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~?~'GrtY?:1~*~ ~"~``~`~'Y~?f~ `~;,'~'~i~?rrA~Y 2N~J, 1937.
Tie C1 t~ Crnancil of the ~i tv of ~wnwond met in a regular ses-
sion, at tie City fall, 11°31 nla~a Street, on abo~~e date, at '7130 P.M.
Mayor Boster in the chair.
Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster anst~vered
the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Meyer that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of January 19th,
1937 be approved with the correction with respect to insurance, viz;
That the commission' of tae fire insurance Policies be divided equal-
ly between those agents specif ied, in lieu of 'profits'". All members
of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried
and it was sA ordered.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman
Lake that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of Jan-
uary 26th, T937 be approved as written. All members of the Council vot-
ing aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS : ,,,,y
communieat on was received from Ben Cohen wishing to be a-
warded the contract to furnish mazda lamps, said contract expiring on
February 28th, 1937. There being no ob~eetion, the matter was referred
to Engineer Bateman for investigation and recommendation.
A communication was received from Building Inspector Kimmey
to the effect that Mr. R. G. Hoover of 12420 L. B. Blvd. has asked
permission to erect a corrugated iron garage on the rear oP Lot 927,
Tract 3172 to be 40 x 50 in sire, to be used for tae storage of his
oil trucks and trailers; also to ~e used as a paint shop, Bldg. Insp.
Kimmey stating that Lot Q2'7, Tract 3172 Paces on Palm Ave. is in the
residential Zone R-I and abuts his vronerty on bong Beach Blvd. which
is commercial zone described as Lot 924, Tra.et 31"?, wishing the Coun-
cil's wish about issuing a permit pending the passage of the Zoning
Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman
Lake that permit be granted to Mr. Hoover to erect said building on
Lot 924, Tract 3172, same being in a commercial zone on Long Beach
Boulevard. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from Robert A. Moffitt, to the
effect that he has h®ard through Councilman Lake that the Council are
contemplating a definite program for the relief of acquisition and im-
provement districts in Lynwood, particularly the heavily burdened dis-
trict number 19; also that the Council may set fit to employ him to
help lay a foundation of facts and figures upon which the Councilman
may construct a practical and workable plan to reach the desired re-
sult, stating that he would be happy to be of such service, offering
his service for 150.00 per month as compensation, plus other mis-
cellaneous expense such as transportation, postage, etc.
Mr. Moffitt was present and addressed the Cauneil on the
matter.
It was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by Council-
man Lake that the City of Lynwood s~eiare the services of Mr. Moffitt
to go into the matter of contacting the bond holders and property
owners on behalf of the City of Lynwood in an effort to ~*each a sat-
isfactory settlement of the bonds in the various acquisition and im-
provement districts of the City off' T:vnwood, at a saalery of X150.00
per month, plus allowance for nosta~;e and stationery, other expense ,,~
in connection with traveling, etc., to re first authorized by the
City Council, said work to commence on February 4th., 1937.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilman Lak®, Meyer, Nation, Snider and Boster.
Noes; None.
A report was received from Louis H. Decker, J. D. Norton
and Victor Limber, a committee who vaare appointed to serve as a cit-
izens Committee to negotiation with all parties interested in the
read3ustment of the bonded debt crested by tlae developmea~°of Im-
perial t~ignway, stating that they believe that any adjustment of tthe
debt burden created by this improvement should be negotiated at a
rice not to exeead 40~ flat, recommending that the Countg contribute
92,834.81, stating that Brown-Crummer Co., who marketed the bonds
have indicated a willingness to assemble bonds at 40~ flat, stating
that they believe that approval of a settlement at the price quoted
will meat with the general approval of the~:h~~onit~ of taxpayers of
the district.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council-
man Meyer that the Committee be given a vote of thanks for the splen-
did service rendered in connection with this district, and that the
Committee be disolved. All members of the Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
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it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Sny-
der that the City Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Wm. Behnke, who
unofficially submitted a proposal for. settlement of the bonds in A. & I.
Districts 6 and 10, that the City Council are. ready to proceed with the
plan and for him to submit his contract setting forth the consideration
in connection therewith. All members of the Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Petition signed by Wm. P. Rouleau and 18 others in the vic-
inity of 4837 Imperial Highway, wherein they consent to the establishment
of a small dairy at said location, was brought up for consideration of
the Council. City Attorney Ruby having ruled in writing that Ordinance
No. 124 requires signatures from 51~ of the resident property owners
within a radius of 1000 feet, and it having been determined by the City
council that said petition is signed by more than 51~ of the resident
property owners.
`!` Therefore it was duly moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that permit be granted to Mr.LA. Harter to establish
a dairy of 10 cows at said address of 4837 Imperial Highway, sub~~ect to
a license for retailing milk thereat.
Roll Call:
Ages : Councilmen Fake, ]'~!eyer, Nation, Snyder and' Roster,
Noes : ?~TOne.
Minutes of the Lynwood planning Commission was received wherein
they give a resume of the hearing held in connection zoning the City of
Lvn~vood. There being no ob3ection, the minutes were ordered Piled and
the City Clerk was instructed to notify them to su'~mit their final re-
~ port and map in connection with said zoning in order that the proposed
ordinance may be considered by the City Council.
rteport of activities of Police Department, City Court, License
~ Department and Health Department ware received. The License collector
requested that the Council consider the re-appointment of Building In-
spector Kimmey as Deputy License Collector.
It was moved by Councilman ration and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the Police Department place a sticker on each marble table
in plain vierov to the effect. that ",No minors shall play same] For amuse-
ment only; no slugs will be redeemable". All members of the Council
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so or-
dered.
It was moved by Councilman .Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that H. B. Kimmey be appointed as Deputy License Collector without
additional com ensation therefor. All members of the Council voting aye,
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the Mayor declared the motion duly carried audit was so ordered.
It was suggested by the City Council that the Chief of Police
detail one of his employees to check trucks doing business in Lynwood to
a~eertain whether or not they have license, and if not, to instructs them
to secure one, making a record thereof in order that the License Collector
c-an follow the matter through by correspondence whenever necessary.
UNFINIc? RrreTt~`~c ;
e ma er o. r+ure__asng a traf~'ic lane painting machine Game
up for further consideration oP the City Council, and it having been de-
termined by the City Council that it will. be cheaper to own the equipment
tfi an to hire the work done through-the C~t:nty o~ LAS Angeles, and it hav-
ing been further determined that the Welded Fabrication Company's bid is
the lowest bid, same being in the principal amount oP 300.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, it was duly moved by Councilman Boster and sec-
onded by Councilman Lake that the -City purchase a highway stripe marker
from said ~~elded Fabrication Comps~ny for said price of X300.00 and the
Chief of Police be authorised to place the order therefor.
- Holl Calls
--- ~-yes: Councilman Lake, tw.eyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
- Noes: None. -
Counciilman Meyer address-ed the Council stating that the matter
of petition requesting more light on Flower Street, between Peach Street
and State Street, has been taken care of.
The hour of 8 o~clock P. ~I. having arrives, said time being
the hour fined for receiving ob3ections to the vacating of a portion of
Magnolia Avenue as described in Ordinance No. 278 of the City of Lynwood,
and as per Notices published and posted by the Street Superintendent.
The City Clerk stated that no written ob3eetions had been filed. Whereupo
the Mayor inquired of the audience if any one wished to object to said
vacation proceedings in writing, but there was no response.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 978, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN POR-
TIONS OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST OF BULLIS ROAD", was read. It was moved
by Councilman Nation and Seconded by Councilman Lake that said Resolution
No. 978 be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder aryl Boster.
Noes: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
~u i~t report compiled by Crenshaw Diehl and Wright was re-
ceived covering quarterSy period ending December 31st, 1936. There
being no objection, the audit report was ordered filed with request
that the Auditor be requested to prepare one copyibr each member of
the City Council when future report are filed.
An Ordinance, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood
regulating the application of roofing materials and giving specifica-
tions in connection therewith, snecifv~ng the license fee required
therefor, and fixing a schedule o~' roofing permit fees, and prescribing
penalties for the violation tner.eof°3,, was read for the first time. It
was moved by Councilman Snyder. and seconded by Councilman Meyer that
said ordinance be accented as read the first time and pass to the second
reading.
Roll Call
Ages: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
Bids were received from C.
Dickerson and Industrial Printing and
of 100 books, bids rangir~,r from ~p2125
in ttie Water Departm®nt ofliee.
It Was moved by Councilman
Snyder that the Water Superintendent
from the low bidder, C. B. Pickens,
paper to be submitted that the qualt
will be of the highest standard.
Roll Call:
B. Pickens, Paul E. Strain, A. E.
stationery Co. for the purchase
to vv47.50, said books to be used
Lake and seconded by~Councilman
be authorized to purchase same
if it is found from samples of
y is of good grade and workmanship
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
~'he following demands were
GENERAL FUND;
presented:
Lynwood Emergency Relief Fund 100.00
John T. Fairbanks 110.00
Press-Telegram Pub. Co. 30.00
Petty Cash-Treas. Office 6.61
Lynwood Pharmacy .92
Los Angeles Stamp & Sta. Co. 36.05
Los Angeles Towel Ser. Co. 1.8.0
Lynwood Bootery 5.10
Wilson's Carbon Co. 34.1
A. Carlisle & Co. 4.2,7
N. L. Curtis 44.29
Roy G. Davis 9.91
Claud.,e L. Reber 35.74
Bryant Oil Co. 172.40
Belcher ~ Schacht Co. 18.51
Vernon-Lightning Blue mint 8.97
Burroughs Adding machine Co. 4.45
Elysian Springs Water Co. 2.00
Larry's Cafe 105.98
Hudson Lumber. Co. 15.98
Lynwood Eleetiric Co. .?7
Taylor Lucas 1.25
Crenshaw9Dieh1 and Wright 150.00
C. H. Davis Hardware 6.91
Firestore Auto Supply & Ser. 1.?4
Standard Oil Co. 3.55
Inventory Account 108.84
Industrial Printing & Sta. Co 43.73
Los Angeles County Surveyors 1.40
Curtis a Christensen 4.64
Sammons & Sons .75
E. B. C. Battery ?.55
Linde Air Products Co. 3.39
Vernon's Auto Salvage 1.00
Art Hall 3.65
Franklin Auto Parts 2?.00
West Coast Forms Co. ?.32
Ducommon Metals Sunnly Co. 13.57
Payroll Account 1,864.75
LIC,HTING FUND:
Southern a son o. 787.79
Lynwood Electric Co. 40.02
STREET DEPARTMENT:
General 5.74
Art Hall 1, 518.89
C. H. Davis ndw. ~ 2.93
Smith-Booth Usher Co. 238.19
Killefer Mfg. corp. 9.80
Standard Oil Co. 24.70
General Fund, Inventory 54.10
City Shop 50.02
Payroll .Account 237.10
!~IAT~'R DEPARTMENT
Petty ~~as - stet ept.
~ 9.02
Mrs. Melvin Taros 3.00
Art Concrete `Norks 84.56
Vernon-Lighti~'~$ Blue Print 1.15
The Philbrook ~%o. 22.87
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 127.87
neliable Iron Co. 31.95
Smith-Booth Usher Co. 179.63
Victor Equipment Co. 134.40
Sanders Plumbin~ Co. 1.53
Pacific Tank & ipe Co. 43.60
Ducommun Metals & Sup. 153.29
Burroughs Add. Mach. Co. 6.00
Lynwood Electric Co. 5.30
C. H. Davis. Hardware Co. 1.58
Independent Add. Machine 5.89
General Fund, Inv. Act. 18.22
City Shop General Fund 31.91
Payroll Account 401.00
Blanche Meler 3.00
Ed. Anderson 1.75
Mrs. P. R. Bridge 3.00
Ralph V. Hoover 1.50
G. R. Ducally 3.00
SP1'CIAL GAS TAX FUND
Gilmore it ompany 89.79
.T. G. Tucker 35.?9
Street Went. Fun3 240.00
Street 'lent. ~~nd 100.00
J. W. ~].Aek Comnanv 469.29
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. It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council-
man Nation that the demands be allowed and warren is be drawn on the
City Treasurer for said various $m ounts.
Roll rRll: -
AQes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Bolter.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by Oouncil-
man Meyer teat the meeting ad iournto February 16th, 2937, at 'x:30 P.
M. Al_Z.member.s of the Council voting eye, }'^e M~~or declared the
motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
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