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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1946-04-02 - CC~'~: REGll LAR_Ia EETI NG APRIL 2, 1946 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. ~~ Councilmen Shrock, Meyer,!Rlillard and Wiggins answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Coun- cilman Willard that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 19, 1946 and of the Special Meeting of March 21, 1946, be approved as written. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. VIRITTEN COL~+tIUNICATICNS: A communication was received from Ivan Rubeshaw request- ing that sewers be installed to serve the property on East 108th Street. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman V~lillard that said matter be referred to City Manager Shannon to determine the method. to be used to provide sewer facilities at said point. A communication was received from Ed Cavanaugh suggesting that the peat bog be filled in with dirt being excavated from the Sears Roebuck Company s building on Long Beach Boulevard iii order to correct a~health menace. After due consideration of the matter, it was determined that there is a charge for the dirt from Sears Roebuck Company by the load, and furtherf that the City has need for a spot to dump dirt from where dirt is removed when a street is opened, etc., therefore, no action was taken on the matter. A communication was received from Charles M. Hall, Building Inspector, recommending a refund in the amount of X12.00 be tt,ade to ~Tr. H. B. Johnson for a building permit fee tendered to the City for a permit for a building that will not be constructed at this time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that refund be made as recommended by Building Inspector Hall. Roll Call Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noesi None. A communication was received from CTeorge CTrazier ob,ject- ing to the license fee that is required under the new business license Ordi nance No. 418 for apartments and courts, stating that rents have been frozen since 1942 and that owners cannot increase their rental prices, also stating that they should not be -rated. on the same basis as other commercial enterprises. A communication was received Prom Mrs. Irene W. Glad- felter who objects to a license for apartments and courts, stating that she is one of the few who paid taxes through the Mattoon Act evil, stating that she believes that the rate if very unfair as motels and hotels receive a much larger revenue from their operations, and are charged on the same basis as apartments. A petition was also received signed by George Grazier and 95 other property owners objecting to the provisions of Ord- inance No. 418 that would, impose a tax on apartments, stating that they believe that the tax obligations are fully met in the normal property levies of City and County, and that they cannot be considered to be in the commercia_1 business of day to day buying, stating that homes are now being provided through rents at pre- war rentals. A communication was also received from E. E. Patton to the effect that in securing signatures on the petition against the imposing of a license on apartments that he found elderly people who have invested their lif>a savings only to find their rents frozen, some as low as X15.00 and X20.00 per month, notwith- standing the fact that repairs and replacements have greatly in- creased in cost as well as living costs, petitioning that the Council 'trill not persist in enforcing the provisions of said Ord- inance. TZr.George Csrazier was present and addressed the Council in support of his communication, as well as the petition. Also Mr. Trimble was present and addressed the Council objecting to the levying of such a license tax. ~~ Fr Also Mr. Cecil C. Bailey addressed the Council on the matter, abjectj_ng to the issuance of a license tax covering apart- ments and courts. After due consideration of the matter, it was determined by the City Council that the enforcement of said provision .of Ord- inance No. 418 be postponed until the matter be further considered by the Council in the light of new information. Ordinance No. 425, entitled, "AN ORDITANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ORDINANCE N0. 418 TO BE KNOWT~[ A3 SECTION 4g OF SAID ORDINANCES BETNG AN ORDINAlCE REGULATING AND LICENSING COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RUBBISH• AND RUGCiL~ `i'IIvG AND LICEN SING EACH PER50N, F`IFiIVi OR CORPORATION ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF THE SOLICITING FOR AN COLLECTION, REIVIOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RUBBISH IN SAID CITY, AND AItiiENDING SECTION 77 OF SAID ORDINANCE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO," was read for the ''~ second time by caption. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the N~ayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seegnded by Councilman Willard that said Ordinance be adopted as read the second time, finally pass and be published a8 required by law. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for receiving any and all bids in connection with the drilling of a water well as per specifications, and as per notice published in the Lynwood Press as required by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for receiving any bids, inquiring if there was any one present who ti~~ished to submit a bid. There was no response. The City Clerk stated that one bid has been filed with him. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman ]Meyer that the bid be publicly opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Roscoe Moss Company submitted the only bid. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the bid be referred to City Manager Shannon for checking. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for receiving bids in connection with City requirements for asphalts and road oils not to exceed a total of 2000 tons dur~.ng the period from April 15, 1946 to October 15, 1946, notice of the receiving of said bids having been published as required by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place to receive any and all bids in connection with said matter, inquiring if there was any .one present who desired to .submit a bid who had not already done so. There was no response. The City Clerk stated that several bids had been filed in his office, ~^. Thereupon it was moved~by Councilman Meyer and seconded. by Councilman Willard that the bids be publicly. opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the ', A~Iayor declared the motion duly carried. The following firms submitted bids: Richfield 011 Corporation General Petroleum Corporation, Lamb Transportation Company Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the bids be referred to City Manager Shannon for checking and report, All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion .duly carried. The ;hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for receiving any and all bids for the purchase of 6 inch cash iron pipe, said bids having been advertised as required by law. 'j'he Mayor announced that this was the time and place for receiving any bids, inquiring if there was any one who had not already filed a bid, that wished to do so at this time. There was no response. ~~!d The City Clerk stated that several bids.had been filed with him. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shr-ock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the bids be publicly opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The follovaing firms submitted bids: Process Equipment Company -United States Pipe & Foundry Company American Cast Iron Pipe Company Grinnell Company of the Pacific National Cast Iron Pipe Company It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Council- man V~;illard that said bids be referred to City Manager Shannon for checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council voting aye, the ~iayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 P, M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for hearing any and all objections or protests in con- nection vrith vacating: a portion of Santa Fe Avenue in Lot 11, of the Commerce Tract, as designated in Resolution No. 1912, and as per notices posted and published as required by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for hearing any a.nd all objections in connection with said matter. There was no response. The City Clerk stated that no written objections had been filed. Thereupon RESOLU'T~ION N0. 1918, entitled "RESOLU'T'ION ORDERING A PART OF SAN`T'A FE AVENUE `T'0 BE VACATED AND ABANDONED, " was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said Resoliution No. 1918 be adopted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause said Resolution to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. Ro 11 Ca i. l Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, ~/illard and Wiggins. Noes: None. The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for hearing any and all objections or protests in connection with the constrtzetion of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveway aprons on Morton Road between Gertrude Drive and Bullis Road, in connection with the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and BRajority Protest Act of 1931,x' said hearing having been published and notices thereof having been mailed to each property owner in the proposed assessment-district as required by law, affidavits of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The ~?ayor announced that this was the time and place for hearing' said objections and protests, inquiring if there was an gone present who wished to object in connection with said matter. Thereupon, Mr. Allen Floyd Addressed the Council re- garding the extended gutter-as to the City~s participation thereon, and he was informed that the City had agreed to pay for the extra. cost in connection therewith. `rhe City Clerk stated that no written objections or protests had been filed. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1919, entitled: °A RESOLUTION OF THE CI`T'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, REPORTIIJG UPON THE HEARING AI~7D IN`'ESTTGATION REPORT, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CCN_ S'1'RUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS IN THE DISTRICT HERE_ INAFTER DESCRIBED" was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that said Resolution No. 1919 be adopted. Roll call: Ayes Councilmen Shrock, Py?eyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1920, entitled: ~'A RE50LUrhION OF 'T'HE CITY OF' L~NZjv00D OVERRULING PROTES`T'S, DETERTViINING THAT THE PUBLIC ITd'1'EREST, CONVEi~1IrIVCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED IIVTPROVE~IEN'1'S AND THAT SAID PROJECT IS FEASIBLE IN CONNEC'T'ION WITH `'HE INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS ~~ IN CERTAITd STREETS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was read. It was. moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said. Resolution No. 1920 be adopted. Roll Call: ' Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Plans and specifications,, together with cost of the pro- posed improvement of Morton Road between Gertrude nrive and Bullis Road with sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveway aprons was received from the City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that said plans and specifications be approved. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. "A RESOLUTION Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 1921., entitled. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; IN THE MATTER OF PRO_ POSED INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, IN THE DISTRICT HERETTdAFTER DESCRIBED• DETERMINING AND DECLARING +THAT SAID WORK, OR ITVIPROVEPJIET~T, IS OF Ti,I.O~E THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT• THAT THE EXPENSES THEREOF' BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT; THAT ONDS B~ ISSUED TO REPRESET3T THE COSTS THEREOF'; THAT PROCEEDINGS THEREFOR BE TAKEN UNDER THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DIVISION ? OF THE STATE OF CALIF_ ORNIA CITED AS THE "IbTPROVIIvIEIQT ACT OF 1911" AND AMENDMENTS THERETO• DIRECT:LT~G THE CITY ENGI TdEER TO MAKE A DIAGRA~T OF THE PROPERTY AFFEC~'ED OR BENEFITED BY SAID WORK OR ITVPROVEiUIENT; DIRECTING THE CI`T`Y ENGINEER TO POST T~OTICES OF THE PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION; AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOH HEARING PROTESTS. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION, " was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. ORAL COIUTTuTUNICATIONS: Mr. Bill Carroll Addressed the City Council on behalf of the youth ball team to the effect that they would like the City to provide shower rooms in the Park so that players may have proper facilities. After consideration regarding said matter, it was de- cided to defer action until after April 11 when a representative of the U. S. Government who helps lay out parks comes to Lynwood so that it may be determined where such showers should be located in the mark. Mr. Larry Windle addressed the Council on behalf of the Wm. Grayson Post No. 85 making application for permit for Ferris Greater Shows to show in Lynwood between July 8 and 14, inclusive. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Coun- cilman Meyer that permission be granted and that the license be waived therefor. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. J. B. Goodman addressed the Council on the new license fee of X2.00 per year on penny peanut machines, stating that the license is excessive, requesting that the ordinance be amended to lower the fee. Mr. Slater, President of the Association was also present and addresed the Council on the matter, stating that the profits from these machines is on an average of X1.00 per month, so a X2,00 tax per year is in excess of fair returns, giving information on licenses in other cities, stating that most of them are 50~ per machine,. where licenses exist. Na, action was taken on the matter other than it was de- cided to check into the ordinance in order to arrive at a successful conclusion. Mrs. Lusch addressed the Council on need of new water lines in her district. She was informed that new mains are contem- plated in that district in the near future. WRITTEN COTuib+TUNI CATIONS CON' T. An application was received from the Southern Pacific Company for relocation of spur track acorss traveled roadway over its right of way westerly of Butler Avenue at Alameda Street {east roadway), submitting a map showing the exact location. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1922, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO RELOCATED SPUR TRACES ACROSS TRAVELED ROADWAY EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM BUTLER AVENUE," was ~~'~ read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Council- man Willard that said Resolution No. 1922 be adopted. Roll Ca 11: . e Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. A communication was received from the Compton Union Secondary Schoal District, by 0. S. Thompson, Superintendent, informing the Council that the Board of Trustees of Compton Union Secondary School District voted to approve the ordinance of the City of Lynwood in connection with recreation, and in accordance with provision of the ordinance as set forth in Section 1 as it applies to their district, the following three persons were rec- ommended by the Board to serve on the Commission: Carl J. Allen, William W. Jones, and C. 0. Edington. A communication was also received from the Lynwood School District, by F. P. McCall, Superintendent, stating that the Board of Trustees of said school suggests the appointment of the fallow- in~ to serve on the recreation commission: PJir~. Katherine L. Mc one, F. P. McCall, stating that they wish to delay the appoint- ment of a member at large until information can be received from the City Council as to the intent of the Ordinance relating to -the matter of people serving in the school district, but not residing within the City of Lynwood. Vhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that said suggestions by said school of members to serve on the Recreational Committee be accepted and the appointments are hereby made by the City Council. All mem- bers of the City Council voting aye-, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Coun- cilman Meyer that the Lynwood Elementary School District be notified by the City Clerk that those who live within the school district may serve on said Recreational Committee even though they do not reside within the confines of the City proper. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from the Bell Municipal Bus Lines requesting permission to use Atlantic Avenue from Abbott Road to Imperial Highway in order to connect with the Lynwood Bus lines as Mr. Carson has discontinued running to Abbott Road. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that permission be granted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A communication was received from Mr. Dusty Doyle re- submitting his application for a license to operate~a taxi service on the east one-half of Lot 550, Tract 2551, fronting on Fernwood Avenue, giving the color scheme and other information regarding his proposed business. . A communication was received from Claude L. Reber to the effect that he has agreed to lease above nur~bered~lot to Dusty Doyle for a taxi cab service. A communication was also received Prom Frank V. Long, President of the Vapor Recovery Systems Company, reporting that the difficulty that arose with Lynwood Yellow Cab Company with himself has been ironed out long ago and that he holds Dusty Doyle blameless as fs.r as that incident is concerned.- It was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that permit be granted to Mr. Dusty Doyle to operate a taxi cab service on said lot, su,~ect to the provisions of the taxi cab ordinance, as amended, and that the License Collector be authorized to issue license therefor. All members of the City Council present votin~• aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. NEW BUSINESS: An ordinance, entitled: ~'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE OPERATION. OF MOTOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF SAID CITY AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF," was read by caption for the first reading. A copy of said proposed ordinance having been mailed to each Councilman for study, it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard 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. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council- man Meyer that said ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pees to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. A communication was received from Bernard G. Hotz, 4426 Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, making application for refund of weed assessment erroneously charged against Lot 11, Tract 6728 in the sum of X3.50, stating that there is a nursery on the Lot in question. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that refund be made in said sum, subject to applicant having paid his 1945-46 taxes in full. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes ~ None. RESOLUTION N0. 1923, entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING GEORGE C. SHANNON, CITY MANAGER, AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO SIGN AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF PREPARING PLANS FOR POST-WAR PROJECTS," was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Council- man Willard that said Ordinance No. 1923 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to the Easterly one-half of Lot 135, Tract 10503 to George H. Prout, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1924, entitled: "RESOLUTION BEL- LING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. It wsa moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1924 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. A Grant Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in and to the South 40 feet of the North 80 feet of the East half; and the south 40 feet of the North 80.01 feet of west half; and the south 42.01 Peet (measured on. west line) of west half of Lot 4, Mod,~eska Acres, to the Sterling Company. was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1925, entitled: "RESOLUTION SEL- LING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. It was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said~Resolution No. 1925 be adopted. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. A telegram that had been received from Wm. F. Knowland, U. S. Senator, informing that the Federal Works Agency had approved X5,500.00 for two ~ro~ects for the City of Lynwood on a loan basis, for preparation of plane, was read. There being no ob3ection, said communication was ordered filed. -- - ~ A communication was received Prom George C. Shannon recom- mending that an electrical inspector be made availab3.e for the Building Department with a minimum salary of X250.00 per month; and that subsequent thereto the Building Inspector's salry be in- c:reased to X275.00 per month. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the City Manager, together with the Build- ing Inspector, be authorized to .interview applicants for electrical ~~'. ~'~ inspector at said salary for employment in the Building department. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Ptieyer, ?"~illard and ".'iggins. Noes: None. It was mo-ved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Coun- cilman 1V~eyer that Building Inspector Hallfs salary be increased to X275.00 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, TTeyer, ~tiillard and ~~Iiggins. • Noes: None. A Lease Agreement in connection wit°h use of Lot 329, Tract 2551 by the City for parking purposes, was submitted, said lease being between Charles and P~~innie C. Ruby and the City of Lynwood with a consideration of X1.00 for two years. A Lease signed by P~achael L. Rockwell and to be signed by the City of Lynwo od covering Lot 330, Tract 2551, whereby the City proposes to lease said lot for two years for X1.00, was sub- mitted. • Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and sec- onded by Councilman T~~eyer that said Lease Agreements be accepted, and that the Itlayor be authorized to execute said Leases for an on behalf of the City of Lynwood. All members of the City Council voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. Cit~T A?anager Shannon reported verbally on the matter of correcting a 5 foot discrepancy in Block 10, Tract 9288,. stating that the County agrees to do the surveying with the City o f Lynwood furnishing transportation and one man to assist them in the survey in an effort to adjust the situation. City A~~anager Shannon submitted several proposals for purchasing playground eouipment for use in the City Park, consist- ing of four swings and two sets of trapeze rings,a two see-saw unit, a climbing structure, three horizontal bar unit and a three baby-chair swing unit to be set in concrete in the park, the cheapest price being x¢345.85. Thereupon it•was moved by Council- man ltZeyer and seconded by Councilman ~"~illard that the City P~Aanager be authorized to purchase said eo1uipment for said price. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P~.eyer, ~"dillard and Vviggins. Noes : None . - Cittr T~Tanager Shannon reported on water well No. 1 stating that apparently the casing has collapsed and it is not passing health test regulations, therefore, the well has been shut down, stating that it may be possible to install a new lining in- side the casing and make the well useable for many more years, however, if this is not possible it will require the drilling of a new well. If it can be repaired it will cost approximately $500.00. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer thPt•the City ~4anager be authorized to spend money to have the well repaired. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. • A communication was received from City Manager Shannon requesting engineering survey on behalf of Earl Badger in con- nection with the installation of sewers, curbs, gutters and side- walks in Shirley, Irvington, Muriel Drive in the Century Square Tract, said work to be done and paid for by Mr. Badger; however, that the survey would cost approximately X150.00. Thereupon; it was moved by Councilman Shrock, ~,nd seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City furnish engineering Survey as requested by Mr. Badger and as outlined in City Manager Shannon's letter. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. City Manager Shannon submitted a written report on additions to streets of mayor importance covering California Avenue, Abbott Road, Carlin Avenue, Caress Street, Locust Street and Los Flares eas of Locust Street, proposed Santa Fe Avenue, and ~-- ~~ Drury Lane, as Santa Fe Avenue will ultimately be opened, Platt Avenue from Long Beach Blvd. to Century; Norton Avenue from Long Beach Boulevard to new alignment of Santa Fe Avenue. Thereupon Resolution No. 1926, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNOIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS STREETS TO BE INCLUDED AS STREETS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FOR, MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ONE-QUARTER CENT GASOLINE TAX ALLOCATION," was read. It was'mov8d by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that said Resolution No. 1926 be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. City Manager Shannon submitted the resignation of Harry D. Speer to take effect March 31, 1946 as he is contemplating going ~ back to his old profession and .later on going into plaster contract- ing. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that the resignation of Harry D. Speer as police officer be accepted with regrets. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carr~.ed. A notice of hearing in connection with the issuance of an off-sale liquor license at 3318 Platt Avenue, in Lynwood, was submitted. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Cpun- Gilman Shrock`that we notify the Board of Equalization not to issue license on the grounds that there are now three such establishments in the same bock and three others within a block thereof. All members oP the City Council present voting. aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The minutes of the Planning Commission at their meeting held on April`1, 1946 recommended that a better ordinance be drafted in connection with width and location of driveway appra$ehes as the City has no definite ordinance thereon. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that the City Attorney confer with City Engineer Graves on a suitable ordinance. for consideration of the City Council. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Planning Commission also recommended that during the scarcity of materials that proper officials and employees be auth- _ -- - a--- ~..+ +., evr+ocaA air mnntha in The Clerk presented a resolution of the Planning Commission wherein they recommend a variance of use on the west 60 feet of Lot 10, Tract 5103 to allow the construetian of 16 units as per plan approved and on file. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Willard that said variance be approved. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Meyer, Shrock, Wiggins, and Dillard. C~ Noes: None. Council instruct the City Engineer zo give ~~~ as ~~___~ ~... .._ ___ of paving said streets if the property owners convey the land far street purposes. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Willa rc~ and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the City Engineer be instructed to so do. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declare. the motion duly carried. ~,,, The following demands were presented: GENERAL FUND A. V. Hokin ~ 83 750.00 Warren Daetweiler 17784 25.00 Pathfinder Petroleum Co. 17785 301.66 Keuffel & Esser Company 17786 16.16 Gordon Whitnall, Consultant 17787_ 100.00 Compton Hospital 17788-void 13.OU~-void Merlin Louis Newkirk 17789 5.00 Hugh R. McMeekin 17790 5.00 The Envelope Mfg. Company 17791 11.79 Los Angeles County Health Dept. 17792 1.00 American Microphone Co. 17793 1.54 Monitor Piezo Products Co. 17794 2.00 Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 17795 48.'6 Radio Specialties Co. 17796 51.83 Los Angeles News Company 17797 ,7.28 Wm. Fahey 17798 15.00 Faber Laboratories 17799 4.00 Garrett Supply Company Ducommun ItRetals~ & Supply Lynwood Paint & Hardware Smith Booth Usher Co. L. lvi. Crawford Standard Oil Company Enoch Chevrolet Company Southland Motors GENERAL FUND ~~CT Co. 17801 Co. 17802 17803 17804 17805 17806 17807 - Cont'd 36.90 25.75 3.16 6.85 10.46 59.19 24.55 8.14 30.38 62.89 5.21 12.03 137.21 5.00 5 662.45 ~: Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 17808 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 17809 The Linde Air Products Company 17810 Franklin Auto Supply 17811 Petty Cash-Treasurer's Office 17812 Floyd B. Rowlee 17813 Payroll Account 17814 TOTAL Earle M. Jorgensen Company WATER' .FUND - Mueller Company 8844 Rich Mfg. Company 8845 R. H. Baker & Company, Inc. 8846 Neptune Meter Company 8847 Standard Oil Company 8848 Long Beach Iron Works 8849 Service Pipe Line Constr. Co. 8850 Art Concrete Works 8851 Earle M. Jorgensen Company 8852 City Treasurer 8853 Peerless Pump Division 8854 Payroll Account - 8855 TOTAL Southern California Gas Ducommun Metals & Supply Payroll Account 5.15 1.66 170.15 50.74 60.00 12.49 19.37 51.99 38.44 4.44 40.59 640.80 929.20 X2,025.62 STREET IPJIPROVEMENT FUND Gro-- ~ 5331 Co. 5332 5333 LIGHTIiVG FUND Duro Test Corporation 1245-1246 General Electric Company 12,47 Associated Whsle Electric Co. 1248 Payrol 1 Account 1249 TOTAL PUBLIC PARK FUND The Tractor Sales Corp. 301 Thompson Mfg. Company 302 2.18 8.84 1 045.00 ~ ,056.0 void 56.58 5.74 44.28 63.30 ~6 .~~4 403.10 ~ 14.52 TAX DEEDED LAND FUND T. G. Dummett 80 25.00 R. W. Anderson 281 25.00 City Treasurer 282 74.88 City Treasurer 283 75.65 Moffitt & Hemenway 284 425.69 TOTAL ~---~ SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS William Allen, Architect 9 40.00 SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET Il~!IPROVEMENT FUND Western Concrete Equipment o. 13 70.04 It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Coun- cilman Shrock that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the Citg Treasurer for said various amount. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman-Shrock that the meeting adjourn to April 16, 1946, at ?:30 P.=M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ' ~Y ER , Y 0 0 Approved by the City Council on April 16, 1946. r' 0 Mayor of t e~ity o ynwood