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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1946-08-06 - CC6~ Q~- c. .~ ~i REGULAR MEETING AUGUST,. 6, 1946 ~"^ Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock. There was no response. The Clerk stated that no written protests had been Piled. Thereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 1990, entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDER- ING A PART OF STOCKWELL DRIVE VACATED AND ABANDONED," was read. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. 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. 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 adjourned regular meeting of July 23, 1946, be approved as written. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A aomrnunication.was received from Pacific Exhibits Company requesting permission for street banner advertising Compton Junior College Football games. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins that the City Manager be instructed to cheek into the regulations regarding such banners with power to act after such investigation. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Ivan Adams was read, requesting per- mission to operate a psychic reading establishment at 12622 Long Beach Boulevard. The application being complete as to requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 418, the City Manager and Chief of Police both presented e.dditional evidence procured Prom investigation and Pound there was nothing in Mr.:Adam's background that would call for re- fusal of said permit. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said permission be granted and License Collector authorized to issue a license. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Mens' Federate Church Brotherhood was read, protesting any change in the ordinance regulating daneiilg and liquor. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Wiggins, that said communication be filed. A letter from Mr. E. E. Patton was read expressing the same protest. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, Seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, the Mayor requested those in attendance in pro- test to stand and demonstrate the number present protesting change of dancing ordinance. Whereupon, several did so. The Mayor addressed them stating it has been brought to the Council's attention that in the current case wherein an establishment located on Long Beach Boule- vard was requesting this change, it would be impossible through zoning alone to.grant such a permit; that first, the situation would have to be heard by the Planning Commission. A communication from Mr. Larry Windle was read wherein he inf ormed the Council that owing to conditions beyond his control, he would 'be unable to serve efficiently as a member of the Planning Com- mission, requesting this communication be considered as his resignation. It was moved by Councilman Williams, Seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that Mr. Windle's resignation be accepted with regrets. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the•Mayor declared the motion duly ea,rrisd. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for the hearing in connection with proposed vacation of part of St~ekwell Drive, lying souther.ly'of the Southerly boundary of the right-of-way of Century Boulevard, notice of said hearing having been published and posted as required by law. The Mayor announced that .this Ras the time and place Por hearing any and all objections or protests, inquiring of those present if there was any one who wished ,to ob~jeet to the ordering oP a part of Stockwell Drive vacated and abandoned as described in the Resolution. ~~ The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for sale of City car as advertised. The Mayor announced that it had been decided not to sell the 1940 Chevrolet as advertised but that the 1928 Model "A" truck would be sold. It was announced that the ceiling on the. truck was X176.00. The Mayor inquired if there was any one present who wished to bid. Mrs. R. A. Robinson, 378 South Central, Ontario, said she would bid the ceiling. The ~~a.yor inquired if there was any one present wishing to bid an it. There was no response. Whereupon, The Mayor ordered the truck sold to Mrs. Robinson for X176.00 plus State Sales Tax. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive bids on a motor street sweeper, as per specifications and as per notice published as required by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for receiving bids, inquiring if there was anyone present who wished.to submit a bid. There was no response. The City Clerk stated two bids had been Piled with him. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Council- man Williams, that the bids be publicly opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received:. Smith Booth Usher Company No bid. Elgin Sweeper Company X8,553.63. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Wiggins, that bids be referred to the City Manager for investi- gation and report thereon. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for receiving any and all bids for plumbing for the field house at the City Park as per specifications and as per notice published as required.by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for receiving bids,.inquiring if there was anyone present who wished to submit a bid. There was no response. The City Clerk stated two bids had been filed with him. It was moved by Councilman 'Williams, seconded by Council- man Wiggins, that the bids be publicly opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: Gillman and Gillman X1,389.00 Sanders Plumbing Company X1,510.00. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Council- man Williams, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. In the absence of the City Manager, the City Engineer said that he had reports and specifications on a Park memorial and that the two firms submitting same were represented in the audience and would demonstrate and explain them. . Thereupon, Mr. Maltby presented his model and explained it. Mr.Seitz presented his drawings and explained them. The Mayor asked any of those present who were interested to come up and examine the plans and model. Whereupon, a group came up and examined the plans and model. There ensued a discussion at the conclusion of which the Mayor asked. if it might not be possible for the model and the drawings to be left on exhibit in the City Hall for interested groups or individuals to examine and recommend and that further action might be taken at the next meeting. This was agreeable to all concerned. Mr. Bateman read a report from the Attorney and Manager as to the feasibility of time payments on the sewer connection charges, the Attorney and Manager concurring that it would not be a good plan inasmuch as the City .would attain the status of a collection agency and that there was no practicable way oP guaran- teeing payment after connection. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by .Councilman Wiggins, that the recommendation as presented by the Attorney and Manager be accepted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~~ An Ordinance amending Article VI, Section 1, of Ordinance No. 404 was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and•Williams. Noss: None. Absent: Councilmen Shrock and Jensen. The City Engineer presented traffic signal specifications as requested by the State, explain~.ng the need for formal acceptance so that the specifications can be submitted to the State for technical checking. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the specifications as presented•be accepted. Roll Call: ,.., Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock. A report from the Chief of Poliee~as to the parking con- ditions on Mulford Avenue was read. The Chief's report said that the red curbing was a definite improvement but not a solution and that in his mind the only way to solve the problem was widening of the street. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the matter be laid over to the•next meeting for further discussion. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Engineer presented a report on petition regarding im- provement of the alley west oP Atlantic Avenue between Sanborn and Beeohwood Avenues wherein he states that he~finda there is an insuf- ficient amount of signatures to start an improvement proceeding, there being only 48.5 per cent oP-the property owners signing. He suggested that it be referred back to the circulator Por more signatures. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the City Clerk return the petition to the circulator as recommended by the Engineer. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Mr. Jensen of Louise Street, inquired as to the status of the Louise Street Improvement District. He was informed that it was officially started and that completion date established as ninety days Prom July 31, 1946. Jack Weaver addressed the Council requesting the use of the City Park Por drill exhibition by the horsemen in the parade on August 11, Whereupon, a discussion en$ued as to the possible damage to the Park by the horses' hooves. Mr. O'Shaughnesey said that he had been assured that owing to the type oP maneuvers that there would be no damage. Mr. Brinker then explained the type of drills that would be demonstrated, also stating that he Pelt there would be no damage done. Whereupony it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wig~ins, that permission be granted sub,~eot-to the Park Superintendent s supervision. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A Quitclaim deed signed by C. J. Easterday, Mrs. Norma E. ~,.. Rentz, Mrs. Naomi Douglas, Mrs. Josephine Field, and Nora Marie White, wherein they convey their interest in and to Lot 24 of Tract 8300 to the City of Lynwood was presented. It was waved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock. A Quitclaim Deed and Bill oP Sale signed-by Philip B. Fleming, Federal Works Administrator for the United States Federal Works .Agency, wherein it conveys its interest in and to L©ts 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block 18 of Mod~eska Park to the City of Lynwood was submitted. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, 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 oP Los Angeles• County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Dozy, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock. ~~ ~~ The AQa,yor informed Mr. Hitterdale that as to traffic signals the program was already started and that signals would be erected not only at. one of those corners but at other locations on the boulevard. The following demands were presented: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Shrock and Jensen. Bdr. Hitterdale, 11620 State Street, spoke requesting some type of playground in the State Street circle at Flower Street and also traffic. signal installations at either Louise or Lynwood Road e,t Long Beach Boulevard. . Councilmen Wiggins suggested that the matter of the Play- ground be referred to the Park Commission. Whereupon, Councilman W~.lliams spoke as a member of the Park Commission, saying they had alreac~ investigated that and that parking limitations and traffic around the circle would create a dangerous situation; also, it would require supervision which would be expensive. A contract for publication of legal notices was presented. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the contract be entered into. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen and Shrock. RESOLUTION N0. 1991, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR PURPOSE OF ILLUI~INATTNG CERTAIN STREET LAMPS IN SAID CITY TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY," was read. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that ;said Resalution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Qouncilmen Jensen and Shrock. RESOLUTION N0. 1992, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPORTING ON THE SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY AS REQUIRED BY AGREEMENTS NUMBERED 173 AND 275 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," 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. RESOLUTION N0. 1993, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONVEYING CERTAIN TAX DEEDED LOTS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES," 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. ORDINANCE N0. 435,, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THAT SECTION OF ORDINANCE N0. 412 WHICH AMENDS SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE N0. 382 and STIPULATING THAT FLAT RATE WATER BILLS SHALL BE PAYABLE BI-MONTHLY," was read for the second reading by caption. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass and be published as .required by law. A. V. Hokin Warren Daetweiler A. S. MacGregor J. 0. Law D. E. Good Ann Kodak ~drs. Adalaide Dsnyer GENERAL FUND ~~ ?50.00 1812? 25.00 18128 2.00 18129 2.00 18130 2.00 18131 2.00 18132 2.00 ~~ r^ GENERAL FUND - Contd. Ray B. Peok. _ 33 2.00 Mrs. Sadie Cleveland 18134 2.00. Lois M. Coddington 18135 2.00_ Dilevan C. Buss 18136 2.00 Helen A. Wyatt 18137 2.00 James E. Ford 18138 2.00 Nellie A. Cunningham 18139 2.00 W. R. Wright 18140 225.00 Southern California Gas Co. 18141 14.27 Gordon A. Whitnall 18142 100.00. Radio Specialties Co. 18143 1.64. . Leo J. Meyberg Co. 18144 8.26, Vernon Stationery & Printing 18145 42.03 Wooley's Paint & Neon Sign 18146 28.10 Treasurer of the United States 18147 54.45 Herald Publishing Company 18148 34.60 Imperial Trim Shop 18149 65.00 Lattin's Stationers 18150 24.40 W. T. Fahey 18151 15.0 Lynwood Auto Parts 18152 1.28 Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 18153 9.51 Southern Calif. Te~phone Co. 18154 100.37 Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 18155 80.9? Payroll Account 18156 6,350.15 West Coast Speedometer & Clock. 18157 4.50 A. B. C. Wiping Materials 1818 1.50 The Lighthouse, Inc. 18159 10.85 California Products Co. 18160 26.19 H. I. Tullis 18161., 1.31 Dreher Tire,& Auto Supply 18162 4.60, , Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 18163 4.92 Herald Publishing Company 18164 11.28 Standard 011 Company 18165 66.10 The Lighthouse, Inc. 18167 .86. , Rich Budelier 18168 13.02 A. B. C. Battery 18169 28.11 Monitor Pexo Produ cts Co. 181?0 2.00 Rich Budelier 18171 5.64 Treasurer of the United States 18172 1.54 Sanders Plumbing Company 18173 5.?9 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 18174 22,95 Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 18175 4.11 Earle M. Jorgensen Campany 18176 3.08 Clarke's Paint & Lacquer Supply 18177 1.79 Miller Electric Plating 18178 7.50 F. S. & W. W. Hirsch 18179 11.28 Rich Budelier 18180-81 32.08 We Win 18182 12.04 Enoch Chevrolet Co. 18183 1,186.70 Enoch Chevrolet Co. 18184 1,186.70 City.Treasurer-Petty Cash 18185 25.61 TOTAL X10,636.0 WATER FUND Public Park Fund 8968 1, 363.50 R. H. Baer 8969 (8970 Void) 104.55 Southern California Telephone 8971 14.25 Southern California Telephone 89?2 3.54 Charles R. Hadley Company 89?3 25.44 Downey County Water District 8974 808.36 Santa Fe Pipe & Supply Co. 89?5 (89?fi Void) ?9.53 Grinnell Company 8977 28.09 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 89?8 46.59 Thomas R. Hodges 8979 2,50 Payroll Account 8980 881.30 City Treasurer 8981 127.82 Industrial Stationery & Printing 8982 12.97 Sanders Plumbing Company 8983 3.81 TOTAL ~~ L+~..D - STREET IMPROVE~4ENT FUND Payroll.Aecount 5396 1,040.10 G. G. Fisher Equipment Company 5397 176.56 J. E. Bauer Company 5398 20.10 Shannahan Bros. 5399 188.00 Standard Oil Company 5400 11.28 Franklin Auto Supply 5401 9.42 Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 5402 30.5?- General-Petroleum Corporation 5403 14.91 Elgin Sweeper Company 5404 - 323.59 J. E. Bauer Paint Company 5405 17.08' G. G. F~.sher Equipment Co. 5406 115.57 H. I. Tullis 5407 3.75 Curtis ~C Christensen, Inc. 5408 9.26 TOTAL - ~ ,~60".lg - PUBLIC PARK ACCOUNT Payroll•Aecount 334 186.60 Peareon•Paint Shop 335 158.9.8 Payroll• Account 336 2d 50 Raymond.B. Seiwell 33? 170.14 Pacific-Wire Rope Company 338 29.58 Santa Fe Pipe & Supply Co. 339 14.46 Sanders- Plumbing Company 340 - - 10.00 City Treasurer 341 250.00 TOTAL - ~ 840. • SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY Industrial Stationery g. .,o. 37.1? TAX DEEDED LAND FUND - Title Insurance and Trust oZ`~." 30 22.50 H. L. Byram, County Tax Collector 302 598.32 TOTAL ~-~~;$~' SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND G. G. Fisher Equipment ~ampany 4~ © --- 1,697.67 Southern Pacific Company 141 716.4? TOTAL . ~~~4 - - Payroll.Account-Lighting Fund 12.70 - ~ 111.02 It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Council- man Williams, that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for said various amounts. Roll Call: . Ayes% Councilmen Doty, Wiggins and Williams. Noes: N one. • - Absent: Councilmen Jensen and Shrock. Councilman Williams then suggested that inasmuch as they will probably have two more appointments to make•to the - Planning Commission, he would like to have C. R. Moreland's name suggested. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Wiggins, that the meeting adjourn to August 20, 1946 at ?:30 P..M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~. - - LE , YN 0 Approved by the City Council August 20, 1946. ~~,~ ~AYUR Ofi HE ITY 0 OOD