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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1940-11-06 - CCi~ 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. `~ 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: ~.'7 3 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:- _____. ~, __ ~~. ' /' ~~, /. ~/~- ~ ~ CITY CLERK, ITY OF LYNW00