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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1941-05-20 - CC~~~" REGULAR P~iEETING MAY 20, 1941 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 ?:30 P. M. • Mayor Meyer in the chair. Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer ans- wered the roll Call. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man Zimmerman that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of May 6, 1941 be approved as written. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: • A• communication was received from Ward Johnson, Congressman, ac- ,,,~, knowledging receipt of our letter of May 9th regarding East Compton Creek Drainage Unit No. 2 project. There being no objection, said communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from the Lions Club, by Elmer S. Andersen, Chairman of Committee on "White Cane" recommending the adoption by the City Council of an Ordinance on prohibition of use of white canes excepting by pedestrians wholly or partially blind, enclosing a suggested ordinance. There being no objection said matter was referred to the City Attorney for checking and report at the next meeting of the Council. A communication was received from the County Board of Supervis- ors enclosing a budget brief of the County Road Department; also stating that the County will consider projects in Cities based on the number of employables on relief, if and when relief of employables should be re- turned to the County. There being no objection, said matter was referred to Engineer Bateman for checking. A communication was received from A. J. Messier, business mana- ger, of the County Health Department, enclosing a tentative Ordinance which deals with legislation to cover hospitals, sanatoria, rest homes, etc. There being no objection, said ordinance suggestion was referred to Councilman McMeekin to study and make recommendations relative there- to at the next meeting of the Council. A communication was received from the L. A. County Division League of California Cities inviting the Council to attend their next meeting at U. S. C. Campus, Town and Gown, on Thursday, May 22nd, 1941, enclosing program therefor. All who wish to attend v3ere requested to so notify the City Clerk, in order that reservations might be made. A communication was received from Fire Chief Lewis to the effect that he would request that Fireman Earl Coddington be granted his vacation starting June 2nd, 1941 to and including June 16th, and at the clone of same to be demoted to the position of callman at a salary of X20.00 per month; also requesting that Harold Harryman be advanced to the position of regular fireman at the salary of X140.00 a month; also that Fireman R. E. Rutter be advanced to the position formerly held by Fireman Cod- dington at a salary of $145.00 per month. Thereupon it was moved by Coun- cilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the recommendations of Fire Chief Lewis be accepted and that Fireman Earl Coddington be hired as Callman at a salary of X20.00 per month; Harold Harryman as regular fireman at a salary of ~fi140.00 per month, and R. E. Rutter to the posi- tion formerly held by Fireman Coddington at a salary of X145.00 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and • Meyer. Noes: None. A communication was received from Thomas White, Buddy Poppy Chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to sell their poppy on P~~iay 23rd and 24th. After due consideration of the matter it was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman • that they be granted. permission to sell such poppies any days after the local American Legion Auxiliary have offered their poppies for sale. All 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 fixed for hearing any objection to the tentative report for changing Zone R1 to Zone C3 as affecting Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block A, Tract 1219?, said hearing having been continued from the regular meeting of May 6, 1941. The P~gayor inquired of the City Clerk whether or not any written objection had been filed. The Clerk stated that none had been filed. Thereupon the Phayor inquired of the audience whether or not there 239 was any one present who wished to protest to the changing of said Zone. There was no response. Thereupon it was moved by .Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the hearing be continued to the regular meeting to be held on June 3rd, 1941, at 8 P. M., in order to give time to check with the Engineer regarding said matter relative to the dedi- cation of an alley at said point. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so orderd. A communication was received from Emery E. Olson, Dean of the University of Southern California announcing their short course for City Officials and employees for five days from June 9th to 13th, enclosing a book showing different courses offered, urging the City to take advan- tag~ o.f this opportunity by furnishing books for attendance by employees. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the City Council. appropriate .$30.00 for the purchase of one trans- ferrable membership for said course and one single membership. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None. A communication was received from Jack Rink requesting refund of weed assessment alleged to have been erroneously charged .against Lots . 74 and 75, Block 4, Mod~eska Park in the amount of X2.00. There being no objection, said matter was referred to Engineer'Bateman for checking and report. A communication was received from the Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union, expressing their appreciation for the Council efforts to eliminate gambling in the City; also one from the Federated Churchmen's Brotherhood as well as the Ministerial Association commending them for the attitude which they assume toward places of gambling and "Bookie Joints". There being no objection, said communications were ordered fil- ed. _ A Petition was received signed by Rex J. .Cardwell and 20 others requesting the removal of the Imperial Dairy. There being no objection, said matter was referred to the City Attorney. A communication was received from Louis H. Decker, Vice Presi- dent of Grayson Heat Control to the effect that they are maintaining their own patrol of their factory site, requesting cooperation from lo- cal officers as well. There being no objection, said communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from A. L. Young requesting that the Council postpone until a Later date the change of Fire Zone as af- fecting Long Beach Boulevard, as he is circulating a petition for inclu- sion of the .block south of the present one contemplated. There being .no objection said communication was ordered filed. An application for employment was received from Mra. Ethel C. McLain. There being no objection same was ordered filed. ORAL COMI4IUNI CATIONS Mr. Finney addressed the Council to the effect that the Mer- chants are planning on securing a W. P. A. 40 piece orchestra to play on Saturday night, between 7 ar~d 8 P. M., and that it is necessary for some Governmental Agency to sponsor same, stating that the cost would be X10.00. per week and that same would run up to the time of the celebration stating that the merchants will underwrite the expense and reimburse the City therefor; also requesting the City to furnish lights for the band stand to be erected. Mr. Francis Boady addressed the Council on the matter, setting forth more fully W. P. A. .regulations. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Coun- cilman Christensen that the Gity of Lynwood sponsor this series Of con- certs for a consideration of X10.00 per week, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute an application for a ~-. P. A. project; also that the Electrical Inspector be instructed to install lights as needed for the band s tared. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None. Considerable discussion was had relative to the. contra.et be- tween the City of Lynwood and Mr. Brooks in connection with the prepara- tion of a Master Plan and subsequent W. P. A. pro,jeets, and it was de- Cd®d t4 contact Engineer Bateman regarding the contract drafted by the City Attorney. At this time Councilman McMeekin requested to be excused from the meeting which was granted, whereupon he left the Council Chamber. 240 ORDINANCE N0. 344t entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAI~iE OF STREET FROM "TWEEDY AND ABBOTT ROAD" TO THE NAME OF "ABBOTT ROAD", AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT WITH THIS CONTRACT",.was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Council- man Christensen that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Ordinance be adopted as read the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent : Councilman I~IeMeakin. The petition for request of rezone as affecting the territory „~ south of Imperial, between Atlantic Blvd. and the Seventh Day Adventist Institution was again brought up for consideration. Mr. A. R. Mohr and Mr. Meyer addressed the Council regarding .the need of a commercial zone at said point on account of inability of securing F. H. A. loans for residential development as they consider it a.s business frontage, Puir. PJlohr stating that he owns a number of the lots involved and would immediately improve some of them if the change be made. Thereupon a Tentative report calling for changing Zone R1 to Zone C3 as affecting all Lots fronting on the south side of Imperial High- way between Atlantic Blvd. and the Seventh Day Adventist Institution which is now already in said Zone, fixing June 1?th, 1941, at 8 P. PJl. as the time for a hearing in connection therewith, was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Tentative report be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. . Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. Discussion was had relative to the petition filed by City Employees requesting the Counci•1 to adopt civil service regulations for all employees. The Council requested the City Clerk to determine what the status would be regarding those deputies appointed by the City Clerk and Treasurer, and no further action was taken relative to the matter. ORDINANCE NO. 345, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT AND AIuTENDED ASSESSMENT AND MAPS MADE BY THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF SAID CITY IN RESPECT TO RE- ASSESSMENTS N0. 382, 1029 AND 1031 OF ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. ~ OF SAID CITY", was read for the second time by caption. It was mov- ed by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the fur- ther reading of said ordinance be waived. All members of the Council pre- sent voting aye,- the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. It was moved by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Ordinance be adopted as read the second time, final- ly pass and be published according to law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. "'~' Mr. Freeman addressed the Council regarding the needs for a ball park, stating that they are in need at the present time of a back- stop and bleachers to accommodate 1000 persons. After due consideration of the matter it was moved by Council- man Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Building Inspect- or be instructed to give the Council an estimate of the cost of portable bleachers of a seating capacity of 1000 and of a permanent back stop for the ball diamond to be built in the Park. All members of the Council pre- sent voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. NEW BUSINESS: Petitions were received signed by property owners in Broadacres petitioning the Council to initiate proceedings to install sewers in their tract under W. P. A. aid, when and if said territory i.G a_nnexed to the City of Lynwood. There being no ob,jeetion said petitians were ordered filed. A Petition was received signed by H. S. Wilkinson and 24 other City employees requesting the Council to inaugurate a 40 hour week for City employees. After due consideration of the matter, the Mayor was re- a~uested through the League of California Cities to determine what the practice is in other Municipalities regarding this matter. 241 RESOLUTION N0. 1312, entitled: "RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF.LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM TAX SALES AGREE- IviENT" being the Park property, was read. .It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1312 be adopted. . Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. . Noes: None. . Absent: Councilman. McMeekin. A diagram of sewer installations in Louise Street, et al, was filed by the City Engineer. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 13I3, entitled: "l~N THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOUISE STREET, FIRST AVENUE, LINDEN STREET., ELM STREET, FERNWOOD AVENUE, PINE STREET, LOCUST STREET, SANBORN AVENUE, SHIRLEY AVENUE AND CERTAIN .ALLEYS, INCLUDING ALL INTERSECTIONS OF STREETS AND ALLEYS, BY CONSTRUCTING PUBLIC SEWERS, APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM", was read. It was moved by. Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zim- merman that said Resolution No. 1313 be adopted. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. RESOLUTION N0. I314, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF L-YNWOOD OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE STATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 1, PART .6, CHAPTER g, ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA",*Ap- plication No. 37, was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that said Resolution No. 1314 be adopted. Roll Call: *being County's Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. RESOLUTION NO. 1315, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY DEEDED TO -THE STATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 1, PART 6, CHAPTER g, ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA", Ap- plication No. 38, was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No. 1315 be adopted. Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. RESOLUTION N0. 1316, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFERING T,0 PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE STATE UNDER THE PROVISICNS OF DIVISION 1, PART g, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA", -being County's Application No. 42, was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Reolution No. 1316 be adopted. Rall Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. A budget proposal covering the one-quarter cent gas tax funds '° z•eceived from the State of California, calling for the improvement of a portion of Bullis Road; State Street, between Lynwood Road and Norton Avenue, and acquire right of way on Alameda Street from Lynwood Road to a line 400 feet northerly therefrom, was received. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 131?, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGIN- EER FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ACCRUING TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM STATE HIGHWAY GASOLINE TAX AND AUTHORIZING THE IvIAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH", was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No.1317 be adopt- ed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. The following demands were presented: GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND (con't) Peerless Laundry ~ 4.03 J. S. Caton ~ 29.40 Standard Oil Company 389.88 Mrs. Anna Nelson 2.85 Water Department 52.00 Apex Venetian Blind Co. 12.36 ~4 GENERAL FUND (con't) WATER DEPARTMENT (con't) So. Cal. Gas Company ~ 16.86 Rensselaer Valve Co. 413.58 City of South Gate 8.00 American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 403.43 Sanders Plumbing Co. 3.22 Neptune P1leter Company 221.45 Lynwood Emergency Relief -120.00 Art Concrete Works 57.94 So. Cal. Telephone Co. 66.80 So. Cal. Telephone Co. 8.00 R. P. :Cafe 26.70 Payroll Account 512.50 Huntington Park Awning Co. 1.80 City Treasurer 23.05 City Shop 77.08. E. C. Halverson, P.IVI. 100.00 Stores Inventory 137.66 STREET I~r;PROVEMEN`1' FUND Department of. Charities 16.39 General, Fund 81.72 Payroll Account 3,070.79 J. W. Black Company 477.61 John T. Fairbanks 125.00 So. Cal. Gas Company .80 ~ WATER DEPARTMENT General Fund 172.15 General Fund 134.2? Payroll Account 390.00 General Fund 197.12 LIGHTING FUND So. Cal. Telephone Co. 15.00 So. Cal. Edison Co. 856.24 """~ J. W. Black Company 93.62 GENERAL FUND Standard 011 Company 29.89 *Petty Cash 15.12 It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Coun- cilman Zimmerman that the demands be alloc~ed and warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for said various amDU nts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and P~eyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. A communication was received from Harriet ICI. Holt to the effect that there is a .subdivision contemplated in Tract No. 5103 and that the subdivider proposes to extend Elm Street into the subdivision only about 375 feet not making it a through street and stating that with a slight curve it would be possible to continue the street on through a vacant lot to Tweedy Abbott Road, requesting information if the street were deeded through if the City would put in~the street where. the proposed subdivision ends; also if should a strut be put through as proposed would the City put a second street entering that half way between Tweedy Abbott and Pen- dleton and running east to A11ey at east end of Tract. A proposed Iay out was submitted by Engineer Bateman. No action v~~as taken thereon, however, the Council expr-eased themselves in favor thereof if it meets with the ap- proval of City Engineer Bateman. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man Zimmerman that all Department Heads, including .Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Building Inspector and City. Engineer be instructed to attend all regular meetings of the City Council unless they have a valid excuse in advance of the meeting for not doing so. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. It wa.s moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zim- merman that the meeting ad,~ourn to June 3rd, 1941, at 7:30 P. M. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the. motion duly carried and it was so ordered. N~AYOR OF Y OF LY WOOD ATTEST ;~ CITY LERK, TY 0' LYNW OD