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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1939-04-04 - CC36~? REGULAR PREETING APRIL 4, 1939. The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session, at the City Hall, in the Council Chamber, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at 7:30 P. 1t2. Mayor Nation in the chair. Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation a- nswered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Council- man Meyer that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 21, 1939 be approved as written. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. WRITTEN COMPaNNICATIONS: A communication was received from Faulkner, Oakes, & Faulk- . ner requesting permission to submit a proposal to do the. City audit when the time arrives. There being no objection, said communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from the Greater Los Angeles Rapid Transit Association, Inc., urging the Council to support As- sembly Bill No. 693 which if enacted would permit the formation of a rapid transit district in the Metropolitan Los Angeles area. There being no objection, the Mayor referred the matter to Councilman Christensen to take the matter up with Mr. West of the Planning Com- mission to ascertain the merit, if any, of such a plan. A communication was received from the Municipal Fiscal Of- ficers of Southern California, urging the Council to endorse Senate Bill 158 and Assembly Bi11 No. 289 now pending in the State Legisla- ture which deals with the problem of tax refunds. City.Attorney Ruby also stated that he had received a like request from the County of Los Angeles, so in conformance therewith he has prepared a Resolution for consideration of the Council. Whereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1169, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA", endorsing Senate Bill No. 158 and Assembly Bill No. 289, was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christen- sen-that said Resolution No. 1169 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christense~-, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. Noes: None. A communication was received from E. Burr to the effect that he wishes to discontinue the water service now in the City of Lynwood on Tweedy Abbott Road, Pendelton Avenue and Imperial Highway in Tract No. 5103 and requesting that the City take same over by ft+iay 1st, 1939, giving a list of users that he is serving. A communication was also received from Engineer Bateman re- commending that the Cit, accept said offer, stating that it will in- crease the revenues by 25.00 to X35.00 per month, however, that the mains will eventually have to be replaced with new ones. The matter of acquiring title to Lot "A" in said Tract needed . f or the opening of Pendelton Avenue and which is owned by Mr. Burr, was considered. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Snyder that said w~~.ter services be included in the Lynwood water system and that the offer be accepted, however, provided that the City Attorney can work out a.f~.vorable deal•in connection with acquiring title to said Lot. Roll Call: .Ayes: councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Snyder and Nation. Noes: None. Mayor Nation stated that he wishes to adjust the a pointment of Commissioner, announcing that Councilman Meyer would be commission- er of the Police Department and Councilman Christensen would serve as Street Commissioner. Also requesting that ,Councilmen Meyer andSnyder take up with their Departments the need for new equipment necessary for the efficient operation of their Departments, however, that Coun- Gilman Christensen would continue to act as head of the transportation Committee to see that all driven vehicles are kept in good running or- der. lt4ayor Nation requested to be excused as he had an appointment which he had to fulfill, calling upon Councilman Snyder to take the chair, whereupon Mayor Nation left the Council Chamber and Councilman Snyder took the chair as Chairman and mayor pro tem. ~; A communication was received from Engineer Bateman recommend- ing that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the drilling of a water well on the rear of Lots 437, 438 and 439, Tract 2551 as same will be needed in the developement of additional sources of water supply. Thereupon it vacs moved by Councilman Lake and sec- onded by Councilman T.2eyer that the City Clerk be instructed to adver- tise for bids for the drialing of a water well, fixing T~2ay 2, 1939 as the time for receivingN bids at the hour of 8 P. Tv1. Roll Call: Ayes• Councilmen Christensen, Lemke, Meyer andSnyder. Noes: None. Absent Councilman Nation. A communication was received from the City of South Gate in- forming the City Engineer that the City Council of South Gate had ap- proved an expenditure of X435.00 for the rep~.ir of TJiinnesota Avenue to be done by the City of Lym~Tood and to be paid from A. & I. Dist- rict No. 1 of South Gate. There being no objection, said communica- tion was ordd.red filed. A communication was received. from the League of California Municipalities reporting on proposed legislation now pending in the State Legislature, requesting that the Council endorse and disapprove of certain bills as listed therein and so notify their representatives at Sacramento. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Coun Gilman Meyer that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Assemblyman and Senator of this District requesting that they approve and disapprove the measures as suggested by the League of California Municipalities. A11 members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A communication wasreceived from Roseoe~R. Hess reporting on progress that he has made in connection ti*~ith fran chase matters cover- ing all franchise carriers. in the City of Lynwood, stating that he will have prepared a concrete ordinance on the matter within a short time. There being no ob.,jection, said communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from J. L. Pomeroy, M. D. request- ing the Councilto adopt. an ordinance in line with an attached cop~,r in connection with requiring dog owners to not permit them to run at large. There being no objection, said matter was referred to City Attorney Ruby to check into present ordinances on dogs, and if present ordinances do not take care of the matter properly that he draft an Ordinance along the line suggested by the Health Department. A communication wasreceived from W. H. Perkins making applica- tion for permit to erect and maintain a roller skating rink at Minne- sota Avenue, west of State Street on Lot 16, Tract 4936. Mr. Perkins also addressed the Council on the matter regarding possible set back requirements, etc. After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Build-~ ing Inspector be authorized to issue permit therefor in accordance with Ordinance in effect and subject to whatever set back is required, after which the License Collector be authorized to issue license therefor. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christense, Lake, P~2eyer andSnyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. An application for employment was received from Katharine S. Haskell; also report of City Court and health report. There being no objection, said application and reports were ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A Grant Deed was received from Harold M. Hiestand wherein he deeds to the City of Lynwood the Easterly 7 feet of the following pro- perties: The Northerly five feet of Lot 90; Lot 91; the southerly 39 feet of the easterly 122.5 feet of Lot 92; and the northerly 26 feet of LotNo. 135; and the southerly 35 feet of Lot 136, all in Tra et No. 2551 to the City of Lyn~R~ood; also an Easement for sidewalk purposes was re- ceived signed by Robert W. and Ruth B. Pattengill covering the westerly 5 feet of Lots 498 and 499, Tract 2551, Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Coun- cilman Christensen that said deed and easement be accepted and that the Cit=,~ Clerk be instructed to cause said instruments to be reeord.ed in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Roll Call: Ayes' Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer and Snyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. 36q NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Bob moffitt addressed the Coun dl on the matter of-liqui- dating Acquisition and Improvement District No. 26 debt, to the effect that the County of Los Angeles have agreed to purchase all the bonds from Gasoline Tax Funds in return for an easement for right of way for the extension of Santa Fe Avenue by Mrs. Maxwell, owner. of a large tract of lend in said District known. as J. J. Bulbs Tract, however, the City of ~~of Lynwood would be required to advance X4,650.00 towards said retirement program, ~3, 80~"?.00 of which would be paid back to the City of Lynwood on or about September 1, 19.39, stating that Mrs . Ivga.x- well h.a.s agreed to such a plan, provided that her property can be clear ed of the- assessment simuttaneously with her issuing deed for said right of way, so in accordance therewith he has. had prepared a Trust Agreement by the Title Insurance and:. Trust Company which would be signed by the City and said firm when the deal i$ consummated they will,_show property clear of said debt. Mr. Moffitt also stating that he has prepared a Resolution petitioning the Board. of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to participate in such a program to liquidate said bonddistrict. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1170, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,.PETITLONING THE BOARD OF SUPER- ~IISORS. OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM FOR THE LI- QUIDATION OF THE BONDS OF LYNWOOD ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. 26", was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1170 be adopted. Roll Call, Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer and Snyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. Whereupon the said Trust Agreement in connection with clear- ing said A. ~ I. District No. 26 of .the. City of Lynwood of said debt, was presented and read, accompanied with a letter from the City At- torney to the effect that he sees no, personal liability to the indi- vidual members of the Council that ma.y be reasonably incurred in ap- proving said proposed Trust Agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer. and seconded by Councilman Lake that said Trust Agreement be accepted and approved and that the hla,yor and City Clerk be authorized to execute when the time comes to consummate said deal for the liquidiate of the debt oP Acquisition and Improvement District No. 26, as outlined by Mr. Moffitt Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer and Snyder. Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Nation. ORDINANCE N0. 306, entitled: "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 7~'; AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, COURTS, APARTMENTS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, SCHOOLS, CHUR LIES, AUDITORIUMS, CLUBHOUSES, LODGE AND FRATERNAL. ORGANIZATION BUILDINGS; AND ESTABLISHING USES THEREFOR; AND PROHIBITING OTHER USES; AND DESIGNATING SAID ZONE AS 'ZONE R3 "', was read for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said ordinance,No. 306 be adopted as read the second time, finally pass and be pu bushed as required by law. Roll Call: ~` Ayes: Councilmen Christens en, Lake, Myer andSnyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. . It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Council man PJleyer that the City Attorney be ins tructed to draft an ordinance for consideration of the City Council f ixing fees for permit to do p last- ering and tale setting work, along the line and in the amount as deemed advisable by the Building In spector. All members of the Coun- cil present voting aye, the Mayor p ro tem declared the motion du ly carried and it was so ordered. The following demands were presented: GENERAL FUND: GENERAL FUND CONiT. John T. Fairbanks ~ 110.00 RAY & Berg 68.51 Los Angeles Towel Ser. Co. l.~?0 J. E. Bauer 89.25 Overhead Door Co, of S.Cal. 208.00 Mimeograph Supply Co. 4.67 Larry's Cafe 105.67 John Green 50.00 Cook ~ Cooley 311.15 General Prper Co. 5.74 State of California 12.48 Harbor District Chamber of C.5.00 S. Calif. Telephone Co. 55.75 Pearson's Pairt Store 7.44 Zellerba rh Ps.per Co. 1.78 Carl Entermann and Son 6.70 Pacific Signal Co., Inc. 19.37 Carl Entermann and Son 1.70 The University of S. Calif. 14.50 L. A. County Health Dept. 1.70 ~~~ GENERAL FUND CON' T . WATER DEPARTP~tENT Claude Lie e'r 5.00 Addressograp a es Agency 30.99 Park Office Dquipment 2.11 C. H. Davis Hardware 5.2.7 Elysian Springs Water Co. 1.55 Industrial Printing & Sta. 6.33 `~~ood & Wood 5.00 General Fund-Cit~.~ Shop 22.73 Lyn,~:ood Electric Co. 4.39 Sanders Plumbing Co. 4.11 Lorenzo F. Miller .50 LymFrood Electric Co. 6.16 Imperial Highway Assn. 5.00 Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 210.05 Earle M. Jorgensen Co. 11.02 R. H. Baker and Company 82.5? Crook Company 10.80 .James Jones Company, Inc. 155.19 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 33.87 Standard Oil Company 4.06 Standard 011 Company 57.68 City Treasurer 28.00 Lund's Auto Parts 1.69 Petty Cash-Water Dept.Clerk 16.85 Linde Air Products Co. 4.42 L;-nwood Press ~ Tribune 3.86 Mann Auto Company 5.00 Reliable Iron Fourxz ry 6.74 Smith Booth Usher Co. 14.75 Payroll Account 456.25 Covey Auto Parts 8.81 Charles R. Hadley Company 46.17 Enoch Chevrolet Co. 38.00 STREET DEPARTMENT: "Bob" Williams 68.67 Geo. W. rench 15.00 Sears, Roebuck and Co. 25.90 Standard Oil Company 27.91 Spray Gun Sales and Ser. Co. 1.60 Carson Signs 6.00 Imperial Auto Wrecking Co. 1.00 T. G. Tucker & Son 46.56 A. B. C. Battery 3.75 Owl Truck & Materials Co. 357.82 Pacific Gas Radiator Co. x.47 Gilmore Oil Company 483.12 C. H. Davis Hardware 89.79 C. H. Davis Hardware 3.43 Lo« Angeles Stamp & Sta. Co. 1.05 General Fund,City Shop 112.16 Keller Mfg. & Sales Co. 11.64 Hudson Lumbex Co. 7.07 N. L. Curtis Spec. Pddse. 3.09 J. W. Black Company, Inc. 330.90 C. H. Davis Hardware 2.05 Payroll Account 310.00 ' Hudson Lumber Co. 1.97 Smith Booth Usher Co. 2,500.00 Industrial Ptg. & Sta. Co. 24.73 SPECIAL GAS TAX FUND: Vernon Lightning Blueprint Co.15.95 Street Department 1,458.00 City Shop 147.40 Claude L. Reber 5.00 Lynwood Press & Tribune 163.21 Lyn~r~ood Electric Co. 83.66 Petty Cash--Treas. Office 57.35 Payroll Account 2,560.00 It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Chris- tensen that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Trea- surer ,for said various amounts . Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Christensen, Meyer and Snyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that Miss Ruth Corning who is now working part time in the water depart- ment and part time as switch board.operator, be assigned the duties of Switch Board Operator and to do stenographic work for the various de- partments as time permits and to relieve the .Water Clerk f or lunch hour, and that her salary be adjusted from X100.00 to X75.00 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Christensen, Meyer and Snyder. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Nation. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Chris- tensen that Mr. George E. Von Breyman, Jr. be appointed as Assistant Building Inspector, City Electrician and Deputy License Collector at a salary of X130.00 per month and to furnish bond in the amou nt of ~l,®00.00. Roll Call: Ayes: councilmen Lake, Christensen, Meyer and Snyder. Noes: one. Absent: Councilman Nation. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the meeting adjourn to April 18, 1939, at 7:30 P. M. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the rmtion duly carried and it was so ordered. ., ~ ,!' ___~` MAYOR OF HE T~WOOD. ATTES ~ _ -' cep-s,, _ ITY CLERK, CITY OF LYNWOOD. ,~'*~