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El Segundo, California.
May 23rd, 1934.
A regular meeting of the city council of the City of 1:1 Segundo,
California, was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. L:. on the above date,
in the council Chamber of the city hall of said city, by Peter L.
tinder, aaWor.
BOLL CALL.
councilmen Present: uerow, nesser, Selby and for Binder.
councilmen Absent: Love.
jM&D ING OF L.INLJMS OF PFEVIOUS LZZTING.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of gay, 1934,
were read. no errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by vouncilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman uerow, that the minutes be approved as read.
Carried.
WRITTEN COOMNICATIONS.
The following corm mications were read and disposed of as indicated:
LOGAN R. COTTON, Auditor, dated May 22nd, 1934, being a report of the
quarterly audit of the accounts and recordsof the various offices and
departments of the City of E1 Segundo for the quarter ending ?larch 31st,
1934. Ordered filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA UUNICIPALITIES, dated May 18th, 1934, setting
forth the proposed program of special activities of the League, which
activities need immediate and continuous action by said League on behalf
of member cities, and recommending a schedule of charges to be paid by
the cities for the services to be performed. It appearing from a study of
the proposed program that the City of E1 Segundo would be considerably
benefited thereby, it was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman
Rosser, that the following resolution be adopted:
"S, the public interest, necessity and convenience
requires that certain services, hereinafter enumerated, be
performed for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of said City
the League of California Municipalities, a corporation, is best
qualified to perform such services;
NOSY MEF0:3E, RE IT RESOLVED, That the services of said League
of California Municipalities, a corporation, be secured for the
performance of the following services for and on behalf of said City:
(1) The compilation of data, and the preparation of material,
for presentation to the President of the United States and the
Congress of the United States, in support of an application of said
City for a public works program instead of a direct relief program
which, in the opinion of said City Council, is necessary in dealing
with the serious unemployment problem of this City, and that the
amount made available for materials in such a program for projects
in,said City be sufficient . to permit economically sound and
socially desirable projects to be undertaken.
(2) The preparation of a further study of State gasoline tax
allocation to said City, and the compilation of materiel for
presentation to the Legislature of the State of California in
support of a program for an allocation of a greater percentage of
Gas Tax Funds to the City to be used for the construction, re-
construction and maintenance of City streets without any restrictions
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or limitations on the use thereof, other than the general
use heretofore specified.
(3) The maintenance of a Legislative Bureau at the State
Capitol during the 1935 sessions of said Legislature, for
the preparation and forwarding of periodical bulletins and
reports to said City on the status of legislation affecting
said City; and
BE IT FURTWe RESOLVED, that the payment of the sum of
$45.00 to said League of California Municipalities, a corporation,
as compensation for such services, be and the as= is hereby
authorized."
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Y yor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
S. v. CORTELYOU, District En�o;eer, Division of Highways, State of
California, dated May 17th, 1934, requ4, %ng further information in
connection with the Gbarge of Shell 01$ �y'for moving said Company's
facilities in Arizona Drive, and enclosi drious papers for use in
resubmitting invoice to the Division of High'Yo 1a said matter. By general
consent all data with reference to charge of said Shell Oil Company for
moving its facilities due to the improvement of Arizona Drive were referred
to the City Attorney for a further investigation of the charge.
RAY L. CHESEBRO, City Attorney, City of Los Angeles, dated May 14th,
1934,.submitting copy of ordinance recently adopted by said City establishing
height limits for certain structures near airports. Ordered filed.
PETITION SIGNED BY C. T. CARGIIL and twelve others, requesting the
City Council of the City of E1 Segundo totake any action in its power to
cause the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles to repair the
roadway leading from the Coast Highway to high tide line at Hyperion, so
that a boat landing may be constructed at this point. Moved by Councilman
Selby,.seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby
directed to address a letter to the Board of Public Works of the City of
Los Angeles, advising that this Council.favors the repairing of the roadway
now leading from the Coast Highway at Hyperion to high tide line, Carried.
ORAL COUMICATIONS.
Mr, C. E. Kenney addressed the Council relative to a dangerous traffic
condition existing at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Concord Street,
due to the fact that 17ancord Street is traversed by a large number of trucks,
with trailers, and that all four corners at this intersection are blind corners.
After discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Selby, that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby directed to
erect "No Heavy Trucking" signs on Concord Street, between E1 Segundo Avenue and
Grand Avenue, at a total cost of not to exceed $10.00. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and.Meyor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
REPORTS OF STANDING COI,UMM.
Councilman Gerow reported that Mr. C. W. Hudson, residing at the
Northeast corner of Holly Avenue and Loma vista Street, had complained of the
condition of the roadway in front of his residence. By general consent the
Street Superintendent was instructed to put a sand coating on said roadway
where needed.
Mr. Rosser, of the Public Safety-Committee, reported that he and
the Fire Chief had made an inspection of a dilapidated dwelling situated
on East Franklin Avenue, that in their opinions the structure constituted
a fire menace and a nuisance. Discussion disclosed that the premises
had been sold to the State of California for non - payment of taxes, and it
was moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Rosser, that the City
Attorney be and-he ft hereby instructed to communicate with the State of
California, advising said governmental agency that the dwelling located on
Lot B, Tract 1632, within the city of El Segundo constitutes a menace to the
public peace, health and safety of the =ids ®mot said City and that same
should be disposed of immediately. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Rosser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
.Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITMS.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the Altar Society of St. Anthony's
Church desired to use thect
j 211 Auditorium on the evening of Saturday,
June 2nd, 1934, for the purpose of holding a benefit card party. Moved by
Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Rosser, that the Altar Society of
St. Anthony's Church be and it is hereby granted permission to use the City
Hall Auditorium on the evening of Saturday, June 2nd, 1934, for the purpose
of giving a benefit card party, no charge to be made for such use. Carried.
The City Treasurer reported that in order to pay interest coupons
which fell due May 18th, 1934, on Municipal Improvement District No. 1
Bonds of the City of El Segundo, it will be necessary to transfer 41350.00
from the General Fund to 11unicipal Improvement District No. 1 Bond Interest
and Redemption Fund:- It was therAupvn..moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by
Councilman Selby, that if and when the amount is available in the General Fund
of the City of E1 Segundo, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City
are hereby authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund of said
City the sum of $1350.00 to the Act of 1927 Municipal Improvement District No. 1
Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Rosser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
The Chief of Police stated that in his opinion, the preservation of
the public peace, health and safety of the City of r:1 Segundo required that
additional police officers be employed at this time. After giving his reasons
therefor, and the Council concurring in this opinion, it was moved by Councilman
Selby, seconded by Councilman hesser, that the following resolution be adopted:
"RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to
employ not to exceed fifteen special police officers, to serve
under the direction of the Chief of Police, at such times as in
his opinion their services may be necessary, and that said police
officers be compensated at the rate of $7.00 for each twelve -hour
shift they may so serve the City of E1 Segundo."
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Rosser, Selby and ILWor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love,
The Chief of Police announeedthe appointment of the following as
Special Police Officers of the City of El Segundo and requested approval
of the Council of such appointments: H. G. Sights, J. Be Catalano, Burr
Robertson, Perry Jones, 0, Be Olsen, James E. Trigg, Harry J. Miller, Me R.
Johnston. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Rosser, that
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the appointments by the Chief of Police of H. G. Sights, J. B. Catalano,
burr Robertson, Perry Jones, 0. Be Olsen, James E. Trigg, harry J. Duller
and Me R. Johnston as Special Police Officers of the City of E1 Segundo
be and the same are hereby ratified and approved. Carried.
R. T. Hutchins, Superintendent of the V+ater Department of the City of
E1 Segundo, reported that recently there was a failure of the electric
motor which drives Water Well Pump No. 3; that the Hartford Steam Boiler
Inspection and Insurance Company's inspector recommended that the switch
panel controlling said motor be taken to the Diamond Electric Company for
repairs; that this was done, the switch panel has been reinstalled and the
motor is again in service, and that said Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company now requests the delivery to it of a release on the
part of the City of El Segundo, discharging said Company from liability in
connection with the electrical damage mentioned. It was thereupon moved by
Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following resolution
be adopted:
"AREAS, the Superintendent of the Water Department of
the City of El Segundo has reported to this Council damage to
certain of the electrical apparatus appurtenant to the motor
operating Water Works Pump No. 3; and
WH&REAS, it appears that said motor is insured against
electrical damage by Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and
Insurance Company under its Policy No. 74154, and that the
Slater Superintendent has reported to this Council that the
damage has been repaired, that said motor is now in good working
condition and said Company has requested the execution on the
part of the City of L1 Segundo of a release in connection there-
with;
NOW TEEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 11ayor of the City
of E1 Segundo be. and he is hereby authorized to execute and to
cause to be delivered to said.Company that.certain form of
release heretofore delivered to the Superintendent of the Water
Department of said City and presented to this Council this date,
releasing said Company from liability to the City of E1 Segundo
arising out of the failure of certain of the electrical apparatus
used in connection with water Works Pump No. 3, which occured on
or about April 28th, 1934, and that said execution and delivery
of said release be conditioned upon the full payment by said
insurance carrier of all charges, costs and expenses in connection
with said repairs."
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder,
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent:Councilman Love,
The City Attorney advised that on June 4th, 1934, in the Superior Court
of the County of Los Angeles, the Sepulveda Boulevard Condamnation Suit would
come to trial; that it would be necessary for the appraisers, heretofore
employed in connection with said condemnation action, to again go over the
ground in order to familiarize themselves with present day values, and to present
their testimony as witnesses in the trial of the case. It was thereupon moved
by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following
resolution be adopted:
"RESOLVED, that L. M. Ford and Be Be Conliss,, appraisers
heretofore employed to and who did appraise and determine the
values of certain lands within the City of E1 Segundo, to be
acquired in the opening, widening and improvement of Arizona
Drive within said City and who heretofore filed their report
thereof with the City Council, which said report was used by
the City Attorney of said Uity in the preparation of the legal
documents required to be filed in connection with a certain
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condemnation action now pending, be and they are hereby
employed, authorized and directed to review their work and
report, and to familiarize themselves with present day
values of the real properties involved in the said condemnation
action, and to prepare evidence in connection therewith-for
presentation to the court as witnesses for and on behalf of
the City of -61 Segundo at a hearing of said matter set for
June 4th, 1934, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the compensation of said
appraisers above named be and the same is hereby fixed at not
to exceed ^.25.00 per day for such days as said persons are
actually engaged in re- viewing the land involved and in pre-
paring their evidence, and at not to exceed $50.00 per day
for such days as they are actually engaged in the presentation
of their evidence to the Court."
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Selby and Mayor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None,
Absent: Councilman Love.
PAYING BITT .
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance
and Records, were read:
General Fund General Fund
Air Seduction Sales Co. $28.35 So. Calif. Telephone Company 3.75
Rich Budelier 17.36 Argo Garage 2.90
the Bernstein Co. Ltd. 19.27 Logan x. Cotton 50.00
Industrial Printing & Stat. Co. 4.61 TOTAL 126.24
Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Gerow, that the demands be
allowed and warrants drawn on the General Fund and paid out of same covering the
said demands. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Gerow, Hesser, Selby and QWor Binder.
Noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
NEW BUSINESS.
Moved by Councilman Cerow, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the following
resolution be adopted:
"RESOLVED, that until the further order of this Council,
A. L. Hoblit be and he is hereby employed in the Parks Department
of the City of El Segundo as grounds keeper for that certain
playground within the City -of Z1 Segundo known as El Segundo High
School Athletic Field, the duties of which employment shall inclu t
the conditioning of the grounds from time to time when necessary,
the safe- keeping of equipment used by persons availing themselves of
the use of said playgrounds and attending to the illuminating of said
grounds at night. Said employee shall perform the duties of his
employment at such times as may be directed by the Mayor of the City
of E1 Segundo and shall be compensated therefor at not to exceed
50g per day ."
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen verow, Hesser, Selby and r=:eyor Binder.
noes: Councilmen None.
Absent: Councilman Love.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved
by Councilman uerow, seconded by uouncilman Hesser, that the meeting adjourn until
Tuesday, the 29th day of rmay, 1934, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. Li. Carriede
itespectfully submitted,
A ve VICTOR D. MCCARTHY, CITY CLERK,
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for. Deputy.
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