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1928 MAY 18 CC MIN16819 El Segundo, Cal. May 18th, 1928. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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, Brimmel, Selby and Binder. Councilmen Absent: Love. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 11th day of May, 1928, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 16th day of May, 1928 were read without error or omission appearing, and it was moved by Councilman. Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerow, and unanimously carried, that the minutes be approved as read. WRIT-MEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: AFRICAN CONSERVATION CLUB, dated May 12th, 1928, soliciting financial assistance in support of Boulder Dam Legislation. Ordered filed. PACIFIC SOUTHWEST EXPOSITION, dated May 15th, 1928, requesting information as to the personnel of the official delegation which will represent the City of E1 Segundo at the opening of said Exposition, May 26th, 1928. The officials able to attendoore requested to notify the Clerk so that he might advise the Exposition Officials. BOULDER DAM ASSOCIATION, dated May 15th, 1928, containing data respecting the progress of Boulder Dam Legislation. Ordered filed. JOS. G. GOTETTE, dated May 16th, 1928, an application for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. ORAL C@NMMICATIONS. Mr. C. P. Mallory stated that he would like to be permitted to dispose of the tree stumps being out by the City. Following discussion, it was suggested that he file a written communication with the Council, stating what price he would pay for the same. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COR ITTEES. FEPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COM- 11TTEES. City Gardener Bud.gen informed the Council that someone had attempted to trim a cashurenia tree in the parking in front of the premises of Floyd Christian, at the Southwest corner of Palm and Bonita Vista Avenues, and in so doing had mutilated the tree to such an extent that said tree is ruined. Discussion ensued concerning the :practice of individuals trimming trees planted in the p arkings by the City without permission and the platting of miscellaneous trees and shrubs in parkings throughott the City without the Council's consent; at the conclusion of which it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the following resolution be adopted: r 7 j� ass WHEREAS, the attention of this Council has been directed to the fact that certain persons and property owners have mutilated and destroyed certain trees and shrubs growing in the parkways of the public streets of said City; Now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council hereby condemns such practices and directs the attention of the citizens of said City to the fact that the City has full, exclusive and complete jurisdiction over such parkways and all trees, shrubs and plants therein and the planting and maintenance thereof; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City at all times stands ready, on the requests of citizens and property owners, to take any and all needful steps to remedy any conditions which may be objectionable and is willing, in proper cases, to permit property owners and persons interested, to beautify and improve the said parkways by installation and planting of more trees or vegetation than is provided by the City, but that such private work can only be done by special permit first obtained; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attention of the Public be directed to the fact that the practice of owners tampering with such public property is not only frowned upon, but is at the same time, unlawful and renders the person perpetrating the same liable to arrest and punishment. Said resolution was carried by the following voter Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Selby and Binder. Noest None. Absentt Councilman Love. The Superintendent of the Water Department reported that a representative of the County Health Office visited this City on Wednesday, the 16th, and had taken samples of water from the City s water walls, for the purpose of making an inftstrial analysis and that a report is expected shortly. The Chief of Police requested an expression from the Council concerning the employment, in certain instances, of a special officer for the purpose of serving bench warrants, Lengthy discussion ensued, following which it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the following resolution be adoptedt WHEREAS, this Council, through past experience, finds that the public interest of said City and the effeciency with which offenders are brought to trial, are best subserved by the deputizing by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, California, of certain persons from time to time to serve bench warrants issued out of the Police Court of said City; NOV; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police of said City be and he is hereby authorized to appoint and/or deputize from time to time and as often as in his opinion the tame is required, such person or persons as in his opinion can best perform the service of any particular bench warrant issued out of said Court; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said person or persons so appointed and /or deputized, shall receive as compen- sation in full for each warrant so served, after being so deputized, the sum of $5.00, payable out of the General Fund of said City. Said resolution was carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Selby and Binder. Noes: None, Absent: Nouncilman Love. 170 - c- c� The City Attorney presented a form of release to be executed to the Speed and Service Track Company and /or R. W. Twining, in consideration of the am of $145.78 to be paid to the City of E1 Segundo in consideration of the execution of said release, which said release had the effect of releasing said Speed and Service Truck Company and /or R. W. Twining from any and all liabilities to said City, arising out of that certain accident in which oil was spilled over E1 Segundo Avenue, between Richmond Street and Main Street in said City, on the first day of February, 1928. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo were authorized to execute and deliver to Speed and Service Truck Company and /or R. W. Twining, a certain form of release, approved and presented to this Council this date by the City Attorney, releasing said Speed and Service Truck Company and/or R. We Twining from liability to the City of E1 Segundo, arising out of that certain accident in which oil was spilled over E1 Segundo Avenue, between Richmond Street and Main Street in said City, on the first day of February, 1928, the execution and delivery of said release to be conditioned upon the receipt by said City within a reasonable length of time of said sum of $145.78. The City Clerk reported that on Saturday, May 19th, City Clerks, Treasurers, Assessors and other City officials of Southern California cities, numbering in all approximately fifty, would visit the City of E1 Segundo for the purpose of holding a conference concerning municipal affairs; that similar meetings have previously been held and the cities at which the same were held had acted as hosts and entertained the visitors; that he felt the occasion a wonderful opportunity to create good will and advantageously advertise the City of E1 Segundo and asked the Council if it would defray the expense of the visitors• luncheon. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there are available in the City Treasury of the City of El Segundo, California, unexpended, certain funds - available for the purpose of advertising and promoting the said City in the manner as contemplated by law; AND WHEREAS, there exists in the State of California, a certain organisation known as Central Southern California City Clerks, Auditors, Assessors and Treasurers Association; AND WHEREAS, a meeting of the said Association is scheduled to be held in the City of E1 Segundo, California, on Saturday, the 19th day of May, 1928; AND WHEREAS, this Council finds that said meeting of said Association presents an excellent and advantageous way of advertising and promoting the City of E1 Segundo generally in Southern California; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo furnish a luncheon to be given to the members of said Association and their gents on said 19th day of May, 1928; that said luncheon shall be served by the Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of E1 Segundo in the dining -room of said Church, end that said City will pay the said Ladies Aid Society the sum of $1900 for each meal actually furnished at said luncheon to a member of said Association or a guest thereof; a list of such members or guests actually attending said luncheon to be certified as correct by the Secretary of the said City Clerks, Auditors, Assessors and Treasurers Association, and that the City Clerk of said City be and he is hereby delegated to supervise and audit the claim for said luncheon; that the total amount payable under the authority herein given shall not exceed the sum of $50.00, and shall be paid out of the General Fund of said City and shall be charged to the Advertising and Promotion account. Said resolution was carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absents Councilman Love. L'NFIldISHED BUSINESS. Councilman Gerow introduced Ordinance No. 148, entitledt AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ARMING ORDINANCE NO. 16 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, REGULATING THE USE OF FIiECF.ACKERS, TORPEDOES, FIF07ORKS AND DISPLAY EXPLOSIVES OF ALL KINDS WITHIN SAID CITY", BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF, which was read. NEW BUSINESS. T,f 71' The Street Superintendent informed the Council that his attention had been called to the fact that an abandoned frame building on the North side of El Segundo Aveme between Ricimond Street and Main Street is being dismantled piece -meal; that portions-of the building are in danger of falling; that there is danger of injury to children who play about the building and that by reason of vacancy and apparent abandonment,the building is a fire hazard. Whereupon, by general consent, the City Clerk was instructed to communicate with the owner of said building in an effort to have him demolish the same or repair it in a satisfactory manner. Councilman Gerow expressed the opinion that the City should erect City Limit signs at the various street intersections, designating the boundaries of the City, which thought was concurred in by the Council and by general consent the Clerk was authorized to obtain prices on suitable enamel signs. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved bylCouncilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: City er . Mayor.