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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1945-07-03 - CC~~ REGULAR PJEE`i'Ii~G JULY 3, 1945 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 .?:30 P. 'M. Mayor Wiggins in the .chair. Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins answered the roll call. Councilman Looney was absent. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Gouneil- man Tucker that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of June 19, 1945 and of the Ad,jour"ned regular meeting of June 6th, 1945 be approved as written. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. .The hour oP 8 P.~M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed. for hearing any 'protests or objection in connection with the i1lumLnation of Street lights in the City of Lynwood, as per notices published and posted as required by law. .The Mayor. announced that .thiswas .the .time and place for said hearing, inquiring if there was any one present who wished to protest in connection therewith. Thereupon Mr. C. E. Williams addV~essed .the Council regard- ing the installation of wires by Southern California Edison Co. in his district at Fernwood Ave. and Bre~x~ster Ave., stating that the wire running along his Lot does not seem to have insulated wire, in- q~airing if this is necessary, stating that he .believes that it should not be the bare wire. The City Engineer wfs directed to look into this matter. Mrs. Dallings addressed the Council on the request of property .owners for ornamental .lights being installed on Atlantic Ave., stating that they do not like the overhead type now being _ installed. Thereupon A Petition was received signed by ~Iarriet B. Downes and 35 other property owners petitioning the City Council to construct and install ornamental lamp standards along each side of Atlantic Blvd., between the limits of Sanborn Ave. on the South and Abbott Road on the North, the standards to be of the latest design and type. Mayor Wiggins stated on behalf of the City Council that it is not possible to install ornamental lighting standards at the present time on account of ~+lar restrictions, however, the City Engineer was instructed to check into the matter to ascertain what the true status is, however, that in the meantime that the present overhead .type are necessary at intersections. The City Clerk stated that no written objections or pro- tests had been filed. Thereupon RESOLUTION IvO. 182?, entitled "A RL'SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVER-RULING PROTESTS, ORDERING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE PROPOSED ASST:SSNiENT FOR SERVICE 1VECESSARY TO MAIivTAIN AND ILLU~i:'=HATE THE SUSPENDED ELECTRIC STREET LAiuiPS AIvD THE LAMPS ON ORIdAIuiENTAL STANDARDS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, " was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Tucker that said Resolution No. 182? be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. The hour of 8 P. A.~. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for hearing any objections or protests in connection with changing the zone as affecting Lots 122, 123, 124, 184, 155, 156 and 15? of Tract No. 921, from Zone R-1 to Zone C3, as per notices ~ub- lished and posted as required by law. The Altayor announced that this was the time and place for hearing any protests in connection with said matter, inquiring of those present if there was any one present who wished to protest the changing of said zone. There was no response. The City Clerk stated that no written objections or protests had been filed. Thereupon an Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood, California, transferring certain lands from Zone R-1 into Zone C-3, " was read for the first time by caption. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried, and it teas so ordered. Thereupon it wa.s moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: ATOne. Absent: Councilman Looney. WRITTEN COIv~vNNICATIONS: A communication eras received from Chief of Police Kerr recommending that the salary of Mr. William J. Geller, Police Officer be increased X10.00 per month as he has served the City for one year satisfactorily. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the salary of Wrn. J. Geller be increased from X210.00 per month to X220.00 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Conncilman Looney. A communication was received from Mrs. Clara B. Dane making application for a license to operate a business of making screw products at 11354 S. Atlantic Ave., stating; that they are doing 100~o aircraft and oil tool .work. Thereupon it wa s moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Shrock that permission be granted for the duration of the war. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from City Treasurer T. G. Dummett recorr;mending• that the City purch..ase the refunding bonds issued in refunding A. & I. District No. 9 for the sum of ~fi5,831,42, stating that the balance still outstanding is X5,904.29 which re- mains.as Security. If these bonds are not purchased by the City then they may be purchased by private concerns at a discount from the Backers Life Co., and still the City would be indebtEd to Bankers Life Co. for tree full amount according to the terms of the refunding proceedings. Thereupon it was moved by Co~~ncilman Tucker and seconded_by-Councilman Shrock that the City purchase these bonds and that the City Treasurer to authorized to make payment therefor from the Special Assessment and T~~x Relief Fund. Roll Call Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P,~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. . A communication was received from the Junior Symphony Soc- iety, .by L. A. Addis, President, making application for license to operate within tre City, stating that their plan is that the mer- chants donate funds therefor thus the pupils or parents ma.y receive lessons without cost. There being no ob~jectiop, this matter was re- ferred to the Police Department for checking and report A communication was received from the Railroad Commission announcing a hearing; on Da~onday, J~ ply Q; 1945 at 10 A. M. in the Com- m~_ssion Court room, State Building, L. A. when the changing over of .the cycles of Southern California Edison Co. from 50 to 60 cycles will be considered. There being no objection, said communication was ordered .filed. A communication was received Prom the"Southeast Taxi Co. making application for renewal of their taxi license in the City of Lynwood, giving their rate, location, stating that the 0.~.'~. have promised certificates for .one or two cabs far Lynwood. There being no objection, this matter was laid over until next meeting. A communicatio n was received from the Twohy Lumber Co. making application to start up a retail lumber yard in the old Hudson Lumber Co. property on Sanborn Ave., stating that they would operate'a saw and possibly a small planer. There being no objection, said matter was referred to the Planning Commission. A communication wa.s received from the Lynwood Playground and Recreation Committee, stating that they have accumulated some permanent equipment such as five ping gong tables, some softball bases,. etc, requesting space in the old Civilian Defense Head- quarters for storage thereof. No action was taken regarding this matter other than to check into the quarters; also to check roof so that it will not leak during the next rainy season, and to have dirt removed from the roof. .~~ A communication was received from the Lynwood Playground and Recreation Committee giving a report of their activities, stating that the first week of operation saw the enrollment of over 1300 bo-~rs and girls, requesting that X4,000.00 be set up in the 1045-46 budget for such purpose. There being no objection, this matter rrJa.s tabled until the budget is considered. A_~ offer was received from John S. Buterer offering to purchase Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24 and 25, Tract 8300 fora total consideration of X10, 200.00, free and clear of all. debt and City to clear title thereto. An offer to purchase said Lots was also received from V. A. Nation bidding X10, 242. 50 thereon. An offer to r.,~rcha~e Lots 16 and 17, Tract 8300 was also received from. Otto D. Canr-~.On for the sum of ~l, 450.00, free and c lear of all debt and City to clear title thereon. An Offer to purchase I.ot 26, Tract 8300 for the sum of X600.00, free and clear of all debt and City to clear title thereon, w,u s received from Herman 1VTeyer. Thereupon.Mayor Wiggins inquired of those present if there was any one present who wished to raise the offer to X1,450.00 for trae urchase of Lots I6 and 17, Thereupon Mr. ~,ud.ley Lytal offered 1, 500.00 therefor, whereupon Mr. Cannon, Mr. Nation and Pvgr. Lytal offered and counter-offered until Pv1r. Lytal offered X1,800.00 for said Lots. r This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and there being no one present who desired to increase said bid., it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman PJleyer that the Lots be,sold to Mr. Lytal as per offer. Roll Call: Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, P~eyer, Tucker .and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. Thereupon the Trayor inquired if any one wished to raise the offer of 4,850.00 covering Lots ~, 4, 5, .6, 7, 8, 9 and 10~ Tract 8300 made by It4r. Butcher in the sum of ~4, 850.00. Thereupon Mr. Nation and Mr. Lytal offered and counter-offered until Mr. Nation offered X5,500.00 f or said lots. This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and no one present wishing to inex•ease said offer, it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Ivieyer that the Lots in question be sold to Mr. V. A. Nation for ~5, 500.00. Roll Call: Ayes.: Councilmen Shrock, I4~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noas : None. Absent: Councilman Looney. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there was any one present who wished to increase the bid on Lots 12., 13, 14, Tract 8300 above X1,807.50 as made by V. A. Nation. Thereu~~on NTr. Lytal offered X2,000.00 therefor, when 1VTr. Nation counter-offered X2,050.00. This offer being within the appraised value thereof, and no one present desiring to increase said bid, it was moved. by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the .offer be accepted, and that the Lots be sold to V. A. Nation for X2,,050.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. The Mayor inquired of those present if there ~~as any one present who desired to increase the offer of X602.50 made by V. A. Nation as affecting Lot 26, Tract 8300. Thereupon Mr. Herman Meyer submitted an of~ er of X650.00, whereupon ~~1r. Na.tion= and Mr. Lytal offered and counter-offered until Mr. Lytal offered X800.00 therefor. This offer being within the appraisal thereof, and no one present desiring to increase s~:id offer,. it was moved by Coun- cilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman P~~eyer that said offer be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, PJ~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. The Mayor inquired if there was any one present who wished to increase the offer of V. A. Nation to purchase Lots 20 and 21, Tract 8300 for the sum of X1,205.00. Thereupon Mr. Cannon offered X1,250.00; whereupon Mr. Lytal offered X1,300.00 for said Lots; and then Mr. Nation offered ~fi1,325.00 for said Lots. Thereupon being no further bids on said Lots, and the bid received being within the appraisal thereof, it was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said bid of V. A. Nation be accepted. Roll Call Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, R~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. • Absent: Councilman Looney. The Mayor inquired if there was any one present who wished to increase the offer of Mr. Nation of ~fi602.50 for Lot 24, Tract 8300. There was no response. • This offer being within the appraisal thereof and no one present desiring to increase the bid, it was moved by Council- man Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the bid be accepted and sold to V. A. Na tion. Roll Call: Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wig~~ins. . Noes: none. Absent: Councilman Looney. An offer to purchase the S. W. 40 feet of the Northeast 80', and the Southwest 40 feet of 2, Block 8, Tract 9,537, for the sum of X1,140.00, free and. clear of all debt and City to furnish merchantable title thereto, was received from V. A. Nation. This offer being within the appraisal thereof and no one present after having been given an opportunity desired to increase the bid, it was moved by Councilman Tucker and. seconded by Councilman Meyer that said offer be accepted. Roll Call: • - Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Looney. An offer to purchase Lats 1275 and 1276, Tract 3335 for the sum of X1,500.00, free and clear of all debt and City to clear title thereon, was received from Eastern Builders Co. , by T. A. Shaheen. This offer being within 'the appraisal thereof and no one present after having been given an opportunity to do so desired to increase said bid, it v~ras mov=d by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said offer be accepted with the understand- ing that the City shall reserve the Easterly l5 feet of Lot 1275 for future widening of Bullis Road. • Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Iv7eyer, Tucker and Wig~'ins. Noes: I~TOne. • Absent: Councilman Looney. A communication was received from the Lynwood Planning Commission recommending•that the City employan architect for the purpose of drawing up plans for the proposed community house (Auditorium) to be located in the City Park, recommending that it be planned so that one wing shall be suitable for taking care of the needs off' the youth of the City, which could be built in ad- vance of the other structure, if• advisable, however, recommending that the plans be drawn now so that full_ benefit may be secured.f rom funds for drawing plans from the Federal and State Governments. on a matching basis; also suggesting; that the auditorium be designed a_s an all-purpo se plan. • Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Engineer be instructed to call in prospective architects to meet with the City Council at an early date in order to determine their proposals. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, • The report of the Fire Department and City Court for the month of Jane, were received and ordered filed. ORAL COIVITyUNICATIOIVS: ` PdIr. J. E. Navels addressed the Council regarding the open- ing and surfacing of Alma Ave,, between It~.allison Street and Ot~.s Street, submitting a Petition to suprort his oral communication calling attention to the dust in the summer season and to the muddy condition in the winter time. rRr. Navels stated that they would be satisfied to have improved only that part that will not be used .for ~~ school grounds. There being no objection, eaid matter was ref erred to City Engineer Graves for chec~:ink and rer~~~rt. NEW BUSINE:~S RESOLUTION N0. 1828, entitled "A RE'50LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RE;~ORTING ON THE SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY AS rE~UIREI) BY AGREEMENTS PdUMBERED 159 AND 173 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Tucker that said Resolution No. 1828 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Coczncilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Looney. A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to Lots 1, Block ?, Tract 7816 to Thomas C. Wilson and wife, v~~as submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. l~?29, entitled "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN R'~AL ESTATE. AND AUTHORIZING THE EXEC%~TION OF A DEED UPON PAYTuIENT OF' THE CCNSIDERATION NAPd1ED THEREIN" ~ was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded. .by Councilman Tucker that said Resolution No. 1829 be ado_nted. Roll Call: Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, fl.Reyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: Nine. Absent: Coczncilman Looney. A Grant Deed, whereby the C1ty of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in Lot 74, Block 19, PrTod,jeska Park to Elmer W. Lu ther_ and. wife, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION NO. 1830 entitled "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIT~ REAL ;STATE AND AUTY~URI~LING THE EXI'CUTICN OF A DEED UPON PAYP~~IETvT OF Z'HE COTJSIDERATICN TTAP~iED THEREITv", was read. It cF~as moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman ruTe,yer that aid Resolution No. 1830 be adopted. Roll Call: , Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P~eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent; Councilman Looney. A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to Lot 104, Tract 921 to Dudley Boulger and wife, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1831 entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE A"ivD AUTHORI~LING THE EXECUTION OF' A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CCNSIDERATION NAiviED THEREIN, " was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Tucker that said Resolution No. 1831 be ado ~ted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shroc'i, Plfeyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney.. . A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to Lot 5, Tract 9235 to John 0. F'r~t and wife, wa.s submitted. Thereupon RESO LUTION NO. 1832, entitled "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED U~'ON PAYMENT CF THE CONSIDERATION NA~+TED THEREIN," was read. It was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman A~ieyer that said Resolution No. 1832, be adopted. Roll Call : Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins. l~?oes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. A Grant Deed, Wahereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to Lot 103, Tract 921 to Henry Schmidt, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1833, entitled "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATEAND AUTHORIZIi~G THE EX~.CUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYT.TENT OF 1HE COI~SIDER~TION NAMED THEREIN, " was read. It was moved by Councilman P.Qeyer and seconded- by Councilman Shrock that said Resolution No. 1833 be adopted. Roll Call: .yes: Councilmen Shrock, P?eyer, Tucker and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Coczncilman Looney. _ _ _ _ RESOLU'T'ION TJO. 1834, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN~VOOD, CALIFGRNIA REQUESTIivG APPROVAL OF STREET PROJECTS IN THE CITY. OF LYNWCOD BY 'T'HE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LGS AidGELES COUNTY," was read. It was moved b~ Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1834 be adopted. . Roll Call : . Ayes : Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tt:cker and Wiggins. Noes: Nine. Absent: Conncilman Looney. The folloRling demands were presented: GENERAL FUND Warren Daetweiler ~4Tar Ravings Bond Committee A. V. ,Horn Dow Radio Supply Go. Rich Budelier General Paper Company Blake, ~,~offit & Towne Herald Publishing Co. Rob't L. Parker Co. Gordon Whitnall . S~andard Oil Company Charles R. Hadley Company State Compensation Ins. Fund Lattin's Stationery & Ptg. Franklin Auto Supply Curtis & Christensen, Inc. Electric Equipment Co. Enoch Chevrolet Company Southland NTotors Pacific Toro Company A. B. C. Battery Rich Budelier H. & H. Machine Shop Standard Oil Company Petty- Cash--Treas. Office Lynwood Press & Tribune Herbert J. Gray Collection Service Payroll Account Total 17094 17095 17096 1709 7 17098 1..7099 17100 17101 17102 17103 17104 17105 17106 17107 17109 17110 17108 17111 17112 17113 17114 17115 17716 17117 17118 17119 17120 17121 25.00 25.00 500.00 7.40 18.84 64.44 4.23 12.30 29.00 100.00 324.60 102.22 2, 045.46 4.96 1.64 34.48 1.66 27.66 3.27 5.9 5 18.72 11.46 109, 35 31.84 21.31 5?.47 11.00 4 739.67 8, 337.93 WATER DEPT. Hickey Pipe & Supply Company Public Park Fund Standard Oil Company Grinnell Company Addressogra.ph Sales & Service Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Industrial Sta. & Ptg., Co. W. A. Rice City Treasurer Payroll Account Total 8604 8605 8606 8607 8608 8609 8610 8611 8612 8613 STREET IIu,PROVEMENT FUND H. & L. Company _ 5208 Payroll Account 5209 Total LIGHTING FUND Pearson~s Paint Store Payroll Account 1211 1212 PUtsLIC PARK ACCOUNT Payroll Account 261 TAX DEEDED LAND FUND 6.42 1, 269.75 40.20 10.46 33.15 6.34 7.18 2, 754.43 19.00 692.50 4, 839.43 8.00 952.50 960.50 3.58 335.0 338.64 210.00 R. W. Anderson 205 25.00 T. G. Dummett 206 25.00 H., L. Byram, County Tax. Collector 207 32.84 R. A . Ganahl 208 20.00 City Treasurer 209 288.84 Moffi tt & Hemenway 210 492.91 H. L. Byram, Tax Collector 211 529.46 Total 1, 41.4.05 ~~ It was moved by Councilman Tteker-and seconded by Council- man Meyer that the demands be allowed and ~iarrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for paid various amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, T~~eker and Wiggins. Noes : Nine. Absent; Councilmen Looney. It was moved by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Council- man Meyer that the City Clerk be authorized tp negotiate for the purchase of the North 80 feet of Lot 5, Mod,jeska Acres for the sum of X1,200.00, and the .South 42 feet of the East Half of Lat ~-, Triod.,jeska Acres for the sum of X350.00; also the North 43 feet of the South 85 feet of the Fast Half at X350.00 for use by the ?Hater Department. Roll Call: - Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Tucker and Wiggins.- - Noes: None. • Absent: Councilman Looney. - Councilman Tucker addressed the Council on the ma.ti~er of ~~asoline• competitive bidding, stating that bids may be received this year. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Cotncilman Tucker that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for gasoline for ensuing year, 1945-46. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. - It was moved. by Councilman ?~eyer and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the meeting adjourn to July 17, 1945, a.t ?:30 P. M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. - ~I LERK, CIfiY 0 YNW00~ Approved•by the City Council July. 1'7, 1945. ~~~~ ,