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REGULAR IyEET a NG OCTOBER 6, 1942
The City Council of t~~e City of Lynwood met in a regular ses-
sion, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 12331'Plaza Street, on
above date, at 7:30 P. I~ai.
iUlayor ivichieekin in the chair.
Councilmen Christensen, Lake, iVieyer, l~rillard and Mcl~ieekin an-
suti~ Bred the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and sec~;nded by Coun-
cilman PJleyer that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting
of September 29, 1942 be approved as written. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it
g7as so ordered.
1x1RIT"IEN Cc~TvIIv'UI~ICATION:
A communication was received from Lynwood School District ex-
pressing their appreciation for the fine spirit of cooperation of the
City Council in making the playground project a -success in sharing in
the expense thereof. There being; no objection said communication was
~ ordered filed.
' ~ A communication was received from Donald G. Carver to the
effect that beginning on October 1, 1942 he ~~rill be in active duty in
the U. S. Guard for the duration of the war, therefore according to
the wishes of the City Council he is advising of his service in the
armed forces. It was moved by Councilman Ivieyer and seconded by Council-
man Christensen that Police Officer Carver be granted a leave of absence
from the Department as provided by Ordinance r1o. 376. All members of
the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication way received from City Engineer A.J. Bateman
recommending for the consideration of the City Council certain increases
in salaries of employees. After due consideration thereof, it was moved
by Councilman 'Willard and seconded by Councilman Lake that the recommen-
lotions of Engineer Bateman be accepted and that the salaries of Fire
Chief Lewis be increased from X207.90 to "2'5.00 per month; the salary of
Engineer Engineer Earl Gallaher fro m X179.02 to X190.58 per month; the
salary of Fireman E. Yolton from X140.00 to X160.00 per month; the sal-
ary of Paul Brodhagen from 152.26 to X157.50 per month. City Engineer
stated that these increases were provided in ,the ~ud~°e t.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Cou1acilnen Christensen, Lake, Ivieyer, ?Willard and I~ic-
Ivieekin.
Noes: >•Tone.
A communication wa.s received from P~Iayme Cooper making appli-
cation for a license to operate a used car lot at 10749 L. B. Blvd.
It v~Tas moved. by Counc~lm~n ti'r'illard and seconded by Councilman Christen-
sen that permission be granted, however, with the understanding that
there shall be no wrecking of ears thereat, and no buildin~~ constructed
without the approval of the Building Inspector. All members of the
Co'mcil voting aye, the PJiayor declared the motion duly carried and it
was so ordered.
A communication was received from Ivi. Tellefson expressing
his appreciaticn for the opportunity of installing ~ system of keeping
ordinance records. There bu ng no objection, said communication was
ordered filed.
A communication was received from City Attorney Rub~.r to the
effect that the flood cases brought against the City of Lynwood., County
of Los Angeles and Pacific Electric Railway in_the year 1938 have fin-
ally been dismissed and so far as the City is concerned, finally dis-
posed of, submitting a bill for attorney fees in tt~e sum of 25.00.
It was rioved by Councilman Ivieyer and seconded. by Councilman Willard
that the demand for Attorney fees be paid.
Roll Call:
Ayes: 'Councilmen C'^ristensen, Lake, Meyer, tMillard and Mc-
Meekin.
Noes: None.
a~nrriunication was received from City Attorney Ruby report-
ing on the~~rouF~ht by the Government of the United States vs. the City
of Lynwood, et al, recommending that no appearance be made in Court in
defense of said action as the cost of such appearance would be in ex-
cess of the amount that would ~`~crue to the City if the case uTas de-
cided in favor of the Defend~_nts, also stating that the County no doubt
will appear _n defense of the matter. It was moved by Councilman Lake
and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City of Lynwrood make no ap-
pearance in Court in connection with said matter. All members of the
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City Council voting aye, the Pa2ayor declar.~d the motion duly carried and
it rra s so ordered.
A Grant Deed signed by Helen R. Iuiaxv!rell, dated Septemti-er 22,
1942, whereby she deeds to the City of Lynwocd a portion of Lot `? of
the subdivision of the J. J. Eullis 7 11/100 acre lot, needed in the
opening of S~ntP Fe Avenue, eras submitted. It was moved b;• Council-
man Meyer and seconded b.T Councilman Lake that said deed be accepted
and that the City Clerk be directed to cause laid instrument to be re-
cor~ed in the office of tree Recorder of Los P.ngeles County, California.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, ti'~illard and rile-
Meekin.
Noes: RTOne.
The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said time being the h^ur
fixed for a hearing, in connection with changing the zoning or Zone"Rl
to Zone M2 as affecting Bl asks 2, 4, 6, 8,10,12 and 14 of Tract 5418, as
per notices posted along the affected district and per notice published
in the Lynwood Prdss.
The &iayor announced that this was the place and time for hear-
ing any protests or objections relative to maid matter, inquiring of
the City Clerk vrhether or not any written protests had been filed.
Thereupon the City Clerk presented and read t1A~o petitions
that had been filed in his office, protesting the changing of the zone
in said Tract on the grounds that this tract was originally set up as
a residential district; that a change of zone would decrease the value
of their properties; that the proposed new zone would only encourage
small factory sites with small financial investments; that it would
be unfair to existing home owners who reside there, and certain other
arguments against said zone change as set forth fully in said petitions.
Said petitions ~~aere signed by Carry Lavoie and 48 others and one peti-
t-ion by James C. Cruikshank and. 22 others.
~'he Mayor inquired of the audience whether or not there was
any one present v~r'r_o dished to protest in connection with said matter.
Therupon Attorney R. P. Moffitt addressed the Council on be-
half of Gregory P. Pano.~:ulos the petitioner, stating among other t^ings
that his Client has resided at 2701 110th Street since 1~~~; th~.t ir.
1934 he went into the truckingbusiness, and su}ti~sequently pr~rc'.^.ased
the two lots next to his residence for the parking of his".trucks; that
he now has 9 trucks, stating that Mr. Panopulos has tu~rc lots on Alameda.
Street that are suitable for storing his trucks on, but at the present
time he is unable to build any building to ~~:;use them on account of the
tivar condition; Mr. Moffitt also stating that recently a warrant ~¢as is-
sued for his arrest and Per. Panopulos t~~a s tried on violation of the
zoning ordinance. and tree Judge ordered t:~a.t he move his business from
Zche R1 as it ~ATas in violation thereof. PJ;r. PJioffitt stated that in
vieti5j of the protests in connection ~~~ith the proposed cha.ng•ing of zone,
the Council possible will not c~~ange tihe alone, hcvTever, requesting that
a zone exception be permitted in this case for the duration of the v~iar,
w,~ach variance can be made accordint_° to Section 4 of th e Zone Ordinance.
Tile following persons addressed the Council a€ainst the re-
zar.ing of said district from Zane R1 to Zone ivl2:
Fred. H. Heddon, 27G6 E. 109th Street.
James C. Crui#tshank, 2711 E.lllth Street
Henry J. Abarr, 2048 E. 110th Street,
c211ing the attention of the Counc~__ to the detriments to be derived
from such chant-~e of zane; also comp3aining rega.rd__ng the noise that
emanates frorri his premises on account of the shuffling of milk cans
and the trucks going in and out.
Pv,r. Thompson- addressed the Council in favor of such zone
charg e.
After due consideration of the matter it vl~s moves? by Coun-
cilman Lake and seccnded. by Counc'_l.:~an Iuieyer that said hearing be con-
al~.ded and that the petition for rezoning be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, PJleyer, '.'Tillard and. Pacl~ieeki~.
Noes: Councilman Christensen-.
P7r. Gregory Panopulos addressed the Counc~_1 appealir.~- to tre
Cot:rcil t}:at they make an exception to the zoning so that it ~~~ill be
possible for him to stay where he is until after the tR1ar, stating that
he will promise to move within 6" days after tl-e war, also giving a
history of his trucking business.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman 1~'illard a,nd seconded by
Councilman P~Jleyer that the matter be ~;cstp,anedd until the next meeting of
the City Council. All members of the Council with the exception of
Councilman Lake voting aye, the Mayor declared the :.~oticn d:ly carried.
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Councilman Lake addressed the Council stating the reason why
he ~FJOUld not vote in favor of the motion, v~ias because that he believes
that the Council are in a position to act now rather than to delay the
matter.
After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the motion
to postpone the matter be rescinded. All members of the Council present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
t"y7~ereupon it wU.s moved by Councilman ~"illard and seconded by
Councilman Christensen that the City Attorney be instructed to draft
necessary papers for consideration of the Council at their next meeting
calling for a, variance to the Zone as affecting Mr. Panopulos property,
setting forth among other things a time limit of one ;Tear for no further
explansion, etc.
Roll Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Christensen, Willard and lUieyer.
Noes: Councilman iJIcF~Ieekin.
A communication was received from Chas. W. s'Veber calling at-
tention to the noise that is made after dances on Saturday nights at
the Masonic Temple which disturbe his tenants many of whom are defense
workers and need their ,rest; also regarding the parking of cars against
his courts and when they start their motors it fills their romm with
exhaust gases to the extent that they have to .getup and leave the room,
or possibly become gassed.
After due consideration of the matter, the matter of noise
and discipline on the Streets and sidewalks was referred to the Folice
Department; also the City -Clerk was instructed to write to the Masonic
order requesting them to cooperate ao correct the situation.
Report of City Court, was received, as well as applications
for employment from Wm. W. Murphy and Luther B. Myers. There being no
objection said report and applications were ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A communication was received from City Attorney Roby reporting
on the letter from Roscoe R. Hess which ~r.7as referred to him, to the ef-
fect that he believes that the case pending against the Utility Companies
in regard to franc'~ise fee matters be kept_ pending anc? be n~~dismissed,
unless the County of~Los Angeles who have also broug'~t suit .gives us
notice and request so to do. No action was taken thereon, a.nd the eom-
munica.tion was ordered. filed.
NEWrsUSINESS
RESOLUTION N0. 1480, entitled: "RESOLUTION AUi~~O~IZING THE
~'URCHASE OF' CERTAIN BOi~DS BY THE CITY OF LYNT-S'COD IN THE MATTER OF THE
II~IPROVEME~~;`T" OF MP.GNOLIA AVENUE A?vD OTHER STREETS, CER1.'AIN ALLEYS AND
EASEIviEN'1' BY THE COIVSTRUC~I~ION~ OF PUBLIC SE1"dERS, " wa,s read. It was moved
by Gouncilman~ Christensen and seconded by Councilman Willard that said
Resolution No. 1480 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen:, Lake, Meyer, ti~Y'illard and Mc
Me~ki n.
Noes: None.
A Special Audit report of funds set up in Escrow in Refunding
A~. & I. Districts Nos. 6, 9 and 10 as made by W. R. Wright, Public Ac-
countant, was presented. There being no objection, said. audit report
v~Tas ordered filed.
A tax deed signed by H. L. Byram, Tax Collector, and_ dated
September 18, 1942 in factor of the City of LZTnwood, covering Lot 226,
Tract 2551 and Lots 2 and 3, Block 17, Mod,jeska. Park, v~ras submitted.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Counc`lraan Christensen
that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause
said deed to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.
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Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Ivleyer, t~ri7_]_ard and Mc-
~UTeekin.
Noes: None.
A Grant Deed proposing to convey by the City of Lot 226, Tract
2551 to J. 0. Law, wa.s subm;-tted.
Trereupon F~ESOLUTION N0. 148I, entitled: "FE SOLUTION SELLING
CERTAIN REAL ES`iAE AND AU`T'Y:ORIZING THE EXB'CU'~'IOIV OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT
OF THE CCI~iSIDERATI01~ NAPIIED THZ,HEIN", was read. It was moved by Council-
man Ca~~ristensen and seconded by Councilman 'Willard thst said Resolution
No. 1481 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ccunclmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, tA~illa.rd and rvlc-
Meekin.
Noes: None.
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A Grant Deed, wr,erein The City of Lym~Tood proposes to convey
to i~irs. Readma-r Siekel Lots 2 and 3, Block 17, Tviod,jeska Park, was sub-
mitted.
Thereupon RESOLUT ICN NC. 1482, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING-
CERTAI:~ REAL ESTA`T'E AND AUT HOT~IZING THE EXF'CUTION OF A DEED UPON PAY_
~tENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAT~ZED THEREIN, : was read. It was m oved b~.
Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lake that said Reso-
lution No. 1482 be adopted.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Beyer, Willard and NTc-~
Me eki n.
Noes: None.
The following dem ands ti~~ere presented:
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND
Linde Air Products Eompany 1.02 So. Calif. his. Co. 77.76
Firestone Auto Supplies 9.28 Blake, P~Toffitt & Tovne 58.59
Imperial Tardwa,rd Co. 1.60 Petty Cash-Treas. 120.09
Southland ~'~.~Totors 4.32 Erioch Chevrolet Co. 57.70
~~Bob'~ i~Yilliams 9.31 - Enoch Chevrolet Co. 934.77
Curtis & Christensen, Inc., 29.32 Claude L. Reber 6.34
Enoch Chevrolet Co. 2.68 John T. Fairb~ r.~~d 137.50
Smith Booth Usher Co. 2.63- America r, Red Cross 30.00
V'Testern Auto Supply Co. 1.36- L,LGHTING FUND
Brown-Bevis Equipment Co. 10.31 Ly mood Electric Co. 36.35
Dreher Tire and Auto Supply 1.54 Arthur n. "~~_~^~ 3. "^
Lloyd L. King 2.83 ~~'ATER FUND
Bryant Oil Company 172.`.3 Petty Cash-Water Dept. 15.50
Stuart Tu1.~ Hayes 50.00 Addressograph Fac. Off . 14.23
Vernon Lightining Bluept. 17.18- C. H. Davie Hardware 2.27
Lattin's Stationery Store 12.32 City Treasurer 67.05
Econolite Copor~tion 4.20 Dreher Tire & Auto Sup .. 13.29
Downie Bros. Inc. 7.00 Vernon Lightining 4.79
Lee Parmelee 263.04 Standard Oil Co. 12.79
State Compensation Insuranc e :388.10 Hickey Pipe & Supply 4.4?
Claude L. Reber 623.80 Gates Rubber Co. 1.44
C. D. Soiseth & Son 39.81 Herbert J. Gray 4.80
L. A. Co. Health Dept. 1.00 ?Water Dept. 5.95
Franklin Auto Supply 10.54 Fayroll Account 703.35
V~~'. R. ?Aright 90. 00 Lynwood-Press& Tribune 48, 72
So . Calif . Ga. s Co . 3.36 STREET ITti~iPROVETv1ENT FUND
Title Insurance & trust Co. 6.00 Smith Booth Usher Co. 8`7.h3-
Sanders Plumbing Co. 2.07. L. A. Chemical Co. 28.33
C. H. Davis Hardwa-re 8. ~9 C. H. Davis Hardware 1.7.9
Carson's 6.70 R~urphy Lumber Co. 3.26
So. Cal. Tel. Co. 66.55 So. Cal. Gas Co. I.65
E. B. P~loritz Foundry 82.40 J. G. Tucker & Son 98.81'
Auto. Club. of ~o. Cal. 48.20 Consolidated Rock Pro. '~8.^7~
Payroll Account 3, 296.25 T~,ia-nning Bros. Rock & Sandi 19.61-
Fierson & Delane, Inc. 36.05 Payroll Account 514.15-
Lynwood School District 157.62 P~.IBLIC PARK ACCOUNT
N. L. Curtis-Specialty hTdse 3.09 Lone Star Sheet Metal 3.25-
General Paper Co. ~ 61.54 P~iorris & ?~laite 77°. 63'
Bank of America 3.50 Acme Lumber & ?'Irecking 34.86-
hotel Ca-fe ~~.00 Hughes & Palmer 46.66
It was moved by C ouncilman Christensen and_ seconded b;T Coun-
cilman Millard that said de mands be allov+red and that warrants be dr~cwn
on the City Treasurer for s aid var`~_cus amounts.
Roll Call:
A;<es: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, T~~ey:~r, ?F'il?~rd and Tuc-
P~Ieekin.
~,1oes: PJone.
t was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Cou ncilman
Willard that the City of Ly nwood discontinue the appropriatio n of X30.00
to the Red Cross as they no w have sufficient financial aid. A11 members
of the City Council voting aye, the T~iayor declared the motion -duly car-
ried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and sec:~nded bar Council-
man ~v'illa.rd that the :neeting adjourn to October 13, 1942, at 12:30 P. P~r1.
All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor decl ared the
m.^tion duly carried and it was so ordered.
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