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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTER~IBER 5, 1946
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza
Street on above date at 7:30 P. M.
Mayor Doty in the Chair. '
Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams, answered the roll call.
Councilmen Jensen and Shrock were absent.
' It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Wiggins that the minutes of the previous meeting of August 20 and
September 3'be approved as written. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication from Councilman Jens P. Jensen was read,
requesting extension of his leave of absence for another sixty days.
°'" It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams,
that said extension be granted. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A eornmunication from Mr. James Bohan, tendering his resig-
nation from the Planning Commission, was read. It was moved by
Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said resig-
nation be accepted with regrets. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A`communication from Judge Howard Hemenway was read, explain-
ing a discrepancy in the collection of a fine: His judgment had been
X500.00 Pine with x'$450.00 suspension but in his clerk's entry it
appeared as a X500.00 fine with a X200.00 suspension, said fine of
X300.00 having been collected in error. It was the Judge's recommen-
d~.tion that the Council authorize a X250.00 refund. It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that"said rebate
be authorized and warrant drawn.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and William.
Noes: None. "
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
MANAGER'S REPORTS: '
Replacement of two police motorcycles. The Manager explained
that there had been an oral agreement that the new machines could be
purchased for X601.00 each and that the City could get a trade-in
of X380.00, leaving a total of X221.00 differential per machine.
However, after replacement of one of these machines, upon receipt of
the bill, he finds that the cost was X698.38, due to O.P.A. ceiling
raise. The Manager feels that this would make too much differential
and would make it inadviss.ble to purchase the other machine and he
also felt it might be better to retaii~ the old one for standby purposes
until a better price can be obtained for it. It was moved by Council-
man Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the Manager's
recommendation as to the police motorcycle be concurred with. All
members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the.
motion duly carried.
The Manager reported that as directed he had obtained an
option on Lots 55 and 56, Hlock 19, Mod~eska Park, for X50.00 on a
purchase price of X2100.00, these lots to be used in connection with
~" the new fire station. He explained that progress was being made in
obtaining the desired trade in property to complete the plan as pro-
posed at the previous meeting. It was moved by Councilman Williams,
seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the option be filed to await
Completion of plans for further action in the transaction. All members
of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried:
The Manager reported on comprehensive property damage and
public liability insurance, explaining that the information as re-
quested by the Council indicates that it would cost approximately
~~1500.00 per year to cover the City generally with such insurance.
'It was brought out that taking such a policy would eliminate the one
now being carried on the Perk and give coverage throughout the town
and to all City officials and employees. He stated that the only way
to really find the cost would be to advertise for bids as per speci-
fications presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Wiggins, that the Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids on such a policy.
Roll Call:
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Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
Thereupon, the Clerk presented a fire and theft policy
on the City's motor vehicle fleet, stating that it would expire
September 14. It was brought out'that the present agency writes the
smallest amount of insurance for the City. Whereupon, it was moved
by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the
Clerk be authorized to renew said polic3r with the same agent.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None. `
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
The Manager stated that the nursery school that the City
had purchased from the Federal government is without insurance now; .~,,
that the government had notified him of this, requesting permission
to have the building adequately insured. Whereupon, it was moved
by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the Manager
be authorized to take a fire insurance policy on said nursery school
at State Street and Imperial Highway and that the policy be written
by the local agent handling the least City business.
Roll Call:
` Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
The Manager reported that he had~been contacting the'organi-
zations in town in regard to'the Safety Council,"notifying them that
there would be an organization meeting next Tuesday, September'10,
at ?:30 P. M., ifs the Council Chambers. He explained to the Council
that many of such councils are loosely organized and act only in
an advisory capacity to the Police Department. The Council requested
the Manager to be sure that the Pour men appointed by the Council be
on the Safety Council. The Council was informed that these men will
be notified of their appointment and meeting by special delivery
letter.
The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed for receiving any and all bids for improvement of Tract
12600, as per specifications and as per notice published in the
Lynwood Press as required by law. The City Clerk stated that one
bid'had been filed with him. - `
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Wiggins,"that the bid be publicly opened, examined and declared. All
members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
The following bid was submitted.
Vido Kovacevich, said bid being in the amount of
X18,825.20, as per specifications and plans of „_
said Tract 12600 project.
It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Council-
man Williams, that the bid be referred to the City Manager for
checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council present
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 furnishing trucks,
east iron pipe, and valves, as per specifications and as per notice
published as required by law. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins,
seconded by Councilman Williams, that said. bids be publicly opened,
examined and declared. All members of the City Council present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Clerk reported that two bids for trucks had been filed
as per specifications, as follows;
One Ton Three 1 , Ton
Southland Mot ors 110.65 134" wee , base 4692.39
158" wheel base~4?73.33
Enoch Chevrolet Company X1033.00 X4365.89
The 3/4 ton trucks which were advertised Por are not
being manufactured and both"bidders submitted bids on half ton truck
in lieu thereof.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council-
man Wiggins, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for
checking and report. All members of the City"Council present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The foll owing bids for cast iron pipe were received, as per
specifications:
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American Cast Iron United States Pipe ,National Cast
Pipe Co. and Foundry__ Co.
-~ Iron Pike Co.
6" ~~1.147 ~ . 09 1.12
8" 1.72 1.635 1.68
20" 2.332 2.22 2.27
12" 2.953 2.80 2.88
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Wiggins, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for checking
and report.
The following bids were received for 8" hyd rant:
Rich Mf Co. M. Greenber~'s Sons
36" Bury 94.00 94.00 .
30" Bury 92.00 X92.00
It was moved by Councilman "Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for checking
and. report. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried..
The following bids were received for hub .end valves:
Rensselaer Valve Go. Grinnell Co. Rich Mfg. Co.
4" 4. 0 20.90 x.00
6" X38.83 33.53 .35.30
8 " $60.06 51.8? 54.60
10" X97.46 54.17 88.60
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Wiggins,,that the bids be referred to the Manager for checking and
report. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The hour of 8 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the
time f~.xed for hearing protests and objections in the matter of modi-
fication of proposed assessment district for the installation of
sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Licensed Surveyor's Tract.
The Clerk informed the Mayor that there had been- no written protests
filed. The Mayor declared that this was the time and place for hearing
any and all protests, inquiring if there was anyone present in regard
to proposed modi~i=nation, either for or against. There was no response.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 1997, entitled, "IN THE MATTER
OF, THE PROPOSED ITVIPROVEMENT OF CARSON DRIVE, ET AL, BY THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANT WORK. RESOLUTIONd OVERRULING PRO-
TESTS AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURISDICTION
TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVETJIENT," was read. It was moved
by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said
Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call: .
. Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None. .
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 1998, entitled, "IN THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF CARSON DRIVE, ET AL, IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANT WORK.
RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE
OF PER DIEM WAGES AND THE PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR LEGAL
HOLIDAYS AND OVERTIME WORK IN THE LOCALITY FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF
LABORER, WORKMAN OR MECHANIC NEEDED TO EXECZTTE THE CONTRACT FOR THE
ABOVE MENTIONED IMPROVEMENT," was read. .It was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said Resolution be
adopted. .
Roll Call:
Ayes:, Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 1999, entitled, "IN THE MATTER OF
THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF CARSON DRIVE, ET AL, IN THE CITY OF LYN-
WOOD, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANT WORK,
RESOLUTION ORDERING. THE WORK OR IMPROVET~~ENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING BIDS," was read. It was moved by Council-
man Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call: ,
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
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The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
Mrs. Kobloth, 3061 Flower Street, addressed the Council
inquiring as to what is being done to correct-the dust, fumes, and
odor emanating from Tracy Foundry on Flower Street. The Manager
explained the progress being made and there would be a definite
start for correcting the trouble by next Monday or the City would
require that the plant be closed down. -
There was further discussion of troubles caused by the
industrial tract adjoining this residential section.
The Mayor announced ths.t there would be an investigation
made and definite steps taken to correct these infringements upon a
residential district. - .
Mr. Clarence Gibbet, 10921 Elm Street,•addressed the
Council as to a zoning infringement, stating that there was an
apartment in the rear of a dwelling on Elm Street, which is in an R-1
district. It was brought out in discussion that this structure had
been erected some time ago on a permit issued in February, 1945, and
that the present council were at a loss in trying to correct a
matter of that age.
Whereupon, he asked an explanation of the procedure
f ollowed in issuing a building permit for a wash room at that
same location, stating that the building had been well under way
before any permit had been issued and that he definitely knew some
of the plumbing installed was not up to standard-.
The Mayor instructed the Manager to check into this
matter and to ha ve an answer next Tuesday at which time Mr. Gibbet
could contact the Manager. -
Mr. F3ush of Seminole Avenue, addressed the Council as
to the garbage collection, wanting to know if non-water subscribers
on the east side of Atlantic had been billed for the service. He
was informed that the final survey had not been completed but that
they would be billed by September 20. He stated that until every
person in Lynwood getting garbage service was paying for said
service that the group in his neighborhood were going to refuse to
pay, requesting an opinion from the City Attorney as to what the
status would be in that event.
The Attorney informed him that debts were not contingent
on others' payment; that each person is liable for his own bills.
Mr. Bush stated that they would withhold any action
until after the 20th when said complete billing is supposed to have
been completed.
The Mayor brought up the question of appointments to the
Planning Commission, stating that he wished to recommend J. Steele
Oliver to fill one of the two vacancies.
Councilman Williams stated he wished to recommend C. R.
Moreland to one of the vacancies. Councilman•Wiggins sts,ted he had
no appointment in mind but he would prefer, as talked of before,
to have the matter laid over until Councilman Shrock's return in
order to have a more representative group to make the appointments.
The Mayor explained that the Planning Commission had been requesting
completion of their commission and that he didn't want to lay it
over any longer.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Mayor Doty, that J. Steele Oliver and C. R. Moreland be appointed
to the Planning Commission.
Councilman Wiggins expressed his desire to vote on the
members individually.
Whereupon, Councilman Williams withdrew his motion with
the consent•of his second and then moved that Mr. J. Steele Oliver
be appointed to the Planning Commission. The-motion was seconded
by Councilman Wiggins.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Mayor
Doty, that C. R. Moreland be appointed to the Planning Commission.
Roll Call: -
Ayes: Councilmen Doty and Williams.
Noes: vouncilman Wiggins.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
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The Manager reported as to the funds the City has received
from the Federal Government for plans., X1500.00 for a water storage
resevoir, X1250.00 on swimming pool. The Manager reported that the
Engineer d~.d not feel such a storage resevoir was needed by the City
and that tie Recreation Commission has gone on record advocating
that no plans be prepared at this time for a swimming pool. In view
of these recommendations, the Manager recommended that the money be
returned to the Federal Works Agency in order that it may be distri-
buted to other cities. It was moved by Councilman Williarns,,secanded
by Councilman Wiggins, that said money be refunded to the Federal
Government,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
r^~ Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
The Manager reported that due to the increasing cost of
cast iron pipe he would like permission to advertise for bids for
"transite".pips, explaining that it could be used to an advantage
on lines that would require few taps. It was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said authorization be
granted. .
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
Whereupon, ORDINANCE N0. 437, entitled, "ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE I30. 382
PROVIDING FOR SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES AND CUNS~RUCTION CHARGE
RATE", was, read by caption for the second reading. It was moved by
Councilman. Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that further
reading of. said ordinance b-e waived and that said ordinance be
adopted as, read for the second time, finally pass and be published
as required ,by law.
F~oll Call:
,Ayes: Councilmen Doty ,. Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
pbeent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
ORDINANCE N0. 438, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 418, TO BE KNOWN AS
SECTIONS 26A AND 33B OF SAID ORDINANCE, BEING AN ORDINANCE LICENSING
BUS TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES FOR THE USE OF THE STREETS OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD,FOR THE PURPOSE OF PICKING, UP AND DISCHARGING PASSENGERS,
AND FIXING A FEE ON THE BASIS OF EACH SCHEDULED BUS TRIP, AND REQUIRING
POLICE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF LICENSES," was
read by caption for the second reading. It was moved by Councilman
Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that further reading of
said ordin=ance be waived and that said ordinance be adopted as read
for the se.cand time, finally pass and be published as required by
law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, 'Wiggins, and Williams.
Noes: None.
~,., Absent: Councilmen Jensen and, Shrock.
~ Grant deed covering Lots 405 and 406 Bullis Alameda .
Street Tract and the East 25 feet of that portion of Penn Avenue.
vacated ad.,~oining said lots on the west, dated August 8, 1946, signed
by W. A. Bullis and Jane McNaghten Bullis, whereby they convey their
interest in and to said property to the City of Lynwood was submitted,
It was moved by .Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams,
that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to
cause said instrument to be retarded in the office oP the Recorder
of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call:
Ayes Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
The fallowing demands were presented:
. GENERAL FUND .
A. V. Hohn ~~218 ~ ?50.00
Warren Dae~tweiler 18219 25.00
Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 18220 81.43
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GENERAL FUND - Contd.
Southern Calif. Telephone Co. ._._ 18 1 78.18
The Los Angeles News - 18222 - 13.92
Graybar Electric Co. 18223 51.32
The Lighthouse 18224 3.80
Pacific~Toro Company 18225 10.06
Franklin Auto Supply 18226 .47
Encolite Corporation 18227 13.66
Dr. H. R. McMeekin 18228 5.00
Compton Hardware Co. 18229 3.00
National Chemical Co. 18230 3•.20
Radio Products Sales Co. 18231 15.33
Garden & Williams 18232 20.21
Bob Gamble 18233 ~ 3.26
Rich Budelier - 18234 9.02
Bacon & Dummett 18235 1.66
Vernon Lightning Blueprint 18236 2.41
Keuffel & Esser Co. 18237 7.75
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co. 18238 6.11
R. N. Nason & Co. 18239 9.84
N. L. Curtis Special Merchandise 18240 6.15•
Institute for Training 18241 7.50
Gough Industries, Inc. 18242 20.57
A. B. C. Wiping Materials 18243 9.50
Dreher Tire & Auto- Supply 18244 23.24
W. T. Fahey 18245 15.00
So~zthern California Telephone Co. 18246 13.25
Standard 011 Company 18247 11.57
Radio Specialties Company 18248 39.60
Monroe Calculating Machine Co. 18249 24.00
Petty Cash-Treasurer's Office 18250 20.50
Payroll Account 18251 64
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WATER FUND
Southern California Telephone o~9002 18.20
Dreher Tire & Auto Co. 9003 20.19
Rich Manufacturing•Co. 9004 434.60
Addressograph Sales & Service Agency 9005 • 6.73
Ducommun Metals & Supply Co. 9006 1.62
Downey County Water District 9007 182.53
Standard Oil Company 9008 12.02
Service Pipe Line Constr. Co. 9009 105.00
Comwel Company 9010 32.5
Imperial Hardware Company 9011 1.46
" 9012 Void
Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 9012 47.17
Santa Fe. Pipe & Supply Co. 9014 21.53
H. I. Tullis 9015 4.58
Payroll Account 9016 891.30
City Treasurer 9017 43.80
TOTAL - ~1, 93. 8
STREET IMPIi0 VEb1ENT FUND
Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 5418 14.36
J. E. Bauer & Go. 5419 104.04
H. I. Tullis 5420 1.31
Enoch Chevrolet Co. 5421 9.87
Standard 011 Company 5422 6.09"
Payroll Account
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LIGHTING FUND
Graybar Electric Company ~~ 13.49
Payroll Account ~ 1274 32.00
TOTAL ~ 4 .4
- SPECIAL FU~tD FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY
H. Molf ino 66 - 50.00
TAX DEED LAND FUND
R. A. Ganahl 305 25.00
State Employees' Retirement Fund 404 X1,482.87
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PUBLIC PARK ACCOUNT
Hickey Pipe and Supply~Go.~ 34? 23.61
Franklin Auto Supply 348 3.36
M. E. Gray Company 349 22.83
Hammond Lumber Company 350 ~ 5.62
Graybar Electric Co. 351 36.81
Caine Steel Co. 352 6.35
Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 353 5.70
S. H. Bacon l~da.~terials Co. 354 103.78
-Payroll Account 355 342.60
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It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council-
man Wiggins, that the demands be allowed and that warrants be drawn
on the City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, and Williams.
l~o.es: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock.
• It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council
man Wiggins, that the meeting ad,~ourn to September 17, 1946 at 7:30
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
September 17, 1946.
B+IAYOR F E Y O Y ~O~D
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