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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1931-07-07 - CCREGULAR ?~EETI~IG JULY 7TH, 1931, The City Council of the (3ity of Z~nwood met in. a regular session at the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 F.M. T~iayar Decker in the chair. ° Councilman Williams, Davies, Grays an, Snyder and Decker answered the roll call. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of June 30th were read and approved. WRITTEN C0~'Il~1ILtNICATIONS A communication was received from Rose C.Kelly regardirag~ water having been shut off at her residence at 4317 Lugo Street; also re- questing that money order recently sent with another communication heretofore submitted, be returned as well as other papers. Council- man Williams addressed the Counei7. to the effect that he write Mrs. Kelly explaining the matter fully; also stating that he will see that the money order and papers are returned to her. A communication was rec®i.ved from ~![rs. H.A.MaeKenzie requesting information as to whether real estate brokers who live in South Gate can sell real estate in Lynwood and also rent property without a city license. It was moved by Councilman Crays on and seconded by Counci 1- man Davies that the Oity Clerk be instructed to communicate wi$t T~1Irs. MacKenzie informing her that the license fee for real estate brokers to operate in the Gity of Lynwood, is X1.00 per year. Holl Call: Ayes: Councilmen, Williams, Davies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker. Noes: None Reports were received from C'~ater Superintendent Cummings showing the activities of Water Department and Lighting Department for month of June,1931; also report of County Health ~'epartment for week ending June 27th, was received, showing one case of diphtheria, and one ease whooping Dough in Lynwood. There being no ob~eetion, the Mayor or- de-red said reports filed. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMTFITTEES: ouncilman av es repor ed or the committee consisting of Councilman Grayson and himself, to investigate the matter of employ- ing an umpire for night baseball for the summer playground activities at a salary of30.00 per moth, recommending his employment; and therefore made a motion that the person designated by the School Board ;of Lyn~tood, be employed as ublic recreation instruct or for the City of Lynwood at the salary of 30.00 per month for the period start- ing July is t, and ending Septemb er 15 th,1931, which was duly seconded by Councilman Grayson. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Williams,Davies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker. Noes None. 1~';ayor Decker reported that the committee to confer with Super-. visor Thatcher regarding Jelin uent payment under Mattoon Act Bond Districts in the City of Lynwood, have been unable to get an appoint- ment as the -'~oard of Supervisors are busy with Equalization matters, stating that possibly a date can be made next week. Councilman Snyder reported on the Incinerator, submitting para- graphs taken from the Fire I~revention Ordinance recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The ,~ayor instructed the Clerk to have copies made and ;submit one copy to each Councilman for con- sideration. .Councilman `Y'~illiams reported that the sand in water at the Lind- bergh school has been referred to Superintendent of 1~ater Cummings, and has been eliminated, and if not, it will be shortly. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: An rdinance amending Water Ordinance by providing for meter for certain consumers, was presented. It was moved by Counei loran ~Till- iams and seconded by Councilman Grayson that same be accepted as read the first time and passed to the second reading. After considerable discussion as to what constitutes a commercial user, the motion was withdrawn by Councilman Williams at the consent of Councilman C7ray- son, and it was thereupon laid over for one week and the City Attor- ney was instructed to clarify the term. ORDINANCE No.173, enti tled T'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN~Iv00D REGULATING THE SALE OF FOODSTUFF IN SAID CITY", was read for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Davies, and seconded by Councilman '~~1i11iams that same be adopted as read the second time, finally passed and published a, required by law. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Williams, Davies, Grayso~1, Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood providing for certain Bonds of Officers and employees, and repealing Ordinance .i~o.3 of said City, was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman navies and sec- onded by Councilman Snyder that same be accepted as read the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen 4'Villiams, :Davies,Grayson, Snyder and Decker. Noes; None. The Petition signed by Businessmen requesting the establishment of time limit for parking of vehicles on Long ~`3each Boulevard between Mulford Avenue and P.E. right of way was brought up for discussion, and Councilman Snyder addressed the ~ou-r_cil to the effect that he is working on the matter; also endeavoring to procure permission to park vehicles on vacant lots on the east side of Zong Beach Boulez:-ard, and will have further repor-t to make at ~. later date. City Attorney Hess submitted his written report on cancellation of taxes on Lot 5, Block 2, Tract No. 6474, as requested by the Veterans Welfare 'hoard of Sacramento, to the effect that such cancellation is mandatory under the law. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Gray- son and seconded by Councilman ~'avies that the Council of the City of Lynwood hereby directs the cancellation of r~unicipal Taxes, toge- ther with penalties and costs, if any, upon Lot 5 in Block 2 of Tract No. 6474, in the City of Lynwood, C`o unty of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in ~tiook 71, page 5 of ~`aps, in the office of the County Recorder of Said County, pursuant to petit3.on of Veteran's ~'Velfare Board, and that the City C~'.erk be directed to tran- smit a certified copy Yof this motion to the County Auditor and County Tax Collector of the County of Los lingeles, and that the City Attor- ney be directed to endorse his consent to said certified copy of said motion . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen ti'~illiams, navies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. A contract between the City of Lynwood and ~ Tr. N. Lathrup , f or t he City to furnish water for the dairy of T].Lauthrup, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Lave s and secondeu by Councilman `~'illiarr that the T~~ayor be authorised to execute the contract for and in be- half of the City of Lynwood. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen TJ~illia•~,s ,Davies, Grayson,Snyder and Docker. Noes: None. . A contract between the City of Lynwood and ~~.E.Whitaker,Printer, to do all pub lic-printing for fiscal year 1931-32 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Davies and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Mayor be authorized to execute said contract for and in behalf of the City of Lynwo od. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Williams, Davies, Grayson,Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. City Attorney Hess reported relative to the purchase of Lot in the Century Square tract to the effect that he has received a corrr~~una- cation from the Bank representing the Developing eor~pany, stating that the cost of guarantee of title in respect to easement will be X75.00, and th~tit he has referred the matter to PJIcIntire for his consideration, but as yet he has not communicated `~~ith Attorney Hess. Thereupon it ~~,as moved by Councilman Davies and seaanded by Caunc ilman Snyder that the City do not pay any potion of said cost. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen 6'Villiams, Davies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker. ~ Noes: None. , Councilman Grayson addressed the Council relative to the case of the pacific Finance Corp orartion vs. City of Lynwood to the effect that as expected a rehearing before the Appellate Court has beers de- nied, making a motion that City Attorney Hess be instructed to carry the case on to the Supre me Court on the same basis as heretofore made. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen ~JilliaTM~s, Davies , Grayson, Snyder and Decker. PTo e s : None . Councilman Davies addressed the Council to the effect that according to a communication Deceived from City Attorney Hess, the cost of condemnation proceedings in the matter of opening Minnesota Avenue through to Long Beach Boulevard, would be approximately 900.00 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Davies and seconded by Council- man '1illiams th~.t the Gity Clerk be ~.nstructed to get in touch with the property owners requesting them to mee t ~x.Ti th the Cauneil to dis- cuss said matter at a future date. Roll C~.11: Ayes: Councilmen ~~illiams, Davies, Grayson, Snyder anal Decker. Z1oes: None. c~"'''' 5 ..r Monday night, July 20th, was fixed as the time for meeting at eight o'clock ~'.M. NEW BUSINESS: Sapp ication was received from Walter S.Jones, making applica- tion to sell soft drinks from a Ne=Hi Steel Ice-cooled stand on con- tainer in front of house on lawn, and later sell box lunches at 1320 Long Beach Bouleve.rd, It was moved by Councilman Davies and seconded by Counc ilman Snyder that same be referred to a committee for investigation. Roll Call: Ayes: Counci lmen Williams, Davies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker.. ` Noes: None. The Mayor aapointed Councilman Grayson, Snyder and Huilding In- spector to act on said committee. Councilman Williams addressed the Council regarding meters;also submitted and read a letter regarding various types of meters, stat- ing that with the cooperation of Councilman Grayson and 4Yater Super- intendent Cummings they have made a very thorough investigation, recommending the piston type ~neter~eonstructed by the California Meter Company at a price of X10.00; making a motion that the City Council p~.ss a resolution adopting the Calmet deter, made by the California Meter Company of Los Angeles as its' r standard meter for the City of Lynwood. Attached to said communication was letter from the California i~etcr Comp any, specifying the materials, etc. Roll call on Motion: Ayes: Councilmen tiVilliams, Davies,Grayson,Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. It was moved by Councilmen Williams and seconded by Councilman Grayson that the letters be filed. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilmen Williams, Davies, Grayson,Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. ~~.~a~or Decker addressed the CQUncil calling attention to the death of Lieutenant Governor Merriman's wife, stating that it might be in order for the Council to send a 3:etter of condolence. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Davies and seconded by Councilman Grayson that the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter of condolence to Lieutenant Governor Merriman extending the sincere sympathy of the Council of Lynwood because of the death of his wife. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen 'Williams, Davies, Grayson,Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. Councilman Lnyder addressed the ~o uneil relative to the business .license ordinance, stating that he believes that there are some that get by without paying the required license fee by stating that they are operating in c,-injunction with another firm. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to ha ve copies made of the existing business license or- dinance and submit a copy to each Councilman. Councilman Grayson addressed the Council informing them and the audience present that there is 500,000 gallons of water used each night in the City of Zynwood. Councilman Williams also stated that 2, 500, 000 gallons are consumder daily. Councilman Grayson and Williams both urged conservation of water as much as possible to curb any shortage that might occur. The Following demands were presented: Schedule of demands presented to the Honorable City Cound. 1 at their regular meet Pay Roll Account Lightning Blueprint Henderson Rotor Cycle Co Auto Electric `'er.Co. in~~ of July 7th,1931: GENERAL FUN:U ~ 77~~~~~ity "Techanic Dept. 1.30 Bishops Garage Sales Auty Parts Service 11.13 . S ~ M. Lamp C o 1.85 C.M.C1ark,Tractor '~'~reeking Wynns Rubber Co 8.48 R.E.Knorr R. F. Armstrong 2.50 Defiance spark Plugs Southern Ca1.Ed.Co. 68.74 County of Los Angeles Mrs. Schaefer 2.24 Health Dept. Calwaod eater Ds. 2.00 Los Angeles Towel: Serv.Co Floyd B.Rowlee 10.00 So.Ca1.Te l.Co. Harper & Reynolds 26.90 F. S.~ IY.~PJ. Hirsch Certified Lab.Pro. 11.00 Smith Dept Storms Lone Star Sheet Metal Works Grimes-Stassforth Sta.Co. 19.00 Hudson Lbr.Co. Sanitary I,dry. sys . 1.81 Guests Drug Stor e City Mechanic Dept. 3.15 City ~~yAeehanie Dep T t C.H. Davis Hdw.Co~pany 9.96 James Jones Co. 5.60 53.84 6.21 9.16 5.00 3.00 4.60 360.00 3.~0 . 8 `~ 196.00 5.50 4.55 2.30 .89 68.33 6.36 w~~~~ Nick Green Blacksmith STREET IR~'ROVE~IEIUT FtTND Co ~ Ramle ~ Ber y ~ J.~.Black Co Ltd . 3.25 u or Garage ~ t'Vm. P.Andrews Oil Co 1.25 73.01 . . General Ftu~.d 170.08 44.73 Lynwood Oil Go So.Calif Edison C 10• Lynwood Trans ~ &~at.Co . 112.17 . o. 4.00 LIGHTING F[TND Lynwood Electric co. So Ca1 Ed Co .4 General Elec. Sup. Corp. 33.75 . . . . 1,688.20 The Mutual Bldg. ~ ~,oan Assn. 6.40 Vi1ARRAN TS ISSUED ON 67A TER DEP T T JULY 7th 1931 Sperling ~ Sanders Plbg 316.78 General Fund 15.32 Lynwood Tribune 4.35 6.00 C.R.Davis Grimes Stassforth 1~2q 5 50 Taylor Pacific Independent Addressing 9.80 8.12 Lynwood Garage Lynn Lumber Co . 1.50 Lynwood Transfer Cow 21.07 . Lynwood Electric Co. 42.17 21 72 So.Calif.Edison Co. 737.94 . It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seeond~;d ~by Councilman Iaaviess that the demaands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the pity Treasurer for said various amounts. - Ro 11 Cal 1: Ayes: Councilmen ~f~illiams, Davies, Grayson, Snyder and Decker. Noes: None. It was moved by Councilman Davies and seconded by Councilman Snyder 'Shat the meeting adjourn to Tuesday July 14th, 1931, at 7:30 P~. - Roll Call: Ades: Councilmen '.Yilliams,~avies, Grayson, tinyder and Decker. Noes: None. ~1~~ 0 0 `3HF CI TY 0 LYNG OOD . A TTE i C ~ ~ " p D.~