HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1939-08-29 - CCADJOURNED REGULAR T,r2EETING AUGUST 29th, 1939.
The City Council of the City of Lyne~ood met in an adjourned
regular session, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza
Street, on above date, at 7:30 P. P,h.
TJla,yor Lake in the chair.
Councilmen Nation, Christensen, r4eyer, Snyder and Lake answer-
ed the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman "Beyer and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of August
15th, 1939 be approved as written. All members of the Council voting
aye, the T4'Ic,.~~ or declared the motion duly carried and it :eras so ordered.
Councilman Nation addressed the Council to the effect that
City Judge Hemmen~ray is on his vacation, suggesting that the City Attor-
ney be appointed to fill the position until his return.
Theref ore, it ~x~as moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that City Attorney Ruby be appointed as City Judge
to preside during the absence of Judge Hemmenway, without compensation
therefor, excepting that received as City Attorney.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Tv2eyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None
It vaas moved by Councilman Snyder and_ seconded by Councilman
P1[eyer that T~Zrs. Corning be employed temporarily to take care of Court
Clerk duties and Matron service during the vacation of Mrs. VUanamaker,
at salary of X50.00 for the two weeks' period.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, T~geyer, Sndder and Lake.
Tdoes : None.
WRITTEN COTJiTtNNICATIONS:
A communication was received from the Southern California Con-
ference of Seventh-d_ay Adventists thanking- for the co-operation of the
officials of the City of Lynwood in connection with their building pro-
~ect and school, presenting a Resolution which v~ras unanimously adopted
by the delegates present at their last meeting Sunday August 13th, thank-
in~ the City for their courtesy to them. There being ne ob,jection, said
communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from the Lyn«?ood Assessment Relief
Cor~ooration commending the City Council for their co-operation in per-
mitting Chas. C. Reed and Robert A. T:.Ioffitt to help the Board of Direc-
tors to handle the r~7attoon Bonds kno~jm as A. & I. Dist . No. 19, and
,thanking P.2r . T,4of f it t and P.~r . Reed for the excellent work performed .
A communication was also received from T~tiss Camilla I. Kendall
expressing appreciation for the honest and successful efforts in liq-
udating the bonded indebtedness knov~rn as A. & T. Dints. i~1o. 4 and 7.
There being no objection, said communications were ordered
filed.
A communication was received from Diehl and Edwards, by W. R.
Wright making application to d_o the audit for the fiscal year 1939-40
for sum of X800.00, payable X200.00 quarterly, the first three quarterly
audit reports to be in condensed form, and the fourth and final quarter
to be reported in detail as reretofore.
Thereupon it tin:as moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman Tvat'_on that the City of Lynwood engage Diehl and Edwards, C.
P. A.'s, to do the City auditing for the fiscal year 1939-40, for the
sum of ~~800.00 per year.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen ~iation, Christensen, T~Ze~-er, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
A communication was received in the form of petition objecting
to the noise that emanates from the roller skating rink on Minnesota Aven-
ue on account of a loud speaker that is too loud, making it difficult
for residents in the immediate vicinity to sleep and study. mayor Lake
ordered the communication filed, stating that he will check into the
matter and_ see if the matter can be properly adjusted.
Demands were received from H. L. Byram, County Tax Collector
to provide funds for the payment of all delinquent assessment for a.ll
proiects in the City under the Improvement Band Act of 1915, giving
list of districts and delinquency of each, said communications bein~~
dated August ?, 1939. There being no objection, said communications °~:ere
ordered filed and no further action was taken in connection therewith.
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A communication was received from the Municipal Fiscal Offi-
cers of Southern California, urging the Councilmen to place the opp~r-
tunity for the Fisc~.l Officers to attend the League of California
Municipalities' Annual Convention in Oakland between September 18th
to 21st, inclusive.. After due consideration of the matter, it was
agreed to provide expense money for Councilman h:~eyer, City Treasurer
and the City Clerk to attend, they to keep an account of costs and
present bill.
At this time r~.4a~,ror Lake requested the City Clerk to adminis-
ter the Oath of Office to Chas. A. Ruby, temporary Judge, which the
City Glerk did, whereupon.he was inducted into office.
A communication was received from the Housing Authority of
the County of Los Angeles announcing a groundbreaking ceremoney for
its first low-cost housing project on Saturday, August 26th, at 2. P.
M. There being no objection, said communication was .ordered filed.
A communication was received signed by Mrs. Chas. Brownell
under date of August 23, 1939 to the effect that they paid assessment
No. 7 on the East 59.31 feet of Lot 139, Tract 2551 twice, therfore
making application for refundfin the amount of X37.78.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman ~"~?eyes and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that refund be made as requested and that the
City Treasurer be authorized to pay same from the Bond Redemption Fund.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Sndyer and Lake.
Noes: None.
A communication was received from L. H. Stewart reporting
on the application for reduction of lighting rate covering street
lights to tr_e effect that no decision has been. reached by the Rail-
road Commission of the State of California, however, that they might
expect a decision in the case within the next few weeks. There being
no objection, said communication was ardered.filed.
A communication was received from the Pacific Coast Associa-
tion.of Fire Chief's announcing their 46th Annual Conference & School
on September 18th and 19th. After due consideration of the matter,
it was duly moved by Councilman Snyder and. seconded by Councilman
PJleyer that the Fire Chief be allowed expense money to attend said con-
vention, the amount not to exceed the amount allotted last year.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder .and Lake.
Noes: None
The City Clerk presented his annual statement of receipts
and disbursements and fund balance for fiscal year beginrii~ July 1,
1938-and ending June 30, 1939, as shown on the Records of the City of
Lynwood, all as required by law. It was moved by Councilman Pdeyer and
seconded by Councilman Nation that same be accepted and filed. All'
members of the Council votin.M aye, the I~'fa.yor declared the motion duly
carried and it was so ordered.
An application was received from Charles Shrader for employ-
ment, also health report. There being no ob~eetion, the Mayor order-
ed same filed.
City Treasurer Reed addressed the Council to the effect that
Mr. Murphy who holds 1915 bonds in District "Q" which are held in Trust
for the benefit of a hospital, has offered to waive all interest which
is back 4 years, if the principal in the amount of X3,000.00 is paid
at par. Mr. Reed stating that Mr. P~~urphy has been very cooperative in
surrendering his personal bonds with a substantial discount as high
as 50~, therefore he would recommend that these bonds be purchased as
they are trust funds, payment to be made from the Special Assessment
Tax and Relief Fund in which fund there is money available.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that the City Treasurer be authorized to purchase
said bonds from Thomas C. P~iurphy for ~~ ,000.00 to .be paid from said
funds.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen Pvteyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
City Treasurer Reed requested th Council to ratify his actions
in connection with the expenditure of funds from the Special Assessment
and Tax Relief Fund.
After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by
Councilman Nation and seconded by Councilman I"~eyer that the disburse-
ments of funds, transfer of funds, redemption of bonds and purchase
of bonds by the City Treasurer from the Special Assessment Tax and
Relief Fund be ratified by the City Council of .the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen Meyer, Snyder ~.nd Lake
Floes : None.
ORAL COMT~IUNICATIONS:
Mr. G. E. olbrook addressed the Council regarding stray doffs
and whether or not anything has been done to eliminate same. Pdayor
Lake sta.t~i. that the Council have instructed the City Attorney to draft
a suitable ordinance to take care of the situation.
Mr. Holbrook also spoke about the nuisances that existed in
his district and stated that while some improvements have been made,
however, more are needed. n,4ayor Lake stated that he would. look into
the matter further.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
communication was received from D. W. Golfelt, Area Criief
of the Health Department of Los Angeles County, stating tr~,t trey had
reinspected the Palomar District, stating- that they now find the sani-
tary.eondition corrected. There being no obeection, said communication
was ordered filed.
The matter of the proposed purchase of Lot 492, Tract 2551
for the purpose of opening California Street was discussed. P~gr.
Moffitt stating that T4rrs. Tatom, the owner thereof, has offered same
for X400. After due considerat`on of the matter, same was postponed
until the City Engineer returns to ascertain treat a definite deal is
made in connection with the other lot needed.
An opinion was received from City Attorney with regard to the
proposed purchase of afire engine, to the effect that he finds no
provision that requires the advertisement for bids for t'r_e purchase
of Fire and Police equipment, hovaever, that Section 865 of the P:2uni-
cipal Corporation Act provides that the City Gouncil shall not incur
any indebtedness or liability in any manner which exceeds in any year
the income and revenue provided for such year, without the assent of
two-girds of the qualified electors. There being no objection, said
communication was ordered filed.
An Agreement was received from the Southern California Edison
Conpany in connection with furnishing electric energy for the purpose
of illuminating the Street lighting sSTstem in the City of Lynv~rood.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1205, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDI?'vTG COi~TRACT FUR FURNISHING ELEGTRIG CURRENT
FOR PURPOSE OF ]LLUT~ZINAT ING G ERTAII~' STREET LATi'PS II~1 SAID C ITY T U THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISO,v COI:?PAA?Y", was read. It was movedjby .Coun-
cilman Nation and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolu-
tion No. 1205 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Ghristensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
:~?oe s : None.
ORDINA~'CE N0. 314, entitled : "AN ORDIiITATCE OF THE CITY OF
LYI~?WOOD, CALIFORIIA, FIXING THE RATES Or^ TAXES A?~1D :LEVYING TAXES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1939 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1940", was
read for the second reading. Thereupon it vaas moved by Councilman
I„Zeyer and. seconded by Councilman Snyder that said Ordinance be adopted
as read. the second, finally pass and be ?ublished as required b}T law.
Roll Call:
' Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes : None.
ORDIIdAIvTCE N0. 315, entitled : 'SAN ORDINAI~?CE OF THE II~TCOPORATED
CITY OF LYNr"JUOD, GALIFORTdIA, ASSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE REVOCABLE
LICENSE GRANTED AUGU ST 9, 1939,T0 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, BY
THE FEDERAL j~~10RKS ADTv4INISTRATOR FOR USE OF LAND FOR SIDEWALK PtJAPOSES",
was read for the second time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
:Meyer and seconded by Councilman Snyder that said Ordinance be adopted
as read the second. time, finally pass and be published as ret~}uired by
lour.
~ Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None. .
Grant of Easement coverir~ the Westerly 5 feet of Lot 380,
Tract 2551, signed by Nicholas K. Va.siliou and i:2ary Vasiliou, was re-
ceived, said easement being dated August 29, 1939. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Iv7eyer that said
easement be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause same
to be recorded in t'r_e County Recorder's office of Lot Angeles County,
All members of the Council voting aye, the I~~Zayor declared the motion
duly carried.
AGREEP:ZENT ~~'aiving Violation of Restrictions as affecting Lot
380, Tract 2551, whereby the City of Lynwcod agrees to a violation of
the condition as to the purchase, sale and keeping for sale, of intox-
icating liquors thereon. Thereupon it was moved b~ Councilman "~,ieyer
and seconded by Councilman Nation that said. Agreem=~'zt Be accepted and
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that the 1~2a.yor be authorized to execute same for ar~3_ on behalf of the
City of Lynwood . All members of the Council voting aye, the r~~ayor
declared the motion duly carried and. it was so ordered.
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUPd D
Petty Cash--Treas . Off . ~ 12.75 WATER DEPART,ZENT
Payroll Account 90.32 Petty Cash-Water Dept. 22.57
It was move¢3 by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Gouncilman
Meyer that the demands be allowe and warrants be drawn on the City
.Treasurer for said various amounts.
F.oll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, PJleyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes: None.
A epmmunication was received from City Treasurer Reed, reading
,,,~ as follows
"For the past nine years it has been my privilege to serve
the people of Lynwood as their City Treasurer. My original employment
was predic~.ted upon a sincere desire to effect a solution to the
~ecial Assessment problem which confronted the City. Now the time has
come when the problem nears solution and I feel that the reconstruction
work which has been started can be completed by those who are now iden-
tified with the City. Therefore, I desire to accept an appointment
which has been offered me with the State of California. This new employ-
ment will provide me with an opportunity to enlarge my public service
and at the same time hold a better promise for personal advancement.
"It is with a feeling of sincere regret that I sever my offi-
cial relationship with your Honorable Body and leave the many friends
whom it has been my privilege to be closely associated with in the
.City Hall.
"In harmony with the thoughts abo~Te expressed., I do hereby
resign as City Treasurer of the City of Lynwood.
. Respectfully,
Ghas. C. Reed
City Treasurer".
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that said. resignation be accepted with regrets.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
Mayor Lake expressed his appreciation for the splendid cooper-
ation that they had always received from the City Treasurer and for the
• service that he has rendered far the benefit of the City of Lynwood,
commenting that City Treasurer Reed has made a name for himself and for
the City as a leading City Treasurer of the State on account of the
leadership that he has given to the Fiscal Officers of the State League
of Municipalities and for his leadership in other organizations as well.
Councilman Nation also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Reed
for the services that he has rendered in helping to liquidate the
Mattoon Aet debt, stating that the advice that he has given to the Coun-
cil in such matters was invaluable.
Councilman Snyder also expressed his sentiments regarding the
services rendered by Mr. Reed to the effect that he always had the ut-
most confidence in the administration of City affairs on account of
'' such fine leadership as was displayed by Mr. Reed and other officers
as well. Mr. Snyder stated that Mr. Reed has always given his hearty
support to the City Council and_ they appreciate it very much.
Mr. W. R. Wright, Auditor, also addressed the Council to the
' effect that in auditing R1Ir. Reed's books he had never found any trans-
a.etions th at looked even questionable, but that his record has always
been clear.
PJir. Reed reiterated his appreciation to the City Council for
the splendid co-operation that he has received from them as well as
the confidence that they have in him, stating that the relationship
that has existed has been a most pleasant one.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that the salary of P,~r. P.~Zoffitt as Special Counsel in the
sum of 200.00 per month be discontinued.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, T~geyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Nation and seconded by
Councilman Snyder that iJfr. Robert A. r~aoffitt be appointed City Treasurer
of the City of Lynwood at a salary of X200.00 per month, subject to a
bond as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, IvZeyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
Thereupon a bc:~r~d in the principal sum of $15,000 covering I~Ir.
Moffitt as City Treasurer was received. There being no objection, the
Mayor referred said_ bond to the City Attorney for checking.
Thereupon it was .~aoved by Councilman Christensen and seconded
By Councilman Jleyer that the salary of Alice Converse be increased from
X100.00 per month to X120.00 p?r month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, P~Zeyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
Specifications and proposed contract for the purchase of a
new fire engine for the Fire I~artment, was received from the Seagrave
Corroration calling for a total consideration of X9,609.85, in payments
as stated therein, said price based on F. 0. B. Columbus, Ohio.
Thereupon it ~Fras moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that said_ proposal be accepted and that the City
purchase a. new Fire Truck for a total consideration of X9609.85 in
Payments as specified in the proposed contract, a.nd that the I~'Iayor be
authorized to execute said contract for a.nd on behalf of the City of
Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, P.~ieyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noe=: None.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Meyer that the City purchase 1000 feet of 21f fire hose at 64~ per foot,
and 200 feet of l~" hose at 44~G, including rocker lug attachments.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Nat' on, C'rAristensen, P:Teyer, Snyder and Lake.
?Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman ivat~ on and_ seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the meeting ad_,jorn to September 5,,1939, at 7:30 P. Pa.
All members o~' the Council votin~~ aye, the '':Ia.~ror declared the motion
duly carried.
:~.'IA~ F, THE C I OF L WOOD
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