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REGULAR MEETING MAY' 2, 1950
The City Council of .the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City riall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30
P•m•
Mayor Willard in the chair.
Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Strati, and Willard
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Sneddon, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 18,
19SO,.be approved as written. 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 receive any and all proposals for the furnishing of dis-
posal service to the City of Lynwood as per Specifications 1950-C, the
Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There
was no response.
The Clerk stated he had received two bids. It was moved by
Councilman Stroh; seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the bias be pub-
licly opened, examined, and declared. All members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The following bide were received:
San Pedro Commercial Company 3699.5a per month
Andrew V. Hohn X3450.00 per month
It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that the bids be referred to the Manager for check and report
thereon. All members 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 conduct a public hearing on the proposed annexation of
Bullis Road as set forth in Resolution No. 226'. The Mayor inquired
if there were any present in regard to said hearing.. There was no re-
sponse.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BULLIS ROAD"
was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded
by Councilman Daetweiler, that said ordinance be accepted as read for
the first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
yJillard,
Noes: None.
The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
~d~hereupon, Mr, L. M. Woodward addressed the Council in re-
gard to the improvements in the Swantek property, stating that the
death of one of the ohTners has caused a delay in the transaction and
in order to avoid requesting additional extension of time on the in-
stallation of required improvements, asked that .the follo~ring improve-
ments be approved:
Curbs, gutters, and pavement, and water lines in Brenton Ave.
Curbs, gutters, pavement, and water line in Alma Ave.
Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in Norton Ave.
Paving first alley easterly of California extending from
Alma Ave. on the north to Norton Ave. on the south,
`T'here was a discussion wherein Mr. Woodward explained the
purpose is to keep two large sections of land and that installation
of all improvements as shown on map would result in several small par-
cels.
The Engineer explained to the Council that the request for
modification is as described above. The City Attorney asked. if the in-
tent is to replace the existing evntract far improvement installation
with a new contract. The Engineer stated that it was.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by
Councilman Sneddon, that the request as recommended and approved by
the Engineer be granted conditional upon the Engineer's and Attorneys
completion of a satisfactory contract for same. Ali members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Eisert addressed the Council
and presented them with the first copy of the new ~brocnure to advertise
the City of Lynwood, expressing the appreciation of the Chamber for the
cooperation of the Council that made this advertising medium possible.
Mr. Eisert further expressed appreciation of the cooperation the City
has extendea him during his tenure of office.
hir. Braunig, representing the VFW Post 3902, Lynwood,
addressed the Council, requesting clarification of trie enarges for
use of the Community Center an~.ball parK, stating that in trie past
three years his organization has been assessed dif'feren't enarges for
the same services. After discussion, it was move. by Councilman
Daetweiler and seconded by Councilman Stroh, ti7at the matter be re-
ferred. to the City I~ianager for investigation_ and report at the next
meeting. All members present voting aye, the P~ayor declared the
motion duly carried.
A t this point the iVlayor addressed the Council and audience
stating that he felt it an honor to be part of the occasion at hand,
that of presenting Officer Ed Zello an honorary police badge of the
City of Lynwood upon his retirement from the service in the Lynwood
Police Department. He expressed the appreciation of the City Coun-
cil and of the City of Lynwood in general to Officer Zello for his ~"'
many years of fine faithful service to the City, further stating he
felt the retirement would be a great loss to the City and wished
i`~r. Zello well in the leisure he has ,justly earned.
Officer Zello ackno~,~ledged the presentation and replied
that he had considered it a great honor to have served the City
these many years and regretted that he had come to the age for re-
tirement; he also expressed his willingness to continue to serve
the city in any way he could, if and ~Tnen called. upon. He further
expressed his feelings that it had been a privilege to work under
the fine direction of Chief Paul Kerr.
Wn.ereupon, the t~2ayor declared a recess for the net*spaper
to take pictures com~.emorating the occasion. _
The meeting was called to order.
A communication from Fred A. Lampe and several others was
read, requesting installation of traffic signal at Lynwood Rd. and
Long Beach Blvd. It was moved by Councilman StroYi, seconded by
Councilman Daetweiler, that the request be referred to the Manager
for investigation ~*ith the Chief of Police and report thereon. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A copy of a commendatory letter to the Police Department
from Grayson~s Heat Control was read wherein they expressed tr,.eir
appreciation for the splendid cooperation of the Lynwood Police De-
partment, in aiding them in rnaintaining a safe crossing for their
employees on Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the communication be filed.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication from C. E. Williams wherein he expressed
his opinion on the talked of swimming, pool development for the City
was read, stating he felt since the school district change has been
made that a cooperative venture with the School District would be
the pref erable way and that means coup. be found to accomplish it
without bond issue. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that the communication be filed. All members
voting ayes the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication from the Railway Express Company was read,
stating their pleasure in receiving the letter from the City in
appreciation of their decision to not discontinue the local service.
It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman Bruner, ~""
that the communication be filed. All members voting aye, the
h:ayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Public official bonds of City Clerk in the amount of
X10,000 and the City j'reasurer in the amount of ~>50,000 were pre-
Rented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Sneddon, that said bonds be accepted in accordance with the ordin-
ance providing for same. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
Whereupon, the City Clerk presented the Mayor the Clerks
bond for keeping, as required by law.
A Grant Deed dated April 22, 1950 and signed by Robert R.
Strehlow and Gertrude E. Strehlow wherein triey convey to the City
of Lynwood for street purposes the easterly 5.50 feet of Lot 9,
~'ract 1551, Map Book 297, Pages 15 and 16, Records of Los Angeles
County, California, was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, th~.t said deed be accepted
and that the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in
the office of ttie Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
Recommendation from the License Golleetor in regard to the
request for free license for local physically disabled men for solicit-
ing was presented, namely, George Kendall and James McRae. The License
Collector's recommendation stated he had received a local doctor's
certif ieate of disability and recommended that licenses be granted un-
til July 1, 1950, sub,~ect to renewal. It was moved by Councilman Stroh,
seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said recommendation be approved
and license fee waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
An ordinance entitled uAN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF MASSAGE PARLORS,
STEAM BATHS, BUB~?LE BATHS, TURKISH BATHS, SriOWER BATHS, AND OTHER
HEALTH AND/0R BEAUTY BATHS OR SCHOOLS PERTAINING TO THE SAMEa was read
for the first time. It T~ra9 moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Coun-
cilman Sneddon, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first
dine and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Gouncilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Sneddon, that the Clerx be instructed to transmit a copy of
the proposed ordinance to existing establishments described in same for
their, inf armation and comment. All members voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared the motion duly carried.
An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING SECTION 35 OF ORDINANCE N0. 305, DECLARING THE KEEPING AND
RAISING OF MINKS, RATS, AND MICE TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND REGULATING
THE BREEDING OF FUR BEARING ANIMALS" was read. It was. moved by Council-
man Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be
accepted as read f yr the first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that all licensed feed stores in the city be fur-
nished a copy of the proposed ordinance and informative letter as to
the purposes of same, requesting suggestions and recommendations. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Z'he Niayor announced that it was necessary to make appointment
from the members of the Council to the Planning Commission. Whereupon,
it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that
Councilman Sneddon be appointed a member of the Planning Commission.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The ~~~a.yor then stated it was necessary for an appointment
to the Recreation Commission, Z'here was a discussion and it was moved
by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Coordin-
ating Council be requested to submit a list of names to the City Coun-
cil of those willing to serve on the Commission in order that the Coun-
cil might have a better cross section of the community from which to
select. All members voting aye, the ~'~a.yor declared the motion duly
carried.
The matter of the Director of the League of California Cities,
Los Angeles Division, was brought up. It was moved by Councilman
Daetwiler, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that Councilman Stroh be ap-
pointed as Director of the League. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 2273 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT N0. 1 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY" was read.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner,. seconded by Councilman Stroh, that
said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
The Manager announced that Thursday, ~~a.y nth, was Boy'a Day
any. as customary, boys from the high school will take over the City
offices and. requested that the Councilmen, if at all possible, be
present for the occasion.
?'he P~anager reported on the renewah of the am'ou"lance con-
tract with the County of Los Angeles in regard to emergency ambu-
lance service. He stated th~.t tn.e past year under the plan has
proved satisfactory and recommended renewal of the agreement. It
was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh,
that the contract be renewed and the Mayor and City Clerk be author-
ized to execute same.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
1'he Manager presented his report as requested on proposed
salary adjustment for the City. After discussion wherein Councilman
atroYi inquired as to possibility of any tax rate increase as a re-
sult in adopting the proposed change, the Manager stated teat the
estimate would indicate it would require no increase in tax rate.
There was additional discussion wherein the City Attorney
suggested that in event of approval of the recommendation it should
be accomplished via formal resolution at the next meeting and could
be made retroactive to the present.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Sneddon, that the Manager's report be approved as read and
on file and that the Attorney be instructed to draw a formal Resolu-
tion accomplishing the same, retroactive to this date. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
2'he Manager reported on the Justice Court occupancy of the
City Hall, stating that there had been unforseen difficulties en-
countered by the County in their attempt to move and that they have
requested an extension of time in order to accomplish a move from
the premises. He recommended that owing to this need for extension
of time that there should. be a definite rental arrangment established
which, upon investigation, has shown that X2.75 per square foot per
year is the maximum rental paid by the County in any of their leases.
't'he Manager recommended that the City allot~~ the additional tenure
of occupancy agreement applying this maximum figure, which would
result in approximately X300.00 per month rent and that it be re-
troactive to April 1, 1950.
After discussion of the problem wherein the Manager ex-
plained the need for cooperation k*ith the County, it was moved by
Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Coun-
cil's former action as to rate of rent be rescinded. All members
voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman
Bruner, that the rent for the Justice Court's occupancy of the City
Hall be established at the rate of w2.'r5 per square foot per year,
payable monthly from the first of April, 1950, and that the Manager
be instructed to so notify the County. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported on Personnel problems, stating that
Officers Carlsted and Calori have been recammended by the Chief of
Police as satisfactorily completing 18 months of service. He recom-
mended their advancement to Niotor Patrolman IV at a base salary oP
~2~0 per month plus the current cost of living adjustment effective
May 1, 1950. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that said adjustment be approved as recommended.
A11 members voting aye, the 2~~ayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported on request for military training
leave for Calvin D. Wood and Tom Fox. He recommended that as per
past policy and legal requirement that the leaves be granted with
pay, from Niay 8th to 22nd. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman
Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said recommendation
be approved and leaves granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported an the requested grater crossing at
Alameda and Butler to serve several industries on the UTest side of
Alameda. He stated he felt a water shortage problem did. not exist
as the complete southeast area is in approximately the same. position
and that any drastic shortage z~~ould automatically affect all of us
whether or not Lynwood served an additional three or four outside
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services or not. However, he pointed out, if, as discussed, the Coun-
cil desired to make annexation a requisite for the water service, that
that should be considered before any service is approved.
After discussion as to the advisability of annexing, it was
moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the
Planning Commission be requested to investigate and report their find-
ings on the advisability of annexing the territory involved west of
Alameda. All members voting aye, the ~'la.yor declared the motion duly
carried.
The Manager further stated that it would be a good policy if
the School Board was officially notified of the proposed Wright Road
Annexation No. 3 as Will Rogers School is located within the boundaries
of said annexation and that protection of their interests should be in-
dicated. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded
by Councilman Bruner, that a letter be directed to the School Board in-
forming them of the annexation and that their interest in regard to
zoning will be thoroughly considered when the occasion arises. All mem-
bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager further reported that a request for report should
be directed to the Planning Commission as to the proposed annexation.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that
the Planning Commission be requested to investigate the proposed annexa-
tion known as "Wright Road Annex No. 3" and report at the next meeting.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager then reported on the improvement of the street
yard and recommended that the garage facilities an the City property
formerly used by Oil Well Cementing Company be moved to the street yard
and through this move all pieces of equipment operated by the Street
Department could be housed.
The Manager further suggested that the Council look over the
existing facilities in order that they might be aware of the problem
of developing city garage Facilities so that the problem can be solved
in the near future.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Managers recommendation as
to moving Oil Well Cementing Company~s buildings be approved and that
he be instructed to prepare recommended plans as to the garage facilit-
ies. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported that the Police Chief has recommended
that parking be restricted on the south side of Sanborn Avenue between
California and Long Beach Blvd. 1n order that.safer traffic conditions
would result. He reported that this would result in no handicap since
- the new public parking lot has been owned. It was moved by Councilman
Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the parking be restricted
as recommended. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
Councilman Bruner then discussed the parking restrictions on
California opposite the old St. Emydius Church. Whereupon, in a dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Daetweiler, that the matter be referred to the Manager and Chief of
Police for full investigation and report. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager reported o n a request to continue use of non-con-
f orming building at 3861 Imperial Highway from 0. H. Southworth. He
pointed out that Mr. Southworth has discontinued his operation there
and that there is posted a X100.00 bond for the removal of said building
at the termination of use-and that the ordinance specifically provides
that in the event of discontinuance of use of a non-conf orming building,
that it shall not be reactivated.
The Building Inspector explained the background of the problem
and past actions of the Council in denying other extensions.
Whereupon, Councilman Bruner inquired of the Manager as to
his opinion wherein he stated that owing to past policy and precedent,
he felt there could be no alternative other than denial. It was moved
by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said re-
quest be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
she Mayor inquired of the Manager as to the possibility of
acquiring the vacant lot immediately across from the City Hall for pub-
lic parking. The Manager stated that there has been several attempts
to arrive at a fair price for the property with the previous owner
which were all unsuccessful; however, there have been none of recent
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date. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Daetweiler, that the Manager be instructed to investigate and re-
port on possible acquisition of said property. All members voting
aye, the ~iayor declared the motion duly carried.
she Mayor requested also that there be an investigation and
report on the traffic hazard at tide south east corner of FernV?ood and
~ullis Road, occasioned by automobiles parking on both sides of
Fernwood Avenue at said intersection.
Councilman Stroh broubht up the pro;~lem that he had been
approached ~;*ith in regard to various merchants charging various amounts
of sales tax. The Y~iayor inquired if tree City Treasurer-Sales Tax
Administrator could ans~,7er the problem. 1~4r. Floyd addressed the
Council and stated the difficulty arose through the use of two differ-
ent charts for computing sales tax applicable to businesses and that
he had worked out what he considered the fairer one as to the pur-
chaser and it has been printed and circulated through the courtesy
of the Lynwood Press and that subsequent to that, other organiza-
tions had printed another schedule whien resulted in a different
breaking point as to tax collectable. He stated that ire his opinion
there was no legal basis for either one as the law does not provide
for hokT the tax should be assessed but herely the rate oP tax.
The Mayor further inquired as to the proposed plan of
reimbursing various commissioners of the City of Lynwood for expenses.
The Attorney explained that it was unwise to establish fixed expenses
as they have been charged to be compensation and that there were other
problems involved that he could not recall by memory. After further
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Council-
man Sneddon, that tree City Manager and Attorney be instructed to in-
vestigate and report on the problem of ex~~ense accounts for Commis-
sioners. All members voting aye, the 1`layor declared the motion duly
It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Sneddon, that the demands presented at the meeting of May
2, 1°50, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and ap-
proved and warrants ordered drawn on the City 2'reaaurer theref or in
accordance with and to the payees named and the funds indicated in
the several demands hereby approved.
Roll Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Eruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and
Willard.
Noes: None.
GENERAL FUND
Demand Register. umbers 511Tto 5222 inclusive
to the respective funds:
General Fund X16,765.30
Mater Fund 3,235.61
Traffic -Safety Fund 3, 685.19
Lighting Fund 55.77
Capital Outlay Fund 8,569.05
Public Park Fund 1,286.29
Retirement Fund- 2,92~.3~
Total: X36,521.55
It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Daetweiler, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the mo on duly carr d.
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