, dated the 9th day of February, 1928, ( Recorder of _ conveying to the City of E1 Segundo for public street purposes, ( Los Angeles the following described property, to -wit: ( County, Cal., The Northerly 40 feet of Lot 10, Block 105, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, Map Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, on file 'in the office of the County Recorder of said County, and'the property conveyed thereby for public 'street purposes, be accepted on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, and the City Clerk. of said City be and he is hereby authorized, upon receipt of advice from the Southwest Title Company,' that through such 'instrument, the City of El Segundo will acquire title to said real property, free and clear of encumbrance, to cause the said deed to be filed for record, and the City Clerk is further authorized, upon receipt of Southwest Title Company's advice, as hereinabove referred to, to cause to be delivered to the said grantor, the amount awarded to him in the report of the Commiissioners appointed for such purpose under the provisions of the ordinance hreinabove referred to. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Kriminel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Street Superintendent advised that the'curb return has not been constructed at Sycamore Avenue and Main Street, for the reason that he 2ias' no curb return form and first desired to obtain permission from the Council to purchase one. He suggested the construction of a wooden form, following which Councilman Gerow suggested the purchase of a metal form, and at the conclusion of the discussion which followed; the City Clerk was instructed to obtain prices on metal curb return forms. The Street Superintendent reported also that the dump track in his Department has worn beyond the point where further repairs are economical, and suggested the Council consider the matter of the purchase of a new track for the Street Department. By general consent, the Street Superin- tendent was instructed to obtain prices on equipment suited to his use. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company be and it is hereby granted permission to set poles and anchors in accordance with its applications therefor, hereto- fore filed with this Council, at the following locations, to -wits los r Anchor on Mariposa Avenue, West of Hillcrest Avenue. ° on Maple Avenue, East of Perm Street. Pole on Mariposa Avenue, between Virginia Street and Alley west thereof. Pole and Anchor on Palm Avenue west of Richmond Street. Pole and Anchor on Palm Avenue at its intersection with Richmond Street. Pole on Richmond Street, 40 feet South of Palm Avenue. Pole and Anchor on Richmond Street 40 feet North of Mariposa Avenue. Pole and Anchor on Pine Avenue East of Eucalyptus Drive. Pole and Anchor on Pine Avenue, between Eucalyptus Drive and alley west thereof. Pole and Anchor in alley south of Pine Avenue, between Eucalyptus Drive and Standard Street, Provided, however, that such work be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo, and provided further, that before any of the work is started, that said Company be required to first apply to the Street Superintendent, so that he may cause an inspector to supervise said work from its beginning to its completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Geroei Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: 110ne. Absent: None. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works C. B. Stallsmith 12.09 Southern Cal. Edison Co. 190.15 Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 11.55 Hersey Manufacturing Co. 16.55 Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. 5.06 Water Works Supply Co. 8.25 Daniels Hardware 12.92 The Worthington Company 2.06 Grinnell Company 22.84 C. F. Turner 11010 J. L. Fisher 64.48 Earl Morgan 32.24 C. Smith 12.00 1.3 General Fund A. T. Miller 80000 W. Henry 54.56 W. J. Temple 33.48 J. W. Powers 64948 Pacific Electric Railway Co. 153.66 Beaver and Matson 8.25 Southern Cal. Disinfecting Co. 2.94 H. S. Crocker Company, Inc. 4.95 Grimes - Stassforth Stat. Co. 13.45 G. E. Young 2.00 City of E1 Segundo, Water Department 126.20 general Fund I. C. Dann 34. G. C. Turney 59052 D. Boyer 64.48 H. McGuire 29.76 B. Morgan 22963 J. A. Macdonald 59.52 8. Warren 7.13 R. E. Broce 49.60 A. Therouz 39.68 K. E. Campbell 59.52 A. G. Bogan 64.48 F. L. Gregory 54956 C. Woodyard 15000 E. J. Wallace 9092 T. Pyne 4.96 C. T. Ainsworth 85900 A. H. Green 54.56 P. McNally 49.60 D. E. Raynor 41.13 W. D. Sickler 64.48 Chester Seay House Moving Company Pacific Coast Sales Book Company Office Equipment Service 400.00 10.72 Co. 3.00 W. S. Darley & Co. 150.00 9 7 TX4_ Moved by Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman 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: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS. Councilman Krimmel introduced Ordinance No. 146, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF THE COM ESSIONERS TO ASSESS THE BENEFITS AND DAMAGES AND TO HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE PROPOSED WORK OF LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF CYPRESS STREET, PEPPER STREET, CEDAR STREET, ACACIA AVENUE, SYCAMORE AVENUE AND OAK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS ORDERED BY ORDINANCE NO. 135 OF SAID CITY, which was read. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Cannon, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorised to employ Nato Rahan as a laborer in his Department at the usual compensation of 62¢ per hour. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. The mater Superintendent advised the Council that the pump in Water Well No. 1 should be repaired; also that he felt the drilling of a new water well is essential at this time, and by general consent the matter was referred to Councilman Love and the Water Superintendent for investigation and further report to this Council. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman Love, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City Clerk* Mayo r. #' 107