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REGttLAR Y~EETING APRIL 6, 1948
The City Council of ~th.e City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date a.t 7:30
P. M.
Mayor Doty ir. the chair.-
Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams
answered-the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council-
man '~.Milliams, tr~a.t the minutes of iy2arch 16, 1948, be approved as
written.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. ~~. having arrived, said hour
being the time fixed to hear any and_ all protests or obtections
upon the proposed improvement of Atlantic Avenue with street lights,
the 11Rayor inquired if there were any present wishing to comment on
the protect.
Vhereupon, Mr. Boyington of Atlantic Avenue addressed
the Council and stated that he thought this was not the proper
time for the lights.
~2r~. Talbert abtected to the installation of the lights.
Mr. _Percy Roy _of _Atlantic Avenue. addressed the Council
stating that he was in favor of the installation of the street
lights.
Mr. Compton of Atlantic Avenue addressed theCouneil in
favor of the lighting program.
~4r. Shoemaker addressed the Council in favor of the
street lights.
Mr. Myer, Mr. Dean, and Mr. Richardson addressed the
Council in favor of the lights.
Mr. Gundlach addressed the Council in opposition to the
Street lights.
The Mayor addressed those attending, stating that there
had been filed with the Council a petition comprising 57~ of the
total footage in the district for the proposed protect. He further
stated that it was apparent that the matority present were still
in favor; however, there would be another hearing on May 4 at which
time any concerted opposition could present proof of a matority
opposition. -
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2100 entitled "RESOLUTION OF
HEARING U~' REPORT ON DEBT LI~w2ITATION PROCEEDINGS" was read. It
was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Jensen
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, 'Millard, and
Williams.'
- Noes: None.
_ RESOLUTIUN N0. 2101 entitled "RESOLUTION OVERRULINCr PRO-
TESTS IN CONTA?ECTION WITH THE HEARING Oi~i DEBT LIA~[ITATIOTv" was read.
It was moved by Councilman v`Jillard and seconded by Councilman
Willia.ms,. that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock., ti'dillard, and
ailliams.
. Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2102 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS,
SPEC IFICATIOT~S, AND Id1AP .OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IM~'ROVEMENT
OF ATLAi~TIC AVENUE IN THr CITY OF LYNWOOD", was read. It was moved
by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Williams, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, V`lillard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 210 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
IN THE IVIATTER OF THE IP,~PROVEr~~1EiJT OF ATLANTIC AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD BY THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORNAti~1ENTAL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEIUI"
was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Council-
man T+Yilliams, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty,Jensen, Shrock,Willard,and Williams.
Noes None.
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The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. lei. having arrived, said hour
being the time Pixed to hear any and all objections to the proposed
assessment in the matter of the improvement -of Otis Street et al,
the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address the
Council in regard to the assessment.
There was no response.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2104 entitled, "RESOLUTION SETTING
FUR TH FACTS ~!F HEARING, AND COIdF?RMING~ ASSESSMENT, IN THE ~dATTER OF
THE IMPROVEMENT OF OTIS STREET, ET AL IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was
read. It was moved by Councilman `Hilliame, seconded by Councilman
Shrock, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
,... Noes : None . .
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, said hour
being the time fixed to hear any and all objections to the proposed
improvement of Atlantic Avenue with sidewalks, the I~tayor inquired if
there were any present wishing to address the Council in regard to
said-improvement. _
- There was no response.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2105 entitled, "RESOLUTION•OF
HEARING OF REPORT ON DEBT LIMITATION PROCEEDINGS", was read. It was
moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said
Resolution be adopted as read.
Roll Call:
Ayes: C ouncilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, `Hillard, and
Williams.
Naes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2.106 entitled "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS
IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION" was read. It was
moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Willard, that
said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. ?107 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFTCATIONS, AND lJlAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IIUIPROVEMENT
OF_ATLANTIC AVENUE IN THE CITY OF.LYNWOOD" was read. It was moved
by Councilman Williams, and seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said
Resolution be adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: C ouncilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Gaillard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2108 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN
THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ATLANTIC AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYN-
WOOD BY THE CONSTRUCTIOTd OF CEMENT CO~dCRETE SIDE'HALKSn, was read. It
was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that
said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard,and Williams.
Noes: None.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. A.~. having- arrived, said hour
being the time Pixed to receive any and all bid`s for the disposal of
garbage, combustible trash, and non-combustible trash in the City of
Lynwood, as per specifications.
The Mayor inquired if' there were any present desiring to
submit bids.
There was no response.
'he Clerk stated he had received five bids.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared.
Ali members of the City Council voting aye, the'Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
The following bids were received: Per month
• V & P~. Feeding Co.882.00
Arthur Kazarian 2, 799.00
Freeman Disposal _ 2,'440.00
. San Pedro Commercial 2,300.00
Andrew V. Hohn 2,450.00
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The Clerk stated that Mr. Hohn had submitted an alternate
proposal of X1425.00 per month for the collection of garbage and
cans and bottles alone. In said proposal he further offered to
furnish the -City a suitable place not more than three miles from
the City to dump combustible rubbish.
It was moved by Councilman G~lilliams and seconded by Coun-
cilman Jensen, that said bids be referred to the City Manager for
checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Pr~a.yor inquired if there were any oral communications.
L. C. Browning of 1~22~ Santa Fe Avenue, addressed the
Council in regard to confusion existing in the ownership of a Belle
Vernon Acres lot. The P~tayor informed Mr. Brownin{~ that if he worzld
contact the City Engineer durin~• the week, it would be straightened
out.
Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council in regard to
proposed subdivision of the Do~ebler Tract as it affects the east-
west streets in the Palomar District. The Engineer explained to
Mr. Thompson the proposed layout of streets in the Doebler Tract.
Mr. Thompson further questioned the possible improve-
ment of the SoutherinPacific right-of-way between Century and Fern-
wood, suggesting a curb and. gutter alonfl• the west side of the east
roadway_of Alameda.
P;~r. V~`illiam Moore addressed the Council in regard to in-
stallation of a relay control for the. traffic signals at Mulford
and Long Beach Boulevard in order that the Fire Department could
control the signals when planning to enter Long Beach Boulevard.
Af ter some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Shrock
and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the.Engineer investigate
as to cost and installation and report back. at the next meeting.
All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
WRITTEN COP~t:~~UNICATIONS:
A request was presented from Teddy's Rough ~?iders Post
No. 516 American Legion for permission to take candid camera pic-
tures in the business section of the town. The Clerk stated he
had checked with the Chief of Police v~Tho recommended that it not
be allowed owing to the confusion and congestion that would ensue
from such activity. He had further investigated and Pound that
the local American Legion Post No. 85 felt that if such an under-
taking was necessary, they would endeavor to do so for fund raising
purposes.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded
by Councilman Williams, that said permission be denied. All mem-
bers of the City Council voting aye, the :~ayor declared the motion
duly carried.
A communication Prom the Southeast Committee for Labor
Candidates was read wherein they request permission to operate a
sound truck for the coming election April 13. It was moved by
Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Williams, that per-
mi8sion be granted provided no nuisance resulted as to noise and
subject to regulations of the Chief of Police as to such activity,
All members of the City Council voting aye, the P:~a,yor declared the ,~
motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a home occupation application of Mrs.
Roberta M. Cannon to operate a m~rsery school at 32,59 Burton
Avenue. He stated the requirements of Ordinance No. 443 had been
met and that there have been no objectors.
~~Jhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Shrock, that said application be approved subject to
health and safety regulations and the coat of the health inspections.
All members of the City Council voting aye, the A~ayor declared the
motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented the home occupation application of
Lauri Pitkanen to conduct the business of gunsmithing at 3830
Josephine Street. He stated the requirements of Ordinance No. 443
had been met and that there have been no objectors. It was moved
by Councilman VI'illiams and seconded bit Councilman Shrock, that
said application be approved. All members of the City Council
present voting aye, the Mayor decla red the motion duly carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 471 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
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LYN`~VOOD REGULATING BURNING AND BURNING OF TRASH `:WITHIN CERTAIN. FIRE
ZOPdES OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND REGULATING THE USE AND TYPE OF
INCII~IERATURS AND REPEALING ORDINAi~1CE N0. 215 A2dD SECTION 4 OF ORDIN-
ANCE N0. 423 OF THE CITY OF LYN'JJOOD," was presented for the second
time.
It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that further reading be waived. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, thAt said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time,
finally pass and be published as required by law.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
~,,., Noes: None. ,
ORDINANCE N0. 472 entitled "AN ORDINANCE APJ[ENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING 1r.~AP
WHICH TS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422," was presented for the
second time. (Hommes-Tract.15209)
It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that further reading be waived. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Willard, that said ordinance be adopted as read the second time,
finally pass and be published as required by law.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 473 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422," yeas presented. (Holthaus-
Lots 4~3-492, Tract 2551)..
It was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Council-
ms,n Jensen, that further reading be waived. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the oration duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Council-
man Jensen, that said ordinance be adopted as read. the second time,
finally pass and be published as required by law.
n Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
~~i lliams .
Noes: None.
An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SAFETY
AND FIRE REGULATIONS IN ATTACHED GARAGE AND HOUSING OVER GARAGES IN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ENFORCEItiiENT THEREOF AND PENALTIES FOR ITS VIO-
LATION," was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by
Councilman Williams, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time, and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
~' Williams.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2109 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CHANGING THF, NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY", was read. It was moved by .Councilman Williams,
seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Resolution be adopted as
read.
Roll Gall:
Ayes: .Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The resignation of Officer Frederick D. Van Cleave effective
March 15, 1948, was read, supplemented by a report from Chief Kerr
stating that Mr. Van Cleave was retained until the 31st of 1~iIarch owing
to a case penaing in City Court in which he was concerned, said case
being terminated March 27, 1948.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council-
man Jensen, that said resignation be accepted effective March 31,
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1948. All members of the City Council voting aSTe, the ~yiayor de-
clared the motion duly carried.
A recommendation -was presented from the Chief of Police
requesting; appointment of Edward D. Johnson as patrolman, pxobation-
a ry status, at a salary of $195.00 per month plus the cost of
living adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Jensen, that said appointment be conf armed as of
April 1, 1948.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty,:. Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
A recommendation from the Chief of Police was read re-
questing appointment of ~Jilbern P~. Bailey as patrolman, probationary
status, at a salary of X195.00 per month plus. the cost of living
adjustment. It v~~as moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Jensen, that said appointment be confirmed as of April
1, 1948.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
`Nilliams.
Noes: None.
A communication was presented from the Chief of Police
recommending that Officer P.~ervil Miller be promoted to the rank of
Sergeant of Police, probationary status, to fill the vacancy caused
by Officer Dederick's appointment as Lieutenant, requesting con-
firmation as of April 1, 1948. It was moved by Councilman Shrock,
seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said appointment be confirmed
effective April 1, 1948, at a salary of x$240.00 per month ,plus
cost of living adjustment.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, `J~illard, and
Williams.
. Noes: None.
The Clerk recommended that I:ir. ,Glen ti"J. Savage, No. 1 on
the Civil Service eligible list for custodian of the Community
Center, be appointed on .probationary status, effective I~Parch 17,
1948, at a salary of ~p180.00 per month plus the cost of living
adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by
Councilman Williams, that said PtiRr. Glen `~. Savage be appointed
custodian, probationary status, effective March 17, 1948 at a
salary of X180.00 per month plus cost of living: adjustment.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard,- and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Clerk reported that Mr. John S. Parsons, Deputy
License Collector, has been doing an exceptionally fine ,job as
such and that it can be directly accountable to his constant work
in the field. Or~ing to this intensive use of his car in his work,
it is recommended that Tr2r. Parsons' car allowance be increased
from X25.00 to X50.00 per month,. effective April 1, 1948. It was
moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said
recommendation be approved effective April 1, 1948. -
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, `r'Gillard, and
Willla.ms.
Noes: None.
The Clerk presented a recommendation from the City
Treasurer in regard to establishment of an inactive deposit aocount
at the Rank of America, drawing 3/4 of 16% interest ;this account
to be provided by monthly deposits of X2500.00 each from the Sales
Tax receipts. The Treasurer's recommendation on file further
stated that by April 1951, this will have provided X90,000.00 plus
interest, available for matching purposes with the State for drain-
age work.
The Treasurer also requested authority to open an inactive
account of bond redemption fund money in the amount of ~p16,300 over
a year's contract at 1°jo interest as outlined in said report on file.
Whereupon, RESULUTION N0. 2110 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING= THE ESTABLISHMENT
BY THE CITY TREASURER OF THE°"CITE' OF LYN'NUOD OF CERTAIN ACCOUNTS
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WITH THE, HANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,
LYNWOUD BRANCH", was read. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and
seconded by Gouncilman Millard, that said resolution; be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Clerk presented the matter of the proposed dedication
to the State for Armory purposes of a portion of the recently ac-
quired "civic center" land. After some discussion, RESOLUTION N0.
2011, entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY~OWNED BY THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA",
was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
William, that said. Resolution be adopted.
~,., Roll Ca 11:
Ayes.: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: N one.
The .Clerk presented a recommendation from the Recreation
Commission, requesting that tie Council establish a pay rate of 75¢
per hour that could be paid for extra help at the Community Center
for youth workers .from a list compiled by the Recreation Director.
It further stated there is no obligation as to using said rate.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Gouncilman
Shrock, that said rate be established and that any hiring done under
it be subject to the Manager's approval.
Roll C$I1:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes : None .
The Clerk presented a Grant Deed dated April 5, 1948 ~~,nd
signed by t~Jieland H. Collins and Jennie Collins whereby they convey
to the City of Lynwooc! for street purposes a strip of land 10 feet
wide, being the easterly 10 feet of the westerly 50 feet of the
southerly 200 feet of the Northerly 812.?8 feet of Lot 1 of the
Slauson Tract, as shown on Map recorded in Book 3, Page 348 of Mis-
cellaneous Records of Los Angeles County;
lilso Grant Deed dated March 1, 1948 and signed by Theodore
J. Staley and Doris J. Staley whereby they convey to the Gity of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to the northerly
19 feet of the west 72.5 feet of the east 145 Peet of Lot 5, Tract
5103.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council-
man ~~~illiams, that said deeds be accepted and that the City Clerk
be directed to cause said instruments to be recorded in the office
of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Clerk presented the plan as proposed by the Lynwood
Assessment Relief Corporation and approved by the City Attorney for
~ disolving the corporation and turning over to the City its assets,
this having been desired by the LynxTood Assessment Relief Corporation
for some time past. The Attorney stated that this plan necessitating
the execution of an indemnity agreement did not obligate the City
beyond the assets that will be turned over to it, thereby could not
in any event cause loss to the City.
After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Willard
and seconded by Councilman Shrock, that the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute an indemnity agreement with the Lynwood assess-
ment relief Corporation.
Roll Call
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: N one.
It was regularly moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Williams, that the demands presented to the Council
at its meeting of April 6, 1948 having been regularly audited, are
hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drawn on the City
Treasurer therefor in accordance with and to the payees named and
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the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Demand Register Numbers 1205 to 13x8 inclusive
to the respective funds:
General Fund ~ X13,336.19
Water Fund 24,088.25
Street Improvement Fund 3,024.71
Lighting Fund 260.89
Capital Outlay 7,574.38
Special C~.s Tax Fund 3,187.04
Public Park Fund 3,633.91
Retirement Fund 4,430.44
X59,535.81
It was moved by Councilman Williama and seconded by
Gouncilman Shrock, that the meeting be ad,journ~ed. All members
of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried. ~ ~ ~
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REGULAR Tu1EETING APRIL 20, 1948
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date at 7:30
P. M.
Mayor Doty in the chair. '
Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, 'vVillard, and Williams
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council-
man t~dillard, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of
April 6, 1948 be approved as varitten. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the R~ayor declared the motion duly carried.
It waas moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded_ by Council-
man Williams, that the Council proceed with the canvass of the
vote. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Tv~ayor de-
clared. the motion duly carried.
`Thereupon, the a'Iayor appointed Councilman Williams and
Councilman Shrock ~as Tellers and they proceeded to canvs,Qs the
vote.
At thA completion of said canvass, the Tellers reported
that the number of votes cast in the various consolidated ,voting
precincts for each candidate and for and against each measure
voted upon to be as follows; the total number of votes cast in
said City was 2.949: