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REGULAR IaiEETING JUNE 3RD, 1941
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session,
in the Council Chamber of the City Ha_11, 11331 Plaza Street, on above
date at ?:30 P. M.
Mayor Meyer in the chair.
Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer answered the
roll call.
Councilman IVIcIbleekin was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council-
man Zimmerman that the minutes of tre previous regular meeting of May
20th, 1941 be approved as written. All members of the Council present vot-
ing 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 protests in connection with Tentative Report for chang-
ing Lots 8, 9 and 10 in Block "A" of Tract 1~2~'? from Zone Rl to Zone C3,
same having been continued from the meeting of May 20th, 1941.
The Iviayor inquired of the audience whether or not there was~~o
respon~,~. #any one present who wished to protest to the changing of said
zone. er'¢hereupon the Mayor inquired of the City Clerk whether or not
any one had filed their protest in writing. The Clerk stated that none
had been filed.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that said hearing be continued until the next regular meeting
of the Council to be held on June 17, 1941, at 8 P. Ivi., and in the mean-
time the City Clerk be instructed to contact Mr. Casagranda to determine
whether or not he would be willing to deed an alley through the whole
block. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor ~.eclared
the motion duly carried.
The hour of 8. P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour
fixed for hearing protests in connection with the proposed annexation
of the territory designated as "Broadaeres", said Notice of Hearing hav-
ing been published in a newspaper of general circulation as required by
law.
The Mayor inquired of the audience whether or not there was
any one present who wished to protest to the proposed annexation of said
territory. There was no response.
Thereupon the Mayor asked the City Clerk whether or not any
written objections had been filed in connection with said matter. The
Clerk stated tria.t none had been filed.
Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1318, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, OALIFORNIA, TN THE 1vIATTER OF THE
HEARING UPON NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF "BR~3ADACRES:" AND CALLING
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO DETERP~iINE WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN TERRITORY SHALL
BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF' LYN!~~OOD, AND ESTABLISHING A POLLING PLACE
AND APPOINTII~tG ELECTION OFFICERS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION
AND THE CONDUCTING OF AN ELECTION", v~fas read. It was moved by Council-
man Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No.
1318 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and P.~eyer.
• Noes: None.
Absent : Councilman P~icFtReekin.
VdRITTEN COI~viUNI CATIONS:
A communication was received from Pearl J. K,jose and E. J.
K,jose requesting the rezoning to allow commercial business on that part
of Lot 504, Tract 2551 lying westerly of California Street, enclosing
X25.00 check as required by ordinance.
Mr. E. J. K,jose also addressed the Council on the matter to
the effect that if it is impossible for him to build right up to the
curb on both sides of said Lot he does not desire to have the zone
changed as it x=ould not give him ample room fbr hi s. building which he
proposes to build.
After due consideration of the matter, it was determined to
hold the matter over until the Engineer can be contacted regarding the
width of the Street and space for sidewalk, therefore 14Tr. K,jose with-
drew his X25.00 deposit. _
A communication was received from Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner
wishing to do the City auditing for the ensuing fiscal year. There be-
ing no objection, said communication was ordered .filed.
A communication was received from I~~is. Ora Helderle calling
attention to the need of an automobile reflector light at the corner of
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California and Imperial Boulevard in order to protect the houses on the
Streets. There being no ob,~ection, said matter was referred to Chief
Miller.
A communication etas received from the Lynwood Press and Lynwood
Tribune, by Agnes E. Copeland, Publisher calling attention to the expira-
tion of publication contract on June 30th, 1941,_requesting a new contract
for the coming fiscal year with the price of 65¢ per column inch for the
first publication and 58¢ per column .inch for each subseouent publication,
however for legal advertising of one public~tion only-- ninety (90¢) cents
per column inch, to be of the 12 em and 8 point type. There being no ob-
jection, said matter was laid on the table until next meeting in order to
give further study to prices paid by other P.~unicipalities.
A communication was received from the Civil Service Board , by
Patricia Allen, Secretary, recommending that the time for filing applica-
tions for an examination for Police and Firemen be extended and that
July 12 be designated as the day for written examinations a.nd July 19 as
the day for oral examinations, as few applicants have filed for the ex-
amination; also recommending that applications be received from any part
of the lath Congressional District; also that the age limit be raised
to forty years, attaching a sample notice.
After due consideration of the matter, it was moved ~y Council-
man Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that the Civil Service
Board be authorized to extend the time, however, that tine applicants who
are eligible to take the examination must reside in the City of Lynwood
and that the age limit be not changed, however, that the Civil Service
Board be requested to give more publicity through the paper, and placards
to be posted in conspicuous places in order to advise prospective appli-
cants of the forthcoming examination. All members of the Council present
voting aye, the ~~iayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so or-
dered.
A communication wa.s received from Fire Chief Lewis to the ef-
fect that on the 25th day of Inlay he took sick leave under Dr. H. R. Mc-
P~Ieekin's orders, therefore making it necessary to riire a Richard Sheehy
of 394 Lugo Avenue to work as sick relief man in the Fire Department,
attaching Medical examination slip for Richard Sheehy, requesting Council's
approval. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded
by Councilman Zirrunerman that Pflr. Richard S:~eehy be employed for said pur-
pose as recommended by Chief Lewis at a salary of X120.00 per month.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Taleyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman IulcTvieekin.
A communication was received from Chief of Police T~~iller recom-
mending that IUIervil B. Itrliller, 11924 Long Beach Boulevard, be employed
as Relief Officer of the Police Department, beginning on June 1, 1941 and
continuing through October 30, 1941, at a salary to be fixed by the City
Council. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council-
man Zimmerman that itrlervil B. Tuiller be employed as recommended by Chief
Trliller, at a salary of $130.00 per month to begin on June 1, 1941.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and T,~Ieyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman I~11crJleekin.
A communication wa.s received from C'raef. of Police C. J. Tviiller,
calling attention to the case of.Officer Lisle Hadlock of the Police '"
Department who has been and still is oh the inactive list because of
ill health, stating. that he has used up his vacation and sick leave
time, desiring the Council's wTishes on continuing the case until such
as he reports for active duty. It ~~ras moved by Councilman Christensen
and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the matter be tabled until a
later meeting. All members of the Council present voting aye, the T~fayor
declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered.
A communication was received from County of Los Angeles Health
Department, by A. J. Tulessier, Business ~~ianager, with proposed contract
attached for taking care of the health services for t'r~e City of Lynwood
for fiscal year 1941-42 at the rate of 95¢ per inspection. It was moved
by Councilman C:-~ristensen and seconded by Councilman Lake t'r_at said con-
tract be accepted and that the Tvlayor be authorized to execute same for
a.nd on behalf of the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zirnmerma.n and T14eyer.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilman IblcI~leekin
A report eras received from the City Court showing activities of
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said Department for month of PJiay, 1941. There being no objection, same
wa.s ordered filed.
ORAL COTu~1riUNICATI02JS: .
. ~Ir. Aubrey Goldman addressed the Council r.egar.ding an accident
which occured when his wife v~ras involved,. stating that the Arthur Ambul-
ance Service was called to take his wife to the Maywood Hospital for
which they charged X10.30 which he believes is excessive as he finds that
the average cost of ambulance service is .5.00 for like services up to
X7.50, Nir. Goldman stating that he believes that it is unfair for a firm
to. take advantage of customers at a time when they cannot help themselves.
Mr.. Goldman was requested to check up with the Chief o.f Police and .City
Attorney to ascertain if a reduction can be had.
l~~~r. Kimberly addressed the Council regarding the use of a,
sound truck for, opening, places of business. The Council advised Mr. Kim-
berly that no license would b.e required i.f the sound truck was stationed
in front of the place of business being opened only, as it would be to
help the merchant who has paid a City License.
At this time Councilman Christensen requested to be excused,
which was granted whereupon he vacated his seat at the Council table and
left the Council Chamber.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A communication was received from Louis H. Burke, Legal Counsel
-for League of California Cities, reporting on the effect which Civil Ser-
vice regulations would have on Depu'~y Clerks and Treasurers. There being
no objection, said communication was ordered filed and no further action
was taken at this time regarding request for Civil Service by City em-
ployees. .
A Petition was received which had been filed by A. L. Young re-
questing that the Fire Zone be changed from Zone 1 to Zone 2 as affecting
the territory between Sanborn Avenue and Beechwood Avenue, on Long Beach
Boulevard. There being no objection, the City Clerk was instructed .to
--check what percentagge of signatures are affixed to said r_,etition.
IQEV~'. BUSINESS:
A Petition was received signed by B. R. Justice and 8 others,
pA~tioning the Council to cause to be constructed on Fracar.Street curbs
and sidewalks. There being no objection, said petition was referred to
the City Engineer for checking.
A Petition was received signed by Robert N. Elgar and 25 others
requesting that sewers be installed in the "Broadacres" tract w'r~en and if
annexed.. There being no objection, said pe~~tion was referred to Engineer
Bateman for checking at the proper time.
A petition was received signed by Carl L. Stoddard and 39
others petitioning that sewers be installed on Platt Street and the north
side of Walnut Avenue, between Ernestine Street and Bullis Road. There
being no objection said petition was referred to Engineer Bateman for
checking.
RESOLUTION N0. 1319, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNV~OOD CREATING A LOCAL DEFENSE COUNCIL AND PRESCRIB_
ING ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES,~~ was read. It was moved by Council-
man Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No.
1319 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman and Iu~eyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Mcb~eekin and Christensen.
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND (con't)
L. A. Co. Health Dept. ~ 6.30 C. H. Davis Hardware ~ 30.56
John T. Fairbanks 125.00 Z"'e stem Auto Sr~pply ~ Co. 2.69
Pierson-DeLane, Inc. 27.40 J. Pal. E. Brown, M. D. 17.50
The University of S. C. 30.00 Payroll Account 3,432.67
Vernon Lightning Blpt Inc. 9.69 Claude L. Reber 12.50
Roy G. Davis Co. 39.55 Petty Cash-Treas. Office 4.28
The American Rubber P.Ifg. Co. 9.19 C. 0. Edington 1.50
So. Cal. Telephone Co. 58.04 Ind. Sta. & Ptg. Co. 18.72
Frank B. Roberts 55.13 Lynwood.. Electric Co. 3.94
Water Department 52.00 Lynwood Fhoto Supply 9.15
Lattin's Stationery Store 5.26 Enoch Chevrolet Co. 8.22
United States Treasury' 20.00 H. & L. Company 8.03
Auto Club of So. Cal. 9.68 Smith Booth Usher Co. 1.03
Sooner Service Station 48.98 Imperial Auto Wrecking Co. 4.50
Richfield 011 Corp. 2.54 Dreher Tire Service 17.51
N. L. Curtis Spec. Mdse. 60.21 Goodyear Service 45.01
Hotel Cafe 105.30 R. H. Johnson 18.49
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GENERAL FUND (con't)
Lloyd L. King ~-8.34
Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 82.06
Production Equip. Co. 26.55
Hudson Lumber Co. 11.2.3
STREET IIUiPROVE1ViENT FUND
C. H. Davis Hardware 5.58
Payroll Account 390.00
California Brush Co. 77.255
LIGHTING FUND
Assoc. V~hlse. Elec. Co. 41.66
~~'ATER DEPARTi~iENT.
V~rATER DEPARTIuiENT ( con't )
Midway Feed Store ~ 1.19
Henry H, Louzon 10.00
American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 403.43
The Demming Corn. 53.89
Hacker Pipe and Supply Co. 58.64
City of Los Angeles 37.08
Dayton Foundry, Inc. 159.59
Addressogra.ph Sales Agency 3..00
Payroll Account 548, 50
City Treasurer 19.. 25
Petty Cash-`Vater Dept. 20 81
C. H. Davis Hardware 7.39 Ind. Sta. 8~ Ftg. Co. 1.24
i:~uell.er Company 48.19 Lee & Thatro Equip, Co. 45.00
State Relief Ad. 62.79 R, H. Baker & Co. 36.46
It wa.s moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zim-
merman that said demands bs allowed and warrants be drawn on the City
Treasurer for said various amouhts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman and :~eyer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Me~~leekin and Christensen.
It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zim-
merman that the Department heads be instructed to submit their requests
for expenditures for fiscal year 1941-42 for consideration of the Council
in setting up budget, All members of the Council present voting aye, the
.~Tayor declared the motion duly carried and it wa_s so ordered.
u~~iayor n~Ieyer appointed Councilmen Lake and Zimmerman, together
with Building Inspector Evans as a Committee to secure bids and with power
to purchase suitable bleachers and back stop for ball diamond for park
site.
. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zim-
merman that tre meeting adjourn to June 17, 1941, at 7:30 P. ~.i, All mem-
bers of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
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IviAYOR 0 THE C TY 0~ LYNV4'OOD
ATTEST:
TY CLER , CITY 0 LYNV4' OD