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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1941-07-01 - CC255 REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1941. The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session, in the Council Chamber of the City Ha11, 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 McMeekin was absent. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the minutes of the previous adjourned regu- lar meeting of June 26, 1941 and of the regular meeting of June 1?, 1941 be approved as written. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. t~RITTEN COMMUIQICATIONS: A communication was received from Mrs. Leon Werner in the form of a petition complaining about the pounding from 9 to 12 nights at the Commercial Welding Co., located on Drury Lane. After due consideration of the matter, it was determined that said territory is in the manufacturing district and therefore the Council cannot do anything to allieviate the condition, and the City Clerk was in- structed to so advise Mrs. Werner. A communication was received from Fire Chief Lewis recom- mending the hiring of a vacation relief man in the person of Raymond A. Cots, 2653 109th Street, Lynwood, at a salary of 130.00 per month. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the recommendations of Fire Chief Lewis be accepted and Mr. Raymond A. Cots be ®mployed as vacation relief man at a salary of X130.00 per month. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman and Meyer. Noes; None. Absent: Councilman McMeekin. A communication was received from Warren P. Scott, by C. E. Haines, Agent enclosing cheek in the principal amount of X332.18 for purchase price of tax deeds to Lots under Agreement entered into on October 29, 1940, requesting deeding of same to Security Realty Corporation and Morco Insurance Agency. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that. said letter be filed and that Special Counsel R. A. Moffitt draft a resolution and deed covering said property for consideration of the Council at their next meeting. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from James P. Reynolds making request for payment of delinquent bond payments as affecting certain 1915 Act bonds issued for paving Peach Street in the amount of 6,394.16. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the communi- cation filed, however, that the City Treasurer and City Attorney be authorized to offer settlement as previously made by the City Council. A communication was received Maurice Hodge making application for an outdoor motion picture show which would call for free admission and would feature "Westerns". There b®ing no objection, the City Clerk and Building Inspector were aut~rized to issue license when all legal requir®ments were met regarding such exhibitions. A report of the City Court was received and ordered filed. A communication was received from Earl Warren, Attorney General of the State of California, announcing a school to be held at the University of California in Los Angeles for instruction in Civilian Defense for Peace afficers~. There being no objection, the Mayor instructed the Fire Chief and Chief of Police to designate one of their men to attend said school in order that the City of Lynwood might be fully advised regarding defense measures. At this time Councilman McMeekin arrived and took his seat at the Council table. The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for continuing the hearing in connection with proposed change of zone from R1 to Zone C3, as affecting the property on the south side of Imperial Highway, between the Seventh Day Adventist School and Atlantic. Mr. A. R. Mohr addressed the Council to the effect that the proponent, Mrs. Tobias and other signers of the petition, including himself have decided that they would rather have the Zone changed from R1 to residential income (R2) as it would make the property more 25 useable and it would be possible to secure F. H. A. loans. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said hearing be discontinued. All members of the Council vot- ing aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon Tentative report in connection with zoning said property from Zone R1 to Zone R2, was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said re- port be accepted and filed. A11 members of the Council present vot- ing aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1328, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE I?~?CORPORATED CITY OF LYN~'~OOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAID CITY COUNCIL UPON TRANSFER OF LANDS FROM ZONE R1 TO ZONE R2," was read. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that said Resolution No. 1328 be adopt- ed. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None. The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for hearing objections in connection with changing Zone Rl to Zone C3 as affecting Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block A, Tract 12197, as continued from the last meeting of the Council. No written or oral ob~eetions were filed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said hearing be discontinued. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon Tentative Report proposing to change Zone R1 to Zone C3 as affecting Lots 6,7,8,9, and 10, Block A, Tract 12197, was presented, fixing July 15th, 1941, at 8 P. M. as the time for hear- ing objections in connection therewith. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said re- port be accepted and filed. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1329, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS TNTENTION TO MOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAID CITY COUNCIL, UPON TRANSFER OF LANDS FROM ZONE Rl TO C3", was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No. 1329 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: C wacilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyers. Noes: None. The City Attorney stated that Grayson Heat Control who petitioned for a change of zone as affecting Lots 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, and 67 Block 5, and Lots 27 and 28, Block 5, Mod~eska Park, has been changed to light manufacturing to be designated as Zone M2, in lieu of Zone M3. Thereupon Tentative report in connection with changing said lots from Zone C3 and Zone R1 to Zone M2 was presented. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Lake end seconded by Councilman Christensen that said report be accepted and ordered filed. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1330, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING UPO'~? THE TENTATIVE REPORT OF SAiD CITY COUNCIL, UPON TRANSFER OF LANDS FROM ZONE C3 INTO ZONE M2, AND UPON TRANSFER OF LANDS FROM ZONE R1 INTO M2," was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No. 1330 be adopted.. Ro11 Call: Ayes.: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: In connec on with the suggestion by Lynwood Exchange Club that the City purchase an iron lung, Council McMeekin, a member of the committee to check on same requested the Clerk to notify .the Exchange Club to secure all information as to cost, etc., for study by the Council's committee. 257 At this time, Councilman Christensen requested to leave, which was granted, whereupon he vacated his seat at the Council table and left the room. ORAL COPIIMUNICATIONS: Mr. A. R. Mohr addressed the Council regarding his proposed plat for extension of Elm Street, and a street parallel with Pendel- ton, running north thereof, to the effect that he is unable to secure a 50 foot right of way north of the street to run east and west, but that he can secure deed for a 30 foot strip. Engineer Bateman addressed the Council to the effect that he does not deem it advisable in most instance to accept so narrow a strip, but in this instance where the tract is so difficult to cut up he would b® in favor thereof, however, that 31 feet should be required so that a foot may be used for curb. Mr. Bateman also reported that this will not narrow the street right of way any, but would net per- mit room for sidewalk or parkway. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the Council approve the amendment to said plat and accept a 31 foot street running north from the first street running north and parallel with Pendleton Avenue. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the NTayor declared the motion duly carried. Orin Bennett addressed the Council, renewing his application for refund of excess water bill which he alleged to have paid on his property located on Barlow. After due consideration of the matter, the Council took no further action thereon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A ommunication was received from Roscoe R. Hess, Attorney at Law again renewing his request that the Council rescind their action in discontinuing his service in connection with franchise matters. No action was taken thereon, other than that the City Clerk notify Mr. Hess that the Council do not care to change their decision on the matter. ORDINANCE NO. 346, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN~Pd00D, CALIFORNIA, AIu1ENDIPdG SECTION 3 OR ORDINANCE N0. 240 OF SAID CITY, ESTABLISHING BUIL:QING RESTRICTIONS AND FIRE ZONES; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 294 OF SAID CITY", was read for the second time by caption. It was moved by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Coun- cilman Zimmerman that said Ordinance be adopted as read the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, Mcl~Teekin and Meyer. Noes : None . Absent: Councilman Christensen. ORDINANCE N0. 347, entitled: "AN ORDI~iANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA PROHIBITING Ti-iE USE OF WHITE CANES OR GUIDE DOGS, EXCEP'P BY PEDESTRIANS WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY BLIND; AND PROVIDING PROTEC- TION AGAINST HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS TO SUCH PERSONS AND GUIDE DOGS; AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF,n was read by caption. It was moves by Gouncilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmer- man that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Ordinance be adopted as read the second time, finally passand be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Christensen. NE~f1 BUSINESS: A petition was received signed by James D. Robertson and 2 others requesting that certain property be provided with street lights and that the property involved be included in the assessment district for 1941-42. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that the City Engineer be in$tructed to include said property in the lighting district, being Muriel Drive and Fernwo®d, for 1941-42 and to .have light installed as requested. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~.~7 A Tax Deed covering Lots in Belle Vernon Acres, Mod~eska Acres, Tracts, and Tracts numbered, 2992, 3025, 3172 and 6473, dated June 19, 1941, and signed by H. L. Byram, Tax. Collector, was received. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. Ho11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and tvieyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Christensen. RESOLUTION N0. 1331, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION AND THEREIN," selling same to Sequoia Investment Cor- poration was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution No. 1331 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes : None . Absent: Councilman Christensen. RESOLUTION N0. 1332, entitled; "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING-THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," selling same to Warren P. Scott, was read. Tt was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Ca11s Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, McMeekin and Meyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Christensen. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Works Progress Administration making an appeal that the sewing pro~eet formerly operating at 3318-20 Imperial Highway be reopened as it afforded marg of the .Lynwood women employment, informing them that the City will continue to pay for rental and utilities if resumed as heretofore. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. At this time Councilman McMeekin requested to be eaecused, which was grar_ted, whereupon he vacated his seat at the Council table and left the Council Chamber. RESOLUTION N0. 1333, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF LYNV'~IOOD DETERPJIINING TT~AT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE REFUNDING OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF ~~ LYNVUCIOD ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, and 28~ A~tD REQUESTING THE CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 0~' THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO SAID REFUNDING," was read. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that said Resolution No. 1x33 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerman, and Meyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Christensen and McMeekin It was moved by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman Lake that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for .paving of Lynwood Road, between Long Beach Boulevard and State Street; also, to advertise for bids for Cast Iron Pipe, the quantity of same to be de- termined by Water Superintendent Bateman. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the Mayor appoint®d one member of the Council to check into the cost and be authorized to let insurance covering liability in connection with use of bleachers now constructed on Century and Bu11is on Park site; also to check coverage on the park site as a whole. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mayor Meyer appointed Councilman Zimmerman to act on said Committee. Councilman Zimmerman brougY~ up the matter of excessive noise emanating from a business establishment at Lynwood Road and Long Beach Boulevard at night. There being no objection, said matter was referred to Building Inspector Evans to check into and to request that the°noise be retarded as much as possible especially at night. The following demands were presented: ;~, ^"~' 25~ GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND Los Angel®s County Health Dept. ~ 7.20 The Linde Air Products Co. ,2l.~J John T. Fairbanks 125.00 Imperial Hardware Co., .5~ Wilson~s Carbon Co., 34.61 Th® A. Lietz, Co., 9.6E State Compensation Ins. Co., 1, 397.93 Covey auto Parts 10.5( Sb. California Telephone Co., 89.88 Econold.te Corporation 24.94 City of South Gate 4.00 Skilsaw Inc., 2.8f Elmo Radio Co., 15.09 Industrial Stationery Co. 29.7E Fierson-DeLane, Inc., 15.23 Petty Cash-Treas. Office 9.04 ~r°V. A. Mitchell 9.27 H. L. Byrom ~ 332.1f Standard Oil Company 284.25 Payroll Account 3, 064.6', Curtis & Christensen Inc., 105.02 R. P. Cafe 87.5: Don Curry 2.06 C. H. Davis Hardware 51.1 • "Dreher Tire and Auto Supply 10.83 WATER FUND WATE~i FUND Petty'Cash--~Yater C erk 22.85 Payroll Account ~ 512.5( Pacific Clay Products 184.18 Independent Add. Machine 6.6~ Standard Oil Company 7.50 Cpc~dington & Russell 185.4E Industrial"`Stab©n~rg & Ptg.<-%(:q. 10.83 Neptune Meter Company 237.9 Hickey Pipe ~ Supply Co~apany 23.23 C. H. Davis Hardware 4.2~ Vernon Lightning Blueprint, Inc., 5.17 State Relief Adm. 95.5E City Treasurer 16.70 STREET IMPROVEII~ENT FUND STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND • Standard Oil Company 33.11 Coddington & Russell Corp. 499.5: Credit Discount Company 43.26 Payroll Account 390.0( Asphalt Paving Materials Co. 291.02 C. H. Davis Hardware 5.9E Gilmore Oil Company 455.88 It was moved by Councilman Zimme rman and seconded by Councilman Lake that the demands b e allowe d and warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer, for said various amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Zimmerma n and Meyer. • Noes; None. Absent: Councilmen L"hri stensen and McMeekin. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman that the meeting adjourn to July 7,"1941, at 1 o~clock P.M. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was ord ered. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ATTEST: _~ CIT CLERK, CITY OF LYNW00 .