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REGULAR MEETING NiAY 21ST, 1940
The City Council of the City of •Lynwood met in a regular se•ssi~on
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above•
date, at 7:30 P. Pd.
Mayor Meyer in the chair.
Councilmen ~,1eMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and Meyer an-
swered the roll call.
The hour of 8 P.M. having arrived, said time being the hour fix-
ed for receiving bids for the sale of ten acres of land in the 0. Tower
Tract as advertised in the Lynwood Press, a weekly newspaper of general
circulation.
Thereupon the Mayor inquired of the audience whether or not
there was any one present who desired to submit and file a bid on said
property. There was no response.
The City Clerk stated that one had• been filed in his office.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by
Councilman Zimmerman that said bid be publicly opened and declared.
The Lynwood Elementary Sehool District submitted the only bid
of X2,000.00 for said parcel of land, subject to bonds for A. & I. Dis-
trict No. 18 and subject to taxes of record.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1236, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, OALIFORNIA, ACCEPT_
ING BID FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE, AND AUTHORIZING ESCROi'V AND TRANSFER
OF REAL ESTATE", to the Lynwood Elementary School District, was read.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that
said Resolution No. 1236 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen ~,IeMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
IVieyer.
Noes: None.
WRITTEN COMIuIUNI CATIONS
An invitation was received from the Imperial Highway Associa-
tion calling attention to their next meeting at Palomar Lodge on Saturday,
It~iay 25th, 1940. There being no objection, said invitation was ordered
filed.
A communication was received from the Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion Woodrow Vr'ilson School calling attention to excessive speed that is
maintained by motorists on Josephine Street in the neighborhood of the
school in violation of the 15 mile limit for school zones, requesting
that something be done to correct the situation. The Mayor referred the
matter to Councilman Zimmerman.
A communication wa-s received from the Associated Assessment
Engineers announcing the withdrawal of R. P. Klein and the forming of his
own firm to be known as the California Bond Assembly Co., however, that
they will cooperate together as in the past. There being no objection,
said communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from Harriet P1I. Holt making in-
quiry about the various widths v~,~hich were obtained for opening of Pen-
dleton Ave. and that in some instances 30 feet were secured, requesting
that the City vacate 5 feet thereof and they will dedicate 5 feet of
their Lot in order to make a uniform width. There being no ob,jeetion,
said matter wa.s referred to City Engineer Bateman for checking and re-
port.
The resignation of Alice Converse as Deputy City Treasurer to
take effect as of June 15th, 1940, was received. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that said resig-
nation he accepted. All members of the Council voting .aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from City Treasurer Vdilkinson to
the effect that with the resignation of Alice Converse it leaves a posi-
tion open in his office, recommending that ~;iiss Betty Snodgrass be pro-
moted to take Mrs. Converse's place at a salary of 95110,00 per month, and
that Miss Ruth Corning who is now employed at the Switch Board be trans-
ferred to his office at a salary of $90.00 per month.
After due consideration of the matter it was duly moved by
Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilma-n Lake that ~~iss Ruth
Corning be transferred a.s Telephone Operator to Assistant and Deputy in
the Treasurer's office at a salary of 9585.00 per month.
Roll Cali'
Ayes: Councilmen PvIclUieekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
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Thereupon it was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded
by Councilman Christensen that the City Council authorize the City Trea-
surer to promote Miss Betty Snodgrass to the new duties as requested in
his letter and that her salary be increased from X100.00 per month to
X110,00 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
Application for employment were received from Peter Tellers,
Claud Hardy; also health report. There being no ob~eetion, said appli-
cations and health report were ordered`.~'i1ed.
ORAL COPuIIUiUNI CATIONS
Mr. Frank B. Roberts addressed the Council on the matter of
insurance coverage of all officers and employees of the City who are
handling money against loss by robbery and hold-up, stating that coverage
as indicated at the last meeting of the Council of all such officers
for a total of X1,900.00 would be X55.54 for one year or X135.38 for
three years coverage.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that Mr. Roberts be instructed to write said in-
surance for a period of three years, covering officials and employees
up to X2,000, and covering the license collector in lieu of City Clerk.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
Mr. Roberta also stated that a forgery policy, covering for-
e fiery up to X10,000, expires on June 5th, stating that the premium on
this is X95.00 for three years.
After due consideration of the matter, the City Clerk was
directed to communicate uTith the League of California Municipalities to
ascertain whether or not it is the practice in other Cities to carry
such insurance.
iTNFTNISHED BUSINESS:
Tentative report of the City Council of the City of Lynwood re-
lating to changing zone on Century Boulevard from R-1 to Zone C-3, was
received.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen a.nd seconded
by Councilman McMeekin that said report be accepted and adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen an
Meyer. ~~
Noes: None. ~ '
- z~iereupon -K~SIILV'ITQ1~~~37~ _ en~i tTe3 _ _~K__xE~OLUTrD1~ IIF THE _ __ __
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN~OOD, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAID CITY COUNCIL
UPON RE-ZONING", was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded
~by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution No. 123? adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Myer.
Noes: None.
~ (pity Engineer Bateman reported on the bids which were submitted
at the last regular meeting of. the Council, showing the following results:
Vido Kovocevitch X13,880.80
~~ Griffith Company 15, 276.95
R. H. Flickinger 15,399.50
G. G. Fisher 15, 588.44'
Ansco Const. Co. 18,134.30
said bids, being for the improve~ent of Imperial Highway between California
Street and Atlantic Ave., Engineer Bateman recommending that the contract
be awarded to Vido Kovocevitch, the lowest bidder.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded
by Councilman Lake that the contra et for the improvement of Imperial
Highway be let to Vido Kovocevitch as per his bid dated May 8, 1940.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
IuTeyer.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 1238 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDRESSED TO THE HIGHWAY
COI~1IlUfISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN RESPECT TO TRAFFIC REGULATION
UPON ATLANTIC BOULEVARD",
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was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman bec-
Meekin that said Resolution No. 1238 be :adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
Councilman Zimmerman reported for the Committee consisting of
himself and Councilman Lake that he believes that it would be for the
best interests of the city to purchase a copyist, therefore he moved ~tzat
a Hunter Electro-Copyist similar to the one demonstrated b~ purchased by
the City Prom H. B. Crantford Company as per their price of May 3, 1940
of X108.50 for use of all Departments of the City, which was duly second-
ed by Councilman Lake.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
TJteyer.
Noes: None.
The matter of changing the Zone as requested by a Mr. Oakes as
affecting his Lot 16, Tract 9862 from Zone R-1 to Zone C-3, was again
considered by the Council it having been determined that he had filed a
petition bearing a sufficient number of names and had deposited the re-
quired fee as required by Ordinance. ,
Mr. Oakes addressed the Council on behalf of his application
stating that he wishes to use only the E. 67 feet for said business.
After due consideration of the matter a report was filed by
the Council covering said matter.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake-and seconded by
Councilman McMeekin that said report be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Myer.
Noes: None.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1239, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNN"IOOD, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAID CITY COUNCIL
UPON REZONING", was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and
seconded by Councilman Lake that said Resolution be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
A Grant Deed signed by FraAk M. Downey and Ada M. Downey cover-
ing the Easterly 100 Peet of Lot 6b, Pdod,jeska. Acres, measured along the
northerly line, except the northerly 120 feet, thereof, was received
dated May 9th, 1940. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and second-
ed by Councilman Zimmerman that said deed be accepted and that the City
Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of the Re-
corder of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Mc14leekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
Witness fees in connection with the case entitled Alice E. Price
vs. City of Lynwood for which judgment was rendered in favor of the De-
fendant was received from the City Attorney. The City Clerk stated that
warrant were included in the list for this evening's adoption.
A communication aras received from Engineer Bateman submitting
names of three who he feels wou'~d qualify as laborers on the Street as
they are also able to handle the equipment.
After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by
Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that George
Ward be employed as laborer in the Street Department at a salary of
X100.00 per month.
Ro 11~ Call
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake and Meyer.
Noes: Councilman Christensen.
An Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood,
California, providing for the levy and collection of taxes for the crea-
tion of a capital fund for capital outlays, for public improvements,
to-wit: Public Parks", wa.s introduced and read for the first time. It
wa.s moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that
said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second
reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Christensen, Lake and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
Petitions were received signed by property owners in Tract No.
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9337 and in Tract No. 10503, petition the Council to install sewer lines
along the streets under a W. P. A. project, the material costs to be
assessed against abutting property.
There being no objection, the Mayor referred said petitions to
the City Engineer.
In connection with painting the City Hall, it eras moved by
Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christ.en.sen that the Iuiayor
be instructed to confer wou~h the Fire Depar ment to determine what
painting they can do vrith,~ nterfering wit .heir work and to secure bids
for the painting of the trim, and bids from three drapery shops on
draperies for the Council Chamber. All members of the Council voting
aye, the Mayor declared the mot3c~nr~duly carried.
It eras moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council-
man hicMeekin that the City Clerk be instructed to notify all Department
heads to submit their requests for expenditures for fiscal year 1940-41
to be included in the budget. All members of the Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried a.nd it was so ordered.
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND GEN'L FUND CONT'D
Manuel Duron ~ 11.20 Lynwood Service 2.?7
John Abramoff 9.00 P~~angolds Service Station 1.65
Paul Coonradt 8.00 Petty Cash--Treas. Office 27.75
Paul Paquette 10.00 H. L. Byram, Co. Tax.Co1.2,253.04
Willie Peterson 5.60 Payroll Account 2,563.33
Dr. John N. Osborn 15.00 Kathleen Virtue 5.00
Anna K. Bauersfeld 2.25 V'tATER DEPT.
John Hunt 1.00 City Treasurer 3 0.35
Stephen H. Sims 2.25 Payroll Account 478.50
So°Ca31f::T~lephoi~e Coy 32.55 Petty Cash--Water Dept. C1k.12.90
E. C. Halverson, P. M. 44.64 STREET DEPARTMENT
Zeiler & Zeiler 12.50 Payroll Account 325.00
Water Department 2,000.00 SPECIAL GAS TAX
H. D. Fields 3.30 Payroll Account 21.75
It was moved by Councilman C;hristsn~en and seconded by Council-
man Like th~t`the ~:emar~8s b~~alloi~ed'-~.r~d-~~~~~nt~ be~$rawn`-on`'the City
Treasurer' for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen McMeekin, Zimmerman, Christensen, Lake and
Meyer.
Noss: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Zimmerman that the City appropriate 45.00 for one membership, trans-
ferrable, fee for the short course at the University of Southern
California and for two single books.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman McMeekin, Zimmerman, Lake, Christensen and
Meyer.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman McMeekin that the meeting adjourn to Juns 4th, 1940 at 7:30
P.M. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
mr~t~i~n duly carried.
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