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REGULAR MEETING DECEMB~:R 2i, 1943
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.
Mayor Willard in the chair.
Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Wiggins and Willard
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Lake that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular
meeting of December 15, 1943 be approved as written. All members of
the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried and it was so ordered.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATSONS:
A copy of a letter 8lrected to Lynn Walker, Chairman of the
War Savings Staff was received from R. O'Shaughnessy wherein he tenders
his resignation as Chairman of the Lynwood Division of the War Savings
Committee, suggesting that the City Council suggest his successor to
Mr.Walker. There being no ob,~eetion, the communication was ordered
filed and the Mayor Stated that he would check with the ladies who
have taken care of the bond house sales to determine who would be a
good Chairman.
A communication was received from Chief of Police P. W. Rerr
to the effect that there has been considerable increase in the work
load of the Police Department, particularly the work among women. and
young girls and the clerical load, therefore, recommending that the
official status of Mrs. Lott be changed to that of Secretary-Clerk of
the ~l.ice Department, and that she be relieved of the duties of
Police Matron.
'A communication was also received from Chief of Police,
P. N. Rerr requesting that he be permitted to employ the most 8»i table
person from among the applicant8 for Police Matron on Pile at ?5¢ per
hour and any meals, for actual time needed, stating that in thee:-past it
has required Prom 30 to 40 hours per month.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded. by
Councilman Christensen that Mrs. Westana Lotus classification be
changed Prom that of Court Clerk and Police Matron to Court Clerk and
Secretary of the Police Department without additional compensation
therefor, and that Chief of Police Derr be authorized to employ a
Police Matron at ?5¢ per hour to be ratified later by the City Council.
Aoll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Wiggins and
Willard.
Noes None.
A communication was received Pram City Attorney, Ghas. A.
Ruby to the effect that he had contacted the Board of Trustees of
the Compton-Lynwood College i n regard to including the extension of
Bradt field through to Carlin Avenue, and that they have agreed to
include it in their condemnation proceedings in connection with their
acquiring additional land for school purposes, with the understanding
that the City shall pay their pro rata cost of such condemnation pro-
ceedings. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the communication
Piled.
A communication was received from the State Employees
Retirement System giving quotation of cost to make a survey of the
cost of Lynwood to have their employees included within their system,
stating that such survey would cost X227.50. Af ter due eonaideratioM
of the matter, the Mayor was authorized and requested to check with
the League of California Cities and other sources available what the
possible cost thereof to the City would be to have their employees
lneluded, and to report at a later date to the City Council.
A communication was received Prom Chief of Police Rerr
announcing that he is commencing on January 5, 1944 at 6:00 P. M. a
physical training class for members of his department, police reserve
and Fire Department with E8 Zello in charge of instructions, with
some of the activities to be wrestling, boxing, self defense, eta.,
with a closing session in handball, volley-ball, basketball and
other drills, stating that they will use the gymnasium building at
the school, inviting the Council to loin the various activities
of the class whenever their time permits. Chief Rerr was complimented
by the City Council for this new activity.
A communication was received from the Federal Works Agency,
by E. M. Drew, Chief of Federal Property Section, enclosing a proposed
lease in connection with Project Calif. 4-3?6, Water Works Facilities,
in Santa Fe Avenue, Lynwood Road and Fernwood Avenue that was completed
some time ago, wherein they propose to lease said lines to the City
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of Lynwood. City Attorney
it is in order.
Thereupon it was
Councilman Myer that said
he is hereby authorized to
of the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes Councilmen
Hillard
Ruby checked the contract and stated that
moved by Councilman Lake and seconded. by
lease be accepted and that the Mayor be and
execute said instrument for and in behalf
Christenseni Lake, Meyer, Higgins and
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Noes: None.
Report of Fire Deppartment was received and ordered Piled.
ORAL COMMCJNICATIONS:
hief of Police gerr addressed the Council stating that
he was addressing the Council on behalf of the City employees, and
while they did not grant to establish .a precedent, however, that they
wished to present to Mayor Hillard a small gift to show their respect
and esteem for him as he is entering the Navy and that he trusts that
the gifts will be useful. .
Thereupon Mayor Hillard stated that he felt deeply gratified
for the employees thoughtfulness, Stating that he has enjoyed the
splendid cooperation.af the City employees and that he has enjoyed
the work on the Council and as Mayor, stating that he is proud
to serve his country in the Navy, however, that he dislikes to
sever his connections with the City as he has lived here for 30
years and that he is interested in it8 growth and prosperity,
urging those who are to stay at home to continue to work for the
welfare of the City.
The ggifts that were presented was a gavel and a utility kit.
CJNFINISHID BUBINE88:
Mayor,Hillard stated that the Council had investigated the
matter of the pfiopdeed hospital (Marine} that had been published as
proposed to be gonstruete8 in Lynwood, and that it being located here is
very slight.
Councilman Higgins addressed the Council to the effect that he
called Mr. Hills regarding the matter, but that he was not in, so he
spoke to Mr. Ikea and that he was advi8ed that they had planned on
Lynwood, but when he was informed that the land in question is no longer
tax deeded that .that put it in a different light .and that they perhaps
would not be interested in this location in that case.
Councilman Lake addressed the Council to the .effect that he
had been invited by Mayor Tarleton of Compton to attend a meeting of
the Los Angeles .Chamber of Commerce, stating that .he sat in only as a
spectator.Mr. L$ke stated that Joe Scott was the Chairman and he learned
from the meeting that this matter is only in the initial stages and
that the committee that met are now only meeting Por the purpose of
trying to get s.bill through Congress for the appropriation, and that
na site is in question at this time, howe~ter, that they did discuss a
site at Palos Verdes,
Mr. Ed Cavanaugh addressed the Council in favor of the hospital
being located here.
The 'following addressed the Council opposing its location
here: Mre. Sever, Tom Wheatley, Floyd Rowlee, J. 0. Law.
Councilman Higgins offered a motion ,that the City Council go
on record opposing its location in Lynwood an the grounds that Lynwood
can ill afford to lose the taxation of the Land in question and for
various other reasans, however, it seemed to be the opinion of the
rest of the Council that no action need be taken at this early date
as it is only 1n its preliminary stages, therefore, no second was
received to said motion an8 it Lost for the want oP a second.
Mayor .Hillard stated that there was talk about Qrayson Heat
Control forming .a baseball team in which case they would want to use
the facilities of the ball park in the City Park, and that the Park
Committee expre$sed the de-sire to have the present bleachers moved to
its permanent location So that the ground could be leveled.
After.due consideration of the matter, it was referred to
Councilman Lake .to cheek into the matter and with the Park Committee
to determine where the bleachers should be located.
The muter of purchase of additional Lats in License Survey-
or s Tract to add to the City Park, as proposed by Hugh Lester, and
the assessmente,in connection therewith to be assumed by the City, was
discussed. After due consideration of the matter, Councilman Lake was
appointed a committee of one to check on the Lots in question, and
the City Clerk Ras directed to secure a letter from the Land Escrow
and Sate Deposit Company regarding any possible discount on the bonds
i n question.
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NEW BUSINESS:
ite~Deed, dated December 10, 1943 and signed by
D. H. Thrasher, whereby he Deeds to the City of Lynwood his interest
in and to Lot-124, Tract 2551-for a consideration of X25.00, was
submitted.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman•Christensen and
seeanded by Councilman Meyer that said deed be accepted and that the
City Clerk be-di rested to cause said instrument to be recorded in
the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. .
Roll Call:
. Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Wiggins, Lake and
Willard.
Noes: None.
A Qluitclaim dead, dated November 8, 1943 and signed by
Grace Williams, Lois Hogan, M. L. Runner and J. F. Runner, heirs of
James Wallace Runner, deceased, whereby they convey their interest in
and to the Easterly one+half of Lot 953, Tract 3172 to the City of
Lynwood, was submitted. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and
Seconded by Councilman Lake that said Deed be accepted and that the
City Clerk be directed to cause said instrument to be recorded in
the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Christensen, Meyer, Lake, Wiggins and
Willard.
Noes: None.
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND
NAME ~:& AMOUNT
Depot Coffee Shop 1 225 $ 5+0
john T. Fairbanks 18226 13?. 50
William Norling 1822? 10.00
Eynwood Press-L nwood Tribune 18228 71.46
Floyd B. Rowlee° 18229 25.00
Standard Shade & Linoleum 18230 5.49
Los Angeles County Health Dept. 18231 1.00
Chas. A. Ruby 18232 350.00
x. R. McMeekin, M. D. 18234 1?. 50
Southern California Edison Co. 18233 198.97
Pierson-DeLane, Inc. 18235 6.15
Water Department 18236 52.00
Southern Calif. Tel. Co. 18237 146.22
Stores Inventory 18238 145.71 .
City Shop 18239 260.66
Vernon Lightning Blueprint,Inc. 18240 8.20
Petty Cash--Treasurer's Office 18241 37.44
Massachusetts Bonding do InB. 18242 ?9.02
Payroll Account 18243 3,754.50
Lynwood Press-'Lynwood Tribune
Publishing House 18244 .10. ?6
TOTAL ~~#R67:9B
WATER DEPARTMENT ..
Southern California Tel. Co. 8183 14.25
Southern Calif. Edison Co. 8184 61?.?1
General Fund 8185 11.04
General Fund 8186 18.28
Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 818? 5:94
City Treasurer 8188 30.25
General Fund 8189 2,000.00
Pa roll Aeeount 8190 634.?0
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STREET I1~PROVEMEN'i' FUND
General Fund 4913 95.91
General Fund 4914 119.61
Southern Ca11f. Edison Co. 4915 18.13
Gilmore 011 Company 4916 15?. 07
Acme Builders ripply Co. 491? 49.61
Sear s,Rowbuck and Co. 4918 32.75
Payroll Account 4919 .,,,_6,4.16
'1'OY'AL X1,137.24
PUBLIC PARK FUND .
Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 147 2.65
Pa roll Account 148 100.00
TOTAL ~`fb~'
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that the demands be allowed a.nd warrants be drawn
on the City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call;
Ayea~ Councilman Christensen, Lake, Meyer, Wiggins and
Willard.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Couneil-
man Christensen that the City Hall offices that are not open 24
hours a day be permitted to close on Friday noon, December 24, 1943.
All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Wiggins th2t the meeting adjourn to January 4, 1944, at
7:30 P. M. All member s. of the City Couneil voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried. -~
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Approved by the. City Council at
heir meeting held on January 4, 1944
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