1929 MAR 08 CC MINJ 717
El Segundo, California..
I..arch 8th, 1929.
A regular meeting of the City Council of he ty of El Segundo, California,
was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. :u;:.in he Co tuncil Chamber of the City
Hall of said City by the -Oeputy City Clerk, the City Clerk and Y.ayor being
absent. Councilman Gerow was unanimously chosen 1ayor pro -tem and he
immediately assumed the duties of the Yayor. Councilman Love was appointed
Clerk pro -tem.
ROLL CfZL.
Councilmen ?resent: Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Selby.
Councilmen Absent: Binder.
R ,DING. OF T:-INUTES OF PREVIOUS 11E'ETING.
The minutes of the regulE.r meetinE held on the 1st day of Di_arch, 1929,
were read. No errors or omissions appearing:, it was moved by Councilman
Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
7RIT 70 CO!2qJNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
','L1 LTER J. LITTLE, Assemblyman, dated February 28th, 1929, advising
that he will be glad to keep in mind the recommendations of this Council
when the County Unit Bill comes up for passage. Ordered filed.
?WALTER J. LITTLE, Assemblyman, dated Yarch 6th, 1929, advising that he
will lend his support to the passage of the bill re appropriation for
the disposition of sewage and industrial wastes. Ordered filed.
PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO., dated March 5th, 1929, advising
that poles have been removed end wires rerouted adjacent to Block 85,
within tbe/City of El Segundo, as requested in letter of the City Clerk
of said City dated August 1st, 1928. Ordered filed.
PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO., dated March 5th, 1929, requesting
permission to place two anchors on the South side of Franklin Avenue
and 1 anchor on the East side of alley West of Richmond Street, within
the City of E1 Segundo, as per sketch accompanying said letter. The
location of the anchors to be set having; been investigated by the City
Engineer and approved by him, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by
Councilman Selby, that the permit requested by granted, provided all of
said work is prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street
Superintendent of the C ty of El Segundo. Carried.
Mayor Binder appeared at the meeting at this t ime, the hour being
7220 o'clock P. M. and he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor,
Councilman Berow thereupon ceasing to act as Mayor pro -tem.
S. V. CORTELYOU, District Engineer, Division of Highways, dated March
2nd, 1929, relative to request of this City Council for State aid in the
improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo. Said
letter was ordered filed for future reference and consideration.
BURDETT MOODY, Bureau of Power and Light of the City of Los Angeles,
dated March 2nd, 1929, re Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 2 -A, being
a proposal to tax publicly owned utilities engaged in supplying the public
with light, heat, power, transportation, telegraph or telephone service.
Ordered filed.
VETERANS' WELFARE BOARD OF THE STS -ATE OF C.LIFORNIA, requesting the
cancellation of certain municipal taxes against Lot 1, Block 47, Lot 4,
Tract 3690, Lot 4, Tract 2667, Lot 17, Tract 2667 and North 5 ft. of Lot
27, Block 49, also Lot 4, Block 54, all in the City of El Segundo, which
properties are now owned by the Veterans' Welfare Board.
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at a cost not to exceed $21.00, be and the same are 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 Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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FollowiW discussion, in which the opinion of the City Attorney was
rendered, to the effect that he could not place upon the Act referred to
in the petition, the legal construction which apparently the officials of
the Veterans' Welfare Board had placed thereon, and that there was considerable
question as to whether or not the Council had the authority under the law to
make the cancellation requested, it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded
by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, this Council has received from the Veterans'
Welfare Board of the State of California, a certain petition
requesting that all municipal taxes against Lot 1, Block 47; Lot 4,
Tract No. 3690; Lot 4, Tract No, 2667; Lot 17, Tract No. 2667;
No. 5 ft. of Lot 27, Block 49 and Lot 4, Block 54, E1 Segundo
Sheet No. 2, all in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, excepting special assessments be cancelled;
AND WHEREAS, this Council has carefully considered the
said matter and has received legal advice with reference to the
same;
AND 1,MREAS, a doubt exists in the mind of this Council
at this time that it has the authority to grant the petition as
prayed for;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said petition be and
the same is hereby denied without prejudeand that said
Veterans' Welfare Board be advised of this decision and invited
to submit any data or authorities which said Board may have,
bearing upon the legality of the proposed cancellation and more
definitely indicating the authority of the Council of this City
to make such cancellations.
Said resolution was carried by the following vote:
Ayes Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes= None.
Absent: None.
ORAL C CflVIIVrUNICATI ONS .
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMUTTEES.
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL CMUTTEES.
In connection with the famishing of the materials for and the erection
of an ornamental woven wire fence around -the municipal reservoir located at
Lomita Street and Grand Avenue, the contract for which was awarded Anderson
Fence Company and which said work was completed and accepted by the Superintendent
of the Water Department, February 20th, 1929, the said Superintendent of the
Water Department advised the Council that he had checked over labor and
material bills which had been referred to him for checking at the previous
meeting of the Council and that these bills appeared to have been paid, and
that in his judgment the said bills constituted all of the bills for labor
and materials furnished in connection with the construction of said fence.
It was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that the
demand of Anderson Fence Company in amount of $553.15, be paid in accordance
with the terms of that certain agreement dated February 8th, 1929, between the
City of El Segundo and Anderson Fence Company, for the construction of a
certain woven wire fence around the reservoir located at Lomita Street and
Grand Avenue, in the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Engineer reported that R. P. Radich & Company had completed,
in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with puns and specifications
approved by the Council, the construction of a lateral sewer in Oak Avenue
between Main Street and Virginia Street. In view of the fact that said work
was done under private contract and that the City as such, had no interest
therein, the Council, by general consent, authorized the City Engineer to
prepare a statement, indicating the fact of the completion of the said sewers
in a satisfactory manner, for the use of the contractor in making his collections
for the work.
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UNFINISHED BUSI ESE'S.
The City Engineer presented plan and profile for the improvement of a portion
of Oak Avenue, in the City of " -1 Segundo, by the construction of sidewalk and
curb therein. After examination of said plan and profile, it was moved by Counc$ man
Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, tiat the said plan and profile be and the
same are hereby approved and adopted for the work or improvement of a:Poxtion
of Oak Avenue, within the said City, and the City Engineer of the City of El
Segundo is hereby directed to place it on file in his office and designate
it as Plan and Profile No. P- 290110. Carried.
The City Ln -ineer then presented a certain map prepared by him, desi €-hated
as Map No. Y- 290123 and entitled: 111ap of District to be assessed for the
improvement of a portion of Oak Avenue ", which said map delinaates the
property to be benefited by and to be assessed for the costs and expenses of
the work or improvement of a portion of Oak Avenue, within the 'Uity of E1
Segundo, California. After examination of same, it was moved by Councilman
Yrimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the said map be approved, and that
the same is hereby approved and adopted for the work or improvement of a
portion of Oak Avenue within the City of El Segundo, and the City Engineer of
the City of El Segundo, California, is hereby directed to place the same on
file in his office and designate it as lap No. 1- 290123, ITap of District to be
Assessed for the Improvement of a Portion of Oak Avenue ". Carried.
The City Engineer then submitted and filed his written estimate for the
work or improvement of a portion of Oak t.venue, said estimate being 82555.00
It was then moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that
Resolution of Intention No. 210, entitled:
A RESOLUTIOT: OF TIIF CITY COUITCIL OF 1I.E. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTE1,TION OF SAID COUNCIL TO
ORDER THE I1.TROV -P2MT T OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF OAK AVENUE
'.'iITHIN SAID CITY; DECLARING THE 'yr'ORK OR 11,TROIM -ENT TO BE
OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINLRY PUBLIC BENEFIT; THAT THE
COST OF SAID 'r;'OFY OR IMPROVE21. ENT S 4' LL BE ASSESSED UPON A
DISTRICT AND DETE]T:?ININC THAT BONS STL41L BE ISSUED TO
REPRE, SENT THE COST THEREOF,
which was read, be adopted. Carried by the followirW vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
I -'oved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that Ordinance
No. 157, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, P2TI DING
ORDINANCE N0. 29 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE 1+.R.AKING,
CARRYING, KEEPING, POSSESSING, SELLING AND DISCHARGING OF
CERT«IN ,!WEAPONS AND DEVICES ", PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 26TH
DL.Y OF DECEMBER, 19Y7,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 1st day of March, 1929, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Love introduced Ordinance No. 158, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING CERTAIN FIRE PREVENTION ME iSUR.ES AND RE-
GULATIONS IN THE OIL FIELDS OF SAID CITY, :-REPEALING
ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
TIEREWITH AND P-MVIDING PENALTIES FOR TT VIOLATION THEREOF,
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which was read.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the
purchase of three 60 foot lengths of garden hose for use of the Park,
Sewer and Street Department "q W spray nozzle for use of the Park
Department, at a total cost of
Carried by the following vote: �p�30.00, be and the same is hereby authorized.
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Water Superintendent advised that Rev. L. 0. Bostwick of the El
Segui-:do Community Church had requested use of the Grand Avenue Park at the
Municipal Water Works Site for the purpose of holding Sunrise Easter
Services. By general consent this pennission was granted.
Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Love, that until
the further order of this Council, the employment of a repair man at the
Municipal Warehouse be and the same is hereby authorized, such employment
to begin as of March 16th, 1929. Said employee shall receive as
compensation in full for all services rendered as such repair man the sum
of 75¢ per hour, which compensation shall be paid in such manner as other
employees of the Street Department are compensated. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel, Love, Selby and Binder.
Noes: None.
Absent= None.
Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that this
Council hereby goes on record as favoring the proposed Daylight Saving
Law and that the action heretofore taken by the City Clerk in writing to
the legislators representing this district endorsing said law on behalf
of this Council, be and the same is hereby ratified and approved. Carried.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
City Clerk pro-tem,
ayor.
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