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1934 FEB 14 CC MINL;. 349 El Segundo, California: February 14th, 1934. 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.Chember of the City Hall of said City, by Peter E. Binder Mayor. , ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Gerow, Lesser Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: None. - -'l °FADING OF UINU ES OF PlUEVIOUS MTING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 7th day of February, 1934, were read. No errors or omissions being noted, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. 'RITTEN COTaUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as follows: LOS ANu.:�LES COUNTY LEAGM, OF ZZNICIPALITIE;S, dated February 10th, 1934, inviting attendance of the officials of the City of E1 Segundo, at the Thirty- Seventh i:onthly meeting of Los Angeles County League of Municipalities, to be held at Lynwood, California February ary 15th, 1934, at 6:30 o'clock P. Y'. The Mayor indicated that he would attend such meeting and the communication was ordered filed. GOLD CREST REBEKAH LODGy NO. 357, dated February 14th 1934 recuestin that it be provided with heat on -its regular meeting nights. By general consent the City Clerk was directed to call the matter to the attention of the janitor. NATIOMIL COUNCIL FOR PROTIECTION OF ROADSI, 3 AUTY, addressed to the L;ayor under date of January 30th, 19341 requesting information as to the success of this City in enforcing its billboard ordinance, and requesting a copy of said ordinance. By general consent the City Clerk was instructed to answer the communication and to supply the writer with a copy of the billboard ordinance of the City of El Segundo. EL SEGUNDD PROGEESSI E DE�.:OCRATIC CLUB, dated February -14th, 1934, Presenting the names of certain individuals as eligible to serve on the election boards April 9th, 1934. Ordered filed. J. L. McCLAIN, Contractor, dated February 2nd, 1934, requesting an extension of sixty days time for completing his contract with the City of E1 Segundo for the improvement of Arizona Drive within said City. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that J. L. :._cClain, 8ontractor_referred to in that certain street contract between J. L. LIcClain and the City .of El Segundo, for the improvement of Arizona Drive, (State Highway No. 60) in the City of _l Segundo, California, dated October 9th, 1933, be and he is hereby granted an extension of time from February 7th, 1934 to April'6th, 1934, within which t.o complete his contract for the improvement of the Highway hereinbefore referred to. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Sesser, Love, Selby and L:ayor Binder. Toes: Councilmen None. absent: Councilmen None. ;-35o I- Santa Ye Land Improvement Company, dated February 14th, 1934, its rile l:o. 640 -9 -1, expressing its willingness to dedicate to the City of El Segundo certain real property for public street purposes, transmitting its deed of easement over certain real property in the Northeast 4uarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, S. B. B. & M. within the City of E1 Segundo, and indicating certain conditions under which the grant is made. Lengthy consideration was given the matter and it appearing that both the letter referred to and the deed of easement tendered contained provisions unsatisfactory to the Uouncil, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare Plans and specifications for the work which the Uity may do in the area proposed to be dedicated by said Uompamy for public street purposes, and in company with the City Attorney to present the same to Santa Fe Land Improvement Company and to cooperate with said Uompany in the preparation of instruments which will be satisfactory to the pity of =1 Segundo. . RE None. PORTS OF STA MIi,G COhfi,_ITT- i,PORTS OF OFFICEERS AND SPECIAL CObSti:JTl 5. The City Clerk reported that the riot Spoil of Rythm had made verbal application for permission to rent the City Hall auditorium on certain dates for the purpose of holding public dances. Loved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the "Hot Spots of Rythm ", sponsored by Lr. and 2;rs. W. T. Hoefle, !Zrs. F. G. Landaville and L,, and Mrs. A. L. Balmer, be granted the use of the :%ity hall auditorium on r'ebruary 24th, .:arch 9th, and 23rd, April 6th and 20th, 1934, for the purpose of holding a dance, provided that a rental charge of $2.50 per night be paid in advance of the holding of each of said dances, and provided further, that said dances be conducted in an orderly manner, and that the permit hereby granted may be revoked by this Council at any time in its discretion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and .:ayor Binder. 14oes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The Clerk reported that he had received complaints that the Neon sign at Imperial Highway and Redondo Boulevard has not been burning as brightly as usual, whereupon the City Engineer advised that he had called the matter to the attention of the ;ieon Sign Lanufacturing Company, which installed said sign, and was promised that immediate investigation and repair would be made. None. None. UNMISr ED BUSIMSS. ;APING BITJ . M7 BUS MSS. Councilman Gerow stated that E-1 Segundo Progressive Democratic club desired to use the Uouncil Chamber on the evening of February 15th, 1934, for the purpose of holding a meeting, whereupon by general consent, this permission was granted. Loved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids, in the manner provided by law, for approximately 575 tons of Tdo. 1 Crushed Rock, approximately 75 tons.of No. 3 Crushed Rock and approximately 75.tons of No. 4 Crusted :cock, to be used in connection with the improvement of L1 Segundo tsoulevard'adjacent to krizona Drive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. k.- 351- Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby authorized to purchase two 19 x 4.00 tires for use on the police motorcycles of the City of El Segundo, at a cost of not to exceed '15.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Layor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: councilmen None. the Layor announced the appointment of Councilman Orest 0. Hesser as a member of the Board of trustees of E1 Segundo Public Library. Following this announcement, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the a,p ointment .of Orest 0. Hesser as a member of the Board of 'f L NE N I7/(LOTER ^of WA1. A.- 00rfM —)K. 7Tr ~C D, 'irustees of E1 Segundo" Public LibraryAbe and the same is hereby consented to, ratified and approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and ::mayor Binder. i:oes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the meeting adjourn until Nriday, the l hh day 'of February, 1934, at the hour of 12:00 Boon. Carried. ' Res-pectfully submitted, Approved: City Cle Mayor. '