Loading...
1934 OCT 10 CC MIN90- 00 E1 Segundo, California. October 10, 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 Chamber of the City Hall of said City, by Peter E. Binder, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: Gerow and Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVICUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of October, 1934, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: HERMOSA BEACH "CHAMBER OF CO'10MCE, dated October 5th, 1934, inviting members of the Council, their wi ves and friends, to attend the annual meeting of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to be held at the Surf and Sand Club, Hermosa Beach, 6:30 P. M., October 10th, 1934, at which said meeting his Excellency Frank F. Merriam, Governor of the State of California, will be the guest speaker. Ordered filed. )- INGLEP]OOD HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., dated October 9th, 1934, asking the Council's consent to a change in the found master and the location of the animal shelter. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the following resolution be adopted: SAS, Inglewood Humane Society, Inc., has filed with the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, its written communication and request in Words and figures as follows: "City Council El Segundo, California Gentlemen: It appears to be necessary in order for us to carry on our Humane work in your city, to make some vital changes, and ask at this time if you will allow us to place Messrs. F. C. Coburn as Pbundmaster, and C. F. Brown as Deputy Pound - master in lieu of Doyle V. Davison, the present incumbent, also to discontinue'the shelter at 3301 Pacific Ave. Manhattan Beach, and conduct this work from the Inglewood Shelter. If you will co- operate with us in this matter, I can assure you that we will* be able to give you better service than you -have received in the past, inasmuch as we will make one trip daily to your city to do the necessary work, and will be subject to emergency calls at all times. Thanking you very heartily for your past splendid cooperation.. I am, Very sincerly yours, INGLEYVOOD HUMANE SOCIETY, INC. Jeannettee B. Kincaid, President." 4�-- 91 AND WHEREAS, under the provisions of numbered paragraphs 3 and 4 of the existing "Agreement for Public Pound Service ", bearing date the 30th day of March, 1934, between the said City of E1 Segundo and said Inglewood Humane Society, Inc., the consent and agreement of the City of E1 Segundo to any change in the person to perform the function of poundmaster for said contractor and also to any change in the location of the public pound referred to in said contract is required before any such change or changes become effective; AND WHEREAS, the Council feels under existing conditions that the request of said Inglewood Humane Society, Inc. is reasonable and that same should be granted; NOT; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby consent and agree as follows, to wit: 1. That on and after the ll.th day of October, 1934, the person to perform the functions of poundmaster for said Inglewood Humane Society, Inc. and as an employee of said contractor until otherwise agreed in writing shall be F. C. Coburn, and further that C. F. Brown may perform similar duties as Deputy Poundmaster, and said last mentioned persons are hereby respectively designated, named and appointed as such in view of the corporate character of the contractor. 2, That until otherwise agreed in writing by the parties to said contract, the public pound to be furnished by said contractor will be located at No. 615 West Hyde Park Blvd., in the City of Inglewood, California. 3. That in all other respects said contract shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms as herein - above modified for the remainder of the period thereof. 4. That a certified copy of this resolution furnished to said contractor shall constitute the written agreement on the part of said City consenting to the changes hereinabove indicated." The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. H. C. SMILEY, M. D., District Health Officer, dated October 3rd, 1934, reporting upon the activities of his Department within the City of El Segundo, as Health Officer of sad City during the month of August, 1934. Ordered filed. FRANCHISE INVESTIGATION ASSOCIATION, dated October 5th, 1934, inquiring if the Council would be interested in an arrangement in conjunction with other municipalities whereby information relating to the status of persons, firms and corporations using and occupying public streets and highways with respect to franchise tolls would be obtained. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CO!tUETTEES. The City Clerk reported that Mr. J. S. Thurman had made a telephonic request that his son be permitted to use the City Hall Auditorium on the evening of October 12, 1934, for the purpose of holding a dance, stating that he would assume responsibility for the same. The City Clerk advised also that he had been informed that Mr. Lyle Balmer likewise had indicated a will ing ness to sponsor the undertaking. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hesser, seconded by Councilman Love, that the use of the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of holding a public dance October 12th, 19340 under the direction of Stafford Thurman, be and the same is hereby granted, subject to the advance palment to the City Clerk of the sum of $2.50 rental, provided, however, that the permission herein granted is subject to the filing of a communication with the City Clerk by either J. S. Thurmond or Lyle Balmer, indicating the assumption by either or both named persons of responsibility for the holding of said dance. Carried. 92 -- M vo The City Attorney reported that all moneys required to be deposited have been deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County for use in connection with the Arizona Drive (Sepulveda Boulevard) condemnation action and that some of the defendants have been paid the awards which were allowed them by the Court. Thetity Clerk reported that it became necessary for him to order printed five Act of 1927 Municipal Improvement District No. 1 Bonds in order to make delivery to A. S. Gough of the bonds of said District sold to him by resolution of the City Council adopted October 3rd, 1934. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Binder, seconded by Councilman Love, that the action of the City Clerk in ordering five �6onds of Act of 1927 Municipal Improvement District No. 1 of the City of El Segundo printed be and the same is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. PAYING BILLS. The demand Of Ira E. Escobar in amount of $386.88, drawn on the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the demand of Ira E. Escobar in amount of $586.88 be allowed and a w'ia.rrant drawn on and paid out of the General Fund of said City covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hesser, Love and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen Gerow and Selby. NEff BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that Charles LaFontaine be and he is hereby granted permission to use the City Hall,luditorium on the evening of October 26th, for the purpose of holding a meeting to discuss the Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension Plan, no charge to be made for such use. Carried. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: �o City Mayor.