HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1934-06-19 - CCREGULAR HEFTING JUNE. 19TH, 1934.
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session,
at the City Hall, 11331 Plaza. "treet, on move date, at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Roster in~the c~~3r.
Councilmen I:ake, Mev~?r, " nvder a.nd Roster ans~.vered the roll call.
Councilman Daet~,~Teiler was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Meyer thr.;.t the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of June
12th, 1934 be approved as written. till members of the i:ouncil present
voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion carried and it was so ordered.
~'VRIT1ETu CO~~IIuIUNIC~TIUiVS:
A communication was received from the National Audit & System
Co., inc. making application to install a standard system of accounting
for California Cities and for Lynwood. There being no objection, the
Mayor ordered same filed. """'
An invitation was received from the Los Angeles County League
of Municipalities requesting the Council to attend their meeting to be
held at Santa Monica on Thursday, June 21st, 1954, at 6:30 P. M, at the
Grand Hotel when the allocation of gasoline tax will be considered. Ma-
yor Boster requested each Councilman to specify to the City Clerk whether
or not they are going in order that reservations can b e made.
A communication was received from the City of A.Tonterey Park
requesting the Council to pass a resolution requesting a larger portion
of gasoline tax for A. & I. districts.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 910, entit]e:1: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL 0'~' THE CITY Or LYV'JNOOD REt.~UESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVI~>ORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS TO GIVE AD'~ITIONAL AID TO A. ?>~ I. IM~'ROVE-
Tv"ANT DISTRICTS V'IITHIN SAID CI'''Y", tnras read. It was moved by Councilman
Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 910 be
adopted, and upon roll ca71 showed the following result:
Ayes : Councilmen LaUe, P~ever, Snyder. and Boster.
r?oes : ?one.
Absent : C~t~ncilman Daet~~rei1 er .
A communication was received from tre Southeast District Bar
Association rer.,uesting that an ordinance be bassed rrohibiting the soli-
citation of tort claims, rriore commonly known as "Ambulance Chasing" in
the City. `t'here being no objection, the lv,ayor ordered the City Attorney
to draft an ordinance to that effect and submit to the Council for their
further consideration. ""'"~~
A communication was received from the Z~ynwood Feed and Fuel
Co., 3314 Imperial Highways requesting that the curb in front of his
business establisment be painted for a loading zone as SERA customers
use most of the apace. There being no ob jection, the Mayor instructed
the City Attorney to draft an amendment to the existing ordinance to
provide for the request for further consideration of the Council.
A communication wa.s received from Frankie Rhine, Secretary
of the Roosevelt ScYiool Parent Teachers Association, thanking the Coun-
cil for furnishing banner for the convention at Sacramento. There being
no objection, the Mayor ordered same filed.
An application was received from Joseph. J. LaVicka applying
for the position of Policeman; also health reports from Los Angeles
County Health Department for weeks ending June 2~id and 9th. There being
no objection, said application and reports were ordered filed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMb~ITTEES
ity Attorney ennedy reported in writing relative to the re-
qusst of the League of Cal ifornia Municipalities for an approx~riation
of60.00 to further legislation through the State Legislature, submitt-
ing resolution for consideration of the Council.
Thereupon pES OLT?TI OI? N 0 . 911, entitled : "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY n~ T.vrn~rn~r? T',?`TC~AGING CERTAIN SPECIAL SERVICES
OF T?'E T:EAGUI' OF C!?T:T~CRNTTA r~°UNI^I~:ImI~'S ArT~ PROVIDING ~'OR THE PAYMENT
TH'EREFOR," was read. It was moved by Ccu.ncilman Meyer And seconded by
Councilman Lake that said Resolution No. 911 be adopted. --
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilrr~en Lake, ~:eyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: tvone.
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
City At torn ey Kennedy reported in writing relative to the mat-
ter of who would be liable in the event Officer :Reynolds was injured dur-
ing his employment on account of his injured leg, ruling that he believes
that the City ti'Uould be liable and that he understands that there is a pro-
vision in theinsurance policy of the State Compensation Insuran.ee Fund,
excepting from the operation thereof, any injury to Officer Reynolds in-
jured leg or aggravation of the present injury. There being no objection
the Mayor referred this natter to the Police Committee for consideration.
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Councilman Lake reported relative to the matter of eliminating
of meters for new residences as requested by letter from Mr. J. 0. Law
and Mr. J. Zimmer, to the effect that he has found upon investigating the
matter that there are approximately 8~ of the water consumers on meters,
or 145 metered residences, and but 5 of the users of meters water rate are
higher than the flat rate, or 97f of them are saving money by having a me-
ter at the present meter rate, stating that Mr. Law's water rent for a per-
iod of 10 months based on the present water me er rate would be13.00 for
a period of 10 months, or 50¢ higher than the 1.25 flat rate charge; and
that Mr. Zimmer's cost for 11 months on the present meter rate basis for a
period of 11 months would have been 13.50, whereas the flat rate would
have been 13.75, so he would be ahead 25¢, therefore he would not recom-
mend that meters be discontinued, and that the City Clerk should notify
the complainants the findings of the water committee. Thereupon Mayor
Boster instructed the City Clerk to communicate with Mr. Law and Mr. Zim-
mer giving them detailed information.
UNFINISHFn BUSINESS:
common ca on was received from Mrs. Minnie C. Moore applying
for the position of Matron. and cook for the prisoners agreeing to furnish.
meals for ~ .25 ner meal r.er nr3aoner and offering her service for X65.00
per month .
A communication was also received from C. J. Gardner, proprietor
of D's Lunch j`~oom submitting new bid to serve meals to prisoners as fol-
lows: Meals served at the Sail 35¢ each for five or less and for more than
five the meals at 25¢ per meal per prisoner to be delivered at the City
Jail .
The City Clerk stated that Mr. Dougan of the Dougan's Cafe has
offered to serve meals at the prison for ~ .25 if he is awarded the meals
for a period of six months at a time.
Thereupon it was moved by CouncilmanSNyder and seconded by Coun-
cilman Lake that Dougan's Cafe at the Hotel Lynwood feed the prisoners at
their quotation of 25¢ per meal per prisoner to be delivered at the City
Jail for a' period of six months, if the mea3.s are found satisfactory.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
Councilman Lake addressed the Council to the effect that the
Council have looked over the applications for City Mechanic and find that
there' are several good applicants, however, that one of the applic ants
proposed to supply his acetylene equipment and battery charger equipment,
which-wil3. be quite e. saving to the City. Therefore he would move that
Mr. Bert Dyer be employed as City Mechanic of the City of Lrynwood at a sa-
lary of 75.00 per month to commence work immediately, which motion was
duly seconded by Councilman Snyder, and upon roll call showed the following
result:
Ayes : Councilmen Take, Meyer, Snyder and Boster .
Noes: None.
_ Absent: Councilman. '~a.et~.veilPr.
A communication was received from the Cleveland Wrecking Company
making application to demo7_ish the old water tank at Plant No. 1.
`T'hereupon discussion ensued on the matter and Iti7ayor Boster stated
that he wondered if the old tank could be used to increase the pressure in
the ~3entury Square district as he has been informed that the pressure is veY
low at said point, however, Councilman Lake stated that their pressure in
said district is very good at the present time and that he is ready to rec-
ommend the removing of the tank as it is of no further use to the depart-
ment, and he believes that the Water Superintendent has a proposal that is
very liberal where a company offers to dismantel the tank without cost to
the City.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Coun-
..._, Gilman Snyder that the Water Superintendent be instructed to have the old
water tank at Plant No. I removed with no expense to the City of Lynwood.
All members of the Council present voting age, the Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried and it was so ordered.
City Attorney Kennedy submitted draft of hand bill ordinmz ce
with letter attached to the effect that the hand bill ordinance has been
amended 8 times within a short time and that 800.00 in fees per year
have accrued from the present one, therefore suggesting that serious
consider ation be given the matter before final action is taken on same.
Thereupon an ordinance prohibiting the distributing of hand
bills and circulars in the City of Lynwood, was introduced and read the
first time. Therein it was moved by Councilman Snyder ar:d seconded by
Councilman Meyer that same be accepted as read the first time and pass
to the second readjng.
Roll Cal_ ~
Aves: councilmen Mep~r, "nvd'er.and Boster.
Noes: None.
Declined to Vote: Councilman Lake. Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
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An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood amending Ordinance No. 194,
establishing a loading zone, was introduced and read for the first time.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Snyder that
said Ordinance be accepted as introduced and read the first time and pass
to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent : Councilman Daetweiler .
It was moved by Councilman "nyder and seconded by Councilman Me-
yer that the Lynwood Elementary "drool be accorded the privilege to use the
small tools such as shovels any? ^^i.^ks for tie nur+~ose of demolishing the
school bv.i1~7 j ng unti ? such. time as they nroci~re equipment of their own,
they to pay for any tools lost or broken. All members of the Council
present voting a.ye, the NIayor declared the motion carreid and it was so or-
dred.
It was moved by councilman anyder and seconded by Councilman
Meyer that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an Ordnance repeal-
ing Ordinance No. 183 and to amend Ordinance No. 134 to provide for a
pedestrian stop sign at Mulford and Long Beach Boulevard in lieu of a
stop sign on Long Beach Boulevard as now provided by Ordinance 183.
Roll 'Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman DaetweilFr.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman
Lake that the Street Superintendent be instructed to repaint the pedes-
trian signs at Century, Imperial, Mulford, Platt, Fernwood Ave. on Long
Beach Boulevard. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Ma-
yor declared the motion carried and it was so ordered.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Lake that the salary of Mr. Ed. Zello as Police Officer be increased
from X100.00 per month to ~p130.00 to take effect July' lst, 1934.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent : Councilman Daet~~eiler.
rj'he following demands were ~aresented:
GEN~?A.I, ~'tTND : STREET DEPARTMF.b1 T
Os ~~ r E. 0 er an ~^ 10. ~n ' Lrm~rood 1 ompany 4.00
Boston I"loven nose 9- Rubber Co. 80.00• Oakley ?aint Mfg;. Co. 1.28
Z'~ater Department 52.00• Southern Calif. Gas Co. .93
Southern Cal. Tele. Co. 114.39 C. H. Johnston 7.24
Southern Cal. Gas Lo. 2.71` consolidated Auto Wrecking .75
Los Angeles Co, Surveyor 5.20- H. n. uVilliams 2.00
L. A. County Health Dept. 41.65- Payroll xccoun t 244.00
League of Calif. Municipalities 60.00' WATr~R DEPARTMENT:
City of L. A. Police Dept. 2.85• H. A.Cudebec 14.86
H. R. McMeekin, M. D. 16.00• Linde Air Products Co. 15.17
Zeiser ~~ Zeiser 77.50• Atlanta Garage 22.70
F. B. Rolberts, Agent 130.63• Southern Ca. Tele. Co. 4.00
Dean M. Carson 3.00- Kimball-trough Pump Co. 1.08
J. N. Thrasher 1.40- Payroll Account 352.25
State Commission for Protec- LIGHTING FUND:
Lion of Children & A~timals 124.60` Payroll cc ount 77.60
Payroll Account 1, 535.00•
Lynwood Pharmacy 3.99•
Louis H. Decker 200.00•
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Sny-
der that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Trea-
surer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman naety~*eiler.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilmen Sny-
der that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids to publish
all legal notices rerna fired to be nurlishe~ in a newsx~aper of general cir-
culation, to be orened at the regl~lar meeting of the Council to be held
on July 3r•d., 1934. All members of the Council bresent voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried and it was so ordered.
The audit report for pEriod beginning January lst, 1934 and
ending April 30th, 1984 was received, compiled by Mr. II,,. i3. Decker, C. P.
A., and there being no objection, the mayor ordered same filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
s. Ansley addressed the Council relative to some plumbing
that they wished to install at their residence, but were stopped by the
Building Inspector because they did not have a license to do the work,
stating that they had a nephew who was doing the work as her father can-
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not do same as he is crippled un with rheumatism, stating that she believes
it unfair to pronert~ owners to not be permitted to have work done by any.,
plumber. th~?t they rre~'erred ~~?~ether Licensed. or not as the two licensed
plumber. s' rrices are too rich. Iv"a?Tor ?foster stated that Mr. Collins is
supposed to enforce the ordinance relative to the matter, stating further
that Itirs. Ansley believes the wage scale of the local plumbers is too high
for their service at X10.00 per day , stating that he is not in favor of bui:
ing a wall around the City to keep other plumbers from bidding in order
that local men can charge what they wish, yet our local business men
should have some protection, however, that the Council will consider the
ordinance this evening and if found to be too drastic, that the Council can
amend same.
Thereupon City Attorney Kennedy examined the contents of the ordinance
and ruled that if she can get the work done gratituously that a person
otk~er than the local licensed plumbers can d o the work.
Mayor foster stated that he believes the telpehone bill is too
high and that it should be looked into, therefore, suggesting that Mr.
Rhode look into the matter and report to this board his findings.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman hZeyer that we authorize Mr. Rhode to make investigation into
the telephone situation and report back to the Councilhis findings and re-
commendations. All members of the Council voi3 ng aye, the Mayor declared
the motion du Sy carried and it was so ordered.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Snydez
that the meeting adjourn to June 29th, 1934, at 6:30 P. M. All members of
the 'council present voting aye, the I~~~ayor declared the motion duly carried
and it was so ordered.
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