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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1947-11-18 - CC~hl h F,d REGULAR MEETING NOVEFt2BER 16, 1947 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Doty in the chair. Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 4, 1947 be approved as written. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 800 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing any and all ob,~ections in regard to the proposed improvement of Otis Street et al, with sidewalks, curbs, gutters,. and driveway aprons, the Mayor inquired if there was any- one present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2076 entitled, "IN THE FATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE~~EN~ OF OTIS STREET ET AL, BY THE CONSTRUC- TION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS, AND DRIVEWAY APRONS. RES- OLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ANA DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED 'NORK OR IMPROVE- MENT," was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams,. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2077 entitled, "IN THE MATTER OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE hOUNDARIES HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED. RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES Ai~1D THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND OVERTIME WORK IN THE LOCALITY FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF LABORER, WORKMAN OR P~4ECHANIC NEEDED TO EXECUTE THE CUPdTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING CER- TAIN MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS N0. 1947B", was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Shrock, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 20?8 entitled, "IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED I?iIIPROVEMENT OF OTIS STREET, ET AL, IN THE CITY OF LYn`WOOD, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK OR I?vtPROVEP~tENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITIi~1G SIDS" , was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. A letter of appreciation from the City of Huntington Park was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Platt Avenue merchants request- ing permission to string Christmas decorations across Platt Street between California and the boulevard, was read. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Willard, that said per- mission be granted subject to Police regulations. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce was read wherein they request X750.00 to be spent for promotional advertising on behalf of the City. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the City allow X500.00 for said purpose. All members of the City Council __ 12'7 voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved. by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Shrock, that a warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer .in the amount of X500.00 payable to the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard and Williams. Noes: :done. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce .was read wherein they explained the status of the Lynwood Retail Merchants Association in regard to the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman .Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that said communication be filed. Ail members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from J. H. Sanders was read wherein he '~ requested permission to sell Christmas trees from a lot at 3200 Century Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Shrock, that permission be granted sub~jeet to a deposit of a faithful perf ormance bond in the amount of X25.00 cash. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. MANAGER'S REPORTS: The Manager reported further on the. matter of meals for prisoners, said matter having been held over from the previous meeting. After some discussion as to the various ways to work out the problem, it was moved by Councilman Jensen:, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the P. E. Depot Cafe be allowed to furnish the meals for prisoners at the rate of 50¢ per meal, delivered. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes.: None. The I~a.nager reported on the bids for furnishings for the Community Center, said bids having been received at the previous meeting. He pointed .out that there had been no bids for the furnish- ing of heating units Por the Community Center. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the following bids be accepted and that all other bids or parts of bids be rejected and the Purchasing Agent authorized to purchase snack bar equipment and heating units on the open market, $ub~ject to the approval of the City Council. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. 500 80 20 500 500 500 500 500 80 80 80 80 folding chairs American Seating Company Folding Tables Educational Equipment Co. Sofas United Desk Company Chairs ,United Desk Company Place Settings Dubin Showcase and Fixture Co. (1 plate, 1 cup, 1 saucer & 2 salad plates) Teaspoons Barker Bros. Forks Barker Bros. K ~ 3.85 ea. 17.27 ea . 275.00 ea. 40.00 ea. Hives. Interstate Restaurant & Supply Co. Water Glasses Barker Bros. Cream Pitchers Dohrmann Hotel Supply Co. Sugar Dispensers Interstate Restaurant Supply Co. . Salt Shakers Dohrmann Hotel Supply Co. Pepper Shakers Dohrmann Hotel Supply Co. Pair draw curtains, three masking borders, six 91de wings, shaped valance, grand drapery border, tormentors, speaker curtain, pair rear curtains, as bid by Grosh and Sons. PERSONNEL MATTERS: The Manager reported pleted his six months' probati man Grade 1, recommending that manent basis as of December 1, plus the cost of living, index. seconded by Councilman Shrock, 1.02 ea. .11 ea. .18 ea . . 30 ea . .07 ea. .17 ea. .46 ea. .19 ea. .19 ea. ~5, "756.00 that Forrest Hobensack will_have cam- ~nary period December 1, 1947 as Fire- Mr. Hobensack be appointed on a per- 1947 at a salary of X210.00 per month It was moved by Councilman ~~tiliard, that said recommendation be approved. ~~ Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. . The Manager reported that Eldon Pierce, Fireman Grade II will have completed his first year of service December 1, 1947, recommending that Mr. Pierce's salary be increased as per ,plan to X220.00 per month plus cast of living index, ,effective December 1, 1947. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, secanded by Councilman Williams, that said permission be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, Williams. Noes: None. The Manager reported that George Noting has completed his six months probationa ry period. as Engineer in the Fire Department, recommending that he be appointed on a permanent basis effective December 1, 1947 as such. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommendation be approved. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. There was no response. Whereupon, ORDINANCE N0. 464 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS. FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC PARKS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 397", was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams,. seconded by Councilman Shrock, that further reading be- waived. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Jensen, that said. ordinance be adopted, finally pass, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. ORDINANCE N0. 465, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING; DEFINING THE DUTTF.S OF THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL; PRO- VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AND FIXING THE FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SAME, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 393, 371, 365, 7, 112 AND ALL OR- DINANCES OR PARTS. OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Shrock, that further reading be waived. All members of the City Council. present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried . It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Jensen, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time,.finally pass, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2079 entitled "RESOLUTION FIXING TIME OF HEARIIJG ON ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE PROPOSED OPENING OF PALM AVENUE EASTERLY FROM PEACH STREET", was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution No. 2079 be adopted. Ro11 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. ~,, The Clerk presented application for home occupation license of Hazel Shepherd to conduct the business of public stenog- rapher at her residence, 3548 Louise Street. The Clerk explained .that the petition had been filed a-nd cards had been mailed as per ~~~ ordinance and there had been no objections. It was moved by Council- man Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said license be authorized. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a Grant Deed dated September 29, 1947 and signed by ~1. W. Persons and Emily Persons whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to certain portions of Lots ?1 and 72 of Tract No. 92 as per deed pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Shroek and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of the recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty,. Jensen, Shr.ock, Willard, and Williams. !'`' Noes : N one . The Clerk presented a Grant Deed dated November 14, 1947' and signed by Don K. Ross and Wayland Ross whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to a certain portion of Lot 70 of Tract No. 92 as per deed presented. It was moved by Councilman Shroek and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said deed be. accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of the recorder of Los Angeles County. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shroek, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented Tentative R4ap of Tract No. 15016 and explained that the Planning Commission had given its approval to said Tentative Map subject to the engineer's recommendations as on file with the Commission. After same discussion, it was moved by Council- man Shroek, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Tentative Map be accepted subject to the Planning Commission's recommendations on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shroek, Willard., and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented the Planning Commission's findings on the alignment of Santa Fe Avenue wherein they recommended to the City Council a return to the old alignment as outlined on County Surveyor's Map No. 8974, Sheet 2, on file in the Office of the City Engineer. The Planning Commission further recommended that consideration be given to some modification of the alignment north of 110th Street. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Shroek, that said Planning Commission recommendation be concurred in and recommend to the Regional Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors that said alignment of Santa Fe Avenue as shown on County Surveyor's Map No. 8974, Sheet 2, be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shroek, Willard, and Williams. ~""' Noes: None. The Clerk explained how an error in executing a deed to the City of Lynwood by Frank B.R.oberts and Margaret C. H. Roberts of a portion of Lot 26 and 27, Licensed Surve~Tor's Map, resulted in the City acquring more than one-half of the lots as they exist today, it being the intention at that time to deed one-half of the property. Owing to the dedication from those lots years ago for Imperial High- way street purposes, a dedication of one-half of the lots as recorded resulted in the uneven division, To effect an even distribution of the property, 1t will be necessary to deed back to the Roberts 17.19 feet of the property. The Clerk further explained that this uneven division is readily apparent by viewing the existing improve- ment oP the property by the City. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shroek, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed wherein the City of Lynwood conveys to Frank B. Roberts and Margaret C.. H. Roberts, the norhterly 17.19 feet of the southerly 62.50 feet (measured along the easterly and westerly lines) of Parcels 26 and 27 as shown on Licensed Surveyor's Map recorded in Book 16, Page 37, Records of Surveye of Los Angeles County, California. __ _ - --- `a ~ __ _.. _ _ _. - -_ .. +3 `.~' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. _ Noes: None. . It was regularly moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the demands presented .to the Council at its meeting of November 18th, 1947 having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer therefor in accordance with and to the payee s. named and the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. GENERAL ACCOUPJT Demand Register Numb ers 571 to 636 inclusive to the respective funds: General F~.tnd X10, 665.78 Water Fund 12,623.08 Street Improvement Fund 2,771.28 Lighting Fund 1,760.04 Public Park Fund 612.12 Retirement Fund 2 045.89 Total 30, 478.1 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by.Council- man Jensen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Y CLER ,, 0 N OOD __-- Approved by the City Council Dee. 2, 1947 Q MAYOR OF H ITY OF Y OOD .~