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1929 FEB 08 CC MINJ E1 Segundo, Calif. February 8th, 1929. 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 Allayor being absent. Councilman Love was unanimously chosen Mayor pro -tem and he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Krimmel 9 Love and Selby. Councilmen Absent Binder and Gerow. READING OF ITINUTES OF PREVIOUS ?:•'METING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 1st day of February, 1929, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. `;'MITTEN COM'I NTCATIONS, The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: C. L. BROA.DWATER, Superintendent, E1 Segundo High School, dated February 1st, 1929, suggesting that a resolution be adopted requesting the Legislature and the Governor to withhold approval of a certain Bill at present before the Legislature, which bill is commonly referred to as "The County Unit Plan ". Following consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: VMREAS, a so- called County unit plan of re- organizing school districts, sponsored by the California Taxpayers' Associations, has been introduced into the California Legislature by Assemblyman Baum of Los Angeles; and, `i'MREAS, this bill, if passed, will abolish our school district without good or even fair reasons; and 71HEREAS, this bill seems to be based upon in- sufficient and incomplete data; seems to contain con- clusions not warranted by scientific facts; seems not to be capable of accomplishing the stated object, that of equalization of educational opportunities in the state, and seems to have originated from a prejudiced source; and WHEREAS, no radical school re- organization bill should be passed without adequate study by competent public authorities and recommendation thereafter; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, requests the members of the Legislature of the State of California to withhold approval from the plan of the California Taxpayers' Association, and to refer it to the Public Commission, recommended by the Governor and the State Sup erintea dent of Public Instruction, for adequate study and report two years hence. Said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love and Selby. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Binder. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ITNICIPALITIES, dated February 4th, 1929, enclosing a reprint of a paper on "Financing Sewer Maintenance ", and requesting the adoption of a resolution respecting Senate Bill No. 652. Taken under advisement. J ab SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO., dated February 6th, 1929, applications to set certain poles at certain locations within the City of El Segundo. Said locations having been inspected and approved by the City Engineer of the City of El Segundo, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that Southern California Edison Company be and it is hereby granted permission to erect poles within the City of E1 Segundo, as follows, to -wit: 1 - 40' pole on W S Sheldon St., 1' No. of Sycamore Ave. 1 - 40' " " "W1 S Sheldon St., Appr. 130' No. of Sycamore Ave. 1 - 40-' " " NIS Sycamore Ave., Appr. 60' hest of Sheldon St. 1 - 40' NIS Sycamore Ave., " 210' 1 - 40' " " NIS Sycamore Ave., " 375' It rt It r, 4 - 40' poles on WS Virginia St., between Collingwood and Walnut Avenue. 1 - 45' pole on 1111S " " 1' +1 +v « Avenue, provided all of said work is prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried. None. None. None. ORAL COMMNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STAIMING C018TIT TES. SPORTS OF OFFICERS iM SPECIAL COMUL- IT1TT+ +'S. UNFINIS ;D BUSIIITLSS. u"ayor Binder appeared at the meeting at this point, the hour being 7:25 o'clock P. 1., and he immediately took his seat and assumed the duties of the ILAyor, Councilman Love thereafter ceasing to act as Mayor pro -tem. It appearing that approval of the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting held January 2nd, 1929, had been overlooked, the said minutes were read at this time. No errors or omissions being noted, it.was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the said minutes be approved as read and the motion carried unanimously. PvYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Jack Brewer 27.79. C. r Turner Garage 7.46' Daniels Hardware 63.37. Southern Cal. Gas Company 8.58 J. Y. Foreman 5.00. Coast Machinery Corp. 27.50 Blanche V. Thayer 10.00, Union Rock Company 54.62 General Fund Standard Oil Co. of Cal. 132.63 A. L. Cartland 29.35 - S. & M. Transfer Co. 1.00 - Redondo- Inglewood and Los Angeles Transfer .50� El Segundo H'erald 4.38• E1 Segundo Lumber Co. 22.86 Pacific Electric Railway 46.00• 4441—.0-4 11oved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and -oaid out of the General Fund covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. NEW BUSII\iESS. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the expenditure of not to exceed _p200.00 for parts for repairint. the rollers a J5 of the City of E1 Segundo be and the seine is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the abandonment of an old water line in Loma Vista Street between pine Avenue and hia.riposa Avenue and the laying in its stead of a 2" new galvanized iron water line, be and the same is hereby authorized, at a cost not to exceed •250.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the purchase of flower seed required by the Gardener, at a cost not to exceed 15.00, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the purchase of miscellaneous water meter parts at a cost not to exceed 130.00 be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following, vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the purchase of four tires and tubes for use of motor vehicle equipment of the Water Department, at a cost not to exceed 431.00, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the construction of a concrete bulkhead on the Last side of the Coast Boulevard adjacent to the Northerly City Limits of the City of E1 Segundo on said Coast Boulevard., at a cost not to exceed "$30.00, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: 0ouncilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Councilman Selby was excused from further attendance at this meeting at this point, the hour being 8:17 o'clock P. M. The City Engineer reported concerning a conference had between Mr. Cortelyou of the State Highway Commission, Mayor Binder and himself, at which conference it was pointed out by Mr. Cortelyou that the City could most likely obtain State aid with reOpect to the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard. Realizing the financial saving through State aid to the owners of property which will be assessed for the widening and improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed forthwith to make application to the State Highway Commission of the State of California, for financial assistance in the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard between Collingwood Street and Rosecrans Avenue, within the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gerow. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized to interview the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the City of E1 Segundo might expect any financial assistance from the County of Los Angeles in event the City of E1 Segundo initiates proceedings for the widening and improvement of Arizona Drive, commonly referred to as Sepulveda Boulevard, within the corporate limits of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder. Noes: Lone. Absent: Councilman Gerow. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: �' City Mayo r.