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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1946-09-20 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR ~,dEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1946 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad,~ourned reguls.r session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 P. ~I. lVfayor Doty in the chair. Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams, answered the roll call. Councilman Jensen was absent. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the minutes of the previous reguls.r meeting of Septem- ber 1?, 1946, be approved as~written. All members of the City Coun- cil present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Cross Town Bus lines requesting an increase in their fare from 5¢ to 7¢ was read. It was also included in their request that school childrens' fare would remain at 5¢ if they purchase a 10 trip ticket. It was moved by Councilman Wi~;~ins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said fare increase of 2¢ for one way fares be granted, provided that school children may purchase a 10 trip ticket for 50¢, said increase to be effective September 29, 1946. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, ~liggins, and '~~illiams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. A communication from Dean E. Brown of 6709 Parmalee Avenue, Los Angeles, was read, requesting permission to operate his used car business during the construction period of his building at 11278 Atlantic Avenue. It was pointed out that Mr. Brown is conf orming to the minimum building requirements for his business. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said request to operate a business during construction period be granted and that the License collector be allowed to issue a license therefor. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from~Von's Grocery was read, requesting permission to~string banners across Long Beach Boulevard in front of their store from September 30th to October 7th, 1946, advertising their 40th anniversary sale. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said permission be granted sub- ,~ect to the safety requirements of the City. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Edgar H. Mueller was read, requesting refund on a building permit and water deposit. Discussion brought out that there had been a policy already established for water de- posits which made them automatic but there had never been an estab- lished procedure on building permit refunds. It was decided that tr~ere should be~same thought given in establishing such a procedure as to service fees a.nd other expenses incurred by the Building Department in issuing a permit. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that the building permit refund be held over until next meeting during said period a policy of refund on building permits could be established. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from A. J. Bateman, City Engineer, report- ing on repair of broken sidewalk was read. After said report was read, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that October 1 at 8 P. M. be the date and hour set for hearing an said matter. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was read from Juna Capitols Miles, request- ing permission to operate a fortune teller's business in the City of Lynwood. The requirements Por said business being an investigation by the Police Department, it was pointed out that said investigation has already been made. Whereupon, the Manager read Chief Kerr's report of investi- gation wherein it was foua~d that there was nothing to indicate any kind of record against either this person or her husband. ,It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that _........ _.... such permission be granted and the License Collector authorized to issue a license. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the TdIa.yor declared the motion duly carried. MANAGER'S REPORTS: 'Fhe na~ager reported on the improvement bid for Tract 12600. His report indicated that ever, though it might not be a good policy to award on the basis of one bid, present indications show such action would be ,justified especially inasmuch as~ this bid is below the Engineer's estimate, said bid being presented by Vido Kovacevich Ca. for improvements of streets in Tract 12600. The aggregate amount of the bid is X18,825.20. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2001, entitled, "IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEIiENT OF STREETS IN TRACT N0. 12600 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY THE CONSTRUCTIOTI OF CE~;ENT CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALK, RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT", was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: •Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on truck bids. He pointed out that Enoch Chevrolet Company's bid of X4365.89 for three 1~ ton, 160" wheel base chassis and cab was low, recommending that their bid be accepted and that the bid on ~ ton pickup in Rubstitution for 3/4 ton be rejected and that the City re-advertise at an early date on 3/4 ton when they may be available. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman `d`dilliams, that the Manager's recommendations for accepting Enoch Chevrolet Company's bid. on 1~ ton truck and rejecting all others be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Wiggins, Shrock and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The I!Zanager reported on cast iron pipe bids. He reported that U. S. Pipe a.nd Foundry's bid_ of $15,355.00 for the pipe as advertised was low. Even though the price of cast iron pipe is ~•oing steadily higher and delivery cannot be promised before early 1948, he recommended that U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company's bid be accepted with the stipulation that the City reserves the right to cancel the order at any time. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman '+viggins, that the ;tanager's recommendations as to the pipe bid be approved and U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company's bid be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and 'lilliams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The T~2anager's report on fire hydrants was presented. He reported that the two bids submitted were identical in net prices and in view of the fact that we have standardized on Rich Manu- facturing Company "Vandeventer" type fire hydrants, he recommended that the Council accept the Rich Manufacturing Company's bid of X1646.40 for the fire hydrants as advertised. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Manager's recommendation be concurred with and the Rich Panufacturing Company's bid be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, 'Nighins, and Williams. Noes: None. ' Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on the valve bids. He reported the Grinnell Company was the low bidder but that the City Engineer, upon investigation, found that other cities using Grinnell Company's valves have had unsatisfactory results. The next. low bid was the Rich Manufacturing Company, the high big?der being the Rensselaer Valve Company. However, all bids are subject to the "escalator" clause and it was found by the ".tanager that the Rensselaer bids had included a recent O.P.A. price increase that the Rich Manufacturing Company's bid had not included and that a true picture could. not be had until the actual prices could be determ_ned between the two companies. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman tilliams, that action on said bids be laid over until the next meeting to give th.e Manager time for further investigation. All members of the City Council present voting; aye, the tV2ayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the nuisance being ex~eated by the Tracy Foundry to the residents on Flower Street and Lynwood Road section, west of State Street. He reported that the residents are pleased with the improvement that has been made and that Mr. Tracy intends to continue the work improving conditions. The nuisance of rock wool floating in the air in the neighborhood has been eliminated but the fumes and unsightliness complaint still exists-. Mr. Tracy is hoping to begin work soon on a fence and tree planting program that w~.ll help these conditions. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all bids for furnishing ~~Transite" pipe, as per specifications and as per notice published as required by law. The T~ayor announced tl~.t this was the time and place for receiving bids, inquiring if there was anyone present who wished to su bmi t 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 Shrock, that said bids be publicly opened, examined and declared. All members of the City Coun d l present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: 2350 ft 8" asbestos cemen__ t pike. Crane Company ~ 263 .OO~FSB St. ~ouis~'- Johns Manville Company X2,637.58 (SOB Los Angeles] It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said bids be referred to the City P~~a.nager for checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 P. P.~. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for receiving any and all bids for improvement of Licensed Surveyor's Tract by installation of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work, as per specifications 1946-C and as per notice published in the Lynwood Press 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 that five bids had been filed with him. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said 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. J. P. Evans, General Contractor X16,604.50 1~4ichael Izzi 17,071.96 O'Shaughnessy .Construction Company 17,309.75 Bosko Construction Company 18,167.00 Burch & Bebek 18,683.80. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said bids be referred to the City .Manager for checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any or al communications. Mrs. H. A. McKenzie, 2914 Poplar Drive, .inquired if there has been anything definite as to the information that the OPA would not allow a landlord to pass the garbage fee on to the tenant. the Mayor said that that was his understanding and instructed the City Attorney to check into it thoroughly and report at the next meeting as to the legal standing. The Mayor further asked Mrs. McKensie if she would present a list of her tenants to the G~.ty Manager and it might be possible to --- use separate billing. Mr. Fought, 12011 Long Beach Boulevard, stated that he had no garbage, cans, or trash and that he wished to ob,jeet to being charged for the collection of same. '~~hereupon, the Manager informed the Council that bef ore any greater volume of claims for exemption came in the Council should establish some policy on granting exemptions from the gar- bage service fee. _ Mr. Bush of Seminole Street, reiterated that he has no garbage to be collected but admitted that he did have cans and trash; however, he objected to the charge because the pickup service was not dependable. Whereupon, a discussion ensued as to the correctness of the information on the pickup schedule cards. Mr. Bush had a further complaint on what he felt was an inf ringement on residential property by a business concern making practically a ,junk yard out of a residential district. The Manager explained thax the condition had been investi- gated at McNaughton's service station at the corner of Tecumseh and Long Beach Boulevard by him and the Fire Chief and that the storage of surplus war material had been placed in an orderly fashion presenting no fire hazard and that a fence around the pro- perty was proposed. The I~~ayor instructed the City Attorney to cheek into the zoning angle of the complaint and to report thereon. The Mayor further asked the Manager that his report on the garbage collection service be presented.. The Manager read his report wherein it was found that the major source of complaint was due to poor service, the people feeling that since they are directly paying for the service now, that it should be improved. He further pointed out that he had been in contact with the contractor who went into the many matters causing complaints but that he states he ~.s doing his absolute beat with the help he can obtain. Another reason for complaint that is frequent is damage to containers that he feels is caused by the demand of speed in pickup. He reported that he had requested the contractor to appear before the council this evening to discuss the situation. The Mayor declared while waiting for the contractor to come, he would hear other oral communications. Whereupon, r7r. Jenkins, 10942 Elm Avenue, requested that the City Manager reported on his disposition of building permit issued at 10941 Elm Avenue. Whereupon, the manager read his report, stating that on the 28th of August, 1946, iJir. Hall received a complaint of a building being constructed at 10941-Elm Avenue without a building permit . ~4r. Hall investigated and found that such was the case and pointed out to the owner the violation of the building code and that he come in immediately and take out a permit. The owner, Mr. A. E. Stone, did so, said permit would be for a washroom. Upon inspection September 10, 1946, Mr. H~,11 found that there were additional plumbing outlets roughed in providing for toilet .facilities. Workmen on the premises stated that facilities for shower and toilet would be included. In view of these violations, the building permit was cancelled and a letter to Mr. Stone vas sent, instructing him of the errors made and of his misrepresentation in taking the permit and that no building permit would be issued in view of the fact that his ground had been loaded to capacity. Also there was an apartment on the rear of the lot that is an inf rin~ement as the district is in an R-1 zone. The permit for this .building was issued in error on February 27, 1945. When Mr. Hall took over as Building Inspector in the fall of 1945 he assumed that the permit had been issued in accordance with zoning requirements through waiver obtained from the neighbor- hood. There ha ving been no complaint, his routine inspections started in November and carried through to completion and occupancy in February of this year. There ruse no indication of irregularity or complaint until August, 1946. Mr. Hall being in the audience expressed the same views as contained in the Manager's report, that a, ~~ there was no indication of irregularity until long after occupancy of said apartment. Whereupon, the Mayor requested the identification of those present in objection to this situation on Elm Avenue. There were: E. K. Jenkins, 10942 Elm Avenue F. W. Phillips, 10961 Elm'Avenue ' G. E. Nolette, 10951 Elm Avenue ' T. G. Morris, 10962 Elm Avenue C. 0. McKiblow, 10912 Elm'Avenue. They all agreed it was their impression that the structure in qu°estion was to be a rumpus room. Councilman Shrock asked if they thought it should be torn down to correct the wrong use of zone. They all agreed. ~1r. Hall further brought out that the building is 1 ocated partially on ~.n easement that might cause some future trouble. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that the City Attorney be instructed to check into this situation with the Building Inspector and report back as to possible solutions. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ` Mr. Hohn, garbage contractor, having come in, was requested to report upon collection service. He stated he is giving the same service as nearly as he can as~he always has and that it would be impossible to give any better service on the amount of money. The Mayor inquired about the hours of collection. Mr. Hohn stated that he is always a few hours later than the posted time.. He reiterated that he is doing his absolute best and that~if the City can do any- thing different to improve upon it, he offers the use of his dump for disposal of trash. The Manager stated that the whole point is contract requirements. 'h4r. Hohn stated he hasn't been asked anything beyond the contract; however, he does feel he is picking up garbage that he wouldn't have to pick up as Lynwood garbage is of the worst in Southern California, owing to contamination by paper, glass, and other foreign properties. He stated that a good part of his trouble is arising from union difficulties that he feels are unjust inasmuch as he classified himself as a farmer and not a trucker and that garbage pick up is merely incidental to hog raisin. However, in spite of difficulties, he is still managing to get his hogs to market. The f~ayor inquired as to how many men were used on a gar- bage truck. N?r. Hohn stated that two were used. The Manager suggested that that was the cause of many of the complaints as to collection, the speed of the work resulted in damaged cans. Mr. Hohn stated that that was the cause of his~diiemma too as in order to empty the can; it must be rapped on the side of the truck and if that is not done, part of the garbage remains in the can so he is undecided as to what he should do - leave part of the garbage in the can and receive complaints for that or knock it on the side of the truck and empty the can. -The Mayor asked'if three men on the truck, a driver and two pick up men, wouldn't be better. Mr. Hohn stated that he has tried that~and has obtained no better results at a lot greater cost which due to his contract, he must watch closely. The Mayor requested efforts to~lards better service, Mr. Hahn declared that he would do everything in his power to provide the best service he is capable of and in the event it wasn't satisfactory,. he would forfeit his bond. The T~ayor reiterated his request that Mr. Hohn give the, best possible service under existing circumstances. Mr. Carson of Cross Town Lines Was in the audience and explained his request for a public address system to be installed on his busses: He believed that through this system the citizens of Lynwood could become better educated as to schedules and routes travelled.' He was asked whether it would be used for commercial advertising. He stated that he had no idea at present but that it m igYit . Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seeanded.by Councilman 'Shrock, that said permission be granted subject to cancel- lation upon ;receipt of complaints claiming a nuisance. All members of __ _ _ _ __ ~~~ the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. - The Manager reported on personnel matters stating that an eligibility list had resulted from civil service examinations previously given and that he requested confirmation ~of 'appointment of Harold M. Campbell, Engineering Aid I at a salary of ~I79.20 per month and Tom Fox, `,Hater Works IiQa,intenance Helper at a salary of X189.20, effective October 1. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said appointments at salaries specified be made. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wig~•ins, and Williams. Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. Also, as provided in the budget, the Manager'reeommended that salary increased be given according to policy based on city bud et, to Lucille Dickey,Water Department Clerk, from X144.20 to 159.20; to Ja*~es Salisbury, Park Department Maintenance, from $204.20 to X214.20. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said increases be'granted. Roll Ca 11: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Whereupon, the Manager presented to the Council copies of the rules and regulations on personnel for their investigation and study before approval . Resolution No. 2002, entitled, "CANCELLING PACIFIC LIGHTING CORPORATION SURETY BOND AND ACCEPTING SURETY BOND FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY AND SOUTHERN COt9'~IES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA ON THEIR FRANCHISE," was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman '~Jig~ins, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. - The City Engineer presented assessment diagram for improve- ment of Morton Road, project 1946-A. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman 'r'ii~•p~ins , that said diagram be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The City Manager recommended that City Treasurer A. R. Floyd be autr~orized to negotiate to assume notary status to take care of City business; any fees collected for non-City business to be remitted to the City. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said authorization be granted sub,~ect to aforesaid requirements. ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: Nor.e. Absent: Councilm an Jensen. - The following dem ands were presented: GENERAL FUND Claude L. Reber 185 ~ 218.36 Joe's Grocery 18253 30.19 C. E. Maylen 18254 3.00 Industrial Stationery Co. 18255 3.08 Bob Gamble 182,56 ' 7.68 Monitor Piezo Pro. Co. 18257 2.00 Los Angeles County Surveyor 18258 1:40 Compton Blueprint & Supply Co. 18259 19.60 Blue Star Lumber Co. 18260 21.10 Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 18261 ].2.10 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 18262 3.11 E. C . Halverson, P. T,+I. 18263 16.86 Pacific Signal Co. 182,64 127.10 Monitor Piezo Products Co. 182.65 17.43 9 GENERAL FUND Contd. The Los Angles News Company 18266 13.24 Compton Blueprint & Supply Co. 18267 37.41 Bacon & Dummett 18268 7.64 Lynwood Box. Company 182,69 15.38 Imperial Haxdware Co. 18270 41.51 Lattin's Stationers 18271 5.13 Los Angeles.County Health Dept. 18272 22.40 Pacific Toro Company 18273 ~ 92.25 Pathfinder Petroleum Company 18274 252.33 Franklin Autp Supply 18275 19.99 Harold Spangenberg 18276 3.50 Mr. Lee Parmalee 18277 28.00 Pacific Coast Bldg. Off. Con. 18278 18.00 ~'"` Peerless Laundry-Linen Supply 18279 9.28 City Shop 18280 114.67 National Institute of Munic. Law 18281 2.00 Gordon Whitnall, Consultant 182,82 100.00 The Municip~.l Year Book 18283 8.50 Stores Inventory 18284 153.32 Lynwood Press & Tribune 18285 353.98 Ralph Pierson & Kenneth P. Mays 18286 250.00 Petty Cash-Treasurer's Office 18287 24.56 Payroll Account TOTAL 18288 6 472.74 ~8, WATER FUND Federal Works ,Agency 9018 1, 500.00 P. & M. Supply 9019 70.00 Mac. Glass 9020 70.00 H. E. Karan 902,1 1.?5 Art Concrete Company 9022 43.31 Ducommon Metals & Supply 9023 4.34 James Jones Company 9024 228.64 Lynwood Builders Supplies 9025 - 2.10 Willard Read.Mixed Concrete 9026 9.50 The Goldak Company 9027 14.22 Neptune Meter Company 9028 71.03 Byron Jackson Company 9029 1,175.63 Mueller Company 9030 17.32 Lynwood Press & Tribune 9031 3.08 Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 9032 22.04 Herald Printing Company 9033 5.00 Horace W. Green & Sons 9034 16.66 Southland Motors 9035 2.19 Ducommon Metals & Supply Co. 9036 2.86 Southern Calif ornia Edison Co. 9037 1,280.70 General Fund 9038 25.68 General Fund 9039 50.70 Familian Pipe & Supply 9040 92.59 City Treasurer 9041 74.22 Payroll Account 9042 866.40 TOTAL 5,649. 6 ~"' STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND G. G. Fisher Equipment o. 54 4 61.50 Pacific Rock & Gravel Co. 5425 49.13 U. S. Flexible Metallic Tubing 5426 569 Lynwood Builders Supplies, Inc. 5427 10.00 Southland Motors 542,8 8.15 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 5429 5..90 Bellwood Chevrolet 5430 6.58 General Fund 5431 123.76 G. G. Fisher Equipment Co. 5433 28.70 Payroll Account 5434 1 223,90 TOTAL ~~ LIGHTING FUND General Fund 1275 1.46 Southern California Edison Co. 1276 1,122.98 General Electric Co. 1277 98.79 Payroll Account 1278 16.00 TOTAL $I, ~'3~3`.-2`~ __ e~, ~~~ . PUBLIC PARK FUND Reader Truck Lines 357 1.06 Lynwood_Builders Supplies Inc. 358. 3.Og Familian Pipe & Supply 359 13.48 Process Equipment Company 360 984.00 PJIac's Fix it Shop 361 3.00 Firwood,Lumber Company 362 175.51 F. C. Osgood Lumber Co. 363 265.81 Gough Industries, Inc. 364 4.50 Lynwood. Builders Supply, T nc. 365 28.57 General-Fund 366 7.15 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 367 2.79 Payroll. Account 368 286.40 TOTAL -.$1,777.45 SPECIAL FUND FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY Wi lliam, Allen 67 ~ ~ x$420.00 SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET I~a7PROVEI~~ENT FUND Pacific- Rock & Gravel 145 ~~ 1,653.28 G. G. Fisher Equipment Co. 144 3,108 .07 TOTAL - _ ~4 ,~~ . 35 RETIREP~~ENT FUND Payroll Account 405 ~ ~ 25.00 It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Council- man t~iggins, that the demands be allowed and that warrants be drawn on the Gity Treasurer for said various amounts. Roll Call: _ Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and ~Yilliams. Noes None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. It was moved by Councilman '~Ji~~;ins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the meeting be ad,joured to October 1, 1946 at.7:30 P. M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the r~tayor declared the motion duly carried. . ~ I R , C OF Appr vec~ October 1, 1946 Y_~ . MAYOR OF THE CI Y Or'F ~NWOOD