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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1939-10-03 - CC~45 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1939 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 1I33I Plaza Street, on above date, at 7:30 p. m. Mayor Lake in the chair. Councilmen Christensen, Meyer and Lake answered the roll call. Councilmen Nation and Snyder were absent. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 19th, 1939 be approved as written. All members of ~the~ Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A communication was received from Harry A. Bradhurst, Manager of the Cornet 5 and 10 cent store expressing their appreciation for action taken by the City during the last heavy rains by placing sand bags at the back and front doors of their store, as it saved much of their merchandise. There being no objection, said communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from C. S. Proctor and R. John Hansen submitting application for a license to operate a build- ing materials company on Atlantic Avenue and Los Flores Street. Said building to be of the sheet metal construction, and to be enclosed with a fence, with no bunkers for dispensing of rock and sand to be erected. There being no objection, said matter was referred to the Building Inspector with power to act. A communication was received from Mr. W. H. Perkins making application for permit to erect a temporary canvass top over his skating rink located on Minnesota Avenue for a period~of six months. There being no objection said matter was referred to the Building Inspector with instructions to issue permit after it has been passed on by himself and Fire Chief Lewis. A communication was received from the Board of Supervisors enclosing copy of a resolution adopted by them on September 26th authorizing purchase of certain bonds of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 26, which in effect authorizes the purchase of X5,100.00 of bonds, together with appurtenant coupons for the sum of X3,800.00; authorizing that upon the purchase of the designated bonds the County .auditor and County Treasurer be authorized to deliver them to the Treasurer of the Gity of Lynwood for immediate cancellation, in return for X3,800.00 paid to the City of Lynwood by the County of Los Angeles. Thereupon RESOLUTION NO. 1207, entitled: "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN BONDS OF ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. 26 AND DIRECTING THE TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY TO DELIVER SAID BONDS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1207 be adopted. . Roll Calls Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer and Lake Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Nation and Snyder. Report of activities of the City Court, and health report for week ending September 16, 1939. There being no ob,jeetion, said reports were ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lake announced that no doubt a number of those present were there regarding more adequate drainage for the City of Lynwood on•account of the flooded condition during the recent rain. Mayor Lake stated that the cost of installing a drainage system to take care of the water flow in the City of Lynwood could not be done by Lynwood alone as the cost would be too great, therefore the City is looking to the County Officials to assist in said matter, and that in connection therewith the County have advised they have two pro~eets for this area. Unit No. 1 which will take care of water flowing north of Southern Avenue, and Unit No. 2 which will take care of water in this district, which is destined to run along State Street inter- cepting the water flow at Long Beach Boulevard. Mayor Lake stated further that the County expects to commence work on Unit No. 1 in Maxch of next year, which will take care of approximately 40 percent of the flow of the water now running through Lynwood. Mayor Lake stated that Uni t No. 2 would be constructed later after Unit No. 1 is completed. Mayor Lake also stated that there is some of the money 4 ~± that has to be raised by the Cities involved for purchase of right of way. Mayor Lake stated that were are some temporary improve- ments that can be made to relieve flooded situations in the way of more adequate drainage facilities underneath the P. E. right of way which the City is planning on doing, stating that Engineer Bateman of the City and ~:ngineer Spencer, representing the P. E. are pres- ent and they can give further information regarding the matter. Thereupon Engineer Bateman reported on the drainage in Lynwood Prom an Engineering standpoint, stating among other things that drainage is very difficult because of the fact that the ground is so level here and as a matter of fact the grade south of the P. E. right of way at Peach Street is higher than on the north side, also that if there were more Streets running North and South it would not create such a congestion of water at the few streets that are through Streets running in said direction. Engineer Bateman also stated that he believes that he can eliminate any damage to the business district by building a dike at Chester and Fernwood thereby preventing the water from flowing east. Mr. Bateman also stated that he had checked up the building development in the immediate area from which water runs and. that he finds that there has been approximately o millions of dollars of permits issued for new buildings,. which greatly increased the run-off and which he stated creates approximately 200 acre feet of additional water on account of the added run-off from these new structures as the water cannot seep into the ground. Engineer Bateman stated that the only permanent relief is for us to wait on the County of Los Angeles to install the two units contemplated, which he has been assured by the County Officials is going to be filed for Unit No. 1 by the 15th of this month with the W. P. A. Office. Engineer Bateman also stated that some additional culverts can be constructed underneath the P. E. right of way to relieve the situation somewhat. At this time Mayor Lake introduced Mr. Spencer, representing the P. E. Railroad Company, who add.reased the Council to the effect that ,of course the matter of drainage is one that the City will have to solve itself, however, that the Pacific Electric Railroad Company will be glad to cooperate by allowing additional culverts or tressels to be installed under their right of way where- ever it is found necessary in order to eliminate flooded streets. The following were present and addressed the Council on the matter, making suggestions and outlining the needs in their immediate vicinity: George Kennedy, Rillinsworth, Williams, C. 0. Patterson, Mrs. Dolly Stelzer, George Grazier, Mr. Bryant, H. E. Zeiser, Mr. Knudsen, Mrs. Bennett, Ivan Grisby, Thompson and McKinley. Mayor Lake assured those present that they could feel confident that the City would do all within their power. to correct the matter. Mr. C. 0. Patterson addressed the Council on behalf of Charles Reinhardt to the effect that his services were dispensed from W. P. A. in the recent ley-off of those employed 18 months and more, stating, however, that he has been working at the Recreation center without remuneration, therefore, that he feels that the City should help make up what he lost by having been put on S. R. A., stating that Mr. Reinhardt expects to get back on W. P. A. within a short time. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded .by Councilman Christensen that Mr. Reinhardt be hired as Recreation Director of the City of Lyn~~ood for the period beginning September 1st and ending September 30th, 1939, at a salary of X40.00 for such service, and that a warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer for said amount. Roll Call: Ayes: Coundilmen Meyer, Christensen and Lake Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Nation and Snyder The Planning Commission recommended that the City take steps to establish a City-owned nursery to provide stock for tree replacements throughout the City. Mayor Lake appointed Council- men Meyer and Christensen and Engineer Bateman a committee to check into the matter and make such recommendations as they may deem advisable. The Planning Commission again recommended that the Council appoint a committee properly authorized to appear before Civic and Political bodies for the purpose of getting Century Boulevard through via Holmes Avenue to Los Angeles. Mayor Lake 4'7 announced that he believes that this matter should be handled by the Planning Commission themselves, therefore, referring the matter back to them to help promote the project. The Planning Commission suggested certain changes in Street numbers throught the City. There being no objection said matter was referred to Engineer Bateman to check into and report back his findings. The Planning Commission also recommended that the City take steps to fill in certain Street Depressions throughout the City before the next rainy•season sets in. There being no ob,ject~.on, this matter was referred to the Street Superintendent. The Planning Commission also recommended that the Council take action to eliminate hazards which exist on both sides of Long Beach Boulevard because of steep drive-in slopes to numerous properties; also they recommended that the walks on both sides of the Boulevard from South Gate to Compton be constructed to the•full designed width. . No action was taken•in connection with said matter. A communication was received from Bernstin & Spizer regarding the clearing of the Oeller's Estate property against v~hich the City hold certain refunding bonds, offering to deed the property over to the City for a consideration of X5,000.00. There being no ob,jeetion, this matter was held over for further con- sideration at a later date. A communication was received from the State Controller enclosing copy of an agreement~to purchase the Oscar Tower land located in the City of Lynwood, stating that they have notified the Tax Collector of Los Angeles County that the State Controller has approved the sale of said properties and that he make the necessary publication as required by law. There being no objection said communication and Agreement were ordered filed. • The matter oP offer•of C. L. Kilgore on said 0. Tower Tract for a consideration of X12,000.00 was brought up for con- sideration, but no action was taken in connection therewith. A resignation of Robert A. Moffitt as Superintendent of Streets was received. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said resignation be accepted. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that A. J. Bateman be appointed Superin- tendent of Streets without compensation other than that received as City Engineer. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Christensen and Lake. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Snyder and Nation. NEW. BUSINESS: A communication was received from Saul Shapiro, Vice Presidnet of Morrison Bond Co., Ltd. to•the effect that it appears quite likely that they can shortly deve~op~ considerable building activity in Tract No. 6312, which has been for many years submerged by assessments for improvements had under the 1915 Bond Act, therefore requesting that the City give them a 6 month's option on all bonds owned by the City of Lynwood on property in said Tract which were issued in Refunding Acquisition and Improvement District No. 19, in the total par value of X981.11, at fifty cents flat. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City of Lynwood accept said offer and give said company an option on said bonds at fifty cents flat. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Christensen and Lake Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Snyder and Nation. A communication was received from Morrison Bond Co., Ltd. requesting that the City cancel certain lighting assessments in said Tract No. 6312 as the 1915 bonds, general taxes, A. & I. bonds and Lighting assessments, of title insurance, makes plus deed from equity holders and policies it impossible for them to sell the property ~~ the Lighting Fund. LOT YEAR AMOUNT LOT YEAR AMOUNT 20 1931-32 X7.00 45 1932-33 X2.10 21 7.00 46 4.00 26 7.00 47 4.00 27 8.75 48 4.00 28 8.65 49 4.00 47 7.00 50 4.00 48 7.00 51 4.00 49 7.00 52 4.00 50 7.00 53 4.00 52 7.00 54 4.05 53 7.00 55 4.40 54 8.15 56 4.00 74 7.00 57 4.00 76 7.00 58 4.00 85 7.00 60 4.00 99 3.85 61 4.00 108 7.30 63 4,00 109 7..50 64 2.10 111 7.00 74 4.00 129 7.00 76 4.00 133 7.00 77 4.00 145 3.85 78 4.00 156 7.00 79 4.00 159 7.00 80 4.00 160 7.00 81 4.40 162 6.50 86 4.00 161 7.00 87 4.00 90 4.00 91 2.10 85 4.00 on today's market to make it with the development of the build- Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City draw a warrant on the City Treasurerin payment of the lighting assessments on the follow- ing lots in the following amounts, said warrant to be drawn on for a sufficient amount of money practicable for them to proceed ing activity contemplated. Total 187.55 115.55 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Christensen and Lake Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Nation and Snyder RESOLUTION N0. 1208, entitled: 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE STATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 3897d and 3897.3 OF THE POLITICAL CODE" was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1208 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Christensen and Lake Noes: None Absent:Councilmen Nation and Snyder A communication was received from Chief of Police Miller recommendation the employment of Charles S. Breeding as Radio Technician at a salary of X130.00 per month; also reporting on the matter of speed of traffic upon Atlantic Boulevard, ,stating that the improvements upon this Boulevard does not ,justify a 25 mile zone at the present time, stating they have repainted school crossing zones, and crossing guards are stationed there which helps to materially decrease the speed upon this boulevard Chief Ik~iller also suggests that the Council consider the installation of a mechanical signal at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilmen Christensen, and seconded by Councilman Meyer that Mr. Charles S. Breeding be employed as Radio Technician at a salary of X130.00 per month. The City Clerk stated that there is, no money set up in the Budget for the employment of another officer. '1 49 t Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer and Lake Noes: None ~` Absent: Councilmen Nation and Snyder The City Clerk stated that in the deed executed by George S. Crocker to the City of Lynwood, same failed to specify for what purpose same was dedicated, which is required to clear the records. Thereupon it was moved by Councilmen Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the property described in that certain deed from George S. Crocker to the City of Lynwood recorded in Book 16868, page 326, Official Records of Loa Angeles County, California, be and the same is hereby set aside and dedicated for street purposes. Roll Call : Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer and Lake. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Snyder The following demands were GENERAL FUND John T. Fairbanks X110.00 C Pacific Coast Bldg,. Off. Con 5.15 A Hudson Lumber Company 20.09 M Burroughs Adding Machine 4.45 R Charles R. Hadley Company 70.03 B Carl Entenmann & son 6.44 L Jeffries Banknote Co. 135.45 C Geo. B. Varnum 6.00 J Elysian Springs dater Co. 1.03 I Gillespie Guide Co. 2.06 P City Treas.-Petty Cash- 159.40 S M. H. Brown Uniform Cap. Co. 8.03 J Standard Oil Company 4.06 C So. Calif. Telephone Co. 60.1? Pacific Signal Co. 19.36 C The Flag Shop 24.44 C C. T. "Buck" Weaver 10.00 K 0. W. Smith 13.91 W Los Angeles Stamp & Sta. Co. 3.04 J Mimeographing Supply Co. .2.73 I W. Elliot Judge 10.30 B Vernon Ligrining Blueprint Co 4.94 P Lynwood Electric Co. .9.91 R Petty Cash - Treas. Office 14.30 N J. W. Black Co. 13.37 A Emsco Concrete Cutting Corp. 8.00 P Lynwood Press & Tribune 141.26 C Cook & Cooley 221.97 L N. L. Curtis Specialty Mdse. 6.18 Marshutz Opitical Co. 1.35 J Vernon Light.Blueprint Co. 9.45 B Title Insurance & Trust 25.00 J Curstis & Christensen Inc. 1.91 P Lund's Auto Parts 2.12 S ~' Enoch Chevrolet Co. 10.66 C A.B.C. Battery 4.40 S Don Curry 1.03 Covey auto Parts 2.06 L "Bob Williams 43.42 p and Nation presented: ommercial Welding & Mfg. 4.64 lameda Auto Wreckers ann Auto Company P. Caf e and Redemption Fund os Angeles Towel Ser. . H. Davis Hardware . W. Black Co. ndust. Print. & Stat. ayroll Account tandard Oil Co. . Gale's Auto Wrecking harles Rhinehardt WATER DEPARTMENT ity Treasurer laude L. Reber . & H. Tool Company extern Pipe & Steel Co. awes Jones Co., Inc. 2.83 50.34 139.20 399.70 " 1.80 59.60 23.96 52.36 2, 697.25 7.10 . 77 40.00 35.25 5.00 3.00 394.23 95.73 6.06 205.23 17.55 47.30 226.19 6.50 439.75 2.71 16.64 ndustrial Printing & Sta urroughs Adding Mach. etty-Cash-Water Dept. H. Baker 8c Co. eptune Meter Co. ddressograph Sales ayroll Account .H. Davis Hardware ynwood Press & Trib. STREET DEPARMENT . W. Black Company rown-Bevis Equipment . G. Tucker & Son ayroll Account tandard Oil Company .H. Davis Hardware ears, Roebuck & Co. LIGHTING FUND ynwood Electric Co. A. Moffitt-City Treas. 21.75 41.53 26.93 380.00 4.06 4.09 5.53 2.01 303.10 It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for said amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer and Lake Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Snyder and Nation. 50 It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the meeting adjourn to October 17, 1939, at ?:30 p. m. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. ATTEST: Y. 0 0