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1928 JUL 20 CC MINf 213 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 211 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. # For omission, see Page I -216. 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, Apr e : _ i, y C yor. } 2161i 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. Attested and Approvedt yor* and that City CleR of the of BE egundoo. California. �/ s r Zn