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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1947-03-05 - CC33 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 194? The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date at ?:30 P. bS. Mayor Doty in the chair.Councilmen Doty,Shroek,Wiggine, and Councilman Jensen was absent. Williams answered the roll call, The Mayor explained that this was a.continuation of the hearing on abandonment of part of Magnolia street, stating that the Engineer being present, the people were invited to ask him their questions in regard to drainage as there is always a bad condition at Bradfield and Magnolia. After a thorough explanation of the problem they stated they had no objection to the vacation if there could be some written assurance of the plan to continue Bradfield. It`was moved by Councilman Wiggins and seconded by Council- man'Williams, that the City proceed with the continuation of Bradfield between Magnolia and Carlin as sbon as the necessary dedications are received and that a pump be supplied to help alleviate the drainage problem. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2029, entitled, "RESOLUTION ORDER- ING A PART OF MAGNOLIA AVEIQUE VACATED AND ABANDONED", was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes None. Absent; Councilman Jensen. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Mr. Dean Carson addressed the Council stating his request to discontinue his bus lines east and west, south of Fernwood. In the discussion that ensued the financial failure of said lines was brought out, Mr. Carson stating he could prove that the best single day on any one of the east-west lines south of Fernwood returned only $10.00. After a thorough discussion and questions from the audience of those interested in the contination of the line, an agreeable solution was reached in regard to transportation of school children. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins and seconded by Council- man Shrock that Mr. Carson's request for discontinuance of the east and west lines south of Fernwood be granted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.. Mr. Kennedy addressed the Council representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to change the dates allowed for the V. F. W, carnival. He requested they be allowed April 1 - 6 inclusive, owing to booking difficulties. It was moved by Council- man Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said change of dates be allowed. A11 members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Hansmen and Mr. Gostanian addressed the Council in regard to the license schedule for amusement rides, pointing out that the schedule in the license ordinance was aimed at itinerant shows and that they wish to install a permanent kiddie ride grounds, asking if there could be some consideration given them in the license schedule. After a thorough discussion of the merit of even having such a business in which discussion Mr. Gostanian stated their business would include a train ride, car ride, and boat ride, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that the Attorney be instructed to draw 'an amendment to Ordinance No. 418 covering such an endeavor, to be presented at the next meeting for study and possible passage. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Harry Towes inquired as to the street conditions in Lynwood, specifically if Lynwood Road could not be cleaned as little, stating that contractors in leaving several of the houses that have ,just been completed have left a very bad ,condition. The Engineer explained the street program as is set up and stated that Lynwood Road would be cleaned as suggested. The Tentative map of Tract No. 14636 was presented. The Clerk stated that it had received the approval oP the Planning Com- mission as to dedications and alignments, recommending approval by the City Council so that it could proceed to the final map. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said approval be given. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk explained personnel matters, requesting appointment of Leo A. Weber as Street Maintenance Helper to replace Albert Wruble, resigned, said appointment to be effective February 17 at a salary of X207.40 including the coat of living adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said probationary appointment be made. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Also, the need of a temporary mechanic during the period of setting up an eligible list for this position was explained. It was recommended that Char.l~es E. Shaeffer be given temporary appointment at a salary of X240.00 per month pending Civil Service examination, effective March 1. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said temporary appointment be made. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk explained Chief Kerr's request to have two of his traffic control officers attend traffic institute as put on by instructors of Northwestern University,~said institute to be held at the University of California. It was explained that the tuition. would be taken care of by the G. I. Educational Program, the only expense to be incurred by the City is the maximum of X15.00 per student for the two week course. Said schoolingg would be on off- duty time and not represent man hours lost to the City. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said permission be granted, and incidental expenses allowed up to X15.00 per student upon presentation of statement. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: Iv'one. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The question of the Pacific Electric Parking lots was presented, the Clerk stating that the money for the surfacing has been deposited with him together with the first year's rental of X162.00 per year. Investigation had been made and it was found that insurance coverage of the City would. also cover any liability the City might incur on said parking lots. The Clerk stated that the Attorney had checked the lease provided to be signed end finds that it is in order. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins; that said lease be entered into with Pacific Electric Railway Company. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Rti~;gins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. There was a discussion as to the advisability of con- tinuing with the program to provide plans for a swimming pool. In the discussion it was pointed out that construction of the pool could not be seen in the near Future and therefore it would not be advisable to spend the money for plans that could not be used in the near future. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Council- man Shrock, that the Federal allotment be returned to the Bureau of Community Facilities, Division 7 Engineer. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. A request was presented from the City Treasurer to authorize the cancellation of delinquent lighting assessments against Lots 1 to 3, 59 tc 64, 118 to 127, 171 to 178, inclusive, Licensed Surveyor's Tract. These are part of the City Park and the cancellation is necessary in order that clear title may be obtained to present to the State for reimbursement for the purchase of the lots. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Coun- cilman Williams, that said cancellation be authorized. 35 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Advisability of comparing costs on weed cleaning, City forces against private contractor, was explained and it was requested that authorization be granted to'all ow a call for bids on said lot cleaning that the City might determine whether or not it would be more economical to contract or to clean them with the City Forces. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Shroek, that said authorization be granted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the .Mayor declt~red the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2030 was read wherein the Southern Pacific Company is given permission to construct and maintain a spur track over and across the easterly roadway of Alameda Street and Lynwood Road. It was explained that the Planning Commission had approved the location of the spur track and had recommended favorable action by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. RESOLUTION N0. 2031, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYtYW00D REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE COUNTY 0~ LOS ANGELES TO INSTALL SEWER LINES IN COUNTY TERRITORY," was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Wi~.liams, that said Resolution be adopted. • Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented the assessment diagram for the improve- ment of Licensed Surveyor's Tract by the installation of sanitary sewers and also RESOLUTION N0. 2032, entitled, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM" was read. It was moved by Councilman Wiggins, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Doty, Shrock, Wiggins, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Lincoln P. T. A. presented a request to hold a bazaar and food sale March 7 and 8 with two booths, one in front of the Banner Market and one in front of the bank. It was moved by Council- man Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said permission be granted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a new bond of the Pacific Electric Railway covering the operation oP their spur track which crosses Imperial Highway, said bond being in the amount of X1,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Wiggins, that said bond be accepted. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that the meeting be adjourned. All members of the City Coun- cil present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Approved by the City Council March 18, 1947. ~, ~dAYOR OF THE ITY F LYNW~E OD ` CL , OF Y OD ~-