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REGULAR Iy1EETING APRIL 19TH, 1938.
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session, at the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at
7;30 P.raT.
Mayor Boster in the chair. _
Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster answered
', the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilmen
Lake that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of
April 18th, 1938 be approved as written. All members of the Council
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Mr. Jack .Weaver addressed the Council on the matter of
', changing the fire zone between Fernwood Avenue and Lynwood Road from
Zone 1 to Zone No. 2, to the effect that they are anxious to add tsn
~, to theirr present structure, but with the present restrictions caused
by rigid construction under Fire Zone No. 1 it will work a hardship
on them to make the improvements contemplted, stating that if they
', are permitted to build as they anticipate that it will greatly bene-
fit the City of Lynwood and that it will help to keep business in
town, stating that they are planning on constructing an addition
that will be a credit to Lynwood.
Thereupon an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City
', of Lynwood, California, Amending .Section 30 of Ordinance No. 240 of
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said City, Establishing building Restrictions and fire zones" was
introduced and read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman
~' Snyder and seconded by Councilman Lake that said ordinance be ac-
', cepted as read the first time and pass to the semrd reading.
Roll Call:
' Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
' Noes: None.
City Treasurer Reed addressed the Council on the matter of
bonds in certain refunding proceedings, stating that Morrison Bond
Co. are willing to take the bonds in the overlap of A. & I. No. 19
in A. & I. Dist. No. 9 at 95¢ flat, recommending that said offer be
accepted.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Nation that Morrison Bond Company's offer .be accepted at
95¢ in A. & I. Dist. No. 9 where it was overlapped by A. & I. dist.
No. 19.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None
'' It was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by Council-
man Lake that City Treasurer Reed and Special Counsel, Robert A.
Moffitt, be authorized to work out some satisfactory agreement with
the Lynwood Assessment Relief Corporation of A. ?x I. Dist. No. 19 in
handling .the matter of liquidating the refunding bonds to be de-
livered to them, recommending that Mr. Moffitt be a ointed to act
Pp
~i a_s Trustee in said matter. All merabers of the Council present vot-
ing aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman I~ieyer and seconded by Council-
man Nation that the Cit Treasurer be authorized t s -
Y o ell any re
funding bonds in A. & I. Dist. No. 9 at par plus accumulated interest
~ thereon.
~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, lvation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by Council-
man Lake that James L. Beebe, Associate ~of O'Melveny, Tuller & Myers
be instructed to prepare Resolutions of Intention for refunding the
indebtedness of Acquisition and Improvement Districts Nos. 15 and 24
of the City of Lynwood for consideration of the Council.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Koster.
Noes: None.
The hour of 8 P.I't~~. having arrived, said time bean the hour
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f'x T
i ed for continuing, the hearing of protests an connection with the
proposed refunding proceedings initiated for refunding the indebted-
ness of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 11 as set forth in
'~ the Resolution of Intention No. 1063 and in the Notices posted and
published.
There having been no written protests filed and no one was
present to submit their protest either in vrriting or orally, it was
moved by Councilman Pteyer and seconded by Councilman Lake that said
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hearing be continued until 1:00 o'clock P.N. on April 26th, 1938.
Roll Call:
ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the City Clerk be instructed to file a demand for pay-
ment of the reassessment levied against the school property where the
Woodrow Wilson School is located for the refunding of the indebtedness
of Acquisition and Improvement Districts Nos. 6 and 10 with the Hon-
orable Board of Trustees.
Ro11 Ca11:
Ayes: CouncilmenLake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the City Treasurer be authorized to exercise the option
now on file in his office for the purchase of the outstanding bonds
in A. ~ I. Dist. No. 16 for X4,500.00.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilrr~en Lake, Meyer, Nation, Snyder and ~3oster.
Noes: None.
At this time, 8:30 P.I+i.Mayor Boster called a recess of the
Council. At 8:50 P.~~1. the City Council again resumed their session,
and upon roll call it shouaed the following present:
Councilmen Lake,T~eyer, Nation, Snyder and Boster.
Mayor Bolter requested Councilman Nation to take the chaff,
which Councilman Nation did, whereupon Mayor Boster stated that it is
customary for the Chan to relinquish his seat for the purpose of re-
organization after an election, and that he wishes to do so at this
time, making a. motion that Councilman Nation be appointed as Mayor
of-the City of Lynwood and Chairman of the City Council, which was
duly seconded by Councilman Snyder.
Mayor Boster addressed the Council thanking them for their
support during his term as Mayor and assuring the new Mayor and members
of the Council that he will give his hearty cooperation in the future
as in the past to an end-that will make for a bigger and .better City.
Roll Callon motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Koster.
Noes: None.
Declined to vote: Councilman Nation.
Thereupon Mayor Nation took the chair thanking the Council
for the expression of confidence extended him in electing him as Mayor
assuring them that he will endeavor to fulfill his duties to the best
of his ability and work for higher ideals for our City Government,
complimenting the retiring Mayor, Mr. Bolter, for his untiring devotio;
to our Government while acting as Tti2ayor and for the time that he gave
in the discharge of his duties while in such capacity.
All members of the Council expres:~ed their appreciation to
Councilman Boster for his services ~:s Mayor of the City of Lynv~~ood.
IfYRIT`T'Eiy COIUIi,4UNI GA'1'IONS :
A communication was received from the City of Signal"Hill
and the League of County Municipalities inviting the Council to attend
the next meeting of the League at Signal Hill on Thursday, April 21st,
at 6:30 P.T~~~. at the City Hall. Councilman Boster stated that he had
sent in reservations for 8 and he hoped that they would attend.
A communication was received from Mr. W. I. Humphrey wishing
to use the Council Chamber either for April 25th or 27th in the in-
terest of the Pension Plan known as the Welfare Act.
Mayor Boster stated that Postm~.ster Halverson wishes to use
it on T~2onday night, April 25th in connection with an Air Mail project.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman ,Meyer that Mr. Humphrey be permitted to use the City Hall
on April 27th, and Mr. Halverson on April 25th, 1938. All members of
the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from the Boa. rd of Supervisors
of L. A. County acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 1068 on matter
of moreadequate bridge on Imperial Highway, attaching letter frdm Geo.
W. Jones to the effect that a survey is being made thereof by the
Road Department. There being no objection, said communication was
ordered filed.
A communication was received from Chief of Police Miller wit'.
bill attached for cleating of 4 blankets by Lynwood Cleaners used dur-
ing the recent flood at the American Legion Hall; also sug~:esting that
a letter of thanks be sent to Long Beach Armory thanking them for the
use of their blankets, etc. `hereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake
and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the bill be paid and that a let-
ter of appreciation be sent to the Commanding Officer of Long Beach
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Armory for use of blankets. All members of the Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
A communication was received from the Martin General
Agency calling attention to the old depot at Plaza Street and Chester
St. owned by the Pacific Electric Railway Co. requesting that some-
thing be done to have same razed as it ,jeopardized their insurance
risk, J. W. Black Company. There being no objection, the matter was
referred to the City Attorney.
A petition was received from property owners along Brewster
St., et al, requesting that more culverts be constructed underneath
the P.E. Railway tracks to take care of flood waters. There being
no objection, the cemmunication was ordered filed and no further
action was taken thereon as the matter is already receiving atten-
tion.
A communication was received from the Security-First Illation-
al Bank of L. A. requesting that the Council Naive liquor restrictions
as affecting Lot 500, `t'ract 2551, submitting an Agreement Waiving ~ ,,~
V~l.ation of Restriction, for consideration of the Council. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the request be granted and the h~Iay~r be authorized to execute !'
said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Lynwood. ~.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Boster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
A communication was received from Orrin Wright, District
Commissioner requesting permission to use the south City park circle
at Redwood and State for a. Camp 0 Rat on Play 14th and 15th from 11
A. M. Saturday. Thereupon it was movedl~ Councilman Nation and
seconded by Councilman Bolter that permission be granted as requested.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
A report was received from SNm. Sullivan on Registration
Bureau.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A petition was received from Mrs. L. K. Wilson, 3141 Flov~rer
St. to establish the business of beauty parlor at said address,
wherein residents adjacent thereto express their wil_in~;ness to the
operation of said beauty parlor at said address. There being no ob-
jection, the City Clerk was authorized to issue license therefor.
An Ordinance, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Lyn-
wood, California, amending Sedtion 7 of Ordinance No. 285 of the City
of Lynwood, Respecting the number of buildings that may be erected,
and the use of which they may be made in Zone "RI", and repealing
Section 7 of said Ordinance and all ordinances or parts of Ordinances
in conflict herewith," was introduced and read for the first time.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman T,~Teyer
that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to
the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Lake, IJleyer, Koster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council-
man Boster that Brown-Crumr;~er Company be allowed an extension of
30 days in which to select Refunding Bonds to be issued to refund
the indebtedness of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 19 of ,,~
theCity of Lynwood, being from April 30th, 1938 to PJtay 30th, 1938.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Boster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the
Honorable Board of Supervisors and t?~e Gasoline Tax Committee thank-
ing ti~em for their contributionto help clear up Acquisition and Im-
provement District No. 19 of the City of Lynwood. All members of the
City Council voting aye, the ivlayor declared the motion duly carded.
RESOLU`T'ION N0. 1097, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNl4!OOD, CALIFORNIA, TO VACATE, ABANDON AND
CLOSE THE ALLEY, ROADWAY, DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY LOCATED UPON AND IM-
T.~~EDIATELY TO THE EAST OF LOT5 94, 113, 130 and 148 OF TRACT 8716 AS
PER l1IAP BOOK 145 AT PAGES 63 AND 64 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF `T'HE
COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; AIrD DE~CRIBIPdG
THE EXTERIOR BOUPdDARIES OF THE DISTRICT OF LANDS TO BE AFFECTED OR
BEPIEFITED THEREBY," was read. It was moved by Councilman Snyder and
seconded by Councilman Bolter that said Resolution No. 1097 be ado~~ted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, 14~eyer, Buster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 1098, entitled: "RESOLUTION RELATING TO
THE ABATEMENT 'DRY AND DRYING NEEDS ON CERTAIN LOTS OF LAND IN THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD UNDER ACT P10. 5197 OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATEOF
CALIFORNIA, AS AIliENDED, ET3TITLED: "AN ACT AUTHORIZING PvNNICIPALITIES
TO DECLARE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS WEEDS GRO~FdING UPON THE STREETS OR
SIDEWALKS, OR UPON PRIVATE PROPERTYt WITY~IN MUNICIPALITIES, TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE, CREATING A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY FRONTING UPON SUCH
STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR UPON WHICH SUCH NUISANCE EXISTS FOR THE COST
OF ABATING THE SAME," APPROVED T~fIAY 26, 1915," was read. It was
moved by Councilman ~Teyer and seconded by Councilman Snyder that said.
Resolution No. 1098 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Buster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes; None.
An Ordinance, entitled: "AN ORDINAT~CE OF THE CITY OF LYN-
WOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING PitAPS OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN LANDS FROM ZONE RI AS
ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE N0. 285 OF,,SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD,
AND PLACING SAID LANDS IN ZONE C3 AS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 8 OF SAID
ORDINANCE," was read as introduced for the first time. It was moved
by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Lake that same be ac-
cepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Buster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
The following demands were resented:
GENERAL FUND GET~IERAL FUND, cont.
Payroll Account X2,204.34 Carl Entenmann & Son $~ 6.70
Mrs. Clara A. Benc k 5.00 Water Department 52.00
Mrs. Viola NI. Wertz 5.00 Mrs. King 1.51
Mrs. Lora Bray 5.00 J. C, Holland ~ 50.00
Mrs. Mary E. Raney 5.00 Hudson Lumber Company 3.41
Art Hall 5.00 So. Cal Tel. Co. 68.21
Mrs. Mary F. James 5.00 City of L A. Police Dept 14.40
Fred G. Cockrell 5.00 So. Cal Ga.s Co 23.34
ItRrs. Bertha A. Hogan 5.00 So. Cal Tel Co 85.29
Mrs. Isabel ~icClaran 5.00 Wm. Sullivan 15.00
Bell Air Cleaners 5.00 Stores Inventory 155.05
P.4rs. Florence A.Hillman 5.00 Linde Air Products Co 1.28
rgrs. Nellie B. Cooley 5.00 Herbert A. Behnke, Trustee],000.00
Mrs . Lurline PtlcCutchan 5.00 WATER DEPART"~~rENT
George 'E. Terbush 5.00 pa roll -Account 480.50
American Legion Past No. 85 5.00 y
Mrs. Mildred L. Foster 5.00 So Cal Edison Co. 188.30
Mrs. PJlary Taft 5.00 So Cal Tel Co 8.00
Mrs. Charlotte F. Garner 5.00 Gent Fund Stores Inven 34.75
P,4rs . Georgiana P. Cottam 5.00 Mrs. James L. Cox 3.00
Mr. Salters 5.00 STREET DEPARTMENT
Mrs . Herrnina Herbold 5.00
Louise A.Jaenike 5.00 Payroll Account 310.00
Mrs. Alpha Batson 5.00 So Cal Gas Co 2.52
Mrs. Xema P. Scranton 5.00 Genl Fund Stores Inv '79.96
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council-
man Buster that the demar~7.s be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Buster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
Councilman Buster suggested that the City designate a clean-
up week when rubbish will be picked up by the City of Lynwood without
charge.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Buster and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that between PJlay 1st and 15th be established as clean
up time during which time City trucks will pick up rubbish from rest-
. dents when deposited in the front of the Lot next to the cu°b. All mem
bers of the Council voting aye, the P~2ayor declared the motion duly car
ried.
Councilman Buster addressed the Council on the matterof Air
Mail week to be sponsored by a committee, stating that Postmaster
Halverson has requested that the City appropriate X25.00 to help.de-
fray expenses for envelopes to have an insignia advertising Lynwood
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thereon for use in connection therewith.
Thereupon it was moved. by Councilman Boster and seconded
by Councilman Iuteyer that X25.00 be appropriated by the City Council
for such purpose.
Roll Call: -
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Boster, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Koster and seconded by Council-
man Snyder that the Mayor appoint a committee of three to contact
Mr. Smith of the Pacific Electric Company requesting that a new de-
pot be constructed in Lynwood at Long Beach Boulevard. All members
of the Council voting aye, the Mayor dec]~;.red the motion duly car-
ried.
It was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded by Council-
man Snyder that the meeting adjourn to April 26th, 1938, at 1 P.~'.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.