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1930 MAR 14 CC MINJ451 E1 Segundo, Cbl. March 14th, 1930. 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 George Love, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Krimmel, Selby and Love. Councilmen Absent: Binder and Gerow. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS 14EETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 7th day of March, 1930, were read without error or omission appearing, and it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: S. V. CORTELYOU, District Engineer, Divison of Highways of the State of California, dated March 6th, advising of the progress being made in the matter of the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard by the cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, and inquiring the approximate date when proceedings in E1 Segundo will be carried out to the point of advertising the Cork for contract. The letter was ordered filed without comment. THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, dated March 12th, 1930, requesting the cooperation of the Governing Body of this City in changing the name of 114th Street to Imperial Highway. Following discussion and consideration of the matter, by general consent the Clerk was instructed to advise said Association that if and when the Governing Bodies of other jurisdictions through which the highway passes, takes the action required to comply with this Association's request, the Council of the City of El Segundo will do likewise. W. T. CLEVERDON CO., San Francisco, soliciting consideration in the matter of motor vehicle liability insurance now practically essential to municipalities by reason of the adoption of legislation making municipalities liable in damages by reason of the careless or negligent operation of motor vehicles by officers or employees of municipalities. Ordered filed. None. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk submitted for acceptance of the Council certain deeds of E1 Segundo High School District and El Segundo School District, conveying certain property described in said deeds to the City of El Segundo, the purchase of which real property was authorized by previous action of this Council. Upon examination, the City Attorney recommended the acceptance of the said deeds, subject to their approval as to form by Los Angeles County Council and by the Title Company, which will be required to write the Title Guarantee certificate, following which it was moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain deed of El Segundo High School District, dated the 14th day-of March, 1930, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo Lots 5 and 6 in Block 85 of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3 in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, together with the respective vacated portions of public alleys, lying within said Block 85, and which adjoin each of said respective lots hereinabove described; also that certain deed of El Segundo School District, dated the 14th day of March, 1930, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, and Lots 7 to 18 inclusive, all in Block 85 of El Segundo Sheet No. 3, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, together with the respective vacated portions of public alleys lying within the said block and which adjoin each of said respective lots hereinabove described; all subject to conditions, restrictions, reservations, etc., and to taxes as per Assessments Nos. 599862, 813417, 831419 and 831421, on the tax roll of the Tax Collector of Los Angeles County for the fiscal year 1929 -1930, and subject also to certain special assessments affecting each of the lots hereinabove described, excepting Lots 6 and 9, and the land conveyed thereby, be and the same are hereby accepted, subject, however, to the approval of said instruments as to form by the Los Angeles County Counsel, and by Security Title Insurance and Guarantee Company; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the approval as to form as hereinbefore provided for, the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo is hereby directed to cause the said instruments to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. The City Attorney reported to the Council with respect to a decision recently handed down by the Appelate Department of the Superior Court, in the matter of a conviction had at the City of Southgate, California, for the violation of its "dodger" ordinance. He explained that the decision does not have such great bearing on the City of E1 Segundo's ordinance, by reason of the fact that the El Segundo ordinance and the Southgate ordinance differ materially. The Council, by general consent, decided to consider the report of the Attorney before determining whether or not to make any amendments to the E1 Segundo ordinance. Fire Chief McConnell advised the Council that the storage battery on the fire engine is three years old and losing its efficiency, and that a new battery should be obtained and that he had gotten prices on several, the most practical one in his opinion being a 17 Plate, C Type, Willard battery, the cost of which is $21.45. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the purchase of a 17 Plate, C Type, Willard battery, at a cost not to exceed $21945, for use on the fire engine of the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noess None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. City Engineer Hutchins reported that at a meeting of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce held on the 6th inst., it was decided that the Chamber of Commerce recommend to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, that the City of El Segundo act as host to the Association of City Clerks, Auditors, Assessors and Treasurers of Southern California, at the bi- monthly meeting of that Body, which will be held in May, 1930, and that he was calling the matter to the attention of the Council in the place of the President of the Chamber of Chamber, Mr. J. F* McCullough, who was delegated J454� so to do, but who was unable to attend this meeting. Following discussion, in which it was felt that such meetings held in this municipality have immeasurable advertising and promotion value, and that for this reason it would be desirable to extend the invitation, as called to the attention of this Council by the Chamber of Cd mnerce, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to extend to the City Clerks, Auditors, Assessors and Treasurers Association of Southern California, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, an invitation to hold its next bi- monthly meeting at the City of El Segundo and as guests of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized and directed to employ the law firm of OtMelveny, Tuller & Meyers of Los Angeles, as associate and approving Counsel, to pass upon all proceedings which may be required to be taken in the matter of the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo, the compensation of such law firm, so employed, to be at a rate not to exceed 1/2 of 1% of the kzftm par value of such bonds as ffiay be authorised issued and may be sold, pursuant to said proceedings. Carried by the following votes Ayess Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo lease from T. B. DeBerry, a police officer in its employ, that certain automobile belonging to said T. B. DeBerry, to- wit: a 19 6 cylinder, Hudson sedan, Motor No* at the lease rental sum of $35.00 per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby authorized and directed to execute such a lease on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, as prepared by the City Attorney of said City, and delivered to the City Clerk this date, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the same and place same on file in his office. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that in accordance with the terms of that certain lease entered into this date, between T. B. DeBerry and the City of E1 Segundo, fb r the leasing of that certain automobile belonging to the said T. B. DeBerry, which said automobile is to be used in the service of the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo, the said automobile be painted the distinctive color provided by the California Vehicle Act, the total cost of such painting not to exceed $75.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and Love. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. Moved by Councilman Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the purchase and installation at the municipal warehouse site of the City of E1 Segundo, of a galvanized iron tank for the storage of road oil, be and the same is hereby authorized, at a total cost of not to exceed $80.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krimmel, Selby and hove. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Binder and Gerow. No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 1930, at the hour of 11:40 o'clock A. M. Carried. Approved: I Officers Present: McCarthy, V. D. Hutchins, R. T. McConnell, C. K. Woodworth, Clyde Respectfully submitted, City, C1 k. J4` t-7