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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1942-01-20 - CC~a J 7" REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 194 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. Tn the absence of the Mayor, the meeting was called to order by the Ei ty Clerk. Councilmen Christensen, Zimmerman and McMeekin answered the roll call. Councilmen Meyer and Lake were absent. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man McMeekin that Councilman Zimmerman act as Chairman and Mayor pro tem Por the meeting. All members of the Council present voting eye, the City Clerk declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man McMeekin that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of January 6, 1942 be approved as written. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. WRITTEN CO~UIlVIUNICATIONS: common cat on was received from Lewis Marshall making appli- cation to operate a health studio in the City of Lynwood at 12330 Long Beach Blvd. enclosing X6.00 as license fee therefor. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin~axid seconded by Councilman Christensen that permis- sion be granted if they conform to the State and County Health regulations and according to local ordinance, and that the Building Inspector to make• such determination. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A communication was received from the Southern California Gas Co. requesting that the map now on file with the City show~,~.g, • the location of gas lines be kept confidential during the continuance of the war. There using no objection, the Mayor pro tem instructed the City Clerk to notify the Engineerf s Office where the map is fileed, the desire of the Gas Co. A communication was received from The County of Los Ange3es Road Department.. to the effect that the County are proposing to widen and improve Alameda Street, between Florence Avenue and the City of Compton, stating that there is a building at 11911 S. Alameda St. within the bounds of the City of Lynwood which extends approximately 22 feet into the exis- ting right of way, requesting necessary action by the City to cause said building to be removed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with necessary action which will result'.in having said building removed from right of way at 11911 Alameda Street. A11 members os" the Council present voting aye, the Mayor pro tem declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from Chief of Police Mill~r_:° to the effect that they have been using an L. C. Smith wide carriage typewriter on trial in their office which they would like permission to purchase at a price of ~p70.00. Councilman Zimmerman was requested to investigate this matter. A communication was received from C. A. Sunderlin regarding a condition that exists in the City of Lynwood on account of improper care of horses, requesting that something be done to correct the matter. A communication was also received from Chief of Police Mil1Pr requesting". that the existing ordinance dealing with care of horses be amended in order to correct the matter of stakir.~g of horses in the City of Lynwood as many complaints are being made regarding the matter. A discussion thereon ensued, when John. Wertz addressed the Council regarding the matter. Thereupon a proposed Ordinance dealing with the sub3eet matter ~roas reaa. After due consideration of the matter, it was decided that the City Clerk contact the committee that previously served on the matter with instruction that they study the proposed ordinance and make such recom- cendations as they may deem desirable for further consideration of the Council. The hour of 8 P. M. haying arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing protests or ob3eetions to the proposed reatisessments'in the matter of refunding the indebtedness of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 17y~ 1~, 20, 22, 23 and 28, and Municipal Improvement District No. 1 of the City of Lynwood, California,-all as published in the Lynwood Press, a newspaper of general circulation, and as posted along the pro- perties affected thereby as required by law. X35 The City Clerk stated that AffidaT~its of Publication and Post- ing were on file in his office. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk whether or not any writ- ten objections or protests had been filed. The City Clerk stated that two had been filed. Thereupon he presented and read in full one protest signed by William D. Thompson, owner of Lot 62, Tract 5222. Also read one signed by John Erickson, owner of the S. E. 50 feet of Lot I2, .Tract 2794. Thereupon the Mayor inquired of the audience whether or not there was any one present who wished to object or protest, either orally or in writing. Thereupon John Erickson addressed the Council regarding his protest. Also Mr. Thompson addressed the Council regarding his protests. Mrs. Lee Anderson also addressed the Council on the reassess- meets. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Council- man Christensen and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that the hearing be continued until February 17, 1942, at 8 P. M. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor pro tem declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received signed by Robert A. Moffitt, Floyd B. Rowlee, A. L. young, H. S. Wilkinson and R. W. Anderson submitting their appraisal figures on Lots which the City have acquired by tax title and by Quitclaim deeds; also on Lots for which the City have recr~ived offers to purchase. A communication was received from John D. Miller offering to purchase tax deed covering Lots 62, 63 and 64, Blook 20, Modjeska Park for a consideration of X285.00, subject to Refunding Bond issued in re- funding A. & I. Dist. No. 7 in the amount of 164.61, however, the City to clear all otherassessments and taxes against said Lots, submitting X35.00 as a deposit thereon. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Lake that said Offer of Mr. Miller to purchase said Lots b® accepted, and that a warrant be included in the taxes to care of taxes in order that delivery might be made to Mr. Miller at an early date. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, _ G McMeekin and Zimmerman. Does; None. Absents Councilman Lake.and 3ieysr. At this time Mayor Meyer arrived and took a seat at the Coon= cil chamber, however, requested Councilman Zimmerman to co retinue as Chair- man, which h® did. A communication was received from John B. Hunt offering to pur- chase tax deed covering Lots 19 and 20, 'lock 20, Modjeska Park for a total consideration of 125.00, subject to A. & I. Districts No. 7 and 19 refunding bonds. After consideration thereof, it was found that the a- mount was trot in accordance with appraisal made by Committee, so the C1®rk was instructed to advice Mr. Hunt that they will await a counter offer. A communication was received from Lewis Musu~neci offering to purchase Lots 11 and 12,-Block 6, Modjeska Park for `a price of 150.00. There being no obiect=~f_or_, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Musumeci than his .offer is not in accordance with appraisal then®on, however, that the Council will consider a counter offer at appraisal figure or more. A communication was received from Joseph Bass owner of the Joets Auto Mart, requesting permission to move onto his Lot where his busiriess is located, 12130 L. B. Blvd. a small building 8 x 10, tempor- arily. There being no objection, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue such permit if he finds that the building meets with building regulations. A communication was received from Dick ~~Shaughnessy, Captain of Lynwood Kcps offering to turn over to the City of Lynwood an ambulance in their possession during the war emergency, and to be returned after the war. Therebeing no objection, this matter was referred to Council- man McMeekin to check into to ascertain whether or not it vuould be of service to the City. A communication was received from Dick O~Shaughnessy, Comman- der Post 85, American Legion, requesting permission to sponsor the Animal - Oddities Show in the City of Lynwood, and that the City Clerk be author- ized to waive license f ea therfor. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by Coucilman Christensen that said animal show be permitted to operate and that the License Co3lector be authorized to issue a re- gular business license to cover the show, at X6.00. A11 members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor pro tem declared th® motion duly carried. ....._.... . 33h A communication was received from A. L. Young requesting pa~r- mission to move a one story frame and stucco office building now located on Lot 131, Tract 2551, on to Lot 223, Tract 2551, which he proposes to use as a real estate office and fix up in good shape. It was moved by Councilman McMeekin and se co nded by Councilman Christensen that permis- sion be granted and that the Building Inspector be authorized to issue such permit. All members of the council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A co~nunication was received from E. J. K~ose to the effect t?~e t he will guild a four foot sidewalk along the east side of Lot 504, west of California Street, if the City will agree to dedicate the remainder of the Street west of said point to himself to be used in building a build- ing at said point. It was moved by councilman Meyer and seconded by Coun- cilman McMeekin that permission be granted sub~eet to the approval of Jahn Blain. Roll Ca~;l: Ayes: uneilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes; None. Absent: Councilman Lake, A communication was received from E. W. Lewis, Fire Chief, to the effect that Ray iota has re-enlisted in the navy, thereby leaving the Fire Department short one callman, therefore recommending that Jones T. Wilson be employed to fill the vacancy at a salary of X25.00 per month. it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be accepted and that Mr. Wilson be hired at a salary of X25.00 per month. Roll Cal: Ayes: ouncilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lake. A communication was receivea~ from Earl I. Caustin of the South- land Motors, Inc. to the effect that they now have a new 1942 tow truck and a a first class man to operate it, stating that they would appreciate the pity towing of wrecked cars in the order in which the City deemis proper. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by `'ouneilman McMeekin that they be included on the list of towing services. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor pra tem declared the motion duly a•arried . A communication was received from the Controller of the State of California enclosing an Agreement to purchase certain lands in the pity duly executed by .the State of California and the County of Los Angeles, covering scattered Lots in the northeast part of Lynwood. There being no ob~eetion, said communication and agreement was ors~ered filed. A Tax Deed covering Lot 103, Tract 8'716. and signed by H. L. Byram, Tax Collector of the County of Los Angeles and dated January 13, 1942, was received. Thereupon it was moved by councilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to cause said instrument to be filed in the of- fice of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lake. A Tax Deed dated January 12th, 1942, signed by H. L. Byram,-Tax ~, Collector of Los Angeles bounty, including Lot 521, Tract 2551, Lot 20, Tract 6575y Lot 161, Tract 7572;•Lots 22, 23, Block 1; Lots 15, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29, Block 3; Lots 1'~, 1~, 1B, Block 7; Lots 19, 20, Block 11, in Tract No. 7816; Lot 1, Lot 11, in Tract No. 9862, and a part of Lot A., In Mod~eska Park, was received. It was moved by ~ouneilman McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said tax deed be accepted and the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Loa Angeles County. Roll Cal: Ayes: ouncilmen Christensen, Mayer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lake. A Grant Deed proposing to dead to Warren P. Scott and Terry Koe- chig Scott, Lots 28, 29, B1©ck 3; Lots l~, 14, I5 Block 7; Lots 19, 20, Block 11 in Tract No. 7816; Lot 20, Tract 65'75; Lot 1, Lot 11, Tract No. 9862, was received. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1396, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAIdiED THEREINn, was read. It was moved b y Council- man Meyer and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution No. 1396 be adopted. 337. Roll Call: Ayss: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noess None. Absents Councilman Bake. A Grant Deed proposing to deed Lots 1, Block 14, Mod~eska Park to Clarence E. Haines and Marie K. Haines, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1397, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. It was moved by Council- man Christensen and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution No. 139'7 be adopted. Roll Ca11s Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noa~s: None. Absents ~:otincilman Lake. A Grant Deed proposing to deed to Clarence E. Haines and Marie K. Haines Lot 1, Block 9; Lots 1, 27, Block 10, Mod~eska Park; Lot 611, Tract 2992; Lot 994; SE 50 ft. of Lot 1066; N~ 50 ft. of Lot 1066; SW 50 ft. of Lot 1109; Lot 1133, Tract No. 302; Lot 2, Block H, Tract 6473, was submitted. The reupon RESOLUTION N0. 1398, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING SHE EXECUTION 0':~ A DEED UPON PAYMENP OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN,' was .read. It was moved by Council- man McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 1398 be adopted. Roll Call: dyes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noss: None. Absent: Councilman Lake. A Grant Deed proposing to convey Lots 521 Tract 2551, Lot 161, Tract 7572, Lots 22, 23, Block 1; Lots I5, 16, 20, lock ~, Tract 7816, to Clarence E. Haines and Marie K. Haines, was submitted. RESOLUTION N0. 1399, entitled: RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. It was moved by Councilman Mc- Meekin ana s o by Councilman Me~rer that said Resolution No. I399 be adopted. Ro~~ ~a~~s ~Aiyes: Nouncil en Christensen Meyer~QMcMeekin and 7Aiea~eed pro~os3~i~®~o ~~~i~ Lo~°~?~,i~rac~a"B~716 to V. A. Nation, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1400, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. It was moved by Council- man Christensen and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution~~. No. 1400 be adopted. Roll CaZI: Ayes: C®uncilman Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. N®ess bone Absents ~Couneilman Lake. A Grant Deed proposing to convey a portion of Lot $, Modjeska Park to R. P. Almendinger, was submitted. Thereupon Resolution N©. 14Q1, entitleds "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENP OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN,„ was read. It was moved by Council- man McMeekin and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Resolution No. 7401 be ado~;ted. Ro11 Call: Ayess ~'ouncilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin.:. and Zimmerman. Noess None. Abs?ant: Councilman Lak®. The City Clerk stated that a Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition for proposed Annexation of certain territory to the City oP Lynwood, had been filed in his ©ffice. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1402, entitleds "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN'V'd00D, ACKNOtiVLEDGING RECEIPT OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE AN ANNEXATION PETITION", was read. It was moved by councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman McMeekin that said Resolution No. 1402 be adopt~;d. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absents Councilmen Lake. An Ordinance, entitleds "An Ordinance of the City of Zynwood California, regulating the establishment and maintenance of hospitals, 33 sanitariums, sanatoriums, preventoriums, asylums, rest homes, private schools, and private boarding; schools in said City", -4vas introduced and read by caption for first reading. It was moved by Councillman Meyer and seconded by Councilman.McMeskin that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. It was moved b y councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, IYleyer, McMeekin and Timmerman. Noes: None. Absent: councilman Lake. The City Clerk announced that the insurance policy covering City Hall and Contents against loss be Fire for 10,000.00 was expiring on January 30th, stating that H. E. Zeiler was formerly the agent. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman McMeekin and seconded by '~"'' Councilman Meyer that Mr. Zeiler b e requested to rewrite said insurance '_~ covering a period of three years from date of exp~ratiQn. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McTvIeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lake. The following demands were presented: GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND J.M.E. Brown. ~ 5.00 W. C. Thornton ~ 10.00 Pierson-DeLane, Inc. 8.00 Henry W. Strever 20.00 Houston's Sorting Goods 12.80 Ruth I. ~ioover 10.00 Carl Entermann and Son 31.61 Edna E. Standley Clark 10.00 So. Calif. Edison Co. 115.06 Blanche B. Muir 10.00 John T. Fairbanks 1~750~:~ Mrs. Thresa Tullis 10.00 So. Calif. Gas Co. 31.46 Payroll Account 3,153.25 So. Calif . Tel. Co. 88.23 WATER FUND Peerless Laundry--Linen 4.03 General Fund 11.96 Water Department 52.00 So. Calif. Edison Co. 249.90 Coastmade Envelopes 19.99 So. Calif. Tel. Co. 8.00 Los Angeles County Health 1.00 City Treasurer 23.95 N.L.Curtis-Specl. Mer. 454.23 General Fund ,6.32 The Little Flower Shoppe 4.12 Petty Cash-Water Dept. 20.08 C.U.High School District H.00 Payroll Account 621.00 League of Calif. Cities 200.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND Grayson Heat Control, Ltd. 18.28 General un 2.37 Petty Cash-Treas. Office 140.07 Southern Calif. Gas Co. .85 E. C. Halverson, PostMas. 16.38 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 10.85 Benson's Coaching School 30.90 General r~und 325.62 Stores Inventory 139.09 Payroll Account 407.25 City 6hop 59.84 LIGHTING FUND F. B. Rowles 2.50 Southern Ca if. dison CEO. 960.46 A. L. Young 2.50 PUBLIC PARK ACCOUNT A. E. Dandurand 20.00 Southern ,a. i . '~`c~~son~o. - 1.00 James S. Ledford 30.00 Payroll Account 62.50 Mary M. Sexton 30.00 St was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Council- man McMeekin that the demands be allowed with the exception of General Fund warrant No. 16535 and that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for ^"`k said various amounts. Roll Call Ays~: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, McMeekin and Zimmerman. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Lake. Gasoline consumption reports for month of December were sub- mitted. There being no objection, said reports were ordered filed. It was moved by `'ouncilman Christensen and seconded b y Coun- cilman Meyer that the meeting adjourn to February 3, 1942. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ATTEST I I 0 , ~~