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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19,x_1940
";'the City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ses-
sion in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza. Street, on
above date, at ?:30 P.M. _
Mayor Lake in the chair.
Councilman Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake answered the
roll call.
Councilman Nation was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Coun-
cilman Meyer that the minutes of the previous Regular Meeting of March
5th, 1940 and of the Special Meeting of March 14th, 1940 be approved
a.s 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 Miss Irene Lane making ap-
plication for business license to sell novelties on Lot 51, Tract ?984
on Atlantic Ave. during the Easter holidays from a trailer which would
be removed every night. There being no objection, the Mayor instructed
the license collector to issue license therefor covering the Easter
period.
A communication was received from the Southern California
Edison Company announcing a rate reduction in overhead and ornamental
lights on streets effective May 1st, which will result in a total re-
duction of ~?32.56 per year for Lynv~rood, based on present number of
lights. There being no objection, said communication was ordered f.1_ed.
A communication was received frorn the Arnerican Legion Salvage
Industry requesting permission to pick up discarded materials from in-
dividuals firms, etc., in the City of Lynwood. Mayor Lake appointed
Councilman Meyer and Christensen a committee to check into the matter and
make their recommendations at the next meeting of the Council, bearing
in mind that Lynwood now has a local salvage organization.
A petition was received signed by J. E. Winn, and 1$ others
protesting about a house that is. being considered to be moved on ~fest
Lynwood Road, stating that their district has always been first class
in home ownership.
Mr. Norman Gardner addressed the Council on the matter stating
that they inspected the house proposed to be moved on to the lot and find
that it is very unsightly and believe that it would greatly depreciate
the value of property in their district, therefore requesting that that
Council do not permit same to be moved onto the lot.
Mayor Lake announced that it will require signatures of 75~ of
the property owners residing within 200 feet each side of the Lot on which
the residence is to be moved an both sides of the street, which petition
with sufficient signatures has not yet been filed with the Building
Inspector. Mayor Lake assured those present who were interested in the
matter that the City will not issue permit unless they, are assured that
all laws are complied with.
A communication was received from Robert A. Moffitt, stating
that there are past due coupons of the Lynwood City Hall Bond issue
amounting to X787.50, recommending that the Council appropriate X78?.50
from the General Fund to the Bond Redemption Fund to take care of said
delinquent coupons, stating that he will transfer said amount back to
the General Fund from-the Special Assessment and Tax Relief Fund upon
receipt of same.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman l!Ieyer and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that said transfer be made as recommended by
City Treasurer Moffitt.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Christensen, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
Absent:Councilman Nation
A communication was received from the Highland Co. reporting
that the Railroad Commission of the State of California denied their ap-
plication for permit to operate bus line from Compton to Southgate by
Lynwood and return by same route, however., that the Commission did grant
the permit authorizing operations from Compton by Lynwood to Century
Blvd. and return, however, that it would nat be practical to operate on
that basis without going as far as Southgate, and accordingly feels
obliged to not accept the permit at this time. There being no objection,
said communication was ordered filed.
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A petition was received signed by Vivian D. Stitt and 27 others
requesting that the members of the City Council take steps to beautify
the island located in Bullis Road just south of the Electric tracks as
it becomes very unsightly. After due consideration of the matter, it
was moved by Councilman P1IeyQr and seconded by Councilman Snyder that the
Street Superintendent be instructed to cause to be planted grass seed to
help beautify said piece of land. All members of 'the Council present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so or-
dered.
A communication was received from the Department of Agriculture
of Loa Angeles County notifying that the sum of X40.00 is available for
puncture weed control work on streets in the City of Lynwood.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Coun-
cilman Snyder that the City accept County aid in the amount of X40.00
for the maintenance of certain public streets through the control and
eradication of puncture vine to prevent the further spread of this noxious
weed and. protect traffic and the agricultural industry from injury.; and
the agricultural. commissioner of Los Angeles County is hereby a.uthroized
to perform such control and ei°adication work on the public streets of the
City of Lynwood and to use sum relief labor as may be made available
for such work.
Rola. Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake. •
Noes: None
Absent:Councilma n Nation
A petition was received signed by residents of Lynv~+ood and South
Gate signed by L. McCabe and 58 others calling attention to a public nui-
sance in the form of a dairy known as the Hansen and Larson Dairy,.re~-
questing that something be done to have same abated; also calling to the
fact that home building is retarded and property values of surroundin~~
proper~is very materially held in check and depredation. There being
no objection, the Mayor referred the matter to the City to give his opin-
ion as to whether or not said dairy can be eliminated as a nuisance.
Resolutions were received from the American Legion Auxiliary,
George ~~"!ashington P.T.A. , Lynwood Co-Ordinating Council, Lynv~rood Derrrocrat-
ic Club, and Lynwood Junior High School P.T.A. petitioning the Council
to provide permanent and suitable headquarters far a dental clinic and
satisfac~ry equipment for installation, and to appoint a~ committee to
determine the needs of the clinic committee. There being no objection
said resolutions arere ordered filed, and the City Clerk was instructed to
reply to their request to the effect th~~t the City has no money available
for sucYi purpose in their 1939-40 budget, however, that i bwil7_ be consid-
ered when the 1940-41 •budget is adopted.
A communication was received from R. D. Taniplin of Home Owners
Supply Co., Inc., making application to install at 3191 Fernwood a unit
of five cylinder type bunkers to be used for storage and dispatch of rock
and sand materials, submitting pictures of b~.~nkers, etc. Mr. Ray Shute
was also present and addressed theCouncil regarding their applioa.tion; as
tivell as Mr. Johnson.
After checking the Zoning Ordinance, ~it wa.s found that said
property is zoned as ~.R-3, therefore tree Mayor authorized the Building In-
spector to issue permit as per application submitted.
ORAL COIVI~r1UNICATIUNS:
Mr. Lang addressed the Council desiring information regarding
Miss Lang's application to sell Easter novelties on their lot on Atlan-
tic Ave. Mayor Lake informed him that the Council had already grated
her permission.
Mr. Harry Hartley addressed the Council to the effect that
Building Inspector Evans had been dou~n to his station at the corner of
Agnes St. and Long Beach Blvd. complaining about a •sign as it wa_s not
set far enough back, however, that there are a number 'of other signs
a:long; Long Beach Blvd. that set out farther than his does, and stating
that he does no believe that they should be discriminated against.
After due consideration of the matter, Councilman Snyder was instructed
to investigation the matter and. take it up v~jith Building• Inspector and
see if a satisfactory disposition can be made of the matter.
HE:alth reports were received, as well as application for em-
ployment from Dewey Victor Lewis. There being no obeection, said re-
ports and application were ore~ered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS::
City Treasurer Moffitt and City Clerk Anderson reported on
the matter of tax deeded land, and. the need for an ordinance which
would require publication for sale after the City has acquired title,
to the effect that they do not believe that such procedure would ~~~ork
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for the best interests of the City and that if the Council see fit to ad-
vertise parcels it can be done without an Ordinance making it mandatory
to do so. There being no objection, said communication was ordered filed.
An Ordinance, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Lyngood,
California, abolishing the Planning Commission and Repealing Ordinance
No. 270, which established and provided for the functioning of the Plan-
ning Commics3.on of said City; Amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 285,
establishing necessary procedure for the making or amending or changing or
repealing any zone or part thereof or the restrictions thereon; amending
Section 5 of Ordinance No. 285, toprovide for land owners' to petition the
City Council to make changes of zone or of zone restrictions; repealing
Sections 4 and 5 and. 6 of Ordinance No. 285 as heretofore existed~~, hav-
ing been amended, same was introduced and read for the first time.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
I+~er that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to
the' second reading.
. Ro11 Call:
' Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Christensen and Snyder.
Noes: None
Absent:Councilman Nation.
v NEW BUSINESS
A grant deed was received signed by Lorrence Larsenand Ruth M.
Larsen, dated March 5th, 1940, covering the westerly portion of Lot 713,
Tract 2992.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be
directed to cause same to be recorded in the County Recorder's office of
Los Angeles County.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None
Absent:Councilman Nation
A communication was received from Morrison Bond Co., Ltd., re-
questing the Council to make an adjustment of 1915 Bond for Series "Q"
on a bads of 45~ of the original assessments; on Series "P° of 28~~
on Series "M" on a basis of 25a%p of original assessments; also that an
adjustment be made of weed and lighting maintenance assessments on the
properties described in their communication dated March 18th, 1940, stat-
ing that the lots have been sold to a builder and that the taxes will be
paid in full.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that City Treasurer Moffitt be authorized to make adjust-
ments of 1915 Bond Payments on said basis and weed and lighting assess-
ments as stated in their communication.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes: None
Absent:Councilman Nation
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND
So. Calif. GasCo. 26.21
Water Dept.
So. Calif. Tel. Co.
"Bob" Williams
Pierson-DeLane, Inc.
jj, State Com. for Pro. of
'~' Children and animals
,~~ City of Compton
C. T. Buck Weaver
City Shop
Wood and Wood
Ruth M. & Lorrence Larsen
Charles Reinhardt
Bond Redemption Fund
Industrial Stationery Co.
Radio Specialties Co.
Petty Cash-Z'reas. Off.
Payroll Account
52.00
62.88
1.54
6.86
705.80
1.85
3.00
102.61
5.00
50.00
10.00
787..50
5.62
. 51
47.60
2, 402.50
WATER FUND
Petty Cash-Water Clerk
E. C. Halverson, Postmaster
So. Calif. Tel. Co.
General Fund
TU~in Cabinet Chop
City Treasurer
Payroll Account
Mrs. Minnie Breth
STREET IMPVMT. FUND
Apsco--Lumber
So. Calif. Gas Co.
General Fund
Smith-Booth Usher Co.
Payroll Account
LIGHTING FUND
So. Calif. Edison Co.
17.24
100.00
8.00
64.67
5.07
29.75
538.00
.95
1.34
1.49
53.82
40.00
380.00
1, 004.41
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that the demands be allowed and that warrants be drawn on
the City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes: None
Absent:Councilman Nation.
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A map of Tract 12<:59 ~~T~srecei.ved, containing lots numbering
fro~ti 1 to 9 both inclusive, beilg located between Elm stree` and Caress
St, on Morton Road in the City of Lynurood. Thereupon it wa.s moved by
Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman iVTeyer that said,Map
of Tract No. 1259 be~ccepted and approved by the City Council, sub-
ject to racial restrictions setting• forthtenancy by those of the cau-
casian race only and also e~:cludinc Spaniards.
Roll. Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Chi istensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes: None
AbsentzCouncilman Nation
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the Compton Junior College be requested to assign Charles
Reinhardt to Lynv~~ood Playgrounds to assist in the ga.mE~s in fron of the
City Hall. All members of the Council present voting ay,e the h~Iayor
declared the motion du 7_y carried and it wa.s so ordered.
It tivas moved by Councilman P;ieyer and seeonded.by Councilmen
Christensen that the meeting adjourn to April 2nd., 1940, at ?:30 P.PR.
All members of the Council present voting aye, the IUtayor declared the
motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
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MAYOR~~F THEZITY OF LYNWOOD
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