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E1 Segundo, California.
July 20th, 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: Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS Id1EETINGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 13th day of July,
19289 were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by
Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the minutes be
approved as read. Carried. -
The minutes of the special meeting-held on July 16th, 1928, were
read without error or omission being noted, and were approved as read
upon motion of Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, which
carried.
None.
None.
None.
WRITTEN COT=CATIONS.
ORAL CM1M- 'I CATIONS.
REPORTS OF STANDING CM21ITTEES.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COLZII TTE S.
The City Clerk announced receipt of certain instruments affecting
real property involved in the street opening proceedings initiated under
Resolution of Intention No. 154 and Ordinance No. 135 of the City of
E1 Segundo, following which it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded
by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain street deed, dated the
22nd day of November, 1927, executed by Paul J. Frank,
William Burbridge and Bessie Burbridge, his wife, granting
to the City of E1 Segundo an easement for public street
purposes, over the Southerly 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 95,
E1-Segundo Sheet No. 3, as per map recorded in Book 20,
Pages 22 and 23 of laps, Records of Los Angeles-County,
California, on file in the office of the County Recorder of
said County; and that certain Partial Release of Mortgage,
dated the 12th day of July, 1928, executed by Great Western
Building & Loan Association, effecting the Westerly 20 feet
of Lot 2, Block 105, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as per map
recorded in 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, be and the same are hereby accepted on behalf of
the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City
of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized, upon receipt
of advices from the Southwest Title Company, that through such
instruments, the City of E1 Segundo will acquire title to
said real property, free and clear of encumbrance, to cause the
said instruments to be filed for record, and to cause to be
delivered to the grantors the respective amounts awarded them
in the Report of the /Commissioners appointed for such purpose,
under the provisions of Ordinance No. 135 of said City.
Said resolution was carried by the following votes
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Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selb-,r and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Engineer, reporting with respect to a plan for the disposition of
storm waters which collect in several low spots within the City during the
rainy season, stated that he had conferred with one of the engineers of Layne
do Bowler.Corporation, and it is felt that the sinking of a shaft and the
setting of an 8" or 10" casing with perforations in water - bearing sands at a
depth of 85 feet to 100 feet, seems feasible and practical, and that the
Layne & Bowler Corporation had quoted a price of $3.00 per foot for performing
such work. Following discussion, by general consent the City Engineer was
authorized to experiment with an abandoned water well, for the purpose of
gathering data to aid the Council in its decision respecting construction of
the suggested storm water disposal method.
The City Attorney reported raving conferred with California Title Insurance
Company respecting easements affecting certain real property acquired by the
Water Department at the time the City purchased the Sausal - Redondo Water
Company and that said Title Company had informed him that the statement
respecting said easements made in its certificate issued to the City at the
time of the purchase is not correct and recommended that said certificate
be returned to it for correction. It was thereupon moved by Councilmen
Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that California Title Insurance Company's
Guarantee Certificate No. 245822, dated March 3rd, 1924, covering Lot 10,
Block 3, Tract 1685, and a parcel of land situated in Section 11, Township 3
South, Range 15 West, S.B.M., be and the same is hereby authorized returned
to said California Title Insurance Company for correction of -the reference
therein to an easement across said property and/or other property in said
Section 11, as a means of ingress and egress to and from said property for
any and all purposes. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Street Superintendent reported that Mr. Sant of the Pacific
Telephone & Telegraph Company had gone over with him the plans of said
Company for the removal of certain of said Company's poles and lines
adjacent to Main Street and Palm Avenue, which the Council desired removed
and which were under discussion at the meeting of this Council held July
13th, the plan of which said Company, as understood by the Street
Superintendent, appeared to be not entirely satisfactory. It was thereupon
moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that Councilmen
Gerow and Krimmel and Street Superintendent Gunn be appointed a Special
Committee to confer with said Company further respecting said matter, and
that said Committee have full power to act. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love,. Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Street Superintendent recommended that the motors in two of the
City of El Segundo trucks be overhauled, and it was moved by Councilman
Gerow, seconded by Coivicilman Krimmel, that such worm be authorized, at a
cost not to exceed $30.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noe s: , None .
Absents None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore on the 13th day
of July, 1928, authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk of the
City o:� E1 Segundo, California, to place in writing with the
Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo High School District, a certain
bid in the sum of $5.00 for certain easements as set forth in
the advertisement of said Board appearing in
the issues of the E1 Segundo Herald of July 6th,
13th and 20th, 1928;
AND WHEREAS, it appears that it may be necessary
at the time of the hearing upon said bids to increase
the amount in order to insure the purchase of same
by the City of El Segundo, California;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and
the City Clerk of said City be and they are hereby
authorized and instructed to increase the amount of
such bid to such sum, not exceeding $200.00, as in
the opinion of said Mayor and City Clerk may, at
the time, seem reasonably necessary in order to
purchase and acquire said easements do advertised for
said City.
Said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayess Councilmen Gerow,
Noess None.
Absents None,
Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
General Fund General Fund
Ira E. Escobar M82.68 R. S. Anthony, M. D. 7.00
Roy s Garage 4.85 E1 Segundo Lumber Co. 10.00
The Star Market 2.55 0907.08
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the General Fund
covering the sane. Carried by the following vote:
Ayess - Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that ltthur
Budgen, City Gardener, be and he is hereby granted his customary annual
two creeks vacation beginning July 27th, 1928, and that at the conclusion
of said vacation, the said employee be granted a three months' leave of
absence, without pay. Carried by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noess None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that W. G.
Henry be granted his customary annual two weeks vacation, beginning
July 23*fd, 1928. Carried by the following votes
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Gerow was excused from the meeting at this point, the hour
being 8:30 o'clock P. M. Councilman Gerow returned to the Council Chamber
at the hour of 8:40 o'clock P. Y. and immediately took his seat.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the
purchase of ammunition for use of the Police Department at a cost not to exceed
$20.00 be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was
moved by Councilmen Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby that the meeting adjourn.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Omission from Minutes of Regular Meeting held July 20th, 1928.
The City Clerk reported that the installments of principal and interest
due July let, 1928, on Street Improvement Bond No. 24, Series B, had not
been paid when due and are now delinquent, and inquired what action the
Council desired to take in the matter. After consideration, it was moved by
Councilman "row, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, did, on the 25th
day of November,-1927, acquire by purchase that certain street
improvement bond designated as Street Improvement Bond No. 24, Series
B, for the opening of Cypress and Other Streets, under Resolution
of Intention No. 154 of the City of El Segundo, California, and is
now the owner of the said bond;
AND WHEREAS, this Council, after consideration, deems that the
whole amount of the unpaid remainder of said bond, with its accrued
interest, should be declared due and payable immediately, and
that the Treasurer should proceed to advertise and sell the real
property described in said bond as security for the payment of the
said principal and interest; _
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of El Segundo,
California, does hereby demand and that on its behalf the City
Clerk demand in writing, said writing to be delivered to the City
Treasurer of said City, that the said Treasurer proceed to advertise
sell said lot or parcel of land unless the unpaid remainder of the
principal sum of said bond, together with its accrued interest, as
expressed in said bond, is paid before such sale, and that-in the
event such payment be made prior to such sale, together with any cost
which may have accrued thereon, as provided by law, that then and in
event the said Treasurer shall cause said bond to be cancelled as
contemplated in the Act of the Legislature of the State of Califo mia
under which said Bond may have been issued.
Said resolution was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: - Councilmen Gero w, Brimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The foregoing is authenticated as "Omission from Minutes of Regular
Meeting held July 20th, 1928 ", referred to in the caption on this page.
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