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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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,
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Approved:
Mayor.