HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1938-12-20 - CC~ ~'~ REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER £OTH, 1938.
The City Council of the City of Lyn~rrood met in a regular
session, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza
Street, on above date, at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Nation in the chair.
Councilmen Boster, Lake, rdeyer, Snyder and Nation ans-
wered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of Decem-
ber 6th, 1938 be approved as written. All members of the Council
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A communication was received from Herman 0. Stroh making
application for permit to enlarge business establishment at 12616
L. B. Blvd. and for business license to operate a novelty shop.
There being no objection, said matter was turned over to Councilman
Boster with power to act.
A communication was received from the Honorable Board of
Supervisors acknowledging receipt of our resolutionof November 3rd
in connection with the extension of Century Blvd. west of Alameda
Boulevard, stating that the Road Department are preparing an esti-
mate of the cost of making necessary surveys and alignment maps
of the proposed extension. There being no objection, said letter
was ordered filed.
A communication was received from A. 0. Hossfeld, 3304
Fernwood Ave., calling attention to the effects from recent new
drain system when a culvert was installed under the P. E. rail-
road tracks which faces their house at said address, requesting
that immediate steps be taken to relieve and remedy the situa-
tion. There being no objection, the matter was referred to Coun-
cilman Meyer to confer with Engineer Bateman to ascertain what
can be done to remedy the situation.
A communication was received from Engineer Bateman re-
garding the matter of drainage, stating that the East Compton
Creek Storm Drain System, Unit No. 2, as proposed by the County,
provides for a complete drainage of the entire district at an
estimated cost of X5,000,000.00, and with such a large expendi-
ture it will be a long time before the system would be completed,
therefore suggesting that a. plan should be worked out to concen-
trate on a few of the more important lines, suggesting that some
effort be made by the Council to have something done by the Hon.
Board of Supervisors to eliminate the inadequate drainage system
that exists, submitting a map setting forth the lines that he
suggests be concentrated on at this time. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Pdeyer that the City
Attorney be instructed to confer with Engire;r Bateman and draft
a Resolution along the lines suggested by Mr. Bateman, and that
copy of the proposed Resolution be sent to the Lynwood Planning
ommission, City of Compton and City of South Gate requesting them
to adopt similar resolutions, to be forwarded to the Honorable
Board of Supervisors. All members of the Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from K. P. Frederick, Sub-
urban Editor of the Press Telegram, requesting the Council to a-
uthorize an add in the annual edition ors January 3rd, offering
space for one-fourth page for X140.00, stating that in addition
to 50,000 subscribers who will receive the paper there will be
35000 additional copies wrapped for mailing back east.
Mr. Frederick was also present and addressed the Council
onthe matter.
After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved
by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City
take out a one-eighth page add to cost X75.00 in said issue.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
An application was received fromone C. W. Verstuyft, 10761
Osgood Street, Lynwood, making application for license for a used
car Lot to be located at 10192 L. B. Blvd. It was moved by Coun-
cilman Lake and seconded ~y Councilman Snyder that permit be gran-
ted and that the License Collector be authorized to issue license
therefor. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared the motion duly carried.
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A communication was received from the League of Califor-
nia Pti~unicipalities thanking for favorable action taken in connec-
tion with voluntary increase in League dues for 1939 in order to
take ~ care of additional services . There being no ob,je ction, said
communication was ordered filed.
A Resolution was received from the Norkers Alliance
wherein"they appeal to President Roosevelt and Harry L. Hopkins
that those who were laid off W. r. A. be restored in lieu of
havingtb accept the dole through the S. R. A., which is not a-
dequate to maintain health and in addition it is depriving the
workers of their right to work on the security wage. After due
consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by Councilman
Boster and seconded byCouncilman Snyder that the City Attorney
be instructed to draft a similar Resolution end forward to the
proper officials regarding said matter. All members of the Coun-
cil present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly car-
ried and it was so ordered.
A communisation was received from the Lynwood Planning
Commission enclosing minutes of the Lynwood Planning Commission
at their special session held on Monday, December 19th, 1938 in
connection with changing Zone RI to Zone C3 as affecting Lots 8
and 9, Tract 9337 and Lot 16, Tra ct 5103.
A report of 'the Planning Commission in connection with
said matter was also received, setting forth that petition was
duly filed signed by John B. Norton, Albert C. Evans and Mabel
A. Kinkead; that Notice of hearing v~ras duly given, published
and posted; that the public necessity and convenience require
the change of said zone.
Thereupon an Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance amend-
ing the zoning map of the City of Lynwood, California, and drop-
ping Lots 8 and 9 of Block 4 of Tract No. 9337 in Book 130 at
pages 61, 62 and 63 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California and Lot 16 in Tra et 5103 in
Book 36 at page 55 of Mapa in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California, in the City of Lynwood, County
of Los Angeles, State of'California, fnon Zone RI and RE=Zoning
said lands in Zone C3 as is established in Section 8 of Ordin-
ance No. 285 of said City of Lynwood", was introduced and read
the first time. It was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded
by Councilman Lake that said Ordinance be accepted as read the
first time and pass to the second reading.
Roil Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
A communication was received from Joseph Peel, 10108
Capistrano, stating that he has been charged for maintenance of
lights on Tweedy Road for the last three years and there are no
lights there and no lights have ever been there, being Lot 315,
Tract 7046. After due consideration of the matter the City Clerk
was instructed to notify Mr. Peel that it is not for any particu-
lar light that he may be paying for, but that it is for the light-
ing system over the whole City for which he is assessed.
A request for refund of weed assessment alleged to have
been erroneously charged against the N. E. 40 ft. of S. E. 80
feet of Lot 11, Block 13, Tr:~.ct 9337, was received from R. J.
Richardson. There being no objection, same was referred to the
City Engineer for investigation and report.
The hea,ith report was re ceived for week ending December
10th, 1938 and same was ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. R. A. Moffitt addressed the Council on behalf of one
Geore~e B. Beagley, property owner on Agnes, stating that he wished
to call the attention of the Council to inadequate lights on a-
ecount of having moved same some years ago; also regarding the
Broadacres sign at Agnes St. and Long Beach Blvd., being a hazard
to motorists approaching L. B. Blvd.; also regarding a tin build-
ing at said corner being afire hazard on account of accumulated
debris and is otherwise a health hazard because of rats, etc.;
also regarding a water leak at said location.
The matter of the complaint regarding building was re-
ferred to CouncilmanBoster to see what can be done to eliminate
the complaint. The water conditionand signs were referred to
CouncilmanLake, requesting that Pdr. ~~goffitt explain to Mr. Beag-
ley the need for curtailment of lights end that subsequent there-
to the rate was reduced.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Y Attorney reported in writing regarding the proposed
opening of Minnesota, to the effect that he has agreed to accept
an offer of 250.00 caste for the land that extends into Minnesota
Ave.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the Cit4r Attorney prepared the deed cov-
ering said strip of land with the condition that he will agree
to a division of the reassessment bond when the Act is amended so
that same can be accomplished irL order to make it possible to
clear said strip of the reassessment, and that a warrant be drawn
in said amount of X250.00 to cover the purchase. price.
Roll Call:
Ayes,: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes : I~1one .
Bids were re aeived from the following eo Gering the reas-
sessmenid roll in refunding the indebtedness of Acquisition and
Improvement District No. 15, in the following amounts:
Gatzert Company, bidding 92 plus accrued for bonds lis-
ted ire their letter, aggregating x;2,081.8". City Treasurer
Reed addressed the Council to the effect treat they had verbally
changed their bid to 98 plus accrued. '"'"
Morrison Bond Co., Ltd. bidding on X5,000.00 par value
of bonds to be selected by t~iem at 92~ plus accrued interest, sub-
,ject to approving opinion of O'Melveny, Tuller & Meyers. City
Treas. Reed stated that Mr. Saul Shapiro had informed him by
phone that possibly they would select more bonds up to X7,000.00
at said price.
A bid was received from Hall, Marquardt & Co. submitting
a cash :?id of ~9, 22,3.41 for $15, 778.21 face amount of refunding
bonds issued by the City for the refunding of Acquisition and Im-
provement Di=tract No. 15, subject to an opinion of an acceptable
attorney as to the validity of the bonds, giving a list of bonds
that they were bidding on.
`hereupon it was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded
byCouncilman Lake that said bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor to check the bids to ascertain which is the
highest bid, with power to act and accept the bid that is the
highest.
Roll Call:
Ayes: CouneilmenBoster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
jhe Mayor appointed Councilman Meyer to act with himself
and the City Treasurer to determine the successful bidder.
A communication was received from City Attorney Ruby re-
lative to the coverage on the present compensation insurance po-
licy which covers fire and/or police officers carrying on their
duties outside of the City, stating that he has written the
State Compensation Insurance Fund the insurance carrier and
they advise him that said officers and employees are fully covered
when so performing their offical duties.. There being nc objection,
said communication was ordered filed.
It was moved by Councilman Boater and seconded by Council
-man Lake that a transfer of X4,000.00 be made from the General
Fund to the Bond Retirement Fund of A. & I. District No. 15 to
be used in the event that the bids sulmitted are not accepted by
the committee appointed to check same in order to refund the
money that has been heretofore advanced by Brown-Crummer Company.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. "'
Noes: None.
A communication was received from the City Engineer re-
porting on the proposed opening of California Avenue, between
Platt Avenue and Fernwood Ave. to a width of 32 feet stating J
that Lot 492 is tax delinquent and possibly could be acquired
for the bond against same, and no doubt Lot 504 could be purchased
for 700.00 or X800.00.
After due consideration of the matter, said matter was
referred to Councilman Snyder. to confer with the City Attorney and
Engineer regarding said matter.
NEW BUSINESS:
ity Attorney Ruby reported in writing on Ordinance No.
170 prohibiting nuisances, to the effect that it has been found
that a number of things have come up that need to be taken care
of that are not included in the Ordinance and subsequent amend-
ments, .therefore suggesting that certain amendments be made thereto.
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Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the Gi y Attorney be instructed to draft
an Ordinance covering any items that he may have in mind that
should be covered by Ordinance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, r~eyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes : None.
The Gity Clerk presented a delinquent tax statement cover-
ing Lot 149 , Tract 8716 now owned by the City of Lynvaood. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded by CouncilmanLake
that the City Clerk be instructed to request the Tax Collector of
Los Angeles County to cancel said taxes, being public property.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and.Nation.
Noes: None.
A Grant Deed was received executed by John B. Norton and
Elizabeth A. Norton covering a portion of Lot 6 of Downey and Hell-
man Tract; also a grant deed executed by John B. Norton and Eliza-
Beth EY. Norton covering a portion of Lot 16, Tract 51Q3. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be in-
stru~ted to have same recorded in the Recorder's office of Las
Angeles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bolter, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Coun-
cilman Meyer that the offices of the Gity Hall be closed on Sat-
urday morning previous to Christmas, December 24th, 1938, and
that the City Clerk be instructed to post proper notice thereof.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the mo-
tion duly carried.
The following demar~ were presented:
GENERAL FUND: WATER DEPARTMENT:
Payroll Account ~ 2,265.00 Payroll Account ~ 443.38
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 26.09 S. Cal. Telephone Co. 8.00
Floyd B. Rowlee 5.00 City Treasurer 24.46
H. ~. Kerr 10.00 City Treasurer 12.20
E. Halverson. P. M. 60.42 National Cast Iron Pipe8,082.I2
Larry Mann's Cafe 134.10 Industrial Ptg. & St.Go. 6.60
Lester Snyder 94.00 STREET DEPARTMENT:
Water Department 52.00 Payroll Account 310.00
Petty Cash--Treas. Office 11.90 Owl Truck & Material Co. 164.93
G. W. Keller 4.60 Gilmore Oil Co. 64.04
J. Oakes 2.35 S. Calif. Gas Co. 1.25
Jeffries Banknote Company 221.45 LIGHTING FUND:
Elysian Springs Water Co. 1.03 S. Calif. Edison o. 891.57
Fishtrom Staple Co. 4.97 SPECIAL GAS TAX FUND:
Stores Inventory 142.87 Calif. orrugated ulvert
S. Calif. Telephone Co 35.55 Co. 72.50
Industrial Ptg. & Sta. Co. 11.08 Owl Truck & Mat. Co. 257.57
Sparkletts Drinking Water Co. 2.58 G. G. Fisher Equip. Co. 432.18
Art Hall 8.40
J. Pd. E. Brown, M. D. 7.50
S. Gal. Telephone Co. 40.59
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council-
man Meyer that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Boster, Meyer, Nation and Snyder.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded by Councilman
Lake that Mr. Roscoe R. Hess, Attorney at Law, be retained by the
City of Lynwood to check into the matter of compensation for fran-
chise rights, or for the value of the use and occupation of public
streets in conducting various public utilities in the City of Lyn-
wood on the basis and~for the fee as stated in his letter dated
October 24th, 1938, one-fourth of the total amount that he can re-
cover for t'r~e City for such use and one-fourth of the amount by
which he can increase the receipts of the City as compensation for
use of streets by all utilities now using the streets, for the per-
iod of one year and other conditions as covered more fully by said
letter, referference to which is respectfully made for further par-
ticulars.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None .
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It was moved by
Councilman '~nyder that IvTrs . Isab~
months leave of absence from her
tant Water Clerk for the purpose
Miss Ruth Corning be employed at
vacancy.
Councilman Lake and seconded by
=11e Corning be granted a three
duties as Court Clerk and Assis-
of regaining her health and that
X100.00 per month to fill the
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Boster, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and
Nation.
Noes: None.
The budget report for the month of November was
received.
New doors for the Fire Department was discussed,
but no action was taken thereon.
It was moved by Councilman Boster and seconded by
Councilmen ft4eyer that the meeting ad ,journ to January 3rd, 19 ~,
at 7:30 P~?. All members of the Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
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