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1935 FEB 20 CC MIN150—M Cn El Segundo, California. February 20th, 1935. 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, Hesser, Love, Selby and mayor Binder. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF KNUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 13th day of February, 1935, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the special meeting held on the 14th day of February, 1935, were read without error or omission being noted, and were approved as read upon motion of Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, which carried unanimously. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 19th day of February, 1935, were read. No errors or omissions being noted, the minutes were approved as read upon motion of Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, which carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: LOGAN R. COTTON, Auditor, dated February 20th, 1935, being his report of the quarterly audit of the books and records of the City of E1 Segundo, for the period ended December 31st, 1934. Ordered filed. MIHRAN A. ANTHONY, dated February 20th, 1935, being an application for permit to operate a billiard parlor at No. 102 Richmond Street, within the City of E1 Segundo. Following, consideration of the said application, it was moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Mihran A. Anthony, b written application filed with this Council this date, has requested that a permit be granted him to conduct a billiard parlor in the building, situated at the Northeast corner of Richmond Street and E1 Segundo Avenue, being No. 102 Richmond Street, in the City of E1 Segundo; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said applicant be and he is hereby granted permission to conduct a billiard parlor in said City at said location, for the period of one year from date hereof, subject, however, to the right of the City Council of said City to sooner revoke the same, as provided in Ordinance No. 6 of said City and all ordinances amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall immediately issue a written permit unto said applicant therebr. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. M -151 GRACE BULL, Chairman, Girl Scout Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary, dated February 17th, 1955, requesting certain repairs to that certain building owned by the City of E1 Segundo, under contract of sale to American Legion Auxiliary, located on Lots 21 and 22, Block 57, within the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gerow, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make the repairs necessary upon that certain building owned by the City of B1 Segundo, located upon Lots 21 and 22, Block 57, within the said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. W. D. Sickler addressed the Council relative to his employment by the City of E1 Segundo and by general consent it was decided that when work is available, Mr. Sickler shall be employed in the Street Department on the basis of one day per week, and the applicant was instructed to confer with the Street Superintendent respecting the time when his services will be needed. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Gerow of the Public Works Committee, complained of the fact that motorists flagrantly disregard motor vehicle speed laws within the City of E1 Segundo, and recommended that the Police Department concentrate upon enforce- ment of traffic laws. The Chief of Police stated that he would advise his officers to diligently enforce the Motor Vehicle Act and local traffic laws. Mayor Binder reported that he and Councilman Gerow had attended the City Planners meeting of Los Angeles County, held at San Gabriel, Saturday, February 16th, at which meeting they learned that the expenditure in the respective cities of the President's Public Works Fund will be allocated more or less upon the recommendations of the State and County Planning Commissions of the several states, and that applications for allocation of this fund to cities will have to be approved by said Commissions; making it necessary, therefore, to have complete plans, specifications and estimates prepared and submitted when applications for Public Works funds are made. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk delivered to the Council a written report containing the information gathered by the City Engineer and the City Clerk, respecting a comparison of municipal salaries with salaries paid by Standard Oil Company for comparable positions. The City Clerk reported also having obtained certain data respecting vehicular traffic control signs for pedestrian lanes and by general consent was instructed to ascertain whether or not satisfactory signs could be made in the Manual Arts Department of E1 Segundo High School. Mr. K. E. Campbell reported that all of the trees purchased by the City are planted and appear to be growing satisfactorily. The City Attorney submitted a suggested form of ballot to be used in connection with the plebiscite on the matter of dogs being confined or permitted to run at large, and by general consent the Clerk was directed to ascertain the cost of conducting the plebiscite and report to the council at its next meeting. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the Altar Society of St. Anthony's Church be and it is hereby granted permission to use the 152-M - � City Hall Auditorium on the evening of March 5th, 1935, for the purpose of holding a benefit card party, no charge to be made for such use. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and directed to hire four mules from E1 Segundo Cooperative Workers unit, for the purpose of doing necessary grading in Douglas Avenue and Northrop Street, the rate to be paid for such mules and a driver not to exceed $11.00 per day and in any event not to exceed the total sum of $55.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Selby, seconded by Councilman Love, that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase three 30 x 32 tires and one tube, for use on motor vehicle equipment of the Street Department of the City of El Segundo, at a total cost of not to exceed $16.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Hesser, that the Superin- tendent of the Water Department be authorized and directed to construct a drain line from the reservoir of said Hater Department, for the purpose of draining said reservoir preparatory to cleaning the same, at a cost of not to exceed $50.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Love, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the Street Superintendent be authorized and directed to purchase 200 tree stakes, at a cost of not to exceed $1 7.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gerow, Hesser, Love, Selby and Mayor Binder. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Binder, seconded by Councilman Selby, that the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: V City er Mayor.