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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1940-12-03 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3RD, 1940 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular sess- ion, ins he Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at 7:30 P. M. • h;iayor Meyer in the chair. Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer ansv~Jered 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 regular meeting of November 19th, 1940 be approved as written. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mt~yor declared the motian~duly carried. WRITTEN COryirviUNICATIONS: A communication was received from Imperial Highway Association announcing their next meeting to be held at the Barbara Worth Hotel E1 Centro on Saturday evening, December 7th, 1940. A communication was received from the E1 Centro Chamber of Commerce urging the Council to attend said meeting. There being no objection, said communications were ordered filed. A communication was received from Mrs. Frank H. Weimman, 10781 Pine Ave. complaining about the hies caused from the Imperial Dairy, requesting that something be done to have same curbed. The City Clerk also stated that he has received letters from C. C. Koehler & Co. who is building on a. tract north of said dairy, re- questing the dairyman be made to live to an agreement which he previous- ly made to keep only 3 cows on the premises, stating that he wishes to acquire further land in that area, but is reluctant to do so with the dairy existing there. No action was taken in connection therewith. A communication was received from Chief of Police Miller re- commending that the licenses issued by the City Clerk for Traveling Bureaus be revoked, and that the others, if any, be notified to quit. After due consideration of the matter, the Chief of Police was instructed to notify any that maybe operating here without a license to quit, and that the License Collector be instrx~cted to~~notify the licensed traveling bureau that they will not be permitted to operate after their License expires January 1, 1941. A communccation was received from the Huntington Park Building and Loan Association, by D. R. Lough, Secretary, offering $100.00 for the strip of land which the City owns between their Lot described as Lot 493, Tract 2551 and California Street, stating that X200.00 is in excess of its present value. Mr. Evans who represented the H. P. B1c1g..Loan Assn was pre- sent and addressed the Council on behalf of their application stating that they figure that this offer is a fair one and is based on the price which the City paid for the Lot which they purchased to open California Street. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the matter laid on the table to a later meeting of the Council. The hour of 8 P, rui. having arrived, said time being the hour fix- ed for hearing on the amended final report of the City Council in connec- tion with rez~ng the north side of Imperial Highway, between Lewis Road and Alexander Avenue, from Zone R1 to Zone C3. The Mayor announced that this was the hour set for hearing pro- tests or hearing in connection with said rezoning, inquiring of the aud- ience whether or not there was any one present who wished to protest to said. matter. Thereupon L. J. ©~uick, 10359 Fracar St, addressed the Council ob',~ecta ng to said rezoning on the grounds that it would tend to depre- ciate the value of his property on account of the unsightliness of back end of store buildings. Mr. J. h. Hyde, 10941 Fracar St, also objected on the same grounds. Mr. Casagranda addressed the Council in favor of said rezoning contending that he has paid several thousand. dollars of taxes in years past and that he believes it only fair that he should be permitted to utilize his holdings by offering it for sale as business property. Mr. and Mrs. Shepperson also addressed the Council in favor of said rezoning and on the type of business which they plan on .establishing in said zone. r-~ _.. _... _.. --- --- _._.. _.____ ___._._ -----__.-_ _. _. _... __ After due consideration of the matter it was determined that the Protestants were more than 300 feet away from the property to be re - zoned therefore it could not be regarded as a valid protests, therefore it was duly moved by Councilman Lake that said protests be denied and that the Amended Final Report of the City in relation to the Final report upon said transfer of lands be adopted, which etas seconded by Councilman Zimmer- man, a.nd upon roll call showed the following result: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. Thereupon an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood, California, transferring certain lands from Zone R1 as establish- ed by Section 7 of Ordinance 285 of said City, into zone C3 as established by Section 8 of said Ordinance No. 286" be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. ~~ Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. A Petition for lone Change was received from Louis H. Decker, Vice President of Grayson Heat Control, Ltd., petitioning the Council to rezone Lots 14 to 26, both inclusive, of Block 5, Mod,jeska Park, from its present Zone R1, to Zone x,42 as set forth in Ordinance No. 2,85, accompanied b~ a check in the amo~_.nt of x'25.00 for publication costs as rewired by said Ordinance. Thereupon tentative report of the City Council of the City of Lynwood in relation to changing of Zone Rl to Zone C3 a.s affecting Lots 14 to 26, both inclusive of Block 5, Tflod,jeska Park was presented. Thereupon RESOLUTION NO. 1272, entitled: "A '.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CCUNCIL OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYN1'VOOli, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPOIJ THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAID CITY COUNCIL UPON TRANSFER OF LANDS FROi~di ZONE R1 TO ZONE M2~~ , wa.s read. Thereupon it wa.s moved b,y Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1272 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noe^: None. Absent: Councilman McPfleekin. A communication v~ras received by City Treasurer Wilkinson to the effect that when Miss Snodgrass was hired as Deputy Treasurer and I~~iiss Corn ing as Deputy Clerk it wa.s agreed that they mere to receive and additional X610.00 per month in salary at the end of six months period, requesting the Council to grant such increase at this time. The City Clerk also called attention to Mrs. Patricia Allen who should also be included as one to receive an increase of X10.00 as her services have proven satisfactory. Thereupon it was move d_ by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that the salary of ~liiss Betty Snodgrass, ft~liss Ruth Corning and Patricia Allen be increased 610.00 per month to take effect on Janu- ary 1, 1941. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and bTeyer. Noes: None. Absent : Councilman McP,~eekin. Report of City Court for month of November, 1940 was received; ~, also report of health department. A communication etas received from K. P. Fr±~derick, Suburban Ed- ~itor of the Press Telegram of Long Beach to the effect that the Press- Telegram is planning its bid; annual New Year edition again and they are asking your City to cooperate in making possible a special section in the edition devoted to adjacent communities, offering space at 96140.00 for a quarter Qage ad. P~~r. Frederick was present and ad~?ressed the Council on behalf of his applic~~+tion. After due consideration of the matter, it was duly moved by Coun- cilman Timmerman and seconded by Councilman Lake that the City insert an ad covering one-eighth page for a total expenditure of X75.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Zimmerman, Lake and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Mct~l[eekin. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A communication was received from Engineer Bateman recommending X79 that refunds be made for weed assessments covering Lot 269 and 544 of Tract 2551, and Lots 102 and 154 of Century Square, as requested by the owners of said Lots. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and se- conded by Councilman Zimmerman that refunds be made as recommended, sub- ,jeet to payment of 1940-41 taxes in full: All members of the Council present voting-aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A communication was received Prom Engineer Bateman to the effect that additional Street lights no doubt are needed at intersections of•Century B©ulevard with Atlantic Ave.,•Bullis Road, Imperial Highway, ~na~ California, and at the intersection of Bullis Road and Imperial, h.ow- ~v~r, that the locations are in districts where•the property is hopeless- ly•insolvent at present and therefore no•recovery can be made by assess- ing abutting pro~?erty, stating that the Bost per lamp•including initial installation is $2.35 per month. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded bar Councilman Zimmerman that the intersections as list- ed•in said letter be lighted in order to•eliminate accidents at said points, and that the charge be paid from•the Lightiriig Fund. • Ro3.1 Call: • Ayes: Councilmen Zimmerman, Christensen, Lake and Meyer. • Noes: None. • • Absent: ~Cauncilman McMeekin. • NEW BUSINESS: ~ . - An Ordinance, entitled: "An Ordinance of the Incorporated City of Lynwood, California, providing for the licensing and regulation of Auto Taxi Service with said City of Lynwood; and fixing the penalty-for the violation thereof," was introduced and read the first time. It was moved by•Councilman Christensen and seconded by Co>>ncilman Zimmerman that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. • Roll Call: • Ayes: Councilmen Zimmerman, Christensen, Lake and Meyer, • Noes: None. • Absent: Councilman McMeekin. • RESOLUTION N0. 1273, entitled:• "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-. CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING PERMISSION FROuI THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO INSTALL SEWER LINES IN THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF ATLANTIC AVE- NUE WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD", was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Reso- lu~tion No. 1273 be adopted. - Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent : Councilman Mcl!~eekin. RESOLUTION N0. 1274, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNVti00D, CALIFORNIA, TO VACATE A CERTAIN PART AND PORTION.(~F LANDS IN SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD, CAL- IFORNIA, NOW USED AS A PUBLIC STREET", was read. It was moved by Cot~n- •cilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resoleion No. 1274 be adopted. Roll Call: - A~es: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Counci~:man McMeekin. RESOLUTION N0. 1275, entitled: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY TO CANCEL TAXES UNDER SECTION 3804a OF THE POLITICAL, CODE ON PRO`s PARTY-ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES," was read.. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1275 be adopted. Ro11 Call Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman ~1eMeekin. - RESOLUTION N0. 1276, entit~.ed: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEPuENTING RESOLUTION N0, 1234, HERETOFORE A- DOPTED, OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN TAX DEEDED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY," was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man Lake that said Resolution No. 1276 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. The following demands were presented: 1 ~Q GENERAL FUND J . Iv1. E. Brown M. D. ~ Water Department C. T. "Buck' Weaver & Sons Carson's Equipment Rental L.A. Co. Health Dept. United Radio Supply Co. Jimmie Walker Pacific Gas Heating Co. Pacific Signal Co. Floyd B. Rowlee So. Cal. Disinfecting Co. Pierson DeLane, Inc. Credit Discount Co. Petty Cam-Treas. Office Belcher and Schacht John T. Fairbanks Enoch Chevra]et Auto Club of So. Cal. Ben Joseh~xrt H. W. Phillips Co. Lattin's Sta. Store So. Cal. Telephone Co. Vernon Lightning Bpt, Inc. L. A. Co. Surveyor C. H. Davis Hardware Compton Auto Top Shop Curtis & Christensen, Inc. Earle Ni. Jorgensen Co. The Linde Air Products Co. "Bob" Williams A.B.C. Battery Dreher Tire Service Larkin-Powell Co. C=rayba.r Electric Co. Hudson Lumber Company Payroll Account Lynv!~ood. Press & Tribune Ed Fuhrman Jack Robker GENEH.AL FUND (con't) 7.50 _ Cornets 5-1C%-2_.55 Store 49.39 52.00 Cohaa's 5 to X1.:00 Store 49.45 20.00 C. H. Davis Hard~tilare 12.14 14.00 Ed Cavanaugh 2.37 9.00 STREET DEPARTMENT 1.61 J. W. Black 162.68 55.83 Equitable Steel Co. 103.94 2.,3.01 Brown Bevis Equip. Co. 88.25 44.70 G.G. Fisher Equip. Co. 90.85 10.00 Payroll Account 390.00 46.27 Standard 011 Co. 32.23 12.75 C. H. Davis Hardware 3.73 30.71 Gilmore 011 Co. 60.65 46.84 1"LATER DEPART&!ENT 2.06 City Treasurer 50.2,5 125.00 L. B. Iron Works 67.98 23.63 City of L. A. D, of Supplie s 9.2.7 16.69 S. P. Pipe & Mach. Co. 13.40 2.12 Garlinghouse Bros. 107.55 19.58 Ftoy G. Davi s 1.85 3.66 R.H. Baker & Co. 29.49 56.23 Santa Fe Tank & Tower 14.55 2.99 Ducommun Metals and Supply 370.63 3.78 J. W. Black Co. 82.72 21.40 Resselaer Valve Co. 374.96 1.00 Smith Booth Usher Co. 15.63 94.19 Standard Pipe & Supply Co. 209.58 7.43 James Jones Company 7.42 7.92 State Relief Ad. 43.48 7.72, Independent Add. Mach. Co. 6.64 4.80 Addressograph Sales Agency 3.37 80.62. Payroll Account 512.50 17.06 Hickey Pipe & Supply 40.?0 152.41 Sanders Plumbing Co. 8.51 36.fi~ Pacific Southvaest Pipe Co. 77.28 2,824.27 The Deming Corp. 92.79 54.03 Standard Oil Company 39.38 152.28 C. H. Davis Hardware 13.74 25.00 Hudson Lumber Co. 48.04 It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man Lake tYiat the demands be allowed and warrants be dr^wn on the City Treasurer for said various amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. It wa.s moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the meeting ad,~ourn to December 17th, 1940 at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council present voting aye, the P:layor declared the motion duly carr°ied and it was so ordered. PuIAYO OF THE CITY OF YNWOOD ATTEST : f - ,~. OITY LER , TY OF LYN O D