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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1939-02-21 - CC3~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1939 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Nation in the chair. Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Boater and Nation ' answered the roll call. Councilman Snyder was absent. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Council- man Meyer that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 7, 1939 be approved as written. All members of the Counoil present noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly earrisd and it was so ordered. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Alcom`munication was received from the Chamber of Com- merce of Santa Ana,. stating that on Wednesday, April 5th, at i0 A. M., in the Railway Commission's Courtroom, State Build- ing, Los Angeles, the hearing will be held in which the Santa Ana line of the Pacific Electric will be considered. There be- ing no objection, said matter was referred to the City Attorney. A communication was received from the California Road- side Council, requesting that the Gity Council pass a resolution endorsing Senate Bill 1011 and to oppose Senate Bill ~3 and As- sembly Bill 1390 in connection with outdoor advertising. There being no objection said matter, was referred to the City Attorney for study and report. A communication was received from Engineer Bateman to the effect that the Water Department has work involving the lay- ing of a 12" water main on Josephine St., east of Long Beach Blvd., opening shortly for wYiiah the services of a new truck will be needed, recommending that the City Council instruct the Clark to advertise for bids for a trunk with 5 ton capacity, hydralic hoist, etc., to replace the 1927 Chevrolet flat bed; also recommending that bids be taken for a truck with 5 ton cap- acity, hydralic hoist, et e., to replace the 192? Chevrolet flat bed; also recommending that bids be taken for a motorized pick- up street sweeper for use by the Street Department. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City C7srk be ins trusted to a- dvertise for bids for a 5 ton capacity, hydralic hoist, and a motorized pickup etPeet sweeper to be opened on March ?, 1939, at 8 P. M. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. ' At this time Coun d Iman Snyder arrived and took his seat at the Council table. ' A communication was received from the Building Cantras- tor's Association suggesting that the Building Inspector require evidence by Contractor or owner that they car~-y workmen's com- pensation insurance as required by state law, at the time a building permit is issued. There being no objection, said matter was referred to Building Inspector Evans for his con8ideration and report his reaommendati one at the next meeting of the Council. A communication was received from the City of South (}ate with copy of their resolutionwherein they oppose Sanita- tion District Bills Nos. 529 'and 530 which relates to withdrawal of incorporated territory from County Sanitation Districts, r®- questing the Council of Lynwood to adopt similar resolution. There being no o~~eetion, the Mayor referred said matter to ` Councilman Lake fvr study and make his recommendations at the next meeting of the Council. A communisation vas received, from Mayor Baumgardner of the City of South Gate with a resolution attached in connection with urging the County of L. A. to include in their 1939-40 bud- get money with which to commenC@ drainage system No. 1 of the Campton Creek. There being no ob~estion, said matter was re- ferred to Engineer Bateman for checking and make such recommen- dations in connection therewith as he may deem advisable. An application for employment was received Prom Paul Brodhagen; also health reports. There being no ob~estion, said application and health report were ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Adams addressed the Council regarding the pro- posed nuisanee•Ordinan ce and if the committee had presented their findings. r- ~a~ Mr. Adams was informed that the report of the Committee has beenturned in to the City Attorney, but that same has not been dra- fted into an ordinance as yet, but will be at an early date. Mr. A. W. Sohaeffer, addressed the Council on the proposed ordinance to regulate nuisance, to the dfeet that he had been in- formed that they were proposing to eliminate chickens on the east side of Lynwood and to allow same on the west side oP Long Beach Blvd. Mayor Nation inftatmed Mr. Schaeffer that such is not the oase, but that it will be uniform throughout the whole City. Mr. West addressed the Council onbehalP of the Committee to the effect that they have contacted most oP the poultry and rabbit raiser, the health department and other interested persons for and against such raising, in making their recommendations, and that he feel that it will not work any hardship on any small producer, and that they tried to be as fair as possible to everybody concerned. City Attorney Ruby stated that the recommendations as made by the Committee seem to be very Pair and no doubt will be acceptable to the Honorable City Council. Mayor Nation thanked Mr. West and his committee very muoh on behalf oP the City Council for the services that they have rendered in this matter, stating that the Council appreciated their recommenda- tions and that no doubt that they will abide thereb~a, if found to be in keeping with the needs of the citizens of Lynwood. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A communication was received from Engineer Bateman regarding the proposed opening of California Ave. accompanied by a letter from the owner, or her representative, F. E Perry, offering to sell her Lot 504, Tract 2551 Por use for said street for the sum of 2,500.00. The City Engineer stated that a fair price for the Lot including sev- erance damage would be X500.'00 to X600.00 at the most. Mr. Bateman reported Further that Lot 492, Tract 2551 no doubt could be purchased For the taxes and the refunding bonds of X228.75. There being no oboe etion, said communications were ordered Filed and the matter of bond purchase as against Lot 492, Tract 2551 was referredto the City treasurer. In connection with the recommendation of Chiet Lewis that funds be tranaferredto the Capital Account for the purchase of equip- ment of the Fire's Department, It`was duly moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Coun- cilman Meyer that we transfer X2000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Department capital outlay and public improvement Fund as set up by Ordinance No. 291. Roll Calls Ayes: Couneilm~n Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. Noes: None. NEW BUSINESS: communication was received Prom the Lynwood Poultry and Livestock Association requesting the use of the Council Chamber for a meeting to be held by this Association, Monday, March 6th, at ?s~Q P. M. After due consideration of the matter, the request was denied inasmuch as the Council Chamber is in use on said date Por a meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission. A eommunica,tion was received from Chief Miller recommending that, the time limit on parking now in effect between Beechwood Ave. and Fernwood Ave., be extended to Century Boulevard by amending Or- dinance No. 2?9 oP the City of Lynwood. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the recommendations of Chief Miller be aceep- tted and that the City Attorney be inttrusted to draft an amendment to the parking ordinan ce to provide Por such time limit as recommen- ded. All members of the Council noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A communication was received from Ralph W. Lake submitting his resignation as a member oP the Lynwood Planning Commission, stat- ing that it has been a privilege to serve on the Commission, however, that he thinks That the honor should be passed around so that each Councilman may become Familiar with the problems encounteredby the Planning Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the resignation of Counoilman Lake as a member oP the Planning Commission be accepted and that he be given a vote of thanks for his services as a member of the Planning Commission. All members of the Council noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. The following GENERAL FUND: Payroll Account _ Southern Cal. Gas Co. Water Department demands were presented: ~ ~~5 WATER DEPARTMENT Los Angeles Stamp & Sta. Southern Calif. Tel. Co. Louise Workman, Sec. Imperial Garage Dra. Heacock 8c Yarter Happytimer's Service Linde Air Products Co. Payroll Account Petty Cash--Treas. Office 2,187.16 31.19 52.00 2.06 77.55 2.00 5.00 3.00 1.61 2.52 67.50 31.50 Pay roll Account ~ Lynwood Press & Tribune S. Calif. Telephone Co Addressograph Sales Agency Kelly Sales Com~+any City Treasurer STREET DEPAR'IDR ENT Pay roll Account S. Calif. Gas Co. Owl Truck & Material Co. Gilmore 011 Co. LIGHTING FUND: Southern a Ed son Co. 441.50 28.47 8.00 3.L3 5.93 28.50 310.00 .85 165.19 419.28 20.?0 It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Treas- urer for said various amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. Noa~: one. Mayor Nation stated that he has seen fit to appoint Ray Tuca- ker to fill the vacan cry created by the resignation of Councilman Lake as a member of the Lynwood Planning Commission, requesting that such ~~~ointment hould be $p~yo~ed b~ the embers ~f the C~i~.y y ~~~kkreu on i~ was move ounc lman evyer an eeeon e b ~~~~~~m~lI~al~~at said appointment be approved. by the Council . Ayes: Couneilmen~Christenaen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. Noes: None. The Gity Clerk submitted the budget showing condition there- of at the close of business as of January 31st, 1939. There being no ob3e etion, said statement was ordered filed. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the meeting adjourn to February 23rd, 1939, at 1:30 P. Dd. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly earrisd and it was so ordered. A THE~fi 0 LYN 0 ATT Y ~iE Y OF D.