1932 AUG 31 CC MIN4 3N-
El
Segundo, California.
August 31st, 1932.
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 and Mayor Binder.
Councilmen Absent: Love and Selby.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 24th day of August,
1932, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman
Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerorw, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated:
ASSOCIATION OF CITY PLAIRMS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, dated August 30th,
1932, advising of a meeting of said-Association to be held September 10th,
1932, at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Building. Ordered filed.
W. H. CHRISTY, Mayor of Emeryville and Chairman oil Committee on
• Reorganization of the League of California Municipalities, dated August 25th,
1932, requesting cooperation and support in the matter of the adoption of a
new plan of reorganization-of said League, to be acted upon at the annual
convention to be held in San Diego, 1932. Ordered filed.
GORDON 91HITNALL, Acting Secretary- Manager, League of California
Municipalities, calling attention to the facilities provided in San Diego
for the exhibit of photographs, models, materials,-forms, etc. which the
member cities might care to place upon display. Ordered filed.
ROLAND A. VANDEGRIFT, Director of Finance, State of California, dated
August 11th, 1932, acknowledging the Clerk's letter of July 28th, and
forwarding for the information of the Council miscellaneous data respecting
the collection and distribution of gasoline tax monies and respecting other
tax items affecting State budget. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES, dated August 26th, 1932; being a
statement respecting Constitutional Amendments Nos. 8 and 9, dealing with
proportional representation, which will appear on the November general election
ballot. Ordered filed.
ORAL COM2UNICATIONS.
• Mr. C. Crownover addressed- the,Council requesting that he be given
additional time in the employ of the City and Mr. A. J. Triplett made verbal
application for reinstatement in the City's employ. These gentlemen Were
advised by the Mayor that their requests would be given consideration later
in the meeting and they could learn•the Council's decision the following day
from the Street Superintendent.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. -
The City Clerk reported receipt of a road deed from Southern
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California Edison Company, affecting property to be acquired by the City of
E1 Segundo in the matter of the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard; also of
said Company's letter dated August 25th, 1932, stating that while said Company
feels it should grant no easement for grading portions of its property on
Arizona Drive, the letter may be construed as authority to proceed with said
grading. By general consent the matters were referred to the City Attorney
for recommendation prior to any official action being taken by this Council.
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
We F. Allee
14.88
C. S. Crownover
1.55
J. C. Osborne
43.71
A. Siebken
90.00
1. N. Sumner
172.50
R. T. Hutchins
24.50
R. T. Hutchins
37.00
Ethel Grimes
76.60
J. C. Osborne-
49.60
Addressograph Sales Agency
.88
Standard Oil Co. of Cal.
1.00
Southern Cal, Blue Print Co.
10.92
Phoenix Meter Corporation
19.33
Ross Manufacturing Co.
11.53
Grimes- Stassforth Stationery
Co. 1.28
Total
$554,68
Peter E. Binder
John A. Gerow
William A. Krinml, Jr.
George Love
William R. Selby
Victor D. McCarthy
Neva M. Elsey
Mints, Curtzwiler
Clyde Woodworth
Don C. Fugitt
T. Be DeBerry
M. H. McIntire
C. C. Havens
H. J. Sherphorn
J. A. Cummings
K. E. Campbell
A. K. Tennis
H. McMillan
C. K. McConnell
George McLauchlin
R. T. Hutchins
Ethel Grimes
R. F. Ward
E. borgan
A. Siebken
J. A. Macdonald
E. J. Grow
General Fund
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
250.00,
150.00
100.00
114.00
45.00
163.27
124.45
156.52
153.15
177.39
72.66
150.00
140.00 '
16.35
150.00
236.00
24.00
186.00
125.00
60.00
170.00
150.00
H. Anderson
C. Angle
F. Arthur
G. Boughton
D. Boyer
H. Bigler
J. R. Black
A. Bleich
J. Bender
A. Bogen
H. Burns
T. Bray
J. Burgher
P. Campbell
A. Condo
E. Coddington
K. Cline
J. M. Dowdy
S. Dare
J. Durkos
H. Downs
A. Ewing
D. Fahland
H. Gum
F. L. Gregory
W. Gross
W. Henry
W. Hyde
We R. Hickman
Af Hoblit
J. Hullibarger
L. Hansen
C. Lane
H. McGuire
P. McNally
We MorgM
J. Martin
J. Powers
L. Peery
M. Riley
li. Raynor
M. Rahan
H. Rhodes
J. Schoening
W. Smith
general Fund
29.76
59.52
37.20
9.92
59.52
14.88
19.84
14.88
24.80
59.52
14.88
19.84
72.00
34.72
14.88
39.68
34.72
19.84
9.92
19.84
29.76
19.84
9.92
39.68
72.00
37.51
59.52
34.72
29.76
24.80
14.88
29.76
29.76
34.72
19.84
19.84
24.80
34.72
24.80
29.76
59.52
59.52
29.76
64.48
14.88
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A. T. Miller
Alice Hope
American Bitumuls Company
Consolidated Rock Products
ldamae Marty
Southern Cal. Gas Company
Westinghouse Elect. & Mfg.
Standard Oil ,Co. of Calif.
Aggeler & Musser Seed Co.
Grimes- Stassforth Stat. Co.
Neil W. Barnard Co.
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
So. Calif. Gas Company
Rich Budelier
American Legion Auxiliary
G. M. Green
Union Indemnity Co.
So, Calif. Gas Company
General Fund
General Fund
$60.40
J.
Stanich
14.88
45.00
C.
Stockburger
19.84
93.30
C.
T. Surrell
44•$4
Co. 12076
G.
Turney
59.52
20.88
w.
Temple
24.80
5.20
George Todd
34.72
Co. .92
E.
Weatherfield
14.88
2.48
C.
Withers
19.84
3.25
M.
Zivalic
59.52
3.43
A.
Griffin
14.88
.85
S.
Choate
19.84
1.76
C.
Crownover
18.60
1.95
E.
Johnson
9.92
_16.55
C.
Dinwiddie
9.92
15.00
W.
Allee
14.88
30.00
W.
Eastman
4.96
371.25
J.
Anderson
4.96
.53
Wi.
Gaydos
4.96
TOTAL $5578.57
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman K.rimme1, that the demands
be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the
same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Love and Selby,
At this point, the hour being 8:15 o'clock P. M., a recess of five minutes
was declared. At the hour of 8:20 o'clock P. M., the Council reconvened, Councilmen
uerow, Kri 1 and Mayor Binder being present and answering roll call, Councilmen
Love and Selby being absent.
NEW BUSINESS.
Following the request of the Chief of Police, it was moved by Councilman
Krimmel, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the purchase of two motorcycle tires
and tubes, at a total cost of not to exceed $13.25, be and the same is hereby
authorized. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel and Idayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilmen Love and Selby.
Councilman Gerow recommended that the attention of the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District be drawn to the fact that it has not drilled the drainage
test well as agreed, on property acquired for this purpose by the City of E1 Segundo
and that it be asked to perform this service before the heavy winter rains set in.
Thereupon by general consent the City Clerk was instructed to correspond with the
proper official or department in connection with this matter.
The Street Superintendent having advised the Council of the need for a
motor truck in his Department, and it appearing that a FdTd truck suitable for his
purpose is available through the local Ford dealer, it was moved by Councilman
Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the purchase of one -closed cab chassis,
pick -up body, used, Model B Ford Truck, Motor No. AB 5046077, be and the same
is hereby authorized, at-* cost of.not•to exceed.4499.00. Carr.ie4- by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, lirimme1 and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Love and Selby.
Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that the
following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, in the. successful and economical prosecution
of certain municipal work now under way, it appears to be
necessary to provide motor vehicle equipment in addition to
that now owned by the-City of E1 Segundo; and
WHEREAS, it appears practical and economical at this
time to lease the necessary equipment and it is possible to
do so through the Escobar Ford-Agency at E1 Segundo,.on terms
which this Council deems reasonable and satisfactory;
NOW THEREFORE, -HE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the
City of El Segundo be -and he is hereby authorized.and directed
to enter into a lease contract with the Escobar Ford Agency of
E1 Segundo, California, for the rental of two Ford motor trucks
at a rental of not to exceed 475.00 each per month, such
contract to be prepared and /or.approved by the City Attorney and
to contain an option to purchase the said vehicles so leased at.
any time during the term of said contract, should.this Council
so decide and to contain a further condition that any sums
theretofore paid as rental for the use of the vehicles mentioned
in said contract shall apply upon the purchase price thereof.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Krimmel and Mayor Binder.
Noes: - Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilmen Love and Selby.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Krimmel, that
the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor.
Respectfully submitted,
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