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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1938-04-19 - CCn r-~.~, 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 ~r 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 g 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 23 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 ~~~ 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. 23~ 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 ~~~ 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.