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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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Approved by the City Council
on April 16, 1946.
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Mayor of t e~ity o ynwood