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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolume 5• FINANCE L AUDITING: Heath,Holeton & Pines. SEVERS: Holston ,Woodland Pinar. STREETS & LIGHTING: Piner,Heath & Woodland.- ✓ MUSIC: . Woodland,Holeton A Heath. •� FIRE & POLICE: Woodland,Heath & Holston. �rl3 „iN,, ,�r+`aa'?W PvI�4YRF 'A+4AIS.6,g,w. .rt4vtAa:014Y0174P5. ,e` J4Z��yy t�F-ff.Kp 'f4Arcs79 Wig Remove rod in front of book, take out the sheets to be typewritten and return rod to former position; place written sheets in back of book in consecutive order, and when all are written and thus filed the rods may be broken and the book locked. MCMILLAN BOOK CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y. 1 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trusteea,of the City tf Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Monday,May 29th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock,P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,C1audius,Gregory &c President Bedell. Absent: None. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 23rd.1922,were read and approved. A letter from J.F.Thompson"was read and ordered filed. Mr.Thompson complained that he was not receiving the support that had been promised him for the Internal Bus System. He announced that he would have to withdraw from the business in case some way was not found to assist him to build up the revenue. The Board disdussed this matter with Mr.Thompson, but no action was taken. Mr.W.H.Talbutt filed a written proposal to paint the Pavillion at a'nom- inal price. After discussion of the matter,the Board accepted Mr.Talbutt's proposal,on motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Bravender.. Gladys M.Hall having complained` that many persons were not observing the conditions of the Garbage ordinance,in that they did not return their`garbege cans after the cans were emptied by the garbage man,but left them out by the raced -side; this complaint was referred to' the City Marshal to look into. The matter of the re -naming of East Railroad Drive to Ardmore Street was again brought up. It appeared that the Board had at a previous meeting agreed that this change of name should be made for that part of East Railraad Drive lying between Fifth Street and the south City'boundery . The Board di- rected the City Attorney to prepare and submit an-' ordinance to carry out this decision. A letter from P.J.Leaver asking to have 29th.Street and 29th.Cou im- proved°from Manhattan Avenue to a point opposite Lot 20, was read and ordered filed and referred to the City Engineer,he being already engaged in this work. Geo.R.Curtis having made written application that an extension of fifty days be granted him in which to finish and complete his contract for the Imp- rovernent`of Tenth and Eleventh Streeta,under contract No.77; and also fifty days extension to finish and complete his contract for the Improvement of Eleventh Place, under Contract No.76,both contracts being dated Feb.l4th,1922 ,` Trustee Claudius moved that this extension be granted. for each Contract, and the Street Superintendent be authorized to make a written extension thereof, and attach them to the Contracts. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote:- Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,G,regory and President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. 2 A letter from E.A.Maginnia inquiring as to the disposition of his claim for refund of City tax,was ordered filed,. Street Supt. Hermanson asked the Board for permission to have made or to purchase six or seven waste baskets,and the same number of garbage cans for general City -use. On motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Bravender, this request was granted. Ord.364 Passed. Prohibiting Sale or ) (DDiischarge of Fireworks. Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.364, 'An Ordinance of Pro- hibiting the sale or discharge of any fire crackers,cartridges or fire works except on the 2nd.,3rd. and 4th. days of July of each year.' Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,G regory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Claudius moved that the salary of the City Attorney,beginning June let. 1922,be, and the same is hereby fixed at the sum of Fifty ($50.00) dollars per month for advice,coneultatione,attendance at meetings,preparation of Ordinances and all ordinary work,plus such additional fees and compensation as the Board of Trustees may from time to time allow and agree to pay for suits andbond proceedings. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote;- Ayes:- Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Claudius introduced and had read an Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Frank L.Perry,by the terms of which the City employs Frank L. Perry to do all the legal work in preparing ordinances,reeolutions and necessary legal papers in connection with the calling of a bond election for submitting to the voters five bond issues; Viz: a proposition for water works and distribmting system;a municipal auditorium or assembly hall; fire apparatus and equipment; addition to the municipal wharf; and for septic sewer disposal p1ant,mains laterals and equipment. This work to include also top all work in connection with the iss- uance and sale of bonds in. case such are carried. Providing a fee of One per cent of the bonds in case same are carried,and to include services of O'Belveng„Milliken and Tuller for legal opinion and advice. In case bonds are not carried a fee of $250.00 shell be paid. Trustee Claudius moved that this agreement is hereby approved and adopted, and the President of the Board of Trustees and the City Clerk authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,B ravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. (Ord.No.365 Passed.) iiiSaW'Ordin811224) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.365. "An ordinance providing for licensing and regulating the carrying on of certain professions,tredes callings and occupations,carried on within the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,G regory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. ro-rd.No.366 Passed. Fixing & est. the Grade & Curb) (lines of Pros ect Ave. and of 18th.Street. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.366, " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach fixing and establishing the curd lines on Prospect Avenue,from Pier Avenue to .the northerly City boundary line of the City of -Hermosa Beach; and fixing and establishing the curb lines and fixing and estab- lishing the grade on Eighteenth Street from Prospect Avenue to Camino Real,in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. Reso.No.625. Passed.Approving P.P.an5 Cross -Sec. Sunset Drive. Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.625, "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and adopting certain plan,profile,diagram and cross-section for public work in said City." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Resolution No.626 Passed. Reso.to Improve) j uneet Drive,Pier Ave.to 6th. Street. ) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.626."A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their intention to improve portions of Sunset ID7rive from Pier Avenue to Sixth Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,determining that bonds shall be issued 'to represent the cost thereof;declar- ing tie -work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: - Ayes: -Trustees Barlow,Br avender,Claudius,Gregory and Prestdent Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. Trustee Barlow reported in regard to sewer matters; That he found that the sewers hod not been flushed sufficiently, and that he thought the tendency to fill up with sand could be xtsk checked and eliminated by having the Street Superintendent clean out the man -holes thoroughly, and after removing all the sand from the man -holes then flush the mains regularly thereafter,which did not appear to have been done before. The Board accepted this report and ordered the Street imam Superintendent to comply with Mr.Barlow's recommendations. E.L.Messinger reported that the sewer pump should be re-babbited, and the Septic tank cleaned out, and a new belt provided for the pump., On motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Gregory,the Street Supt. was directed to have the septic tank cleaned out shortly; and Mr.Messinger was authorized to purchase the necessary belt and have the pump re-babbited. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourn 1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. to meet,Tuesd ay,June 6th. U President of Board of Trust- ees. Minutes of /an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of trustees of the City of N:ermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Cham- ber,Tuesday,June 6th.,1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,u'regory & President Bedell. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 29th. ,1922, wdre read and approved. Ax xx#xywarmNIIN letter signed by B.Small was read and ordered destroyed,as not worthy of being filed. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce asking the Board to have the Street Supt.supply tables and benches for the picnic to be held:on the Strand in front of the home of Mr.T.C.Marlowe,which will be on Sunday,June llth.1922.••The Street Supt. was so direc- ted. A-letter was received from Bert Valois suggesting that the License imposed under the new License "rdinance against garages was excess- ive, and that he thought $12. per year would be enough. A letter was also received from H.E.Anderson protesting against the operation and conditions of the new License Ordinance. The Board then took up the matter of this Ordinance,and the Chamber of Commerce through Mr.F.H.Johnston stated that the Chamber was of the opinion that there were a number• of changes that should be made in the ordinance before it should become a law and be enforced. That the Chamber suggested that the Board or its committee should meet the Committee of the Chamber and discuss and settle on the changes. That a protest was threatened which might hold up the operation of the ordinance until it was voted on, which the Chamber thought should be avoided if possible. The Board concurred in this view, and xxIxt after a general dis- cussion of the matter it was agreed that the Board would meet the Committee of the Chamber, and a committee of the Merchants next Thursday evening and make such changes•in the ordinance as may be thought proper. A letter from D.W.Pontius the Vice -President of the Pacific Electric was read and ordered filed. Mr.Pontius stated that the Pacific Electric would conform to the wishes of the Board,and would make stops of the- cars on the south side of Pier Avenue instead of the North side,for cars running from Redondo Beach to Los Angeles. 6 The President of the Board agreed to talk to Mr.Pontiits over the Telephone,and urge him to get this change under way at once. Mrs.L.Madden filed a letter asking permission to leave four posts permanently on the Beach for a tent awning in front of her place at 2634 Strand. Mrs.E.E.Foskethad a letter making a similar request,and also complaining of the practice of certain people visiting in auto- mobiles at the Beach, of using their automobiles for a dressing room. The Board considered that they had settled this matter of the tents,and stakes being left in placc , at their previous meetings, and refused to take up the discussion again; and de- nied the request of each. A letter from W.H.Chambers addressed to the Post Commander at Redondo Beach,copy filed with the Board, was read. Mr.Charn- bers complained of the action of the Boy Scout Master in march- ing_awaywith unnecessary noise during the Flag -raising ceremony on May 30th.. The Board discussed this matterseveral citizens expressed their views. The City Marshal explained his part in creating any confusion that ensued. Trustee Gregorymoved that the Board does now express its regretthat any disturbing thing should have occured to mar the Flag -raising. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion, and it was carried,all the members voting yes. The City Marshal recommended that a Life -guard be appointed, and named Mr.M.Wilejr for appointment to this position. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Gregory, the Board appointed M.Wiley as Life -guard at $4.00 per day; Service to be and include Sundays,and Holidays, and to commence on the first Sunday in July. Trustee Barlow having suggested that something should be done to control traffic at Speedway and Pier Avenue, and make it safe , the Board directed the City Marshal to have a sign hung over Speedwaywarning automobile drivers of danger and to go slow. The exact wording of the sign was not given. The report of the Street Supt. showing the work done in his department was received and ordered filed. The report of the Building Inspector for Vey business was received and ordered filed. The report of the City recorder for May business was received and ordered filed. A petition for the Improvement of Ocean Drive from Pier Avenue to Fifteenth Place with Willite pavement, was received and or- dered filed. A petition for the Improvement of Bonnie Brae from Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Street was received and ordered filed. A petition for the ino Real to Rhodes A petition for the Street to The Board referred pare the necessary Improvement of Nineteenth Street,from Cam - Street was received and ordered filed. Improvement of Fifteenth Street from Pyle these petitions to the City Engineer to pre - grades. (Ord. Introduced, changing name -le East R.R.Dr.to i�rdmo_re J. Trustee Gregory introduced a "An ordinance changing the name proposed ordinance,entitled, of that portion of East Rail- road Drivelying southerly of Fifth Street,to Ardmore.Avenue." (Reso.4o.627 Adopted. (Water System Bonds . ) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.627, "A resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach determining that the public interest and necessity demands the acquisition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain revenue-produiting public works and municipal. improveme'nt,to-wit:. The acquisition,construction and completion of water works and a water distributing system for supplying the City of Hermosa Beach and its inhabitants with water,including the ac- quisition of the necessary lands,water rights,rights of way,reser- voirs,reservoir sLtes,pumping plants,pipes for distributing water, gates and valves,water.meters,tools and equipments,and all other property necessary -therefor; and determining that the acquisition construction and completion of such municipal improvement is nec- essary and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes•and powers of the said City of Hermosa Beach; and determining that the cost of the acquisition,construction and completion of such municipal improvement is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote:- 7 8 Ayes:- Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Reso.No.628, Adopted. (Fire Protection Bonds.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.628; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, determining that the public interest and necessity demands the acqui- sition of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- The acquisition of fire apparatus w-th necessary and proper appliances and equipment; de- termining that said municipak improvement is necessary and convenient, to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said City; and deter- mining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote : - Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. noes; one. Absent: None. (Reso.No.629. Adopted. 1 Eharf Extension & Rep. ) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.629; " A resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, determining that the public interest and necessity demands the acqui- sition,construction and completion of a certain municipal improvement, to -wit: the construction and completion of additions and extension_ to the municipal wharf at the westerly terminus of Pier Avenue,the esti- mated cost of which will be the sum of $45,000.00; determining that the said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said municipality; and deter- mining that the cost thereof is and will be too great to be pa -d out of the ordinary,%income and revenue of said City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes; Trustees Bart*w,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent: None. (Reso.No.630. Adopted.) (Assembly ball Bonds. ) Trustee Barlow moved the A J{esolution of the Board determining that the public struction and completion of of which is $8A,000.00; and adoption of Resolution No.630; of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, interest and necessity demands the con - a public assembly hall,the estimated cost determining that the said municipal imp - D 1 1 1 rovement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,pur- poses and powers of said City and that the cost of such hall will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City of Hermosa Beach. " Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote;- Ayes;Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & Preident Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. (Reso.Jo.631. Adopted.) (Sewer System ,Bonds. Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.631. " A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demands the acquisition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit: The acquisition,construction and completion of a sewer system_ including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tanks, sewage disposal mains,and also including necessary land,rights of way,machinery,apparatus and other property'necessary therefor, the estimated cost of which will be the sum of $200,000.00; determining that said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said City; and determining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City. " Trustee Barlow seconded the rnotion,which was carried by the following vote;- Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Cla.udius,Greg- o'ry and President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. The Board now discussed the question of garbage removal. Trustee uregory moved that Arthur Brenenstahl be employed to haul and dispose of all City garbage under the provisions of the Garbage Ordinance now in force, on the following terms:- The City of Her- mosa Beach to pay said Brenenstahl`the sum of 4300.00 per month for the hauling and disposing of the garbage for each of the Months of May,June,July,August,September & October,of each year while this agreement is in force; and" the sum'of $250.00 for each month dur- ing November,Lecember,January,r'ebruary,March & April of each year this agreement shall be in force. The said Brenenstahl is to make the cash collections provided for in the Ga rbage ordinance, 10 and the City agrees to pay said Brenenstahl any amount necessary to make up the amount herein agreed to be paid him for the parti- cular month said collections cover,so that he will in each case receive the full amount per month herein agreed to be paid him. .Cash collect ons from patrons shall begin June 15th.1922. This motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender, and carried. The Clerk was instructed to again write the Santa Fe Railroad Co. in regard to raising and repairing the crossing at Railroad Drive and Pier Avenue. The President of Board now asked and obtained leave of Absence from Board meetings for the month beginning June 15th.1922, as he expected to be absent from the City for that length of time. The following Demands were received,read,audited & approved. N o.772.ii.W.Barlow, 10.00 No.773,J.Y.Bedell, 10.00 N o.774,F.L.Bravender, 10.00 No.775,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 N o.776,J .i3.Gregory, 10.00 N o.777,A.Carlisle & Co., 11.25 No.778,B.F.Brown, 150.00 No . 779,rn. S. Crocker Co., 12.61 N o.780,R.E.Mead, 150.00 No.781,Johnston PrintingCo.21.25 No.782, • Do. Do. Do514.30 No.783,F.L.Perry, No. 784,Robt.G.Dooley, No.785,rred A.Stock, No.786,Sou.Cal.Gas Co. No.787,C.Ganahl Lbr.Co., N o.788,Hed.Home Tel.Co., No.789,E.L.Messinger, No.790,nermosa Hdwe.Co., No.791,Sou.Cal.Dis'g.Co., No.792,C.A.Brddge, N o.793, W.W.Gipson, No.794,Arthur Marshall, No.795,F.W.Godard, t'1o.796,E.L.Messinger, N o.797,Arthur Marshall, Nlo .798 , Ward Shaf, f , No.799,Kex Ayers, No.800,G.&.W.Tire Shop, No.8o1,J.G.Thomas, No.802,Troy Laundry Co., No.803,C.L.Reinbolt, No.804,B.C.Hibbets, No.805,F.C.Mead, No.806,C.r.Schmid, No.807,C.L.Reinbolt, No.808,C.L.Reinbolt, .o.8o9,A.Brenenstahl, No.810,J.A.Hermanson, No.811,J.L.Jean Co., N o.812,B.F.Brown, No.813,J.S.Maddox, No.814,John Scott, No.815,B.Noukurke, No .816 , H . Wi gman , No.817,E.Shackelton, No.818,J.M.Leake, No.819,Pres.Ballard, No.820,Frank Brown, 50.00 50.00 2.40 10.05 .80 12.30 125.00 10.15 11.96 50.00 150.00 100.00 160.00 20.00 6.00 4.00 100.00 3.50 15.50 1.02 6.00 " 3.00 tt 219.00 25.00 73.00 156.45 200.00 126.34 1.95 15.00 12.00 44.00 28.00 138.00 112.00 92.00 102.00 108.00 No.821,John Hofreiter, 822, J.W.Holtrack, 823,W.Yost, 824,L.McBride, 825,Bud Johnson, 826,M.Wiley, 827,C.L.Fine, 828,Redondo Milling 829,Edw.Sidebotham&S 111.50 9.00 8.00 120.00 4.00 58.00 106.00 Co.45.10 . 23.90 830, Do. Do. Do. 10.00 831,Her.P.& W.Paper Co.43.15 832,Joe Gentry, 24.10 833,Star Bl'ks'h.Shop, 30.50 834, Do Do Do. 31.25 835,Pac.States L.Co. 31.27 836,Marine Hdwe.Co., 45.40 837,R.W.Hague, 82.38 838,Moran-Mcwhinney, 144.42 839,G.M.Smith, 1.00 840,Brydon Bros.H&S.Co.26.35 841,B.F.Brown&R.E.Mead 50.00 842,E.M.Oliver, 36.00 843,Jesse Valois, 3.00 844,ner.B.Water Corp. 17.10 845,V.H.Staheli, 150.00 846,C.D.Kellogg, 73.50 847,Hazel Tackels, 20.80 848,N.R.Graham, 22.50 849,John G.Montijo,' 40.00 850,P.C.Graham, 91.00 851,V.H.Staheli, 1.58 852,Grimes-Stass'hS.Co.14.50 853,Sou.Cal.B.Print Co.12.15 Trustee Claudius moved that these demands be allowed, and warrants be drawn to pay them. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Narlow,Bravender,Claudius,Ureg- ory and President Bedell. Noes: None. On motion Tuesday,June Absent: None. made and seconded the Board then adjourned,to meet l3th.1922,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. City Clerk. 11 Pb� I estdent Board of '-erustees. Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council ChamberTuesday,June 13th.1922,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,O laudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Absent: None. The Minutes of the Regular meeting,held June 6th.1922, were read and approved. A letter from 0.A.Smith,Passenger Traffic Manager of the Pacific Electric rail- way Co. confirming the understanding that the Pacific Electric would donate the sum of $500.00,payable in installments,toward defraying expenses of extra Band music during the coming season,was read and ordered filed. Trustee Barlow moved that the Board do now confirm and adopt the agree- ment or contract for furnishing Band music during the coming season made with Chas. M.Phelps,and that the President and Clerk of the Board be authorized to now sign same on behalf of the.City. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion, Euld it was carried, all the members voting yes. The Health Officer reported that the garbage can at 1106 Summit Ave.was left filled without a cover,and that there was a general unsanitary condition about these premises,with the tenant hardly ever at home. His information was based on report of the neighbors. The Board referred this matter to the Marshal to investigate and have this condition corrected. A letter from A.J.Leavitt asking that the Board would have the sand.rem- oved from his premises,which he stated was deposited there during the Improve- ment of Loma Drive, was ordered filed without any action; as the Street Supt. reported that there did not appear to be any sand piled up on Mr.Leavitts pre- mises,that the street contractors might have caused. The report for May of the City Clerk and the report for May of the City Treasurer were read and ordered filed. 12 The City Engineer having presented the map or diagram of the property affected by and benefited by the improvement of Eleventh Place from the easterly line of Prospect Avenue to the easterly boundary line of the City of Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.600, the Board examined and discussed same. Trustee Barlow moved that said Assessment Map or Diagram numbered 2031A be hereby approved and adopted. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes. None. Absent: None. The City Engineer having presented the map or diagram of the property af- fected and benefited by the improvement of Tenth and Eleventh Streets, from the easterly line of Prospect Avenue to the easterly boundary line of the City of Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution og Intention No.605,and the Board having examined same, Trustee Barlow moved that said Assessment Diagram,number- ed 2032A be hereby approved and adopted. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Marshal having asked that the Board advise him what rule to adopt in regard to allowing the passenger busses to use the corner at Pier and Hermosa Avenues on east side of the Bank for a station to take on and let off passengers, the Board authorized him to allow the busses to do this,without unnessary delay on their part. A.R.Holston having presented a letter asking permission to take up with the Board a request of the Realty Board that an Ordinance be passed to prevent park- ing of automobiles in front of real estate offices during business hours,the Board then heard Mr.Holstons arguments in the matter. After discussion the Board granted the real estate men the privilege of placing signs on the walk warning all persons not to park machines for a twenty foot space in front of any of the real estate offices located on Hermosa Avenue; or a space of eight feet in front of any real estate office located on Pier Avenue. They were also granted permis- sion to paint red, signs of like tenor on the curbs. The City Marshal was ins- tructed to assist the real estate dealers in preventing this objectionable park- ing. The motion being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Trustee Bravender A protest signed by Emil Meyer and others was presented and read,opposing the new license ordinance for Hermosa Beach. Ya The Board voted to file this protest without action,the vote being Yeas: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Cl audius & Prest. Bedell. Noes:Trustee Gregory. 73 '"17 1 13 A letter from the Woman's Auxilliary having been filed,r•equesting the Board to employ the Pier janitress oftener the Board took no action on the letter at this time. (Ordinance No.367 Passed. ) Chan in name of Portion of E.R.R.Drive to Ardmore.) Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.367, " An Ordinance changing the name of that portion of East Railroad Drive lying southerly of Fifth -Street,to Ardmore Avenue." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent: None. The City Marshal reported that he had notified all the owners of open toilets on Eleventh Street,complained of some time previously,that sanitary toilets must be installed,and the parties had all promised to comply with this order. The Marshal was directed to follow up the matter and see that the toilets were all installed in a sanitary manner. 0$HINANCE Introduced.) ( Amends B1dg,Ord. ) Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled, " An Ordin- ance amending Section 29 of Ordinance No.274,relating to foundations for build- ings in the City of Hermosa Beach." (Ord.Introduced.Amending) (License Ord.No.365. ) Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled " An Ordinance amending Section 11,of Ordinance No,365,relating to the License fees of certain professions,trades,cellings and occupations carried on within the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach." C.L.Reinbolt.asked the Board to change the amount of the License on plumbers to $50.00 or %100.00,the idea being to encourage some plumber to -locate permanently,and to discourage transient plumbers from engaging in work here. 'The Board on motion of Trustee Barlow referred this matter to the City Attor- ney,to prepare and submit an ordinance that would make it necessary. to obtain a permit either by plumbers or electric wirers to do wilting or plumbing here. On motion of Trustee Bravender,the City Attorney was also instructed to prepare and present an ordinance amending the Dog License,making the license fee two dollars for male dogs, and three dollars for female dogs. The following 'demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No.854. Valois Garage, 29.40 Demand No.855, J.S.Maddox, 20.00 Demand No.856, John Scottr,. 20.00 Demand No.857, Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 158.69 Demand No.858, DO. Do. 33.48 Demand No.859, Do. Do. 50.56 14 Trustee Bravender moved,that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,,which was carried by the following ' vote. Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell: Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,June 27th. 1922, at 740 P.M..'`"� Vin, i&Yel-44"A'4162-71 g's President of the Board of Trustees. City Clerk. Minutes of a -special meeting of the Board of Trustees,held°in the City Hall, June 19th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.,.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Absent: President Bedell., President Bedell being absent and out of the State,the Board'proceeded to select a President of the Board of this date, and on motion of Trustee Bravender the Beard voted to appoint Trustee -Claudius President for this date. President Claudius having taken the chair,the Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting,and discussed several matters, chiefly the assessments for the Improvement of Eleventh name -rand for Tenth and Eleventh Streets, which assessments had been prepared by the Street Superintendent, and were then ready to be delivered to the Contractor,after signing by the said Street Supt. and the President of the Board. ' On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet, Tuesday June 27th.1922, at 7;30 P.M.. City Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. 15 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council•Chamber Tuesday,June-27th.1922, at 7:30 O'clock P.M.. Pfesent: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Trustee Claudius moved that Trustee Bravender be appointed President of the Board for this date, the regular President being absent. - Trustee Barlow seconded this motion, and it was carried all members voting "yes". Trustee Bravender took the chair and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read they were approved. The Minutes of a special meeting held June 19th.1922,were also read -and -approved. - A letter from A.R.Dwight,asking permission to make alteration in the partition of the Dance Hall on the Pier Pavillion, was read and ordered filed. The Board voted to allow Mr.Dwight to make this alteration, the partition to be returned to its former condition, when the present occupants shall give up the room. A letter from C.F.Saunders,asking the Board to rush the matter of imp- roving Lyndon Street, and have same finished as soon as possible, was read and ordered filed. . The Engineer reported that he had done all that he could at the present time to expedite this improvement. Mr.A.R.Holston now addressed the Board in regard to the disposal of the Citycgarbage. Mr.Hagenbaugh having written a letter voicing the objection of the Hermosa Beach Realty Board to the present method of collecting fees from each occupant,instead of the former manner of paying for this collection out of the general fund, which letter had been misplaced by the Clerk, Mr.Holston explained to the Board the position the Realty Board took on this matter as outlined in Mr.Hagenbaugh's letter. The President explained that at this time it was necessary to collect from the individuals having the service, as the City funds were too•low to make the payments out of them; and that after the money stringency had been tided over they would be willing to take the matter up again. A letter From T.Foster was read and ordered filed. . A letter from L.B.Murrell asking the Board to subscribe'-'. for a map of the State of California,now in process of manufacture,was read and ordered filed. - Mr.Holston presented a letter -which was read,calling the attention of the Board to the fact that all the ornamental light& on Strand south of First street were out,and the globes broken. That the sign "Welcome to Hermosa Beach" at Hermosa and Redondo line was down,and should be again set in place. The President explained that the Lighting Company have just received a fresh supply of globes -and -will replace -these -broken ones shortly. 16 The Street Superintendent was directed to have the Welcome sign put up again. The pestion of an ?verpayment to A.Brenstahl,a City emp.oyee,by the State Comp- ensation Insurance Fund, was brought up in a letter from the_Insurance Fund.. The Board ordered this letter filed. At this time Trustee Barlow was appointed a member of the Finance Committee for this date,to take the place of Trustee Bravender now acting as President pro - tempore. The following demands were received read audited and approved; Demand No.860. Remington Typewriter Co., $34.50 Demand No.861. R.E.Mead, $2882.50 Demand No.862. Chamber of Commerce, $250.00 Trustee Gregory moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory; _ Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Marshal Gipson having asked what he should do in the matter of employing a regular Life -guard, the Board directed him to employ Mr.Wiley for two days, that is, on Saturday and Sunday of each week,or special days;.and the Street Superintendent to allow Mr.Wiley_to be off from his regular work on the Streets for those days. The Marshal having again asked that a dog muzzling ordinance be passed, the City Attorney stated that he had prepared such an ordinance for introduction at this meeting. Trustee Barlow stated that he thought the street intersection buttons that had been installed were too high,and should be set deeper in the pavement. The Board having discussed this matter,Trustee Gregory then informed the Street Sup- erintendent that there were certain chuck holes in in Prospect that should be leveled or filled up, and one in 15th.Street. The Street Supt. agreed to repair these holes. The Board then voted to instruct the City Marshal to set the Street intersection buttons about three inchee,or more where necessary, in the pavement deeper than they now are. The Street Supt. was also instructed to remove the sand from Strand between First and Second Streets. Fire Chief Reinbolt having suggested that the City Marshal should be in- structed to have business houses clean up in the rear of their places especially for the Fourth of July, this instruction imp given the Marshal. A letter was received from Franklin 714e1 and P.A.Gleasner,asking permission to improve a portion of Thirty-third Stroet,and a ;portion of Hermosa Avenue, under City Specifica&t-ionsythe. property owners to do the work. 17. These parties and others also presented a petition or request that nkan a center walk not less than fifteen feet be placed in the center of said Thirty-third St., between Hermosa Ave. and Manhattan Ave,and not full width paved. Also a petition that the center fifteen feet of Thirty-third street between Hermosa Ave. and Man- hattan Ave, be paved with a fifteen foot cement pavement,under the Vrooman or ten year payment plan. The Board referred this petition and correspondence to the City Engineer,to look into and report at the next meeting. The Board now took up the matter of Bids for the Improvement of Loma Drive from Park Avenue to Manhattan Avenue,for which bids were asked under Resolution No.620,the time for receiving said bids being up to Eight O'Clock of June 20th. 1922. The question of whether or not all of these bids,of which there were two, had been received before the hour and minute specified and named in the Clerks advertisement therefor, having arisen, Trustee Barlow moved that any and all bids received for improvement work on Loma Drive from Park Avenue to Manhattan Avenue under said Resolution No.620, be rejected,and returned unopened to the bidders; and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to re -advertise for bids for said work. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the folloiwng vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory; Noes: None. Absent:Trustee Bedell. The Board now took up the matter of Bids for the Improvement of Thirtieth Piace,Thirtieth Street,Thirty-first Place,Thirty-first Street and Thirty-second Place from Manhattan Avenue to Morningside Drive; and Morningside Drive from Thirtjreth Place to Longfellow Avenue,for which bids were asked under Resolution No.624,the time for receiving said bids being up to Eight O'Clock P.M.,of June xi 20th.1922. The question as to the date and hour and minutes, when all of these bids had been received having arisen; Trustee Barlow moved that any and all bids re- ceived for improvement work on said portions of said Streets and Places and Drives be rejected and the bids returned unopened to the bidders; and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to re -advertise for bids for said work. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following -vote. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. R.M.MacLennan having made a written request for permission to paint on the pavement in front of living quarters and garage at No.25 Fifth Street the words "No Parking" and lines indicating the space, this permission was granted. R.M.MacLennan presented a letter calling attention to the fact that the new folders for which the Board had allowed the Chamber of Commerce 0450.00,had made 18 no mention of the Hermosa Beach Auto Camp Ground. That no mention was made in the folders of the fact that there is a monthly news- paper as well as a weekly newspaper,the latter being mentioned. That the statement is made that fishing and pleasure boats are to be found at the Pier,which he stated was a misrepresentation. The Board discussed these matters, and Trustee Gregory moved that the money spent by the Chamber of Commerce for folders had not been spent in a satisfactory manner; and that the Clerk is directed to notify the Chamber to that effect. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion, which was carried k xa viva voce. Trustee Claudius moved that the Board do now approve and adopt the Lease of the Pacific Coin Lock Company to the City of Hermosa Beach, of its coin locks on the Municipal Pier, for a period of One year; and that the President of the Board, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into said agreement or lease on behalf of the City. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote. Ayes:- Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. IReso.No.63 ) Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.632; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and adopting the Plans,profiles,specifications} iegram and cross-sections for the improvement of Prospect Ave . and 18th. Street in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: -Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Willite Specifications adopted.} Trustee Claudius moved that Specifications No.63 And the General License Agreement with California Willite Road Construction Com- panyfor the use of Willite Plastic Composition by the City of Hermosa Beach are hereby accepted and adopted. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees B arlow,Bravender,Claudius,& Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: )taxax Trustee Bedell. .Ord.366 Adopted. Amending Buildi g Ord. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.368. "An Ordinance at tioaxRasxdxst Amending section 29 of;;;Ordinance No.274,relating to foundations for buildings in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory. Noes: None. Absent:Tru.stee Be Ord.No369. Amending License rd. Adopted,. Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.369. " An Ordinance amending Section 11,of Ordinance No.365,relating to the license fees of certain professions 19. trades ,callings and occupations carried on within the limits of the City of Her- mosa Beach." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,& Claudius. Noes: Xxxxx Trustee Gregory; Absent: Trustee Bedell. Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled: " An Ordinance g,ordering,cal ling,providing for and giving notice of a spe- cial municipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach,.on Tuesday,August - 15th.1922,for the purpose of submitting to the qualified,voters of said City five separate and distinct propositions of incurring debts,as follows:,To-Wit:- (1) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of$]50,000.00 for the acqui- sition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain revenue producing public works and improvement,To-wit: The acquisition,construc- tion and completion of water works and a water distributing system for supplying the City of Hermosa Beach and its inhabitants with water; (2) The proposition, of incurring a debt in the sum of €20,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring a certain municipal improvement,to-wit: the acquisition of fire ap- paratus with necessary and proper appliances and equipment; (3) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of 045,000.00 for the acqui- sition,construction and completion of_ a certain municipal improvement,to-wit - The acquisition,construction and completion of additions to and an extension to _the municipal wharf at the westerly terminus of Pier Avenue;. (4) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $80,000.00 for the =pie xai construction and coMpletion of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- theAUc;construction and completion of a public assembly hall; and (5) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $200,000.00 for the ac- quisition,construction and completion of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit: the acquisition,construction and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling prc:, treatment tanks,sewage disposal mains,necessary land, rights of way,machinery,apparatus and all other property necessary therefor; providing for election precincts for such Special election,designating the pol- ling places therefor and appointing election officers for said election; pro- viding for the issuance of bonds for each of said purposes and for the levying of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds." /Ez Muzzling Ord. Introduced. Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled," An Ordinance pro- viding for the control and eradication of rabies in the City of Hermosa Beach, and prescribing a penalty for the violation of its provisions." 20 Ord.for Licensing of Plumbers & Electricians Introduce Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled " An ordinance providing for the registering and licensing of all plumbers,gas fitters and electricians doing business in the City of Hermosa Beach;,and providing a license fee for the conducting,operating and managing of.such classes of business; and providing a penalty for the violation of any part of this ordinance." It was reported that some one was planning to open an undertaking estab- lishment on Pier Avenue,near Summit Avenue. The Board were of the opinion that this, class of business should be confined to the business quarter, and on mo- tion of Trustee Barlow, the Clerk was instructed to write the party who was plan- ning to install this business that the Board did not favor such an establishment at the locality named nor in any locality except in the business district. The Board now examined the map prepared by the City Engineer which shows the new Lighting districts and the location of the proposed lights. The City Engineer submitted a statement showing the different street imp- rovements and the probable cost and expense to be advanced out of the general fund,if these improvements are all carried out at this time. The Board referred these matters to the Finance Committee to examine into and report. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Wednes- day, July 5th. 1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. City Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. 21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees,of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held in the Council Chamber,Wednesday,July 5th.,1922, at 7:30 P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and'Gregory. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Trustee Bedell,the President,being absent, Trustee Bravender was appointed as the President pro-tempore,for this date; the motion being made by Trustee Barlow and seconded by Claudius. The Minutes of the adjourned reguler meeting of June 27th.1922,were read and approved. A letter from L.C.Martyn,complaining of the manner of enforcing the ordinance for- bidding the use of tents on the Beach, was received and ordeded filed. A letter from Mrs. Hammond urging that 28th. Street east from Manhattan Ave. be improved promptly, was read and ordered filed. The Board referred the letter to the City Engineer. Art Smith having written a letter requesting permission to erect a building as a store house for handling building materials on his lot on the west side of Camino Real, this request was granted,on motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Barlow. The Report of the Building Inspector for June business was read and ordered filed. R.E.Mead having made application for permission to employ a women assistant to serve in the Treasurers office and the City Clerks office, at a salary of $75.00 per month,and the Board having discussed the question; Trustee Claudius moved that the Treasurer be granted permission to employ such assistant at a salary of $75.00 per month, to serve both of the above named offices. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried as tollows:- Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. The report of the City Recorder was read and ordered filed. A letter from Hoy Vhisson,Pastor in Charge of Nazerene Mission located at 747 Pier Avenue having made written request for permission to hold religious street meetings in some prominent part of the business section of the town, the Board after discus- sing the question,voted to deny this request. The question as to the amount that should be paid election officers for the com- ing Bond election was discussed, and on motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Barlow, it the Board voted that the pay for election officers at the coming special election should be set at $7.00. SElectionOrd.No.370- Bond -Election .Adopted.L Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.370. " An ordinance ordering c alling,providing for and giving notice of a special mdnicipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach,on Tuesday,August 15th.1922,for the purpose of submitting 22 to the qualified voters of said City five separate and distinct propositions of infix incurring debt s, as follows:-To-wit:- (1) ollows:-To-wit:- (1) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $150,000.00 for the acqui- sition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain revenue producing public works and improvement,to-wit:- The acquisition,construction and com- pletion of water works and a water distributing system for supplying the City of Her- mosa Beach and its inhabitants with water; (2) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring a certain -municipal improvement,to-wit:- the acquisition of Fire Ap- paratus with necessary and proper appliances and $quipment; (3) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $45,000.00 for the acquisi- tion,construction and completion of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- the acqui- sition,construction and completion of additions to and an extension to the municipal wharf at the westerly terminus of Pier Avenue; (4) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $80,000.00 for the ,Y=.90 : ,xxxxxx?construction and completion of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- the :xxxxxxxxxx, construction and completion of a public assembly hall; And (5) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $200,000.00 for the acqui- sition,construction and completion of a certain municipal improvements -to -wit:- the acquisition,construction and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and tat laterals,settling -.9ra treatment tanks,sewage disposal mains,necessary land,rights of w¢ way,machinery,apparatus and all other property necessary therefor; providing for election precincts for such special election,designating the polling places thereof, and appointing election officers for said election; providing for the issuance of bonds for each of said purposes and for the levying of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. The Street Superintendent brought up the matter of the building restrictions, and suggested that the amendment passed sometime ago removing the restrictions pro- vided by the Original Building ordinanme,whereby it was permitted to build Cali- fornia style of houses in certain districts,shouid now be repealed,and the original restrictions forbidding the building of frame structures unless same should have studded frame work, should again be in force, as he thought nothing should be allow- ed that would encburage the building of cheap and flimsy structures.• The Building Inspector concurred in this view of the matter. On motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Gregory the City Attorney was ins- 23 tructed to prepare ant ordinance to make this change in the building restrictions effective. Trustee Barlow moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and submit an ordinance restricting the time for parking vehicles on Pier Avenue from Strand to Hermosa Avenue to not over two hours at any one time prohibiting parking of vehi- cles on the corners at the intersections of north and south lines thereof with Her- mosa Avenue within 25 feet of the corners; or on Hermosa Avenue within 25 feet of said corners; or on Pier Avenue within 15 feet of the Speedway corners. Trustee Gregory seconded this motion, and the Attorney was so instructed. Harry Toplitzky appeared for the Peerless Coin Lock Co., and stated -to the Board that his -Company had heretofore supplied the Locks for the Pier Toilets, and that a certain party had obtained the consent of the Board and made, a contract for the installation of the lochs by,a company that he represented; but that -it was not un- terstood by the Board that thip new contract was uYith a new Company,- and the rela- tionsof the City with the Peerless Lock Company had -always been good, and( he felt 4 that the Board had taken this privilege from his company through a misunderstand- ing. This appeared to be the understanding of the Board and its officers.( Trustee Claudius moved that the Clerk notify the -Pacific Coin Lock Company that en error was no thought of c}.an the Pacific Coin made in entering into this contract with them,as the -Board had ging to:another,company, and for that reason the contract with Lock Company, is 2}ereby canceled and rescinded. The Clerk to also notify, the(Pacific Coin Lock Go. not to make any changes or disturb the present locks., - • Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees barlow,Bravender,CSudius and Gregory.. Noes; None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. (Ordinance No.371 Passed. Licensing.Plumbers,Electricians etc, Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.371, " An ordinance pro- viding for the registering and licensing of all plumbers,gas fitters and electricians doing business in the City of Hermosa Beach; and providing a license fee for the con- ducting,operating and managing of such classes of business; and providing a penalty for the violation of any part of this ordinance." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. (Ordinance No.372, Passed. Dog Muzzling.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.372. " An 8rdinance providing for the control and eredication of rabies in the City of Hermosa Beach,and prescri- bing a penalty for the violation of its provisions." 24 Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the folliwing vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. The Board now discussed with the Engineer certain street improvement matters; particularly the matter of widening and improving Hermosa Avenue; and directed him to have same checked up and submit the Hermosa Ave. plans at their next meeting. The President now appointed Trustee Barlow a member of the Finance Committee for this date. The following demands were received read audited and approved. Demand 11o. 1. H.W.Barlow, 10.00 F.M.Bravender, 10.00 3 J.Y.Bedell, 10.00 If a 2 If If " " 4 J.H.Claudius, 10.00 " 5, J.B.Gregory, 10.00 " " 6 B.F.Brown, 150.00 xXxxxxatxxx!x 24 Claixs< tp, R.E.Mead, 180.03 8 F.L.Perry, 50.00 9 E.L.Messinger, 141.00 10, Burke & Bland, 2.00 11, Redondo H.T.Co., 11.25 12, Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 6.03 13, C.A.Bridge, 14, W.W.Gipson, 15, F.W.Godard, 16,1Rex Ayers, 17, Arthur Marsha11,116.00 18, Ward Shaff, 12.00 19, A.S.Clark, 16.00 20, G.&.W.Tire Shop, 2.50 21, Troy Laundry Co., 1.88 22, C.L.Reinbolt, 22.00 23, Her.B.Water Co. 66.00 24, State Comp.I.F4.167.45 25, F.C.Mead, 163.50 26, C.F.Schmid, 25.00 27, C.L.Reinbolt, 28,B.C.Hibbets, 29, A.Brenenstahl, 30, A.Brenenetahl, 31, John A.Hermanson125.00 32, B.F.Brown, 15.00 33, John Hofreiter4 107.00 rl a 50.00 155.00 160.00 100.00 82.50 3.50 72.75 8.00 6! Demand No.34. Frank Brown, a a 35 C.L.Fine, • 36, Prea.Ballard, " 37, J.M.Leake, " 38, W.Wukurke, " 39, Miley, " 40, Joe Gentry, " 41, H.G.King, " 42, H.Smith, " 43, R.W.Hague, " 44, H.E.Preston, " 45, Sou.Cal,Edison Co., " 46, Do Do • 47, Do Do " 48, Do Do " 49, Do Do " 50 Do Do ▪ 51, Do Do • 52, Do Do ▪ 53, Do Do " 54, Is J.G.Hs Reid, " 55, Chaa.M.Phelps, " 56, Jesse Valois, " 57, E.M.Oliveri " 58, V.H.Staheli, " 59, J.G.Montijo, • 60, C.D.Kellogg, " 61, N.R.Graham, " 62, J.R.Graham, • 63, P.C.Graham, " 64, Raymond G.Osborne, " 65, B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 96.00. 104;00 104.00 104.00 104;00 20.00 44.08, 1.50 22,00 15.00 1.25 16,00 70.67 218.50 14.35 14.40 2.61 1.00 2.53 13.82 16.85 495..00 30.00 32.00 . 155.00 32.50 21.00 45.00 27.00 24.50 44.00 30.25 Do 11 Trustee Gregory moved that these demands be allowed, and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the folloiwing vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,July llth. 1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. City Clerk. V110 -1511/011E. President of Board of Trustees. 31'M 1 25 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City .of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tues'day,July llth.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius c Gregory. - Absent: Trustee Bedell. On motion of Trustee Gregory,duly seconded, Trustee Bravender was made President of the Board for this date, the regular President,Trustse Ldell,being absent. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 5th.1922,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and op@ning bids or proposals for the work of improving Loma Drive from Park Avenue,to Manhattan Avenue, as contemplated by resolution adhubdimmbiss No. 620,ordering said work, the,Clerk was now directed to publicly open and read any and all bids received,by him for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon opened and read the 'Sid of Kuhn Bros.,as follows: - For redwood headers,per lineal foot, 29 /. For 5" concrete pavement,grading ,oil & screenings,per square foot, 30/ Also the bid of J.G.Beckford, as follows: - For redwood curbs, per lineal foot, 30 it For concrete pavement,per square foot,5",including grading ,34 Also the bid of H.Wigman, as follows: - For redwood curbs,per lineal foot; 25 For concrete pavement,per square foot,including grading and oil, 26 Also the bid of C.W.Sparks, as follows: - For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,2"xl2",25 / (Twenty-five cents.), For concrete pavement,5",per square foot, 27/ These being all the bids received dor doing this work, and it appearing that the , bid of H.Wigman was the lowest and best bid,and was fair and reasonable, and that he was the lowest,regular,responsible bidder for doing said work, Trustee Claudius suggested that the contract be awarded to said H.Wigman,at the rices named in his (Reso.633,Adopted. ) bid or proposal, and moved the adoption of Resolution No.633. SAward of Contrast.)) " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Loma Drive, from the Westerly line of Park Avenue, to the easterly line of Manhattan Avenue,as contem- plated by Resolution No. 614." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. This being the time set for the opening and reading of bids for the improve- ment of 30th.Place,31st.Place,32" Place,30th. Street,3lst. Street, from Manhattan Avenue to Morningside Drive; and Morningside Drive from Longfellow Avenue to 30th. Place, as per the Notice issued and published under Resolution No.624 of said Boar() the Clerk was now directed to publicly open and read any and all bids received for the doing of said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the following bids, to -wit:- The Bid of Kuhn Bros., as follows. For redwood headers,per lineal foot ,29_l/2 26 For cement curbs,per lineal foot, 40 / For 5"Concrete pavement,including grading,oil & scrienings,per square foot,33 / For 40 Concrete pavement,including grading,x244x per square foot, 28 / For ornamental lighting posts,12 posts complete, $2475.50 Also the bid of J.G.Beckford, as follows; - For cement curbs,per lineal foot, 90 / For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,30 / 4" concrete pavement,per sq.ft.35 hints per square foot,including grading. 5" concrete pavement 38 cents per " " including grading. Lighting system completely installed as per plans,inciuding 12 posts,$3600.dollars. Also'the bid of H:Wigman, as follows: - For Cement curbs, per lineal foot,60 / For Redwood curbs,per lineal'foot,25 / For concrete pavement,per square foot,5" thick,.29-1/2 /,including grading & oil. For ornamental lighting posts,eash, $230.00 For Concrete roadway 4" thick,per aq.foot,.26-1/2 / including grading. Also the bid of C.W.Sparks, as follows: - For cement curbs,per lineal foot, .70 / For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,.25 / For concrete pavement "5",per square foot,.35 / For ornamental lighting posts,including conduits complete,eash $200.00 For 4" concrete pavement .33 / ; These being all the bids received for said work. The bids having been referred to, the City Engineer to check up on same, and the Enginner having reported, it appeared that the bid of H.Wigman was the lowest, and that he was the lowest regular responsible bidder for said work. Trustee Gregory suggested that the contract for said work be awarded to said HWim ,at the prices named in his proposal or 1iid, and he moved the adoption of Res6lutionNo.634 Award of Contract,Adopted. ) 14 11 Q.Qat " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of 30th. Place,Thirty-first Place,Thirty-second Place,Thirtieth Street;& Thirty-first Street from Manhattan Avenue to Morningside Drive; and Morningside Drive from Longfellow Avenue to Thirtieth Place,in the City of Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolutinn No.616." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes; None. Absent; Trustee Bedell. A letter from the First Bank of Hermosa Beach stating that the Bank was the assignee of certain rental payments to be made to the Water Company by the City, was read and ordered filed. A complaint was made by certain resident of Hermosa Beach that the Beach at the north end of the City was not receiving the attention that the rest of the Beach received. The Street Supt. stated that he was not able to provide an incin- erator for this location,nor to remove rubbish as offectively,on account of the fact that there was no way to drive,as there was no sidewalk or paved streets leading thereto. The Board directed the Street Supt. to make an extra effort to keep this portion of the Beach clean. letter from The Pacific Coin Lock Co., in regard to contract for the in- stallation of pay locks on the Pier toilets was received and ordered filed. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce asking for definite detailed plan of each proposition of the proposed Bond issues, was received and ordered filed. The City Attorney stated that it would not be possible at this time to show in an ordinance or resolution the exact scope of the proposed improvements. The Chairman of the Committee having the Bonds in charge,Trustee Barlow, stated that the Com- mittee had not expected to go to the expense'of preparing definite plans until after the election, and that he had expected that the Chamber of Commerce would assist in the preparing of the i ,ormation that was available to put before the public; and that he was ready to collaborate with them at any time. Trustee Barlow moved that it is the senile of the Board that the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce urge the Directors of the Chamber to bring on a mass meeting to enlighten the vo- ters and that the Board of Trustees have a cormnitte© to go with them to enlighten the people as to the necessity for these 'meetings. This motion was seconded by 'Trustee Gregory and carried. A letter from lima A.B.Ebner,calling the attention of the Board to.the fact that Hermosa Beach is not receiving the service from the Pacific Electric Ry.Co. to which it is entitled, and that the Pacific Electric should be requested to put on at least two additional cars,one at 6;45 from Redondo in the morning,and one to leave Los Angeles at about three -thirty; also to either put on better cars,or at least see that the cars are properly cleaned, was read . After a discussion of this question,Trustee Barlow moved that the Clerk be directed to write the Pacific Electric,enclosint the letter of Mr.Ebner, and stat- ing that it is the wish and request of the -Board that the wishes of Mr.Ebner be carried out. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory and carried. A complaint of residents that the strand Light at the south end of the Strand walk had not been burning for a long time, was referred to the Street Supt. with orders to have the underground connection repaired so that this light would burn. Mr.A.H.Cosby, the party who had intended to open Undertaking establishment at Pier Ave, and Palm Drive,now appeared in answer to a letter from the Clerk. The Board informed Mr.Cosby that they did not think it would be advisable to try and install an undertaking parlor at the above location, as the Board would tad feel obliged to pass an ordinance that would prevent using this location. Mr.Cosby stated that he would be glad to establish his business in the business quarter if he could get a proper location. Resolution No.635 Passed. Intention to Improve Prospect Ave. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.635,11 A kesolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach declaring their intention to improve Prospect Avenue from the northerly City boundary line t¢iermosa Beach to a line 30 feet southerly of and parallel with the northerly line of Pier Avenue,and Eight- eenth Street from a line 27-1/2 feet easterly of and parallel with the westerly lips of Prospect Avenue,to the easterly line of Camino Real,in the City of Hermosa 28 Beach,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof and de- claring the work or improvement to be of more that local or ordinaury public ben- efit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the follo* ng vote : Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Trustee Gregory moved that the Treasurer be authorized to transfer the sum of $38.53 from the Light District No.1 Fund into the General Fund, to cover several small expense charges that were paid out of the General Fund,which were made for the benefit of the Light Dist. No.l. Fund. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender, Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None, Absent: AUM4 Trustee Bedell. The June Report of the City Clerk and the June Report of the City Treasurer were submitted and ordered filed. The President now appointed Trustee Barlow a member of the Finance Committee for this date. The following demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No.66. W.W.Gipson, 6.55 " " 67, Hermosa Beach Water Co.66.00 " " 68, Star Blacksmith Shop, 39.50 " " 69, Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 157.97 N n 70, " N N N 33.48 N N 72, N N N N 52.49 " " 72, Herman W.Hanson, 52.50. " " 73, Her,.Beach Water Corp. 31.55 " " 74, Hermosa Hdwe.Co. 83.50,. (Assignee of Triangle Painting Co.) Trustee Gregory moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. _ It having been reported to the members of the Board that the Garbage man was becoming careless and allowing garbage to scatter and spill on the sidewalks and streets, the Clerk was directed to report this matter to Mr.Brenenstahl,and have him take better care that this was not done either by him or by his employee. Also to tell him to have his wagon or both of them properly lined with metal lining, so that the liquid garbage would not drip on the streets. Parkin Ordinance Introduced. Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance regu- lating parking upon a portion of Pier Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach,and pro- viding penalties for the violation of same.`" The City Attorney now reported that his opinion was that the title to the Kam 210 ft. strips of land on each side of the Municipal Pier was in the record owners and that he would not advise the City to try to establish ownership thereof. 29 The Board voted to accept this report. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,July 25th.192? at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. TE� ((���1Po11E President'ofBoard of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board,of Trustees of the City of Her- mosa Beach,Califorria,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,July 25th.,1922, at 7:30 O'clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender•,01 audius,Gregory &President Bedell. Absent; None. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July llth.1922,were read and approved. The Annual Report of the City Clerk for the fiscal year ending June 30th.1922, was submitted to the Board and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to deliver a copy of the Report to each of the local papers. Ordinance No.373 Passed, e uls_v tiz.Parkinn on Pier Ave.' Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.373, " An Ordinance Regulating park- ingupon a portion of Pier Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for the violation of same." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes;Trustees Barlow,BravenderA» ,Grogory & President Bedell. Noes; limzumr.xxxAkoemrctsx1tommx Trustee Claudius; Absent: None. A letter from R.M.MacLennan was read calling attention of the Board to the fact that the space in front of the Post -Office was being occupied on Sundays and other holidays by automobiles, and that a five minute parking limit should be established there.._ The Board consideded that this was a wise suggestion, and on motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Gregory, the Street Superintendent was directed to have a sign painted on the curb in front of the Post -office limiting parking there to five minutes A letter from Carel Johnson was read,protesting against the payment of a $25.00 license fee for conducting the business of lee selling and delivery. The Board were of the opinion that $12.00 was the license fes that they had intended to charge in the ordinance for this business, and instructed the Clerk to accept $12.00 from the Ice sellers and issue the license therefor. A letter was received from the dance Orchestra doing business on the Pier,sta- ting that they were unable to pay the License provided for under the new License ord- inance. The Board after discussing this matter voted to waive the payment of the lic- ense,if the Orchestra would promptly pay the $4.00 per month for the lighting of the Dance Hall, which sum had been previously det as the amount any lessess of the Hall should pay. Motion being made by Trustee Gregory,seconded by Bravender. 30. H.Lee B34ckmore the owner of Lots 24.25.26 & 27 all in Block 148 of Redondo Villa Tract having filed a letter on July 17th.1922, protesting against the. assessments lev- ied against his lots for the Improvement of Eleventh Place from Prospect Avenue to the easterly City boundary line, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No.600 of the Board of Trustees of Hermosa Beach,on the grounds that same were excessive, and the work not satisfactory, and should never have been done,and was inadequate, and protes- ting against igaimi the assessment generally,which assessment was made by -the Street Superintendent of said City and dated June 19th.1922,in favor of Municipal Securities Company,assignee of Geo.R.Curtis ,the Contractor for said work,the Board having had this latter read then ordered same filed. (Time for hooting of llth.Place Protest set.) Trustee Bravender moved that Tuesday,August 8th. at the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall,at Hermosa Beach,be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for hearing the appeal of H.Lee Sla ckrnore from the Sup- erintendent of Streets Assessment in the matter of the improvement of Eleventh Place from the easterly line of Prospect Avenue to the easterly boundary line of said City of Hermosa Beach,as per Resolution of Intention No.600; and that the Clerk of the Boad of Trustees is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of the hearing of said appeal,also of the acts complained of,by publication of said notice in the Hermosa Beach Review,a newspaper of general circulation, in said City,for a period of five days. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Protest filed .against limits of assessment District Prospect Ave.Irn . A Protest ,signed by Lester L.Tillotson et.al.'was now passed to the Board by one tiaa of the protesters. These parties owning property in the limits of the District liable to be assessed for the improvement of a portion of Prospect Avenue and Eight- eenth Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.635,adopted by the Boarddf Trustees on July llth.1922,protested against said improvement on the ground that it was inequitable and unjust,and a hardship, and would act as a double assessment,as many of them had already paid assessments for improving on other street work. The Board ordered this protest filed, and referred the protest to the City Eng- ineer with directions to confer with the protesters in an effort to a4just the matter, satisfactorily before a hearing was ordered. Trustee Barlow now reported that he had received a statement from the Edison Co. showing the different repairs that they thought should be made in the Lighting Dist.#1 The Board authorized Mr.Barlow to arrange with the Edison Company to make such repairs and present their bill to the City for payment. Mr.McAdans now addressed the Board asking for a ruling as to the rights of parties to_use the Strand between the walk and the ocean for the purpose of playing ball games. The Board informed him that if this pastime was carried on in arorderly war- ner there would be no objection to same. On motion,of Trustee Barlow,the City Marshal was instructed to prevent part- ies from paying ball games on the Strand ituik from Eighth to Fourteenth Streets. Trustee Barlow having reported that the Ladies Rest Room.was-not being kept in_a sanitary manner during the week days between Saturday and Sunday,the Clerk was directed to notify the Street Superintendent to place a man on the job of clean- ing the Rest Room up each morning., On motion of Trustee Barlow the City Marshal was instructed to keep a written report of each police call or matter attended to by each of the digferent police mmployees, _ On the recommendation of Mr.Bert Valois,the City Marshal was authorized to secure and install a suitable lifeboat for use in case of accidents in the water, also to procure a suitable cot or stretcher. This motion was made by Trustee Bar- low and seconded by ,Gregory. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No.75, Sou.Cal.Gas Co. 5.56 " .76, T.Foster, 32.00 " " 77, J.S.Hunt, . 11.25 • 78, Hermosa Hardware Co., 73.40 N N 49, Moran-Mcwhinnie, 131.70 n N 80, Callison Grocery Co., 5.94 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants , drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet e.day,Augus /U, City Clerk. lst.192 2 . 31 of Board of Trustees. 32 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August lst.1922,at 7:30 Oclock,P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Absent: Mons. The Minutes of the Adjourned regular meeting,held,Tuesday,July 25th,1922,were read and approved. A letter from Mr.'J.F.Thompson was read and ordered filed. Mr.Thompson announced that owing t9 poor business he would be obliged to discontinue operating the in- terurban bus line in Hermosa Beach. He asked the Board to grant him the privilege of starting the bus line again on July lst.1923,in case he wished to at that time. The Board discussed the matter with Mr.Thompson. They agreed to give him the pre- ference in case some other parties wished to enter into this business on or about June lst. to July lst.1923. On motion of Trustee Gregory the Board extended a vote of thanks to Mr.Thompson for his endeavour to promote a business here. A letter from the Dominic Sign Flasher Co.,offering to install their Sign improvement, a 20 ampere device, was read and ordered filed. The Board did not wish to enter into any expenses at this time,if the same could be avoided. The Report,of the Building Inspector ,for July business was read & ordered filed. Marshal Gipson reported that he lad obtained an offer to supply a Life -boat for the sum of $275.00. The Board considered this price too high. , Street Supt. Hermanson asked the Board to allow ,him to trade the work team now owned by the City for a lighter team of horses. Trustee Bravender suggested that it would be better to sell the team and wagon and use the money so obtained to pay on a Tractor, or possibly buy a trailer to be hauled by the Police wagon. These matters were discussed,but no decision was made,except that it was not thought best to trade for the lighter team at this time. The Board granted the Street Rammiws Superintendent permission to be absent from his duties from the next Friday until the following Monday,his business mak- ,ing absence from the City necessary at that time. On request of Fire Chief Reinbolt the Firemen were given permission to use the roof of the City Hall for purpose of establishing, a Radio plant. Ord.Introduced. Chan in & Est.Grade of Camino Real. Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed 0rdinance,entitled, " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach changing and establishing the grade and curb lines of Camino Real from Fourteenth Street to the northerly City boundary line of Hermosa Beach,all in the City of Hermosa Beach." 11eso.No.636 Passed. Re -a tin Plans.0-S.P.& S. and Dia�ramProsect & 18 ) th. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.636, "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and re -adopting plans,Cross- sections,profiles and specifications and adopting the Diagram for the improvement 33 of Prospect Avenue and Eighteenth Street in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which•wa.s carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius axt,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None: - - (Reso.637 Passed. Intention -to Imp.Prospect Ave. 8c LBth.St.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.637, " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their intention to improve Prospect Avenue from the northerly City boundary line of Hermosa Beach to a line thirty feet southerly of and parallel with the northerly line of Pier Avenue; and Eighteenth Street from a line 27-1/2.feet easterly of and parallel with the westerly line of Prospect Avenue,to the easterly line of Camino Reel,in the City of Hermosa Beach,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be'of more than local or or- dinary public benefit,and that the expense•of said work shall be assessed upon a S4mirilefft district; and repealing Resolution No.635. " Trustee Claudius seconded -the motion,which was carried by -the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' - Trustee Barlow moved that B.F.Brown and R.E.Mead be appointed as the persons to hake and prepare the assessment nswxknicngx for -the Lighting District No.2 Improvernertt,this being a portion of the Report that the City Engineer was direc- ted to prepare and submit for said District . The fee,for making said assessment to 'be fifteen cents fora each separate assessment., Trustee Bravender seconded:the motion,which was carried bythe.following vote; Ayes: TrUstees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None.' On motion of Trustee Bravender,the City Engineer Was given permission to use the ante -room of the Board for`the purpose'of having this work done . Mr.MacCready having inquired as to what progress was being made in the Sunset Drive Iniprovement,the Engirieer'stated that the Resolution Ordering the Work would probably be submitted for passage at the next meeting of the B•oard,which would also order the calling for -bids for the work. ndment -o Buildi-� nsjEd.Introduced. ) Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed-Ordinence entitle -d, -"An Ordinance re- pealing Section 37b of 'Building Ordinance No.2/4 of the City of Hermosa Beach." F.W.Godard submitted a letter which was read, asking the Board to increase his salary as Motorcycle officer from $160.00,as at present, to $185. per month. The Board after discussing this question,allowed the request; the motion to do so being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Barlow. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Gregory and 34 President Bedell. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. (Reso.No.638. Authorizing Atty.to sign Stipulations.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.638," A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, authorizing and empowering Frank L.Perry,City Attorney of said City,to enter into a stipulation in the now pending before the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for cause the County of Los Angeles,entitled: "County of Los Angeles,Plaintiff,Versus the Cities of Alhambra,Arcadia,et al.,Defendants,No.107727." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & resident Bedell. Noes: None. The following Absent: None. Demands were received,read,audited and approved; Demand No.81, H.W.Barlow, 82, J.Y.Bedell, 83, F.M.Bravender, 84, J.H.Claudius, 85, J.B.Gregory, 86, B.F.Brown, 87, Johnston Ptg.Co. 88, R.E.Mead, 89, Frances C.Wendell, 90, R.E.Mead, 91, H.S.Crocker Co., 92, F.L.Perry, 93, C.A.Brldge, 94, E.L.Messinger, 95, W.W.Gipson, 96, Rex Ayers, 97, Arthur Marshall, 98, G.W.Lynch, 99, E.L.Messinger, 100, Arthur Marshall, 101, Ernest Rowland, 102, A.S.Clark, 103, M.M.Cornbleth, 104, E.E.Stanley, 105, F.W.Godard, 106, M.Wiley, 107, Andrew Mathew, 108, J.E.Simkins, 109, T.C.Sheehan, 110, J.G.Thomas, 111, Pier Ave. Garage, 112, C.L.Reinbolt, 113, B.C.Hibbets, 114, Troy Laundry Co., 115, Western Wh'e.D.Co. 116, Her.B.Water Corp., 117, F.C.Mead, 118, Dr.C.F.Schmid, 119, Byron Jackson I.W. 10.00 Demand No.120, Redondo Hdwe.Co. 2.24 121,A.Brenenstahl, 15.55 122,A.Brenenstahl, 12.00 123,John A.Hermanson, 125.00 124,B.F.Brown, 15.00 125,Wm.Mukucli, 104.00 126,C.L.Fine, 104.00 127,Pres.Ballard, 100.00 128,J.M.Leake, 96.00 M.Wiley, 52.00 Frank Brown, 100.00 John Hofreiter, 106.00 132,Edw.Sidebotham & Son., 13.18 133,Joe Gentry, 51.63 134,C.Ganahl Lumber Co., 75.49 135,Pac.States Lumber Co., 137.46 136,Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 163.98 137, " " " " " 33.48 138,Chas.M.Phelps, 1188.00 139,J.G.Reid, 15.00 140,Her.Beach Water Corp., 'UM,: 68.60 141,V.H.Staheli, 150.00 142,Nellie M.Thomas, 9.50 143,Mrs.Belle Staheli, 27.00 144,C.D.Kellogg, 59.50 145,N.R.Graham, 35.00 146,J.R.Graham, - 102.00 147,J.G.Montijo, 37.50 148,i'.C.Graham, 61.25 149,S,ou:Cal.Blue Print Co., 35.50 150,Grimes-Stassforth S.Co., 2.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 150.78 390.90 150.00 48.40 10.50(129) 9.00(130) 50.00(131) 50.00 125.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 4.00 24.00 28.00 4.00 8.00 20.00 16.00 160.00 36.00 58.00 4.00 .75 25.35 1.50 27.00 2.00 1.68 ,14.00 66.00 138.00 25.00 35.22 151,Jesse Valois, 152,E.M.Oliver, 153,R.W.Hague, 30.00 48.00 5.00 154,Zellerbach Paper Co., 32.25 155,Redondo & L.A.Daily Exp. 1.40 156,C.L.Reinbolt, 13.90 157,C.E.Shaw, 217.00 158,Moran-McWhinnie, 50.54 drawn to pay Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants them. Trustee Gregory Seconded the motion,which was carried by the Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. follo**ng Vote. 3,5 On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Trustee Bravender the Board voted to ex- tend its congratulations to Trustee Harry Barlow and his wife on the. birth of their infant son,whicj occured on July 20th.1922. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned,to meet Tuesday,August 8th.1922. t 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. President of Board of Trustees. (,) Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August 8th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Absent: None. The Minutes of the Regular meeting held August lst.1922, were read & approved. C.E.Keeling appeared before the Board and discussed the question of securing a life -boat to be used under the State law in connection with his bath -house. This being a m4tter outside of the Ordinances of the City,the Board were not abate to assure Mr.Keeling as to what would happen in the event of non -co pliance with the law regarding same. This being the time set by the Board for hearing of the Appeal of H.Lee Blackmore from the Assessment of the Superintendent of Streets of Hermosa. Beach, in the matter of the Improvement of Eleventh Place from the easterly line of Prospect Avenue to the easterly City Boundary line of Hermosa Beach,as per Res- olution No.600,declaring Intention to make said improvement, the President now called on Mr.Blackmore or any other owners of lots affected thereby to now state any objections they had to make to this assessment. Mr.Blackmore was not in attendance at the meeting. His objection was that the work was unsatisfactory, ,and ahouldinever have been done, that the cost was excessive, and the work per- formed by Mr.Curtis,the Contractor was inadequate. W.A.Elsterman made verbal protest on the ground that the grade was faulty, and had damaged his property, and was cut to an unnecessary depth,and was made to drain on one side only. That the charge was unreasonably high. Mrs.W.A.Elsterman protested verbally on similar grounds, and that the charge for this work was excessive and out of proportion to the benefits. P.Nester made verbal complaint and protest on similar grounds. Mrs.Elize Grant protested on similar grounds. Mrs.Evans protested against the work on the grounds of excessive charge. Mr.J.B.Gregory stated that he was an owner, and was not satisfied with the grade, but that he had not protested when the grade was established, and thought the charges were about as he had ex - petted them to be at the time the contract was let. Mr.Elsterman and Mr.Gregory 35 each owned property fronting on Tenth & Eleventh Street Improvement, as well as on the Eleventh Place Improvement. The protests having developed the fact that there was complaint in regard to the manner in which the curbs and grade was set as regards the running off of water from the street, and the City Engineer not being in attendance at the meeting to explain this matter,Trustee Gregory moved that further consideration of the pro- test of H.Lee Balckmore and the property owners then present, against the Assess- ment of the Street Superintendent in the matter of the Improvement of Eleventh Place under Resolution of Intention No.600,be and the same is hereby adjourned • until Wednesday,the 16th. day of August,1922, at the hour of 8 O'Clock P.M., of that date, at the Council Chamber of the City hall, at which time the same will be again taken up. Trustee Barlow seconded the Motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. This being the time set by the Board for hearing objections against the is- suance of Bonds for unpaid assessments for improvement of Tenth Street and Elev- enth Street,under Resolution of Intention No.605, the President called on any persons interested to state any objections they might have to the issuing of said bonds. The Clerk read the objections of Joe Nester,Mable Nester,Eliza- beth Elsterman,Grant Scrivens,Mrs.Grant Scrivens,Elize f.Grant,Arthur Priestley, W.A.Elsterman,Jessie H.Evans. The proteet was against the paving of Eleventh Plass and Eleventh Street,Redondo Villa Tract. Stating that the streets were not level,b$ both slanting to the north side,so that° water would run to that side; also that it had been cut down unnecessarily leaving lots in bad shape and damaging proper- ty in some places; and that the price was excessive. These complaints being mixed with the two different improvements,of Eleventh Place and Tenth & Eleventh Streets, and it appearing to the Board that the com- plaints as to grades and the slope of the pavements vie the same in each case, and the Rtxxxt City Engineer being absent from the meeting, and the Board desiring to hear his version of the matter; Trustee Gregory moved that further consideration of this matter be adjourned until Wednesday,August 16th.1922, at the hour of 8:30 O'Clock P.M. in the Council Chamber,at which time the'same will again be taken up. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Arthur Marshall and Rex Ayers,the City Night-watchmen,having presented letters asking the Board to raise their respective salaries from $100.00 as at present,to $130.00 per month, the Board discussed this matter,and referred same to the Finance Committee. A letter was received from a Committee representing a meeting held in the Redondo Villa Tract,protesting against any attempt of the City of Hermosa Beach to install avtoutfall sewer in the Villa Tract. .The Board considered that this action on the part of the inhabitants of the Villa Tract was unnecessary and uncalled for, and directed the City Clerk to write them explaining the position of the Board. `The. July Report of the City Clerk, and the July Report of the City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. Mr.C.A.Bridge from the Chamber of Commerce stated to the Board that the Cham- ber of Commerce wished the Board to delegate some member to sign with the Chamber a certain circular or set of palms posters to be made up and distributed for the purposes. of information to the voters, and containing aggpments in favor of the proposed bonds to be voted for at the coming special election.. . On motion of Trustee Barlow seconded by Gregory, the Board voted to do as the Chamber requested, and Mr.H.W.Barlow was appointed as the Board member to collab- orate -with the Chamber and sign circulars fot the Board. The City Attorney now. stated that he found that it would not be possible to provide a place for voters to express their preference as to location of a propo- sed Sewer outfall on the ballots of the coming election. The Board proposed to have the Chamber.of Commerce prepare and provide a box and necessary ballots which the voters at said election could use to express their preference as to location, and which would be entirely separate and distinct from the election booths and Oficere. Ordinance No.374 Passed. Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.374. " An Ordinance Repealing Section 37b of "Building. Ordinance No,274 of the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees-Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregor-y & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (ord. Introducod.Amendinz Ord.87.Licensin Doms.) Trustee Gregory introduced a proposed Ordinance ,entitled " An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.87,fixing the annual license fee on dogs." Bert Valois and Mr.W.W.Kennedy addressed the Board in the interest of better life saving facilities. They recommended that at least one life boat be procured to be used also as a drill boat for the int volunteer life saving crew. Trustee Barlow moved that the City Marshal be authorized to purchase one Life Boat at a cost not to exceed $160.00. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory.& President Bedell. Noes: Npne . Absent; None. 38 The Clerk was instructed to write the Pacific Electric for the money that they had agreed to contribute for the Season's Band Music. The Clerk was directed to have Mr.Gipson the City Marshal report to the Board in advance before he hired any more help. On motion made and seconded the Board adjourned,4 o meet August 16th.1922, at 7:30 lock P.M. . City Clerk. u esi residentdent of the Board of Trustees. Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council ChamberA04bOtlay,August 16th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Absent; None. . The Minutes of the meeting held August 8th.1922,were read and approved. This being the time set for hearing of the Protest of H.Lee Blackmore et.al against ,and appeal from the assessment of the Street Superintendent for the cost of improving Eleventh Place under Resolution of Intention No.600, which hearing was adjourned from the last meeting of the Board held Aug.Bth.1 The President of the Board again invited any persons present to state any objections they might have why the assessment as made by the Street Supt. should not be approved. W.A.Elsterman one of the objectors waa in attendance at the meet- ing. He stated that his main .objection was to the fact that his lot had been cut into by the. contractor in his bringing the stret to grade. He stated that he thought the Street Supt. tculd build up the bank that he complained of with a saall amount o.f hauling, and the Board directed that the Street Supt. should do this. The City Engineer explained his reasons for establishing the grade pf this street and of Tenth and Eleventh Street as he did. He also stated that his plan of running the grade of the pavement to one side only was the generally recognized proper plan where it conformed to the contour of the land, end was, designed to assist the run off of water in a natural manner without making any more changes than were necessary, thereby preventing the forming of ditches at other places,. That the sink complained of where these streets joined Prospect Avenue would be cured whenever Prospect Avenue was improved. Trusted, Barlow moved that the appeal of H.Lee B{ackmore against the Assess- ment of the Street Supt. for the Improvement of Eleventh Place as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.600, and hie protest against the work generally be and the same is hereby denied. That the protest of Jos Nester,Mable Nester, Elizabeth Elsterman,Grant Scrivens,Mrs.Grant Scrivens,Elise J.Grant,Arthur Priest- ley,W.A.Elsterman and Jessie H.Ev«ns,against the work or improvement of Eleventh Place be and the sate is. hereby denied and rejected;.and that the assessment made by the Street Superintendent for the expense of said work is hereby approved and confirmed. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,.which was carried by the folliw ing vote;- Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. The President having called on any persons having any objections to the iss- uance of Bonds for the unpaid assesanents for improvement of Tenth Street and Elev- enth Street under Resolution of Intention No.605, and there being no further pro- tests than the protests filed at the meeting held August 8th.1922 which hearing was,adjourned until this date; and the Board having heard the objections discussed Barlow and answered by, the City Engineer; Trusted asagaxy,then moved that the protest of Joe Nester,Mable Nester,Elizabeth Elsterman,Grant Scrivens,Mrs:Grant Scrivons, ElizeJ.Grant,Arthur Priestlgy,W.A.Elsternan and Jessie H.Evans be overruled denied, and the action of the Street Superintendent in accepting the work be and and the same is hereby confirmed and approved; and that bonds be issued upon the security 'of the unpaid assessments shown on said lists,to-wit;- to the amount of $5042.12 divided into tsx ten bonds, the first nine of which shallbe of the denomination of $500.00 each, and the tenth and last bond to be of the denomination of $542.12, the first ,bond to fall due on the Second day of July,1923, and one bond to fall due on the Second day of July of each year thereafter; the last bond to fall due on the Second day of July ,1932; and that the Clerk is hereby directed and ordered ,to ad- vertise in the Hermosa Beach Review by publication for two weeks that said bonds will be sold to the highest bidder therefor. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent: None. The Board noxi took up the matter of declaring the result of the Voting at the Special Election held AAgxmtx August 15th.1922, to vote on Bonds. The Board acting as a Committee of the Whole examined and audited the ret- urns from the two election precincts and concluded and reported as follows: - That there were cast at said election votes as follows: - In Precinct No.l. Total votes cast 346. For proposition No.l. Yes; 198.. No; 123.. For Proposition No.2. Yes; 277.No.61. Yee; For Proposition No.3. t22; 132. No; 183.9 For Proposition No.4. Yes; 167.No.152. For Proposition No.5. Yes; 207. No; 118.. In Precinct No.2. Total Votes cast 231. For Proposition No.1.Yes; 78. No.146. For Proposition No.3.Yes; 54. No:164. For No.152. For Proposition No.2. Yes; 113.�No.109. For Proposition No.4. Yes; 56.0.163. Proposition No.5.Yes; 67 . 39 40 That the tota3. Vote Cast; Amounted to 577. Total Vote for Prpposition No.l. 276. Against., 269. Agmlmitxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Necessary two-thirds, 385. n n n n n n 2. 390 " 170 Necessary two-thirds, 385. 3&txxxxxxx2t2. 347. two-thirds, 385.- 315, .two-thirds, 385. 270 two-thirds, 385. 11 n n n u n 4 ZFlection Teso.No.638 Passed.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of 186, Necessary 223 Necessary 274 Necessary • Resolution No.638, " A Resolution determinigg and declaring the result of the Special siasti$ai Municipal election held August 15th. 1922,under Ordinance No.370." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote. Ayes; Trustees Barlo,r,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Barlqw, the Board voted to renew the contract for Indemnity Insurance of employees with the State Insurance Fund. The August report of the City Recorder was filed. A letter from Anna Gregg complaining,of nuisance caused by chickens near her home was read and ordered filed; and matter referred to the health Officer. ,The Hermosa Beach Life Saving Corps having filed a letter asking the Board to take action to prevent the use of Auto inner tubes for floats by bathers,on the ground that they were dangerous and apt to cause loss of life fran bursting while in use, the Board approved sane. (Ord.Introduced.), Trustee Gregory introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled;" An Ordinance pro- hibiting the use of Automobile inner tubes in the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach, or the use of similar devices, as ,floats for bathers". Mr.Kibler having complained of the weeds and rubbish on the streets of Bonnie Braeand Ocean Drive, the Board ordered the Street Supt. to clean the weeds from these streets in the neighborhood complained of. The Board direciid the Street Supt. to clean the sand from the street in the neighborhood of Silverstrand and 24th. street,cpmpalint having been made of same. On motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Claudius,the Board approved the trans- fer-of rans-fer of lease of the Pier "Bait Stand" by Mrs.Cassell to another party. The City Attorney produced a proposed lease from the Pacific Electric Ry.Co. to the City of Hermosa. Beach for the eight. and one thistrip-of their private right of way on each. side thereof. The attorney stated that he. did not consider this paper would enable the City to improve -the 'strips under the -Street Laws of California. The Board after considering -the affect this would have on the pro- posed Hermosa Avenue.inprovements, directed the Clerk to write -the Chamber of Com- merce asking the Directors of the Chamber to.arran$e.to work with the Board in an 1 1 1 in an effort to arrange some basis on which the improvement.of Hermosa Avenue may be brought about,particularly the the paving and sidewalks, in the bdsiness dis- trict. (Dog License Ord. No.375.Passed. Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.375. " An Ordinance amending Section 1,of Ordinance No.87,Fixing the Annual License fee on Dogs." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the,following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Reso.rfxXx± No.§2111.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.639, "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering certain work to be done on Sunset Drive from Pier Avenue to Sixth Street in the City ofHHermosa Beach, determining that Bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work or improvement shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gtegory k President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. 2rd.No.376 Passed. Camino Real Grade. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.376. " An Ordinance of the Boadd of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and establishing the grade and curb lines of Camino Real from Fourteenth Street to the northerly City boundary line of Hermosa Beach,in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried bjt the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. The Beard discussed different street improvement matters with the City Engineer, particularly the necessity of dropping work on certain street improvements for the present and taking up the sidewalks improvements of Manhattan and Summit Avenues. No decision was made at this time. Trustee Bravender moved that the two night-watchmen,Rex Ayers and Arthur Marshall be granted an+ . increase of salary to date from Aug.lst.1922,from $100. to $130. per month. Trustee Barlow having stated that he thought no increase in the Mar- shal's force should be allowed unless the Marshal recommended same by letter, Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,on the condition that the Marshal would do this. Trustee Bravender agreeing to this condition, the Board voted as follows: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. 42 On request of Mr.R.M.MacLennan the Clerk was directed to submit to the Beard at their next meetiig,or before, any correspondence showing that any order or direction was made by the State Board of Health to change the present outfall disposal, of the sewer, or that the same must be improved. Also to obtain,from the Chamber bf Commerce a statement showing the re -- suit of the."straw°:Ballot on location of a proposed.sewer outfall, whether land or Ocean, so that same may show on the minutes of the Board. On motien of Trustee Gregory the City Attorney was directed to draw up_and submit to the Board a resolution to be passed by them protesting against the employment of Japanese women in the fields in California,,as laborers; this resolution to be sent to different public bodies to influence legislation to obtain this result. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, Sept.5th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. �.Q vi w wv PRO-TEMPORE Pr==ident of Board of Trustees. Clerk. Minutes of an Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber,Tuesday,September 5th.1922, at 7:00 O'Clock,P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,& Gregory. Absent: President Bedell. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Gregory, Trustee H.W.Barloweras made President pr -tempore of the Board dor this date. The Clerk having road the minutes of the meeting held August 16th.1922, they were approved. H.Wigman having made a written application that an extension of sixty days be granted him in which to finish and complete his contract for the Impro- vement of Loma Drive from Pier Avenue to the Ocean View School property, and of Sixteenth Street from Loma Drive to Summit Avenue under Contract No.78,dat- ed April 18th.1922, Trustee Bravender moved that this request be allowed, and that the Street Superintendent be authorized to make w ritten extension thereof for sixty days and attach same to the said Contract. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius & Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. This being the time set for the receiving of sealed bids for the purchase of the Bonds to be issued by the City for the Improvement of Tenth and Eleventh Streets, from Prospect Avenue to the easterly boundary of the City of Hermosa Beach, under Resolution of Intention No.605,as prescribed by the Improvement act Approved June 11,1915, and commonly°designated as the 1915 Bond Act, the Clerk announced that he had received no bids for the purchase of said bonds. Trustee Gregory moved that the ten bonds aggregating the sum of $5042.12 being for the unpaid portion of ,and representing the unpaid assessments issued for the work of Improvement of -Tenth and Eleventh Streets from Prospect Avenue to the east- erly boundary•of Hermosa Beach under Contract No.78, and Resolution of Intention No.605 of the Board of Trustees of said City, be turned over and delivered to the Contractor doing said work or to his assignee,in payment for the work of improve- ment therein described. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; ,Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent; Trustee Bedell. The Board having having examined and looked into`the needs of the City for the coming year,and decided on the amounts necessary to run the City for this paiod, (Resolution No.640.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.640.(Settin; Tax Rates.) AResolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach fixing the Tax rate of said City for the current fiscal year ending June 30th.1923." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Gregory and Glaudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. The August report of the Building Inspector was now present&read and ordered filed. A Report and recommendation with comparative figures of costs of installation and operation of the various plans for sewage disposal made up by the State Board of Health,was now read, The City Attorney stated that a six months period would have to 'elapse before another election could be called for sewer bonds; but that the sew- er improvement might be pushed under the Stareet Imp. laws at this time. Trustee Buavender moved that this matter be turned over to the Sewer Committee, with orders to report at the next meeting,and take ail= measures during that period a to ascertain the best and most practicable means of improving the sewage stitution. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. A letter from President Bedell was read and ordered filed. The President thanked the Board for attentions during his recent sickness. Mr.C.P.Ladd addressed the Board urging that any differences in regard to sewer disposal should be quickly compromised and work begun as soon as possible. Mr.M.Koll appeared in regard to having the pavement on Palm Drive where it is held with a bulkhead at the rear of his lot,strengthened,as the bulkhead is report- ed as giving way and needing repair. The Board instructed the Street Supt. to attend to this. Marshal W.W.Gipson presented a letter asking the Board to allow him and in- crease of salary from the present $150.00 per month to $200.00 per month. Also to allow an increase of salary to Arthur Marshall from $100.00 to $150.00 per month; and allow him to discharge one of the policemen. Mr.Gipson and Mr.Marshall to each work twelve hour shifts. He suggested that this would result in a net saving to the City. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Gregory the Board voted to allow Rex Ayers and Arthur Marshall the two night police -men the sum of $130.00 each as salary for the month of August, and directed the Clerk to prepare their demands on that basis, end present same with the other demands to be passed at this session. Trustee Claudiusthen moved that the salary of the two night police-men,named above shall be set at $100.00 per month each,iagtzictzgxrettkx2mptamkax for the month of September: That the position of Night Police -man held by Rex Ayers shall be vaca- ted beginning with Octobed First,1922; and that from and zitau beginning with Oct- ober lst.1922 the Salary of the City Marshal shall be $200.00 per month and the salary of Arthur Marshall as night police -man shall be $150.00 per month,to continue at the pleasure of the Board; and that each of said officers shall serve twelve hour shifts as recommended in the letter of the City Marshal. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Cleudius and Gregory. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: Trustee Bedell. Mrs.Gonzalez having written to know what was being done toward the Improving of Lyndon Street, the Board referred same to the City Engineer. The Engineer stated that there were a number of streets on which work was started,but that he had delayed some of them until the funds of the City were in better shape to advance money; also that the number of projected improvements was very large, and he had thought that the Board wished him to devote a certain amount of time on the projected sidewalk improvements. For these reasons he was not able at this time to state just when this Lyndon Street improvement could be advanced. The Board recieved and ordered filed a letter from the §ecretary of the Chamber of Commerce giving the result of the straw -vote taken on location of the proposed sewerdisposal plant, being : For land Disposal 275 Votes. For Ocean Disposal 183 Votes. A letter from W. F.Ireland, Secy. of Sou.Cal Wholesale Baking Ass' n. , was reed and ordered filed. Invitations to attend the meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Palo Alto Sept.l9th.1922, were received and ordered filed. A letter from Geo.Sudborough asking the Board to allow him the sum of $16.00 on the 45 amount due him for licenses on his two storeslwas received and referred to the Clerk. He Was to bring the matter before the Board at its next meeting. City Marshal W.W.Gipsen,having made a written request for a'two weeks vacation,to begin September 15th.1922,the Board granted this request on motion of Trustee Clau- dius, seconded by Gregory, all members voting "yeste. Mr.J.A.Hermanson,the Street Superintendent,having made a verbal request for permission to sell and dispose of the team of draft horsee,now oined by the City, on the ground that he did not have sufficient use for them to warrant the expense of l'eed and toameter, the Board voted to authorize Mr.Hermenson to obtain offers for the:purchase of the team Wagon and harness; and report same to the Board. The Building Inspector -reported that he had received application to issue a Building permit to a Mr.Stiiee, who wished, to establish a Public Garage and Auto. Sales business on Lots 25.26 27, Block 1O, at N.W.Corner•of Hermosa Ave. and Ninth Street. On motion of Trustee Gregory. seconded by Bravendar the Board voted to and did authorize the Building Inspector to issue Mr.Stilesa license for such building. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Clerk was instructed to write the Pac- ific Electric Ry.Co., asking them to arrange to move their poles from the center of Hermosa Avenue from Pier Avenue to Eleventh Street, and sustain the power wire and trolley by means of guys from the adjoining buildings, similar to the improvement on Hermosa Avenue $nst be'Oween Pier and Thirteenth Streets. The Clerk was instruc- ted to tell the Street Supt. that the Board wished him to take whatever measures were necessary to have the Pier Ornamental lights repaired. That he should atones place an order for the construction off the brass holders for the globes that have corroded,so that globes can be placed on the posts. Mr.B.H.Hiss having complained that the matter of abandoning a portion of Loma Drive and of Twenty-first Street was not being pushed after the resolution of the Board had been published, the Board directed the Clerk to see that the proper pub- lications end postings were done, to complete the abandonment. On motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Bravender, the Hermosa Beach kiln Volunteer Life -Saving Association was tendered a vote of thanks for its efficient and generous work in assisting and saving bathers on the Beach. The Clerk was directed to file the following letters that he had received in regard to the recent raise by the Board of Land Valuations in Hermosa Beach. Letter from Curtis Armstrong,Georgia B.B artran,Sarah J.Rich,Carl Pauly,Mrs.B.Nuss- baum,Mrs.E.B.Crowder,Carrie D.S.Richards,Frank Hattery,Julio Endelman. The Board considered that a consideration of these letters would do no good, as the tax matter had been settled,and could not be re -considered. The following demands were recoived,read,audited and approved. 46 Demand No.159. Frances C.Wendell, 160 Don DuBois, 161 R.E.Mead, 162 Katharine J.Young, 163 Anna E.Bangs, 164 Florence G.Bolton, 165 Florence J.Brickey, 166 Augusta Kardell, 167 Alberta A.Reid, 168 James Lucas, 169 Bert L.Clark, 170 Amelia L.Hofreiter, 171 Leona D.Styles, 172 Burt W.Scott,' 173 Wm.F.Meadows, 174 M.Cornbleth, 175 W.E.Mellinger, 176 E.L.Messinger, 177 T.C.Sheehan, 178 'B.C.Hibbets, 179 A.Brenenstahl, 180 E.E.Stan1e, 181 Arthur Marshall 182 E.L.Messinger, 183 M.M.Cornbleth, 184- Arthur Marshall, 185 Rex Ayers, 186 F.W.Godard, 187 G.W.Lynch, 188 Andrew Matthews, 189 Fellows & Stewart, Trustee Claudius moved that 75.00 12.00 60.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7,00 7,00 7.00 7.00 7.00 4.00 14.86 10:00 62.25 12.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 130.00 130.00 185.00 48.00 60.00 111.25 these Demand #190 J.C.Clark, 191 C.L.Reinbolt 192 State Comp.Ins.Fund, 193, F.C.Mead, 194 Vim. Mukuch, 195 J.M.Leake 196 Pres Ballard Frank Brown (No:197.) 198 John Hofreiter 199 C.L.Fine 200 L.McBride, 201 Joe Gentry 202. Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 203 Do Do 204 Do Do 205 Do Do 206 Chas. M.Phelps, 207 J.G.Reid, 208 Geo.B.Wood, 209 Jesse Valois, 210 E.M.Oliver 211 J.G.Montijo 212 C.D.Kellogg 213 J.R.Graham 214 P.C.Graham 215 N.R.Graham Mrs.Belle Staheli (No.216.) 217 V.H.Staheli . 218 A.Brown 219 W.H.Holland 220 Weber Baking Co., 3987,-74 demands be allowed and warrants drawn 2.00 31.50 100.00 93.50 108.00 104.00 105.00 102.00 108.00 32.00 24.00 49.75 168.05 33.48 52.58 51.52 1287.00 15.00 3.00 30.00 32.00 61.25 94.50 42.00 78.75 67.50 18.00 2.00 13.00 13.00 15.00 to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender;Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee'Bedell. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, September 19 h.1922,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. • °(Preaido`nt of Board of Trustees. (! % J MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa_Beach,California, hold in the Council Chamber Tuesday,September 19th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & -President Bedell. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 5th.1922 were read and approved. A letter from Mary T.W.Arfwedson in regard to raise in assessments Was read & filed. A letter. from W.F.Niland asking permission of the Board to install an Undertaking establishment on Lots One and Three ,Block "B" Redondo -Hermosa Tract,situated on Camino Real at the corner of Eighth Place,was read and ordered filed. The Board after discussing the matter saw no objection to this business at the location as described. Trustee Gregory moved that permission•be granted to Mr.Niland to est- ablish an Undertaking Parlor at the location named above. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. A letter from Mrs.M.H.McCreery asking to be hasard in regard to the improvement of Lyndon Street was read and ordered filed. Mrs.Saunders a resident on Lyndon Street and speaking for Mrs. McCreery stated that the•owners on this street were very anxious to have the street improvement pushed since it had been started by the Board; and that they would agree to advance a reasonable sum for the incidental ex- penses since the City had no funds at this -time. The Board having at this time ar- ranged with the City Engineer to do do work of this character on a percentage basis, now informed Mrs.Saunders that it•would not be necessary for the owners to advance any money to. have their improvement put through. • Trustee.Gregory moved that the City Engineer,V.H.Staheli, be employed and auth- orized to do all the Engineer work necessary,including the preparation of Ordinances Of Lyndon Street, and Resolutions,plans,specifications, etc., for Stscsale Improvemertg, and that he be allowed a fee of 5%,of cost of.the improvement when let , to be paid TWVAN- tart at the times specified in the Street law under which said work shall be done, which shall be his pay in full for soak said work,and shall include the pay for all preliminary work therefor. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried bj:,the following vote; Ayes: Trustees-Barlow,Bravender,Cla.udius;Gregory a President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. - Mr.Stiles owner of a public garage at the corner of Ninth Street and Permosa Avenue having made verbal application for a permit to install two posts in the curb on the west side of Hermosa Avenue,being two 5" steel columns to serve as air and el- ectric light conduits for his Oil and Supply Station; this permit was granted on _, 48 motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Bravender; with the understanding that same was temperary,and subject to change or removal at the wishes of the,Board. F.M.Grannis presented a written request that the Board allow him a refund or re -imbursement of $21.25 to cover the cost to him of the loss of a tenant who h d moved out of his house on Eleventh Street on account of bad sewer corditions,which Mr.Grannis stated were caused by the main or City Sewer. This money he had paid back to his tenant. The Board referred the matter to the City Attorney, who stated that he thought that a bad precedent would be established by assuming_any liability for damages of this character, as the sewers were liable to be quite full for some time, and it would mai cause a great expense to the City to assume liability for all of the inconvenience that might result. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Claudius, Mr.Grannie's request was denied. Nellie E.Goble,owner of Lot 8,Block 50, presented a letter, which was filed, in which she requested the Board to build or repair a retaining wall at the rear of her lot. It appeared that some sort of bulkhead•had been previously built there. The Board directed the City Engineer to make a survey of this and other places where the pavement had given way through lack of bulk -heads and to report on the cost of having them repaired,or installed where necessary. A letter from the Hermosa Beach Life-saving Corps requested that the Board define the rights of the Corps to use the Strand walk with their auto. They suggest- ed that an ordinance might be advisable. The Board on motion of Trustee Bravender voted to allow the Life-saving Corps to use the Strand walk and Pier is with their auto. whenever the Life saving business demanded,either for actual_ rescue work or for reasonable amount of practice, and delivery of their paraphernalia, the motion being seconded by Trustee Barlow and carried,all the members voting yes. Trustee Bravender moved that theFe be installed a 600 c p Electric light at the head of Thirteenth Street on the east side of Hermosa Avenue; and that the City Clerk be directed to so inform the Southern Cal.Edison Co., and request them to install this light at their eartiest convenience. Motion was seconded by Gregory and carried,all members voting yes. The report of the City Clerk and the report, of the City Treasurer for August were now presented and ordered filed. i� 10 The Demand of W.W.Gipson for $56,75, and the Demand,of Geo.Sudborough for $16.00 were now presented,audited and approved. Warrants No.221 & 222 Allowed. Trustee Barlow moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay then. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Clsudius_,Gregory &: -President-Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. 49 Trustee Barlow,Chairman of the Sewer Committee,having in charge the investigation of some form of sewer improvement to relieve the present condition, now reported that his committee had arrived at a decision as to the proper form of improvement for the present. That their recommendation were to clean out the present septic tank under the City Hall. Clean out the present sewer beds and dispose of all vegetation, and make a thorough re -construction of the present settling beds. That an additional improved by addition of pumping unit should be installed, and the present force main be repszad wt i a new and butter one. The sewage to be discharged daily into new beds,which should be so prepared and amplified that quick settling and evaporation would result. They also recommended that a modern sewage plant should be installed immediately after this was done. The committee were in consultation with engineers and with the City Engineer, and had plans for these improvements more or less perfected. Trustee Gregory moved that the Board accept this report,and adopt these plans, and instruct the City Engineer and City Attorney to prepare the necessary plans, specifications etc. for the construction of the work as outlined in the report of the Committee; also all proceedings necessary in connection therewith. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which wasgcarried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory 0 President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that V.H.Staheli,tho City Attila:Kay Engineer, be and he is hereby appointed the Engineer to do and perform all the necessary work on the above described sewer improvement; which shall include his services in connection • therewith,the preparation of plans,specifications,data,advice,supervision etc., and the employment of advisory engineers,their fees for advice and consultation to be paid by said V.H.Staheli. And that the fees to be paid said V.H.Steheli for all the above service and expende of consulting engineers shall be Seven and one halt per cent (7-1/2) of the total cost of the work. The appointment of the consulting engineers mentioned above to be subject to app$uxs+i approval of the Board. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord.Introduced.Curb & Grade of 19th.. l_9 ) Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled; "An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,Calif.,fixing and establishing the Curb Lines and fixing and establishing the grades of Nineteenth Street from Camino Real to Rhodes Street in the City of Hermosa Beach." Reso. '641. Passe.\ Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.641. " 50 " A Resolution overruling objections to issuance of bonds upon the security of unpaid assessments for the work on Tenth and Eleventh Streets." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,C°aludius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Resolution, No.642.Passeda Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution 642. " A Resolution providing for the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds,preseribing the denomination of such bonds and the interest coupons attached thereto,for the improvement of portions of Tenth Street and Eleventh Street as provided 'for by Resolution of Intention No.605." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Glaudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.643 Passed.j Trustee Gregory moved the adoption 'of Resolution 643. " A Resolutioh requesting the Legislature of the State of California to pass an Act prohibiting the employment of and the working of women and children in truck g gardens within the State of California." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory'& President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. On motion of Trustee Gregory the Clerk was directed to have a copy of this resolution printed and enclose same with a letter of explanation to each City Clerk in the State,also to each Chamber of' Commerce, and to the Legislature. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to October 3rd. 1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. t Tuesday, 1 1 Clerk. dent of Board of Trustees. 4� 51 Minutesof• a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,October 3rd.•,1922,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. • The Minutes o -f the Adjourned Regular meeting of Sept.l9th.1922,were read and approved. This being the time set for the receiving and opening of bids for the Improvement of Sunset Drive from Pier Avenue south to Sixth Street,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.626,the Clerk was rirected to open and read any and all bids receiv- ed for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the following,which were all of the bids received for said work,To-wit:- The Bid of H.Wigman,as follows: -For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,271. For concrete pavement,per square foot,5" thick, 27/. The bid of C.W.Sparks, as follows:- For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,2 x 12 headers, 241 Twenty-four cents. For concrete pavement,per square foot,26/ cents. The bid of Kuhn Brothers,as follows:- For redwood sage -,per lineal foot, headers, 241. For concrete pavement,per square foot,5" thick,including grading and oil screening surface, 29/. The bid of Chas.C.Frisbie Co., as follows:- 5" con paving with oil wearing sur- face including grading,per square foot,$0.46. 2"x12" R W Header per ft. $0.24. The bid of Sander Pearson as follows: -For redwood curbs,per lineal foot .22-C , For concrete pavement,including all !'rading,per square foot of pavement, .29-1/2 C.. For oil surfaced streets,per square foot, $ . 2-3/8 C. • It appearing that the bid of C.W.Sparks was the lowest,and that he was the lowest regular ,responsible bidder for said work; The representative of C.W.Sparks,Mr. Nichols,being in attendance at this meeting,he was asked if he would agree that Mr.2 Sparks would supplement the personal bond which was filed with his bid,with a sur- ety bond of some reliable Surety Company, in the event that the Contract should be awarded to said C.W.Sparks. Mr.Nichols stated that he would agree to provide the Surety Bond as suggested. On this condition Trustee Gregory suggested that the Contract should be awarded to said C.W.Sparks at the prices named in his bid,and that all other bids received for said work be rejected. (Resolution No.644 Passed;)_ Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.644. " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Sunset Drive from Pier Avenue to Sixth Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.626.". Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes;Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent; None. A petition signed by J.T.Carter and many others,was now presented and read. The petition asked the Board to have cars of the Pacific Electric Ry.Co. make their stops on -the northeast corner of Hermosa and Pier Avenue,instead of stopping on the southeast corner. The petition stated their reasons for this request. It was also accompanied with a letter from the Chamber of Commerce,stating that the Cham- 52 ber of Commerce,stating that the Chamber approved of the proposed change. There was i also a letter from T.C.Sheehan addressed to the Chamber of Commerce stating that thep petition had been signed by almost everyone who had been approached. The Board discussed this matter with interested parties,Mr.Dy:ight among others. Mr.Dwight had passed a portion of the petition around for signatures. Trustees Bar- low suggested that no new facts had been brought out since the Board had made the change from the north side to the south side of Pier Avenue,at which time it had been decided thata stop on the south side of Pier -Avenue was the proper place. He asked t* that the Board maintain the present place for stopping cars; and that the petition be referred back to the Chamber of Commerce and the signers,with the advice that they make an effort to have the Pacific Electric Ry.Co. provide a good waiting room located on the south side of Pier Avenue,where patrons of the Railroad may be accomodated while waiting for the cars. On motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Barlow,this motion was put and carried, all members voting "yes". A letter from R.E.Matteson was read and ordered filed,in which the Board was reques- ted to allow Mr.Matteson to install a sidewalk,gutter and curb on the Manhattan Aven- ue side of his premises located at Nineteenth and Manhattan Avenue; the work to be done under private contract and in accordance with plan of the City Engineer,and under the direction of the Street Superintendent. On motion of Trustee Bravender the_Board voted to grant this request. A petition signed by C.B.Ladd et al. was presented and read, in which the petition - ors protested against the proposition of putting raw sewage,or any other kind of sew- age,temporarily or otherwise,over the hill and into the present sewer farm. The pet- itioners stated various reasons for their protest. Many of the petitioners being in attendance at the meeting,the Board discussed the sewer matter with them. The dis- cussion failed to change the attitude of the petitioners. On motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to file the pet- ition. A letter signed by Mark B.Smith protesting against the further use of the sewer in its present location was read. The writer also threatened an injunction against the City in the event that it attempted to start work there,and to advertise t the filthy cess -pool from San Diego to Phoenix in that event. The President stated that the Board refused to give any consideration to part- ies attempting to intimidate the Board sx by threats of injury to the City,and the public. That this letter merited nothing but contempt,and should be returned to the Clerk without filing; which was done. A letter from T.W.Marchant was read, asking that the street lamps and posts on Strandsouth of First Street be repaired and put in the same condition as the posts hat further north on the Strand. The Board ordered this letter filed and referred same to the Street Superintendent with instructions to have these repairs made at once. A letter from C.C.Wilson complaining of the criminal actions of some party who i s$tiiieeixiiaxixaxamxiixdammktaxsx 5 . insulted his two small daughters was road. Mr.Wilson asked that the Board place proper police protection in the neighborhood of the public school. He suggested that two pol- icemen should be there most of the time. The Board were not in a position to do this, but directed the City Marshal to have the school carefully watched Vy a patrolman at all possible times. The Marshal stated that he had been taking all the extra care possible,and would continue to do so. A letter from Virginia Dean in regard to license on her hemstitching shop was read and ordered filed. The Board did not consider that she was subject to tax under the License ordinance. _ A letter from miss E.E.Bickford,asking the Board that Prospect Avenue from Eighth Street to Morgan (Now 7th.) street be smoothed off, was read and ordered filed. The Board instructed the Street Supt. to have some work done on this portion of Prospect Avenue soon. • A letter from C.W.Stewart was read and ordered filed. Mr.Stewart asked that 29th. Street in Shakespeare and the streets north of same be improved,sin_ce this work had been petitioned for. The Engineer stated that he had some plans for this work and ax expected to have it going soon,bu.t other work and the lack of funds had delayed it; a1 s ihax1ast thatit was difficult owing to the fact that these streets could not be impro- ved through the block,but must stop midway. The Board instructed the Engineer to push this work as soon as he could. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr.Stewart to that effect. E.L.Messinger having made written application for permission to take a two weeks vacation,with B.C.Hibbets to fill his position as Janitor and Chauffeur while he was gone, the vacation: to start about the 9 th. or the 16th. of October, the Board granted this request on motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Claudius. a;.H.Kibler asked that the Board have the work of improving Fiftoenth Place from Bonnie Brae to Myra Street; Ocean Drive from Pier Avenue to Fifteenth Place; and Bonnie Brae from Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Street, put through as per the petition therefor, as there =RR was a great need for this improvement. The Engineer stated that he would be trilling to do the Engineer work under s special arrangemen to charge 5% of the cost of the work for the engineering fee, he to pay the men who worked under him for this portion of their time. On motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to allow the • City Engineer a fee of Five per cent for this work,2-1/2 % on the receipt of the incidental expenses and the balance on the compl•ation of -the work. _(Resolution No.645 passed. - The Clerk announced that he had received no protests against the improvement of Prospect Avenue from Pier Avenue to northerly_boundary of Hermosa Beach,as con- templated by Resolution of Intention No.637. Trustee Bravonder then moved the adoption of Resolution No.645, ." A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering certain work to be done on Prospect Avenue from the northerly City boundary line of Hermosa Beach to a line thirty feet southerly of and parallel with the northerly line of P4 AnannA_ 54 and on Eighteenth Street from a line twenty-seven and one half feet easterly of and par- allel with the westerly line of Prospect Avenue to the easterly line of Camino Real; deter- miningthat bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benofit, and that the expense of said workor improvement shall be assessed upon a district all in the City of Hermosa Beach.' Trustee Barlow seconded the motion, which was carriod by the following vote; Ayes;Trustoos Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None . (Ordinance No.377 Passed. Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.377. Trustees of the City of germosa Beach fixing and establishing the curb lines and fixing and establishing the grade of Nineteenth Street from Camino Real to Rhodes Street in the City of #ermosa Beach,California." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees glut Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Engineer having submitted the Assessment map or Diagram for the work of Improvement on Loma Drive from Pier Avenue to the Ocean View School property, and Six- teenth Street,from Loma Drive to Summit Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution of In- tention No.607,and as per contract therefor between H.Wigrnan and the Street Superinten- dent of Hermosa Beach, said Diagram being numbered 20 33-a., • Trustee Gregory moved that said map or Diagram No. 2.x33, a,be and the same is here- by adopted and approved. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. On motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Bravender,the Board instructed the City fl Marshal to have the Street Warning sign at the intersection of Speedway and Hermosa Avenue, changed by adding the words "Sundays & Holidays Excepted."/ The monthly Report of the Building Inspector and the monthly report of the Recorder were received and ordered filed. The following demands were received,read,audited and approved. " An Ordinance of the Board of Demand.No.223 H.W.Barlow 224 J.Y.Bedell 225 F.M.Bravender, 226 J.H.Claudius, 227 J.B.Gregory 228B. F.Browm 229 Frances C.Wendell 230 R.E.Mead 231 F.L.Perry 232 C.A.Bridge 233 E.L.Messinger 234 W.W.Gipson 235 Arthur Marshall 236 Arthur Marshall 237 M.ivi.Cornbleth 238 E.L.Messinger 239 F.W.Godard 15.00 Demand 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 150.81 75.00 150.50 50.00 50.00 125.00 150.00 100.00 12.00 20.00 20.00 185.00 No.240. G.W.Lynch, 241 Rex Ayars (F.M.Bravender) Assignee. 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 'F.C.Mead C.F.Schmid B.C.Hibbets A.Brenenstahl John A.H ermanson B.F.Brown J.Pickering Frank Brown John Hofreiter Pres.Ballard Wm.Mukuch Sou.0 al.Edison Co. Do Do. Do. Do. 24.00 13.33 118.50 25.00 75.00 144.00 125.00 15.00 104.00 102.00 108.00 98.00 104.00 51.84 168.55 34.02 55 Demand No.256 J.G.Reid,:. 15.00 Demand No.261. C.D.Kellogg 80.50 257 Jesse Valois . 30.00 262 N.R.Grah an 57.50 258 Pdrs.E,M.Oliver 40.00 263. J.G.Montijo 60 .00, 259 V.H.Staheli 150.30es 260 P.C.Graham 126.00 3 2 Trustee Claudius moved that these demands be allowed and warrantsdrawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the •following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the 17th. 1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,October Clerk. Prpe ident of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR }ETING,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,October 17th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Absent: Trustee Gregory. • The Minutes of the regular meeting held October 3rd. 1922,were read and approved. Mr.Chris,Schleuter appeared before the Board,asking that the Bay State Groce- teria Co. be allowed to repair the shed in the rear of Lot No.26,Block 13,0ermosa Beach. It was desired to put on a roof and some other repairs which repairs had been forbidden by the Building Inspector,this property being in the Fire District and being one of the improvements that the Board had ordered torn down or moved. • Trustee Bravender moved that the Groceteria have permission granted to re- pair the shed at the rear of No.67 Pier Avenue under the condition that this per- mission shall not interfere with or prevent the removal or demolition of the imp- rovements on this'lotas ordered by the Board some months prior to -this date. Trustee Barlow -seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. The report of the City Clerk and the report of the City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. The report of the City Recorder was received and ordered filed. The Recorder recommended that the Board pass a so called "Little Volstead Act." The Board approved of the suggestion of.the Recorder and directed"the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance of this character to be passed. A letter protesting against the improvement of Eighteenth Street with a twen- ty-five foot pavement was presented by A.Browm,attorney for Grace Dean. Mr.Brown stated that he thought 20 feet was sufficient for such a pavement.. The City Engineer stated that he considered twenty-five feet necessary for'this . portion of 18th. Street,since it was on a decided grade. The time for protests on this work having passed before this objection was filed the Board did not see where it. was possible to make any change,and ordered the letter filed. Bishop & Company presented a letter asking a ruling of the Board in the mat- terof their liability to pay a License tax•as vendors of cakes. etc. The Board after inquiring into the matter decided that the License ordinance did not contemplate that a business run as this one was would be liable for License tax. -A letter from Mr.Fraser desiring to sell cement piles,was referred to the City Engineer. - A letter from the City Attorney's Association of Sou.0 alif.-was received and read. The letter urged the Board to take action to show their opposition to the proposition to be submitted for vote at the next election,numbered Prop's.10,11,30, and which they contended would divest cities of California of rights that now had and should continue to have. The Board,after listening to the explanation of the City Attorney, were of the opinion that the Attorney's Association were right in the matter,and that their opposition was just. Resolution Passed.) Trustee Bravender moved that the following resolution be passed; " S EREAS,There will be presented to the voters of the State of California on Nov- ember 7th.1922,three proposed Constitutional Amendments to -wit; Propositions Nos. 10,11 and 30 on the ballot, -as follows: - Proposition No.10 designed to place a tax upon all property owned by municipalities used in connection with public utilities operated by such municipalities; Proposition No.11, which proposes to take away from Cities the power to determine rates and regulate their own municipally owned public utilities,and to place them under the complete control,both as to rates and regulations,o-f the State Railroad Commission; Proposition No.30, which proposes to take- away fromtheCities the -power 56 to, control their own streets,.and to give to, the State Railroad Commission exclusive power to grant franchises,unlimited as to tike ,for, interurban or local street railways or bus lines over any and all of the streets of the Cities,depriving Cities of all voice in.the determination of_ such matters; AND VIHEREAS,the adoption of any of these proposed amendments would be dis- astrous to the municipalities and to the best interests of the people therein; NOWThEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the City of her- mosa Beach is unalterably opposed to each and every one of the said proposed Con- stitutional Amendments,to-wit: Propositions Nos.10,11 and 30,and urges the citizens of this municipality to vote NO on each of said propositions,and to do all in their power to defeat them,and thus protect the public interests." The Motion also directed the Clerk to ask the local newspapers to publish the resolution as a matter of public interest. Trustee Barlow seconded this motion, and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes,:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. A letter from Mr.R.W.Kinsey and a letter from Mr.R.B.Coleman in regard to publica- tions in Los Angeles papers,and a letter written by a resident of Hermosa Beach both in regard to the sewer matter now in dispute were read. The parties desired to have an expression from the City authorities in regard to the sewer. The Board through the President directed the, Clerk to write these gentlemen that the City authorities are doing all that they can to obtain a reasonable and just solution of the sewer problem,and will,con_tinue to do so, and it is expected that the work the Board is now pushing will greatly or wholly relieve any nuisance in the immediate vicinity of the sewer outfall. That the Los Angeles papers have assured the Chember of Commerce of Hermosa Beach that they will not in the future accept any advertisements of the character here -shown. Mr.S.Keating and wife presented a letter asking that work be pushed on the im- provement of Fourth Street between Camino Real and East Railroad Drive. The Board after discussing this matter with the Engineer, directed him _to got this work going again,and prepare and present the necessary Resolutions therefor. The Demand of Birt Chapin in the sum 9f $83.33,was received,read ,audited and approved. Demand No.264. Trustee Bravender moved that this demand be allowed and warrant drawn to pay.t Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes. None. Absent; Trustee Gregory. The City Marshal having asked the Board for permission to employ two or three extra man as police for Hallow een night,this permission was given nn motion of, Trustee Bravender,seconded by Claudius,the number of_men employed to be two. On the suggestion of Trustee Barlow that there were a number of yards in the City where the owners were allowing garbage,papers and cans to accumulate,the City Marshal was directed to enforce the ordinance against such practices. The City at- torney stated that the ordinances were entirely sufficient to protect the City from suffering from such a state of affairs,and that the police force had ample author- ity to make arrests in case of violations thereof. The Clerk reported that he had received no bids for the purchase of the Bonds to be issued.for the improvement of Tenth and Eleventh Streets,under the provi- sions of,the "1915 Act." Resolution No.646 Passed. Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.646, "A Resolution Ordering Bonds B'elivered to Contractor.". Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes' None. Absent; Trustee or Gregy. _ (Ordinance for Sale. of Fire r'rotection Bonds introduced. Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed ordinance entitled " "An Ordinance providing for the issuance of Bonds of the City of Hermosa Beach, in the City of Hermosa Beach,in the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of acquir- ing Firejp_paratus." Ordinance for Grade of Ocean Drive etc. introduced.) Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed ordinance entitled, " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and establishing the curb lines,and fixing and establishing the grade of Ocean Drive from Fourteenth Street to Fifteenth Place,qf Bonnie'Brae.Street 'fran Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Street, and af.Fifteenth Place from Bonnie Brae Street tod ira Street; and to re-establish .and fix the curb lines. and re-establish and'fix the grade on Ocean Drive from Pier Avenue to Fourteenth Street, in the City of fermosa Beach, California." Resolution of Intention passed 6 ,.70 Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.647. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their intention to change and establish the grade and curb lines of Lyndon Street from Hermosa Avenue to Summit Avenue,and to change and establish the grade and curb lines on Summit Avenue from E.First Street to Lyndon Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. Tome Drive ImP.Ma�Approved� The City Engineer having produced his assessment map or Diagram for the Improvemeit of Loma Drive from Manhattan Avenue to Park Avenue,said map being numbered 2034-a., and the Board having examined the same,Trustee Claudius moved that said map be ap- proved and adopted as the assessment map for said Improvement,as said Improvement is contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.614. Trustee Barlow_ seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes;Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. .Noes: None. Absent; Trustee Gregory. Mr.,W.L.Bolton appeared before the Board and stated that he was dissatisfied with the price charged for the. Improvement of Loma Drive and Sixteenth Street. He asked that the Engineer should explain several of the charges,and also the fact that it k had been represented that this improvement would not cost over about $4.00 for each front foot. The Engineer stated that he not expected this improvement to be put in for less than about $7.50 per front foot at least,if sewer was figured in same. Trustee Barlow stated that he thought closer supervision should be had by the Board in the matter of the expenses of the different heads of.departments.He sug- gested that the Board enforce the old rule that whenever any,of the heads of dep- artments wished for any supplies. he would make a requisition on the book kept in the Clerk's office for that purpose, and that the sama would be endorsed by the Clerk,and a copy delivered to the City employee securing the merchandise,thereby establishing a check by which the Finance Committee could inform themselves how and when the different expenses.were made,and the exact purpose thereof. On motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Claudius,this was approved by the Board, and the Clerk directed to notify the heads of the different departments to comply with this rule in the future. • Trustee Barlow moved that any city employee who shall have served at least 'one year for the City,shall be entitled to a weeks vacation,with full pay during the interval. . Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,3ravender and president Bedell. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent; Trustee Gregory. Mr.C.B.,Ladd complained of the condition of the crossing of the Santa Fe track and Pier Avenue,stating that it was in a very rough condition.. The Board directed that the Street Superintendent make arrangements to have this crossing improved. Mr.Pomeroy,representing a Committee having in charge the raising of money for the purpose of opposing the establishment of any further sewer: nuisance by the City of Los Angeles,as contemplated by their proposed improvements, now ad- dressed the Board,showing what had been done by the Committee it the matter and what was proposed. He stated that the contribution from the City of Hermosa Beach had been fixed at the sum of $850.00,to be used if the need arose in bringing in- junction proceedings against the City of Los Angeles. He read the following reso- lution,and asked the Board to pass same. "WHEREAS,the City of Hermosa Beach maintains that the Beach frontage of the entire Santa Monica Bay district must be kept perpetually clean for the pleasure of Southern California and the prosperous existence of the Bay Cities; WHEREAS, the shores of Santa Monica Bay are now being, and will be in ever increasing degree.polluted by the dumping of sewage into its waters by the City of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS,the present plans of the City of Los Angeles will increase rather than alleviate the menace; NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED; That the City of Hermosa Beach hereby approves the aims of the Bay Cities Sanitation Board for action to prevent continued or increased pollu- tion of the waters of Santa Monica Bay by the sewage of the City of Los Angeles; and agrees to spend not to exceed $850.00 if needed,for expenses of any action necessary to this end,according to the recommendations of the said Bay Cities Sanitation Board,said expenditures to be contingent upon similar action of other cities and interests of the Santa Monica Bay sections; And Be It Further RESOLVED; That the City of Hermosa Beach,realizing the inter -dependence oft the cities of the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the matter of sanitation,here- by expresses its opinion that the solution of this problem can be achieved only by the establishment of a Metropolitan Sanitation District,with metropolitan juris- diction." Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of_t ne above resolution as read. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,and President Bedell. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent: Trustee Gregory. On motion the Board then adjourned to meet Tu:_lay,October 31st.1922,at 7:30 0' Clock P.M. di' Zr7d41.6(d't Clerk. esident of the Board of Trustees. 57 58 MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees,of the City of Her- mosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,October 31st.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.r.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting,held October 17th.,1922,were read and approved. This being the time set for the receiving and opening of bids for the improve- ment of Prospect Avenue from Pier Avenue to the northerly boundary of Hermosa Beach, - and of Eighteenth Street from Prospect Avenue to Camino Real,as described in Reso- lution No.645,ordoring said work and directing notice calling for bids therefor,the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids receited by him for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the following -bids: - of Geo.R.Curtis, as follows: - For redwood headers,per lineal For Willite Pavement,per square For Grading,Per Lineal ft., of Braun,Bryant & Austin,Inc.,as 5 in. Willits Paving, per sq. ft Grading,per cu. yd. Headers, • These being the only bids received for doing said work, the Board then referred same to the City Engineer to check up and report his findings. The City Engineer. having checked over the bids reported that he found the bid of Geo.R.Curtis to be the lowest. The Board having verified the findings of the Engineer,Trustee Gregory suggested that the Contract be awarded to said Geo.R.Curtis,he being the lowest, regular,responsible bidder thereforeand that all other bids be rejected. • Resolution No.648 Passed,_Award of Contract] Trustee Gregory moved the -adoption of Resolution No.648, " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of -Prospect Avenue and Eighteenth Street in the City of Herrmosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution No:037, of the City of Hermosa Beach,which. declares the_ intention -of the Board of Trustees of said City to order the doing of said work." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Barlow moved -that a committee of the Board should -be appointed to take up and prosecute a campaign to secure the paving of Hermosa Avenue on that part owned by the Pacific Electric Railway Co.. He stated that he was convinced the Company was morally bound to complete this paving,as per written -promises made long since; and that he thought they were also legally bound to do this; and that the matter ought to be carried to a final settlement. On motion -of Trustee Bravender,Mr.Barlow was then appointed as.a Committee of One to collect and arrange all the data,bearing on this subject,and present his findings and suggestions to the Board at an early date. Trustee Barlow was now excused from further attendance at this meeting. Street Superintendent Hermanson stated that the Fresno scraper owned by the City had been stolen, and he asked for permission to purchase another one. He also asked for permission to purchase a tank of Road oil for use on Pier Ave. to oil and sand the street. On motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Bravender,the Street Superintendent was granted permission to purchase the scraper and the tank of Road oil. Elmer Larcom,owner of property on Fourth Street,asked the Board to include in the proposed improvement of Fourth Street the portion extending west from East Rail- road Drive, and also to improve Cochise Ave. from Fourth Street to Third Street at the same time. It appearing that the omission of these portions,of streets from the improvement was caused by certain difficulties of grades, the City Engineer was dir- ected to ascertain just what the amount of the cut would be along this portion of Fourth Street and Cochise,and if possible include them in the improvement. The President produced a letter received by him from Mr.A.B.Ebner,and a letter from the Pacific Electric to Mr.Ebner. These letters were in regard to the announcement of the Pacific Electric that two new trains would be installed to add to the service through Hermosa. Beach. - The change or addition to begin Nov.lst.,1922, as follows: - One train to leave Clifton,via Del Rey,at 6:34 A.M.; and one to leave via Del Rey for Redondo at 3;40 P.M.. To be tried out for sixty days. The Board were gratified at these additional trains,and on -the suggestion of, Mr.Ebner in his letter to the President,the Clerk was directed to transmit to the Railway Company the thanks of the Board, and a promise to co-operate in an endeavor to make these trains a useful addition to the service,and to call attention to the fact that the present time is not favorable to expect a great additional amount of traffic. - A letter from Mark L.Kilbourne was received ,asking that the Board have a new flag provided for the Pier Pavillion. The Board ordered this letter filed, and ex- pect to have a new flag on the Pavillion later on. D.B.Maurice having made a written application to the Board for confirmation of the Building Permit for a garage building on his Lot 9,Block 2,G.G.Allen Sub -div.. this request was granted and the Building Inspector's permit was confirmed on motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Claudius. Bid Bid foot,2x12, foot, follows: - .25 . 30-9/10 3.25 32 1.25 . 25 Los Angeles d 59 (Ordinance No.378 Passed.). Trustee Claudius moved the adoption.of Ordinance No.378; " AND ORDINANCE providing for the issuance of bonds of,the City of Hermosa Beach, in the City of Hermosa Beach,in the sum of $20,OOO.00,for the purpose of acquiring Fire Apparatus." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Barlow. - On application of Mr.Heisler,the tenant occupying and holding the lease of the "Bait Stand".building on the Pier, he was.granted permission, to build an awning on this building,the improvement to be at the cost of Mr.Heisler. (Resolution No.649 Passed. Trustee Bravender.moved the adoption of'Resolution No.649; " A RESOLUTION of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting the plans,profil,es,specifications,diagram and cross-gections for.the,Imp- roveme-nt of Camino Real and Nineteenth. Street,in the City of Hermosa Beach." . Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by tie following.vote: Aye -s: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None Absent: Trustee Barlow., (Resolution No.650 Passed.. - Trustee Claudius moved the adoption. of Resolution No.650; "A RESOLUTION of the Board of Trustees. of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring,their intention to improve a portion of Camino Real,and a portion of Nineteenth Street, in the. City of Hermosa Bea.ch,determining that bonds shall be issued. to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than.local or ordinaary public benefit,and that the e xpenses of said work shall be assessed upon a district." . Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Barlow. . On motion made and seconded,the Board then adj. fined to meet Wednesday,Nov.8th. 1922, t :30 O'Cl.o c P M. 1 � �� e �� (� ) iiesident of the_Board of Trustees. Clerk.. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HER:IOSA PEACH, CALIFORNIA,HELD.IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WEDNESDAY,NOV.8TH.1922,At 7.:30 P.m., PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Eravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None.,. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held October 31st.3.922 were read and approved. - A letter from C.M.Phelps,offering to supply Band Music on ,same terms as governed the 1922 Contract, was read and ordered filed. Ile Board took this matter under advisement,as they wished to lookup the question further. .. Mr.C.H.S.Littleton .presented a letter as1 ing the Board to grant him a permit for the erection of an oil derrick.on his:property,described as Lot.6,Block 8.7,Second Addition to Hermosa Beach. The Board after discussing the question of limiting the location of oil developement.in the City,decided that an Ordinance regulating the issuance or permits and defining the rights of .the drillers under aame,should be passed before any permits were granted. (Ordinance Introduces Trustee Claudius then introduced a,proposed Ordinance,entitled;."An0r din-ance dec- laring oil wells in the City of Hermosa Beach miisances,making it unlawful to, drill, maintain or operate oil wells therein. without permission of the Board of Trustees•, provi }n erm t an i ise fe for`o'1 derr�.cks,equipment and wells; and providing enal -tie or -the violation of tfiis -ordinance. - The Reports of the City Clerk the City Treasurer and the City Recorder for Oct. business were now presented and read.,The Board ordered these reports filed. - .The Street Superintendent reported that he, thought the floor of the Pier should have a. two inch.coat of asphalt applied on the entire surface to prevent decay of the woodwork underneath the present composition surface,which was chucked and cracked, allowing water to reach the woodwork.,The Board did not think it advisable to go in to such an extensive expenditure at this time, and directed the Superintendent to to look into the matter further, and estimate the cost,and also try and suggest a cheaper form of.protection for the Pier., On request,of the Street Superintendent he was authorized to sell the City teen at a price of $250.00 with the harness. He was_also authorized to ,get prices. on a smaller team to replace the present.one. - Qn motion.of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Gregory, the City Attorney was directed to prepare and submit a "Rooming House" Ordinance for the approval of the Boa.rd. (Ordinance IntroduceL) , , Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed Ordinance,Entitled; , - " An Ordinance enforcing the provisions of 'Article Eighteen of the Constitution of the United States,prohibiting the manufacture,sale,storage,service",gift,transporta- tion,importation,or exportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes; regulating all other traffic in such liquors; and providing penalties for viqlation hereof." (Ordinance No.379 Passed 60 .Ordinance No.379 Passed. Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.379. " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and establishing the curb lines,and fixing and establishing the grade of Ocean Drive from Fourteenth Street to Fifteenth Place,of Bonnie Brae Street from Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Stroet,of Fifteenth Place from Bonnie Brae Street to Mira Street, and to re-establish and fix the curb lines and re-establish and fix the grade on Ocean Drive from Pier Avenue to Fourteenth Street,all in the City of. Hermosa Beach, California." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory.and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent:.None. - At this time Trustee Barlow was excused from further attendance_at this meeting. received,read audited and approved;- 10.00 1/329,A.Brenenstahl, 10.00 John A.Herrnanson, #330 10.00 331,John A.Hermanson, 10.00 332,B.F.Brovnl, 10.00 333,B.F.Brown, 10.00 334,J.Pickering, 10.00 335,Wm.Mukuch, _ 10.00 336,Frank Brown, 10.00 337,Pres.Ballard, 10.00 338,John Hofreiter, 150.00 339,MoraD-McWhinnie, 150.00 340,Joe Gentry, 75.00 341,Joe gentry, 150.00 342,E.P.Bosbyshell Co., 150.00 343,R.E.Mead, -50.00 344,John Hofreiter, o., 4.15 345,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 3.00 A.F.Gilmore Co., 346. o., .70 347,Hermosa Hardware Co., 43.45 348,Hermosa Hardware Co., 18.01 J.S.Hunt, #349. 50.00 350,R.W.Hague, 50.00 351,R.W.Hague, 22.50 352,Moran-McWhinnie, 50.00 353,Sou.Calif. Edison Co., 50.00 354,Sou.Calif. Edison Co., 125.00 355,Sou.Calif.Edison Co.,. 125.00 356,J.G.Reid, 76.00 357,Her.Beach Water Corp., 3.46 358,Her.Beach Water Corp., 3.65 359,Her.Beach Water Corp., 3.06 360,Her.Beach Water Corp., 30.60 ¢i,E.M.Oliver, 21.,35 $u:Calif,.Disinfecting Co., 11.80 363,Sou.Calif.Dis'g.Co., 11.85 364,H.G.King, 150.00 365, John MacCready, 200.00 366,Moran-McWhinnie, 150.00 367,Zellerback Paper Co., 185.00 368,V.H.Staheli, 8.00 369,V.H.Staheli, 4.00 370,C.D.Kellogg, o., " .5..06 371,P.C.Graham, 7.00 372,N.R.Graham, 25.12 373,J.G.Montijo, 3.00 374,Pacific States Lumber Co 7.70 375,Grimes-Stassforth Sta.Co 2.50 376,Wm.T.Lindstrom Co., 2.09 377,Southwest Builder & Cont 1.44 378,Sou.Calif.Blue Print Co. 1.40 379,Johnston Printing Co., op, 5.00 380,Johnston Printing Co., .95 381,Johnston Printing Co., 47.86 382,W.H.Birch, 7.92 383,R.O.Prest•on, 65.00 384,Her.Beach Flumbling Co., 72.24 25.00 25.00 30.05 54.25 7.80 24.00 1.50 The Following Demands were #265.H.W.Barlow, 266.H.W.Barlow, 267.J.Y.Bedell, 268,J.Y.Bedell, 269, F.M. Bravend er, 270, F.M.Bravender, 271,J.H.Ciaudius, 272,J.H.Claudius, 273,J.B.Gregory, 274,J.B.Gregory, 275,B. F.Brown, 276,B.F.Brown, 277,Frances C.Wendell, 278,R.E.Mead, 279,R.E.Mead, 280,R.E.Mead, 281,Los Ang.Rubber Stamp C 282,H.S.Crocker Co., 283,Los Ang.Rubber Stamp C 284,The Neuner Co., 285,The Neuner Co., 286,F.L.Perry, 287,F.L.Perry, 288,R.W.Hague, 289,C.A.Bridge, 29A,C.A.Bridge, 291,E.L.Messinger, 292,E .L.Messinger,- 29 3,B.C.Hibbets, 294,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 295,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 296,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 297 ,Moran-McWhinni e, 298,Red.Home Tel.Co., 299,Red.Home Tel.Co., 300,Red.Home Tel. Co., 301, del.W.Gipson, 302,W.W.Gipson, 303,Arthur Marshall, 304, F.W.Godard, 305,B.C.Hibbets, 306,W.W. Kennedy, 307,Los Ang.Rubber Stamp C 308,Hermosa Cafe, 309,V•aloi s Garage, 0,C.L.Reinbolt, Western Electric Co., 312,B.&.B.Service Station, 313,Troy Laundry Co. 314,Troy Laundry Co., 315,Troy Laundry Co., 316,The Star Blacksmith Sh 317,T.C.Sheehan, 318,J.G.Thornas, 319,J.G.Thomas, 320,F.C.Mead, 321,State Cornp.Ins.Fund, 322,C.F.Schmid, 323,C.H.Schmid, 324,C.L.Reinbolt, 325,C.L.Reinbolt, 326,Electrical Service Co. 327,Pacific Radiator Shop, 328,W.H.Powers, 189.85 125.00 125.00 15.00 15.00 94.00 98.00 100.00 102.00 108.00 27.80 43.05 30.08 35.55 2.50 10.65 29.75 61.67 15.35 7.65 11.25 23.25 8.50 72.05 170.28 34.56 52.78 15.00 55.40 66.00 56.00 66.00 20.00 10.00 23.25 5.25 202.53 44.71 21.50 150.00 150.00 105.00 115.50 70.00 82.50 ., 112.55 ., 2.63 7.90 'r. 1.20 , 18.50 224.40 501.40 157.55 13.00 25.00 15.00 1 1 61 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants -drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius- seconded the motion, and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Barlow. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourn -4_) o meet Tuesday,Nov.21st.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. President of Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR METING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES S OF THE CITY OF HERTJIOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,November 21st.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock PEM.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. ABSENT :.None. THE MINUTES of .the meeting held Nov.8th.1922,were read and approved. A LETTER from Mr.C.H.O.Littleton,withdrawing his request for a permit to operate an oil well on his property in Hermosa Beach,was read and ordered filed. A LETTER from F.H.John!ton,asking for .permission to improve Manhattan Avenue with a sidewalk,was read and ordered filed. Mr.Johnston explained in his letter that he wished this permit to cover Lots 3 8: 4 for. F.D.Lante:man,5 & 6 for F.H.Johnston, 7. for Mrs.Shannon, and 8 for Mr.Fillmore; all of these lots being in Block No.60, of the First Addition to Hermosa Beach, and all under the same specifications for which a similar permit was granted to R.E.Matteson to improve in front of his lot No.2 of the same Block; this work to be a continuation of the same improvement. . On motion of Trustee Barlow seconded by Gregory,this permission was granted. A letter from Mr.J.W.Tanner,Secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce, was read and ordered filed. The letter assured the Board that the Chamber of Commerce disa- vowed any connection with the movement to enjoin the Board from proceeding with the sewer improvement; and promised the support of the Chamber Directors in -pre- paring and pushing a proper and reasonable plan for sewage disposal. Trustee Barlow,as a Committee having Sewage matters in charge,now made his report in regard to what had been done up to the present time. He stated that the Board of Trustees.had met with the Board of Trustees of Redondo Beach, and had form- ulated a tentative plan for joint seraage disposal, the outfall to be at the Ocean •on the boundary between the two cities. The work contemplated -a joint purifying -station in the south part of Hermosa Beach along the line of the two cities,with a -two thousand feet pipe line into the ocean, the expense of the Ocean pipe and of -the purifying station to ,be borne jointly; and the -work of upkeep and operation to be paid jointly according to the amount of use by each City. Trustee Barlow moved that the Board .do now approve the -action of the Sewer •Committee -so far -as its work has progressed; that the City Engineer is instructed -to at once start -plans to bring about the -improvements outlined above. Trustee Bravender seconded this motion. -• .Before the Vote was called Mr.A.R.Holston addressed the Board and asked to be heard against the proposition of putting the sewer effluent into the Ocean at the south -part of the City.. ne argued that since it .was necessary to fl -ow this effluent into -the Ocean .that the proper place to do so is in the .center of .the Town, and that the .Municipal .Pier is the proper place to install an outfall pipe; and .that the Board -should follow the original plan started by a previous Board The.Board having discussed the question at some length -with Mr.Holston, the -vote on Trustee Barlow's .motion was then put, and resulted as follows: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. ANsent: None. The members of the Board having been served with ,an injunction against any permanent improving of the present outfall for the sewer,the President directed -the Clerk to read the Injunction aloud,which was done. Mr.C.B.Ladd a resident of Hermosa Beach, who had obtained this injunction, stated that he had no desire to tie the hands of the Board,but wished to prevent the present sewer site from being further improved, and that he would be glad to have the Court assist all the parties by giving a friendly decision in the matter,including directions as to what should be done. The Street Superintendent reported that he had obtained information about a certain compound that he thought would mare a good top coating to water -proof the Pier Pavement. He also announced that,acting on the advice and with the assistance of the members of the Board ,he had purchased another team of horses and a new harness. City Planning Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled;" An Ordinance creatinga City Planning Commission for the City of Hermosa Beach,with membership, Rowers and ;duties as prescribed by State Law." (Ordinance No.380 Passod. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.380. " An Ordinance enforc- ing the provisions of Article Eighteen of the Constitution of the United States,aro- '_hibiting the manufacture,sale,storage,service,gift,transportation,importation or exportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes; regulating all other trafficin such liquors; and providing penalties for violation thereof." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: Trustee Barlow. Absent: None. 62 j9rdinance No.381 Passe Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.381. . " An Ordinance declaring Oil Wells in the City of Hermosa Beach nuisances, making it unlawful to drill,maintain or operate oil wells therein without permission of the Board of Trustees; providing permit and license fees for oil derricks,equipment and wells; and providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Rooming, House Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed ordinance, entitled:-" An Ordinance prohib- i,ting.soliciting for sexual intercourse,soliciting for the commission of lewd or lascivious acts,occupying of rented rooms in any rooming house,.lodging house,hotel, inn, or other place in the City of Hermosa Beach, for the ,purpose of unlawful sexual intercourse,or for the purpose of committing any lewd or lascivious act, and pro- hibiting registering at any rooming house,lodging house,hotel,inn,or other plane in the City of Hermosa Beach,under a false name." The City Engineer now produced his notes and data,showing the probable cost of lighting the proposed Lighting District No.2 for a period of two.years; and the Board examined same. The City Attorney was .directed to prepare and submit a Reso- lution .of Intention to Order this Improvement, for passage by the Board, and the Engineer was directed to submit at that time the.complete plans,specifications , map of the proposed District,and the assessment to cover the cost of same. The motion to do this being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Bravender. Trustee Barlow asked permission of the Board to take up the surface of one of .the two foot blocks of cement in.the side -walk in front of his Lot on Pier Avenue, and replace,the surface with a prepared composition designed to dispose of the mois- ture that gathers on on the walk on that side of the Avenue. _ On motion duly made and seconded this permission was granted. Mr.I.C.Spears made verbal application to have his License reduced for the installing and maintenance . of Bill -boards in Hermosa Beach. The license fee under the Ordinance is )75.00 per annum. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Clandius,the Board agreed to refund to Mr.Spears the sum of )63.00 after payment by him,leaving the net amount of his license to 012.00 per year for the present year. The following demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No.385. Sou.Calif.Edison Co. 1.90 ,Demand No.402. Sou.Calif.Edison Co. 14.35 386, Do Do. 13.60 403, Do. Do. 14.35 387, Do. Do. 17.41 404, Do. Do. 14.35 388, Do. Do. 18.04 405, Do. Do. 15.61 389, Do. Do. 89.48 406, Do. Do. 15.66 390, Do. Do. 84.92 407, Do. Do. 15.01 391, Do. Do. 105.71 408, Do. Do. 15.57 392, Do, Do, 117.59 409, Do. Do. 29.44 393, Do. Do. 227.92 410, Do. Do. 24.14 394, Do. Do. 257.81 411, Do. Do. 23.52 395, Do. Do. 271.25 412, Do. Do. 22.35 396, Do. Do. 271.41 413, Do.. Do. 2.61 397, Do. Do. 2.61 414, Do. Do. 2.69 398, Do. Do. 2.46 415, Do. Do. 3.01 399, Do.. Do. 2.61 416, Do. Do. 22.17 400, Do. Do. :2.61 417, J.A.Hermanson, 232.75 401, Do. Do. ,14.35 418, I.C.Spears, 63.00 Trustee Gregory moved that these Demands be allowed, and warrants drawn to pay them; Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Brevender,Claudius,Gregoryt and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned o meet Tuesday,December 5th.,1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. ent of Board of Trustees. 1 .✓ 1 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, California, held in the Council Chamber,Tuesday,December 5th.1922, at 7:30 P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Braverder,Claudius,Gregory,and President Bedell. Absent Noae. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 21st.1922 were read and approved. The Report of the City Clerk,the Report of the City Treasurer and the Report of the Building Inspector for November,were read and 'ordered filed.' A letter was received from H.Wigman,the Contractor for the Improvement of Portion of Thirtieth Street to Thirty-second Court and Morningside Drive,under Resolution of Intention No.616,asking that he be granted an extension of sixty days time in which -to finish his contract. Trustee Bravender moved that this request be granted,and the Street Superinten- dent be authorized and directed to grant said H.Wigman an extension of Sixty days in which to finish the Contract for the Improvement of the above described streets. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote:' Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. R.W.Brydon having made a written request that the Board of Trustees extend the time until the First day of February 1923,in which he should commence the removal of his frame building at the corner of Pier Avenue and Strand, the Board voted to grant this request. The motion being made by Trustee Barlow and seconded by Trustee Greg- ory. A letter was read and ordered filed,in which the Board`was notified of the hold- ing of a hearing in connection with the' application of the City of Los Angeles to construct screening plant and ocean outfall at Hyperion. The hearing is to allow interested parties to present their cases before the State Board of Health. A letter Was received from Dr.D.Crane in regard to the Life Saving Corps. A letter was received from Bay Cities Sanitation Board giving notice of the hold- ing of a meeting of the Board on Monday evening,Dec.11"1922,at 8 P.M,,at Manhat- tan Beach City Hall,and asking that representatives of the City of Hermosa Beach attend and discuss what further action shall be taken in regard to the Hyperion outfall nuisance. The letter was ordered filed. A letter from T. J.Keeping asking that the pavement at the top of the hill on 24th. Street be lowered, was received and ordered filed. A petition asking the Board to pave Bay View Drive from Second Street to E.First Street with a cement pavement was. read and ordered to ned over to the City Engineer with instructions to prepare the necessary plans and specifications etc. for the improvement of this portion of Bay View Drive. *The motion being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Barlow; Mr.Saunders urged the Board to hasten the improvement of Lyndon Street,as the owners along this street had been waiting a long time, and they feared that there was unnecessary delay in the matter. It 'appeared from the statement of the Engineer that this work was going on as fast as he could push it. The City Engineer having submitted 'the diagram of a proposed Lighting Assess- ment District embracing a large portion of the City lying east of Hermosa Avenue, Trustee Bravender moved that this diagram be approved and adopted by the Board, and numbered '2038. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudiiis,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.651 Adopted Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.651. "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beac1',declaring their intention to order the installation of certain lighting fixtures'and appliances or. certain streets . > in said City of Hermosa Beach,and to order the maintenance of such lighting fixtures and appliances,and electric current to be furnished for lighting said fixtures for a period of two years,beginning May lst.1923; Describing the said prpposed:ithprove- ment, and specifying the exterior boundaries of the District to be benefited there- by,a°nd to be assessed tb pay the costs and expenses thereof." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & Prestbdent Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr.Stiles,proprietor of the garage at the corner of Ninth and ilermosa Avenue, asked permission to install at his own expense a drain through the walk that would take- off the water that now collects on Hermosa Avenue, owing to poor drainage. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Barlow, this request was granted. R.E.Matteson made request through the City Engineer for permission to construct his sidewalk on Manhattan Ave.clear to the curb line,the curb to be ten feet from the property line,end the walk to have a fall of 1/4 inch to the foot, and to construct a gutter adjoining carting to the old pavement,all according to City plan and speci- fication and under City supervision. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded.by Claudius, this request was granted. Mr.R,M.MacLennanpresented a letter complaining of the condition of the public water. He submitted a sample of water taken Sunday Nov,25th.,showing. a very turgid condition. 64 It appeared that this condition was brought about by the extra drain put on the pipes by the trials that the Fire Department was making of a new Fire Engine. Mr.MacLennan thought that the substances shown in his sample were dangerous if anyong should drink the water when in this condition, and that some of it must be in the water even when it was not stirred up. He suggested that the water be analyzed,and that the Water Company should take measures to free the pipes from foreign substances. Mr.Reinbolt,the Fire Chief, explained that the pipes were very 8mall,and had been in the ground for a long time,and that he thought that rust might have something to do with it, and also that there were a number of dead ends that were seldom stirred up, and that dirt collected and settled there. He stated that the Water Company was attempting to get permission to issue new bonds to enable it to install much larger mains in the district west of the Pacific Electric Rail- road,and suggested that the. City give the Company any reasonable assistance in getting this permission,which he thought would result in doing away with a condition like this,and would make much better water and also give better fire protection. On motion of Trustee Bravender,secondod by Gregory,the City Health Officer was instructed to. have a sample of this water, submitted by Mr.MacLennan, analyzed, and make a report to the Board; and the Clerk was directed to notify the Water Company of this complaint and to suggest that the Board would be glad to assist the Water Company -with the Railroad Commission in securing the permission to issue bonds for the improvement of their mains. Trustee Bravenderhaving reported that the roof of the Pavillion was leaking, and injuring the Library,the Street Superintendent was instructed to have the roof of the Pavillion repaired and stop the leak. Trustee Bravender brought up the matter of licensing some person or company to operate a crawler to carry people along the Strand. He stated that he was in commun- ication with a party who thought that he would like to undertake this,if the arrangements could be made in a desirable manner,paying a monthly amount or a per- centage of income for the privilege. The Board discussed this matter and arranged to follow it uo. (Ordinance No.382 Passed.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.382. "An Ordinance Creating a City Planning Commission for the City of Hermosa Beach,with membership,powers and duties as prescribed by State Law." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote:' Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius, regory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None. (Ordinance No.383 Passed. Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.383." An Ordinance prohibiting soliciting for sexual intercourse,soliciting for the -commission of lewd or lasci- vious acts,occupying of rented rooms in any rooming house,lodging house,hotel,inn or other place in the City of Hermosa Beach,for the purpose of unlawful sexual in- tercourse,or for the purpose of committing any lewd or lascivious act,and prohib- iting registering at any rooming house,lodgipg house,hotel,inn,or other place in the City of Hermosa Beach,under a false name." Trustee Gregory seconded the motioa,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following Demands were received,read,audited No.419.H.'7.B arlow, a 10.00 -No. 420 3.Y.Bedell, 10.00 421 F.U.Bravender, 10.00 422 J.H.Cl aadius, 10.00 423 J.B.Gregory, 10.00 424 B.F.Brown, 150.00 425 H.S.Crockar Co., 2.90 75.00 150.50 50.00 50.00 27.99 125.00 12.95 10.30 19.15 3.00 92.65 274.36 15.14 14.35 2.61 203.18 52.65 18.59 1.98 200.00 150.00 185.00 4.00 426 Frances C.Wendell, 427 R.E.Mead, 428 F.L.Perry, X429 C.A.Bridge, 430 J.H.Kibler, 431 E.L.Messinger, 432 Redondo Home Tel.Co., 433 Do Do 434 Sou.Calif.Edison Co. 435 Do Do 436 Do Do 437 Do Do 438 Do Do 439 Do Do 440 Do Do 441 Do Do -442 Do Do 443 Do Do 444 Do Do 445 W.W.Gipson 446 Arthur Marshall, 447 F.W.Godard, 448 LI.Cornbleth, and approved. 449 Troy Laundry Co., 450 Do. Do. 451 C.L.Reinbolt, 452 J.G.Thomas, 453 DO Do 454 Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 455 F.C.Mead, 456 C.L.Reinbolt, 457 Do Do 458 B.C.Hibbets, 459 E.L.Messinger, 460 Arthur Brenenstahl, 461, John A.Hermanson, 462 B.F.Brown, 463 Frank Brown, 464 Do Do 465 John Hofreiter, 466 Do Do 467 J.Pickering, 468 Wm.I,?ukuch, 469 Pres.Ballard, 470 Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 471' Moran-McWhinnie, 472 G.B.Wood, 473 Pacific States Lumber Co., 474 Hermosa Hardware Co., 475 Moran-McWhinnie, 476 Hermosa Hardware Co., 477 Brydon Bros.H.& S.Co., 478 Geo.S.Funk & Son Co., 1.56 1.38 15.00 20.65 11.22 66.00 61.00 41.10 21.00 75.00 15.00 158.25 140.00 15.00 88.00 24.00 84.00 24.00_ 104.00 104.00 116.00 16.73 19.75 1.00 17.25 6.70 21.22 3.00 85.12 2.00 Demand No. 479. J.G.Reid, 15.00 480 Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 39.60 481 Sou.Calif.Disinfecting Co. 10.00 482 E.M.Oliver, 483 V.H.Staheli, 484 P.C.Graham, 485 N.R.Graham, 486 C.D.Kellogg, Trustee Bravender pay them. 16.00 165.10 49.00 72.50 101.50 moved that these Demands No.487 488 489 490 491 492 493 65 J.G.Montijo, 60.00 Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 32.67 Johnston Printing Co., 136.25 B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, . 20.00 Southwest Bldr.& Cont'r. 1.30 Johnston Printing Co., 228.00 444-4'1 John S.Miller, 1.29 ,.•L' be allowed and Warrants drawn to Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None.. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned meet Tuesday, Yee - ember 19th.1922, at 7:30 P.M.. Clerk. of the Board of Trustees. iINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa, Beach,Cal ifornia,held in the Council Chamber,Tuesday,Decernber 19th.1922, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... PRESENT: Trustees B arlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. THE MINUTES of the meeting held December 5th.1922, were read and approved. It having been reported that the work of constructing a drain on the corner of Ninth Street and Hermosa Avenue was not being done in a satisfactory manner, the Street Superintendent was directed to inspect the work that Mr.Stiles,the owner of the adjacent property, was doing under the permission of the Board, and to suggest to him what he considers the proper manner to make this drain safe and effective. Mrs.I:IcKenna and Mrs.McHugh representing the Women's Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Board,and asked that the City contribute the sum of $75.00 toward the expense of the public Christmas Tree. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Barlow,this request was.allowed, the vote on same being as follows; Ayes;.Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent: None. A letter of thanks,from the Ladies of the Hermosa Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital, for the use of the Pavillion was received and ordered filed. A letter from V.R.Marks,Recording Secret ary,was received, inviting members of the Board to attend a get-together meeting of the Carpenter's Union to be held in Redondo Beach on the evening of December 27th.1922. The President of the Board agreed to attend this meeting if possible and make a short address; and the Clerk was directed to notify the Union to that effect. A letter from Mr.F.D.Cornell,President of the Hermosa Beach Water Corp. in regard to certain agreements and conversation with the Board relative to the in- stallation of Fire Hydrants,was received and turned over to the City Attorney to look into and to report back to the Board. A letter from the Pacific Electric Railway Co.,asking what had been done in regard to accepting the easement from the Railway Company for strips along Her- mosa Avenue,which the City expected to improve with pavernent,was read and ordered filed. On suggestion of Trustee Barlow the Board decided not to take this matter up with the Company at this time. ing . A letter was received from the Sou.Calif. Edison Co.,notify/the Board that the lighting system of Pier Avenue west of Hermosa Avenue was in a very bad shapta, and that it was imponeible to energize the lamps in the,condition the wires were now in. Trustee Barlow stated that as an owner he was interested in having impro- vements made in the lighting on Pier Avenue,and also having the.sidewalk improved. That these improvements he thought would be quite extensive,and he asked the Board to allow him to take up the matters with the owners along r'ier Avenue before any great expense was made toward repairing the present system. The Board approved of Mr.Barlow's request and the matter was left alone for the present. An invitation to attend a. meeting of the Housing Institute at San Francisco was read and ordered filed. The Christian Science Church made a written request for exemption from paying the 1922 City tax on the N.30 ft. of Lot 13, and the S.10 ft. of Lot 14, both in Block 33 First Add., the Church having recently acquired this property. It appeared that this property was owned by some one else at the time the .assessment became a lien. The Board were of the opinion that this was a matter between the Church and the former ov..ner,th o was properly assessed for the lot. In case the property is used for Church purposes at the time the next assessment becomes a lien,the Clerk_was directed to exempt it from taxation. A letter from Idr.G.L.Veatch, complimenting the City and its government,was reed. I:ir.Veatch stated that he now has a. summer .home here, but lives in Oak Park, Illinois. 66 The monthly report of the City Recordet was read and ordered filed. The City Marshal having made request for permission to purchase certain equip- ment for taking care of prisoners in the City jail,this permission was granted on mo- tion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Barlow. . - - , The -Street -Superintendent asked permission to purchase flooring for the corral, to cost about 012.00; also to have a number of catch -basins installed on Hermosa Ave. and Speedway. On -motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Gregory, this permission was granted.• - - The -following Demands were received,read, awged and approved.. _ No.494, Sou.Calif. Gas Co., 20.28. Demand No. -7oe gentry, 4.25 495, 1J.W.Gipson, 50.87 499 -The Star Bl'k'th.S. 6.00 496, C.F.Schmid, 25.00 500 R.W.Hague, 1.50 497, Redondo Milling Co.,. 34.30 501 C.D.Kellogg, 38.50 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be alloyed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and -President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Building Inspector stated that he had not given any written notice to the owners of the buildings condemned by the Board about six months ago that the time mentioned by the Board at that time was now up. It appeared that a satisfactory arran- gement had been made with the owner of one of these buildings,Mr.Brydon,that he could comply with the order of the Board shortly. The Board being desirous of bringing this matter to a conclusion,now ordered the Building Inspector to present a written Notice to each -of the other avmers of the various buildings in the Fire District who had h been previously notified to remove or demolish their buildings,that the six months allowed- in the previous notice had now expired, and that action would be taken by the City in case the building or buildings were not removed or demolished. The City Attorney was asked to prepare this notice for the Building Inspector. Mr.W.J.Solon of 631 First Street complained of the failure of the garbage men to remove his garbage. The Board directed the Clerk to notify the garbage Contractor that this must be done regularly hereafter. Mr.Solon also complained of the condition of Second Street near the Santa Fe railroad. He stated that where the pavement crossed the railroad track there was a dangerous angle,and no sidewalk being provided here,a dangerous condition resulted not only from skidding automobiles,but to foot passengers who were obliged _to walk in the way of auto traffic in order to cross the railroad. This was referred to the City Engineer,who then took up the matter with Mr.Solon. - Mr.C.B.Ladd appeared before the Board in the Sewer matter. Mr.Ladd advised that it would be better to have his injunction proceeding heard at an early date,which could be done by a special Judge if both parties were willing. The Board,advised by the City Attorney,were of the opinion that any hearing of this matter would only delay and complicate any plans of the Board and the Chamber of Co,,merce Committee that are now being formulated. At their request Mr.Ladd agreed to allow the time for a hearing to stand as it now is,that is,until some time in June,l923. The City Engineer presented and filed with the City Clerk plans and specifica- tions for the lighting and maintenance of electric lighting posts and appliances as described in Resolution No.651,wherein the Board of Trustees declared its inten- tion to order certain lighting posts and appliances in said City to be maintained for a period of two years and electric current to be furnished for such period; said Eng- ineer also presented an estimate of the cost of said improvement and of the inciden- tal expenses in connection therewith; also a diagram showing the assessment district described in said resolution of intention,and a proposed assessment of the total am- ount of the cost and expenses of -the proposed improvement upon the several sub -divi- sions of land in the district described in said resolution of intention,in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such sub -divisions respectively from said improvements. The City Clerk presented such plans and specifications,estimate of cost,diagrem of district and proposed assessment to the Board of Trustees for consideration,and the Boardof Trustees very carefully and at length condidered said report,plans and speci- fications,estimate of cost,diagrem of district and assessment, and after consideration finding same to be proper and satisfactory,adopted same as received. (Resolution No.652.1 Thereupon Trustee Bravender introduced and moved the adoption of a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PRO- TESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT AS PROPOSED BY RESOLUTION NO.651, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING." Trustee Barlow seconded the introduction of this Resolution and the same was adopted by the following vote: - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory end President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The date fixed for the hearing of such protests was January 16th.1923,at 8:00 O'Clock P.M.,and the place,the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The City Engineer reported on work going on and coming up. The report covered Prospect Avenue & 18th. Street Imp. now going on; Sunset Drive work now going on; Camino Real & 19th. Street Imp.,about ready for advertising for bids; Bonnie Brae Ocean Drive,and Fifteenth Street improvements ,proceedings in course of preparation. Bay View Drive Imp. ,proceedings in course of preparation. The Engineer advised that Manhattan Avenue and Summit Avenue Sidewalk improve- ment should be coupled as one proceeding, and that while he would continue to put in time on the Hermosa Avenue sidewalk Imp, it would be better to let the first two street have precedence,and that the Manhattan & Summit work might start in two months. (Resolution No.653 Adopted. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of. Resolution No.653, ".A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach.,providing that the $20,000.00 bonds for ac- xire quiring/apparatus,with necessary and proper appliances and equxipment, be sold at public sale on January 1.6th.,1923 instructing the City Clerk to give notice of such sale." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion'of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Trustee Gregory,the Board voted to approve.and adopt the LSpe'cifications for the :furnishing 'and -installation of thirty- nine 'Fire Plugs' in the City of Hermosa Beach,'. as 'Specifications No. ' On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Trustee Barlow,the Board voted to instruct the City Clerk to publish a Notice in the Hermosa Beach Review inviting bids for the furnishing and installation of Thirty-nine Fire Plugs in the City of Hermosa Beach, as per specifications therefor. . On motion of Trustee Barlow seconded by Trustee Claudius,the specifications for a Fire Truck and apparatus were approved and adopted as Specifications No. -- On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Trustee Claudius,the Clerk was instr- ucted to advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review,with a Notice calling for bids for the purchase of a Fire Truck and -Fire -Apparatus under the above. specifications. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Trustee Barlow,the Clerk was ins- tructed to advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review Sax dithafnotico.Lcalling for bids for the furnishing.of 800 feet or more of Fire Hose. Qii1motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Barlow,the City Clerk was instructed -to advertise in the" Hermosa Beach Review with a Notice calling for bids for the furnishing.of an Electrical Siren.for the said City. All of said Bids to be received and opened at the meeting of the Board Jan. 2nd. 1923 not later than 7:30 P.M. of that date. The Board directed the Street Superintendent to notify owners of lots on which weeds were growing and refuse piled that same must be cleared at once or the -City would enforce the ordinance now in effect against such a dition. On motion made and seconded the Board then a -j ournee _ meet Tuesday,January 2nd. 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. ent of Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR METING OF THE BOARD OF TRUS EES,of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,January 2n_d.1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. TIDE MINUTES of the adjourned regular meeting held December 19th.1922,were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS for_the furnishing of a FIRE TRUCK AND FIRE APPARATUS,the Clerk was directed to open and read and and bids received by him for that purpose. The Clerk thereupon opened and publicly read the bid of the Seagrave Company,at a price of $13,000.00,as per the City Spedification_s ; and their Standard Engine,a Demonstrator,at $12,250.00. ALSO,'IHE Bid of The American-LaFrance Fire Engine Co.,at #13,000.00 accord- ing to Specifications; AND 1,500.00 for an Engine of their Standard make. A LSO,THE BID of Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co.,representing The Ahrens -Fox Fire Engine Co.,at a price of $12,000.00. The above were all of the bids received received for furnishing said engine and apparatus. This being the time set for receiving and opening bids for the supplying of %oven Fire.Hose,about 800 feet, according to City Specifications,the Clerk then opened and read the Bid of the Bi -Lateral Fire Hose Co.,as follows: - For "Multiple" brand,multiple woven,$1.30 per foot. • For "Wonder" brand,double jacket, 01.20 per foot. ALSO THE BID of American Rubber Manufacturing Co.,as follows: - For Hose as per their specifications attached,$.85 per foot. For "Blue Line" Hose, .72 per foot. For "Yosemite" Hose. .64 per foot. ALSO THE BID of United States Rubber Co., as follows: - For "Paragon 3 Ply Multiple" per foot 1.35 For "Trojan Jacket" " " 1.15 . For "Nonpariel Jacket" " " 1.05 For "Northern Jacket" " " .95 For "Pacific Jacket" " if - .85 For 'Special Jacket" " " .75 These were all of the bids received for furnishing said Hose. This being the time set for receiving bids for furnishing 39 Fire Plugs the Clerk then opened and read the bid of Keystone Iron & SteeliCo.,as follows: - To furnish the "Keystone" 4" Hydrant with with single 2-1/2 outlet for 5737.25 each. There were no other bids received for supplying these hydrants. The Heath Engineering Laboratories submitted the following bid for. furnishing One Type K,Form C.,3 h.p.,220.volts,3 Phase,60 Cycle, A.C.,Heath Electric Siren. f.o.b. Hermosa Beach for the sum of 0479..19. No other bids were received for supplying a Siren. On Motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Trustee Gregory,all of these bids were referred to a Committee composed of the entire Board,to examine and make trial of the different engines and the samples submitted,and to report at the next meeting of the Board. WM.LOOMIS having made a written application for a. permit from th,e Board to take out a License to operate a Pool Hall in the new Bank Building at the cor- ner of Camino Real and Second Street,the Board after inquiring into the matter approved of the applicah.on,and on motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Barlow, voted to grant him a permit as requested,with direction to the Clerk to issue a License therefor,on payment of the usual License fee. A LETTER from the Los Angeles Health Department addressed to Dr.C.F.Schmid the Hermosa Beach,Health Officer,was filed with the Board by Dr.Schmid. This let- ter reported to Dr.Schmid the result of the examination of the sample of water recently taken by a resident of Hermosa. Beach from the water mains of this City. The report stated that there were found in the water some accumulation of Cron- othrix,and metallic oxides,as iron and manganese. A IE Tt' R from the State Health Enforcement League in regard to enforcement of .the Wright Act,was received and ordered filed. A LETTER from F.M.Gibson,su-mitting a proposal to lease the Pier Pavillion for dancing and entertainments was received and ordered filed. The Board did not think best to take up this matter with Mr.Gibson. H.WIGMAN having made written request that he be granted a further extension of sixty days in which to finish his contract for the improvement of Thirtieth St. 31st. Court,Thirty-first Street and 32nd. Court, and Morningside Drive,under Reso- lution of Intention No.616; a,d having given reasons that appeared good to the Board why this extension should be granted; Trustee Bravender moved that the re- quest of Mr.Wig~man_ be granted and that he be allowed extension of Sixty days more in which to finish his contract; and that the Street Superintendent is hereby auth orized to grant such extension. The Morion was seconded by Trustee Barlow, and car- ried by the following vote: AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Glaudius,Gregory and President Bedell. , NOES: None Absent; None. .The Bay Cities Sanitation Board filed a letter showing what had been done by the Board in the matter of the Hyperion Sewer Improvement proposed by the City of Los Angeles. The object of the Sanitation Board being to protect the Bay Cit- iesfrom pollution of the Bay by 'Los Angeles Sewage. The letter stated that the 0333.00 of the amount promised by the Board as the quota of the City of Hermosa Beach for expenses in this matter was now due. On motion of Trustee.Bravender seconded by Trustee Gregory,the Board voted to allow the.request and directed the Clerk to prepare a Demand and Warrant for the sum of 0333.00 payable to the Bay Cities Sanitation-Board. The Vote on this motion was as follows:- AYES: Trustee Barlow,Bravender,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: Trustee Claudius. Absent: None. Marshal Gipson having made a verbal request for permission to install a po- lice call on Pier Avenue,the Board directed-him to inquire further into the cost, and try and provide this call without much expense. It appearing that the present plan of issuing SEWER PERMITS did not provide any adequate-check on all the sewer connections that might be made,.Trustde Braven der moved that hereafter the Building Inspector,F.C.Mead should be authorized to issue permits for sewer connections,and to accept the usual payments for same, to be turned into the City Treasury on the First of each month. That his duties should also be to see that all parties building houses took out such permits where such connections were deemed necessary, and to make a report to the.Street Super- intendent of such connections, and to inspect the work of making them. Further,that the Building Inspector shall be allowed a fee of 01.50 for each permit so issued and inspected by him,in.addition to any other fees he may now be paid. - Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: NoneT (Resolution No.654 Passed.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.654; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and adopting plans,profiles,and specifications and diagram and cross-sections for the improvement of Bay View Drive in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Claudius seconded' the motion,which was carried by the following vote: AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.655 Passed. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No..655. "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their Intention to improve Bay View Drive from E.First Street to Second Street, in the City of Hermosa Beach; determining that bonds shall be issued to repre- sent the cost thereof, and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be ass- essed upon a district." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: None. - The Board now took up the matter of the proposed sidewalk improvement of Manhattan Avenue and Summit Avenue. _"They-.,epproveu tle plans of the Engineer,and :concurre:&-w&ith;his opinion that it would .be necessary to provide cement bulk -heads for certain parts of this work, end that gutters were necessary to provide for di-sposal of water during rainy weather,and that asolid construction should be made from walk to walk,leaving any parking space that might remain,on the inside or lot lines. Trustee Bravender .moved that the Engineer's plans shall provide for a six foot sidewalk on Manhattan and Summit Avenues,both sides, with a Five foot gutter and curb, the sidewalk to extend by this arrangement to within four feet of the property lines on Manhattan Avenue. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory and carried by the following vote; AYES: 'Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregary and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: None. ( Resolution No.656 Passed Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of the following Resolu-tion,No.656. A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving *and adoption plans,cross®sections,profiles,specifications, and adopting the Dia- gram for the improvement of Ocean Drive,Fifteenth Place,and Bonnie Brae Streets in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,.Gre_gory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.657,Passed.) . Trustee Bravender moved. the adoption of Resolution No.657, " A Reolsution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their Intention to improve Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street and Fifteenth Place in the City of Hermosa Beach; determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be ,of more than local or ord- inary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent; None. The following DEmands were received,read,audited and a.pproved;- No.503, J.Y.Bedell, " 505,J.H.Claudius, 507,B.F.Brown, 509,R.E.Mead, 511,R.E.Mead, 513,F.L.Perry, 515,E.L.Messinger,. 517,Sou.Cal.Edison Co., Demand -No.502,H.W.Barlow, 10.O0Demand " " 504,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 " " 506,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 508;Frances C.Wendell, 75.00 510,Harry A.Van Pelt, 3.00 '512,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., .95 514,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 516,S.Cal.Dis'g. Co., 28.55 518,Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 96.61 " 32.50 " 19.33 Corp.4.00 200.00 185.00 2.85, 54.00 25.00 2.50 116.00 15.00 86,00 76.00 34.62, n. rr r rr 11 rr rr 11 " It rr " " rr r If 520,." " " " 522, " " `". " 524,Her.Beach Water 526;W.W.Gipson, 528, F.W.Godard, 530,R.E.Mead, 532,F.C.Mead, 534,C.F.Schmid, 536,B.C.Hibbets; 538,A.Brenenstahl, 540,B.F.Brown, 542,Pres.Ballard, 544,Wm.Mukuch, 546,Joe Gentry, 548,Brydon Bros.H.&.S.Co.5.40 550,J.G.Reid, 15.00 552,V-.H.Staheli, 150.00 554,P.C.Graham, 112.50 556,Johnston Printing C255.62 558,R.E.Mead,- 2345.00 r, " rr rr n •rr " Of n rr rr " " n 519, " " " rr " 521, dr rr rr rr fl 523,Her.Beach Water Corp., 525, " " " n 527;Arthur Marshall,. 529,M.M.Cornbleth, 531,Hermosa Cafe, 533,State Comp.Ins.Fund, 535,C.L.Reinbolt, 537,Pac.Pipe & Supply Co.,,. 539,J.A.Hermanson, 541,'.John Hofreiter, 543, Frank Brown, 545,J.Pickering, 547,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 549,Bay Cities San'n.Bd. 551,E.Ivi.Oliver, 553,N.R.Graham, 555,Robert J.Kadow, 557,Sup'r.Pound Cake Co., 10.00 10.00 150.00 150.00 25.50 50.00 125.00 21.92 276.97 2.14 28.20 66.00 150.00 6.00 14.00 163.83 68.00 .16 125.00 86.00 75.00 74.00 11.63 333.00 20.00 93.50 70.00 2.5.00 69 70 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; AYES: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,.Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. NOES: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then add r d to meet Tuesday, January 16th.1923 at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.. Clerk. resident Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR METING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HER .MSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHANBER,TUESDAY,JANUARY 16" 1923, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK,P.M.. Present: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. The Minutes of the regular meeting_held ,Jan.2nd.1923, were reed -and approved.. (Bids received and Awards made for Fire Eng_ine,Hose & Siren Bonds of $20,_000.) This being the time set for receiving and opening Bids for the Sale of Bonds in the amount of 020,000. ordered issued under Ordinance No.378,being MUNICIPAL FIRE BO DS,1923,and being,Twenty in number;, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received therefor. . The Clerk opened and read the Bid of The First National Bank of Hermosa Beach, being par with accrued interest and $785.00 premium. Also the Bid of G.Brashears & Co.,for par,with,accrued interest and $375.00 premium.; And these were all the Bids received for said Bonds. The Board after considering the bids were of the opinion that the Bid of The First National Bank of Hermosa Beach was the lowest,regular,responsible bid for said Bonds,and that the Bonds should be sold to them. • Trustee Gregory moved, that the Bid of The First National Bank of Hermosa Beach be accepted,and that said Municipal Fire Bonds,1923,for the sum of $20,000. are- here- by sold to said The First National Bank of Hermosa Beach, for par and accrued interest and a premium of 0785.00,and all other Bids therefor are rejected. • Trustee B.ravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None.. _ (Protests heard aiainst jroposed LiEhtio District Assessment. ) This being the time set for hearing protests against the proposed Lighting Ass- essment,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.651,the Clerk now presented and read the protests of the following persons,to-wit:- Miss Jessie H.Evans; and the protest of H.Lee Blackmore,'W.A.Elsterman,Eliz€beth Elstennan, Jessie H.Evans,G.Oswell Barnes,Mable Nester and Joe Nester; These protests were on the ground that the present street lights were adequate to meet present needs; and also that the City and County Taxes,with exorbitant cost of street work recently installed,in the locality where these protesters live;.makes the owning of property prohibitive. The Board discussed these matters with several of the protester s,,Ir.Elsterman and. r.Nester,Who were of the opinion that too.much light was being provided. Trustee Barlow moved that,the protests of Jessie H.Evans,and'the protest of H. Lee Blackmore,W.A.Elsterman,Elizabeth Elsterman,Jessie H.Evans,G.0swell Barnes,Mable Nester and Joe Nester,be and the same are hereby denied and overruled. - Trustee Claudius.seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; • Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and 'resident Bedell. . Noes: None.. Absent: None. (Resolution.No.657-1/.Pas_ sed.j Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.657-1/2. " A.Resolution Ai' the Board of _Trustees of the, City of Hermosa Beach, ordering the 'installation of certain electric lamps posts and appliances; and ord. ring the. -fur- nishing of electrical:current.for,lighting Saida lamps for a period of°two years,, from Lay.lst.1923; as contemplated by Resolution :of.Intention No.651." -Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; -Ayes:Trustees, Barlow,Bravender,•Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None.-Absent:None. The City Clerk was directed to t9rite Llr.Oliver,the Gen.Manager of the Sou.Cal.Edi- son Co.,notifying him of the adoption of this, resolution, so as to enable him to go ahead with the work of preparation for the inptallation of these lights at the ear- liest date. , (Contracts Awarded for furnish in Fire Engine, Hose and Siren.)- The Board now, took up the, matter of accepting the bids and awarding contracts for the ,sale of a Fire Engine,being matter, laid over from the last meeting. Trustee Bravender moved that the Board hereby accepts the bid of` The Seagrave. Company for the furnishing .of, their Seagrave Mod4 760,Triple Combination Engine, (As per .specifications attachoed),with hose car and chemical engine,with any minor changes necessary to conform to details in City Specifications,for tie sum of 013,000.0.0. This acceptance subject to the securing and acceptance of suitable bids for the sale of the Bonds necessary to pay for said Engine. Further,that the Board rejects any and all other bids received for engine and equipment. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None; • Thustee Barlow moved that the Board hereby accepts the bid of The American Rubber Manufacturing Company,for their cotton fabric:;rubber lined hose,two and one half -inch,in fifty feet lengths,as per the specifications attached to bid,at a price of EIGHTY FIVE CENTS per foot, for 1000 feet. Further, that this - acceptance and award is made subject to the securing and acceptance of suitable bid for the sale of the Bonds of the City,necessary to pay for said hose; and that the Board hereby rejects any and all other bids received for furnishing said hose. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. -Noes: none. .Absent: None. It appearing that.the bid of the Heath Engineering Laboratories was the only bid received for the Electrical Siren, and the Board being satisfied that it was a rea- sonable one,Trustee Gregory moved that the bid of the Heath Engineering Laboratories for the furnishing of said Electric Siren. at e.price of $479.19,delivered,be accept- ed,and the contract awarded to said Company at that price. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,G•regory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; _ done. Trustee Bravend'er moved that the Contract for a Fire Engine now submitted by the Seagrave Company, be approved,and the President of the Board and the Clerk are here- by authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. • Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and -President Bedell._ Noes: None. Absent: None. - Trustee Gregory moved that the Contract for the furnishing of l000 feet of 2-1/2 inch Cotten fabric,rubber lined Fire Hose,by The American Rubber Company,be now ap- proved,and-the President of the Board and the Clerk be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. -• Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None; Absent; None. The Clerk was directed to return to the proper parties any checks that may have - been deposited by bidders whose bid had been rejected. A Letter froth the Chamber of Commerce in regard to extending the down -town Fire Zone,and recommending that same should be done,was received and read. • .The Board having given previous instructions on this point,the City Attorney was prepared with a proposed ordinance extending the Fire Zone,which Ordinance was now introduced by Trustee Bravender under the following title;(0rdinance Introduced, ".An Ordinance Amending Section 37,of Ordinance No.274,Changing the Limits of Fire District No.1 of the City of Hermosa Beach. " On Motion of Trustee Claudius,seconded by Bravender,the City Attorney was auth- orized to have proper -bonds printed for the $20,000.00 bond issue for Fire Improve- ments,recently authorized by special election ,and sold at this meeting. A letter was received from Mr.J.W.Tanner,Secy. of the Chamber of Comrnerce,ac- cepting the appointment of the Chairmanship of the City Planning Committee. A letter.was received from the Chamber of Commerce calling attention -to the fact that the $75..00 promised the Woman's Auxiliary had not yet been paid them. The Clerk was directed to prepare a Demand and Warrant therefor. A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce,calling the attention of the Board to the -balance of $250.00 due Moran-McWhinnie for July 4th. fire -works. The Clerk was directed to prepare a;:Demand and Warrant for this bill. The Clerk reported that there was considerable complaint from owners along 26th.,27th.and 28th. Streets in Shakespeare Addition,that the work of improving these streets was being sidetracked, and that it should be prosecuted at once. The Board discussed with the Engineer the delay in starting this work, but no imme- diate time was set when the proceedings -could he started. Mr.MacLennar. addressed the Board in the interest of -better and safer drinking water in Hermosa Beach. -He stated that the water last Sunday was in as bad condition after the trial of the New Fire Engine,as it was on a previous Sunday when the water was stirred up. He urged the Board to take measures to assist the Local Water Comp- any to obtain permission from the Railroad Commission to float bonds,if it was thought that this was the only way to get better water. The President explained that Mr.Cornell of the Water Company claimed that he was making every effort to obtain money to -make the necessary improvements in the mains. On motion of Trustee Gregory the Clerk was directed to writeMr.Cornell,the Pres- ident of the Water Co., and ask him for a letter explaining what he had done and ex- pected to do further towards installing.a circulating system in the water mains. The following persons owning property along Manhattan Avenue and -Summit Avenue, presented communications to the Board,asking for the privilege of installing their own gutter,curb and sidewalk,the work to be done according to City Specifications, and under the supervision of the Street Superintendent, To-wit:- Messers E.C.Jones,V.H.Parke, C.B.Ladd,L.L.Sharrock,A.W.Shutt,W.H.Chanbers, and Mrs.A.R.Scott,Clara A.Stenner,Elena M.Weaver and G.A.Goodrich. . The Board after discussing the affect this would have on the final improvement of -these streets with walk and gutter,decided to grant this privilege to the parties asking same, the motion being made by Trustee Barlow and seconded by Gregory. 71 72 P:r.R.E.Matteson having made a written request that he be allowed to extend his house steps about three feet over the parking on the north side of Plineteerth Street between Manhattan Avenue and Palm Drive, the Board granted this request with the un- derstanding that such occupancy would not not be construed or taken as creating any right to so occupy same, in the event that it was deemed necessary at any time to take it for public use. A letter frau Chas. E.Smith complaining of the acts of the Contractor for imp- roving a portion of Sunset. Drive was received. Mr. Smith stated that his house had been undermined and injured,and that a pole had been thrown across the house, and the injury, caused thereby had not been repaired., The Street Superintendent was in- structed to see that the Contractor made the proper repairs to 'r;Smith's prop- erty caused by cutting over on his land; and also to assist him in having the Con- tractor make the proper repairs to the house caused by the telephone pole falling on it. The Street Superintendent was direc the corner of Eighth street and Hermosa C.M.Babbitt and wife complained to for street improvement was dumping sand manded that same be removed. The street the Contractor removed this sand. C.W.Sparks,the Contractor for the improvement of Sunset Drive under Resolu- tion of Intention No.626 presented,a written request that he be granted an extension of time of thirty days in which to finish his contract for the said Improvement. Trustee Gregory moved that C.W.Sparks,the Contractor for the improvement of Sunset Drive under Resolution of Intention No.626,be granted an extension,of thirty days after the time mentioned and named in his Contract for the completion of the work,in which to finish his 0ontract. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Braven der,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Marshal presented a written offer by Moran-Mc7Thinnie to install.a gong for a Police signal or call on Pier Avenue,to be connected with the Fire Department. The price named was 060.00. The Board did not wish to make this expense at the pre- sent time,and directed the Marshal to try and get something at less cost. A letter from Mr.A.B.Ebner was filed,informing the Board that the Pacific Elec tric Ry.C9. had consented to leave the extra car service on, and stating that L4r.Eb- ner would be informed before any action toward taking off these cars was taken. Mr.Ebner also enclosed a copy of the letter weitten to him by the Railroad Co.. Mr.F.H.Johnston complained that the Police had made a parking rule in front of his printing house that interfered with the unloading of his materials from drays, the parking sign providing for broadside,parking. . The Board promised that the sign should be changed to allow the printing Company a space of ten feet for parking,in front of the Review Office. The City Engineer having submitted his Map or Diagram of the Assessment Dist- rict to cover the cost of improving $0" Place,30" Street,31" Place,31" Street and 32" Place, and a portion of Morningside Drive,as contemplated by Resolution of Int- ention No.616, this map was approved by the Board and numbered 2035-A. The motion being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Trustee Barlow. The Engineer submitted a statement showing his estimate of the probable cost for the work of improving Bonnie Brae,Ocean Drive and Fifteenth Street,as contemplated by Resolution. of Intention No.657. This estimate was ordered filed. Ordinance Introduced. Lyndon and Sumnit,St .Change of Grade.) Trtustee Bravender introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled, " An Ordinance of the Board of.Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach Changing and Establishing the grade and curb lines of Lyndon, Street from Hermosa Avenue to Summit Avenue; and to Change and Establish the grade and curb lines of Summit Avenue from E.First St. to Lyndon Street in the City of hermosa Beach.". (Resolution_No.658. Passed. Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.658.. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering cer- tain work to be done on a portion of Camino Real and on a portion of.Nineteenth Street in the City of Hermosa Beach; determining that bonds shall be issued to re- present the cost thereof; and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assess- ed upon a district; and that said work shall be done under the Vrooman Act,adopted March 18th.1885,and under all acts supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; _Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Previous to the adoption of this Resolution the Clerk stated that there had been no protests filed with him against this work. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet,Tuesday,January 23rd. 1923, at 7:30 O'CLock, P.M.. ted to inspect a broken or cracked post at Avenue,and repair same if possible. the Board in a letter that the Contractor on their Lot No.11,Tract 1070, and de - Superintendent was instructed to see that of the Board of Trustees,. 73 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORr\IIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAPr ER,TUESDAY,JANUARY 23RD.1923, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M.. PRESENT: Trytstees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. • The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held January 16th.,1923, were read and approved. . A letter was received from H.WigMan;suggesting that the Board' authorize the Street Superintendent to issue perrnits'covering' private construction of sidewalks under City Specifications;and that they pay the engineering and inspection fees at the time of taking out the permits The • question appeared to involve the work and charges of the City Engireer,an_d':as this officer was.•not in attendance at the meeting, the Board laid the matter Over until their next meeting. . - A letter was received.from Dave'H.Bo'ice,in. which.Mr.Boice asked the Board to withhold any action against his-improvemen-t at the corner of Pier and,Speedway, which had been ordered removed. He stated -that he had plans going or., which he thought would settle the matter•in"a satisfactory manner. • Mrs. S.A.Beane also presented a' letter relating to"the removal of her improve- ment on Pier Avenue,which the Board had' ordered removed. • - The Board not wishing•to take any drastic action without due consideration,and also. wishing to -hear from one or two other owners whose improvements had been ordered removed,decided to. lay this matter -over, until their next meeting,which was done. -• - - A letter, was received - from•Mr'.F.D.Cornell,the, President of the. Hermosa Beach Water Corporation,answering a lett'rr the Board had ordered the Clerk to write Mr. Cornell. He explained in detail his plans for, improving the water seryice,which plans he stated were going on in a very satisfactory manner, and he expected to have this work done shortly. Mr.Conn,the Superintendent of the Water Cohpany was at the Board's meeting, and stated that the Water Company's engineer was no{ in the City and working out the plan of improvement.. The City Attorney,Mr•.Perry,stated that he had,at the.direction of the Board, inquired into the matter of the 39 Fire Plugs to be installed in the City, and he recommended that the City allow the local Water Company to supply the plugs,which would be at price fully as cheap as the one bid received therefor; and also to allow the Water Corp. to install these plugs and submit their bill for the actual cost, as the work progressed. The Board approved this recommendation. Trustee Bravender moved that the bid of the Keystone Iron & Steel Works for supplying these Fire Plugs at'a cost of $37.25 be rejected, and the Hermosa Beach Water Corporation is hereby authorized to install the 39 fire plugs at cost. Trustee Barlow seconded the rnotion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The monthly reports for December business of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Lily Recorder were now received ,examined and ordered filed. (ORDINANCE NO.384_ Passed.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of an Ordinance entitled; . . " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach changing and establishing the grade and curb lines on, Lyndon Street from Hermosa Avenue to Sum- mit Avenue, and to change and establish the grade and curb lines of Summit Avenue from E.First Street to Lyndon Street in the City of Hermosa Beach.` Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. • (ORDINANCE N0.385 Passed.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of an Ordinance entitled; " An Ordinance Amending Section 37,of Ordinance No.274,Changing the Limits of Fire District No.1,of the City of Hermosa Beach." - Trustee Barlow seconded the motion for the adoption of said erdinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote.;° Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr.S.Keating presented a letter asking the Board to have the Fourth Street Improve- ment pushed,as there had been great delay,and the improvement was badly needed. The Board laid this matter over until -the next meeting when the Bngineer would be present. F.C.Mead asked that a sewer be installed in Bay View Drive under the same pro- ceedings whereby that portion of Bay View Drive was to be paved. It was reported by the Clerk that the City Engineer did not think that a sewer in this portion of Bay View Drive would be feasible,owing to the depth it would have to be placed to -drain the front lots. The Engineer not being present the matter was laid over for the next meeting of the Board. Chas.E.Platt and W.W.Bloornfield, representing about 69 lots in the district to be served, presented a petition asking the Board to take the necessary steps to form a Lighting District,to include lots lighted by the New Ornamental Lighting System recently installed in Shakespeare addition. This matter was also laid over until the next meeting of the Board. 74 Mr.J.W.Tanner ,the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asked the Board to consider the.matter of granting a Franchise to someone for the operation of Trams for sight- seeing along the Strand Walk.. He suggested that a local organization was willing to take .this over in case suitable arrangements could be made. The•Board.stated that its attitude was favorable to such an organization having this right if it could meet the bid of other competing parties. On the report of Mr.Tanner that a certain party wished to negotiate with the City for the installation of a landing at the outer end of the Pier,so as to enable him to take on and land passengers from a large,first-class launch which this party owned, the Board stated that it would be pleased to take up the matter. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved; - Demand No.559,Moran - Mcwhinnie, 23.08 -Demand No.560,Red.Home Tel.Co., 13.15 " " 561,Her.Beach Water Corp.18.20- " " 562,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 16.80 " " 563,Sou.Cal.Edison. Co., 25.92- " 0 564,Sou.Cal.Edison_ Co., 85.52 II 11565, ri " n II277.14- '' If 566, " to 11 11 31.93 II " 567, n ft ft If2.53- ii 10 568, If If fl n 20.26 " " 569, n n 0 f 205.85- II II570, If It It II21.28 11 II571, r' If ft II19.52- " II572, B.&.B.Service Station, 5.25 " " 573,Troy Laundry Co., .95- If " 574,J.G.Thomas, 18.57 "• " 575,Her.Beach Water Corp.66.00- " " 576,Edw.Sidebotham ec Son, 77.00 II 0 577,Her.Hdwe.00., 5.00- it it578,Western Surg.Supply Co., 6.00 " 0 579,Her.Bldg.Material 0o31.70- if " 580,C.Ganah1 Lumber Co., 10.21 " " 581,The Star Bl'k'th.Sp. 11.75- If " 582,Pac.States Lumber Co., 105.58 " " 583,W.R. Smith Furn.Co., 4.50- " I" 584,ii. S.Crocker Co.., 13.73 ". " 585,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co19.38- " " 586,Moran-McWhinnie, 250.00 " " 587,W:oman's Aux.of CC:. 75.00 - Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote;Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then ad j our to meet T esday,February 6th. 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. 1) / Clerk. ent of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES. OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 6th.,1923, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK, P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,B.ravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting og January 23rd. ,1923, were read and . approved. MR.E.J.YOUNG having made written application for permission to address the Board on a matter of public welfare,now brought up the matter of a frame building at the cor- ner of Eleventh Street and Hermosa Avenue,on the north side of Eleventh Street. It appered that this building overhangs the public street so that the water from the eves drips on the center of the sidewalk; and that the brick chimney juts into the sidewalk over a foot,making it impossible for persons to pass whenever an auto happens to park with the bumper overhanging the sidewalk at this spot. Mr.Young thoughtAhia in- fringement of the public rights and the ordinances had been allowed for a -long time, and that now was a good time to do away with it; and that if the owner did not feel like putting a new building conforming to the class now demanded by our ordinances in the Fire District,he should at least be compelled to comply strictly with the pre- sent laws and ordinances,and remove that portion of his building that infringed on • the public street. • The Board approved of Mr.Young's view,and Trustee Barlow moved that the Build- ing Inspector be directed to notify LIr.A.C.`,JRay,the owner of this building that he must take_ out the chimney so that it would no longer jut into the street, and that he must remove that portion of his building that overhangs the walk. This motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender,and carried, all the members - voting "Yes" on the motion. A LETTER was read. from Miss Reimbold, complaining of the Contractor for the Sun- set Drive work, for undermining her house by his grading operations. The Street Superintendent stated that Miss Reimbold had concluded that it would be necessary for her to have a retaining wall in front of her lot,and that she had started buil- ding it since writing the letter to the Board. A LETTER was read from Mr.C.M.Babbitt urging the Board to have the Contractor above mentioned remove the sand that he had dumped on the rear of LIr.Babbitt's lot. A LETTER was also read from Mr.Pickering,complaining of sand dumped on his lot by the same Contractor. THE COMPLAINT of C.E.Smith of the acts of this Contractor in grading• over into his lot,and damaging his house,was taken up from a pitevious meeting. T. COMPLAINT of A.Brown of the manner in which Prospect Avenue was being grad- ed without providing for the overflow of water from the 1�Iater Coapan _, s Reservoir Y 5 was also considered. ALL OF THESE MATTERS were referred by the Board to the Street Superintendent,who stated that he expected to have all of the complaints settled in a satisfactory manner;but that he was unable to force the Contractor to adjust the different com- plaints until the jobs were about finished,when he would see that same were adjus- ted,or refer the matter back to the Board for further action before the Warrant was issued. The matter of Prospect Avenue did not concern the contractor. A LETTER from A.R.Holston in regard to the action of the Sanitation Committee was received and read. The Board had no authority over this Committee,and Mr.Hol- ston-wished to set before them the findings of the Committee in the matter of a proposed SETTER IMPROVEMENT. He claimed that this Committee was not discharged in fact, and was still functioning. A LETTER from the Hermosa Beach Volunteer Life Saving Corp was received and read. The letter explained the plans and gave the rules governing the actions of the mem- bers: The Corp asked permission to erect two stations on the Beach. To have the right established for their emergency car. To paint all the life line posts red. To prohibit the erection of any tents or structure in space fou±rfeet on either side of life line posts and running back from Strand walk to the water. To establish the Corp as a City organization to be accountable only to the Board. Trustee Bravender moved that permission be given the Corp.to erect the two sta- tions as requested. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion.,and it was carried as follows: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent; None; R.E.P.EAD, a property owner on OCEAN DRIVE submitted statements from owners along this street showing for or against the proposed improvement of this street. The replys showed a strong majority against the improvement of Ocean Drive from Fourteenth Street north. Owners along Bonnie Brae also voted against the improve- ment of Bonnie Brae,but the report was not designed to obtain the vote of only those fronting on that portion of Ocean Drive, and did not contain the votes either for or•against the Bonnie Brae Imp. sufficient to determine to the satisfaction of the Board that there would be a protest against the improvement of Bonnie Brae. The Board thought,however, that it would be better to cut out from the. proposed work that portion of Ocean Drive that lies north of Fourteenth Street; and directed the Engineer to prepare his plans and a new resolution of Intention without it. THE REPORT of the Building Inspector was received and ordered filed. A LETTER addressed to Mr.F.M.Bravender•,written by E.J.Ellison,was received and ordered filed. Mr.Ellisor_,made a proposition to install and operate tram cars on the Strand Walk. He proposed to do this under a percentage agreement or franchise; and asked for an answer soon,to enable him to make arrangements to cover the coming season. On the suggestion of Trustee Braver_der the letter was filed,to enable the Board to discuss this matter freely before ofering any proposition .to anyone. LETTERS were received from the following persons,asking for permission to in- stall their own sidewalks do Manhattan or Summit Avenues under Private Contract. O,Willis, Pearl M.Bruner,C.D.Hope,Nellie E,Goble,B.C.Nichols for owners of lots, at 84-0 Summit and 1348 Manhattan , Misses Bassett & Halsey , Q.E.Reeve. On motion of Trustee Barlow, seconded by Gregory,this permission was granted. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that the City Attorney and the City Engineer be instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to bring on and hold a Special Election to vote bonds for the installation of a SEWER IMPROVEME+NT,as per plans providing for an outfall in the Ocean at the vicinity of the south boundary of Hermosa Beach, put before the Board at a previous date. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell., Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that a portion of the City funds be deposited in the National Bank of Hermosa Beach. Mr:Young,President of this Bank stated that Mr,Mead,the City 'Treasurer, had funds in his Bank, and that the arrangement for this and future deposits was satis- factory to Mr.Leech,their Cashier. On this information Trustee Gregory withdrew his motion. ON REQUEST -of the City Marshal he was authorized to have installed,a gong at Speedway and Pier Avenue; and the Street Superintendent was instructed to prepare for -the use of the Marshal about 40 -cement blocks to mark intersection .of, streets. -THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT recommended that heavy trucking should be prohibited on the new Prospect Avenue pavement. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that heavy trucking -should be prohibited on the new Pros- pect Avenue pavement ,and on the pavements on Eleventh Place,Eleventh Street and Tenth Street lying east of Prospect Avenue; and that warning signs, should -be in- stalled thereon. ..Trustee Barlow 'seconded this motion,and it was carried by the following. vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President. Bedell. 'Noes: None. Absent: None. - - MR.OLEASNER,a property owner -on Hermosa Avenue,and 33rd. Street, asked permission to have plans and specifications approved by the Board .for the improvement of 33rd: Street ,from Hermosa Avenue east to Manhattan Avenue,which would provide for, cement steps from Hermosa Avenue,about 18 'of them,whdch would bring the balance of. the 76 street up to near to grade of Palm Drive. This work was to be done under private contract. The City Engineer Yiad prepared this plan and approved seme,which also contemplated a fifteen feet walk in the center of 33rd. street. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the request be granted and the plan approved. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes:.None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BARLOW SUGGESTED that something should be done toward settling the matter of the removal of the frame buildings on Pier Avenue,that the_Board had ordered removed. He was of the opinion that where it appeared certain owners had ignored the request and orders of the Board that the matter should be pushed to a conclu- sion. .It appeared that all of the owners had been heard from in a direct or in- direct manner; but that only Lr.Brydon had made a direct promise to remove his structure. Mr.Barlow thought that only a specific promise to comply as to removal should be accepted by the Board, and a certain reasonable time should be named. The Board discussed the.matter for some time. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that Mr.Dave BoiCe the owner of the building on the nor- therly one half of Lot 5,Block 12, be notified that he would be given 90 days to make any arrangements for improving this corner,and that his old building must be removed by that time. This motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender,and carried, all members voting "Yes" on the motion. THE ENGINEER having submitted certain plans for the proposed improvement of MANHATTAN AVENUE,Mr.Baird,a property owner, stated that he thought a four feet gutter and a four feet or five feet walk and curb on SUMMIT Avenue wouldbe a suitable form of improvement, and ample for the traffic,and much easier for the owners to pay for. The Board having been informed by their- Attorney that it would be necessary to assess the entire street where any improvlent was going on with the cost of the grading or of a wall to suppdrt the grad ; :and being further informed that many parties were now asking for permission to construct their own improvements on Manhattan and Summit Avenues with the belief that they would be relieved from paying for a portion of the retaining walls necessary for these improvements, and not wishing to allow any complications,whereby confusion and misunderstanding should arise,now decided to rescind any permits which have been given for construc- ting any of this work under private contract. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that all permits for the construction of Sidewalks and gutter,on P,�i�arrttan and Summit Avenues recently granted by the Board, are hereby rescindet/any place where actual construction has begun; and the City Engineer is instructed not to give out any more grades or lines. The Clerk is also instruc- ted to notify the different owners of this action of the Board. Trustee Claudius seconded this motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes; None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that the City Engineer is hereby appointed as the person to prepare and present the necessary data for the maintenance and lighting of a LIGHTING DISTRICT comprising the new ornamental lights to be installed in connec- tion with the Improvement of 30th.Plave,30th. Street,3lst. P1ace,3lst.Street,32nd. Place and Morningside Drive; and that he present the same to the Board at the ear- liest possible date. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote:- Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE ENGINEER informed the Board that he had the plans for the improvement of a portion of Fourth Street and Cochise Street about cotpleted,and expected to use the old grade. THE ENGINEER also explained his reasons for not including the SEWER .system ir. the Improvement of the south portion of BAY VIEW DRIVE. He stated that the installation of a sewer in Bay View Drive at that point would not enable any of the lots fron- ting on IMuanhattan Avenue to be served by it; and that two portions of sewer,one at Summit and one on Manhattan would be necessary, and would be cheaper than one sewer in Bay View Drive. The Following Demands were Demand.No.588,H.W.Barlow, 10.00 No.589,J.Y.Bedell, 10.00 590,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 591,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 592,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 593,B.F.Brown, 150.00 594,Frances C.Wendell, 75.00 595,R.E.Mead, 150.00 596,R.E.Piead, 27.00 397,L.A.Rubber St alp Co., .60 598,F.L.Perry, 50.00 599,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 600,E.L.Messinger, 125.00 601,Redondo Home Tel.Co., 9.35 602,Sou.Cal.Disinfecting Co., 16.75 603,Hermosa Beach Water Corp. 21.55 received,read,audited and approved; - Demand No.604,Sou.Cal.Edison Co., No.605,Sou.Cal.tdison Co., 606, " " " " " 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612,W7W.Gi1ison`; 613,Arthur Marshall, 614,F.W.Godard, 615,Hermosa Outfitting Co., 616,B.&.B".Service Station, 517,Geo.L.Stiles, 618,Hermosa Hdwe.Co., 619,J.G.Thomas, n n 11 11 11 11 " " " " 11 11 " 11 11 11 " 11 " 11 11 25.55 97.20 4.42 276.48 32.62 206.89 2.61 19.03 200.00 150.00 185.00 11.00 3.30 2.85 2.35 15.70 Demand No. 620,Moran-MciNhinnie, :421,Western WholesaleD.CQ 622,Troy Laundry Co., 623,C. L.Reinbolt, 624, F.C.Mead, 625,C.F.Schmid, 626,Geo.S.Funk & Son Co.; 627,A,Brenenstahl, • 628,A.Brenenstahl, 629,Star Blacksmith Shop, 630,John A.Hermanson, 631,B.F.Brovm, . 632,John Ho fre?t' ', 633,Pres.Ballard, 634,Frank Brown, 635,J.Pickering, 636,H.Wigman, 637,H.Wigman, Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was passed by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Clsudius,Gregory and President Bedell. • Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded tie Board then irned to meeTuesday Feb20 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. 26.38 . 12.00 1.09 45.00 136.00 25.00 1.60 110.50 8.00 28.00 125.00 15.00 94.'00 78.00 88.00 84.00 36.00 56.35 Demand. No.638,Edw.Sideboth am & Sou, 639,Pac.States Lumber Co., 640,Joe Gentry, 641,J.G.Reid, 642, John MacCready, 643,E.M.Oliver, 644,V•.H. Staheli, 645,V.H.Staieli, 646, P. C. Graham, • 647,N.R.Gr aham, 648,L.Royer, 649,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 650,Johnstone Printing Co., 651,Ray E.Brown Co., 652,J.A.Hermanson, 653,Western Union.Tel. Co., 654,A.A.Snider, 77 31.13 1.20 41.72 15.00 12.22 16.00 150.00 108.00 172.00 132.00 y 62.44a:(0--* 10.58 218.15 68.48 10.00 3.64 2.90 y..� City Clerk. ent of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSIIIS OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA •BEACH,CALIFORNIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 20th.1923, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M... • PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and president Bedell. ABSENT: None. • • THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting,held February 6th.•1923, mere read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF CAM-. INO REAL AND OF NINETEENTH STREET,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.650, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk then opened and publicly read the bid of H.WIGMAN,as fol.lows:- For Redwood Curbs,per lineal foot, 25.cents. For 6 inch concrete pavement,with oil protective coat, including grading, per square foot,.. For 5 inch concrete pavernent,with oil protective coat;including grading, pet square foot, Also the bid of C.W.SPARKS, as follows: - For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,2x12 headers, 30 cents. For concrete pavement,6" per square foot,including grading, 39-9/10 cents. For concrete pavement,5" per square foot,including grading,. 39 cents. Also the bid of KUHN BROS., as follows: For concrete pavement,6" including grading -oil and screening top,.5069 I For concrete pavement,5" including grading -oil and screening•top,.4859 Redwood headers,2"x12" , perlineal foot,,,,,,,,,, .24 These were all the bids received for this work. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender seconded by Barlow, these bids were referred to the City Engineer to check up and report to the Board. N:iR.E.J.YOUNG appeared before the Board and stated that he had succeeded in getting two manufacturing plants to locate in Hermosa Beach. One plant to manufac- ture electrical drying machines; and one for the manufacturing of silk goods. The sites had been selected, and Mr.Young desired that the Board would make sure that there would be no obstacle in the way of their locating. He suggested that the Board declare an Industrial District to cover these proposed sites. It appeared that one of the sites selected was already in the Industrial District and the Board assured Mr.Young-that the other site would be protected in the same manner. Trustee Gregory moved that an Industrial named and desired for these purposes. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. . Noes: None. Absent: None. The President Thanked Nr.Young on behalf of the Board for the interest -he had taken in this matter ,which the Board considered of the utmost advantage to the City. MR.J.W.TANNER,Sec'y.Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,filed a report -of the action of the Chamber of Commerce in connection with the work of A Sewer Committee of Sixteen created to settle the Sewer problem,if possible. A LETTER from John Meharg protesting against the installation of a sewer out- fall in the southern part of the City,was read and ordered filed. A LETTER from Louie Myers Ames protesting against the sewer in the same manner 28-1/2 / 28 District be created to cover the sites was also filed,after being read. A LETTER from I.R.R.M.MacLEI'INAN transmitting a Report of the actions of a Mass Meet- ing called to consider sever matters and hear reports of certain Engineers -on the feasibility and desirability of installing an outfall into the Ocean din the south part_of the City, or in the Ocean at any point,was read. ' The report contained a letter from C.H.Burnett of the'Pac.Elec.Ry.Co., also a letter from F.J.Mills,Engineer of the Edison Co. Also a Letter ' from Milo C.Helsey Structural Engineer of the Pacific Elec.Ry.Co., The last was in the nature of a report that covered the entire sewer situation. All of these ,parties discouraged the idea of Ocean disposal,particialarly in the south ,art of of the City,faeoring a` land disposal if same was found possible. L. COOPER of Redondo, also appeared and submitted a report prepared by H.D.Pot- tenger,Secretary of the'Chamber of Corvaerce, showing action taken by the'Redondo Chamber on February 20th:1923. The report showed the Chamber of Commerce of Redon- do were against any joint action on setter improveMent near the junction of'the two towns. _ MR.T.W.M RCHANT,an owner in the south part of'the City addressed the Board in this matter, and argued against establishing the sewer outfall in the south end of town. These letters brought on considerable discussion of sewer'matters,several cit- izens addressing the Board; but no further action was taken. C.W.SPARKS made written L9plicati,on for an extension of the time in which to finish his contract for the improvement of Sunset Drive. He asked that it be ex- tended a month from the time named in the Contract or thereafter extended. TRUSTEE BRAVEIDER moved that the Street Superintendent be authorized arid he is hereby directed to extend the time for the completion of the'Contract of C.W. Sparks with the said Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach for the Improvement of Sunset Drive under Resolution of Intention No.626,for a period of THIRTY DAYS from and after the date for such completion named in the Contract therefor,or there- after extended. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carri d by the following vote; • Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and resident Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None.. J.A.FRAULOB presented a letter asking the Board to grant him a pewit to install hia own sidewalk on Manhattan Avenue,by private contract. The Board having decided that it was unwise to allow this style of improve- ment since they were about to have the entire street improved,ordered the Clerk to write Mr.Fraulob that his request would be denied,and to give him the reasons therefor. IR.E.CASEY JONES made a written application to the Board for a special permit to INSTALL A GASOLINE PUMP AND STORAGE TANK under the sidewalk in front of his lots 25 and 26 Block 14,on Thirteenth Street. Also to change the location of a certain street lamp post in front.of these lots,and to alter the sidewalk to per- mit of a driveway across the same. It appeared that all of this work had already been done under a written per- mit of the Street Superintendent,and the Board understanding all these facts now confirmed the action of the Street Superintendent; the motion to do so being made by Trustee Gregory and seconded by Barlow, all the member's voting yes thereon. A LETTER from Mr.A.C.May was read in answer to a letter the Clerk had written him notifying Mr.iuiay to remove a certain brick chimney that was located on the Hermosa Avenue sidewalk,at his lot No.27,Block 12; Also to remove the eves or make such change as was necessary to prevent the eves of this structure from overhang- ing the street. Mr.May thought that since this condition had been allowed for a long time that the present was not the proper time to push a change on him. He stated that if he was obliged to do this he would insist on certain others complying with such rules. The Board instructed the Clerk to write Mr.May that the chimney must be re- moved,but that he could correct the matter of the overhanging eves by providing a suitable trough to dispose of water from the eves. A LETTER was read from the City Clerk of Manhattan Beach stating that the Man- hattan Board of Trustees desired that the Camino Real Improvement should be held up to permit of the including therein of the portion of the public street extend- ing north from Gould Lane,which portion is owned jointly by Hermosa Beach and Man- hattan Beach. The Manhattan Beach officials thought that if the present improve- ment of Camino Real was finished that it would be almost impossible to get the balance of this road improved. The Board,in view of the great difficulty experienced for the last eight years in getting a majority of the owners on Camino Real to petition for_t'he present improvement, decided that they could not consent to do anything to hold up the pre- sent work, and directed the Clerk to notify the Manhattan official to that effect. MR. J.W. TANNER, Sec'y.M'G'R. of the Chamber of Commerce made a verbal report to the Board of the condition of the zoning matter which he had in charge. He stated that he expected to present the matter with a proposed ordinance within thirty days. MR.SAU 7ERS living on Lyndon Street,asked why Lyndon Street proceedings were not being passed. The Engineer stated that the time in which the Resolution of In- 79 tention could be passed had not yet elapsed,but that he hed the matter about ready and except for the establishing the ownership of the City to a small portion of the street immediately east of the easterly .end of Lyndon Street he could present the Resolution at any time. The verification of this portion of the Street as City pro- perty will necessitate a visit to the County Records. H.J.SYMS presented a written application for a permit or franchise to operate TRAM CARS along Strand. . H.W.EICHBAUM also presented a letter asking for the same privilege. Both of these parties were at the meeting,and discussed the matter with the Board.' ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow the matter was laid over until the next rbegular meeting,to enable the Board to examine into the two propositions. A LETTER from John V.Faherty was read, asking the Board to grade a way from him to make the approach to his garage from the new Prospect Avenue pavement. The Board discussing this,were unwilling to assume the obligation of provid- ing access to private property where the same had been disturbed by changes in grades in new improvements; and directed the Clerk to notify Mr.Faherty that he would have to construct his own approach. A LETTER was received from the Long Beach Chamber of .Commerce, asking the Board to pass a Resolution, enclosed, which favored dividing the County into seven Super- .visorial Districts, and other legislative matters. The Board filed this matter for future discussion. THE REPORT of the City Clerk,.the.City Treasurer and the City Recorder, were re- ceived and ordered filed. . A LETTER was received from Mr.Dave Boice in relation to the removal of his buil- ding from a portion of Lot 5,Block 12,at Pier Avenue and.Strand. Mr.Boice promised to begin the demolition of his building October lst.1923, when he expected to replace the same with a structure that would comply with all the conditions for buildings in the Fire District. ON MOTION of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Barlow, the Board allowed this request and extended the time for removal of said Building to October lste1923. ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Gregory, the City Attorney was instruc- ted to communicate with Mrs.S.A.Beane,the owner of a building located on Lot 26, Block 13,and fronting on Pier Avenue;,and secure a definite statement from her as to when she proposes to ,and will promise to remove,or demolish her_bui].ding. The Board expressed themselves as determined to have this building removed. ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow the ftermosa Beach Land and Water Company was to be notifiedof the action taken in the matter of the Boice building,and of the ex- tension of time given Mr.Boice, as the Beach Company owns a portion of the same building,and the removal or demolition of the one would greatly affect the other. ICE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY having applied for a permit to install a gas main in and along Speedway for a length of 7200 feet to take the place of their old line,and the Street Superintendentenot.wishing to grant this permit without a special authority from the Board,this permission was now given the Street Supt, to issue this permit, the installation of this line to be under the usual conditions and the inspection of the Street Supt ., as regards excavations and re -filling and re -paving of same. • A LETTER from Sid&ootham & Son regarding a claim for material furnished the Street Supt. was referred back to the Street Supt. to adjust . THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES having passed a Resolution declaring their wishes in regard to certain legislation regarding a representative re -apportionment in the State, and having written a letter to the Board asking them to approve of the said action by passing a similar resolution; AND THE COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES having passed a Resolution approving of certain legislative acts now pending regarding the handling of penal cases; and having asked the Hermosa Beach Board to approve by passing a similar resolution; . TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Board do now express itself as approving of the action of the Los Angeles City Council,and hereby adopt said resolutions. This motion was seconded by Trustee Barlow,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Engineer having submitted his DIAGRAM! of the property affected or bene- fited by the Improvement of.a portion of PROSPECT AVENUE and EIGHTEENTH SIREET,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.637, and to be assessed to pay the ex- penses thereof, TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS MOVED that said Diagram No.2039-A. is hereby ap- proved and adopted. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None . The City Engineer now submitted his DIAGRAM of the property affected or benefited by the Improvement of SUNSET DRIVE,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 626,and to be assessed to pay the expense thereof. TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS MOVED that said DIAGRAM No.2036-A. is hereby approved and adopted. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Engineer having now returned from an examination and checking of the dif- ferent bids received and opened for the improvement of a portion of CAMINO REAL & NINETEENTH STREET,under Resolution of Intention No.650; so Trustee Gregory MOVED that any further consideration of said Bids be laid over until the next'meeting of the Board. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None, Absent: None. (Resolution No.659 Pad sse- Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.659, entitled, " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their Intention to order the installation of certain lighting fixtures and applian- ces on Thirtieth and Thirty-first Streets in the City of Hermosa Beach,and to order the maintenance of such lighting fixtures and appliances,and electrical current to be furnished for lighting said fixtures for a period of twenty-three rnonths,begin- ning June lst.,192; describing the said proposed improvement and specifying the ex- terior boundaries of the district to be benefited thereby and to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof." Trustee Barlow -seconded the motion for the ado_2tion of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes)None. Absent: None. (ORDINANCE IN TROD UCED . ) enaaa Trustee Bravender introduced a ,proposed Ordinance ,entitled; " An Ordinance amending Section 4,of Ordinance No.378,relating to the issuance of Bonds of the City of "ermosa Beach,in the sum of 020,000.00,for the purpose of,acquirinq Firo Ap aratus ." (Resolution No.660.Passed.) Trustee Claudius moved the a°;.option of Resolution No.660, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of fermosa Beach,re-approving and re -adopting the planns,profiles,specifications,diagran and cross-sections for the Imrprovement of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street .and Fifteenth Place in the City of Hermosa Beach:" Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Brcvender,Clau1ius,Gregoty and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None . (Resolution No.651 Passed.) Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.661; Entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their Intention,to improve Ocean Drive,Bonrie Brae Street,and Fifteenth Place in the City of Hermosa Beach; determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district; and repealing Resolution No.657." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None, ON MOTION made and seconded the Board then ad oa ned to meet Tuesd.ay,Fe•ruary 27" 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TEE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,February 27th.1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Absent: Trustee Gregory. THE MINUTES of the adjourned regular meeting held February.20th.1923,were read and approved. A LETTER from Mr.W.T.Bolton was read and ordered filed. Mr.Bolton asked permission to remove a certain sewer pipe in the east end of his lot,being the North one-half of Lot 4, in Block 54, of First Addition to Hermosa Beach. It appeared from Mr. Bolton's statement that this pipe interfered with his building operations; and that same was not being used. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender seconded by Barlow,this request was granted. A LETTER from Mr.H.W.Eichbaum making a supplemental offer in connection with the granting of a franchise or contract for the operation of Tram cars on Strand, was received. Mr.Eiahbaum was in attendance at the meeting and discussed this mat- ter with the Board. It appeared that it would be advantageous to the City to have the contract for such Tram -cars given to the party who secured the Redondo Beach Contract,so that the two would be worked as one. Mr.Eichbaum stated that he would rather have a franchise for not less than'five years,than to enter into a Contract. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender the Board decided to be in• Redondo Beach on the evening of March 5th. and hold a meeting with the Redondo Trustees,and try and ar- range a joint programme, so that one party could acquire both the Redondo and the Hermosa Beach contracts if- possible. 1 1 THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTED on the Bids received for the Improvement of Camino Real and Nineteenth Street. He recommended that all bids received for this improvement be rejected,and the work re -advertised. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that all bids received for the improvement of a por tion of Camino Real and of Nineteenth Street,as contemplated by Resolution of In- tention_ No.650,are hereby rejected. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,C•laudius and President Bedell. Noes•,nUn,P_ Ab•seni.:._Tr•ustee §regory. (Resolution. No.662 Passed.) Trustee Claudius MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.662,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees o.f the City of Hermosa Beach,directing the City Clerk to re -advertise the letting of a Contract for the Improvement of a Por- tion of CAMINO REAL and of NINETEENTH STREET,as'contemplated by Resolution of In- tention No.650, by publishing a Notice in the Hermosa Beach Review,a weekly news- paper published and circulated in the City of Hermosa Beach,inviting sealed bids for said work." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,C;laudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. (Ordinance No.386 Passed.) Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.386,entitled; " An Ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance No.378,relating to the issuance of Bonds of the City of Hermosa Beach in the sum of 020,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring Tire Apparatus." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Braverder,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None.. Absent: Trustee Gregory. A LETTER was received from the League of California Municipalities recommending that the Board should urge their members of the Legislature to favor certain leg- islation in regard to pending Motor Vehicle laws. The Board thought the points made by the League were well taken,and instruc- ted the Clerk to write Hon.Chas.W.Lyon and Hon .Hugh Pomeroy stating the fact that the Board favored the legislation mentioned in the letter of the League, and ask- ing them to assist in passing the same. The motion therefor being made by Trustee Bravender and seconded by Claudius. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise in the Hermosa•Beach Review for bids for the doing of the work contem- plated and described in Resolution of Intention No.651,and Resolution No.657-1/2 Ordering the installation of certain electric lighting posts and fixtures and the maintenance thereof,and the furnishing of electric current to light same for period of two years from and after May lst.1923,in a District described in said Resolutions. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the folloWin; vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. THE CLERK WAS ORDERED to notify the Street Supe intendent that a portion_ of the play -ground fixtures had teen carried down the Beach to the neighborhood of Sec- ond Street and Strand; and he was directed to recover and replace same in its proper location. Also to prepare and post a suitable sign to. Warn_ all persons from driving down the new improvement on Eighteenth Street where the sane leaves Prospect Avenue; as the westerly end of Eight eenth Stree ; s not yet opened. On MOTION made and, seconded the Board the. ac jots •:•n to mut Tuesday,i: rch 6th. ;1923, at 7:30 O' CLOCK,P.M.. . Clerk. Presi • `�=.oar . of Trustees. 82 EIMUTES OF A REGULAR I.EETING OF TEE BO}",RD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach, Califcr .ia, held in the Cuncil Chamber Tuesday,March 6th.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.E. PRESET: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,ClaudLus,and Gregory. ARSE_?T: President Bedell. OM MOTION of Trustee Bravender, seconded by Barlow, Trustee Gregory was made the Pre- sident pro -tempora, of the Board for this date. THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED RECCULAR L ETIMG held February 27th.1923.,were read and approved. A LETTER was received from J.E.Haschke,askin_g for a 25 year Franchise for oper- ating ELECTRIC TRE CARS along the Strand. ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow, this letter vas filed to be considered later. A LETTER from the Altadena Citizen's Association inviting Hermosa Beach City officials and others to attend a public fete and dedication of an Ornamental Lighting System recently installed in Altadena,was received and ordered filed. Clerk was ordered to acknowledge same. _ ON INQUIRY OF SEC' Y. TAMER of the Chamber of Commerce as to what was ,'.one at the meeting of the Board with the Redondo Board of Trustees on Monday night, in regard to TRAM CAR permit, the President stated that it was the intention to adver- tise for bids for such pericit,a•e d it was expected that one party would prove the most acceptable for both Cities,making both permits to be operated by the same per- son or company.. The City Attorney at the 'direction of the Board,then read the proposed specifi- cations which would govern -the -operation of the TRAMS in case they were installed. TRUSTEE BARLOVJ MOVED that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review for bids for the sale of a permit to operate TRAM CARS on the Strand in Hermosa Beach. THIS MOTION was seconded by Trustee Bravender,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,and Gregory. Noes: Trustee Claudius. - Absent: Trustee Bedell. OTTO MEYER presented a letter asking the Board to have a drain installed on Speedway near Thirteenth Street to•carry off the rain water that collects on Speed- way owing to sinking of the pavement. Also that the lamp or, Strand and Thireenth be repaired, since the same has been out for a long time. ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow, seconded by-Bravender,tho Street Superintendent was directed to have this light repaired at once; and to make a drain box or take other measures to dispose of the water collecting on Speedway . A LETTER FROM HENRY M.MUNM was read and ordered filed. This letter thanked the Board for its action in regard to the improvement of Camino Real, and complimented their action. A LETTER FROM CYRUS C.CASE complained of the fact that one of the Strand lamp posts just south of Fou±th Street was cut of commission and had been for a long time. The Street Superintendent was ordered to see that this post was rePafred without further delay. A PETITION FOR Ti -E IMPROVEMENT OF FIRST STREET from Camino Real to Barney Court and signed by J.A.Hermanson et al. was presented and ordered filed; The Board re- ferred this matter to the City Engineer to ascertain if a majority of the frontage was represented,and if so, to begin the preparation of the necessary data for this improvement. ER.CHARLES PHELPS,the Band T astor,asked the Board to make an early decision on the matter of selecting a Band to supply music for the corning season. He stated that it was important for the person securing this contract to know in advance that he had the contract in order to provide the proper music, and to hire suitable mu- sicians before they were signed up by others, and for sufficient practice, time.. The Board referred this matter to the Music Committee. L .PAR1OER, a Band Master, also made request for a contract to supply band music. Ur.Parker• had mailed a letter to the President of the Board,which was not then in the hands of the Board,the President being absent. This application was also referred to the Committee having music in charge. THE MONTHLY REPORTS for February of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Build- ing Inspector were now examined and ordered filed. The Clerk now produced the STATEMENT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR, showing all the tax of the year 1922 collected; and the list of Delinquent taxes,showing all unpaid tax to date. The Board examined seme,and found that the Total Tax charged to the Col- lector for 1922 was, 0 51 599.03 That there had been collected, . L 48,124.12 Leaving a Total uncollected and delinquent of, 3,474.91 And that there are 9o5 lots or pieces of land separately assessed on said Delinquent List. TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS MOVED that the Clerk be directed to credit the Collector with the amount of the said unpaid taxes,to-wit: 03474.91; And that he then re -charge him with said unpaid and delinquent tax in the sum of 03474.91 Plus a penalty of 10. thereon,to-gait;- 347.50 Plus fifty cents on each separate piece assessed,.... 452.50 Making a total charge of X274.91 And within five days extend against each separate lot or parcel said penalty of 10% with fifty cents added in each case,and deliver said Delinquent List with the taxes and penalties so extended to the Collector. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER,secended by Barlow, Moran-McWhinnie Co. was granted permissionto install an oil station at the corner of Tenth 'Street and Hermosa Avenue, in front of their lots No.28 and 29,Block 11. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORTED that he had notified Mr.Luxford to remove his building forthwith from Lot 9,Block 12 Hermosa Beach,as ordered by the Board at a previous meeting. It appeared that Mr.Daltlin owning or controlling the lot on which this building is .standing was not taking rent at present for the building being on his lot., and thought that the City Council should have it removed, without action on his part,if that was their wish. The Board discussed the matter of doing away with the objectionable buildings still remaining in the Fire District,and considered a menace or unsanitary. The City Attorney was directed to have a personal interview with Mrs.S.A.Beane owner of one of the buildings so condemned,and urge her to comply with the wishes of the Board without further action on their part. THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTED on the different street improvements that he had in course of preparation. • The Following Demands Demand No. 655.H.W.Barlow, 10.00 656,J.Y.Bedell, 10.00 657;F..Bravender, 10:00 658,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 659,J.B.Gregory, 10:00 660,B.F.Brown, 150.00 661,Frances C.Wendell, 75.00 662,R.E.Mead, 150.00 663,R.E.Mead, 40.00 664,The National Bank of H 2.50 665,F.L.Perry, 50.00 666;C.A.Bridge, 50.00 667,E.L.Messinger, 125.00 668,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., . 21.80 669,Redondo Home Tel.Co., 16.30 670;W.W.Gipson, 200.00 671,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 672,F.W.Godard, 185.00 673,E.L.Messinger, 8.00 674,Seaside Garage, - 10.00 675,B.87..B.Service Station, - 1.50 676,Moran-McWhinnie, 52.20 677,C.L:Reinbolt., 25.00 678,Her.Beach Water Copr., 66.00 679,F.C.Ivlead, - 119.00 680,C.F.Schmid, 25.00 681,J.Pendell, 11.00 682,B.C.Hibbets,• 11.00 683,Geo.S.Funk 8c Son.Co., 1.12 684,A.Brenenstahl, 87.25 were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No. 685,J.A'.Hermanson, 686,B.F.Browrn, 687,John Hofreiter, 688,Frank Brown, 689,J.Pickering, 690,Pres.Ballard, 691,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 692,Star Balcksmith Shop, 693,Joe Gentry, 694,Paoific States Lumber Co., 695,B.C.Nichols, 696,Herman W.Hanson, 697 ,Moran-McWh innie , 698,Mora.n-McWhinnie, 699,R.E.Mead, 700,J.G.Reid, 701,T.C.Prouty, 702,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 703, Do. Do. 704, Do. Do. 705, Do. Do. 706; Do, Do. 707TT Do. Do. 708, Do. Do. 709, Do.. Do. 71Qt,V.H.Staheli, 711,V.H.Staheli, 712,N.R.Graham, 713,L.Rogers, - 714,P.C.Graham, 715,R.E.Mead, 716,B.F.Brown,.. 717,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 718,Johnstor. Printing Co., 719, Do.. Do. Trustee Bravender.moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: None. Absent : TrusteexBedell. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED TUE ADOPTION of Resolution No.663,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting the plans,profiles,specifi.cations,diagram and cross-sections for the improve- ment of Lyndon Street and Summit Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following robl-call; Ayes: Trustees Bariow,Bravender,C laudius'and Gregory. Noes: None.. Absent: Trustee Bedell. TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS MOVED THE ADOPTION of Resolution No.664,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa'Be.ach,declaring their Intention to improve a portion of Lyndon Street and Summit Avenue in the City of Her- mosa Beach,detennining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof;ard declaring the work or improvement to be of more than -local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Gregory; Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. The Board now discussed with the City Engineer the plans for the Improvement of er.Beach, 125.00 15.00 82.00 88.00 84.00 82.00 41.70 23.50 44.97 7.18 26.20 29.15 16.91 9.80 1.07 15.00 25.00 23.40 95.02 2.50 276.16 31.93 206.89 2.38 16.49 150.00 15.60 132.00 105.00 180.00 345.75 345.75 16.00 55.00 177.50 �� 5% pay them. ,;57 84 Manhattan and Summit Avenues. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the Engineer be authorized to hire Mr.F.L.Perry,Attorg ney,to check over and correct the proceedings and data necessary for the Improvement of Manhattan Avenue and Summit Avenue; the fee for such, work to be paid as incidental expense for said Improvement,to be One per cent of the Contract price for said Improve- ment. Trustee Barlow seconded this motion,which was carried by • the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and Grego Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Bedell. On Motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned et Tuesday%larch 20th.1923, at 7:30 ,'Clock P.M.. Clerk. the Board of Trustees. T MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 'the Board of Trustees othe ity bf Her- mosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday ,March 20th.1923,at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. THE IIIfU ES of the meeting held March 6th.1923, were read :end approved. This being the time set. for receiving and opening BIDS FOR THE II PROVE?:EI?T OF.A.POP4 'ION OF CAMINO REAL AND A PORTION. OF NINETEENTH STREET,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.650,the Clerk was now. directed to open and read any and all bids re- ceived for said work. _ The Clerk thereupon opened and read the bid of H.WIGL°AN,as follows: For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,........ 25 cents., For Six inch concrete pavement,with an oil protective coat,including grading,...... 33-1/2 cents par sq. foot. For five inch concrete pavement,with an oil protective coat,including grading., 30 cents per sq. foot. ALSO the bid of C.W.SPARKS, as follows: . For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,...........24 cents. For Six inch concrete pave:ient, including, grading ,per sq. foot, , 39 cents., • For Five inch concrete pavement, includi ng grading, per sq. foot, 35 cents, These were all the bide that, were. receiv :d for said work. , . It appearing,after the Engineer had checked over the figures and reported the re- sulting amounts to the Board, that. t :e. bid of H.V'IGMAN vas the lowest, and that he was the lowest,regular,responsible bidder for.this work; Ttustee Brave der suggest- ed that the contract be awarded to said H.VIICT.AN at t'.e prices named in his bid, or proposal therefor, and that all other. bids be rejected therefor. • • TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.664=1/2,entitled; , "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT for the Improvement of Camino Rea,]. and Nineteenth Street,in the City of.Hermosa Beach,ae contemplated by Resolution No.650 of tre,City of Hermosa Beach,which° declares the intention, of the Board of Trustees of saia City to order the doing of. said work.',` ( AS�LUTIO? 'x:0.664-12 PASED. Trustee Barlow seconded tee motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereunon the same was adopted by the following_ roll call; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Brave;der,Cla-udikas,Gregory and President Bedell. • _ Noes: None. Absent; None. , • • A LETTER from PHILIP PLAYiER, protesting against the proposed improvement of Strand with a sidewalk extending north from the present terminus of Str;nd walk vac read and ordered filed.. This matter had not been brought before the Board at this time,and the protest was. considered premature. . A LETTER IN. REGARD TO FIRE INSURANCE for the new Fire Engine, said letter being addressed to Anderson Brothers,Agents., was read and ordered filed. The Board expressed themselves as favoring a general distribution of the City Insurance, A LETTER FROM H.VETTER was received and read,protesting against the NET LIGHTING DISTRICT, stating that he had not. received proper notification of the imposition of this work and Assessment therefor. . The Board ordered the letter filed without action,the time for protest having expired .some time. A PETITION SIGNED BY EM:.IL MEYER and many others was filed,asking the Board to withholdthe granting of any permit to anyone to erect any building on land west of Strand. This petition brought on a discussion of the rights of the assessed owners to the lard lying north and south of the Pier for a distance of 210 feet on each side. MR.W.T.Bolton contended that. the City was the rightful owner of these strips and that no permit should be granted,until the legal ownership had been decided,or at, least until the true tide line had been established. The question being raised as to how far the line of mean high tide was from the present sidewalk. The City Attorney on being asked,sta±ed that the ownership of these two tracts did not lie in the City,but in the hands of some private owner o: corporation. The City Engineer stated that he had established the mean high tide line about 140 to 150 feet west of the present sidewalk. A TET^TER from the Hermosa Beach L.&.W.Co. was read,asking the Board to waive any further objections and direct the Building Inspector to grant the permit for a Bath House and Store building that tale Company had previously requ :este J from the Build- ing L spector. Mr.DuBois the representative of the Beach •Co.stated that the Company had been to considerable expense preparing the necessary piles and getting an out- fit or. the ground to drive them,and that much dela* would run their improvement over the summer months; and that they had the report of engineers showing the tide line was about as the City Engineer stated. He also exhibited the proposed plans. • TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the protest be denied,and that the Building Inspector be directed to issue a regular building permit to the Hermosa Beach L.&.W.Co,with the condition and agreement that no authority was granted to build any building fur- ther west than the mean high tide line,and that if it should develope hereafter that said building was built beyond said line,that that portion should be removed. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Gregory and President Bedell, Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BARLOW NOW REPORTED ON MUSIC MATTERS. He stated that he had before him two proposals to furnish music for the coming season: and _that the statement of the Clerk showing the amount of money available for this purpose was about $2753.04,with some money yet to be collected. That the program as he outlined it contemplated 34 per- formances. That it was expected to obtain the sum of 0500.00 from the Pacific Elec- tric as a donation; and that the bid of Chas.M.Phelps at 3100.00 for each performance with a band of the same number as last year would enable the Board to finance the mat- ter in a satisfactory manner. The bid of Mr.Parker was for a much larger sum,but contemplated the employment of 25 men. Trustee Barlow recommended that the bid of Mr.Phelps be accepted and made a motion to that effect. Mr.Parker,the band man, asked the Board to give him two weeks in %vhich to try and arrange to collect the extra money made necessary in case his bid should be accepted. He stated that he had assurances from citizens that they would contribute the extra amount. Mr..Barlow stated that he thought it was doubtful if this could be done; and -that it would be easy to arrange with Mr.Phelps to supply extra men in the event that it was deemed, advisable. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED, that the contract for supplying Band Music for the Summer season of 1923 be given to Chas.M.Phelps on the terms stated in his bid,to start June 30th.1923,with a concert every Saturday night,and every Sunday Afternoon and night thereafter until September 4th; and that the Chamber of Commerce be asked to get in communication with the Pacific Electric Railway Co. ,and see if they will donate 500.00 towards this musical program; and that concerts be given on July 4th. and Labor Day. The price for each concert to be w100.00,t:with numbers as arranged. • Trustee Claudius secfonded this rnotion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bra.vender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER from the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce relating to Sewer matters was received and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM HON.HUGH POMEROY in regard to pending re -apportionment legislation was read and ordered filed. It appeared that the time ,for assisting Mr.Pomeroy had passed. A LETTER from F.W,Godard,the motor -cycle officer asking for a two weeks lay off was received and read. A IE'ITER was also received from E.L.Messinger asking to be ap- pointed to this position in the event that here was a vacancy. It appeared that Mr.Godard was now filling a similar position in Hawthorne,but had taken the position with the understanding with Chief of Police Gipson that he could have this time to try out the jab at Hawthorne. The Board decided that they would not make any appointment until probably the First of the month,as Mr.Godard' s work was very satisfactory.. On notion of Trustee Barlow seconded by areyory,Mr.Godard was granted the two weeks lay • of f as requesteclawithout pay for that time. A PETITION signed by G.H.Chesseldine et al. ,living in the vicinity of Cypress and Pier Avenue was presented and read. The petitioners asked that the street lamp now at the ±ntersection of Cypress with Pier Ave, should not be moved. It appeared from a statement of the City Engineer that the new arrangement of lights would not make any change at this point, and the Board did not take any action in the matter. ON REQUEST of the Villa Tract Sunshine Society the Board granted them the use of the Dance Hall on the Pier for a cooking sale day on Saturday March 31st.1923. D.B.MUSSEY made a written complaint about the condition of the street at Camino Real and Fifteenth Street, caused by the continued breaking of the local Water Com- pany' s pipe at this place. The Board directed the Street Superintendent to notify the Water Corporation that this pipe must be repaired in a substantial manner so as to prevent this nuisance. 01! REQUEST OF THE STEL r T SUPERINTENDENT he was authorized to have a mould made to cast tops for the Cement Lighting posts on the Strand in order to replace defective ones. A PETITION SIGNED BY i.i ..O'ROURid; et al. asked that -the Board would have a Com- fort station established at some point near the Strand in the north part. of the City. The Board instructed the Street Supt. to investigate this locality and also the south part o.f the City near the Strand,und find if there were any suitable locations to' be obtained for -this purpose, and to report to the Board thereon. A 'LETTER FROM \VM.WAY was received making request that he be granted the use of the Dance Hall on the Pier on the 24th. day of !Iarch,to give a public dance. The Board granted this request on motion of Trustee Barlow , seconded by Claudius. THIS BEING THE TIi.IE SET FOR OPENING BIDS for supplying energy and maintaining lamps for Lighting District No.2,as contemplated by Resolution No.651,the Clerk announced 86 " thea no bids had been received. it appeared that the Edison Compnn ' s Official had overlooked the matter of filing hid 'sid as arranged,unt:'.1 too late to have sans pre- pared. The Superintendent of the Lighting Comnany,Mr.Oliver had stated that he vrorld take care of the printing bill for the two publications already made, and requested that the matter be again advertised. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to again adiertise for bids in the Hermosa Beach Review,far the doing of the work contemplated and de- scribed in Resolution of Intention No.651,and Resolution. No.657-1/2,ordering the in- stallation of certain electric lighting poets and fixtures and the maintenance there- of,and the furnishing of electric current to light same for a period of two years from and after the First day of May,1923,in a district described .in said Resolution. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Br avender,C =audius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Following -Demands were rece;,ved,read,aeditsd ani Demml N0. 720, F. W.Godard, 092.50 Demand No. 721, F.I.R.jones, • 27.75 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Tr etas Claudhts seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trs notPos Nas J: Non. Absen:: None. THE CITY AT'ORfEY REPORTED that he had talked with L' S.S.A.BEA E in regard to, movingof demolishing her building,which the Board had condemned. He stated that Mrs. Beane was unwilling to do anything at this time; but thought that When her lease to the Groceteria Company expired she might be in shape to make a suitable improvement on this lot and no awe::: wit'_.. the :pre.srnt frame building. TRUSTEE BARLO;",' MOVED that the matter be referred to the City Attorney with power to teae t'natever action he thinks is necessary to abate- %is sate. Themotion was ceG",onded by Trustee Claudius and carried,all the members voting yes. (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed a proposed Ordinance, entitled; , " An Ordinance regulating the sale of newspapers or printed publications on streets or places in_the,-City of Hermosa Beach." (Ordinance Introduced.) - Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitEed; - " An Ordinance Ordering that a portion of Loma Drive,in the City of Hermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles,State of California, be closed up,vacated and abandoned,as co:itemplstedT Resolution No.623 of said City." (Ordinance Introduced . ) Trustee Claudius introdocad a proposed Ordinarce,entitled; " An Ordinance Ordering that all of Twenty-first Street in the City of Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Goun•ty,Calif ornia, lying between the westerly line of Power Street and the easterly line of Loma Drive,be closed up,vacated and abandoned,as contemplated by Re- solution No.622." ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE GREGORY, seconded by Claadius,the grocery _firm of Burke and Bland were granted permission to take -out a permit from the Building inspector for the erection at their store on Pier Avenue of a device to use cooling water over again thereby saving the necessity of discharging it into the eewer,this being a part of their regrigerator. This permission to be temporary,and not to be used in case it pro- ves to be a nuisance The Representative of the Firestone Tire Co. reported that while the original specifications for the Fire -Truck specified that Firestone Tires were -to be protided the Seagrave Company were preparing to substitute Kelly -Springfield Tires, stating that it appeared that the specifications had been changed to allow this. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Gregory, the Clerk was directed to notify the Fire Chief to direct the Seagrave Co. to supply Firestone Tires,if the original specifications so stated. THE CLERK ANN0UNCED that no PROTESTS had been received against the proposed imp- rovement of Ba =_View Drive under Resolution of Intention No.655. (Resolution No.665 Adopted j Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.665,entitled; " A -Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,Californie, ordering certain work to be done,and improvements to be made on Bay View Drive,from E.First Street to Second Street in the City of Hermosa Beach; directing that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof; and declaring the work or improvement to be of morte than local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense for the work of said improvement shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. _ Absent: None. (Resolution No.655 Adopted.1 Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.666,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,adop- ting and approving the }plans,profiles,specifications,diagram,drawings and cross- sections for the improvement of LIA:'HATTA:' AVENUE AND SUT=IT AVEITUE in the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which motion was carried by the following roll - call. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ENGINEER now produced the plans,specifications etc. in a full report on THE PROPOSED SEWAGE DISPOSAL improvements; which report was read by the Clerk and the Eneineer aloud. (Resolution 667 Adored.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.667,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, approving and adopting the drawings and plans for the proposed SEWERAGE TREATMENT plant, consisting of fine screens,and secondary septic plant,with an Ocean Outfall; also an ejector ,and new sewer mains,and new sewer mains for soil areas." . Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Ab sent: None. (Resolution No.668 Adopted.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.666,Being a'P,esol tion, "Resolving that application be made by the City of Hermosa Beach to the State Board of Health - of the State of California,for a permit to construct a sewerage interceptor on Hermosa Avenue,with ejector at City.Hall,Treatment Plant,submerged Ocean Outfall, and new sewer mains on Camino Real,Pier Avenue,Eighth Street,Fourth Street,Cochise Avenue and Second Street,to Treatment Plant; and authorizing the President of the Board of Trustees to cause necessary data to be prepared and investigations to be made,and in the name of the City to sign and file such application with the said State Board of Health." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BARLOW, seconde d by Gregory, the Board voted to ask the State Board of Health to appoint a time for a public hearing at Hermosa Beach, on this ap- plication, and if this meeting terminates in a satisfactory manner,an election will then be called to vote on the Bonds. The object of this meeting being to provide opportunity for any interested persons to appear and show any unselfish reasons why this program, should not be carried out; and to show that;the Board was.trying to act in this matter for the interest of the greatest numnber of the people. ON MOTION of Trustee Barlow,the Clerk was directed to transfer the sum of 0250.00 from the Advertising Account to the credit of the General Account; And the sun of 0399.85 from the Parks recount to the credit of the General Account; these amounts having been advanced iri past tithes out of the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory,and passed by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. . TRUSTEE •BRAVENDER brought up the matter of the.nuisance created by riders of bicycles riding on the public sidewalks to the great danger of pedestrians and themselves. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Barlow,the City Attorney was instruc- ted to prepare and submit an Ordinance.making it unlawful to ride or propel a bicy- cle,box.roller or box skate,or to skate with roller skates ,on the sidewalks of the Strand and certain other localities. TRUSTEE BARLOW REPORTED on the progress made toward the improvement. of HERMOSA Avenue,and the widening thereof; but no conclusion has been reached as yet. On motion'made and seconded the Board then ad jo led to meet Tuesday,March .27th. 1923, at 74:3 P, - Clerk. / 'resident of Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Her, mosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,March 27th.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock,P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the Meeting held March 20th.1923,were read and approved. This being the time,set for RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS for the letting of a PEPLIT or Franchise to operate Tram Cars on the Strand,the Clerk announced that no bids had been received by him for said work. A LETTER FROM ARTHUR MARSHALL,the Night•Marshal of Hermosa Beach,suggesting that the City purchase a bicycle for the use of the night-watchman,was received; and the Board after discussing the matter concluded that a bicycle would be a useful -adjunct to the police business; and on MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER,seconded by Barlow,the City Mar- shal was authorized to purchase a second hand bicycle,at a -cost not to exceed 020.00. ON REQUEST OF MRS.H. .KINSLEY,the presiding officer of the Childrens Hospital Guild,that organization was given the use of the sun parlor on the Pier to hold a Card Party on Aprill7th.,1923,in the interest of the Guild. A LETTER from the League of California Municipalities was•received,recommending that the Board pass two Resolutions,and send copies thereof to the State Senator and Assemblyman of our Districts. The Board on inspection of the matter therein,approved both resolutions. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED the adoption of the following Resolution,to-wit:- 88 RESOI ED,that it is the sense of were Council of the City of Hermesa Beach;that in case a lay is enacted to impose a tax on gaaoline,one-third of the revenue therefrom should be distributed to the municipa..lities,4ard theother two-thirds between the Coun- ties and the Stote; Also that the Llotor Vehicle Fund be likewise distribute ,,bot. of said funds to be used in all case:, exclusively for improving.or re'sairing main streets or highways forming a pct of the .sta:te or county system. ALSO RESOLVED; That our representatives in there Legislature be,and they are hereby requested to oppose the passage of Assembly Bills,Nos.529 and 649,and any other bills designed to limit or prohibit the imposition of Licenses by i __unicipalities. RESOL VED, That a copy of these resolutions be seat to the Press rand another copy to our State Senator and Assembly= at Sacramento. Trustee Bravender seconded the notion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Cleudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. KU - N BROTHERS presented a Ta.itten request t 3 t a:. permit bp granted them to operate a Parking Place on Lots 27,28 & 29 of Block 14, for the next six months; and to con- struct an apron to cross the sidewalk on Thirteenth Street. Trustee Barlow moved that the request be granted; but that no permission is given to change the sidewalk, and a wooden approach must be provided for that purpose,not over ten feet wide,which cam be coved aside if t'.e occasion should arise,a,.ai when their use of the lots te; ;inates. Trustee Gregory seconded the mo ion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees BaarloE;,Bravendea=•,Clauudius,Gregory and President Bedell. hoes: None. Absent: lone. A LETTER from Calra : .Earks case received,asking that the Board ts.:te steps to make the :reproach to her ?ro)e:rty possible. et„_t that a deep cut in front of her property on the east side of Proepect Avenue ha,1 made it impossible to drive from the street to her land. The Board referred this t0 the Street Superintendent with directions to have certain streets leading eat from Prospect Avenue osened,an', other relief for tse residents eat of Prospect,if came was possible. A LETTER from A,C.Bager,requeste . the Board to grant him a permit to move his house located on his lot No.32,Traet 1131,ao the house .,t present is pertly in the Street. The Board grcntcd this pero.ai eionon motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Bravender. A LETTER was read fro::: A.B.l°itckla`:f e: to T:':.Kib1Cr,` he President of the Cha.ter of 'Com,: tierce in regard t0 _oropo set Ordinance re:tric ting the use of bicycles t nd rol- ler skates, and coasters an., canto boxes in certein loceliti s.Letter filed. • The Board after discuresicnof the r- ettcr wore of the opinion that these praaeti- d-es should be regulated by Ordinance. A LETTER from the Board of Trustees of Redondo Beac..L in regard to objections to locating sewer outfall in south part of town,:°;ae received and ordered filed. A LETTER from V .A.Elsterraan asking that certain repairs to his lot,where the grade had been cut down unnec€assarily,shoeld be made by the City as prornised,was read. The Board directed the Street Superintendent to rtn ke these repairs by hauling in dirt and making the beak conform to the let line. T E FOLLOWING DEIf:ITS were received,read,audited and approved; Demand No. 722,to First National Bank of Redondo Beach, 01707.05 Demand No. 723,to State Compensation Insurance Fund, 131.41 Trustee Bravender moved that thee° d.e:.ands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay thea. Trustee Clauliuo seconded the motion,which vas carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Calulius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. Tho Board, on motion of Trustee Gregor y, vot e a to authorize orize the Street Superin- ten entto construct frame 25 to 30 more benches or seats for Park purposes. Ordinance Adopted., No.387J Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.3C7,entitled; " An Ordinance regalaating the sale of newcpaa_pers or printed publications fi.apublic streets or places in the City of Her uoea Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the -notion for the adoption of said Ordina nce,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Brevender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None, Absent: None.' • SECR^;TART TANNER, of the..:Chedrober •mf Commerce addressed the Board,asking that they would appropriate 0400.2,0,from the Advertising Fund,for the use of the Chra.iber,to apply on an advertising plan that the Chamber was putt ng through. Trustee Barlow moved'that the sue of 0400. be appropriated from the Advertising Fund for the use of the Chamber of Commerce in advertising;with condition that the Board or its representative showW have the right to pass on the pictures t?eich are to be taken; and that the rest of the d. coney, amounting to 1800. s"^peel d be raised by -or through the Chamber. Themotion wae seconded by Trustee Gregory and c _rried,aall the members voting yes. • On motion made and seconded the Board tsten e 'o,r nod to meet Tuesday,A p il'3rd. 1923, ^ 7:30 O'Clo ' P.;..... Clerk. •_• ent of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HE"RIV!OSA BEACH,CAL. FORNIA,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAT ER TUESDAY,APRIL 3rd.1923,AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M... PRES11NT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the Adourned regular meeting held March 27th.1923,were read and approved. k PETITION FROM RESIDENTS near Fifteenth Street and Prospect Avenue was road and -ordered filed. The petitioners asked the Board to have the crossings of the side streets 6ff from the new Prospect Avenue made passable for automobiles;ospecially that the 15th. Street crossing should be opened. The Street Superintendent stated that he had $150. deposit from the contractor who improved Prospect Ave.,which was to insure that certain work of this kind would be done. He did not wish to do any of this work until the contractor had had time to do What he would do;and that the contractor's deposit was on the understanding that he would do this within thirty days,which time would be up shortly. The Board instructed the Super- intendent to work on these crossings as soon as the time mentioned had expired. A LETTER FROM G.E.WRIGHT offering to supply BAND MUSIC was received and ordered filed without action,as this matter has been settled. A LETTER FROM. HON.C.W.LYON,State Senator,answering one from the Board in regard to certain legislation that the Board approved of,was received and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM R.F.GOUDY,Southern Div.Engineer of the Cal.State Board of Health, stating that he would set the time for a public hearing of the application for a per- mit for sewage disposal irnprovement,was received and ordered filed. Mr.Goudy stated that he would set the time for about the middle of April. FRANK N.BULL made a written application for permission to use the Dance Hall for Public Dancing during the coming season.The Board ordered this filed for future reference; and directed the Clerk to have Mr.Bull appear before them and state' his plans. A LETTER FROM NELLIE E.GOBLE was received and ordered filed. Mrs.Goble complained of the fact that certain repairs to her rear fence along Bay View Drive had not been made,arid that the fence was falling in,and the pavement was being undermined. The Street Superintendent was directed to look up this matter, and if possible make the needed repairs. The City Engineer stated that they had found that there were a number of such places that should be repaired with bulk -heads. THIS BEING TIE TIME SET FOR OPENING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION,MAINTENANCE AND FURNISHING OF LIGHT FOR LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2, as contemplated by Resolution No.651, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received therefor. The Clerk then opened and publicly read the bid of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO., proposing to furnish and install necessary lighting appliances for illuminating the Streets, and public places located in Lighting District No.2,in accordance with the plans and specifications referred to in Resolution No.651,and to maintain said appli- ances,and to illuminate the lamps installed therein for a period of two years,ber-inning May lst.1923,all in strict accordance with the plans and specifications, at the rate of - $5.20 per lamp per month. The Company also deposited a Certified check in the sum of $1875.75. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the bid of Southern California Edison Compeny,as above written should be accepte,?,and the President and Clerk authorized to sign a contract with said Company on ,behalf of the City for this work. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,whide wee carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. ATTORNEY CHAMBERLAIN, reprecentng the Elliott & Horne Bond Company,appeared before the Board and asked that they would appropriate the sum of $158.84 from the General Fund to make the payments now due on the Bonds for the Improvement of Tenth and Eleventh Streets,which work was done under the 1915 Street Act. It appeared that the Bonds had not been finished in time to provide for the payments due Jan.2"1923,by setting a tax rate on the 1922 taxes that ow4ld cover this charge,and no money had been paid in by the owners of the lots assessed for this reason. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the sum of $158.84 be appropriated from tha General Fund and put to the credit of the Tenth and Eleventh Street Improvement Fund,to enable the Treasurer to make these payments, and the Clerk directed to show said transfer on the City Books. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. B .0 .HIDBETS :Wade, written APPLICATION asking for the appointment as Supt . o f the City Hall; also Driver of Fire Apparatus and have charge of the Sewer Pump,at a salary of $150.00 per month. . TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that B.C.HIBBETtS be appointed City Hall Janitor,Fireman Chauffeur and Sewer Pump man, at a Salary of $150.00 per month,to start April lst.1923. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,whidn was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravoeder,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None, THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT REPORTED in regard to the investigations he had :nide in an effort to' find suitable locations in the north and south parts of the City for the d'stablishment of two COMFORT STATIONS. He reported. that he h^d 'a place near the Strand in the very north part of town,that appeared feasible; but that he had not found any place in the south part which could be obtained. 90 0::..:OTIO:: of Trustee Gregory the Clore wac instructs,: to '..rite to the City of Marl -lett n Beach,ar:d find out if t: -,e Board woeld b., incline:, to enter into af r plea. o. providing o°. dirng e.. Comfort station in Hermosa Beach near the Manhattan Beach line,oach City to pay one half of- -e-se expense of inotalletia<'n end maintenance. :,;r.Johnsorr,a-property otner, ;ompleinet to the Board that Lr. I.C.Ha:er,the owner of Lot adjoining irtr.Johnson's Tot 'end nosleds ; 'f" -"ort to remove his ` r: e fro.- the property of Lr.Johnson. It appeared thet the Board had granted Ilr.Hager permission to move and repair his iiouse,':,hich w i- on,or pertly on,Loma Drive. This permit hed been given with the unders : ndung th-t he :: e: 1 i'mecdai.ately remove his su nuilding from the Johnson lot. The Board, on mot' on of Trustee Barlow, 'ir L)ct ed t' -e Building Inspoetor to notify Mr.Hager th`_.:t ho mus ':e' bet- . oh)=n..ions of moving these- ail '- cgs ,i➢ed that 2a. days was the limit of time given,by woh•ich time both his house arra garage must be moved as previously nrente-d in the pencisnion y the Board. - Trustee Grec;ory moved that the City Trot •t're8 should take the necessary steps to bring on the sale of any and all property in Henrosa Beach on '.:rich the t°xes have not been paid, and Which are now rt„linquent for five :tars. Truetee Barlow eecondet the :eotIon,ehich 'sac carried by the following vote; Ayes:Truetees Barlow,Bravender,Cleudius,Oregory n:d President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. 'E: CLERK L:0! PRODUCED AIM READ A RECALL PETITION,asking :in_g for the removal froei the office of Trustees of J.Y.Bedell,H.'J.Barlo':i,F.L .Br ve_nder,J.H.Claudius and' J.B.Grogory,the present Trustees, and dem-Inding the election of a succeesor to each- of squid Truotees. The reasonefor this step were given by the peti''sione s. The. Clerk filed a cer•tific<,te stating that he found this petition sufficient. Considerable tiecu•eeion of the tcte of the Board and of City matters now followed. TRUSTE BARLOW MOVED that the Poti:,ion be accepted with thanks, end :lent the ear - 1, e,st potsib2e d e eo for an election be ee,end the City Attorney directed to preoero the necessary Ordinance at o;rcetaloo e.h- t .:ass meeting be c,alad of the voters of Her- moea Beach at the School Audieoriw e fon .c:'t Fri lay c -r ^in`,, a:t Which time the Boa -rd will answer any and all questions pertaining to the-ffair°s of the City,also take up all of the fourteen points mentioned in the ecee_tian. Trust=ee Gregory seconded ' _:cotton for the ,cce :t cece of the peti:,ion and the .} , d ets t d� not s, ,�, , setting of the earliest `s)0; _� �,. ,,.,,tR ak=�, .,��,. to second t:e�:, cat-, l i:2g of a spe- c)._i :ere :L-eg. Trustee Barb - „ jtc-t this ch nr,e ;lotion, but „dated thst he wished it tlndeitstood that he was ready to attend an' mower racy charge:. crud`" e _net hire. The motion as second -, ere; as e'i d by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barbow,Brevender,Claudiu:,Gregory ':d President Bedell. Naos: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance ranee Introdu �dj Trustee Barlow ia`troduce: a p2oposed Or`tinence, ceti Sbo$'; " An of the Board of Trustees of the City of HermosaBee.ch,Ceai"oenia, cn'_ling andgiving notice of a. ;Jeci� ± election to be held in seid City on tie 22nd. day of May,1923,for the purpose of s ,'...1t ting to the cualifoed voters of said City the question whether ;such voters will recall ell or any of the five Trustees of said City, providing for the election of possible successors to said Trustees; districting said City into two election precincts; designating the polling places thereof and app- ointing election officers for said election." (Ordinance Introduced.})Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance prohibiting the operation of bicycles,motor-cycles,tricyclos,boxes on wheels and roller skates on certain sidewalks in the City of Hermosa Beacb,,and providing for the punishment of any person violating said Ordineeece." (Ordiwance _Intro; :ced y) Trustee Gregory introduced a proposed Ordinsmoo, entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,decic1ring their intention to order the `improvement of Summit Avenue from E.First Street to Uanhattan Avenue, and of Ilcarrattan Avenue from £.Firet Street to the northerly City Boundary line of said City,including intersecting vork,in the City of Hermosa Beach; declaring said work or improvement to 'cc of more than local or ordinary public t:enefit,rnaking the chargeable ox - improvement upon 0� district i. describing the district to be ;yens, - -oa such ,an benefited by said work or improvement,and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense thereof; determining that bonds ehal' -bc issued to represent the cost and expenses; determining that said proceedings shall be h, -d, anr', taken under the "INprovem +nt Act of 1911" Fixing a time ,an-' place for hearing objections to the pr opo. od work or improve- mert, or to the extent of the district to be assessed theref or, or both; charging the curb lines and declaring the grade at which the work is to be dons; and, repealing way and 11 parts of Ordina:"css in conflict with the curb lirr's thereby established." TRUSTEE BARLOW LOVED TEE TOPTIO,. CF Fj,NE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. • . Resolution by the Board of Trusts c of the City of Hermosa. Beach,Califor"ic, that,pursurnt and subject to s.11 the terms and :on'i'•tion.e and tnovisions of the pub- lic , f f __n 2" health v e �, of the State o � C°wl�Y or-�ia<, o h�,�roved March .,3 1907, d•:.d. x.11 amendments • thereto,app1,ication by this City be in e to the State Board of Health to cs11 for a 'permit to maintain the present sever—far until a now sanitary system c' m be construc- ted along lines asked for in per.sit yl a sat ioa d ted March 2 —H .1923, an d_t: 'led plans a r' profiles asp °ov_ed and ado;rte the Boar . of Trustees of the Cit of Her- mosa Beach,by Resolution row on file t:itf. the State Board of Health.Trustee Claue'ius seconded the aotior for the adoption of o -.id Resolution,wh re= - upon the seme was udooted by the fel, o�.ing roll -call.. Ayes:Tru tape Barlo'e,Bravende ,Cl:,,,/ius,Cregcr°y -... , Pr c e_dant Bedell. Zoos: Nona. Absent: None. OIC ,LOTION OF' TRUSTRF BRAVEflDER the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a per- mit to the Hermosa Beach Hospital Association to construct a six inch sewer from in front of their lots on which the Hospital is being erected to the public sewer on Second Street,the work to be done at the expense of said Hospit(sl Association. THE FOL LOWING DEMANDS were received,, read ,audited end v. proved . #724,H.W.Barlow, 10:00 .#754,Her.Beach Water Corp., 66:00 725,J.Y.Bedell, 10.00 755,F.C.Mead, 303.00 726,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 756,C.F.Schmid, 25.00 727,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 757,C.L.Reirtbolt, 178.00 728,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 758,A.Brenenstehl, 113.50 729,B.F.Brown, 150.00 759,J.A.Hermanson, 125.00 730,Francss C.Wendell, 75.00 760,B.F.Brown, 15.00 731,R.E.Mead, 150.00 761,John Hofreiter, 96.00 732,R.E.Mead, 25.50 762,Geo.R.Mulvey, 12.00 733;F.L.Perry, 50.00 763,J.M.Leake, 48.00 734,C.A.Bridge, 50:00 764,Pres.Ballard, 74.00 735,E.L.Messinger, 125.00 765,J.Pickering,. 96.00 736,Her.Beach Water Corp., 16.60 766,Frank Brotn, 101.00 731,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 10.93 767,Joe.&entry, 41.76 738,Redondo Home Tel. Co., 10,65 768,Goo,H.Martin, 6.60 739,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 22:11 769,J.G.Reid, 15.00 740, ' do do 86.90 770,District Bond Company, 5.21 741, _do do 2:50 771,J.A.Hermonson, 10.00 742, do do 276.48 772,James Riley,assigned to 743, do do 32.02 i7.W.Gi;,son, 100.00 744, do do 206.14 773,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 16.00 745, do do 1.90 774,V.H.Steheli, 150.00 746, do do 13.82 775,J.James, 28.00 747,W.W.Geapson_, 200.00 776,Albert H.Wauless, 20.00 748,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 777,T.Parker, 20.00 749,E.L.Messinger, 4.00 778,N.R.Graham,. 106.590 750,G.B.Wood, 2.00 779;L.Royer, 65.00 751,J.G.Thomas, 11.20 780,P.C,Graham, 132.00 752,Troy Laundry Co., 2.14 781,Sou.Calif.Blue Print Co., 9.45 753,C.L.Reinbolt, 4.00 782,Brown & Mead, 160.75 Johnston Printing Co., 816.35 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravendor,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None: Absent; None. On Motion made and seconded the Board then, edjou ped) to meet Tuesday,April 17" 1923,at 7:30 P.N.. City Clerk. 9 President of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED' REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTERS OF THE CITY OF HER;; IMSA BEACH,CALIFORN,IA,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,IL 17th.1923,at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Olaudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent; .Trustee Bravender. The MINUTES of the regular meeting held April 3rd.1923,were read and approved. MR.W.T.BOLTON addressed the Board in the matter of keeping the Beach in a cleaner and more sanitary condition. He dxhibited a large package of broken bottles that had been collected along the Beach,evidently broken and left'by careless persons. The Board took the matter up with the Street Superintendent,who stated that he had rakes that he thought were sufficient to catch and remove most of the rubbish and glass,but that he had not expected to do a great'amount of work on the Beath until the summer season was nearer. The Board instructed him to get the Beach cleaned up without waiting for the summer season. J.A.&.O.H.Covey presented a written request for a permit to -erect and operate a Filling 'and Service Station,wwth Parking facilities on Lots 16-17 & 18 in Block 15, at the corner of Fifteenth and ermosa Avenue. The building to be of stucco,and to include a Ladies and Gentlemen'`s Comfort Station. Mr.J.A.Co 'y being in attendance at the meeting,and having explained the plans for this improvement,the Board approved of same. Trustee Gregory moved that a permit to install and operate a Public Filling and Parking Station be granted to J.A.&.O.H.Cofdr,as outlined in their written request, and the Building Inspector authorized to issue the necessary building permit there- for. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent : Trustee Bravender. A LETTER was received from A.R.HOLBTON, announcing the holding of a meeting with Messers Wheeler and Criswell,Councilmen, and Engineer Griffin, of Los Angeles, to discuss the possibility of Hermosa Beach and other Beach Cities joining their sewer to the Los Angeles Sewer at Hyperion. This meeting to be held on the 19th. inst.at the City Hall in Hermosa Beach. The President suggested that the different Board members and City officers should attend this meeting,as well as the public generally. The legal firm of O'Melvenn,Milliken,Tuller & Macneil presented a letter approving 92 the proceedings in the matter of the election held in Hermosa Beach on the question of issuing $20,000.00 bonds for FIRE PROTECTION. The letter was ordered filed. A LETTER from Tull -Grant Company asking for a special permit to erect ornamen- tal sign boards 9 by 10 feet in Hermosa Beach,was read and -ordered filed. The Board after discussing the•matter were of the opinion thatthe installation of large signs in the City was a detriment to the looks of the town;. and on. motion of Trustee Claudius seconded by Barlow,this request was denied. A LETTER from Anna E.Pfeiter,requesting-that her name be not conaidered,on the petition askingfor the improvement,of Strand with a sidewalk,was.received and ord- ered filed for future reference, it appearing that the petition referred - to had not yet been presented. • - -A LETTER signed by B.E.Johnson was received and read. The writer complained of the use of the Speedway by Councilman Bravender to park and wash his auto. - At this time Trustee Bravender•took his place -at the Council meeting. Mr.Bravender stated that his use of the street was casual,and he would be more careful in -the future.: • The City Marshil etated that he not made much effort to keep persons from us- ing the streets in this.menner,but expected to enforce all.the ordinance.of this kind strictly gp..soon.as„the season opened. . TRUSTEE BARLOW CALLED ATTENTION to the practice that auto owners have of ' parking cars, opposite the door of a garage on the narrow cross streets or courts, so as to prevent occupants of the garage from getting in and out of same. He,was informed by the Attorney that there was an ordinance that prohibited this,and that proper complain would result in a fine far such offenses. • A LETTER was received. from Hon.C.W.Lyon,State Senator, stating that he had obtained the passage of an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act to provide for.the retention of the fines by cities,to be used for road purposes only; but that..he' had not obtained any division of the registration fees,and suggested that the at- tention of the Board be called to this . • A LETTER from A.R.Uolston:was.received and ordered filed., Mr.Holston.called the attention of the Clerk.to certain discrepancies which he thought existed,in the recall petition recently filed. . The City Attorney states in answer to the President,that he thought thectime-' had passed to inquire, into these matters,and.that the Clerk's certificate was legal he thought. On motion of Trustee Barlow the suggestion to revise the Clerk's Cer- tificate was denied. AN INVITATION to attend a demonstration of aeroplanes at Ocean Park was•received and ordered. filed. The Time set for the demonstration being,now passed. The Hennoea Beach Life Saving Corps presented a statement to costs of certain paraphernalia needed by the Corps,and certain building material° to establish two stands on the Beach. The Board considered that these expenses were necessary to properly establish the Corps in working shape. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that the requisition of the Corps amounting to $684.58 for material,with payments to be made as stated in the report, viz; $150.00 within two weeks,and $51.67 within 30,60 and 90 days respectively, and the balance within four months,should be allowed, and the proper officers authorized to make these expenditures; the money to be appropriated from the Parks Fund. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. .Noes: None. Absent: None. . TRUSTEE GREGORY URGED that the Street Superintendent should procure rakes to clean the Beach,to be so constructed that the fine rubbish would be recovered and dispos- ed of . The Street Superintendent stated that he had sufficient rakes of the right kind,but it was impossible to get everything out of the sand,and some rubbish would remain. MRS.JANE HUFF asked in a letter that her name be not counted on the recall peti- tion. The Clerk was directed to write Mrs.Huff that the petition was filed,and it would not be possible to make any changes in it, since the Board had already taken action thereon. The REPORTS of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and of the City Recorder for March business were received and ordered filed. ?4R.C.N.BULL appeared before the Board to discuss the question of securing the con- cession to use the Dance Hall on the Pier for dancing. Mr.Bull had a letter mak- ing this request filed at a previous meeting of the Board. The Board thought that Mr.Bull would handle the dancing privilege in a suitable manner, andTrustee Barlow moved that he be given the privilege to occupy the Dancing Hall at -a neminal charge of $10.00 month,to pay the cost of the lights etc. He to give three dances a week during the months of May,June; and every night during July and August; the Board reserving the right to allow the usual occupancy by certain Womens Clubs and for special meetings where it was thought necessary. This motion was seconded by Trustee Braverder,and carried, all the members voting yes. Mr.J.W.Tanner,the Secretary of the Chamber of Comrnerce,addressed the Board concerning the installation of a Boat Landing at the outer end of the Pier. mt4ar er advised that this should be done,and introduced Mr,Canning,the owner of a • new power boat designed to accomodate persons on pleasure trips; he also had a 'fial%- ing boat,and.wished to have landing facilities and make, this beach his headquarters for taking on and letting off parties. The Board after discussing the matter of such a landing decided that they would assist in installing such a lending to the extent of $300.00, and on motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Gregory,the Board .voted'that they would expend the sum of $300.00,end'ILIr.Canning would have to pay whatever more Was necessary to complete the landing. • Mr.Canning'accepted this proposition,with the understanding that'he was to con- sult a builder who`was expert in such matters,and have a design made ,and secure a probable price for same. (Ordinance No.388 Passed. Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.388,entitled;' "' An Ordinance prohibiting the operation of Bicycles,motor-cycles,Tricycles,Boxes on Wheels and Roller Skates, on certain sidewalks in the City of Hermosa Beach, ' and providing for the.punishment of any person violating said Ordinance."' Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which.was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory'and President Bedell. Noesz None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No.389 Passed.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Ordinance No.389,entitled; " An' Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa'Be.ach,California, calling and giving notice of a special election' to beheld in °a°aid,City on the 22" day Of May,1923,for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City the question Whether such voters will recall all or'any of the five Trustees of said City;providing for the election of possible successors to said Trustees; district- ing said City into two election precincts; designating the polling places thereof, and appointing election officers for said election." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinence,where- upon'the same was adopted by the following roll -call;,_ Ayes: -Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,and President Bedll. Noes: None. Not Voting; Trustee Gregory; Absent; None. A CONTRACT'dated April 17th.1923,and being for the installation of certain Lighting appliences,and the maintaining of same;_ and the illumination of the lamps,all in Lighting District No.2, and being for a period of two years beginning'May'lst.1923, and being signed by Southern California Edison Company with the City of nermosa each was now presented and examined by the Board. . TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that said Contract be and the same is hereby approved,and adopted, and the President of'the.Board and the City Clerk authorized and directed to sigb 'same on behalf of the City. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the folloting vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. "Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance'Introduced.) Trustee Barlow introduced a proposed Ordinence,entitled; " An Ordinance declaring it unlawful to in jure,deface,destroy or renove,placards, signs and sign posts,and providing punishment for any person violating such ord- inance." (Ordinance No.390 Passed.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.390,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their -intention to order the improvement of Summit Avenue from E.First Street to Manhattan Avenue,and of Manhattan Avenue from E.First Street to the northerly City boundary line, including intersecting work,in the City of. Hermosa Beach; declaring said work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,making the ex- pense of such improvement chargeable upon a district and describing the district to be benefited by said work or improvement and to be assessed to pay the cost os.ex- p.ense: thereoy;determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost and ex- penses; determining that said proceedings shall be had and taken under the 'Improvement, Act of 1911' ; fixing a time and place, for hearing objections to the proposed work or improvement,or to the extent of the district to be assessed therefor or both; changing the curb lines and declaring the grade at which the work is to be done; and repealing any and all parts or oddinances in conflict with the curb lines thereby established." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call;, Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell.. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled; An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of hermosa Beach,establishing the grades and curb lines on portions of Twenty-ninth Street,Twenty-ninth Court and Morningside Drive,all in the City of }ermosa Beach,." (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed Ordinance entilted; An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,establishing the grades and curb lines on First Street in said City." TRUSTEE BARLOW REPORTED that he had been unable to get all of the owners on Pier Avenue to sign an agreenent for the proposed improvement of the Lighting System on Pier Avenue,as well as certain work on the sidewalk. He therefore approved of the action of the Street Superintendent in arranging with the Enterprise Electric Co: - for the repairing ofthe system on Pier Avenue,as well as certain other lamp posts in Said Lighting District No.1, which repairs were expected to last until the next rainy season,at which time it was hoped that a• thorough improvement could be made. Mr.Barlow asked the Board to sanction his making some expense toward advertising the coming meeting"of the State Board of Health at Hermosa Beach on the 26th. nst. at which time the question of. granting a permit to install a City Sewer System will be heard. Trustee Bravender moved that Trustee Barlow,as Chairman of the Sewer Committee be granted authority to make certain expenaes,such as sending out circulars to the owners and voters of Hermosa Beach,explaining the plans and purposes of the Board in asking for the permit for the proposed sewer; also to send invitations to attend this meeting to the governing bodies and some others in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, and generally to try and have a full attendance of interested parties present • at the' meeting. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,C laudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent.: None. THE CITY ATTORNE7 STATED that he had discussed the•matter of obtaining -the re- moval of the frame building owned by Mrs.S.A.Beane on Pier Avenue with -the parties leasing this building, in an effort to arrange a plan whereby Mrs.Beane might rep- lace same with a suitable structure without losing too much rent. He had hopes that an arrangement might be made between the parties that would bring about the removal of this building from the Fire Zone. Failing in that he stated that. the only rec- ourse remaining to the City that he could see was to cause the arrest of the owner under the City Ordinance. The Board instructed him to make further efforts toward an arrangement, and if•he was unable to accomplish this within two weeks he was in- structed to prepare a proper complaint under the City Ordinance,and have sane served. The.City Clerk now presented the REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER on the proposed Lighting District No.3, as contemplated by Resolution No.659,of the Board of Trust- ees,containing plans and Specifications,an estimate of the cost of said improvement with the incidental costs thereof, a Diagram showing the assessment district, and a proposed assessment of the total amount assessed and apportioned upon the several lots and divisions embraced in said district. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that said report be approved and adopted. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: Non_e._ Absen: None. (Resolution No.669 Passed,) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of resolution No.669,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, appointing a time and place for hearing protests in relation to the proposed imp- rovement,and the furnishing of lighting current in Lighting District No.3, as pro- posed by Resolution No.659,and directing the Clerk to give notiwe of said hearing." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregdry,and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY was now excused from further attendance at this meeting, and the President APPOINTED TRUSTEE BARLOW a member of the Finance Committee for this date. The following demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.783, Moran-McWhinnie, 165.30 No.790,The Star Blacksmith Shop, 39.50 " 784, Moran-McWh innie, • 29.20 " 791, John A.H ermanson, 12.50 " 785, G.S.Thatcher, 30.00 " 792,Geo. B.Mulven, 40.00 " 786, League of Calif.Mun' s. 20.00 " 787, Hermosa Beach Water Corp. 13.70 " 788, " " " " " " 66.00 " 789,Sou.Csl.Dis'g.Co., 20.00 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent ; Trustee Gregory. On motion made and seconded the Board d to me Tuesday,May 1 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... Clerk. dent of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES'OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,May lst.1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. THE MINUTES of the adjourned regular meeting,held April 17th.1923,were read and appro- ved., . This being the time set for the receiving and opening bids for the IMPROVEM,'IENT OF BAY VIEW DRIVE,between E:First Street and Sewond Street,as contemplated by Reso- lution No.655,and Reso.No.665,ordering said work,the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received for doing said work. The'Clerk.thereupon publicly opened and read the Bid of H.Wigman,as follows:- For redwood curbs,per lineal foot, 30 .For Concrete.pavement,per square foot, 32-1/2 ¢f,including grading and oil pro- tective Coat. Also, the bid of B.C.Nichols,-as follows:- ' For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,2"x12",headers, 24 cents: For concrete pavement,per square foot,including grading, 24 cents. These were all the bids received for doing said work. It appearing that B.C:Nichols was the lowest regular,responeible-bidder for said work, and that his bid was the lowest,and was a reasonable and just bid,Trustee Claudius suggested that the contract for said work be awarded to said B.C.Nichols,at the pri- ces named in hislbid and that all other bids be rejected; (Resolution No.670 Passed. Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resolution No.670,entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of a portion of Bay View • Drive in the City of H ermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution No.655 of the Board of Trustees of said City of Hermosa Beach,which declares the intention of said Board of Trustees to order the doing of said work." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the 'same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claddius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER was received from Mr.J.W.Ta.nner,Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,embod- ying certain suggestions of the Chamber in regard to a better system of cleaning the ocean beach; the employment of more labor to hurry on the street' proceedings; and offer of the Chamber to co-operate with the Trustees in an effort to have a Street crossing installed over the Santa Fe tracks at Longfellow Avenue; and a request that the City enforce the ordinance and the law regarding the dressing and undressing of bathers in automobiles and in shelters on the Beach. Mr.Tanner,representing a Committee appointed by the Chamber for that purpose, explained to the Board that the Chamber wished to assist in a friendly manner-to aaconplish these purposes,which the Chamber considered meritorious and necessary. .The Board called on the City Engineer to report on the work now going on. It•ap- peared from his statement that all the proceedings were being pushed on all the street improvements where the Board had sufficient petitions for same. It was suggested that the best help that could be given was to assist'any persons wishing street improve- ment,to prepare and secure signers to petitions therefor. The Secretary of the Cham- ber stated that the Chamber would be able to'advance curtain necessary expenses for proceedings. It was not established whether this advance would be in.the form of a loan to be paid back in any case,ot ether the Chamber was willing to take the risk that s some of the proceedings would fail on account of protests,in case a majority off sign- ers was not obtained before any expense should be made. On motion of Trustee Barlow,the Street Superintendent was instructed to at once put two men at work on the Ocean Strand to make a thorough clean up of the Beach,as suggested in the letter of'the Chamber. The raking process to be thorough and remove all the rubbish and'tar possible,and to be removed entirely off the Beach. On motion of Trustee Gregory the Clerk was instructed to write the Santa Fe officials in regard to their putting in,or assisting to put'in a proper crossing at Longfellow Avenue,where same intersects the railroad track. The Marshal was instructed to enforce the City Ordinances strictly ,and all reas- onable regulations where possible to prevent bathers from committing the acts complained of in the letter of the Chamber. Mr.Tanner also submitted a letter stating that he had taken up the matter of securing a contribution of money from the Pacific Electric Railway Co.,to assist-in paying for band music the coming seaeon. He also submitted a copy of the letter he had.written the Pacific Electric in regard to same; All of which the Board approved. . A LETTER from A.R.Holston was received; the same being a report of-the action of a meeting of the Hermosa Beach Improvement Association calling attention of the Board to a joint sewage disposal plan to empty sewage into the Los Angeles sewer at Hyperion; and requesting the Board to give same consideration,and take favorable action thereon. This report was ordered filed. A LETTER from Mrs.L.H.Kinsley,Secretary of the Her.Beach Auxiliary of the Childrens Hospital,thanking the Board for the use of the Dance Hall for their gathering,was received and ordered filed. A LETTER was received from Mrs.MaGrew,complaining of the condition of the Court in the rearof the Longfellow Garage; Stating that oil and wash water was run down'the ' Court,and rubbish and oil waste deposited on the lot.in the rear; and that the pavement was being undermined . The Board referred this to the Street Superintendent,to look into and take whatever action the occasion demanded.' 96 .7) MR.J.W.TANNER asked that the Board enforce the rubbish ordinance now in offect,as *T1 there were many lots where the weeds were being allowed to grow witheut any attempt being made to dispose of them,and many lots where rubbish and cans were allowed to accumulate. On motion of TrUstee Barlow,the Street Superintendent was directed to co-operate with the Chamber of Commerce in a Clean Up Campaign,and also inspect vacant lots and notify owners where same is necessary that their yards must be cleaned up or the City will do this and make charge for same. A letter from Clara M.Marks,livirig on Prospect Avenue,asked the Board what action had been taken toward removing the bank of dirt from in front of her property. The Street Superintendent reported that he was not in favor of doing this,as the City had more work and expense than could be done to open the streets crossings that were cut off by the grading of Prospect Avenue; and that a policy of grading parkways in front of private property would open up a great expense. The Clerk was directed to write Mrs.Marks to that effect. A LETTER from Raymond G.Osborne,Offering to make analyses of materials used in road and other work,was read arid ordered filed. ' A LETTER from Mr.C.B.LADD,now in'Honolulu,was received and read, and on motion of Trustee Barlow was laid on the table for future reference. This letter discussed City affairs,particularly sewage and recall election matters. THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR for April business was read and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM MR.B.BRUNJE,owner of a lot en Rhodes Street,requesting that the Board have Rhodes Street made passable for auto travel on to the new Eighteenth Street pavement, was received and read. .The Street Superintendent was directed to look this situation over,and to do some work to make the Street passable as requested,if he did not think the street was al- ready in shape to travel on. TEE ESTIMATE,DIAGRAM AND SCHEDULE of 'coats for the Lighting of LIGHT DISTRICT NO.l.,for'a period of one year beginning July lst.1923,having been submitted,and the Board having examined the same and approved it, Trustee -Gregory moved that the Report in writing of B.F:Brown & R.E.Mead,who were and are hereby authorized by this Board to prepare and present; ' First: An Estimate of the cost ofjurnishing electric energy for lighting the Lighting District No.l,in the City of Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution No.579,for the ensuing fiscal year,beginning July let.1923; Second: A Diagram, showing the assessment district referred to in the said Reso- lution of Intention. Third; A schedule, showing the proportionate amount of said assessment to be charged against each sub -division shown on said Diagram; BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED as the basis for the assessment for'the:.iighting Of eaid Assessment District,for the fiscal year beginning July 1st. 1923; And this Board of Trustees does hereby levy an assessment to pay for the furnish- ing of such electric lighting service,together with incidental expenses as shown on said report in the amount of $3342.20, and direct that same be apportioned on each of the sub -divisions shown on said diagram,according to the proportion of.benefits received by each of said parcels of lann,as shown by the schedule in such report; And R.E.Mead,City Treasurer of said City, is hereby authorized and directed to col- lect such assessment in the manner provided by the " Street Lighting Act of 1919." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,whereupon it was adopted by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Braverider,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. W.C.BRUCE presented a letter asking that a pennit'be granted him to install a weighing machine on the Strand at the entrance to the Pier,or on the approach to the Pier. This permission was granted on motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Trustee Gregory. The vote being as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent: None. Dick Hollingsworth,representing "The Stranger" a periodical,made a proposition.to the Board to run an advertisement of the City in his magazine for the sum of $125.0O,being a full page add. Trustee Barlow moved that the City take one page of Advertising,at the price of $125.00,for the November issue of the "Stranger" , this being conditional on the five preceding months being taken by the Business men,the Realtors,the Banks,the Business men,and.the Chamber of Commerce,one each month,for advertising Hermosa Beach. Trustee Bravender seconded the mot on,which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Clauilgi and President Bedell.' Noes: Claudius. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER called attention to the complaint that the jitneys were being over- crowded,and asked if an ordinance' could not be passed to prevent same. The Board discussed this matter,but it was thought by members that it would not be possible to control such a matter by means of an ordinance,at least -not until the crow- ding of passengers became more common and general. The Clerk having made a request that certain filing cabinets be provided for his office, the Board approved the request,and authorized the Clerk to communicate with parties providing such furniture,and have them show the different styles before any advertisement was placed in the papers for bids. Trustee Gregory moved that Morris L O ornbleth be employed as assistant City Clerk at a salary of $125.00 per month,to beging work at once,and continue at the pleasure 97 of the Board; it being thought necessary to provide the extra help at least .until the 1923 tax book was turned .out,annd the filing of City Papers was completed. Trustee Claudius seconded, the motion,whi.ch was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory.and ?resident Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. , . On request of the City Marshal hp was granted permission to purchase paint for street signs -and curb signs,and for crossing markers. The motion being made by. Trustee Greg- ory and seconded by Barlow. -•- At the request of the Marshal., the Street. Superintendent was .directed. to install some kind of, a rail or obstruction to prevent automobiles from being backed or driven onto the center walk on Ninth Street off. from the cement platform of the Stibes garage located on Ninth and Hermosa Avenue. - • The Street Superintendent was also directed to lower the buttons at the different street intersections to a more desirable level, and to remove two or three that.were not considered to be located in a satisfactory place. (Resolution No.571 passed) Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Resalution,No.6?1,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering certain work .to be done on a ,portion of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street and Fifteenth Place, in the City of Hermosa Beach; determining that bonds .shall be .issued to represent ,the cost.thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and .that the expense of said -work shall be assessed upon a district, and that .said work shall be done under the Vrogman Act,approved March 18th.1885,and all acts .supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof." ,Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote:. - Ayea;Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory & president Bedell. oes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Trustee Claudius moved the adoption of Ordinance No.391,entitled; " A Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Bea:ch,fixing and estab- lishing the grade and curb lines on portion of Morningside Drive,Twenty-ninth Street, Twenty-ninth Court and Twenty-eighth Court,in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." Trustee. Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the sane was adopted by the following vote;- Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. - (Resolution No.672 Paased.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.672,entitled.) " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adoption certain plans,profiles,diagram and specifi cation a for public work in said City." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the ,sane was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. - -Absent; None. - (Resolution No.673 Passed.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.673,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring their intention to improve portionseof Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach;determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the *ork or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefir,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following rollcall. Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.674.Passed.) Trustee Bra -vender' moved the adoption of Resolution No.674,entitled;' " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City ofHermosa Beach,ordering'certain work to be done and improvement to be made on a portion of Lyndon Street,and Sammit Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach,determining that bonds da all be issued to repre- sent the cost thereof,and declaring7the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,and that the expense of said work zshall be assessed upon a district." - Trustee Barlow seconded the -motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ATTORNEY NOW REPORTED that he thought he was in a fair way to get the matter of removal of the frame building of Mrs.Beane settled,and asked for more time to work on same, which request was granted. THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS WERE RECEIVED,READ,AUDITED AND APPROVED: 98 Demand No. 793,H.W.Barlow, 794,J.Y.Bedell, 795,F.M.Bravender, 796,J.H.Claudius, 797,J.B.Gregory, 798,H.W.Barlow, 799,3.F.Brotn, 800,Frances C.Wend ell, 801,R.E.Mead, 802,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 803,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 804,F.L.Perry, 805,C.A.Bridge, 806,B.C.Hibbets, 807,Redondo Hdwe. Co., 808,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 809,W .W .Gipson, 810,Arthur Marshall, 811,E.L.Messinger, 812,Red.& L.A.Daily Express, 813,Pac.Motor Supply Co., 814,Seaside Garage, 815,C.L.Reinbolt, 816, J.G.Zhomas, 817,Troy Laundry Co., 818,F.C.Mead, 819,C.F.Schmid, 820,C.L.Reinbolt, 821,A.Brenenstahl, 822,John A.H ermanson, 823,B.F.Brown, Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which vsas carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then 'ourned to meet Tuesday May 15th. 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 43,04 150.00 75.00 150.00 1.90 1.20 50.00 50.00 150.00 2.40 10.08 200.00 150.00 165.00 8.00 20.00 13.50 7.00 18.75 .42 233.00 25.00 89.50 110.50 125.00 • 15.00 Demand No. 824, John Hofreiter, 825, John Hofreiter, 82 6, Frank Brown, 827,J.Pickering, 828,J.Pickering, 829,J.M.Leake, 830,Geo.B.Mulvey, 831, Joe Gentry., 832,Brydgn Bros.Saddlery & Harn.Co., 833,R.W.Hague, 834,Pacific States Lumber Co., 835,Ed.ward Sidebothem & Son, 836, J.G .Reid, 837,Victor H.Staheli, 838,Chester A.Smith, 839,P.C.Graham, 840,N. R.Graham, 841,Tom Parker, 842,Anne Meuret, 843,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 844,Grimes-Stassforth Sta. Co., 845,Los Angeles Examiner, 846,Southwest Bldr. & Cont'r. 847,E.M.Oliver, 848,Johnston Printing Co., 849,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 850,The Amer.Rubber Manf.Co., 851,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 852,Heath Engineering Laboratories, Warrants 12.00 62.00 82.00 12.00 58.00 60.00 48.00 35.82 4.50 .75 3.11 3.15 15.00 150.00 100.00 160.00 152.00 95.00 15.60 57.75 17.20 5.30 3.20 20.00 492.10 42.00 850.00 1672.40 479.19 drawn to pay b, the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of H er- mosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,May 15th.,19?3, at 7:30 O'CLock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Ciaudius and President Gregory. - Absent : Trustee Gregory. • The MINUTES of the regular meeting held May lst.1923,were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OCEAN DRIVE,BONNIE BRAE STREET AND FIFTEENTH PLACE,as contemplated by Resolution of Inten- tion No.661 and of Resolution No.671 ordering said work,the Clerk now announced that no bids hal been received for doing said work. Mr.Huntington,th a agent for the Willite Company,stated that in the short time gi- ven his Company had been unable to secure a Contractor to bid on this work,and that they expected -to establish a plant near Hermosa Beach at once,and in that case would be able to have bidders to take this work,using Willits Composition,as the specifica- tions call for. He asked the Board to set a future date for bids,and suggested that June 5th. would be acceptable,and agreed for the Willite Company that they would de- fray the expense of re -advertising for bids for this work,. (Resolution No.b(D passed.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.675, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, directing the City Clerk to re -advertise the letting of a contract for the improvement of. portions of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street and Fifteenth Place,in the City of Hermosa Beach, as contemplated by resolution of intention No.661, by publishing a Notice in the Her- mosa Beach Review,a weekly newspaper published and circulated in said City,inviting sealed bids for said work." Trustee Barlow seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. A LETTER was received from Mr.B.C.Hibbets,the Janitor and Fireman Chauffeur,tender- i.ng his resignation from these positions. It appeared from inquities of the Board that Mr.Hibbets health did not permit him to continue to fill this position; and on motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Bar- 99 low,the resignation was accepted,to take effect as per Mr.Hibbets letter,on or before June lst.,1923. . . A LETTER was received from the Golden State Silk Mills,Inc.,protesting against the publication of an advertisement in the Los Angeles Times on the 15th.inst.,stat- ing that Hermosa Beach bows to most of her sister cities; and, that she has no harbors no commerce,an d lacks other essentials for en industrial or commercial town; which advertisement purported to be signed by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce. Miss E.Parks appearing for the Silk Mills, stated that her Company and all oth- ers she had seen, objected strongly to such an advertisement appearing,especially over the name of the local Chamber of Commerce; and thought that City Tax Money should not be allowed to be used for such purposes,since it was an undoubted detriment to the City,and an injury to any company seeking to establish itself in the City in a manu- facturing or commercial manner. The President of the Board was of the opinion that the Chamber of Commerce was not directly responsible for this advortisement,and that it was the result of.an unfortu- nate mistake. Trustee Barlow moved that the Chamber of Commerce be -notified that the Board ob- jected to this form of advertising,and if the Chamber expects the co-operation of the Board of Trustees they -must abstain from such misleading statements,and state facts as they are. This motion was seconded by Trustee Claudius and carried,the vote being as follows; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. .Absent: Trustee Gregory. MR.A.A.BAIRD ASND BY LETTER that the Board assist in installing a Life Line on the .south side of the Pier. He stated that he expected, to supply most of the funis for this purpose,but asked the Board to assist. The Board agreed to do this,but thought that since the north side of the Pier was served with a Bath house it would be just as well to include both sides in the appro- priation. Trustee Bravender moved that the Board hereby agrees to appropriate the sum of $50.00 for the installation of a Life Line on the south side of the Pier,and the fur- ther sum of $50.00 for the installation of a Life Line on the north side of the Pier, the sums to be payable when the line or lines are installed. Trustee Barlow seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. A LETTER was received from the Chamber of Commerce, commending the action of the Board in complying with the recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce contained in a let- ter filed at a previous date. This letter was ordered filed. The Report of the Engine Test for the new Fire Truck was received and ordered filed. A PETITION,signed by all of the Business men on Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and the Strand was received and filed. The Board were asked to, cause Pier Avenue from Her- mosa Avenue to the Strand to be closed to all traffic,except pedestrian,on June 15th. and June 16th.,1923,for the purpose of holding a Street Carnival,it being understood that an opening will be left through the middle of the street for the Fire Truck,in case of a fire. The Board approved of the plan of the Business men,and on motion of Trustee'.Brav- endcr,seconded by Barlow, the request was granted as made. A LETTER was received from the Chamber of Commerce stating. that the Pacific Elec- tric Railway Co. had agreed to donate the sum of.$500.00 for Ban Music the coming sea- son. The County Registrar having made a request tobe furnished with a City Map with the Street numbers marked on all street intesections,the Board authorized the Clerk to provide same at his convenience. W.F.POTTER MADE WRITTEN APPLICATION for permission to take out a license to oper- ate an Auto Park on Lots No.17,18 & 19,of Block No.12, Hermosa Beach. The Board approved this request,and on motion of Trustee Bravend er,second ed by Barlow, the request, was granted,and Mr.Potter given permission to take out Licenseto operate an Auto Park at the location named in his letter,on payment of the lawful fee to the Clerk. , A LETTER from Mr.C.B.Ladd,in regard to sewer matters,was receiyed,read and order- ed filed. The Board discussed the question of allowing certain kinds of hauling on Pros- pect Avenue Pavement,which street has been restricted from heavy traffic. . It was suggested that it might be possible to have the County authorities furnish a machine for weighing loads when on the road,and establishing a load limit for trucks. On motion of Trustee Barlow,the City Marshal was ordered to investigate this mat- ter,and get into communication with the proper County officials,and call their atten- tion to the overloading of trucks, and ask their assistance in preventing same. Also that a limit of six tons for truck and load be the limit established for haul- ing on Prospect Avenue. ART SMITH MADE WRITTEN APPLICATION for permission to pave Ninth Street-fromhis property line to the center walk; this being on the south side of Ninth Street, just west of Hermosa Avenue. (At this time Trustee Gregory, arrived and took his seat.}' Trustee Gregory moved that the request of Mr.Smith be granted. Trustee Bravender se- conded the motion,which was carried by the following- vote; 100 Ayes: Trustees B arlow,Bravender,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent: None. . MR.R.D.KING,the Architect for the sew Bank Building being erected on Hermosa Avenueat the corner of Thirteenth Street,made a written request for permission to extend -a Marquise from over the entrance to said building out over the west side- walk of Hermosa Avenue,to overhang the street for a certain distance; the marquise to extend nine feet from the building,end to be 12 feet above the sidewalk. After discussing the matter the Board were of the opinion that this permission should be granted. Trustee Bravender moved that permission be granted the_First Bank of Hermosa Bead ,the woenr of said building,to build a marquise over the street as requested by the architect, with the understanding and condition that the Bank sign a written agreement to be responsible for any damage that might come against the Cit by the use thereof. . This motion was seconded by Trustee Barlow,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravend er,Cl audius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE REPORTS of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Recorder were now submitted and ordered filed. A Letter from Dick Hollingsworth acknowledging the conditions of a contract to place a one page,advertisement for the City in his periodical,"The Stranger" was re- ceived and filed. _ Two telegrams from the City of Monterey Park in regard to proposed legislation were received and ordered filed. The time in which the City could act had expired. The Board,having examined a FIRE INSURANCE POLICY on the Fire Truck,which had been supplied by Anderson Brothers,decided not to accept same, as the fire risk was not considered important,and the insurance premiums were higher for others forms of risk than the Board wished to incur. The Clerk was directed to hand the policy back to Anderson Brothers with this explanation. A LETTER from Elizabeth B.Case asked the Board to fill up a hole on the south side of the cement near the intersection of Fourth and Strand Sidewalk. Mrs.Case agreed to plant this sand when filled in with some growth that would keep the sand from shifting. The Board referred the matter to the Street Superintendent. A LETTER from J.G.Cortelyou asked the Board to defer establishing the grade of Morningside Drive and -adjacent streets until Mr.Cortelyou had leveled all of that territory,as he now planned to do. . The City Engineer explained that the grade ordinance having already been pass- ed,there would be no saving in holding up anything dt this time,and he did not see. how this could affect Mr.Cortelyou's grading operations unfavorably. The Clerk was directed to write Mr.Cortelyou to this effect. A LETTER was received from H.I.Worline,asking that he be allowed to paint a "No Parking" sign in front of his business place at #12 Pier Avenue. The Board,after discussing the question were of the opinion that Mr.Worline's request should be granted,and this was done on motion of Trustee Barlow,seconded by Bravender. . A LETTER was received from George Bawer of Newport Beach in regard, to the ins- tallation of a pipe line to dump oil refuse into the Ocean. Inasmuch as this pro- posed pipe line was at a great distance from Hermosa Beach,the Board did not think their protest would have much, weight in the matter,and the letter was filed without action. . A LETTER from C.A.Eichhorn to the President of the Board,was submitted by him and after reading was ordered filed. This letter protested against the establish- ment of a sewer outfall in the south part of the City. A LETTER was received from T.R.Shawhan,asking the Board to have Rhodes street made passable for auto travel; this being the street that was reported at the last meeting of the Board as being unpassable. The Street Superintendent had already reported on this street,but was directed to make some repairs if he ,thought it- could be done without. much expense. , hR.J.E.H aschke appeared before the Board with a proposition to operate Tram cars on the Strand for awhile,to see if such a project would pay,and to try out the effect on the new Redondo Strand Walk as well. He wished to travel from ,try Beach to Hermosa Beach: This would be in the nature of a trial,no contract being made at this time. The Board discussed the matter with Mr.Haschke; but decided not to give any temporary permit at this time. TRUSTEE BARLOW as Chairman of the Sewer Committee, submitted the recommendations of Mr.R.F.Goudy,the Engineer in Charge of the inquiry as to the granting of a permit for sewer improvements by the State Board of Health; also the decision and findings of the State Board of Health. The Clerk read these matters aloud. The State Board granted all the requests of.t a Board and approved of their plans. Trustee Barlow stated t ,t this report showed that unless the City took imme- did* measures so improve the system ,and bonds were voted therefor,that the City would not'be 'allowed to� lihke riy :repairs or to install any more sewer connections to the present system. He thougiat this report should be $195,000.00 should be voted fotfithe entire improvement. Trustee Barlow then moved that the City Attorney be ceedings to bring about a bond election to carry out the ment as at present contemplated. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which motion was carried by the following Vote: Ayes; Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. followed out,and that instructed to start pro- progrram of sewer improve- Mr.Robbins,of the Manhattan Beach Board of Trustees, appeared before the Board, and stated that the Manhattan Board hed found that the City of Hermosa Beach was the sole owner of the tract where it was proposed to install the Comfort Station jointly,by the two Titins. His Board thought that if this was the case it might be impossible for them to spend public money to install and maintain the Comfort Station. It appeared that the sum of 01200.00 was about all that the two cities wished to pay for this station, and the Street Superintendent stated that he had received an estimate of $'2200.00 for same; but had returned it to the contractor asking him to cut down the estimate to a 01200.00 basis. Mr.Robbins thought that if the City of Hermosa Beach would make a deed ,or possibly an easement of a portion of this land to the City of Manhattan Beach,with the understanding that at the next election this portion would be voted into the City of Manhattan Beach; then his Beard would be in a position to join in the building and maintenance,•of the Comfort Station. The matter was then left for further consiaeration and adjustment. THE SURF AND SAND CLUB asked permission through Trustee Bravender to paint a "No Parking " sign on Fourteenth Street to prevent parking on any portion of Fourt- eenth Street west of the Speedway. This was to be a temporary measure,as the Club was preparingto build, and needed this room badly for transient visitors,and the parting on this portion. of Fourteenth Street would prevent free access to their site. On Motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Barlow,this request was granted,the re- striction to be temporary, and not to extend beyond the time actually needed by -the Club. MRS.CLARA M.MARKS,through Trustee Bravender,asked permission to cut an entrance through the east parking of Prospect Avenue,to enable her to build a garage on a level with the street. The Board granted this permission on condition that Mrs.Marks build a fence around this excavation to protect persons from falling into the excavation. MR.C.F.SAUNDERS inquired why Lyndon Street Improvement Resolution had mot been pub- lished. The City Engineer explained that he had held this publication back one week in order to have time to verify the proof. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.843, R.E.Mead, •67.01 No.867, R.E.Mead, 4.08 No.854, Morris Cornbleth, 100.00 No.868, The Seagrave Co., 12250.00 No.855, Redondo Home Tel.Co., 13.25 No.869, R.E.Mead, Treasurer, 158.84 No.856, Her.Beach eater. Corp., 58.25 No.870, R.W.Hague, `30.18 No.857, do do do 66.00 No.871, Raymond G.Osborne, 138.97 No.858,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 25.68 No.859, do do 106.90 No.860, do do 2.50 No.861, do do 276.32 No.862, do do 32.62 No.863, do do 204.91 No.8 64, do do 10.58 No.865, do do 2.06 No.866, do do 15.29 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; • Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None; (Ordinance No. 392 Passed.) _ Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Ordinance No.392, entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,establishing the grade of First Street and also establishing the location of the curb lines between the easterly line of Camino Real and the westerly line of Barney Ceurt,of said City of Her- mosa Beach." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,whereupon.the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. _ (Resolution No.676 assedi) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.676,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing the comp- .ensation for special engineering work of the City Engineer of said City,Victor H.Staheli, for the street improvement of Lyndon Street and Summit Avenue, also for the street imp- rovement of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street, and Fifteenth Place." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On Motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to m=;et Tuesday, ay 22nd.1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. i � t.\ Clerk. aident of the Board of Trustees. 101 102 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,May 22nd.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of -May 15th.1923,were read and ap- proved. This being the time set for hearing protests against the improvement -of Manhattan avenue and Summit Avenue as contemplated by -Ordinance of Intention No.390,the Clerk announced that no written protests had been received by -him. The President having invited any interested persons wishing to protest,to state any ground they had for protesting against this improvement, MR.R.W.PR1DHAM stat- ed that he would protest against the improvement if it was a fact that he would have to pay for the frontage of his property lying along the side street as well as well as the Manhattan frontage.The City Attorney stated that such a method of assessment was not contemplated. Mr.Pridham stated that he had already brought manhattan Avenue up to the required grade in front of his lots,and did not think he should be called on to pay for his own frontage grading on Manhattan. He thou- ght if he -was only to be charged for his own frontage he had no objections. MR,JAME S LEECH stated he was under the impression that the plans contemplated an eleven fest improvement,on each side of both Manhattan and Summit Avenues, whereas,the Resolution showed that Summit Avenue was to be 13-12 feet of improve ment or. each side. He protested against -the work except at first agreed-upon by -the Board,at eleven feet. MR.W.T.BOLTON stated that he thought the plans as at present shown by the Resolu- tion,calling for 7-1/2 feet gutter on Summit Avenue,were proper for a Street of the width of Summit Avenue, end in good propoption. - - Mr.P.Minogue,a resident on Summit Avenue asked the Board,if,after the improvement was in,he would be allowed to put in a retaining wall in the parking portion of the street. The Board did -not allow that this could°be done. MR.W.W.BLOOMFIELD also owning property,on Summit Avenue, suggested that the City - should donate or vacate -the parking portion of Summit Avenue after the improvement is-in,so that abutting owners could use it as their own. The Board did not think • this would be wise,as there might be a time when the street would be better for the - extra width. - • Mr.Bolton stated that he protested against this improvement on the ground -that the charge for grading was not properly provided for and•arranged. Mr.Bloomfield also entered a protest against the work. TRUSTEE BARLOW MOVED that the Board reserves any decision on the matter until their - next meeting. This motion was seconded by Gregory and carried,all the members vot- ' ing "Yes" thereon. - MR.J.E.H.&SCHIO presented a petition signed by numerous owners and residents asking that a temporary permit be given Mr.Haschke t6 run tram cars on the Strand - from the south boundary line to Pier Avenue. The Board decided not grant this per- ° mit,since there did not appear to be a majority of owners on the Strand who had signed the petition,and it was handed back to Mr.Haschke,to enable him to try and secure a majority of the owners to sign it. - Demand No 872 in favor of O'Melveny,Millikin,Tuller & Macneil for $250.00 was now presented,read,audited and approved. Trustee Bravender moved that this demand be allowed and a warrant drawn to pay it. Trustee Barlow'seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Barlow,Bra.vender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Claudius, Mr.Heisler,t he lessee of the Bait Stand" 'on the Pier was granted permission to have a telephone installed to his concession (Resolution No;677 Adopted.) Trustee Barlow moved the adoption of Resolution No.677,entitled; " A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demands the ac- quisition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- the acquisition, construction and completion of a sewer-system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tenks,sewage disposal mains,and also including necessary land,rights of way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary therefor,the est 3m te cost of which will be the sum of $195,000.09; determining that said municipal necessary and convenient to car- ry out the objects,pueposes and powers of said City; and :determining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of. said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call ; -- • Ayes: Trustees Barlow,Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and President Bedell. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the B o= then adj u ed to meet , esday June 5th. 1923, et 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. i� // • 4Le!q/VCler. Pre eat/. ' t.ze Board of Trustees. 103 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTERS OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEASH Caifornia, held in the Council Chamber Monday, May 28th, 1923, at 8;00 O' Clock P.Ir1 PRESENT: Trustees Barlow, Bravender, Claudius, Gregory and President Bedell. ABSENT: None. .The minutes of the meeting held May 22nd 1923,"were read and approved. At this time President Bedell called Trustee Bravender to the Chair to act as President pro -tempore of the Board. . Trustee Bravender having assumed the Chair now directed the Clerk to produce the returns of the Special Municipal Election held May 22nd 1923, in order that the Board could canvass andpass on same. The Clerk having produced said returns, the President then appointed Trustees Claudius and Gregory as a Committee to act as Tellers to canvass the returns. At this time Mr. C.B. Ladd addressed the Board and argued that this election had been brought on in an irregular manner; that the petitioners had stated that the petition was insufficient and that the Board should review' the entire proceedings at this time, and declare the election illegal. The City Attorney stated that since the Board had declared themselves satisfied with the sufficiency of the petition, and had brought on' the election owing to the petition, he thought it would nol be reasonable for them to attemtp to take advantage of any irregularities, even if it .ceild be proven that such itegularities existed which he did not think was a fact. The Board 'acce:>ted the City Attcney's statement of the matter, and the Tellers proceeded with the canvass of the. returns. The Tellers having completed their canvass of the returns, reported to the Board as follows: - That the Total Vote cast in Special Election Precint No. 2, was 300. that the vote in said precent on the proposition, Shall H.W.Barlow be recalled as Trustee, was, Yes, 202 No. 82. Shall J.Y.Bedell be recalled as Trustee, Yes, 201, No. 83. Shall F.M. Bravender be recalled as Trustee, Yes, 198 No. 92; Shall J.H.Claudius.be recalled as Trustee, Yes, 199 No. 84. Shall J.B.Gregory be recalled as Trustee, Yes, 193, No. 89. Votes for Arnold R. Holston as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow 119. Votes for Bert Clark, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow, 1. Votes for John W. Ratzlaff, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow 75. Votes for Fredrick Finer as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 154. Votes for Bharles F. Saunders, as Trustee to supped J.Y.Bedell;-.35. Votes for Claude J.Alexander, as Trustee to succedd F.M.Bravender, 178. Votes for James H.Magoon, as Trustee to succeed J.H.Claudius, 179. Votes for Frank Richards as Trustee to succeed J.B.Gregory, 181. That the Total Vote Vast in Special Election PRECINT NO.1 was 464. That the Vote in said Precint on the propositon, Shall J.Y.Bedell be recalled as Trustee Yes 171, No, 284. Shall H.W.Barlow be recalled as Trustee Yes 188, No, 268. Shall F.M.Bravender be recalled as Trustee, Yes, 167,No, 291. Shall J.$.Claudius be recalled as Trustee, Yes,162, No, 295. Shall J.B.Gregory be recalled as Trustee, Yes,160, No, 291. Votes for Arnold R. Holston as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow 154. Votes for John W.Ratzlaff, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow, 18. Votes for Mrs. Bolton, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow, 1. Votes for Fredrick Finer, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 72. Votes for Peter Miller, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 2. Votes for Charles F.Saunders, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell 77. Votes for E.J.Young, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell - 1. Votes for Claude J.Alexander, as Trustee to succeed F.M.Bravender, 138. Votes for James H.Magoonm as Trustee to succeed J.3:Claudius, 135. Votes for Rrank Richards, as Trustee to succeed J.B.Gregory, 141. That the TOTAL VOTE cast in said City on the Recall and for new Trustees was, Shils.H.W.Barlow be recalled from the office of Trustee Yes, 390, No,350 Shall J.Y.Bedell be recalled from the office of Trustee, Yes, 372,.No,367 Shall F.M.Bravender be recalled from the office of Trustee Yes, 365 No, 383 Shall J.H.Claudius be recalled from the office of Trustee, Yes 361, No,379 Shall J.B.Gregory be recalled from the office of Trustee Yes, 353, No,380 Votes for Arnold R.Holston, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow 273. Votes for John W.Ratzlaff, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow, 93. Votes for Mrs.Bolton, as Trustee to succeed H.W.Barlow, 1. Votes for Fredrick Finer,, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 226. - Votes for Charles F.Saunders, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 112. Votes for Peter Miller as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 2. Votes for E.J.Young, as Trustee to succeed J.Y.Bedell, 1. • Votes for Claud J.Alexander as Trustee to succeed F.M.Bravender, 316. Votes for James H.Magoon , as Trustee to succeed J.a.Claudius, 314. Votes for Rrank Richards, as Trustee to succeed J.B.Gregory, 322. 104 TRUSTEE J.Y.BEDELL, low filed with the Clerk a written notice declaring his intention to contest the result of said election as shown by the canvass of the returns, by the Committee of ' Tellers, on the ground that same had not been counted correctly by the Election Boards, and tat a recount would show -that 'said J.Y.Bedell had not been recalled, but had been retained in the -office of Trustee, and that for that reason no successor could be legally elected to fill his place. He asked that the ballots in so far as same applied to the voting for or against the recall of said J.Y.Bedell from the office of Trustee of the City of Hermosa Beach, be re-counted and after the true result of the voting on said recall had been ascertained, that it be declared he had not been recalled, and that by such election no other party had^been elected to the said office of Trustee now held by said J.Y.Bedell. TRUSTEE BARLOW now filed with the Clerk a written Notice declaring his intention to contest the result of said election as shown by the- canvass of the returns, by the Committee of Tellers, on the ground that same had not been counted correctly by the election boards, and that a recount would show that said H.W.Barlow had not been recalled, but had been retained in the office of Trustee and that for that reason no successor could be legally Elected to fill his place. He asked that the ball.lots in so far as same applied to the voting for or against the recall of said H.W.Barlow , from the office of Trustee of the City of Hermosa Beach, be recourid, and after the true result of the voting on said recall had been ascertained,' that it be declared he had not been recalled, and that by such election no other party had been elected to the said office of Trustee now held by said H W.Barlow. Resolution No. 678. ____j Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.678 entitled; - "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, DETERMINING AND DECLARING IRE RESULTS OF THE SPECIALEIECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON MAY 22,1923 Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, wheredpon the -same was adopted by the following roll-call;-- Ayes: oll-call;-Ayes: Trustees, Caludius, Gregory and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting: Trustees Barlow and Bedell. TRUSTEE BARLOW AND TRUSTEE BEDELL each for himself now asked to renew -his petition for contest, and have same filed , 'which was done. ARNOLD. R. HOLSTON, ncwpresented himself ready to be sworn in as a Trustee. Mr.Holston stated as follows,"I appear in person and with my attorneys S.C.Shaffer and Kimball Fletcher, and object to the hearing of this contest at this time, and object to the opening or couilig of any of the ballots cast at the Special Municipal Election held on May 22 1923, on the following grounds: First; That this Board has no jurisdiction to hear try or determine this contest. Second; Tha of the Board should try this contest as now constituted, it would appear as Judges in their own case. Third: That in such an election as the one at bar, a recall election where the Trustees themselves are liable -lobe recalled, they have no right to open or- count the ballots in this kind of an election; And -on the further ground that no notice of a recount hasbeen given us;- the noticeserved being merelg a notice to appear, hear and listen to a canvass of the vote, and we are taken by surprise thereby, and had no knowledge that there would be a contest until this contest was filed, and no knowledge that a demand for a recount would be made and no time to prepare a written or any other answer to this matter. I object to the opening or recounting of the ballots returned from Special Municipal Election Precint No.2 because, the returns received and signed by the Clerk ,B. F.Brown, as haying been received from Florence G .Bolton Inspector, on May 23 1923, and as special grounds state that the envelope containing -the ballots was never signed or sealed as required by law. That the names of the clerks were not written across the same as required by law; that they were delivered to the Clerk, B, .F.Brown, shortly after the election was held, and remained in his office opened until about 1V.Di'Clock A.M. of the next day when I discovered in the presence of the Clerk, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A.Stiles and Mr.C.J.Alexander that the envelope containing the ballots was unsealed; that thereupon the Clerk, after examining same, proweeded to seal same with sealing wax, as the sealing seemd to be broken , and except for said sealing wax and some brads that sane are still unsealed. It appeared to have been licked together and had come apart, and had been opened and was not guarded. There were several doors and windows and there was an incentive for tampering with the ballots; and for the reasons stated we think they were not sealed as required by law, and we object to have them opened as the Board has no authority therefor ,and we object to their opening and counting the ballots. I make the sane objection for Fredrick Piner. Attorney Shaffer renewed the objections for Fredrick Piner; stating that the Board had no authority to open and count the ballots. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD then appointed I.M. Cornbleth and W.W.Kennedy as witnesses to the recount of the Ballo* The President stated that he would appoint any two die -interested voters •to be named by Messers Holston and Piner to act as witnesses at the recount, and to represent themat said recount. Mr.Holston stated that they did not wish to have anything to do with the recount. THE BOARD now proceeded to open and recount the ballots in Special Election Precint No.2, and several of the ballots were counted. At this time Attorney Kimball Fletcher representing Fredrick Piner, served each member of the Board with a copy of an Alternative Writ of Prohibition commanding the Board to desist from further opening or tampering `with the ballots and ordering them to appear before the Superior Court at Department One, in Los Angeles on June 4th 1923, and show cause why said writ should not be made final. This was signed by Frank R. Willis, Judge of Superior Court. On advise of the City Attorney the Board then directed the Clerk to re- seal the ballots, and,put same in a safe place until they were further needed, and further coisideration of the contests was continued until June 5th 1923 • at 7;30 Oclock P.M. On motion of Trustee Claudius, seconded by Bedell, th = :oard'th en adjourned to meet Tuesday June 5th 1923 at 7:30 O'Clock P 19/ Clerk Preside , of 1% 1O5 Board of Trustees MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday, June 5th. ,1923, at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and Holston. TRUSTEE CL UDIUS ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND CALLED 'IHE MEETING TO ORDER. It appearing that a recall election having been held resulting in the recall of appointed President,and the election of two new members,to-wit:- Messers Frederick Piner and Arnold R.Holston; and that certificates of election had been issued to said Frederick Piner and Arnold R.Holston, and that it was now necessae$a to select another President of the Board, Trustee Piner.. now placed Trustee Holston in nom- ination for this office. ,Trustee Gregory seconded the nomination of Trustee Holston to be the President of the Board. The Chairman put the question of appointing -Trustee Holston as President. Those voting "Yes" were Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and Piner. Not voting; Trustee Holston. Absent: None. Trustee Holston then assumed the Chair and called for the reading of the minutes. The Minutes were read by -the Clerk,and after the correction of the word "unopened" to read "opened",the minutes were approved. THE RESIGNATION of Frank L.Perry as City Attorney was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by'Gregory,this resignation was not accepted at this time; and the City Attorney was reque=sted to hold his office for the time. Mr.Perry stated that he would be pleased to remain temporarily,and to assist any successor to his office with any information that he could -give. The Board,on Motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Bravender, voted their thanks to Mr.Perry for his invaluable services,wherein.he has been indispensable in Street work and other City matters. Mr.Perry thanked the Board for its appreciation of his work. This being the time set for the receiving and opening of BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF LYNDON STREET AND A PORTION OF SUMMIT AVENUE,as contemplated'by Resolu- tion of Intention No.664,the Clerk was now directed to publicly open and read any and all bids received for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the BID of H.WIGMAN, as follows: For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,... ......25.cents. For concrete pavement,per square foot; 28-1/2 cents,including grading and oil protective coat. Also the BID of B.C.NICHOLS,as follows; - For redwood curbs,per lineal foot,2" x 12" ,. 24 cents. For concrete pavement,per square foot,5", 27 - including grading,as per plans profile & cross sections. • And these were all the bids that werereceived for said work. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Gregory, these bids were referred to the City Engineer to check up and report back to the Board. THIS BEING THE TIME "set for receiving. and opening bids for the IIaPROVEIENT OF A POR= TION OF OCEAN DRIVE,A PORTION OF BONNIE BRAE STREET AND A PORTION OF FIFTEEENTH PLACE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.661,the President now directed the Clerk to open and publicly read any and all bids received for said work. Tho Clerk then opened and publicly read the BID of-BRAUN,BRYANT & AUSTIN,as fol- lows:- For cetent•;.curb;s,per lineal foot, .83 ¢' For redwood headers,per lineal foot,headers,.......... .33 ¢' 106 For 4" Willite Pavement,including grading,per square foot„ For 5" concrete gutter,sq. ftot, .. ...... Also the BID of H.G.FERAUD, as follows: - For cement curbs,per lineal foot, class A.,.. For redwood headers,per lineal foot of header, For 4" Willite pavement,including grading,per sq.ft.,,... For 5" concrete gutter,per sq.ft.,.. .. And these were all the bids received for said work. At this time a protest signed by Arthur Marshall and owners of property liable to be assessed for the above improvement,was presented and read. The protost was on the ground that Willite can'only be purchased from one firm,or have them do the work. Second; That work formerly done by the Willite process already shows disin- tegration and has cracked in a number of places,and the composition can be scratched *ith the finger nail. Third; That the construction of Willite pavement is a detrimental loss to the tax payers of Hermosa Biiach through its inferior composition. The petitioners asked the Board to examine this pavement already laid and .find ver- ification of these statements In its place to use the regular concrete construc- tion. Mr.Huntington,the representative of the Willite Co. asked permission to speak on the matter, and he stated that his Company used a copper treatment process that insured a strong composition; and that the company would make good and agree to ke d repair -all faulty Wilhite composition laid down by itself or other contrac using Willite under their patent process,and under their Li ense. i'. 1r.Messhall,who one of the signers of the protest and circulated same, stated that if this antee was adhered to he would be satisfied. Mr.Huntington stated that his company could not lawfully contract to maintain the pavement,but that they intended to do so,and were now doing son in other places, notably at Torrance. Trustee Gregory spoke in favor of the use of Willite,and stated that the Comp- any had promised him that they would replace all faulty pavement. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Bravender, the protest of Arthur Mar» shall et al. against the use of Willite composition for the improvement of Ocean Drive,Bornie Bras Street and Fifteenth Place`.was now denied. The vote on said motion being as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Caludius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. A PROTEST AGAINST THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH STREET as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.673,was now read and ordered filed. Since the time in which protests can be filed had not yet expired,any consider- ation of this protest was deferred until that time,in order that all protests,if any more were received, could be considered and judged at the same time. A LETTER was received from Mra. R.E.Hart,asking that the property owners on the alley or Court,being the southerly end of Ozone Court lying between Loma Drive and Twenty-fourth Street,be given permission to improve said portion of the Court with a good pavement under City specifications for cement concrete construction, and that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare grade, and set stakes for the work. On motion of Trustee Gregory this matter was referred to the`City Engineer to 'examine into and report to the Board. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner; the Board voted to subscribe for one Copy of the Redondo,Hermosa and Manhattan DIRECTORY,now in course of pre- paration, and to pay $5.00 for sate. A IETTER was received from J.A.COVEY,operator of the Filling Station now being installed at the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and Fifteenth Street,asking for permission to remove curb from the south side of Fifteenth Street,beginning four feet west of the lamp post at the corner,and to extend west sixteen feet. On motion of Trustee Gregory the Street Superintendent was authorized to allow Mr.Covey,or his contractor to install this approach across the walk,but not to allow the curb to be taken out any nearer to the said lamp post than it is now removed,it appearing that the contractorhas already cut the curb to within about eight feet of the lamp post,which the Board considered was near enough. A LETTER was received from the members of the election Board of the First Pre- cinct asking the Board to make a rate of $12.00 per member for their services at the late special election, since the special Election Precinct No.1 embraced two regular precincts. The Board discussed the matter,but were of the opinion that since the sure of $7.00 had been set by the election ordinance,they did not have authority to make a new rate of payment. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Claudius,the Board voted to deny this request. Mr.Bolton stated that he thought the Board of Llettion had worked too hard and long for the sum named in the ordinance,and that the Board of Trustees should grant their request,which he considered entirely reasonable and just. A LETTER was received from Mr.A. Howard Sadler, of fering to sell to the City certain lots surrounding the site of the refuse dump owned by the City. The Board did not care to enter into'any new purchases of land at this time, and the letter was ordered filed. It'appearing,from the itemized statement of the City Clerk,that the various sums appropriated from.the General Fund topay incidental expenses incurred in completing the proceedings for'and the collection of the assessments levied for the .31-1/2 f' .34 . 80,eighty cents. . 30,thirty cents. ,30-9/10,Thirtylt9/10 cents .35,thirty-five cents. 107 maintaining of lights in the new Lighting District No.2,for a tem of two years, amounted to the sum of $1660.78; And that the costs incurred in advertising and providing Bonds for the Nev/Municipal Fire Bonds,1923,Fund, and for the installment of the Siren purchased with the money obtained by the sale of the Fire Bonds,amoun- ted to the sum of $185.72; which sums have been advanced out 'of the General Fund; TRustee•Claudius moved that the sum of $1660.78 be appropriated from the Light District No.2 Fund,and placed to the Credit of the General Fund; -and that the sum pf $185.72 be appropriated from the Municipal Fire Bonds 1923 Fund, and placed to the credit of the General Fund; and that the Clerk •be,and he is hereby directed to show such transfer of funds on• the City Account Books. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. • Absent: None. THE CITY ENGINEER NOW REPORTED TO D -IE BOARD ON THE BIDS received for the improvement of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street and Fifteenth Place. He reported that the contract price of the work as per the bid of Braun,Bryant and Austen would amount to the sum •of $/332 And that the contract price of the work as peri the bid of H.G.Feraud,would amount to:the sum of $/300760 It appearing from this tatement that the bid of H.G.Feraud was the lowest, and that ho was the lowest,regular,responsible bidder for said work,Tru ravender sugges- ted that the contract be awarded to said H.G.Feraud,at the price d in his bid or proposal on file, and. that all other bids therefor be reject . Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.679,e ed; rResolution No.679 Passed " A Resolution of Award of Contract the Improvement of a portion of Ocean Drive,Bonnie Brae Street and Fifteenth Place,'in the City of Hermosa Beach,as contepplated by Resolution No.661,of the City of Hermosa Beach, which declares the intention of the.Board of Trustees of said City to order the doing of said work." • Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following rcll call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ENGINEER REPOR' D THAT THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LYNDON Street and Summit Avenue,as per the,bid oo-f H.Wigman,amounted to the sum of $4&'8797 That the contract rice for said improvement as per the bid of B.C.Nichols,amounted t_ o the sum of $ 22,.5`6'-ar. . Trustee Gregory suggested that' since it appeared from said statement of the Rng- ineer that the bid of said B.C.Nichols was the lavest, and that he was the lowest, regular,responsible bidder for said work,that the contract be awarded'to said B.C. Nichols at the prices named in his bid or proposal on file, and that' all other bids be re'ected therefor. (Resolution No.680 Passed.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.680, entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the improvement of Lyndon Street and a portion of Summit Avenue,in the City of Herinosa Beach,as contezpplated by Resolution No.654,of the City of Hermosa Beach,which declares the intention of the Board 'of Trustees of said City to order the doing of'said work." Trustee Piner seconded the motion,for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the sane was adopted by the•folloviing roll ball; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,`Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ATTORNEY having stated that it would.be necessary for the Board to take some action at this meeting in regard to the protests against the Improvement of MANHATTAN AVENUE AND SUMMIT AVENUE,which had been set for this date,the Board then had read a letter from Mr.W.T.Bolton,making protest against the construction of a new sidewalk and gutter on Summit Avenue as per Ordinance of Intention No.390; stating that he would hold the City for damages that might be caused by excavation,grading or other work incidental thereto to his property. Mr.Bolton verbally stated that the parkway left after -the -improvement was in- stalled should be vacated by the City for the use of the abutting owners. Mr.W.W.Bloomfield also asked that this parkway should be vacated,as it wodld be needed by the owners in the event that the grading was done. Mr.J.W.Leach also made the same request,and' stated that there should be given at least one week in which to consult on this tatter and arrange a more -satisfactory basis ,for the work. Trustee Bravender stated that the delay' in installing sidewalks was depriving the City of the chance of obtaining free delivery of mail. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Claudius,the Board voted to defer the further consideration of the matter until their next meeting,and to meet the Wailers interested,and try and settle these differences in an amicable manner, that would satisfy everyone and allow the work to proceed,before the Board met in the Council. It Appearing from the Minutes of the Board that MRS.PEARL E.ANDREWS had been granted a verbal lease of the room now occupied by her on the' Municipal Pier for a terra of one and one half years from the probable date of April 4th.1922,at which time the attorney and the Clerk were directed to prepare a Lease at $25.00 per'month for a period .of one and one half years; On Motion of Trustee Bravender,duly seconded by Trustee Claudius,the Board now voted to confirm this agreement and directed1the Attorney to prepare a lease for Mrs.An1rews.to cover the time mentioned,that is for 108 One and one half years from and after April 4th. 1922. J.E.HASCHKE presented a let•£er which was read,asking,that he be granted a temporary permit to operate tram cars over the Strand walk. It did not appear that Mr.Haschke had obtained the consent of a majority of the owners along the Strand for his tram cars to so operate, and the Board refused to take action thereon. A LETTER FROM H.W.BARLOW AND J.Y.BEDELL was read and ordered filed. Mr.Barlow and Mr.Bedell requested that their contests of the Special election held May 22",1923, and the determination and declaration of the results thereof by the Board,be set for an early date,and that all the ballots should be counted. The writers gave reasons for granting this request. The Board discussed the matter at some length. Trustee Bravender moved that this request be allowed and the time set for the, hear- ing should be Tuesd ay,June 12th.1923,at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock P.M.,and the Clerk to give notice to all interested parties of the date of said hearing. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was defeated by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Noes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender the President appointed Trustee Piner as Committee- man on all the different committees previously filled by Mr.Barlow,when he was a member of the Board,to continue as such until a different arrangement of Committees and members may be made. The City Engineer submitted a map • of TRACT NO.6851,Los Angeles County Records, being a sub-divftion of Lote 36 and 37,of Block 78,Second Addition to Hermosa Beach, showing dedication of certain streets and alleys therein. Mr.Anderson,of Anderson Brothers,Realtors,atated that it was the intention of the owners to improve these streets with oil and gravel as per County specifications, and asked that this Plat be approved by the City,and the Streets accepted. Trustee Gregory moved that this plat of Tract No.6851 be approved and adopted, and the streets accepted. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudiva,Gregory ,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The map was left in the hands of the City Engineer to obtain blue prints thereof.. The following Demands were received,read,auditedl and approved; No.9 8,M.M.Cornbleth, No.873,H.W.Barlow, 874,J.Y.Bedell,• 875,F.M.Bravend er, 876,J.H.Claudius, 877,J.B.Gregory, 878,B.F.Brown, 879,M.M. Cornbleth, 880,R.E.Mead, 881,Frances C.Wendell, 882,F.L.Perry, 883,C.A.Bridge, 884,The Neuner Corporation, 885,Anna E.Bangs, 886,Florence G.Bolton, 887,Harry T.Jones, 888,Augusta Kardell, 889,Freddie L.Tanner, 890,Rachel Helen Anderson, 891,R.L.Douglas, 892,Agnes Hawkesworth, 893,Ruth Hudson, 894,Leona D.Stiles, 895,Clark E.Sargeant, 896,B.C.Hibbets, 897,Redondo Home Tel. Co., 898,Sou.Celif.Gas Co., 899,Hermosa Paint & Wall Paper Co., 88.40 900, do do do do 1.30 901,Hermosa Outfitting -Co., 4.10 902,Sou.Celif. Edison Co., 23.89 903, do do 104.13 904, do do 2.50 905, do do 276.48 906, do do 32.62 907, do do 206.35 908, do do 52.92 909, do do 2.85 910, do do 17.20 911,ThedSeagrave Go., 4.50 912,J.G.Thomas, 24.64 913,B.&.B. Service Sta., 28.58 914,Hermosa Hardware Co., 4.26 915,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 916,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 917,Ed Messinger, 69.22 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 150.00 125.00 150.00 75.00 50.00 50.00 19.65 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 63.47 72.60 13.60 4.25 919,J.E.Wheeler, 920,C.L.Reinbolt, 921,F.C.Mead, 922,C.F.Sehmid, 923,C.L.Reinbolt, 924,A.Brenenetahl, 925, John A.Herman_son, 926,B.F.Brown:, 927,John Hofreiter, 928,Prank Brown, 929,J.Pickering, 930,J.M.Leake, 931,Geo.B.Mulvey, 932,Harry Johnson, 933,E.L.Brubaker, 934,Martin's Service Sta., 935,Geo.H.Martin, • 936,Tropical Paint & Oil Co., 937,Redondo & L.A.Daily Express, 938,The Star Balcksmith Shop, 939,Hermosa Hardware Co., 940,The Modern Drug Store, 941,Sem E.Arey Co., 942,HermanWigman, 943,Joe Gentry, 944,Moran-McWhinnie, 945, do do 946, do do 947, do do 948, do do 949, do do • 950,Johnston Printing Co., 951,J.G.Reid, 952,C.Ganahl Lumber Co., 953,Victor H.Staheli, 954, do do 955, do do 956,P.C.Graham, 957,Tom Parker, 958,Roy Graham, 959,Burns & McDonnell, 960,Johneton Printing Co., 961, B.F.Brovm & R.E.Mead, 962,E.M.Oliver, 20.00 3.45 44.00 273.50 25.00 140.00 159.00 125.00 15.00 112.00 109.00 108.50 112.50 110.00 92.50 64.00 7.27 9.99 14.25 .50 12.50 15.65 1.85 16.80 142.00 50.71 61.52 279.10 31.28 36.25 68.00 1.20 26.90 15.00 94.28 150.00 16.01 3.25 120.00 75.00 21.00 10.40 959.60 50.00 20.00 Demand No.963, S.&.ISI. Transfer Co., . , .50 0 — " 964, Hermosa Beach Plumb'g.CO. 155.49/4 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President Now asked that the Board grant him authority to appoint a Committee to confer with the cities of Redondo Beach,Manhattan Beach,Palos Verde,Los Angeles and other cities that might be interestedin the question of a joint sewer to con- nect with the Hyperioreewer,with a view to arranging a tentative plan whereby all the Beach cities might join in a sewer project of this character. He suggested that this committee should be composed of members of the Board and the City Engineer and City Attorney. Trustee Gregory moved' that this committee should consist of President Holston, and Trustees Piner,Gregory,and Engineer Staheli•; and the committee is to investi- gate and find out what chance there is to connect with the Hyperion Sewer. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried,all members voting "yes". On motion duly made and seconded the Board then ad3ourned to meet Thurs- _ day,Jun_e 14th.1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. P esident of the Board. 109 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR METING of. the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held in the Council Chamber, Thursday,June 14th 1923 at 7;30 O'Clock P.M. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory, Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None. The MINUTES of the regular meeting, held June 5th 1923, were read and approved. TRUSTEE FINER MOVED that the Board do now accept the resignation of Mr. Frank L. Perry as City Attorney, which was filed at a previous meeting of the Board. Trustee Bravender objected to the accepting of Mr. Perry's resignation at this time on the ground that his services had been so satisfactory that it seemed to be poor policy to make any change, and that it was against the interest of the City of Hermosa Beach to do this. . . The President stated that Mr.Perry had voluntarily resigned, and that matters had come upthat made it necessary to have a new attorney, among which was the defence of the cases now being brought against the present members of the Board. Trustee Finer stated that he thought it wouldbe better to make the change at this ' 3.me.Mrgerry announced that he thought the resignation should be accepted. Trustee Gregory then seconded the motion, and it was carried by the following vote': Ayes: Trustees Claudius, Gregory, Finer and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. TRUSTEE FINER NOMINATED MR. KIMBALL FLETCHER as City Attorney.. There being no other nominations for this office, the Clerk called the roll, and the members -of the Board voted as follows: For Mr.Fletcher as City Attorney; Trustees Claudius, Gregory, Piner and Presi- dent Holston. Against the appointment of Mr.Fletcher; Trustee Bravender. Absent None. The President now produced a copy of an application for a Writ of Mandate directed against certain members of the Board, and suggested that the matter of representation at the:.hearing set for June 18th. in the Superior Court, should now be arranged for. Trustee Finer moved that City Attorney Fletcher -be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary answer, and make appearance for the Board at the time and place named in the writ. Mr.C.W.Lyon asked if there was any disposition on the part of the Board to count the ballots without carrying the case into the Superior Court. The President stated that they did not think the Board had jurisdiction, and he recited some of the history of the cases to support his view of the matter. He repeated that he did not think this Board had jurisdiction to hear this case. That the Superior Court was the proper body to hear the- case if it is heard. Mr.Lyon argued that the law gave the Board jurisdiction to try the case and urged that it would be much better for the name of the City if the matter were settled by the Board of Trustees. Trustee Piner'a motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory, and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes :Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent :None . A PROTEST AGAINST THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE, on the ground of the extend of the District, and dgned by Paul E.Scheibner et al. 110 was presented, read and ordered filed The Board expected to' consider this and other protests at a time to be set' later; ' A LETTER from Hettie L.Erwin was read and ordered filed. Mrs. Erwin asked the Board to refund to her the amounts she had paid for the improvement of Loma Drive and Sixteenth Street, that represented the coat of the sewer line, as a part of said improvement. She stated that it was not built so as to be' of service to her. This letter was referred to the SEWER COMMI1T. A LETTER from Clara P.Finnick asking that a street sign be installed at Loma Drive, on the north gide of Pier Avenue, was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Street Superintendent was directed to have this sign and shy other needed street signs installed at once. J.E.WHEEIER made written plication for permission to take out a License to conduct a PARKING STATION on Lots 25 and 26 Block 12, near 11th andHermosa Ave. On motion of Trustee Gregory, duly seconded, this permission was granted, and the Clerk directed to issue .said License on the payment of the lvful fees. CHAS.F.SAUNDERS presented a written request that the cost for any erroneous publications for the proceedings for the Improvement of Lyndon et Summit Streets should not be taxed to the proarty owners when the assessment therefor was made. it appeared from a statement of the City Engineer that this particular improve- ment was under a special contract whereby the Engineer recwired a percent and took care of certain expenses. In any case the Board expressed themselves that this kind of acharge should not be taxed tothe property owners, but paid out of the General fund, if the City was liable therefor. ' A LETTER from Mrs. Shawer,written to the Marshal, in regard to living conditions of a certain house taking roomers, was ordered filed without any action by the Board. A LETTER to the Board from Mrs.F.A.Neis was ordered filed. This letter contained a request that a "No Parking" rule in front of Hotels be enforced by Ordinance to be passed by the Board. Trustee Gregory stated that Mr.Neis had had authority given him to post a "No Parking" sign in front of his building, which the Board considered sufficient, and no action was taken the letter being ordered filed. TWO LETTERS from the County Health Board, and a letter frau the State Health. Board were received and ordered referred to the Health officer, with the correspondence enclosed. A LETTER was received from P.Minogue, requesting that his name be withdrawn from the protest against the improvement of Manhattan and Summit Avenues. W.H.SMITH, WM.ROSEMAN AND FRED LEWIS presented a letter asking the Board to have work done at the corner of 21st. Street and East Railroad Drive, which was said to be in very bad shape for travel. . The Street Superintendent reported that the Contractor for the improvement of Canino Real expected to do same work here very soon. The letter was filed. DOCK LEO presented a written request that a permit be granted him to obtain a License from the City Clerk to operate the busin s of a Palmist at stand located on the Strand just south of Pier Avenue. He also asked that he be permitted to pay in the sum of $25.00 for a six months license instead of one year. Trustee Bravender moved that a permit be granted to Dock Leo to take out a License to practice the business of a Palmist, and that the Clerk be directed to issue said license to himfor a.period of six months, for $25.00. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion , which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory and Piner. Noes:President Holston. Absent: None. J.T.MULIER presented a written request that the Ordinance forbidding the sale or use of Firecrackers etc. except on the 2nd,3rd,and 4th days of July, be repealed or amended so as to permit the sale of Firecrackers andfireworks before the Furth of July. The Board discussed the advisability of changing the present ordinance,Trustee Piner arguing that this restriction prmitted the neighboring towns to monopolize the sale of fireworks. TRUSTEE PIER moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare and present at the next meeting of the Board an Ordinance vftdh will amend the Ordinance that restricts the sale of Fireworks, so as to permit the sale of Fireworks at any time. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees.Gregory, Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Claudiue and Bravender. Absent:None. Attorney F.L.PERRY presented a letter telling the Board that it would be necessary to prepare the defense of the City in the case of C.B.Ladd vs. the City -of Hermosa Beach, seeking to prevent the city from ndcing altere*ARLI.3.1 the present dewer farm. On motion, this letter was referred to the City:ZraTend to. APPETITION asking for the improvement of the Strand in Shakespeare with a cement walk, was presented and read. On motion of Trustee Bravender this petition was referred to the City Engineer toexamine into and report to the Board. A petition asking the Board to retain Mr.W.W.Gipeon in the office of City Marshal was presented and read. Trustee Piner moved that the office of City Marshall be declared vacant. 11 Trustee Gregory seconded the motion. Trustee Bravender protested against the removal of Mr.Gipson frit the office of City Marshal.He thought that in the face of such a large petition of the voters asking for his retention, and the fine record that Mr.Gipson had made in the office that no change should be made. Trustee Gregory stated that While he admitted that the record of Mr.Gipson as an officer was good, still he thought that since he nd filled the office for a long time that it was proper at this time to make a change if the Board so desired; and that Mr.Stiles the applicant for the position was a good man; and he felt sure would make an efficient officer. Several persons in the audience spoke on this matter. The President then ordered the Clerk to call the roll, and the vote resulted as follows;' Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Claudius and Bravender. Absent,None. At this time the City Garbage man, Mr. A.Brenenstahl verbally announced to the Board that he would not haul any more garbage, as his contract had expired on June 1st. and he did not wish.to renew it at the same terms. . Trustee Piner placed the name of Wm.A.Stiles in nomination for the office of City Marshal at a salary of $200. per month and to work on 12 hour shift. There being no other persons nominated for this office the President directed the Clerk to call the roll, which was done and the vote was as follows: For Win.A.Stiles as City Marshal of Hermosa Beach. Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner-and President Holston. Noes:Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Trustee Piner moved that the office of City Health Officer be declared vacant. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: -Trustees Bravender and Claudius.Absent;None. Trustee Gregory placed thename of Dr.W.C.Fiske in nomination for the office of Health Officer, at a salary of $25.00 per month. The vote for Dr.Fiske for the office of Health Officer resulted as folbws; Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent None. Trustee Piner moved that the office of Street Superintendent be declared vacant. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the followi:g vote; Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent:None. Trustee Gregory nominated Mr.W.F.Meadows for the office of Street Superintendent at a salary of $125.00 per month. The vote for W.F.Meadows for the office of Street Superintendent resulted as follows: Ayes: -Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent None. Trustee Piner moved that the office of City Engineer be declared vacant. Trustee Gregory seconded -the motion, which was carried by the fol wing vote; Ayes:Trustees -Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent,None. Trustee Finer nominated Mr.Chas.F.Saunders for the office of City Engineer on the same terms of service and payment of salary as his predecessor. There being no other nominations for this office the -vote was taken for Mr.Saunders for the office of City Engineer, and resulted as follows: Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent:None. Mr.V.H.Staheli stated that he was employed on a percentage basis for the Engineer work of Ocean Drive, Bonnie Bra, Street and Fifteenth Place, and for Lyndon and Summit Improvement, and veld probably have to finish his contract out, which was nearly finished. He had the engineer work for Manhatt'ai and Summit well under way, and would get same in shape to turn over. At this time Mr.F.C.Mead tendered his resignation from the office of Building Inspector, Which resignation was accepted. Trustee Gregory then nominated Mr.James Lucas to the office of Building Inspector on the same terms ofpayment as hispredecessor filled the office for. There were no other nominations for this office. The vote for Mr. Lucas for the officeof Building Inep,tor resulted as follows; Ayes:Trustees Gregory, Finer and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius.Absent:None. Mr.Mead asked permission frau the Board to return to Mr. Lang a plumber, the deposit of $50. which he held, Mr.Lang having quit business in Hermosa Beach. The Board anthotized Mr.Mead to make this return of deposit to Mr.Lang. IER. C.L.REINBOLT now resigned as Chief of—the Fare Department. The Board asked Mr. Reinbolt to reconsider this resignation; but he Stated that his health did not permit him to assume this duty any further and that he had c onteqlated resigning for some time. On the request of the President, Mr.Reinbolt consented to hold over for three days. 112 A telegram from Byron -Jackson Pump Co., stated that their representative. would not be able to meet the Board Thursday evening, and suggested Monday evening ,, m next as a meeting time to arrange for sewer pump d is cu ssion . ''' o The matter of securing.a suitable pump for the Sewer being very pressing,,, T tl s. the Board (Id not wish to wait any longer, and Trustee Piner moved that the President of the Board is hereby authorized to execute a contract for the m �� rental of a pump, of a character already agreed on by the Sewer Committee, at a Q'.o monthly rental of $100.00 per month, The contract being with the Byron -Jackson XCD o Pump Co., and the price for the pump complete being $1331. with $300; allowed for the old pump same to be installed within thirty days, with an allowance to 0 0,4 said Company of $50. for removal of old pump and installation of the new one, • aothe monthly rentals to be applied on the net cost of pump, and sold net cost of s. s, U $1081. to bear interest from date of antract -H- a) ! Trustee Claudius seconded the motio , which was carried by the following vote; 09 a Ayes:Trustees Claudius ,Gregory, Pinar aid President Holston. W 0+, Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent None. d At this time MR.REINBOLT appeared before the Board and announced that the zm� d .r4 1' VOLUNTEER FIREMEN HAD ALL RESIGNED.. K 'The Board after discussing this matter decided to appoint Mr.Clark Sargeant, the Fireman Chauffeur, to be Fire Chief, with authority to organize another Volunteer Fire Company, and secure as many of the old members as possible. The motion toapgoint Clark ,Sargeant Fire Chief, was made by Trustee Gregory andseconded by Piner, all the members voting yes. Mr.F.C.Mead, asked permission to turn over the money now in his hands, covering deposits from registered Plumbers and Electricians, to the City, since he was no longer the Building Inspector. He was aut orized to deliver this money to the City Treasurer and take his receipt therefor. The Reports for the month of May of the City Clerk, The City Treasurer, The Bui- lding Inspector and the City Recorder, also the yearly report of the City Recorder, were produced, and examined and ordered filed. The Board now took up the matter of the protests (filed against the improvement of Manhattan and Summit Avenues. It appearing that the protestors had agreed with the Board on certain con- cessions that would be allowed fronting owners in regard to the use of the parking of these two avenues after the improvements were completed, and that they were content cto abandon any protest against the improvement under these coalitions, Trrstee Gregory moved that the protest of T.Bolton et al. and the verbal protests of V1.W.Bloomfield,James Leach, and P,Minogue be and the sane is hereby denied. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vete 0 Ayes:Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory,Piner and President Holston. m Noes:None. Absent:None. m (Resolution No.681 Ado ted ` Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.681, entitled: �- 5 "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, ordering the improvement of Summit Avenue from E.First Street to Manhattan Avenue and of o m Manhattan Avenue from E.Firat Street to the Northerly City boundary line of . ▪ said City, .including intersecting work in the City of Hermosa Beach; Declaring said Za work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,making 0s. the eppense of such work chargebale upon a district and declaring the district to r -I b0 m be benefited by said work or improvement and to be assessed to pay the cost and ri 4-• s. expense thereof; Determining haat bonds shall be issued to represent said costs m and eppenses;Deterrrar.ng that said proceedings shall be had and taken under the • ,Z a "Improvement Act of 1911"; and decla ming the grade at Which said work is to be 0 done." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where Oa ,d Trustee Gregory moved that the parking spaces ,on Manhattan Avenue and .Su emit ✓ 0 Ave.between the sidewalk when established and the respective property lines can be Q, m used for the construction of retaining walls and steps by the property owners la g .- along said Avenues, subject to special permits therefor to be issued by .the Board z on written request CA W tW s. Trustee Piner sec ended the motion, and it was carried by the following vote; m ¢ 0 Ayes:Trustees Yravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. gm Noes: None. Absent:None. N m Z. m Trustee Claudius mored t Yat the sum of $293.00 be transferred from the Light Dist. © a • .. o No.2 Fund to the credit of the General. Fund, this being amount for payment made • zthe publication of the Delinquent list of unpaid assessments due, and which payment O 000 was made out of the General Fund.Further, that the City Clerk is hereby directed O Or -1 m P Q 0 z to show ach transfer on the City Books . 1 Trustee Pinar seconded the motion, Which was carried by the following vote; . Ayes:Trustees Bravender, Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:None Absent:None. 113 The Board now examined the various bids submitted to the Clerk for the furnishing of certain office furniture for the Clerks office, to -wit:- two filing cases, Trustee Bravender moved that the bid of Barker Brothers at $205.65 for a case and $6.25 for each lock needed should be accepted, and the Clerk authorized to notify Barker Brothers of such acceptance; with authority to purchase two stacks or units at $205.65 each with necessary locks at $6.25 each. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote-; Ayes: Trustees Bravender, Claudius,Gr•. ory,Pinar and President Holston. Noes:None Absent: None. - Trustee -Claudius moved that no permit be given to make further connections with the City Sewer System, without the approval of the Board of Trustees, except ir. the Business District covered by the Fire Limits; and the Building Inspector be ordered to govern himself accordingly. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:None Absent:None. On request of Trustee Piner, the Clerk was directed to secure a price for Commercial Creosote by the barrel for use at the sewer Farm. On motion made and seconded the Board adjourned to meet Tuesday, .June 19th 1923. Clerk President of the Board MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR :.SETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chambor,Tuesd ay,June 19th.1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None. - . THE MINUTES of the meeting held June 14th.1923,were read and approved,after an addition showing the result of the vote on the adoption of Resolution No.681 was made on the minutes; and the further fact was entered on the Minutes that an emergency existed calling for immediate work on the Sewer Pump. A LETTER from ROY MURRAY,applying for the position of City Engineer,was read and ,ordered filed. R.J.Brockwell presented a written application -for the position of Garbage Collec- tor. Fred Dwyre also presented a letter -applying for this position. Both of these parties agreed to take the work under the present garbage ordinance,at the price of $300.00 per month. Collections to be made by the garbage man from users,which sums are to be applied toward making up the above monthly salary,and the City to pay the balance out of the General Fund. The Board questioned both of the parties as to their ability, to handle this work. Trustee Gregory moved that Fred Dwyre be employed as Garbage Collector at a salary of $300.00 per month; he to collect all the City garbage under the rules as prescribed by Ordtnance No.363; and to make cash collections from the users as prescribed by said ordinance,which sums are to be deducted from said monthly salary of $300.00. - Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. .Absent: None. A PETITION,signed by James Magoon et al. was road,asking the Board to remove .the extra swings and seats now on the beadh at llth. street,to Second Street. The Board discussed the question. . Trustee Gregory moved that the petition be allowed,a_nd that the swings and part of the teeter boards be removed to the Strand at'Second Street,and the remainder removed to the Strand on the north side of the Pier. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following.vote; Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. A REPORT showing the amounts spent by his office While City Engineer since April 1922,was presented by V.H.Staheli,the former City Engineer. This report was examined and ordered filed. . A LETTER from the City Clerk of Inglewood asking what action had been taken to- ward getting a reduction of rates on crushed stone.,was ordered filed.. The Board was not informed on this subject,and did not wish to take any action at this time. THE REPORT of F..C,Mead,former Building Inspector,showing.business done from June 1st. to June 15th.,1923,was received and ordered filed. DOCTORS Schrid,Fiske,Alison and Anderson -presented a letter,asking that a reasonable parking space should be set aside near the entrance to their respect- ive offices•,and that -they should be included in the benefits of the resolution of the Board previously .made,r eferring to auto space in front of real estate off- ices. ON MOTION of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner,the Board granted this re- quest,and directed the Marshal to see that a reasonable space was left clear for access to the walk in front of Doctor's offices; also that the Doctors have au- thority to have signs in front of thieroffices showing this fact. 114 MR.J.W.TANNER, Secretary of the Chamber of Cornmerce,presented a letter asking that the Pacific States and the General Electric Companies have permission to use the Sun Room fora dance between the hours of 2 to 5 on the afternoon of July 17" 1923,on which date the two companies expect to hold a joint picnic for employees to the number of four hundred. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Piner, this request was granted. MR.TANNER also presented a letter asking what plans the Board had in regard to the room now occupied by the Chamber of Commerce,as the Chamber wished to make ex- tensive improvements in their quarters,but did not wish to do this if there was an intention by the Board to make use of this room for any other purpose. The Board after discussing the need of room for City work,decided that it woull be necessary to take this room for the use of the City employees. During the discussion Trustee Bravender moved that the Chamber have the room;but • there was no second to this motion. Trustee Piner moved that the Chamber of Commerce be requested to vacate the room at No.1226 in the City Hell,now used by them. - Trustee.Clandius seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. MR.TANNER also presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce Committee,signed by Chas.E.Platt,stating that they had a plan up of general improvement in Shakes- peare,that would embrace all of the streets and alleys from 30th.Street to 26th. Street,and between Manhattan Avenue and Morningside Drive; also ornamental lights therefor. That it was recommended that the improvement of any streets within this dictrict be held up until a petition could be circulated and a majority of owners should sign same,which the Committee assured the Board could be done. This matter was referred to the City Engineer with instructions to assist the Committee ir8; every way. , MR.TANNER also asked the Board to approve the Demand of S.Smith for the in- stallation of a Boat Landing at the outer end of the Pier. Mr.Tanner stated that this work had been done under an.agreement of the Board that it would:stand the expense thereof up to the sum of $300.00,and that Mr.Smith had performed the work, and that he needed the money. , It appeared that there had been no approval of this work by any officer of the City competent to examine the same. Mr.Hermanson,the former Street Superin- tendent stated that he understood that the landing was made to accomodate a pas- senger laanch that IMr.Canning, who was the party who had obtained the consent of the Board to establish this landing,was to have ready for passenger traffic; but that the launch had not arrived. He also stated that he did not know that,the bills for this work had all been paid. The President directed that Mr.Smith get proper vouchers for the different bills and present same to the Clerk,and have his demand before the Board at their next rneeting,when bills will be audited. THE PRESIDENT now explained that the suit against the City brought by C.B.Ladd was to be heardpn the 25th. of June, and that it was necessary to provide certain expert witnesses to assist the Attorney in his presentation of the case. The City Attorney thought that at least one high class expert on sewer matters should be retaine3,and he recommended that another good engineer should be employed to pro- vide data; and that it would be necessary for them to visit the present sewer farm and get extensive data and many measurements. . Trustee Piner moved that the City Attorney be authorized to employ expert wit- nesses in his discretion,at a cost not to exceed.$150.00. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. IT appearing that Dr.W.C.Fiske,who had been appointed to the office of Health of- ficer,had declined to qualify for this position,TRUSIEE PINER MOVED that B.F.Brown be appointed Health Officer,to begin from this date,at a salary of $25.00 per Month Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Br avender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. . TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that the Street Superintendent be authorized to purchase two barrels of Commercmal creosote from Moran Hardware Co.,for use in disinfecting and deodorizing the effluent from the sewer.pump,where same flows into the set- tling beds at the sewer farm,at a price of 62-1/2 cents per gallon. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRustee Claudius,the Music Comniteeeman,suggested that the Band should give the coming concerts at the same times in the day as was done duping the last season. The Board agreed to this program. TRUSTEE BRAVEAmER inquired what had been done toward organizing the new vol- unteer Fire Department. Trustee Gregory reported that Mr.Sargeant,the Fire Chief, had told him that he expected to have the membership complete in a short time. Mr.W.T.Bolton suggested that better sanitary facilities should be provided for the living quarters of the Fireman-Chauffeur,and that a hot and cold water bathing system should be installed in this department. The Board agreed with this suggestion; and ON MOTION of TRUSTEE GREGORY, seconded by Piner,the Board voted 1 1 1 115 that there should be installed in the Fireman -Chauffeur's quarters a bath and shove- er,with hot and cold water. The City Marshal having reported that the police motor -cycle was in a bad state and not serviceable,Trustee Bravender ,moved that the City .Marshal be granted authority to find out the cost of a complete repairing of the same,and also the cost of a new -motor-cycle 'and the amount at which the old one could be turned in for.. This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and carried. The matter of the proposed Comfort Station at the north end of Hermosa Avenue was brought up. It appeared that nothing had been done about it since the time when the Manhattan Beach Board had stated it was willing to build a joint station if the ownership of one half of the land therefor could,be vested in Manhattan Beach. The Board did not wish to take the matter up ,at the present time. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No; Demand No. 965,Ray Mead 20.50 970 Kuhn Bros.. 325.00 966 B.F.Brown 24.00 971 Geo.R.Mulvey 54.00 967 F.L.Perry 102.50 972 Western Surgical Supply Co. 88.93 968 Kimball Fletcher, 55.00 973 Fellows & Stewart, 200.00 /03 969 F.C.Mead, 162.50 974.LaMott & Harper, 13.00 FAV' Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION of Trustee 3ravender,seconded by Claudius, France Cornell was granted a permit to conduct an experimental glass factory on Lot 63,Tract 451,on Ardmore Avenue,on the taking out of the usual building permits and paying the License for such business .f such license was found necessary. On motion,made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,July 3rd. 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. A President of he Board.. Clerk. • MINUTES OF A REGULAR M7RTING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,July 3rd.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the meeting held June 19th.,1923,were read and approved. THE PROTEST of Miss M.S.Gibson,and the protest of Paul E.Scheibner,Frank Heischman- and, May S.Gibson,against the extent of the District to be assessed for the -improve- ment of FOURTH STREET and ARDMORE AVENUE,urx.er Resolution of Intention No.673,were now taken up. Trustee Bravender moved that the time for hearing the protest of Miss May S. Gibson,and the protest of Paul E.Scheibner,i'Aay S.Gibson and Frank Heischman,against the Extent of the district to be assessed to pay the expenses and cost of the imp- rovement of Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Int- ention No.673,be set for July 17th.,1923,at the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the Board of Trustees in the City Hall,at Hermosa Beach,and the City Clerk directed to notify the signers of said protests that they are invited to appear at said meeting. - .Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried on the call, of the President. A PETITION, signed by S.D.SAMSON et al.,was presented,read and ordered filed. This petition asked .the Board to cause the swings and teeters to be replaced onthe Strand near Eleventh Street,which were removed by order of the Board. The petitioners also asked that a few picnic tables be installed between 10th.St., and llth. Street,on the Strand. Trustee Bravender moved that the Street Superintendent be directed to put one half of the tables equally on the north and south sides of the Pier. This motion was seconded by Claudius and carried. Trustee Bravender moved that the Street Superintendent be authorized to provide Teel, ters and swings for the south side of the Pier on the Strand,so that beth north and south sides of the Strand on each side of the Pier will have the same picnic and amusement facilities. Trustee Claudius seconded the motign,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Pinor and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. B.C.NICHOLS,the Contractor for the Improvement of Bay View Drive from E.First Street to to Second Street,presented a written application for an extension of sixty days . in which to finish his contract for said work. Trustee.Piner moved that the Street.Superintendent is hereby authorized and di- rected to extend the time for the completion of the work of Improving Bay View Drive,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention,No.655,for a period of thirty days from and after the date of the time set for the.coepletion of said work in the con- tract,therefor,between said B.C.Nichols and the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach, or thereafter extended. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. 116 THE CITY ENGINiR now filed a written report showing the cost of certain pipe that might be needed to replace the present pressure pipe line of the sewer. This report was ordered filed. A TETTER FROM W.W.GIPSON was received,read and ordered filed. Mr.Gipson made claim for a full months payin June as City Marshal,sta.ting that he had been discharged from a salried office in the middle of the month without previous notice. Trustee Bravender moved that Mr.Gipson be allowed the fill months salary as Marshal, to -wit;- the sum of $20C.00 for the moth of June.Thustee Claudius seconded the motion. The vote on same was as follows:- Ayee: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Noes:Trustees Gregory,Piner & Prest.Holston. Absent: None. Motion was lost. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to allow Mr.Gipson pay for the time in June in which he worked,to-wit:- for fourteen days. A LETTER was read from W.P..Elsterman;complaining of the fact that the new lighting system had not yet been installed. •He was informed that the Lighting Company had been delayed in getting certain materials,and expected to have the lights installed soon. The.City Engineer -was directed to again call the attention of the Edison Company to this matter,and urge them to hurry up the work. •Mr.W.T.Bolton conplained.of the fact that the three drop lights on the various lamp posts on Pier Avenue were again out of commission and were not burning. He was informed that an electrical expert was now workingon the lighting system,and.it was expected that the lights would all be burning shortly. A LETTER was received from G.S.Thatcher of the First Bank of Hermosa Beach,asking that a street lamp be installed at the corner of Second Street on the east side of Camino Real. The Board referred this letter to the City Engineer. It was the opinion of the Board that this light should be installed in case the new Lighting System did not take care of it,as now arranged and to be put in soon. EDWARD SIDEBOTHAM and other owners of property abutting on llth.Place and Bard Street, just south of Pier Avenue,asked that a portion of llth.Place and Bard,Street be vacated and abandoned. The Board took this matter under advisement,and ordered the letter filed. - A LETTER from Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce,in regard to the preservation of Forests; A LETTER from the Regional Plannin Commission in regard to regional planning; and a LETTER from the Los Angeles County Health Department were received and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to answer and supply certain data requested by the Health Department. A PETITION signed by many owners along Camino Real was presented and ordered filed.. - The petitioners asked the Board to havesidewalks installed on Camino Real from the - Redondo Beach line to the City Park. The petition was referred to the City Engineer to confer with the owners and find out the style and width of walk wished for. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER stated that the Lite Guards Association desired to have the Board install -five telephones on the Beach,and also a Siren. The Board after discussing the matter decided to grant this request. Trustee Bravender moved that an electric horn be installed on the Pier,and five tele- phones installed on the Beach,to be located at 2nd.Street,5th. St.,Pier Ave.,19th. st.,end 23rd. Street, for the use of the Life Guards; The cost of the horn not to exceed $150.00. Trustee Piner seconded this motion,and it was carried by .the .following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Cla.udius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. SNIDER BROTHERS,Agents for the owners,preserted a plat -of a new sub -division to be named AUBREY PARK,Tract No.6917, and asked that the Board approve and adopt same,and accept the streets to be dedicated therein.. Trustee Gregory moved that the Plat,knovm as Aubrey Park,No.6917,with the streets therein marked,is hereby approved and adopted. - Trustee Finer seoonded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner. and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF -TRUSTEE PINER,the City Clerk was instructed to have 2000 letter -heads printed. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the City Attorne* be instructed to prepare and present to the Board a report upon the legal relations now existing between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Pacific Electric Railway Company,with especial reference to the question as to whether the Railroad has proper franchise for its,lines in the City. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried,the President declaring the vote by yeas and nays. - Trustee Claudius reported that the father of the Chapman boy who was killed by an auto driven by one of the Volunteer Firemen while going to a fire,had been to con- siderable expense,and it was thought that a donation by the City ought to be made. He suggested the sum of $25.00. On -motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Claudius, the Board voted to donate the sum of $25.00 to be paid to Mr.Chapman. TIM REPORTS ofthe City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Building Inspector.were now presented and ordered filed. ON REQUEST OF THE FIRE CHIEF,Mr.Seargeant,he was authorized to secure bids for cer- tain expenses to be made in his department, or quarters. t.. Mrs.Sharp,the owner of certain lots fronting on Camino Real at the corner of 18th. Street,reported that the grading of Camino Real in front of her property would leave hex her with a 12 feet cut,which would make her -property inaccessible. She asked that the grade should be changed so as to permit of a much less cut, and that lOth.street be 117 filled up where already improved,so as to.conform to the changed grade. She stated:that her property was being badly damaged,and that something should be done to prevent it. On suggestion of the City Attorney,the matter was laid over until the next meeting of the Board,and the Attorney directed to examine into the legal phases of he matter. T The PRESIDENT STATED that complaint hadbeen made that Mr.Geo,H.Martin,who conducts a Filling station on Camino Real,was using a portion of the sidewalk in front of the station for his business. The information obtained.by the Board showed that this'was a fact;, and the Street Superintendent was directed to notify Mr,Martin not to obstruct the eidewalk,and to remove .any obstructions `therefrom. ON MOTION of Trustee Pirer,seconded by Gregory,the Fire Chief was authorized to employtwo extra men for the Fourth of July. The CITY ENGGINEER REPORTED on street matters and proceedings. He stated that the proposed Strand Walk in Shakespeare appeared to him to be a very costly and uncertain project,which would be hard to protect from the tides. Mr.V.H.Staheli,Engineer, submitted a plat for a proposed sub -division of Lot 26 and a portion of Lot 25 in Block 78,Second Addition to Hermosa Beach,and asked that said map and the streets shown therein be accepted. Trustee Piner moved that the Plat of said Lots 26 and 25 of Block 78,Second Addition to Hermosa Beach,and being numbered Tract No.6850,is hereby accepted and approved., Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote_;. Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GRESORY MOVED that the City Treasurer be and he is.hereby authorized and direc- ted to turn over to James Lucas,the present Building Inspector,al.l sums placed in his hands for safe keeping by the outgoing.Building Inspector,being deposits paid to the Building Inspector to guarantee payments for plumbing and electrical work, which am- ounts to $650.00. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. . Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that the Building Inspector provide and deposit with the City Clerk,a surety bond in the sum of X1000.00; That the Bond of the City Treasurer be in- creased to $20,000.00,a.nd that he deposit said bond with the Clerk; That the Bond of the City Clerk be increased to $5000.00,and that he deposit same with the President of the Board; and that the cost of all of said Bond be paid out of the General fund of the City. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. MR.W.T.BOLTON suggested that the Board of Trustees should address a letter to the County Board of Supervisors,asking them to reduce the County tax rate for general pur- poses,sixteen cents on each hundred dollars of valuation. He explained that the great raise in valuation of the County would allow of this reduction in the rate,and still supply enough funds to carry on the County business. Trustee Gregory moved that the recommendation of Mr.Bolton should be adopted by the,Board,and that this letter should be written as outlined by Mr.Bolton. The.motion was seconded by Piner and carried on the call of.the President. At this time the Board discussed the charge made by Mr.Kimball Fletcher,the City Att- orney for legal services in connection with the injunction case against the City brou- ght by C.B.Ladd; said bill being for $600.00.. Trustee Bravender moved that.Mr.Fletcher be allowed $200.00 for this service. There was no second to this•motion. Trustee Claudius moved that Mr.Fletcher be allowed the sum of $250.00 for his services. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion. Trustee Piner moved that said motion be.amended to make the sum allowed Trustee Gregory seconded the motion of Piner. The vote on the.amendment Ayes: Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:,Trustee Bravender. Absemt:-None. The -Following Demands were received ,read ,audited and approved; No.l. 10.00 No.21,Ed .Messinger, 2, 10.00 22,Ed .Mi ssinger, 3, -10.00 23,M.M.Cornbleth,- 4, 24,Joe Fetter, 5, 25,John Foote, 6, 26, J.W.Ratzla.f f, 7, 27,Wm.A, Stiles, 8, 28,Ed.Messinger, 9, 29,B.&.B.Service 10, 30,Roy Moore, • 11, 31,J.G.Thomas, 12, 32,Pacific Radiator Shop, 13, 50.00 33,Hermosa Beach Water Corporation, 14, 3.00 34,State Comp.Iinsurance Fund, 15, 3.0004'''35 James Lucas, 16, \'\ 173.036,C..F.Schmid, • 17, 3.73 U/l7,B.F.Brown, 18, 93.33 38,Electrical Service 19, 106.67 39,Morar_-McWhinnie, 20, 150.00 40,John Hermanson, F.M.Bravender, J.H.Claudius, J.B.Gregory, Frederick Piner, B.F.Brown, M.M.Cornbleth, R.E.Mead, Frances Wendell, H.S.Crocker Co., F.L.Perry, Kimball Fletc}}er, C.A.Bridge, Ed.Messinger, E.K.Corder, C.E.Seargeant, Sou.Calif.G as Co., W.W.Gipson, W.A.Stiles, Arthur Marshall, 10.00 10.00 150.00 125.00 150.00 75.00 9.38. 24.00 26.00 Station, 050.00. was as follows. yt; Co., 126.50 92.71 8.00 4.00 6.50 11.00 4.00 4.10 50.80 13.81 21.40 2.50 66.00 139.88 59.00 11.62 10.00 19.50 13.40 58.38 118 No. 41,B.F.Brown, 15.00 42,V1.F.Meadows, 66.62 43, J.i!'i.Leake, 76.00 44,H.Elmore, 50.00 45,J.Pickering, 48.00 46,Wm.Mukuch, - 20.00 47,H.L.Johnson, 129.50 48,J.M.Mack, 48.00 49,Frank Brown, 118.00 50,E.L.Brubaker, 104r:00 51,John Hofreiter, 100.50 52,Edw.Sidebotham, 21.02 53,H.Wigman, 42.00 54,A.F.Gilmore Co., 51.78 55,Pacific States Lumber Co., -20.89 56,Joe Gentry, 24.67 57,R.W.Hague, 11.00 58 ,Moran-McWhinnie, 50.05 59,J.G.Reid, 15.00 60,Kimball Fletcher, 359.00 61,E.M.Oliver, 32.00 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION of Trustee Gregory seconded by Piner,the Fire Chief was authorized to purchase a gas cooking stove for use in his quartors,cost not to exceed 050.00. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned t• meet �Tyesday,Ju.ly 1 th.1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. d No. 62,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 63,0.L.Reinbolt, 64,Sou.Cal.Disinfecting Co., 65,First National Bank, 66,R.E.Mead, 67,Victor Sta1j�li, 68,C.F.Saunders, 69,P.C.Graham, - 70,T.C.Parker, 71,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 72,Ray E .B rown Co., 73,Johnston Printing Co., 17.25 23.60 20.00 18.77 2817.50 70.00 80.00 72.00 30.00 36.20 79.24 284.55 Clerk. Presi•eni of the Board•of Trustees. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of. Hermosa Beach, California, held in the Council Chamber Wednesday,.July tlth.,1923, at 8:00 O'Clock P.M..' - Presnet; Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent; Trustee Bravender. THE READING OF THE MINUTES of the previouslneeting was dispensed with for this meeting. THE PRESIDENT STATED THAT HIS OBJECT IN CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING was to discuss and settle certain matters that he thought should be disposed of without waiting for the regular meeting of the Board. - - The First Matter was to have the opinion of the Board as to What defense should be made in the case recently brought by J.Y.BEDELL against the City,and the different Trustees; and that the City Attorney should be instructed what course to take in the matter,if the Board wished him to represent them. Trustee Piner moved that the City Attorney be authorized and instfucted to appear at the hearing of the suit brought by J.Y.Bedell against the City of Hermosa.Beach,the various Trustees et al., said case being numbered 125046 in the Superior Court,and to represent the City and the Trustees in the matter,and to prepare and present the defense therefor. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Claudius. Absent: Trustee Bravender. The PRESIDENT STATED THAT CONSIDERABLE COMPLAINT HAD BEEN MADE ABOUT GARBAGE COLLECTION. Trustee Pinet stated the Contractor had told him that the removal of all the garbage was much more difficult than he had anticipated,but that he expected to have the work going on smoothly very soon,as his men became more accustomed to the localities where garbage was stored. The Contractor said that the rubbish Was enormous,owing to old materials that had been left over,and other materials than, cans. The Board -promised I4r.Dwyre,the Contractor that the Street Superintendent would assist him in the removal of the accumulated rubbish,'. and that the removal of actual garbage was the most important at this time. . - - On motion of Trytstee Gregory,seconded.by Piner,the Street Superintendent was instruc- ted to use the City team in hauling off this rubbish. . . - Trustee Piner brought up the matterof removal -of weeds and rubbish from -vacant lots. It appeared that the City h ad,an ordinance covering this matter, and the Board took no aetion,intending to look over this ordinance later,as it is their intention -to enforce a -general cleanup of the City,at the earliest date. - - The Board decided that hereafter,all.parties presenting plats of new sub -divisions should be required.to furnish the Engineer with a.permenemt drawing of their plat,from which carbon copies can be made,before their plat -can be approved by the Board. - The Street Superintendent was instructed to keep careful check on,all fills and re- pairs made by the various utilities who have occasion to cut the paver_ient,and that same shall be,repaired in a substantial and neat manner,confo enable to the present -appearance of the pavement. - •- The City Engineer stated.that there were several of the Engineer's Books,and about 12 note books and much other data that appeared to be missing from the Engineer's,files. He asked that the retiring Engineer be required to produce the -above.. The City Attorney stated that a replevin suit :night be necessary to -compel the former engineer to do this; and that he thought it would be better for him to°rnake a specific deriand on Mr.Staheli, 4 1 and.an_interview with him might secure all these things without .any suit.. He.was author- ized to see Mr.Staheli and list the things required,and then proceed as he thought the -occasion demanded. On motion of TRUSTEE PIi'ER,seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to instruct and auth- orize the City Attorney to have an interview with Mr.Staheli, and obtain the data above mentioned as missing if possible, otherwise to take the necessary legal proceedings to ob- tain them. ONOTHE RECOMMENDATION of the President,each of the various elective and appointive office ers were instructed to prepare and submit a dist to be filed with the Clerk,of all the City property,records and data of every kind now in his possession, and to keep a copy thereof for his own file, The Clerk to file his list with the Treasurer,and the officers to have these lists filed within thirty days from this date. The motion therefor was made by Trustee Gregory and leconded by Piner,and carried, THE CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED that he had interviewed MRS.SHARP in regard to her claim for damages for the improvement of Camino Real as now being done, and for Eighteenth Street Improvement. The Board took no action on the matter at this time,and laid it over until their next meeting. On motion made and seconded th•e Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday July 17th.1923, 119 atO'Clo P.M.. �e s�fi President of the Board of Trustees. Clerk. MINUTES OF IT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday, July 17th 1923, at 7:30 O' Clock P.M. PRES ENT: Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory, Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting of July 3rd., and the MINUTES, of the Special meeting held Wednesday, July 11th, 1923, were read and approved. The President now invited anyone wishing to address the. Board to speak. ' MR. PAUL SC.NEIBNER one of the protestants against the extent of the District for the improvement' of. Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue, then spoke and a ¢plained his position in r regard to this District. He thought that a strict frontage plan should pre bil in this case, and that the lots fronting on Camino Real should not be called on to pay part of .the cost of improving Fourth Street. MISS M.S.GIBSON also verbally protested for the same reason. The Board in discussing this matter with the parties protesting, thought that a certain III-amount of the cost should be assessed to those lots included in the district that did not actually front on the improvement,since it was thought that there was a certain amount of •benefit, and that $40.00 for the. first lots off of the actual frontage, and $25.00 •` for the second lots away from the actual frontage would be a fair assessment in their opinion Tvustee Bravender moved that the PROTEST of MISS.M.S.GIBSON and the PROTEST of Miss May S.Gibson, Paul-E.Scheibner and Frank Heischman, be and the same is hereby denied; and the pistrict as now set and described in Resolution of Intention No.673, is hereby approved and confirmed. • Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender, Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:None.•Absent:None. A TETTER FROM V.H.STAHELI, the retiring City Engineer, was recd. The letter was in ansraer to a '- demand of the Board for the return of certain office supplies and data to the engineers *office, which it was claimed Mr.Staheli was withholding. The Board discussed the matter with I'iIr.Staheli. The letter was turned over to the City Attorney, with directions to proceed along the plan directed by the Board at their last meeting. G.L.ACTON mode a written request for a permit to erect a gasoline and accessory service station on Southeaet corner of 27th, street and Manhattan Ave., or. Lot 1,Block 112 Shakespeare. The Board did not wish to authorize such a business in the residence district without consulting the immediate owners of property and filed this letter without any action. THE COSBY COIN LOCK CO., having expressed a wish to establish a Comfort Station in some place owned by the City, to be run at their expense, and a portion of the -"proceeds or rents to be turned over to the City; the Board directed the Clerk to have Cosby 00 present a written proposition. III• On the recommendation of the CITY ENGINEER he was authorized to purchase two dozen bands to mend breaks in the pressure pipe. of the sewer system, if such should occur. The Glerk was directed to transmit this order to the firm suggested by the Engineer, at a -price of 25 cents each band. . . ELLIOT & HORN CO., bond bakers holding the Tenth & Eleventh Street improvement Bonds, presented a letter- asking the Board to advance the money from the General Furd to take care of the yearly and semi-annually payments due on these bords,vhiich cannctbe collected until the new 1923 tax book is in the hands of the Collector. This proceeding being had under the 1915 Bond Act, which priovided for collection from the property owners by means of the • regular tax collections; these payments being now due and unpaid; and the understanding being that the City can advance this money to the Bond holders and retain the same when the taxes are received from the property owners. 120 Trustee Gregory moved that this money be advanced from the General Fund . as above oar] requested and the Clerk be diredted to prepare a D emend and Warrant in the sum of 0834.81>. payable to the City Treasurer, to enable him to pay these various sums to the Bond Holders Elliot & Horne Co., TrusteenClaudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. ltos.0(0w. , J.G.REID presented a letter , which was filed, asking the Board to atbw him a raise of salary, as care -taker of "Greenwood Park".. from 015.00 to $30.00. The Board did not think the work was such that any advance should be made in the salary, and on motion of Trustee Bravender, seconded by Piner, the request was denied, and the Street Superintendent directed to take this work oar, in case Mr.Reid did not wish d to take care of the Park any longer at the salary of $15.00 per month. A LETTER was received, and filed, from J.S.RCUSCH & CO., asking that the consideration of Bids for the improvement of Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue be laid over to a later date, to enable bidders, to obtain the quantities from the City Engineer, which was not possible at this date. The Board thought this was a regeonable request,and approved the request, and directed the Clerk to deliver to Mr.H.Wigman the Bidwhich he had previously passed in to the Clerk. (Resolution No.682 Passed) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.682 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach instructing and authorising the City Clerk of said City to re-advertize for bids or proposals for the improvement of Portions of Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion, for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the sane was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent:None. A LEITER from the STATE BOARD OF HEALTH containing directions to the Local Health Officer in regard to sewage disposal and Quarantine rules, was read and ordered filed. The President stated that every effort was being made to prevent any discharge of sewage into the Ocean, and asked all persons to be extra careful t o avoid placing anything in the sewers that would have a tendency to obstruct the operation of the pump; and that a new pump was on the way, and would be installed at the earliest possible date. A LETTER FROM JOHN A.HERIIVA1SON was read and ordered filed. Mr.He_rmanson made a diemand on the Board for the full June salary which he claimed was due him as a regularly appointed City Street Superintendent at a regular monthly salary. It appeared that Mr.Hermanson had been paid only up to and including the 14th day of June, at vh-ich date he had been discharged and a successor appointed. The President stated that the Board thought the am=aft paid Mr.Hermanson was a proper amount. On motion of Trustee Piner seccn�ed by Gregory, the request of Mr.Hermanson was deMr.Hermanson The Annual Report of the City Clerk was now submitted to the Board and ordered filed. A LETTER from P:r.J.W.Tanner, Secretary manager of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce was read and ordered filed. Also a letter transmitted by Mr.Tanner, which had been written by Councilman Fred C.Wheeler of Los Angeles City. Mr.Wheeler's letter contained several suggestions for civic improvement, which the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees thought were very good, and it was hoped to follow some of the suggestions when the finances would allow , Mr.Tanner in his letter thought that large olectric signs one near. the east entrance to the City, and at junction of Hermosa Ave., and Pier Ave. should be erected when the finances of the City permitted; but that in the meantime suitable smaller flood lighted signs should be installed. He suggested that approximately eight signs, costing in the neighborhood of $75.00 each should be erected at the earliest possible date. He thought that there was urgent need of erecting suitable signs at the north and south City limits on the Pacific Electric line. The Board discussed these matters with Mr.Tanner but did not think it would be possible at this time to spend much_money. On Motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Piner, the Street Superintendent was directed to replace signs at the north and south city boundaries, along the Pacific g9lectric Railway, so passengers on the Electric line would have them in Hall view. On request of Mr.Tanner that tasty and attractive signs should be provided-, the Board directed the Street Superir ndent to consult with Mr.Tanner and get his assistance in providing the most attractive signs possible with the amount of money he could afford to spend. A LETTER FROM MR. GEO H. MARTIN was read and ordered filed. Mr. Martin asked for the privilege of maintaining his Filling Station as now located partly on the sidewalk, unt' the end of the summer season, when he asked that he have permission to install two pumps on the sidewalk edge and two tanks under the ground, according to the City rules for such work; He also asked permission to install wash racks and grease racks on the north side of his lot being Lot 1,Tracy Tract. • On motion of Trustee Claudius, seconded by Gregory, the Board voted to grant permission to Mr.Martin to run his filling station as it now is until the end of the season , that is to September 15th -,1923. anal to then install the two pumps and tanks as re9� dt d A IETTNK from C.M.STEVENS was read and ordered filed. Mr.Stevens asked permission toconstruct a small building 6 ft by 24 ft. at #65 Twelfth Court, to be constructed entirely of corrugated iron, with cement flar,cost to be about $100., to adjoin the brick garage on the west. The Board denied this request and directed the Building Inspector to enforce the Building Ordinance, relating to buildings in the Fire District, strictly and impartially, 121 A LETTER FROM BOULDER DAM ASSOCIATION was.received and ordered filed. The President now.brought up several matters that had been brought to his attention. That the privilege granted the Surf and Sand Club to have exclusive use of Fourteenth Street west of Speedway for parking purposes was more than the occasion seemed to -demand. The Board after discussing the matter thought that the Club could do with a smaller parking space on the street, and Trustee Gregory moved that the -Surf and Sand Club should have exclusive parking rights on and to thirty feet of Fourteenth Street, being the Thirty feet immediately east 6f the Strand Walk,and being on the north side of Fourteenth Street.,and the Club was authorized to mak the curb thereon, and the police directed to assist in keeping this portion clear for the use of the Club and its • patrons. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, and it was carried on the call of the President. The President stated that the Hermosa Beach Land and Water Co . had parked off the paved way running from Speedway directly west from llth.Court to Strand walk. In his opinion this was now a City street from long use by the public,and the City should take measures to preserve same to the use of the public. Other members of the Board did not thin. the City had right to this paved ground,which appeared on the map as a numbered lot in Block 12, and had been assessed always and tax paid thereon. No action was taker.. The City Engineer reported that he had discussed the Camino Real Sidewalk matter with some of the residents thereon, and arranged for the style of improvements and that a petition should be circulated at once, to obtain the necessary signers,and to contain waiver. Also that -he had communicated with the Edison Co. officials about the delay in installing lights in Light District No.2. The delay appeared to be from difficulty in obtaining certain materials, and it was hoped by -dee Company that these materials would be on hand and the work would be rushed to completion He reported that in his opinion a 100 watt lards should be installed in Second Street near the rear of the Bank Building just off Camino Real. On Motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piper, this installation was ordered. .On_ Motion of Trustee Piner, the employment of Roy Moore as assistant to the Sewer pump man was authorized` until the sewer pump is repaired so that continual work is not needed. The City Attorney reported that he was not yet ready to make a report on the legal relations existing between the City of Hermosa Beach, and the Pacific Electric Railway Company, in regard to franchise, ehichquestion had been referred to him. ,Trustee Finer reported that oily one bid had been received for installing the plumbing ordered by the Board for the Fire Chief's quarter. This bid was considered too high On motion of.Trustee Piner, sedonded by Claudius, the Board voted to allow Arthur Marshall the Night Marshal, a thirty day leave off with fullpay. It appearing that a house, said to be owned by Geo.R.Curtiss of Los Angeles, located on Lot 1, Tract 1123 on Bay View Drive and E.First Street, was partly on the street, and.that it was impossible for the Contractor for the improvement of Bay ViewDrive t to.continue his work until this house was moved back off the street, the Board referred -this to the City Attorney, with directions to see Mr.Curtiss and have him move his house; full authority being granted the Attorney for that purpose. Trustee Piner mowed that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to act as -purchasing agent for the City, to the extent of authorizing small purchases needed by the different officers of the City, and signing the regular printed order for sane; which order id to be obtained by all city officials before purchasing any kind of materials or • supplies - 3he City Marshal was instructed to enforce the ordinance relating to the issuance ofpermits and badges to newspaper sellers and to see that the sellers and handlers of papers do not leave papers on the streets. The, -following Demands -were, rece-ivedd , read , :aud,ite4 , and approved; • No .1~4 nRedondo liome-Te1 Coe 76 I nnosa Outfitting Co•.. 77.,Her~odaH_dw.Co. . 78 So,Cal.Edison Co 79 a 11 e e n 11 11 11 80." -11 n .li 82 " " 83 " -" 11 84 " " " 11 11 85 86 " " " u 87 Chipron Stamp Co. 88 Surf Garage 89 Geo,L.Stiles Co 90 Her.Beach Water Co 91 Byron Jackson Pump Co 12.05 Trustee Bravender moved that all these d be allowed and Warrants drain to pay them. which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory, Noes: None. Absent: None. - $11.95 - No.92 A.Brefienstahl 93 Herman Wigman '94. J.Pickerifig 95.5H .E lmoro 96 H.O.Humphroy 97 Geo.H. Ivartin 98'. Star Blacksmith Shop 99 Pac.States Lumber Co 100 R.W.Hague 101 Redondo Milling Co 102 Her.Beach Water Co 103 So.Calif Disinfec.Co 104 C.F.Saunders 105 Ray E Brdwn Co 106 J.M,D'ixon 107 Ralph Bennett 108 R.E.Mead - 109 A.Brown emends except Numbers 104 106 and 107 Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, 110.50 42.50 4..30 14.31 25.12 123.43 2.50 32.50 207.32 52.92 2.85 14.10 1.82 8.75 8.46 66.00 '164:00: 52 48 76.00 46.00 44.00 4.50 ,11.25 19 .90 6.00 24-.16 26.20 . 10.00 10.45 4.55 35.00 100.00 684.81 13.00 Piner and President Holston. • 122 Trustee Gregory moved that Demands No 104 for $10.54 and Demand No.106 for $35,00 be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Claudius Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. Trustee Gregory moved that Demand No.107 for $100.00 be allowed and Warrant drawn to pay for it. Trustee Finer seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. On motion masse and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday August 7th 1923 at 7:30 P.M. - -� President o`f the Board of Trustees Clerk MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held in the Counci 1 Chamber Tuesday,August 7th 1923 at 7;30 O'Clock P.M., PRESENT: Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory,Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None, THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR PkEETING held July 17th 1923,were read and approved. THE PRESIDENT now stated that he thought it would be appropriate at this time to pass a resolution of respect for our deceased President, and that he would entertain a resolution of that character. TRUSTEE GREGORY then moved the adoption of the following Resolution. WHEREAS, Divine Providence has deprived our sorrowing nation of our beloved President; THEREFORE,Be It Resolved,That the Board of Trustees of Hermosa Beach,call upon -the people of Hermosa Beach to observe Friday,August 10th 1923, as a day of mourning for our departed Chieftain, and Friend, Honorable Warren G.Harding Be It Further Resolved ,that we ask that all places of business in our City be closed and business suspended between the hours of Twelve and Two P.M. of said day Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of .this Resolution, and the same was adopted on the call of the President. B.C.NICHOLS presented a written request asking for an extension of time of thirty days in which to finish his contract for the improvement of BAY VIEW DRIVE. Trustee Bravender moved that anextension of thirty days be granted said B.C. Nichols. in which to finish his contract for the improvement of a Portion of Bay View Drive as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.655,and that the Street Superintendent be directed to grant such extension of thirty days from and after the date set in said contract or thereafter extended. Trustee Finer seconded the motion,which was adopted by the following vote: -- Ayes: TrusteesBravender,Claudius,Greaory,Piner and President Holston. Noes:None. Absent,None. A LETTER from the City Board of Trustees of Azusa declining to petition the County Board of Supervisors to lower the,1924 tax rate,was read and ordered filed. A PETITION asking the Board to bring on proceedings for ,the Improvement of LONGFELLOW. AVENUE from East Railroad Drive to Camino Real was read, and referred to the Qity Engineer to check up, the names tlereon,and report as to the percent of frontage represented on the petition. The Clerk having submitted a proposed LEASE of Room 4 on the PIER to Mrs. Pearl Andrews and the City Attorney having approved same , the President and Clerk then signed same, and the Clerk was directed to deliver one copy to ISS. Andrews and retain the other -copy in the City Files. A LETTER FROM MRS. HETTiE L.ERWIN asking the Board to return her the amount of the charge assessed against her for Sewer Improvement on Loma Drive, was referred to the City Engineer to report on at the next meeting. A PROPOSAL to furnish Sanitary Towel Servide by the Sanitary Towel Co., was recdred and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM A.M.MORSE asking that the sidewalk on north gide of Pier Avenue east from Summit Avenue be cleared of sand, was.read and ordered filed, no action being taken thereon. AN INVITATION Mad CORONADO COUNCIL and a letter from the LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA :.RUNICIPLAITIES asking the Board to have representatives at the League Meeting in Coronado, pias received and ordered filed. 123 A LETTER FROM COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER asking that representatives attend the meeting to be held. ix Redondo Beach to formulate plans for Organizing a Health District of the towns in the immediate"vicinity in conjunction with the County Health Office, was read and ordered filed. The President and Clerk were asked to attend the meeting. A LETTER FROM J.W.RILEY,asking for a permit to sell candy on the Beach was read and ordered filed, no action being taken. The President read a letter from BYRON-JACKSON PUMP CO., in regard to their failure to furnish the pump ordered some time ago. The Clerk also had a bill from the same company asking that paraenis be made on a contract providing for the payment for this pump.TheBoard viere greatly dissatisfied at the failure of the Company to deliver this pump, since it was badly needed and referred the matter to the City Attorney to communicate in the City, with the Company and attempt to get some action. The following bids were received for the furnishing of the two street signs that the Board had ordered installed. Chas.T.Clinton $47.50. "Norman" $91.00 for wood,and $97.00 for Sheet Iron. T. Foster $59.25 D.W.Marckley (Judge sign Shop) $100.00. The specifications were somewhat different in each case, but the Board after discussing the bids were of the opinion that the bid of Chas .T.0 linton was the lowest and best bid, and it was accepted. The Street Superin-endent was directed to confer with Mr.Tanner of the Chamber of Commerce as to the letterings etc., The motion to award this contract to (Charlee 'TX1 Otonwas made by'Trustee Piner seconded by Bratender, all the members voting yes on said motion.The Board stipulated that the signs should be delivered within two weeks of this date. The City Attorney filed a written report on the disposition of the Ladd Injunction case; the J.Y Bedell case; and the Curtis case; in all of which" cases he had represented the City. Also regarding his efforts to facilitate the obtaining Of cement by contractors from dealers. This report was accepted and ordered filed. A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce offerig the services of the Chamber of Commerce to assist in the remedying of the presnet unsatisfactory condition of the sanitary problems in the City. ' The President stated that he understood that the letter referred to the sewer matter; and that a meeting of the associated cities was to be held soon to confer on the present plan of a sewer line to connect with Hyperion sewer .It was explained by the President that certain representatives of each of the several cities wore members of this committee -,and it was thought that at this time it woould be better not to have too large a meinbership; but that it was hoped the plans would soon be in shape to take advantage of the co-operation of the Chamber of Commerce Which the Board would be glad to do. The Clerk was directed to write a letter of thanks to the Chamber for their offer and stating their intention to call on the Chamber for assistance' as soon as the time shall arrive. (Resolution 1683 Adontedj Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.683,entitled;"A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering the furnishing of electrical current for the period of two years, for lighting the cement posts located in Lighting District No.3,n said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the Building Inspector and the City Recorder were now presented and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Bravender,se6:nded by Claudius, the Clerk was directedto have his annual report published for one issue in the Hermosa Beach Review. On Motion of Trustee Piner ,seconded by Gregory, The Board voted to have the Southern California Edison Company, install a 600 c.p. lamp at Camino Real and 1st Place. The Mork was directed to notify the S.C.Edison Co., to comply with their contract for the maintainance of the affiances in Lighting District No. l,by painting the iron portions of the metal lamp posts in said district. (Ordinance 1mtroduced.„) Trustee Piner introduced a°proposed Ordinance, entitled; "An Ordinance Prohibiting the injuring,defacing,marring, disfiguring or removing signs and sign boards._" Ordinance Introduc ed. Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinacne entitled; "An Ordinance regulating the keeping of fowls within the City of ,Hermosa Beach" Trustee Bravender inquired why the Fire Chief used the Fire EnEirke to pump water for the Water Corporation, he having information that this had been done. The Fire Chief stated that the Water Corporation had a break din their main which made it impossible for them to supply water for the 'entire sand.,district.. He had made e. connection with fire hose and had been able -to establish some pressure that had enabled water users to get a certain amount of water before the Water Company had been able to close the break in their main. 124 The Water Company had agreed with him that they would stand the expense incurred by the City for this accomodation. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Clerk was directed to present a bill for this service to the Hermosa Beach Water Corporation, after ascertaining that the expense totaled. The President read a letter received from the Railroad Commission in regard to the pipe lines in use, stating that some of them were of redwood construction, and were proving unsatisfactory in Hermosa Beach. Trustee Claudius moved that no more fees be collected from occupants of private houses for garbage removal. This motion was seconded by Trustee Finer and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Claudius, Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. On the suggestion of Mr.Tanner that a dangerous crossing existed at the inter- section of 26th street and Hermosa Avenue, the Street Superintendent was instructed to place a Sign in a <mspicuous place reading "Keep to the Right" at this place. In answer to inquiry of the President, the City -Attorney stated that Mr. Staheli had complied with his request to turn over a number of maps and certain data and articles in his possession as former City Engineer; and that the result was fairly satisfactory. The Street Supertintendent stated that Mr.Reid had consented to keep on with the work of tending the City Park at the sage salary of 015.00 per month. Complaint having been made that an old tractor was being kept in the rear of the ?artin Lot on Pier Avenue, the President was informed by the Marshal that this tractor had beenleft there by H.Wigman, a contractor. The tractor was broken down and cannot be moved until repairs hre made, which repairs will be completed soon. The City Attorney stated in regard to PACIFIC ELECTRIC matter, that he had been unable to establish their original rights in Hermosa Beach without recourse to some Title Company. On motion of Trustee Piner; the Attorney was authorized to obtain this infor- mation from the Title Company , at enexpenditure not exceeding 05.00. The President suggested that some provision should be made to provide pure drinking water to both man: and animals at different places in the City, in addition to the places now accessible. The Board approved of the Presidents suggestion. Trustee Finer moved that an investigation should be made of the probable cost of providing five drinking fountains to be installed at proper locations. This motion was seconded by Gregory and carried. The Board inquired of the City Marshal if he was now enforcing the ordinance requiring that aildogs be muzzled.Mr.Stiles stated that he had begun to enforce this ordinance. He was instructed to see that all dogs running loose should be muzzled, as the ordinance prescribes. The President informed the Board that he had been told by Mr.R.W.Pridham that an effort was now being made to prevent the installation of a grade crossing across the main thoroughfare of the Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach to Inglewood road. It appears that- a new railroad line was being run from Hawthorne way to El Segundo, which would cross this thoroughfare, and it was desired that the railroad should cross same either as an overhead or subway. The Board approved the President's opinion, and the Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Rail- road Commission stating the objections of the Council to allowing the railroad to establish a grade crossing at this place which the Board considered very dangerous and objectionable. On motion of Trustee Bravender, duly seconded by Gregory, -the Board passed the following Resolution. The Board of Trustees of the a ity of Hermosa Beach hereby protest against the establishment of the proposed grade crossing of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Ry. and the Redondo Inglewood Boulevard, where the spur track of said railroad running from Hawthorne to El Segundo 'intersects said Boulevard. Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be at once. forwarded to the Railroad Commission, asking them to forbid the installation of said crossing, unless same is conducted over or under the Boulevard. The Ulerk was directed to write D.$. Maurice, the proprietor of the West Coast Rapid Transit Co., and ask that he make his stops on Camino Real before crossing the intersection instead of after crossing, complaint having been made that the busses were in the habit of crossing the intersection before making their stops. The Board discussed the recommendations of the Marshal that certain changes be made in the manner of parking cars on Pier Avenue, between Hermosa Ave and Speedway. Trustee Bravender moved that the Street Superintendent be directed to paint the necessary lines in the center of Pier Avenue, from Hermosa Avenue to speedway thereby permitting a dable row of vehicles to be parked in the center of the street,the vehicles to be headed diagonally to the street; also to paint parallel lines about eight feet from the walks to permit of -temporary parking along the sidewalks for shopping purposes of not over thirty minutes duration. Also to install sufficient signs hung on Lamp posts to direct traffic, along these lines and duration. The motion was seconded by Trustee Finer and carried. At, thi s time President Holston was excused from further attendance for this meeting, he being indisposed, and Trustee Claudius was appointed to act as President pro -tempore, for thebalance of the meeting. The following demands were, received, road, audited and approved; 110 F.IvI.Bravender $ 10.00 #162 J.G.Thomas 47.05 3.11 J.H.Claudius 10.00 163 B.&.B. Service Station . 25.53 112 J.B.Gregory 10.00, 164 J.G.Thomas 29 35 113 A.R.Holston 10.00 165 Seagraves Co. 4.50 114 F.Piner 10.00 .166 James Lucas_ 141.50 115 B.F.Brown 150.00 167 B.F.Brown 25.00 116 M. M.0 ornb leth 125.00 168 Harry, S Johnson 20.00 117 R.E.Mead 150.00 169 C L.Reinbolt 316.00 118 Fiances Wendell 75.00 170 C.Ganahl Lmbr Co. 5.65 119 G.S.Thatcher 89.00 171 The Banta Co 13.28 120 R.E.Mead Treas. . 11.85 172 Roy W Moore 93.50 121 Kimball Fletcher 50.00. , 173 San Hygienic Bhemical Co 12.50 122 C A. Bridge - . , .. ... 50.00. 174 W. F.Mead owl 125.00 123 P.B.Guerns©y - 72 76 175 B.F.Brown 15.00 124 Hermosa. Paint and W.P. Co. 1.30 176 Harry L. Johnson 114..50 3.25. Moran &c Mc 1 Thin ni a 2.60 177 J. Leake • 99.50 126 A G Nordine 2.60 178 E.L Brubaker 113:0:0 127 Southern Cal. Gas Co,- 5.08 179 Frank Brown 105.00 128 Hermosa Hdw. Co. 35.95 180.EL Brubaker 16.00 129 Redondo Home Tel. Co. 11.85 181 B. Ivlackuchi 100.00 130 Moran & Mc Whinnie 103.39 182 M.Mack 102.50 131 Sou.Cal Disinfecting Co. `6.45 183 J .Hofreiter 106.00 132 Sou.Cal.Edison Co. 24.32 184 EdwSidebotham & Son 16.28 • 133 ditto 120 76 185 Geo.H.Martin 6.60 134 ditto 2 50 186 Joe Gentry 40.78 135 ditto 20.13 187 Pac.States Lumber Co 94,46 136 ditto 573.16 188 Star Blacksmith Shop 25 i75 137. ditto 516 82 189 Johnston Printing Co '20.70 138 ditto 32.36 190 Electrical Service Co 97 .04 139 .ditto 204.01 191 J.Elmore 1.00 140 ditto 3.17 192 Chas M, Phelps _ 2000.00 141 C.E. Seargeant 173.08 193 E.C.Chapman 25.00 142 Wm.A. Stiles 200.00 194 J.G.Reid 15.00 143 Arthur Marshall. . .150.00 195 H.E Phister 2.25 144 E.L Messinger 153.10 196 Brydon Bros Harness_& S.Co.21.00 145 G.H .Ensigi - 80.00 197 R .E .Mead 500.00 146 H.C.Bass 24.00 198 Fellows & Stewart 55.00 147 Geo.Lynch 4.00 199 J.L.Jean Co 31.40 148 J .K .Aldridge 6 .50 200 WrH Moore 30.00 149 Joe Getter 8.00 201 Pioneer Paper Co 11.00 150 Chas. Oliver 1.00 202 Mrs. L. Oliver 40.00 151 4.F.Lyman 4.00 203 Victor H. Staheli 106 .45 152 John Foote 40.00, 204 Chas F Saunders 153 25 153 John Ratzlaff" 23.00 205 James A Roberts 60.00 154 W.A. Stiles 4.60 206 Myrtle Lunnberg 6.00 155 Surf Garage 2.00 207 Sou.Cal. Blue Print Co 8.24 156 C.T.Clinton. 5.65 208 Johnston Printing Co. 55.16 157 Electrical Service Co 35.90 209 C.L.Weeks 25.00 158 Vic _or J Huff-_ 7, -69 210 Bradford Baking Co 15.00 159 Redondo Breeze 3.84 211 S. Tadakuma 13.00 160 C.Max Anderson 5.00 212 Roy Nanuanaie 13.00 161 R.W.Hague. 31.50 213 J.W. Clark 15.00 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote. . Ayes: Trustees Bravender, Claudius Gregory and Finer. Noes: None. Absent: President Holston. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday August 14th 1923, at 7:30.0; 'Clock P.M. Clerk Presi• ent of the :oard of Trustees . 125 126 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULBR } ETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August 14th.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING,held August 7th.,1923,WERE READ & APPROVED. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMlENT OF SUIv2IT AMENUE AND MANHATTAN - AVENUE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention Using Ordinance No.390 of said Board of Trustees, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received for doing said work. THE CLERK THEREUPON PUBLICLY OPENED AND READTHE BIDS OF GEO.H.OSWALD,as fol- lows:-LFor Cement Sidewalks,per square foot, 25 cents. 'For Cement Curbs;per lineal foot, 15 cents. -Cement Gutters , 5-1/2" t hick, Sq. ft. , 30 cents. " " 6" thick,Sq.ft., 32 cents. -Standard City MMnuments,each, 15.00 (Fifteen Dollars each.). . Also the Bid of H.WIGMAN, as follows; - -For Cement Sidewalks, Including Grading per square foot, 'For Cement Curbs,Including Grading,per-lineal foot, Concrete Gutter and cross Gutters,including Grading, - per square foot,. Monuments, each, And these were all the Bids received for said work. These Bids were referred to the City Engineer -to check up, which appeared that the bid of said Geo.H.Oswald aggregated the sum of and the bid of said H.Wigman aggregated the sum of $125,870.80. It appearing to the Board that the Bid of -said Geo..H.Oswald was the lowest, and that he was the°lowest,regular,responsible bidder for said work, Trustee Bravender suggested that the Contract for said work be -awarded to said Geo.H.Os- wald,at the prices named in his bid or proposal, and that all other bids be re- jected to which suggestion the Board agreed. - (Resolution No.684 Adopted.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.684,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,awarding " " the Contract for the Improvement of portions of Summit Avenue and Manhattan " " Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.390." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the -adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM H.WIGMAN was received and read and ordered filed. Mr.Wigman ask- ed the Board to grant him an extension of Sixty days in which to finish his con- tract -for the improvement of Camino Real and 19th. Street,as contemplated by Re- solution•No.650. It appeared that this contract was being held up by the, failure of the Gas Company to install their main along the improvement. The Board having inquired into this matter•decided to grant the request; Trustee Pinar moved that H.Wigman,the Contractor for the Improvement of,Camino Real and 19th. Street,be granted and extension of Sixty days in which to finish his contract for said work, and the Street Superintendent is hereby directed to make and sign a written paper granting such extension. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote. Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDED for July business was received and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM THE S.CAL.EDISON CO., answering- a letter of the Clerk, stating that the Company would have the metal lamps painted in Light Dist.No.l, was received read and ordered filed. - A LETTER FROM CARL ROTH complaining of the parking of Alexander Delivery wagon on Speedway near Second Street, was read and referred to the City Marshal. A COMPLAINT OF MR.F.J.KELTERER of the nuisance created by an Electric Light Transformer opposite his residence at 821 Second Street,was read . The Clerk was directed to write the Edison Company, and ask that this Transfor- mer be moved to a less obiectionable position. (Ordinance No.393 Adopted,) Trustee Pinar moved the adoption of Ordinance No.393,entitled; " An Ordinance prohibiting the injuring,defacing,marring,di'sfiguring.or remov- ing signs and sign -boards." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinanwe, whereupon the sand was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No. 394 Adopted . ) Trustee Pinar moved the adoption of Ordinance No.394,entitled; " An Ordinance Regulating the keeping of fowls within the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. 31 cents. 68 cents. 32 cents. $10.00 being done,it $117,205.00, 127 Trustee Piner roved that the Clerk proceed to publish said Ordinance No.393, by one insertion in the Hermosa Beach Review, a weekly newspaper printed and circu- lated in the City of Hermosa Beach. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was adopted by the following roll - call; Ayes:Trustee•s Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. - TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that the Clerk proceed to publish said Ordinance No.394,by one insertion in the Hermoea Beach Review,a weekly newspaper printed and circu- lated in the City of Hermosa Beach. - Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was adopted by the following roll - call; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. .Noes:- Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. The President now brought up the matter of the establishment of a Sanitary Distr- ict composed of thmigii4p,RXeHermosa Beach.Redondo Beach,Manhattan Beach,Hawtho- rne. and El Segundo,WHich- cIUe6 would join with the County of Los Angeles in: the maintenance -of a Sanitary Organization,which would to a great extent take the place of the local Health office. The estimated cost to the several cities would be as follows: Hermosa Beach $500.00; Redondo Beach, $800.00; Manhattan Beach $360.00; Torrance, $500.00; Hawthorne, $240.00 and El Segundo $600.00. This would be the total sum of $3000.00,or one half of the cost of installation and maintenance for the first year; the County of Los Angeles to supply the other one half $3000.00. The Board discussed the matter, and agreed with the President that the adop- tion of this plan would result in the betterment of conditions, since it would supply a way in which bacteriological tests for diseases of all kinds could be ascertained in the shortest time, at a cost not much in excess of the present way, and in a more thorough manner. - Trustee Gregory moved that the City accept the proposition of the County, as outlined by the President of the Board,and formulated at the meeting of City off- icals and County Heal'h Officer held at Redondo Beach; and that the President of the Board and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written contract when prepa- red,embodying the terms and conditions of the proposed Sanitary District, to be created and maintained under Section #4225 a- •of the Political Code of California. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk was directed to notify Dr.Pomeroy,the County Health Officer,of this ac- tion. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SUBMITTED SEVERAL LETTERS he had received in refer- ence to the request to Cities to petition the County Board of Equalization to re- duce the County Tax Rate for the coming year; the letters being from the Cities of Glendale,Los Angeles, and Venice. These letters were ordered filed. THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTS IN REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LONG - FELLOW AVENUE, that he thought some outlet should be provided on the west end of this improvement, and that there should be more signers on the -petition before it was finally acted on, as there was not a majority,being 36 signers out of about 133 owners or lots to be assessed. The extension westerly across the Santa Fe track was necessary in order to give the street proper outlet toward the main portion of Hermosa Beach. HE REPORTED THAT MRS.ERWIN had no sewer ,and that it appeared necessary to go over private property in order to make the sewer, for rihich she had been charged an assessment,available. No further action was taken at this time. The Street Superintendent REPORTED that he had not yet put up the "Keep to -the Right" sign at Hermosa Avenue and 26th. Street,but would have it soon. It appearing that D.B.M&URMOE had not complied with the direction of the Board to make stops with his busses on Camino Real before crossing an intersection,par- ticularly at Second Street, and continued to cross this street before making his regular stop, the City Marshal was instructed to see Mr.Maurice,and insist that he do this. - - THE CITY ATTORNEY now read a letter he had received from the R.R.Conmission in regard to complaint made by the Attorney that trade was being restricted by the Ce- ment manufacturers,causing a hardship to contractors and consumers in the obtain- ing of cement from dealers. THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT REPORTED that he found about six of the large lamps in LIGHT DISTRICT N0.2 were not in their proper place,or were not placed at all. He was directed to insist with the Edison Company that the Company follow the official map for the location of all of the lamps in this District. The following Demands were received and read. Demand No.214, State Compensation Insurance Fund, $100.00 " " 215, H.L.Johnson, 40.00 " " 216, Fred J.Dwyre, 82.70 " " 217, Donald McBride, 24.00 Trustee Gregory moved that these Demands be allowed, and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent:, None. The following Demands were received and read. Demand No.218, Kimball Fletcher, 150.00 Demand No.219, Kimball Fletcher, 250.00 128 The Board were of the opinion that these two demands were larger than the City o should pay for the law services performsd�. :y Trustee Gregory -moved that Warrant for the eum of $200.00 should be drawn to pay the demand for $250.00 which should be reduced the sum of $50.00; And that the demand for the sum of $150.00 should be reduced $50.00, and Warr- ant for the sum of $100.00 should be drawn to pay same. Trustee Claudius moved that the Demand for the sum of $250.00 should be reduc- ed $75.00 and a Warrant for the sum of $175.00 be drawn to pay it; and that the demand for the sum of $150.00 should be reduced $75.00 and a warrant for the sum of $75.00 be drawn to pay it. There was no second to this motion. After some discussion, Trustee Piner seconded the motion of Trustee Gregory, which motion was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes$= Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. The President stated that Mr.Luxford had made, a proposition to sell to the City a certain number of lots adjoining the lots owned by the City, and used for a Rubbish dump at present; and that he thought the City might do well to accept his offer and purchase • these lote,not only for their value for future use,but also as providing an easy access to the City Dumping ground,which now cut off except by passing over private property. On Motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Piner,the Board appointed President Holston,and Trustees Claudius and Piner as a Committee to confer with Mr.Luxford and look at the lots and report back to the Board. Trustee Bravender moved that the office of City Attorney be declared vacant. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was lost by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Noes:Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. Mr.MacLennan complained to the Board of the difficulty of leering what days the garbage man made his rounds for the collection of garbage and refuse. It appeared that no one knew this, and the Clerk was directed to obtain this information from Mr.Dwyre,the collector, and to have instruction cards printed and passed around to the various houses from which garbage is collected. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,August 28th.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. r=si.ent of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of. the City of Hermosa Beach,California; held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August 28th.,1923, at 7:30 O'CLock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,C laudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,held August 14th.,1923,were read and approved. A PETITION ASKING FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME of SUMMIT AVENUE,.and signed by W.T. Bolton and many others,was presented and read. The petitioners asked the Board to change the name of Summit Avenue,and Twenth-second Street to Monterty,Boule- vard. The Board discussed this matter with Mr.Bolton. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the request of the petitioners be allowed,and the' City Attorney be instructed to prepare a.nC ordinance necessary to affect this change of name, and present same to the Board at their next meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Claudius, and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. S.SMITH,Cortractor for the building of the SBAIRWAY for BOAT LANDING on the Pier, appeared before the Board ,and asked that a decision be made on his bill for this work,which bill the Bosrd had declined to pass at a previous meeting. Mr.Smith had vouchers for the different expenses of this work. The Board were not satisfied that the statrway had been put in according to the agreement,and referred the matter to the City Attorney to report on the liability of the City therefor; The motion being made by Trustee Piner and seconded by Gre- gory. On Motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Claudius, the Clerk was directed to make a written order on Enterprise Electric Co., to deliver the metal doors for the fuse boxes on the Qrnamental LAMP POSTS to time Electrical.Service Company which Company had been employed by the Street Superintend ent.to finish the work of repairing the lamp posts. It appearing that a certain party operating a business in the City had de- clined to take out the License called for in the License Ordinance, the City Mar- shall was directed to enforce this ordinance by a.p rosecution against the party and any other parties refusing to comply with the terms thereof. The motion was made by Trustee Piner and seconded by Claudius. The Board discussed with MR.J.P.LUXFORD the matter.of the purchase of ,a certain nuz*er of lots lying adjacent to the City -lots now .used as a rubbish dump. - The President thought that this would be good business to buy all of the lots. 29 Trustee Claudius,one of the Committee investigating this matter ,was of the op- inion that lots No.17 and 18 were the only ones that the City should buy. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER,seconded by Claudius, the Hoard asked Mr.Luxford to obtain a price for the two lots mentioned from the owner,Mr.A.H.&adler. THE PACIFIC STATES LUMBER CO. presented a letter asking that a special per- mit be issued them to build an incinerator on their lot 1, -Tract 780, to consume the shavings and sawdust from their lumber operations. The Board having inquired into this matter were of the opinion that this was a proper plan to dispose of the waste; and the request of the Lumber Company was granted on motion of Trustee Braverbder,seconded by Trusted Piner. The Clerk now opened and read the BID OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, for the maintenance and furnishing of energy for the Twelve lamps in LIGHTING DISTRICT N0.3, at $2.55 per lamp per month,subject to ruling of the Railroad com- mission making any changes of rates hereafter. This was the only bid received for this work. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the contract for furnishing electrical energy =. for the Lamps in Lighting District No.3, as contemplated by Resolution No. 659, and for the maintenance of said appliances as described therein, be and the same is i¢ereby awarded to the Southern. California Edison Company, at the price named in its BID or PROPOSAL, on file with the Clerk, and that all other bids therefor be rejected. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMPLAINT having been made that the house on IAT 26,of Block "B",Redondo-Hermosa Tract,was in a very unsanitary condition,and not habitable, and a menace to the health of the community, the Board referred this matter,and'the consideration of several other structures of the same character in the City, to the City Attorney to look into the legal phases,submit a statement to the Board of the lawful steps to. be taken to abate same. THE CLERK was directed to -have 1000 cards printed containing rules and reg- ulations governing GARBAGE COLIECTION,to be distributed to the various houses. A LETTER from the FIRST NATIONAL BANK, THE NATIONAL BANK OF HERMOSA BEACH, and the FIRST BANK OF HERMOSA BEACH,was filed and read. The Board was request- ed to improve the west side of Hermosa Avenue between Eleventh and Thirteenth :Streets with a Sidewalk double its present width. The Banks agreed to stand the expense of this•workiif the permit was granted. - The Board discussed the advisability of extending this portion of the side- walk unless the whole length of street was also widened. Trustee Gregory moved that the request be granted. There was no -second. Trustee Bravender moved that the matter be laid over until the next regular meeting of the Board, to allow time for protests if•there should be any, and also for the presentation of a petition for such widening of the sidewalk for a grea-. ter portion,or-all of Hermosa Avenue. The motion was seconded by Piner and carried. A LETTER FROM HARRY C.WILSON asking that his street running off•from the new pave- ment on PROSPECT AVENUE be made passable, wasreadand ordered .filed. A LETTER FROM J.W.ARMSTRONG asking that the intersection of Fifteenth and Prospect be put in passable condition, was read and orderd filed. This letter was referred to the Street Superintendent to look into. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the ASSESSMENT MAP OR DIAGRAM for the IMPROVEIENT of BAY VIEW DRIVE,as contemplated by•Resolution of Intention No.655,be and the same is hereby approved and adopted,as the assessment map for said Improvement. •Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the followinf vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner- and- President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVE 1 DER MOVED that the - A S SE S St,+IENT MAP OR DIAGRAM for the IMPROVEMENT of BONNIE BRAE,OCEAN DRIVE & PLACE,as contemplated by Resolution No. 661.,be and the same is hereby approved and adopted,as the assessment map -for the said Improvement, and numbered 2042-a. - , - Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the foliowing•vote; ,Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None.- Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the ASSESSMENT MAP OR DIAGRAM for the IMPROVEM4ENT of LYNDON STREET,as contemplated -by Resolution of Intention No. 664,be and the same is hereby approved and adopted,as the assessment -map for the said Improvement, and numbered 2042-A. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and. President Holston.. Noes: None. ,Absent: None. - - -• TRUSTEE GREGORY- MOVED THAT THE BOARD APPROPRIATE the sum .of- $200.00 toward the expense of providing BAND MUSIC for the four following Sundays after September 3". This being conditional that the Merchants raise a like sum to complete the payment of $400.00 necessary for four band performances. Performances to be in the after- noons. The motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender, and carried, all members voting "Yes„. - - On motion of TRUSTEE BRAVENDER,the Street Superintendent and the City Marshalw were instructed to mark Hermosa Avenue pavement along each side of the Street from 130 Eleventh Street to Thirteenth Street with painted linea providing for parking of au- tomobiles along and parallel with the eidewalks,and not to head in as heretofore; objection being made that the front end of automobiles projected over the sidewalks and provided a nuisance and shut off free passage to pedestrians. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE GREGORY the Clerk was directed to notify the Southern Cal- ifornia Edison Co., to place a 600 cp lamp at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Eleventh Street, it appearing that this was a dangerous place,v ere automobiles were liable to run off in the sand. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER the Clerk was directed to sign an order to the Street Superintendent to purchase a 300 lb. drum of Chloride of Lime to be used in the Sewers, Or outfall. ON POTION OF TRUSTEE PINER the Board voted to make the pay of the City Team- ster $5.00 per working day and to allow him $1.00 each Sunday to enable him to take care of the City team on that day. The President suggested that the Street Subr3ntendent should have a raise in his salary at this time. No action was taken on this matter. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE PINER the Clerk was Instructed to advertise for proposals to furnish the City with an AUTOMOBILE of a light make touring, to be used by the POLICE . The motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory,and carried,the vote being as follows: -Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. THE PRESEDENT READ A LETTER FROM THE SANITATION COMMITTEE in regard to SEVER plans snowing progress in the matter .of combining the several Beach Cities in a sewer to connect with the Hyperion Sewer. The President also explained a number of pints in connection with the plan and how it was expected to work out. He announced that a meeting of the Committee would be held on the Sixth of September at Redondo Beach. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday ,Septem- ber 4th.,1923,at 7:30 O'clock P.M.. Pr si en ofe oard. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, California,held in the Council Chamber Tueeday,Septembet 4th.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUGUST Z8th.,1923,were read and approved. A LETTER FROM KIMBALL FLETCHER,CITY ATTORNEY,in regard to the disputed bill of S.SMITH for installing the steps for a LANDING ON THE OUTER END OF THE PIER,waa read and ordered filed. Mr.Fletcher stated that he did not think Mr.Smith had a legal claim against the City for_this work,and that he should get his payment through Mr.Canning,with whom the Board had dea.lt,and the Board could then take up the matter of.payments with Mr.Cenning. Trustee Bravender moved that the Board allow the claim of Mr.Smith for the sum of $200.00 in full settlement therefor. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which'was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and Piner. Noes: Trustees Claudius and President Holston. Absent: None. A.LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM MRS.E.M.PHEIPS in regard to her claim to have dirt re- moved from her lots No.2-3-4-5- and 6 in Block 1, Johnson & Newman's Camino Real Tr.. This dirt had been deposited there by the Contractor during certain street improve- ment operations according to the statement of Mrs.Phelps. The Board voted to file this letter without any action, and directed the Clerk to write Mrs.Phelps and direct her to apply for any redress to the Contractor,who was understood to be Mr.Geo.R.Curtis', and to give her Mr. Curtis's address. MR.C.M.PHELPS,THE BAND LEADER, having submitted a proposed Contract for the furnishing of band music for the following`four Sunday afternoons in September, at the same payment per concert that the former contract provided for, the Board were of the opinion that same should be approved. Trustee Bravender moved that the contract with C.M.Phelps for Band music during September be approved and adopted, and the Prestdent of the Board and the Clerk be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM MRS.A.R.DARLING was received and ordered filed. Mrs.Darling asked that she be permitted to build a temporary structure on her lot,without complying with the building ordinance that prescribes a cement or brick foundation. The Board did not think that this was necessary, and denied the request on mo- tion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Claudius. Mr.W.T.Bolton ft:esanted a letter and a proposed Resolution asking the Board to recognize the Carpenter's and Joiner's of America Union, and to recommend the emp- loyment of all Union labor where possible. `A_ DATION OF TRUSTEE Bravender to file :this',co:r iunicatiOn:& R.eso]utilori+pias • made. s. and Tax Coll order. .ty Marshal. [ER,I Attoi 3uildj' nslec, , Sti Suit. Engineer. ealth Officer. KT, Fire Chie: 1 1 The Vote on this motion being as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius.a Noes: Trustees Gregory,Pinar:•and'Prasid'ent.Holston. Trustee GREGORY MOVED THAT THE REQUEST OF THE CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA be granted; He moved the ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.684 entitled. ( Resolution No.684 Passed.) A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa -Beach for the purpose of recognizing Union Labor in all Municipal Wood Construction Work." Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holeton. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius . Absent: None. A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LONGFELIDW AVENUE from East Railroad Drive to Camino Real was presented and read. The City Engineer stated that this petition appeared to have a majority of the owners, and most of the residents owning property along the improvement had signed. TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that the petition be approved and grented,and the City Engi- neer directed to prepare the grade data and Ordinance for this work,in case the grade was not already established; and thereafter prepare plans,specifications etc. and present a Resolution of Intention therefor. The motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board discussed the necessity of obtaining a crossing over the Santa Fe Rail- road at this point to enable the users of Longfellow Avenue to have easy access to the Beach. The City Attorney was directed to approach the Railroad and the,R.R.Com- mission in the matter,and find out what difficulties,if any existed. The proposed AGREEMENT between the City of Hermosa Beach and other Cities with the•County of Los Angeles for the formation of a District Health Department to be handled by. the County,was now produced and examined. Trustee Gregory moved that this Contract be approved and adopted,and the lresi- dent of the Board and the Clerk be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None.. THE REPORTS of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Building Inspector,were now presented examined and ordered filed. 0.3122.1 -14.192 -129.1.6.15, -Ad dopte.) Trustee Pier moved the adoption of Resolution No.685,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, ordering cer- tain work to, be done on portions of Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beadz,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof, and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit and that the expense of said work or improvement shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Gregory seconded,the motion for tha adoption of said Resolution,where- upon.the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. • • • The Board now examined and looked into the needs of the City for money to run the City -finances for the corning year. • (Resolution No.686 Ad pted., • - . TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.686,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach fixing the TAX RATE.of said City for the CURRENT:FISCAL YEAR ending June 30th.,1924." . - Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following,vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. . The request of the First National Bank,?he National Bank of Hermosa Beach, and. the First Bank of Hermosa Beach, that a sidewalk be extended into Hermosa Avenue tax the same distance that the present sidewalk now extende,making the sidewalk when so extended twice the width,that it now is, this improvement to be on the westerly side.of Hermosa Avenue,and running from Eleventh Street. to Thirteenth Street, was now taken up from the last meeting._ , - TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that the request of the petitioners be granted,with the un- derstanding that a proper gutter.ehalj be inst alled,end the work be done under the supervision of the City Engineer,and the Street Superintendent, all work to.beat the expense of the petitioners or abutting owners. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory, and carried by the following vote; Ayes::Trustees Bravender,Gregory and Piner. Noes: Trustees Claudius and -President Holston. Absent: None. • THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR T -IE CHANGE, OF NAIa4E.OF- SUMMIT AVENUE TO MONTEREY•was taken up, but -the Board decided to lay same over until a later date, ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE-BRAVENDER;duly seconded, the Board voted to authorize the Street Superintendent -to obtain bids and figures for the installation of two or more -drinking fountains -to be located,in convenient places in the. City . Complaint having been made that sand was accumulating -on Hermosa Avenue katnaaxx 132 sid ewalk,between Pier Avenue and Tenth Street,the Street Superintendent was directed to have same removed. Complaint was made that holes and depressions were left in the pavements by the dif- ferent utilities in their operations of putting in pipes, and that some of them had existed for some time; the Street Superintendent was directed to see that the Comp- any or Companies responsible for this condition of the pavement repaired same short- ly in a thorough manner; and for him to make repairs promptly of any holes made by the City for Sewer connections. The Board discussed the matter of Garbage collection, but no specific complaints were made, and no action was taken. The matter of the condition of garbage. and refuse in the rear of the different groceries and restaurants was brought up. The Health Officer was directed to file a complaint againet against anyone of- fending by leaving their premises in an unsanitary condition, after a final notice to clean up. The President and Attorney reported on the matter of the THREE HOUSES -reported to be in an unsanitary and dangerous condition. They stated that these houses were in very bad condition,and should be removed. The Attorney was notable at this time to state just what the legal proceedure should be; and he was directed to exdmine further into the legal situation thereof. since the summary removal or destruction of these houses might result in some loss to the City. - COMPLAINTS having been made that the Life Guards using their Automobile on the Strand walk in an unnecessary manner; the Board directed the Clerk to notify the m that they were not to use the Stpand walk except going to the place where their call came from, and to return by the Speedway,unlese it was necessary to take a•drowning or injured person back quickly., The Clerk was directed to write the Chief of Police at Santa Ana in regard to a report that Mr.W.W.Kennedy had claimed to be the Chief of Police at that place, the report being based on a news -item appearing in the Los Angeles Record. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Street Superintendent was authorized to pur- chase two or three barrels of top dil,to burn out the rats that are reported to be in large numbers in the Refuse dump. Also to -place a fence around the dumping ground, and_ to have some signs warning against trespassing thereon,to read " Danger -Keep Out", -and to prevent. unauthorized persons from dumping therein. The Board examined the bids received. for the furnishing of an Automobile for use of the Police. The two bids received were somewhat v.ague,and it was decided to try further to obtain a satisfactory machine at a price the City could afford. On motion o•f Trustee Gregory seconded by Piner,Trustee Bravender was authorized to sell the old Police zax motorcycle at a price of $100.00 if he could. ON MOTION of Trustee Bravender seconded by Gregory, the City Treasurer R.E. Mead, was given a two weeks vacation,to be taken soon at his convenience. THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS were received,read,audited and approved. #220.F.M.Bravender, 15.00 #255,Jas.Lucas, .126.00 221,J.H.Claudius, 15.00 256,B.F.Brown, 25.00 222,J.B.Gregory, 15.00 257,A.Thereaux, 159.50 223,A.R.Holston, 15.00, 258,Roy W.Moore, 11.00 224,F.Piner, 15.00 259,A.R.Holeton, .3.20 225,B.F.Brown, 150.00 260,A.Thereaux, 4.50 226,M.M.Cornbleth, 125.00 261,F.J.Dwyre, 271.00 227,R.E.Mead, 150.00 262,W.F.Meadowe, 125.001 228,Frances Wendell, , 75.00 263,B.F.Brown, 15;00 229,Kimball Fletcher, 50.00 264,B.T.Stephens, 2.00 230,C.A.Bridge, 5000 265,L.H.D avis, 39.00 231,Sou.Celif. Gas Co., 8.45 266,A.Thereaux, 8.00 232,Redondo Home Tel.Qo., 23.50 267,J.Hofreiter, 110.00 233,H.S.Crocker Co., 17.85 268,J.E.Collins, 2.00 234,J.L.Jean Co., 1.40 269,B.Muchiki, 108.00 235,Moran-McWhinnie, 4.75 270,Frank Brown, 108.00 236,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 22.60 271,M.J.Mack, 108.00 237,Sou.Calif. Edison Co.,. 47.59 272,Cherles Thurston, 68.00 238, do do 119.18 273,Joe Green, 8.00 239, do do 2.50 274,Joe Reynosa, 15.00 240, do do 39.24 275,J.Leake, 82.50 241, do, do 261.07 276,Geo.H.Martin, 6.40 242, do do 855.28 277,Chas.TClintpn, 50.70 243,Wm.A.Stiles, 200.00 278,Electric Service Co., 312.78 244,G.H.Ensign, .150.00 279, do do 19.82 245,E.L.Messinger, 165.00 280,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 25.00 246,John Foote, 16.00 281,Johneton Printing Co., .24.75 247,Joe Getter, .12.00 282,Chas.M.Phelps, 1400.00 248,B.& B. Service Station, 50.82 283.J.G.Reid, 15.00 249,C.S.Seargeent, $.73.08 284,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 6.75 250,J.G.Thomas, 3.92 285,Sou.Celif.Blue Print Co., 21.63 251,Clark S.Seargeant, 20.50 286,Ray E.Brown Co., 4.95 252,AmerLa-France Fire Eng.Co., 5.75 287,Myrtle Lunnberg, 1.20 253,D.W.Marckley, 1.50 288,Jas.A.Roberts, 110.00 254,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 66.00 289,H.A.Dustin, 22.50 133 #290, C.F.Saunders, 151.10 291,V.H.Staheli, 325.19 293,Wm.Moore, 30.00 294,Electrical Service Co., 121.60 295,Pioneer Paper Co., -02,00 296,S.Smith, 200.00 - 29'2. Johnston Printing Co.. 232,10 297,Mrs.E. M.Oliver, 24.00 $7469.15 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,Sep- tember 18th.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. O`/ Lam,► . /.l_ Clerk. residen' of the Boald of Trustees. MINUTES OF AN.ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,September 18th.1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent; None. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 4th.1923,were read and approved. THE PRESIDENT READ A LETTER FROM BYRON-JACKSON PUMP CO. stating that they expected to have the sewer pump installed during this week,probably by the 20th:inst.. A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEI NT OF FOURTH: STREET FROM CAMINO REAL TO OCEAN VIEW AVENUE AND OCEAN VIEW AVENUE FROM FIFTH STREET SOUTH, was presented and read. The Board referred this petition to the City Engineer to check up,and if same was found to contain a majority of the owners thereon,to prepare the necessary grade data and ordinance,and plans specifications etc.preparatory to adopting a reso�u- tion of Intention to do this work, Petition delivered to City Engineer.l THE MATTER OF ABANDONING THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOUR I STREET ADD ARDMORE AVENUE, and substituting new specifications for pavement was discussed. It appeared that the owners along this improvement desired to have a concrete ;roadway instead of the oil screening,as called for in the proceedings now going forward. The Board were willing to make this change if the owners would pay the cost of the proceedings thus far had. They were directed to prepare a petition to be presented at the next meeting of the Board with request for the style of pave- ment desired, and the City Engineer was directed to assist in the matter, and have his Resolution of Intention ready on that date if possible,so that no delay would ensue that could be helped. THOMAS LESLIE called attention of the Board to the Ordinance making it obli- gatory for Plumbers and Electricians to register and pay registration few,. In his opinion the ordinance was faulty,and should be corrected, or else all plumbers and electricians should be made to so register,even.if they were merely employed by properly regthstered plumbers and electricians. The Board were of the opinion that the object of the Ordinance was served when all plumbers and electriciand were re- gistered tho did work for themselves or employed others, and that the registration of the employer covered the service of his employee. The Boado were willing however to change the ordinance to make this point plain, and on MOTION OF TRUS7FF BRaVENDER the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No.371 that would settle this matter. A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEVENTH STREET FROM CAMINO REAL TO PROSPECT AVE. with a four foot cement sidewalk on each side, was filed. It appeared that about all of the owners on this portion of Seventh Street had signed the petition ,and since the curb was already in,the City Engineer was directed to prepare the plans specifications and other data required, and present same,with the Resolution of Intention therefor,at an early date. The Petition was delivered to the Engineer. A LETTER FROM MRS.G.U.KNIGHT complaining of sanitary conditions was. received and ordered filed. . A LETTER FROM THE AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN REGARD TO GRADE CROSS4 INGS, was received and 'ordered filed. It appeared that the Railroad Commission had made rulings in regard to' most of the crossings cited, since the letter was written. The Clerk was directed to notify the COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER that the City had accepted the proposed agreement for the consolidation of Bay Cities Health offices with the County Health Department. DUPLICATE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT DISTRICT AND THE SUPPLYING OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY THEREFOR for a period of twenty-three months were presented by the Clerk,having been received from the Southern California Edison Company,the bidding Company. The Agreement complied with the terms of the Bid as made by the Company, and on motion of Trustee Gregory,duly seconded by Trustee Bravender, the Board voted to approve this contract, and the President and Clerk were authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. THE REPORT OF THE CYTY RECORDER for August business was presented and filed. A LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHARITIES in regard to the case of Tony Jacoretti 134 a prospective patient was read. The Department recommended that a complaint be filed against Jacoretti and that he be examined by the authorities with a. view to having him placed in some County Detention Home. The MARSHAL was directed to consult the City Recorder and file a, complaint against Jacoretti,and have him examined by the County aytthorities. A BILL of S.SMITH for refund of $15.00 paid for a SSVER.PERMIT,which was pot used,was presented. The Board directed the Clerk to have Mr.Smith obtain a state- ment from the Building Inspector that,this Sewer Connection had not been installed. Mr.Dwyre, the Garbage Collector asked the Board to change the schedule of`gar- bage collections; He stated that the number of weekly collections was excessive,ar_d should be reduced from three as at pdesent, to two each week,for ordinaxry users. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the schedule of collections should be changed to reed as follows; and that the Collector should make'collections of Garbage and Refuse on the following basis. Garbage Collection;' On the eand,South side of Pier'Avenue,and east'to Santa Fe Railroed,collections of Garb age to be each Monday and Friday. Cans to be collected in said territory on Wednesday., On the sand,north side of Pier Avenue,and east to Santa Fe _Railrosd,collections of Garbage to be each Zech Tuesday and Saturday. Cans to be collected in said terr or Thursday. On all portions of Hereto east of the Santa Fe Railroad,garbage col- lection to be each Monday and Friday. Cans to be collected each Wednesday. Collection for Stores,Resteurants, and Apartment Houses. On south Side of at Pier Avenue,garbage Collection each Monday,Wednesday and Friday. Cans to be collected each Wednesday. On the north side of Pier Avenue,garbage collection each. Tuesday,.Thursday and Saturday. Cans to be collected each Thursday. That stickers be provided to attach on the already printed .Cards ,.for distri- bution,which will show these changes in Schedule. Trustee Piner seconded this motion, and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. The Garbage Collector was directed to notify the City Marshal wherever .ha' observed anyone failing to provide the covered cans required by the ordinance; and the Mar- shal directed to make arrests of such persons,if necessary to provide proper enfor- cement of the ordinance. The Street Superintendent submitted a bid of C.L.REINBOLT for the fernishing of two DRINKING FOUNTAINS installed,at $85.00,cornected with water main; the City to provide cement standard and bowl. Trustee Piner suggested that there should be further attempt to secure more bids for this work; and motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to defer this matter until the next meeting, and the Street Superintendent was directed to get further bids therefor. A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF SANTA ANA in regard to letter of inquiry as to statements made by Mr.Kennedy,was received and ordered filed.. Demand No.298 for the sum of $35.00, By Kimball Fletcher; and Demand No.299,for the sum of $34.18, By Joe Gentry, were presented,read and audited. Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Cleudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board now opened and considered the several BIDS FOR SUPPLYING AN AUTOMO BILE for the POLICE Department. There were a number of bids received for various makes of automobiles. On motion of Trustee Claudius, the Board voted to defer the selection of an Auto until their next meeting,to enable the lAinbers to examine the different automobiles. Mr.Tanner,Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce now addressed the Board and in- vited them to attend or have representatives at a meeting to be had with Mr.Pontius and other Pacific Electric officials in regard to co-operating in the further imp- rovement of Hermosa Avenue . The meeting to be held in Mr.Pontius's office at 2 P.M. of the 19th.of September. The President of the Board and TrusteeGregory, and Mr. Fletcher,the City Attorney, promised to attend this meeting. -On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Gregory, the Fire Chief was instruc- ted to inspect -the various buildings in the business section,and report as to the .condition of same with respect, to fire risk and protection. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL C)N THE BEACHES along Santa Monica Bay. He suggested that the matter should be brought to the attention of the State authorities, and that the Clerk should write the Stan- dard Oil Co.,in regard to same,and asking them to do all they can to stop this. The Clerk was so instructed; and was also instructed to write the Surveyor General of the. State of California, asking what result had attended his efforts to find out where the blame was for the continued pollution of the beaches with oil', it having been reported to the Board the Surveyor General had been instructed to investigate this matter. THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTED THAT he had inquired into the matter of established grades of Longfellow Avenue, and the wishes of the owners . He thought that there should be a grade established,and•the pavement built to connect with the curbs now installed. 135 The City Marshal having requested that he be given authority to employ an extra night man for patrol duty,an.d the Board having discussed the matter; TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the Marshal be granted authority to employ an ex- tra police -man whose hours of duty should be from eight O'Clock P.M., to four 0 Clock. A.M., at 50 cents per hour. The motion was seconded by Trystee Gregory and cerried,all members voting "Aye." The President stated that the sign that was ordered placed on Hermosa -Avenue at -the north end of said street,had been placed on Manhattan Avenue at the north boundary instead of the place ordered by the Board. No action was taken on this matter. The season being over,and a great deal of -the need for the Telephones along the Beach having passed, the Board decided that it would not be expedient to place the telephones until next season, and on motion of Trustee Claudius, seconded by Trustee Gregory,the order to the Telephone Company to install the four or five Tel- ephones on the Beach was now rescinded. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE PINER,t he Street Superintendent was instructed to have prepared and to place in position at the ends of Tenth.St.,Eleventh St.,and Eleventh Court,six signs prohibiting HBUY TRAFFIC on these Streets. ON MOTION OF TRUSTS BRAVENDER the Street Superintendent was directed to make a survey of the different street corners lacking signs showing the name of the var- ious streets, and to report to the Board at their next meeting . The Board discussed the complaints about parties driving on and over the Side- walks of the cross streets where same are laid in the center of the streets. Also the use of the street by the Ford Agency on Ninth Street. On motion of Trustee Piner the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the parking or use by automobiles or vehicles of any of the so called non vehicular streets wherein a walkis laid in the center,between Hermosa Ave. and Strand. Or. Motion of Trustee Gregory,the Street Superintendent was instructed to make repairs where he considered the same absolutely necessary on defective sidewalks in the City. Fire Chief Seargeant asked that air shock absorbers be installed on the Fire Engine Truck,as he thought same was necessary. The Board referred this matter to Trustee Piner to investigate. The Fire Chief asked permission to order a smoke and gas mask for use at fires. _On Motion of Trustee Gregory, seconded by Piner,this permission was granted. The Marshal and Fire Chief having complained of the fact that different par- ties were demanding permits for having fires which were kept burning at late hours and that residents along the beach were disturbed thereby, the Board voted to auth- orize -the Marshal or his representative to grant permits for fires on the Beach with the condition that same should be at the designated plaaes,and also that no fires should be permitted after twelve O'Clock in the evening. The City Attorney was ditected to prepare and present an Ordinance for the Extension of the Sidelk on the west side add the east side of Hermosa Avenue between 11th. Street and 13th. Street. • On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to me=t<-Tuesday,Oct- Oberand. ,1923, at 7:30 P.M.. President of the Board of Trustees. Clerk. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MnEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,October 2nd.,1923,at 7:30 P.M.. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 18th.,1923, were read and approved. SNIDER BROTHERS PRESENTED A LETTER, asking the Board to refund the amount of $143.95 which they stated had been paid for the the improvement of Ocean Drive, in excess of what should have been paid. It appeared that the Colwell Tract abutting on this improvement had been re -platted. since fhe beginning of the proceedings for the Imp- rovement of Ocean Drive and other Streets. That parts' of two lots.amount.ing to 35 feet of frontage had been dedicated for a street, which street had been improved by Snider Brothers or their clients,with a good pavement intersecting Ocean Drive. . It `was this portion of the frontage paid for by them,that the deamand for re- fund was made. . The Board considered this matter,and were of the opinion that the claim was a just one. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the claim of Snider Brothers as above described shall be allowed,and refund of $143.95 be made to them,and paid out of the General Fund. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,w ich was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. H.WIGMAN PRESENTED A LETTER ASKING THAT THE TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF HIS CONTRACT for.the Improvement of Camino Real and 19th. Street be extended 90 days from and af- ter the time set in said Contract or thereafter extended. It appeared that Mr.Wigman had been delayed in his work owing to the failure of the Gas Company and the Water Corporation to install their pipes or ch ange them. ON MOTION of Trustee Claudius seconded by Bravender, the Board voted to extend the time for the'comp®ltion of the work of improving Camino Real & 19th. Street for a period of NINETY days from end after the date set in the Contract therefor,'or thereafter extended. The Street Superintendent was instructed to make a written ex- tension thereof. 136 TIGERAL KARABEDIAN presented a written proposal to haul and dispose of all"the City garbage for the sum of x'270.00 per month. This letter was filed without action. The Board discussed complaints about garbage hauling,and the possibility of having this work done by the City under the direction of the Street Superintendent. ON MOTION OF. TRUSTEE GPFGORY the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for a TRUCK to haul garbage. Bids to be filed for the next meeting of the Board. " H.E.HART et.al. presented a petition asking the Board to vacate and abandon OZONE COURT between Loma Drive and 24th. Street. The Board did not think it advisable to abandon any streets in the City, and the letter was filed and, the petition denied. C.S.& ELIZA HEISIER presented a proposal to LEASE the "Bait Stand" on the west end of the Pier. The lease also proposed to build another building to take the place of, the old one. J.C.Alexender also presented a proposal for the leasing of the""Bait Stand", at $100.00 per month for three years and $125.00 per month for the remaining two years of a five year lease. He proposed to make extensive improvements in the old building.` The Board discussed the matter of making a new lease at this time. Trustee Piner moved that the LEASE FOR THE BAIT STAND BE AWARDED TO J.C.AIEXANDER at the price and terms named in his bid. Trustee Gregory eeconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:.Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH REALTY BOARD asking the Board to instruct the Po- lice force to not fine and arrest every visiting motorist who happens to overlook some email rule,but to give them a warning for the first offense. The City Marshal stated that this was his rule, and that he /hadnot made com- plaints except where he thought it was necessary. The Board instructed the Marshal to continue to use care in this matter, but to use his best discretion as heretofore. A LETTER FROM W.S.KINGSBURY acknowledging receipt of letter from the Board asking about what information the Surveyor General had as to the cause for the continued pollution of the beaches with tar and oil refuse, was received and ordered filed. The Surveyor General stated that he had not yet completed his survey. A LETTER FROM O.A.SMITH,Passenger Traffic Manager orthe Pacific Electric,stating that his Company had remitted the sum of $500.00 to the City as a contribution for music during the passed season, was received and ordered filed. The Clerk was dir- ected to thank the Pacific Electric in the name of the Board for this assistance. A LETTER FROM A.H.SADLER in regard to terns for the sale to the City of certain lots near the present REFUSE DUMP, was read. TTheflettei. was addressed to Mr.Luxford and was to be returned to him. The Board took no action toward purchesing any of these lots. A LETTER FROM THE STANDARD OIL CO. in regard to Oil and refuse on the Beach was read and ordered filed. The Company stated that they would assist in every way to keep the beaches free from oil and tar. THE BID OF R.V.HARTLEY, for the furnishing and installation of two DRINKING FOUNTAINS, at $80.00 was received and ordered filed. Trustee Piner moved that the contract for installing the' two drinking fountains should be awarded to said R.V.Hartley at the prime of $80.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Claudius, and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Br averrder,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Maxwell agent ,,CRANE & WAYRE MOTOR (CO. presented a bid to supply the City with a Maxwell Automobile for use of the Police force. The bid was ordered filed. Bravender moved that the RAHM& SON CO. be awarded the Contract to furnish an Overland Touring car for the use of the Police force. Trustee Claudiusseconded'.the.. motion,which was lost by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Noes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the BID of VICTOR J.HUFF,to furnish a Chevrolet Touring Car,latest model to .b.Hermosa Beach,as described in his bid be accepted, and that he be awarded the contract therefor. The terms to be as stated in the bid,namely; At a price of $635. with $50.00 deductid thereform for the old Chevrolet auto.now owned by the City,making a net prime of $581%00 Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Claudius. Absent: None. TRUSTEE PINER presented a Petition for the Improvement of Fourth Street. On motion of Trustee Piner this petition was turned over to the City Engineer to check up. MR.GOUDY,OF THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,appeared before the Board ,and asked what had been done tov.ard complying with the demand -of the State Board of Health that the SEWER OUTFALL be discontinued or definite sewer plans and proceedings passed. The President of the Board informed Mr.Goudy as what had been done to date, and the plans for sewer improvement now being pushed. Mr.Goudy stated that somexthing must be done, and that he did not think the plan of disposal at Hyperion could be worked out in time to save the situation here. The President said he thought that this plan could and would be brought to s successful conclusion, and would settle the sewer question at Hermosa Beach for all time, and he was in favor of going ahead with the Hyperion disposal plan. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED obey the order of the State Board of Health , and 137 call a BOND ELECTION to provide means to instill a sewer system,according to the planswhich were approved by the State Board at the time their order to the Trustees was passed,.sa d Order being dated April 26th.,1923. Trustee Claudius seconded this motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius;and Gregory,. Noes: Trustees Piner and President Holston. °Absent: None. Trustee Piner moved that the City Engineer change or modify the plans as prepared by former engineer Staheli for Sewer Disposal,so as to show the Sewer outfall emptying into the ocean at the center of the town. TRUSTEE PINER INTRODUCED A PROPOSED ORDINANCE, being "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAVEL Aft TRAFFIC UPON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF HERM0SA BEACH." THE REPORTS OF THE CITY CLERK,TP2 CITY TREASURER AND THE BUILDING INSPECTORwere now submitted and ordered filed. THE CITY ATTORNEY STATS that he understood.the Santa Fe Ry. had given some form of right.of way to the City of Manhattan Beach for a crossing over its tracks near Gould Lane on the northerly edge of Hermosa Beach, which crossing might be utilized by the City of Hermosa Beach for its proposed connection with Longfellow Avenue improvement lying on the east sides of the Santa Fe Tracks. TheCity Clerk was directed to inquire of the City Clerk of Manhattan if that was so, and if so to find out the facts in the case. THE FIRE CHIEF STATED that he had not completed his report on' conditions of buil- dings as regards fire risks, end he was directed to have same for the next meeting of the Board. The CITY ENGINEER REPORTED that he did not yet have the data for the �ENTH Street sidewalk:improvement; and had not.yet completed the survey of the Her./ venue Side- walk Improvement, but expected to finish preparing data for establishing grades and plans before the neat meeting of the Board. TRUSTEE GREGORY INTRODUCED A PROPOSED ORDINANCE , entitled, "An Ordinance of the Board .of. Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, fixing and establishing the curb lines and fixing and establishing the grade of West Railroad Drive from Pier Avenue to Twenty-fifth Street• all in the City of Hermosa Beach,California,." (Resolution No.687 Passed. Trustee EGORY.;,.rmoved the adoption of Resolution No.687, " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans profiles and cross-sections for public work in said City." Trustee Pinerseconded the•motion,which was carried by the following vote;. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudiue,Gregory,Piner'and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS, seconded by Piner,the Board voted to approve and adopt SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORK in said City, to be numbered 70.. ON MOTION of Trustee Piner seconded by Gregory, the Engineer was authorized to have 500 copies of this s eB cification No.70 printed in pamphlet form. (Resolution No.688 Passed.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoptinn of Resolution No.688,er_titled;. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of First Street in the City of Hermosa Beach; determinig that bonds shall be issued to, represent the cost thereof and declaring the work or imp- rovement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; . Ayes: Trustees Braverder,Clandius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent;. None. ,The Board directed the Clerk to get in pommunication with Mr.Geo.H.Oswald,the Con- tractor for the improvement of Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue and ask him to commence active work of this improvement at once if possible, as it was considered very,necessary by the Board that this work should go ahead,since that would hasten the establishment of the free delivery of mail in the City. On the recommendation of the City Attorney, the Clerk was,directed to arrange with the printer to have twenty five whole copies of each of the different ordinance and resolutions,at the time when they are published, for the use of the various officers,or others. It appearing from a report of the Street Superintendent that it would be necessary to have the light system on Pier Avenue repaired,and to connect the lower lamps with I the top light and that the cost thereof would be the sum of $80.00, on motion of TRUSTEE Gregory, the Street Superintendent was authorized to make a contract with the Riddle Company to do this work at the price stated. The Following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. Demand No. 300 F.M.Bravender, 10.00 #304 A R Holston $10.00 301 J.H.Claudius, 10.00 305 F.Piner 10.00 302 J.B.Gregory 10.00 306 B.F.Brown 150.00 138 Demand 306 M.M. Cornblith 307 R.E.Mead 308 Frances Wendell 309 R.E.Mead, 310 Johnston Printing Mo. 311 Kimball Fletcher 312 C.A.Bridge 313 C.E.Searv,ant 314 S.&.M. Transfer Co. 315 H.B.Water Corporation 316 Pac. States Lumber Co. 317 C.E.Shaw 318 Pioneer Paper Co 319 Hermosa Hdw. Co. 320 W.A.Stiles 321 G.H.Ensign 322 John Foote 323 H.C.Bass 324 E.L.Messinger 325 J.E.Wheeler 326 G.T.Allen Co. 327 Chas T Clinton 328 B.&.B. Service Sta. 329 Hermosa Hdw. Co. 330 H. Cooper 331 C.E.Seargeant Fire Chief 332 American La France Fire Co.21.23 333 Redondo Sheet Metal Wks. 10.00 334 H.B.Water Copn.' 66.00 335 American La France F.E.Co. 1.99 336 J.Lucas 88.50 337 B.F.Brown 25.00 338 Modern Drug Store 1.70 $125.00 #339 150.00 340 75.00 341 11.50" 342 105.25 343 50.00 344 50.00 345 173.08 346 .50 347 23.60 348 25.51 349 10.50 350 5.50 351 22.03 352 200.00 353 150.00 354 23.00 355 12.50 356 165 .00 357 10.00 358 .35 359 .65 360 35.46 361 14.84 362 2.00 363 27.50 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 A.Thereaux A.Theraux F.J.Dwyer Chas T Clinton W.F.Meadows B.F.Brown A .Carlisle C o . McKinney Blue Print B.T. Stephens J .E .Collins J.M.Mack J.Hofreiter Bill Muckuchi J.Raymosa Joe Green Frank Brown Joe Gentry Star Blacksmith Shop L ..Rubber Stamp Co. G.B.Wood Johnston Printing Co C.M.Phelps J.E .Reed Edw.Sidebotham & Son C.F.Saunders Jas A Roberts H.A .Dustin L H.Davis L.A Cou. Surveyor Myrtle Lunnberg V.H.Staheli Brown & Mead Mrs. EM Oliver $165.00 1.50 291.50 -•5.10 125.00 15.00 3.50 Co 45.70 90.00 86.00 4.00 92.00 94.00 127.50 90.00 96.00 35.15 9.00 12.51 6.00 19.80 400.00 15.00 3.15 150.00 80.00 93.00 12.00 4.20 2.10 436 66 27.50 24.00 372 C.L.Reinbolt 373 So.Cal Disinfecting Co 374 S.&.M.Transfer 375 So.Cal.Disinfect.Co. 376 S.Smith Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, which Ayes: Trustee Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner Noes: None Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, October 16, 1923 at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. 32.00 46 25 .50 �a" 12.00 41 0( 15.00 allowed and warrants drawn to pay was carried by the following vote: and President Holston. Clerk President of the Board of Trustees MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA_BEACH,CALIFORNIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHA BER,TUESDAY,OCTOBER L6TH. 1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and Piner. Absent:President Holston. In the absence of the regular President,the meeting was called to order by Trustee Gregory. The Board wishing to have a full attendance of the members,Trustee Braven- der moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with for this meeting, and that the Board adjourn.until Thursday,the 18th. day of October,l923, at the hour of 7:30 10 P.M.' * ich motion was seconded by Trustee Claudius,and carried. Clerk. r: -i. i f th :o= 139 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR IEETI1G OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,held in the Council Chamber,Thursday,October 18th.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MTING HELD OCTOBER 2nd.1923, were reed and approved,after two minor changes thereinto -wit:- adding the date of "April 26th.1923" at the end o of the third line on page 137; and changing "Pier" to"ermosa" on the 25th.line of page 137 of the minutes. The Clerk now opened and read BIDS OF THE FURNISHING OF A TRUCK FOR THE USE OF HAULING GARBAGE, as follows: The Bid of Tenan & Boaz, to supply a Moreland Truekfor the sum of 03020.94 and the Bid of Jefferis & Meek to supply a Ford Truck for $762.98. The Board after discussing the conditions of the present Garbage Contract and the manner in which it was being handled, did not think best -to make a change at this time; and on motion of Trustee Bravender,aeconded by Gregory, the Board voted to reject any and all bids received for a Trunck . The Clerk was directed to thank the bidders for their co-operation, and return the deposit check of Jefferis & Meek. Three Communications were received and read from the Hermosa Beach Improvement • Association, all relating to the proposed disposal of the City Sewage, and the location of the plant and outfall. The communication relating to the action of Mr.Goudey of the State Board of Health,and one containing a letter from Hon.Hugh Pomeroy in regard to the location were filed'. The ThirdLetter asked the Board to rescind its action in ordering an election for bonds for an outfall sewer near the southern boundary of Hermosa Beach, and also condemned the action o•f the Board in ordering such election. Trustee Bravender moved that this letter be filed,along with the others. The President objected to disposing of the letters together,stating that the Her- mosa Beach Imp. Ass'n. had asked the Board to rescind its action heretofore taken, and the Board should put itself on record in the matter. - Trustee Finer moved that the action of the Board had at their previous meet- ing,vaherein an election was ordered to vote on bonds for sewer disposal with an outfall in the south part of the City,should be rescinded. There was no second to this motion. Trustee Bravender renewed his motion that the tetter requesting the Board to re- Scind its action should be filed. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: Trustee Piner and President Holston. Absent: None., A LETTER FROM THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT acknowledging receipt of communication relative to certain recommendations made by Mr.Goudey of the State Health Dept., was read and ordered filed. The BID OF R.J.BROCKWELL to enter -into a Garbage Contract, was read and order- ed filed. THE LETTER OF P:IR.C.B.LADD discussing SEWER MATTERS, and suggesting an alterna- tive plan therefor, was read and ordered filed. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER ASKED IIIAT HAD BEEN DONE TOWARD PROVIDING THE NEW SEWER PUMP. The President stated that he had personally done everything that he could think of t to get delivery of the purip from the Byron -Jackson Co.,but he could not promise when delivery would be made. Trustee Piner suggested that the City Attorney•should be authorized to commence an action against the Byron -Jackson Co. for damages. Trustee Bravender thought that the order for the pump should be rescinded. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE P,INER,.the City Attorney was instructed to see the Byron- - Jackson Co., and make a last effort to get delivery of - this pump before the next meeting of the Board; and to inform them of the Board's intention to institute a suit for damages in case this was not- done. A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read,asking the Board to donate the sum of $400.00 toward the advertising campaign now being put on by the Chamber. On motion of TrusteeClaudius,seconded by Piner,this letter was filed . ON REQUEST OF MRS.H.M.KINSLEY,of the Children's Hospital Ass'n., the Board granted the ladies of the Association the use of the Pier Pavill-ion on December 7th. & 8th. for their Bazaar. The BID OF SAN PEDRO COMMERCIAL COMPANY TO DISPOSE OF THE CITY GARBAGE was read and ordered filed. The request of J . E. Haschke- for a temporary permit to operate TRAJI CARS on the Strand was read and denied, and the letter filed. A LETTER FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION was read and ordered filed. The Association asked the Board to set over a week in the near future for a general CLEAN- UP; also to cause the removal of certain old buildings that were useless and a nuisance. The Board had the matter of the old buildings under advisement already; and on Motion of Trustee Gregory the First week in November was set aside as Clean -Up week, and the Street Superintendent ordered to assist with his force in removing all rub- bish in the City where•same was gathered up; and that a notice of this should be given to the local publications. THE REPORT OF C.E.SEARGEANT, the Fire Chief as to conditions regarding fire risk in the City, was received and ordered filed. The REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER for the month of September, was received and 140 ordered filed. A PETITION,SIGNED BY ELMER LARCOM et al.was read and ordered filed. The petitioners asked the Board to order the Improvement of a portion of FOURTH STREET and a portion of COCHISE STREET; and that the grade of said Streets be changed some, and that this work be included in the prposed Improvement of Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue. The City.Engineer recommended that this work should be done as asked for. (Resolution, No.689 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.689,.entitled, A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,and diagram for public work in said City. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.690 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.690, entitled, " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its Intention to improve a portion of Seventh Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,C ali- fornia,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and de- claring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district. " Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.691 Passed.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.691, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Truste of l ' and to ccnangeaanddrslesta i Intentitn to change and re-establish/ a gra a erm sa Avenu from a nor.,er. y line of Tenth Street to the southerly line of Fourteenth Street, in the City of tier - moss Beach,California." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.692 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.692,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its Intention to change and re-establish the grade of Fourth Street from Ardmore Avenue t to Cochise Avenue,, and of Cochise Avenue from the northerly line of Fourth Street to the northerly line of Third Street, in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." .Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Introduced.) - Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and establishing the curb-lines,and fixing and establishing the grade of Longfellow Avenue from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive; all in the City of Hermosa Beach, California." (Ordinance Introducd.) Trustee Claudius introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and establishing the curb lines,and fixing and establishing the grades of Ocean View Ave enue from the southerly line of Fifth Street to its southerlyend, and of Fourth Street from Camino Real to Ocean View Avenue,in the City of nermosa Beach,Califor- nia." The CITY ENGINEER submitted a map showing proposed changes in grade of portions of Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue to improve the drainage of Pier Avenue toward the Ocean. This map was not yet ready for approval. (Ordinance No.395 Adopted.) Ordinance No. 395, entitled, " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC UPON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH." was now submitted for final passage. President Holston called Trustee Claudius to the Chair as President. Trustee Holston then moved that said Ordinance No.395 be adopted showing changes on the first folio thereof,in the clause relating to Ninth Street, so as to read as follows: "Ninth Street from a line 40 feet westerly of the westerly line of Her- mosa Avenue to the easterly line of Speedway and from the westerly line of Speedway to the easterly line of Strand; and the center 20 feet of said Street from the westerly line of Hermosa Avenue to a line 40 feet westerly thereof." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory and Holston. Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustee Pttae N_. Absent: None. President Holston then re -assumed the Chair. _ (Ordinance No.396 Adopted.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.396,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and 1 1 1 establishing. the curb lines and fixing and establishing the grade of West Railroad Drive from Pier Avenue to Twenty-fifth Street; all in the City of Hermosa Beach, California." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. A IETTER signed by John B. & Minnie L.Wilsdn was read and ordered filed. The letter complained of the Sewer outfall. A LETTER from Miss Margaret Rice was read and ordered filed. The writer asked the Board to install a light on Seventh Court. The President stated that he had talked with Miss Rice, and thought the location was in need of some more light. hundred Trustee Gregory moved that a one/candle power lamp be installed on a goose -neck at Speedway and Seventh Court. Trustee Piner seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Grogory,Piner and President'Holston. NoesNone. Absent: None. A RESOLUTION passed by the Fourth District Chamber of Commerce,favoring the holding of all beach front whereever possible by Cities, was read and ordered filed. COMPLAINT WAS MADE that the Contractor for the Improvement of Mannhattan and Summit Avenue had done no work, or was not prosecuting the work, was made. The Board feferred the matter to Mr.F."L.Perry,the former City Attorney, who has a contract for performing the legal work on this improvement, and wish Mr.Perry to communicate with G.H.Oswald the contractor, and urge him to prosecute the work with diligence, as there can be.no mail delivery in the City until this is done. THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT WAS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE a Little Midget #69 heater for Road work, at a cost of about y200.00. The motion therefor being made by Trust- ee Claudius and seconded •by Gregory, and -carried. Trustee Claudius moved that Shock Absorbers be installed on the Fire Engine,. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. TRUSTEE CLAUDIUS M0VED THAT 1HE STREET SUPERINTENDENT BE AUTHORIZED & DIRECTED to nes remove the steps leading down to the water at the outer end of the Pier. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None.- Absent: None. THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT WAS AUTHORIZED to purchase sufficient paint to paint the rods and pipes on the under side of the Pier leading to the waters edge,at high tide THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS were received,read,audited and approved; No.377.Barker Bros. 186.75 No.392,Geo.H.Martin, r 4.84 378,Redondo Home Tel. Co.,.17.00 393,McKinney Blue Print Paper Co., 5.80 379,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 54.35 .394,Pacific States -Lumber Co., 26.87 380,Los Ang.Rubber Stamp Co., 4.05 395,Warrington & Dailey, 45.00 381,Victor J.Huff, 585.00 , 396,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 6.00 382,C.Max Anderson, 3.00 397,The Star Blacksmith Shop, 1.50 383,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 66.00 398,Amer.La-France Fire Eng. Co.," 45.00 384,State Comp.Ins.Fund, 101.23 399,P.B.Guernsey, 17.65 385,J.G.Thomas, 14.00 400,Pacific States Lumber Co., 172.59 386,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 46.47 401,Moran-McWhinnie, 44.55 /S 387, Do do. 125.51 . 402,Fellows & Stewart, 55.00 388, do do 2.50. 389, do do -39.24 390, do do 268.75 391, do do 788.89 ".trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was passed by the,following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner and President Holston. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION made and seconded the Board then ad jo a td meet Tue sday,Novvee J5 .-- 1923, et 7:30 O'clock P.M.. President of the Board. Clerk. 142 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,November 6th.1923,at 7;30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Claudius,Gregory,Piner & President Holston. , ABSENT : None. The MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,held October 18th.,1923,were read and approved. THE PRESEDENT REPORTED that the Street Superintendent's force had hauled away seventeen wagon loads of rubbish collected at the CLEAN-UP last week. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER INQUIRED of the President and Clerk if the City Attorney had prepared any plans or specifications for the proposed SEWER ELECTION. The City Attorney was not present at this time, but the President stated that he had found it impossible to proceed with this work until the Engineers data and figures were supplied him. The City Enginner reported that he had nothing to go on at this time,as the outgoing Engineer had not left the specifications for.the work as formerly proposed. It appeared that the plan had contemplated the employment of an engineer on a per -cent basis, which the Board dLd not expect to follow in the present proceedings. Trustee Bravender stated that he was not satisfied with the attitude of the City Attorney in this matter. Truatee Bravender then moved that the office of City Attorney be declared va- cant. Trustee Claudius seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,C.laudius,Gregory. Absent: None. Noes: Trustee Piner and President Holston.. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that C.A.Bridge be and he is hereby appointed City Rt.torney- of Hermosa Beach, at a Salary of $50.00 per month under the same. conditions and terms as-govered the service of the former City Attorney. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius ,Gregory,. Noes: Trustee Piner and President Holston. Absent: None. Th,e President explained that he was not opposed to Mr.Bridge holding this office if it was a fact that the law allowed him to hold the office of Recorder and City Attorney at the sans time. A LETTER from J.H.KIBLER,President of the Chamber of Commerce, stating ,that the Chamber thought that the leasing of the Bait Stand on the Pier should be awarded after bids •had been received in the regular way,that is after advertising by the Board asking for bids, was read and ordered filed. A IETTERtrom C.B.LADD et al. was received and filed. ,The writers asked the Board to remove any officials for what was termed "Offensive Politics"..This mat- ter -related to a certain request that had been made to the State Board for the re- moval of Mr.Goudey Engineer of the State Board of Health for his acts in 'connection with Hermosa Beach Sewer matters. -Trustee Bravender stated that this petition of C.B.Ladd et el.referred to the actions of the President of the Board of Trustees,and he thought the complaint of the petitioners was just. The Presid,ent,Mr.Holston_ stated that he had not used his position as President to influence anyone in this matter,but had acted as a priv- ate citizen who had interests in the matter. Trustee, Bravender moved that the office of President of the Board be declared vacant;; •Trustee Gregory seconded this motion, end it ,was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Br.avender,Claudius,Cregory. Noes Trustee Piner. Not Votiig: President Holston. ->� Absent:.None. TRUSTEE GRGEORY MOVED that Trustee J.H.Ciaudiue be appointed President of the Board of.Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Claudius and Gregory. Noes: Trustee Piner. Not Voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. Trustee Claudius then took the Chair. A LETTER of L.H.Heath„Chairman of the Tournament of Roses Committee of the Cham- ber of Commerce,was read. Mr.Heath asked the Board to contribute the sum of $7k. out of the Advertising Fund for the construction of a FLOAT for the Pasadena Tour- nament of Roses. The Board discussed the matter with Mr.Hea.th. • On MOTION of Trustee Bravender seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to conttibute the sum of $500.00 for the construction of a Float by the Tournament Committee. The Vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. The Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee presented a letter reiterating their request that the Board contribute the sum of $400.00 for the Advertising campaign now being carried on by the Chamber. Trustee Gregory moved that the request be allowed,and the sum of $400. be con- tributed for Chamber of Commerce advertising when needed,on de end therefor. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Brhtender,Gregory,Piner,and President Claudius. Noes:Trustee Holston. Trustee Holstdn stated that his objection to this was that he did not think the style of advertising now being carried out obtained results commensurate with the expense of the advertising. ON WRITTEN REQUEST OF E.L.IIESSINGER he was granted a two weeks vacation with full pay,as Motor -cycle officer. This followed the custom of the Board to give all employees after one year,a two weeks lay off. 1A3 A LETTER from the Regional Planning Conference was received,stating the time of their next meeting to be November 24th.1923 at the Los Angeles City Club,and ask- ing the Board to have representatives there. It was arranged that the President of the Board and Trustee Gregory should attend this meeting. A LETTER from the Hawthorne Board of Trustees,thanking the City of Hermosa Beach for the help given by the Hermosa Fire Department,was read and ordered filed. CHAS.H.RICKMAN,Mrs.H.E-.Hart and Yettie Ballantine addressed a letter to the Board,asking.that the owners along OZONE COURT,between 24th. Street and Loma Drive be allowed to improve this portion of the Court under a private contract. . ,Trustee Piner moved that the request of the petitioners be granted; and that they be allowed to improve this portion of Ozone Court under a private contract, the style of the improvement to be under some city specification approved by the City Engineer, and the, City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare a grade for this portion of Ozone Court,and set the stakes, therefor. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,.Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None.Gen. ON REQUEST OF THE LADIES OF THE/fM,LEW WALLACE CIRCLE NO.59, they were allowed the use of the Sun Parlor for their idawszkig meetings on the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month. L.J.WILSON et al. presented a petition ,asking the Board to consider the op- ening -of Meyer Court through to Second Street for the convenience of the public. It appeared that this would necessitate the purchase of a lot in Home Buil- ders Place. The Board referred -this td the City Engineer to look up and report at the next meeting of the Board. A LETTER FROM DR. DICKIE of the State Board of Health,stating that he was looking up .the oorplaint previously made by certain parties against R.F.Goudey, Engineer for the Health Bureau, was received .and filed. THE REPORTS OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER, were read and filed. ".The REPORT of the'BUILDING INSPECTOR was received and ordered filed. (Ordinance No.397 Adopted Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance No.397,entitled; " An .Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing and establishing the curb lines and fixing and establishing the grades of Ocean View Avenue from the southerly line of Fifth Street to its southerly end,and of Fourth Street from Camino Real to Ocean View Avenue,.in the City of fermosa Beach,California" .Trustee Holston seconded the motion for ,the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon .the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No.398 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.398, entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees fixing and establishing the curb lines and fixing and establishing the grade of Longfellow Avenue from ,Camino Real to East -Railroad Drive; all in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon-the same was adopted by.the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that the Clerk be directed to notify the various appointive officers to attend the meetings of the Board. Trustee Holston suggested that it would better if the officers who are expected to appear at the meetings were al- lowed to make their report and leave the meeting as early in the session as is possible. No further'action was taken. On motion of TRUSTEE GREGORY the Clerk was directed to write Mr.Oswald the contractor for the Summit and Manhattan Improvement work, and try and get him to start in on this improvement at once. In answer to an inquiry the Fire Chief stated that the three old houses which he had mentioned in his report previously,were still standing, and that he thought they should be removed. On motion of Trustee Holston the City Attorney was instr- ucted to take up the matter with the owners of these buildings and try and secure and amicable settlement of the same; and failing in that to bring necessary suits against the owners if it appeared possible to make a case successfully. On motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to dis- pense with the further employment of a night pump man for the sewer pump; but that the man now employed therefor shall be continued at work for a reasonable time so that certain painting and clean up work in the building may be done. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Gregory, the Board voted to discontinue the employment of an assistant for the City Clerk ; with the understanding that Mr.Cornbleth,the present assistant Clerk should be employed a few days to finish up any work,if necessary. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary proceedings to bring on an Election for the purpose of voting on the question of issuing bonds for the installation of a Sewer plant and outfall,az with an outfall at or near the boundary line of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach into the ocean. He was advised to consult Mr.Staheli and Mr.Perry ,as some ques- tion arose as to what disposition had been made of the plans for this work,and the extent .of same, and it was desired to secure all their data if possible. 144 Trustee Bravender's motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory,and carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Piner and President Claudius. Noes:Trustee 'Holston'. Absent: None. CHAS.O.CANUADY & ALBERT FRASER presented a written request for permission to use the Dance Hall on the Pier for the purpose of giving Dances thereon. ON MOTION of Trustee Holston,seconded by Gregory,this permission was given, on the terms embodied in the letter or proposal filed. The parties to pay rent of 010.00 per month,to -cover the cost of Light and fuel gas, and water. On MOTION of Trustee Piner the Board voted to raise the salary of Mrs.Frences Wendell,the assistant to the Treasurer,frcan ,$75. the present salary to $100.00, increase to commence from November 1st. 1923. ON MOTION OF Trustee Holston the Board voted to raise the salary of W.F.Meadows the Street Superintendent from ;125.00 the present salary, to $150..00, per month increase to commence from November lst.1923. The Following Demands were received ,audited and approved; $10.00 #440 J.Lucas 404 J .H .Claudius 10.00 441 R . V .Hartley #403 F J:4.Bravender 405 J.B.Gregory 406 A R.Holston 407 F.Piner 408 B.F.Brown 409 M.M.Cornbleth 410 Johnston Printing Co 411 R.E.Mead 412 Frances Wendell 413 R.E.Mead 414 L.A.Rtlbber Stamp Co 415 Kimball Fletcher 416 C.A.Bridge 417 C.E.Seargeant 418 Redondo Home Tel Co. 419 Hermosa Paint & 420 Sou.0 lif Gas Co. 421 Hermosa Outfitting Co 422 H .B .Dater Corpn. 423 Hermosa Hdw. Co. 424 •W.A.Stiles 425 'G .H .En_s ingn 426 E -L Messinger 427 Joe Getter 428 John Foote 429 W.H.Ogle 430 H.C.Bass 431 B.&.B. Serv.Co. 432 California Press 433J.E. Wheeler 434 C.Max Anderson 435 V.J.Huff 436 Moran & Mc Whinnie 437 J.G.Thomas 438 J.L.Jean Co 439 H.B.Water Corpn 10.00 442, H.B.Water Corpn 10.00 443 A.Thereaux 10.00 444 T.Allen 150.00 445 W.F.Meadows 125.00 446 C.E.Seargeant 166 15 447 Elec. Serv. Co. 150.00 448 Her. Pharmacy 75.00 449 F J.Pwyer 50.00 450 W.F.Meadows 6.60 451 B F.Brown 50.00 452 Geo,H Martin 50.00 453 C.F.Saunders 173 08 454 Has. A Roberts 18.00 455 H.A.Dustin 2.65 456 Myrtle Lunnberg 19.39 457 Frank Brown 2.60 458 H.B.Storey 46.30 459 JX.Collins 7:56 460 Joe Green 200.00 461 B.T.Stephens 150.00 462 Joe Roynosa 165.00 463 B. Muckuchi 1.50 464 Tom Cunningham 23.00 465 John Hofreiter 2.50 456 D. Mc Cormick 2.50 467 Joe Gentry 69 28 468 Brown Bevis Co 12.50 469 Her. Bldg. Material Co 10.00 47OEdw. Sidebotham & Son 10.00 471 Elec. Service Co 5.00 472 Stranger Publishing Co 20.70 473 J.G.Reid 4.75 474 Mrs. E.i:.Oli ver .75 475 Pioneer Paper Co 66.00 476 Callison Grocery Co 477 C L.Reinbolt .478 R'B.Guernsey 479 Snider Bros. x"74.00 80.00 35.00 A 19o.og 20.60 20.00 50.00 3.60 26 .85 291.50 125.00 15.00 8.90 150.60 111.00 147.00 5.40 108.00 67.00 06.00 96.00 121.00 49.00 126.00 100.00 80.00 4.00 35,58 200.00 1.10 16.63 44.07 125.00 15.00 16.00 11.00 16.07 21.63 1.50 143.95 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Pinar seconded the motion, which was passed by the following vote; Ayes Trustees Bravender, Claudius, Gregory, Pinar and Holston. Noes: None. Absent None. ON MOTION made and seconded the Board then ad 20th, 1923, at 7:30 0' Clock P.M. j urned to meet Tuesiay, November resident of the Board. Cler' k • 4 1 1 145 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR FETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY, OF HER- MOSA BEACH,CALIFORDiIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,November 20th.,1923,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. • PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius; Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV.6th.,1923, were read and approved. (Resolution No.693 Adopted.) Trustee Gregory -moved the adoption of Resolution No.693, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in said City,with diagram of District." . Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes:NNone. Ab-sentNone. (Resolution No.694 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.694,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Longfellow Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach, California, determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement -to be- of more than local or ordinary public iliuex east benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption -of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent• None. (Resolution No.695 Adopted. Trustiner moved the adoption of -Resolution No.695,entitled; . " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles,and cross-sections for public work in said City, with Diagram of District;" . Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; . Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.696 Adopted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.696,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trusteeselof the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve Ocean View Avenue and a portion of Fourth Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,California,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed,upon a district." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for; the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.697:Adopted.) - Trustee Bravender movedthe adoption of Resolution No.697,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and' adopting -certain plans,profiles,and cross-sections for public work in said City,with Diagram of District." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for -the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; _ Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. -Noes: None. .Absent: None. - (Resolution No.698 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.698,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve portions of Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue in the City of Her- mosa Beach;determining that bonds shall, be issued to represent, the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon, the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes:. N.ono. Absent: None. (Resolution No.699 Adopted.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.699,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of First Street in the City of Hermosa Beach; determin- ing that bonds shall be issued to represent to cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary, public iispzzrevauris benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a -district." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption,of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; 146 Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution. No.700 Adopted.), Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.700,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City, of Hermosa Beach,California, authorizing and empowering Collamer A.Bridge,City Attorney of said City,to enter. into a stipulation in the cause now pending before the Superior Court of the State of Cal- ifornia,in and for the County of Los Angeles,entitled; " County of Los Aigeles,Ratxnx Plaintiff,versus the Cities of A.lhainbra,Arcadia et al.,Defendants,No.128529." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None Absent: None. (Resolution No.?O1 Adopted.) " Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution. No.701,entitled; "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of Seventh Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,Ca.li- fornia,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit,and that the expense of said work shall be assessed upon a district." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the sane was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Engineer now produced the map or diagram showing the District to he assess- ed for the expenses of the Improvement of Camino Real under resolution of Intention No.650. The Board examined. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED THAT THE ASSESSMENT MAP OR DIAGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT of Camino Real,under.Resolutien of Intention No.650,and showing the district of lands benefited by and to be assessed for the the payment of the expenses and costs of said improvement be and the same is hereby approved,and adopted as Diagram No.,A.? O 3..2.. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE ENGINEER REPORTED THAT IT WOULD BE NECESSARY T9 SECURE, BY PURCHASE OR TO AC . UIRE under the street Opening Act of 1909 the lot at the_north.end of Meyer C rt if said Meyer Court was to be extended to Second Street. On.MOTION OF TRUSTEE City Clerk was directed to notify,the owners of lots liable to be assessed for the purchase of this lot,that the Board would proceed in the matter in case they cir- clated a petition asking for this action under the 1909 Act or that they should make private purchase of the lot and dedicate same for a City, Street. THE SIM CITY ENGINEER REPORTED in regard to OZONE COURT that the grade was already established, and if the owners desired he would prepare the proper Speci- fication and set the stakes for the graciing,preparatory to laying payement, his work to be at the expense of the property holders. A LETTER FROM GEO.H.OSWALD WAS RECEIVEp,stating he expected to begin work_on Manhattan and Summit Improvement Contract within two weeks. L.L.FROGGE presented a written PETITION asking for a permit to operate a pub- lic Garage and Filling Station. an Lot 13,Tract 223. At this time a PROTEST against the granting of this permit was read. It was signed,by a large number of property owners in the vicinity of,this location. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to approve the protest and deny the application of Mr.Frogge for a permit. MR.H.D.FORNERI, an Enginaer, submitted -a written application for appointment as City Engineer. This letter was ordered, filed without any further action. A LETTER FROM E.J.YOUNG,President of the Golden State Silk Mills,Ipc., was re- ceived and ordered filed. The letter waived any damages against the City of Hermosa Beach on account of cutting down.VJest Railroad Drive to a depth of approximately seven feet to fit the official grade on front of the Silk Mills property. The Board considered this waiver satisfactory. THE MONTHLY REPORT OF C.A.BRIDGE,CITY RECORDER, for the month of October,was read and ordered filed. A Letter from the City Clerk of Redondo Beach,and a Resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of said City,condemning the location of a Sewer outfall at the south boundary of Hermosa Beach,or any outfall of sewer ,except a general outfall, at Hyperion, was received and ordered filed. This Resolution caused considerable discussion of sewer matters. Mr.C.B.Ladd was heard in the suer matter,and Trustee Bravender moved that the correspondence be filed. There was no second at the time. Trustee Holston moved that a letter of thanks be voted to the Redondo Beach Board of Trustees. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,. The motion being put to a vote the result was as follows: Ayes:, Trustees Holston and Piner. Noes: Trustees Braverder,Gregory and Pres- ident Claudius. Absent: None. ON MOTION,0F TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Gregory, the Clerk was directed to write the Pacific Electric Ry.Co., and ask them to install a suitable light or bulkhead in their right of way at the southerly boundary of the City,to prevent automobiles 147 from running off the pavement into the sand o`f the right of way in the night. A LETTER from J.W.Tanner,Secretary of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce,asking the Board to make a Warrant for the $400.00 voted by the Board at a previous meet- ing to the Chamber for ADVERTISING the City. Tho Board directed the Clerk to prepare a Demand and Warrant and present same to the Board at once for approval. WM.MCMi1RTRIE presnted a letter and also appeared in person before the Board, in the matter of a complaint that certain parties had taken up a walk that was 'supposed to be under the authority of the City. This was in the vicinity of West Railroad Drive and Longfellow Avenue. The City Marshal having examined into the matter repor- ted that he found that this walk belonged to private parties, and had been'removed by the owner,and given away. The Board e xamined a letter written by M's.John P.Redin,relating -Co a personal complaint. The letter was filed. M8. Anna May & Adeline Miller presented s letter asking the Board to make a .REFUND OF CERTAIN PERSONAL TAX paid by them.,'on furniture in their house,which they stated was erroneous,as there was no furniture in the house in March 1923.. It appeared that these ladies had a claim'against the County on the same matter and the Board laid.the matter over to await the action of the County Supervisors. ( Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Gregory Introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and re-establishing curb lines and changing and re-establishing the grade of Hermosa Avenue from the northerly line of Tenth Street to the southerly line of Fourteenth Street,in the City of Hermosa Beach,C alifornia." A LETTER FROM TRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION in regard to Florence grade eros - sing was received and ordered filed. A Letter from H.WIGMAN, asking the Board to allow him the sum of 43 • 00.00 for cer- tain street work he had done in connection with the Camino Real Improvement,which was not contemplated by the plans,but was thought necessary by members of the Board, was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Bravender, the Clerk was directed to prepare and submit to the Board at once a Demand and Warrant in favor of said H.Wigman for the amount of ,4300.00. Mr.Staheli,former City Engineer stated that any intersections made impassible by the improvement should be made at the expense of the contractor. A PETITION SIGNED BY C.B.LADD asking the Board to appropriate sufficient money from the General Fund to pay for the preparing of statements and figures to make plain to the voters as far as possible,the proposed SEWER BOND EIECTION,and its pur- poses, was read and ordered filed. Mr.leedd addressed the Board and explained his po- sition on the sewer matter ,and why he was in favor of the Bonds. On Motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner the Board denied the request to appropriate any funds. TRUSTEE 'HOLSTON `MOVED ' that the Board offer a reward isme= of FIFTY DOLLARS inmaas`.kxarxans± in each case for evidence KrOxsanximibut leading to the arrest and conviction of any person manufacturing or selling intoxicating liquor in Hermosa Beach He explained that he thought this would result in restricting the activities of such persons, who might feel inclined to engage in this unlawful business. Trustee Piner seconded t:le motion, which was defeated by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Holston and Piner. Noes Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None. Trustee Holston moved that the Board instruct the City Attorneja to prepare an amendment to the License Ordinance exempting resident merchants from the operations of this License Ordinance hereafter. The Board discussed the matter, and Trustee Hol- ston decided to wittedraw his motion for the present time,to find out the opinion of the merchants in the matter. ON REQUEST of the Fire Chief,he was allowed to retain the services of Mr.Thereaux for two da s longer to finish uncertain painting work on the City Hall. (Resolution �To.702 &etaaaatacVoted ono Trustee Bravender moved the adflption of Resolution No. 702,entitled. A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demands the acquisi- tion,construction and completion by the'City of Hermosa Beach of a certain Municipal Improvement,to-wit: The acquisition and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal mains,and also includ- ing necessary land,rights of way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary therefor,the estimated cost of which will be taaxgE.sat the sum of 4`168,000.00; deter- mining that said municipal improvement is necessary._and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said City; and determining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the annual ordinary income and revenue of said City." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of this Resolution. ' The Vote on same resulted as follows: Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Noes: Trustees Holston and Piner. Absent: None, The Board discussed the facts relating to the letting of the Bait Stand on the Pier. Trustee Bravender thought that this should have been let only after advertising in the 'local paper,and that the President had not been given authority to prepare and sign -and deliver a Lease without the approval of the Board; and that the lease should be rescinded. No action was taken by the Board. 148 The Board discussed with Mr.W.W.Kennedy,the Captain of the Life• -Guards the needs of the Guards for the coming winter. Mr.Kennedy stated that leaxtecangkixit it would be necessary for the Board to allow the installation of the second Siren,which had been removed some time ago. Also that the Telephohes should be installed on the Beach as at first planned. Trustee Holston moved that the other siren be installed on the Pavilion, and that Five Telephones be ordered in along the Beach,at the locations previously est- ablishcd,according to the wish of the Life Guards. Trustee Gregory seconded the motien,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Nbes: None. Absent: None. The Following Demands vete received,read audited and approved: - 'Demand No.480. M.M.Cornbleth, 37.50 481. Barker Bros., 229.55 482. L.A.Rubber Stamp Co. 2.10 483, Neuner Corp. 8.85 484, J.S.Bushey Co., 225.00 485 Sou.Cal.Edison Co. 46.53 486 Do do 116.73 487 do do 39.24 488 do do 2.48 489 do do 223.70 490 do do 813.10 491 do do 30.29 492 H.B.Storey, 16.00 493,Joe Reynosa, 12.00 494,H.Wigman, 300.00 495,Her.Beach C.of Com., 400.00 496,Myrtle Lunnberg, 6.00 497. ,S.&.M.Transfer Co., 5.50 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner Ayes:Trustees Noes: None. On Motion 4th.,1923, - seconded the moteon,which was carried by the • following vote; Bravender,Gregory,Piner and President Claudius. Not Voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,December :30 O'Clock P.M.. / (7 President of the Board. Clerk. MINUTES OF A REGULAR F CALIFORNIA,HELD IN THE O'Clock P.M.. Present: Trustees Absent: None. F,ETING OF 7iE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,DECEF:BER 4TH.,X4XPen 1923, at 7:30 Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held November 20th.,1923,were read and approved. • Trustee Holston called attention to the fact that it had been a previous cus- tom of the Board to hear from any of the appointive officers in the early part of the meeting,so as not to detain them unnecessarily. Trustee Bravender stated that he thought it was better to ask the officers to stay until any complaints were heard,so that the officer could be heard in case there was any complaint. Trustee Holston thereupon withdrew his request that the appointive officers be excused at this time. MORRIS WOODLAND presented a written request for a permit to enable him to take out a Building Permit from the Building Inspector for a building at the corner of Manhattan Court and Hermosa Avenue,on lots 4 and 5 of Block 67,First Addition to Hermosa Beach; said building to be used for an oil station.' On motion -of Trustee Piner,seconded by Bravender the Board voted to grant this request. Trustee Holston abstained from voting,as he did not wish to vote until he could ask the owner of the lot last adjacent to this location,whether or not they ` favored the installation of a station at this place. A LETTER SIGNED BY SEVEN CONTRACTORS was presented and read,asking the Board to declare the oteice of Building Inspector,vacant,and stating grand for such re- quest to'be•that the present incumbent was not qualifoed therefor, and asking`the Board to appoint some man who had more experience in the construction of buildings. The Board discussed the matter with Mr.Lucas,the present Building Inspector,. He said that he knew of no specific ground for dissatisfaction on the part of any of the parties signing the request, and that he had had no trouble with any of them. Trustee Holston moved to lay the matter over until the next meeting. Trustee Piner seconded the -motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Holston & Piner. Noes- Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. . Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that the office of Building Inspector be declared vacant. IsismxtkIimixisx Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes:Bravender,Gregory,and President Caludius.Noes:Holston 8c Piner. Absent: None. - 149 TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that Mr.F.C.Mead be appointed BUILDING INSPECTOR of Hermosa Beach,service to commence Dec.5th.1923, and on the same terms as governed the em- ployment of the preceding Building Inspector. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. . Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustees Holston & Piner. Absent: None. A Letter signed by numerous owners and business men was presented to Board asking that the Board refuse to grant any permit for the installation of antOil Step tion at the northwest corner of Eleventh Street and Hermosa Avenue; and giving their reasons for the request. There was no request before the Board at this time for such a Station, and the letter was. o rdered filed. A Petition representing ntiMerousowners on the south side of Pier Avenue from Hermosa Avenue to Stvand Walk was presented and read. The petitioners asked that they be given permission to improve the walk with some non -slip porous composition and to widen -same three feet; also to improve the Electric Lighting service,and in- stall better lights. Mr.H.W.Barlow, explained to the Board that the petitioners desired to do this at their own expense. He thought the widening of the walk would not interfere with the traffic on thisstreet,since it was so wide. Mr.Neis also addressed the Board in favor of the plan. Trustee Piner moved that the request of the petitioners be granted, they to move the supports of the City Pergola back,where necassary,in a good substantial manner. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which Was carried,as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Brave der,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. • Noes: None. Absent: None. On MOTION of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner,, the Board voted to direct the City Engineer to prepare the necessary engineering data ,for the :change of grade to -be made necessary by the widening of the Pier Avenue sidewalk, and that the City -At- torney shall then prepare and submit to the Board for approval amxtbutixxx the pro- per proceeings necessary to affect tlis change. iD Xx&F.xtR x iiMUR;cx.exxxtesixl4 A LETTER WAS RECEIVED from the MOMAN' S AUXILLIARY of the Chamber of Coitmerce,requesting the Board to donate them the sum of $125.00 for a children's Christmas Tree . Trustee Gregory moved that the request of the Wmoan's Auxilliary be granted,and that they be alloyed the sum of ?125.00 when needed for the Christmas Treat. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston and carried,all the members voting Yes. WM.McMURTRIE presented a written protest against the extent of the'District for the Improvement'of Longfelloy✓ Avenue, under Resolution of Intention No.694, stating that he was, opposed to being assessed for. Lomgfelloy✓ Avenue. As his lot Was in the Dist - riot for this Improvement the Board considered,that this constituted a protest ag- ainst the extent of the District, and on motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Greg- ory, it. was voted to set Tuesday,December 1£3th..923,,at the hour of Eight O' Clock P.M. in the -Council Chamber of. the City Hall, Hermopa Beach, as the time for hearing said protest.. . . A COMMUNICATION from the Hermosa. Beach. Improvement Association in relation to , proposed Sewer at south boundary of Hermosa Beach, was read and ordered filed. Two Petitions asking. that Seventh Street be opened from Camino. Real west,were read. It appeared that there was an improvement about to be. installed on one of the lots throught which this street would pass if land was condemned therefor. On -motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Gregory., the Board voted to direct the Building Inspector to suspend this work temporarily until the Board could. look into the matter further. The Petitions were then returned to Mrs.Bishir.,who had presented them. - -•- - A.PETITION ASKING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT of certain streets and alleys in. Shakes- peare,was presented and read. The improvement was located across the railroad track west from the proposed Longfellow Ave. improvetent; and the City Engineer recommended that an effort. should be made to establish a crossing of the Santa Fe Railroad at this time, and improve the crossing to connect, the Longfellow. Ave. improvement with the proposed -Shakespeare streets improvement.. - . - The petition, was then returned to the City Engineer,and the pity Attorney and the Engineer were instructed. to take up with the Railroad Commission the .question of obtaining the necessary right•of way over the Santa Fe Track. , . . The City Engineer asked the opinion of the Board as to the desirability of hav- ing a sewer installed in Ozone Court. before allowing the owners. to pave it.at their own expense, as had been previously allowed. After discussing the matter the ;bard voted to lay it over until their next meeting. On motion of Trustee Bravender, the City Attorney was instructed to file a peti- tion with the Railroad Commission for the granting of an easement over the Santa Fe Railroad Tracks near where Longfellow' Avenue would cross same if extended. A LETTER FROM B.BUNJE asking that some work be done on Rhodes street was read, -and referred to the Street Sugt.. - (Ordinance No.399 Adopted..) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance No.399,entitled; " AnOrdinance of the Board of'Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and re- establishing curb lines and changing and re-establishing the grade of Hermosa Avenue from the northerly line of Tenth Street to the southerly line of Fourteenth Street, in the City of Hermosa Beach, California." 150 Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and Finer. Noes: Trustee Claudius. - Not Voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. The Street Superintendent reported that he had gone over the proposed changes asked from the Pacific Electric Railway Company with their representative, who had promis- ed him that the Company would do certain paving and bulk -heading in their right of way that would do a great deal toward stopping autoists from running off the road into the sand of the right of way. The Board discussed complaints about the failute to remove garbage. Mr.Dwyre the garbage contractor was not aware of complaints,but stated he would take extra care to remove all garbage. - The City Attorney reported that the old house on Lot 13 Yeomans Sub -division had been rebuilt,and was to be made into a very good small house., That he had had no respsnse to his letter to Mr.Mike George owner of the old structure on Palm Drive near 7th Street. That the ownership of the property on Eighth Street complained of, was in liti- gation. Trustee Holston suggested that it would be better to demolish this struc- ture and notify the owner thereof. No action was taken. The report of the City Clerk,the report of the City Treasurer and the report of the Building Inspector were submitted and ordered filed. TRUSTEE FINER MOVED THAT C.E.SEARGEANT be given the Contract to remove the waste and sand from the Septic Tank, and to clean same thoroughly, at a price of $165.00. Trustee Holston seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. On Motion of Trustee Finer the Sewer Pump Man was authorized to install a foot valve in the sewer pump,at an expense not toexceed $25.00.. The Following Demands were read, audited and approved. No.498,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 No.531,Redondo Sheet Metal Works, 11.45 499,J.H.Claudius, 10.00• 532,James Lucas, 250.50 500,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 533,Byron-Jackson Iron Works, 15.50 501,A.R.Holston, 10.00 534Electric Service Co., 200.00 502,Fred Finer, 10.00 535,J.G.Thomas, 35.00 503,B.F.Brown, 150.00 536,Fred Dwyre, 296.75 • 504,R.E.Mead, - 150.00 537,W.F,.Meadows, 150.00 - 505,Frances C.Wendell, • 100.00 538,B.F.Brown, 15.00 "506,The Neuner Corporation, 2.65 539,Geo.H.Martin, 6.15 - 507,R.E.Mead, 25.00 540,Chap.F.Saunders, 150.00 •508,Johnston Printing Co., ,381.25 541,Jas.(.Roberts, 110.42, 10.00 542,H.A.Dustin, 137.50 40.00 543,A.Carlisle & Co., 3.62 50.00,, .544,,The.4alifornim,Press, 5!7.50 167.30 545,McKinney Blue Pt.Paper Co. 8.95 121.00 546,Frank Brown, 104.00 3.69 547,John Hofreiter, 88.00 548,Wm.Mukuch , 100.00 549,B.TeStephens, 101.00 200.00 550,Thos.Cunringham, 87.00 150.00 551,J.E.Collins, 36.00 165.00 552,Chas.Fine, 125.00 86.00 553,Seaside Garage, 3.65 4.00 554, Joe Gentry, 42.20 20.00 555,Standard Oil Co., 9.69 29.00 556,Electrical Service Co., 121.00 5.00 557,J.G.Reid, 15.00 3.0.0 558,Amer-LaFrance Fire E.Co., 45.00 20.00 559,Mrs.Margaret Mills, 68.14 560,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 10.00 561,C.L.Reinbolt, 16.45 562,Sou.Cal.Dis't.Co., 15.00 563,R.E.Mead, 509,Kimball Fletcher, 510,C.A.Bridge, 511,C.A.Bridge, 512,C.E.Seargeant, 513,A.Thereaux, 514,Sou.Calif. Gas Co., 515,Hermosa Hardware Co., 12.65 516,Her.Paint &.Wallpaper Co., 56.70 517,W.A. Stiles, 518,G.H.Ensign., 519,E.L.Messinger, 520, M. M. C ornbleth, 521, M.Ni.Cornbleth, 522,John Foote, 523,Joe Getter, 524, Geo.E.Chrissman, 525,Dr.C.M.Anderson, 526, J.E.Wheeler, 527,B.&.B.Service Station, 528,R.E.Mead, - 529,Moran-McWhinnie, 530,C.E.Seargeant, N Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, and it vas carried by the fon- owing vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner & President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that the Board adjourn to meet Tuesday December 11th. 1923,at 7:30 P.M.. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Noee• Trust es Rola'on & Finer. Absent: None. 1.25 20.00 7.50 67.50 1.00 Clerk. / President of the Board. 1 1 1. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,December llth.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Absent: None. - • The Minutes of the meeting held December 4th.,1923,were read and approved. The matter of the IMPROVEMENT. OF PIER AVENUE SIDEWALK was brought up; and Mr.Boice stated that his brother,the owner of frontage from Speedway west to Strand,being about io6.feet; Mr.J.P.Luxford,an owner of 30 feet and Mr.W.T.Bolton•owner of 30 feet also stated they did not wish to have this improvement if it was for the one side only.. Since this improvement was-santioned by the Board on the understanding that all the owners on the south side -of the Avenue were in favor of it, the Board decided not to establish any change of grade at this time,but await the time when all the'owners should agree,or the north side should cmie into the improvement. - ON MOTION OF TRUSTE BRAVENDER seconded by Gregory,the- Board then voted tore-, scind its order of December 4th. approving and granting theCrequest of-H.W.Barlow and others for the improvement of Pier Avenue by private contract,and the widening of the sidewalk. The PETITION OF FRED MAIHAM and others for the IMPROVEMENT OF 31st.Street, 31st. and 32nd. Court and Ingleside Drive in Shakespeare,which was filed December 4th. and referred to the City Engineer -to take up with the petitioners in order to make certain matters plainer in the petition, was now returned'to the Clerk by'the Engineer with certain changes made by -the petitioners. THE REPORT OF JAMES LUCAS,retiring Building Inspector,was now submitted and ordered filed. The.Clerk was directed to obtain from IiR MMEAD,the new Building Inspector,t'he BOND required for his office. A CIRCULAR LETTER FROM LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL,sent to each of the Cit}es•of Manhattan Beach,Hermosa Beach,and Redondo •Beach,announcing that the Los Angeles Council would be agreeable to allowing said Sanitation District to dispose of its sewage at Hyperion through the Los Angeles City Sewage Plant and Ocean outfall on the same terms and conditions set forth in that certain agreement recently entered into with the City of Glendale in connection With the disposal of the sewage of that City, was readd rdered filed. Trustee Holston -That the Clerk be directed .to write a reply to the Los Ange- les Council,thanking them for the information contained therein. Trustee Piner seconded the motion. The motion was lost on the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Holston,and Piner. Noes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None. The Vote to file the letter without reply was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. _ Nous: Trustees Holston and Piner. Absent: None. A IETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM HARRY POLGLASE, City Clerk of Redondo Beach, stating that the Redondo Trustees had ordered him to inform the Hermosa Beach Board that in the future, where accidents occur and parties are injured within the Hermosa Beach limits and taken to the Redondo Emergency Hospital, it will be expected that Hermosa Beach will pay for the medical or surgical aid given injured patients,pro- vided the patient does not pay for such services. The Board thought this was a reasonable request, and on motion of Trustee Holston;seconded by Piner,the Clerk was directed to write `the Redondo Board that in the future the City of Hermosa Beach will assume and pay any bills for such ser- vice that "are properly a cherge against the City. A LETTER FROM THE E.B.000K LUMBER CO. was received and ordered filed. Mr.Cook stated that he had never agreed to open up the north 20 feet of his land .for street purposes, and had built on this ground in good faith, and had already gone to considerable `expense on the building before the Board had requested him through its Building Inspector to discontinue further building until the matter of opening Seventh Street was discussed further. The Board did not think there was anything further it could do unless the par- ies desiring the opening of this street westerly were Willing to assume the expensa. The letter was "filed without further action. " TRUSTEE HOUSTON 'MOVED 'txatt the City Engineer 'be instructed to formulate plans and specifications and make 'an "estimate of the cost of a temporary sewage treatment plant to be immediately installed at the present sewer Iocation,and 'submit same to the Board at its next regular meeting. Said plan to be sufficient to properly. care for the City sewage temporarily for the tern. of 'one,two or three years as may be necessary,pending the completion of the permaneerit plan of sewage disposal. Trustee Piner deconded the motion. Trustee Holston argued the merits of his motion,and the Board discussed same. The motion was lost by the following Vote; _'" - Ayes: Trustees Holston and Piner.'' Noes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Clerk be directed to write the State Board of Health asking them if they will allow the City to make certain improvements in the Si= Eptam present Sewer System,that viould" make it possible to' maintain same for the *sr term of one,two or three years, or such time as` may be necessary to install a perma- - 151 152 nent System, on plans to be submitted to them,before any, work is done. 'Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE. BRAVEND ;R moved that copies pf the Goudy report on sewage matters be ;Ca - ±iskri printed and distributed to inform voters on the matter. Objection was made by Trustee Holston that the public funds should not be used for this purpose,and on the,ad vice of the City Attorney,the motion.was withdrawn. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.564,Hermosa Beach Water Corporation, $39.30 No.565, do do do do 66.00 No.566,Ja'nes Lucas, No.567,C.E.Seargeant, No.568,Byron-Jackson Iron Works, No.569,Sou.California,Edison Co., do do do do do do No.570, do do do No.571, do do do No.572, d9 do do No.573, do do do No.574, do do do No.575, do do do �N�3 No.5.76,Sou.California Gas Co., Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which vas carried by the"following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Does: None. Absent: None. • Mr.Heisler addressed the Board in the matter of the recent leasing of the "Bait - Stand" on the Pier to Mr.Alexander. Mr.Heisler complained that tile President of the Board at that time, Mr.Holston, had exceeded his authority in preparing 4nd signing and delivering a lease to Mr.Alexander before the Board had approved of same. The Board discussed the matter,and the City Attorney having been asked in reference to the lawfulness of the lease as so executed and delivered, stated that it appeared the President had erred in the matter ,but that if the Board now ap- proved the lease,it would be sufficient. Trustee Bravender moved that the Lease for the Bait Stand made and delivered to Mr.Alexander as above recited should be _cancelled. There was no second to this motion. 26.50 165.00 1231:18 40.99 71.44 2.83 35.28 197:96 73.0:74 24.41 Trustee Holston moved, that said Lease be approved. , Trustee Piner seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following.vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,Decem- ber 18th.,1923, at 7:40 O'Clock P.M.... , Q�.r_ resident of the Board. Clerk. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CA LIFOBNIL,held'in the Council Chamber Tuesday,December 18th.,1923, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Absent: None. THE MINUTES of the meeting held Dec.11th.,1923,were read and approved. Thdis being the time set for the receiving and opening of bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF' FIRST STREET AS'CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.688, the Clerk was now directed to open and publicly read any and all bids received for said work. The Clerk opened and read the following bids for the Improvement of First Street as above described; - The F y Bros.Cont'n.Co., For cement sidewalks,per sq.ft.4"... ,... /28 Class A. For cement curbs,per lin.ft.6x10x18, 075 For cement pavement,per sq.ft. 5" in 032 Headers, per lin ft. _ .610 BBC.Nichols ' V . For cement sidewalks,per sq. ft., .25-102 For cement curbs,per lin.ft., ...... .70 Fo'r concrete pavement,per sq.ft.,,,,. .35-1/4,including grading. Kuhn Bros. . "For cement sidewalks,per sq.'ft., .. .... .25 For cement curbs,per lin.ft i .70 / For concrete pavement,per sq.ft.,including grading .35-1/2` cents. H . Wigrnan� For cement sidewalks,per square foot For cement curbs,per lineal foot,. --For "" -For cenerete pavement -,Pei square foot, 25 cents 68 cents 32 cents,inaluding'grading. 153 These were all the Bids received for doing said work. , It appearing from an examination of the Bids by the Board ,and the report of the Engineer on sate, that the Bid of H.Wigman,was the Iowest,and that he was the low- est ,regular,responsible bidder for said work, Trustee Holston suggested that the bid of -said H.Wi man be acc2pted,an_d that all other bids therefor be rejected. (Resolution Mead No.703j Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.703,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, `awarding the Contract for thesImprovenient of a Portion of First Street, as con- templated by Resolution of Intention No.688." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None; Absent: None. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR THE RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT of Seventh Street,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.690,the Clerk was now directed to open• and read any and all bids received for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the following bids for the.Improvement of Seventh Street as above described;- B._C_.Nichols. For cement sidewalks,per square foot,.. 27-1/2 ',including grading. Kuhn Bros. For cement sidewalks,per square foot„ 28 j H .Ei0+n: For cement sidewalks,per square foot, 27cents,including grading. Warrin •ton & Daile -. For cement sidew3 s,per square foot, 21 1,per sq.ft., Grading included. These were all the bids that were received for said work. • It appearing from an examination of the bids by the Board,and the report of the Engineer 'on same,that the bidsof Warrington & Dailey was the lowest,and that they were the lowest,regular,respensible bidders for said work,Trustee Piner suggested that the bidof said Warrington & Dailey be accepted,and thatall other bids there - f be rejects Resolution of Award No.704.J Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.704, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, awarding the Contract for the Improvement of a Portion of Seventh Street,as con- templated by Resolution of Intention No.690." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said resdlution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory;Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. _THE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER .for November business was submitted and ordered filed. Mr.E.C.Jones,Secretary of the Hermosa Beach School Board submitted a written request for permission to occupy the Sun Parlor on the Municipal Pier ,and Rest room. It appeared from the letter of Wr.Jones that the attendance had outgrown the present school room capacity,and it was necessary to secure more room for the classes. On Motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by.Gregory,the Board voted to grant this request,if the School Board could make some satisfactory arrangement with the Ladies of the G.A.R.Post,who have per mission to use the Sun Parlor at -certain times. This being the time set by the Board in which to hear the PROTEST OF 1VM.Mc ur- trie against being included in the District to be benefited and to pay for the im- provement of Longfellow Avenue under Resolution of Intention No. 694, the Board now proceeded to consider this complaint. The Clerk read a letter from Mr.M►m.Mc- Murtrie,stating that he would withdraw his protest if the improvement was carried through to'cross the Santa Fe Railroad., The President of the Board called on Mr.Mmx McMurtrie or any one -else inter- ested`in this matter to discuss this complaint or protestor any other objection at this hearing. No interested parties appeared. TRUSTEE BRAVEI•DER MOVED that the protest of V5n.McMurttie,Filed Dec.4th.1923, stating that he was opposed to being assedsed for Longfellow improvement, be and the same is hereby denied,and the Diagram of the District to be assessed and ben- efited by said Improvement,which diagram was adopted by the Board November 20th. 1923, be and the same is hereby approved and confirmed. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. JOHN P.S-IARP presented a Demand on the City for the sum of $5575.00 being for dam- ages claimed to be due him for the grading of EIGHTEENTH STREET past his Lots No. 24 & 25 ,Block 2, Johnson 6: Newman's Camino Real Tract. On motion of Trustee Gregory seconded by Holston,this matter was referred to the City Attorney to investigate and report to the Board at its next meeting. THE REQUEST OF J.W.TANNER,Manager of the Chamber of Commerce for permission to 154 occupy a portion of Pier Avenue just wrest of Hermosa Avenue for the proposed Christmas Tree, was read,and allowed. A LETTER FROM THE,PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. in regard to the matter of - installing some devicea to prevent tie automobiles from running off the pavement into the sand of the railroad right of way,was read and ordered`filed. The letter did not propose any plan, and merely stated a desire of the Company'to co-operate with the local authorities in any plan that might be proposed. The matter was referred to the Street Committee for further action. Q LETTER OF.THANKS was received from Mrs.Lillian H.Kineley,the Bresident of the Hermosa Beach Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital,for the use of the Sun Parlor, was read and ordered filed. THE CITY ENGINEER submitted a communcation in regard to the adoption of certain resolutions in favor of a District Zoning Law. It appeared to the Board that some of this.vas not particularly adapted to the needs of Hermosa Beach; and that there was a Zoning Committee at present in the City,and some work had been done thereon. ON MOTION of TRUSTEE H0LST0N,seconded by Piner, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney to see what portion of the Regional Planning would be useful and applicable to the City of Hermosa Beach, and to report to the Board on same. THE CITY ENGINEER also produced a sketch of a proposed Lot Sub -division of property owned by Mr.C.H.S.Littleton, showing proposed street extensions. • The Clerk was directedto. write Mr. Littleton that it was their opinion that his plat,should show dedication of Hollowell clear through his property to the northerly side thereof; and that the.Siixth Street should shovrdedication of suf- ficient land to permit of a broad turn on the intersection with Prospect Avenue, by -rounding the northwest corner..end the southwest corner of the this in_tersect3an on a ten to fifteen Amami radius. THE CITY:ENGINEER ALSO produced his plans for the improvement of Hermosa Avenue, from Pier Avenue to Thirteenth Street by widening the Sidewalk on the west • side thereof. The Board examined same. Trustee Gregory moved that the plans as submitted by the City Engineer for said work to be done at the4 cost of the abutting owners,are hereby approved. Motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and motion put by the President and _ declared carried. The CITY ENGINEER stated that he had found it necessary to restrict the pro- posed improvement of Ozone Court between 24th. Street and Loma D'rive,which is to be done at the expense of the abutting owners on a private contract, to a width of 17 feet of pavement,`as the survey does not show sufficient land for a 19 feet _pavement. The Board agreed to this plan,and on motion made and seconded the Pre- sident Amixika declared same carried. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER having reported that the pavement was sinking in the Speedway alongside the Brydon Building on the West side of Speedway, the Street Superintendent was instructed to repair same. The CITY ATTORNEY reported that }ie had a`letter from Mike George ,tl'ie owner of the house on Palm Drive that had been condemned by the Board. P?ir.George stated that he expected to be in Hermosa Beach soon, and intended to make extensive re- pairs on this house. The City Attorney also stated that the owner of the objectionable structure on Eighth Street just east of the Viaduct had written him that he would be in the City very soon and have same demolished. The Following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.577.Redondo Home Telephone Co., 44.90 No.578,Pacific States Lumber Co., 4.38 No.579,H.W.Hanson, 3.00 580, J. S.Hun•t, 8.00 581,Edvrard Sidebotham Sone, 12.94 �� �'✓ - 582,The Star Blacksmith Shop, 6.50 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed,and Warrants drawn to pay them.. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ` Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made a seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Wednesday,Jan- uary 2nd.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. � 4 President of the Board. Clerk. 1/ s Amanda 1 1 1 155 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Wednesday,January 2nd.,1924, at 7c30 O'Clock,P.M.. -PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF TIE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18th.,1923,WERE READ AND APPROVED. A LETTER FROM MONTGOMERY AND VOELIEL; Certifie8.accountants,proposing to'make an audit of the City accounts, was read and ordered'filed;until a later date. A LETTER FROM THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,answering one written by the Clerk in re- gard to the attitude of the State Board toward a tempprary betterment of the pre- sent.: sewer outfall, was read and ordered filed. AFTER ,SOME' DISCUSSION TRUSTEE HOLSTON.MOVED that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a temporary treatment plant at the present outlet of the sewer for use until a permanent plan can be inaugurated; and When such plans are prepared they shall be submitted to the State Board of Health tor approval before any money is spent carrying the same out,or preparing permanent • plans. ' Trustee Piner seconddd this motion,which was carried bythe following vote;,- Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: ;Dvustee Bravender. Absent: None. A PETITION FOR.THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS,lying south of Pier Avenue, was now aigismix presented and read. The petitioners asked that these streets be improved with a bituminous base concrete and with a National Pavements weaig surface, under the bond act of 1915:1 The Board considered that the large number o'f signers was sufficient to start this proceeding, but that it should be brought under the Vrooman Act,with the bond act -of 1893 and amendments instead of the 1915 Bond'Act. This was satisfactory to the representative of the National -Pavements Co. On motion of Trustee Holston seconded by Gregory, the Board voted to sinstruct the City Engineer to prepare the necessary data for grades and present grade ord- inances at his earliest opportunity; and after the grades were established to then prepare the plans specifications etc. and submit a Resolution of Intention for this work. - • The City Clerk submitted the Recall Petition ,filed Dec.15th.1923,asking that A.R.Holston and Fred Piner,be recalled as Trustees,and that an election be had to vote on successors to said Trustees,under the provisions of the Act to provide for the recall of elective officers of incorporated cities and torns,approved January 2nd. 1912, together with his statement ,saying that same was sufficient.:... Trustee Bravender moved that the City Attorney attend the hearing of the in- junction:brought by certain parties to restrain the Board from acting on this pe- tition,which hearing is set for Jan.4th.1924. There was no second to this motion. THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT complained that certain streetlights provided by the Ordinance creating the Lighting District No.2, were not in proper place, and that One of the Lights was not installed at all. Mr.Blausey,the representative of the Sou.Cal.Edison Co. addressed the Board and explained certain difficulties that had prevented his company from placing the lights in their proper and'permanent location. He also stated that he had under- stood that his company would riot be forced to place the light on Gould Lane and Morningside intersection, but that this would be done if it was found necessary. It was arranged that the chairman of the Lighting Committee and the Street Sup- erintendent of the Streets should accompany Mr.Blausey on Thursday on a tour of investigation of all the lights: • Trustee Holston urged that a 600 c.p. lamp shoild be installed on Hermosa Avenue at or very near the Redondo Beach line. The Committee were instructedto examine this location also on their inspection tour. (Resolution No.705 Ado ted.1 ' Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resdlution No.705,entitled;`• ` " A•Resolution of the Board of Trustees of th'e City of Hermosa Beach,Calif ornia, ordering certain owrk to ,be done upon Ocean View Avenue and a portion of Fourth Street,between Ocean View Avenue and Camino Real,,all in the 'City of Hermosa Beach, California." Trustee Bravender seconded the' motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holttmn,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' (Resolution No.706:Adonted.)- Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.706,•entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Be'ach,California, ordering certain work to' be done upon portions of Fourth Street and Ardmore Avenue in said City." - 'Trustee Rolston `seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whe`re- upori the same was adopted by the following roll -call; - Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. - - (Resolution No.707 Adted.t) ` Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.707,entitled; 156 " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of Longfellow Avenue in said City.' Trustee Piner seconded the motion'for the'adoption of said resolut_ion,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED That the City Engineer be authorized and employed to prepare all proceedings ,secure all necessary data and perform all the engineering work for all the new street improvements coming on from this date,on a percentage basis, at FIVE per cent of the Contract price for any work or improvement as awarded. The Engineer to be responsible for engineering errors,or errors caused by his office. This agreement is to extend and cover certain other improvements now under way, providing the Engineer and the City Clerk can agree on a basis for same that the Board approves. The agreement to begin from this date,and to be confirmed by a resolution of the Board to be submitted at its next meeting for approval. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Pindr and President Claudius. Noes: None, Absents gone. A PETITION ASKING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET from Camino Real to Prospect Avenue was presented and .read..) On motion of Trustee Bravender 'this petition was referred to the City Engineer to check up the names and the amount of frontage represented thereon, and report to the Board at its next meeting. Mr.JOHNSON, owner of a lot on Summit Avenue asked the Board for permission to construct a retaining wall in front of his lot on Summit Avenue immediately ad- joining the new sidewalk when same is completed. The Board discussed this matter, and decided to refer the question to the City Attorney and the Engineer to Zook up the same and report to the Board in regard -Co the legal and engineering features of the matter. A LETTER from Mrs.McHugh,President of the Wmoan's Auxiliary and a letter from L.H.Heath,Chairman of the Tournament of Roses'Committee,having been received ask- ing that the Board now make the respective payments for the Chaistmas Tree and the Float to the Pasadena'Tournament of Roses, the Clerk was diercted to prepare the, Demands and Warrants for the amount of 6125.00 promise& the Woman's Auxiliary and 6500.00 promised the Chamber of Commerce for the Float. ON REQUEST OF THE CITY MARSHAL,the City Clerk was directed to purchase one copy of the new'City Directory for the use of the Police force. The FIRE CHIEF having reported that the Fire Plugs should be inspected,and ask- ing that a man be employed for a couple of days to do this and to paint them, the Board were of the opinion that the Water Company should attend to this, and`on Motion of Trustee Gregory,the Clerk was directed to write the Water Company,and ask that they do this, and also supply a map showing the location of the different Wa- ter plugs for Fire connection. On MOTION of Trustee Bravender the Clerk was direc- ted to.ask the Water Company to put all'Fire Hydrants in good condition. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON-the-City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the building of any structure or foundation closer than two and one half feet to the side lines of their lot,except in the Fire District where walls are brick. • The REPORT OF THE BUILDING INS The Following Drmands were receive #583,F.M.Bravender, 584,J.H.0 laudius, 585,J.B.Gregory, 506,A.R.Holston, 587,Fred Piner, 588,B.F.Brown, 589,Neuner Corporation; 590,R.E .Mead ,' 591,Frances C.Wendell, (592,C.A.Bridge, 593,C.A.Bridge, 594,0.E.Seargeant, 595,Kaasen Directory Co., 596, Sou.Cal.t as Co., 597,H.E .Preston, 598,Tomlinson Safe Co., 599,C.L.Reinbolt, 60O,`.Herm6s'a, Plaint Company, 601, F;A. StflaS, 602,G.H..Ensign, ZO3, E.L.Messinger, 604,Joe Getter, 605,John'Foote, 606,H.C.Bass, 607,H.Bryant, 608,H.Bryant,- 609, J.E.Wheeler, L. PECTOR for December was'received and filed. d,read,audited and approved. 10.00 •//610,B.&.B.Service Station, 10.00 611,Victor J.Huff, 10.00 612,Frank Brown, 10.00 613,H.A.Dustin, 10.00 614,T.Allen, 150.00 615,C.E.Seargeant, 37.50 616,State Comp.Insurance 150.00 617,F.C.Mead, 100.00 618,Byron Jackson Primp Co., ` 50.00 619,Fred J.Dwyre, 50.00 620,J.B.Tremain, 173.08 621,W.F.Meadows, 5.00 622,B.F.Brown, 6.00 ` 623,Chas.F.Saunders, .75 624,Jas.A.Roberts, 25.00 625,H.A.Dustin, 39.50 19.30 1.00 15.00 33.00 5.50 Fund,215.69 156.50 15.33 293.00 3.00 150.00 15.00 150.00 105.80 126.90 626,McKinney Blue Print P.Co., 2.10 627,Chas.Fine, 628,Wm.Mukuch, 629,John Hofreiter, 630,Frank Brown, 631,B.T.Stephens, 632, Thos . Cunningham, 633, J.E.Collins, 634,Joe Gentry, 635,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 636,The Star Blacksmith Shop, 199.40 6.95 200.00 150•.00 165.00 34.00 22.00 6.50 3.00 1.50 25.00 128.50 92.00 93.00 102.00 44.00 93.00 81.00 39.95 .53 16.00 #637,Chamber of Commerce, 500.00 638,J.G.Reid, 15.00 639,Women's Auxiliary,C.of Com., 3,25.00 640,Moran-McWhinnie, 7.32 641,Zellerbach. Paper -Co., 22.00 642,R.E.Mead, , .5.0 643,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 17.50 644,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 5.30 645,R.E.Mead,Treasurer, 3780.00 646,Johnston Printing Co., 31.65 647,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead., 86:25 648,E.Heisler, 6.00 649,Geo.F.Bovard, 25.67 650,B.F.Brown, 12.004 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and.President Claudius. 1 Noes: None. absent: None. • On motion made the Board then adjourned 7:30 O'Clock P.M... 4/02%1971/ Clerk. to meet Tuesday January 15th.1924, at President of the Board. 157 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,held in the Coun- cil Chamber Tuesday,January 15th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT: Trustee Gregory. THE MINUTES OF THE METING HELD JAN.2",1924,were read and approved. THIS BEING 'IHE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF LONGFELLOW AVENUE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.694 of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the BID OF O.U.MIRACIE,as follows: For Grading and Concrete Pavement,including grading,30-1/2 cents per sq. ft. Also the BID of WIGMAN & REED,as follows: - For Concrete Pavement,per square foot, 33-112 '., Also,the BID OF Geo.H.Oewald,as follows: - For grading and paving with 5 -inch cement concrete,per sq..ft.,28 cents. Also the BID OF PACIFIC PAVING COIvIPA1Y,as follows: - For Concrete pavement,per square foot, $.30-0 Also the BID of B.C.NICHOLS,as follows:- . For concrete pavement,per square foot, ,33 cents,including grading. Also the BID of JOHN BROS . , as follows.: - For concrete pavement,per square foot, 3.3,34 cents,including grading. These being all the bids received,for said work. The City Engineer's report showing that GEO.H.Oswald had submitted the lowest bid, being received verbally,and-the form approved by the City Attorney, Trustee Piner suggested that the Bid of said Geo.H.Oswald for said work be ,accepted and all other bias therefor@ rs ected._�_ (Resolution No.708 Aaopted.) . Trustee Piner moved the adoption o,f Resolution No.708,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of. Trustees of the, City of Hermosa, Beach,California, Awarding the Contract for the .Improvement, of Longfellow Ayenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.694." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; _ Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. THIS BEING THE TIPGE SET FOR THE RECEIVING AND OPENING OF BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT of Ocean View Avenue and a portion of Fourth Street,as contemplated. by Resolution of Intention No. 696,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,the Clerk was directed to open and read any and all bids received for said work. The Clerk thereupon opened and read the Bidlof O.U.MIRACIE, as follows: - For Grading and Cement concrete p avement,including gradipg,29-1/2 cents per sq.ft.. For four foot cement concrete sidewalk, 23-1/2 cents,per sq. ft.. For Class "A" Curb, 67 cents per sq. ft/. Also the Bid of WIGMAN & REED, as follows: , For cement sidewalks,per square foot,,25 ¢� _For cement curbs, per lineal foot, 65 ' For 5" concrete pavement,per square foot, 29 V in eluding grading. Also the BID OF GEO.H.OSWALD, as follows: For paving and grading with 5 -inch cement concrete per sq.ft., 30 cents. For Class A. Curb, per lin. ft., 75 cents. . For Cement sidewalk per sq.ft., 25 cents. Also the BID OF PACIFIC PAVING CONPANY, as follows: For cement sidewalks,per square foot, $ .25 For cement curbs, per lineal foot, . For Concrete pavement,per square foot, ALSO the BID OF B.C.NICHOLS, as follows: - For Cement sidmwalks, per square. foot, For Cement curbs, per lineal foot, For Concrete pavement,per square. foot, Also the BID OF KUHN BROS., as follows: For cement didewalks,per square foot, For Cement curbs,per lineal foot., For Concrete pavement,per square. foot, 0.65 .30-1/2 .26-1/2 cents. 70 cents. 34 cents,including grading. .26 ,.70 ,.33-1/2. ,including grading These were all the bids received for doing said work. The City Engineer having figured these bids,reported that the bid of WIGMAN A REED was the lowest, and the City Attorney approved of same as form. - Trustee Bravender suggested that as said WIGMAN & REED were the lowest regular responsible bidders for said work,that the contract should be awarded. to them,and that all other bids be reoected therefor. , (Resolution No.709Adopted.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.709,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, Awarding the Contract for the Improvement of Ocean View Avenue,and a Portion of Fourth Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.696." Trustee Pinor seconded the motion for thexadoption of said Resolution, where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR THE RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE INPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FOURTH STREET AND A PORTION OF ARDMORE AVENUE, as contemplated by res- olution of Int&tion No.698,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,the.Clerk was directed to open and:read any and all bids received for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the Bid of t .U.Miracle, as follows: For grading and cement concrete pavement,including grading,29-1/2 cents,per sq.ft.. For four and ono half foot cement concrete walk, 23-1/2 cents,per sq.ft. For Class A.Curb, 67 cents per lin.ft.. Also the Bid of Wigman-& Reed, as follows: , For Cement sidewalks, per square foot, ;25 j' For Cement curbs, per lin.. foot,- .65 For 5" concrete pavement,per square foot, ,.30 / inoluding grading. Also the Bid of Geo:H.Oswald, as follows: For grading and paving with 5ilinch cement concrete,per sq.ft., 30 cents. For class A. Curb per lin. ft.; - 75 cents. For cement sidewalk per sq.ft., 25 cents. Also the bid of Pacific Paving Company „as follows; For Cement sidewalks per square foot, 0 .25 For Cement curbs,per lineal foot, , .65 For Concrete pavement,per square foot, .30-1/2 Also the Bid of B.C.Nichols, as follows; For Cement sidewalks,per square foot, .26-1/2. cents. For Cement curbs,per lineal foot, .70 cents. For Concrete pavement,per square foot,.34 cents,including grading. Also the Bid of Kuhn Bros., as follows; For Cement sidewalks,perx &i square foot, .26 For Cement, curbs,per lineal foot, .70 For Concrete pavpment,per square foot, .33-1/2, including grading. And these were all the Bids received for doing said work. -The City Engineer having checked these bids reported that the Bid of a.U.Miracle was the lowest. The City Attorney stated that the form of the bid was satisfactory. Trustee Holston suggested that since 9.U.Mirao-le was the lowest regular respon- sible bidder for said work he should be awarded the contract therefor, and all other bids should be rejected. (Resolution No.710 Ado ted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.710,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, Awarding the Contract for the Improvement of a portion of Fourth Street,and a Por- tion of Ardmore Avenue,as contemplated, by Resolution o:f Intention No.698." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of laid resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the. following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory., A PETITION ASKING THAT THE BOARD CAUSE THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET from Cam- ino Real easterly to and across Pine Street was presented and read. It appeared that nearly all of the owners along this portion of Sixth Street had signed the pe- tition. A LETTER.FR01 J.H.MAGOON,a property owner on Sisth Street was presented and read. Mr.Magoon asked the Board xxixtx to delay.action on this petition for a short time to enable owners of property at its easterly end to open the street up to Pros- pect Avenue. The Board discussed the matter with the owners present at the meeting and directed the City Engineer to proceed with the -preparatory work of establishing 159 the grade, and by that time it ve.s expected developments would show whether or not the necessary land could be secured to, extend this street through to Prospect Avenue, in which case the newly created portion of Sixth Street could be included in the improvement. THE CLERK PRODUCED 'flIE BOND OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR,recently ordered to be fur in enc, and said Bond was accepted and ordered filed iwith the Clerk. resolution No.711 Ado ted, Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolition No.711,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing the compensation for special engineering work of. the City Engineer of said City, Charles F.Saunders,for the street improvement of Prospect Ayenue,3rd. Street,adjacent to Prospect Avenue,Gentry Street,7th. Place,7th. Street, 8th. Street and,9th. Street; 30th. Street,3lst. Court,3let. Street,32nd. Court and InglesideDrive; 5th. Street; Ocean View Avenue and 4th. Street; Longfellow Avenue; 7th. Street from Camino Real to Prospect Avenue; First Street.; Fourth Street and Ardmore Ave- nue." Trustee Pinery; -i, seconded the motion,which was ,adopted by the following voter Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. On Motion of TRUSTRF HOLSTON,seconded by. Trustee Bravender, the Street Super- intendent was instructed to demand and receive the, payment from all contractors of the incidental expenses up to the date of. the rwarding a Contracts for any future street improvements. . . THE CITY ENGINEER HAVING SUBMITTED PLAT No.5209,showing the division, of Lot No.6,Block No,87, and a portion of Lot 11,Block 85, all in Second Add.to. Hermosa Beach, into a sub -division, with certain streets and portions of streets, dedi- cated to the public, and the Board approving of said map; Trustee Bravender moved that said Tract No.5209 is hereby approved, and the Streets as therein dedicated are hereby accepted. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. , Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. The monthly reports of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer, and the City Recorder were submited and ordered filed. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON, THE FIRE CHIEF WAS AUTHORIZED to have the Fire Plugs inspected and put in good repair where needed, and to make purchase of the necessary materials and to employ a competent man to assist in the work, On Motion of Trustee Holston the City Clerk was directed to write the Board of Trustees of the City of Redondo Beach asking them if Redondo Beach would as- sume one-half of the charge for maintaining a 600-cp lamp on Hermosa Avenue at the boundary line between Hermosa and Redondo Beach, which arrangement formerly existed. MR.W.L.BOLTON asked the Board what -authority would be granted him,or other owners along IVfanhattan and Summit Avenues, for installing necessary steps and approaches to their homes,as the new improvements for sidewalk had made it hard to get to and from their front doors to the street. He was assured that the Board would not object to having steps built from their property`down onto the street, and ialupmi xests walks to the pavement,although such walks might have to be removed at some future time if the parking became necessary for future improve- ment. The motion being made by Trustee Bravender, and seconded -by Holston. The City Engineer reported that it was his opinion that it would be necessary to wait until he could obtain a dry sewer bed before he could prepare a settled and final plan'for temporary sewage improvement,to be used until Bonds could be voted for any complete sewage system. The Engineer was authorized to get one of the sewer beds in condition to blow up the ground with explosives as suggested and test out the possibilities of making the ground more receptive to seepage. . The City Attorney reported that Mr.Georgo,one of the owners of fists condemned kasesXhiad houses, had told him that he• had sold this house to a Redondo Beach man. Also that the owner of the house on Eighth Street expected to have hie old struc- ture removed a very few days. The Attorney also reported that the question of securing the necessary right of way across the Santa Fe Ry. Track at Longfellow -Avenue, had been referred to the Company's higher officials at San Bernardino. The City Attorney had prepared a'proposed ordinance prescrihing the distance from the sidelines of property on which houses should be built; but the Board be- lieved it would be better to go into the matter further before pushing this re- striction. Trustee„Holston moved that the Street. Superintendent shall enforce strictly the order of the Board that no sidewalks,Curbs or gutters shall be installed taxis on private contract except on permission granted by the Board; and that in all cases the Street Superintendent shall see that proper City Specifications are used and he shall have supervision of the inspection of said work, and see that it is properly performed. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner and'President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. 160 Permission was granted Mr.Alexander,to use the iron railing on the south side of the Municipal Pier for a Gas Conduit,if he found the same feasible,to secure the installation of Fuel Gas for his Concession at the outer end of the Pier,. The President now appointed Trustee Holston a member of the. Finance Committee for this date,taking the place of Trustee Gregory,absent. The Following Demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.651,R.E.Mead, ?'20.00 652,Redondo Home Telephone Co11.00 653,Moran-Mcwhinnie, 12.75 654,Her.Beach Water Corp., 24.60 655,Hermosa.Hdwe.Co., 13.69 -656,Kaasen Directory(Co., , 5.Q0 657,Her.Beach Water Corp.., 66.00 658,G,S.Tha_tcher, 5.00 659,Schulkind's Modern D.S. 12.25 680,Redondo & L.A.Express, 1.00 661,E.B.Cook Lumber Co., 3.00. 662,G.H.Martin, 4.20 663,L.A.County Surveyor, 16.80 664,J.G.Thomas, 28.75 665,Pac.States Lumber Co., 16.70 666,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 18.50 667,South.Calif.Edison Co., 22.97 668, do do do do 64.68 669, do do do do, 35.28 670, do do do do 2.69 671, do do do do 235.86 672, d,o do do do 731.32 673, do do do do , 23.87 674,Moran-McWhinnie, 20.00 675,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 8.00 676,Electrical Service Co., 32.00/ 677 ,Anna May Miller, 1.3 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Finer seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Holston,Piner end President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Gregory. - On -motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,January 29th 1924, at 7:30 Clock P ��� °rte President of the Board of Cler'. Trustees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR METING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,JANUARY 29th., 1924, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK,P.M.... PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING,HELD JANUARY 15th.1924,were read and approved. THE CITY ENGINEER SUBMITTED A PROPOSED SUB -DIVISION OR PLAN Numbered 5826, for the division of Lot 16,of Block 85 of the Second Addition in Hermosa Beach into lots, with certain streets to be dedicated for public use. The Map was not submitted for formal approval,but it was desired that the Board inspect same and informally approve of the dedication and location of the streets before the work was finally finished. MRS.J.L.BISHIR presented a letter asking that she be granted a permit to install a sidewalk in front of,her lot No.28,in Block No.78 on Camino Real. TRUSTEE HOLSTON M0VED that a permit be granted Mrs.Bishir to install said sidewalk, same to be according to City Specifications No.70, and under the su- pervision of the City Street Superintendent, far which inspection the owner is to pay. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:- Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner & President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. JOHN M.MACK having made a similar request for permission to install a sidewalk in front of his residence at 902 Third Street, this permission was granted on motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Bravender, walk to be instal- led according to specifications No.70 and under supervision of the Street Sup- erintendent,said supervision to be, paid for by the owner. A LETTER FROM A.PRIAMOS was read. Mr. Priamos complained of the fact that the light called for in specifications for the lighting of District No.2, at Camino Real and Seventeenth Street, had not been installed there,a.lthough col- lection of the assessments therefor had .been made. On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Gregory, the Board voted that a 600 c.p. light -should be installed at Seventhenth and Camino Real, and the Clerk was directed to notify the Lighting .Company thereof. 161 A LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF IEALTH,Approving the action of their Engineer,Mr.Goudey,in reference to certain matters relating to sewage disposal, which action had been complained of , was now read and ordered filed. GEO.H.OSWALD, OJTRACTOR for the Improvement of Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue made written application for an extension of sixty days in which to finish his contract for said Improvement. This request was laid over until the next meeting of the Board. A LETTER FROM G.S.THATCHER, Vice -President of the First National Bank,requested that the Board provide more police protection by employing more policemen, since the danger` from robbery was much greater than usual. The Board discussed the matter of providing additional policemen, and agreed that this was a necessary measure.' TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that one. night man, and one day man be employed for patrol duty,to begin as soon as possible,to serve as such at the pleasure of the Board,on 12 hour periods, at a salary of $150.00 per month. And further that all of the City Police should wear police'uniform while on duty. Trustee Piner seconded this motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes.Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ' Noes: None. Absent: Nbne. A LETTER FROM J.W.TANNER, Secretary -Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, was read. Mr.Tanner urged that an expert City Planner`should be employed to outline a plan of City Zoning and planning, and the City should be finally zoned,and the planning commission organized and begin its functions. The letter was ordered filed. The Board discussed this matter fully. `IvIr.W.L.tolton recommended to the Board that immediate steps should be taken to regulate the class of buildings going up on Summit Avenue,e*pecially,as he thought there was great need of regulation at this time, particularly in regard to combination dwellings and garages. Mr.Tanner spoke in support of the need of immediate regulation of building in the City TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance that all garages,where the same are connected with.any is dwelling,shall be built of fire- proof materials. Trustee Piner'seconded the'motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius.' Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTLE HOLSTON MOVED that hereafter, the Building $nspector is instructed is not to:;issue any permit for construction of a garage on the front of a lot wherever it is possible to have same on the rear,if the rear opens on to any paved alley or atmemixam court . Trustee Bravender seconded the `motion for the adoption therefor,and the same was carried by the following vote; Aljes:Trusteed Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Bravender moved that the President appoint a ZONING COMMMIITTEE. There was no second to this motion. THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTED that they had used dynamite to loosen up the soil under the sewer bed selected for that purpose; and that while the first effects of the explosions had appeared satisfactory, a'second filling 'up of the bed with effluent had not seeped away so well, and that the observations were still being taken,and it Was hoped that a general tearing up of the old sewer beds with ex- plosives would result in much more water soaking away in the soil. As his plan for temporary disposal was based on improving the capacity of the present sewer beds to take care of the effluent,he had not progressed much in his general plan to be submitted to the State Board of Health for their approval. MR.FIE TCHER stated that the contractor for the Surf and Sand Club building was at present taking up the entire Fifteenth Street approach to the Strand in his.oper- ations, not leaving the North sidewalk fdr pedestrians. The Street Supt. was directed to have this portion of the north walk cleared. The following Demands were redeived,audited,and approved; No.678,Sou.Cal. RimAxkrinixat.Gas Company, 17.45 No.679,American-LaFrance Fire Eng. Co., 12.20 No.680,E agle Rock Hdwe. & Furn. Co., 20.25 No.681,Sou.Ca1. Blue Print Co., 60.80' No.682,S.D.Samson, 2.60 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be all`owed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Hol.sten,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner,the Board authorized tkeCity Marshal to purchase a Copy of the latest Penal Code. . TRUST.'.?E BRAVE ER MOVED THAT P.H.Montgomery and G.H.Voelkel,C.P.A., b& employ- ed to make a complete Audit of all the City Accounts to.cdver the period from the date of the last audit until April 1`st.,1924`, on the`same terms as goverU 4their last employment,to-wit:- $1.00 per.hour for each of them, with travelling expense added,to be paid by the City &The Clerk was directed to Notify Messers Montgomery and Voelkel of this action. ' Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: 162 Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made a seconded the 5th.,1924,at 730 0'C • K, P.M... ,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,February President Board of Trustees. Clerk. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE -CITY OF HEF.MOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHANBER TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 'Ah.,1924, at 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M... - PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT : None. THE MINUTES of the meeting held January 29th.,1924,were read and approved. A LETTER was received and read from Mrs.Pearl E.Andrews, asking the Board to make her a LEASE of -the room on the Pier now occupied by her, for a term of three years. Aftera discussion of the advisability of doing this at present time; TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the request of Mrs.Andrews be granted, and that a new -Lease be prepared for a term of three years;at a monthly rental of $25.00 per honth,providing for cancellation thereof incase it was found necessary or advisable to rebuild the Pavillion,or if it should be'found necessary to use this room for public purposes. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion, which wastcarried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None.- - A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVES/LENT OF OZONE COURT with pavement, and Sewer on the easterly side, was presented and read. It appeared'that a majdrity of the owners liable to be assessed therefor had signed this petition. The portion'of Ozone Court asked to be improved was that portion bet*een 24th. street and 25th.Street. Trustee Gregory moved that the City Engineer prepare the necessary plans and specifications therefor,and submit a Resolution of Intention therefor,as soon as his work would permit. This motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender, and carried,all members voting "yes". A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD TO OPEN SIXTH STREET' through from Pine°Street to Prospect Avenue,under the Street Opening Act of California, was presented & read. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the request of`the petitioners be granted, and the. City Engineer be instructed to prepare the necessary plans,specifications and Resolution therefor. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory, and carried,a11 members voting "Yes". A PETITION asking the Board to CHANGE THE Il'AnE OF PYLE STREET TO HILLCREST DR- IVE, signed by N.E.Erickson and others, was presented and read. On motion of Trustee Bravender,sedonded by Gregox4y,this request was -granted, on condition that the petitioners would pay the cdst of publishing the°Ordtnance necessary therefor, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and submit the ordinance at the next meeting of the Board. A LETTER FROM C.B.LADD complaining of the condition of the Sewer beds at the Outfall, was presented and read. The Board discussed means for relieving this situation, and the Street Super- intendent reported that the use of explosives had done some good,but not enough 'to assure him that there would be any permanent advantage. ON MOTION 'OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to instruct the Street Superintendent to grade off about four feet from the surface of one of the Sewer Outfallaponds,as goon as he could get one dried out, and to care- fully observe the time taken for the effluent to seep away through the pond so prepared and treated. The Board discussed sewer matters, and the probable necessity of providing a better means of discharging into the Ocean,in case the main sewer pump should break down or fail to work throub lack of power. It was stated that the present emergency pump was inadequate. No action was taken, but the City Engineer was in- structed to look the matter up." •• ` THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR Was received and ordered filed.` On Motion of Trustee Holston,th'e Street Sup`erinterdent vias authorized to hire sufficient extra teams and men to make the change in the Sewer beds,by taking out four feet from the bottom,as previously ordered. - ' ' ' Engineer Staheli 'submitted a Plat or Map of TRACT NO.6054, covering and in- cluding a portion of Lot 2,B lock 84, Second Addition to Hermosa Beach',ar_d also Lots No.51,52 and 53 of Tract No.2548; and showing the dedication of 20 feet on the north side for the widening of Rhodes Street. Trustee Piner moved that the plat of Tract No.6054,is hereby approved and ad- opted, and the dedication of said portion of street,is hereby accepted. Trustee -Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. - TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the request of MA GEO.H.OSWALD,,Contractor for the Improvement of SUMMIT AVENUE AND MANHATTAN AVENUE,under Resolution of Intention No.390,for an extension of time in which to finish and complete his contract,is 1 1 1 hereby granted for a period of THIRTYk DAYS from -and after the date set for said completion in said contract or thereafter extended. - - Trustee Piner seconded the motionywhich was -carried by the following vote;' - Ayes:Trustees Bravend er,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. - ' Noes: None. Absent: None. - - ( - AiETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM(MR.F.L.PERRY, asking the Board to join with Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach in the' employment' of expert -testimony to be used( in case'of the Redondo Home Telephone Co's. attempt before the -Railroad Commission to secure a re- adjustment of rates for telephone -service. The Redondo Beach Board of Trustees had directed their attorney,Mr'.Perry to -write the Hermosa Board to this effect;.as'it was thought that an expert witnese i-roUld be necessary to go over the accounts end; figures of the Telephone Company to'verify their claims for a higher charge for ,.' telephone service. . ` Trustee Bravender moved that the City join with Redondo Beaeh and Mathattatr Beach in employing an expert to assist the several cities in the hearing before the Railroad Commission`on Feb, 25th.1924 of the Application of Redondo Home -Tel- ephone Co. , ' for the revision of its rVates of service; and that the City of Her- -masa Beach will pay its proportionate'charge therefor. ' Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Braversier,Gregory,Holstor_,Piner and President Claudius.. Noes: None. Absent: None. On Motion of Trustee Holston,the Board appointed the City Attorney and the City Engineer as a committee to confer with like officers of Redondo Brach and Manhattan -Beach .in regard to the matters to be discussed at the above 'oaring, and also to attend the hearing to give what aid they could. Chas.M.Phelps,the Band Leader,. presented a written proposal to furnish Band Music the coming season on the same terms as goverAned his employment during the last season. The Board filed this letter without action at this time. Mr.Conn,the Superintendent of the Water Company,appeared before the Board,and stated that his Company were about ready to install their new main line down the Speedway. It was thought that 24 Hydrants for fire protection would be needed,and on motion of Trustee Piner,the City 9.ttorney,was directed to consult with the Wats' Corporation and prepare a contract to govern the installation of said Hydrants,and the payments therefor; the location and style of the different hydrants to be ag- reed upon by the Board assisted by the Ftre Chief, and the Water Corporation. The Building Inspector recommended that -the Board grant a permit to Mr.Doran to build a combination Dwelling and Garage on his lot near 16th. Street on Summit Ave. The Building to be at the front of the lot, since he had n9 chance to build the garage in the rear., On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Bravender,this permission was granted. (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Bravender introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance prescribing the nature of the materials to be used in constructing buildings in the City of Hermosa Beach,which buildings are,constructed fpr both dwelling and garage purposes,and providing penalties for the violation khereof." On motion of Trustee Holston, Trustee Piner was appointed a committee of one 'to arrange for the removal of several trues now on First Street; with authority to have the street Supt. remove same, or to arrange for their removal by some one for the wood as a part of the mud pay for such removal. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Gregory,the Board voted to allow the City Marshal to purchase three police Badges and wreaths for caps,at a cost for the badges not to exceed $5.50 each. Trustee Holston moved that the City employ an assistant to C.E.Seargeant to assist in taking care of,the City Ha11,the Fire Department and Sewer pump work, at a salary of $125.00 per month, to continue at the pleasure of the Board. Trustee Piner seconded the rOtion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Braverder. Absent: None. The Following Demands were received,re ,au..o�ited and approved. #683,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 T6.98,Moran.-j:yclMinnie a.- , 57.72 684,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 6 9`9.,,W.A.Sttles, , 200.00 685,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 700 ,a.H.Ensign, 150.00 686,A.R.Holston, 10.00 -701 ,E.L.Messinger, 165.00 687,Fred Piner, 10.00 7020Joe Getter, 17.50 688,B.F.Brown, 150.00 703, John Foote, , 20.00 689,R.E.Meou, 150.00 704, M.F.Lyman, 5.00 690,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 705,H.C.Bass, 2.00 691,Johnston Printing Co., 232.55 706,H.E.Preston, 7.50 692,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 707,Victor J.Huff, 15.45 693,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 708,B.&.B.Service Station, 55.19 694,C.E.Seargeant, 173.08 709,C.E.Seargeant, 15.00 695,Her,.Beach Water Corp.,. 24.20 710,Surf Garage, 5.00 696,C.L.Retnbolt, 19.15 711,H.Banks, 15.00 697,Redondo Home Te1.Co., 20.75 712,T.Allen, 32.00 163 v, 164 # 713,Her.Paint & Wall -paper Co. 714,Her,.Beach Water Corp., 7l5,F.C.Mead, 716,B.T.Stephens, 717,0.E.Seargeant, 718,W.H.Sanders, 719,A.Theroux, 720,F.J.Dwyre, 721,L.L.Tillotson, 722,W.F.Meadows, 723,B.F.Brown, 724,John Hofreiter, 725,Frank Brown, 726,Chas.Fine, 727,John Pickering, 728,WM.Muckuch, 729,B.T.Stephens, 730,Joe Green, 731,Thos.Cunningham, Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion;which was carried by the following Ayes:trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and'President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent:None. On motion made and seconded the Board 1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... , 4.90 # 732,J.E.Collins, 66.00 733,Joe Gentry, 190.50 734,Geo.H.Martin, 9.00 735 J.G.Reid, 15.00 736,E lectrical Service Co., 2.50 737,C`.F.Saunders, 23.00 738,J.A.Roberts, 294.00 739,J.I.Abbott, 1.50 740,Arch Theroux, 150.00 741,H.A.Dustin, 15.00 742,H.A.Dustin, 98.00 743,J.C.Smith,' 108.00 744,E.M.Davis, 131.00 745,R.A.Meadows, 52.00 746,D.B.Carson, 100.00 747,W.H.Sanders, 84.00 748,Frank L.Perry, 64.00 749,Pacifib States Lumber Co., 96.00 750,Raymond G.Osborne Lab's. Co: Clerk. then adjourned 84.00 34.60 6.28 15.00 34.00 159.20 85.65 7.50 80.00 141.65 7.00 89.25 17.50 63.00 40.00 12.50 1180.00 6.00 6.9G to 07 SVs vote; to meet Tuesday,February President of the Board. 19th, MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,HELD IN THE COUNT CIL CHAMBER TUESDAY,FEBRUARY Ungranpum 19th.1924,at 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M... PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and,President Claudius. A45ENT: None. THE MINUTES of the Meeting held February 5th.,1924,were read;and approved. A LETTER FROM H.WIGMAN,Contractor for the Improving of Camino Real and Nineteenth Street,as contemplated by Resolution No.650, was read and ordered filed. . Mr.Wigman petitioned the Board to order a Re -Assessment and a re -levy for the work done and performed,which work is assessed in the original assessment,Warrant and Diagram made by the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach,.and delivered to .said H.Wigman. The reason fpr the request for said re -assessment being that said original assessment and the proceedings leading up thereto are invali&for the reason that the work done and performed and for which said assessment is made was described differently on the plans therein referred to than in the Resolution of Intention,and therefore,in a conflicting manner in said proceedings. .The .petitioner further waived the addition of any,interest thereon. The Board having discussed this matter were of the.opinion that the request of H.Wigman, the Contractor, was reasonable and just, and should be allowed. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.712,entitled; (Resolution IQo.712 Adopted, '!A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering a re -assessment covering the improvement of Camino Real and other streets,in the City of Hermosa Beach,for the work described and assessed in an assessment therefor issued by the Street Superintendent of said City December 5,1923,said work being of the kind and nature particularly described in a Resolution of Intention of this Board No.650,adopted October 31,1923, but as controlled by the extent and character of the work as shown on the Plans therein.referred to." Trustee Finer seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call;. Ayes:Trustees Brevender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Ahssnt : Now. In .conpliancsrig4, t;�e previous Resolution of this Board this'day,. the Street :eSup- rintendent/=t;o, a said Board of Trustees,a re -assessment according to•the benefits capering the improvement of,' Camino Real and other Streets in the City of Hermosa Beach for the work done ,and performedby H.Wigman . , Thereupon it was moved by Trustee golston,seconded by Trustee Bravender that Tuesday,the llth. day of March,1924 at. the Council Chamber of this Board in -the City of °Hermosa Beach,in the said hall,and at the hour of Eight O'Clock P,M.,be and is hereby fixed as the time and place when any and all interested persons may appear and show cause why the said re -assessment should -not be,confirmed; and further, that the City Clerk shall advertise the day of such hearing Py publishing•the,notice thereof for two insertions in the Hermosa Beach Review,a weekly newspaper -printed, published and circulated in the City of Hermosa:Beach, and also4for five insertions in the Hermosa Daily Breeze',a daily newspaper printed,published and circulated in the'City of Hermosa Beach.• 'Said motion was thereupon adopted by the following vote;, Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. 165 A PROTEST AGAINST THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT for the improvement of Sixth Street, was presented by C.G.Leonard et al. and ordered filed. The owners signing same re- quested that Globe Street be not included in the proposed work. A PROTEST AGAINST THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT for the improvement of Sixth Street was presented and ordered filed. Alfred J.Shaw and other owners requested the Board not to include that Pine Street in the -proposed improvement of• Sixth Street. It appearing to the Board that the persons signialg these petitions represented more than a majority of the frontage affected thereby the Board were of the opinion that each of these petitions should be approved and allowed. Trustee Holston then moved that the protest of C.G.Leonard and others, and the Protest of Alfred J.Shaw et al.,be and the same are hereby allowed ,and the requests granted;and that Pine Street and Globe Street be not included in proposed improve- ment of Sixth Street. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Notice that the hearing of the petition of the Redondo Home Telephone Company for a change in their rates, to be held before the Railroad Commission at Redondo, had been re -set for March 3rd.1924,was received and ordered filed. The City Attorney reported that he had made arrangements with Mr.Perry,the City Attorney of Redondo Beach, to employ,if possible, an:. expert witness to examine into the claims and figures of the,Telephone Company and verify same, and that he and the Engineer expected to attend the hearing. A PETITION FOR TEE OPENING OF HOPKINS AVENUE under the provisions of the Street opening act of California was presented and read,and ordered,filed. Olaf Ohlberg, and other owners liable to be assessed therefor asked in the pe- tition that Hopkins Avenue be opened through to Third Street,and certain real es- tate privately owned be taken for this purpose. . On motion of Trustee-Grogory,seconded by Piner,the board voted to grant this request, and the City Engineer was directed to make a survey of the land required and procure the necessary data and Resolution therefor at an early date. A LETTER FROM TfiE VENICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, and Resolution of Thanks for the assistance rendered by the Hermosa Beach Fire Department on the occasion of a recent fire at Ocean Park in Venice, was read and ordered filed. ANNE LEE,having made written application for a permit to engage in the business of a Clairvoyant in the City, the Board denied this request. Trustee Bravender moved that the Clerk shall transfer the sum of $793.-65 from the Redemption Fund for the payment of Bonds issued for the Improvement of 10th. and 11th. Streets under the, provisions of the California Street Act of 1915,to the Gen- eral Fund. Asp, that the Clerk shall transfer the sum of $500.00 from the 1923 Fire Bonds Redemption Fund to the General Fund of the City, and make such transfers on the City Account Books. This being necessary to repay the General Fund for monies adv- anced from the General Fund at a time when there was no money in either of the other funds to pay certain necessary charges., Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board denied the request of J.L.Valenzuela for a special permit to enable him to mainb4.in a repair garage on Lot 23 Of Hopkhns Sub -division. It was not. thought advisable to allow such a business to be established in this purely residential locality, A Letter and a Bill for $65.40 from the Seagrave Company for repairs done to the new Fire Engine, was received and ordered filed. The Company stated that the repairs were made necessary through improper handling.of the engine.. The Fire Chief reported that he had the proof that this work was made necessary by reason of defec- tive materials in the engine. The matter was laid over until a representative of the Seagrave Company should call in,person,if the Company cared to have this done. A LETTER FROM R.L.PARKER in.reference to supplying band music the coming season was read and ordered filed. The Board did,not wish to make any contract at this time. B.A.EVEREST, Manager of a Band, was, at the meeting and discussed the matter of supplying a band for the coming.season..The Board declined to make any arrangement at this time. A PETITION signed by J.D.Hart and ether residents ,near Lyndon Street; was read and ordered filed. These petitioners asked the Board.to take such action as may be necessary to secure a street crossing over the Pacific Electric tracks at Hermosa Avenue and Lyndon Street, and to secure a street car stop a6 said cross- ing. On MOTION of Trustee Bravender the Clerk vas directed to write the Pacific ' Electric asking them to install this crossing. A.G.Cooper made written application for a special permit to ; , erect and main - t ain a FILLING STATION on his property on Pier Avenue, being a portion of Lot 10, Block. 84 of the Second Addition to Hermosa Beach. On motion of Trustee Holston ,seconded by Piner, this request was laid over to hear from the property owners in the neighborhood., The .1nonthly'reports of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Recorder. were submitted. Mr.Munson, a property owner along the line of the improvement of Summit and Man- ., rattan. Avenues protested. to the Board against the acts of the Contractor for this 166 the Engineer Improvement in dumping sand on hisLat, On Motion of Trustee Bravender/was directed to ascertain whether the IVlunson house is entirely off the street, and if so,the Street Superintendent is directed to take the matter up with Mr.Oswald the Contrac- tor, and report to the Board what was effected. The Street Superintendent was instructed to place some necessary stop signs on Camino Real, or 18th. street,leading thereto. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Holston, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an: ordinance prodding for boulevard stops on Camino Real and Hermosa Avenue, and submit same to the Board for approval. A representative of Sidebotham a Son addressed the Board in the matter of the charge of' $25.00 per annum for license for Trucks of over three tons capacity, as provided in the City License Ordinance. He protested against this License as unfair to the truck owners. . A Petition signed by a number of owners, of Trucks was presented at this time protesting against the imposition of this License., , The Board referred the petition to the City Attorney to examine into the legal phases of the same. The CITY ENGINEER NOW SUBMITTED HIS PLANS FOR DIE II,;PROVEUENT OF PROSPECT AVEN- UE and other streets, which the Board examined, ,and discussed. At this time the Lidense Agreement of National Pavements Corporation of Calif- ornia for the use of their "National Pavements" was produced,and after examination the same was accepted by the Board and ordered filed. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER moved that the No.71,f or the use of National Pavements, is hereby approved and made a legal specification for work in the City of Hermosa Beach of a public character,wrhere same 4s required,and to be known as SPECIFICATION NO.71. . Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Brevender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.713 Passed. , Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.713,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,adopting plans, profiles and specifications for the, improvement of Portions of Prospect Avenue and other streets in said City." Trustee Finer seconded, the motion for the adoption of said resolution, where - bo upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; tari •Zo ' Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Pirer and ,President Claudius. cd Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.714 assed.�) O m+,m Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.714,entitled; o" A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its w, 0+>>.v;" intention to improve portions, of Prospect Avenue and other streets in said City." 0 �'. Trustee Finer seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- `d upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ce ,r;"''"s, Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Cladtdius. U • Noes: None. Absent: None. o +' °C 1 (Ordinance No.400 assed. z�.ula) • o te.0 Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordinance.No.400,entitled; ID ta 0r 0 " An Ordinance prescribing the nature of the materials to be used in constructing a +,tea buildings in the City of Hermosa Beach,which buildings are constructed for both w 00.. dwelling and garage purposes,and providing penalties for the violation hereof." .0 H..0s:s♦ Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said ordinanceiwhere- w,0,4p upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; p,o a Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President, Claudius. 0j; Noes: None.. Absent: None. la 0 s.,p{, THE CITY ATTORNEY NOW SUBI:IITTED A PROPOSED LEASE TO PEARL E.AIWREWS for room No.4 a)III ii• /'W on the Pier Pavillion for a term of three years,at a monthly rental of 025. per {' x a month. The Board examined same,and approved it. 0�'• a Trustee Holston moved that the Lease to Pearl E.Andrews for -Room 4 on the Pier >4.�0s. O 0 000, Pavillion is hereby approved and ratified, and the President of the Board is hereby � a) srdirected to sign same !rn behalf of the City,and the Clerk to Attest .same, and -that s. 00 s.s; m •,-1w>,00 a copy thereof be delivered to said Pearl E.Andrews. •� 00 s~ Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was adopted by the following vote; a' + -POgot-' Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and .President Claudius. 0•ri ON Noes: None. Absent: None; co o 0a)rvio (Ordinance Introduced.) F, i' 0�(4 Trustee Bravender introduced a': proposed ordinance entitled; �,,,Im;" An ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and .j.t.,,P.,% fixing the name of a certain street in said City,heretofore known as Pyle Street, fi to the name of Hillcrest Drive." o c; o .gin Trustee Gregory thought that a mistake had been made by the Fire Chief in at - <4 t'"-+� Notaching hose to fire plug on Camino Real when there was a nearer one to the fire that to �� destroyed the house of L.D.Rip].ey . The Fire Chief, explained that the pressure was t".,..',.:,-,'.. very light,owing to its elevation,. at the fire plug located nearer the fire. He did c fil L.:, not think that a connection made at this plug would have had any efficiency. tD C4 a m The Street Supt. reported that he had cleaned out the sand from one of the sewer beds to a depth of over five feet, and eppected to do more work,probab,ly next. Sunday, at which time Mr.Oswald would be able to extend to him the free use of his clam shell excavator,which he had done for the present work. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,the City Engineer was authorized to purchase one se- cond-hand type -writer for use in his office and by the Police force,at a cost of $30.00. Trustee Holston moved that the.City Attorney prepare an ordinance ,if his in- vestigation of the law should find such an ordinance necessary, making it necessary for the Southern California Edison Co.,or any other Company of person ,to .secure a special permit -from the Street Superintendent before setting or re -setting any pole in the sidewalk or pavement. This motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender and (carried. Trustee Bravender reported that the Hermosa Beach Water Corp. expected,to have thei pipes for the. Speedway line on the ,ground shortly. The following demands were received,read,audited and approved. No.751, The Dalton Adding Machine Sales (Co.,, $ gQ5.8.O No.752, Southern Calif. Edison Co., 35.84 No.753, do do do do 71.76 No.754, do do do do 2.78 No.755, do do do do 35.28 No.756, do do do do 229.37 No.757, do do do do 729.85 No.758, do do do do 24.14 No.759, G.C.Davidson, 24.00 No.760, B.T.Stephens, 32.00 No.761, Frank Brown, 44.00 No.762, R.E.Mead, Treasurer, 160.40 No.,763, Jas.A.Roberts, 10.00 No.764, D.B.0 arson, 6.25 No.765, C.F.Saunders, 482.98 . No.766, Raymond G.Osborne Laboratories , 12.00 11 No.767, Walter R.Hughes, 14.23,7 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed, and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Finer seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; . _ Ayes; Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent:. None, On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,March 4th.1924 at 7.:30 O'clock P.M... Clerk. • President"of the Board. MINUTES OF A REGULAR METING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HEREMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber,Tuesday March 4th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. THE MINUTES of the meeting held February 19th.1924,were read and approved. A LETTER from G.L.Crenshaw asking the Board to approve a map of a proposed Sub -di- vision of Lots 1,2,14 and 15 of Block 85 Second Addition to germosa Beach , was read and Mr.Crenshaw addressed the Board and explained his plans- for improvement and the location of the Streets therein. ' Mr.L.D.Ripley;ovmer of the eight acres lying immediately south of this land also stated that he had a proposed plan for sub -division of his eight ecres, and wished the Board to arrange so that the streets in the two sub -divisions would join each other in a regular manner. It appeared to the Board that the two plans as presented did not provide a pro- per joining of the different streets in the sub -divisions, and the matter was laid over to enable Mr.Crenshaw and IvIr.Ripley to arrange the streets and alleys in their sub -divisions so that the public needs would be best satisfied, and do away with jogs if possible. This action of the Board was taken on motion of Trustee Bravender seconded by Trustee Finer. E.J.Thoroughgood presented a proposed plan of sub -division of Lot 1,Block 8 , Second Addition to Hermosa Beach, now owned by Mr.H.P.Burger. IVIr.Thoroughgood wished the Board to examine his proposed plan,showing intended dedication of streets and alleys, and approvers ane in a tentative manner. The Board having examined the plan were satisfied with the proposed location of the streets to be dedicated, and on motion of Trustee Gregory seconded by Finer they approved of the plan to that extent. A LETTER from Louise Stacy protested against the acceptance of the. work of Improving Summit and Manhattan. Her complainrwas based on incorrect location of Curb on the east side of Manhattan Ave and at 26th. Street.; stating tha same was five feet out of line. The City.Engineer stated, that this error had been corrected,or was in course of correction by the contractor. ,The letter was ordered filed. The protest of Luella R.Ensign against the opening of Sixth Street as contempla- ted by Resolution No.715, was received and ordered filed. Mrs. Ensign addressed the Board in the matter. THE PROTEST of Mrs.F.V.Bishop et al. against the apartimemsg including of their 167 D=• CD • CD t • .c+ 7 ma 0 m m 's e m (D 's 's m 0 0 a+ 0 b N.m 1 ro 's m P. m c+ 0 P. 168 all property in the District to pay for the Opening of Sixth Street, was presented and read. The Board discussed this matter with the various protesters. The Protesters also asked that the Board proceed at once with the improvement of Sixth Street from Camino Real to Pine Street,in whivh their petition for such an . improvement ha4 been allowed at a previous meeting. The board had thought it would be cheaper to the owners to have Sixth Street opened to Prospect Avenue, and then go on with the improvement of the entire length from Camino Real to Prospect, than to make two improvement jobs of it. No decision was made in this matter; but the various protests against the Opening of Sixth Street from Pine Street to Prospect Avenue were laid over until another meeting, to be considered along with any others'protests that might be filed,at the regular time for hearing of protests in this metter. The motion therefor was made by Trustee Holston,and seconded by Piner,& carried, A PETITION, signed by Frank Hemenway et al. was filed. The petitiners asked thatin the construction of sidewalks on 4th.,6th,8th, and 10th, streets that all sidewalks be made to either follow the curb -line as the outer, .line of such sidewalk or that • sidewalk be so placed between the curb line and the property line that at least, three feet of space be left vacant between the property line andthe inner line of the side- walk. - TRUSTE HOLSTON MOVED that it as the policy of the Board in regard to sidewalk improvement of the streets above mentioned,that wherever any sidewalk is laid that • two feet be left between the property line and the inner edge of the walk wherever the same is possible. • Motion was seconded by Trustee- Piner and carried. , A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEIENT OF SIXTH STREET from Pine Street to, Prospect Avenue, was presented and read and ordered tiled. - , This action was necessary since this portion of Sixth Street is not. yet opened.. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS SUBMITTED BIDS FOR BAND MUSIC THE COMING SE4,SON; . Mr. L.P.Miller, Mr.Bhas. M.Phelps and Mr. B.A.Everest. . The Board discussed the matter of band music with the different parties. The bids for this service were the same. Trustee Holston asked that the different -bands be given a chance to give en open air concert at Hermosa Beach in order to judge of their mer- its. Trustee. Gregory moved that the Contract for the supplying of band music in Her- mosa Beach during the coming season shall be given to- Chas.M.Phelps,at.the price and on the terms named in his proposal or bid. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by tho.following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. A LETTER from G.S.Thatcher, Vice -Prost. of the First National Bank,and the First Bank of Hermosa Beach, offering to the City the recent improvement on the west side of Hermosa Avenue abutting their property,consisting of widening of the sidewalk and the installation of four electroliers, was received and filed. ,This offer was on,condition that the same will be maintained and operated-3:lxths and kept.in repair. --On motion of Trustee Piner seconded by Bravender, the Board voted to accept the offer of the above improvement, to be accepted free from any cost for construction. A LETTER from the American Legion,Post No.184 at Redondo Beac'i,`was received and read. The American Legion through its Commander Mr.K.E.Sturges called the attention of the Board to the arrest of Mr.Joe McGinty,and what had been reported to them as abusive treatment of Mr.McGinty by the arresting officer. Mr.McGinty was a•veteran of the late war. Mr.Bravender reported to the Board that Mr.PllcGinty had stated to him that he would be satisfied to hame this matter dropped without further investigation. On this statement the Board were of the opinion that an investigation as asked for by the Legion, would not be necessary, and the letter was filed withatt any action. • In answer to a question of Trustee Grgeory, Mr.Seargeant the Fire Chief stated that the pressure in the water mains on the hill in the oast part of the -City was about 14 pounds. That there should be 30 pounds pressure for effective fire protection. ON MOTION of Trustee Piner,secor4 ed by Holston, the City Attorney was instructed to taketthe necessary steps to secure a re -hearing on the question of water rates before the Railroad Commission. ON MOTION of Trustee Holston•the Fire Chief was instructed to prepare plans for a standpipe that will,be sufficient to provide fire protection to the higher portions of Hermosa Beach. The Fire Chief was also instructed to secure prices for patent shut off Fire Hy- drants, particularly of the Corey type. A LETTER FROM PAUL OVERTON in regard to the Life savers house on the Beach at the foot of 19th. Street was received and read. Mr.Overton asked that this structure be • removed,as a danger end unsightly, and of no use. The letter was filed witout anyaction at this time. A LETTER from Hugh R.Pomeroy,Secretery of the Regional P1anninl; Commission was recei- ved and read; Alco proposed Specifications for Streets, residential lots etc.. He asked the Board to adopt these specifications. .The Board ordered this letter filed. No action was taken at this tine,but plans were discussed for t4 king up this work at some near dete,. 169 • Notice of the re -setting of the time for hearing of the Telephone Company before the Railroad Commission at Redondo Beach, for a Change in Rates, was received. The time as re -set was for March 25th. 1924, at 10:30 A.M.. The Repott of the Building Inspector for February business was redeived and filed ,Trustee Holston called attention to the fact that Mr.Doran had built his garage on the front of his lot on Summit after the Board had ordered that no such building should be allowed adisx hereafter unless no access could be had to the rear of lot. Wr.Mead the Building Inspector explained that this permit was issued by him on the permit of the Board allowinpe same, at a meeting held not long ago. -(Ordinance No.4OLLassed.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Ordnance No.401,entitled; An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and fix- ing the name of a certain street in said City heretofore known as Pyle Street,to the name of'Hillcrest Drive." • Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,wiiereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory;Holstorti,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Holston stated that there seemed to be a great misapprehension among owners on Summit and Manhattan Avenues in regard to the retaining walls. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that owners along Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue be gi- ven the privilege of building retaining walls in front of their property,of the low- est height possible, to retain the sand, and to be located parallel with the inner or property edge of the sidewalks and four feet therefrom. Trustee Piner seconded the mvtion,vyhich was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Street Superintendent was instructed to assist Mr.Munson in removing the sand from the front of his lot sufficient ly to enable him to put in a board retainer. This sand was left by the Contractor in 'his work. Trustee Piner asked if there was going to be any permits issued for the sale of Fire Crackers and fire works on the Fourth of July. The Board did not make any change and the President stated that the order regulating the sale of same,would prevail as heretofore unless changed. ON' MOTION of Trustee Bravender the Clerk was directed to write a letter of thanks to Oswald Brothers, Contractors for the use of their Excavator for digging out the sewer basins recently;for which use the Oswald' Brothers made no charge. THE CITY ENGINEER Now submitted his Map or Diagram No.2044,abewixgxtk x for the Improvement of Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.390. Trttstee Gregory Moved that said map be and the same is hereby ap- proved as Map No.2044. Trustee Holston seconded the motion;which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2043-a. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that Assessment Map or Diagram for the Improvement of 4th. r tt adsA mleheg. eaSyG�ohattapiR1aax.Resolution of Intention No. 698, ' Trustee Holston. Seco ed the motion which was' carried by the following vote; Ayes trustees Bravender,Gregory;Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE'GREGORY MOVED that Assessment Map or Diagram No.204f5 for the Improvement of Longfellow Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.694,tQe=,and the same is hereby approved and adopted. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which eras`carried by the following vote; Ayes:trustees Bravender,'Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that Assessment Map or Diagram No.2047, for the Improvement, of Seventh 'Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.690,be ,and the same 'is hereby e'pproved and adopted. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,`which was"carried by`the following vote; Ayes:- Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius: Noes:' None. Absent: None. ` (Resolution No.716 Adoetted.) • Trustee Gregory moved the adoption.of Resolution No.716, entitled; "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach:declaring its Intention to improve "portions of Prospect Avenue and and'other Streets in said City "and repealing Resolution of "Intention No.714." And all proceedings under said R'eso.714 be u Ozer seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolutio AMeM4P4finniart the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes_:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None; Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVENDERMOVED that C.E.Seargeant and W.F.Meadows be and they are hereby' appointed to act as Police Officers without pay;until removed at the pleasure of `the Board. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner e President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. 170 TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that it is the wish and order of the Board that IMSIMISUKEX the different Appointive officers of the City shall employ none blit legal citizens of the City in the various branches of City 4iork,wherever same is possible. This motion was seconded-by.Trustee Gregory and carried. IN ANSWER to a question od Trustee Holston, the Street Superintendent stated that he had not yet put up the street signs at Eighteenth and Camino Real, but expected to have them up shortly. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ord- inEnce adapted from Ordinance No.629 of Redondo Beach,prohibiting and regulating the parking of automobiles along public streets where the same are exposed for sale. THE CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED that he did not think the License Ordinance was suf- ficient to enable the city to collect a license of 425.00 per truck hauling in and through the City. Ho was duetted to prepare an amendment to the Ordinance that will enable the City to'Collect a 412.00 license from various truck businesses. (Ordinance introdeced. The City Attorney having prepared such an`. ordinance, Trustee Piner introduced same, which is as follows: " An Ordinance amending subdivisions 4 of Section 11 of Ordinance #369,relating to the license fees of certain profeesions,trades,callings and occupations carried on within the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach:" ` (Ordinance introduced.) Trustee Piner introduced a proposed ordinance entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach regulating travel and traffic upon the p:axb.iti public streets and providing penalties for the violation thereof." ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON the City Attorney was instructed to confer with the 11R.Pacific Electric R.R. and with the owners who put in the pavement located on the P.E. right of way on Hermosa Avenue; and Obtain permission for the City to install a proper style of cement curb on the inside lines'of this new pavement,to prevent vehicles from running off into the sand on the Railroad side thereof: TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the City Engineer be instructed to begin the prepar- ation of data,plans etc. for the installation of a five feet wide sidewalk along the entire length of Hermosa Avenue,as follows: On the east side thereof from the Redondo City Limits to the Manhattan Beach City Limits; and ix on the wrest side thereof from the southerly line of 'First Street to the Manhattan Beach City Limits, excepting therefrom any portions thereof where same is now installed. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Bravender, Absent: None. MR.Kimball Fletcher brought up the matter of zoning the City, and getting the Zon- ing Committee in working shape. The Board discussed this matter ,but made no decision thereon. The following Demands were presented,audited and approved. #768,F.M.Braverd er, 10.00 #802,Midway Serv.Sta.& Garage, 1.25 769,J.H.Claudius, 10.00 803,J.E.Wheeler, 10.00 770,J.B.Gregory, 10.00 804,L.A.Rdbber Stamp Co., 5.25 771,A.R.Holston, 10.00 805,Hermosa Breeze, 1.20 7`T2,Fred Finer, 10.00 806,Pcific Motor Supply Co., 39.70 773,B.F.Brown, 150.00• 807, do do ` do do 6.37 774,R.E.Mead, 150.00 808,`B.&.B. Service Sta., 78.68 775,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 '809,C.E.Seargearit, 21.,00 776,R.E.Mead, 15.00 810,Seaside Garage, 13:00 777,!euner Corporation, 15.20 811,F.C.Mead, 166.00 778,C.A.Bridge, ' - 50.00 812,J.N.Hunt,County hreaa., 250.00 779,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 813,A.Theroux, 42.50 780,Piermosa Fountain & Lunch R. 7.15 814,`1PI.H.Sanders, 8.50 781, do • do & do do 7.50 '815,D .B.Carson, ` 8.50 782,C.E.Seargeant, 173.08 816,Roy Moore,' 6:50 783,Ivan Beck, 97.72 817,E.Cassell, 6.50 784,E.A.Delight; 1.00 818,C.E.Seargeant, 50.00 785,B1ake,Moffitt & Towne, 5.50 819,G.C.D avidson, 50.00 786,C.E.Shaw, 14.00 820,U.G.Thomas, 15.25 787,Southern'Calif.Gas Co., 16.13 ` 821,C.L.Reinbolt, 11.00 788,Her.Paint e: Wall Paper Co., 6.95 822,Warrington'& Dailey, 18.50 789,Moran-McWhinnie, 27.50 823,Byron Jackson Iron Works', 30.26 790,Hermosa Hdwe. Co., • 5.33 824,E.C.Johnson, 2.75 791,Her,.Beach Water Corp., 26.80 825,Standard Oil Co., 17.00 792,W.A.Stiles, 200.00 826,F.J.Dwyre, 292.50 793,G.H.Ensign, 150.00' 827,W.F.Meadovrs, 150.00 794,E.L.Messinger, 165.00 828,B.F.Brown, 15.00 795,David Clover, 150.00 829,G.H.Martin, 3.31 796,Joe Getter, 150.00 L 830,Joe Gentry, 34.29 797,H,C.Bass, 1.00 831,E.A.Thompson, 59.00 798,E.C.Stiles, 20:00 832,Thos.Clarningham, 100.00 799,Redondo Sheet Metal Works, 1:75 833,Joe Green, 110.00 800,Victor J.Huff, 13.15 , 834,Wm.Mukuch, 104.00 801,The Calif.Lawr 'Book Bo., 5.00 835,Chas.Fine, 135.09 171 #836,James Leake, 837,John Hofreiter, 838, J. S.H'unt, 839,Redondo Hdv✓e. Co., 840,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 841,Her.Beach Water Corp., 842,J.G.Reid, " 843,Chas.F.Saunders, 844,T.C.Parker, ' 845,H.A.Dustin, 846,A . Theroux, Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay there. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which vas carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. - Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the 11th. 1924, at 7:30' O'clock P.M... 78.00 # 847,W.H.Sandsrs, 40.00 104.50 848,Frank Sperry, 73.50 16.00 849,J.C.Smith, 129.50 2.50 850,R.A.Meadows', 157.50 5.50 851,T.C.Parker, 42.00 66.00 852,J.M.Edwards, 14.00 15.00 853`,Johnston Printing Co., 172.50 150.00 854,Neuner Corporation, 3.50 5.00' 855,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 4.65 63.00 856,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 1.00 42.50 417S1.2v f Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,March President of the Board. MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board'of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber'Tuesday,March llth.1924, at 7:30 P.M... 'PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting,held March 4th.,1924 were read and approved. This being the time set for hearing PROTESTS against'the RE -ASSESSMENT for the work of improving Camino Real and Nineteenth Street, as contemplated by Resolu- tion No. 650,of this Board of Trustees,it appeared that no protests had been filed. The President invited any one wishing to protestpagainst the work to now make known their objections. There were no protests. ' TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.717,entitled; (Resolution No.717 Adopted.) " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees -of Hermosa Beach confirming a re -assessment according to benefits covering the improvement of Camino Real,and other Streets,in said City." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; ` Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent None. The Board now tookie matter of the selection of a style of FIRE HYDRANT,with the representative of'the COREY FIRE HYDRANT,which hydrant is constructed with a•patent shut off in case of accident resulting in 'the breaking off of the Hydrant or other injury. The Board examined a model of this Hydrant and were of the opinion that it was suitable for use in the City. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Clerk advertise for bids or proposals to furnish TEN -STEAMER HYDRANTS and EIGHTEEN STANDARD HYDRANTS,with'specifications that will enable the Corey Company to submit a reasonable bid for their product in fair competition,Ste auer hydrants to have one 2-1/2 inch connection and One Steamer sized opening. The standard hydrants to have two 2-1/21ncI connections. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes;Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE ENGINEER PRODUCED HIS FIFTH STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS. The Board examined the plans as submitted'and the Diagram therefor. • Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.718,entitled; (resolution_ Nos418 adopted.) A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section far public work in said City;° with Diagram of Assessment District. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the some was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None Absent' None. (Resolution. N1o.719 adopted.) TRUSW1 PIPER MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.719,entitled; A Resolution Of the Board of Trustees of 'the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Fifth Street in said City." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.720 adopted.) TRUSTER PIKER MOVED the adoption of Resolution No.720,entitled; " Resolved that it is the intention of the Board of Trustees of the City of Her- mosa Beach,California, to order the following street .to be opened under the street opening act of 1889,to-wit:- That Hopkins Avenue be produced southerly to its in- tersection with Third Street." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, 172 whereupon the same *as adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President` Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. ° THE -CITY TREASURER NOW SUBMITTED HIS STATEMENT showing the amount of 1923 tax collected, and the amount delinquent the This Monday ih February"1924,Vis;- Amount charged on the 1923 Book', ` 58360.91 Amount collected, 56414,97 ` Amount remaining unpaid and delinquent, ' 1945.94 Covered by 277" pieces Sr real estate. There was also entered onthe 1923 tax book and charged to the' Collector ' for the Improvement of Tenth t Eleventh Streets under the Bond Street Imp"ro\rement Act of 1915, the sum of $1522.14,cherge d against the different lots assessed for this Improvement and collectible with the regular taxes. Collectors statement showed that $1392.15 of this had been collected,leaving $129.99 unpaid and delinquent. Making.e total delinquency of $2075.93. The Clerks statement appended thereto showed that the 10% delinquent charges would amount to $207.59 and the Advertising charges to $138.50. Trustee Bravender moved that the Collector have credit on the City Account Books for the amount of the Delinquent taxes,to-wit: $2075.93; and that he be re -charged by the Clerk on the City Accounts with the above sum of $2075.93 with the penalties of $207.59 plus the advertising chargee of $138.50,making a total charge of $2422.02; and that the Clerk immediately proceed to extend 'said -penalties against the various lots ,pieces and'portions of lots as above described, and deliver the same to the Collector within one week from.thisdate. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holaton ,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' A LETTER FROM PACIFIC LAND t TITLE CO. offering to give a deed to their Lot 71 in Block 139 for street purposes vas submitted and read. On motion of Trustee Holston seconded by Piner,the Clerk was directed to prepare and forward the proper deed for signature, by sated owners. J.E.HERBOLD made written request for permission'to build a five room stucco house with double garage underneath at 1630 Hermosa Avenue. On motion of Trustee Bravender,aeconded by Gregory,the permission was granted and the Building Inspector authorized to issue a permit to Mr.Herbold for the building of his cottage at the location named.`The vote was as fellows on motion; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holaton and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Piner. Absent: None. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR presented a request froth F.M.Bagley for special permission to take out a building permit for a one story dwelling with garage on the side under`the same roof on Summit Avenue. It appeared that Mr.Bagley only owned the easterly one half of the lot,and did not have access to the Court in the rear. Trustee Holston thought that the rule of the Board prohibiting the erection of combination dwelling and garage or garages on the main streets was being nul- lified by the granting of these special permits. He moved that the permit prev- iously granted to J.E.Herbold should be re -considered. Trustee Finer seconded his motion. Mr.A.A.Snider asked and obtained permission to speak against this form of restriction. Mr.W.T.Boltor. thought that every effort should be made to enforce rules that would tend to beautify the homes and surroundings, and prevent the walks from being cut on main streets especially by garage entrances. The vote on Trustee Holston's motion to re -consider was then taken and re- sulted as follows; Ayes: Trustees Holston and Pinar. Noes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None; the motion being lost. TRUSTEE PINER MOVED THAT THE REQUEST OF MR.BAGLEY for special permit to erect his combination dwelling and garage on Lot 3,Tract 860,Block B thereof, be denied. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:` Trustees Bravender,Holston t Pinar. Noes: Trustee Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None. The Building Inspector asked the Board to make a ruling as to the amount of fire proofing that should be demanded by him from builders of combination garages. Whether the fire -proofing should extend further and be more strict than the Los Angeles City Ordinance Which he quoted. Trustee Pinar moved that the Building Inspector shall see that all garages connected with dwellings shall be fire-proofed,ceiling and walls,and the whole interior so built that ample time shall be given occupants of adjoining dwelling to escape in case of sudden fire in the garage. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston and carried,all members voting yes. Trustee Gregory moved that the Building Ordinance shall be amended to show fully the rights of builders and the duties of the Inspector,and giving the right to install garages on thecec 'certain streets where necessary. No second was obtained. County Registrar Lyons having forwarded written proposal to use the Engineers • room of the City Hall for the coming county elections, the'Board instructed the Clerk to sign the agreement allowing the use of said room by the County, and to 173 forward same to the Registrar of Voters. A PETITION asking the Board to take steps to. condemn and have taken'down the old • building located on Lot 47 of Mission,Tract ,and signed by Chas.M.Franks and many other residents of this locality,was presented, and read. The Board instructed the Fire, •..Chief -=-_:r`=- to examine this building as to its being a nuisance and fire menace and to report'to the Board at its next meeting. THE MONTHLY REPORTS OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER were submitted and ordered filed. (Ordinance No.402 Adopted,) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.402,entitled; " An Ordinance amending subdivision 4 of Section 11 of Ordinance # 369,relating to the license fees of certain professions,trades,callings and occupations carried on within the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Finer seconded the motion for the. adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None.• Absent: None. THE DEMAND OF E.A.THOMPSON for the sum of $16.00,demand No.857, was presented, read,audited and approved. Trustee Bravender moved that this demand be allowed and a warrant drawn to pay it. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. -The CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED that he had consulted with Mr.Loveland,of the Hermosa Beach Water Copporation, reit in regard to the instructions the City Attorney had received to bring on a hearing before the Railroad Commission for a change in rates and certain improvements in water service. That Mr.Loveland had asked him to de- lay taking any steps until he could address the Board in the matter, and he then introduced Mr.Loweland'to the Board; who explained that' his organization had rec- ently taken over the Water Works, and was making every effort to establish -its fin- ancial standing and also to better their service; he stated that if a hearing was not demanded at this time he felt very sure that a satisfactory adjustment. of the rates could be arranged before the payments for water service became generally due again:next January and February. That the Water Corporation were making ex- tensive improvements now, and expected to make more as soon as their finances would permit. The Board after discussing the matters with Mr.Loveland,did not agree with him and•directed the City Attorney to go ahead and secure a hearing before the Railroad Commission as soon as Dossible. (9rdinance Introduced. Trustee Holston introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach prohibiting the parking of any motor vehicle"in any public street,court or drive in the City of Hermosa Beach for the purpose of advertising its sale and declaring it unlawful to repair,wash or clean any automobile upon the public streets,except emergency repaite,and providing pen- alties for the violation thereof." (Ordinance Introduced.) TRUSTEE PINER INTRODUCED a proposed Ordinance ,entitled; " An Ordinance of:the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,calling and providing for a general municipal election to be held on the Second Monday in April 1924,to-wit;-April 14th.,1924; Districting and consolidating said City into two municipal election precincts,appointing election officers for such electionz,pro- viding for their compensation. and giving notice of such election." TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the following named persons shall be and they -are hereby appointed to serve as election officers at the coming Municipal Election on April 14th.,1924. For gpazinal Election Precinct No.1, Inspector A.G.Fetters,Judge Mrs.Anna E.Bangs, Clerks Mrs.Florence G.Bolton & Mrs.Florence J.Brickey. For Election Precinct No.2,Inspector Mrs.Leona D.Stiles, Judge Frederick C. Burkhalter,Clerks Ruth Hudson k 'Stella Meadows. Trustee Bravender secondedthe motion,'which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Bolston,Piner and President Claudius.' Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board now took up the matter of making tentative approval of the plan for the laying out Lots 1,2;14 and 15 of Block 85,Second Add. to Hermosa Beach, with the streets marked for dedication therein delineated; which G.L.Crenshaw end Mr.Smailes had submitted at the previous meeting. Mr.Ripley owner of the eight acres immedia- tely south of this tract was in attendance at the meeting. The Board were not able to adjust the differences between these owners. Trustee Holston moved that the plan as submitted by Crenshaw & Smailes for the sub -dividing of the above lots No.1.2,14 and 15 with the streets as dedicated be approved tentatively,with the understanding that a street shall be shown running south across their land from Ocean Drive to the Ripley land in such a location that the same will make proper connection with lot 6of the Glorietta Villa tract which Mr.Ripley proposes to vacate for street purposes as well as certain property in his land to make a continuous street from Pier Avenue to Seventh Street to run in a straight line. 174 The motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender and carried,all the mash= members voting yea. MRS.CARRIE FISHER having filed request for permission to take out a License as a Palmist'arid to engage in such business in Hermosa Beach, and having deposited the sum of Fifty Dollars therefor, on motion of Trustee Holston the Clerk was authorized to issue such License. On motion made and seconded the Board the adjourned to meet Tuesday,March 18th.,1924,at 7:30 O'clock P.1p.... -11 G' V • Presidentofthe Board. Clerk. MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,March 18th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Present:Trs.Bravender,Gregory,Ho1eton,Piner,Pres.CClaudius. THE MINUTES of the meeting of March llth.1924 were read and approved. Abeent;None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the MINUTES of meeting held March 4th.,1924 be corrected to show that his motion to adopt Resolution No. 716,also included the words," and all proceedings under said Reso.No.714 be abandoned" in addition to the motion to adopt . Trustee Bravender seconded this motion which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Grgeory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Atsent: None. MR.L.D.RIPIEY submitted a tentative plan 'for sub -division of his lots No.3-4 k 134 all in Block 85 of the Second Add. to Hermosa Beach. The Board examined the plan,and on motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Trus- tee Gregory,they approved'eaid:plan and street dedication as outlined,in a, tentative approval. (Ordinance No.403 passed.) Trustee Piner moved the adotion of Ordinance No.403,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,regulating travel and traffic upon the public streets and providing penalties for the viol- ation thereof." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,.whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the Clerk write the Auto.Club of Sou.Californie, asking them to install certain "Stop" signs,for regulation of traffic on Her- mosa Avenue and Camino Real. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Holston and carried. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Street Superintendent paint names of the streets at intereections,on the curb,where curb exists, and where thereie not a curb he shall provide suitable post signs therefor. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Piner and carried. The Clerk announced that the Assessment and Warrant for the IMPROVEMENT OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND MANHATTAN AVENUE,UNDER ORDINANCE OF INTENTION N0.39.0,had been filed in his office. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that Tueeday,the Eighth day of Apri1,1924, at the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the City Hall,be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for hearing ay protests against the work there- in described, or to the correctness of said Assessment. `The motion was seconded by Trustee Bravender,and carried,all members voting yes. The CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING BAND MUSIC during the coming summer season was now submitted and examined by the Board. - Trustee Bravender moved that said Contract be approved, and the President of the Board authorized to sign same on behalf of the City, and the Clerk to attest same. The motion vas 'seconded by Trustee Gregory, and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holaton,Piner and President Claudius.` Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the City Engineer proceed at once to finish preparing his data and bring in his Resolution of Intention for the Improvement of Sixth Street from Camino Real to the westerly line of Pine Street. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gregory,and.carried by' the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. Noes: Trustees Holston and Piner. Absent: None. (Ordinance }o.404 A opted Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.404,entitled; " An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach prohibiting the parking of any motor vehicle'. in any public street,court or drive in the City of Hermosa Beach for the purpose of advertising its sale and declaring it unlawful torepair,weeh or clean any automobile upon the public streets,except emergency repairs,and providing pen- alties for the violation thereof." 75 Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Eolston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No,405 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.405,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach calling and providing for a general municipal election to be held on the Second .Monday in Ap- ri1,1924,to-wit; April 1411.,1924; districting and consolidating said City into two General Municipal Election Precincts,.appointing election officers for such el- ection,providing for their compensation and giving notice of such election." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for .the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees, Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner ,and President Claudius. Noes:, None. Absent: None. A LETTER OF H.W.WILLS to the Street Supt. was referred to the Board. Mr..Wills complained of the acts of the contractor for the Summit and Manhattan Avenues work in that he had torn up the sidewalk of Mr.Wills in his improvement operations. This was at Lot 21 Tract No.1074 on Summit Avenue. The Board referred this matter, to its Street Committee to examine into, & report On MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER,seconded by Trustee Holston, the Board directed the Clerk to take up the License previously issued to PURITAS WATER & ICE .CO. for dis- tributing Water, and to issue them a License,.for the distribution of Ice k Water with a charge of $13.00 edditional,nakin_g a total charge. o.f $25.00 for, the License to distribute both Ice & Water. . .A IE1aER OF D.W.PONTIUS to Mr.J.H..Claudius, pias read and ordered filed. The letter referred to the proposed improvement of Hermosa Avenue,and the condi- tional giving of a portion of the right of way, of the Pacific Electric, Ry. for street purposes. The City Attorney was directed to, examine the c.ommuni,cation and report on the legal phases thereof.. . . • A LETTER FROM C.H.LOVELAND, President of the Hermosa, -Redondo Water Company was received and ordered filed. The letter referred to the plan o.f the Board to have a hearing before the Rail- road Commission for a change in rates. Mr.Loveland also discussed the plans of his Company for future betterments,and suggested that the hearing before the Railroad Commission be abandoned until the Company had time to make certain of the proposed betterments,and change in rates. Ihe Board=thought°=that this hearing should be had, and took no action toward stopping their previous action directing the Attorneyto ask for this hearing. Trustee GREGORY MOVED that the Board, rescind its action instructing the City Attorney to, bring on proceedings before the Railroad Commission for a hearing for change of rates for Water. -Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was lost by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender and Gregory. Noes: Trustees Holston,Piner.& President Claudius. Absent: None. THE -REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER FOR FEBRUARY BUSINESS was read and ordered filed. It appearing that there was now in the Treasury the sum, of $1360.50 to the credit of the fund for the improvement of certain streets as contemplated by the Vehicle Apt of. California,,this sum being thelines collected for violation of said Act, the Board referred to the Street Committee what disposition should be Made of this money, and what streets it should be expended on. f Poli TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Street Superintendent and the Chief/Be and nay are hereby instructed to remove any and all "Private Property" signs that might be found on the Ocean beach front, particularly on that portion of the Ocean Front for a distance of 210 feet northerly from the Pier or the same distance southerly from the Pier. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,vich was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Holston,Piner and Presideht Claudius. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Gregory. Absent: None. Trustee Gregory moved that in case action is brought against the City that no City money shall be spent to fight the case. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was lost by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender and Gregory. Noes: Trustees Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER the Captain of the Life Guards was directed to go over the life saving material on the beach,particularly the ropes, and see that they are in good condition,and replace any rope appearing weak or rotten. Also to have the life boats properly housed except when in use. The Representative of the Cosby Lock Company now produced a sample of his lock designed for use on the Pay Toilets on the Pier. He wished to make a contract for their use on the Pier. The Board deferred any action until their next meeting. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON, seconded by Trustee Piner,the Board voted to author - .se the Captain of the Life Guards to select and appoint a man to serve as a paid -Life duard at $5.00 per day,on Sundays. 176 Consolidated TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that/Precinct No.1 for coming General Municipal Election, shall include all of County Precincts 1,2=and 3., And that Consolidated Precinct No.2, for said election shall include Precinct No.4 of the County Precinct. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Braverxier,Gregory,& President Claudius. Noes: Trustees Holston and Piner. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE BRAVENDER, the appointment of Nra.Leona D.Stiles aq Inspector for Consolidated Election Precinct No.2,waa rescinded and Stuart D.Semson was ap- pointed Inspector of Election in said Consolidated Election Precinct No.2,,for the Election to be held April 14th.1924. This action became necessary,since it was found that Mrs.Stiles was not in the Conaol 4Ad Election Precinct No.2,ae t3ktily finally constituted. The motion to appoint Stuart D.Samson was seconded by Trustee Gregory. Mr.J.H.Magoon was nominated as Inspector of Election of Consolidated Election Precinct No.2. The vote for Inspector resulted as follows; For Stuart D.Samson; Trustees Bravender,Gregory and President Claudius. For J.H.Magoon, ;Trustees Holston and Piner. The following Demands were received audited and approved; Demand 8.Redon do Home Telephone Co., 17.10 Demand 9,Hermosa Beach Water Corp., 17.50 " 860,Redondo k L.A.Exprese, 1.50 " 861,Hermosa Hardware Co., 3.90 • 862,Electrical Service Co., , 37.4.9 • 863,Pacific States Lumber Co., 21.04 864,Edward Sidebotham & Son, 1.20 " 865,S.k.M. Transfer Co., .50 • 866,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 226.50 " 867,Southern Calif.Edison Co., 31.05 • 868, do do do do 70.00 " 869, do do do do 24.00 " 870, do do do do 2.83 " 871, do do do do 35.28 " 872, do do do do 235.52 " 8732, do do do do 735.15 III " 874, do do ,do do 24.14 Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,H olston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Board enter into a contract to purchase Fire Hy- drants of the Corey Style previously approved by the Board,being Tea Steamer,and 18 Standard Hydrants, on a basis of not aver 0300.00 worth of Hydrants per month, until all are purchased and paid for. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holeton,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent; None. On, motion made and seconded the Board adjou loned to meet Tuesday,,March 25th.1924, eel at 7:30�Q'Cck P,411. Clerk. dent of the Board. 177 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,March 25th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. -ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the previous meeting were read and approved. A LETTER FROM CHESTER R.PYIE regarding a DEED for LOT of LAND,being a Six inch strip of land lying in the midst of Rhodes Street,was read and ordered filed. The Clerk was.ordered to prepare and mail a proper'Quit-Claim deed to Mr.Pyle for this Strip of land, the same to be held on file in the Clerks office'until the rest of the street was properly opened and dedicated,and then filed in the office of the County, Recorder of Deeds. A LETTER FROM R.B.KOCH was read. Me.Koch asked the Board to order the Build- ing Inspector to issue him a permit to erect a house with a garage on the west half of Lot 16,Block 49 of the Fisrt Addition to Hermosa Beach. The Board laid this matter over until their next meeting, it being desired to be more -fully in- formed thereon, since the policy of the Board has been to discourage the build= ing of garages on the main streets. A PETITION ,signed by S.Smith and other builders and business men, asked the Board to pass an Ordinance providing for the license and bonding of -anyone 'con- structing building or other structures in Hermosa Beach, along the form ot an Or- dinance adopted by the City of Long Beach,being their Ordinance No.0-191. The Board referred this matter to, the City Attorney to examine into and re- port on at their next meeting. ( Ordinance Introduced,) Trustee Gregory introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing the compensation of certain officers of said City,specifying the office hours of said officers.and repealing all ordinances,or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith." (Resolution No.721 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No;721,entitled; • " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering the Improvement of Portions of Prospect Avenue and certain other streets in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." On inquiry of the President of the Board,the Clerk stated that he had received ne written protests against this work. . Trustee Rolston seconded the motion, for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; . .Ayes: Trustees Bravermder,Gregory,Holeton,Piner and President Claudius. Noes:. None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that the time for receiving and opening bids for the im- provement of Prospect Avenue .and .certain other streets,as contemplated by Reso- lution of Intention No.716, be and the same is hereby fixed for April 8th.,7.924, st the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M., in the Council Chamber Of the City Hall of this Board of Trustees. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said motion,and the same was adopted by the following vote; . . Ayegi Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: none. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM F.M.BAGIZY in regard to allowing him to construct a building,being dwelling and garage combined on his lot on west side of Summit Avenue,was•read and ordered filed. • Trustee Bravender moved that this permission be granted,and the previous or- der of the Board,refusing to grant this permission, is hereby rescinded. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes.: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,andTresident Claudius. Noes: Trustees Holston and Pinar. "Absent: None.. A LETTER FROM MR.T.P.TUPMAN,asking permission to take out a permit from. the Building Inspector for the installation of a SEINER to serve his house. on Lot 21, of Tract 1132,was received and ordered filed. Owing to the character of the. land which slopee too sharply up frpm Palm Drive -to allow of the installation of a cesapool,the Board thought that this request was reasonable,and the permission was granted Mr.Tupman to take out a regular permit for sewer from the *tssai Building Inspector. A.DEED FOR LOT 71,of BLOCK 139,,Redondo Villa Tract,deeding the property to the City for Street purposes, was received and the Clerk was ordered to have same recorded in the office of the County Recorder of•Deeds. This Deed was from the Paci:fialand and Title Company,and completed the opening of a forty foot stree on the south side of said Block 139. It appearing that the publication of Notices under Resolution No.715 for the Opening of Sixth Street,had been completed more than ten days ago; , • Trustee Bravender Moved that Tuesday,April 8th.1924,at the hour of Eight O'Cldtck P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the Board of Trustees in the City Hall,be fixed the time and place in'which Protests against this work would be considered. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees.Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius.' Noes: None.. Absent: None. 178 TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that Mrs.loona D.Stiles be appointed a Clerk of Election for the Regular Election for City Officers to be held in the Engineers Office of the City Hall'on Apri1,14th.,1924; and being the ils Consolidated Election.Precinct No.1,for said Election. This action being thought necessary to fill the vacancy in the Diction Board caused by the fact that`Mrs.Florence G.Bolton,previously ap- pointed as a Clerk for said election,was now running for the office of Truatee,and would be thereby disqualified to serve as a Clerk. Trustee Holston seconded this motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Gregory,Holeton,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Bravender. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON, the Street Superintendent was instructed to attend to the matter of putting the life saving apparatus in order, and getting the boats properly housed; it appearing that this matter had not been attended to by the Life-savers organization. The following Demands were received,audited and approved; No.875, R.E.Mead, $ 10.00 No.876, David Clover, 100.00 No.877, Joe Getter, 100.00 No.878, State Comp.Insurance Fund, 211.03 No.879, Chas. F.Saunders, 660.88 No.880, B.F.Brown k R.E.Mead, 73.75 Trustee Gregory moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board now took up the matter of making a Contract with Cosby Lock Company for the installation of Locke on the Pay Toilets on the Pier. This Contract was referred to the City Attorney to either approve or prepare a suitable contract for presentation to the Board at their next meeting., On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,April lst. 1924, at 7: 30 O'Clock P.M... President of the Board. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of fermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,April lst.1924,ht 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. . PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Absent : None. The MINUS OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 25th.1924,were read and approved. Trustee PINER MOVED that the request of Mr.R.B.KOCH for permission to take out a permit from the Buibding Inspector to buildda combination dwelling and garage on the west halffof his lot No.16,Block No.49 facing on Manhattan Avenue, be and the same is hereby granted. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried. Geo.H.OSWALD, the Contractor having filed a written request for an extension of time o.f sixty days in Which to complete his contract for the Improvement of Sum- mit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution or. Ordinance of Intention No.390,and the Board believing that this extension was reasonable and ne- cessary; Trustee Holston moved that said Geo.H.Oewald is hereby granted an extension of Sixty days from and after the time set in his contract for the improvement of Summit and Manhattan.Avenues,or any extensions of time thereof, in which to fin- ish and complete said contract. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion fax which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None.. MR.WM.ROSEMAN presented a written request for perpission.to connect with the City Sewer on Palm Drive at his lot 23 in Block 35 of the First Addition to Barmen. Beach. The Board considered this matier,but owing to the great danger of overloading the Sewer disposal plant,which exists at this time,they decided that it would not be possible to grant this regtest,and the same was denied. A Letter from the Auto Club of Sou.Cal,in reference to certain. street signs was read and ordered filed. A LETTER was handed ii by Trustee Holston,which had been passed to him. The letter was not signed, but had a number of suggestions for public betterment which the Board approved of. The attention of the Street Supt. was directed to the matter of Stapp clean- ing up the Beach near Second Street, and of signs asking persons lunching there to assist in keeping things clean. Also to repair the small house or buildings on the Beach, and have the trash burners in good shape. , The City Attorney was directed to investigate the matter of certain disrepu- table and tumble down appearing buildings,particularly one at the head of Lyndon Street, and one on Ninth Street east of Prospect Avenue; and to assist the Street Superintendent and the Building Igapector in every lawful way to abate same, and any other buildings or structures of like cha'acter in the City. A LETTER FROM MAYOR GEO.E.CRYER of Los Angeles, inviting the attendance of J_.- `9 City officials at Sixteenth National Conference of City Planning to be held in Los Angeles on April 7th. to April lOth,1924, was read and ordered filed. At this time it was not decided what officials would be able to attend. The American Legion Post 18E of Redondo Beach,presented a letter renewing.their request for -an investigation into the matter of an alleged assault on Mr..Joe McGinty by a police officer of Hermosa Beach. It had been reported that this matter would be dropped by Mr.McGinty,but-the Legion Post understood that he de- sired to press the matter. The Board directed the Clerk to,write the Legion Post that the Officer named by them had left the service of the City. No further ac- tion was taken at this time. E.R.GROSS hewing made written request for permission to use the Pier Pavillion for a meeting/ie International ,Bible Students, on April 27th., the Board.denied the 'request, since this room is now occupied by the Public Schools, and.the,seats are Tor small children and cannot be moved. The Clerk was directed to write ,Mr. Gross to this effect • . TRUSTEE GREGORY MOVED that the Board of Trustees of the City ,of Hermosa .Beach does hereby accept on behalf of the City the Deed of the Pacific Land and.Title Company to the City (of Lot No.71,Bloc$ No.139,Redondo Villa Tract,in the City of Hermosa Beach, for use as a public Street in said City of Hermosa Beach, and the President of the -Board is herebz directed to sign a Resolution of Acceptance and -forward same to the County 4ecorder attached to said Deed. . . 'Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried,all members voting "yes" on said motion. • 'A LETTER FROM C.K;BRONEER making application for a permit to.take out.a,Sewer Permit from the Building Inspector for connection to the City Sewer at Lot $, Blodk 61, of the First Additionto Hermosa•Beach, was read and ordered filed. 'Trustee Bravender moved that the permit be granted and the Building Insped`tor ordered to issue same: • • , 'Trustee Piner seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote; -Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory and Finer. 'Noss: President Claudius. -Not voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. . (Ordinance No.406_pted.) • - 'Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.406,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board -of Trustees of -the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing,the Compensation of certain officers of said City,specifying the office hours of said officers,and repealing all ordinances of parts of -ordinances in conflict herewith." 'Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinence,where- upon the same was adopted by the following -roll call; 'Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. , 'Noes: None. Absent: None. THE'REPORr!' OF MONTGOMERY & VOELKEL, Auditors employed to audit the City Accounts, was now submitted and ordered filed. The Board referred a consideration•of this report to their next meeting. - ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE GREGORY seconded by Trustee Bravender, the Board.vpted that hereafter a certain percentage of the cost for the Various street lighting districts shall be paid out of the General Revenues of the City, whichpercentage shall be ascertained and set at the time -the Resolution of Intention:therefor shall be passed. All members voted yes on said motion. • 'The March reports of the City Clerk,the Treasurer and the Building Inspector were now submitted and ordered filed. •. Mr.L.D.Ripley submitted a glan for the sub -division of his Lots 3-4 & 13 all in Bloc 85 of the Second Add. to Hermosa Beach, showing dedication of Streets therein. The Board having examined the piat approved the same in a tentative manner. A RE PLAT of TRACT NO. 6850, being sub-divition of Lots 26 and a portion of Lot 25 in Block 78 of the Second Addition,was now submitted for approval. The re -plat of said Tract 6850 is to be numbered 8525,and shows the same lines and street dedication as former Plat 6850. The Board took no action in this matter,since the new plat showed no signatures to any dedication of streets etc. (Resolution No.722 Adopted.) Trustee Bravender Moved the adoption of Resolution No.722,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain Plan,profile and cross-section a Diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.723 Adopted.) Trustee Bravender moved the adoption of Resolution No.723,entitled;. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Sixth Street in said City." Trustee Finer seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll call. Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. 180 On motion of Trustee Gregory,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to allow the Fire Chief,to purchase an acid pump,for use in the Fire Department, at a cost of about $10.00. On request of the Street Superintendent he was granted permission to employ two more laborers for street cleaning and other work. - Trustee Piner moved that the City Attorney be authorized to arrange for the emp- loyment of J.E.Barker,as an expert witness and investigator to assist in the hear- ing of the City for a reduction in rates for water, to be heard before the Railroad Commission. There was no second to this motion. . The Following Demands were read,audited and approved; #881, F.M.Bravender,,. . 10.0o, #914,H.Banks, ' 4.00 • 882,J.H.Claudius, 10.00. 915,C .E.Seargeent , 15.00• 883,J.B.Gregory, 10,00 • 916,C.L.Reinbolt, 18.50• 884,A.R.Holston, 10.00• 917,F.J.Dwyre, 292.50• 885,Fred Finer, 10.00. 918,W.F.Meadows, 150.00• 886,B.F.Brown, 150.00• 919,B.F.Brovm, 15.00 887,H.S.Crocker Co., , 7.31- 920,James Leake, 96.00 888,R.E.Mead, 150.00• 921,John Robertson, 32.00 889,Frances C,.Wendell, 100.00. 922,John Pickering, 22.00• 890,P.H.Montgomery &G.E.Voelkel, 220.80- 923,J.E.Collins, 40.50- 891,Johnston Printing Co., 408.0- 924,R.A.Meaiows, 64.75• 892,Neuner Copporation, 35.93- 925,Frank Sperry, 3.50• 893,C.A.Bridge, 50.00- 926,Wm.Mukuch, 98.00• 894,C.A.Bridge, 50.00• 927,John Hofreiter 92.00• 895,C.E.Seargeant, 173.08• 928,Thos.Cunningham, 104.00 896,Ivan Beck, 125.00 • 929,Chas.Fine, ' 133.12• 897,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 12.88- 930,L.R.Mills, 16.00• 898,H.E.Preston, 1.65, 931,Joe Green, 98.00• 899,W.A.Stiles, 200.00• 932,Joe Gentry, 54.80• 900,E.L.Messinger, 165.00-/ 933,E.'.Bosbyshell, 35.55' 901,G.H.Ensign, 150.00- 934,Electrical Service Co., 13.50• 902,Everett Cassell, 53.24. 935,John Hofreiter, 10.00• 903,J.M.Edwards, 53.24. 936,J.G.Reid, 15.00. ' 904,Crown Laundry Co., 3.61- 937,Zellerbach Paper Co., 19.11' 905,Union Wholesale Paint Co., `31.80• 938,Chas.F.Saunders, 150.00• 906,Brake Lining Service Co., 3.11• 939,W.A.Elstermen, ` 20.00• 907,Pacific Motor Supply Co., 2.80• 940,W.H.Sanders, 32.50• 908,C.E.Seargeant, 9.00• 941,H.A.Dustin, 38.50• 924,F.C.Mead, 266.50. ' 942,Arbh Theroux, 30.00 910,Ivan Beck, 14.50 • 943,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co. 24.40. • 911,W.H.Sanders, 5.00 • y' 4",'' 912,E.Cassell, 13.50- , N ,k. 9134.P..Theroux, 3.50- 913,A.Theroux, , 12.50 • ' Trustee Bravender moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drown to ; pay them. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent,: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, Aptil 8th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M..' l / 2, D President of the Board. 1 1 •e. 181 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,April 8th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT : None. April THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING held/4st.,1924, were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR TEE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT AVENUE AND VARIOUS OTHER S'IREETS,as per Resolution of Intention No.716 of said Board of Trustees,the Clerk was directed to publicly open and read any and all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the following bids,which were all the bids that had been received for said work.. (1) The Bid of Geo.H.Oswald, as follows:- , For paving with 2-1/2 inc h asphalt concrete base and 1-1/2 inch Nation- al Pavement surface,including grading,per sq.ft 33-1.2 cents. For class A. curb,per lineal foot,.. 75 -dents. For class B. curb,per lineal foot, 66 cents. (2) The Bid of Geo.R.Curtis,as follows:- Nat'l.Pavement,on Asphalt base,per sq.foot, .incltding grading, .34-1.2 -- 15 inch concrete curb,per lineal foot, .65 • ,18 inch concrete curb,per lineal foot, .70 (3) The Bid of Braun,Bryant & Austin,as follows: - National Paving on Asph.Con.Base,includ.grading, per sq. foot, .34 1/10 Curb,-- 18 inch ,per lin. ft., .72 Curb,-- 15 inch „per lin.ft.,... .64 The Board referred these bids to the City Engineer to figure up the probable. cost of the work, which the Enginner proceeded to do, and reported to•the Board. The Board considered that these bids were.high for the work. TRUSTEE BRAVENDER MOVED that all bids received for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue,and other streets,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.716,be acid the same are hereby rejected; and that the Clerk is hereby directed to re-advertie for bids for doing said work, and that the time set for receiving bids therefor shall be up to the hour of eight o'clock P.M. on April 21st.,1924. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. This being the time set for HEARING ANY APPEALS OR PROTESTS AGAINST THE WORK OF ,IMPROVING SUMMIT AND MANHATTAN AVENUES,under Resolution of Intention No.390,and any complaints against the assessment levied therefor; the Clerk now stated that he had received no written protests against said Assessment. The President asked that anyone present objecting to said work or assessment should now state•their cause of complaint. There were no verbal complaints or protests. The Board examined the prepared Assessment and Warrant submitted,by the Street Superintendent for this work,and found same satisfactory. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Assessment and Warrant hereby submitted for the statement of benefits,and showing the amounts to be assessedto the variaas Lots and sub -divisions of land in said Distrist,be and the same is hereby approved andc =firmed. Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius.• Noes. None. Absent: None. • ,This being the time set for HEARING PROTESTS AGAINST THE OPENING OF SIXTH STREET,as contemplated by Resolution No.715,and the Board being now ready to hear any protests; Mr.A.S.Clark one of the,parties.having interest therein,stated.that he represented a number of persona who objected to the proposed Street opening; at and that it was the desire of the various owners affected by this street opening to arrange any differences between them in an amicable amnner, and he asked the Board to defer any action at this time. On Motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Bravender, the Board then voted to lay the matter of the Si*th. Street opening over until the 21st. day of Apri1,1924, at the hour of eiizht o'clock P.M.. (Resolution No.724 adonte J Trustee Piner moved the adoption of, Resolution No.724,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering the Improvement of a portion of Fifth Street in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: -Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. J.E.ROCKHOLD, Clthpty Engineer, having made a written request that the City of Hermosa Beach through its Engineer would supply his office with certain data with regard to eiisting sewer lines,street grades etc. in connection with the pro- posed Sewer District,and also make certain surveys and supply a City Map, On Motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to authorize the Engineer to prepare and deliver to the County Surveyor the data requested; and to make•the surveys requested; and the Clerk was directed to procure 3 cloth maps and 5 paper m spe,of medium size,and deliver one of the cloth maps to the Sur- ,182 -17 veyor. H.Wigman having made a written application to the Board for an extension of time i of Thirty days in which to complete his contract for the Improvement of FIRST STEN - et,as Contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.688,and the Board considering that said request was reasonable, Trustee Holston moved that H.IIIGMAN,the Contractor for the Improvement of First Street under Resolution of Intention No.688,is hereby granted an extension of thir- ty days from an# after the time set in said contract or thereafter extended,in which to complete his work. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holaton,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None.. TYE PROPOSED PLAT NUMBERED 8476,for•the sub -division of Lot 1,Block 84,of the Se- cond Addition to ftermosa Beach; was now submitted by -the City Engineer. The Plat showed dedication' of certain streets as laid out therein. , Trustee Riner moved that said Plat,No.8476,be and the same is hereby approved and accepted,and thesstreet2 therein, ,described and dedicated are hereby accepted as public streets in said City. . The motion was seconded by Truptee Piner and carried py the following vote; Ayes:Trusteep Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner, and, President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent:. None. • , , THE PROPOSED PLAT NUdBEREp 5826,,for the sub -division of Lot 16,Block 85,Second Ad- dition to Hermosa Beach was submitted by the City Engineer. Trustee Bravender moved that said Plat No.5826,be and the same is hereby ap- proved and accepted,and the streets therein described. and_4edicated are hereby accepted as public streets. in• end, Pity.. , . Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. The written RESIGNATION OF E.L.MESSINGER as Motorcycle officer was now read and ordered filed. Trustee Bravender moved that the Board do not accept this resignation,but that the Salary of Mr.Messinger shall be increased from this date to $195.00 per month, on the same terms on which he has previously workedas motorcycle officer,which includes the furnishing of his Motorcycle; the previous salary being $165.00 This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM W.M.BATHEY asking advice as to the law relating to the building of a "spite" fence near his property was,referred to the City Attorney to answer. A LETTER FROM R.G.OSBORNE offering to do certain testing work if needed,was read and ordered filed. Mr.Clayton R.Taylor made written application to the Board for permission to install a cement roadway or walk on 30th Court,lying between Lots 38 & 39 of Shakes- peare Beach,running from Hermosa Avenue to Strand. This to be done at private expa ense . The Walk to be ten feet wide. motion of Trustee Bravender the Board voted to grant this request. (Resolution Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of a Resolution approving and accepting the deed made by the the Pacific Land and Title Company,to said City on March 2oth.1924,conveying Lot 71 of Block 139,Redondo Villa Tract is the City of Her- mosa Beach, for street purposes. Said Resolution being.numbered 725. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adotion of said Resolution , whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. A DEED FROM THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY TO THE CITY OF HER+MOSA BEACH being an easement for highway purposes across the P.E.Right of Way on Hermosa Avenue,and being fifty feet wide and from Nontherly line of Redondo Street to the southerly City boundary , was now submitted. Trustee uregory moved that said Easement be accepted,and the President and Clerk of the Board authorized to sign same on b,e#alf of the City. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the .following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Introduced.] Trustee• Holston introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance providing for the licensing and bonding of persons,firms and corpo- rations erecting or constructing or causing or permitting to be erected or constr- ucted any building or buildings or other structures requirir:.g- a building t�er,iit in the City of Hermosa Beach; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and providing penalties for the violation hereof." (Ordinance Introduced..). Trustee Holston introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating the erection and maintenance of blinker lights upon and adjacent to public highways and providing for the issuance of permits for the same and providing a penalty for violation of any of the provisions hereof. 1 1 1 ON MOTION OF TRUSS HOLST,ON,the City Attorney was instructed to investigate whe- t:iere or. not the City would be imperiling any of its legal rights in collecting a License charge from any persons engaged in business on the vest side of Strand, immediately north and south of the Municipal Pier,in view of the claims being made by the City to be the 'owners of Beach front lying on each side of the Pier. This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and carried,the vote being as Polls: Ayes: Trustees Holston,,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: Trustees Bravender and Gregory,. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE PI ,seconded by Bravender, the Clerk was directed to make corrections in the minutes showing Warrant # 648,was passed for $62.50 instead of $62.00.Warrant #778 for $106.50 instead of $106.00,Warrant #16 for $17306 instead of $173,00 and Warrant #444 for._$20.50,instead of $20.00,these being typo- graphical•errors noted by the Auditors in their MRXX report to the Board. By the same motion, the report of Meesers Montgomery &.Voelkel,the Auditors employed to make a financial report of City Books, was accepted and,approved. Trustee Piner moved that Mr.J.E.Barker,be employed at a Sakewalxiiift fee of not over (150.00 to assist the City Attorney as an expert witness to examine into the accounts and data of the Hermosa -Redondo Water Company,at the hearing before the Railroad Commission,which has been ordered . Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was defeated by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Holston & Piner. Noes: Trustees Bravendor,Gregory and President Claudius. Absent: None. The following Demands were reee Demand No. 944;)Hermosa Hardware Co., 945Pacific States Lumber Co., 946,Hermosa-Redondo Water Co., 947,Redondo Home Telephone Co., 948,Tenan a Boaz, 949,Victor J.Huff, 950 ,Moran-McWhinnie, 95&,Electrical Service Co., 952,B.&.B.Service Sta., 953,J.L.Jean Co., 954,J.G.Thomas, 955,Hermosa-Redondo Water Co., 956,E dw.Sidebotham k Son, 957,Geo.H.Church, Trustee Bravender moved that these pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Randay, Aprj. 21st.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. ived ,audited and approved; Demand No. 9.20 • 958,Redondo Sheet metal Works, 8.30 959,Martins Service Station, 26.80 960,Redondo & L.A.Express, 2.10 961,The Star Blacksmith Shop, 1.52 962,Electrical Service Co., 1.50 • 963,The Daily Breeze, 27.40c 964,Sou.Calif.E dison Co., 31.77 • 143.72 • 6.00 • 33.78 66.00- 16.90 • 3.00 • 965, da966, do ` 967, do 968•, do 969, do 970, do 971,. do demands be allowed and warrants do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do de do do do do do 18.3 7.40 • 8.38 • 1.75 • 9.00 • 410 • 55.70 • 34.98 • 57.67 • 23.70 2.69 - 35.28 • 234.31 726.77 - 24.28- f drawn to Clerk. resident of the Board. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trusteescof the City of Hermosa Beach California,held in the Council Chamber Monday,April 21et.,1924,at 7:30 O'C1ock P.D. PRESENT: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES -of the meeting held April 8th.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for the receiving and opening of BIDS OR PROPOSALS. FOR THE -IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 719,of said Board of Trustees, the Clerk was now directed to openand read any and all bids received for said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the Bid of Kuhn.Bros.,as follows:- Curb,per lin. foot, .65 1 , Walks, per sq. ft. .22 d Concrete pavement, including grading,per sq.ft. .28'1. The Bid of B.C.NICHOLS, as follows: - For cement sidewalks,per square foot, .25 1 For Cement curbs,per.s e foot, .60,1 For Concrete pavements,per square,foot, .28 1 Including grading,headers & monuments., The Bid of.O.U,Miracle, as follows: - 27926 ft.con.pay. 8107 Walk, 1755 " Curb, The Bid of H.Wigman,as follows:-. For cement sidewalks,per square foot, For cement curbs,per lineal foot, For concrete pavement,including grading & monuments, These were all the Bids received for said work. .28 1 sq.ft. .23 1 sq.ft. .60 1 Lin.ft. .23 1 .60 1 .26-1/2 1 The Board referred these proposals to the City Engineer,who after examining them reported that the Bid of H.Wigman was the lowest of all the bids received. Trustee Holston suggested that as the Bid of said H.Wigman was the lowest,and it appeared that to was the lowest regular,responsible bidder therefor,the contract should, be awarded to him,at the prises named in his bid, and that all the other bids for said work should be rejected; to which suggestion the Board a eed. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No. 725,entitled. " RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NO.121 725." Awarding said contract for the Improvement of Fifth Street to H.Wigman,at the prices named in his bid. • Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same vms adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noss: None. , Abient: None. (Resolution No.726 Adopted.) Trustee Holston meted the adoption of Resolution No.726,entitled;- " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering the c Improvement of a portion of SIXTH STREET in the said City of Hermosa Beach,Califo- rnia." Trustee Gregory seconded the motion for, the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Mlaudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.727 Adopted.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.727,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering the opening of HOPKINS AVENUE from Fifth Street to Third Street to a uniform width of forty feet,and.appointing three commissioners to assess benefits and damages and to have general supervision of the proposed work." Trustee Bravender seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whera upon -the same was adopted by the following roll -cell; - Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and Prseident Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ENGINEER now submitted his Map or Diagram for the work of improving' Fourth Street and Ocean View Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.696, said map being numbered 20484 - Trustee Bravender moved that said Map or Diagram No.2048 be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the diagram of the property affected or benefited by the proposed work or improvement of said Fourth -Street end Ocean View Avenue, and to be assessed to pay the cost for said improvement. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried on the call of the•Presi- dent,all members voting yes. •1TheCITY ENGINEER also submitted his map or diagram for the work of improving IRST STREET,as contemplated by Resolution No. 688,of said Board of Trustees,said a Diagram being numbered 2045. Trustee Piner moved that said map or diagram numbered/2045 be and the same is k hereby approved end adopted as the diagram of the property affected or bedefited '►Q by the proposed work or improvement of said First Street,and to be assessed to pay cl the cost for said improvement. - Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Piner,,the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and submit an ordinance changing the name of Summit Avenue and a Portion of 2nd. Street to Mont �r, 1y Amman Boulevard.Trustee Gregory moved that B.F.Brown and R.E.Mead,be and they-tEreby appointed as the persons to be omployed to make out and submit to the Board at their next meeting A REPORT IN WRITING, AS FOLLOWS::` First: - An Estimate of the cost of furnishing electric energy for lighting LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1, in Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution No.579 of said Board,for the ensuing fiscal year beginning July lst.1924;• Second: A Diagram,showing the assessment district referred to in the said Resolution of Intention. Third: A schedule,showing the proportionate amount of said assessment to be charged against each sub -division shown on said Diagram. Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None: Absent: None. Trustee Gregory moved that the FUND accumulated by setting.aside of all the Fi Fines•and forfeitures for violation of the laws under the California Motor Vehicle Act,•whtch now amount to about $1780.50,shall be spent on the following main streets entering the City; To -wit:- One half on Hermosa Avenue, end One half on Pier Avenue and Camino Real;'and the Street Superintendent is hereby directed to prepare plans for the improvement of these streets out of'the money now in said fund. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston and carried,all the members voting yes thereon. The -City Engineer inquired as to the distance the Board wished the curb lines to be set,on the south side of Redondo Street, from the property line. The Board were of'the opinion that ten feet was the proper distance to allow Light poles to be set to conform to curb line when same was installed. The Engineer also discussed with the Board the plan for sidewalk along Hermosa Avenue in relation to the present walks in the center of certain of the cross str- eets. • Trustee Holston expressed himself as being in favor of forcing the owners of unimproved property in the Beach front to pay for the cost of removing sand from Speedway and the streets and alleys running easterly from Speedway. Trustee Holston moved that the City Engineer be instructed to notify owners of property at the west end of Longfellow Avenue to improve the road at the westerly end of the new Longfellow pavement,or the City Would do this,under the Vrooman,act. This motion had no second. The City Attorney stated that he was not yet ready to report on the matter of collecting Licences from business,loceted on the west side of Strand,which matter had been referred to him at a previous meeting. On motion duly made and seconded the Board voted to allow Mr.J.B.Gregory to continue to use a map that he had borrowesi from the City Engineers office. On motion of Trustee Bravender,seconded by Gregory,the Board toted to increase the pay of the election Board in Precinct`No.l to`$12.00 for the election,since they had been obliged to handle a far larger vote that the Board anticipated,which had caused thento work until the next morning almost. Trustee Gregory moved that Mr.J.O.Rhodes be appointed a Deputy Assessor -to a assist the Clerk in taking the 1924 assessment. The salary to be 0125.00 per month. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which vias carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Holston moved that the Board endorse and approve the RULES AND REGULAII TIONS PROMULGATED AND`PASSED BY THE STATE AUTHORITIES, for the control of the Foot and Mouth desease; and the Police force be notified to enforce'same. ' Trustee Bravender seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and President Claudius. Noes. None. Absent: None: A LETTER FROM F.A.PATTEE in regard to condition of new pavement on Manhattan Avenue was read and ordered filed, and referred to the Street Superintendent; THE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER FOR MARCH BUSINESS was read and ordered filed. ( Resolution-No.728 Adopted.) Trustee Gregory moved the adoption of Resolution No.728,entitled; "Resolution No.728,Favoring a k x New Division of the Motor Vehicle and Gasoline Tax Funds." The Motion was seconded by Trustee Holston and carried,all members voting yes. A LETTER was received from Mr.F.A.Guest,asking permission to install a sewer to connect with the City Sewer system,at his house on Lot 6,Tract 1122,connection to be made with the Palm Drive Sewer. The Board considered that this request,reasonable.,and granted the permit on motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Bravender. THE WRITTEN RESIGNATION OF MR.W.A.STILES'AS CITY MARSHAL was now received and read. - Trustee Bravender moved that the resignation of Mr.Stiles be accepted to take effect at once,as Mr.Stiles had accepted another position. ' Trustee Gregory seconded the motion,and it was carried,all memabers voting yes. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that W.W.Gipson be appointed City Marshal,at a Salary of 0200. per month, to take effect at once. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried,all members voting yea. THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS were read,audited and approved; Demand No.972, R.E.Mead, $ 4.75 " " 973,Ed Holland, 58.00 • " " 974,L.B.Mills, 56.00 • • " 975,F.J.O'Donald, 4.50 n " 976,John Pickering, 56.00 " " 977,L.S.Dunbar, , 48.00 • " "C 978,Frank Sperry, 74.50 • • " 9?9„The Daily Breeze, 16.00 Trustee Bravender moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner and Presidenat Claudius. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion of Trustee Bravender the Board now took up the matter of examining the RETURNS and DICLARING THE RESULT OF TI -IS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION held April 14th. 1924. On the motion' of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner,the President vacated the Chair and called Trustee Bravender to preside. The entire Board acted as a Committee of Tellers. The Tellers now proceeded to examine and oanvass the returns,of saidElection,aG 185 186 V and having completed their canvass reported as follows: - That the Total Number of Votes cast in the City,was 1113. xRaaau:izRxaax& That John Y.Bedell received the following number of votes for Trustee, In Prec't.1.Prec't 2.To al. 17 3 20 Mrs.Florence G.Bolton received,the following votes,Trustee, 99 33 132 Louis H.Heath,received the following votes for Trustee, 453 135 588 Joseph L.Hotchkiss received the following votes,Trustee, 31 26 57 Charles E.Platt received the following votes, Trustee, 303 102 405 Charles A.Williame received the following votes,Trustee, 316 102 418 Morris Woodland received the following votes, Trustee, 409 119 524 Benjamin F.Brown received following votes,City Clerk, 610 185 795 Ray E Mead received the following votes,City Treasurer, 614 196 810. (Resolution No,729 ado ted Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.729,entitled, " A Resolution Declaring the result of the General, Municipal Election,held April 14" 1924,in the City of Hermosa Beach,California." Trustee Finer seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,wherexpon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Bravender,Gregory,Holston,Piner<and Claudius, Noes: None. Absent: None. - On Motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner,the Clerk then naucaxta administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Trustees,Messers Heath and Woodland,and they then took their seats at the Council Table, end Messers Gregory and Claudius retired. With Trustee Bravender in the Chair,the new Board then proceeded to the selection of a permanent President. Without nominations being made,the Board'membersLeach deposited a written ballot with the Clerk indicating their choice for President of the Board. The ballots being counted showed that four votes had been cast for F.M.Braverder, and One vote for Louis H.Heath, end Mr.Bravender was declared the President of the Board and immediate- ly assumed the duties thereof. The Board discussed minor mattere,but took no action on anything,and on motion made and seconded they then adjourned to meet Tuesday,April 29th.,1924,at 7:30 O'C- lock P.M.. Clerk. ing President of the Board. Incoming President of the Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,April 29th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Absent: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 2lst.,1924,were read and approved. THE PRESIDENT NOW ANNOUNCED HIS APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS FOR THE DIFFERENT COMMITTEES. Finance & Auditing:- Trustee; Heath,Holston & Finer. Sewers, Trustee; Holaton,Woodland & Pinar. Streets & Lighting, Trustee; Piner,Heath`& Woodland. Music, Trustee; Woodland, Holston & Heath. Fire & Police, Trustee;Wer iklay,d. ,Heath i Holston. A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD Td IMPROVE PROSPECT 'AVENUE and other streets with Nat- ional Pavement, was now submitted ,read and ordered filed. A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD TO IMPROVE PROSPECT AVENUE ,and other streets with Cement Concrete,was also presented,read and ordered filed. ` • These petitions appeared to have a number of signers who had signed` both petitica s anf the Board referred same to its STREET COMMITTEE to check up same and report on its findings. On motion of Trustee Holeton,seconded by Trustee Piner,t'he original petition for this work was also referred to the Committee,tn be considered in the counting of names for the two styles of pavement,along with the present` petitions. A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD TO CAUSE THE REMOVAL OF THE JAPANESE houses on Lot 7,of Block 78 of the Second Addition to Hermosa Beach,on the ground that same were moved there contrary to the ordinance describing the style of buildings'to be built or moved in Hermosa Beach, was now presented and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Ri Heath consideration Of this matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Board,in order that the Board could look this property over; and it was understood that the Japanese referred to was now improving the property to comply with building restrictions. The matter was referred to the Fire & Police Coit.. A LETTER FROM MR.NAGEL offering to dispose of the City Garbage,was read. On the suggestion of the President the matter was laid over,as it was not thought the present time was proper to attempt any change. THE CLERK SUBMITTED FOUR BILLS of $252.42 each, for the paving and sidewalking in frnt of the Ocean View School lots. 187 F.O.BAUGH made written application for permission to run a stand for the sale of Rings,Bracelets etc,on a location at Lot 2,Block 12 ,on the Strand. He did not wish to erect any building,but expected to have a counter,and an umblella covering. The Board referred this matter to the Fire & Pdlice Committee,with power to act. And to upsxi advise the Clerk what their action was,so a License could be issued. The Board again took up the matter of the Bills for the Improvement of Summit and Manhattan Avenues, against Ocean View School Lots. Trustee-Piner moved that the City assume, the cost for this work, and the Clerk be directed to prepare a Demand and Warrant for presentation to the Board for the payment of the same. • Trustee Holston secondedtthis motion,and it was carried by the following vole Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM HUFFORD & HAGGETT, Ford Auto dealers at Ninth &-Hermosa Avenue,wae received and read. They asked the Board to rescind its Ordinance forbidding the parking of automobiles for sale on the streets. A letter complaining of the use that Hufford & Haggett is making of Ninth St. for parking automobiles, was read. This letter was written by Mrs. Lillian A.Smith and both letters were referred to the Chairman of the Street Committee to investig ate, and make recommendation to theBoard. S.SMITH, a Contractor,presented a written request for a permit to erect a com- bination house and garage at 1831 Manhattan Avenue. It appeared that the party owning the lot only had a half lot, On -motion Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland, this permit was,granted.. THE CLERK NOW SUBMITTED THE REPORT OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE EMPLOYED TO PREPARE AND PRESENT SAE FOR THE LIGHTING OF LIGHTING DISTRICT NO 1., for the Fiscal year ending June 30th.,1925. The Board having listened to the reading of this report ,and approvtng the same, TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that the Report in writing of B.F.Brown and R.E.Mead,who were employed and authorized by the Board to prepare and present the same, FIRST: An Estimate of the cost of furnishing electric energy for lighting Lighting District No.l,in Hermosa Beach,as contemplated by Resolution No.579 of said Board of Trustees,for the fiscal year ending June 30th.,1925. SECOND: A Diagram,showing the assessment district referred to in said Resolu- tion No.579. •- THIRD: A schedule,showing the proportionate amount of said Assessment to be charged against each sub -division shown on said Diagram. - BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ADOPTED AND APPROVED as the basis for the assessment for the lighting of said Assessment District for the fiscal year be- ginning July 1st. 1924 and ending June 30th.,1925. And this Board of Trustees does hereby levy an assessment to pay for the - furnishing of such electric current,together with incidental expenses as shown on said Report,in the amount of $1671.10; and directs that same be apportioned on each of the sub -divisions shown on said Diagram according to the proportion of benefits received by each of said parcels of land,as shin by the schedule.in said Report. And the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit said Report is and Assess- ment to R.E.Mead, the City Treasurer; who is hereby authorized and directed to collect such assessment in the manner provided for in the Street Lighting Act pf 1919. Trustee. Hoiston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Report,where- upon the sable vas adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Lot owners living along Sixth.Street,and liable to be assessed for the opening of said Street, as contemplated by. Resolution of Intention No.715,of said Board, now appeared before the Board and stated that they had prepared a tentative plan ft for the distribution of the costs and benefits against the several lots included in the District affected by said Street Opening. .It appeared that these parties had. agreed among themselves,except in. the case of Mrs. Ensign, who it was reported did.not•agree with the rest of the owners as to the amount of the damage to be suffered by her in the opening of said street. Mrs. Ensign was present at the meeting but -stated she did not wish to dis- cuss the matter an further than to state.she did not accept the amount the rest of the lot owners had decided she was entitled to. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the protest•of Luella R.Ensign,filed March 4"1924 against the opening of Sixth Street,as contemplated by Resolution No..715, be and the same is hereby overruled and denied. That the protest of Mrs.F.V.Bishop,Mr. A.M.Akins,C.G.Leonard,A.J.Shawn,W.R.Graveley,A.S.Clark,Bertha Laurence,Mrs.Agnes McLain,Clarence Hilton,Mrs.Luella Ensign,John C.Clark & Mrs.C.F.Clark, filed March 4th.,1924, be and the same is hereby overruled and denied. - Trustee Piner seconded this motion,and the same was carried by the following votes. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.730 _) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.730,entitled; 188 " A RESOLUTION of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering e opening of Sixth Street from its present easterly termination at Pine Street to the westerly line of Prospect Avenue,to a uniform width of forty feet, and appointing three commissioners to assess benefits and damages and to have general supervision of the proposed work." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ( nance Intros duced.) Trustee Holston introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled: " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,changing and fixing the name of a certain street in said City heretofore known as Summit Aven- ue,to, the name of Masao* Monterey Bouldvard; and changing and fixing brat the name of a certain street heretofore known as Twenty-second Street,to the name of Monterey Boulevard." (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Pinar introduced a proposed Ordinance ,entitled; " An Ordinance of the City of ermosa Beach providing for the licensing and bond- ing of persons,firms and corporations erecting,constructing or altering,or causing or permitting to be erected,constructed or altered any building or buildings or othp er structures requiring a building permit or a bid or contract; repealing all ordi- nances in conflict herewith and providing penalties for the violation hereof." Mr.F.C.Mead,the Building Inspector,stated that he had been asked by Mr.Woolman to issue him a permit to erect a BATTERY STATION on the rear of the lots now being used by J.A.Covey for a service station at the southwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and Fifteenth Street. He asked the Board to approve of this, permit being issued or to deny same., On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Trustee Woodland, the Board voted to grant the request of Mr.Woolman,and the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit therefor. The Street Superintendent recommended that an automobile Truck be purchased principally to haul the sand off from the streets. After discussing the advis- ability of making thie.purchase,the Board referred the matter to the Street Commit- teeof whether or not a contract should be awarded to someone,to dispose, of the sand, by the yard or by the day. . The Street Supt. stated that the cement incinerators along the Strand were a source of considerable complaint on account of the smoke, and that if a Truc$ should be purchased he could use wire baskets to gather refuse and papers,and haul it off every mRruing . Trustee Holston moved that the City advertise for the purchase of a One and one-half ton tkxzk dump truck with pneumatic tires and hand hoist. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heath,and carried,all the members voting yes thereon. The Clerk was directed to withhold the advertisement from the papers until after investigation by the Street Committee of the different styles of Trucks. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON seconded by Trustee Piner,the City Marshal was directed to procure a Bond of *1000.00 payable to the City. The expense therefor to be borne by the City of Hermosa Beach. ON MOTION of Trustee Holston the Clerk was directed to order, 20001eter heads printed fpr the city,ahowing the new officers,elective and appointive. The President now brought up the matter of appointing a new Committee under the Ordinance creating a Planning and Zoning Commission, Ander the State Law. Trustee Holston moved that the offices under the Planning Act. heretofore fil- led by appointment of the President of the Board,be and the same are declared vaca- ted. This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath,and carried,all the, members voting yes,thereon. The President now announced his appointments for Officials of the Planning and Zoning Committee, as follows:-. C.A.Bridge(the City Attorney), Chas.F.Soundere (the City Engineer),F.M.Bra- vender (the President of the Board),Mr.L.H.Heath, (a trustee),Mr.Fred Piner,and Mr.James S.Matthews. It appeared from reading the State law,that there were to be five members app4 ointed besides the President of the Board,the City Attorney and the City Engineer, and the President of the Board wished for further time in which to make a suitable selection of the rept of the Committee. Trustee Woodland brought up the matter of cleaning out the septic tank in front of the City Hall,, and making repairs on the Sewer Pump,which he stated was urgently needed.It appeared that this work would entail quite an expense, end.the,matter was referred to the Sewer Committee,ta,with the power to act,all the members of the committee being agreed. This motion being made by Trustee Heath,and seconded by Trustee Holston. Trustee Holston suggested that the committee should examine and investigate the matter of the gmnatxxuakaxxst persons who are now living, in tents in the City, and in structures not fitted out with any sanitary arrangements,or plumbing. It was arranged that the limit proper committee would investigate this mat- ter. TRUSTE HEATH MOVED that -the Salary of the City Attorney be raised from $50:00 to 400.00 per'month, the change to take effect from and after May First,1924. ' • Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by'the following vote; Ayes1, Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland,and President'Bravender. ' Noes: None. 'Absent: None. Trustee Holston urged that the City Attorney prepare an opinion in the matter`of whether or not the City should continue to collect License charges from certain persons engaged in business on the west side of Strand,on the portions immediately north and ebuth of the Municipal Pier,which"matter had been referred to him. ' `The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved; Demand No.980,To Keller -Wattles Co., $1009.68. • Demand No.98]`;To J.M.Edwards, 70.00 • Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Finer seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodlsnd and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. It appearing from a statement of the City Clerk,that Mr.J.O.Rhodes,had resig- ned as Assistant Assessor, the Clerk was authorized by the Board to appoint some one at once to act as Field Assessor,sinee this work was needed at once. The•motion therefor being made by Trustee Heath and seconded by Trustee Finer. On motion of Trustee Holeton,the Street Committee vas directed to look over the ground in the matter of supplying some sort of inside curb for the new pavement near the railroad tracks on each side of Hermosa Avenue just south of Fourteenth Street. .. On motion made and seconded the Board glen adjourned,to meet Tuesday May 6th. 1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. l Pres dent Board Trustees, Clerk. Clerk. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,May 6th.,1924 at 7:30 P.M.. At the hour of 7:30 O'Clock no members of the Board appeared, and ,the Clerk then .announced that the meeting vias adjourned to meet Wednesday,May 7th.,1924, at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock P.M. ve-/r_, City Clerk. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR %'LEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Wednesday,May 7th.., 1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Hol ston,Piner,•`v :._ _ ..: and Preeident Bravender. . Absent: Nene. ,.Zir. 0.... The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes for this meeting,and the fol- lowing Demands were read, audited and approved; Demand No. 982. ,Demand No. F.M.Bravender, 10.00 '. 1012,C.L.Reinbolt, 983,J.H.ClaudiuA, _7.00 • 1013,Moran-McWhinnie, 984, J. B .Gregory, _7.00, 1014, F. J. Dwyre, 985,L.H.Heath, 3.00 • 1Q15,Her.Building Material Co., 986,A.R.Holston, 10.00 • 1016,Sou.Calif.E dison Co., 987,Fred Pinar, 10.00 • 1017, do do do do 988,Morris Woodland, 3.00 • 1018, do do do do 989,B.F.Brown, 157.50 • 1019, do do do do 990,R.E.Mead, 157.50 • 1020, do do do do 991,Frances C.Wendell 100.00 ' 1021, do do do do 992,The Nat'l.B'k.of nerBeac4, 2.50 • 1022, do do do do 993,R.E.Mead, 6.23' 1023, do do do...' do 25.00. 2.00 • 14.43 12.70 • 16.75 • 5.55 Co., 3.50• 2.50 994,R.E .Mead,- 995,Haary A.VanPelt, 996, J.O.Rhodes, 997,Redondp Home Tel.Co., 998,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 999,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 1000,Sou.Cal.Disinfecting 1001,Morris Cornbleth, 1002,B.F.Brovm, 1003,Neuner Corporation, 1004,Anna E.Bangs, 1005, Florence J.Brickey, 1006,A.G.Fetters, ' 1007,Leona D.Stiles, 1008, Fred C.Burkhalter, 1009,Annie Reid. 1010, Stella M.I.''adows, 1011, Stuart D. Samson, 4.06 • 16.80 • 12.00 • 12.00 • 12.00' 12.00 8.00 8.00 • 8.00• 8.00 - 1024,C.E.Seargeant, 1025,Ivan Beck, ' 1026,W.A.Stiles, 1027,W.W.Gi_pson, 1028,E.L.Messinger, 1029,E.H.Ensign, 1030,Alvin '.Welch, 1031,Everett Cassell, 1032,S.&.M.Transfer Co., 1033,Her.Paint & Wlllpaper Co., 1034,J.E.Wheeler, 1035,Modern Drug Store, 1036,Maurice Koll, 1037,Pacific Motor Supply Co., 1038,.Her.Outfitting Co., 1039, F.C.Mead, 1040, W. F.Meadows, 1041,B.F.Brown, 29.00: 4.99 •- 30 3.00 •• 4.00'• 30.01 - 58.40 • 2.88 • 24.00• 35.28 236.54' 729.71- 24.48 • 173.08 A25.00- 140.00.- 60.00,- 195.00. 25.00•- 1.40.0060.00•- 195.00' 15Q.00r 80.00 150,.00 .50' 16.70' 10410. .75 10.00 3.25.- 17.25- 387.50 .25•- 17.25-387.50 • 150.00 ' 15.00 • 189 190 Demand No. 1042,James Leaks, 1043,L.B.Mills, 1044,John Robertson, 1045,Toth Cunningham, 1046, John Hofreiter, 1047,Wm.Mukuch, 1048,Joe Green, 1049,John Pickering, 1050,Chas. Fine, 1051,J.W.Osborn, 1052,Joe Gentry, Demand No.1053, 102.00 - The Star Blacksmith Shop, 24.00 • 1054,J.G.Reid, 103.00. 1055,Electrical Service Co., 104.00 • 1056, do do do `do do 104.00. 1057, do do do do do 100.00 : 1058;Chas.F.Saunders, 102.00 i 1059,H.A.Dustin, 22.00. 1060,Arch Theroux, 132.50. 1061,W.A.Elsterman 40.00 1062,Sou.Cal.Blue print Co., 37.25, 1063,Johneton Printing Co., ,1064,B.F.Brown, 17.50 15.00 30.00 50.20 88.32 150.00• 80.50. 57.50 60.00- 13.60- 271.70- 6.00' 0.0013.60- 271.70- 6.00' 4 Trustee Holston mooed that that's Demands be allowed;and'warrants drawn to pay them. • Trustee death seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Wsselse* and President Bravender. Noes: None.' Absent: Xa*ax Trustee Woodland: On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Friday,May'9th.1924, at?:30;'010 . Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. k MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTS,held in the Council Chamber Friday,May 9th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Folston,Piner.,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. . THE MINUTES of the meetings of April 29th.-,1924,May 6th.,1924 and May 7th.,1924, were read and approved. IT APPEARED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A MISUNDERSTANDING IN REGARD TO THE TIME FOR SUB4 mitting BIDS for the Improvement of SIXTH STREET,as contemplated by Resolution No.726 of said Board of Trustees, and that only one bid had been received therefor; TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that tics all bids received therefor are hereby rejected,and the Bid of Herman Wigman,being the only bid received, is hereby returned to said Herman Wigman,unopened; and that the Clerk is hereby directed to agaix re -advertise for Bids for the improvement of Siwth Street,as contemplated by resolution No.726, in the Hermosa Beach Review, a newppaper of general circulation in said City. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Letter was received from John MacCraedy complaining of the incinerators along the S,trand., Mr.MacCready stated that they were productive, of much annoyance to the residents, and thought they should be done away with. He was informed that the Board expected to. purchase a Truck very soon,with the intention of hauling the waste away from the Beach without attempting to burn it. Mr.MacCread3 also presented a petition from the residents along the Strand,and others, protesting against the Live Saving structure at the apps notthern end of the Beach. The Board appointed Mr.MacCraedy,with his consent, as a Committee of one to assist Captain Kennedy of thecLife Guards to prepare a plan for finishing this.needed structure so that it will not appear. objectionable. THE REPORT OF THE STREET CO MITTEE on the number of signers for, style of pave- ment.to be used on Prospect Avenue work, showed that a large majority, of them fev- ored .cement concrete pavement. . The Board were not willing to settle this matter finally at this time. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE PINER seconded by Woodland,. the Board toted to refer further consideration to the Street Committee,to be assisted by the City Engineer and -the City .Attorney,with directions to report thereon to the Board at their next meeting. A PETITION TO THE BOARD AGAINST ALLOWING A HCS FOR THE FEEBLE MINDED to be , operated in the north part of the City near Hermosa .venue,was presented & read. The Board being informed that the.place complained of was already in operation and receiving other complaints,referred the matter to the City Attorney,with the Petition, and directed him. to inform.the Board as to what legal.steps,if any, , could be taken, and to prepare an Ordinance against same if possible. A LETTER FROM J.H.CLAUDIUS, asking the Board to pay him,the.sum of $4.00 for, traveling expense to and from the meetings of the Sanitation Committee at Los An- geles, was received and read. • , - - • On motion of Trustee Piner.,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to• allow this claim,and the Clerk was directed to prepare a Demand therefor. The Vote thereon was as follows: Yeas; Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and Pre- sident Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent ; None. L.C.ADAMS presented a written request for permission to construct a combination Dwelling and Garage. on 28th. Street, on his Lot 21, Block 127,Shakespeare. It. appearing to the Board that this request was reasonable,the Board granted the request .on motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Woodland. GEORGE DIXON made written request ,for permission to install BOY SCOUT BANNERS across Pier Avenue,one just west of Hermosa Ave.•& one above City Park. The Board granted this request. 191 Ordinance No.407`°Adopted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance No.407,entitled; " An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach providing for the licensing and bonding of persons,firms and corporations erecting,.constructing or altering or causing taxha or -permitting to be. erected,constructed or altered any buil- ding or buildings or other structures requiring a building permit or a bid or contract; repealing all ordinances in coryflict Herawith ,and providing penal- ties for the violation hereof." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call;. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodlanii and President Bravender. Noes.: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. (Ordinance No.408 Adopted.) . Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance. No.408,entitled: " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach changing and fixing the names of certain streets in said City heretofore known as Sum- mit Avenue and Twenty-second Street to the name of Monterey Boulevard.". Trustee Holston seconded the motion. for the adoption, of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE APRIL REPORTS of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Building Ins- pector were received and ordered filed. MR.FERRARD, representing the Hermosa Beach Land and Water Company now ad- dressed the Board in the matter of selling the 420 feet of Beach front,being 210 feet on each side of the Pier, to the City. Trustee Holston questioned the title of the Beech Co. to this land. ` He *as of the opinion that the City had acquired title to.same,. The question of what depth this frontage was else came up. The Board wished to get some further information as to the possibility of ob- taining a Gevernment survey,that would show just how far from the Strand walk the mean high`tide`line should be established; and the matter was laid over un- til their next meeting. Mr.J.P.Luxford'asked the Board if they had any wish to take up the matter of purchasing certain lots adjoining the City property now used as a refuse dump. He set a price of $2250.00. Certain members of the Board thought it was good_ business to acquire these lots at this time. . The matter was referred to the Street Committee to investigate and report at the next meeting of the Board. THE CITY ENGINEER now produced his plans for the Improvement of Hermosa Avenue,and the Board examined same,and approved of his work as far as shown. The matter of installing a number of BLINKER LIGHTS on certain intersec- tions was brought up and discussed. The Board deferred any action until their next meeting. TRUSTRN FINER MOVED that the City. Clerk be instructed to advertise for the furnishing of an AUTOMOBILE TRUCK for the Street Department,on the following specifications; Bids to be received for May 20th.1924. Chassis: One and one-half ton incrl.uding cab curtains,windax-shield,self-star- ter,sod oversize tires.Woods � lio y A hoist. MOTOR: Four cylinder,with three point suspension.I IGNITION: Magneto,with impulse starter, also battery. TRANSMISSION; Three speeds forward and one reverse; Selective sliding gear typo. WHEELS: Mital,with Timkin bearings. Oiling:`Full pressure system. Electric complete with electric starter. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote;- Ayes: ote;Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland & President Bravender. Noes: None: Absent: None. Trustee Holston was excused from the meeting at this time. The City Attorney submitted duplicate draft of a proposed Contract with Cosby Lock Company for the use of their locks on the Pier Toilets. ' Trustee Heath moved that said lease or contract be approved by the Board, and'the President of the Board authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee Woodland reported that the committe had investigated the complaint as to the Japanese being allowed to move certain structures in the City that did not comply with the Building Ordinances. The Board did not make a decision in this matter,but,laid it over until their next meeting to hear from the owner of the land occupied. The President of the Board now announced the final appointments for membbrs of the Planning and Zoning Committee. He named Mr.A.S.Haneman:.and Mr.G.L.Cr.enahaw.,as members of this Committee. 192 The following Demands were received,read,audited aid approved; Demand No.1065; C.E.Seargeant, 72.00 " 1066, Ivan L.Beck, 54.00 , 1067, S.Miller, 30.75 • 1068, Roy Parker, 30.75 • 1069, Joe Edwards, 20.50 • 1070, W.H.Sanders, 20.00. • 1071, Tom Allen, 8.50 • 1072., E.A.Anderson, 49.00 . • 1073, R.Ensign, 30.85 • 1074; Hermosa -Redondo Water Co., • 66.00. 1075, Geo.W.Martin, 9.36 • 1076,- Hermosa-Red.Water C.53;3:5 Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay therm Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion duly made and ssconded,the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday May 20 h.,1924, at 7:30 0' Clock P.M.. President of the Board of Trustees. Clerk. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR FETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,May 20th,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,held(May 9th.,1924,were read and approved. Mrs.MaGrew,President of the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach,now addressed the Board, and introduced Mrs. Alice Hicks of the Club, who stated that the Woman's Club had undertaken to assist in the entertainment of delegates to the meeting of the National Federation of Women's Clubs,to be held in Redondo Beach,on June 7th.,1924. She asked that the Board would contribute the sum of $100.00 from the City Funds towards this cause. The Board were of the opinion that this would have a tendency to advertise Hermosa Beach to the benefit of the City. Trustee Heath moved that the sum of 42614 $100.00 be appropriated from the Advertising Fund to be paid to the Woman's (Club for the above purpose. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion, and it was carried, all the members voting yes thereon. The Board now opened and read bids for the furnishing a MOTOR TRUCK for the use of the Street Department of the City. The Mack -International Motor Truck Corp. bid was $4237.68,including Dump body, subtracting $360.50 if Hoist only was desired as specifications. Tanen & Boaz bid $326920, for Moreland Truck, as per specifications. K.W.Tower,of Surf Garage, bid $2890.00 for Model 10F Republic Truck,. The Board considered these Bids, and Trustee Pinar movedcthat the Bid of:Tenan and Boaszto furnish a Moreland Truck be accepted, and all the other bids be and they are hereby rejected. The price to be at the sum named in`their bid,and the Finance Committee is hereby authorized to arrange terms of payment,whether cash or on partial payments. The motion was seconded by Trustee• Woodland, and carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. MR.FERRARD, of the Hermosa Beach Land & Water Company,novi.discussed with the Boal rd the matter of the sale to the City of the 210 feet on each side of the Muni- cipal Pier. He stated that his Company was willing to set a price of $500.00 per front foot for this property,plus the actual cost of the Bath House located there- on, or to sell all.except the Land on which the Bath House was located at $500. per, front foot; and to enter into an agreement to that effect for a period of 120 days in which to enable the Trustees to find out the will of the Voters on the matter. The Board deferred any action at this time,and it was arranged that Mr.Ferrard would .submit a written agreement to sell as above. J.S.Matthews and other owners along Hermosa Avenue in Block 34 of the Sec- ond Addition,prosented a written proposal to improve Hermosa Avenue on the east side in front of Block 34,with a ten foot sidewalk and 5 five electroliers,in case the City would allow the sidewalk to be extended on the present pavement to a sufficient distance to enable a ten foot walk to be installed, and to approp- riate sufficient. money to pay for the work in front of the City Hall,being 40 ft. of the frontage. The Board discussed this matter with Mr.Matthews. Trustee Woodland moved that the requestof the property owners•be granted. Trustee Heath seconded the motion therefor. Trustee Holston stated he thought the sidewalk should be of the same width as 193 the sidewalk on the west side of the street,so that the street would appear uni-4 form, but that he would`vote yes with thatstipulation. The Vote on the motion of Trystee Woodland was as fbllows;- Ayes:- Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. W.W.KENNEDY,Ceptain of the Life -guards .presented a letter asking the -Board to al- low the purchase of certain supplies,uniforms,etc.,a.lso an"Automobile for use by the Life -guard. lie submitted an itemized statement of their_needs;aggregating•$119 9. ,The President referred this matter to the -Chairman of the Finance -Committee to check over and see if the finances of the -City could stand all or apart of this expense at the present time. Mr.John MacCready submitted a statement showing the results of his examination in the matter of completing the two Boat houses for the Life -guards on the Strand. He thought that it would cost about 1180.00 each for the two houses to gettthem in presentable shape,satisfactory to the Life -guards and to the residents on Strand. Trustee Holston moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids in the Hermosa Beach Review,for the building and completion of a•Boat House at the south end of,strand,in the location already established, and one Boat House at the north end of the Strand it the location now established; the specifications to be as per the report of Mr.MacCready. • , The motion of Trustee was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried,all•t'he members voting"yes thereon. THE CHAIRMAN of the FINANCE COMMITTEE now reported that` he thought it -would be well not to make a purchase of an automobile for the Life -guards at this time,but recommended that the money be appropriated to purchase 24 bathing suits,18 sweat- ers,5 life preservers and 12 oar locks; also 5r 25.00 for miscellaneous Expense. Trustee Heath moved that the purchase of the items above recited should be allowed. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The April Report of the City Recorder was now presented and ordered filed. A number of the residents along the Strand in the neighborhood of Second Street presented a written complaint against the nuisance they stated was caused by cer- tain persons congregating on the Strand near Second Street at late hours of the night and disturbing the peace of the residents with loud and unseemly noises and conduct. The Board consulted with the, City Attorney,as to what action might be ta- ken to stop this practice. It appeared that there was an ordinance regulating the time in the night to which fires might be maintained on the Beach,and an order of it the Board directing that no fires should be built or maintained after 11 O'Clock. The Marshal was directed to enforce the ordinance against fires on the Beach strictly,and give no permits for same where liable to promote rowdyism; and to pa- trol the portion of the Beach where this nuisance is complained of,and maintain or- der thereon. OLAF OLSON et.al. made written application for permission to erect a landing on the Pier to receive and discharge passengers to their barge,formerly the Marga- ret C. ,a 78 x 28 beam schaooner to be anchored in the ocean out from the Pier, where fishing is thought to be good. They agreed to install the stairs and landing at their own expense and remove same at the end of the season,at their expense. Mr.Alexander the lessee of the Bait,Stand on the Pier thedught that this was anti infringement on his rights as a lessee, and offered to supply and operate a fishing barge in the same manner,if the City would install the stairs. Trustee Woodland moved that the proposal of Olaf Olson et al. be accepted,3sa- providing there was no conflict with the terms of Mr.Alexander's lease. The City Attorney being instructed to inspect the Lease,andif his examination showed there was no impediment in the way,he was to prepare a suitable Contract with Olaf Olson et al.showing the terms thereof,and protecting the rights of the City in a proper manner,and submit the same to the Board for approval. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and carried. A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE asked that the Presidant of the Board should proclaim a CLEAN-UP Period, May 28th. and to May 30th. The Board were of the opinion that the clean-up period should extend over a longer time, and on motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner, the President was authorized to Proclaim a Clean-up of the City from May 26th. to May 31 st. both dates inclusive, at which time the citizens are invited and urged to gather up all waste and rubbish and place_it in a convenient place to be removed by the City Teams and automobiles. A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF CO`.NERCE suggested that the City should begin mak- ing plans for the reeoval of the Fire Station to a less congested location. It was suggested that Pier Avenue or.Camino Real was the proper place for the ti Fire Station. On motion of Trustee Heath,this matter was referred to the Fire and Police Com- mittee to confer with the Charber of Commerce, in,regard to same. A PETITION, asking for the Improvement of Redondo Street,from Hermosa Avenue to 5hammttxixax Monterey Boulevard (Formerly Surjit Ave.), and a portion of said Monterey Boulevard, was presented and read. On Motion of Trustee Holston the Board granted this request,and referred same 194 to the City Engineer to prepare the necessary plans,specifications,etc.. A PETITION was presented,to the'Board asking that a Street Light be installed at the southerly end of Cypress Avenue in Tract #780. The Board considered that this neighborhood needed a light very much,. The President of the Board at this time stated that four lights were needed on the Pier entrance,and suggested that they should be provided also. Trustee Holston moved that the Southern California Edison Company should be authorized to install a 600 cp Street lamp on Cypress Avenue about 450 feet south from Pier Avenue; and also to install 4 lights along the entrance to the Pier, at the points suggested by President Bravender. Trustee Heath seconded the motion, and it was carried, all the members voting yes,thereon. Trustee Holston again brought up matter of a suitable street light at the south end of Hermosa Avenue,to prevent automobiles from running off the pavement . This was referred to the Lighting Committee to plan some location for the light that will be possible,and prevent these mishaps. THE REQUEST OF MRS. CONVERSE for permission to allow the eves of a house,she is preparing to move onto her Lot on the east side of Camino Real ,to project o- ver the street a distance of about sixteen inches,was referred to the Street Com- mittee, with power to act in the matter. Mr.H.E.Anderson made a written request for permission to use the steps at the entrance of the Municipal Pier,some night during the first week in June,for a lec- ture by James Rush Bronson on "Americanism" under the auspices of the Hermosa Beach Klan, Knights of the Ku Klux Clan, the audience to use the seats and extra soatsto be provided for the occasion,on Pier Avenue. The Board granted the request of Mr.Andereon,on motion of Trustee Piner,sec- onded by Woodland. 7.E.HASCHKE brought up the matter of a permit to be issued to him for run- ning TRAM CARS on Strand walk from Redondo Beach to Pier Avenue. He submitted a letter from City Clerk of Redondo Beach stating that the Board,of Trustees of Rads medondo Beach would issue a permitto him for five years under certain condi- tions. Mr.Haschke also stated that he had signers for his petition equalling over sixty per cent of the Strand frontage to Pier Avenue. Holston moved that a temporary permit be issued Mr.Haschke. There was no sec- ond to this motion. The matter was then dropped without any action. THE CITY ENGINEER FILED A, LETTER FROM E.C.JOHNSON,Chief Engineer of the Pacific Electric Ry.Co, declining to give an easement over the Pacific Electric at Lyndon Street for a street crossing. On motion of Trustee Holston,this matter was referred to the City Attorney to take up with the Railroad Commission; and he was authorized to make a formal application to the Railroad Commission to have this crossing granted, at,Her- mosa Avenue and Lyndon Street. A LETTER from Foster & Kleiner was presented by their representative,Mr. Grant, asking that the Board rescind or change its License Ordinance relating t to the License charge for Bill Boards; their contention being that the Fee was too large. The Board at this time did not see the wisdom of making a change•in the Ordinance, and the matter was laid over until their next raeeting,on motion of Trustee Holston., A LETTER FROM MRS. 000K was received,stating her intention to vacate the property in the north portion of the City now occupied by her, and said to be used in housing feeble minded children. On motion of Trustee Holston the City Marshal was instructed to notify Mrs.6 Cook that it is the wish of the Board that she move by June 2nd. to some place outside of Hermosa Beach,providing she maintains a home for feeble mind- ed children,as the Board does not wish to give a License for that kind of a bue- iness.The City Attorney was also directed to prepare an Ordinance restricting and prohibiting as far as possible any and all establishments of a similar kind. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND the City Engineer was instructed to prepare. plans and specifications for the improvements of the unpaved portions of those streets lying between Morningside Drive and Hermosa Avenue, and between Highland Avenue and Hermosa Avenue, also certain Courts and Places therein, and to pre- pare and submit the }resolutions of Intentions for improvement of same,at his earliest. convenience. . ( Resolution No. 731 Adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.731,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach abandoning the proceedings for the improvement of Prospect Avenue from Pier Avenue to the Southerly City Boundary ; and portions of other streets,and repealing and rescin- ding Resolution #716 and Resolution # 721." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE .PINER MOVED that the, City Engineer confer with the County authorities 1 1 195 and procure a permissive resolution from the Board•of Supervisors to include a pmt portion of County property to be included in the Assessment for the improvement of the southerly end of Prospect Avenue 'contiguous to the County territory) and to proceed with the preparation of plans,specifications etc. for the Improve- ment of said Prospect Avenue from Pier Avenue to the southerly City boundary, excepting the portion of said Prospect Avenue lying contibusus to County terri- tory, and certain other streets in Hermosa Beach; and `to submit the Resolution therefor In the near future. ` This motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried, ell members voting yes, thereon. On Motion of Trustee Finer the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and present to the Board at their next meeting a`n amendment to` the incatid*xg Ordi- nance No.364,which will permit of the sale of Fireworks and Fire Crackers on and during the entire week preceding and including July 4th. On motion of Trustee Holston,secondod by Piner,the City Engineer was in- structed to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of Fourth,8'ixth,Eighth and Tenth Streets,running east from Hermosa Avenue, which will provide Curbs and Gutters but not Sidewalks; The Following Demands were received read' audited and approved; Demand No.1077; C.A.Bridge, 50.00 • " " 1078, C.A.Bridge, 50.00• 1079, B.&.B.Service Station, ` 130.04 - 1080, `Joe Green, 36.00 1081, J.Pickering, 36.00 1082, B.Muckuch, 24.00 . 1083, Pacific States Lumber Co., 122.21• L3 ' 1084; Collamer A.Bridge, 50.00 �� 1085, B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 20.75. 11 7086, Chas.F.Sounders, 793.63 • 1087, J.H.Claudius, 4.00 • Trustee Heath moved that these Demands' be allowed and warrants be drawn to pay them. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was,carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Nohe . Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,June 3rd.,1924 v at 7:30 0' C ock P.M.. Clerk. President' of the Board. -Minutes of axicastpuirmag regular meeting,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,June 3rd.,1924,, at 7:30 O'Clock,P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. THE MINUTES of the meeting held May 2Qth.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and opening BIDS FOR,THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET,as contemplated by resolution No.726, the Clerk was directed to open and read any and all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk thereupon publicly opened and read the Bid of B,C.NICHOLS,as falls: - For paving,including grading, 25-7/10 X. Curbs,. 58 Also,the Bid of KUHN BROS., as follows:- , For cement Curbs,per lineal foot, .70 1 For concrete pavement,per sq.foot, .28-1/2 Also,the BID of H.WIGMAN, as follows: - For cement,curbs,per lineal foot, .65 ' For Concrete pavenent,per sq.foot, .28 ' including grading. These were all the bids that were received by him for doing,said work. •0n motion, these bids were referred to the City Engineer to check over and report. MR.A.L.HAM E LL now presented his plan for a SUB -DIVISION OF A PORTION 0F,L0T -10,BLOCb 71 of the Second Addition to Hermosa Beach, showing street marked. He asked the Board to approve of,this Plan. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Holston,the Board turned the Plan over to the Zoning and Planning Commission to investigate,and report thereon. A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM THE H.B.LAND & WATER CO., containing a formal offer to enter into a contract to sell their 420 feet of land on the west side of the Strand, at 0500.00 a front foot; and to hold offer open for 120 days. Trustee Woodland moved that this matter be referred to a committee to be,ap- pointed by the President of the Board,whose duty would be to find,out the will of the voters as far as possible,regarding the voting of bonds for.this purchase. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,and,it was carried by the following yote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. •Absent: None. The President then appointed Trustees Heath,Woodland and Bravender as the com- mittee for this purpose. The CITY ENGINEER NOW REPORTED on the Bids for Improving Sixth Street. 196 It appeared that the Bid of & C.Niohols was the lowest, and Trustee Piner suggest- ed that since said NC.Nichols was the lowest regular responsible bidder for the fork the contract should be awarded to him,and all other bids therefor* rejected. (Resolution No. 732 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved -the adoption of Resolution No.732,entitled.; " Resolution of Award of Contract No.732; " Rejecting all other bids,except the bid hereinafter mentioned, end mad award- ing the contract for the improvement of Sixth Street,to X WZL B.C.NICHOLS,the low- est bidder therefor." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,wher- eupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: -Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO ASSESS DAMAGES AND BENEFITS in the matter of the Opening cif SIXTH STREET from Pine Street to Prospect Avenue, was now submitted by the Clerk. The Board referred this report to the City Attorney to ex- amine and recommend further steps to be taken in the matter. MR.J.C.A1EXANDER presented a letter containing an offer to rent the boat land- ing on the Pier in case one was built, or to build one at his own expense in lieu of rent, if a contract tsxxttuxmcessx should be given him. It appeared that the Board had directed the City Attorney to prepare a contract for the use of a landing to Olaf Olsen,the landing to bet built by -Olsen. This contract had not yet been submitted by the City Attorney,and the Board did not wish to do anything further at this time. Mr.Alexanders letter was filed. The Board authorized the Clerk to deliver a certain( letter and proposition of J.S.Matthews and others,relating to improvement with sidewalk of thelstreet in front of Block 34 First Addition,. to the First National Bank,Ewcrew Agents, to be returned to the Clerk's file when -the escrow matter is fiiaily settled. xl. The Clerk now produced and submitted the Quit Claim deed of•Chasa.Rhodes and wf. to Chester R.Pyle Company; and the Quit Claim Deed of Chester R.Pyle Co. to the City of Hermosa Beach, for Lot 7l,Tract 1965,in_ Hermosa Beach. • - This lot being a narrow strip lying in the midst of Rhodes Street,and dedicated im or deeded to the City for use as a street. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of the following resolution. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach, - That the Quit -Claim Deed of Chester R.Pyle Co. made to the City of Hermosa -Beach, California, and deeding Lot No.71,of Tract No.1965,recorded in map book 21,page-80 Records of Los Angeles County,State of California,for use as a public street in said City, and dated the 24th.day of Apri1,1924, be and the same is hereby appro- ved and accepted; and the Clerk is hereby directed to have same recorded in the of- fice of the County Hiecorder of Deeds,of Los Angeles County. Trustee Woodland seconded the motiom,which was carried by the following vote} Ayes:. Trustees Heath;Holston,Piner,Woodland and Prseident,Bravender., Noes: None. Absent: None. . . THE WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF MILO BROCK,for the construction of certain Sidewalks in Lots 1-2-14 and 15 of Block 85,Second,Add. Hermosa Beach, was presented & read. Also the guarantee of G.L.Crenehaw owner of said property that he would hold the City harmless therefor,in case Mr.Brock the contractor failed in his agreement. This related to cement work under private contract on streets that have now become public streets. The letter was filed. A LETTER WRITTEN BY S.SMITH,contractor•asked,permission to install connect- ion with the City Sewer for building located on -Lot 18,B1ock.32,First-Add. to Her- mosa Beach. The matter,v;ith the letter, was -referred to,the Sewer Committee. , A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM ELLIOTT & RICE PRAY requesting permission to put up a garage on Manhattan Avenue at 34th. -Street & Manhattan. This was to be a com- bination with a large dwelling or rooming house. This matter was referred to the Street.Committee to investigate,with powet to act thereon. . THE APPEAL OF W.R.ANDREWS FROM THE ACTION OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT IN MAKING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE COST OF the Improvement of OCEAN VIEW AVENUE AND 4TH. Street,was now Stiadread. This appeal was filed with the Clerk May ititioxii9x_31st. 1924. The specific grounds for(appeal being that his portion of a lot had been ass- essed with the easterly portion of said lot 16, as one assessment, when the same should have been divided. The letter was referred,to the City Attorney,to recommend the proper proceed- ure to be taken under the street act,referring.to appeals of this character. A LETTER WRITTEN BY GEO.H.MARTIN complained of the nuisance caused by a neigh- bors goat. The Board directed the Marshal to enforce the law and ordinance¢ in the matter,and make an effort to have this matter finally settled, since there had been complaint before,and if the animal was allowed to run at large,to make complaint. A.LE TTER FROM J.P.LUXFORD asking the Board to allow him to repair his building on Lot 9,Block 12, located on Pier Avenue, was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Heath Mr.Luxford was granted permission to repair this stru- cture in case he entered into a written agreement with the City to remove the same from its location and out of(the City within Thirty days from this date. AN INVITATION to attend a celabration at Seal Beach,was-received and ordered filed. • 197 A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was received,asking the Board to grant permission to the Chamber to use,without remuneration,the south section of the Municipal Pier Building,known as the Sun Room,as the headquarters of the Rm&iDx Chamber of Commerce. They wished to take possession on the 10th. of June. The Board:Iwas also re- quested to to have a' committee from the Board meet with the Directors and confer with a view to making the room suitable. On motion of Trustee Woodland the Board voted to grant this request. The President appointed Trustees Holston & Woodland as a Committee to confer wit the Chamber of Commerce, as above requested. The Chamber of Commerce presented a letter favoring the purchase of the 410 feet of Beach now owned by the Beach Company. They thought the present time was right for making this purchase. The letter was ordered filed.' The Chamber of Commerce also presented a letter ,suggesting that an ordinane similar to the Santa Monica Ordinance should be passed regulating in a strict manner the use of tents on the Beach. A copy of the Santa Monica Ordinance was also enclosed. It was also suggested that the practice of bathers using an auto- mobile on the streets as a dressing room should be stopped,end placards warning against this practice should be posted. On motion of Trustee Holston,the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and submit en ordinance limiting the use of tents on the Beach on the lines of the Santa Monica Ordinance ; and also containing a provision prohibiting the use of automobiles on the public streets for changing apparel. J.E.HASCHKE made a written request for' a Five Year permit to operate Tram cars on Strand, from Redondo line to Pier Avenue. The'Board were not ready to grant Mr.Haschke any permit at this time, and re- ferred the matter to their next meeting.' ROBERT A.SEEIEY made written request for a permit to' net live bait:off the Pier On motion of Trustee Holston this request was denied. A LETTER FROM THE AUTO CLUB OF SOU.CALIF., offering to post signs and do oth- er service for the Municipality, was referred to the Fire & Police Committee. G.H.Ensign,now serving as a Patrolman for the'City, made written request for a raise in salary from $150.00 to $165.00,he to'furnish his own Motorcycle,and the City to furnish the gasolire,oil,upkeep and tires. On motion of Trustee Wobdland,the Board voted to grant this request; with the further permission to turn in the old City Motorcycle on a new machine,Mr.Ensign to pay the City the'amount the old machine was turned in for. ' The May report of the Building Inspector was submitted and ordered filed. MR:BRYANT addressed the Board in regard to any plans for Fourth of July cele- bration. He was informed that the Chamber of Commerce had this matter in hand. The Representative of Foster & Kleiser renewed request for a reduction in cost of License for Bill Posters. The Board declined to do anything in this mat- ter at this time. (Resolution No..733 Adopted. ) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.7331entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the.City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-sections & Diagram for public work 1.11 said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' (Resalution No.734 Adopted.] - Trustee Piner moved the adoption -of Resolution No.734,entitled; • " A Resalution-of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve portions of Prospect' Avenue and'other streets in said City." .• Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution; whereupon the same Was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.735 Adopted.), • { Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.735,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Iermosa Be ch,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-sections & Diagram for public ' work in• said City." Trustee Holston seconded the mot=ion for the adoption of said Resolution, ` whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland•and President Bravender. Noes:- None. Absent •: None.- • (Resolution No.736 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of- Resolution No.736,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the'City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve certain portions of Hermosa Avenue and other streets' in said City." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the'adoption of said' Resolution, whereupon.thesame *as adoptedy bthe following roll -call; Moes: nus eesAbserit.'Ho a on,Pir.`er,Woodland and President Bravender. 198 ''Z7 Ordinance Introduced. Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled': " An Ordinance amending Ordinance #364,entitled,' An Ordinance prohibiting the sale or discharge of any fire crackers,cartridges or fire worke,except on the 2nd,3rd. and 4th. days of July of each year' ,adopted May 29,1922." In regard to the Ordering in of Light on Cypress Avenue, Trustee Piner re- ported that the Edison Company had stated that they would be unable to install any new lights,at present, owing to the scarcity of water,which limited their ability to supply power. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Building Inspector be Instructed to report to the Board at their next meeting whether or not the Japanese occupying a cer- tain house on Lot 7,Block 78,Second Add. had complied with the Building Ordi- nances in regard to his foundation,studding and plumbing,which matter had been complained of previously. The motion of Trustee Holston was duly seconded and passed by vote of the Board. THE CLERK WAS INSTRUCTED to write the Pacific Blectric Railway Co., asking them to either restore the local service in Hermosa Beach,or route the Gardena cars so as to have the starting point at the north end of Hermosa Beach,instead of Clifton; also to nits write the Railroad Commission making the same request. Trustee Heath moved,that the Board do now appropriate the sum of $800.00 being $100.00 for each of the members of the Board and the City,Attorney,Engi- neer,and Street Supt.,as their costs for attending the hearing before the State Board of Health,at Sacramento June 14th.1924,to which hearidg the City Govern- ment has been summoned,in relation to Sewer outfall, and their alleged failure to take necessary measures to correct'same,expenses to be reported by ee,ch. , Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Wbodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Carroll J.Daley made request for permission to rope off a certain portion of the Ocean Strand in the southerly portion of the City for entertaining a PICNIC gathering on the Fourth of July. On motion of Trustee Woodland, this permission was granted,theMarshal be- ing instructed to allow a reasonable portion of the Strand,somewaher south of First Street to be roped off by the Picnic management. On motion of Trustee Holston the Clerk vas directed to write the County Re- gistrar•of`Voters,askin him to appoint Mrs.Frances C.W'endell,as a Deputy Reg- istrar for the City bf Hermosa Beach,to accomodate local voters. - 'The First National Bank mull having made written request for payment of $30. for Safe Deposit Box used by the City Treasurer since 1913, the Board were of ' III opinion that since it was customary for Banks to furnish this service free,it was a mistake to have made any payment,which it appeared had been done for the last two years to the Hermosa National Bank. ' The Clerk was directed to write the First National Bank to that effect, and to request the Hermosa National Bank to refund the amount -paid them,$5.00._ On motion of Trustee Holston the matter of supplying an automobile for the Police force,and one for the Life-Guards,was laid over until the next meeting of the Board. The following Demands were read,audited and approved; Demand No. Demand No. 0 1088,F.M.Bravender, 10.00. 1116,B.&.B.Service Station, 79.43 1089,L.H.Heath, 10.00• 1117,Seaside Garage, 16.06- 1090,A.R.Holston, 10.00. 1118,J.E.Wheeler, 10.00 1091,Fred Piner, 10.00, 1119,C.E.Seargeant, 15.00• 1092,Morris Woodland, 10.00- 1120,Amer-LaFrance F.Eng.Co. 29.39 • 1093,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 4.00- 1121,F.C.Mead, 243.50 1094,B.F.Brown, 175.00- 1122,Byron Jackson P.Mg.Co.,102.05 1095,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 1.00. 1123,Kuhn Bros., 49.00 1096,Remington Type -writer Co., 3.00• 1124,Modern Drug Store, 1.00 1097,R.E.Mead, 175.00 1125,F.J.Dwyre, 294.75• 1098,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00• 1' 126,J.`G.Thomas, 35.35 1099,Neuner Corporation, 1.75- 1127,W.F.Meadows, 150.00.. 1100,- 50.00- 1100,- Do Do 21.00- 1128,B.F.Brovm, 15.00 1101,S.D.Samson, 135.00- 1129,Geo.H.Martin, 8.04III - 1102,C.A.Bridge, 100.00- 1130,Tenan & Boaz, 1000.00• 1103,C.A.Bridge,-., " 50.00- 1131,R.E.Mead, 10.00 1104,C.E.Seargeant, 173.08• 1132,Joe Gentry, 46.00 • 1105,Ivan Beck, 108.42- 1133,G.E.Payne, 84.00 1106,Tom Allen, 46.70- 1134,L.B.Mills, 108.00. 1107,Hermosa: Hardware Co., 19.17• 1135,J.W.Osborn, ' 108.00 1108,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 6.70• 1136,James Leake, 108.00. 1109,Moran-McWhinnie, 14.26 • 1137,Chas.F'ine, 139.00- ' 1110,W.W.Gipson, 200.00. 1138,Tom Cunningham, 108.00 - 1111,E.L.Messinger, 195.00. 1139,B.T.Stephens, 24.00• 1112,G.H.Ensign, 150.00' 1140, John Hofreiter, 108.00, 1113,Alvin E.Welch, 150.00• 1141,John Robertson, "108.00- 1114,Everett Cassell, 150.00- 1142,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 50.00 1115,J.E.Prindle, _ 8.00 1143,Neuner Corporation, 30.00• Demand No.1144,Johnston Printing Co., 34.15 1145,F.J.Sperry, 3.00 1146,J.G.Reid, 15.00 1147,Fellows & Stewart; 7.98 1148,Westerri Surgical Supply Co., 9.45 • 1149,G.H.Pallady, 20.00 • 1150,J.L.Jean, 369.00. 1151,Lionel Davis, _ 20.00 . , 1153,Zellerbach Paper Co., 1154,Redondo & L.A.E xpress, 115.5,Johnston Printing Co.; 1156,C.F.Saunders, 1157,H.A.Dustin, 1158,W.A.E1sCarman, 1159,Arch Theroux, 1160,McKinney Blue Print Paper Co., .60 1161,Sou.Cel.Blue Print Co., 33.30 t- 1162, do do do do do ' 3.20 1l Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland *seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motionduly made -and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, J .e 24th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. 47.77 1.00 158.55 150.00 157.50 112.50 105.00 199 Clerk. President of the Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITT OF HEREUOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, held in'the Council Chamber Tuesday,June 24th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT : None. The MINUTES OF THE MEETING held June 3rd.,1924,were read and approved. MR.G.L.CRCNSHAW NOW SUBMITTED HIS PLAT N0.5650,being a sub -division of lots 1-2- 14 and 15 in Bleck No.85,with certain streets dedicated for public use. This plat appeared to be the sant as when'previously approved by: the Board in a tentative manner,after certain changes in streets had been agreed on. Trustee Piner moved that the'Plat of Mr.Crenshawnnumbered 5650, be approved and adopted and the streets as therein dedicated be accepted. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,and it was carried,all members voting yes. A LETTER FROM J.P.LUXFORD agreeing to move his frame building was ordered filed. THE WATER WORKS SUPPLY COMPANY presented a letter stiting that the COREY FIRE Hy- drants were due to arrive by`eteamer shortly. Letter was filed. A LETTER FROM HERMOSA BEACH NATIONAL BANK announced that the Bank had refunded certain money,paid as Deposit Bix rent to the Cityxunder misapprension David Green berg made written application for permission to operate a Bowling Alley at his place of business on Pier Avenue. On motion of Trustee Holston, seconded by Heath, this permission was granted. A PETITION SIGNED BY MANY MERCHANTS ON PIER AVENUE, requested the Board to pass an_ Ordinance limiting the time for parking automobiles on Pier Avenue,between Hermosa Avenue and Strand, to 45 minute intervals. It appeared that there was now an ordinance limiting the parking to two hours, which had not been enforced for some time; and the Board thought that if this ord- inance was enforced strictly it would stop the abuses complained of by the petiti- oners. No action was taken other than to direct the Marshal to enforce the two hour limit strictly. The Petition was filed. THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD presented a letter asking the Board to include in'their proposedStreet Improvements of Hermosa Avenue and streets intersecting it from'Sixteenth to Thirty-fifth;certain streets near the site of the new school house;to-wit;- 25th,;between Manhattan'& Silverstrand,and Silverstrand between 25" 24th., and Park Ave.,between 24th. and'Monterey Blvd.. On motion of Truatee'Woodland,sedonded by Piner,the Engineer was directed to comply with this request and include'these portions of streets in any street pro- ceedings coming on:narticula1y the Hermosa Avenue and other streets proceedings,. (ORDINANCE No.409 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.409,entitled; " An Ordinance amending Ordinance #364 entitled 'An Ordinance prohibiting the sale or discharge of'any fire crackers,cartridges or fire-works,except on the 2nd.,3rd. and 4th. days of July of each year," adopted May 29th.,1922." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER asking the Board to contribute toward the expenses for constesting the app- lication of the Sou.Cal.Edison Co., for increase in rates for lighting,was received and ordered filed. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee to take up with 200 the City Attorney. A LETTER written by a Miss Nunez in regard to a bill claimed from'the Life Saving corps, was received. Captain ikennedey of the Corps, stated'that this bill was in course of settlement, and he expected to have it satisfied shortly..The letter was referred to Mr.kennedy. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Woodland, the Clerk vias directed to advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review for the sale of the Old Indian Motorcycle now owned by the City. Mrs.A.R.Torrence having written the Board asking that the sand be removed from Hermosa Avenue from Sixteenth Street up to Twenty-second Street,the`street super- intendent stated that he had removed the sand,but the.last winds had drifted some of it back, and he would work along that district again after certain more neces- sary work was done. A LETTER FROM THE WOMANS CLUB•OF HERMOSA BEACH, thanking the Board for favors received, and detailing expenses that had been paid by them,was.received and order- ed filed. S .THE REPORT/OF THE CITY RECORDERMIE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER,for May business, were received and ordered filed. A PROPOSED ADDITION,OR ALTERATION,to the Building Specifications for Street work,Said Specification being numbered 70, was submitted and read. The Board referred this matter the the Street Committee to look up its effect and merits and report thereon. THE BOND OF THE CITY MARSHAL in the sum of $1000.00 'was received and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM ESCROW DEPARTMENT OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANE, was received,in which request was made that the City now deposit the sum of $250.00 being the am- ount apportioned as the share of the City for the improvement of Hermosa Avenue in front of Lot No.4,Block 34,First Add. hermoaa Beach,owned by the City. This work is now being done under private contract.' Trustee Woodland moved that the sum of $250.00 be drawn to place in Escrow,as requested by the Bank. Trustee Heath seconded the motion and it was carried,all the members voting yes. HERBERT R.TAYLOR made written application`for employment as a Civil Engineer. The letter was ordered filed for future reference. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MADE WRITTEN REQUEST for permission to erect and operate fireworks booths at location in Eleventh Street,Pier Avenue,and Thirteenth Street at Strand,on Sheehan Lot between 11th. Street & Pier Avenue, and on Bean Lot between Pier Avenue and Thirteenth Street. On Motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Holston, this permission was granted for = all the locations except in Pier Avenue. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORTED in regard to the STRAW VOTE as to opinion of VOTERS on the purchase of Land from the Beach Company on each side of the Pier, ' The report stated that about NINETY per cent of thos voting had voted to call an election thereon, and the voting of bonds therefor. TRUSS HEATH MOVED,that the City Attorney be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary proceedings and submit to the Board at an early date the Res- olution for the calling of a Bond Election to vote on the question of Voting Bonds for the purchase of the 210 feet axxassk of Strand on each aide of the Municipal Pier,and the erection of an Auditorium thereon. The Vote thereon vas as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Piner,Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. This being the time set for hearing protests against the'Improvement of Portions of Hermosa Avenue and other Streets,or against the extent of the district to be assessed to pay the cost thereof, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.736, the Clerk now presented and -read the PROTEST of certain owners against the extent of the District to be assessed to pay the cost of said Improvements. The names signed to this protest Were as follows: - William H.Chambers, D.F.Howe,Lillie B.Morrison,Mrs.C.L.Scott,W.Lee Chambers, Mrs.Henry Elder,N.W.Crane,P.S.Tredway,W.P.Myers,Alice_D.Dunbar,L.S.Dunbar,Nellie Brewer Pierce,A.E.Class,George S.Chadbourne,F.M:B agley,Karl E.Sadler,Mande V. Boice,Stella Marie Boice,Barbara Conner,Mra.Dora Munson,Grace"Munson,E.Jacomini, Alice A.Bailey,E.D.Massie,A.E.Shepardaon, Mrs.Katherine R.Parke. The Board discussed this matter with Mr.W.H.Chambers,spokesman for the pro- testers. Trustee Holston,an owner liable to be assessed,and J.L.Wildig and Cliffie Wildig,also liable to be assessed thereon also thought that the'district should not be so as" to include them for this work. There appeared to be lathe misapprension as to the amount that would be assessed against frontage and what would be assessed against benefit owners. After discussing these matters with those present it was thought by the Board that about 85 % of the cost of this improvement should be assessed against the frontage of the corner lots and 15 % srgaixstxtiu of the cost of improvement in front of corner lots should be assessed against the abutting district and back to the district line proportionat- ely as same is establis#ed; and the persons making'this assessment are instructed to make same accordingly. This instruction was made on a motion of Trustee Holston seconded by,Trustee Woodland. 201 TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the protest of William H.Chambers,D.F.Howe,Lillie B. Morrison,Mrs.C.L.Scott,W.Lee Chambers,Mrs.Henry E1der,N.W.Crane P.S.Tredway,W.P. Myers,Alice D.Dunbar,L.S.Dunbar,Nellie Brewer Pierce,A.E.Class,tTeorge S.Chadbourne, F.M.Bagley,Karl E.Sadler,Mande V.Boice,Stella Marie Boice,Barbara Conner,Mrs.Dora Munson,Grace.Munson,E.Jaconini,Alice A.Bailey,E.D.Massie,A.E.Shepardson,Mrs.Kath Brine R.Parke; and the verbal protest of any other owners herein expressed or.im- plied,taxaxtxtks against the extent of the diatrist to be assessed to pay for the improvement of portions of Hermosa Avenue and other streets, as contemplated by re- solution of Intention No.736, be and the same are hereby denied,and the district as described in said Resolution No.736 be and the same is hereby approved and con- firmed. .Trustee Heath seconded the motion,and the same was passed by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None..Absent: None. W.R.HUGHES and A.J.Waldorf presented a written request for permission to build and operate an open air Dance floor on vacant property east of Strand. Walk between 11th. and 12th. Court. - On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Holston,this permission was granted. D.H JERGUSON.made written application for permission to operate an open air tea- garden at 1136 Strand,on a vacant lot. On.motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to grant this request. A PETITION signed by a large number of Merchants on Pier Avenue between.Her- mosa Avenue and Strand,requested the Board to allow Pier -Avenue west -from Hermosa Avenue to be roped. off and plosed for auto. traffic at 6 P.M.,closing this portion Trursday and Wialy Saturday July 3rd. and 5th.,on the understanding that this'clo- sing will also be done during all of July 4th. The request was granted on motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded.by Heath. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presented a letter of thanks to the Board for allowing them to occupy the Sun Parlor, and for preparing it for their use. Letter was filed. R.B.KOCK made written application for permission; to connect to the SEWER. It appeared that Mr.McDonald also had made the request for a sewer permit. The Board were not willing to grant any permits to connect with the sewer at this time. The requests were referred to the Sewer Committee with power to act. Motion thereon being by Trustee Heath, seconded by Piner. The Hermosa Beach Volunteer Fire Department made written application to the Board that an appropriation be made of $200.00 to purchase certain clotfigg e- quipment needed by the Firemen. -.0n motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland,this application was allowed. THE CITY MARSHAL made written request that the ordinances of the City,ralating to - Police matters,should be made up into book form for the use of the Police. On metion of Trustee Holston the Cler# was directed to employ a stenographer to make a number of copies of the Ordinances needed by the Police. LOUELLA ENSIGN made written complaint of the failure of garbage man or the Street Superintendent to remove certain rubbish. She also stated there -seemed no place to dump rubbish by the residents. The President informed Mrs. Ensign that she or any one in the City was at liberty to use the dumping ground of the City for that purpose. Nlr.H.T.Corey made verbal request that the Board appropriate $250.00'for the payment to Geo.W.Whipple,as a sPecial advisory Engineer in Sewer disposal matter. . On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to allow a de- pand for this amount, same to be presented to the Board at thier next meeting, being 1/3 of a fee to said G.W.Whipple for expert work in connection with the'pro- posed Sewer Improvement. 2(, ti ' I/2 (, - ?-1/ (- . Al 7/ This being the time set for receiving bids for the construction of the two Boat houses for the use of the Life Beards on the Strand, the Clerk now produced the following bide,which were publicly read. G.Dixon,for complete inatallation,as per specifications,$400. each. G.K.Carter, do do do do $38Wi00 each. S.Smith, do do do , do $532.00 for both houses. The Board after considering these bide,which were higher that the estimate there- for, decided that certain changes in the original specifications had resulted in • additional cost,that would have to be allowed. 'Trustee Woodland moved that the Bid of S.Smith for the a xitzzatiaa remodeling and construction of the two Boat ctouses on the Strand,located- near Fifth Street and Nineteenth Street,as per the specifications therefor,prepared by the City en- gineer, be and the same is hereby accepted,and the contract for said work be awarded to said S.Smith,at the price named in his bid,to-wit; $532.00 complete; l and that all the other bids therefor be rejected. Trustee Finer seconded the motion,which was -carried by the following vote; t Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr.J.E.Haschke having presented a letter asking the Board to grant him a FIVE year franchise to operate Tram cars on the Strand, the Board denied his request.' The Map prepared by Mr.Glenn Bannister for the use of, the Planning and Zoning Commission,showing all the improvements in Hermosa Beach,and the different styles • of buildings,in different colors,and various other 1tems,was now examined by the Board. 202 On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Wlodland, this map was approved and accep- ted.. , On request of Trustee, Holston,,an owner of property,affected thereby,and liable to be Assessed, the Board directed the City Engineer to prepare the necessary pint plans,specifications etc. for the -improvement of Hill Street from Second Street south to the southerly boundary line of Lot 20,in Tract 256. (Resolution No.737.Adopted. Trustee Piner moved the,adoption of Resolution No.737,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,ordering the improvement of portions of Prospect Avon ue and .certain other streets in the City of Hermosa Beach,Calif.." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the, adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; , Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None, Absent: None. - (Reaolutiop No,738 Adopte4 Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.738,ontitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trpetees of the City of Hermosa Beach ordering the improvement of portions of Hermosa Avenue and other streets in said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -sail;, Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,PinerpWoodland and President Bravender. No.a: None. Absent: None. (Resolyttien No,739 adopted,) Trustee Piner moved,the adoption of Resolution No.739,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the, City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile,and cross-section & Diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Nome. Absent: Noje. (Resolution No X740 adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.74Q,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the,City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Prospect Avenue in thb City of Hermosa Beach,de- termining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than tordinary public intermit benefit,and that the expense of said work eball be assessed upon,a district including a por- tion of the unincorporated territory of ;As Angeles County as well as a portion of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Pine*,Woodland, and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE BUIILDING INSPECTOR REPORTED that the Japaneae,Maeno, had improved his house in a satisfactory manner,and that it complied with the building ordinances. The Building Inspector stated that he was about to begin the enforcement of the new ordinance relating to the licensing of contractors; but advised that -be found many, difficulties in the interpretation of the same, and was of the opinion that it would result in much dissatisfaction and confusion. The Board were of this op- inion also, andidirected the Inspector not to issue licenses under the Ordinance until further orders. Some complaint having been made in regard to the present -lighting methods of the S.Cal.Edison Co,since the saving orders went into effect,the Board directed Lighting Committee to investigate and report thereon. On request of the City Engineer he was authorized to have the portion of the room in the City Hall Byilding now occtpied by, him partitioned off in a manner ea4- isfactory to him, and to employ a carpenter for this purpose,at a cost not to ex- ceed $75.00,. The following Demands were received,read,audited and approved; . No.1163,B.F.Brown .50� 1164,L.A.Aubber Stamp Co., 10.95.•,. 1165,R.E.Mead, 25.00 :. 1166,Sou.Caljdison Co., 13.06, 1167 Do 1168 do 1169, do 2.83.. 1170, do 24,00. 1171, do 35.28., 1172, do 236.92• 1173, do 730.74'. 1174, do 24.41- 1175, do 19.60• 1176Dr.C.dolakmt>i,Arderson, 7.00• 1177 Dr.C.F.Schmid, 5.00- 203 No.1178, First Nat'l.Bank, 10.00-, 1179, The Seagrave Co., 4.50• 1180, J.G.Thomaa, 11.15 • 1181,Hermosa Hardware Co.,, 13.05. 1182,' County of Los Angeles, .250.00• 1183, H.Bryant, ' 4.50 i. 1184, Redondo & L.A.Express, .50. 1185, G.Dufour, 44.00 1186, Pacific States Lumber Co., 4.81 1187, G.S.Thatcher, 37.80: 1188, Hermosa -Redondo Water Co., 34.05• 1189,Womans Club of Hermosa Beach, 100.00• 4- 1190, Glenn Bannister, 164.00• 1191,11yrtle Lunnberg, 5.50 1192, Morris Woodland, `87.50-• 1193,Fred Piner, 85.00- 1194, C.A.Bridge, 85.00. 1195, F.M.Bravender, 85.00- 1196, L.H.Heath, 85.00- 1197, W.F.Meadows, 48.50 1198, Frances C.Wendell, 48.75; 1199, G.Mitten, 125.25 • 1200, H.G.Grimwood, 297.30- 1201, S.& .M.Transfer Co., .80 '. 1202, Frank Sperry, 83.00 �'V1�� (J 1203, Otto Newberry, 6.75, 1204, C.F.Saunders, 270.00 Trustee Heath Moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Holstbn seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holstbn,Piner;Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent:'None. ' Trustee Heath moved that Warrant No.1152,in favor of R.E.Mead,Treasurer,for the sum of •800.00,be rescinded,and the Clerk directed to cancel same. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland & President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,July lst.,1924, at 7:30 0lock,P.M.. --47` 'L' Clerk. President of the Board. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BEARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,July lst.1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. PRESENT: Trustees Heath.Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. The Minutes of the previous meeting held June 24th.1924.were read and approved. Mr.F.Hemenway an owner in the district for the improvement of Hermosa Avenue and other streets from 4th. to 10th. streets, sts now asked the Board to rescind its action setting a charge of 85 % of the cost on the corner lots and 15 on the dis- trict lots for this improvement. The Board discussed the matter but took no ac- tion,thereon. Mrs.E.Bad ler presented a written proposal to supply advertising by,mtans of a map to be prepared and supplied to various places where the City might by adver- tised. The map to be a road map of southern California, and carry an advertise- ment of Hermosa Beach. On Motion off: Trustes Heath,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to accept Mrs.Sadler's proposal,to cost $100.00, on condition that same is not solicited for Cities elsewhere within a radius of fifty miles from Hermosa Beach, within a year from this date. A PETITION, asking the Board to improve the crossing of the Santa Fe Ry.Co., at Longfellow Avenue, wee presented and read. The Board were of the opinion that this work should be done. Trustee Holston moved that the Street Superintendent is hereby instructed to make repairs to the approaches to the Railroad, at a cost not to exceed $200.00, to be paid out of the. Money set asie.for street improvement from the Fines col- lected for violations of the Motor Vehicle Act. A.C.GRAY made written application for permission to erect en oil station at his lot No.17,Tract 223, on Camino Real. _ On motion of Trustee Heath,eecorded by Piner,thie permission was granted. J.E.HASCHKE agapin made written request that he be granted a permit to operate Tram Cars on Strand for a term of Five Years. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner this request was refused. CHARLES E. LOWE was refused permission to take out a License to operate a stand on -the West side of Strand between the Municipal Pier and the Bath House. Mr.R.Boice appeared before the Board and represented that he was not inter- ested in the Buisiness of Mr.D.H.Ferguson,for which the Board had granted a, spe- cial linenee ,on the South portion of Lot 5,Block 12 on the Strand. 204 He asked the Board to rescind its action in granting this License. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath, the Board voted to resciud its actian in granting this permit, and directed' to Clark to CANCE'L`the Linense,No.574,iseued by him to Mr.Ferguson, endto refund 'the amount 'paid by him,Viz: $12.00. ' A LETTER from J.V.Bedell asked the Board to bring on a recall 'election against certain members of the Board as called for in a petition of recall filed sometime ago and now in the Courts of the State on appeal. ' The President 'referired this matsber tb the .City At Eozxiey for Investigation. - • F.M.Grannis made written application for a permit to be grantedlr.Leavitt,an owner of property on Manhattan Avenues to erect a Garage at 1404 Manhattan Avenue. The Board wished to look this matter over,and find out the kind of etructure to be built before passing on the matter, end it was laid over until their next mid meeting. MR. FILSON asked that the Board push the matter of the improvement of Rhodes Street,since all the owners wished this improvement to be made. ,It appeared that the owner of Lot 10 of Johnson A Nevmans Tract whose lot occupies a portion of lend that must be included in case the street is continued to Eighteenth Street, has made no reply $o Mr.Filson regarding the sale of this lot for the purpoee,and the Board advised Mr.Filson to make further effort to acquire this lot by private sale,before condemnation proceedings should be instituted. A Petition signed by about 271 property owners protested against the'calling of a BOND ELECTION for the purchase of certain land on the Strand and the erection of an Auditorium thereon. The Board took no action on the petition at this time,and it was filed. ' The report of the Building Inspector for June business was received and'filed. A PETITION of property owners asked that the Board provide six foot sidewalk for Hermoea Avenue from Fourteenth Street to 35th. Street,when this improvement is ordered, the plan having contemplated 4-1/2 feet heretofore.' The Board were of the opinion that the request of the petitioners was just, and directed the Engineer to make his plana Conforithe wishes o f petitioners and provide forr-six foot walks thereon. The Street Supt. reported that he had made a thorough clean-up of rubbish,but that there were renewed calls for removal of rubbish. The Board directed him to keep hauling off the rubbish until all was removed. The Street Supt. also reported that it was costing the City about $75.00 per month to assist the Garbage contractor to dispose of -the garbage since he had been putting it in the City dump ground. It appeared that the contract of the Garage Contractor was about out,and Mr. Dwyre,the Constractor stated he would not agree to take over this work now per- formed by the City,at the price he now received. The further consideration of this matter was referred to the Street Committee to look up the possibilities of installing an inchnerator,and having the,City collect and dispose of all garbage, Trustee Pines* moved that the following amend±ent be added to the Specification No.70 for Street Work in Hermosa.Beach as follows:- " Materials. Portland Cement. (a) Amount in each Sack and Requirements. N , Cement,unless otherwise specified,shall be true Portland Cement,which " shall have been in successful use id the City of Hermosa Bsle.ch for a period of' "at least two yeara,and shall be received on the.job in sacks filled at the cervi "ent mill,where manufactured,plainl$ marked with the name of the brand and man-" "ufacturer,and each sack containing not less than 94 pounds net,of cement. " Said sack of cement shall be deemed to have a volume of one cubic foot . " Sacks of cement shall be whole and untorn. Cement shall be dry and free from" " lumps which cannot be crushed to powder with the fingers, The city Engineer " " shall have authority to require any lot of cement to.be held in storage until" " 7 days tests or 28 days tests,can be completed,where the cement is of a brand" " not previuously tested by him, or where previous kaiaks samples of the same " ",brand tested by him have failed to meet the requirements Lorain set forth." " The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to regtire the reconatrection" " of any work in cement has been used which subsequent tests show to be not in" " conformity with the above specified requirements. All cement shall meet the " following requirements and shall be tested therefor in accordance with stand-" " ards C -9-16-T and C-9-21 of the American Society for Testing Material." This motion was seconded by 'busts. Heath,and carried as follows: - Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. Trustee Holston stated the, he did not approve of,the clause making two years use of materials in Hermosa Beac for that reason abstained from voting. , The Street Supt. stated that the Local tater Company,now making extensive excavations in the pavements in their work of installing new mains, wished to re- pair with cement,where the pavement was composed of Asphalt materials. _ On motion of Trustee Holston,aeconded by Woodland, the Street Supt. was inst- ructed to see that replacement of cute in the pavements was made with the soma kind of materials as the original pavement was .composed .of,as nearly as may be. THE CITY ENGINEER now submitted his DIAGRAM of the Assessment District for the Improvement of Fifth Street_from Camino Real to Prospect Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.719. Said Diagram being numbered 2050. On Motion of Trustee Piner,ceconded by Heath, the Board voted to approve and adopt this map,as the assessment map and Diagram for the assessment of the Cost and expenses for the work of Improving said Fifth Street under said Resolution No.719. , (Resolution No.741 Adopted.) OZone Court Imp.. . . Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No,141,ertitled; " A Resolution of the Board. of Trustees of the City of Hermosa.Beach,approving and adopting certain plane,profiles,cross-sections and Diagram.for public work in said City." Trustee Holsten seconded the, motion for the adoption of.said Resolution, whereupon'the same was adopted by the following roll -call; - Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodlend and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.7427rdopted.) Trustee Finer moved the_adoption of Resolution No.742,entitled: " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City.of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Ozone Court and 'enty-fourth Street and at adjacent intersections in said City." _ Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. • . THE CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDED that the matter of the protest.of W.R.Andrews against the action of the Street Superintendent in assessing Lot No.16,Garden View Sub -Division as a whole for the cost of Improvement of•Ocean View Avenue and Fourth Street be settled by directing the Street Superintendent to cor- rect or change his assessment so as *o show assessment against the westerly one half of said Lot 16 and an assessment against the easterly one-half of said Lot No.16,in stead of the single assessment against the whole of Lot 16. Trustee Holston'moved that the Street Superintendent be directed to change his assessment,against said -Lot 16,Garden View Tract as above shown,so as to show an assessment against the easterly one half and -an assesment against the westerly one half of said lot 16, as recommended by the City Attorney; and that new Bonds then be issued for the separate-amounts•of.the assessments,in stead of the aid original bond against all of Lot 16, said Bond being numbered 27. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. - ON REQUEST OF CAPTAIN KENNEDY of the Life Guards, he was granted authority to employ a Life Guard to serve on all days of July -and August -at $5.00 per day. The motion therefore being made by Trustee Woodland and seconded by Heath, all members voting yes on the motion. The Board discussed the -question of acquiring certain lots for street extensh ion%of Morningside Drive to -the New School property. . The President appointed•Trustees Heath,Woodland and Bravender as a Committee to meet with the School Board and try and arrange a plan to purchase certain lots for -this purpose. Trustee Finer reported that a certain percentage of the Streets lamps -had km been cut out of servivein the interest•of conservation of power, but that'he was not posted yet as to the effect opt our lighting of the streets. It appeared from reports of officers that the New Fire Hydrants had arrived in port,or would be there very shortly, but -they had not.yet been forwarded to Hermosa Beach. .0n. motion of Trustee Heath,Mr.Seargeant was given permission to take his two weeks lay-off at this time. The Chairman of the Fire Commiteee to arrange for'the supplying of a substitute during his absence. The following Demands were received,audited and approved; Demand:No. 1 F.M.Bravender, 10.00- 2 L.H.Heath, 10.00: 3:'• A.R.Holston, 10.00 • * Fred Finer, 10.00• 5 Morris woodland, 10.00. 6 B.F.Brown, 175.00 • 7 S.D.Samson, 135.00 • 8 E.L.Mead, 175.00- 9 Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 10 C.A.Bridge," 100.00- 11 C.A.Bridge, 50.00• 12 C.E.Seargeant, 173.081 l3- Tom Allen, 125.00' 14 Her.Paint & Wall Paper Co., 6.45, 15 S.Smith, 75.00 20S Demand No.16, 17 18 19 ,20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43- 44 45 46 47 46 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Y7 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 64F.' 66 Trustee Heath them. Trustee W'.W.Gipson E.L.Mesainger G.H.Ensign Everett Cassell Arthur Marshall J.E.Prindle B.C.Hibbetts Seaside Garage Camino Garage Dr.E.G.Butt, - Union Wholesale Paint Co., J.E.Wheeler B.&.B.Service Co., Sam Arey Amer.- LaFrance Fire Engine Co., 26.58 F.C.Meed, State Comp.Ine. Fund, C.L.Reinbolt, Chester Dailey, F. J.Dwyre, . W.F.Meadowe, B.F.Brown, Amer. Writing Machine Co., James Leake, John Hofreiter, Tom Cunningham, L.B.Mills, G.E.Payne, J.W.Oeborn Chas.Nease, Chas.Fine, John Robertson, Ivan Beck, Harl Kincheloe, The Star Blacksmith Shop, Joe Gentry, W. F.Meadows, First National Bank,Her.Beech, 250.00 John N.Hunt,Co.Treas'r. 68.10 J.G.Reid, 15.00 Lionel Davis, 25.00 W.J.Combie, 30.00 Mrs.O.M.Oliver 34.00 R.E.Mead, Treasurer, 3227.50 Chae.F.Saunders, 150.00 W.A.Zleterman, 95.00 H.A.Duetin, 126.00 Arch Theroux, 87.50 Johnston Printing Co., 233.40 Southern Calif.Blue Print Co., 13.65 R.E.Mead, Treasurer, 618.41/ moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay Pinar seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holeton,Piner,Woodland 1 President Bravender. Nos: None, Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday, July 15t ,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. 200.00 • 195.00 162.00 150.00 150.00 ,8.00 20.00 . 28.80 3.15• .5.00 19.30 - 5.00 79.49 11.25 209.50 , ,269.29 ., 12.94 75.20 , 294.00, 150.00 15.00 - 31.75 . 100.00 101.00. 108.00 96.00 • 100.00, 101.00 18.00 106.50 104.00 106.00 29.00 4.00 41.45 .85 aq 5t�t Clerk. President Board o MINUTESOF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. of_ the City of Harmer sa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday July 15th.,1924, at 7:30 Mk O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Absent: None. THE MINU'iES OF THE REGULAR MEETING,held July let.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and opening bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF A MR; TION OF HERMOSA AVENUE,and certain other Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of In- tention No. 736, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received by him for doing waid,work. The Clerk then opened and publicly read the following bide. The Bid of ANDY SORDAL, as follows: - Claes A. Curb,per lin. foot, 65 cts. 5" Gutter,per sq. ft. 23 cts. 4" Sidewalk,per sq. ft., 21 cts. The Bid of O.U.Miracle, as follows; - Concrete walks,per sq. ft., 22 O Class "A" Curbs, per lin. ft., 68 lxx 5" Concrete Gutters,per sq. ft., 24 The Bid of H.Wigman, as follows: - For cement sidewalka,per square foot,including grad- ing , 21 C. For cement Curbs, Class A. 58 C. For Concrete Gutter,per agpfoot,including grading, 21 C. The Bid of Kuhn Bros.,as fo1`lowa:- For cement sidawalks,per square foot, .22 For cement curbs,per lineal foot, .60 For Concrete gutter,per sq. ft., .28 These were all the Bids that were received for said work. , The Board then refirred these bids to the City Attorney to examine. as to form, and to the City Engineer to check over the figures to ascertain aggregate costs. The Engineer reported that the check thereof showed the bid of H.Wigman to be the lowest. The Bid appeared to be pular and in good form. (Contract for Hermosa Av and other Streets Awarded Resolution No.743 Ado tedj Trustee Piner suggested that since H.WigCian was the lowest,regular,respknsible bidder for this work,he should be awarded the contract therefor, and that all the oth- er bids should be rejected. Trustee Piner then moved -the adoption of Resolution No.743,entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of a Portion of Hermosa kvenhe 'I certain other Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.736." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland, and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. J.E.HASCHKE presented a letter asking the Board to grant him a franchise to operate tram cars over the Strand Walk for a term of ONE YEAR. The Board discussed this with Mr.Haschke, and on motion of Trustee Heath,the mat- ter was laid over until the next meeting of the Board,to allow time for certain investi. gations to be made. MBS.ALMA L.GLASS in a written letter,asked the Board to make the the ten foot ex- tension of Speedway north from Twenty-second Street into a ONE-WAY street,with suitable signs reading from south to north. The Board approved of this,plan,and on motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Heath, the Board ,the Street Superintendent was ordered to poet notices at the ends of this Court that same is to be used for south bound traffic only. A PETITION ASKING FCR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PIER AVENUE from the Camino Real crossing to east city boundary with pavement extension,curb and walk,was presented and read. On motion of Trustee Piner,second ed by Heath,the Board approved the request of the petitioners and ordered the. City Engineer to prepare the necessary figures and data,and submit a Resolution Of Intention therefor at his earliest convenience. The Fire Chief submitted aletter stating that the Fire Hydrants for Hermosa Beach had arrived in port. It was reported that they were now on the ground and were being installed. A LETTER PROM T.J.KEEPING co8tpalining of the manner of lighting 24th. Street from Park street to the railroad, was read and ordered filed. The Lighting Committee re- ported that no new lights could be installed at the present time; and the Clerk was directed to write Mr.Keeping to that effect. A. I T ra FROM ivR.KEEPING was read applying for work as.an Engineer. This latter was ordered filed for future reference. A LETTER WAS READ PROM LILLIAN A. SMITH asking that the improvement of Hermosa Ave. south of Pier Avenue should. provide for six feet of sidewalk instead of 4-1/2 feet. The Board were not willing to make any changes in the plans since this work has already been awarded. 208 THE REPORTS OF THE CITY CLERK,THE CITY TREASURER AND THE CITY RECORDER for June businessxmas,were,received, and ordered filed. THE ANNUAL REPQT OF THE CITY CLERK was received,and examined, and ordered filed.' On motion of Trustee•Heath,the Clerk vas authorized to have same published in:the Hermosa Beach Review. The City Engineer produced the plat of Tract No.8525,being a sub -division of Lot 26,and portion of lot 25, Block 78,Second Addition to Hermosa Beach,showing dedica- tion of Street therein, Viz: Sixth Street. On Motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Trustee Piner,the Board voted to accept and approve said Plat No.8525 with the street therein dedicated, as a public street in said City. On Motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Heath, the, Board. voted to abandon the imp rovement of Ozone Court from Twenty-fourth Street to Twenty-fifth•Street;as contemp- lated by R esolution of Intention No.742; the intention being to,extend•the district and improve this street further north at this time. The. City Engineer was instructed to chpnge his plans and prepare a New Resolution of Intention repelling Resolution . No.742 and providing for the improvement of Ozone Count north of Twenty-fifth Street as well as masstaas portion previously included; and to include this improvement in the proposed improvement of Hermosa Avenue and other streets. THE CLERK REPORTED that he had not received any BIDS FCR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS un der Resolution of Intention No.734. Trustee Heath moved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to re -ad- vertise for bidders for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue and others Streets,as con- templated and described in Resolution of Intention No.734, by publication in the Her- mosa Beach R eview,of a Notice of said work or improvement,inviting sealed proposals or bids for doing said work,and referring to the specifications posted or on file. Said notice shall require all proposals to be accompanied by a certified check or bond payable to the City of -Hermosa Beach for an amount not less than ten per cent of the aggregate of said proposal. - - Trustee Holston seconded the motion !aunts which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:- Trustees Heath,Holeton,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Now None. Absent: None. (Ordinance. Introduced.) Trustee Heath introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach regulating the use and maintenance of temporary coverings or shelters in certain sections of said City,and also prohibit- ing the use of a{ry vehicle or portion thereof,as a place for changing attire within said City,and providing penalties for the violation thereof." S.E.Arey complained to the Board that automobiles were being parked on both sides of Nineteenth Street,between.Loma Drive and Monterey Boulevard, which made it almost nipossible to drive through this street at certain times. The City Marshaltwas directed to place "No Parking" signs on the South side of Nineteenth Street,.at the location complained of. Mr.Kuhn appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr.C.H.S.Littleton,asking that he be authorized to construct a center walk in Twenty-fifth Street between pas Hermosa Avenue and Strand. The Board in discussing this matter were of the opinion that a full pavement and open street was necessary at this street,and refused their per- - mission for the improvement described by Mr.Kuhn. Trustee Heath stated that they had found it impossible to procure necessary real estate for the proposed extension of Morningside Drive toMavis** Park Avenue, on account of the excessive price. Trustee Heath also reported that the Garage under the Leavitt houae,request-for which was made by Mr.Grannis, had been made by ellarging under the present house. Trustee Woodland moved that the Chamber of Commerce be allowed the sum of $500.00 to help defray the expense it had incurred for July 4th. celebration and advertis- ing. Trustee -Heath seconded the motion,and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. . The Board now discussed with the City Engineer the proposed improvement of the north portion of Hermosa Baas Avenue, and certain connecting streets. ,He was instructed to include in this improvement,Twenty-fifth,Nineteenth,Six- teenth Streets. , Trustee Holston stated that complaint had been made of the practice atnpresent of burning the City Garbage in the City Dumping ground. He suggested that some better means should be devised to dispose of the garbage; and that an incinerator should be installed capaale of disposing of the garbage in an inoffensive manner. Trustee Woodland stated that his committee had this matter going, and probably would have an expert in Hermosa Beach within a day to make a thorough survey of the situation,and advise as to what size incinerator would be needed and the cost, when a full report would be made. . Trustee Woodland moved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to ad- vertise in the Hermosa Beach R eview for the furnishing of a Motor Trusk of the same character and specifications as the tzatkxsssavtiJ specifications which were used in the purchase of a truck for the Street Department; except that the specifications ah&l 209 provide for a body suitable for garbage collecting,with proper covering. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the. following vote; Ayes:trustees heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. . Noes: None, Absent: None. . , . It appearing that rii. J.P.LUXF(RD" had not .moved hip house off from its location on Pier Avenue, in the Fire District,as agreed on, the Board refdrrod the,matter to.• - the City. Attorney to communicate.with Mr.Luxford, and obtain the removal of this structure. . • . On motion of Trustee Heath, seconded, by Woodl cnd,the City Attorney was instructed to investigate the legal phases Oxikaxsatu#ixuett involved in question of causing the. removal from the Fire District.of the frame building,of Mrs.Beane located on.Pier Ave. and to report on the legal rights. of the City to enforce. such removal, on the. grounds ndi sat:ce and fire menace. Trustee Holston brought up.the.question of Sewerimprovement, and Moved that the City'Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for an emergency out- fall into the Ocean in the vicinity of 13th, or 14th. streets, to have a discharge of about:1000.to 2000 feet.into the Ocean. • Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the f.ollowing,vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holator.,Piner,Woodland and President.Bravender. Noes: None. Absent. The Board -also instructed the Street Superintendent to plow up the beds of the Sewer outfall that were.in'shape for plowing_to facilitate the increased disposal of water. Trustee Piner moved that the City Attorney be instructed to notify the Pacific" Electric P ailway Company to remove their tracks from the center of Pier, Avenue from Hermosa Avenue to West Railroad Drive; and to replace the pavement•thereon. This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath,.,end carried,all members voting yes. Trustee Heath moved that the City -Engineer be authorized•to purchase a calculating. machine for use in his office,at a cost not to exceed $300.00. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland, and President Bravender.. NoeS: None. Absent: None. • � . Trustee Woodland moved that the City Engineer be, authorized to. purchase. a drafting met chine for, use in his office; at a cost not to exceed $125.00. . The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and carried by the following vote; Ayes; Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Finer moved that the pity hereby assumes the expense and authorizes the Commissioners,appointed by_the Board to assess Damages and Benefits and prepare report in the Proceedings for the Opening of Sixth Street and. for the Opening'of Hopkins -Ave., of obtaining BONDS for each of the Six.Commis ioners therein appointed; which bonds.. are a necessary part of the proceedings and taxable as other costs in the two proceed- ings. Trustee Heath seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender.. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following 'Demands were read, audited and approved; #67 C.M.Phelps, 1100.00:. . 68 Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 34.28 69 do .do . 60.80 , . 70 do do 22.50 71_ do do. 23.14- 72 do do 3.48 73 do . do 136.55• 74 do • do 418.91 • 75 do .do 76G.S.Thatcher,. 77 B. F.Brown 78 P.B.Guernsey 79 Myrtle Lunnberg, 80 R edondo Home Telephone Co., 81 "Desmonds" 82 Hermosa -Redondo Water.Co., 83 Martin's Service Station, 84 J.S.Hunt, 85 Hermosa -Redondo Neater. Co. , 86 Chamber of Commerce, 87 S.Smith, 88 J.E.Barker, 89 Mina S. Yarter, , cn, Trustee Heath moved that. these Demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath, Ho. ston,Piner,Woodland and President Braverdier.. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22.85 • 30.00 1.00 14.60 • 4.55- 46.30 - 45.00 132.00 • 6.00' 9.00 , 42.00 500.00 532.00 . I 60.00 • , 8.45 On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,July 29" . 1924, at7 :30 O'clock P.M.. 6 - ,/ , 1-4 Clerk. President Board of Trustees MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULlE. MEETING OF THE BOD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tueeday,July 29th.1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath, Holston,Piner,Woodland and Presti ent•Bravender. Absent: None. THE MINUTES of the adjourned regular.meeting-held July 15th.,1924,were read and approved. MUSE HEATH MOVED that the City.Attorney be,and he is hereby instructed to pre- pare and submit to the Board a R esolution determining that the public interest and .necessity demand the acquisition,construction and completion by the City of Hermo- sa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit;- the acquisition,construction and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or trea6ent tanks,sewage.disposal maine,and also including lalutp.tgiut necessary land right of way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary therefor,the estima- ted cost of which will be the sum of $200,000.00; determining that said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said City,and determining that the cost thereof,will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual incime and revenue of said City. Trustee Woodland seconded this motion. Trustee Holston moved that the discussion and settlement of this matter be laid over; that further action on providing a temporary sewage disposal outfall for the City of Hermosa Beach be postponed until the first meeting of this Board of Trust- ees of Hermosa Beach to be held after the next regular meeting of the Board of Trus- tees of the South Bay Sanitation District. There was no second to ,this motion, and the President declared sane lost. Mr.Pink,and owner of property in the South part of the City,argued against the Board taking any action at this time. Mr.Becker representing the office of the District Attorney,stated that he did not see any objection to the Board passing this motion directing the City Attorney to prepare a R esolution for the calling of a Bond election for sewer improvement; since their action was only directory,and further action could be dropped in case anything developed at the. meeting of the Sanitation Board that would seem to make such asttax Bond Election unnecessary. Trusteed himself as opposed to any legislation for the providing means to establish sewage dsiposal in front of the City into -the Ocean. The Board now voted on the motion of Trustee Heath,which vote was as follows; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. ItUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Trustees secure the use of a clamshell to re- move four feet off from the top of all the sewet beds at the City Sewer farm which have not already be gyy��at xced,and further, that we advertise for bids for the construction of/taRk Ktn i* ity sewer outlet according to the plans and report of City Engineer Saunders. The same to be used -only until the seer farm oan be abandoned. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,as applying to sewer bed improveanent. Trustee Finer moved that the.motion be amended to strike out the last clause providing for advertising for bids for a clorinating tank at the sewer outlet. - Trustee Holston accepted this amendment,and the vote on same -resulted as follns owe; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodiand and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Holston moved that any further discussion of the sewer matter be laid over. There vas no second to this motion. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FCR THE IMM OBEMENT of Prospect Avenue and other streets as contemplated by 8•esolution og Intention No.734,the Clerk was directed to now open and read any and all bids received by him for said work. The Clerk then opened and publicly read the bid of ED.JOHNSON & SONS.as follows;- Class "A" Curb per lin St. .76 N NBN N N M N .66 Concrete pavement 6", sq.ft. , .37 N N 5N N N .34 Also the bid of J.G.Beckjord,as follows; Class "A" curb .75 N NBN N .75 5 inch concrete pave. .33 6 " " N .35 These were all the bids received. It appeared that the bid of J.G.Beckjord ha4 not been signed »xkim. Trustee Finer moved that all bids received for the improvement of Prospect Avenue• and other streets as contemplated and described in Resolution No.734,,be and -the same are hereby•rejected,and the Clerk is hereby directed to re -advertise ui in the Hermosa Beach R eview,by two insertions in said paper, a weekly newspaper of general circulation ,inviting sealed bids for the doing of said,work,as•contemplated and described in said Resolution of Intention No.734. 211 Trustee Woodland seconded the Motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. - - This being the time set for receiving and opening bids for the parous supply- ing of an automobile truck for collecting garbage, the Clerk now opened and read the following bids therefor; Tenan & Boaz , a Moreland Model B -X Truck as per specifications, $3388.70. Which bid included the 3% Federal Tax. General Motors Truck Company,a G.M.C. Truck,as per specifications$2500.00 Being their Model K-16. Albertson Motor Company,a Graham Brothers Truck, Truck Body W-28$2290.00. These were all the bids received. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Holston, the consideration of these bids was referred to a Committee composed of Trustees Heath,Holston & Woodland to inspect the different at3ciszxai trucks on which the bids were based., A PETITION ASKING F03 THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH 6P.EET HUM CAMINO REAL TO ARDMORE, AND ARI1ti101E FROM FIFTH TO FORTH S1REET,with curb, sidewalk and pavement, was presented ,read and ordered filed. The Board referred'this petition to the City Engineer to examine, and report to the•Board at their next meeting. This being the time set to receive and hear protests or appeals against the assess;nent'of the Street Superintendent for the Improvement of Fifth Street from Camino Real to Pine Street, as contemplated and described in Resolution of Inten- tion No.719, the Clerk then read the Protest or,Appeal-of Luella Ensign, being an appeal from the act of the Street Supt. in accepting said work, and also an appeal from the assessment as levied and assessed against the property -owned by her, On ground that work was not performed according to contract. That materials used did not conform to the specifications. That work was not constructed or laid to grade as specified in said Resolution . That.soil,sand and dirt had been dumped on property of appelant. That the assessment laid against the property of appellant is arbitrary,inequitable and'in.excess of the benefits conferred,unjust and not made in conformity to law. That her property is described as Lot 11 in Block 85 Second Add.Hermosa Beach. A Letter from Mrs.Lottie Harbison complained that the gaagaicty paved sidewalk on Fifth Street alongside her property is not in good condition at all. Also that water used from her property has not been paid for. A letter from Willis Woodward called attention to the removal of the corner stakes to the property legally described as E'ly.35 ft. of the W21y. 85 ft. of the Elly. 1/2 of Lot 9, Block 85, Second Add.Hermosa Beach. He stated that the stakes had been removed during the grading for -this work. Cash Whitnel ajoining the above property on the esst,made the same complaint. The Board discussed these complaints with Mrs.Ensign,and Mr.Woodward. The Contractor, Mr.H.Wigman, also stated his side of the question.. The President asked that any other owner feeling waicxaci aggrieved at any thing in connection with this work should now state his complaint. ' No other persons made complaint. . - Trustee Woodland moved That it is hereby resolved and determined by the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,that the said work of improving Fifth Street as,cont tinplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.719 of this Board of Trustees,has been performed according to the Contract made and entered into with sad said H.Wigman by W.F.Meadows,Street Superintendent .of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capacity,and under the provisions of, the Improvement Act of 1911,as amend- ed,in a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason wasa omitted or illegally included in the contract for the same,and the{ assessment and tg diagram made in pursuance of the provisions of said act were correct; Wherefore, all the acts and determinations of said Street Superintendent relative to said work and improvement and the assessment and diagram,be and the same are hereby approved,ratified and confirmed. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following. vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Braverder. - Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board then directed the Street Superintendent to make a clean up of dirt where left by the Contractor on property of these complainants, -and that the City Engineer set the stakes showing corners where complained of,: which had been re- moved by the contractor in his operations. • 0• A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMEREE recommended that the Board to make some improvements in the method of garbage and refuse disposal at this time.' - This letter was filed without action, since the Board were now engaged in a plan to provide an incinerator and collection truck that it was thought would be adequate to dispose of the garbage and refuse for many, years; to come. Martin Koll, owner of Lot 12,Block 38,First Add.He-rrnosa Beach, asked that the Board make some provision for preventing the sand from being deposited on his lot when the proposed improvement of Sixth Street was made. Hia lot is a lower le- vel .that the street,vthere curb and gutter is to be installed. The Board, took this matter under advisement,with a view to preventing the sand from filling up Mr.Kolls lot when the work is'done. The Crown. City Saddle Livery desiring to enter into the business of supplying riding horses in Hermosa Beach,and having asked the attitude of the Board toward 212 The Board expressed themselves as not opposing such a business in the City, pro- viding the animals were not kept in the City. A letter was received from C.H.S.Littleton asking the Board to reconsider their stand in the matter of the improvement of 25th. street from hermosa Avenue to the Strand. The Board had stated that it would expect to approve a full street improvement,instead of a center walk. . TrusteeWoodlandstated that he had looked into the matter fully, and,thought that Considering the fact that this street was very short and did not have a cros- sing.at the gailroad th a would be no,particular advantage in making it a full pa- ved street.MerMOE 8a IfilltnttiPPequest of Mr.Littleton,to allow this street to be improved vith a center walk,similar to the most of,the other streets between the Strand and Hermosa Avenue, be granted, and the City Engineer be instructed to make his plans for the improvement of this street, show the center valk,and not a regularly paved street. The motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Hol.ston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent; None. A LETTER FROM FRANK C.Becker, Deputy District Attorney,in regard to Sewage dteposal was received and ordeied filed.A Letter from Mrs.Anna Madden asked the Rama Board to allow her to write a share of the Fire Insurance on City Property. - The letter was filed for future reference. A Notice from Ira Hagenbuch stating that Fire Insurance policy No.50158 would expire,Aug.23rd. 1924, was received and filed. A REPORT from Mrs.E.B.Sadler,showing what disposition had been made of the. advertising maps recently contracted for by the City,kaoixkeemmectexxwa.s received and ordered filed.' An anonymous complaint havtig been made that the Pier was not being kept in clean condition, the Board directed the Street Superintendent to take care that the Pier was kept clean. The Supt. stated that he had it swept twice a week. He was directed to sweep it oftener if it vas necessary,to have it clean. A Statement of account for the services of Geo.C.Whipple,Sewage expert,in making a report on sewage conditions, was received. The Board ordered the Clerk to prepare a demand and warrant for the sum of $250.00 whaich was the amount due Mr.Whipple. TRUSTEE FINER FILED A REPORT SHOWING THE VARIOUS STREET LAMPS RETIRED FROM present service owing to the water shortage. It appeardd that the commissioners appointed to assess damages and benefits for'the openipg of Sixth Street and for, the opening of Hopkins Avenue, have not provided their bonds as such com=nissioners,whiph is a necessary step in the pro- ceedings, the Board directed the City Attorney to take care of this matter and assist the six commissioners in getting their bonds signed anf filed. The Clerk to give whatever assistance he could in the matter. This motion was made by Trus- tee Holston. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland, the City Attorney was directed to take the necessary, steps to cause the removal of the frame structtre owned by J.P.Luxford,now located on Lot 9,Block 12,Hermosa Beach; the same being con - iambi sidered a nuisance and fire menace. ON MOTION of Trustee Holston,soconded by Heath, the Board voted to allow the City Marshal to purchase a siren and spot light for use on the auto of G.Dixon, a police officer;also to purchase mimemm iesxtkexuawxxReliaax& texa2M certain spot lights ,and a siren and spot light for the Life Guards auto. On Motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Heath, the City Marshal was in- structed to prepare and file a list of all officers appointed by him,showing the salary of each, and designating those who aro serving as officers without pay;' and further that each of the officers now serving without pay shall receive from August lst.1924, a salary of $1.00 per year. ON MOTION of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner,the board 'instructed the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to drive or propel an airoplane over the City of Hermosa Beach at a heighth of less than 300 feet, above the surface of the ground. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that the office of Janitor,Fireman Chauffeur and Sewer Pump Man,bo and same is hereby declared vacant, to take effect August let. 1924. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Heath,.Piner,woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. . Trustee Woodland moved that B.C.Hibbets be and he is hereby appointed taxtka sfiiesxai Janitor of the City Hail,Fireman Chauffeur and Sewer Pump Man,at a salary of $175.00 per month; the appoi4tment to take effect August lst.1924. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting; Trustee, Holston. Trustee Woodland moved that C.$.Seargeant be and he is hereby appointed Assistant Janitor,Fireman Chauffeur and Sewer Pump Man,at a salary of $125.00 per month,with the use of the Firemans mie living quarters additional; the ap- pointment to take effect August 1e2.1924. mo onssecotrded. s nner& Carried,all ie On Motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by finer, Gylerc tis dtrec�eo'to transfer the sum of $155-.32 from the GeneralFundto the 10th.& llih.Street Imp.Fund,to cover deficiency caused by failure of tax p ayers.to mage their payments. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent None; Trustee Woodland moved that the City lease the Chandler Touring Car,now being used as a Poilce car, for such a time z until thisvicer shall be purchased by the City from the owners thereof. That a committee appointed by the President shall obtain the cheapest price therefor,and if this car shall be purchased the lease money shall be applied on the purchase price of the car. The motion was seconded Trustee Heath,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath, ,:oodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting: TrusteedaUfiniPiner. The President appointed Trustees Woodland Heath and Holston as this committee. OnMotionof Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to turn the Chevrolet Auto,now used by the Police, over to the Life Guards,after same shall be repaired and spot light and siren added. To be used for life guard duty. TRUSTEE. WOODLAND MOVED that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and pre- sent a Resolution determining the necessity for calling an election to vote on the question of voting bonds in the sum of 029,000.00 to install and incinerator and purchase a Truck for the collection of Garbage and rubbish,and certain land necessary thereto. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Brraveaer. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that the office of City Engineer be declared vacant, this order to take effect aatexa iludiuxklgacatx from and after July 31st.1924. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. TRUSTEE HEAD that Victor H.Staheli be and he is hereby appointed City Eng- ineer,at a $f $150.00 per month; this appointment to be in effect from and after July 3lst.1924.. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and 'resident Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. The following Demands were read,audited and approved; Demand No.90,' R.E.Mead,`1.45 • 91, Hermosa Hardware Co., 91.48 " 92, Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 8.75 • 93, Moran - McWhinnie, -43.05 • 94, George C.Whipgle,. 250.00 " 95, Mercedes Doughty, 2.00 " 96, Sou.Calif.Disinfecting Co., 30.00 97, The First National Bank, 190.36 " 98, Pacific States Lumber Co., 34.59 " 99,‘Marchant Calculating Machine Co., 294.00 Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them., Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None., Absent: None. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that the City Recorder shall receive a salary of.0100.00 from and after July 31st. 1924. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjournedto meet Tuesday,August 5th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. MINS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August 5th.,1924,at 7:30 O Clock P.M. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT : None. . THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JULY 29th.,l924,were read and approved. A LETTER FROM W.A.YOUNG complaining of the sand on the side -walk on the north side of Pier Avenue, especially between Monterey Blvd. and Loma Drive, was read,and or- dered filed. The matter was referred to the Street Superintendent to correct. A LETTER FROM H.M.POTTORFF complaining of the condition of street signs,steting that they were obliterated,especially at 25th. & Hermosa Avenue, was read and ord- ered filed. This matter was referred to the Street Superintendent. - (Resolution No.744 Adopted.) The City Attorney now read aloud the Resolution No.744,entitled; " A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acqui- sition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain munici- pal improvement,to-wit; The acquisition,construction,end completion of a sewer eys- e 213 214 tem,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains,and also including necessary land,rights of way,machinery,appart- tue and other property necessary therefor,the estimated cost of which will be the sum of 000,000.00; determining that said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objecte,purposes and powers of said City; and determin- ing that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City." TRUSTEE.HOLSTON OFFERED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN LIEU OF AND INSUBSTITUTION OF THE ABOVE RESOLUTION NO.8401 744,to-wit:- "Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City(of Hermosa Beach,Califor- nia, That Whereas,the State Board of Health of the State of California,have here- tofore declared that the present sewer,sever farm,and outlet now in use in the Ci- ty of Hermosa Beach constitutes a public and private nuisance and have by the or- der of said Board of Health directed and ordered the Board of Trustees of said,Ci- ty to immediately abate said alleged nuisance and to forthwith discontinue the use of said sewer outlet and farm and provide other and sanitary means of disposing of the sewage of said City; And Whereas, the quickest,cheapest,and moot effective plan for disposing of said sewage with the•least cost and detriment to the City is to discontinue pump- ing the sewer effluent to said sewer farm and order all connections to said sewer which heretofore have been made,disconneted,and case pools installed and used in- stead,same to be used temporarily until the South Bay Sanitation District has pro- vided a permanent outfall sewer; • . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of said City acting in compliance -with -the order of said Board of Health do hereby order all persons own- ing property which is now connected with said sewer system to disconnect from the same and to dig cess pools and put the same in use on or before ninety days from date here`f. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney, of said City is hereby direc- ted to immediately prepare necessary resolutions and to present said ordinances for approval to this Board of Trustees at their next regular meeting." There was no second to this motion,and(the President declared same lost. The Board then voted on the motion of Trustee Heath,moving,that said Resolution No.744 be adopted, which motion was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. • A LETTER FROM MRS.RHEIN, Librarian, was received and filed. Mrs. Rhein asked the Board to have window shades installed in the Public,Library-on the Pier. She sta- ted that the old shades were•about useless and worn out. The estimated cost would be about $58.00. On motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner the Board voted to,grant the request of Mrs.Rhein. The Board discussed proposed sewer improvements with District Atty4Becker and Mr.Goudy of the State Health Department. These gentlemen stated they saw nothing objectionable in removing the top of(the sewer beds. Answering a question of Mr. R.M.MacLennan, Mr.Goudy stated that he would recommend placing a 6" sewer outfall line into the Ocean near the Pier in case the proposed bonds failed to carry. This would be in the nature of a temporary relief, and:the next step he thought would be the installation of proper improvement under the 1911 Band Act.- . J.M.STODDARD ASKED PERMISSION TO SORT OUt'AND CARRY OFF MATERIALS FROM THE REFUSE DUMP. He stated that he would agree to tend the dump and keep things clean if this permission was given hip. The Board did not pass any motion approving this request; but directed the Clerk to find out if there was any objection from the Sasst* Board of Health to allowing this to be done. A.G.FETTERS submitted a letter asking that he be•allowed to write the same (- insurance on City Property that he had previously written. It appeared that the policies sass would elapse about August 23rd.1924. The Board expected to arrange to give out the writing of the City Insurance to certain Agents in as fair a manner as possible; and the President appointed Trus- tees Heiston,Heath and Piner as a Committee to arrange for the distribution of the business. The Marshal submitted a list of all the Policemen serving under him,including regular saltied men and those serving occasionally,and certain others: He was instructed to collect all,etare-and badges now being held by unauthor- ized persons. The July reports of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Building Inspector were now submitted,examined and ordered filed. At this time Trustee Holston was excused from further attendance for this meeting Mr.A.W.Filson and other property owner.e on Rhodes Street ,presented a written re- quest that the Board take measures to acquire for street purposes tag§ portion of Lot 18,Block 1,Johnson & Newmans Camino Real Tract, and to cause Rhodes Street to be paved with some satisfactory paving. The Board referred this petition to the City Engineer and the City Attorney with instructions to comply with the request if possible,of the property owners,. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED than Mr.Don C.Fugitt be appointed CITY RECORDER for 215 the City of Hermosa Beach,during the absence from the City of Mr.C.A.Br,idge, the regular Recorder, to about the First day of September,i924. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and .the'Pr"esident having called for a vote,declared the same carried. On motion of Trustee Woodland, seconded by Piner, the Board voted.tp allow tkaxxtt tttaaas; Mr.C.A.Bridge, the City Attorney and Recorder, a leave of absence during the remainder of August. THE CITY MARSHAL submitted aMemorandyrm of Agreement in duplicate form be- tween the Automobile Club of Southern California, and the City of Hermosa Beach, providing for the installation of, certain illuminated lights, called "FLASHER" lightsfor danger signals, which the Auto Club install.,and which the City is -t. provide electric current for,and also pay cost of necessary parts and repairs in case the Auto Club finds it necessary to make such repairs, the City,to make necessary electrical connections.. Trustee Woodland moved that the Board accept this agreement, and adopt same, and that the President is hereby authorized to sign same in behalf of the City. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trusteas Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolution No.745 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.745,ontitled; " A Resolution eetermining that the public interest and necessity demand the ac- quisition3construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach,of a.certain . Municipal improvernent,to-wit; The.acquisition,construction and completion of a Garbage and Rubbish Disposal Plant including an Incinerator and also including the necessary land,rights of way,machinery,niotor trucks,apparatus,and other pro- perty necessary therefor,the estimated cost of which will be the sum of -$20,000. determining that said municipal improvement is necessary and(convenient<to carry out the objects,purposes and pliers of said City; and determining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and rev- enue of said City. " Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee WOODLAND SUBMITTED CERTAIN PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN INCINERATOR, and moved that the same be adopted by the Board as the Specifications for Incin- erator work in said City. - . • Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carriedtby the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and Presidsht Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Ordinance No.410 Adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.410,ontitled; " An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach regulating the use and maintenance of temporary coverings or shelters in certain sections of said City and 'also pro- hibiting the use of any vehicle or portion thereof,ae a place for changing attire within said City and providing penalties for the violation thereof." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE BOARD NOW TOOK UP CONSIDERATION OF THE BIDS FILED AT THE LAST MATING FOR A TRUCK TO COLLECT GARBAGE. ' Trustee Woodland moved that the Bid of Tenan & Boaz to supply a Moreland Model B -X Truak,as per specifications,at the -sum of $3388.70,which bids 'includes the 3% Federal Tax, be and the same is hereby accepted; and that all the other bids received therefor are rejected. Trustee•Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees HeathWoodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Not Voting: Trustee Piner. The Following Demands were roceived,read ,audited and approved; Demand No. 100,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 " " 101,L.H.Heath, 10.00 102,A.R.Holston, 10.00 103,Fred Piner, 10.00 104,Morris Woodland, 10.00 105,B.F.Brovm, 175.00 106,Vick-Far Co., 7.20 107,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 108,R.E.Mead, 175.00 109, S.D.Samson, 135.00 110, C.A.Bridge, 100.00 111,C.A.Bridge, 50.00 112,C.E.Seargeant, 173.08 113,Tom Allen, 125.00 114,Hermosa Hardware Co, 26.25 115,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 216 No.116,E.L.Messinger, 195.00 117,G.H.Ensign, 165.00 118, Everett Cassell, , 150.00 119,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 120,John Foote, - 4.00 121, J.E .Prindle, 24.00 122,Geo.Dixan, 18.00 123,B.C.Hibbetts, 26.00 124,Pier Avenue Cafe, 20.00 125,Tenan & Boaz, 295.00 126,Union Wholesale Paint Co., 9.65 127,B.&.B.Service Sta., 5.56 128,Tower & Walden, 35.83 ., 129,Hermosa ksxskxWatax Redondo W.Co., 66.00 130,F.C.Mead, 192.50 131,Lionel Davis, 135.00 132,Harry Rogers, 2.50 133,F.J.Dwyre, 298.00 134,W.F.Meadows, 150.00 135,B. F.Brovm, 15.00 136,John Hofreiter, 109.50 137,J.W.Osborn, 125.50 138,G.E.Payne, 104.00 139,Ivan Beck, 145.00 140,L.B.Mills, 112.50 141,Tom Cunningham, 116.00 142,James Leaks, 112.50 143,Harl Kinchelos, 116.00 ' 144,Chas.Nease, 111.00 145,F.G.Sperry, 28.25 146, John Robertson, 110.00 147,Pacific States Lumber Co., .80 148,Joe Gentry, 46.99 149,Chester Dailey, 7.80 150,Moreland Sales Corp., 2.87 , 151,Johnston Printing Co., 16.20 152,Chas.M.Phelps, 900.00 153,Hermosa -Redondo Water Co., 48.60 154,J.G.Reid, 15.00 155,Chas.F.Saunders, 150.00 156,H.A.Rustin, 154.00 157,W.A.Elaterman, 130.00 158,Archie Theroux, 110.00 159,McKinney B.Print Corp.,, 124.70 160,Sou.Calif.Blue Print Co., 9.00 161,Johnston Printing Co., 221.80 (\rb 162,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 42.00 -163,W.J.Combie, 30.00 Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed,and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following roc vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,August 12th.,192-,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. D/ 1 President of the Board. 2.17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,August 12th. 1924,at 7:30 O'Clock,P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President•Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING,held August 5th.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and opening bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PROSPECT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS, as contemplated by Reso- lution of Intention No.734,the Clerk was directed to now open and read any and all bids received by him for said work. The Clerk opened and publicly read the bid of O.U.MIRACLE AND GEO.W.KEM* PER, as follows:- As per specifications, For Class A.Curb, ,75 • " Class B.Curb, .65, " 6" Cement Concrete Pavement, (.33-1/2 ," 5" Cement Concrete Pavement, .32-1/2 The Bid of B.C.NICHOLS,as follows:- as per advertisement, For Class A.Curb,per lineal foot, 75 cents. " Class B.Curb,per lineal foot, - 70 cents. " 5" Pavement,per sq. ft., 32 cents. " 6" Pavement,per sq. tt., 34 cents. The Bid of ED.JOHNSON & SONS,as follows;- as per specifications, For Class A.Curb,per Li.ft.,< < 70 cents. , " " B. " " " "• 70 cents, " Concrete Pavement,6",per sq.ft., 33 cents. tl " " ,5", " " " , 32' cents. The Bid of H.WIGMAN, as follows;- as per -specifications, For Paving, including Grading,6" thick, 34-1/2 %.sq.ft. " Paving,including Grading,5" thick, 32. %.sq.ft. " Class A. Curb, 70. , 0.ct:tx Lin. ft. " Class B. Curb, . 68. %.lin.ft. The.Bid: o,f J:G.BECKJORD,':-as follows;-, .as per• specifications; For Class. A;Curb, : ' 75 , cents .per " "_ B. " , 75 -cents per lin. ft. " 5" concrete pavement , 33,cents per sq.ft. " -6" concrete pavement ,. 35 cents per sq. ft. These were all the bids that were received for said work. The Board referred these bids to the City Attorney and the Engineer. The Engineer having checked over the bids reported.that the bid of ED.Johnson & Sons was the lowest. Trustee,Holston moved that the bid of Ed.Johnoon & Sons be accepted. There was ns: second to this motion. • Trustee Piner moved that the matter be taken under further consideration. Trustee Woodland seconded Trustee Piner's motion,and the motion was carried, by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. Mrs.E.B.Sadler presented a report showing where she had distributed the Adver- tising Maps recently purchasii from her by the City. Also a letter proposing to issue maps at a future time,with Hermosa Beach Advertising thereon.( The Board ordered this letter filed for future reference. THE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER OF JULY BUSINESS was submitted and filed. A LETTER FROM MRS.LUELLA ENSIGN referring to previous conversation in re- gard to Fifth Street Improvement, was received and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM R.F.McCLELLAN,County Supervisor,in reference to improting Pier Avenue and Camino Real by the County, was read and ordered filed., A LETTER ASKING THE BOARD -TO TAKE SOME ACTION IN REGARD TO DEFENSE(DAY, was read and ordered filed. vIR.A.W.FILSON having presented further signatures asking that Rhodes St. Improvement be pushed, ma the Board discussed the matter with.him, and on Motion of Trustee Piner the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for improving•Rhodes Street from Twenty-first Street south to Eighteenth Street,with the understanding that the pavement opphsite Lot 18, of the Johnson & Newman Tract wili,not be over 20 feet in width,since it -has not been possible at this time to obtain a deed for any portion of said Lot 18 for street nurnoses,which is necessary in order to make this the proper width. (Resolution No.746 Adoated.)- Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.746,entitled. -" A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of Prospect Avenue in said City:' Trustee Piper seconded the motion,for-the adoption of said resolution,where- upon} the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. -Noes: None. Absent: None. Certain Insurance Agents of the City having presented requests for writing up the Insurance on City property,the Board referred this to a Cornmittee,composed of Trustees Holston,Heath and Piner,who arranged to meet and distribute this 218 business to vaariane Insurance Agents. H.WD3MAN presented a letter asking the Board to male certain changes in,building specifications,. Recomraedded tht. adoption of specifications calling for cruhhed rock,not over five per cent of *Mak which shall have rounded eurfaces,and to be evenly graded in size from one-quarter inch to two inches. Trustee Pinar moved thatthe recommendation of Mr.Wigman be approved, and the City Engineer directed to prepare and submit specifications showing this changein the regular City Specifications for sidewalk,and other cement construc- tion work on streets. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried on call of the Pre- • sident. (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Heath introduced a proposed Ordinance entitled,; " An Ordinance ordering,calling,providing for and giving notice of a special municipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach on Tuesday,Spetember 30th.1924,for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City two separate and distinct propositions of incurring debts,as follows; - (1) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $20,000.00 for -the ac- quisition,conetruction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit:- The acquisition,construction and completion of a garbage and rubbish disposal plant including an .incinerator,and also including the necessary land,rights of way,machinery,motor trucks,apparatus and other property necessary therefor; (2) The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $200,000.00 for the ac- quisition ,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a cer- tain municipal improvement,to-wit:- the acquisition,constructioa and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tanks,eewage disposal and outfall mains,and also including necessary land,rights of way,machinery,,apparatus,and other property necessary therefor; providing for election precincts, for such municipal election,deeignating the polling places thereof and appointing election officers for said election; providing for the isspan_ce of bonds for each of said purposes and for. the levying of a tax for the. payment of the principal and interest of seid Bonds." Trustee ioletln moved that consideration of this Ordinance be laid over until after,the,27th. inst.,on which the Sanitation Board will meet. There was no second to this motion. On motion of Trustee Woodland, the City Engineer was directed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of otreets,alleys,courts and drives between Morningside Drive and Strand,and haw 26th. street to northerly City Boandary, except where pxxztptxx same are previously improved,or where the former City Engineer has been instructed to prepare plans and specifica- tions for improvement under a percent basis for engineering. The following Demands were received,auditod and approved; PNo.164,Southern Calif.EdisonCo., $ 2.00 • • 165, do do do do 1.00 166, do do do do 2.11 167, do do do do 30.32 168, do do do do .58 169, do do do do .87 170, do do do do 56.06 171, do do do do 393.24 1'72, do do do do 24.48 173, do do do do 9.63 174, do do do do .1.17 175,4edondo Hardware Co., 2.50 176,Martins Service Station, 6.11 177,Edward Sidebotham & Son, 1.58 178,Star Balcksmith Shop, 4.50 179,Mrs?E.B.Sadler, 104.40° ti 180•,S.&.M.Transfer Co., 1.00 o/ P181,B.F.Brown & R.E.Mead, 11.50 Triietee Heath moved that these demands be allowed,and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Pinor,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. It having been.reported that the hoist used for boats at the outer end of the Pier was in a dangerous condition,and liable to cause accidents, the Board in- structed the Street Superintendent to examine swne, and either make repairs or report to the Board thereon,at once. The Street Superintendent was also instructed to examine the slides on the playground near the Pier,and make any repairs to the same where needed to make same safe, particularly the metal ways down which the children slide. Trustee Woodlaand•etated that parties having fires under permit from the police,on the•Oceaan front, were in the habit of burning boxes in which nails 219 were used,resulting in the deposit of a large number of the nails in the sand. He had heard a number of cases in which persons had been wounded by these nails. The Board were of the opinion that parties having need for a firetshould be restricted to the use of certain places designated by the Police,where proper facilities for cooking should be provided, On MOTION OF TRUSTEE PINER the City Engineer was instructed to investigate the possibilities of acquiring for street purposes the northwest cornet of Lot 1,Block 112,Shakespeare,which projects-intothe street at the corner of Manhat- tancAvenue and 27th. street, the idea being to do away with the sharp corner. The City Engineer now explained to the Board his plan for providing proper drainage for the storm water flowing down the streets into Hermosa Avenue,and which will have to be provided for since these cross streets are now being im- proved with gutters and curbs. His plan provides for draining the storm water off from Hermosa Avenue,at some point south of Second Street, and7at some point south of Ninth of Tenth Streets and running it thence into the Ocean. On motion of Trustee Piner the tentative plans so submitted by the Engineer, were approved as far as ehowvn,and the Engineer was instructed to complete same and submit them to the Board for final approval. O motion made and seconded the Board then ajourned to meet Tuesday,August 19th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.P.. /1 _ 0-1 Clerk. President of the.Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tueeday,August 19th. 1924, at WO 730 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE ,MATING held August 12th.,1924,were read and approved. Mr.Gould,the acting City Attorney,being absent from the meeting, Trustee Woodland moved that Mr.Paul Overton be and that he is hereby appointed to act as City Attorney for the City of Hermosa Beach for this date. Trustee Finer seconded this motion,which was carried on the call atid:declar- ation. o.fthe :;President. Trustee Piner suggested that since it appeared that Ed.Johnson & sons,were the lowest regular,responsible bidders for the work of improving A Portion of Prospect Avenue,and other Streets,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.734,of this Board of Trustees,that the Contract for the doing of this work should be awarded to said Ed.Johnson & Sons, and that ,all the other bids rec- eived theror_ should b e reyected. . (Resolution No.747 Adopted.) Trustee Finer moved the adoption of Resolution No.747,©ntitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of a portion of pros peat Avenue and certain others Streets,in the Cityyof Hermosa Beach,Cali,fornie, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.7,34." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the, adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodlend and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None, Mrs.Cora Frank made a verbal, protest against Trustee Fred Piner occupying the position of a Trustee,on the, ground that he was not a citizen at the time he. was elected. The President stated he would over -rule the. protest,as he eras of the opinion that the time had passed to enforce this protest., . , ARTHUR BURKE,the owner of, Lots 65,66 and 61 of Tract No.1965, filed a writ- ten approval of the plan at and petition for the improving of Rhodes Street,. which had been previously fiied,and referred to the City Engineer. . _ This letter was ordered filed, A LETTER FROM GEO.W.JONES,Road Commmissioner,stating that there was no money in the County Road fund at present to use for the improvement of Pier Avenue and Camino Real, was filed. . MR.J.S.MATTHEWS filed aa:. letter which was read, in which he asked the City toaaaaptxt a take over the improvement of Hermosa Avenue recently installed by private contract in front of Block 34,which included the installation of certain lighting standards ready for use. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to assume the cost of maintaining the, lights and expense of necessary energy: A LETTER FROM DON C.GOODMAN was read and ordered filed. Mr.Goodman asked that the Board include Twentieth Street from Camino Real to Rhodes, Street in their plan for the Improvement of Rhodes Street. He asked that a 25 feet wide pavement be installed. The Board approved of his request to have this portion of Twentieth Street improved with Rhodes Street,but did not instruct the Eng- ineer as to the width of the pavement he should provide for at this time. A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM IRA HAGENBUCH,tendering his resignation as a Commissioner to assess Benefits and Damages for the opening of SIXTH STREET, On 'notion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner,the Board voted to accept 220 Mr.Hagenbuoh's Resignation,. Trustee Holston moved. that Mr.Geo.A.Stingle be and he is hereby appointed a con- • missioner,in the stead of Ira Hagenbuch,to assess benefits and damages and to have general supervision of said proposed work and improvements until the completion thereof in compliance with law; said proposed work being the Opening of Sixth Street from the present easterly termination of said Street at Pine Street,to the westerly line of Prospect Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution No.715,and Reso- lotion No.730 of said Board of Trustees. Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the appointment of Geo.A.Stingle,and the same was carried On the call of -votes loy the President. TRUSTEE_HEEATH MOVED THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.411. Trustee Woodland seconded this motion. Trustee Holston asked for a full reading of the Ordinance before it was passed. The Clerk having read the Ordinance ,which was an Ordinance calling and provid- ing for an election in said City, it developed that the names of the various per- sons who would act as Election Officers therefor, had not been supplied. Trustee Holston objected to the'passage of the Ordinance,as he did not think the ordinance was complete and in proper condition for passage . Trustee Heath,with the consent of the Second, then withdrew his motion to pass said Ordinance. Alualiamixtkaartaskxamagasixtaxaszadasactkisucatattex. Trustee Holston Moved that the number of precincts should be the same as the County precincts already estab- lished,to-wit: Seven. There was no second to this motion. The Board then took a recess of fifteen minutes to make entry of the names of persons to serve as election officers. The Board re -convened without having made any changes in the Ordinance. A LETTER FROM MRS.CORA FRANK was read and ordered filed. Mrs. Frank demanded that the Board proceed to determine the qualifocations of Mr.Piner to act as a Trustee,since Mrs.Frank •stated in the letter that she understands Mr.Piner did not reside in the City until about six months prior to his election. The President referred this letter to the City Attorney, on motion of Trus- tee Heath,seconded by Woodland. Trustee Holston asked where the Truck was to be used for which a Demand of $1000.00 was now before the Board. He was informed it was for the truck to be used for Garbage and Refuse collection. Certain Demands being now before the Board for consideration ,of which the above demand was one, Trustee Holston sta- ted that he had not signed this demand as a member of the Finance Committee,ae he was not at the meeting when this truck was purchased. The following Demands were reseived,audited and approved: No.182,Sou.Calif. Edison Co., ( 17.00 . No.183,Sou.Calif. Gas Co., &.97 No.184,Redondo Home Telephone Co., 21.05 No.185 , Moran-McWhinni e, 20.18 No.186,Judge Sign Shop, , 13.00 - No.187,Schulkind's Modern Drug Btore, .30 No.188,B.&.B.Service Station, 249.64 No.189,Hermosa-Redondo Water Co.,. 73.60 No.19)0,Amer-LaFrance Fire Eng.Co., 27.29 No.191, Do Do Do Do Do Do 122.07 • No.192,S-tate Compensation Ins. Fund, 100.00 No.193,Water Worke Supply Co., 298.32 No.194,Sou.Calif. Edison Co., 63.84 No.195,Tenan & Boaz, 1000.00 No.196,John Rpbertson, - 35.00 No.197,J.G.Thomas,. 32.45 No.198,The First National Bank, 191.62 ,,% No.3.99,W.Perry Thomas, 35.00 No.200,C.F.Saunders, 277.74°' Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the -following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender, Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting: Trustee Holston. Trustee Woodland moved that a Committee be appointed to investigate• the matter of purchasing a portion of Lot 1,Block 112,Shakespeare; this being the north-west corner of the lot,which projects into the intersection of Manhattan Ave. and 27th. Street. This purchase if made would do -away with a dangerous jog in the street. The motion being duly seconded was carried, and the President appointed Trustees Heath,Woodland and Piner as this committee. Trustee Woodland moved that the City Attorney be instructed to secure an easement from A.T.&.S.F.Ry.Co.,for the crossing over said railroad of Longfellow Avenue. Itappeared that the Railroad Commission had agreed to this,and the easement from the railroad was necessary before improvements could be installed there. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,and it was carried. At this time Trustee Heath was excused from further attendance at this meeting. �1t t --De t The Written Resignation of Victor H.Staheli,as City Engineer was read. ,Mr.Staheli explained his reasons for resigning, being a disinclination to take up the work which was already going on,sinco it did not conform .to his ideas of good engineering and street improvement work, I4r.Stahe]ri having only recent- ly been employed as Engineer. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Woodland the resignation was accepted. Trustee Woodland moved that Mr.,Herbert R.Taylor be and he is hereby appointed City Engineer,at a retainer of $150.00 per month,with the understanding that if he can carry on this work in a satisfactory manner the appointment will be con- tinued. Trustee Holston moved that C.F.Saunders be appointed City Engineer. The motion to appoint Mr.Taylot as Engineer was seconded by Trustee Piner and Qerried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent: Trustee Heath. Trustee Woodland moved that.the Board do now adjourn until, Wedneeday,August 20th. 1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was.carried by ,the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Piner,Woodland and Pregident Bravender. Noes:Trustee Holston. Absent: Trustee Heath. President of t4e Board., Clerk. MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of_Trustees held in the Council Chamber,Hermosa $each,California, on Wednesday,August 20th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Ulock, P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland,and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. . The Minutes of the previous meeting were not read at this time. (Ordi� Hance Introduced.) Trustee.Heath introduced,and the Clerk read at,length „ an Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance Ordering,calling,providing for and giving notice of a -special elec- tion to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach on Tueaday,October 7th.,1924,for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City two separate and dis- tinct propositions of incurring debts,as follows; (1) The proposition of incur- ring a debt in the sum of $20,000.00 for the acquisition,construction and com- pletion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal. improvement,to-wit;- The Acquisition,construction and. completion of.a.garbage and rubbish disposal plant including an incinorator,and.also.including the necassary land,rights of way,machinery,motor trucks,apparatus.and other property necessary therefor; (2) The proposktion.of incurring a debt-in.the.sum of $200,000.00 for the acqui-- sition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain mun- icipal improvement,to-wit; The acquisition,construction and completion of a se- wer system,including sewer mains and laterals,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains,and also including necessary land,rights of way,mach- inery,apparatus,and other property necoseary therefor; providing for election pre- cincts for such election,designating the polling places thereof and appointing election officers for said. election; providing for the issuance of bonds for each of said purposes and for the levying of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds." The Acting City Attorney,Mr.Paul Overton,answering a question referred -to him at the previous meeting,stated that in his opinion Trustee -Fred Piner having ser- ved continuously since his induction into the office of Trytstoe,was a de facto officer and Trustee of said City,ilotwithstanding the objection raised that he had not lived in the city for one year at the time he was elected to said office, and that all his acts since becoming a trustee were -the acts of a de facto officer, and could not be collaterally attacked. - :Trustee Holston questioned Mr.Overton,as to -further application of this prin- cipal,and Mr.Overton stated that he did not think the Board had the authority 'to inquire into the elegibility or qualifocatione of Mr.Piner at this time. Mr.R.M.MacLennan asked to be informed 4s/ fat portion of. the $200,000.00 was to be spent on the the outfall into the Ocean. It appeared that a reference to the plans would be necessary to answer this. -- Trustee Woodland now moved that the Board do now adjourn until Tuesd ay,August 26th.,1924, at 7:30 0!Clock P.M.. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Piner,Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holston. Absent; None. Clerk. --.z� X7'2 President of the Board. There were no members present at the meeting called for August 26th.1924, and the Clerk adjourned the meeting,tc the Regular meeting time of Sept.2nd.1924, at 7:30 OoCloci P.M..` 221 222 MINUTES of aiixadp*u ud regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,September 2nd.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES of the ad¢ourned regular meetin held August 19th.,1924, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held August 26th.,1924, were severally reasi and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PROSPECT AVENUE,as contemplated by Resolution No.740 of said Hoard,the Clerk was now directed to open and rend and mai all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the following bids; - The bid of H.WIGMAN, as follows: - For grading and paving, 36 cents per square foot. • For Class A. Curb, 80 cents per lin. foot. Also the Bid of Ed.Johnson & Sons,as follows; - For Class A. Curb,per Lin.Ft., 80 (cents. For 6" Concrete Pavementeer Sq.ft.,33-1/2 cents. , This bid to include all excavation and incidental work. These were all the bids that were received for doing said work. Trustee Piner suggested that since it appeared that Ed Johnson & Sons were the lowest,regular ,responsible bidders for doing said work,that the contract should be awarded to them at the prices named in their bid,as said bid appeared to be a reasonab.e one. and that all other bids therefor be rejected. (Resolution No,748 Adopted,) Trustee Piner moved the, adoption of Resolution No.748,entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of a Portion of Prospect. Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach,as described in Resolu.4ion of Intention No. 740 of said City." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk now read a statement showing the amounts that will be needed to carry on the City Geuernrnent for the following fiscal year. _The Board discussed this matter,and agreed on the various amounts that would be needed and necessary to raise by taxation,which,amounts were as follows; For General Purposes,.. ... $50,322.07 For Music,Parks & Advertising, 7,548.31 For Pier Bonds, Interest & Principal, .. . 3,522.55 For City Hall & Fire Protection Bond s,Prin.& Int.. ,1,258.05 For Fire Protection,Bonds,1923 „ Prin.& Int.. 1,761.27 Total Tax, $64,412.25... (Resohation No.749 Ado ted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.749,entitled; " A Resolution of the,Board of Trustees of the City of $ermosa)Beach,C alifornia, fixing the tax rate of said City for the current fiscal year,anding July 30tYh., 1925." Trustee Heath seconded the motion,and the same was carried by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. • THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, for August business was received and filed. B.C. NICHOLS, .rhe Contractor presented a written request that the Board grant him an extension of thirty days in which to finish his contract for the Improvement of Si4th Street. This time being necessary to cover the issuance of Bonds. Trustee Holston moved that B.C.Nichols,Contractor for the Improvement of Sixth Street, as contemplated by Resolution No.723 of said Board, be and he is hereby granted ant entension of thirty days from the time set in the contract made there- for in which said contract shall be coapleted,and there after extended, in which to finish said work. Truetee(Pinar seconded the motion ,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,W4odland and Brasident Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD TO ORDER THE . IMPROVEIJlENT OF PORTIONS OF GOLDEN STREET, FIFTEENTH STREET AND SILVER STREET, WAS PRESENTED AND READ. The Board referred this petition to the City Engineer to check up the frantage represented thereon,and other matters,and report on ,same to the Board. R.A.CRIPPEN,presented a letter,which was read, in which he asked that he be granted authority to build steps and walk in front of his house on Sixth Street. It appeared that Mr.Crippen's house was a bout six inches on the public street at present, abd the extension of steps and walk would be entirely on the street. The Board declined to give Mr.Crippen any authority to build on the street,as they were of the opinion Mr.Crippen would have to take his own risk. Mrs.BARSTOW asked the Board to grant her permission to move her house on Lot No.8,Block'2,at e4 ahthe corner of Hermosa Avenue andlreet,a distance of two or time three feet without placing a cement foundation undi3Flt. She found it necessary to shift the house this distance owing to the 22-.3 tact that certain street improvements were now` going in at this corner, and a much more substantial building was contemplated -in the near future`. Trustee Heath moved that this matter be referred to the Stains City Building Inspector., with the power to act. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and carried,on the call of the President. A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM THE BOULDER DAM COiIITE,asking the Board to have a representative attend a meeting on Sept.17th.,at the University C1ub,Pasadena, The President appointed Trustee Holston,as this representative.. R.B.LEAVITT having addressed a letter to Trustee Holston asking that the Busi- ness tax be'abolished,the Board discussed the matter of changing or abolishing the License tax. Trustee Holston 'moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare and sub- mit an ordinance repealing all business tax except for peddlers who cbmpote with the local dealers. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was lost by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Holston and Woodland. Noes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Absent: None. ` HAtLEY C.HUBBARD presented a letter asking the Board to allow him to take out a license for his Fruit Snow stand for six months,instead of the usual 12 months. The Board considered that Mr.Hubbard's reasons for asking.this were gbod,and voted` to allow him to take out his license for six months,on payment of $6.00. The motion being made therefor by Trustee Holston,and seconded by Trustee Heath. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the Map or Diagram No.2053,prepared by the City Engineer,be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the Assessment Map (mai g Diagram of the, property benefited and to be assesod for the Improvement ofoSixth Street as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.723. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote; . Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:` None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MO VED THAT THE TIME FOR HEARING ,BE FIXED at the hour of Eight O'Clock P.L ,in the Council Chamber ,Hermosa Beach, on September 23rd.,1924,. at which time any and all persons interested in said work done,or in the assessment will be-heard.And that the Clerk shall give notice of said hearing by two pub- lications in the Hermosa each Review. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE Heath: MOVED that. Resolution No.744,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, be and the same is hereby repealed and rescinded. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holaton,Piner,Woodlannd and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that this Board does now rescind and abrogate any and all agreementsexpress or implied that have heretofore been made with Engineer Victor H.Staheli,for the use of certain plans,profiles,specifications etc. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees` Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent:` None. TRUSTEE LATH MOVED that the City Engineer be directed to prepare plans,specificatioss for a dewer trunklino system.for the City of Hermosa Beach. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried,all members voting yes. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that this Board does hereby declare itself in favor of the plans for sewer improvement as shown and explained at the meeting of the South Bay Sanitation District,recently held, and does hereby endorse the action of the South Bay Sanitation District Board in calling ah election to vote Bonds for such improve- ment„and declares itself in favor of the passage of said bonds,at the election to be held September 2Oth.,1924. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which wad carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE HOLSTON urged that something should be done toward the opening of Sixth Street and Hopkins Avenue, for which projects the Commissioners had been appointed. Mr.W.L.Williams,a member of each of the two commidsions,was in attendance at the meeting,dnd when it was explained to him that the Board expected the Commis- sioners to secure regular Surety Bords,aid that the City would pay this bill,he agreed to take up the matter actively, with the assistance of the City Attorney, and prepare the necessary reports thereon. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that Mr.O.F,Saunders,who now is doing certain Engineer work for the Improvement of`Streets in Shakespeare under a contract,shall be authorized to include in this contract,and include in the work,the following etr- eets,to-wit:- West Railroad Drive from the north boundary of Hermosa Beach to the south side of Thirtieth Street; Esta Railroad Drive from North boundary of Hermo- sa Beach to the south side of Thirtieth Street; 'Longfellow Avenue from Ingleside Drive to West Railroad Drive; rind the continuation of Thirtieth Street from East Railroad Drive to west Railroad Drive. 224 Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: -None. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED THAT THE PAID LIFEGUARD be retained to serve. during Sept. at the same salary as has been paid heretofore. This motion was seconded, carried. HOLSTOJ MOVED the adoption of a Resolution entitled; (Resolution 745-1 2 " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Her- mosa Beach fixing the compensation for special engineering work of the City al Engineer Herbert A.Taylor,for the etreetimprovements of the following streets; (1) Rhodes Streetfrom 18th.St. to 21st.` St. (2) 20th.St.from Camino Real to Rhodes St. (3) 5th.St. from Camino Real to Ardmore. (4) Ardmore Ave.from 5th. St.to north end of present pavement. (5) Hill St. from 2nd. St. south approximately 150 ft. " Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None,, Absent: None (Resolution No4750 AdopilA) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.750,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portion of FIFTH STREET and ARDMORE AVENUE in said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the miotion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upori the same was adopted by the following roll -call. 'Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None, Absent:' None: ( esolution No:751 Adopted.} Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.751,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to Improve portions of Hill Street in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion forthe adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call, Ayes: Trustees Heath,Bolston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: No`rie Absent: None. ` , . - (Resolution No.752 A.do ted. Trustee Finer moved the adoption of Resolution No.152,entitled; • " A Resolutionof the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street in said City.' Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President' Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None ( Resolution No,753 Ado ted < Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.753,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Hermosa Avenue,Menhattan Avenue, Fourteenth Street, Sixteenth Street, Nineteenth Street,Twenty-first Street,Twenty-- fourth Street,Park Avenue,Silveritrand Avenue,Txenty-fifth Street,Twenty-sixth Rim's/ Street,Monterey Boulevard ,Manhattan Court,and CZone Court, and to install a Storm Drainage System for said Streets." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; ' Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ENGINEER NOW SUBMITTED A REPORT on the needs for a drainage system in the southwest portion of Hermosa Beach, and made certain recommendations therein. He stated that the approximate cost for the installation of Gutters,ezik Catch -basins and oltfall,would be $3500.00. t On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Heath, the Board voted to approve the report and recommendations of the Engineer so far as shown, and instruct him to prepare plans,'profiles and specifications,and'an as essment'district therefor to cover the cost, and submit same to the Board. THE CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED that he had taken up the matter of removal of their tracks on Pier Avenue, with the Pacific Electric Railway Co.,and they had agreed to have a representative call on him and look the ground over, but that their representative had not yet arrived. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND,aeconded'by Piner, the Board voted to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance ceiling for anal' Election to vote on the question of Bonds in the amount of $20,000.00 for the installation of a Garbage and Rubbish Plant, and Incinerator and Trucks, as contemplated by Reso- lution No.745`of said City. THE CITY ATTORNEY NOW SUBMITTED A COPY'0F THE REPORT OR ORDER of the Railroad Commission in the matter of the application of the Redondo Home Telephone Co.., for a revision of its rates for telephone service; which report was ordered filed. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance ,prohibiting Automobiles from parking on Second Street,from Camino Real to Strand; on Eighth Street,frOmethe:west line. of Camino Real,to easterly line of Hermosa Avenue; and Hermosa Avenue from s'ly. line of Hermosa Beach to N81y. line of Hermosa Beach; and Manhattan_ Avenue from southerly line of Longfellow Avenue to southerly line of 27th. Street; and all of Manhattan Court ,extending from Manhattan Avenue to mud Hermosa Avenuef Longfellow Avenue from Highland Avenue to Hermosa Avenue; all between the hours of 2 O'Cloc# and 5 O'Clock A.M... The following Demands were read,audited` and approved; Demand No. ' Demand No. ` 201,F.M.Bravender, 15.00 252,Water Works Supply Co., 299.00 202,L.H.Heath,15.00 253,F.C.Mead,' 109.00 203,A.R.Holston, 15.00 . 254;C.E.Sargent, 50.00 . 204,Fred Piner, 15.00 - 255,F.J.Dwyre, 300.00 205,M.Wbodland, 15.00. `256,J.G.Thor1as, 52.86 206,B..F.Brown, 175.00. 257,VJ.F.Meadows•, 150.00 207,S.D.Samson, 135.00 258,B.F.Brown, 15.00 208,R.E.Mead, 175.00 259,John Hofreiter, 106.00 209,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 260,Jerry Miller, 32.00 210,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 261,Hatl Kincheloe 114.00, 211,Paul Overton, 50.00" 262,J.W.Osborn, 125.00 212,C.A.Bridge, 100.00- 263,Chas.Nease, 104.00 Anderson Realty Co., (No.213.) 15.00- 264,Ivan Beck, 142.50 ' 214,VJ.T.Boltor, 15.00 265,L:B.Mills, ` 96.00 215,A.G.Fetters,' 30.00, 266,James Leake, 104.00- 216,Don Goodman, 15.00. 267,Sem Askey, 62.50 217,Ira Hagenbuch, 15.00= 268,M.E.Payne, 104.00 218,A. S.Hanenian, 15.00 - 269,W.H.Ogle, . 79.00 219,F..T.Hendricks,15.00 - 270,Tom Cunningham, 100.00 220,J.H.Kibler, 15,00- 271,Joe Gentry, 29.20 221,Mrs.A.Madden, 15.00 272,E.P.Bosbyshell Co., 3.50 222,J.S.Matthews, 15.00, 273,Edward Sidebotham & Son, 46.76 22a,Snider Bros., 15.00 274,Moran-McWhinnie, 79.70 224,G.S.Thatcher, 15.00. 275,Hermosa-Redondo Water Co. 46.90 225,W.L.Williams, 15.00•, `276,Judge Sign Shop, 2.50 226,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 277,J.G.Reid, 15.00 227,E.L.Messinger, 195.00 278,Lionel"Davis, 35.00 228,G.H.Ensign, 165.00. 279,George Lynch, 95.00 229,Everett Cassell, '150.00 , 280,Seaside Garage, ` 68.45- 230,Arthur Marshall, 150.00. 281,Western Surgical Supply Co., 13.26- 231,Geo.Dixon, 46.72 282,Mrs.M.E.Oliver, 40.00 232,J.Foote, 61.25. 283,C.M.Wheeler, 17.00 233,Fred Anderson, ` 4.00. 284,Pier Avenue Cafe, 5.00 234,J.E.Prindle, 4.00. 285,Herbert R.Taylor, 25.00 235,B.&.B.Servicc Sta., 106.10 286,Herbert R.Taylor, 64.91 ' 236,Tom Allen, 92.74. 287,H.A.Dustin, 176.75 " 237,B.C.Hibbetts, 175.00 288,J.W.Rapier, 61.25 238,B.C.Hibbetts, 24.00 289,T,W, Sampson, 10.50 239,Sou.Calif.Dis'g.Co., 9.30 , 290,Archie Theroux, 121.75 • • 240,C.E.Sargent,.• 150.00. 291,W.A.Elsterman, 156,00 - 241,Redondo Sheet Metal Wks., 4.95 292,F.G.Sperry, 10.50 242,Fred Anderson, 6.00 293,J.C.Smith, 70.00 243,J.Ratzlaff, 7.50 294,Johnston Printing Co., (•126.45 - 244,Rex Ensign, 4.00` 295,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Paper Co., 24.50 245,E.Cassell, -8.50 .'296,C.M.Phelps, 1400.00_' 246,H.A.Dustin, 5.00 7 17s 30 247,Geo.Dixon, 10.00 - 248,Ivan Beck, 81.50 249,C.Kenchelo 7.00 - 250,Her.-Redondo Water Co., 66.00' 251, Do Do 'Do Do, 105.00 , Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None; Absent': None. , Trustee HOLSTON MOVED that the Street Committee take up the matter of 'the Improvement of Hermosa Avenue with the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, which Committee,the Board of Trustees -is in'formed,has made some progress toward arriving at an, agreement with the Pacific Electric Railroad for the -use of a portion of their right of way for street purposes. This motion was duly seconded by Trustee Heath and carried. On motion made and -seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Monday,September 8th. 1924 -,at 7:30 O'Clock, P.M.. President of the Board. Clerk. 226 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNEB REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,held in the Council Chamber Monday,September 8th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and•President Bravender. NOES: None. Absent: None. On motion of Trustee Holston,the Board' dispensed with the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting, for this date. (Ordinance Introduced.) ' `Trustee Pinar introduced an Ordinance,aads3iica which was read in full, ' Entitled; " An Ordinance ordering,dalling,providing for and giving notice of`a' special municipal election'to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach on Tueaday,' November 4,1924, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said' City'a proposition of incurring a debt'as follows,to-wit; The proposition of•in- curring adebt in the sum Of $20,000.00'for the acquisition,construction,and com- pletion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit; the acquisition,construction and completion of a garbage and rubbish dispisal plant including an incinerator,and also including the necessary land,ri.ghts of way,machinery,motor trucks,apparatus,and other property necessary therefor; pro- viding for election precincts for suoh'special municipal election,designating the polling places therefor and appointing'election'officers for said election; pro- viding for the issuance of bends for said purpose and for the levying of a tax' for the payment of the principal and -interest of said bonds." ` ' 'TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the City Attorney be instructed to apply to•the Atchfson,Topeka and Santa Fee Railway Co.,and to the Railroad Co hmission,fOr•ati easement or right over the Tracks of the Santa Fe Co. to construc, a bridge or' viaduct at a point where Sixth Street intersects with East Railroad Drive;'and' also'that the City Engineer prepare plans,specifications etc. for'such bridge or Viaduct,and submit same to the Board fdr its approval. Trustee'Woodland seconded the motion, and'it was carried by'the following vote Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Pin6r,Woodlax d and President Bravender. • ' ' Noss: None. Absent: None. - ' • - A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAMBER OF CO WRCE, approving and commending the action 'of the Board of Trustees,wherein it endorsed the action of the Board. of Directors'oi the South Bay'Sanitation Diatrict,in calling an'election for Sep.20th.1924,to ' vote'on a proposition of incurring a ddbt of $462,800.00 for the purpose of cons- tructing sewer mains,emergency'outfalls,rights-of-way and connection'with the tke Los Angeles Screening plant and outfall at Hyperion; promising the active assidt- ance'of the Chamber of Commerce for thel passage"of the bonds; and endorsing the action of the Board of Trustees in rescinding its action calling for a bond eldc- tion 'for $200,000.00 for sewer mains,laterals arid ocean outfall, was read and ' ordered filed. ' < On Motion of Trustee Holston the -Clerk was directed to prepare and present` to the Chamber of Commerce'a letter thanking the -Chamber for its action in padd- ing this Resolution. •' ' ON MOTION OF TRUST HEATH, duly•seconded, the Board voted to instruct the' City Street Superintendent to prepare suitable temporary housing for the new gar- b age:truck,to prevent deterioration from the elements. ON MOTION OF 'TRUSTEE HEATH, duly seconded, the Board voted to instruct the C'ijry Engineer to prepare Rail plans, specifications etc. for the improvement of Bay ' View Drive from Nineteenth Street north to Circle Court with a Four Feet Sidewalk six inch curbs and with gutters,and present same" to the Board at an 'early date.' ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND, duly seconded', the Board voted to 'instruct the City Engineer to include in the Proposed Pier Avenue Improvement,the'further im- provement of PrOSPECT AVENUE from said Pier Avenue southerly to the north side 'of Tenth Street,with a sidewalk on both sides of said Prospect Ave.. THE PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GOLDEN,SILVER & FIFTEENTH STREETS was now returned by the City Engineer with the notation that he found all the resident pre perty owners thereon had signed the petition; That 25 percent of property owners on Golden,and 9 percent of property owners on Fifteenth Street and none on Silver. TILE FOLLOWING DEMANDS were received, audited and approved.` Demand No. 297,First Nat' l.Nank,Redondo, 299,Ira Sprague, 301,First Nat'l.Bk.,Hermosa Beach, 303,Sou.Calif.Edison Co., 305,do do do _ do 307,do do do do 309,do do do do 311,do do do do 313,do do do do Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay II them. Trustee Pinar seconded the motion,which was carried by,the following vote; 'i" 'Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,September 23" 1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. Demand No. $288.04,-298,G.S.Thatcher, 8.00+ 300,Camino Garage, 192.88+.302,Sou.Calif.Edison 75.68-.304, do do do 17.36-.306, do do do 1.03-..308, do do do 362.39-.310, do do do 4.80-,,312, do do do 1.30 Co., do do do do do 89.00 • 31.51 18.45 • 2.00 2.04 • 55.44. 4'632. 14.60 �� Clerk. President of the Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,September 23" 1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT : None. THE MINUTES of the Regular meeting held Sept.2nd.1924,and the MINUTES of the adjourned regular meeting held Sept.Bth.,1924, were severally read and appro- ved; with the correction of certain directions to the CITY ATTORNEY,directing him to prepare an Ordinance prohibiting parking on certain streets at certain hours; the intention being to show the authority of the City Attorney for in- cluding all the streets named by the Board to be included. This being the time set for hearing protests against the Improvement of FIFTH STREET ND,ARDMORE AVENUE,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 750; The Improvement of HILL STREET, as Contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.751; The Improvement of RHODES STREET AND T6U NTIETH'STREET, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.752; and the Improvement of MIMOSA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention'No.753, and the President having called on any persons objecting to any of these improve- ments to state their cause of complaint, no verbal protests were received. The Clerk submitted a telegram received from H.M.Pottorff objecting to in- stallation of seven foot curb and five foot .sidew&lk on 25th. Street. He thought a four foot walk and a three foot curb would be sufficient. This letter was filed and further consideration thereof was deferred until the regular time for hearing protests on'Hermosa Avenue and other streets Imp- rovement. The intention being to readvertise same. The petition of H.A.Fitzgerald and(othere for 31st. Improvement,also stated that they did not wish sidewalks,which is contemplated by a certain proposed improvement The Board deferred any action on this until a later date. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF MR.HENRY ANDERSON AS A COM- MISSIONER to assess damages and benefits for the opening of SIXTH STREET,as contemplated by Resolution No.715 and(Resolution No.730, be and the same is hereby rescinded, and that Mr.A.S.HANEMAN, be and he.is hereby appointed as a Commissioner therefor,to take the plate of said Henry Anderson removed." The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holaton,Piner,Woodland'and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: -None. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR HEARING ANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE ASSESSMENT LEVg IED BY THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE WORK OF IMPROVING SIXTH STREET' as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.723; or any appeals frorn the action of said Street Superintendent thereon, ,and no appeals having been presented; Trustee Woodland then moved that it is hereby resolved and determined by the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving Sixth Street as contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.723 -of said Board,has been performed according to the Contract made and entered into with B.C.Nichols by W.F.Meadows the Street Superinteneient of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capacity,arid under the.provisione of of the Improvement Act of 1911,as amende'd,in a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was omitted,or illegally included in the contract for the same,nnd the assessment and diagram. made in pursuance of said act were correct. Wherefore,all the acts and determinations of said Street ,Superintendent relative to said work and improvement and the assessment and diagram,be and the same are hr hereby approved,ratified and confirmed. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER FROM W.E.OLIVER,District Manager of the Sou.Cal.Edison Co.,stated that he.would connect the new Light Standards on the east side of Hermosa Avenue,as soon as he obtained authority from the Los Angeles Office. A PETITION ASKING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OF A FIRE DISTRICT,with restric- tion on the Class of buildings to be Ramat erected on Camino Real from the sou- therlyboundary of Hermosa Beach to Pier Avenue, was presented and read. On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner the Board referred this to the City Engineer to cheek up the amount of frontage represented by the signers. A PETITION ASKING THE BOARD TO PUT THROUGH PROCEEDINGS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CAMINO REAL.with cement sidewalks twelve feet wide under 1911 act,on both sides of the street,except where walks are now installed, and to extend from the southerly boundary of mermosa Beach to Pier Avenue, was now presented and read. On motion of Trustee Finer ,seconded by Woodland, the Board referred this to the City Engineer with instructions to prepare plans and proceedings therefor, and present same to the Board at an early date: The Officers having in charge the giving of a Police and Firemans Ball at theRSilk Mills on November llth.,1924, presented a letter asking that the Board donate the sum of $100.00 for the initial expense of same. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath,the matter was referred to the City Attorney to give an opinionn8f the legality of making this expense; the Board thinking that they might/have authority to do this. MR.CHAS.M.PHELPS, the Band Leader,having presented a proposed Supplement to the Contract for furnishing Band Music,in which the performances are extended to include all Sundays in September,Trustee Piner moved that this Supplemental 227 Contract be accepted and approved; and that the President of the Board be and he is hereby authorized to sign same on behalf of 'the City. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heath, and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None Absent: Nonce (Ordinance No.411 Adopted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance No.411,entitled; " An Ordinance ordering,calling,providing for and giving notice of a special municipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach on Tueaday,tii Nov- ember 4th.,1924,for the purpose of submitting to the qualifoed voters of said City a proposition of incurring a debt as follows; To -wit: The proposition of incurring a debt in the sum of $20,000.00 for the acquisition,construction and completion by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement, to -wit; The acquisition,construction and completion of a garbage and rubbish dis- posal plant inclUdirg an incinerator,and also including the necessary land, rights of way,machinery,motor trucks,apparatus,and other property necessary therefbre;'providing for election precincts for suc�j special municipal election designating the polling places thereof and appointing election officers for said election; providing for the issuance of bonds for said purpose and for the lev- ying of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds. " Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same Was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that Diagram No.2054,sh.owing the district of lands bene- fited by ana to be assessed for the improvement of Hermosa Avenue and certain of ther Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.736, be and the same is hereby adopted and approved and confirmed as the Assessment Diagram or Map for said purpose, and to be numbered 2054. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE PLAT OF TRACT N0.8386,a Sub -division into Lots'and streets of all of Lots No.3,4 & 13 of Block No.85, of the Second Addition to Hermosa Beach, was now submitted to the Board for inspection and approval. Trustee Piner moved that said Plat No.8386,be and the same is hereby ap- proved,and the streets therein dedicated and shown,are hereby accepted as pub- lic streets in the City of Hermosa Beach. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None; Absent: None. TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that W.F.M ADOWS, the Street Superintendent be allowed a vacation fon twio weeks,and_relieved from his duties as Street Superintendent for that length of time; eaid vacation to begin on October 13th.,1924; and that John Hofreiter,is hereby appointed 'as Street Superintendent,to act as such Street Superintendent in all things for said period,or during the absence of said W:F.Meadows from the Cityy, or until his vacation shall be ended. The motion was seconded by Tr.Heath,and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE BOARD DIRECTED THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO CONFER WITH MR.ELLIS of the SOu.Cal.Edison Co., in regard to the proper, o r' ppair the various lamp stand- ards in Lighting District No.1; also as to repairs on Pier lamp standards, and lights. A number of the posts appearing to he corroded so badly as to make them a danger,owing to their liability to collapse. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON the City Attorney was directed to procure a copy of Los Angeles City Ordinance in regard to stops while passing School Buildings, and to prepare an Ordinance therefor,along lines suggested by the Board and the'City Marshal; and submit same or a report at the next meeting. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND, duly seconded , the City Engineer was instruc- ed to prepare plans,specifications etc. for the improvement of Portions of Golden Avenue and Fifteenth Street, and of Silver Street, as per the Petition 'of property owners filed at a previous meeting, and to present same at as early date as possible. TRUST1E WOODLAND BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF PROCURING XX A MOTORCYCLE FOR the Night policeman; He thought that it might be wise to trade in the old Indian Motorcycle owned by the City for a second-hand .Ace Motor-cycle,on which the Police had received a tentative offer to trade in the old machine and $17000. On motion of Trustee Holston,secorded by Piner,the Board voted to authorize the City Marshal to trade in the old machine for the Ace Motor-cycle,in case an inspection of the Ace Motor -cycle pzaxaot showed.it to be a satisfactory buy. Trustee WOODLAND stated that he thought there should, be a large sign in - 1 1 1 229 stalled along. Pier Avenue at the Eastern boundary of, the City, with sufficient lettering to show that one was now entering the City of Hermosa Beach; The Board discussed this matter, and the President referred same to the Streiet Committee to prepare Some.p],an for a sign. TRUSTEE,HOLSTON suggested that signs should be placed at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Second Street- and at Monterey Boulevard and Second Street to direct automobile drivers down Second Street to Hermosa Avenue,as the best route for going to Redondo; the idea being to prevent strangers who are passing through.the City from proceeding to the end of Manhattan or of Monterenwhere there is no outlet on Hermosa Avenue without driving against the traffic; the Second Street crossing being the last one at the south end of the City. The Clerk was directed to write the Auto Club of Sou.California, and find out if the Club,would not install suitable signs at the above intersections. TRUSTEE WOODLAND REPORTED that he had communicated with the owner of Lot 1, ,Block 112 Shakespeare,aa to the purchase of the northwest corner of this lot for Street Burposes: The owner asked $2500..00,for a portion about 30 feet on'each side off the northwest corner. The Board considered this price entirely too much. Trustee Woodland agreed to correspond further with the owner,and ascertain what price she would accept for a smaller,portion of the lot,maybeten feet on the west and,ten feet on the north side, it being desired to reduce the angle made by this lot projecting into the street. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND,seconded by Heath, the Clerk was directed to auth- (prize and request the Redondo Home Telephone Co. to install a single party line in the City Hall for the use of the Police,instea:.i of the multiple party line now in. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that the City employ Mr.H.Wigman to have charge of and to superintendthework of making certain improvements in sidewalks and gutters on the west side .of Hermosa Avenue from Tenth Street south to the end o8 the neer im- provement; and on Second Street from Hermosa Avenue :vest to the Strand, as per plans prepared by the City Engineer,and approved by the Board, and thought by the Board to be necessary to properly and safely sidewalk these various crossings; and further that said H.Wigman shall receive as payment for such service ten per cent of the cost of this work when completed. . • The motion was seconded, by Tr.Heath,and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravendar. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that the President appoint a committee to confer with the Street Superintendent and the Planning and Zoning Committee,in ax plan to beattify the City, the expense to be met from the money now in the Park Account. The Board agreeing to this proposal,the,President appointed Trustees. Finer, Heath and Woodland as this Committee. The Board now examined a number of plans for street irnprovement,prepared by the City Engineer. (Resolution No.754. dopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.754,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross section for public work in said City." Trustee,Woodland seconded the motion for,the adoption of said Resolution,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President-Bravender. Noes: None aAbsent: Nolte. (Resolution No.75 5Adopted.) ,Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.755,entitled; " A Resolution of the BQard.of Trustees of the City of Hermosa BeachtCalifornia, declaring its intention to improve portions of Hermosa Avenue and Second Street in said,City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following,roll-call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravendar. - Noes: None. Absent: None, , (Resolution No.756 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.756,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-section for public work,in said City" Trustee Woqdland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:_None‘ Abeent: None. (Resolution No.757 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.757,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue, Fourteenth Street, Sixteenth Street,Nineteenth Street, Twenty-first Street,Monterey Boulevard,Twenty-fourth Street,Twenty.fifth Street,Twenty-sixth Street,Park Avenue Silverstrand Avenue,Myrtle Avenue,0zone Court,Manhattan Court, to install a storm drain system for said streets,to install a sewer system on Ozone Court,and to re- peal Resolution of Intention No.753, and all proceedings taken thereunder." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; 230 Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. AbsenA: None. (Resolution No.758 Adopted Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.758,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-section for public work in said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,which was carried by`the following vote; - Ayes: Trustees Heath ,Holston,Piner, Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:`None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.759 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.759,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue, Morningside Drive,Tvrenty-sixth Street,Twenty-seventh Street,Twenty-eighth Street, Twenty-ninth Street,Longfellow Avenue,Thi,rty-third Street,Trirty-fourth Street, Thirty-fifth Street,First Street,Twenty-seventh Court,Twenty-eighth Court, Twenty-ninth Court,Thirty-third P1ace,Thirty-fourth Place,Alley in Block 120, Alley in Block 121,and 122,Thirtieth Street,Thirty-first Street." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the addption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.760 Adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.760,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-section for public work in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion ,which was carried by the following vote; ;Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No 761 Adopted. Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution .No.761,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Pier.Avenue and Prospect Avenue in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the sane was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None Absent: None. (Resolution No.762 Adojote J Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.762,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in said City. Trustee Rtaxx Pinar seconded the motion,which vias carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution N"o.763 adopte) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.763,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of.Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to,improve portions of Fifth Street and Ardmore Avenue, in said Citytand repealing Resolution of Intention No.750,and all proceedings taken thereunder." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereripon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The .Re ortsfor Augustbusiness of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Recorder,were now submitted,examined and ordered filed. THE CITY ATTORNEY REF0PTTD that the Commissioners appointed to assess dam- ages and benefits for the opening of Sixth Street and for the opening of Hop- kins Avenue, were about ready to turn in their report., The City Attorney also submitted the proposed Parking Ordinance,which was Introduced by Trustee Heath, (Ordinance Introduce .) as,follows: " An Ordinance regulating Parking andTraffic upon} certain Streets in the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for the violation thereof." The City Attorney also reported that the Railroad Commission would probably deny the r�lication for a railroad crossing at Lyndon Street. (Ordinance introduced.) Trustee Woodland introduced a proposed ordinance,entitled;. " An Ordinance regulating the operation of airplanes and other heavier-than-air machines in and over the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for the violation thereof." 231 The City Attorney reported that he thought he was in a fair way to secure the removal of the old building from its location on Eighth Street,which the Board had ordered demolished. The City Engineer reported that he had conferred with a representative of the Pacific Electric Ry.go.,in regard to the removal of its tracks on Pier Av- enue from Hermosa Avenue to last West Railroad Drive, and that this party had stated that the Company would not be willing to remove their tracks. The City Attorney presented a Blue Book of California,.for the year 1924, presented by Mr.Hugh Pomeroy,Assemblyman for the 62nd. District of California. The Clerk was directed to write a letter of thanks to Mr.Pomeroy. On motion of Trustee Heath the City Attorney was instructed to look up the franchises or deeds under which the Pacific Electric have acquired the lands in Hermosa Beach they now occupy,particularly the right of way on Pier Avenue' from Strand to West Railroad Drive. The Following Demands were received, audited and approved. Demand No. , *314,League of California Municipalities,30.00 315,L.A.Rubbev Stamp Co., .50 • 316,Hermosa Hardware Company, 26.74 • 317,Sou.Calif. Gas Co,. • 2.40 -. 318,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 14.78,- 319,Redondo Home Telephone Co., 24.80 320,Byron Jackson Iron Worts, 23.79 • - 321,Pacific States Lumber Co., 18.47 - .322,Camino Garage, 7.45,. 323,Moran-McWhinnie, 96.39 324,T.C.Sheehan, 37.10 325,The Stationers Corporation, 16.79 326,Redondo-Los Angeles Express, 327,McKinney Blue Print Paper Co., 328,Moran-Mclhinnie, 329, S.A.M. Transfer, 3304 C . F. Saund ers, .50 4.60 126.80 .50 1000.00 ` Trustee Woodland moved that -these Demands to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None., On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday October 7th.,1924,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. be allowed and Warrants drawn following vote; 6!9!*-‘ resi ent of the Boatkd of Trustees. Clerk. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF ThT BOARD OF TRUSTRPS•OF THE CITY OF hERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA,_held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,October 7th.,1924,at �' 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 23rd.-,1924,were read and approved.' The Board having received and read a letter from Mr.FRANK L.PERAY,setting forth a Claim for $1500.00 against the City for damages to the property of Mrs.Luella R.Ensign,caused by the improvement of Fifth Street, no action was taken at this meeting. Dr.Baker,the head of the District Sanitation Board,having in charge the health matters of Hermosa Beach, was now introduced by the President, and after introducing his office force consisting of Meiners McAulay,and Jones and Mss Miller and Miss Barlow, he gave a short talk on health matters in the district, and among other things stated that the generi.l health of the people of Hermosa Beach was very good. A LETTER FROM ED.JOHSNSON 8 SONS was received and read. This firm declined to accept the contract previously awarded to them for the Improvement of Praspect Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.740 . The ground:: for such refusal was contained in a letter from Crouch & Crouch and one from W.M.Brown, attorneys employed to examine the proceedings for this improvement. The attorneys found certain faults in the proceedings that were thought to be sufficient to make it a bad risk for the contractor. Mr.C.F;Saunders, the former City Engineer,who`had this work of preparing the proceedings and the Engineer portion thereof,under a special contract on a per- cent basis, now addressed the Board and suited that he saw no other way than to accept the opinion of the Attorneys; and that he was now preparing new proceed- ings,and expected to have the County accept certain grade data for this street, after which he'would submit his Resolution of Intention anew. He asked the Board to agree°to this, which the Board did. A LETTER FROM CHARLES W.SZEWART was read and ordered filed.Mr.Stewart advised against installing 20 ft. pavement in the center of Sha_certain_Streets. He thought regular 3o ft. pavement the best. 232 THE AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA advised by letter that it would look over the location of the proposed Second Street directory signs,and install them if it deemed same advisable. A.W.FILSON and others ,petitioned the Board to Improve HILL CREST DRIVE with 5 inch cement pavement and Class B.Curbs, to be done under the 1911'Act. The Board referred the matter to the City Engineer to prepare Plans,Spec- icationa etc. for this improvement. 2..-,FRANKAIEMONWAY and others, petitioned the Board to rule that when 4th., 6T1L.,eTH. and 10th. Streets are sidewalked the sidewalk shall be five feet wide and placed next to the curb. After some discussion of the matter, Trustee Heath moved that the request of the petitioners be granted,and the motion being duly seconded by Trustee Hol- ston,the same was carried,all the memmbers voting yes. A .PROTEST AGAINST THE INSTALLATION OF A 'TWELVE FL6T WIDE SIDEWALK ON CAM4 INO REAL ,signed by parties who had previausly petitioned for same, aid ALSO A PROTEST BY OTHERB,property owners on said Street against the installation, of a twelve feet wide walk, was filed and considered by,the Board. Those parties expressed themselves as being in favor of a walk six feet wide, but considered twelve feet an unnecessary expense. , The Board referred this matter to the City Engineer to check .all the pe- titions and protests, and report on the amount of ‚frontage represented by each. M.A.YOUNG and others made written protest against any action of the Board IN CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION IN THE CITY FOR THE ,INSTALLATION OF SEVERS LAT- ERALS in connection with the present sewer system through a general bondiesue. After some discussion this protest was filed. A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY CLERK was received,which stated that the Board of Supervisors had approved of the holding of the election for $20,000.00 Bonds for a Garbage and Incinerator Plant, in connection with and in the same places as the regular Gener al Election to be held throughout the State on Nov.4th%4. The Clerk having brought up the matter of` supplying seven Ballot Boxes (for this election, Mr.Salinas,the President of the Chamber of Commerce,stated _that the Chamber had a number of boxes,which he thought would do for this purpose, and that the City was welcome to the use of them. A LETTER FROM THE POLICE & FIREMANS COMMITI.LE,asked the Board tp donate the sum of $150.00 for expenses in connection with the proposed Police and Firemens Ball to be held on the 11th. of November. On Motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to allow the request of the Police and Firemen for the sum of $150.00 to be appropriated out of the Advertising fund. A LETTER FROM THOS.J.IOEPING, containing recommendations and suggestions for City Improvement, especially for a salt water lake east of the sand,in the vicinity of the Silk Mills, was read and ordered filed; to be referred to the City Planning and Zoning Committee. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that H.Wigman be and he is hereby employed to have charge of and to proceed with the installation of a Storm Drain on Second Street from Hermosa Avenue to Strand; For which services he is to, receive as compensa- tion TEN PER CENT of the cost of said work when completed. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,?'iner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Piner moved that H.Wigman,the Contractor for the Improvement of Hermosa Avenue and other streets,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.7,36, be and he is hereby granted an extension of thirty days ix from and after the date fixed in said Contract or thereaftera extended,in which to complete and finish his contract; and that the Street Superintendent is hereby authorized to make a written extension as above stated to be attached to the Contract. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by, the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No.412 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance No.4l2,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating the operation of Air -planes and other Heavier -than-air machines in and over the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for'the violation thereof." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodlard and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance No.413 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Ordinance No.413,entitled; ' " AN Ordinance regulating parking and traffic upon certain streets in the City of Hermosa Biach and providing penalties for the violation thereof." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Pir_er,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4.33 forSeptember THE REPORT/OF THE CITY CLERK,AND THE•REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER, were now submitted, examined and ordered filled. TRUSTED HOLSTON MOVED THAT K.F.NANCE be and he is hereby appointed as a' Commissioner to assess damages and benefits for the opening of Sixth Street, as contemplated by Resolution No.715 and Resolution No.730 of the Board of Tru- stees of Hermosa Beach; this appointment being necessary to fill the place of A.S.Heneman,a Commissioner duly appointed therefor,who refused to qualify as a Commissioner; and that the former appointment of A.S.Haneman is hereby rescinded. This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the following vote. Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None., In answer to an inquiry of Trustee Holston,the City Attorney stated that he had a letter from D.W.Pontius of the Pacific Electric Railway; and that Mr.Pontius had decl€ined to remove the Railroad tracks from Pier Avenue. The Attorney then read the letter of Mr.Pontius. Trustee Woodland reported that he had received an offer from the owner of' Lot 1,Block 112 in Shakespeare agreeing to accept $1000.00 for aten foot strip. off the westerly portion of her lot,to be used for•widening Manhattan Avenue. On notion of Trustee Holston, seconded by Heath, Trustees Heath,Piner and Wood- land were appointed a Committee to arrange forthe purchase of the necessary por- tion of said Lot 1,Block 112, and settle on a price therefor; with power to act. The Vote on Trustees Holston's motion was as follows; - Ayes:, Trustees•Holston,Piner and Bravender,: Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustees Heath and Woodland. TRUSTEE WOODLAND REPORTED IN REGARD TO '-IE PROPOSED SIGN at the easterly boun- dary of Hermosa Beach,on Pier Avenue, that he had prepared a tentative plan for a sign,which he submitted. He thought the cost of installation might be in the neighborhood of $700.00. This was to be an illuminated sign. Trustee Woodland also .suggested that a camera for taking photographs of fin- ger prints,for use of the $t Police force should be provided. The Board discussed these mattors,but owing to the lack of proper funds at this time it was thought best not to incur these expenses. In'answer to inquiry of Trustee Holston,the Engineer stated that he did not have sufficient data'to make a report on the Santa Fie and Sixth Street crossing proposed to be made, and referred•to him at a previous meeting, but would have this probably at the next meeting. The City Attorney reported that th6; proposed crossing of the Santa Fe track in the neighborhood of Longfellow Avenue,had•not advanced any further since the last -meeting of the Board. He expected to have something further soon. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that all streets-,courts,places,drives and alleys from and including the north curb on 28th. Street to the north City boundary, and from Morningside Drive to and including West Railroad Drive, be improved under one proceeding in connection with,and be included in the engineering work now being done by Chas.F.Saunders under special contract. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,vhich was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath.Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Introduced. Trustee Holston introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; "-An Ordinance regulating travel and traffic upon the public streets of the City of Hermosa Beach;providing for school stops and providing penalties for the vie lation thereof. " THE CITY ENGINEER NOW REPORTED•on the frontage represented by signers of the petition for the creation of a FIRE DISTRICT ON CAMINO REAL. He reported that the per cent of frontage was 3138% of the whole. (Resolution No.764 Adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.764,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in -said City. " Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call." Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.765 adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.765,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Fifteenth Street;Golden•Avenue, and Silver Street in said City." .Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution;where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.766 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.766,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving 234 AND ADOPTING CERTTAIN PLAN,PROFIIE AND CROSS';.SECTION FOR PUBLIC WORK IN SAID CITY. Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. poes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.767 Adopted Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.767,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, 'declaring its intention to irpprove portions of Hill Street in said City, anatxaaic paa}ing arid to repeal Resolution of Intention No.751,and all proceedings taken thereunder." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Vloodland and President Bravender. Noes: None' Absent: None. (Resolution No.768 adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resalution No.768,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in said City.' Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender.. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No, 769 adopted Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.769,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street in said City,and to repeal Resolution of Intentitn No.752,and all proceedings taken thereunder." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.770 Adopted.) . Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.7'70,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,fixing'the compensation for special engineering work of the City Engineer,Herbert R.Taylor, for the following Improvement work in the said City of. Hermosa Beach,Calif.." (1) South Hermosa Avenue Storm Drain. (2) North Hermosa Avenue and connecting streets from 14th.to 26th. (3) �� H " �� " " 0 " 27th. " 35th. (4) Pier Avenue from Camino Real to East City Boundary. (51 Fifteenth,Golden and Silver Streets. (6) Redondo and Linden Streets. a Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and' President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board now discussed Sewer Matters,in connection with the proposed Sewer Later- als Improvement.It was decided to postpone any expense of establishing benches, until after thex xaacai Bond election therefor had been held. W.W.Kennedy,the Captain of the Life -guards was granted permission to have the City Pulmotor xagaz=at or lung -motor repaired. This was on motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath. Mr.Kennedy was also authorized to purchase materials for the construction of a new Sweep Drag,the old one having been lost or stolen. The following Demands were received,audited and approved. Demand No. 331,F.M.Bravender, 10.00 332,L.H.Heath, 10.00. 333,A.R.Holston, 10.00, 334,Fred`Piner, 10.00 335,Morris Woodland, 10.00 336,B.F.Brown, 175.00 • 337,R.E.Mead, 175.00 338,Frances C.Wendell, 100.00 339,S.D.Samson; 135.00 340,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 341,C.A.Bridge, - 100.00 342,B.C.Hibbetts, 175.00 343,W.S.`Dinsmore, 45.74 344,Tom H.Allen, 79.26' 345,P.B.Guernsey, 20.38 346,Southern Calif.Edison Co., 19.75 347, do do do do 66.72 Demand No. 348;Southern Calif.Edison Co., 349, do do do 350; do do do 351; do do do 352, do do do 353; do do do 354; do do do 355; do do do 356, do do do 357; do , do do 358; do do do 359;W.W.Gipson, 360;E.L.Messinger, 361;G.H.ENsign, 362;Everott Cassell, 363;Arthur Marshall, 364;Geo.Dixon, 35,W. F.Meari ows, • 2:00 -1:40 A4:46 32;77 135:48 44:25 626:11 11:28 8::29 2:54 15.60 200.00 195.00 165.00 150:00 150.00 24.00 10.00 Demand No. 394;H.R.Taylor, do 395;W.A.Elsterrian, ` do' 396;Paul Bravender, do 397;W.Helmar, do 398;T.C.Parker, do 399;T.W.Sampson, do , 400,J.W.Rapier, do 401;Archie.Theroux, do 402;H.A.Dustin, . do 403,Johnston Printing Co., do . 404;W.F.Meadows, 405;B.F.Brown, 406,Sou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 407,Wilcox Photocopy eaServ. 408,H.R.Taylor, 409;F.R.Fancher, . 410, T.C. Sheehan, 411;Langdon Photoprocess CAB, 366,The First National B ank,Redondo288.04,- 412,Joe Green; 367;Sou.Calif.Disinfecting Co., 2:50- 413;J.C.Smith, 368;Ocean.View Garage,, ° 3.50- 414;Tom.Cunningham, 369;Bee Hive Service Station, 152.88 415;E.Yarrow,- 370,B.&.B.Service Station, 48.09 416,W.H.Ogle, 371;Pier Ave. Garage, 48.55 .t417,Chas.Nease, 372;The Parafine Companies, 9.80 . 418,J.W.Osborn, 373;Sam E.Arey Co., 11.25 • 419; L.B.2Ilills, 374,Pcific•States Lumber Co., 58.09 420;James Leake, 375;B.C.Hibbetts, 17.00 • 421;Ted Childs, 376;Hermosa sa Hardware Co., 19.69 , 422; Sam Askey, 377;Hermosa-Redondo later Co., 212.69 423;W.'H.Ogle, 378; do do do do 105.00 424;Hart Kinchelos, 379, do do do do 66.00 425,Ivan Beck, 380;Water Works Supply Co., 299.00;. 426;John Hofretter 381;State Corp.Insurance Fund, 187.97, 427;M.E.Payne, 382;F.C.Mead, 85.50 428,Edw.Sidebotham & Son, 383;Armstrong & Clark, , 15.00 , 429;J.G.Thomas, - 384,Electrical Service Co., 27.00 , 430,Camino Garage, 385; do do do do' , . 111':45 . 431,Joe Gentry, . 386;Byron Jackson Pump Mfg.Co.,, 6.82 _ 432,Sou.Cal:Edison 387,1'he;. ; Nat' l.Bk. of. Hermosa Bch. ,.214:98, C. 2.Wheeler, #433. . 388;C.M.Phelpe, 400.00 . 434;C.LWheeler.; 389;J.G.Read, 15.00 435,Mrs.M..E.."Oliver, . 390;,Hermosa-Radondo'lNater Co.,, 44.0,0 436;5.&.M.Transfer Co., 39i,,Judge Sign ,Shop, 1.50 a 437,Zsllerb-ach Paper .Co., 392;Geo.Lynch, . _130.00 393,Hermosa Outfitting Co., - - - 66.00 Trustee Heath moved that these ,Demands be al.lowed,and warrants drawn to them. Trustee. Woodland seconded tha motion,which was carried by tha following- vote;Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston.,Piner,Woodland,and President- Bravender. Noes: None. Absent; None, . On, motion made and seconded -the Board, then adjourned( to meet Tuesday,Oct.21, 1924, at, 7:30 0!Clock P..M.., 235 150:00 189.00. 87.50. 100.00. 135.00, 9:00 182.00 135.00. 182.00 769.40 150.00 15;00 37.25 1:50 2.10 10.00 24.50 7.50 24.00 189.00 -78.00 100;00 104.00 104.00 122.00 104.00 104.00 104.00 130'.00 16.00 110.00 137.50 92.00 104.00 '5.50 37.60 15.73 33.64 1.13 .30.00 .7.00 36.00 1.00 52.67 f . pay Clerk. President of the Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MGETING,of the Board of Trustees -'of the City of Hermosa Beac4,C alifornia, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday October 21st.,1924, at 7:30 O'clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT : None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING held October 7th.,1924,were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR HEARING OR RECEIVING OF PROTESTS AGAINST THE IIvIPROVEi- IvIENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS, To -wit: - Hermosa Ave,. and Second Street,under Reso.of Int.No.755;- Hermosa Ave., and other Streets,under Reso.of Int.No.757; 14th.to 26th. Hermosa Ave., and other Streets,under Reso.of Int.No.759; 27th.to North Bdry. Pier Ave. & Prospect Ave., under Reso.of Int.No.761; Fifth Street & Ardmore, under Reso.of Int.No.763; The President inquired if there were any protests against the Improvement of , Hermosa Ave,and Second Street,as per Reso.No.755. The Clerk reported that he had not received any written notice of Protest against said improvement. The Clerk also reported that he had received a letter from Mr.D.A.Johnson in regard to/the Improvement of Hermosa Ave,.and other Streets,as per Reso.of Int. No.757; which letter was read. The Board did not think that this letter constituted a protest against the work,since Mr.Johnson stated he did not object to paying a portion of the expense 236 for the storm drains,which the.Beard considered was the only portion of the ex- pense that would be assessed to him in any case. The Clerk stated he had,received,no written protests against said Improvement of Hermosa Ave. and other Streets under Reso.of Int.No.757. _ The President having inquired,no verbal protests were received therefor. , On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Woodland,the Board voted to deny the protest of Mr.D.H.Johnson,against the improvement of Hermosa Ave. and other , Streets, under Reso.of int. No.757. The Clerk was directed to write Mr:Johnson explaining their action. The Protest of CA2RRIE F.MAGREW et al. against the including of Thirty-first, Street from Manhattan Ave. to Hermosa Ave. in the Improvement of Hermosa.Ave. and other,Streets under Reso.of Intention,No.759,was nowt read and ordered filed. These.pr9testers objected to the installation of Sidewalks ,and'asked.the, Board to modify the same by omitting the.Sidewalks from the, improvement of said portion of 31st. Street. They, stated that,a 25 ft. wide paverpent would be suf- ficient at this time, . , • The Board after considering this protest were of the opinion that good cause was not shown for abandoning the work ,. Trustee Woodland moved that_the protest of Carrie F.Magrew and others,namely, F.E.Low,Mrs.Chas.C.Willets,H.A.FitzGerald,Anna A.Dunsmoate,snd C.Murray, against the Improvement of Her.Ave. and other Streets as contemplated by Resolution 9f Intention No.759, be and the same is hereby denied. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,l'iner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:pone. Absent: None. The Board then referred to a previous letter or•telegram from Mr.H.M.Pott- orff,who had protested on Sept.16th.1924 against the installation of 7 ft..cmrb and five ft. sidewalks(on 25th. Street,thinking that a three ft. curb and a, four ft. walk would be sufficient. The Board after considering, this protest were of the opinion that same , s7buld not be allowed; the improvement of Hermosa Ave. and other Streets under Feso. of Intention No.757, to which Mr.Pottorff's letter referred be ing con- sidered necessary by them as ,per ,the present plans. • On motion of Trustee Holstor},seconded by Piner the Board voted ,to deny the protest of Mr.H.M.Pottorff,as above described. • The Clerk read protests against the Improvement .of Pier Ave. and xt s Btospect Ave, as' contemplated by ,Reso.of Int. No.761,signed by the following; Morris Cornbleth,Kate F.Cornblett},W.W.Roberts,J.DJiacrae,Ed Brown,J.W.Scott*UN.14m Z.H.Cocking,Mrs.M.Rodaway,,J.L.Hot.chkiss,Mr.s.E.P.ilkenton,Mrs.Claude'E.Botkin,, -- Ada M:Reynolds,Kate B.Hukill,Ne.lson J.Rothe,W.J.Lair,Wm:H.Marshall,Charlotte E.Ria Stu1l,L.Van Ronk,'Nalter E,.C.arpent,er,Mrs.Blanche Randall,Harry C.Wilson,Samuel I aigh,Mrs.Ric} and Fay,Mrs.Isabelle Clark;C.harles H.Anderson,Axel T.Kjellgren,, Margaret Jordan,Herbert N.Trambie,s, K.I Wilson,Walter H.Soder,berg,S.D.Samson„ Mrs.H.D.Mitchell,J.H.Gilelen,Lydia C.Gardner,L.R.Sharon,Mrs.A.Littl,e,Elltnor, , Hie eA.V.Bogunovitch,Mrs.Eulalie E.Morse,Mrs.M.E.Gr,itman, James Gratto*Usicsams ton,Eleanor O.Hilton,E.Starkey,G.L.Stronach,Earl Bayless,Leon Brison,Mrs. Nellie McFane,O.E. Olmstead, J.A.McMillan ,Mrs.J.A.Heard, K.F.Nance,H.T.Williams•, C. F.Vlark,Will.ard M.Lewis, Mrs.Hazel Woo]i an,A.IS.Friend,cOlive Smith, for. Art Sinith,Mrs.Lydia Payne,Ripley & Huff,by Fred Ripley, L.Wadington,by Fred A.Ripley,Amanda N.Humer,Stephen A.Wiseman,Nora • Vance Clark, F.U.Bishop,A.M.Hunt,Martha L.Harrett,Mrs.Helen Dillon,Mrs,.Nancy M.Stov.er, Mrs.H.Hobbs,Mrs.T.C.Newby,Mrs.D.Scrivena,Mrs.Jessie H.Evans,Grover C.Wright, Eugenia Wright,,Ethel E.Swan,Fred J.Dwyre,A.K.Friend,J.O.Rhodes,Elizabeth 8. Bickford,Hallie L.Woodward, . The ground of protest in the case of the abo• ve was that the protesters had been previously assessed for improvements ,for which no district was provided; and that the district was entirely too large; also that they should not be cal- led on to pay any part of the sidewalks on Pier Avenue and Prospect pe.; and that the improvement of Pier Avenue by widening the pavement would/iekd to re- lieve the•traffic,since the street just east in the County was still narrow. That the frontage owners should pay the cost of this improvement alone. A number of the persons signing this protest and others addressed the Board . The Board through the President stated that there was no intention of taxing the district with the cost of the sidewalks called for ,in the Resolution,noy for the curbs thereon. • A protest against the above improvement,as per Reso.of Intention No.761,was also presented- and read, This protest recited that they objected -on the ground that a district was to pay a large- share of the cost of the sidewalks on Pier Avenue and Prospect Avenue,while the same should be charged to the abutting own- ers. That a large proportion of the district described will not be benefitted by the improvement of both Pier Avenue and -Prospect Avenue. That if a district is created for the paying of the cost of this work,then the entire City -should be assessed since the district benefitted is much greater than the district described in the Resolution. This protest was signed by L.L.Tillotson,J.W.Cunningham,T.E.Walters,Joseph_ ine Davis,Harriet J.Strain,N.J.Ariderion,Mrs.Julia F.Rowland,George H.Martin; 237 Wn.Egerer,Chas.E.'Sadler,.Harry J.Venning,A.M.Witham,Idli's.R.A.Dariing,D.B Maurice, Charles J.Schomerus,Alfred Rhode,Mrs.Lena-Rogers,Mrs.Geo.Bennard,Mrs.Annie E.' Haas,Florentine Shaw,Roy Payne,Mrs.M.E.Reynolds;(Mrs.)D.M.Baker,Emma E.Bryant, C.L.TJaMlesS,M4x M.C.Harnilton,Mabell L.Sharrock;Ed'Vanables,John'P.Sharp,Loiiis Paller,Henry W,.Stickle,L.J.Wier,Henry Schachtekle,Fariny Johneon,Mrs.H.fi.Hankins H.T.Hawkins,Andrew B.Hood,Mrs.V.H.WatteriohMrs.R.O.Kramer, Mrs44M.Burtch, Miss A.I.DeBarry,Adolph Thomas,W.H.DeBerry,Mr.R.Bates;per. D.B.-- Miss Ella Lang,Mrs.Leopoldene Harvey,Miss Anna B.Dorn, Mrs.L.R.Gutierrei, ,Mrs.N.J.Anderson, G.J.Garner,Mrs.Annie Ritid,John V.Faherty, L.Mayor,L.Swaney P.D.Moser,; . The Board discussed these matters with various persons in attendance at the meeting,whoz had signed one of these protests. It appeared to the Board that very many of the persons protesting 'had done sounder the impression that it *as intended to' assess the cost of sidewalks of Pier Avenue and of Prospect Avenue on the District. The City Engineer stated that his understanding was that no part 'of the' sidewalk expense was to be assessed to the district,but all ilab the frontage; and further that the County of Los Angeles was just ready to begin the improve- ment of .Santa Fe Avenue,being the extension of,Pier Avenue into the County, and the Street would be closed within a few days for .that purpose,which would in- clude the widening of the pavement. Trustee Holston ,moved that it was the intention and wish of the Board that ,the cost for the Sidewalks and the curb, and for 60 per cent'of the pavement described in this improvement should be obsessed to the frontage, and that only -4o per cent of the pavement charge should be assessed to the benefit district.' - This motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland, and carried; _all .the members voting yes thereon. Trustee Woodland noded that no part of the Prospect Avenue sidewalks shall be assessed to any property north of Pier. Avenue, but shall all be assessed to the abutting property.' This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath, and acarried,all memebers vot- ing yes thereon. It was explained by the President of the Board that it was not intended to assess any portion of the improvement north of the middle line of Pier -Avenue to, any lot -son the south side of Pier Avenue; and no portion'of the improve- ment lying on the south side of the middle line of, Pier Avenue was to be asses- sed against any lots on the north side of Pier Avenue, but each side would pay fop its oval work. These explanations and directions, and'declarations of the Board appeared to be satisfactory to very Many 0 the persons who'had signed protests, and the Board thought that no great number of owners4.�,•..d'npw object to the work 11•'J with this understanding as to how the cost was to-- aid, and assessed. Trustee Piner then moved that the protest o each and,".every.one of the per- sons ,listed above as signers of protests against the improvement of Pier Av- enue and Prospect Avenue, as contemplated -by Reso.of Int.No.761, be and the same are hereby overruled and denied. That the, protest signed by Morris Cornbleth and other property owners, the protest signed by Clarence Hilton. and others, and the protest signed by L.L.Tillotson and others are hereby taximmixamt over- ruled and denied. vt. esu/ ry ; 'ia.a�ue_. a4.6 tocce...u_4,zl` sem:aSr�e _ This being the time set for hearing tomp all or protest of any owners - or the contractor or any other persons interested,against the Assessment pre- pared and filed with the Clerk by the. Street Superintendent for the cost, of im- provement of Hprmosa Avenue,and,other Streets,under,Resolution of Intention No. 736, or against any act determination or proceeding of, the Street Superintendent or of the City Engineer in regard to said Assessment, the President now palled on any interested persons to state any complaint he or she might have. The Clerk then read the protest of B.A.Cleveland et al. , which wee, as fol- lows: The owners signing same felt that an injustice was being done them in. plaping a ratio of 85 percenamnstthaetirantebargst�o h �}ri� and gutters on the following streets; Fourth, x n, ig th an e S ree s,( and only 15 per cent of the charge against the lots comprising. the benefit district . They asked that the assessment be changed to show•a.more equitable. assess- ment of benefits for the work. The Board after considering this petition were of the opinion that it was ,a just demand. Trustee Piner moved that the Assessment prepared by the Street Superinten- dent and now submitted,to cover the sums due for the work of iaprovement,of Herrmosa.Avenue and other Streets, as per Resolution of Intention No.736,be and the same is hereby referred back and returned,to the Street Superintendent with instructions that the same be modified and changed to show the true benefits received by each of the lots,tracts,parcels or sub -divisions of land within the. District as shown by the Diagram therefor;,and that the Diagram be changed and modified to show any and all and each of the sub -divisions therein,with-a proper number, and that the same be then submitted to the Board at their next meeting, for examination and approval. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; 238 ,Ayes: Trustees Heatb,Holsto{i,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender.. Noes: None. Absent: None. J.B. GREGORY having submitted a written petition asking the Board to change the name of the Sub -Division known as Redondo Villa Tract to Grand.View Tract,. . the City Attorney informed him that the Board of Trustees had no authority to do this. The petition was.filed without action.. , (Reso.No.771. Adopted.) . .Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.771,entitled; " Aresolution of .the Board of Trustees of the .City of Hermosa.Beach,California, overruling protests or objections to the improvement of portions of Hermosa • Avenue,Maniyattan Avenue,Fourteenth StreetrSixteenth Street,Nineteenth Street, Twenty-first Street,Monterey.B oulevard,Twenty-fourth Street,Twentp,fifth Street, Twenty-sixth Street,Park Avenue,Silverstrand Avenue,Myrtle Avenue,Ozone Court, and Manhattan'Court in said City as set forth in resolution of intention No.757, as introduced,passed and adopted by the said Board of Trustees aa: a regular n meeting held September 23rd.1924." . Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Reso.No.772 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.772,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering work,to be done,and improvements to be made on portions of Fifth street and Ardmore Avenue in said City,as set forth and described in Resolution of In- tention No.763." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of ,said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holsten,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ( Resolution No.773 Adopted.) , Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.773,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, overruling protests and objections to the improvement of portions of the fol- lowing streets in said City of Hermosa Beach,California,. Twenty -six --Street, Twenty-seventh /lima* Court,Twenty-seventh Street, Twenty-eighth Court,Twen- ty-eighth Street,Twenty-ninth Place,Twenty-ninth Str.,Thirtieth Street,Thirty- firi3t Street,Longfellow Avenue,Thirty-third Place,Thirty-third Rims* Street, Thirty-fourth Place,Thirty-fourth Street,Thirty-fifth Street,Monningside Drive, First Street,and Unnamed Alleys in Blocks 121,122,123 in the Shakespeare Add- ition to Hermosa Beach,as set forth in Resolution of Intention No.759 as intro- duced passed and adopted, by the said Board of Trustees at a regular meeting held September 23rd.,1924." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was. adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees HeiAtt&,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None, Absent: None. (Resolution No.774 Adopted.) _ Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.774,entitled; " A Resolutionof the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue,Morningside Drive,Twenty-sixth Street,Twenty-seventh Street,Twenty-eighth Street,Twenty-ninth Street,Thirtieth Street,Thirty-first Street,Longfellow Avenue,Thirty-third Street,Thirty-fourth Street,Thirty-fifth Street,First Street,Twenty;seventh Court,Twenty-eighth Court,Twenty-ninth Court, Thirty-third Place,Thirty-fourth Place,Alley in Block 120,Alley in Blocks 121 and 122,in said City,all as set forth and described in Resolution of Intention No.559." Trustee Holston Seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same Was, adopted by the following, roll -pall; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ( Resolution No.775 Adpted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.775,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, overruling protests or objections to the improvement of Pier Avenue and Prospect Avenue,in said City of Hermosa Beach,and as set forth in. Resolution of Intention No.761,e.s introduced,passed and adopted by said Board of Trustees at a regular meeting held September 23rd.,1924." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Hetth,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.776,Adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.776,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, 239 ordering work to be'done and improvements to be made on portions of Pier Avenue and Prospect Avenue,in said City,all as set forth and described in Resolution of Intention No.761." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon .the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.777 Adopted] Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No,777,entitled; " 'A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Hermosa Aven- ue -and Second Street in said City,as set forth and described in Resolution of In- tention No.755." . Trustee Heath seconded the motion•for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.778 Adopted.) Trustee Piper moved the adoption of Resolution No.778,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving' and adopting certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the addption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston_jPiner,Woodland,and President Bravender. Noes: None. 'Absent: None. (Resolution No.779 Adopted, Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.779,entitled; "'A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to improve portions of Hill.Rinxwi Crest Drive in said City." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President •Bravender. Noes: None.' Absent; None. (Ordinance No.414 Ado ted. Trustee Holston moved -the adoption of Ordinance No.414,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating travel and traffic upon the public streets of the City of Hermosa Beach,providing for school stops and providing penalties for the vio- lation thereof." Trustee Woodland seconded -the motion for the adoption of said Ordinance, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and PresidenettBravender. Noes: None.. Absent: None. TEE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER FOR SEPTEMBER BUSINESS was now submitted and ordered filed. Two, BONDS FOR COMMISSIONERS TO ASSESS BENEFITS AND DAMAGES for street open- ings proceedings were now submitted by the Clerk,and referred to the City Att- orney to examine. Being the Bonds of A.S.Haneman & K.F.Nance. A Letter from WM.J.Carr,the Attorney in the case of the Los Angeles County Cities contesting raise in Sou.Cal.Edison Co. ra_tes,was read and filed. The Board directed the Clerk to transmit to the local papers a statement of work done and results obtained by the Attorneys in the case,that the people mie:ht be informed in the matter. (Resolution No.780 Adopte ) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.780,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, approving and adopting a certain plan,profile,cross-soction and Diagram,and off- icial grade for public work in said City, and repealing Resolution of Intention No.740." . Trustee Holston seconded the motion -for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. . Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. . Noes: None. Absent: None. • . - - - (Resolution No.781 Adopte TrusteEWO-odl•and, moved the adoption of Res&lotion No.781,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Prospect Avenue in the City of Hermosa' Beach,determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost thereof,and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than ordinary public benefit, and that the expense of said work shall be -assessed to a district including a portion of the unincorporated territory of Los Angeles County,as well as a por- tion of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following Roll -call; Ayes:Trustees 'Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. 240 The CITY ENGINEER REPORTED THAT THE PROTESTING OWNERS ON CAMINO REAL appeared to be in the majority in regard to the question of improving Camino Real from south City boundary to the park with a sidewalk. The original petition asking that a twelve foot walk be installed, and the protest asking that only a six foot walk be installed. Thosa requesting a six foot walk represented .5381 of the entire frontage. Trustee Piner moved that the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans,spe- cifications,diagram etc. and present a Resolution as soon as convenient for the installation of a Six foot Sidewalk to be along the property line,on each side of Camino Real from the southerly boundary of Hermosa Beach; to extend on the 'east side to a point about iii opposite the southerly end of the City Park; and on the west side to extend to the southerly line of Eleventh Place. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and carried, all, members voting yes thereon. THE ENGINEER REPORTED THAT HE HAD THE SEWER LATERALS IMPROVEMENT under way ,and was working on same. TRUSTEE WOODLAND REPORTED THAT HE HAD AN OFFER FROM THE °FUER OF LOT 1, Block 112,Shakespeare to sell a portion off the northwest corner,ten feet on the north side by ten feet on the west side, for $1000.00. The Board considered that this corner should be acquired by the City to become a part of Manhattan Avenue,and do away with a dangerous corner. Trustee Holston moved that Trustee Woodland be authorized to enter into an"; escrow contract with the owner of this lot for the purpose of acquiring the portion above describednat a price of.$1000,00, on behalf of the City; the payments therefor to be taken from the Special Fund axaa±i obtained from fines and forfeitures under the Vehicle Act of California,sii aside for use al on main thoroughfares. Trustee Piner'seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE SURF AND SAND CLUB filed a request for permission to install two Sumps on the Ocean Beach,a short distance in front of the Strand Walk. between 14th. and 15th. streets. The top of the sumps were to be below the level of the sand and are designed for use in connection with the PLUNGE of the Surf & Sand Club building. On motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner,this permission was granted on condition,that wane is given subject to any objections that maybe made by the Original grantors of the land. TRUSTS FINER SUBMITTED THE PLAN OF AN ILLUMINATED SIGN to be, hung across Pier Avenue,near the easterly boundary of the City. The Board examined the Plan, but owing to a lack of funds nothing was done toward installing same,or bargaining for the building of, it. TRUSTEE HOLSTON MOVED that it is the intention of this Board,t}xat in case the $20,000. issue of bonds carry for the Installation of an Incinerator ank otheri improvements for garbage removal, at the coming election therefor,to build the incinerator at the present location of the City Dumping ground,at Sixth Street and Railroad Drive; and the local newspapers are requested to make mention of this fact for the better information of the Public; and further,that the incinerator will be partially underground. This motion being seconded by Trustee Heath,th© same was carriod,all the members voting yes thereon. TRUSTEE HEATH returned ti letter which had been referred to the Zoning & Planning Committee;wtth the statement that the Zoning & Planning Committee had not found the plan of Mr.Keeping feasible,and had referred it back,to the Board. THE BOARD GRANTED THE REQUEST OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO HOLD A MEETING TRIBE Interest of LaFollette,candidate for the Presidency of the United States, in the City Hall. The Following demands were read,audited and approved. No.438,R.E.Mead, 25.00 No.444,1st.Natl.Bk.Her.Beach, 194.14 No.439,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 6.01,No.445,Police & Firemen's Ball Com. 150.00 No.440,John Foote(W.W.Gipson,A)150.00 No.446,Beckley & Bali, 13.00 No.441,Hermosa Beach Bee, 3.75,No.447,H.Wigman, 505.34 No.442, J.W. Osborn, 45.50 No.448,H.R. Taylor, ;,14,;,14,./_ 34, 22.97- No.443,Chas.Nease, 42.00'No.449,H.Wigman,, ss:` 1216.23 - Trustee Woodland moved that these bemends be allowed and warra"ns drawn to pay them.Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Trace x Wednesday, November h.,1924,at .30 O'clock P.M.. Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. 241 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Wednesday,November 5th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. � ' ` jiz�a, ,?E%P•�a., p.,.i (�ioP� /v(/,� - 'i uk, The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 21st.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and opening BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEP OSA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS,AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.759, the Clerk was" now directed to open and read any and`all bids received by him for doing said work. " The Clerk then opened and publicly'read the following bids for doing said wDrk. The Bid of 'W.D.McCray, as follows: - 5" Cement concrete paving or gutter,per sq.ft. 7., „ " " or gutter, " " " Class A.Cement curb,per lin.ft. 2" x 12" Redwood headers, per Lin.ft. Storm Drains complete 8" vitrified pipe sewer,per lin.ft. 6" " " " house connections,per Flush tanks, each, Junction Chambers, each, The Bid of Carl W.Johnson, as follows; - 5 inch concrete pavement,per-sq:ft., .32-1/2 7 " " " ,per sq.ft., .35 Class A.curb, per lin.ft., • .70• 2" by 12"inch Redwood headers, ..22 Sidewalk, per sq. ft., .24 -Drainage & Sewer installed ,lump bid, $8000.00 The Bid of H.WIGMAN, as follows; - Cement pavements,5" sq.ft., .27'cents. .35 ". .60 :20 $500-.00 '.90 lin.ft.' .90 ' ' $150.00 ' '75.00 • I, • I, • rn 711 II It A. Curb, ' lin.ft. 2" x 12" Redwood headers Sidewalk, cement, sq.ft. Simim Drain & Sewer, Lump Bid, Grading, lump sum, The Bid of H.H.PETERSON, as follows; For five inch pavement,including'grading per square foot, twenty-four cents, '$.24 For Seven inch pavement,or gutter,per square foot,thirty-seven cents, .37 For all Class "A" curb,per li.fobt,sixty-two cts, .62 For all walk,per sq. ft,nineteen and one halfcts. .19-1/2 For all 2 x 12 Headers,per li.foot,nifneteen cents, .19 For all catch basins,each One Hundred Dollars, $100:00 For all 12" my pipe,per li.ft,one dollar, 1.00 For all 8" Clay pipe,including double Ys., per li.ft, One Dollar, 1.00 For all flush tanks,each, One Hundred Dollars, 100.00 The Bid of ED JOHNSON e& SONS, as follows; 5" cement concrete pavement,per sq..ft., 711 n n n " " " Class A. cement concrete curb, lift. 2" x 12" Redwood headers,per li.ft. Cement concrete sidewalks,per sq.ft., C.Sewer and Drainage complete, Lump sum bid, installed, • Excavation included in above The Bid of B.C.NICHOLS, as follows; 5" concrete pavement, 7" concrete gutters,per square'ft. Grading, lump sum, Class A. curb,per lineal foot, Cement sidewalks,per sq. ft., 2 x 12 redwood headers per lineal foot, Catch basin and 12"•pipe drain,complete, 8" vitrified pipe Sewer,including Y's. and junction chembers,per lineal foot, The Bid of KUHN BROS.; as follows; for 5" concrete pavement, & gutters,per for 7" concrete gutters per sq.ft. Class A. curb,per lin. ft., Sidewalks, per sq. ft., 2 x 12 redwood headers,per lin. ft., .40 .43 .80 .30 ;25 11000.00 25000.00 435 .40 .75 .24 .24 $10000.00 bid. 'Dollard. Cents. .32 .50 28000.00 .82 .25 .25 1000.00 1.68 sq.ft•30 .35 .70 / .25 5' .30 5' Storm drain,sewers and catch basin complete, ' $9950.00 Grading;.lump sum, $10000.00... These were all the bids that were received for doing said work,. The Board referred all of these bids to the City Engineer to check up. 242 This`beinethe time setfor receiving and opening bids for TI IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET.AND ARDMORE AVENUE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.763, the Clerk was directed to open and read any and all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the following bids; - THE BID OF H.WIGMAN, as follows: Paving and grading included, .32 per square ft. Class B. curb, .65 pr.lin. ft. Sidewalks, .22 X per sq. ft. THE BID' OP KUHN BROS. as follows:_ 5" pavement,per sq.'ft. " '.32-3/4 Curb, per lin. ft. ' .70' Walks, per sq. ft. .25 X THE BID OF B.C.NICHOLS,-as follows; - 5" concrete pavement,including grading,per square foot, $ .33 Class B. curb,per lineal.ft. .65 Cement sidewalks,per'sq.ft., .25 THE BID OF ED JOHNSON & SONS,as follows; Cement concrete pavement,5" .35 per sq.ft. Class "B" curb,per lin.ft. .70 Cement sidewalks,per sq.ft. .24 Including grading, These were allthe bids that were received for doing said work. The Board then referred_the above bids to the City Engineer for checking up. This being the time set for receiving and opening BIDS FOR TFIE IMPROVEMENT OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND SECOND STREET, as contemplated by Resolution of'Intention No.755, the Clerk was directed to now open and read any and all bids received by hr doing said work. Then publicly opened and read the follovring bids; THE BID OF H.WIGMAN, as'follows; 5 ft. Gutter,7 inches thick, 35 X per sq. ft. Catch basin,300 ft.sf 12 inch pipe,$900.00 THE BID OF KUHN BROS..as follows; For paving per sq. ft., .34 Ii Storm Drains complete, $1100. THE BID OF B.C.NICHOLS;'as follows; 7" concrete gutter,including grading and removing old pavement,per sq.foot,.33 Catch Basin and 12"vitrified pipe, complete, $ 850.00 THE BID OF ED JOHNSON & SONS,as follows;. 7" cement concrete gutter; .40 Catch basins ,each ) Vitrified clay pipe lift. '') 1000.00 ` 'These were all the bids that were received for doing said Work. These bids were now referred to the City Engineer to check up. The Clerk now submitted to the Board the ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE COST OF IMPROVING HERMOSA AVENUE AND OTHER STR1 ETS,AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0.736,together with the Diagram of the District to be assessed therefor; which Assessment and Diagram had been returned by the Board and referred to the Street Superintendent with instructions to so modify and change same that the assessments would'show the true benefit recei- ved by each of the various,lots,portions of lots, and parcels of land included within said District; and to so modify and change the Diagram that same would show all lots,tracts,portions thereof, or parcels of land within said district properly delineated and numberegmuydthat no piece of land would'fail to be in- cluded in the assessment that/be so included. And that`Street Supt. was further instructed to present same to'this Board When said changes had been made. The Board having examined the Assessment and Diagram,as so modified and changed,and being satisfied therewith, Trustee Holston Moved That Whereas,upon hearing'protest and appeal filed against the assessment prepared by the Street Superintendent for the cost of Improvement of Hermosa Avenue"and other,streets,under Resolution of Intention No.736,or against any act,determinatibn or proceeding of the Street Superinten- dent or of the City Engineer in regard to said assessraent,the Board of Trustees ordered the Assessment and Diagram referred back to the Street Superintendent with instructions to :modify and change the same and to subtit the same to this Board at their next meeting, and • WHEREAS,this is the time'set for the submission to the Board of the Ass- essment and Diagram,with the Wedifications and changes therein, and WHEREAS, said Assessment -and Diagram with the modifications and changes therein was this 5th. day of NoVember,1924,subraitted to the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, for examination and action,and WHEREAS, The Board of" Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, srit 2.3 finds that the orders and determinations of said Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,upon said appeal,have been complied with, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is satisfied with the correctness of the Ass- essment and Diagra-n,as`modified and changed, NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach finds that its orders and deterniination,upon appeal,have been complied with and that said Ass= essment and Diagram are correct,and said Board does hereby confirm said Assess- ment and Diagram and approve"the sale,and the Street Superintendent ii hereby" Ordered^tq-attach,te 'saidAssessment a Warrant bearing date of November 6th.,l924 in the form provided by Statute. Trustee,Heath seconded the motion ;which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinanceintroduced. Trustee Heathintroduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board' of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,amending" Section l,of Ordinance No_.350 of said City,relating to the industrial District in said City." A LE'riLR FROM W.R.GRAVELLY C.G.LEONARD was read,and ordered filed. The writers requested the Board to Change the Name of GLOBE STREET to GRPLVELEY COURT. Mr. Graveley stated to the'Board that he and Mr.Leonard owned the fronting land on this short street. He said that they would pay the expense of publishing the necessary ordinance therefor. On this understanding the Board directed the City Attorney to prepare and sub- mit to them an Ordinance making the change in name of Globe Street to Graveley Court. The motion being made by Trustee Woodland and seconded by Piner. (Resolution No.782 Adontedj Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.782,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach determining that the public interest and convenience require the closing up of a portion of 15th. Place in the City of Hermosa Beach; Declaring its intention to close up a portion of said 15th. Place; finding that no damage will'resi;lt by reason of the closing up of said portion of said 15th.Place and that no assessment is necessav? Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of aid Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Votes of Special Election Canvassed.) The Board now took up the'matter of canvassing the Result of the Special el- ection held November 4th.,1924, on the Proposition of voting whether to Bond the City `for the sum of $20,000.00 for the acquisition,construction and completion'o•f a garbage and rubbish disposal plant, as more particularly described in Ordinance No.411 of said Board of Trustees. The Rnart.entire Board acted as tellers, and the Clerk having produced the returns, the same were examined and found regular. (Res611.lop o. oT ems;} Trustee Piner then moved the adoption of Resoluti'on?vo.`!n,entitlect; " A Resolution determining and declaring the result of the Special Rlsssiiss Muni- cipa.l Election held November 4,1924,pursuant to Ordinance No.411." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes; Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board declared that the result of said Election was as follows; In Precinct No. 1. The vote for the proposition was 165 for, 33 against,Total 198 In Precinct No.2 The vote for the proposition was 190 for, 43 against,Total 233 In Precinct No.3_ The vote for the proposition was 181 for, 60 against,Total 241 In Precinct No.4 The vote for the proposition was 141 for, 76 against,Total 217 In Precinct No.5 The vote for the proposition was 201 for, 35 against,Total 236 In Precinct No.6 The vote for the proposition was 246 for, 39 against,Total 285 In rrecinct No.7 The vote for the proposition was 134 for, 31 against,Total 165 Vote in all the precincts for the Proposition was 1258, against 317,Total 1575. Necessary two-thirds 1050.,and that the Proposition carried. Mr.H.T.Cory appeared before the Board asking that Mr.Maurice,who oins property on Bonnie Brae ,to -wit; Lots 9 & 10,Block 2,G.G.Allens Tract, should not be allow- ed to make any more additions to his garage, and that no permit should be issued to him for that purpose. Mr.Cory stated that that tkix a great many busses were housed there,and repairs made,and that it was becoming a.nuisance and should be discouraged, as the neighborhood was and should remain purely residential. On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner ,the Building Inspector was in- structed not to issue any permit to Mr.Maurice for the enlargement or repair ofhis garage. 244 (Resolution No.i�84 tidonted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.784,entitled; "'A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California ordering work to be done and improvements to bemade on portions of Hill Crest Drive in said City,as set forth and described in Resolution of Intention No.779." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.785 adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.785,ertitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Hill Street in said City,as set forth and described in,Resolution of Intention No.767." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the,adoption'of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland andPfesident Bravender. Noes: None. Absent : None. (Resolution No:786 adopted. Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.786,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach;California ordering work -to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Fifteenth Street,Gelden Avenue,and Silver Street in said City,as set forth and described in Resolution of Intention No:765." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call." Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.787 ado ted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.787,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street in said City,as set forth and described in Resolu- tion of Intention No.769." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of•said Resolution, thereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The CITY'ENGINEER having completed the checking,up of the various bids for Street work now made his report thereon. It appearing to the Board that the bid of H.Wigman for the work of improv- ing Hermosa Avenue and Second Street,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.755,was the lowest, and that he was the lowest regular responsible bidder for doing said work, Trustee Piner suggested that the contract for said work be awarded to said H ..Wigrnan,and that all other bids therefor be rejected. (Resolution No.788 adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption,of Resolution No.788,entitled; " A Resolution•of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California of AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND SE; COND STREET in the City of Hermosa Beach,California,as described in Resolution of Intention No.755." • Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender: Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.789 adopted) Trustee Woodland proposed that since the check of the bids showed that Mr. H.Wigrnan was the lowest regular responsible bidder for the work of improving Fifth Street and Ardmore Avenue under Resolution of Intention No.763,that the contract for said work should be awarded to him, and that all other bids there- for be rejected. Trustee Woodland then moved the adoption of Resolution No.789,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beaeh,Califor- nia,of award of Contract for the improvement of portions of FIFTH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE,in_'the City of Hermosa Beach,Califorr_ia, as described in Reso- lution of Intention No.763."' Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes; None. Absent: None. TRUSTEE -HEATH MOVED THAT E D.JOHNSON & SONS be awarded the Contract for the Improvement of HERMOSA AVENUE,AND OTHER STREETS, -as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.759. Mr.H.H.Peterson protested against this action, on the ground that his bid was the lowest,and that he was a regular,responsible bidder. 245 The City Engineer stated that he was of the opinion that Mr.Peterson had put in his -bid lover than the work would cost if properly done,and that he had not taken into consideration the entire cost of sand removal. ' After -discussion of the matter,the Board voted to defer+ a'ction -on these bids,. and ix Trustee Heath having withdrawn his motion-, iiaaxl axxclxxximil Trustee Holston moved that the matter of awarding Contract for the Improvement of°Hermosa Avenue and other Streets as contemplated ty Resolution of Intention 759,be laid over'until the next meeting of this Board. 'This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath and carried, all the members vo- ting yes thereon. . J.WJEE having made written application for permission to install a gaso1 ne pump in the curb in front of his garage on Eleventh Street, the -Board directed him to obtain the written permission of the owner of the -premises to install this pump; after which the Board'vrould consider his application.'- ' W.C.PAULEY, an owner'of property on' Fourth Street and Prospect Avenue, made written objection to the deposit of soil on his lot in the grading opera- tions of the contractor for Street Improvement of Prospect Avenue . MrsJohnson, the Contractor stated that he had not finished his work there and would look into the matter -with the Street Superintendent. Trustee Einer agreed to look the ground over for the Board. A LETTER FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH LAND AND WATER CO. ' in regard to option on Beach Front:land, was received and ordered filed. The Beach -Company asked that the Board would make some decision in the matter of the purchase of this land. On motion of Trustee Holston the Board decided to lay this matter before a committee of the Board and ratmaxamsx the business men of the City; and the Pre- sident then appointed Trustees Heath,Woodland and Piner,as a Commitee of the Board to arrange for a meeting of themselves and business men,and find out if it was the wish of the City to purchase this land by a Bond measure at this time. A LETTER FROM THE TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COIMIPANY guaranteeing that the Citizen's Trust and Savings Bank,is owner, and Hermosa -Redondo Water Co.,has a right of way, over, Streets and Avenue, in Tract No.5826, was received and filed. This was a Sub -division for which it was desired to establish the true ow- ners for the dedication of Streets therein. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, being the Escrow Agents, presnted a Deed,not yet of record for the transfer by Helen A.Brown of the northwest corner of her Lot 1,Block 112,Shakespeare. The Bank asked the Board to now deposit the price ag- reed on,for said Lot, namely,$1000.00. • On motion of Trustee Holston seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to accept this Deed as signed,with'small additions by the advice of the City X Atty.. also tovinstruct the Clerk to' immediately prepare a Demand and Warrant for,the sum of $1000.00 payable to'the,Bank,to be taken from the Fund set aside from Fines 'collected for violation's of the Vehicle Act -of- California,to be used for improvement of main thoroughfare's; this purchase -being necessary for the impro- vement of Manhattan Avenue leading to the City of Manhattan,Beach. - • • The City Engineer now submitted certain Specifications for public work in Hermosa Beach,being the general, requirements for the use of National Pavement and recommended that same be adopted and'approved . -TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that the Specifications or requirements for the use of NATIONAL•PAVEMENTS in Hermosa Beach, as herek subrnitted,be and the same,is hereby approved and adopted as SPECIFICATIONS NO.72 for PUBLIC,WORK in the City of Hermosa Beach. - • , • The motion was seconded by Trustee Heath,and carried by,the following vote. • Ayes:Trustees :Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. . Noes:g R Absent: None. - - , Trustee b��:nxaa�i moved that •the Patent License Agreement here,submitted submitted T , by,the National Pavements Corp. for the use of their the same is hereby ,approved and accepted: • Thustee Woodland seconded the motion,which - Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland • Noes: None. Absent: None. , NATIONAL PAVEIV NT MIXTURE , -be and was carried by the following,vote; and President Bravender. (Resolution No.790 Adopted.) Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.790,entitled; - "-A Resolution of the,Board-of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,setting aside and rescinding Resolution•No.760,Resolution No.761 and Resolution No.776." -Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was -adopted by the following roll -call; -Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,l'iner,Woodland and President Bravender.- • -Noes: None. Absent:,None. - (Resolution No.791 AdoRteit) • Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.79l entitled; "•A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans ,profiles and cross-sections for public work in,said City." , - - Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution,where -upon- the same was adopted by the following roll -call; - Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President-Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. 246 (Resolution No.7a2 Adopted.) Trustee Heath moyed the adoption of Resolution No.792,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to order the improvement of portions of Pier Avenue,Prospect Aven- ue,Camino Real and Real Avenue; and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; and declaring the district to be benef- ited by said work or improvement and to be assessed to pay the cost and expenses *lr thereof; and determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the costs and expenses thereof; and fixing a time and place for hearing objections to said. work or improvement or to the extent of the district to be assessed." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.793ad ted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.793,en_titled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach approving and adopting .certain plan,profile and cross-section for public work in said City." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolutiontwhere- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.794 adopt° ) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.794,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, declaring its intention to order the improvement of a portion of Camino Real,in said City; declaring the,work of improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; declaring the district to be benefited by said work or improve- ment and tokbe assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; determining that serial bonds shall be issued to represent the costs and expenses thereofl and fixing the time and place for hearing protests and objections to said work or improvement or to the extent,of the district to be assessed.", Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the,following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent : None. The Board now examined the plans for the P QPNESEWER LATERALS. No changes were ordered at this time. The City Engineeeliii4iethe cost thereof at 496,000.00 On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Trustee Piner,the Board voted to in- struct the City Engineer to prepare and present for their approval,the necessary plans,specifications etc. in a completed state, with Resolution therefore in or- der to bring on an election on the question of voting $200,000.00 ,for the In- stallation of Sewer Laterals throughout the City. The Following Demands were reciived, audited and approved;- No.450, F.M.Braverder, 451,L.H.Heath, 452,A.R.Holston, 453,Fred Piner, 454,M.Woodland, 455,B.F.Brown, 456,S.D.Sameon, 457,R.E,Mead, 458,Frances Wendell, 459,Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. 460,R.E.Mead, 461,Neuner Corp., 462,C.A.Bridge, 463,C.A.Bridge, 464,Johnston Printing Co., 465,Redondo Home Telephone 466,W.W.Gipson, 467,E.L.Messinger, 468,G.H.Ensign, 469,Arthur Marshall, .470,Everett Cassell, 471,John Foote, 472,Geo.Dixon, 473,W.F.Meadows, 474,W.W.Gipson, 475,W.D.Carpenter, 476,Camino Garage, 477,Pier Ave. Cafe, 478,The Paraffine Co., 479,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 480,E.A.Ordway, Inc. 481,B.C.Hibbets, 482,Tom,H.Allen, Co., 10.00# 483,B.C.Hibbets, .6.00 10.00484,Hermosa Hdwe. Co., 13.45 10.00 485,Hermosa Redondo Water Co. 66.00- 10.00. 186, do do do do do 105.00 10.00, 487, do do do do do 35.00. X175.00- 488,Water Wks.Supply Co., 299.00- 76.50 15.00 12.26 17.53 Her.Beach,213.66- 150.00 135.00. 489, F. C.Mead, 175.00, 490,J.G.Reid, 100.00 . 491,Tasker & Wright .50 492,Geo.H.Browning, 45.00 493,The. Nat'l.Bk.of 58.80 , 494 ,W. F.Meadows, 100.00 • 495,B.F.Brown, 100,00 . 496,J.Hofreiter, 288.45 . 497,Sam Askey, 23.05 ., 498,Ted Childs, 200.00 - a499,Ivan Beck, 195.00 165.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 16.00 4.00 , 3.00 8.00 70.33 10.00 46.55 7.31 512, do do 185.00 . 513, do do 175.00 514, do do 125.00 515, do do 500,Joe green, 501,Har1 Kinchelos, 502, I:I.E .Payne, L.B.Mills,(503), 504,G.W.Lynch,g. 505,First Natl.Bk., 506,James Leake, 507,E.Yarrow,1 508,Camino Garage, 509,So.Cal.Edison Co., 510, do do 511, do do 15.00 - 107.00- 135.00 108.00. 125.00. 110.00. 108.00 108.00 110.00 2.00 92.00 117.00 110.00 X7.40 - 22.15 - 50.16 ? 2,00 3.44 4 1.40 09.52 `\' 93.86 1 1 1 516,Sou.0 alif.Edison Co., 51.41 #517,do d9 do do 616.23 #518,do d9 do do 8.02 #519;do do do do 4.08 520;do .do do do 1.43 521,do do do do 16.70 522;icer.-Redondo Water Co., 21;70 523;Moran-McWhinnie, 278.80 524; do do '10.95- 525;First Nat'l.Bk.of Her.Beach, 1000.00 526;Pacific_States Lbr.Co., 1.29.• 527,Joe Gentry, 41.21 528;Seaside.Garage, 5.53 529, do do 5.12 5.30;Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 3.00 . 531;.IvIrs.M.E.Oliver, 32;00 532;H.R.Taylor, 150.00 533;Paul Bravender, 75.00 534,Wm.Helmar, 95.00 535,Archie Theroux, 90.00 536,H.A.Dustin, 126.00 • 537;J.W.Rapier, 98.00 538,T.C.Parker, 108.00 , 539;W.A.Elsterman, 175.00 • 540;J.C.Smith, 179.38 541,Johnston Printing Co., 305.30 542; do do do do 55:80 - r 543,A.Stiglmier, 10.00 8 g iw zz• Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Ho].ston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly'made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Thursday, November 20th.,1924, at 7:00 O'Clock P.M.. President of the Board. . Clerk. MINUTES. OF AN ADJOURIED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF - HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA,held in the Council Chamber Thursday,November 20th..,1924, at 7:00 O'Clock P.M.. ' PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING held November 5th.,1924,were read and approved. This being the time set for receiving and opening BIDS FOR THE IMPROVE/ENT OF THE THE FOLLOWING STREETS , TO -WIT: - Rhodes and Twentieth Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.769. Fifteenth Street, Golden Avenue and Silver Street, as contemplated by'Reso- tion of Intention No.765. Hill Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.767. Hillcrest Drive,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.779. The Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all of the Bids received by him for the doing of said Improvements. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the following bids for the Improvement of Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street,as contemplated by Reso.of Int. No.769. The Bid of H.H.Peterson, as follows; - 'For 5" concrete pavement, $0.28 Class "B" Concrete Curb, _ 0.65 Redwood headers,per li.ft. 0.20 Wrought Iron Monuments each, 10.00 Grading cut= per cu yd. .90 fill It " " .10 The Bid of Ed Johnson & Sons, as follows; - For 5" cement concrete pavement,including grading,per sq.ft. $0.34 Class "B" Cement curb li ft 0.70 The Bid of B.C.Nichols, as follows; - For 5" concrete pavement,per sq.ft,including grading,as per plans and specifications with redwood headers & monuments,etc..25 . Class B. Curb per lin.ft. .50 Tfe Bid of Kuhn Bros., as follows;- For g" cement concrete pavement,per sq.ftincluding•grading, .25' Class B cement concrete curb,per lineal ft. .65 The Bid of H.Wigman, as follows;- For (5) inch concrete cement pavement,incliuding grading, per sq. ft: .32 X Class B . curb concrete, per lin.ft. .70'X 248 f�wy For Redwood headers, pr. lin. ft. .25 Monuments, each, $5.00 These were all the bids received for doing said work. The Board referred these bids to the City Engineer for checking the figures. THE CLERK THEN OPENED AND PUBLICLY READ the following bids for the Improvement, Fifteenth Street;Golden Avenue and Silver Street, as pdntemplated by Resolition of Intention No.755. The Bid of H.Wigman, as follows; - (5) inch concrete cement pavement,including grading,per sq. ft., .34 Class B. cement concrete curb,per lin. ft. .70 , Redwood headers per lin. ft. .25 Monuments, each, $5.00 X The Bid of Ed Johnson &'Sons,as follows; 5"cement concrete pavement,including.grading_per sq.ft. . .31-1/2 cts. 'Class111 "B" cement concrete curb li ft. .,7Q cts. The Bid of H.H.Peterson, as follows; For 5" concrete paving, $0.28 " Class B. curb ,0.65 " grading cut,per cu yd 0.90 " fill, " " " , 0.10 . . Monuments, each, ,10.00 Headers,per lineal ft. , .22 . . The Bid of Huhn Bros., as follows;- . 5" cement concrete pavement,per sq.ft, Including grading, , .28 . , Class B. Cement concrete curb ;,per lin.ft., " " ,". " .65 The Bid of B.C.Nichols, as follows; - 5" concrete pavement per sq.ft,including grading,as per plans and, specifications with redwood headers & monuments etc. .25 Class B. curb per lin. ft., . .50 These were all the Bids received for doing said work. The Board referred these bids to the City Engineer to check up and report. THE CLERK 1N OPENED AND PUBLICLY READ the following bids for the improvement ". of Hill, STreet,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.767. The Bid of Kuhn Bros. as follows; 5" cement concrete pavement,including grading,per sq. ft., .25 Class B. cement concrete curb,per lineal foot, .70 The Bid of Armstrong and Clark, as follows;- . 5 in concrete pavement,per sq. ft., .31 cts. Class B. curb,per lin. ft. .65 cts. 2 by 12 redwood headers,per lin. ft. .20 ct s. The'Bid of H.H.Peterson•, as follows; for 5" concrete pavement0.28 " Class B. concrete curb, 0.65 grading per cu 3t yd., cut, .90 " If " ,fill,, .50 The Bid of B.C.Nichols, as follows; - 5" concrete pavement per sq.ft.including grading,as per plans,and specifications, with redwood headers etc. $ .26 Class B. curb,per lin.ft. .50 These were all the bids received for doing said work. The Board referred these bids to the City Engineer,to•check up figures. The Clerk then opened and publicly read the following bids for the Improvement of HILLCREST DRIVE; as.contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.779. The Bid of H.Wigman, as follows; (5) inch cement concrete pavement,including'grading,per sq. ft. .35 cts. Class B. cement concrete curbs, per lin. ft., .70 cts. The Bid of Ed Johnson & Sons, as follows; 5" cement concrete pavement,incltiding grading,per sq. ft. .32-1/2 Class B. cement curb, per li.ft. .70 The Bid of Kuhn Bros.,as follows; 5" cement concrete pavement,including grading,per sq.ft., .30 Class B. cement concrete curb,per lineal ft. • .65 The Bid of B.C.Nichols, as follows; 5" concrete pavement per sq. ft.,including grading as per plans, and specifications etc. .25 Class B. curb, per lin. ft., .50 These were all the bids that were received for doing said work. The Board then referred all of these bids to the City Engineer for checking up.. This being the time set for - HEARING AND RECEIVING PROTESTS FOR THE WORK OF' IMPROV- ING PIER AVENUE,PROSPECT AVENUE,REAL AVENUE, as contemplated by Resolution No.792, The Clerk submitted and read the PROTEST of ED.Venables,N.J.Anderson;C.L.Lawless, L.L.Tillotson,W.C.Hamilton,D.B.Maurice,Paul D.Moser,C.J.Schornerus,Josephine Davis, Anne E.Haas,H.J.?dIegenbrug,Roy Payne,Mr.Leonard Sweeney,LLrs.M.E.Re✓nolds,Fa.nny Johnson, G.L. Johnson, J.W.Cunningham, T.E .;"Jalters,A.M.Witham,H. J.1/eMning,Chas.E .Sadler, Doris Dicke', John V.Faherty,L.J.Wier,Harry C.CIilson,C.F. Oliver,Samuel Haigh, Lucien Mayor,Jap L.Clark,Alfred Little,John A,Johnson,L.R.Sharon,Alfred Rhode, Mabell L.Sharrock,John P.Sharp,Edward B.Baker,W.W.Roberts,Lena Rogers, 249 Mrs.R.A.Darling,Emma E.Bryant,Araminta Bennard,Mrs.G.J:Gar-ner,Flor-ent.ine .Shaw. --. - This was the only written protest received. At the i ,vitation of the President several persons discussed this matter, but no verbal protest was received. 'The Board explained that the walks and curbs were to be assessed to the iron- tage, and also -60 'pereent of the cost of pavement. And that each'side of Pier -Avenue would be expected to pay for its side, as per the previous expression of the Board . • (Resolution No.799 Adoate Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.799,entitled; "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City ,of Hermosa Beach,California, overruling protests or objections to the improvement -of portions of Pier Avenue' Prospect Avenue and all of Real Avenue,in said City of HermosaBeach,as set forth in Resolution of Intention-No.792,as introduced,passed and'adopted by said.Board of Trustees at a re}ular wasting adjourned meeting held November 5th.,1924." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the'following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ( Resolution No.800 Ad- o�te Truste'er moved the adoption of Resolution No.800,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City ,of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on Portions of Pier Avenue, Real Avenue,Prospect Avenue and Camino Real in said City,as set forth and descri- bed in Resolution of Intention No.792." Trustee -Holston seconded the motion for the adoption o•f said Resolution,where upon the same was adopted by the following roll-call;- Ayes:Trustees oll-call;Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY ATTORNEY NOW SUBI'tIITTED.A MED FROM THE ATCHISON,TOPEKA & SANTA FE RY. CO,: for easement for Opening of THIRTIETH STREET across the RIGHT OF WAY of, said Ry. Co., The Board havin , examined- this Easement and being satisfied with sane; (Resolution No -.801 Ad000te Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.801,APPROVING AND ACCEPT- ING• THE- DEED FROM THE A.T.&.S.F.' Cotripany to an Easement for Crossing of the said Company'stTracks and Right of Way ,where Thirtieth Street in said City would intersect said Railway Company's Right of Way. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption -of said resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call;' Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President.Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.802 Adooted,J Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.802,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, approving and adopting certain plans,profiles,cross-sections and Diagram for pub- lic, work in said City." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayesc Trustees Heath, Hol ston,Piner,'Woodland and .President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.803 adopted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.803.,3ntitled;• " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,declaring its intention to improve a portion of Longfellow Avenue and other Streets,Drives Places and Alley in said City." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. - (Resolution No.804 Ado ted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.804,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of Prospect Avenue,in said City." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the -same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None; THE CITY ENGIiNEER NOW SUBMITTED HIS FIGURES SHOWING THE AMOUNTS THAT HAD BEEN BID BY THE VARIOUS BIDDERS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS. It appearing that B.C.Nichois was the lowest regular responsible bidder for the work of Improving Rhodes r Twentieth,as per Reso.of Intention No.769,Trustee Heath suggested that the contract for said work should be awarded to said B.C. Nichols, and all other bids therefor rejected; 250 (Resolution No.798 Adopted. Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.798,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award of contract for the improvement of a portion of Rhodes Street,and a por- tion of Twentieth Street,in the City of Hermosa Beach,California, as described in Resolution of Intention No.769." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolutiob,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. It appearing that B.C.NICHOLS WAS THE LOWEST REGULAR RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE WORK OF IMPROVING FIFTgENTH STREET,GOLDEN AVENUE AND ,SILVER STREET, as contempla- ted by Resolution of Intention No.765, Trustee Heath mama suggested that the con- tract for, said work be awarded to said B.C.Nichols,and that all other bids there- for be rejected; (Resolution.No.795 Adopte d Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution a:titUtet; No.795_,entitled;. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award of contract for the improvement of a'portion of the following Streets; Fifteenth Street,Silver Street, Golden Avenue, in the City of Hermosa Beach, California,as described in Resolution of Intention No.765." Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. It appearing. that B.C.NICHOLS WAS THE LOBEST REGULAR RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE WORK OF II:PROVING HILL STREET, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.767; Trustee Piner suggested that the contract for said work be awarded to said B.C. Nichols, and that all the other bids therefor be rejected. (Resolution No.796 Ado�»ted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.796,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award of Contract for the improvement of a portion of Hill Street,in the City of Hermosa Beach,California, as described in Resolution of Intention,No.767." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,where- upon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. It appearing that B.C.Nichols was the lowest,,regular,responsible bidder for the WORK OF IMPROVING HILLCREST DRIVE,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.779, Trustee Piner suggested that the contract be awarded to said.B.C.Nichols, and that all the other bids therefor be rejected. (Resolution No,.797 Adopted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption, of Resolution No.797,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award pf Contract for the improvement of a portion of Hillcrest Drive,in the City of Hermosa Beach,California, as described in Resolution of Intention No.779" Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of,said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote;. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Brave{oder. Noes: None. Absent:, None. THE BOARD NOW, TOOK UP THE MATTER OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE IItPROVEMENT OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 759, which matter had been laid over from the previous meeting. The Board discussed the matter with I: iIr.H.H.Peterson,whose bid had appeared to be the lowest. The Engineer repeated his statement that he thought the bid was too low to be successfully performed It appeared that the time for which Mr.Peterson's- Bond was to run,namely to ecember 3rd., was considered too short a time to enable him to sign up his contract in case the work was awarded to him. He declared himself willing and able to submit and file a further bond to for- tify the bond accompanying his bid, and maintained that he could secure publica- tion in the local paper on Friday,if the award was made him at this date. Members of the Board doubted that this proceedure would cure the defect in the Bond. Trustee Piner moved that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Trustee Heath seconded the motion. Trustee Holston moved the following amendment to Trustee Finer's motion; "That the motion to lay over bid of Peterson for further consideration and until next regular meeting,and for the purpose of allowing the bidder to either file a new bond or amend the bond and file by striking out the -provision as to time limit in which. suit may be brought on bond". Trustee Heath having consented to this Amendment,ar.d seconding the same, The amendment was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner and President Bravender, Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustee Woodland. Absent: None. .TJ 251 J..W.DUBBS made written request that the Board should re-imburse 'o the expense of paying the Assessment for the Improvement in front of his lot on Hermosa Av- enue with a Sidewalk; in the sum of $59.52. It appeared that Mr.Dubbs had a walk,which was removed and replaced with a new one when the improvement along Hermosa Avenue was installed recently. The Board understanding much about this matter, and also inquiring of the Street Supt. and the Engineer, were.of the opinion'that the installation of a new Walk was necessary to properly improve this -street, and on.motion of Trustee Piner seconded by Trustee Heath, the request of Mr.Dubbs was denied. • Constance K.Grazier presented aletter asking $5.00 for rent of her building to be paid by the City additional to what the County had paid her or agreod•to pay for the uee of the room as a polling Place at the receint general ele ction. - The Board ordered the letter filed. ".john Hiss having .asked that the light on Cypress Avenue,recertly allowed,should nacr be installed since there was no longer need for conserving power, this matter was referred to Trustee Piner, of the Lighting Committee. • ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE WOODLAND;SECONIE;D BY"PINER the .Board voted to allow the City Clerk to arrange for the purchase of certain data regarding Automobile owners for use in Making the next Annual Assessment. This was -a list of owners compiled by certain parties in Sacramento. The cost not to exceed $15.00. - THE REPORT OF -THE CITY CIEPK,THE CITY TREASURER AND OF THE CITY RECORDER, were now submitted and examined and ordered -filed. (Resolution No.805 adopted,) - Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.805, Resolving that the Board of Trustees -of the City of Hermosa Beach approves and accepts the DEED MADE BY HELEN .A.BROWN TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH of a, Portion of the Northwest corner -of Lot 1,Block 112, Shakespeare,in the City .of Hermosa Beach. •- • Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption'of said Resolution, whereupon tie same was -adopted by the following roll -call; . - Ayes.: rustees Heath,Holston;Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ' Noes: `None. .Absent: None. • - A 'REPORT FROM THE DISTRICT,HEALTH OFFICE for the Month of October,was received and ordered filed. (Ordinance No.415 Adopted.' Trusted Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.415,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Herrnosa'Beach,amendir_g Section 1,of Ordinance #350 of said City,relating to the Industrial District of said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the•adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland -and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. TRUSTW HEATH REPORTED IN REGARD TO THE PROPOSED BOND ELECTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF -THE TWJO PORTIONS OF BEACH FRONT FROM THE H. B .Land & Water Co., that he had been unable to obtain much assistance , but most of his advice had been that he would have to rely on himself and the members of the Board to find out how people felt toward the matter,since the several business men he talked with did not wish to speak for'anyone but himself individually. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE LATH SECONDED BY FINER, the Board instructed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to bring on an election to vote on the question of bonding the City for the amount cif ting money necessary to purchae the 210 feet of land on each side of the Pier now owned by the Beach Company. ( Ordinance Introduced) Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinance ,entitled; An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the 'City of Hermosa Beach changing the name of a certain streetain said City,heretofore known as Globe Street,and fixing and establishing the name of said street as Graveley Court." ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HEATH, seconded by Holston, the Clerk was directed to write the Mercereau Construction Co.,and Mr.Ledbetter,formerly of said Company, in regard to having an examination of the Municipal Pier made ,to ascertain what its condition is at the present time, and the probable cost of strengthening the piling, it being thought that some or many of the piles might be in a weak con - (Resolution No.806 Adapted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.806,entitled; " A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition,con§truction and completion by the'City of Hermosa Beach -of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit;- The acquisition,construction and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,tunnels,settling or treatment tat tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains,and also including necessary lard*rights of way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary therefor,the estimatedxrait cost of which said municipal improvement will be the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars; determining that said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,purposes and poweps of said City; and determining that the cost thereof will be too great to)be paid out of the ordi- nary annual income and revenue of said City." 252 Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Wo°odland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following Demands were Demand No. 544;Katherine Gatzman, 545,Janet B.Hinckley, • 546,Pearl C.Richardson, • 547,Herman H.Schumaker,- 548,Anna E.Bangs, 549;Florence I,i.Logan, 550,Mrs.A.R.Torrence, 551,Ada E.Pattee, 552,Aloysius C.Hager, 553,Marion A.Young, 554,Bertha M.Huddleston, 555,Edna M.Young, 556,Wailiam A.Stiles, 557,James C.Summers, 55,Cora Frank, 559,Delphine Larcom, 560,Leona D.$Jtiles, 561,Joseph M.Edwards, 562,M.Alice Magoon, 563,Mabel R.Yost, 5 64, C ora M.Burkhart, 565,Lillian L.Fine, 566,Stella L .Meadows, 567,James H.Magoon, 568,E .M.Reese, 569,Bertina G.Egge, 570,Norris F.Bravender, 571,Paul R.Bravender, received,audited and approved; V Demand No. 5.00 572;Lou Claire Reese, " 5.00 573;Adelaide R.Fablinger, 5.00 574,Florence q.Bolton, 5.00 575,Grace P.Luxford, 5.00 576;Ethel G.Bianchi, 5.00 577,Richard D.Hendricks, 5.00 5.78,A.G.Fetters, • 5.00 579,William T.Bolton, 5.00 580;W.W.Roberts, • 5.00 581,F.C.Mead, 5.00 582,J.,L.Hotchkiss, - 5.00 583,Kate F.Cornbleth,. 5.00 584,Annie Reid, 5.00 585;Gladys A.Samson, 5.00 586,Sou.Calif. Gas Co., 5.00 587,Norman,Sign Painter, 5.00 588,lst.Nat'l.Bk. of Redondo, 5.00 589,B.&.B.Seruice Sta., 5.00 Water Works Supply Co., (#590) 5.00 - Trustee Heath moved that pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the following votb; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holstor_,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion made and seconded, the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,December 2nd. ,1924, at 7:30 O'Clbck P.M.. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 20.63. 7.75. 288.04 49.71 299.00 Nat'l. Bank of "ermosa Beach,(591)212.33 5.00 44.00 5.00 1.00' 5.00 3.85' 5.00 595,1st.Nat'l.Bk.of fer. Beach, 195.40 5.00 596,H.Wigman, 1850.00. 5.00 597,B.F.Brown `& R.E.Mead, 113.25 5.00 598 ;Wn.Barta, 18.18 5.00 599,Mrs.Fannie Alkire, 10.24 600,S.J.Fisher, 7.68. these Demands be allowed,and Warrants draw to 31,, 892,G.W.Lynch, 593,Star Balcksmith Shop, 594,Callison Grocery,, Clerk. President of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 01' T +E BOARD OF TRUSTEES,of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,Becember 2nd.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. The' lINUTES of the adjourned regular meeting held November 20th. 1924, were read and approved. A COMMITTEE composed of T . C .Newby and Iva R .Converse ,made writ- ten application for permission to erect and maintain for a period of about three weeks on vacant lots at First and Camino Real,a tent for holding an OLD TINE GOSPEL MEETING. On motion of Trustee`Heath,seconded byWoodland,the permit there- for was granted. T.C.NEWBY rhade written application for permission to operate THE GOSPEL TABEREACLE INDUSTRIAL STORE at next door to the new Church located on or in the 400 block on Camino Keal,without pay- ment of license fee. The Board considered that since this wasnot being done for a profit , `hat the requestwas reasonable, and on motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Heath. the request was granted. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PIER A,73.a J ,C11I' IisTO RAAL AVENUE AND PROSPECT AVENUE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.792, the Clerk was now directed to publicly open and read any and all bids received by him for doing said work. The Clerk then publicly opened and read the bid of KUHN BROS., as follows:- Grading, ollows:- Grading, Lump sum, 16,500.00 1-1/2 " National Pavement wearing surface on 5" cement concrete base,per square ft. .40 253 1-1/2" National wearing surface,per sq. f t . .17 Ilringing to contour base line.•l'reating and painting old macadam, per square foot, .02 Curbs,per lineal f t . .72 Sidewalks, per sq. ft. THE PID OF GEO.R.CURTIS PAVING CO. ,as follows; 5" concrete base and 1-1/2" National wearing surface, complete per sq: ft., .375 Grading, lump sum, . 15000.00 National wearing surface 1-1/2" thick,per_sq.ft. .17 Treatin_g,painting macadam for .Nat.Wraring surface per sq. ft. .015 Sidewalks ,per sq. ft., 5 Curbs, per lineal ft., .75 THE BID OF B , C, .NICHOLS , AS FOLLOWS:- Grading, OLLOWS:-- Grading, complete, 14900.00 5" concrete base with 1-1/2 " National Wearing surface,per sq. ft. .385 1-1/2 " National wearing surface per sq.ft., .18 Class A. Curb, per lin.ft. .79 Sidewalks, per sq. ft., .25 THE BID OF •H.W_IGMAN, AS FOLLOWS; - Grading, lump sum, 13600.00 5" concrete base with 1-1/2" National wearing surface per sq. ft. complete .37 1-1/2" National wearing surface,per sq. ft. , .165 Bringing to contour base line,treating and painting old macadam old macadam,per sq.ft., .01 Curbs,per lineal ft. .�0 Sidewalks ,per sq.ft. , • These were all the bids received for doing said work. The Board then referred all of these bids to the Engineer for checking. THIS BEING THE TlIE SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEN NT OF A PORTION OF PROSPECT AVENUE,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.781, the Clerk was now directed to open and read any and all bids received by him for said work. The Cleric then publicly opened and read the Bid of ED JOHNSON & SONS, as follows; Class "A" Curb,per li.ft. $ .80 6" cement pavement ,per sq.ft., .34 Excavation,mnnumerts 41 redwood headers included in above bid. This was the only bid received for doing said work. Trustee Holston suggested that since Ed Johnson & Sora. were the only bidders and it appeared that their bid was a reason- able one,that the contract whould be awarded to them,at the Rrices named in their bid, and that all other bids be rejected. esolution No. 0'; Adopted. Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.80/, " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Pros- pect Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beach,California „ as des- cribed in Resolution of Intention No.781,and also described herein." Trustee Heath secod.ed the emotion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland & Prest.Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board directed the Clerk to withhold publication of the Notice of Award for this improvement until further orders. The CLERK REPORTED THAT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED Ai;Y WRITTEN PRO= •TEST AGAINST THE IIIPROVEEE T OF PORTIONS OF CANINO REAL,as set forth. in Resolution of Intention No.794. ( Resolution No.808 Adopted. ,Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.808,enti- tled, " A Resolution of the Board. of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,ordering work to be done and improve- ments to be made on portions of Camino Real in said City,as set forth in Resolution of Intention No.794." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted bythe following vote; Ayes :Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner ,Woodlandati&President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr.H.H.Peterson,Contractor bidding on the Improvement of Her- mosa Avenue and other Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No'.759 nnw submitted for filing his amended Bond to ac- 254 company his previous bid,and e::t end the time the-1eof. The Board now discussed the matter of Awarding Contract for this work. Trustee Piner moved that all the bids for the Improvement of Hermosa Avenue and other Streets as per Resolution of Intention 14o.759, be rejected, -and the Clerk directed to re -advertise same for bids. Trustee Woodland seconded the Motion. Trustee Holston moved as a substitute for Trustee liners motion, that the bid of H.H.Peterson therefor be accepted,and all other bids be rejected. Trustee Heath seconded Tr.Holston's motion. The vote on same was as follows; Ayes: Trustees Heath and Holston. Noes: Trustee Woodland & President Bravender. Not Voting: Trustee Piner. Absent: None. Trustee Piner then reriew+ed his notion th:.tail bids for the Improve- ment of Hermosa Avenue and other Streets as per Aeso.of Intention No.759 be•rejected,and the Clerk directed tore -advertise for bids therefor.Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following Vote: - Ayes: Trustees Piner ,Woodla nd_ & President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Holstony Not Voting: Trustee Heath. Absent: None. (Ordinance No . 41 Ado21ed. ) Tbustee Reath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.416,entitled. An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach changing the name of a certain street in said City,heretofore known as Globe Street,and fixing and establishing the name of said Street as Graveley Court."' Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordi- nance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,HolstorRirer,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A letter was received from the County Health Office notifying the Board of meeting to be held in Redondo Beach,on the 3rd.becerlber to discuss District health Matters,a$ to make or discuss'a new Con- tract for the following year. The President appointed Trustee Hol- ston as a Committee of one to attend this meeting. The Engineer now reported on the various bids received for the Improvement of Pier Avene acid other Streets as per resolution of Intention No.792. It appearing from the report of the Engineer that the Bid of H.Wignan was the lowest,and it appearing that he was the lowest regular resonsib� e bidder for, said work., Trustee Holston suggest- ed that the xxxkxmfximpxxximgx Contract for said work should be aw- arded to said H.Wigman, at the prices named in his bid,and that all other bids therefor be- rejecctted. (' Resolution No,8 . Ad pt_P.d, Trustee Holston moved the adoption of Resolution No.809,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award of Cotract for the improvement of portions of Pier Avenue,Camino Real,Real Avenue,and Prospect,Avenue in the said City,as described in Resolution of Intention No.792." Trustee heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolu- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. A LETTER WAS RECEIVED PPOT::. THJ CHA:°TE. Or COaTrJRC. ,asking the Board to contribute the sum of $175.00 towards the expense of a public Christmas Tree. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by. Heath,the Board voted to grant the request of the Chamber, the money to be taken from the Advertis- ing Fund. A Letter from the Redondo Elks Orgi,nitation,asking that the Board would have representative at the meeting called for December 3rd. in Redondo, was read, and Trustee Holston agreed to attend this meeting in case he finished up the other business at the meeting of the Health District,called for an earlier hour in the evening. The Deed of Lulu F.Huff et al. to Lot 13,of Tract 8386 in the City of Hermosa Beach,was now submitted,to the Board for accept- ance. This Lot was a one foot strip,on the south side of the Court showing on the south side of .said TTract #8,86. The Board were willing to accept dedication of this lot,since it added about one foot to the width of the Court. (Resolution No.1O Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution .No .810 , en- titled, 255 " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach accepting a certain deed from Lulu F.Huff ,Ethel Wiliella Huff ,Helen H.Parke,and.Lyle D.Ripley, and also accepting title to the real pro- perty described in said deed." Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Reath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender Noes: None. Absent: None. THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTORwas submitted and ordered filed. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE HOLSTON, the Board voted that it is the sense of the Board that property owners along Tenth Street in the new Haneman Tract.shall be,and they are hereby,requested,to build their dwellings,when same shall be built,a distance of fifteen feet back from the front property line,in order.to conform to the.fifteen feet set back now established by the owners of the Tract adjoining the Haneman Tract on the west,owned by Crenshaw,&.Smailes. Mr.C.F.Saunders, submitted to the Board for approval,his draw- ing and plat of the proposed Plat No.8519,being a.sub-division of Lot 17,of Block 85.,in the Second Add. to.ermosa_Beach. On motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner, the Board vo- ted to approve this Plat,and accept the streets.therein dedicated, providing Mr.Roberts, the owner, shall deed to the Pity of Hermosa Beach,for public uses the small lot therein numbered 18. TRUSTEE HEATH REPORTED that he had obtained an.appraisement of the 210 feet on each side of the Pier,owned by the Her.Land & Water Co.. He submitted said appraisal signed by the Santa Monica Bair District Realty Board, setting a value of $600..per,front foot on the property. His understanding was that there was no charge.fer this, and the Board thanked Mr.Heath for his efforts in the matter. Trustee Holston.recommended that the City Engineer should supply a monthly statement showing time charged for all work in his office on City work, whether it was on regular street work, or on work which the Engineer .was otoing under contract for .the ,Engineering. He suggested that the. City Clerk & Treasurer_ should be directed to look over the Engineer's time,slips. The Board did not wish to go into the matter_behind the engineers regular reports showing the work erformed on the re ular street work . ( Resolution No. 11 Adopted.) _ Trustee Heath moved the adoption, of Resolution io.811,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,preliminary to the permanent improvement of por- tions of Pier Avenue and Camino Real,in said City.." . Trustee Holston seconded ;the motion for the adoption of said re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Brav(der. Noes: None. Absent: Nene.. Trustee Piner brought up the matter of the.repairs necessary on the Lighting District No.1 System. It appeared that there were a number of the posts that were rusted off at the base, and that many were otherwise damaged, and the wiring was in a bad shape.,and needed a geeral over -hauling. He had gone over the system with Mr.W.G.Mc Whinnie , who had set a figure of $$0.00 Per post for a number that it was thought should be overhauled. .- On Motion of Trustee Piner the Board voted to employ Mr.W.G. McWhinnie, to make the repairs on thecertain posts in the Lighting District that shall. be designated by the Street Superintendent and Trustee Piner, and .shall put same in good, shape to burn regularly; the price for such work to be $20.00 per post so over -hauled and re aired and rewired. ( Ordinance introduced.) . Trustee Holston .introduced a proposed Ordinance.,entitled; " An Ordinance ordering,cailing,frotiding for and giving notice of a special EtEztian municipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach on Tuesday,January 20,1925, for the purpose of sub- mitting tothe qualiftbed voters of said City the proposition of in- curring a debt in the sum of $200,000.00,for the acquisition,cons- truction,and completion by the City. of Hermosa Beach of a certain municipal improvement,to-wit; The acquisition,construction and com- pletion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals,tunnels settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall rains, and also including the necessary land,rights of way,machinery,a.pparatus and other property necessary therefor; Providing. fob' election pre- cincts for such special municipal election,designating the polling places thereof,and appointing election officers for said election; Providing for the issuance of bonds for said purpose and for the lev ,ging of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds." 256 "C "11 The Street Superintendent reported that it appeared that all the rats around the Garbage and Refuse dump had been killed or driven away through the poison campaign and other means used. The Board directed him to continue with the work of exterminating rats wherever any were found., Trustee Woodland brought up the matter of improving the jail. The funds being low at this time,the Board did not wish to make an expense at this time, but it was thought that something should be done very soon to find new quarters for the jail room or rooms. On motion of Trustee Holston, the President appointed a committee consisting of Trustees Woodland and Holston, to investigate the mat- ter of a substantial improvement in jail facilities. The following Demands were meat received,audited and approved; Demand No.601,F.M.Bravender, $10.00 II 602,A.R.Holston, 10.00 603,L.H.Heath, 10.00. 604,Fred Finer, 10.00 605,M.Woodland, 10.00 606,B.F.Brown, 175.00• 607,S.D.Samson, 135.00 608,R.E.Mead, 175.00 609,Frances Wendell, 100.00 • 610,Remington Typewriter Co., 7.00 611,R.E.Mead, 20.00 • 612,Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. 10.57 613,Hermosa Transfer, 2.00 614,Sou.Cal.Disinfeoting Co., 8.50 615,C.A.Bridge, 100.00, 616,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 61 .,B.C.Hibbets, 175.00 618,Tom Alien, 125.00 619,C.L.Reinbolt, 32.45 620,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 621 .E.L.Messinger, 195.00 622.G.H.Ensign, 165.00 623,Everett Cassell, 150.00 624,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 625,John Foote, 150.00 626,B.&.B.Service Station, 157.49 627 ,Sam E.Arey Co., 13.25 628,Camino Garage, 2.90 629,Pier Avenue Garage, 5.40 630 , C. -,x Anderson, 5.00 631 ,iirake Alining Uervice Co.. 5.50 632,her.-Redondo Water Co., 15.65 633,B.C.Hibbete, 9.00 634,Amer.-La'rance Fire Eng.,Co . , 3.50 635,F.C.Mead, 79.50 636,Tenan & Boaz, .6.64 637,Westera Surgical Supply Co., 4.00 638., Tasker & Wright, 81.41 639,W.F.Meadows, 150..00 640,B.F.Brown, 15.00• 641,Neuner Corp., 11.25 642,Ivan Beck, 87.50 643,Har1 Kinchelos, 77.00 644,Sam Askey, 125.00 645,Ted Childs, 105.00 646,John Hofreiter, 101.00 647,James Leake, 10$.00 648,L.B.Mills, . 90.00 649,G.E.Payne, 100.00 II 650,Joe Green, 100.00 651 ,W.Kulp, 24.00 652,S.Miller, 24.00 653,E.Yarrow, 103.50 654,Joe Gentry, _ 43.15 655 ,Moran-McWhi nni e, 33.80 656,. dwar.d. Side'botham & bon, 2.45 657 ,Ira Sprague, 8.00 658,Martin's Service Station, 15.43 659,J.G.Reid, 15.00 660.H.A.Dustin, 161.00 661,T.C.Parker, 138.00 662,Wm.Helman, 115.00 Demand No.663,H.R.Taylor, 664,Paul R.Bravender, 665,Archie Theroux, 666, J.W. Rapi er, 667,W.A.Elsterman, 668 ,L.L.Liridsay, 669.,Frank Sperry, 670 , J . C .Smith, 671,Johnston Printing Co., 672,Johnston Printing Co.,' Trustee Heath moved that these. Demands be 150.00 107.50 129.b0 150.5o f1' 150.50 74.37 27.50 175.00 260.50 SSG 22.00/ allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Pirier seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. On motion duly madeand seconded,the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,December 10 th. 1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. 257 President of the Board. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MFFITING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, held in the Council Chamber, Tuesday;December 16th.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT :' Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland •and President Bravender. ABSENT:' Trustee Holston. HHE 'MINUTES of the meeting held December 3rd. ,1924, were read and • approved. This being the time 'set for receiving and opening BIDS FOR THE IliP- ROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF CAMINO REAL, as -contemplated by Resolution of Interition,No.?94, the Clerk now opened and publicly reaR the fol- lowing bids for said work; - THE BID -OF GEORGE E.JOHNSON, as follows; Cement concrete sidewalk,per sq. ft., .17 Class A. Curb, per lin. ft., .75 THE BID -OF ARMSTRONG & CLARK, as follows; Sidewalk according to specifications No.70;including all dirt grade, .18 cents per Class°A.Cem.ent concrete curb, .80 cents ger THE BID •OF H.WIGAN,AS FOLLOWS; - Cement sidewalk,per sq.ft., .24c C&&ss A.Burb, pet lin. ft., .80c THE BID OF B.C.NICHOLS, as follows: - Sidewalk, per sq. ft., .24 -cents. sq.ft. linear ft. Theywere all the bids received for doing -said work. The Board referred these bids to the City Engineer to check up. THIS BEING THE TIDE FOR RECEIVING AND OPE<TING BIDS FOR THE INPROVEr N+NT OF PORTIONS OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS,CXOURTS,PLACES DRIVES AND ALLEYS;in Hermosa Mulch, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.759, the Clerk now publicly opened ad read the fol- lowing bids received by him for doing said work; !HE BID OF GEORGE E.JOHNSON,as follows; - 206,908 sq.ft.5" .cement conc. .24 :y9,82q,sq.ft. 7" cement concrete . - .37 15,885,1in. ft.Class A.Cement concrete curb, .62 7,1.65 lin.ft.Redwood headers, .19 72,045 sq.ft.cement con.sidewalk, .19-1/2 8" sewer pipe ,per lin.ft. kx2ft 1.00 12" " rr " • " " 1.00 Catch Basin, - 25.•00 Excavation included in above bid. THE BID OF CARL W.JOHNSON, as follows; v� Id 5 inch concrete,per sq.ft., .26 / 7 inch'concrete pavement,per sq.ft., •35 / Class A. Gement curb ; lin. f t . .63 / 2x12 Redwood headers," " Cement sidewalks,per sq.ft., Sewer & Drainage 8 inch clay pipe,-lin.ft., 12 " " 8 " Double Ys. per .lin.ft. Catch basins, each, Grading included in above bid. THE BID OF H.H.P"ETERSON, as follows For all 5" pavement,per sq. ft. " " " " or gutter," " " .20/ .2011 1.00 1.50 2.00 75.00 9 0.26 .37 258 For Class A.curb,per•lineal foot, -$.62 For walk,per sq. foot, .19-1/2 " all 2x12 hearedsr;per lineal foot, .19 " " Catch basins each, 100.00 " 12 inch vitrified clay pipe,per lineal foot, 1.00 n 8 " vitrified' " " , " n . " 1.00 " Flush tanks, each; 1.50 THE BID OF ERNEST T . JOHNSON, as follows; 5" cement concrete;per sq.ft.;' .30 7" " " .ft " Ht. Class A.curb,cement concrete curb per lin.ft., 2 x 12 redwood headetts ,per lift., .22 Cement concrete sidewalks,per sq.ft., .21 Sewer & Drain,installed complete,lump bid, 7500.00 Excavation included in price per sq;ft.of pavement.- THE avement.THE BID OF KUHN BROS.,as follows; Cement concrete gutter 5",per eq.ft.,' .20 Cement concrete gutter,7",per sq.ft., .23 Cement concrete curb,C1.A.,per lineal ft. .60 Cement concrete sidewalk,per square foot; .18 Redwood headers,per lin.ft., .22 Grading, lump sum, $ 18000.00 Catch basin,--- each, $100.00 `Sewer Line, 8" per lin.ft. 1.00 Sewer Line, 12" per lin.ft., 1:25 Flush tanks, each, 100.00 THH BID OF B.C.NICHOLS, as follows; Dollars, Cents. 5" concrete pavement including grading,per sq.ft., .30 7" concrete pavernent,including grading,per sq.ft., ".40 Class A.Curb, per lin.ft., .80 Sidewalks, per sq. ft., .22 Redwood headers,per lin.f*. , .25 Catch Basin & Storm Drain complete, 500.00 Sewer, complete, 4000.00 THE BID OF H.WIGMAN, as follows; Concrete paving,5" thick, .38 ,d " n 7n n .40 , Class A.Curb,per lineal ft., .80 ,d R.W.Headers,per lin., ft., .30-1d Cement sidewalk,per sq.ft., .25 ,6 Sewer & Drain complete, 11000.00 Grading included in this bid. These were all the bids that Were received for doing said work. The Board now referred all of these bids to the Engineer to check. THE PROTEST OF H.VETTER etc al.,against the proposed closing of FIFTEENTH PLACE,as contemplated by RESOLUTION N0.782, was now re- ceived and read. ALSO,the Protest of Bruce D.Mussey, Also the PROTEST of Frank Van Ronk et a1.AND THE PROTEST of A.Priamos et al. TrusteePiner moved that Tuesday,Janary 6th,1925,at the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the City Hali,at Hermosa Beach,California, be ,and is hereby set as the time and place for hearing protests against the Closing up and abandoning of a Portion of Fifteenth Place, as contemplated and described in said Resolution No.782 of this Board'of Trustees; arid the Clerk is hereby directed to publish a notice thereof in the Hermosa'Beach Reviews and mail a notice thereof to each'of the persons objecting or protesting to said closing up, of Fifteenth Place.' Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing _vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner ,Woodland and President Bra - vender, Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. A PETITION ASKING FOR THE IL7PROVJ2NT OF EIGHTH PLACE from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive,with sidewalk,curbs and pavement, and signed by L.N.Bank et al. was now presented ad read. The Board referred this petition to the City'Engineer, and on Motion.of Trustee Piner seconded by Woodland,he was instructed to check the names, for sufficient frontage, and then prepare add sub- mit to the Board the necessary plans,speciafications and Resolution for this work. A LETTER FROM THE CHAIBER OF CO21 RCE was received,asking per- mission to place the proposed Municipal CYiristras Tree in Pier Av- enue just west of Speedway. This permission was granted. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce. was received, thaking the Board for the donation of $175.00 towards defraying -the expeae of the Christmas Tree. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce also recommended that a •35 .7o • 259 proceeding be started by the Board for the Lighting of Hermosa Av- enue its entire length, and Pier Avenue from Hermosa Avenue to the East City boundary, and Camino Real from Pier to the south boundary. This lighting system to ..be of ornamental lamps, and to displace • a large number of lamps now in use. The Board referred this letter to the Chairman of. the. Lighting Committee. Trustee Piner suggested that W.G.McWhinnie be employed to insjrall3 .conduits on or across PIER AVENUE west. of Camino Real,while work was now going on for the improvement of this street; since this work will have to be done very soon for the convenience of Street Lighting,and the present time. seems the best, before the new street surface is laid. On motion of Trustee Woodland, seconded by Heath, the Board voted to authorize Trustee Piner,to have this work done. A Letter from J..G.CORTELYOU stated that he would be willing to have a great deal of sand moved on his lots in the necessary grading oper- ations under Resolution of Int.'759., in case the contractor did not pile the sand up too much in one place. Letter filed. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of the following resolution; Resolved, that the Board of Trustees hereby extends'its sin- cere sympathy to its brother Trustee,Judge A.R.Holston, for the in- jury sustained by him in the unfortunate accident,ca.used by the ex- plosion of fuel gas in one of the houses owned by him, which explo- sion seriously damaged the house, as well as injuring the Judge and his brother-in-law, Mr.Nordein. Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be mailed to Trustee Holston by the Clerk. Motion Seconded by Heath & carried. The November reports of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Aecorder.were now submitted and examined and ordered filed. 2amx aaXHaaikxsaartaut rmniinzariaxr.ti x piimmxaixmasraxHaxmi- raiion*m amtpamxtkpxxamxxwxxxxxxxiEHxhyxkinExiai$awxngrxmi aT AxnxxxTxxximmxxli xii *RimmxxWamri$mmdxxxlixi xxxxRxaxilla x3axaxam xx HaxxxxHmmx xAhxsmixxRxxxkraxia iam (Ordinance No.417 Ado ted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.417,entitled; " An Ordinance ordering,calling,providing for and giving notice of a special municipal election to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach, on Tuesday,January 20,1925,for the purpose of submitting to the qual- ified voters of said City the proposition .of inctrring a debt in the sum of 9200,000.00 for the acquisition,construction and completion. by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain rnunicibal improvement, to -wit: The acquisition,construction ad completion of a sewer system including sewer mains and laterals,tunnela,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains and alse including the necessay land,rights way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary kite thereforR;providing for elections precincts for such special munici- pal election,designating the polling places thereof and appointing election officers for said election; providing for the issuance of bonds for said purpose and for the levying of a tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said xamaixiin Ordinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll' -call; • Ayes:', Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE CITY ENGINEER NOW REPORTED the result of his check of the vari- ous bids received for the Improvemet of ftermosa Avenue and other Streets under Resolution of intetion No.?59. It appeared that the bid of George E.Johnson was the lowest. There being some irregularity in the Bid of said George E.Johnson which the Board feared might throw some doubt on its legality, Trustee Piner moved that all of the bids should be further examined, before any action towards awarding a contract was taken. The Engi- neer also asked that he be allowed to get anopinion from his attorney before action was taken. On the motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath, the Board laid over any further consideration of, the bids until their meeting of December 23rd. 1924, at 8:00 P.m.. From the check of the Bids for the Improvemet of Camino Real ,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.794,it appeared that George E.Johnson was the lowest bidder therefor. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to defer any action toward the awarding of this Contract to their mee- ting of December 23rd. 1924, at 8:00 P.M.. Diagram No.2061 showing the Assessment District for the Improve- ment of Hermosa Avenue and other Streets,with Storm drain, as contem- ZD 260 plated by Resolution of Intention No.755,was now submitted to the Board for examination and approval. Trustee Woodland moved that said Diagram No.2061,showing the dis- trict of lands benefitted and to be assessed for the Improvement of Hermosa Avenue,Second Street and other Streets,as per Resolution of Intention No.755, be and the same is hereby accepted and approved. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the foil- bwing vcite; Ayes:Trustees Heath,±,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. The Map or Diagram No.2049-A.,showing the Assessment district for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue and other Streets, as contempla- ted by Resolution of Intention No.734,was now submitted for examina- tion and approval by the Board. Trustee Piner moved that said Diagram No.2049-a.,showing the distr- ict of lands benefitted and to be assessed for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue and other Streets,,as per Resolution of Intention No. 734,be and the same is hereby approved and accepted. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the foll- owing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Street Committeeman Piner asked permission to employ someone to make am.a connection with S Orm drain at the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and Second Street,so as to discharge storm water from the west side of Hermosa Avenue into the drain. This permission was given b tithe Board. (Resolution No.812 adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.812,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,ordering certain work to be done upop a portion of Long- fellow Avenue and certain other streets,Drives, laces,Courts and Alley in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Reso- lution,whereupon the sama was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:trustees neath,riner,woodland and rresident nravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Halston. THE YEARLY AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEAZTH MATTERS, was now discussed. President Bravender agreed to call on Dr.Pomeroy,the County Health Officer very soon, and try and obtain a reduction in the amount charged to Hermosa Beach in the schedule of charges to the various cities in the District.. Its¢ was thought by the Board that the smm of 1500. was larger than Hermosa Beach should pay. (Ordinance Introduced. Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Or,dinance,entitled; " An Ordinaae providing for the issuance of Bonds of the City of ner- mosa Beach,California,in the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of ac- quiring ,constructing ad completing a garbage and rubbish disposal plant,including an Incinerator,and also including the necessary land, rights of way,machinery,motor trucks,apparatus and other property necessary therefore." (Resolution No. 13 adopted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.813,ent-itled; " A Resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition by the City of Hermosa Beach of a certain mmf icipal i:nprovement,to-wit; the acquisition of the following described real estate situated,lying and being in said City of Hermosa Beach and described as follows; The northerly two hundred ten (210) feet of reserved strip of land 520 feet in length,lying westerly of blo- cks 12 and 13 Hermosa Beach and westerly of Pier Avenue; also the sou- therly two hundred ten (210) feet of reserved strip of lad 520 feet in length,lying westerly of blocks 12 and 13 Hermosa Beach and west- erly of Pier Avenue,all as per map recorded in Book l,pages 25 and 26 of maps,records of Los Angeles County; the estimated cost of which said municipal. im rovement will be the sum of. Two Hundred Fifty Thou- sand ($250,000.00) Dollars; determining that said municipal improve- ment is necessary and convenient. to carry out the objects,purposes and powers of said City,and determining that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City." . Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolu- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes.:. Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and Preside Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. The President now appointed Trustee Woodland,a member of Finance Coit. The following Demands were received,audited.and.approved: Demand No. 673 , R. E. Mead 674,Sou.Pal.Gas Co., 675,Hermosa Hdwe.Co. 676,S.&.M.Transfer, 677,Redondo Home Tel.Co. 678, Do do do do 679,Sou.Calif.Rdiaon Co. 680, do do do do 681, do do do do 682, do do do do 683, do do do do 684, do do do do 685, do do do do 686, do do .do do 687, do do do do 688, do do do do 689, do do do do 690, do do do do 691, do do . do do 692, do do .do do 693,Armstrong & Clark, Amt. Demand No. Amount. 5.00 •694,Hermosa Outfitting Co. 16.75 14.33 695,Pier Avenue Cafe, 15.00 11:60 696,Her.Redondo Water Co.,105.00 .50 697, do do do dO 66.00 21.90 698 ,G . S ,That cher , 5.00 27.10 699,J.G.Thomas, 22.97 23.25 700,Byron Jackson P.Mfg.Co. 6.82 2.00 701,Redondo Home Te1.Co., 3.00 50.00 702,keniston & Root, 37.50 24.48 703,Professional Supply Co. 8.45 29.52 704,Her.Beach Ch.of Com. 175.00' 5.82 705,Her.Redondo Water Co. , 55.70= 20.00 75.00 1494.36 606.45 8.10 125.7073 3.48 706,Mrs.E.M.Oliver 1.40 707,W.L.Williams, 2;41 708,Herbert R.Taylor, 51.17. 709, do do do 94.37 , 710, do do do 711, do do do 616.2 2.0 20.40 20.00 Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants Drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:•Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion duly made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,December 23rd.,1924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. Clerk. President of the Board. 3 261 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR 11tETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CA,IFORNIA, held in the Council Cham- ber Tuesday,December_23rd.,l924, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... Present: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Absent : Nx Trustee Holston. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes for this meeting. The Board now took up the matt of Awarding Contract for the Imp- rovement of Portions of Hermosa Avenue,and other Streets,Avenues, etc. as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.759,which matter had been laid over from the previous meeting. The Engineer submitted an opinnion signed by his AttorneY,Mr.Linn, which the Board had requested him to obtain. This opinion appeared to be favorable as to the regularity of the low bid for this work. At this time l .H.H.Peterson,one of the bidders for this work, addressed the Board staing that he expected to receive the award for this work or to bring legal action of some kind to obtain it,stnce he thought his bid was the lowest,regular bid. He had a letter for the Board,which had been read by the members,which made the same de- mand. Trustee Woodland stated that he thought George E.Johnson,being the lowest bidder,and the Board being convinced that his bid was reg- ular, skiould be awarded the contract,and that all the other bids should be/re'ected. _ (Resolution No. 14 Amsted.:. Trustee Woodland then moved the adoption of Resolution No.814, entitled; ° A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, of award of contract for the improvement of portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue,Morningside Drive,Twenty-sixth Street, Twenty-seventh Street,Twenty-eighth Street,Twenty-ninth Street,Thir- tieth Street,Thirty-first Street,Longfellow-Avenue,Thirty-third Street, Thirty-fourth Street,Thirty-fifth Street,First Street,Twenty-seventh Court,Twenty-eighth Court,Twenty-ninth Court,Thirty-third Place,Thir- ty-fourth Place,and Alleys in Blocks 120-121-122 of the Shakespeare Addition to Hermosa Beach in said City,as described in Resolution of Intention No.759.° Trustee Piner seconded the urothion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following rollpcall; Ayes; Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. 262 The Board now took up the matter of AWRDING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVE, +� tett NT OF PORTIONS OF CAP .INO REAL , in said City, as contemplated by Reso- lution of Intention No.794. . Trustee Woodland suggested that since the Bid of eo.E.Johnson was the lowest,regular responsible bid for this work,he should be. awarded the contract and all the other bids therefor,rejected.. (Resolution N(3.15 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adpption of Resolution, No.814,entitle,d; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees_of the. City of Hermosa Beaph, California,of Award of Contract•for theimprovement of portions of. Camino Real.in the City of Hermosa Beach,as described in.Resolution of Intention No.794." Trustee Heath.seconded the motion for.the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee 1golston.. (Ordinance No.41 Adopted,). Trustee Woodland moved the.adoption of Ordinance No.413,entitled; " An Ordinanceproviding for the issuance of bonds of the City of Hermosa Beach by the City of Hermosa Beach,California,in the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring,constructing and completing a garbage and rubbish disposal plant including an incinerator and al- so including the necessary land,rights of way,machinery,motor trucksr apparatus and other property necessary therefor." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordin- ance , wherepon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President,Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. MIS. REID, owning property in the District liable to be assessed,now asked the Board to bring on proceedings for the Improvement of BARNEY COURT AND OF XIKAU FIRST PLACE .AND FIRST STREET lying east of said Barney Court to the East City Boundary. Trustee Piner moved that the request of ,Mrs.Reid be granted, and the City Engineer directed to prepare the necessary plans,specifica- tions and Resolution of Intention for said work,and submit same to the Board. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,and the President having put the question,it was carried,and the Engineer so directed. The Engineer now produced the plans for the proposed Improvement of EIGHTH PLACE from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive. (Resolution. No. 1 Adopted. ) Trustee iner moved the adoption of Resolution No.816,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trusteea of the City of Hermosa Beach, approving and adopting certain Pl an,Profile and Cross-section and Diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same Was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes': None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolution No. l Ad�ted', ) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.817,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Rermosa Beach, declaring its intention to order the improvement of portions of Eigh- th Place in said City; declaring the work or improvement to he of more than local or ordinary public benefit;declaring the district to be benefitted by said work or improvement and to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the costs and expenses thereof;and fixing a time and place for hearing objections to said work or improvement or to the extent of the district to be assessed." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the'adoption of said Resolu- tion",whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent : Trustee Holston. THE ENGINEER NOW SUBTUTTED HIS PLANS FOR THE ILPROVEM +NT OF PORTIONS OF MONTEREY BOULEVARD, FIRST STREET ,LYNDON STREET AND REDONDO STREET. (Resolution No.818 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland' moved the adoption of Resolution No.818,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, approving and adopting certain plan,profile,and cross-section and Diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said resolu- tion,whereupon,the same was adopted by the following roll; -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None; Absent: Trustee Holston. 1 263 . Resolution No.(19 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.819;entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, declaring its intention to order the improvement of portions of Mont- erey Bbulevard,First Street,Lyndon Street,Redondo Street,and Hermosa Avenue in said City; declaring the work"or improvement to be Of more than local or ordinary public benefit; declaring the district to be Joann benefitted by said work or improvement and assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; determining that bonds shall be issued to repre- sent the costs and expenses thereof; and fixing a time and place for "hearing objections to said work 6r improvement or to the extent of the district to be assessed." - Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Redo- lution,whereupon the'same was adopted by the following roll -call;. Ayes: Trustees Heath.Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston.' The City Engineer now submitted to the Board a Tract,nbt numbered at present, being a sub -division of`a portion of Lotr 11,in Block -85, of the Second Add. to Hermosa Beach,being land owned by W.F.Meadows, said Plat showing certain streets marked therein to be dedicated for public use. On 'Motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath, the Board voted to approve this plat, and accept streets therein shown as public.Streets. It •appearing that this Tract is now subject to Assessment for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue and other Streets,as shown by Resolution of Intention No.734, and that same is shown on the Assessment Map, therefor as Assessment No.612, and that said W.F.Meadows, the.owner, is desirous of having the lots as shown 6n the map or plat of his new addition shown and assessed in detail to the various lots_at the suras that maybe considered right and just; TRUSTEE PIKER MOVED.that the re- questof said W.F.Meadows be granted, and that the Engineer in charge of making said Assessment Map shall enter changes in same,ard show said lots in -detail, and number them each as separate assessments ,and that the assessments thereon shall be made for each separate lot so shown and numbered. Said,Owner to'file letter of waiverbefore doing. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion ixxxtkmxraimpiammxmfxsaitx, which was carried by,the following vote; Ayes: Trustees.* Heath.PinerWoodiand and President Bravender. Noes: Nene.c •Absent: TrusteeHolston. THE CITY ATTORMY FILED A_ -LETTER showing denial by the Railroad Co,i- rnission of the request for a crossing of Lyndon Street over Pacific Electric at Hermosa Avenue. - The -City Attorney°also announced that the old building on Lot 26, Block B. Redondo -Hermosa Tract,"ori` Eighth Street,had been removed. ON MOTION OF TRUSt' +'a PIKER, seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to instruct the City Attorney to'prepare a Resolution ,esolving that all work under contract be in -charge of the City Engineer and under his supervision,and to be accepted by him,and then turned over to the Street Superintendentfor upkeep; and rescindin& any former res- olution of the Board authorizing the Street Superintendent to be in charge -of construction work. - TRUSTF.P. HEATH MOVED THAT THE DEMAND OF' MRS .LUELLA' ENSIQN for dam- ages to her property caused by the Improvement of Fifth Street,be and the same -is hereby denied, said demand being made for the sum of $1500.00. - This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and carried on the call of the president. A Letter from A.L.Stingle was read by the City Attorney. This letter asked that the Board pay certain damages to Stingle by reason a a table on the Pier Platform having overturned and broken a thermos bottle. The Board directed the Attorney -to answer letter. The Street Supt. was directed to repair the table that overturned if he found it was in a danaged•condition. Demand No.712 for the sum of $60.00 and Demi-1d No.713,for the sum 9 of 09.60 were now read, and audited.(Payable W.Kulp $60.M.artha .Ehlers$9•.60) Trustee Heath moved that these demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pa them. Trustee river seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath.Biner,Woodland and President Brav- ender. Noes Norte. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tues- day January 6th.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. G\ Clerk. President of the Board. 264 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees -of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Chamber Tuesday January 6th.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: Trustee Holston. The MINUTES THEOF ME;ETINGS OF DEC.L6th, and DEC.23rd. ,were read and approved. The following Demands were audited and approved; Demand No. Demand No. 714 , F. M. Bravender , 10.00 763 , F. C . Mead, 66.50 715,L.H.Heath, 10.00 764,State Comp.Ins.Co., 320.17 716,A.R.Holston, 10.00.765,The Nat'l.Bk.of Her,B. 211.00 717,FredPiner, 10.00. 766,W.F.Meadows, 150.00 718,LWoodland, 10.00 .767,B. F.Brown, 15.00 719,B. F.Brown, 175.00 .768 ,F.R. Fancher, 1.00 720 ,S.D.Samson, 135.00 . 769,Eames Leake, 101.00 721,R.E.Mead, • 1?5.00,770,G.E.Payner, 108.00 722,Frances Wendell, 100.00'771,Joe Green, 90.00 723,R.E.Mead, 20.00 772,E.Yarrow, 117.00 724,B.F.Brown, 7.69.773,John Hofretter, 103.00 725,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 1.10. 774,Chas.Nease, • 99.Q0 726,Neuner Corp. 18.75. 7?5,James Wells, 128.50 .727,B.C.Hibbets, 175.00 776,Sam Askey, 135.00. 728,Tom Allen, 125.00.777,Ted Childs, 118.75- 729,Hermosa Hardwa:'a ('c. 23.06: 778 , S. Miller, 1.03.00 - 730,Her.-Redondo Water Co.59.20'7 9,Jack Saladin, 7J1,C.A.Bridge, 100.00, 93 00 732,C.A.Brid e 100.00 7�O,L.B.Mills'_ 93.00- �� 781,First T,at l.Bk.of H.B. 196..66 733,Sou.Cal.Dis g.Co., 3.60 Ira Sprague,(#782.) 8.00• 734,Sou.Cal.Edison Co. 23.85 783,Joe Gentry, 46.25- 735, do do 2.00 784,H.Wigman, • 100.00 736, do do 50.00. 785,Pac.Sta.tes Lumber Co., 17.62- 737, 'do do 24.00 786,Johnston Printing Co., 269.35. 738, do do 29.52 , 78z ,J.G.Reid, 15.00 • 739, do do 1.40 .788,R.E.M_ead, Treas'r. 144.36 740, do do3.48 . 789,C.L.Reinbolt, 3.00. 741, do do 1 .5 •790,Sou.Cal.Gas Co., 4.00 742, do dol 2.0d - 791, R. E. Mead, Treas' r. , 3696.00- 743, do do 92.32. 792,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 24;00 744, do do 50.82. 793,H.R.Taylor, 150.00 • 745, do do 614.05 . 794, J. C. Smith, 73.50 746, do do 24.34,795,Arch Theroux, 6o.00 747, do do 1.50 796,H.A.Dustih, , 189.00 - 74 ,W.W.Gipson, 200.00. 7977,T.C.Parker, 162.00 749,E•L.Messinger, • 195.00- 798,W.A.Elsterman, 187.25 . 750,Arthur Marshall, 150.00. 799,N.F.Bravender, 17.50 - 751,G.H.Ensign, 165.00 800,Paul Bravender, 50.00 . 752,Everett Cassell, 150:00, 801,J.W.Rapier,0.00 - 753,John Foote, 150.00 802,Wm,Helmar, 135.00 754,B.&.B.Service Sta. 37.92 803,11cKinney Blue Pt.Co., 6'.00 , 755,Camino Garage, 108.63 804,H.R.Taylor, 2.80 . 756,Pier Ave. Cafe, 5.00.805,Geo.Dixon, 215./0 , 757,Tasker & Wright, 55.26 806 Johnston Printing Co., 143. 30 , 758,Earl A.MaGinnis Inc.;= 13..66 807,Sou.Cal.Blue Pt.Co., 60.8 759,B.C.Hibbets, 21.00 808,Red.Home Telephone Co.,C26.6 • 760,Her.-Redondo WaterCo.105.00°.- 761, do do do do 66.00 �Y, U ���� 762,Water Works Sup. Co.,299.00 Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed,and warrants draWnote)E2pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. A NOTICE OF SUIT FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY LUFTJ•A ENSIGN for damages claimed against her property on Fifth Street by reason of grading operations in the improvement of said street, was now turned over to the City to take necessary action to contest same. A LETTER OF THANKS to the Board and the City Fire Department was received from M.Fred Pitier, thanking the Fire Department for the excellent service given by it when his Garage was burned od Camino Real. This letter was ordered filed. A LETTER FROM MR.C.H.SALINAS, President of -the Chamber of Com- merce urged the Board to establish a Fire Station on Camino Real. Trustee Finer moved that Camino Real,frorn the southerly City boundary to Eighth Street be included in a Fire Zone,and no build- ings permitted to be built except fire proof buildings in this zone. Further that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ord- inance to carry this into effect. This motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland, and carried. Trustee Piner moved that a committee of the Board be appointed to investigate into the codt, and location of a suitable site for a Fire Station on or. near Camino Real. This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath and carried. The President appointed Trustees Piner,Woodland and Heath as this Bommittee. . Trustee Woodland moved that a committee be appointed to.look into the matter of purchasing necessary land adjoining the land. now owned and used by the City for Refuse and garbage purpose, to obtain easy access for hauling loads and supplies when the Inciner- ator is built. This motion being seconded,and duly carried, the President appointed Trustees Woodland,Heath and Piner as this Com- mittee. Trustee Piner Moved that the Street Superintendent be allowed the upkeep of his Automobile,which he uses in his official business, and that,the City will hereafter pay such bills for the Supt., . This motion was seconded by Trustee Heath, and carried. THIS BF+;ING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE II P- rovement of Longfellow Avenue and other Streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.803, the Clerk now opened and read the following bids; The Bid of B.C.Nichols; 5" concrete pavement,including grading,& monuments etc. as per specifications & plans, per square foot,6 cents. Cement Curb,Class "A", per linear foot, 85 cents. 2" x 12" Redwood Headers, per linear foot, 25 cents. Rock Drain as per plans, complete, $100.00 The Bid of George E.Johnson; 137,000 sq.ft.5" cement con.pay.per sq.ft. 38 cents. 9,100 lin.ft.Class A.curb,per lin. ft., 70 cents. 6,400 " " 2 x 12 Redwood headers,pe,r lin.ft., 21 cents. 1 Rock drain, complete, $75.00 Excavation included in above bid. The Bid•of Kuhn Bros,; 5" pavement per sq.ft.,including grading, .41 Class A. Curb, per lin. ft., .80 2 x 12 Headers, per lin.ft., .28 Rock Drain, $500.00 2" xxila x 18 pipe, each, 5.00 These were all.t the bids received for this work. The bids having been referred to the City,,Engineer to check up, and report on the gross amounts bid, the ngineer reported that B.C.Nichols was the lowest bidder for the entire work. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner, the Board voted to defer any action on awarding this contract, and lay same over until the next meeting of the Board. THIS BEING THE TIT; SET FOR HEARING PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROS POSED ABANDONMENT OF FIFTEENTH PLACE, as contemplated by Resolution 782, the Board now heard from a number of the protesting owners. It appearing that there was a. chance that the opposing parties could agree on a proceedure that would satisfy everyone, the Board on motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Piner, voted to lay this matter over until their next meeting, on January l3th.,1925. On'motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Woodland, the Clerk was directed to have. the Bonds printed for the $20,000.00 voted for Incinerator etc.. (Resolution No.820 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.820, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, ordering certain work to be done upon a portion of Prospect Avenue in said City." Trustee Piner seconded.the motion for the adoption of said Re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; • Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. -Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. TRUSTEE PINER MOVED that DIAGRAM N0.2059 ,be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the Diagram showing the Boundaries of and the lots and portions of lots and land to be benefitted and to be assessed for the Improvement of Fifth Street and Ardmore°Avenue,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.763 of said Board. Trustee woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by:'the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodl and and President Bravender. Noes None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On Motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday January 13th. ,192.5 , at 7:30 O' Clo ck P.M.. Clerk. President of the Board. 265 266 MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday,January 13th.,1925, at 7:30 01Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Absent : Trustee Holston. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting held Jan.6th.,1925, were read and approved. Trustee Heath stated that since B.C.Nichols appeared to be the lowest regular bidder for the IMPROVEMENT OF LONGPi OW AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS ETC.,as described in Resolution of Intention No.803,the con- tract for said work should be awarded to him,at the prices named in his bid therefor. from J.G.Cortelyou,advising against ac- (Resolutionadopted..) cepting this xantxauxt bid was received. Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.821,entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Longfel- low Avenue and other Streets,Drives,Places,Court and Alley,in the City of Hermosa Beach,as described in Resolution of Intention No. 803 of said City." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Res- olution,whereupon the same wad adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President .Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. • • THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR THE HEAIRING OF ANY COMPLAINTS OR PROTESTS AGAINST THE ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY .THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HERMOSA AVENUE & SECOND STREETS, AS P71 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 55,and there be- ing no written, protests received,and no ane desiring to make public protest against said work and assessment, Trustee Heath moved;. That it ie hereby resolved and.determined by the Board of Trustees. that- the said work of improving Hermosa Avenue and Second Street,as.contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.755 of said Board, has been performed according to the contract made and entered into with H.Wigman by W.F.Ieadows,the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capa- city,and under. the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911,as am- ended,in a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was omitted,or illegally included in the contract for the same,and the assessment and diagram made in pursuance of said Act were correct. • Wherefore; All the acts and determinations of the said Street Superintendent relative to said work and improvement and the assess- ment and diagram be, and the same are hereby approved,ratified and confirmed. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THIS BEING THE THE SET FOR HEARING PROTESTS AGAINST THE IMPROVEMENT OF EIGHTH PLACE FROM CAMINO REAL TO EAST RAILROAD DRIVE, as contem- plated. by Resolution of Intention No.817,of said Board of Trustees, or against the extent of the Distrist therefor; There were no pro- tests received written or verbal. (Resolution No: 22. Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.822,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,ordering work to be done and improvements to be made or portions of Eighth Place in said City,as set forth.and described in Resolution of Intention No.817." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF FIFTEENTH PLACE was now taken up. A letter was read from the Prouty Line Products Co. asking that the time for hearing be postponed until a.later date. Mr.Mussey,one of the protesting parties,being present,made ver- bal agreement to this delay; an on motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to lay the matter over until the 26th. day of January,1925. Dr:C.F.Schrrid made written application fo ^appointment as Health Officer of Hermosa Beach. In connection with this appointment the Board then discussed with 1/r.Ba.ker,the question of the City renewing its contract with Los -Angeles County for the administration. of Health matters by the County. Dr.Baker thought that the County Health Department would be willing to accept payment of $1000.00 as the share of the City for one year for health administration. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath, the Board voted to joib in with the several cities and the County of Los Angeles,if the share to be paid by the City of Hermosa Beach was fixed at $900.00. The vote on Trustee Piner's motion was as follows; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not voting; Trustee Woodland. Absent: Trustee Holston. Dr.Baker agreed to discuss tha matter with Dr.Pomeroy of the Coun- ty Health Department, and report result to the Board. THE CITY ENGINEER REPORTED ON THE MATTER OF REPAIRING THE PILINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL PIER; He had a letter from the Mercereau ridge & Construction. Co. asging certain questions relative to disposal of removed piling,and right of way. The Board'did not wish to allow use of the track on Hermosa Ave., but directed the Engineer to find out from the Mercereau"Company how they planned to dispose of the pilings,whetEer-by complete re- moval,or by breaking the off at the sand,or by merely bending them over; also to obtain figures showing approximate cost if possible. A LETTER FROM F.S.SEARLES protesting against the acceptance of the street work and grading in front•of his property was reveived and read. This referred to the Prospect Avenue and other Streets Improve rent recently finished. It appearing that the time -for hearing com- plaints of this character had been set for January 26th.,1925,the Board referred consideration of Mr.Searles complaint to that date. THE REPORT OF THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE for November,was rec- eived and examined and ordered filed. (Resolution No. 2 Adopted.) " Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.$23,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, accepting a(certain deed from Thomas L.Roberts and Myrtle G.Roberts and also accepting title to the Real property described in said deed." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Res- olution,whereupon the same was adopted bythe following roll -call; Ayes:`Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolmt "o No q� Adopted. ) Trustee 'Heath moved the adoption of Resolution 824,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach accepting a certain deed from Mary Harrison Spires,and also accepting title to the real property described in said deed." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender; Noes: Nene. Absent: Trustee Holston. Mr..Bert Savage made verbal request for permission to install a gas- oline station on the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue an& Thirt- eenth Street. He also asked permission to install a cement sidewalk ± in fr- ont of said property,being on the west side of Hermosa Avenue from Thirteenth Street to Fourteenth Court. The walk to be of regular and approved City Specifications to be approved by City authorities and of the same width as the walk recently installed under private contract along the west side of Hermosa Avenue from from Pier Aven- ue'to Thirteenth Street; this being an extension in width of the pre- ent walks. Mr.Savage stated that he would also put in the necessary conduits for electric lighting of the same character as are, now on Hermosa Avenue from Pier Avenue to Thirteenth -Street, but would not install the Lamp Posts.He had this property leased for three years. Trustee Heath moved that the permit be granted as requested,for three years only,and privilege gived Mr.Savage to extend the side- walk,to conform to the present sidewalk from Pier Avenue to Thirt- eenth Street,with conduits for Ornamental lighting to conform to the present lighting system -on said portion of Hermosa Avenue. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and Woodlan Noes: (resident Bravender. Absent; Nel}e. J President Bravender explained that previous Board had decided that it was not good policy to allow more Filling Stations in the Fire District,and he considered it should be maintained. THE REPORTS OF THE CITY CLERK,THE CITY TREASURER,THE CITY REM - DER AND THE BUILDING INSPECTOR were now presented and filed. Trustee Piner moved that Diagram No.2058,showing the District of Lands to be assessed and as that benefitted by the Improvement of Hill Street, as per Reso.of Int.No.767,be and the is hereby approved,adopted and con- firmed. Motion seconded by Trustee Woodland,and ca,rried;all members voting yes thereon. 268 ) Trustee Woodland asked that he be given more time in which to ol?- tain data and prices for land in the vicinity,or adjoining the In- cinerator Plant; also a lot for the establishment of a Fire Station o or near Camino Real. He stated that the Camino Real property was very high, and he had not yet found the owner of certain lots that it was proposed to add to the present holdings now used for refuse and garbage disposal. The request for further time *as granted. TRUSTEE PINER MOVE= THE CITY ENGINEER be instructed to prepare the necessary plans,specifications and Ordinances or Resolutions for the Improvement of Camino Real from the southerly city boundary to Pier Avenue; and Pier Avenue from East Railroad Drive' to Camino Real. This work to be done by the aid of the County,sarie being a main thoroughfare for County travel. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried. The following Demands were received audited and approved. -Demand No,809,J.C.Smith, $98.00 " " • 810,F.G.Sperry , 140.00 . , " " .811,H.R.Taylor, 2050.00 • 1/1 Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the foll- owing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and resident Brav- ender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Mr.Hibbetts to Fire Chief having made certain written recornmend- ations,and asked for permission to purchase certain supplies and to have certain Fire Hydrants installed, the Board discussed these matters with him; and also listened to the representatives of a Fire Alarm System, which it was proposed should be installed. The Board did not wish to push matters for the purchase of Fire Al arm,or. an Alarm System at this time. Trustee Woodland moved that the Fire Chief,Mr.Hibbetts, be auth- orized to.arr2nge the purchase of 500 feet of 2-1/2 inch double jacketed cotton rubber lined fire hose,coupled 50 ft lengths. Fifteen Pocket Spanners,at 50 to 75 cents each. Two plug connections for suction hose steamer connections,_at $18. Also to arrange with the Local Water Company for the installation of a Fire Hydrant at Fifth St, .between Camino Real & Ardmore.' A Fire hydrant Fourth St .between Camino Real & Ardmore. A fire hydrant at intersection of Bonnie Brae and Pier Avenue. Trustee Heath seconded the motion frxxihm which was passed by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Brauender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE POLICE AND FIREMEN'S CLUB mad, written request for permis- sion to use the rear room in the City Hall for permanent quarters, and asked the Board to Donate the sum of $50.00 towards defraying expense to re -decorating same. The Club expected to purchase its own furniture . On motion of Trustee Woodland seconded by Piner,the Board voted to grant the request of the Club for the use of the room, and to al- low them the sum of $ 0.00 for redecorating the room. (Resolution No o ted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution 825,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,setting aside and rescinding Resolution No.818,and Re- solution No.819." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whareupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: N6ne. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolution NOTT Ado ted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Reso. No.826,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-sec- tions and diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodlarid and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolution No.T2,,Adopted, Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Reso.11o.827, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,declaring its intention to order the improvement of tim portions of E.First Street,Lyndon Street,Redondo Street,Hermosa Av- enue,Monterey Boulevard,Palrn Drive and the unnamed alley in Block 41 of the First Addition to Hermosa Beach,all in the City of fter- mosa Beach; declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; declaring the district to be ben- efitted by said work or improvement and assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; determining that bonds shall be issued to re- present the costs and expenses thereof; and fixing a time and place for hearing objections to said work or improvement or to the extent of the district to be assessed.". Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adopton of.said Re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance amending Ordinance No.274; providing for the creation of 21, Fire DistrictNo,Three, in the City of Hermosa Beach; and pro- vidin., enalties for the violation hereof." (Resolution No. 2__adopted.) Trustee Piner, moved the adoption of Reso.No.82.8,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,fixing the compensation for special engineering work of the City Engineer,rierbert R.Taylor,for the improvements of the fol- lowing Streets; (1) Camino Real,from.south boundary line of riermosa Beach to 11th. Place.. (2) Eighth Place from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive. (3) First Street,First Place and Barney Court." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call. Ayes: Trustees Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: Trustee Heath. Absent: Trustee Holston, On Motion -made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Wednes- day,January 21st.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock PM.. 2 Clerk. resident Board of Trustees. 2f39 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ETING of the Board of Trustees of the city of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Cham- ber Wednesday,January 21st.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. ABSENT : Trystees Holston and.Woodland. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th. ,192,5,were read and aR,broved. _ (Canvass of the Votes of jecial Election.) The Board now took up the matter of canvassing the Returns of the Special Municipal Election held January 20th.,1925,on the Proposition of voting whether to bond the City in the sum of $200,000.00 for the -purpose of acquiring constructing and completing a sewer system in- cluding sewer mains and laterals,tutnels,settling or treatment tanks sewage disposal and outfall mains and also includingthe necessary land,rights of way,machinery,apparatus and other property necessary therefor. The entire Board,as present at this meeting acted as Tel- lers. The Clerk having submitted the Returns filed with him,the Tell- ers examined same, and reported as follows; That the returns showed that pursuant to Ordinance No.417,ord- ering said election, there had been polled 460 votes,of which 398 votes were cast in favor of the proposition, and 62 votes were cast against the proposition, and that the necessary two-thirds in favor of said ro ositi.on xR was 3O71and that the Proposition carried. (Resolution No. 29 Adapted.) - Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.829,entitled; " A Resolution determiningand declaring the result of the Special Municipal Election held in the City of Hermosa Beach,January 20th, 1925,pursuant to Ordinance No.417." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Reso- lution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender, Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. The Vote by precincts being as follows; Precinct No.1, for the proposition, 65,Against Precinct No.2, for the proposition, 56,Against Precinct No.3, for the proposition, 82,Against Precinct No.4, for the proposition 1 ,Against Total for, 39 Total the prop. 14,Total 79 the prop. l4,Total 70 the prop. 15,Total 97 the prop. 11 Tota1214 against, 62 " 460 270 A LETTER FROM. ERS.RHEIN, THE LIBRARIAN of the Public Library,was read and ordered filed. Mrs. Rhein asked that the Board Mould assume the burden of having the regular and necessary janitor work done for the Library, and also install certain shelves to store supplies,and other things that accumulated. On motion of Trustee Heath seconded by Piner,the Board voted to instruct the Street Superintendent to hereafter have performed the at the expense of the City the necessary janitor work,and keep the Library room in a clean neat shape,furnishing all necessary supplies therefor; Also to have the shelves asked for installed at the ex- pense of the City. The.Street Superintendent was also instructed to re -frost the widowsof the Ladies Rest Room on the Pier. A LETTER FROM II ,Vflt.ROSEMAN et al. was read and ordered filed without any action. The signeds had requested that the Board pass an Ordinance prohibiting heavy.trucking on Manhattan Avenue where- ver possible. The Board did not think it,would.be possible to r_akd any improvement in this matter since any change would only divert the traffic to other streets,which already had their share of this traffic,with its attendant annoyance. A LETTER FROM TBE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES, asked the Board to pass a Resolution requesting the Legislature to make reg- lations that would result in prompt distribution of the new bills, presented in the Legislature,so that the people could have a chance to be informed on same before they were passed. The letter was referred to the City Attorney,to look into,and take whatever action,axxxxggrxt the occasion dernanded,ard prepare a resolution if it was thought wise. The Board discussed various street matters, and the proposed improvement of Hermosa Avenue. It was decided to withhold any leg- islation entti toward Zoning and Planning until the Legislature had passed certain enaeabling acts,which would give the Cities increased power to enforce their Ordinances for Zoning and Planning. The City Attorney reported that the Legislature would be asked to pass this kind of an act very shortly,and it was thought that the request would be granted. Trustee Heath Moved that the Chairman of the Street Committee be authorized to have the ten feet corner recently acquired by the City off of the northwest corner of Lot 1,Block 112 Shakespeare improved by removing the Present walk and installing gutter and pavement thereon,the.object being to widen the Manhhattan Ave,. and remove a dangerous corner. Payment to be made from the Vehicle Fund. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the foll- owing vote: Ayeq:Trustees 1teath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. On motion made and s. -arced the Board then adjourned to meet,Monday the 26th. day of January,1925, at 7:30 0' Clock P.M.. President of the Board o 271 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR . M +TING of the Board of Trustees - Of the- City of Hermosa.Beach,California,held in the Council Charri, ber Monday,January 26th.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodla.nd and President Bravender,..". ABSENT : Trustee Holston.. THE-NIINUTES. OF THE AETING HELD JANUARY 21st ,192.5, were read and approved," This being the time set for receiving and opening, bids for the' Th!PROV VENT OF A PORTION OF PROSPECT AVENUE;,AS CONTEI-tPLATED BY SOLUTION OF INTENTION° No.781, the -Clerk now publicly opened and read the. following bids` or proposals received by him for doing saidwork. The Bid of GEORGE E.JOHNSON, as follows; 6 concrete pavement fer sq..ft, 38 cents.. `Including excavation,moniunents�°& headers. Class "A" concrete .curb, per lineal foot, 80 cents. AlsoThe Bid°of B.C.NICHOLS, as follows; 6" concreteGpavement,including grading,and redwood headers,per sq. ft., 38 cents.. Class `A. Curb, per lin. ft: ° 85 . cent.s These were all the bids received for doing said work. , TRUSTEE WOODLAND SUGGESTED THAT, since it . appeared that George E. Johnson was the lowest regular bidder for this work,the contract should be awarded to him„and all other bids -therefor rejected. (Resolution No.'3O Adopted. ) .Trustee Woodland"moved the adoption of Reso.No.8.30,entitled; " A Resolution of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Pros- pect Avenue in the City of Hermosa Beadh,California, as described in Resolution No.781,and also described herein." TruAstec Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said'Re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following -roll call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland, and President Bravender. Noes: None'.' Absent: Trustee Holston. ° This being the time set -for hearing any complaints or protests,. against the ASSESSIwENT PREPARED BY THE STREET SUPERINTENEENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION' `OF THE COSTS FORTE IL, ROVE rT OF FIFTH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE, ascontemplated by Resolution of Intentiori No.763, and there being no written protests received,or complaints made, and no one verbally protesting or complaining in regard thereto,: Trustee Heath moved; That it is hereby resolved and determined by the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving, Fifth St- reet and Ardmore Avenue,as contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.763,of said Board has been performed according to the contract made and entered into with H:; rig'rd.sri.;;:a, by W.F.Meadows the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach,acting in hls offic`ial capacity,and under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 191.1, as.,amended,i.n a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was omitted or illegally included in the con- tract for the same,and the Assessment and Diagram made in pursuance of said Act were correct. WHEREFORE; All the acts and determinations of the said Street Su- perintendent relative to said work and .improvement, and the, assess- ment and diagram be,and the same are hereby approved,ratified and confirmed'. Trustee. Pinel -seconded the°motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; ` Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. This being the time set for hearing any complaints or protests against the ASSESSNNT PREPARED BY THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT. AVENUE AND CERTAIN- 'OTHER STREETS, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.734e,the Clerk now submitted the complaint or protest of F.S.Sea- rles, as follows "I hereby protest against the acceptance of the Street work and grading as done in front of my property,inasmuch as it i not 'in accordance with the posted notices or the profiles and specifications as shown by the City Engineer when °I called at"the City Hall'." Mr.Searles was not in attendance at this meeting. The Board discussed this matter with I' �r.C.F.Saunders,the Eng- ineer appointed to have charge of the engineering work for this im- provement, whozstated that no°changes had been itadd, and nothing had been misrepresented. Mr.J.O.Rhodes`inquired into°the:. reason for the. charges ,as applied to certain lots owned by him, and expressed him= self-satisfied with the explanations given for such charges. The matter of the Protests against the opening of Fifteenth Place, under Resolution of Intention No.782, was now laid over until' the next meeting of the Board. 272 Trustee Piner moved; That the protest of F.S.Searles against the ac- ceptance of said work,of Improving Prospect Avenue,as described in Resolution of Intention No.734,be and the same is hereby denied and overruled; AND THAT IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED ARID DETERMINED by the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving Prospect Avenue,as con- templated and described -in Resolution of Intention No.734,of said Board,has been performed according to the contract made and -entered into with Ed.Johnson et Sons by W.F.Meadows,the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official-capacity,and under the pro- visions of—the Improvement Act of 1911,as amended,in a good andsub- stantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was om fitted or illegally included in the contract for the same,and the as- sessment and Diagram made in pursuance of said act were correct. WHEREFORE; All the acts and determinations of the said Street Su- perintendent relative to'said work and improvement and the.assess- ment and diagram be,and the. same are hereby approved,ratified and • confirmed. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. A LETTER FROM TIM MERCEREAU BRIDGE AND CONS.CO. in regard to propo- sed repairs on the Municipal Pier,and the cost of re -piling .same, was read and discussed by the Board. The cost for such proposed work was ao large that•the Board did not wish to proceed in the matter without further consideration, and the matter was laid over for fur- ther investigation. Mr.Boris, having asked the Board to grant him a permit to install and operate a Filling and Supply Station at the Corner of Camino Real and Third Streets, the Board directed him to obtain a written expression from the immediate residents in this locality,as to their wishes in the matter,before -they would take up the matter of _grant- ing such permit. On motion of. Trustee Heath the matter was laid over until such time as Mr.Boris should file a petition or request from such resid- ents or owners,. J.C.AIEXANDER PRESENTED A LETTER asking the Board to Grant `him permission to install a BOAT LANDING at 'the outer end of the Munici- pal Pier,to serve a Barge to accomodate fishermen, and to handle a Fish Market at his concession on the Pier. This work to be done at the expense of Mr.Alexander,. Mr.Alexander in a verbal statement stated he would be willing to pay $150.00 per year for the first five years, and $200.00 per -year for theenext five years for this privilege. The Board considered this offer and proposition in a favorable light, and on motion of Trustee Woodland, the City Attorney was in- structed to draw up a contract or lease with Mr.Alexander,providing he finds same can be done legally,to make this kind of a lease,. and present same to the Board at their next meeting if possible. A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was presented and read. The -Chamber commended the Board for its promptness in pushing the matter of ronamental lighting of ermosa Avenue,Pier Avenue and Cam- ino Real, and urged that proceedings be started as soon as possible. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE W00DLAND-, the City Engineer vias directed to Prepare the Plan*,Specifications etc. and Resolution,necessary to start the proceedings for the Improvement of the above throoughfares as shown by,a map hereby submitted to the Board by the Engineer, showing the proposed Improvement of Hermosa Avenue from the southerly City boundary to 26th. street,thence on Manhattan Court to Manhattan Avenue,thence on Manhattan Avenue to the northerly City Boundary; Pier Avenue its entire length; and Camino Real from Pier Avenue to the southerly City Boundary.System to be installed under the Street Improvement Laws of California. A LETTER FROM TIM COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE was read and ordered filed. Dr.Pomeroy the Health Officer in this letter agreed to accept the Cities proposition to join the County and certain other Cities in a District Health association, on similar terms as tiave°prevailed for the passed year. -The City -of nermosa leach to pay $900.00 towards the expenses therefor. Trustee Heath moved that City enter into an agreement for the ad- ministration of Health matters for another°year,on the above terms; and that the matter be closed up as soon as the County is ready. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the°follow- ing vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and t'resident Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee nolst'on. 1 273 TRUSTEE WOODLAND REPORTED IN REGARD TO OWEhli OF CERTAINLOTSn:the immediate Vidinity of'the Incinerator'property of the City.. ° ; He' stated that,he'thad found the owner'to°be Volriey B.Brown,resid= in g in SOs.Angeles. That Mr.Brown'stated a price Of $4000.00 for the eight lots,and the abandoned portion of Bard Street abutting them. Trustee Woodland moved that a committee be appointed by the Pre- sident to confe'r -with Mr.Brown, and make him an offer of $3500.00 for this property, and that the Committee be given power to .obligate the City to make this deal,in case Mi.Brown agredd' to this. price'. -The motion was seconded,by Trustee Heath, and carried by •the•fol-i- lowing vote:Ayes:TrusteesTeath,Piner,Woodland and President,BraVender. Noes: None. ,Absent: Trustee Holston. ° Thismotion was adopted with the understanding'that the expense there incurred would be paid out c4' the fund derived from the sale of the' $20,000.00 Bond issue voted for Incinerator purposes: The President then appointed Trustees Heath,Piner,&'Woodland,as this' Committee' « • The 'fol1Owing Demands were received,audited and approved; No:812,B5.rown & R.E.Mead, $191.00 No.813;BF.Brown 92:50 No.814,Earl Nhssey, 21.88 No.815,SyMiller; ' -44.00 No .816 ,Mo ran -McWhinni e 32.05 /DI No.817, do do 503;69 • • No .818 do do 296.50 .Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. ON NOTION OF TRUSM,PINER,SECONDED.BY HEATH, the Board voted to in- struct the City Clerk to Advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review for two insertions in said paper,Inviting Bids for'the Purchase of the $20,000.00 bonds recently voted for Incinerator Purposes. THE CITY ATTORNEY now submitted the Certificate of Title fOr the northwest corner of Lot 1,Block 112,Shakespeare,recently purchased by the City. The Certificate was found satisfactory,and ordered filed. The City Engineer now submitted his map or Diagram of the District of land included and to be assessed for the Improvement of Hillcrest Drive,said Diagram being numbered 2066, as described in Resolution of Intention No.779. Trustee Heath moved that the Diagram No.2066, be and the' same is hereby approved and adopted as the Diagram showing the boundaries of and the lots and portions of lots and land to be benefitted and to be assessed for the Improvement of Hillcrest Drive,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.779 of said Board. TrUstee Woodland seconded the motion ,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee Woodland moved that Diagram No.2057,iubmitted this day to the Board for their inspection,be and the said Diagram is hereby approved and adopted as the Diagram showing the boundaries of,and the lots and portions of lots and land to be benefitted and to be assessed for the improvement of Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street,as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.769 of said Board. Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said. Reso- lution,and the same was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. 6-717766Intrdina Trustee Piner introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach .2Latla211....igtaLbliRhl.ng the compensation of the Recorder of said City." (Ordinance Introduced.) Trustee Woodland introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An. Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach providing for the com ensation of the Cit.' Attorney of said City of Hermosa Beach." ( rdinance No.411Ailaluit) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance No.419,entitled; " An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.274;providing for the creation of Fire District No.3 in the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for the violation hereof." Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ' Noes: None. Absent: Monstee Holston. 274 (Resolution P1o.i 1 Adopted.) Trus ee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.831,entitled; __ A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach requesting the. Legislature of the State of California,to cause all bilis introduced during the first period of each Legislative session to be printed and circulated and distributed." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes.: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee Woodland brought up the matter of removing the Fire Department fxnx from its present location in the City Hall Building to. the Lots owned by the City on Pier Avenue just west of Railroad Drive,as being a convenient place in which to reach fires,being located in a central position in the City. The Board granted authority to the President to appoint a Menber of the Board as a Committee of one to look up the matter of the ,price that may be obtained for one half of the frontage owned by the City,which is now used as a Corral by the Street Superintendent.The idea. being to sell this portion of the City holdings and use the money thus ob- tained in building a suitable Fire House ;don the, remaining. one` half of the lots. The President appointed Trustee Woodland as this Committee. On motion duly made a seconded the Board then adjourned to' meet Tides'-, day ,February 3rd. ,1925, at. 7:30 0' Clock P.M.. Clerk, residentof the, Board of rustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the" City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Counvil Chamber Tuesday,Febru- ary 3rd. ,1925, at 7:30 O'clock P:M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT : Trustee Holston. THE MINUTES OF THE M]ETING held January 26th. ,1925. were read and approved. • This being the TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMP- ROVEMENT OF EIGHTH PLACE, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.817, the Clerk now publicly opened and read the BID OF B,C.NICH- OLa,as follows: - For concrete paving,including grading,monuments etc.plans and specifications, per square foot, 36 cents. For curb, Class B., per square foot, 80 cents. For Sidewalk, per square foot, 30 cents. This was the only bid received for doing said work. This bid having been referred to the City Engineer for checking up he reported that the total contract figured on these- prices, would amount,according to his estimate to the sum pf $8066.40. TRUSTE WOODLAND SUGGESTED THAT since this bid was not excessive, andsame appeared regular,that the contract should be awarded to said B. C.Nichols,,• at the prices named in hies bid. (Resolution No.68'2 Adopted.) • Trustee woodland,moved the adoption of Resolution No.832,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,of award of contract for the Improvermient of Portions of Eighth Place in the said City,as described in Resolution of Intention No.817." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the -adoption of said Resolu-- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:°None. Absent: Trustee Holston. • MRS.HICKS, President of the Women's Club, and other Ladies,as a: Com- mittee from the Club, being in attendance at this meeting, the Presi- dent invited the Committee to address the Board on any matters that might seem necessary to them. Mrs. Hicks did not wish to bring any Matters -before the Board at this tirne, the Committee being at the meeting more for the purposes of observation than•anything'else It was suggested however that the matter of Tree Planting,in°the matter of which the Womens Club was interested should be discussed. The PARK FUND being in better shape than for some time, the'Pres- ident with the. approval of the rnembers,now directed the Committee previously appointed to have charge of the Tree Planting,consisting xf of Trustees Heath,Chairman,and Piner and woodland, to consult with the Ladies immediately, and arrange for the planting of these trees according to the plans already laid out by the Womens Club, and such other suggestions as the Board's Committee wished. THE. REPORT OF THE BUILDING IT:SPECTOR was submitted and filed. 1 1 275 TRUSTEE PIKER MOVED THAT NICK BORAS B ' GRANTED A PERMIT to Install and operate a SERVICE STATION on Lott' ,Walter Ransom Co.venable Place,being thenorthwdst corner of Third and Camino Real,on condi- tion that Mr.Boras confer with the Southern Cal.Edistn Co., as to the removal of any of their Lighting posts; and also confer and be governed by directions of the City Engineer as to any cuts of the .Curbs and Sidewalks necessary or thought to be necessary for the proper operation of his. Station. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE DECEMBER REPORT of the County Health Officer for District Heal- .th matters was read and ordered filed. A LETTER FROM SENATOR C.W.LYON, recommenditg that.the Board pass their approval on certain legislation proposed by Senator Breed re- lating to Gasoline Tax and fees for automobile ,icenses, was read and ordered filed. On Motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted tit to instruct the Clerk to write a letter to Senator Breed,stating that the Board approved of his proposed.legislation, as being of benefit to the several cities in the state; this letter to be dictated by the City Attorney. AT THIS TIME NR.C.A.BRIDGE presented his verbal resignation from the Office of City Attorney, and of the office of City Recorder of Hermosa Beach, both of these offices being held by him under app- ointment of the Board. Trustee Heath, moved that the resignation of Mr.Bridge from the offices of City Attorney and of City Recorder be accepted. The motion being seconded by Trustee Piner,the same was. carried, all. the members present votin yes. Ordinance No.420 Adopted. Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.420., entitle.d;. " An Ordinance of the Bodr of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,providing for the compensation of the City Attorney of said City of Hermosa Beach." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,for the adoption of said Ord-inance,whereupon the same•was adopted by the following roll-call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Pin•er•,Woodland and President Bravender. , Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (ordinance No.421 adopted.) •• Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No .421 ,.entitle.d;, " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa . Beach,fixing and establishing the compensation of the Recorder of said City." Trustee Woodland .seconded-the motion for the adoption of .said Ordinance,whereupon the same vas adopted by the following roll-call; 'Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner;Woodland- and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. TRUSTEE PINE 'MOVED that Collamer A.B-ridge,be and he .is hereby ap- pointed City Attorney iri •and for the City of Hermosa Beach,at a Salary of $100.00 per month; and that the said Collamer A.Bridge be-and he-is Thereby appointed City Recorder in and for said City of 'Hermosa Beach, at a salary of $100-.00 per month. 'Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carriedby the fol- lowing vote; 'Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Toes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED THAT FRANCES C .W NDELL be paid a Salary. of $125.00 per month for acting,as assistant in the office of the Ci- ty 'Treasurer ; said Salary to begin and date from J.an.lst..1925. . 'Trustee Woodland seconded ,the motion,which was carried by the• following vote; • 'Ayes:Trustees Heath,Pirer;Woodland. and President Bravender. 'Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. TRUSTEE WOODLAND MOVED that the City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare an Ordinance prohibiting the operation of Billiard and Pob1 Rooms in Hermosa Beach after twelve O'Clock P.M.. 'This motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and ,carried, all the mer;:bers present voting yes thereon. . "TRUSTEE WOODLAND REPORTED•in regard to the proposed purchasesof the Eight Lots and certain abandoned .portions of Bard Street,ad-, joining City Property now used for incinerator purposes, that he had consulted the owner of-said Lots,.a mr.V.B.Brown. That Mr. Brown had consented'to sell the entire pro:p.erty at a price of $3500. and. that Mr.Woodland acting under the authority given him at the last meeting of the Board had signed certain agreements for the purchase of this property and same was now in Escrow at the above 276 price of $3500.00. Trustee Woodland also having in charge the securing of information of the probable price that the City Lots,or one half of the frontage, of same ,could be sold for,in case it was thought advisable to move the Fire Department to this site, reported that he had not arrived at a decision as to what this property was worth or would bring if sold. He also stated that there seemed to be some division as to the advisability of making this move. _ The Board granted him further time to go into this matter. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Trustee Woodland; the Board voted to approve ma the Agreement ,in triplicate, submitted by the County Health Da*artmentfor the ADMIT;ISTRATION OF HEALTH MATTERS OF HERMOSA BEACH, AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES , BY THE COUNTY,as a District and the President was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. (Resolution No adopted.) . Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.833,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County,State of California,setting aside and rescinding Resolution No.756,Resolution of Intention No.757, and Resolution No. 7. 71 " . Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolu- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to defer any action on the hearing of protests against the ABBNDONM!NT OF FIFTEENTH PLACE,as contemplat-ed by Resolution No.782,until their next'meeting. . The following Demands were read,audited and approved; Demand No. Amt. Demand No. Amount. 819. F.M.Bravender, 10.00. Geo. Dixon,#865 #866, 50.00 820,L.H.Heath, 10.00 Sou.Cal.Gas Co. 9.55, 821,A.R.Holston, 10.00 867,Her.-Redondo Water Co. 28.30 822,Fred Piner, 10.00 868,Do do do do.108.00 823,M.Woodland, 10.00 869, ,o do do do. 66.00 824,B.F.Brimn, 175.00 870, ed. -Home Te1.Co., 24.20 825,S.D.Samson, 135.00 871,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 826,R.E.Iead,175.00 872,E.L.Messinger, 195.00 827,Frances C.Wendell, 125.00 873,G.H.Bnsign, 165.00 828,R.E.Mead, 20.00 874,John Foote, 150.00 829,C.A.Bridge, 100.00. 875,Everett Cassell, ' 150.00 830,C.A.Bridge 100.00 876,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 C.T.Clinton, #831 2.50 ' 877,Pier Av.Cafe, 5.00 832,Geo.H.Martin, 10.00 878,B.&.B.Service Sta., 170.51. 9, 833,Hufford & Haggett, 10.00. 879,Hermosa Hdwe.Co., ' 1.05. 834,AMrs.A.B.Hanson, 10.00. 880,E.G.Butt, 5.00 835,James H.Magoon, 10.00 881,R.B.Larson, 3.90 836,James H.Magoon, 7.00 882,Camino Garage, 42.92 837 ,Stella M. Meadows , 7.00- 883 ,Wm.E. Veano , 3.00 838,Mabel Yost, 7.00- 884,Superl Mfg.Co. 1.53 839,Lillian L.Fine, 7.00 885,F.C.Mead, 66.00. 840,Kate .F.Cornbleth, 7.00. 886rB.C.Hibbets, 46.00. 841,C1 ara A.Martin, 7.00 887,Amer.Rubber Mfg.Co., 245.00- 842,Minnie Corrigan, 7,.00 888, do do do do 245.00 843,M.Alice Magoon, 7.00 889,C.L.Reinbolt, 15.45. 844,F.C.Mead, 7.00 890,The Natl.Bk.of Her.B. 209.68. 845,Gladys A.Samson, 7.00 891,Sou.Cal.Edison Co., 2.00. 846,Annie Reid, 7.00 892, do do do 26.15. 847,F.C.Burkhalter, 7.00. 893, do do do 1.43. 8 ,Florence M.Logan, 7.00 894, do do do 50.00 849,Anna E.Bangs, 7.00 895; do do do 27.60. 850,Herman H.Schumaker, 7.00 896, do do do 51.41. 851,Katherine Gatzman, 7.00 897, do do do 1.17 852,Pearl C.Richardson, 7.00 898, do do do 1.40 853,Janet B.Hinckley, 7.00 899, do do do 93.82 854,Ernest W.Anderson, 7.00 900, do do do 3.44 855,E.M.Reese, 7.00 901, do do do 30.00 856,Albert G.Fetters, . 7.00 902, do do do 24.00 857,Leona D.Stiles, 7.00 903, do do do 24.2$ 858,Elizabeth Holland, 7.00, 904, do do do 564.29 859,Delphine Larco.m,7.00 905, do do do 29.52 860,Neuner Corp., 35.95. 906,Moran-McWhinnie, 298.00 - 861,B.C.Hibbets, 175.00- 907,W.F.Meadows, 150.00 862,Tom Allen, - 125.00 908,B.F.Brown, 15.00 863,Union Whosale Pt. Co.,34.00 909,J.L.Zook, 48.00 864,Sou.Cal.Dis'g.Co., 7.50 910 ,James Wells, 135.00 277 Demand No. Amount. 911,Tom Clinton, 30.00 912,G.E.Payne, 108.00 913,E.Yarrow, 121.50 914,Chas.Nease, 108.00 915,L.B.TMills, 104.00 916,James Leake, 104.00 917,Ted Childs, 127.50 918,Jake Salander, 108.00, 919,Sarn Askey, . 135.00 920,John Hofreiter, 104.00 921,Tasker & Wright, 97.83 922,Joe Gentry, 40.25 923,Mo.ran-McWhinnie, 14.95 924,The First Natl.Bank of Her.Beach, 197.92 925,Edward Sidebotham & Son, 9.23 926,J.G.Thomas, 35.92 927,Star Balcksmith Shop, 5.25 928,J.G.Reid, 15.00 929,Mrs.E.M.Oliver, 16.00 930,Sou.Cal.Dis' g. Co.., 931, do do do 8.33 932,Herbert R.Taylor, 272.41 933,Chas.F.Saunders, 1468.87 934, do do do 3940.47 935,H.R.Taylor, 150.00 936,H.A.Dustin, 189.00 93 ,T.C.Parker,• r 162.00 938;Wm.Helmar, 135.00 939 ,J.W.Rapier, 171.50 940,Archie Theroux, 147.00 941,P.Bravender, 147.00 942,N. F.Bra;*ender, 189.00 943, .A. ^lsterman, 206.50 944,J.C.Smith, 196.00 945; F. G. Sperry, 82.25 946,H.R.Taylor, 321.93- 947,T.C.Shehan, 1.65 948,McKinney Blue Print Co., 93.89 949,Cou.Cal.Blue Print Co., 12.95 950,Johnsrrtoin Printing Co., 471.90- 951,M.S.{{ick, 15.36 �,i- .L ` r ✓ 952,Mrs.G.H.Patton, 17.41. �,U3 t Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed, and War- rants drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston; Mr.Horne representing a certain style of metal stop sign for use on the streets now exhibited his stops to the Board, and the Street Com- mittee agreed to meet him the following day ,and discuss the purchase of a Number of the,�i s_kaa f it was thought best. (Resolution No.TR_adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution 834,entitled. " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, approving and adopting certain plans,profiles,and cross-sections and Diagram for public work in said City." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolu- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. ( Resolution No .'+ ado ted. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.835,entitled; " Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of liermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles ,State of California,declaring its intention to impz improve portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue,Fourteenth Street, Sixteenth Street,Nineteenth Street,Twenty-first Street,Monterey Boulevard, Twenty-fourth Street,Twenty-fifth Street,Twenty-sixth Street,Park Av- enue,Silver Strand Avenue,Myrtle Avenue,Ozone Court,and Manhattan Court; To install a storm drain system for said streets,and to ins- tall a sewer system on Ozone Court,and vreating an assessment district to pay the expenses of such work and irnprovement,and determining that serial bonds shall be issued to represent the costand expensex of such work or improvement.." Trustee0Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution, whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Waodland and- President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. 278 THE CITY ENGINR R NOW SUBMITTED HTxS MAP FOR THE PROPOSED ORNAMENTALLIGHTING SYSTEM, for Pier Avenue, ermosa Avenue,TManhattan .Avenue, Monterey Boulevard .and Camino Real. The Board discussed the question of the proper distr.ibution.of, the charges for this work,and the scope of same, but did not make any final decision .at this time. . The CITY ENGINEER having submitted his map or diagram for .the ,Imp. of Fifteenth Street,Golden Avenue and Silver Street,showing the,dis- trict of lands,lots and portions of lots to be benefited and to,be assessed to pay the costs for this improvement, as. contemplated, by Resolution of Intention No.765,the Board examined same. Trustee Woodland moved that Diagram No.2064,being the map of dia- gram representing the district of lands benefited by and to be ass-, essed for the Improvement of Fifteenth Street, Golden Avenue and Z°: Silver Street, as described and contemplated by Resolution No.765, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted . , Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which vas carried by the folovr- ing vote; Ayes:Trustees He.ath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. . . . On. motion made and .seconded the Board then adjourned to meet. Tues- day,Fe •ruary 10th. ,1925, at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.... Clerk. President of .the Board of ristees. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Cham ber Tuesday, February 10th. ,1925, at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President.Bravender. Absent : Trustee Holston. THE MINUTES OF THE MFETING held Feb. 3rd. ,1925, were read and ap- proved. This being the time for receiving and opening BIDS FOR THE SALE OF $20,000.00 INCINERATOR BONDS,as per the Advertisement calling for Bids,. the Clerk now:publicly opened and read to following bids,.re- ceived by him . Bank of Italy. Par, Accrued Interest and Premium of`$ 188.00 R.E.Campbell & Company,Par,Accrued Int.& Premium of`w 210.0 ` California Securities Co.,Par,Accured Int.% " " of.$ 481.00 First Securities Co.,Par,Accrued Int. & op" of $ 515.00 R.H.Moulton & Co. , " 0 " " & ` . " " Of 56.00 The Nat'l.Bk.of Her.Beach,"" " II '' " " of $ 550.00 Wm.R.Staats Co., ' 0 " 0 0 & " " of $ '711.00 The First Nat'l.BIL(Her.Beach)" " 0 " & " " of $ 775.00 " II " 0 " " Banks,Huntley & Co.,& of $ 810.00 Security Co. (L.A.) " It II II& II" of 61001.00 These were all the bids received for the purchase of said Bonds. The Bid of Security Company1appearing to be the highest, and.the City Attorney having approved the form of their bid, TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED that the BID of Security Company sfor the pur- cahse of the $20,000.00 of Bonds voted by the City for the pur- cahse of and the installation of an Incinerator,necessary land, truscks etc. for the Disposal of Garbage and Refuse in Hermosa Beach,as described in Ordinance No.418 of said Board of Trustees, ,ordering the issuance of said Bonds,be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that all the other bids received there for, are hereby rejected. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE COSTS FOR THE I2PROVENENT OF HILL STREET, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.767 was now submitted by the ,clerk; --for examination and approval, also the Completed Assessment showing the lots and lands desig- nated in said map with the amount of the benefits conferred by said Improvement shown thereon. This.Being the time set for receiving any written appeals or protests against the acts of the Street Superintendent in making said Assessment,or any complaints against the character of the .Work and the Clerk having reported that he had not received and protests or complaints, and no one protesting verbally; Trustee Piner moved; That it is hereby resolved and determined by the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving said Hill Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.767 of said Board,has been performed according to the Contract made and enter- ed into with B. C.Nichols ,by W. F.Meadows ,the Street Superintendent 279 of=Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capacity,and under the pro@ visions of the Improvement Act of 1911,as amended,in a good and sub- stantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was om- itted or illegally included in the contract for the same,and the as- sessment and diagram made in pursuance of said Act were correct; WHEREFORE, A11 the acts and determinations of the said Street Su- perintendent relative to said work and improvement and the assessment and diagram be, and the same are hereby approved,ratified and confir- med. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes:None. Absent_: Trustee Holston. A Letter RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF FIFT1 i NTH PLACE,Rwas received from the Proutyline Products Co. and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Heath, seconded_ by Woodland, the Board deffer- ed any action on the proposed vacation of Fifteenth Place,as con- templated by Resolution of Intention No.782, and laid the consider- ation of said matter over until their next meeting,to-wit; until February 24th.,1925. A LETTER FROM 'JOE A.LE1fl1A.N protesting against the grade of Ozone Court ,as proposed in the proceedings for the improvement of this and other streets under Resolution of Intention No.835,was read, and referred to the Street Committe to look into,with the assistance of the City Engineer. A PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EIGHTH COURT and other Courts and Streets,being the streets and courts in the Haneman Tract No. 5826, and the Ripley Tract,not yet numbered, was now submitted and wg3a.6 read.On motion of Trustee Woodiand,seconded by Piner,the Board in- structed the City Engineer to prepare the necessary plans,specifi- cations, and Resolution icor this Improvement 'on the plans and as per the request of the petitioners. A PROTEST AGAINST THE PROPOSED II,PROVEMENT OF BARNEY COURT AND FIRST PLACE,signed by Edward A.Delight et al. was submitted and read. The Board wsihed for time in which to consult the different own- ers,' and on motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Heath,any consider- ation of this prttest was deferred until a later date. vr.R.M.MacLennan having called the attention of the Board to the fact that the Strand Lights were. out of commission and not burning from Third Street south to the Redondo Line, the Board referred the matter to the Chairman of the Lighting Committee to investigate. The Following Demands were read,audited and approved; /1. Demand No.953,,Pacific States Lumber Co., $ 24.42 • Demand N6.954, George Dixon, 49.50 : J. Deman No5,,Hermosa Hardwar Co., .`1141 s°�..9tLYt• He th mcS"ve rtlat �ih es`e Demands be allolia lrfd Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner se conded the motion,which was carried by the' fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee Piner moved that Style No.2600 Marbelite,as shown in drawings here submitted by the City Engineer,be and the same are hereby ap- proved and adopted as the lighting Standards to be used in the pro- posed Improvement of. Pier Avenue and certain other main thorough- fares in Hermosa Beach,the plans for which are now going forward. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Ordinance iarbduced. Trustee Woodland introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating the conduct and operation of Pool Rooms, and Billiard Parlors in the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing pen- alties for the violation hereof." (Ordinance introduced Trustee Heath introduced a proposed Ordinance,sntitled; " An Ordinance providing for the issuance of Bonds by the City of Hermosa Beach in the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) • Dollars,for the acquisition,construction and completion of a cer- tain Municipal Improvement,to-wit;- The'acquition,construction and completion of a sewer system,including sewer mains and laterals tunnels,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains and also including the necassary land,rights of way,machinery,appa- ratus and other property necessary therdforn;providing for the lev- ying and collection of a• tax for the purposexof haying_ahe•.principal and interest of said bonds." 280 TRUSTRE WOODLAND MOVED THAT THE CITY CLERIC BE` AND" IHE IS' HEREBY DIR ECTED TO ADVERTISE IN THE HERMOSA BEACH REVIiW,by two insertions in said newspaper,INVITING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETE ETE FUR- nishing of AN INCINERATOR for the disposal of Garbage and Refuse, as per Specifications approved by the Board of Trustees at their meeting of August 5th.,1924,said Bids to be received up to the hour of Eight O'Clock P.M. ,on • ebruary 24th. ,1925. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the follow- ing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: TrusteezHolston. On -motion made and seconded,the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesd y,February 24th.,1925,at•7:30 O'Clock P.M.. _4 Clerk. 'resident of the no"ard of lrus- tees. MINUTES OF Mi ADJOURNED REGULAR NRETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Cham- ber Tuesday,February 24th.,1925,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. - PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. ABSENT : Trustees Holston & Woodland. THE MINUTES O'F THE M:MING HELD FEBRUARY 10th. ,1925 were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING OF ANY COMPLAINTS OR PRO- TESTS against the Assessment prepared by the Street Superintendent for the distribution of the costs and expenses for the IMPROVEMENT OF HILLCREST DRIVE as contemplated and described in Resolution af Intention No.77.9 of said Board, and there being no written protests receivedwithin the time allowed by law for filing same, and there being no one present desiring to make any objection to this Assess- ment or to the work done; TRUSTEE PINER MOVED ; That it is hereby resolved and determined by - the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving Hillcrest Dr- ive,as contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.779 of said Board, has been performed according to the Contract made and entered into with B.C.Nichols by W.F.Meadows,the Street Superin- tendent of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capacity,and- under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911,as amended,in a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any reason was omitted .or illegally included in the contract for the same,and the Assessment and Diagram made in pursuance of said Act were corr- ect. WHEREFORE, All the acts and determinations of the Street Super- intendent relative to said work and &mprovement and the assessment and diagram be,and the same are hereby approved,ratified and con- firmed. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes:None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING OF ANY COMPLAINTS OR PRO= TESTS against the Assessment prepared by the Street Superintendent for the distribution of the costs and expenses for the IIPROV.EMENT OF RHODES AND TWENTIETH STREETS, as contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention No.769 of said Board,and there being no written protests received within the time allowed by law for filing same,and there being no one present desiring to make any objections to this Assessment or to the work done;* TRUSTEE PINER MOVED; That it is hereby resolved and -determined by the Board of Trustees that the said work of improving Rhodes Street and Twentieth Street, as contemplated and described in Resolmtion: of Intention No.769 of said Board, has been perfotmed according to the Contract made and enxtered into with B.C.Nichols by W.F.Meadows the Street Superintendent of Hermosa Beach,acting in his official capacity,and under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911, as amended,in a good and substantial manner;that no portion of the work for any reason was omitted or illegally included in the con- tract for the same,and the Assessment and Diagram made in pursuan- ce of said Act were correct. WHEREFORE; All the acts and determinations of the Street Super- intendent relative to said work and improvement,and the Assessment and Diagram be,and the same are'hereby ratified, approved and con- firmed. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the 281 following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR HEARING PROTESTS AGAINST THE IMPROVE- MENT OF HERI iIOSA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS, in said City, as Contempla- ted and described in Resolution of Intention No:835 of said Board of Trustees,or against the extent of the District therefor; There were no written protests received,except the complaint orprotest of Joe A.Lehman, which was cconsidered an advisory letter instead of a for- mal protest; No -verbal protests or complaints were made at this mee- tingt against saidIsm rovement. ° (Resolution NO, a6 dopted, ) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.836,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,overruling protests or objections to the Improvement of portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue,Fourteenth Street,Six-. teenth Street,Nineteenth Street,Twenty-first Street,Monterey Boule- vard,Twenty-fourth Street,Twenty-fifth Street,Twenty®sixth Street, Park Avenue, Silverstrand Avenue, IvIyrtl e Avenue,Ozone Court,and Manh- attan Court in said City as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 835,as introduced,passed and adopted by the said Board of Trustees at a regular meeting held 'eb.3rd. ,1925." - ' Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolu- tion, whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent : Trustees Holston and Woodland. (Resolution N97,) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.837,entitled;" " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of Hermosa Avenue,Manhattan Avenue,Bourteenth Street,Sixt.. eenth Street,Ninbteenth Street,Twenty-first Street,Monterey Boulevard Twenty-fourth Street,Twenty-fifth Street,Twenty-sixth Street,Park Av- enue,Silverstrand Avenue,Myrtle Avenue,Ozone Court,and Manhattan Court in said City, all as set forth and described in Resolution of Inten- tion No.835. " Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolu- tion,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call;• Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. A LETTER FROM THE CHER OF COMMERCE, recommending that the space de- voted for seating PICNIC parties on the Pier platform,should be par- tially enclosed to add to its comfort, was read; and filed,to be ta,. ken up and some future time when the necessary funds would be avail= able to make this improvement. A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recommending that the •Board push the matter of improving Gould Lane through from the County Road near the Grant School to connect 'with 25th. Street, was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trytstee Heath the Board referred this matter to the Chairman of the Street Committee for further investigation. A Letter addressed to the Board,but having no signature, was rem ceived,.and the Clerk directed not to file same,as the Board demanded that all communications must have the signature of the writer -before being considered. A LETTER FROM AN ENGINEERING FIRM relative to engineer work,was received and referred-to.:the City Engineer. AA LETTER FROM D.W.PONTIUS General Manager of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co., in reference to easement on Hermosa Avenue, and the Improve- ments proposed on said Avenue, was read and ordered filed. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES in regard to proposed le- gislation to restrict the Railroad Commission in certain of its powers and return same to the various cities,so as to enable the Cities to exercise greater power -in setting the rates charged by UTILITY Comp- anies for service, was received and filed. The Board referred this to the City Attorney to inquire from the legal department of Los Angeles as to the wishes of Los Angeles and full information thereon. i"R.CHAS.M.PI 7,PS, the Band Leader presented for approval a proposed Agreement for the furnishing of Band Music during the coming season. The Board were not ready to decide this matter at the present time and laid it over until their next meeting. The REPORTS OF THE CITY .CLERK, THE CITY TREASURER AND THE CITY REC- ORDER were received and examined,and on motion of Trustee Heath they were ordered filed. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED That the amount of ;$6.50 shown on Line No . 5 , at page 104 of the 1924-25 Tax Roll, and the amount of $7.32 shown on Line 4,at page 113 of said 1924-25 Tax Roll,be stricken off from the Delinquent List for said year 1924-25; the same being Km eruoneous assessments by the Assessor in making up his book. 282 Also,That Lot No.50 of Tract No.2548,as shown on said 1924-25 Tax- roll,be stricken off of the Delinquent Tax Book for said year, and that the Treasurer be given credit for the respective sums,to-wit; $6.50,$7.32 and $1.22.,the last item covering said lot 50 being an erroneous assessment ,since said lot is now embraced and covered by Lots No.1 and. 2 of Tract No.6054. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the follow- ing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. ISR. J.G.LEOVE owning property on the Strand in Shakespeare Beach, a sub -division of Hermosa Beach, now addressed the Board in the mat- ter of the proposed Strand Walk in that locality. He suggested that no petition for improvement would suffice at this time,as it would be necessary to have the entire frontage represented and agreeing before the ten feet necessary from the lots along the proposed im- provement could be transferred to the City in a manner that it wou- ld make it safe to proceed with the improvement. He further sugges- ted that condemnation proceedings be started at once to obtain this ten foot strip along the front of each of the lots, notably against the Pacific Electric Ry.Co. ,which held about 229 feet. He also suggested that the right of way for street or court be obtained in the same manner from the Pacific Electric to permit of free crossing of their tract by persons wishing to reach the Beach from Hermosa Avenue. The Board decided to lay this matter over until their next meet- ing, and on motion of Trustee Heath,the Clerk was directed to deli- ver to Mrs.Woodward,representing petitioners for the improvement,the original petitions therefor,in order that same may be used to obtain a new petition as complete as possible. On motion of Trustee Heath, seconded by Trustee Piner, the Board laid over until their next meeting the consideration of the Object- ions to the proposed ABANDONMENT OF FIFT 1NTH PLACE, as contemplated by Resolution No.782. It appearing that no advertisement had been made for the purpose of Inviting Bids for the Installation of A GARBAGE AND REFUSE INCIN- ERATOR, since it had been necessary to make some changes in the plan thereof, on motion of Trustee Heath the Clerk was directed to Advertise same in the Hermosa Beach Review calling for bids on Mar- ch 17th.,1925. The following Demands were received audited and approved. No.g57, Seaside Garage, 0 28.46 No.958, James Leake, 32.00 .. No.959, L.R.Mills, 34.00 .. No. 569, J.Zook, 47.00 - No.961, Herbert R.Taylor, 472.88 UO. No .962 , John W. C3.arke , 3.07 • Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed and warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. The City Attorney submitted two drafts of a proposed Lease to Mr. J.C.Alexander for the Fishing and Landing Concession on the Pier. It appeared there was some differences between the Board and Mr. Alexander as to the scope and time of this lease, and after some discussion the matter was arranged in a satisfactory manner, and the Board deferred any action until the attorney had time to draw up the lease in its new form, to be presented to the Board at their next meeting, and to enable the Board to visit the Pier and examine same, in reference to probable effects` of granting Mr.Alexanderthe priv- 1 es Tanned. (Ordinance No.422 adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Ordinance.No.422,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating the conduct and operation of Pool Halls and. Billiard Parlors in the City of Hermosa Beach,and providing penalties for violation hereof." Trustee Heath seconded the motion for the adoption of said Ordi- nance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. THE REPORT OF TILE 00LtMISSIONERS IN THE MATTER OF TIE OPENING OF HOP- KINS AVENUE FROM FIFTH STRUT TO THIRD STRThRT , AS COLrTELTLATED BY RESOLUTION N0.727, having, been filed with the City Clerk ,Cp.O the law directs. Trustee Piner moved that the Clerk be directed to advertise same by causing a Notice of such filing to be published in the Her rmosa Beach Review by three successive insertions therein ,as provi- 283 ded by law. Trustee Heath Seconded the motion,which was carried bjr the following vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland.. THE REPORT OF THE COMUISSIONERS IN THE MATTER OF THE OPENING OF SIX- TH STREET FROM PINE STR'ET TO PROSPECT AVENUE , AS CONTEMPLATED BY RES- OLUTION NO.739,as the law directs, Trustee Piner moved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise same by causing a Notice of such filing to be published in the Hermosa Beach Review by three success- ive insertions therein, as provided by law. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the follow- ing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Woodland. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees He ttAand Woodland. (INCINERATOR SPECIFICATIONS approved and - adopted.: Trustee Heath moved that the Proposed Specifications for the Buil- ding of an INCINERATOR for the destruction of Garbage and Refuse -in • the City of Hermosa Beach,and here submitted by the City Engineer for examination and approval,'be and the same are hereby approved and ad- opted as SPECIFICATION No.73,of the City of Hermosa Beach. - Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Woodland. On motion made and seconded—the Board then adjourned to meet Tues- day,March 3rd.,1925, at 7:g O'Clock P.M.. Clerk, President Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBED TUESDAY,MARCH 3rd.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Woodland and.President Bravender. ABSENT: Trustee Piner. THE MINUTES OF THE MBETING held February 24th.,1925,were read and approved.' Thi.st;being the time set for .receiving complaints or protests ag- ainst the acts or determinations of the Street Superintendent in the matter .of the Assessment for. the Improvement of Fifteenth Street, Golden .Avenue and Silver Str.eet,the Clerk announced that he had re- ceived no emceived.no written protests o.r complaints against this work,or the, assessment therefor. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED: That it is hereby Resolved and Determined by the Board of Trustees that the said work of Improving FIFTEENTH STR- EET,GOLDEN AVENUE AND SILVER STREET, -as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.7.65 of said Board, has been performed according to the Contract made and entered into with B.C.Nichols,by W.F.Meadows, the Street Superintendent- of Hermosa-Beach,acting in his official, capacity,and under the provisions of -the Improvement Act of 1911 , as amended.,in a good and substantial manner; that no portion of the work for any -reason was omitted or illegally included in the contract for the samne,and the assessment and diagram made in pursuance of said.Act were correct. • - WHEREFORE, All the acts and determinations of the Street Superin- tendent- relative •to said work and improvement,ard the Assessment and Diagram be,and the same are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the.follmi lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Piner. . (Ordinance No..421 Adopted.) , Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Ordinance No.423,entitled; " An Ordinance providing for the issuance of bonds•of the City of,Her- mosa Beach by the City of Hermosa Beach,California,in the sum_of Two Hundred.. Thousand Dollars , (.200.000.00) for .the purpose of acquiring constructing and completing a certain municipal improvement , to -wit ; The=acquisition,constructi.on, and completion .of a sewer system inclu- ding sewer mains and later&ls,tunnels,settling or treatment tanks,sewage disposal and outfall mains,\ and also .including the necassary land, rights of way,machinery,app'aratus and other property necessary there- for,and.providing for the levying and collection of a tax for the.pay- ment of the principal and interest of said bonds. ". Trustee Holsttn seconded the motion for the adoption of said.Ord- inance, thereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent:.Trustee Piner. • TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED THAT CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER .OF THE PROTEST AGAINST THE ABANDONMENT OF FIFTEENTH -PLACE, as contemplated by-Reso- 284 lution No.782 be and the same is hereby laid over and postponed un- til the next meeting of the Board. This motion was seconded by Trustee Holston and carried. Trustee Holston moved that the Clerk write The Proutyline Products Co. that it would be necessary for the Company to prepare and file with the City a deed for right of way for the extension of Sixteenth Street through from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive before the Board would pass the proceedings for the Abandonment of a like por- tion of Fifteenth Place, as proposed; this deed to be deposited with the Clerk on or before the next meeting of the Board. • This motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried. THE AG +EY NT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH MATTERS BY THE COUNTY which had been previously signed by the City of Hermosa Beach,was now received and filed, showing acceptance and signature by the Cou- nty authorities. R.T.Hendricks presented.a letter asking that his nephew Edward J.Hinders be exemptedfrom paying a Merchants tax at a soft drink stand he was startingin Hermosa Beach,. Mr'.Hendricks stated that Mr.Henders was a disabled veteran of the late war. On motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Heath, the Board voted to allow Mr.Henders to operate his statd without paying for his li- cense, in case he should make proper proof to the City Slerk'that he was a disabled Veteran of the late war. JOHN W.NILLER PRESENTED A LETTER asking that he be granted a spe- cial permit to erect a building with a buried tank on his lot No.8 Block 100 Shakespeare,on the north end thereof, same to be used as a gasoline filling station. On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by'Heath,the Board laid the matter over until their next meeting,and instructed the Clerk to write Mr.Naller that the Board wished him to secure the written con- sent'of property owners on each side for one.block. A LETTER AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION directed against allowing bus- traffic over State Roads, or asking that same be restricted by the Legislature, was received and filed. The Board.did not take any ac- tion on same. The Following Demands were received audited and approved;, No.963. F.M.Bravender, 10.00 No. Amt. 964,L.H.Heath, 10.00.. 1005,Ted Childs, 103.75 965,A.R.Holston, 10.00.1006,Joe Gentry, 37.55 966,Fred Piner, 10.00. 1007,1st.Nat.Bk.Her.B.199.18 967,M.Woodland, 10.00 1008,Tasker & Wright, 2 18 968,B.F.Brown, 175.00 1009,Edw.Sidebotham 969,S.D.Samson, 135.00. & Son. 970,Type-writer Insp.Co., 30.00 1010,J.G.Thomas, 971,R.E.Mead, 175.00 1011 ,Moran-McWhinn±e 972,Frances C.Wendell, 125.00, 1012,H.A.Dustin, . 973,L.A.Rubber Stamp Co., 4.10 1013,T.C.Parker, 974,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 1014,Wm.Helmar, 975,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 1015,J.W.Rapier, 976,B.C.Hibbets, 175.00 1016,Paul Bravender, 977,Tom Alien, 125.00. 1017,Archie Theroux, 978,Hermosa -Redondo Water C. 17.20 1018,W.A.Elsterman, 979,Sou.Calif.Gas Co., 980,W.W.Gipson, 981,E.L..Messinger, 982,Geo.Ensign, 983,John Foote, 984,Arthur Marshall, 985,Pier Ave. Garage, 986,Malone & Truppner, 987,Camino Garage, 988,B.C.Hibbets, . 28.03 1019,M.rs.M.E.Oliver,_ 200.00 1020,G.E.Payne, . 195.00 1021,Chas.Nease, 165.00, 1022,Sam Askey, 150.00 1023,Jake Saladine, 150.00 1024,E.Yarrow, 8,75 1025,J.G.Reed, .80.' 1026, bran-McWhinnie, 83.85 1027,George J. Dench., .00 1028,S.&.M.Transfer, 1 989,James Jones Co., 4.50 1029,C.L.Reinbolt, 990,B.&.B.Service Station, 23.55 1030,B.F.Brown & R.E. 991,Her.-Redondo Water Co., 108.00 Mead, 55.00 992, do do do do do 66.00 1031,Herbert R.Taylor,304.08 993,Watcr Works Supply Co., 67.50 1032,H.R.Taylor, 192.90 994,F.G'.Mead, 77.00 1033,McKinney Corp. 42.43 995,The Nat'l.Bk.of Her.Beach?08.34. 1034,J.C.Smith, 182.00 2.87 47.34 2.69 101.50 .. 30.00 7.50 210.00 96.00 96.00 238.00 16.00 96.00 92.00 120.00 u. 96.00 92.00 15.00 298.50 56.00 .50 29.66 996,W. F.Meado��;s , 997,B. F.Brown, 998 ,Camino Garage, 999,H.R.Taylor, 1000,Neuner Corporation, 1001,James Leake, 1002,John Hofreiter, 1003,Jarnes Wells, 1004,L.R.Mills , 150.00 1035,F.G.Sperry, 35.25 15.00 1036 ,Johnston Ptg. Go . 274._90 24.25. 150.00 18.00. 2.00 86.00 112.00. 36.00 L.3-3 JvJ At this time Trustee Holston was excused from further attendance at this meeting. Trustee Heath moved that the before recited Demands be allowed, andWarrants drawn to pay them., Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; . Ayes:Trustees Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston. and, Piner.. (Resolution No. Adojted. ) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of. Resolution # 838,ertitl,ed; " A Resolution of the Board, of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,setting aside and rescinding Resolution No.826, and Resolution of -Intention No.827. " Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the. adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes.: Trustees Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Piner., (Resolution No.1Adopted. Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution.No.839,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of .Trustees of the City of. Hermosa Beach approving and adopting certain plans,profiles and cross-sections •for public work in. said City." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll - call; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Piner. (Resolution N3.740 Adopted.) , . Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.840,entitled; A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,declaring its intention to order the improvement of portions of E.First Street,Lyndon Street,Redondo Street,Hermosa Avenue,Monterey Bouleyard,Palm Drive and the Unnamed Alley in Blo- ek 41 of the First Addition to Hermosa Beach, 'all in the City of •Hermosa Beach; Declaring the work or improvement to be . of more than local or ordinary public benefit; Declaring the district to be bene- fitted by said work or improvement and assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof; Determining that bonds shall be issued to re- present the costs and expenses thereof; .And fixing a time and place for the hearing objections to said work or,improvement or to the . extent of the district to be assessed." Trustee Woodland seconded the motion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll call;. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Holston and Piner. On motion duly made and seconded,the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,nMarch 17th. ,1925, at 7:30. O' Clock P.M.. Clerk. . resident 285 the Board of Trust- ,ees. LINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF .THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in .the Council Cham- ber Tuesday,March 17th. ,1925,at 7:30 O' Clock P.,M.. . PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Absent: Trustee Holston. , The Minutes of the meeting held March 3rd. ,1925,were read and appro- ved. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE ILP- ROVEMENT OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OT .,0 STREETS , as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.83.5 of said Board,the Clerk now public- ly opened and read the following bids; Bid of B.0:NICHOLS, as follows: - Class A.Curb,per lineal foot, 8 .60 Class B.Curb,per lineal, foot, . .50 Sidewalks,per sq. ft. .20 Concrete gutter.7" thick, per sq. ft., .25. n " 4" " , per sq. ft. , .20 Cement concrete pavement,4" thick,per sq. ft,, .20 Asphaltic. Concrete (patching),per sq.ft., .30 National Pavements Wearing surface,1=1/2 inch thick,per sq,ft•.15 2" x 12" Readwood headers,per lineal ft.. .2.0 12" vitrified clay pipe per,lin.ft,, 1.00.- 12" reinforced concrete pipe ,per l in. ft. , 1.00' 12".corrugated iron pipe, . " " " 2.00 8" vitrified clay,pipe, " " " .75 Y Branches, each, 1.50 Catch Basins, " $50.00. Flush Tanks ,Each, ~X75.00 Junction Chambers,each, $50.00 286 The Bid of H.WIGIAN, as follows; For concrete curbs,Class A.& B.,per lin.ft. $ .65 Cement sidewalk,4 inch thick,per sq.•ft. , .22 Gutter,7 inches thick,per sq.ft., .30 Gutter,4 inches thic$,per sq.ft., .22 For concrete pavement,4inches thick,per sq.ft. ..20 Asphaltic patching,per sq.ft., ..30 National wearing surface,1-1/2 inches thick,per sq.ft, .15 R.W. Headers, per lineal ft . , .20 12" vitrified clay pipe, per lienal ft., 1.50 12 inch re-inforced concrete pipe,per lin. ft., 2.d0 12 inch corrugated iron pipe,per lineal ft., 2.00 8 inch Y branches, each, 2.00 Catch basins, each, 150.00 Flush tanks, each, 200.00 Junction chambers,. each, 150.00 all above prices include grading, The BID of. ED. JOHNSON & SONS, as follows; Class 'A' Curb,per lift. .65 n rB' 11 It n n •55 Cement sidewalk, per sq.ft., .22 Concrete gutters,7" thick,sq.ft., .37 " " 4" " " 0 .22 Cement concrete pavement ,4" thick, sq.ft., :22 National pavement wearing surface,1-1/2 in.thich,per sq.ft., .18 Asphaltic concrate (catching) 4", sq.ft/ .18 2" x 12" redwood headers, per li.ft., .20 12" vitrified clay pipe, " 14.ft., 1.50 12" reinforced concrete pipe, per li.ft. 2.00 12" corrugated iron pipe,per li.ft. 1.00 8" vitrified seNexxxiayxpipsxclay sewer pipe, 1.00 "Y" Branches, each, 2.00 Catch basins, each, 100.00 Flush tanks, each, 150.00 Junction chambers, each, 100.00 All excavation included in above bid. The BID of KUHN BROS., as follows; Class A.Curb,per lin.ft., .75 n B. " n n n 65 Walk, per sq. ft., , . 26 7" Gutter, per sq.ft., .35 4" n " " " 25 4" Pave. ". " " These prices include grading. .25 Asphaltic concrete patches,per sq.ft., .30 National wearing surface,per sq.ft., .16-1/2 Redwood headers,per lin.ft., .22 12" vit,clay pipe " " " 1.50 12" Reinforced concrete pipe,per lin,,ft.,. 1.10 12" cor. iron pipe,per lin ft., 2.50 8" vit.clay pipe,per lin. ft., 1.00 .Y Branches, per lin,.ft., .50 Catch basins,complete,. each, 75.00 Flush .tanks , each, 125.00 Junction chambers, each, 50.00 These were all the bids that were received for said work. The Board deferred any action on awarding the contract for this work until their next meeting,to enable the engineer to chack up the figures,and.report on the total amount/the various bids. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AND INCINERATOR FOR THE DIAPOSAL OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE, the Clerk now opened and read the bids received by him for Anayg said work and installation. A Letter from the Water Works Supply Co., suggested that the specifications for this work were not full enough to allowof their filing a sttisfactory bid, and• that the specifications should be changed,and no bids opened at this.time. After consulting with the representative of the above Company, and the representatives of the,parties who had filed bids,the Board were. of the opinion that the bids should be now opened and read. The Clerk then publicly.opened and read the Bid of HOGBERG CON- STRUCTION C0LPANY, as follows: To furnish all rnaterials.for the proposed Incinerator and install sar^e., as per the specifications therefor,for the sum of $13,500.00.. The BID of SUPERIOR INCINERATOR CO. OF TEXAS. as follows;- To.Build and erect one Superior Incinerator plant,in accordance with the specifications, forthe sum of $19,500.00 287 These were all the bids received for doing said work. The Board wishing to examine into the merits of the bids,now def- erred any action on same until their next meeting. THIS BEING THE TIME SET FOR HEARING ANY PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF E. FIRST STREET,LYNDON STREET, REDONDO ET , HE RI;+ OSA AVENUE ,MONTEREY BDULEVARD ,PALM DRIVE, AND THE UNNAMED D ALLEY IN BLOCK NO.41FIRST ADD. TO HEREOSA BEACH, as contemplated and described in Resolution of Intention.No.840 of said Board,it appeared that no written protests had been filed. No person appeared before the Board to protest same. A BOND IN THE SUM OF $500.00 for.the repair of streets caused by their installation of gas lines in Hermosa Beach,was now filed by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO,. This bond was designed to take the place of a previous bthnd of the same tenor and effect,which old bond was to be cancelled. The Board being advised that the new bond was made in good form now accepted same and ordered the Olerk to file it, the motion there- for being made by Trustee Woodland and seconded by Heath. A LETTER FROM CLYDE FINNEY, applying for employment as a Fireman Chauffeur, was read and ordered filed for future reference. The.REPORT OF THE DISTRICT SANITATION OFFICE for January, was read and ordered filed. The Clerk was authorized to order ONE COPY of KAASEN DIRECTORY of the City of Hermosa Beach, for use of the POLICE OFFICE,at a price of $6.00.. PROTESTS AGAINST THE BOARD NOW TOOK UP THE MATTER OF/THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF FIFTEENTH PLACE:;as contemplated by Resolution No.782. The Deeds for the land necessary to extend and open Sixteenth Street through from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive were now sub- mitted for approval; said Deeds to be used only in case the Abandon- ment proceedings above referred to Were carried out. It appeared that the deeds provided for a forty foot street.` Messers Vetter .and Priamos,protesters against the abandonment of Fifteenth Place, were in attendanpe at the meeting and stated that they would not agree to accept a fortV foot street instead of the sixty feet to be abandoned. After discussion of the matter these protesters agreed to accept the proper dedication of fifty feet for said Sixteenth Street extension, and to abandon ihnix and withdraw their protest,in case the Proutyline Products Co. would deed enough land to make the pro- posed Sixteenth Street 50 feet wide instead of 40 feet. Trustee Woodland then moved that proceedings be instituted to Close up and abandon said Portion of Fifteenth Place,provided that the Proutyline Products Co. furnish and file their deeds to Fifty feet wide extension of Sixteenth Street through their land from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner,and carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not Voting:Trustee Heath. Absent: Trustee Holston. THE CITY TREASURER N0W SUBMITTED HIS STATEMENT ,SHOWING THE AMOUNT of the 192.4-25 taxes collected,and the amount delinquent the Last Monday in February,1925,as follows: Amount charged on the 1924.25 Tax Book, $64,412.25 Amount Collected, $61,825.06 Taxes stricken off by the Boardn 1 .04 61840. 10 Amount remaining unpaid and delinquent, v 2, 572.15 Covered by 368 separate pieces of real estate,. There was also entered on the 1924-25 tax book and charged to the Collector for the improvement of Tenth & Eleventh Streets under the Street Bond Improvement Act of 1915,the sum of $723.33 against the different lots assessed for this improvement,and collectible with the regular tars. Collectors Statement shows that $673.45 of this amount was colixtEt lected by him,leaving 449.88 unpaid and delinquent,. making a total delinquency of $2622.03. The Clerks statement showed that the 10% delinquent charges would amount to $262.20,and the Advertising Charges to $183.50. Trustee Heath moved that the Collector have credit on the City Account Books for the amount of the above delinquent taxes,Viz.- $2622.03; and that he be re -charged by the Clerk on the City Accounts with the above sum of $2622.03,with the penalties of $262.20,plus the advertising charges of $183.50, added thereto,making a total charge of $3067.73; and that the Clerk immediately proceed to extend said penalties and advertising charges against the various lots,and pieces of land so delinquent; and delived said Delinquent list with said penalties shown, to the Collector within one week from this date. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion ,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Braverder; Noes. None. Absent: Trustee Holston. 288 The Demand of Everett Cassell for the sum of $150.00,and being num- bered Demand No.1037,was now read,audited and approved. Trustee Heath moved that this Demand be allowed and a Warrant drawn to pay it. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender, Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. ° The Resports of the City Clerk,the City Treasurer, and the Building Inspector and the City Recorder, were now presented and examined and ordered filed; Trustee Piner moved that Mr .C.H.Reeves•be, and he is hereby empl- oyed ,as a consulting Engineer to assist the City Engineer,in the wmckxsfxxxlapxximgx preparation of Engineering data,and the checking up of data already prepared, for the Installation of Sewers in Her- mosa Beach, for which $200,000.00 bonds have been voted; The retainer for said Engineering work to be paid Mr.Reeves to be $100.00 per month as lona as he shall be employed,or needed in said work, and to begin onrch 16th.1925,and continue at the pleasure of the Bd. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland,and carried by the following -vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. • The Board now discussed the matter of providing for music for the coming season, and arranged to get the matter settled at an early date. •• On motion of Trustee Woodland the Clerk was directed to adver- tise for applicants for the furnishing of Band music for the coming season. On the recommendation of the City Attorney, he was authorized to arrange with C.E.Spencer and E.R.Young, Attorneys, to prepare an opinion on the $200,000.00 bonds recently voted for Sewer purposes; and to prepare and submit to the Board for approval a contract with said C.E.Spencer and E.R.Young,the price for said work to be $350.00. The motion therefor being made by Trustee Heath, and seconded by Piner. Trustee Piner moved that the Street Superintendent be authorized to b4 -all necessary sewer pipe and materials to install a sewer on plans already prepared by the City Engineer on Eighth.Place,west of Camino Real to East Railroad Drive,and to employ someone to inspect the•work, the to employ men to do said work. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday the 24th. day of March,1925. Clerk. Presi:en .f the Board of Trustees. 289 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED ..:R" G,ULOF.,THE BOARD' OF TRUSTEES OFT E CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,CAL•ILORNIk, .-held in the Council, Chamber, Tuesday,March 24th. ,1925, at 7:30 O' Clock P.M.. PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bra - vender. Absent: None. 'THE MINUTES OFT THE PREVIOUS I iETING,held March 17th. ,1925,were read and approved. THE CITY ENGINEER NOW SUBMITTED HIS FIGURES SHOWING THE AGGREGATE OF THE BIDS RECEIVED AT THE PREVIOUS t `SETING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HERI4'OSA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS, AS CONTEMPLATED AND DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. a85, It appearing that the bid of B.C.Nichols was the lowest,and that he was the lowest regular responsible bidder for said.work,Trustee Piner suggested that the contract therefor should be awarded to said B.C.Nichols,at the prices named in his bid, and that all the. other bids -therefor should be rejected. (Resolution No.841 adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.841,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of. Hermosa Beach,California,of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Portions of Hermosa Avenue,14th. Street,Toth. Street, 19th.Street,21st.Street Monterey Boulevard,24th, Street,25th. Street,26th. Street,Myrtle Avenue,Park Avenue,Silverstrand Avenue,Ozone Court and Manhattan Court, x.11 in the said City,as described in Resolution of Intention Np.835." Trustee Heath seconded the Notion for the adoption of said Reso= lution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Aes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE NATTER OF AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCIN- ,ERATOR was now taken up from the last meeting. Trustee Heath moved that bid or proposal of the HOGBERG CONSTRUC- TION COMPANY,Whereby they agree to furnish all labor,materials and equipment necessary to complete a municipal refuse incinerator plant and all its appurtenances with the following guarantees; According to the specifications by your engineer; to be located at Hermosa Beach,for the net sum of ;13,500.00. The power to operate plant to be one kilowatt per hour, and 9/10 man per ton of city run garbage,be.and the".same is hereby accepted, and all other bids are rejected, and the contract for the furnishing and installation of said Incinerator, is hereby awarded to said Hogberg Construction Company; on condition ,that said Company agrees to guarantee the successful operation of said Incinerator for one year. The representative of the. Hogberg Cons. Co.,being in attendance at the meeting stated that his Company would make their contract in that manner showing such guarantee,if properly used. This motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland and carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Brav- ender. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Board directed the Clerk to return to the Superior Incinerator Co. its Check for ,:1950.00, which was then returned by the Clerk to Mr.Hart,the representative of said Company; this check being in lieu of Bond deposited by, said Co.,when bidding on this work. THE BOARDN0W TOOK UP THE MATTER OF PROTESTS AGAINST THE; ABANTD- EON ENT OF FIFTEENTH PLACE,as contemplated by Resolution No.782. A LETTER from H.Vet.ter and A.Priamos was read and filed. The wri- ters,being protestors,against said abandonment,agreed to accept the dedication of a fifty foot street extension of Sixteenth Street in- stead of the Fifteenth Place,E and to withdraw their objections in case this was done. The Deeds of owners for the land Ix necessary to open Sixteenth Street from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive were filed at this time; Also a Letter from the Chamber of Commerce, endorsed by a large number of business men and others. This letter recommended that the Board should abandonxthis portion of Fifteenth Place on condition that the owners of the land abutting thereon would give sufficient land to provide a FORTY feet extension of Sixxteenth Street from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive. It appeared that the deeds here submitted by Proutyline Products Co. and Geo,O,Noble had deeded forty feet for this purpose. Mr.Priaros objected to anything less than fifty feet being ac- cepted. Trustee. Heath moved that the City Attorney be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution and Ordinance to close up and abandon for street purposes and all other pltz±x 290 public uses,Fifteenth Place. from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive, and subiit same to the Board at an early day; on condition that deeds in proper form shall be deposibbd with the City Clerk before proceedings are started for said abandonment; said deeds to transfer to the City for street purposes,a strip of land sufficient to extend Sixteenth Street from Camino Real to East Railroad Drive, and to be a width of Forty Feet. These deeds not to be used for any purpose unless and until after said Fifteenth Place is finally va- cated and abandoned. Truntee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston.,Piner and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustee Woodland. Absent: None. Mr.R.F.Goudy, having written that it would be necessary fcr the City to have a permit from the State Board of Health to connect the lat- eral sewers with the Outfall Sewer line running through Hermosa Beach,before such connection can be made; the Board,on motion of Trustee Woodland, seconded by Holston directed the Clerk to make this application to the State Board of Health. A LETTER FROM J.H.MAGOON was read and filed. Mr.Magoon quoted from the Statutes of California passages that he thought would make it unlawful for the present City Engineer to hold his office. Mr.Magoon stated .that he understood Mr.Taylor was an alien and had not been naturalized. At this time Mr.Taylor handed in his resignation as City -Engineer, stating in his letter that this question having arisen,he thought it best to do so. Trustee Heath moved that the resignation of Herbert R.Taylor, as City Engineer be and the same is hereby accepted. The motion was seconded by Trustee Holston,and carried,all the members voting yes thereon. On motion of Trustee Heath seconded by Woodland, the Board vo- ted that all departments of the City be inspected and searched from Mayor to workmen,and if any persons being aliens,without being nat- uralized were found filling any position in the public service,he should be immediately removed from employment. Trustee Woodland moved that J.W.Rapier be and he is hereby ap- pointed City Engineer,at a -retainer of 0150.00 per month,said ap- pointment to take effect immediately. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heath,,coL "e0"114-;--0‹.- In ems In answer to questions from the Board,Mr.Rapier stated he was a Cit- izen of the United States,and of the State of California,and gave dates of his services as an Engineer. It appeared that Mr.Rapier had been employed for some time in the City Emgineer work. The motion to appoint Mr.Rapier as City Engineer was now put, and resulted as follows; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Not voting: Trustee Holston. Absent: None. A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM MR.CARL H.REEVES,declining to accept the the appointment as Consulting Engineer,which had•been previously tendered him, as circumstances over which he had no control preven- ted him from proceeding with the work. The letter was filed; On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Piner,the appointment of a consulting Engineer was laid over until the next meeting. -The•Sou.Cal.Gas Co. having • stated that the Gas Co. would be pleased to make an agreement with the City,whereby the City would take over the work of repaving any cuts made by the Gas Co.,in•ex- tending their gas lines, the Board referred this matter to the City Engineer and the Street Superintendent;to arrive at a fair price per foot,if possible, to charge for this work,since the Gas Co.asked that the charge be based on a square foot basis.The motion therefor being made by Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland. Permission was given Mr.Devine,the Postmaster, to use the ante room off from the Clerks office to hold examinations for one day the coming week. A LETTER FROM THE WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MANF.CO. was read, asking the City to adopt certain specifications for Street Lamp Posts to enable more general bidding for same. The letter was filed. Leon Brison presented a BID FOR THE FURNISHING OF BAND MUSIC in Hermosa Beach during the comi-ng season. The Board discussed the matter of Band music,and other forms -of entertainment,including Jazz music. No conclusion was reached,and the matter was laid over until the next meeting of the Board. 291 Resolution No, 42 Adopted.) Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.842,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach California,ordering work to be done and improvements to be made on portions of :E. First Street,Lyndon Street ,Redondo Street,Hermosa Av- enue,Monterey BOulevard,Palm Drive,and.the Unnamed Alley in Block 41 of the First Addition to Hermosa Beach,all in the City of Hermosa Beach; as set forth and described in Resolution of Intention No.840" Trustee Holston seconded the motion for the adoption of said Re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Braven- der. Noea: None, Absent: None. Trustee Heath moved that the City Attorney be directed to start proe.eedings against the Pacific Electric Railway for the condemna- tion of a certain portion of their right of way on Hermosa Avenue, being a strip on each side of their fifty foot right of way from the north boundary to. the south boundary of Hermosa Beach,to be used for road purposes. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland,and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bray - ender. Noes: None. Absent; None. THE CITY ATTORNEY HAVING SUBMITTED THE CONTRACT PREPARED BY HIM Governing the employmen of Messers Clay & Dillon,Attorneys of N.Y. and 2.R.Young and Spencer &.Dennis,Attorneys of Lps Angeles to make a written opinion and pass on, the validity of the $200,000.00 Sewer Bonds recently voted by the City of Hermosa Beach, and the Board being satisfied therewith; .Trustee Woodland moved that said Agreement is.hereby approved and ratified,and the President of the Board i s hereby directed and authorized to. sign same on behalf of the City, and the Clerk to attest same. . Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and Prseident Brav- ender. Noes; None. Absent: NAne, Trustee Holston was now excused. THE RESIGNATION OF COLLAHER,\BRIDGE AS CITY ATTORNEY .was .now filed and on motion of Trustee.Heath,seconded by Piner it was accepted. The RESIGNATION OF COLLAR R A.BRIDGE,AS CITY RECORDER,WAS NOW fildd,an on motion of Trustee.Heath,seconded by Piner,it was ac- cepted. Trustee Heath moved that Collamer A.Bridge be and.he is hereby appointed City Attorney .of Hermosa Beach,at a retainer2of1.$100:per. month,as per Ordinance No.420 governing the employment and payment of City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Trustee Piner and carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. Trustee Hearth moved that Collamer A.Bridge be ,and he is hereby ap- pointed City Recorder of Hermoso, Beach,the compensation therefor to be $100.00 per month, as per Ordinance. No .421 ,fixing the duties and compensation of City Recorder. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston.. The following Demands were received,audit.ed and approved; No,1038,B.C.Nichols, 13.80,#10.56,Pacific Clay Products,226.76 1039,Fred Young, 25.00 1057,Sou.C.alif.Edison Co. , 30.35 1040,P.Ybarra, P0Avlj 10.00 '1058, do do do do 50.00 1041 ,N.Nichols , 10.00 .1059 . , do do . .do do 2.00 1042,J.Dench, 15.00 . 1060, do do do do 29.52 1043,R.Ramirez, 10.00 1061, do do do do 3.48 1044,J.Dernon, eco 10.00 .1062, do do do do 1.04, 1045 ,B . Crawshaw, . 10.00, 10.63 , . do. do. do do 1.40 1046,Y.Higuera, 10.00' 1064, do do do do 24.00 1047,0 Nilla Gomez, 10.00' 1065, do do do do 30.00 1048,A.Swain, 10.00' 1066, do do do do 13.44 1049,J.Lggeumumi r 10.00. 1067, do do do ' do 38.08 1050,J.Duron, 10.00. 1068, do do do do 94.02 1051,D.Thomas, 15.00- 1069, do do do do 622.80 1052,R.Hifinglon, 10.00, 1070, do do do do 24.41 1053,M.Acebedo, 10.00. 1071, do do do do 1.43 1054,F.Marshall , 1072, do do do do 21.60 1055,B.C.Nichols, 70.00 • 1073,R.E.Mead, 10.00 292 Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be ailowed,and Warrants drawn to pay them. Trustee Piner seconded tle'moton`which'was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. (Resolution No.843 Adopted. ) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Resolution No.843, entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach fixing and establishing the compensation to be paid to the City Attorney for certain extraordinary services." Trustee Piner seconded the moti•on,which was carried by the.fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. • Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Holston. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,April 7th.,1925,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... Clerk. resident of the Board of Trustees. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MIMING of the Board of Trustees of the City .of Hermosa Beach,California,held in the Council Chamber Tuesday, April 7th. ,1925, at 7)30 O'Clock P.M... . PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. ABSENT: None. THE MINUTES QF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING held Tuesday, March 24th.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M., were read and approved. THIS BEING THE TITiTE SET FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVMENT OF $.FIRST STREET ,and other Streets, as contemp- lated by Resolution of Intention No.840,the Clerk now publicly opened and read the bids received by him hor doing said work, which bids were as follows; - The Bid of George E. Johnson., For 5" cement concrete pavetnent,including excavatio , Cents. per sq. ft. .17-1/2 5" cement concrete gutter,per sq. ft. .19 Class A.Cement concrete curb,per lin. ft. .55 Cement conrete walk,per sq. ft. .18 2" x 12" 'edwood headerss,per lin. ft. .19 • The Bid of O.U.Iiiracle; . 5" in. cement concrete pavement, sq. ft. .18 5 in. cement gutter, sq. ft. .19 Id, Class A. Curb, lin.ft. .58 O Cement concrete walk, sq. ft. .18 , 2 x 12 Redwood headers, lin.ft. •.20 1 The .Bid of H.Wigman,. , Concrete pavement,5 in.thick,per sq. ft. .19 Concrete gutter, 5 in. thick, sq.ft. .19 Class A.Curb, per lineal foot, .60 Side walk, per sq. ft. ._19 R.W.Headers, per lineal foot, .20 This includes wearing surface and grading. The Bid of B.C.Nichols,. Paving,including grading, per sq. ft., .20• Class A.Curb, per lin. ft. • .50 Sidewalk, per sq. ft., • .20 Concrete gutter, per sq. ft. , • .20 Redwood headers, per lin. ft.,- .15 • Above prices include all -grading. The Bid of H.H.Peterson,. For 5" paving, per sq. ft. - .28 For 5" gutter, " " " . 29 For Walk, " " " • .22 For Class A.Curb, per 1. ft. - .68 For 2 x 12 R.Wood headers, per lineal foot, .20 These were all the bids received for doing said work. These bids were now handed to the City Engineer,to check up the various items and report .on the total cost shown thereby. • THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED BY,.THE BOARD FOR ASSESSING TI DAMAGES, AND THE BENEFITS, CAUSED BY THE OPENING OF SIXTH STREET AS CONTEI:fl?LATED BY RESOLUTION N0.730,having filed.their Report with the City Clerk on February 24th.,1925, and the -Clerks No- tice thereof having been duly published,as required by law,the Clerk now produced and read the following protests against•said Report, as follows:- 23 THE PROTEST OR OBJECTION OF LUELLA R.ENSIGN. Luella R.Enpign objects to the amount assessed against her.p op- erty for said opening,on the ground that it is excessive,and dis- proportionate to the amounts assessed, against other property in the District. She objects to the amount to be paid her as damages for the taking of a portion of her property,on the ground that same is inadequate and should more than the amount stated by the Commis- sioners. She asks that the Report be modified to show her damages at $1200.00,and the benefits received by at $200.00e • THE PROTEST OF W.R,GrAVELEY, et al. 'These protestors objected and protested against the amounts asses- sed their respective properties for the cost of said opening,on the ground that same were excessive and out of proportion to the bene- fits received by them. They :believed that. the District.should be enlarged to include property lying east of Prospect Avenue. They suggested that a conference be had ritio. between the prop- erty owners and the Commissioners. " Trustee Holston moved that Tuesday,April 21st.,1925,at the hour of 8 O'Clock P.TI.bei th� Counciai Chamber of the Board of Trustees of Hermosa Beach%, as iiie time and place for the hearing of said Ob- jections and protests, and the Clerk is hereby directed—to mail a written notice,postage prepaid, to each of said Objectors,notifying them of the time and place here fixed by the Board for said hear- ing. • Trustee Heath secondedthe motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender Noes: None. Absent: None. • THE COT"I:ISSIONERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD FOR ASSESSING THE DAM- AGES , AI'TD THE BENEFITS CAUSED BY THE OPENING OF HOPKINS AVENUE, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION N0.727,having filed their report with the City Clerk on February 24th.,1925,and the Clerk's Notice there- of having been duly published,as required by law,the Clerk now sta- ted that no Written Objections had been .filed with him against said work. Trustee Holston moved that Tuesday,the 2lst. day of April,1925, and the hour of`8 O'Clock P.M.,in the Council Chamber of the Board of Trustees of Hermosa Beach,be fixed as the time and place for the hearing and final disposition of said Report; and the time for pas- sing on said Resport is hereby deferred to said April 21st.1925. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President B-ravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. . The City Engineer now reported the result of his Check of the Bids received and read for the ITIPROVEI: RNT OF E. FIRST STREET,AND OTHER STREETS, AS C0NTE TLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.840. It appearing that George E.Johnson was the lowest regular bid- der for doing said work,Trustee Piner suggested that the said Bid of George E.Johnson should be declared the lowest,and best bid for said work, and that he should be awarded the contract therefor,and all the other bids therefor should be rejected. Trustee Piner moved the adoption of RESOLUTION N0.844 , entitled " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees.of the City of Hermosa Beach,California,of Award of Contract for the Improvement of Por- tions of E.First Street,Lyndon Street,Redondo Street,Hermosa Avenue Monterey Bouievard,Palm Drive,and the Unnamed. Alley in Block 41, of the First Addition to Hermosa Beach,all in the City of Hermosa Beach;as set forth And described in Resolution,of Intention No.840." Trustee Holston seconded the :notion for the adoption of said Re- solution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Hoiston,Piner,Woodiand and President Brav- ender. Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY MARSHAL made written request that he be given permis- sion to have the Motor of the Motorcycle owned by E.L.Messinger, and.now used exclusively in the,service of the City overhauled, and' the bearings taken up, at a cost not to exceed $35.00. The Board considered that this was a necessary thing to have done, and on Motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Piner,the Board vtted to authorize the Marshal to have this done. A Letter from the SECURITY COMPANY, tr,e sussessfui bidders for the purchase of the $20,000.00 bond issue of the City, stated that the Company would be ready to take the bonds and pay over the.cash therefor on the coming Thursday. The letter was filed. • A LETTER FROM C, G. GILLS+'SPIE, and .one From R. F. Goudy of the Sta- te Board of Health containing directions for the.filing by the City of request for permit to connect proposed sewer lines with the main sewer line now in course of construction through Hermosa Beach,to 294 Hyperion,were read and ordered filed. The City Engineer had alrea- dy prepared a letter of request or application along the -lines sug- gested by the State Health Office, and the Board now authorized him to make such an application,giving the necessary data requested by the State Health Department. A Letter from R.E,Mead;City Treasurer, stated that he had fai- led to pay six Demands allowed by the Board on the ground that the parties doing certain work for the City were not citizens -of the United States. It appeared that the party who had been responsi- ble for the employment of these men,had made cash payment to them; when he had found that the Treasurer would not cash their warrants. Trustee Woodland moved that Warrant No.1040 for 4;10.00,":arrant No.1044 for $10.00,Warrant No.1047,Warrant No.1049,each for the sum of 0610.00,Warrant No.1050,for $10.00 and Warrant No.1053 for the sum of $10.00, be and the same are hereby rescinded, and the City Clerk ordered to Cancel same, and to make necessary entries on the Treasurer's Account,showing the cancellation of said Warrants. Trustee Piner, seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender Noes: None. Absent: None. THE CITY MARSHAL submitted a letter asking the,Board to make several changes in the Ordinances relating to TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. The Board considering that the request was a reasonable one, refferred the letter to the City Attorney with instruction to pre- pare an ordinance or ordinances embodying the changes asked for by the Marshal,where possible. This was on motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Holston. A Proposed Agreement for the use of Gas in the new INCINERATOR, was submitted to the Board for inspection. The Board did not wish to commit itself to the use of ga,s without further information on the subject, and referred the matter to Trustees Holston and Piner to look up, and report thereon. Letters were received ,asking the Board to use its influence to see that the law is enforced providing that no aliens shall'be employed on public works in the state of Crliforria,especiaily to use its influence with Contractors. These letters were of similar tenor, and were submitted by Lion's Club,Redondo Beach.,Ku Kluk Klan,Redondo Beach,Redondo Lo- ca1,1833,Carpenters & Joiners of America, and Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce. These letters were ordered filed. A LETTER FROM:: VINCENT E,BOWS-' R . , appl jring for License for operating a Mint Vending Machine, was received and read. Irlr.Bowser was not in attendance at the meeting, and the Board took no., -action thereon. It appearing that a small corner of land at the southwest cor- ner of Tenth Street and rrospect Avenue had been assessed for the Im- provement of Prospect Avenue and other Streets, and that said Lot was now owned by the City,being necessary to round off said corner, Trustee Holston moved that the City Clerk prepare and submit to the Board'at their next meeting a Demand and Warrant in favor of the Mun- icipal Bond Company for the sum of 83.06, being the amount necessary to settle sadd Assessment No.705. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland, and carried. A LETTER FROM JAMES E.STAFFORD,in relation to expert Tax and Equal- ization work ,was read and ordered filet. THE REPORT OF DISTRICT HEALTH DEPART'ME'NT, for Hermosa Beach, for the month of February, was read and ordered filed. THE REPORTS OF THE City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the Building Inspector, were read and ordered filed. KENNEDY & JAMES made vrritten application for permission to er- ect a canopy roof and pergola on the Strand Bath House Building•, This was to extend over the Strand and over 13th. street a distance of Six feet, at the required heighth. The Board granted this permission, on motion of Trustee Piner, seconded by Heath. W.W.Kennedy,Captian of the Life-guards,presented a list of art- icles and materials needed bytthe Life -guards. On motion of Trustee Woodland,seconded by Holston,the Board vot- ed to allow this request ,and the Clerk was directed to sign the or- der for same. C.M.PHPS presented a supplemental contract for the supplying of BAND MUSIC, which was filed. On motion of Trustee Holston,any consideration of the seasons Music, was laid over,and the Chai man of the Music Committee was in- structed to obtain a proposition one or more white,Jazz Orches- tras for the supplying of their style of music. 295 (Diagram No.2055 adopted,) Trustee Piner moved that Diagram No.2055,showing a portion of pro- spect avenue in the city of hermosa beach,upon which work has been done under -Resolution of Intention No.781,of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, and .showing the lots and portions of lots and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the Improvement of said Portion of Prospect Avenue, be and the same is hereby con- firmed,approved,and ratified,as the Diagram showing the lots,lands and portions of lots and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the Improvement of said Portion of Prospect Avenue, and to be known and numbered as N0.2055. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland. and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Diagram No . 2063 Adopted. ) Trustee Woodland moved that Diagram No.2063,showing a portion. of Pier 'Avenue,Real Avenue,Camino Real and Prospect Avenue,in the City of Hermosa.Beach,upon which work has been done under Resolution of Intention No.711,of,said Board of Trustees,and showing the lots and portions of lots,and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the Improvement of said Portions of streets herein ramed,be and the same is hereby confirmed,approved and ratified,as the Diagram showing the lots,portions of lots and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the improvement of said Streets named herein, and to be known and numbered as Diagram No.2063. Trustee Heath seconded the motion,w,r.ich was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: _None, Absent: Nane.. CaREram No . 2C doted. ) • Trustee Woodland moved that Diagram No.2065,showing Camino Real from the southerly bounda:ty line of the City of Hermosa Beach to the center line of Eleventh Place in Hermosa Beach,Califo•rnia,upon which work has been done under Resolution of Intention No.794,of said Board of Trustees,and showing the lots,portions of lots and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the improvement- of said Portion said Street, with sidewalks and curb,as described. in said Resolution No.794,be and the same is hereby confirmed,ratified and approved,as the Diagram showing the lots,portions of lots, and lands benefited by and to. be assessed for the improvement of said portion of Camino Real,and to be known and numbered. as Diagram No.2065. Trustee Holston seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Diazrarn No. 20 2 adopted1) Trustee Heath moved that Diagram No.2067;showing Eighth Place from. Camino Real to East Railroad.Drive,in the City of Hermosa Beach,upon which work has been done under Resolution Nof Intention No.817,of said Board of,Trustees,and showing the lots.portions of lots and lands benefited by and to be assessed for the improvement of said portion of Eighth Place,as described in said Resolution of Intention, be and the same is hereby approved,ratified and confirmed,as the Di- agram showing the_lots,portions of lots,and lands benefited by and to bec_assessed for the Improvement of said Portion of Eighth P1'ace, and to be known and numbered as Diagram No.2067. Trustee •finer seconded the motion,which. was carried by the fol- lowing yote; . . • Ayes:Trustees Heath,holston,Piner,Woodland. and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Resolution No.84 Adop_ted.) Trustee Heath moved the adoption of Resolution No.845,entitled; " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of• the City of- ermosa Beach, determining that the nubile interest and convenience require -the clos- ing up of all,of 15th. Place in the City of Hermosa Beach;declaring its intention to close up all of.said 15th, place; finding that no damage will result by reason of the closing up of said 15th.Place, and. that no Assessment is necessary." - Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Reso- lution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following vote;. • Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland-and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 295 (Ordinance Introduced.i Trustee Holston introduced a.proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance regulating the control and disposition of shavings hay,litter,and other combustible waste materials,and providing pene alties for the violation thereof." The Engineer having produced his plan and map of the PROPOSED LIGHTING DISTRICT ON HERMOSA AVWJ UE,PIER AZTENUE,CAMINO REAL AND OTHER STRUTS, on motion of Trustee Holston,the matter was laid over until ,some later `meeting. The City Engineer produced his plans and map for the Improvement of Pier Avenue and Camino Real. After some ,discussion of the proposed Improvement the Board decided to defer any action on same to a later date. The Engineer and Street Superintendent having agreed that a charge of 4o cents was a fair charge per foot for. the work of re- pairing any pavements cut by the Southern California Gas Company in its operations in Hermosa Beach; the Board ratified the decis- ion of the :Engineer and Street Superintendent, and directed the Clerk to notify the Gas Co. of said fact. ON MOTION OF TRUSTEE PINER SECONDED BY HEATH, the appointment a consulting Engineer was laid over until the next teeting of the Board. Trustee Holston moved that the Board re -consider its action in the matter of granting a commistcbon of one per cent to the City Attorney for the legal work in connection with the recent Bond is- sues of $20,000. and $200,000. respectively,substituting 1/20. There was no second to this motion. On motion of Trustee Holston,seconded by Heath,the Board voted to take up the question of reconsideration of its action in granting a commission of one per cent of the $20,000. and the $200,000. bond issues to C.A.Bridge,City Attorney; this contract to be taken up at the next meeting of .the Board. The President of the Board stated that he had been approached by a Mr.Wiison,who desired a permit to operate the business of sel- ling fish 'on the. Municipal Wharf. The President wished to know the opinion of the members on the question. The Board were not in favor of granting the consession. The City Attorney produced a proposed LEASE FOR THE OPERATION OF A BOAT' LANDING ON THE PIER. The Contract or agreement was read. This proposed to lease the privilege to Mr.Hufford for a term of ten years at an aggregate rental of $2000.00 for the 10 years. The Lessee was to install the Landing at his expense. After discussing the matter, Trustee Woodland moved that the Lease or Agreement between The City of Hermosa Beach as Lessor, and V as Lessee,for the. Installation and use of a Boat Landing on the Municipal Pier,be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and the President of the Board is hereby authorized to sign same on bahalf of the City,and the Clerk to attest same, with the Seal of the City added thereto, and deliver a copy $thereof to said Lessee,on condition that all the conditions recited therein are complied with by said Lessee,precedent to delivery. Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes:Trustees Pinei',Woodlard and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not Voting: Trustees Heath and Holston. Absent: None. The following Demands were received,audited and approved. Demand No. Amo unt . . Demand No. Amount. 1074,7?.F.Bravender 10.00 J,093,E.L.Messinger, 195.00 . 1075,L.H.Heath, 10.00- 1094,Geo.Ensign, 165.00 1076,A.R.Holston, 10.00 1095,Johr. Foote, 150.00 1077,Fred Piner, 10.00 1096,Everet't Cassell, • 150.00 1078,M.Woodland, 10.00 1097,Arthur Marshall, 150.00 1079,B.F.Brown, 175.00 1098,Tasker & Wright, 35.87 1080,S.D.Samson, 135.00 1099,Camino Garage, 19.35 1081,R.E.Mead, 175.00. 11O0,Red.-Los Ang.Trans., 1.50 1082,Frances C.Wende11,125,00 1101,B.C.Hibbets, 38.00 1083,Neuner Corporation, 3.30 1102,Colyear Motor Sales Co.1.96 1084,C.A,Bridge, 100.00 1103,James Jones Co., 37.25 1085,C.A.Bridge, 100.00 1104,8.&.B.Service Sta., 9.44 1086,B.C.Hibbets, 175.00 1105,Her._Red.Water Co., 180.00 1087,Tom Allen, 125.00 1106,F.C.Mead, 106.50 1088,So.Calif.Dis.Co. , 8.35 110'7,State Comp.In.s. Co., 291.02 1089 ,Her-Reda"later Co., 70.2.0 1103 ,County of Los Ang. 450.00 1090 ,Red -Horne Tel . Co . , 27.40 1109 ,B. C.Nichols , 51.00 1091,So.Cal.Gas Co., 20.53 1110,B.C.Nichols, 60.00 1092,W.W.Gipson, 200.00 1111,C.L.Reinbolt, 54.85 Demand No. . .. ,-f Deman.d,: No. ].112,W.F.Meadows, 150:00- 1'139,W.A,Elsterman, 283.50 1113,B.F.Brown, 15.00 1140,Archie Theroux, 96,00 1114,L.R.Milis, 102,00 1141,T.C.Parker, 110.00 1115,E.L.Brubaker, r 32.004 1142,P,Bravender,' 108.00 1116,E.Yarrow, C ,a` 83.00 1143,H.A.Dustin, 175.00 1117,J.P.Wells, \ 18.00 1144,J.C.Smith, 199,50 1118,Jake Saladin, 104.00 1145,T.C.Sheehan, 3.75 1119,James Leake, 72.00 1146,McKinney Blue Pt,Co.21.15 1120,G.E.Payne, 104.00 1147,George Dixon, 8.50 1121,James Wells, 133.00. 1148.,Chas,F.Saunders, 220.00 1122,John Hofreiter, 105.00 .1149,Johnston Ptg. Co., 534.60 1123,Chas.Nease, 102.00 1150,Sou.Calif.Ed.Co., 13.44 1124,Sam Askey, 133.00. 115.2, do ' do - do do. 30.00 1125,Ted Childs, 130.00. 1152, do do do do 24.00 1126,Carnion Garage,56.62 1153, do do do do 29.52 1127,Joe Gentry, . 32.10 1154, do do do do 3.44 1128,Hermosa Hdwe,Co,, . 7.45. 1155, do do do do 2.00 1129,Edw,Sidebotham, 27.27 1156, do do do do 1.40 1130 , J. G .Thomas , 62.59 _ 1157, do , 'do do' do 1.00 1131 ,G. A. Samson, 7.50. 1158, do do do do 50.00 1132,Professional Sup,Co,, .80 1159, do do do do 25.70 1133,Mrs,E.I .Oliver, 20.00 1160, do do do do 11;,34 1134,Moran-McWhinnie, 292.50 1161, do do do do 1.37 1135,Moran-McWhinnie, 26.40 1162, do do do do 24.34 1136, J. G.Reid, 15.00 ' 1163, do do do do 612.72 �o 1137,Moran®McWhinnie, 12.95 1164, do do do do 94.24 f 1138,J.W,Rapier, 222.39 , 1165, do do do do 37,90 vv.,,,,, Trustee Heath moved that these Demands be allowed, and ,= U - Warrant s drawn to pay them. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the s;v following vote; QJN Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender\ Noes: None, Absent: None, The Elliott & Horne Co. having submitted .a certain paper to the Board for their approval,which embodied a promise to agree to the re=assessment of the costs and expenses on Improvement work called for under Resolution of Intention No,835,for which a contract was let to B.C.Nichols,and which agreement *as considered reasonable and just by the the Board; the various members then signed same, and on motion of Trustee Woodland,secondedby Holston,the Clerk was directed to mail a copy of said paper to the Elliott/& Horne Co,, and retain the other copy on file. / TRUSTEE III ATH MOVED that the CLAIM OF JENNIE P: SHARP for dama- ges to her property caused by the grading of Camino Real,be and same is hereby denied. The motion was seconded by Trustee Woodland, and carried on the cali'of the President. On motion made and seconded the Board then adjourned to meet Tuesday,April 21st.,1925, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M.. 297 Clerk, President . MINUTES' OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR TWEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Hermosa Beach,California, held in the Council Cham ber,Tuesday,Apri1,21st,,1925,at 7:30 O'Clock P.M... PRESENT: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bray - ender. ABSENT: None, THE MINUTES of the Regular meeting held April 7th.,1925, were read and approved. This being the time set for hearing protests against the OPEN- ING OF SIXTH STREET, as contemplated by Resolution No.730 of this Board, the Clerk now submitted the Protest of Luella R.Ensign, and the Protest of W.R.Graveley and other owners,all protesting against the several amounts assessed against their property as benefits, and the amounts assessed for damages. It appeared from statements of Mrs.Alice Meadows, one of the own- ers of land sought to be taken for this opening, that there • was a movement on foot among the owners to settle this matter in an ami- cable and satisfactory manner. On motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Woodland, the Board voted to defer consideration of these protes.t.s, and adjourn this hearing to the date of their next meeting, to.wit;.. until Tuesday,May 5th, 1925, at 8 : oo P.M... This being the time set for hearing and passing upon any objec- tions to the Report heretofore/submitted by the Commissionners as to the benefits and damages accruing for the proposed opening of 298 HOPKINS AVENUE, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION NO.727, of this Board, the 'Board now took up consideration of same; and•the Clerk stated that he had received no written protests against the 'Report. ' J.D.Poe, owner of Lot land the westerly 15 feet of •Lot -2_,in << 7,3 Hopkins Subdivision,made °verbal objection to the Resport,on ,the ground that the benefits assessed his his property was excessive and not a fair 'division of the costa. • • , • This was the only objection made agaimnst said Report. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED, That the Protest of J.D.Poe is hereby denied. That IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the report of theCommissioners in the matter of the- opening of HOPKINS AVENUE from Fifth Street to• Third Street to a uniform width of fort» feet,as contemplated by Resolution No.794,filed in the office of the City Clerk of Hermosa Beach on February 24th. ,1.925, together with the Plat accompanying said Renport,be and they 'are hereby -confirmed,approved and adopted; and be it further resolved, -That the Clerk of this Board of Trustees be,and he is hereby directed to file in the office of the Street- Superintendent {of Her -- mo•sa Boach;a ,certified copy of this report ,assessment and plat of said Commissioners,as hereby finally approved,con•firrzed and adop- te'd by this Board of Trustees. ' Trustee Piner seconded the motion•,whi•ch was carried by the fol- lowing vote; • Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland,Holston,and President Braven- der; Noes: None. Absent: None. ' THE BATTER OF CONTRACTING FOR THE SEASONS MUSIC, WAS DISCUSSED, hu but the Board did not have sufficient data to enable them to settle on' a final program at this time, and on motion of -Trustee Piner, seconded by Heath, the same was laid over until their next meet- ing, and the Clerk directed to advertise in the termosa Beach Re- view for bids for supplying music,of a character -to be decided by the Music Committee. THE PACKHARD SIX ORCHESTRA made written request for a permit to erect a DANCE HALL (Open Air) on the east side of the Strand between Pier Avenue and Thirteenth Street. On Motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Holston,this permis- sion was granted. JAS,.Q.CORTET.,YOU et al. presentedna written petition asking the Board. to lower the grade on Morningside Drive from Longfellow Avenue to the North City Limits,with appropriate changes in the connecting streets and alleys. It appeared that this street was now being improved under the 1911 Street Act,in which a'certain grade had been set,which it, was desired by these petitioners should now be changed. The advice to the Board by the Attorney was that this grade could not be lawfully changed at this time; -but the Board were not assured on the point, and on motion of Trustee Heath,seconded by Woodland the matter was referred to City Attorney,to confer with the Attorney of the Engineer in Charge of this work, and to rep- ort the result to the -next meeting of the Board. TRUST, HO.LSTONITOVED THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION; "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles,State of California,that pursuant and sub- ject to all the terms,conditions and provisions of the Public He- alth Act of the State of California,approved March 23rd. 1907,and all amendments thereto,application by this City be made to the State Board of Health of the State of Cali•fornia,for a permit .to construct a sewer system to connect with the South Bay Sanitation District Trunk kinn Sewer,to connect with and use the existing se- wer latterals'whwrever possible,as found in the westerly or so called sand section of Hermosa Beach. The proposed sewer system is intended to serve the entire City of Hermosa Beach, See accompanying map. That the President of said Board of Trustees be and he is here- by authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be pre- pared,and investigations to be rrade,and in the name of said City to signnand file such application with the said State. Board of Health." - Trustee Heath seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol- lowing vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Hoiston,Piner.,Woodland and President Bray - ender. Noes: None. Absent: None. • A Letter from the SIERRA REFINING CO.,asking the Board to al- low them to share in the business of supplying -the City with ,oil and gas,and offering a discount therefor, was read and filed. 299 A: LETTER`.FROM,7.AL PRIDE -was read and ordered filed. Mrr.Price com- plained of tha.t,fact that Gentry Street was being used for,rep- air Garage,many wrecks of atto.mobiles being in the street. The .Board referred this matter to the Street Superintendent to investigate,and prevent any violation of the ordinances,, . 'TRUSTEE PINER REPORTED IN REGARD TO THE MATTER OF FUEL TO BE USED FOR POWER OF THE INCINERATOR, that he was of the opition that Natural Gas would be'the best and cheapest fuel to use,according - to his investigations. The Board being ready to make a contract with the Southern Cal. Gas Co. for the use of natural gas in the Incinerator,and the Con- tract submitted by the Gas Co. being too voluminous and technical to adroit of examination during the meeting, on motion of Trustee Piner,seconded by Holston, the Contract was .turned over to the City Attorney to examine,and bring before the Board at their next meeting for adoption and passage,if he found same proper. TRUSTEE HEATH MOVED THAT THE CI,TY'_ENGINEER SHOULD BE PAID A RETAINER OF 0250.00 per month,to beginnwith April lst.1925. Trustee Woodland seconded the,rnotion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bra= vender. Noes: None. Absent: None. Trustee Holston moved that the City Clerk be directed to write .the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeleo County,•and inquire if the County would join in the improving of Gould Land from the _main County boulevard into Hermosa Beach,a portion of this Street being entirely in the County and a portion being between Hermosa Beach. andManhattan Beach, and a portion being entirely in Hermosa Beach. This motion was seconded by Trustee. Woodland and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bra - vender. Noes: None, Absent: None. • The Board now took up the matter of the commission pre,.rioutly al- lowed the City Attorney, Mr,Bridge, for legal work in connection with the 020,000.00 and $200,000.00 bond issues recently voted by the City. Trustee Holston moved that 1/2 of One per cent be set as the commission to be paid, instead of One per cent. There was no second to this motion. No further action was taken. The City Attorney_ now read the proposed CONTRACT WITH THE HOGBERG CONSTRUCTION CO, for the construction of a complete IN- CINERATOH,as awarded to said Company at a previous meeting, Trustee Heath moved that said Contract be approved,ratified and confirmed, and the President of the.Board.be directed. to_ sign same on behalf of the City, and the Clerk attest the same. Trustee Woodland seconded the motion,which was carried by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Hoiston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Does: None, Absent: None. (Ordinance No,424 Adopted.) Trustee Woodland moved the adoption of Ordinance No.424, " An Ordinance ragulating the control and,disposition of shavings hay,litter and other combustible waste materials,and providing pe- nalties for the violation thereof." Trustee Piner seconded the motion for the adoption of said Or- dinance,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender; Noes: None. Absent: None. (Ordinance Introduced Trustee Woodland introduced a proposed Ordinance,entitled; " An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the City of Hermosa Be- ach regulating travel and traffic upon the public streets;providing for Boulevard stops and providing penalties. for the violation there- of." _ (Resolution No.84 Adopted.) . Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.846,• . "A Resolution of the Board o.f Trustees of the City of Hermosa Be- ach approving and adopting certain olan.,profile and cross-section for public work in said City." - Trustee Woodland seconded` the motion, for the adoption of, said. Resolution ,whereupon the same was adopted by. the following roll -call. Ayes: Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' (Hes o1u-'Mn 170 .' 7—rdi5 p ec ) `Trustee Piner moved the adoption of Resolution No.847, " A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of nerrlosa Beach, 300 0 0 •y a�- CL) rl o .: U • - U2 o$-4 ;ct 0 County of Los Angeles,State of California,declaring its intention to '= order the improvement of portions of Eighth Court,Eighth Plac"e,ilinth Stieet,Tenth Street,Owosso Avenue and Ocean Drive,all in said City, to create an assessment district to, pay the cost and expenses thereof, to fix a time and place for hearing objections to said work or irmp- rovement,or to the extent of the district to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereafor,and to determine that serial bonds shall be issued -to pay the costs and expenses for said work or improvement." Trustee Woodlandseconded the ?notion for the adoption of said Resolution,whereupon the same was adopted by the following roll -call; .Ayes:Trustees Heath,Holston,Piner,Woodland and President Brataender. Noes: None.. Absent: None. Trustee Woodland stated that he found that the Ace motorcycle ow- ned by the City, and used by Motor -cycle officer Foote, was in a bad- ly work out condition, and he thought that the cost of repairing it would be too great to warrant the expense. He suggested that a new machine should be purchased. On Motion of Trustee Holston, seconded by Woodland tha Clerk was directed to•advertise in the Hermosa Beach Review for the supplying of a new rotor -cycle to the City, said to be a four cylinder machine suitable for use by the Police; bids to be submitted for the next meeting of the Board. • Mr.R.M,MacLennan asked the President if it was true that Motor - Cycle Officer Ensign had been dischaimged, and if so,on what grounds. The President stated that Mr.Gipson,the City Marshal ,had dis- charged Mr.Ensign,,and referred the inquiry to him. Mr.I.cLennan asked if it was usual for the Marshal to report on such a matter. It was stated by the Board that Mr.Gipson,the Marshal had reported that Mr.Ensign's work was not •satisfactory. Mr.En_sign asked for a hearing of his case, but the Board did not wish to take up the matter. I'rs . 'T .cLennan asked the City Attorney in regard to two warrants if same had been served,and why not The Board now referred to the previous request of Attorney Bowser, that the Gans Novelty Company by granted -•a permit to take out a Lic- ense for operating their Mint Vending Machines in the City. The City Attorney having emaxined into the matter reported that he saw no reason against granting. a permit, and on motion of Trust- ee Woodland,seconded by Piner,this permit was granted, and the Clerk directed to iesue Gans Noventy Co. or J.J.Gans & Bro.a license on payment of the regular license charge. The Clerk now submitted a Recall Petition,signed by voters in Her- mosa Beach seeking the recall of Trustees Frederick Pi ner, Frank Y. � Bravender,Louis H.Heath and Morris Woodland under the " Act to provide 12 for the recall of elective officers of inctrporated Cities and towns" o Approved January 2nd. 1912. The certificate of the Clerk showed that same was sufficient, ar Trustee Woodland moved that the City Attorney be instructed to pre- • pare and submit to the Board for passage the necessary ordinance to 4,-1 bring on an election to summit to the voters of Hermosa Beach the o question whether or not Frank M.Bravender,Frederick Piner,Louis H. Heath,Morris Woodland and Arnold R.Holston shall be recalled. v Trustee Piner seconded the motion,which was carried by the fol - Ti lowing, vote; Ayes: Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and resident Bravender. O Noes: None. Not Voting, Trustee Holston. Absent: ITone. A Letter from the Chamber of Conmerce,stating that the Chamber oppo- sed the recall was read and ordered filed. THE REPORT OF THE CITY RECORDER FOR U.ARCH, was read and ordered filed. Trustee Woodland moved that the action of City Larshal Gipson in reroving G.H.Ensign from the position of Motor Cycle policeman be approved and the same is hereby ratified by the Board. Trustee Heath seconded the motion, and it was carried by the following vote; Ayes:Trustees Heath,Piner,Woodland and President Bravender. Noes: None. Not voting; Trustee Holston. Absent: Pone. The following Demands were received, audited and approved; No.1166,R.E.Mead, 10.00 No.1174,Nat.Bk.Her.Beach, 402.14 No.1167,B.F.Brown, 5.75 No.1175,Ira Sprague, 3.00 No.1168,G.H.Ensign, 93.50 No.1176,Ted Childs, - 80.00 No .1169, Star Bi' ksm' h. Sh. .50 No .1177•,Mun. Bond Co . , 8.06 No .1170 ,Red. Sheet iiet .Vrks .6.10 No .1178 ,Judge Sign Shop, 9.00 117.1 No.Nat.Bk.Her.Beach207.02 No.1179,Archie Theroux, 60.00 k`‘ .No.1172, do do do do 205.70 No.1180,TT.C.Parker, 48.00 No.1173,1st.Nat.Bk.H.B.)500.00 .No.1181,Paul Bravender, - - • 48.00 No.1182,Miss B.,Claison,� 86.84 No..183,F:G..Seers , 6, -• 0 - Trustee Heath moved that these , emandp be _a] i wed ,and warrc.n. s drawn to pay them. The motion was seconded by Woodland and carried, Ayes.Trustees Heath,Holstor::;Piner ,Vloodland and President Bravender. 1 1F, 1 w 711