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REGULAR MEETING SE;PTEMbER lp, 1944
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session, in the Council Chamber of tree City Hall, 11331 Plaza
Stree'~,, on above date, at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Wiggins in the chair. _
Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman
Meyer that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 5,
1944 be approved as written. All members of the City Council
. present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
WRITTEN COMI~iUNICATIONS:
A communication was received from the Los Angeles County
Division of the League of California Cities announcing their next
meeting at the Patriotic Hall on Miles Avenue in Huntington Park
on September 21, at 7:30 P. M. All who cared to attend submitted
their name to the City Clerk and thereafter the communication was
ordered filed.
A communication was received from the L. A. Building
and Construction Trades Council calling attention to the X10,000,000
that was allocated to Cities for the purpose of helping defray
expenses in connection with post war plans and acquisition, sub-
mitting a list of Cities and breakdown as to what Lynwood would
receive under this plan. There being no objection, said comr~unica.tion
was ordered filed.
A communication was received from M. F. Wright and Earl
F. Wright making application to operate an aluminum foundry at
11688 Atlantic Avenue in the City of Lynwood. After due consider-
ation of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Tucker that permission be granted for the duration
and six months after the war. All members of the City Council
voting aye, the N?ayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from Richard Craves,
Executive Secretary of the League of California Cities announcing
a one-day conference at the Ambassador Hotel in the City of Los
Angeles on October 13 from 10 A. N1. to 9 P. M. All those who
plan on attending the luncheon and evening dinner meeting were
requested to so notify the City Clerk in order that reservations
may be made, after which the communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from r~ildred F. Hall calling
attention to the need of repair of the alley next to her property
located at 11373 Virginia Ave., said alley being ,just east of
Atlantic Avenue. There being no objection, said communication
was referred to t?~e Cityy Engineer to take care of the matter and
report to the Council what he has done about the matter.
A communication was received. from C. E. Miles making
application for a license to operate a new a.nd used t?~ailer Lot,
accessories, trailer furniture, etc, at 12130 Long Beach Blvd.
It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock
that permission be granted and the City License Collector be
authorized to issue license therefor. All members of the City
Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly
carried.
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A Petition signed by Wayne A. Fuller and other property ,,,~
owners in Tract No. 11862, petitioning the City to construct
concrete curbs and sidewalks in 4aid Tract. There being no objection,
said petition was referred to the City Engineer for checking and
report to the City Council at a later date.
A communication was received from Jarnes C. Cruikshank,
Chairman of Lynwood 0. P. A. and Ted Dummett, Commander of Civilian
Defense to the effect that the City Board has had a hard time to
keep an Office in Lynwood and that in order to do so the staff
had to be reduced by one Clerk some time ago which makes it impossible
to do the work, therefore recommending that the City of Lynwood
pay for one Clerk for said office.
Mr. Cruikshank was present and ad_=tressed the Council
regarding the matter.
After due consideration, the matter was laid over until
next Tuesday night when the Council will meet on other items of
business when it will be decided.
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An offer to purchase the north one-half of Lot 520, Tract 2551
for the sum of 500.00 free and clear of all debt and City Clerk to
furnish a merchantable title thereto, was received from Bert J. Freer.
This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and there being no one
present who wished to raise said. bid, it was moved by Councilman Meyer
and seconded by Councilman Shrock tYiat the offer'be accepted.
Roll Call :
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes:None
An offer to -purchase Lot 148, Tract 2551 for the sum of
X1,000.00 free and clear of all debt, and City to furnish a merchantable
title thereto was received from Joseph F. Stetzenmeyer. This offer
being; within the appraisal of said Lot, and there being no one present
who wished to increase said offer,~it was moved by Councilman Meyer
and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said offer be accepted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shraek, r~ieyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes None
A communication was received from Mr. A. L. Young offering
on behlaf of his client to purchase Lot 5 of the Upston Tract lying
on the north side of Imperial Highway, between Otis Ave, and McNerney
Ave. for a total consideration of X1,700.00 free and clear of debt
and City to clear title thereon.
It havein~ been determined from the Tax Delinquent Land Comm-
ittee that this parcel is tied together with another ~~~arcel of land
gust to the east thereof in a bond issued in refunding A. & I. District
No. 19 which would be difficult to divide, therefore, it was moved
by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the offeree
be offered the other parcel too in order to clear the bonds on both
parcels and report back what the determination is regarding the matter.
All members of the City Council present voting aye, the "~ayor declared
the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from C. E. Bardberry off Bring to
sell a Bond No: 464 issued in refunding-•A. & I. Dist. No. 19 on the
South 125 feet of Lot 5 of the Upston Tract in the sum of X3,6?8.?8
for fifty cents on the dollar flat.
The City •Clerk stated that he -and the City Treasurer had
talked over the matter and that they believe that the bond should be
purchased as the Gity nouT hold the sewer bonds against said parcel and
it would make it possible to sell the tax deed trot the City is also
the possessor of.
• Therefore, it vas moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the City purchase said Bonds from C. E.
Bradberry as an asset of the Water De?~artment, and that a warrant be
allowed in the list of demands in payment of the consideration in the
sum of ~l, 839.39.
Roll Call:
Ayes:. Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes : Nome
A communication was received from Mary tutolidor, Water Clerk
suggesting that the Citypurchase a Graphotype for use in the water
department which would make plates needed in sending out notices to
e=ater consumers, stating that a nertir machine can be purchased for X814.00
and a reconditioned one at X561.65.. Councilman Tracker addressed the
Council recommending that the reconditioned machine be purchased.
~r'hereupon it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by
Councilman Shrock that the Water Department be authorized to purchase
the reconditioned machine for a total consideration of X461.65.
and that the old machine, operated by hand be traded in for x'17.50.'
Roll Call:
Ayes; Councilman Looney, Shrock, ~`~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None
A communication from Paul W. Kerr, Chief of Police, suggesting
that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Southern
Racific Company requesting that they expedite securing• the materials
needed in constructing the signal at Impeerial and Alameda Stre:=:t as it
has been since November 15, 1943, that the pro,~ect a~as initiated, and
the •traffic congestions at said intersection is getting worse every
day. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by
Councilman Pleyer that the City Clerk be instructed to so notify the
Southern. Pacific Company and request that they expedite the construction
at as early a date as possible. All members of the City Council voting
aye, the PJ~ajror declared the motion duly carried.
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A communication was received from Chief of Police Kerr
suggesting that the City Engineer look into the matter of opening
~Fernwood Avenue through from Gertrude Drive to lviuriel Drive so
that it may be considered as a street for heavy traffic. There
x~eing no objection, said matter was referred. to the City Engineer
to endeavor to get necessary r°ight of wa.y frcm the owner and
report his findings to the City Council.
A communication was received from Chief of Police Kerr
reporting on the matter of the complaint of Pvirs. Terpstra regarding
Talbert Cider Mill, and other matters, stating that he believes
that the matter has been satisfactorily taken care of. The City
Clerk was instructed to communicate with Mrs. Terpstra notif yang
here o~6 the disposition of the case.
A communication was received from Chief of Folice Kerr
to the effect that in investigating the matter of dancing ordinance
he finds that in several places it should be amended to meet the
needs. Thereupon it was moved. by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Looney that said communication be referred to City ''^
Attorney Barnes with instructions to amend the Ordinance to comply
with the suggestions made by Chief of Police Kerr, for consideration
of the City Council.
A communication wa.s received from Chief of Police Kerr -~'
making certain recommendations regarding an appropriate celebration
upon the victory over Germany, suggesting that the formation of
• a citizens committee to represent all agencies in the City to map
out a co-ordinaned plan, be initiated by the City. After due
consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman .Shrock and
seconded by Councilman Dreyer that the Chief of Police be instructed
to communicate with those organizations that he deems advisable.
to formulate such a plan, suggesting that they appoint one member
to represent them at a meeting to be called by Chief Kerr for such
purpofie, o September 29tr:. All members of the City Council
votin~• aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received. from Warren L. Daetweiler
Chi~#' of the Fire Department recommending that Mr. Harold L. Whi~e~s
salary be increased from X200.00 per month to X210.00 per mo nthR
Thereupon it wrs moved by Councilman Looney and seconded by
Councilman Tucker that the recommendation be accepted and that-the
salary of Harold I. Write be increased to X210.00 per month.
___ - - Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None
A communication was received from W. I. Hollingsworth
& Co., by D. H. Swan, Secretary submitting a Grant Deed to Lots
6, 7 and 8, in Block 1, Tract 9288, needed in connection witrl
establishing a site for a new fire station. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that
said Grant Deed, dated September 7, 1944 and signed
by the officials of Bank of America National Test and Savings
Association be accepted and that the City Clerk be autr.orized
and instructed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the Office
of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, and that the Clerk thank
the Hollingsworth Co. by letter for the lots.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None
It was moved by Coz.zncilman greyer and seconded. tiny ~Council-
ma.n Tucker that the City Clerk make anx>lication to purchase the '
tax deed on Lots 6, '7 and 8, Black 1, Tract 9288 from Pacific
States Savings and Loan Assn. and to secure the bonds.a_t a dis-
count covering the bonds issued in refunding A. & I. District No.
17, et al.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, P~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Rroes: None
Report of the Fire Department for the month of Az_zgtzst;
also annual report wa.s received; also report of gasoline .consumed.
ORAL COI~P~rUNIC~~TIONS:
1Vir. Roberts addressed the Council regarding his application
for a tool and die shop.
Thereupon his app_ication to operate a tool and. die shop
at 10903 Long Beach Boulevard, signed by William G. Roberts, aanold
R. Krause and Jimmy Haggett, was read. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Prieyer and seconded by Councilman Shro ck that per?riission
k:e granted for the dtaration of the war and six months following,
and that the License Collector be authorized to issue license
therefor. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared the ;~~otion duly carried.
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Mr. Gray addressed the Council regarding the matter of
securing a memento from the war in the way of a large cannon and
tank that could be placed on City property to show future ~;ener-
ations the type of eglzipment that was used and what the sacrifices
that had been made by posterit;~, stating that. he believes that
it would be very fitting inasmuch as there are many boys in
Lynwood in the Armed forces.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman ~rteyer that the City Cler write a letter to the Park
Committee suggesting to them that they endeavor to secure a
suitable trophy or trophies for display by the City of Lynwood.
All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declsrAd
the motion duly carried.
Mr. Brindley addressed the Council regarding an approach
to his place. Mayor Wiggins told him that as soon as the approach
is completed that it will be inspected and if okey will be approved.
UNFI,ISHED BUSINESS
City Engineer, Graves su bmitted a report regarding the
matter of complaint of charge to Mr. Magnuson for connection to
one of his lots when sewer was installed, reporting that according
to his inspection and findings that he believes that he thins
that the charge is a legitimate one, however, that he has wtitten
to rJlr. Blai n v~rho wa s the man in charge a t the t i me the sewer was
• -installed and that he has not yet received a reply to his letter.
Therefore it was moved by Councilman Looney that the matter be
delayed further to see if a reply will be forthcoming from P~J?r.
Blain regarding said matter.
The matter of purchase of the lots belonging to Hugh
Lester in the Licensed Surveyor's Niap lying southerly of Century
Boulevard between the proposed hospital and the City Park,~s
brought up for further consideration. Thereupon it was moved.
by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said
Lots be purchased, from ~~r. Lester sub,~ect to indebtedness, for
the sum of 5500.00, that Lot 123, License Surveyor's Map be purchased
for the sum of x`350.00 free and clear to the City; also that the
City Clerk continue to negotiate for the purchase of the other
four lots in private ownership; also that application be made to
the Pacific States Savings & Loan Assn. for the purchase of the
tax deeds and to purchase the bonds issued in refunding A. & I.
D.is t. No. l?, et al at a discount, and that a warrant be drawn
on the City Treasurer for the consideration agreed upon to Mr.
Hugh Lester a.nd included in the list of demands.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tracker and Wigg#na.
Noes: None
The matter of the City rurchaGing four tires and. tubes
for the City mechanic, Bert E. Dyer on Acco~.ant of his having used
his car in City service, was brought up for further consideration
of the City Council. After due consideration of the matter, it
was moved by Councilman Looney and seconded by•Councilman Meyer.
that the City of Lynwood agree to purchase two tires and two tubes
for Mr. Dyer.
• Ro 11 Ca 11:
Ayes% Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None
• A communication was received from City Engineer Graves
reporting on the bid submitted by W. A. Rice to drill a well,
recommending that the City Co~..ancil accept the bid and enter into
a contract for the drilling of said well on Bullis Road.
. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that the bid be accepted and that the Mayor
be authorized. to sign a contract for the drilling of a water well
a s per the bid of W. A. Rice.
Roll Call:
•Ayes ; Councilmen -Looney, Shrock, Nieyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes • A?one.
City Engineer Graves also reported that the picnic stove
in the new City Park has been completed by Floyd Raisty one of
the employees in tY~e park; also that they are getting ready to
construct curbs and gutters around three sides of the park, I~iulford,
. Birch and Beechwood Avenues.
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City Engineer Craves also reported on the matter of
constructing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in Tract 12600 to the
effect that the whole project may not nova be prosecuted without
the securing of priority as it is over the sum of X10,000.00,
and as priorities were turned down for a similar ,job east of
Bullis Road on Louise St., et al, he does not deem it worthwhile
to go to the trouble to ask for priorities, however, that the curbs
and gutters might be constructed at this time and the sidewalks
wait until a later date. No action was taken, other than th e City
Engineer wa.s instructed to inquire from the property owners wriat
their wish is whether to do part of the urork now, or ~~~ait until
after the lifting of priorities when the whole ,job may be completed.
Councilman Tueker reported that he had checked into the
matter of complaint by Ir~rs. Barabee to the effect that she had
been overcharged for water consumed, and that he find$ Capon investi-
gation that she was charged by the Department according to the
rates fixed by the City Council for victory gardens, therefore,
making a motion that Pars. Barabee be notified that the City finds
that the Water Department rid carried out the instruction of the
City Council made on February 15, 1944, regarding charge for
victory gardens and therefore she will be obliged to pay the bill
as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, I4ieyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: None
NEW BUSINESS
A Quitclaim Deed dated September 1, 1944, and signed by
John A. Bullis and Rosemary McCarthy Bullis whereby they convey
their interest in and to Lots 9, 10 and part of Lot 11, Commerce
Tract to the City of Lynw<<,od, was suY~mitted.
A Quitclaim Deed, dated September 12, 1944, and signed
by William A. Bullis and Jane McNaghten Bullis whereby they convey
their interest in and to said Lets 9, 10 and part of 11, Commerce
Tract to the City of Lynwood, was submitted.
A Quitclaim Deed, dated September 11,, 1944 and signed by
Richard 0. Bullis and Kathleen Bullis whereby they convey their
interest in and to Lots 9, 10 and part of 11, Commerce Tract to
the City of Lynwood, was sub_ matted.
A Quitclaim Deed, dated September 1, 1944 and signed
by Ileen $ullis Campbell and. Samuel James Campbell whereby. they
convey their interest in and to said Lots 9, 10 and part of 11,
Commerce Tract to th_ e City of Lynwood, was submitted.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Meyer that said Quitclaim Deed be and the same are
hereby accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to cause
said instruments to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of
Los Angele s Cola nty.
Ro 11 Ca 11:
Ayes: Councilmen Loney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker a_nd Wiggins.
Noes : None.
An offer to purchase Lots 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9, Tract 921
for a total consideration of 4~, 000.00 conditioned on the City of
Lynwood changing the zone to light manufactl~ring, was sub~~:itted.
There being no objection this matter was laid on the table for
L nvestiga.tion a.nd later consideration; also City Council to check
advisability of than ing zone at Fernwood and ?.'.each St. from R.1
(Residential ) to x,42 Light It:anufacturing).
An Agreement of Sale and Purchase whereby Cyril B. Newton
and Marie Newton proposed to purchase Lot 41, Block 3, Iulod,jeska
Park on the installment plan over a period of one year, was submitted.
Thereupon RESOLUTION NC. 1720, entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF 'I'HE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWUOD, CALIFORi1IA ACCEPTING
BID FOR THE PURCHA~i~~ OF CITi OWNED TAX DEEDED REAL PROPERTY~~,
was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by
Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1720 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes ~ Co~.?ncilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
Noes: Pone
An Agreement of Sale and Purchase whereby Lyn J. Doerr
and Eileen M. Doerr proposes to purchase Lot 43, Block 2, Mod~jeska
Park on the installment plan over a period of oney~ar, was submitted.
7'H?~,REUP)N RESOLUTION N0. 1721, entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL Cr THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALI FCRI~TIA ACCEPTING
nID rOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY OWNED TAX DEF~DEL REAL PROPEHTY,'~ was
read, It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by.Councilman
Meyer that said Resol~?tion No. 171 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
TTO es : None
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It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Coun-
cilman P.2eyer treat the salary of Judge Howard Hemen~ray ~e increased
from 125.00 per month to X150.00 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes Councilman Looney, Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
• Nees: None
The following demands afere presented:
GENERAL FUND
Jenkins Index Card Co., 18875 ~ 83.03
Buddy's Texaco Service 18876 19.00
N. L. Curtis, Spcl. Mdse. 18877 9.23
Water Department 18878 52.00
Nat`l Fire Protection Assn. 18879 3.00
C. E. P.2ay1 en 18880 16.40
s. D: Peaxcn 18881 12.40
Schvbabacher Frey Company 18882 10.86
Moody Sprinkler Co. 18883 38.44
Annin & Co., 18884 15.95
Stores Inventory 18885 15J.24
Pacific Bearings Company 18886 4.8~
Goddard-Jackson Co., 18887 2..93
Hugh. R. McMeekin M. D. 18888 3.00
Dow Radio Supply Co. , 18889 .28
Mac's Radio Supply 18890 .88
W. P. Fuller & Co . , 18891 .40
Lynwood-Press-L•.yn~ri~od Tribune 18892 100.58
Payroll Account. 18893 3,918.95
Petty Cash--Treas. Office 18894 31.48
City Shop 1 8895 203.0?
Southern Calif . Telephone Co. 18896 ~ 131. ?3
Lattin~s Stationery & Ptg. 18897 50.33
Sanders Plumbing Co. 18898 10.99
Public Il?~anagement 18899 ~ 3.00
J. N. Swaton 18900 1.45
Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 18901 3.44
Banner Market 1890 1.29
Banner Market 18903 17.31
Automobile Club of So. Calif . 18804 160.62
Federal Laboratories, Inc. 18905 50.50
Lynwood Paint & Hard-are Co. 18906 37.89
Tvionroe Calculating Machine Co. 18907 ~O,Q
5,166.47
VdATER FUND
Claude L. Reber 8398 5.00
American V~rater Works Assn. 8399 2.50
Southern Calif. Tel. Company 8400 14.25
Lynwood Lumber Company 8401 6.15
General Fund 8402 24.50
Lynwood Press-Lynwood Tribune 8403 25.63
Payroll Account 8404 696.45
Southern Calif. Edison Co. 8405 1,038.10
General Fund 8406 15.62
City Treasurer 8407 43.19
N"~onroe Calc~_zlating lviachine Co. 8408 12.00
C. E. Bradberry 8409 839.39
3, 72,2.78
LIGHTING FUND
1167 8.92
Payroll Account 1168 200.00
Southern Calif. Edison Co. 1169 896•!,.,09
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STREET IMPRGVEMENT FUND
Genet'al Fund 5059 134.31
P€~yroll Account 5060 780.50
General Fund 5061 238.54
Lynwood Paint & Hard•~~ are Co. 5062 5.55
1,158.90
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:UBLIC FARK ACCOUNT
Sanders Plumbing Co.
Payroll Account
Hugh E. Le~ st er
191
192
193
~ 3.51
1 X2.55
500,_ .00
~ 696.06
2'AX DEEDED LAND FUND
R. A. Ganahl
City Treasurer
Bankers Lif e
S. S. and Theresa P. Hahn
John A. Bu11is a.nd Rosemary
Willi am A. Bulls s and Jane
Richa rd 0. Bullis and Kathleen
Ileen C. Campbell and Samuel
City Treasurer
J. F. Nioroney
84 ~ 5.00
85 180.89
86 ~ 246.7I
7 10.00
88 250.00
89 2 50.00
90 250.00
91 250.00
92 1,509.42
93 ' _ 157.50
$3,109.52
It was r_noved by Councilman Shrock and 'seconded by
Councilman Meyer tra t the demands be a~ 7_owed `and ~n~arrants be drawn
on tre City Treasurer for said various amounts.'
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Looney, Shrock, N':eyer, Tucker and Wiggins.
A?oes: None
Nir. George Kennedy a~?dressed the Council desiring the
use rof the Council chamber on Friday night, September 22, 1944
for 'a veterans meeting. This request ~~as granted.
Tt was moved ta,y Councilman P,4eyer and seconded by Coun-
cilman Shrock that the meeting ad,~ourn to October 3, 194.4, a t
7:30 P. P~~T. All members of the City Council vctin~; aye, the
Ivtayor declared the motion carried.
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
A~?~roved by Ci ty Council on the 3rd
day of October, 1944
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