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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1939.
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session, at the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, in the Council Chamber
of said City Hall, on above date, ~.t 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Nation in the chair.
Councilman Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation answer-
ed the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 7,
1939 be approved as written, Allmembers of the Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried.
City Treasurer Reed addressed the Council on behalf of R. A.
Moffitt on the matter of clearing A. & I. District'No. 26, stating that
Mr. Moffitt hae worked out a deal which would provide for a deed by
Mrs. Maxwell, aavner of Lots 2 and 3, J. J. Bullis Tract, for ~, right
of way for extension c~" Santa Fe Avenue, through her property, in re-
turn for which the County of L. A. will buy up the bonds of said dis-
trict to be subsequently cancelled, however, it would be necessary
for the City of Lynwood to advance 4,600.00 to make the deal, X3,800.00
of which would be repaid by the County after September 1, 1939, which
would finally result in an outlay of apgoximately X900.00 for the City
to assume, requesting that the Council .authorize Mr. Moffitt to proceed
along this line.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that Mr. R. A~ Moffitt be authorized to proceed with
the clearing of said District along the lines outlined.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Alation.
Noes: None.
City Treasurer Reed also addressed the Council on the matter
of a claim of Mr. Shapiro of X200.00 as the City's share. of expense
Por negotiating for bonds of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 26
while in Florida; also regarding a trade for certain bonds in connec-
tion with clerical help in connection with writing bonds in A. & I.
Distr. Nos. 8, 11 and 25 which the Morrison Bond Co. agreed to assume,
suggesting that Mr. Moffitt and himself be authorized to make such
settlement in said matters as they may deem advisable to the best in-
terests of all concerned.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that City Treasurer Reed and R. A. Moffitt be
authorized to make such settlements with Mr. Shapiro and the Morrison
Bond Co. in connection with said matter as they may see fit to.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Meyer that the salary of Miss Betty Snodgrass, Assistant in the Tress=
ureri's office by increased from X80.00 to X100.00 per month to take
effect April 1, 1939.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
A communication was received from Mrs. Clyde J. Harlan, by
the City Clerk of the City ~ Lynwoaa, conveying an expression of sym-
pathy.on behalf of the City Council of Compton on account of the death
cf Mayor Chas. G. Boater. There being no objection, said communication.
was ordered filed.
A communication was received from City Clerk Mac Donald, of
Long Beach calling attention to next meeting of the Municipal Fiscal
Officers Association to be held in their City on March 24, 1939 at the
Recreation Park Club House. All those who possibly can, were urged
to attend and the communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from City Attorney Ruby report-
ing on the matter of how the nuisance ordinance would affect the sale
and explosion of fire crackers and fireworks, reporting that it would
not change the present status of same as provided by the Fire Work
Ordinance. There being no objection, said communication was ordered
filed.
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A communication was received from Mrs. Mildred Bolter thank-
ing the Council for their expression of sympathy offered in connection
with the death of her husband.
A copy of Resolution of Honorable Board oP Supervisors of
Los Angeles County in regarding to distribution of Gas Tax monies to
various Cities, within the County, stating that the Board's policy from
now on will be to allocate gas tax funds in quarterly instalh+ents after
remittances are received from the State. There being no obaection, said
resolution was ordered filed.
A communication was received from Supervisor Smith requesting
that the Council go on record opposing Senate Bill 999 and Assembly
Bill 2059 in connection with gas tax funds. No action was taken there-
on and the communication was ordered filed.
A legislative bulletin was received from the League of Cal-
ifornia Municipalities reporting on bills pending in the State Legis-
lature. Also the City Clerk presented a telegram that he received
from Richard Graves requesting that the Gouncil wire Assemblyman Dills
of their opposition to A. B. 412 and 463 in connection with the electing
of City ,judges,'if the Council is opposed thereto. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the
City Clerk be instructed to wire Assemblyman Dills opposing said mess-
ures. A11 members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
A communication was received from the Bulletin regarding their
annual pr ogress Edition of the Greater Southwest Bulletin which will
be issued this year on April 3, offering space for the G~ity to advertisert
the City at 168.00 for a full page insertion and 84.00 for a half
page ad.
Mr. Harry Fletcher addressed the Council on the matter also
stating that their paper will and are publicizing Lynwood and wild
cooperate in any way possible.
After due consideration of the matter, it was determined not
to insert an ad, however, expressed appreciation for any favorable pub-
licity given by the Bulletin.
Applications for employment were received for the position
of Assistant Building Inspector; also Assistant Water Clerk and clerivxl
work. Also health report was received. There being no ob;jeetion, said
applications and report were ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
report was received from City Engineer Bateman regarding
the matter of~sewera in the Century Square section and possible cost
thereof, stating that he does not believe that anything can be done
until Century Boulevard Assessment District is cleared. There being
no objection, said report was ordered filed and the City Clerk was
requested to mail a copy of said report to Mr. Edington who was desir-
ing the information.
A communication was received from the United Automobile
Workers of America regarding proposed bids for new truck and regard-
ing Ford products.
A communication was received Prom City Engineer Bateman re-
porting on bids fora street sweeper, recommending that the Hough
demonstrator be purchased for the price of X4,635.00 as he believes
that it will give the best service at the least minimum expense of
any offer submitted. '
Councilmen Lake and Meyer also reported on the matters and
they stated that upon investigations made they would recommend that
said bid be accepted. '
Thereupon it was moved by'Councilman Christensen and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the recommendation of City Engineer Bateman
of the Special Committee be accepted and that a Hough street sweeper
be purchased from Smith Sooth Usher Co. for said price of X4,635.00.
Aoll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Lake, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
City Engineer Bateman also reported on the matter of purchase
of truck for use by the Water Department as per bids submitted, to the
effect that no doubt all trucks on which bids were submitted would
give efficient service, however, recommending that the lowest bid sub-
mitted by General Motor Truck & Coach Co. be accepted and truck purch-
ased for the sum of X1,465.74.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, I~4eyer, Lake, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
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Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that the recommendation of Engineer Bateman be f ollow-
ed in the matter of purchasing•a truck and hydraulic hoist from
General Motor Truck & Coach Co. for the price of X1,465.74. as per bid
submitted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Lake, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: Councilman Christensen.
Mr. B. Kostgaac and Mr. Lash representing Smith Booth and
Usher Co. addressed the Council thanking them for accepting
their bid and assuring the Council that they will give every service
possible when called upon to do so by the City.
ORDINANCE N0. 304, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING OBEDIENCE OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC
STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES, AND REGULATING PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND
THOROUGHFARES OF SAID CITY: AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE: AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY FOR THE IMMEDIATE PASSAGE AND
ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", was read for the second time. It
was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen
that said OaZlnance be adopted as read and the second time, finally
pass and be published as required by;_1aw.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 305, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DEFINING NUISANCES AND PROHIBITING THEIR MAIN-
TENANCE: AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ABATEMENT: AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 170 AND
ORDINANCE N0. 264 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA", was read for
the second time by caption. It was moved by Councilman Lake and
seconded by Councilman Christensen that the further reading of said
Ordinance be waived. A]1 members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that said On~.nanee be adopted as read the second
time, finally pass and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
Mayor Nation spoke about Sanitation District Bills Nos. 529
and 530 to the effect that he took the matter up with the County of
Loa Angeles at the last Sanitation District and that they urge that
we oppose the measure as it would prove detrimental to the district.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that the Council go on record opposing said measure
and that the State Senator of Los Angeles County and our Assemblyman
for this district be so notified. All members of the Council voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
The matter of membership in the Harbor District Chamber of
Commerce was brought up for consideration. NEW BUSINESS: ,~
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the City take out a membership in the Harbor Chamber of
Commerce with dues oP $5.00 for a year. All members of the Council
present noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it
was so ordered.
A bond in the penal sum of X1,000.00 was received covering
Westana Wanamaker as Assistant Court Clerk. It was moved•by Council-
man Snyder and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Bond written in
the Hartf ord Accident and Indemnity Company be approved by the City
Council. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
An Easement was received from the Pacific Electric Railway
Company to the City of Lynwood, covering a strip of land eighty Peet
in width, situated in the City of Lynwood, being a portion of the
Pacific Electric Railway Company's right of way, one hundred feet wide
as shown on Tract No. 10503, the easterly line of said eighty foot
strip being the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Bullis
Road.
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Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that said Easement be~accepted and that the City
Clerk be instructed to cause same to be recorded in the Recorder's
office of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call:
Ayes; Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes: None.
Report of the Planning Commission, proposing the creation of
a new zone for the construction and use of multiple dwelling, schools,
churches, lodge and fraternal buildings, and like development, having
been adopted at the meeting held on March 8th, 1939, was received.
Thereupon an Ordinance, entitle: "An Ordinance of the City
of Lynwood, California, amending Ordinance No. 285 of said City, by
the addition thereto and the incorporation therein of "Section ?~";
and the establishment of a zone for multiple dwellings, courts, apart-
. menu , public buildings, schools, churches auditoriums, clubhouses,
lodge and fraternal organization buildings; and establishing uses
therefor; and prohibiting other uses; and designating said zone as
done R#3, was introduced and read for the first time by caption.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Lake that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members
of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that said Ordinance be accepted as introduced and
read the first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation
Noes: None,
A communication was received from R. W. Pattengill requesting
that the City of Lynwood authorize the execution of an agreement waiving
violation of certain restrictions with repeat to the sale of liquor as
affecting hie Lots 498 and 499 of Tract No. 2551 in the City of Lynwood,
as it is neccessary that he secure same in connection with refinancing
proceedings pending.
The matter of request for waiva~as requested by the Security-
First National Bank of Los Angeles as requested at the last meeting of
the Council, wherein they desire to have all restrictions waived pertain-
ing to their Lots 33, 303, 304, 309, 310, 383, 396, 397, 398
and the South 20 feet of Lot 399, all in Tract 2551, was considered.
A like waiver Agreement of violation of restrictions as af-
fecting the Northerly ~5 feet of Lot No. 135 and the Southerly 35
feet of Lot 136, Tract 2551, and the northerly 5. feet of Lot 90
and 91, and the southerly 39 feet of the easterly 112.50 feet of
Lot 92, Trams 2551, was received from Harold M. Hiestand, which
instrument sets forth that the City agreesto vi olation of certain
conditions set forth in the restrictions, which title now rests
with the City of Lynwood.
A commun-ca,tion was received from City Attorney Ruby with
respect to said matters, recommending that the waivers be approved
and allowed subject to the delivery to the City by the owners of
said lands of deed for easements granting the right of way to the
City for sidewalks to the extent of the present set back line Or-
dinances.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that the City of Lynwood grant such waivers and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute same when deeds have been
secured from the various parties involved covering the properties
now contained in the set back line.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation.
Noes None.
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND: GENERAL FUND:
Jean Anderson 2.00 J. S. Beaswith 2.00
J. A. Meyer 2.00 Mrs. Frieda M. Decker 2.00
A. E. Dietz 2.00 J. D. Hornberger 2.00
Ralph V. McCone 2.00 S. Calif. Gas. Co. 33.83
W. K. Landis 2.00 S. Calif. Telephone Co ?0.93
E. R. Summer .2.00 Petty Cash--Tree. Office 27.84
Vern E. Martin 2.00 Lynwood Photo Supply 4.40
Thomas Benbury 2.00 J. M. E. Brown,M. D. 2.50
H. J. Stroud 2.00 Sparkletts Drinking Water 2.58
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GENERAL FUND CONT.
Payroll Account 2,177.17
Water Departmentt. 52 .00
Graybar Electric ~o. 27.17
Payroll Account 67.50
Payroll Account 4.31
WATER DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Payroll account 310.00
Gilmore 011 Co. 95.83
Owl Truck & Material ?3.93
Southern Ca1.Gas Co. .80
LIQHTING FUND:
L. H. Stewart 116.67
Southern Ca if. a ephone o. 8.00 BOND REDEMPTION FUND
City Treasurer 27.20 (1915 Bond payment)
Payroll Account 467.75 0. W. Harbert 26.73
Mid-Cities Credit Bureau 1.82
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Coundlman
Meyer that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Trea-
surer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Lake, Snyder and Nation.
Noel: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Sny-
der that th4 meeting adjourn tQ April 4, 1939, at 7:30 P. M. All mem-
bers of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried and it was so ordered.
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