1928 JAN 06 CC MIN.+7 7011 E1 See-ando, Cal. January 6th, 1926. 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 the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Councilman Krimmel was unanimously chosen Ya yor pro -tem. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Cannon, Krimmel and Love. Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Mayor Binder. READING OF yINUTES OF PREVIOUS IEETINPS. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 30th day of December, 1927, and were approved as read upon motion of Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman - Gerow, which carried. Councilman Gerow appeared during the reading of the minutes of December 30th, and innediately took his seat, the hour being 7:20 o'clock P. Y. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on January 4th, 1928, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the minutes -be approved as read. Carried. V,TRITTEN COIn-L.TNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: C. K. McCONNELL, Chief, El Segundo Volunteer Fire Department, dated January 6th, 1928, containing a list of the officers of said Department, Elected at its annual meeting, to serve for the forthcoming year. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the election of the following named members of the E1 Segundo Volunteer Fire Department to the respective offices set after their respective names, as reported to this Council this date, in the communication of said Department, be and the same are hereby approved as such officers: Chief - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C. K. McConnell 1st Asst. Chief - - - - - - - - - - J. C. Bixler 2nd Asst. Chief - - - - - - - - - - 0. H. Barber Captains - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C. G. Smith and D. B. Hancher lst Lieut. - - - - - - - - - - - - - T. B. Dinwiddie 2nd " - - - - - - - - - - - - - G. Neschke Executive Committee - - - - - - - - - G. A. 'lbdd, W. R. Pierce, J. W. Miller. Sec'y. and Treas. - - - - - - - - - - A. G. Blair. Said resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Binder. ORAL C011'UNICATIONS. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COL7dITTEES. Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee, reported that there is a rr7]: hole in Loma Vista Street between Franklin Avenue and Grand Avenue, and the matter was referred to the Street Superintendent for attention. Councilman Krimmel of the Public Works CommAttee, reported -that portions of Collingwood Street and the Duley Road appear to have been flooded recently by irrigation waters, and this matter was referred to the Street Superintendent for investigation. Councilman Krimmel reported also that the roots of acacia trees are breaking through the paving in Whiting Street between Holly and Pine Avenues, and this matter was referred to the Street Superintendent. Councilman Krimmel reported that the owners of the houses located at Nos. 419 and 423 Whiting Street, had requested that acacia trees growing in the parking in front of their respective premises be removed. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to remove the acacia trees from the parking in front of No. 419 and No. 423 Whiting Street and the City Gardener is also authorized and instructed to replace these trees with trees of a specie to conform to the tree planting scheme heretofore adopted for said street. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Love. Noes:, hone. Absent: I'layor Linder. Councilman Krimmel reported that the lamp in the electrolier on the South side of the board walk on the Coast Boulevard has not been burning at night and this matter was referred to the Street Superintendent for attention. Councilman Krimmel reported that owing to delay in the payment of awards made to persons in connection with the street opening proceeding under the provisions of Resolution of Intention No. 154 and Ordinance No. 135 of the City of E1 Segundo, dissatisfaction has arisen among certain of the property owners, and he inquired of the City Attorney the cause of the tardiness. The City Attorney advised that this is the first time that said matter had officially been called to his attention, and he immediately telephoned his associatty who advised that his office has promptly referred to the Title Company all matters that the Title Company is required to report upon and that therefore, the Title Company is responsible for s"ch delay. He agreed to immediately get into communication with the Title Company and urge upon it the necessity for immediate reports upon the deeds heretofore filed with it. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL CO�.ITTEES. The City Clerk reported receipt of an additional deed in connection with the opening of certain new public streets within the City of E1 Segundo, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that that certain deed of Edward L. Hall, unmarried, dated December 24th, 1927, conveying to the City of El Segundo for public street purposes, the Westerly 20 feet of Lot 13, Block 105, E1 Segundo Sheet Eo. 3, which said real property is required for the opening of certain new public streets, under the provisions of Resolution of Intention No. 154 and Ordinance No. 135 of the City of E1 Segundo, and the property conveyed thereby,-, be and the same are hereby accepted on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk of said City is hereby authorized to attach to said instrument his certificate, indicating acceptance of the same, and upon receipt of a certificate from Southwest Title Company indicating that through such instrument the City of E1 Segundo acquires unencumbered title to said property for public street purposes, to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and to cause a warrant in the sum of (675.00 to be delivered to the said Edward L. Hall. Said resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Love. Noes. None. Absent: Mayor Binder. 721, a r 1 The City Engineer reported that the City of Los Angeles has dis- mantled the sewage grinders with which it has been experimenting at the Hyperion Outfall Sewage Disposal Plant and that Mr. Cook, the Engineer in charge, had advised him that a press, with a capacity of 50 cu. feet every twenty -four hours, which will dry sewage so that it may be burned, is to be installed and experimented with. He stated, however, that the quantity of sewage passing through such plant every twenty - four hours is 1500 cu. feet. Engineer Cook was unable to give any further information as to the status of the matter. The City Council discussed again specifications for the removal of a one story frame building heretofore used as the First Methodist Episcopal Church, which is to be acquired by the City of E1 Segundo and moved onta municipal property and thereafter devoted to recreational purposes, following which it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Cannon, that Resolution No. 183, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF '_�'HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUTMO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CERTAIN - SPECIFI-CATIONS FOR REP, -OVAL OF _CHURCH BUILDING ACQUIRED BY CITY", which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Binder. s The City Attorney detailed several attempts made by him to procure the County Counsel's approval of the form of easement prepared by himself, granting to the City of E1 Segundo the right to maintain sewer lines in certain portions of E1 Segundo High School property, pursuant to an award made by the Trustees of El Segundo High School which attempts thus far have been unsuccessful. However, he anticipates that the matter will be taken care of sptisfactorily by the County Counsel in the near future. The Street Superintendent advised that although he had recently been authorized by the Council to employ an additional laborer, he had found it necessary to employ three, and it was moved by Councilman Cannon, seconded by Councilman Love, that the action of the Street Superin- tendent of the City of E1 Segundo in employing two laborers in addition to those heretofore authorized, be and the same is hereby ratified and approved, it being understood, however,.that the compensation of said employees shall be at the rate of 62¢ per hour for such time as said persons are.actually in the employ of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Binder. Mayor Binder appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7:55 o'clock P. . and immediately took his seat and assumed the duties of the Mayor, Councilman Krimmel thereupon ceasing to act as Mayor pro -tem. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. T-oved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Ordinance No. 145, entitled: AN ORDIXUTCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE PRESEN'T'ING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT OF DEMILIIDS AGAINST SAID CITY, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held December 30th, 1927, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: ,Ayes: Councilmen 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: General Fund A. Schleuniger 21.00 C. G. Smith 21.00 G. Neschke 21.00 E. R. Peterson 21.00 G. A. Todd 21.00 A. G. Blair 21.00 H. A. Cosbey 17.50 F. A. Macdonald 17.50 D. B. Hancher 21.00 0. H. Barber 21.00 7. C. Grimes 21.00 L. W. Dessert 21.00 Redondo - Inglewood and Los -"F-784.15 Angeles Transfer 1.80 J. F. Montgomery 70.45 C. F. Turner 51.00 #73- Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Cannon, 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 L and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS. The Superintendent of the Water Department advised of the need of his Department for various meter parts, lead pipe and fittings, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the Superintendent of the Water Department be and he is hereby authorized to purchase certain meter parts and lead pipe and fittings, at a total cost of not to exceed 4150.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to repair damaged curb and sidewalk on the North side of Mariposa Avenue between Main Street and Standard Street, at a cost not to exceed 4150.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Koved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to construct curb returns on the North and South sides of Sycamore Avenue at its intersection with 17_ain Street, at a cost not to exceed %0.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Tayor Binder then stated that he noted a number of people were General Fund R. C. Campbell 21.00 George McLauchlin 21.00 A. Soeuto 21.00 F. J. Hope 21.00 W. H. Lennon 21.00 J. C. Bixler 21.00 T. B. Dinwiddie 21.00 77. R. Pierce 21.00 J. W. Miller 21.00 L. E. Loe 21.00 J. D. Campbell 17.50 C. K. McConnell 21.00 Daniels Hardware 41.04 E1 Segundo Lumber Co. 82.30 Union Rock Company 44.06 -"F-784.15 Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Cannon, 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 L and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS. The Superintendent of the Water Department advised of the need of his Department for various meter parts, lead pipe and fittings, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the Superintendent of the Water Department be and he is hereby authorized to purchase certain meter parts and lead pipe and fittings, at a total cost of not to exceed 4150.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to repair damaged curb and sidewalk on the North side of Mariposa Avenue between Main Street and Standard Street, at a cost not to exceed 4150.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Koved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to construct curb returns on the North and South sides of Sycamore Avenue at its intersection with 17_ain Street, at a cost not to exceed %0.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: None. Tayor Binder then stated that he noted a number of people were 7411 present in the Council Chamber and made inquiry as to whether or not they had any matter to present to the Council. Thereupon Yr. George ITerritt, as spokesman for parties present, arose and called the attention of the Council to the fact that the old Fethodist Episcopal Church building, at the Northeast corner of Main Street and 1:ariposa Avenue he felt would make a building; suitable for municine.1 activities and that the same might be porch --sed for a nominal consideration, as the School =oard of El Segundo Hich School District, upon the property of which district said structure is located, had tried to sell the same, but had been unsuccessful in obtaining e purchaser. Yr. Merritt stated that he and the persons present felt that if the structure could be moved to a new location on municipal property, that the building might serve some public function. Various persons in the audience, residents and tax payers in the City of E1 Segvndd, then arose and urged the Council to acquire the said structure if same Could be done for a nominal consideration. "he Council thereupon proceeded to discuss the matter at length, and it appearing to be for the best public interests that a bid dhould be placed with the El Segwi6o high School District for the structure, °it was moved by Councilman Love; seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the' following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the ,'ayor of this City and the City Clerk thereof, be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to make, execute and deliver'unto E1 Segundo High School District, a bid for the Church building at the Northeast corner of Main Street and iea iposa Avenue, in said City; iri the sum of $10.00, to be paid upon receipt of a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District, accepting said bid, said building, if awarded to said City, to be removed at any time at the pleasure of the Council of said Cit_. Said resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: Mane. Absent: None. Councilman Gerow then directed the attention of the Council to the tact that Lots 21 and 22, Block 57, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as per map recorded in 11ap Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, could be acquired by the City for the sum of $1,000.00, and that he believed that the same would make a site which could be used for municipal purposes. He thereupon moved and Councilman Krimmel seconded, 'What the following resolution be adopted: "RESOLVED, that the ?Mayor and the City Clerk of the City.of E1 Segundo, California, be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to place a bid with the owners of Lots 21 and 22, Block 57, E1 Segundo, in the sum of $1,000.00, being $500.00 apiece for each of said lots; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo, at the price above quoted, will pay any and all reasonable expenses, such as escrow charges, title fees, etc., which may be incurred in consummating the transaction; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of a written acceptance of this offar, that a warrant in the sum of $1,000.00, payable to the order of the owners of said lots, be drawn on the General Fund and delivered to the order of said owners in payment for said property, upon receipt of a good and sufficient grant deed, conveying said premises to said City free and clear of encumbrance, except conditions, restrictions and reservations usual to real property within the City of E1 Segundo, if any, of record, and upon proper demand therefor being filed in the usual mariner. Said resolution was carried by the following vote: i Iy75 Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent; None. By general consent the City Council agreed to meet Sunday, January 8th, 1928, at 9:00 o'clock A. It., for the purpose of inspecting certain municipal properties in need of repair or replacement, as referred to in the verbal communications of City Gardener Budgen and Fire Chief McConnell. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, ity Approved: Mayor.