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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 1940
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session,
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above
date, at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Meyer in the chair.
. Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer answered the
roll call.
Councilman McMeekin was absent.
. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council-
man Lake that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of
October 29th, 1940 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 the Railroad Commission of
the State of California notifying about a meeting to be held in the State
Building in the City of Loa Angeles on November 7th, ~t 10:00 A.M. when
the rates of the Southern California Gas Co. are to be reviewed. There
being no objection said communication was ordered filed.
A communciation was received from the Planning Congress of
L. A. County announcing a meeting in the City of Whittier on November
9th, 1940, at 12:30 P.}~I. when E. C. Storey is to be the principal
speaker. There being no objection said communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from the City of South Gate at-
taching a letter which the City Council received regarding too much noise
at the skating rink on Minnesota Avenue in the City of Lynwood, said
letter being signed by Mrs. R. Berry requesting that something be done to
permanently curb the loud noise. There being no objection, the Mayor re-
ferred the matter to the Chief of Police to check into the matter and
have the noise allayed as much as possible.
A communication was received from Earl Bacon, Chairman of the
Lynwood Float Committee, to the effect that the Junior Chamber of Com-
merce voted to sponsor a float on behalf of the City at Pasadena on Jan-
uary 1, 1941, requesting a contribution of X200.00 from the City to
help defray the expenses in connection therewith, telling about the ad-
vertising value of such an entry. After due consideration of the matter
it was .moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake
that the City contribute the sum of X100.00 to assist in said matter.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman McMeekin:
A communication was received Prom Robert A. Moffitt, Special
Counsel to the effect that the City has three applications before the
Board of .Supervisors for the purchase of a total of 589 tax deeded par-
cels, and that there has been a change in the procedure relating to,ap-
praisals thereof and that therCounty now will accept appraisals by lo-
cal realtors or appraisers, recommending that the appraisals be made by
local real estate men;. also calling attention that the appraisals must
be turned in not later than December 15, 1940, therefore suggesting that
the Council immediately make arrangements fvr such appraisals.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Coun-
cilman Christensen that Mr. Moffitt contact two realtors to ascertain
whether or not they will make such appraisals for a total fee of X25.00
and report at the next meeting of Council his findings.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman McMeekin.
A communication was received from Robert A. Moffitt, Special
Counsel to the effect that the City has been requested by P. E. Beutke
the owner of the Southerly 125 feet of Lot 5 of the Upston Tract to
work out some deal whereby the delinquent taxes aan be compromised or
at least the penalties and interest waived, stating that the County
Officials have advised that they would be wiping to cooperate in any
way, provided there is a ,justification for a reductlb~ in taxes, set-
ting forth the amount of the taxes and the amount of the bond issued for
the cle=ring of A. & I., District No. 19 refunding bonds, Mr. Moffitt re-
questing that the Council :advise him if the Council feel that some tax
adjustment will be necessary and if any, the amount thereof, and he will
then~~~prepare the proper application.
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There being no objection, the Mayor referred the matter back to
I~~ir. Moffitt with the instructions that he prepare an application for re-
duction of taxes on what he believes to be a fair basis for further consi-
deration of the Council at their next regular meeting.
Report of the City Court for month of October, was received; also
health report. There being no objection, the Niayor ordered said reports
filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The matter of offer of Huntington Park Building Loan Assn. to
purchase a strip of land 8.84 feet wide on Platt Street ,joining Lot 493,
was brought up for consideration. This matter was referred to the Real-
tors who are selected to make appraisals of tax. delinquent lands.
A communication was received from Fire Chief Lewis regarding
claim for damage to sign when burning weeds off of Mrs. Clara. Cederholm's
Lots 2,6 and portion of 28, Block 14, Belle Vernon Acres, submitting the
charred remnants of one sign and stating that there still-is a no tres-
passing sign standing on the property.
After due consideration of the matter it was duly moved by Coun-
cilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the claim of Mrs.
Cedarholm be denied and that the City Clerk notify her that the City Coun-
cil is sorry if there has been any neglect on the part of the City in re-
gard to said matter, however, that the sign which was damaged has no mat-
erial value. A17 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
The hour of 8 P.M. having arrived, said time being the hour fix-
ed for hearing protests and objections to connection with changing Zone
RI to Zone C3 on the north side of Imperial Highway between Lewis Street
and Otis Street, all as published, posted and per notices mailed to in-
terested property owners, as required by law.
The Mayor inquired of the audience whether there wa.s any one
present who wished to protest to the changing of said zone.
At this time Mr. Magnuson, residing on Mallison Street addressed
the Council submitting his oral protests to the changing of .the zone be-
tween Otis Street and McNerney Street, stating that it would tend to de-
teriorate the value of his residence property as well as his real estate
located on Otis Street, as the rear end of most business establishments
are ar~thing but an asset to residential property. Mr. Magnuson stated
that he would not have any objection to change to zone enough territory
to accomodate the proposed store that is proposed near Fracas Street, how-
ever, he does object to the extension of said zone to Otis Street.
- The City Clerk stated that no written protests had been filed.
At this time Councilman h4cMeekin arrived ar~d took his seat a t
the Council table.
RrTr. Shepperson, who is going to build said store, addressed the
Council ons~d matter.
After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman
Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said hearing iri con-
nection with change of zone be continued until 8 P. M. on November 19th,
1940. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the mo -
tion duly carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
The City Clerk stated that Mr. Ubram who has leased the land on
which the park site is located wishes to know whither or not the Council
desires to rent same to him for the ensuing calendar year.
After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Council-
man Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City Clerk
be instructed to notify Mr. Ubram that the City does not desire to lease
the park site as it is their intent to commence improvement thereof in
the very near future. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried and. it was so ordered.
Mrs. Maude McKera~ie addressed thQ Council on a roofing establish-
ment which has a ware house on Nor-ton Avenue across from the Commercial
Welding works, complaining about the burning out of tar pots and waste
roofing material and the smoke that is caused thereby; also objecting to
the use for which the pmaperty is zoned.
After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by
Councilman Lake that said matter be referred to City Attorney Ruby to
check into to ascertain whether or not such burning is contrary to any
existing ordinance, and if so, that the nuisance be abated, which motion
was duly seconded by Councilman Christensen. All members of the Council
voting aye, the Nlayor declared the motion carried.
The following demands were presented:
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GENERAL FUND
L.A. Co. Health Dept. ~ 15.30
W. R. Wright 200.00
Charles R. Hadley Co. .91
Brite Boy Co. 7.73
Water Department 52.00
E. C. Halverson, Postmaste r 66.2.0
Belcher and Schacht 9.69
Vernon Lightning Blueprint 18.18
Claude F. Wood .52
Standard Oil Company 276.01
L. A. Towel Service Co. 1.80
John T. Fairbanks 125.00
Auto Club of So. Cal. 58.09
Dist. Photo Engraving Co. 40.71
Federal Lab.,Inc. 12.06
So. Gal. Telephone Co. 56.28
Pearson's Paint Store 18.53
J. E. Bauer Co. 89.25
Elysian Springs Water Co. 1.03
Pierson-DeLane, Inc. 9.82
Harold Spangenberg 2.00
R. & P. Cafe 85.50
N. L. Curtis, Spec. Mdse. 6.18
So. Cal. Edison Co. 110.02
Lynwood Press & Tribune 329.82
United Radio Supply Co. 1.75
Lynwood Electric Co. 8.50
Petty Cash--Treas. Office 32.26
Sehwabaeher-Frey Company 7.80
Elinor Patterson 27.75
Public Ad. Service 1.50
Auto Electric Service 2.75
Southland. Motors 5.75
Sooner Service Station 24.04
Payroll Accounty 2,772.89
Franklin Auto Supply 10.66
Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 80.36
The Linde Air Products Co. 4.20
Essick Machinery Co. 1.90
Alameda Auto Wreckers 7.00
Crook Company 24.00
A.B.C. Battery 9::.88
Smith Booth Usher Co. 23.26
Brown-Bevis Equip. Co. 6.44
Magneto Sales &. Service Co . 2.93
"Bob" Williams 3.77
Imperial Auto Wrecking Co. 1.50
It was moved by C ouncilman
man Lake that the dem~nds. be,aliawed
Treasurer for said vaf~ious amounts..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christen
Meyer.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman
Christensen that the meeting ad,~ourn
All members of the Council voting ay
duly carried and it was so ordered.
GENERAL FUND (con't)
Harbor Stucco Company ~ 35.84
C. H. Davis Hardware 27.91
Hudson Lumber Company 60.59
Lynwood Photo Supply 15.73
WATER DEPARTMENT
State Relief Ad. : 53.2,1
.Midway Feed Store 1.13
Whiting Wrecking Co. 382.04
Roy G. Davis Company 6.28
Long Beach Iron Works 2.47
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 1.67
Dayton & Waldrip Co. 20.75
Rensslear Valve Co. 164.98
Jamea Jones Company 112.06
R. H. Baker & Co. 61.80
The Deming Corporation 46.72
San Pedro Pipe & Mach. Co. 26.16
Smith-Booth Usher Co. 29.87
Neptune Meter Co. 111.24
City Treasurer 61.85
Southern California Edison 484.50
Lynwood Press ~ Tribune 16.64
General Fund 4,500.00
C. H. Davis Hardware 31.00
The Atlas;~~ Mineral Pro. Co. 66.76
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 35.40
Payroll Account 510.00
J. W. Black Company 153.00
Independent Add. Mach. Co. 5.62
Pacific Clay Products 456.06
Standard Oil Company 38.11
Reliable Iron Foundry 97.55
James Jones Company Inc. 106.32
Hudson Lumber Company 167.25
STREET I~aPROVEMENT FUND
Sears, Roebuck & Co. 10.26
J. G. Tucker & Son 132.61
Smith Booth Usher. Co. 3.14
So. Cal. Edison Co. 5.72
Owl Truck & Mat. Co. 66.82
C. H. Davis Eardware 4.01
Gilmore Oil Company 358.57
Payroll Account 390.00
H. L. Helm 5.20
J. W. Black Co. 335.11
Standard 011 Company 3.85
Christensen and seconded by Council-
and::::.warrants.-~e:dra~rn an .the City
sen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and
Lake and seconded by Councilman
to November 19th, 1940, at 7:30 P.M.
e, the Mayor declared the motion
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LYNW00
ATTEST:-
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