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REGULAR MEETING JULY 1949
The City Council of the City oP Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, o n above date at 7:30
p. m.
Mayor 6~illard i n th.e chair.
Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard and Williams answered
the roll call.
Councilman Jensen was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council-
man Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of June
21, 194g, be approved as written. All members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A .communication from P. Van Lunen and Frances D. Marks
and Fred and Mary Meyer$ was read,~wherein they requested annexation
of the property east of Atlantic as described in said communication
on file in the office of the City Clerk. There was considerable
`~ discussion as to the advisability of proceeding with said annexa-
tion wherein. Mr. Van Luven, who was present, addressed the Council
stating his wishes to ha ve his property within the corporate limits
of the City of Lynwood.
After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the matter be Bet
over to the next meeting to allow additional time for the Council
to study the request. All members present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed to hear any and all protests or objections to the
proposed assessment in the mater of the improvement of Cornish Ave.,
the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said
hearing. There was no response.
~^jereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2220 entitled "RESOLUTION SET-
TING FORTH FACTS OF HEARIIIG, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, IN THE
MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF CORNISH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Coun-
cilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
The hour. of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to hear any and all protests or ob,jeetions to the pro-
posed assessment for street lighting maintenance in the City of
Lynwood, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to
said hearing.
Whereupon, Mrs. Barbee addressed the Council, voicing her
objection to the proposed assessment. There were also objections
voiced by W. M. Koenig, 11316 Ernestine, T. F. Kendall, Ernestine
Avenue, R. Betteker, 11332 Ernestine, and Mr. Hansen, 11300 Ernestine.
There was considerable discussion wherein additional
objections were raised by Mrs. Roy and Mr. G. H. Lynn, Atlantic
Avenue property owners, based on the increase of lumens in Atlantic
Avenue. During the discussion, there was an explanation by Mr.
Schell of the Edison Company as to the costa involved in under-
ground installation and an explanatiar~ by the City Engineer of the
theory of lighting maintenance districts and the overall fairness
of complete inclusion.
There was further discussion wherein the Councilmen ex-
plained the policy of majority interests being served.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION NG. 2221 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS, ORDER-
ING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR SERVICE PIECES-
SARY TO 1~.AINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE ALL STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council~:en Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and tr7illiams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
The Mayor inquired if there were additional oral communi-
cations on other matters.
Whereupon, Mr. Strohmeyer of 4274 Walnut Avenue addressed
the Council in regard to damages his house allegedly sustained during
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the construction of the foundations for the water storage tank near
his home, stating that he has been turned down by the contractors and
their insurance company on his damage estimate.
There was discussion wherein Councilman Williams stated his
personal knowledge of this house and that to the beat of his inf orma-
tion, it was in sound condition prior to the installation._ The City
Attorney stated that the contractor is an individual agent and that
the Gity is basically not responsible for any damage.
There was additional discussion wherein it was moved by
Councilman t~7illiams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the City
Attorney be instructed to investigate and proceed towards settlement
of the claim with the contractor and.inaurance company. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
sirs. Roy, 1071 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council re-
aluesting that the territory in which she lives be served by Lynwood
water ~.s the South Gate rates are approximately double the Lynwood
rates.' There was discussion wherein Engineer Bateman explained the
problem presented and that pipe becoming more plentiful, it would be
possible in the comparatively near fut~:ire to arrange to pick up those
services served by outside water services.
The Clerk presented a petition of several property owners
in the southwest section of town ob,~ecting to the garbage and trash
pick up service. The Clerk stated there had been diff ieultiea in the
district mentioned during the confusion of schedule change and that
at. the present, indications are that servioe is performed in a satis-
factory manner. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by
Councilman Williams, that said. petition be filed. A11 members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A report from the City Attorney regarding the suit of
Yoerns vs the City was read, stating that the City was removed from
the above entitled case, pending an appeal or review. It was moved
by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the
Attorney be commended and the report filed. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly parried.
A communication from the Oil Well Cementing Company request-
ing consideration of a lease agreement for the property they are
presently renting on a month to month basis, has presented. There was
discussion wherein. it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by
Councilman Bruner, that the matter be referred to the Attorney for in-
vestigation and report and the Clerk instructed to obtain a rent.ap-
praisal of said property. All members present voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
At this point there was the ceremony of presentation. of cer-
tificates of merit to Officer Ralph Dever and Lt. Wayne Fuller and the
Police Department as a whole for their meritorious duty in the Raisin
Market robbery atte mpt. Mayor Willard presented the certificates with
commendatory remarks.
~~ A communication from Harvey and Marie Anderson, 3680 Cedar
Avenue was read wherein they requested the reconsideration of their
variance as approved by the Planning Oommission of the City of Lynwood.
Whereupon, Councilman Williams explained the background of
the case and additional information obtained that the Assistant
Building Inspector had given Mrs. Anderson erroneous information as to
the possible improvements that Bould be made to the property. Mr.
Williams stated that in his opinion, the news story published in the
Herald American regarding the case and its ramifications was not factual,
There was further discussion by the Council wherein it was
pointed out that Councilman Jensen's objection as a neighbor entered
greatly in their a3nsideration and th~.t since the many points in ques-
tion have been clarified, they could see no ob,~eetion.. The City Attor-
ney, upon request, explained the application of the variance power and
his opinion of the expediency of this case.
Mrs. Anderson filed a petition of the neighbors expressing
their approval of the proposed change.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that based on the Attorney's opinion, the case
--~^'Iriared. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
It was further necessity for him to
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pro tem. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
A communication Prom Judge Ralph C. Dills in appreciation
of the reception held in his honor was read. It was moved by Co~_zn-
cilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication
be Piled.. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly. carried.
A communication from the Atlantic Avenue Body and Fender
Works in regard to wreck towing procedure was read. It was moved by
Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the communi-
cation be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and re-
port on.the problem as a whole. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 501 entitled "ORDINANCE GRAP?TING TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COP~PANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE
TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTIPIG AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY
TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS, AND
APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING C02~lUNICATION CIRCUITS NECESSARY OR PROPER
THEREFOR IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS,
ALLEYS, AND PLACES WITHIN. THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read for the
second time. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally pass and be published as required by law,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
The Clerk presented franchise bond of the Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company as required by Ordinance No. 501. ~~Thereupon,
RESOLUTION N0. 2222 entit~.ed "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FRANCHISE BOND FILED BY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, A CORPORATION" was read. It was
moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Willard.
Ordinance No. 502 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 4.22 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENbED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 4.22" was read for the second
time. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time,
finally pass and be published as required by law. (Skolich)
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and. Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Willard.
The Attorney presented a court summons, Dyer va Herbold
and the City of Lynwood, and requested the authority to function on
the City~s behalf, if necessary. It was so moved by Councilman Stroh,
seconded by Councilman Williams, A 11 members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The agreement with Dr. Cecil Dunn to represent the City
before the Public Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Electric
Railway passenger service abandonment was presented.. It was moved
by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh,. that the
agreement be approved and the I~.ayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same.. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
The City Attorney presented an indemnity agreement for
the City of Lynwood, Chief of Police, and all agents in regard to
the Raisin Market Robbery. I.t was moved by Councilman Williams,
seconded by Councilman Stroh, t~iat said indemnity agreement of the
Zurich General Accident and Liability Company be approved. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
Ambulance agreement with the County of Los Angeles as
requested was presented for study. It was moved by Councilman Stroh,
seconded by Councilman Williams, that action be deferred for the
Council to study and the Police G~iief to make a complete report
thereon. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
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motion duly carried.
The Glerk reported that Gertrude Stefa nowich, No. 1 on the
Court Clerk eligible list, had been recommended by Judge Hemenway Por
appointment effective July 1, 199, at a salary of ~1~5.00 plus the
cost of living index. It was so moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Stroh. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared the motion duly carried.
Councilman Williams brought up the matter oP Recreation Com-
mission appointments necessary owing to expiration of terms of office
for commissioners l~Roline and Saling, stating he had been unable to co n-
tact Commissioner Saling in regard to his availability for service
again and that less. Moline in her conversation had indicated. that Mrs.
Catherine McCone would make a good commissioner.
Whereupon, Councilman Williams placed Mrs. Catherine McCone's
nacre in nomination for Recreation Commissioner.
Mayor pro tem Bruner said his investigation resulted in his
wishing to place in nomination l+lr. Arthur R. Mueller, 3666 Cedar.
After additional discussion as to. commission work and activity,
it was moved by councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that
the aforementioned persons be appointed to full terms on the Recreation
Commission of the Gity of Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was regularly moved by councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Williams, that the demands presented at the meeting of July
5, 199, 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 the funds indicated in the several de-
mands hereby approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and Williams.
Noes: Alone.
Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Willard.
. GENERAL FUND
Demand Register Numbers 35fl5-3573 inclusive to the
respective funds:
General Fund ~31,964.5fl
Water Fund 3,56.31
Traffic Safety Fund 3,592.85
Lighting Fund 3.97
Capital Outlay Fund 368.55
Special Gas Tax Fund 9,609.75
Retirement Fund 2,787.3.6
X51,873.29
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. All members/voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried. present
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