HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1935-09-17 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEPlIBER 1`7TH, 1935.
The City Council of the City of L~rnwood met in a re ular session,
at the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at ?t3~ ~.M.
Mayor Boster in the chair.
Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Boster answered the roll call.
Councilman Daetweiler was absent.
It was moved by Councilman -nnder and seconded by Councilman Meyer
that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 3rd, 1935 be
approved as written. All members of the Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly' cAr~ied.
U'1RITTT'N COMP~iTNICgmT!;TT~•
communzca, on was received from Los Angeles County League of
Municipalities giving notice of meeting to be held in Lynwood on Thursday,
September- 1Gth, 1Q3~, The P~ayor instru.ete~ tti-P "i to ~'~ ertz to notify all
departments beads and as many of the emp.loyees~ as possi_hle to attend. '"'~""
- A communication was received from David H. Merrill, Prtanaging
Becretary--Treasurer of the acifie Co~.st Building Officials Conference
-announcing a conference to be held in Pasadena, California on October
8th to 12th, inclusive, sug~,esting that the Oouncil authorize the atten-
dance of the Building lnspec;tor. `T'here being no objection, the Mayor
~3-nstructed the City Clerk to notify the rSUilding Inspector to attend as
he finds time. -
A communication was received from Arch Iv~cLay to the- effect that
~Mr. R. L. Dunlap has retained him to -file an ,action against the Board for
reinsta~tment to his position as Fire Chief, for his salary accruing since
the time of his removal and damages i~n whatever sum he may have sustained
./by virtue of his necessity-to seek Co-unsel for purpose of bringing this ac-
t ion, stating that he is forwarding the letter with the hope that we may
be able to -compromise this matter without an extended lawsuit. There be-
~ing no objection, the ~'layor referred -the matter to the City Attorney .for
investigation and to report back to the City Council his findings.
- A communication was received from Mrs. A. M. Knowles, Secre~-
°tary of Junior High School P. T. A. offering their cooperation in the
matter of a recreation center for both adults and children. There be-
~ing no objection,the Nia.yor ordered the communication filed. _
A communication was received from Mr. T~ouis H. Decker, C.P.A.
making application for doing the auditing of the City Books for fiscal
'year 1935-36 for 800.00, pavane i n .four quarterly payments of X200.00
each at the time that the gt~arterl~r reports as outlined in the letter ~"
are-submitted. Thereupon it ~^ras moved r~ Councilman Snyder and seconded
by Councilman Take teat Air. 'pecker be retained as auditor for the City
of Lynn^~oo~? +'or fiscal near 1~?35-36 at said Write of ~~00.~0 per ,year,
payable quarterly.
Moll Call
byes: Councilmen Lake, 14ieyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: iv one.
absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
A communication was received from ivir. Paul Norman making app-
lication for permit to pre~ctise the pr ofessiori of psychology in the City
at 11102 Long Beach Boulevard. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Lake and seconded by Councilman '`'nyder that the Building and License
Collector be authorized to issue license to said applicant. All members
of the Council present voting aye, the I~iayor declared the motion duly
carried.
A communication was received from I~'Ir. E. S. Cavanaugh to the
effect that some interest is being directed towards Lynwood as offering
suitable locations for Industrial Plant, and should negotiations le-a.d
to the actual selection of Lynwrood properties for industrial pruposes,
then the matter of zoning will be presented, offering any assistance
along this line that the Council may demand. It was moved by Councilman
Lake and seconded by Councilman I~ieyer that the Mayor be empowered to ap-
point a committee of seven (7) men to submit to the City ouncil their ,,.,,~
findings as to zoning the City of Lynwood for industrial purposes. All
members of the Council present voting ^ye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried and it was so ordered.
A communication was received from. the General Pipe Line Com-
pany of California making a-onlica±-i nn for t?^.e right to assign to General
Petroleum Corporation of Ca~_i forma those portions of the pipe line fran-
chise originally granted her tre County of T c~ Ange7_es, v~-hicr are now
within the corporate limits of the Ci.tsr of ?~yn~,Frood under ?cos Angeles County
Ordinance TTo. ry81; also the right to assign that certain franchise granted
by the City of Lyn?!rood under Ordinance No. 79. There being no ob ~eetion,
the matter was referred to the City ~'ttorney to report back at the ear-
liest possible rrioment relative to r~is findings.
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A communica~ion was received from Paul V~f. Brown calling attention
to the bad condition of ~vallison i~venue, requesting that the street be re-
pwired and surfaced. There being no objection, the matter was referred to
engineer Bateman and Chairman of Street Committee to investigate and repor t
to the Council their recommendations.
A communication was received from E. ti°°~. Lewis, Captain in Charge
of the Fire Department, recommending the appointment of Mr. Joe Dodson,
10721 Barlow Ave., as night callman to fill the place of Mr. Rutter while
on vacation relief. Thereupan it was moved by Councilman Snyder and sec-
onded by Councilman Meyer that the recommendation of Mr. Lewis be ratified
with respect to said matter and that Tti~r. Dodson be employed as night call-
man at a sRalary of X15.00 per month.
oll Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Bolter.
Noes : None .
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
A communication was received from Chiefl Miller stating that he
is in receipt of a communication from P.Zr. and Mrs. J. D. Soot' of 1OS10
Long Beach Boulevard, requesting that a pedestrian zone be created at or
near said address for the nurno~e of assisting people who desire to trade
at said address f^r t'^e rurnose of assisting; people who desire to trade
at their nlacP of holiness, recorrmendin~ trat the matter be deferred until
it 3 s seen carat ef"ect the existing; ?ones are ~oin~ to 'wave on the motor-
ing public a_nd the way in which they respond to these zones; also pointing
out that according, to the Vehicle Code of California any person is within
their right in crossing the boulevard at the intersection of any stf'eet if
they stay within the zone which the sidewalk of the intersecting streea
creates whether the zone be painted or not. `t'here being no abjection, the
communication vras ordered filed.
A communication was received from Chief of Police iuii_llr, suggest-
ing certain changes with respect to book entries with respect to capital
investment and an overhead light constructed over a pedestrian sign; also
requesting that adequate signs warning motorists to drive carefully and
slowly be posted around the various Schools, suggesting that warning signs
be painted upon the pavement as same are just as effective as wood or metal
signs.
The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to investigate all pedes-
trian and school crossing signs to ascertain whether or not they are pro-
perly painted, and if not, to paint same in order that the public might
be fully cognizant of same.
Chief N~ille r also stated that Mr. Joe Baier reported back for
duty on the 16th of September, not using all of his time extended, request-
ing that the Council ratify his action in placing Mr. :'Baier back in his old
position as motor cycle officer at the salary of ?150.00 per month. Th ere-
upon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Lake that
Chief Miller's acts in said matter be ratified.
Roll_ Gall:
Ayes : Councilmen Lure, ?!"e~,rer , Snyder and Bolter..
Noes : TTnne.
Absent : rolancilman naet~^=ei l er .
G?^ief r.'i_~ ~ er also stated ir. his communicati_nn t'na.t Officer Robt.
Reynolds vacation reriod comes to a close the 16th of "entember, and that
he requests a ninety day's leave of absence, recommending that same be
granted from Sept. 16th, 1935 to December ~6th,1935. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by~Councilman Lake that thief Tvlil-
ler!s acts in said mater be ratif isd~ and that said leave be granted withou
"oll Call: compensation therefor during such absence.
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, i~,eyer, Snyder and Bolter.
Noes: hone.
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
Chief 14Ti1er also recommended in his communication that the City
T- Council request that the P. W. A. approve a project for crossing guards as
maintained under the CWA and SERA tame and that a letter be directed to
them outlining the necessity of same. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
~tke and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Mayor be authorized to ex-
ecute an application for a crossing guard project to Yff. P. A., and to also
direct a letter in connection therewith as.suggested by Chief Miller.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Bolter.
oes: None.
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
Reports of activities of Police Department for month of August
was received; also health reports for two weeks. There being no objection,
same were ordered filed.
~w~ It vas moved by Councilman L~,_ke and seconded by Councilman Iv~ieyer
that we extend an invitation to the L~mwood Press to attend the meeting of
the County League of PdIunicipalities, in t'ne person of the Editor and Publi-
sher, said meeting to b e held at the women~s Club on September 19th, 1935.
All members of the Coi.zncil present voti_ng_ aye, the Mayor declared t~?e mo-
tion duly carried.
UNFINISHED ?~U`?I2dFS`' ;
eommun ca nn in-as receivp~? From '"l. J. Crock, District Manager
of the ou.thern Ca.l ~ "orni a ~'d sor Comnansr atf-acrin~ contract for addition-
al street li.~rtin~ on a discount basis of 40'~ for overhead street lamps
good for years T°35-3~ and 1936-37. Trereu~on it ~a~as moved b~* Councilman
Snyder ar_d seconded b~j Councilman Lake that the :Mayor be authorized to ex-
e~eute said contract for and in behalf of the City of Lynwood.
xoll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen rake, i~eyer, Snyder and t~oster. -~
Noes: None. ,
absent: Councilman Daetvreiler.
A cormunication was received from the County of Los Ar~_ eles •
Health Department, by J. L. Pomeroy, TrT. D., requesting renewal of contract
for health service up to July 1st, 1936 from October J+st, 1935 at the same
rate as preceding fiscal year, i. e. 500.00 per year, stating that it
will not be possible for the City to procure a cheaper rate as provided
by Assembly Bill No. 542 as a resolution or ordinance must be passed and
adopted and a certif ied copy thereof served on the Cler k of the Board of
Supervisors on or before the first day of I~Zarch of any year and the ser-
vices of such County Health Officer in such City shall commence on the
first day of July next succeeding the giving of such notice.
Thereupon it was duly moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the Mayor be authorized to execute said contract
for and in behalf of the City of Lynwood, covering said period to July
1st, 1:936.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, ~~Teyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Daet~~rei i er.
A communication v~ras received rrom a Mr. Harry C~. Berens, Special
Agent .for the Commercial ?Tni_on F3 re Insurance Company, enclosing binder
extending rare and Theft Coveragq on all motor vehicles ommed by the City
and including ~25.C0 Duductil;le ~'ollision on the Chevrolet "elan, which
said binder became effective Snetember 14th,1935 and will be replaced
with the necessary policy immediately upon rece3_pt of the special fire
and theft rates to be established by the Bureau. Discussion was. had rela-
tive to the distribution on insurance profits on the policy premium,
however, no action was taken thereon.
the following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND: WIATER DEPARTMENT:
Storeslnventory ~ 63.70 ~l'he Lynwood ress 18.00
Petty Cash, Treas. Off. 15.04 S. Calif. TelephoneCo. 8.00
S. Calif. Gas Co. 1.66 S. California Edison Co. ' 606.50
Los Angeles Towel Service Co 1.80 Stores Inventory • 16.95
H. R. P,4cMeekin, M. D. 7.50 ~ Ci.ty Shop, General Fund • 8.94
Glen H. Gerken 1.00• C. H. Davis hardware " 1.02
Sanders Plumbing Co. 9.20• Payroll Account "445.25
J. M. E. Brown, M. D. 3.00 STREET nFPARTA"ENT :
~`Vood & Wood 5.00 ~ C. H. Davis ardware • 1.50
Water Department 52.00 City Court, City of Ventura •10.00
C. H. Davis Hardware ~o. 6.53• Stores Inventory-Gen.Fund '29.15
S. Calif. Telephone Co. 69.88 S. Calif. Edison Co. 1.95
S. California Edison Co. 42.10• J. ti~J. Black Co. . 20.99
City Shop 76.13• City Shop-General Fund •28.10
Industrial Ptg. & Sta. Co. 4.8'~~ Payroll Account •229.94
C, T~. Johnson 10.6?• LIGHTING FUND:
Firstone Auto Supx~ly & ~'uaranty g. ~ oan Assn. -11.70 ..~,~
Services Stores 1".1~'
Vernon Li~htin~ Bllae ?'rinfi 8.86 ~ -- 'j
Payroll Account 1,552.50•
Chas. C. Reed 50.00•
Payroll Account 65.00•
It was rr,oved by councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman T~ieyer that the
demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the pity Treasurer for said
various amounts.
poll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Ldke, ~,eyer, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: bone.
Absent: Councilman Daetweiler.
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Co~~ncilman Snyder addressed the Co~ancj 7 a~rnat the advisability
'of 'opening up Fernwood Avenue, between Imperial Highway and State Street, ~'
as persons residing, on Fernwood, Pear and Plum Streets west of State
St. must now come back to State Street in order to get to the north side
of pacific Electrial rtailroad tracks on r'ernwood Avenue and to Imperial
and Alameda Avenues.
Thereupon it was moved by councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman l~ieyer that the City ttorney be instructed to negotiate for
deeds for Street purposes in order to open said Fernwood Avenue up to
Imperial Highway. All members of the Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
It ,vas moved by Councilman Lake aid seconded by Douncilman
Meyer that the meeting adjourn. to October fit, 1935, at 7:3~ Y. M.
A1lmembers of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
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