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REGULAR MEETIivG JANUARY 21, 1947
'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. rd.
Mayor Doty in the chair.
Councilmen Doty, Jensen, 5hrack, S,Viggins, and Williams
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Council-
man 'Nilliams, that the minutes of the meeting of January 7, 1947,
be approved as written. All members of the City Council voting aye,
the IJiayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was received from S. :"1. King in regard
to subdivision of Lot 1, Upston Tract, wherein he stated the
provisians_that he would offer in this subdivision. Following
the letter,. a report from the Engineer ~*.~a,s read in re~;ard to said
subdivision wherein he outlined the suggested City's stand on the.
matter., It was moved by Councilman '.~~liggins, seconded by Council-
man Shrock,, that the Council concur with the Engineer in his findings
and that Per. King be notified of the various provisions as outlined.
All members present voting aye, the ry~ayor declared the motion duly
carried.
A communication was read from L~r. H. E. Dunning in
regard to garbage exemption in his case. After some discussion
it was moved by Councilman Vuig~•inc, seconded by Councilman Jensen
that the ordinance providing for no residential exemption be com-
plied with and that the Manager reply to Mr. Dunning to that
effect. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor
declared tl~e motion duly carried. .
~ communica.tion was read from V. F. ;d. Post 3902 wherein
they request permission to conduct a carnival at the northeast
corner of Century and Long BePCh Boulevards for the period April
28 to May 3 inclusive. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins and
seconded by Councilman `~ailliams, that such approval be granted su~-
,ject to usual police and fire regulations. All members of the
City Council eating aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
,~ cammunication from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
expressing .their apc~reciation for the City's part and assistance
in the Christmas decorations, was read. It was moved by Council-
man Williams, seconded by Councilman '~Jiggins, that said communi-
cation be filed. All members of the City Council voting aye, the
Mayor deel~red the motion duly carried.
~ communication from Harry T. Laugharn, Mayor of Compton,
congratulating the City of Lynwood on the annual report, was read.
It was moved by Councilman 'dJilliarns, seconded by Councilman Jensen,
that the-communication be filed. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the ~Jia~~or declared the motian duly carried.
P~TANAGER' S REPORTS :
f~eport on proposal tc~ open a liquor store at 3218
imperial Highway, said location adjoining the Methodist Church.
The Ivlanager presented a. complilat~ on of facts fro~~ Chief Kerr where-
in it shows 43 liquor licenses in the City of Lynv~rood. After same
discussion as to the procedure to follow to object to any more
such licenses, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by
Councilman 'cilliams, that the matter be held. over until next .
meeting to allow time for study and the action to be taken. All.
members of .the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
PERSONNEL i~ATTERS
~. -wing to the resignation of Olin Habegger, motor-
cycle officer, the Civil Service Commission recommends the appoint-
ment of Edward Broesel to the vacancy as he is number one on the
Pligible list and a veteran. It was recommended. that his appoint-
ment be effective February 1, 1947 at a salary of X205.00 per
month plus ~2~?.40 cost of living index adjustment. It was moved
by Councilman '1W'illiams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said
appointment be approved.
Roll ^va11:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
2. It was further reported that there had been no pro-
vision made for cost of living raise for the p~~.rt time radio techni-
cian, relief police m~.tron, or the hourly rate of temporary street
employees. It was recommended that the radio technician be raised
from X55.00 to X60.00 per month and that the hourly employees be
raised to X1.10 per hour and relief police matron from .75~G to.85d
per hour. Said increases represent-approxim~_tely the cost of living
index adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by
Councilman '.~lilliams, that said recommendations be approved, effective
as of January 1, 1947. "
Roll Call:
. Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
'Nilliams, -
Noes: None.
r,, 3. The eligibility examination having been completed for
PBX-Typist, it is the recommendation that the number three eligible,
Ruth Skelton, be appointed inasmuch as a.ll three have worked temporary
and that there is less than one point variance between the highest
and lowest. It was moved by Councilman Shrock; seconded by Council-
man Jensen, that Ruth Skelton be appointed, effective January 13,
1947, to the position of PBX-Typist at a salary of X145.00 per month
plus X22.40 cost of living index adjustment.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
4. The fJlanager reported on the discrepancies that have
arisen in the terms of office of the Civil Service Commission owing
to the failure to specify terms of office at the time of appointment.
The Commission recommends, after discussion of tree matter, that the
following appointments be entered in the minutes as correct:
Expiration of Term
D. E. Good Decern~er 3~ 1947
J. 0. Law December 31, 1949
R. L. Ivialaby December 31", 1951
It was moved by Councilman ~Niggins, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that said appointments be approved as recommended. All mem-
bers of the City Council voting aye, the P~ayor declared the motion
duly carried.
----- --- 5. -The Manager reported that a similar situation exists
concerning the Personnel Board, recommending that the appointments
be rn.tified as follows, said terms having been drawn by lot:
Expiration of Term
D. E. Good December ~1., I~'~
J. 0. Law December 31, 1949
J. R. Russell December 31, 1949
W. J. Zimmerman December 31, 1951
R, L. Malaby December 31, 1951
It was moved by Councilman ~IJilliams, seconded by Council-
'"~ man Shrock, that the appointments be approved s.s recommended.. All
members of the City Council present voting aye, the r~~ayor declared
the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported on set-back requirements a-n various
streets in the City. After some discussion, it was moved by Council-
man Jensen, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw an adequate set-back ordinance to insure orderly
development of the town. All members of tY~e City Council present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported as instructed on the fire truck bids
that were received at the last meeting. He stated that his investi-
gation.with Chief Daetweiler proved the Sea,~rave bid was both the
lowest and best bid and owing to the reasons listed in said report,
that the bid be let to the Seagrave Corporation for a 1000 triple
combination pumper as per specifications. It vs~as moved by Council-
man ~Iiggins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that the R~anager's recom-
mendation be approved and bid let to Seagrave Corporation and_ that
the City Attorney be instructed to draw the contract.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, '~`Jiggins, and
Williams.
Noes: Tdone.
The TJfanager reported. on proposal to utilize a portion of
the, Pacific Electric ri~•ht-of-way for off-street parking as requested
at the October 1, 1946 meeting. After hiG report, it was .moved by
Councilman 'Nig~;ins, seconded by Councilman Jensen,. that said problem
be set over for two weeks for further study and conference with the
Chamber of Commerce. All members of the City. Council present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager presented a request far a dancing permit from
the Lynwood Post 85, American Legion. The Police Chief recommended
that the permit be ;ranted for the year 1947,, stating that their
past record has been excellent in the conduct of said dances. It
was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, ~'
that said perrflits be granted subject to the usual police regulations.
All members of the City Council voting a.ye, the T4ayor declared the
motion duly carried.
A petition was submitted signed by David Correll and.
four others requesting installation of sanit~.ry sewers in a portion
of Tract 6728 under the 1911 Act. The Engineer recommended that
said proceedings be commenced owing to the inability of one hundred
per cent cooperation of the property involved. After some discussion
wherein it was pointed out that the improvement district Ras so
small as to not really warrant an assessment proceedings, it was
moved. by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman ~~Jilliams, that
the matter be held over and an effort made to get tl~ people together
on a cash basis in order to save both time and money. All members
of the City Council voting aye, the Iutayor declared the motion duly
carried .
Traat Map No. 14551 was presented to the Council for
final approval. TYie Engineer reported that no street improvement
work is involved a.nd that it was in conformance with the tentative
map as approved by the Council, trierefore, he recommended acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman 5'Jilliams, seconded by Councilman Jensen,
that said Tract No. 14551 be accepted..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, ~Ni~•gins, and
Milliams.
Noes None.
A Quitclaim Deed_ was presented signed by ~;. J,. 'Hood, also
known as Everard J. Woods, and Florence `Moods, his wife, wherein
they convey their interest in and to Lots 35, 36, 37, Block 19 of
Tuiod,jeska Park, to the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman
Shrock, seconded by Councilman 6illiams, that said deed be accented
and the City Clerk be directed to cause said instrument, to be
recorded _in the Office of the County Recorder of Los. An~•eles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wi.~•~•ins, and
Williams.
Noes: Tdone.
A Corporation Quitclaim Deed, signed by the President and
Assistant Secretary for the Security Realty Corporation, Ltd. "~"'
wherein they convey their interest in a.nd to the ~:a.sterly 13 feet
of Lot 2, Block 14, Belle Vernon Acres to the City of Lynwood was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Wi~~•ins, seconded by
Councilman Jensen, that said instrument be accepted and. that the City
Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the Office of the
County Recorder of Los An~•eles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, lNigg;ins, and.
~Nilliams.
Noes: None.
A home occupation request was presented by Louis L. Tv~,in
to conduct a violin shop at 11456 State Street. Requirements of
Ordinance 443 havin~• been met and. there were no objectors, it wa.s
moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that
said permission be granted.. All members of the City Council voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A home occupation request was presented by Earl I. LaPlant
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to operate a real estate office at 3144 Louise Street: There vaas
one written complaint that apparently was ill-advised as it objected
to the extensive use of signs which is expressly prohibited. in the
ordinance. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said permission be
granted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the
lt~ayor declared the motion duly carried. -
-~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. 2021, entitled, "IN THE I~~IATTER OF THE
IMPROVEMEA?T OF CARSON DRIVE ET AL, IN THE CITY aF LYN;~oOn, CALIFORNIA.
RESOLUTIUIV GRANTINGEXTENSIUN OF TIfa+1E, " was read. It was moved by
Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said. Reso-
lution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wi~~ins, and
'~'i lliams . .
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION NU. 2022, entitled, "RESULUTION CONVEYING CER-
TAIN REAL PPtUPERTY OF THE CITY OF LYN'r'VOOD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECU-
TION OF DEEDS IN PURSUANCE THEREOF," was read. It was :moved by
Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said~Reso-
lution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, i~diggins, and
Williams.
Noes: None. -
A letter from L, R. Simpson, 11261 California, was read
objecting to the rezoning of the property at Ttiqulford and. California.
It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Shrock,
that the communication be filed. All members of the City Council
voting aye, the F~Rayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Mayor explained. to Mr. Simpson, who ws,s in the aud.ienee,
that the Council was planning to refer the me.tter back to the Planning
Commission for further study. Per. Simpson addressed the Council
explaining his objection to the proposed rezoning.
Mr.. Bob Williams addressed the Council explaining r~is
reasons why he favored the proposed rezoning.
Mr .. Heinz addressed the Council stating that he lived
next door to .the property involved and that he was in favor of the
rezoning. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Jensen, seconded by Councilman Williams, that it be referred back
to the Planning Commission for further check as to the advisability
of rezoning the whole block. All members of the City Council voting
aye, except Councilman Wiggins, who declined to vote, the AJta,yor
declared the motion duly carried. -
The. problem concerning the suspension of permit of~ Southeast
Taxi Company .was reopened and the Attorney was asked for his opinion
as to ordinance compliance in regard to office and waiting room
accomodations.. ~.dr. LeSage's opinion was thr~.t during the hours the
Ps,cific Electric Station is open to the public there was compliance
with. the ordinance requirements owing to Southeast Taxi Company's
agreement with the Pacific Electric for use of their building. After
further discussion, it vaas moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Jensen, that the suspension order against Southeast Taxi
Company be rescinded. All members of the City Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It .eras further moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Jensen, that permit be granted to the Southeast Taxi
Company to operate only during the hours said Pacific Electric waiting
room is open .and its facilities Available for the company's use.
All members of the Gity Council present voting aye, the 1t~Tayor declared
the motion d.u1y carried.
It ~~as moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that .in conformance with the cost of living index raise
policy for City employees, that the salary of the Planning Commission
Secretary, ths.Administrative Officer of the Retirement Fund, and
the City ?Jtanager be raised X25.00 pe-r month effective January 1, 1947,
such funds to. be appropriated from the un-appropriated reserve.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
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Mr. Mantheis, corner of Alma and Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council in regard to trailer problem and in regard
to his non-conforming office building. He pointed out that he
was unaware of the regulations limiting one trailer per improved
lot; also he had been trying to move a non-conforming building
that he had been warned must rye moved but a.s yet has had no
success.
Mr. Hall, Building Official, being in the audience,
explained the problem of the trail er lot a,nd the infringements
involved.. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by
Councilman Jensen, seconded by Cou ncilman V'Ji lliams, treat the
ordinances be fully complied with in regard to trailers and con-
forming buildings; however, lenien cy would b e allowed upon a
doctor's written statement as to t he advisab ility of moving one
of the trailers occupied by an ill
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The following demands we re present ed:
GENERAL FUN D
The Los Angeles News Company~~~~' -18571 ~ 24.34
A. B. C. ~~°vipin~~ I~.iateriala 18572 29.54
Southwestern Section IA of EI 18573 3.00
Industrial Stationery & Printing 185?4 .
24.32
Compton Hardware Company 18575 4.05
A-1 Printing Co. 18576 29,39
Graybar Electric Co. 18577 7.36
Compton Clinic ~ 18578 5.00
Bacon & Dumrnett 18579 1.04
Municipal Fire Equipment Co. l~?580 252.26
J. Hofert 18581 30.75
Gough Industries 18582, 12.19
Peerless Laundry-Linen Supply 18583 10.62
Schwabacher-Frey Company 18584 13.17
Chipron Stamp & Stationery Company 18585 3.72
Standard Oil Company 18586 71.70
Pathfinder Petroleum Co. 18587 232..46
Joe's Grocery x.8588 35.20
Rich Budelier 18589 6.59
C. D. Soiseth & Son 18590 163.95
Compton Hardware Co. 18591 2.41 .
Paint and Lacquer Company x.8592 9.74
C , E . idiaylen 18593 35.16
Central Lumber Company 185,94 8.61
Lynwood Linoleum Co. 18595 34.09
Standard Shade & Linoleum Co.,Inc., 18596 2.05
Geo. A. Bordenkircher 18597 6.66
'+Villard Storage Battery Co. 18598 8.63
Sanders Plumbing Co. 18599 3.10
H. ;N. Phillips Co. 18600 25..96
Lynwood Paint ~ Hardware Co. 18601 4.94
Kelly-Creswell Company 18602 2.01
Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery Co. 186C3 5.13
automobile Club of So. California 18604 17.84
Blue Star Lumber Co. 18605 8.16
IVionitor Products Co. 18606 2.00
City Shop 18607 19.50
Standard Oil Company 18608 7.05
Lynwood Press & Tribune 18609 199.85
City Shop 18610 10.40
Southern California Edison Co. 18611 .90
J. G. Tucker & Son 18612 92.43
Payroll Account 18613 6,876.57
Petty Cash-Treasurer's Office 18614 50.51
Frederick M. Dickey 18615 16.00
Aubrey McLemore 18616 14.00
Stores Inventory 18617 12.1.54
Los Angeles County Health Dept. 18618 16.00
County of Los Angeles 18619 33.75
Frank Tb2itchell 18620 10.00
TOTAL x,605. 4
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~~IATER FUND
J. G. Tucker ~ 9151
Standard. Oil Company 9152
B & A Transportation Co. 9153
Johns-Manville Corporation 9154
Rensselaer Valve Company 9155
James Jones Company 9156
Consolidated Typewriter Company 9157
General Fund 9158
Lynwood Press ~ Tribune 9159
A-1 Printing Company 9160
Southern California Edison Company 9161
General Fund 9162
City Treasurer 9163
Payroll Account 9164
'~' Aubrey McLemore 9165
General Fund 9166
TOTAL
STREET I~dPROVEMENT FUND
G. G. Fisher Equipment ompany 55- 1~-
Enoch Chevrolet Company 5513
Standard 011 Company 5514
Shaw Sales & Service Co. 5515
Smith Booth Usher Co. 5516
Bacon & Dummett 5517
Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 5518
Franklin Auto Supply 5519
Southland Motors 5520
J . `N. ~~7inder Chain & Gear C o . 5521
Smith Booth Usher Co. 5522
General Fund 5523
General Fund 5524
Manning Bros. Rock & Sand Co., Inc. 5525
General Petroleum Corporation 5526
J. G. Tucker & Son 5527
General Fund 5528
Payroll Account 5529
TOTAL
General Fund
Sweats Auto Service
Southern Caiif. Edison
Payroll Account
General Fund
TOTAL
General Fund
Payroll Account
TOTAL
LIGHTING FUND
1300
1301
Company 1302
1303
1304
PUBLIC PARK ACCOUNT
40 5
406
~ 39.54
11.18
45.13
3,177.45
232.25
358.84
4.20
24.48
61.73
8.24
369.24
12.35
55.50
989.48
28.50
22.94
$~5 , 449. (1~5
79.95
1?.40
18.70
71.24
12.91
1.44
2.37
8.75
8.90
42.00
65.54
334.84
144.89
1,481.99
169.30
72.07
2.37
1 315.45
~3, 85
3.90
4.50
1,218.33
13.82
47.97
~1, 8--~.5
2.45
332.?3
~ 3~3..~€
SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS
Land Title Insurance Company 71 152.58
T_AX DEEDED LAIC?D FUND
R. A. Ganahl 317 20,00
RETIRE~~gENT FUND
Payroll Account 412 25.00
It was moved by Councilman ~Nir~gins, seconded by Councilman
°~Jilliams, ths.t the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on the
City Treasurer for said various amounts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: C ouncilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
V~illiams.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman S1Villiams, seconded by Council-
man Shrock, that the meeting be adjourned. All members of the City
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Council voting ~.ye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
c~,rriBd.
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Approved by the City
Council Feb. 4, 1947.
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MAYUk OF THE TY OF'LY1V'WOOE