HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1947-12-16 - CCREGULAR MEETSNG DECEMBER 16, 194?
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.
2~Zayor 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 Decem-
ber 2, 1947 be approved as written. All members of the City Council
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 for receiving any an d_ all bids for furnishing the City_
with Comprehensive Public Liability and Property Damage policy ri-
per specifications. There was no one present wishing to submit a
bid.
The Glerk stated he had received one bid.
thereupon, it was moved by Councilman ~7illiams, seconded
by Councilman Jensen, that the bid be publicly opened, examined,
and declared. All members of the City Council present voting aye,
the PJtayor declared the motion duly carried.
The following bid was received from Insurance Agents'
Association of the City of Lynwood:
Miscel- Miscel- Automobile Automobile
' laneous laneous Coverage Coverage
Liability Property Liability Property
Damage _ Damage
Schedule
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Sehed ul e
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X1100.00
X1237.50
~ 550.00
550.00
$~ 490.96
563.32
~$ 272.10
~ 272.10
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that said bid be referred to the :4anager for check and
report thereon. All members of the City Council 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 bids for furnishing the City
with cast iron pipe as per specifications on file.
The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing
to submit a bid.
There was no response.
The Clerk stated he had received four bids.
It was moved by Councilman Williams', seconded by Council-
man Jensen, that the bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared
All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
The following bids were received:
National Pacific States United State American
Cast Iron Cast Iron Pipe and Cast Iron
Pipe _ Steel _ Pi~_
rites Per Foot
6" No Bid X1.475 X1.38 X1.405
8" X2.26 2.21 2.08 2.107
12" No Bid 3.78 3.47 3.572
It was moved by Councilman ~'iliiams, seconded by Council-
man Jensen, that the bidB be referred to the City PJlanager and
Engineer for eneck and report thereon. All members of the City
Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The hour of 8:00 P. Rn. havine~ arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to received bids on the sale of the Police car as adver-
tised, the Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to bid.
There was no response.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by
Councilman Willard., that the sale be held over until the meeting of
January 6, 1948. All members of the City Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
Mr. Bert Shock, 10902 Elm Street, addressed the Council
questioning the rumored rezonin~;• of the area around Pendleton and
Atlantic Avenue and also inquiring when Pendleton Avenue will be
resurfaced. The Mayor stated he knew of no contemplated rezoning
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and that the surfacing would be accomplished very soon.
yrs. H. W. Gober, 4323 Pendleton Avenue, addressed the
Council in regard to the unsightly condition of W. 0. Gray's storage
yard on Pendleton Avenue. .Mrs. Gober further stated that up until a
recent call to the Manager's office she had received consideration
in the matter; however, upon the last contact, in her opinion, she
had not received a proper response.
Whereupon, Mr. Story discussed the matter, pointing out
that the nature of the conversation could have been misconstrued.
I~r. G. E. Nolette, 10951 Elm Street and Mr. H. ~~. Gober,
4323 Pendleton Avenue, also addressed the Council as to the conditions
of the street and traffic on Elm and Pendleton.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen and seQanded
by Councilman Williams, that the Manager investigate and take immediate
action as to the cleaning up of the Gray storage yard an Pendleton
Avenue. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
It was moved. by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that the Police Department be instructed to post Elm and Pen-
dleton against heavy traffic. All members of the City Council voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Mr. Herman Stroh, 12616 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the
Council in regard to the City supplying floral wreaths for soldier
dead being returned to. Lynwood, requesting that the City go on record
to provide said wreaths.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that in the future the City
send flowers and an appropriate card to each returned war dead service
in Lynwood. There was some further discussion as to a clarification
of employees' allowable time off for said services.
Whereupon, Councilman Williams, with Councilman Jensen's
consent, amended his motion to - In the future that the City send
flowers and appropriate card to each returned war dead service oP
Lynwood and that City employees that have relatives returned or who
are requested by veteran organizations to act as pall bearers, be
allowed to attend,
Rolh Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, 'Hillard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Mr. Art Taylor, 11147 Santa Fe addressed the Council on the
matter of flowers.
ter. Fred Brown of 1107fi Elm, addressed the Council in
appreciation of the action taken.
WRITTEN COMP~NNICATIONS:
A communication from the Lynvrood School District cuss read
in appreciation for the efficient crosswalk painting. It cuss moved
by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said com-
munication be filed. All members of the City Council voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of
Census was read, wherein they report the official total population of
the City as 20,650. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Shrock, that said report be accepted. All members of
the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
MANAGER'S REPORTS:
The Manager presented a bill from George E. Kennedy for
professional services rendered in defense of Kerr, Miller, and
O'Shaughnessy vs Christiansen. Councilman Shrock asked the City
Attorney for his opinion of this bill.
Vhereupon, Mr. Le Sage stated in his opinion, the City had
no liability for this bill awing to the previous minutes wherein the
defense in said action was clarified.
~~hereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Willard, that said bill be denied.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard,-and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported on a communication from Elgin Sweeper
Company wherein they accept cancellation of the City's order. He
further stated that some action should be taken as to the bids on
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.record. The, Mayor asked if the Manager had a recommendation.
Whereupon, the ~~anager stated he had no recommendation
other than that a. sweeper is needed badly and that the Wayne Sweeper
by Brown-Bevis offers immediate delivery.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by
Gouncilman Willard, that the Brown-Bevis bid far a Wayne Sweeper
be accepted and that there be no. trade-in.
Roll Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported. on a request for a leave of absence
to be married by Lucille Dickey,Water Department, further requesting
that Mrs. Doris Kim be hired for said period, January 6 to January
19, 1948, at a salary of ~1fi0.00 per month.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Williams, tYsat said leave of absence be allowed without pay for
the above stated period of time and tYiat Pers. Kim be hired at the
rate of X160.00 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Wiggins, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported that Victor F. Luke has completed.
his probationary period and has been recommended for permanent
appointment. He further explained that medical examination had
indicated a respiratory infection.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Williams, that Victor F. Luke be appointed. to a
permanent postior~ at a base salary of X210.00 per month plus the
cost of living index effective December 1, 1947, contingent upon
his passing another physical examination June 1, 1948.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
G. H. Anderson, ('~~Tater Department) Maintenance Man I has
been recommended by the Engineer to Maintenance Man II effective
December 1, 1947. It was moved by Councilman.~tillard and seconded
by Councilman Jensen, that G. H. Anderson be changed to Maintenance
Man II at the salary of X195.00 per month plus the cost of living
index effective December 1, 1947.
Roll Call: .
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported on the bids for the improvement of
Otis Street et all as were received at the last meeting, reporting
that in the Engineer's estimation, the lowest and best bid was by
Vido Kovacevich Co.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2081 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF
THE IMPROVEI~IENT OF OTIS STREET, ET AL; RESOLUTION OF A'~IARD OF CON-
TRACT" was read.. It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by
Gouncilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported on a band posted by Lloyd E. Marsh
for the removal of several houses temporarily moved into the City,
stating the conditions of the bond have not ,been met. Whereupon,
it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman
Williams, that the City Attorney be instructed to start foreclosure
proceedings on said bond.
Roll Calf
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The Manager reported that the term of Dave Good on the
Civil Service Commission expires as of December 31, 1947 and that
Pilling of the vacancy should be done at this meeting. Mr. Good
being in the audience, Councilman Shrock, inquired of him as to his
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willingess to serve again. He stated he wo .~ ~
Whereupon, it was moved by Coun loran Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Williams, that Mr. Dave od be appointed to another
term on the Civil Service Commission o succeed himself. All members
of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
Councilman Shrock then stated that the Council appreciated
the past service of Mr. Good and his willingness to continue.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION N0. 2082, entitled, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREE-
MENT `~IITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS TO PROVInE FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGH~NAYS WITHIN THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD", was read. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
~°'"~' Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams. Noes: None.
The Clerk presented Tentative Map of Tract 15162 of Ajax
Construction Company, as had been recommended to the Council by the
Planning Commission. After some discussion, it was moved by Council-
man Williams and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Tentative
Map be accepted. All members of the City Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
An ORDINANCE entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 360 RELATING TO THE HEALTH CODE" was presented.
The Clerk pointed out that this ordinance had been recommended by the
Los Angeles County Health Department and contracting authority.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded
by Councilman Willard, 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 Councilman
Jensen, that the ordinance be accepted as read the first time and
pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
AN ORDINANCE entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0,
482 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPER-
TIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH
IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was preaented.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 Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time
and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
An ORDINANCE entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,.TO AMEND ORDINANCE N0.
422, SECTIOPd 12 A, PARAGRAPH "LOADING SPACE", BY DELETING THEREFROM
THE LAST SENTENCE" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Shrock,
seconded by Councilman Williams, that further reading be waived. All
members oP the Gity Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Shrock, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and
pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Wiliiama.
Noes: None.
An application for home occupation license by Mary B. Horne
was presented. It was moved by Councilman 'J~illiams, seconded by
Councilman Willard, that said application be approved. All members
of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
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The Clerk .presented the following Grant Deeds:
Grant Deed dated December 15, 1947 and signed by Jacob
Petry and Louisa Petry whereby trey convey to the City of Lynwood
for street-purposes the southerly 20 feet of Lots 767, 768, 769 of
Tract 5975;
Grant Deed dated December 13, 1947 signed by Arthur E.
White and Dixie White whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood
for street purposes the southerly 20 feet of Lots 36, 37, and 38,
Block 6; the southerly 20 feet of Lots 37 and west one-half (~)
of Lot 38, Block 9; the southerly 20 feet of Lots 36, 37, 39, and
40, Block 15; alI in Tract 6436;
Grant Deed dated December 12, 1947 and signed by Roland
Reynolds and Bessie A. Reynolds whereby they convey to the City of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to the southerly
20 feet of Lots 35, 36, and 37, Block 3, Tract 6436;
Grant Deed dated December 8, 1947, signed by Joseph H.
F1Etcher and bees R. Fletcher, whereby they e~onvey to the City of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and- to the northerly
33.5 feet of the Easterly 103.50 feet and the northerly 33.5 feet
of the Easterly 15 Peet of the Westerly 80 feet of Lot 3, Tract
5103;
Grant Deed dated December 8, 1947 and si{~ned by Frank S.
Watkins and Gertie Watkins whereby they convey to the City of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to the northerly
33.5 feet of the Westerly 74 feet of Lot 1, Tract 5103;
Grant Deed dated December 5, 1947 and signed by Howard
W. Wilkins and Bernice ~2. Wilkins whereby they convey to the City of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and. to the southerly
20 feet of Lot 58, Tract 3739;
Grant Deed dated December 5, 1947 and signed by Edward L.
Herb and Maria E. Herb whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood
for street purposes their interest in and to the southerly 20 feet
of Lots 41 and 42, Block 15, Tract 6436;
Grant Deed dated December 5, 1947 and signed by William
J. Baum and Mary Jean Baum whereby they convey to the City of
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to the southerly
20 feet of Lots 55 and 56, Tract 6557;
Grant Deed dated December 8, 1947 and signed by Julia
Holden whereby she conveys to the City of Lynn°~ood for street pur-
poses her interest in and to the northerly 33.5 feet of the easterly
91.75 Peet of Lot 2, Tract 5103 for street purposes;
Grant Deed dated December 12, 1947 and signed by John M.
Earp Jr. and Elizabeth J. Earp whereby they convey to the City oP
Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and-to the southerly
20 feet of the east 10 feet of Lot 39, measured on the south line
of said lot; the southerly 20 feet of Lot 40; the southerly 20 feet
of the `West 10 feet measured on the south line of Lot 41, all in
Block 3, Tract 6436;
Grant Deed dated December 10, 1947 and signed by Lawson L.
Clark. and Golds T. Clark whereby they convey to the .City of Lynvs~ood
for street purposes their interest in and to the northerly 33.5
feet of the easterly 157.02 feet of Lot .1, Tract 5103;
Grant Deed dated December 10, 1947 and signed by Allen
W. Miller and Beverly J. Miller whereby they convey to the City
of Lynwood for street purposes their interest in and to the south-
erly 20 feet of Lots 177 and 178, Tract 6557.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Jensen, that said deeds be accepted and that the City Clerk be
directed to cause said instruments to be recorded in the office of
the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call :
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen; Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
toes: Ii{one.
The Clerk presented a Tax Deed wherein H. L. Byram, Los
Angeles County Tax Collector, conveys to the City of Lynwood the
S 40 ft of N 120 ft (measured on E line) of Lot 27, in iciod~eska
Acres, as per Book 10, Page 33 of Maps Records oP Los~Angeles
County and Lot 347, in Tract 7046, as per Book 77, Pages 64 to
68 of Maps Records of Los Angeles County, to the City of Lynwood.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by~Coun-
cilman 'Hillard, that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be
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directed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the office of
the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Y~illiams.
Noes: None.
The Clerk presented a Judgment Quieting Title, No. 527288,
quieting title on Lots 62, 63, and 64 in Block 20, Mod~eska Park
Tract. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Willard, that said Judgment be accepted and that the City Clerk be
directed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the office of the
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
ter. R~eMullin addressed the Council, inviting them to the
V.F.W. Christmas party Thursday evening, December 18, 1947.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Council-
man Williams, that the City of Lynwood will not be financially re-
sponsible for any ambulance pickup service in- the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Shrock, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that the Chief of Police contact ambulance e-omps.nies and
if they want to accept ambulance calls within the City at their own
risk, they can Pile their names with the Police Department on forms
provided.
Holl Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
t~illiams .
Noes: Iv one.
It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Shrock, that the demands presented•to the Council at its
meeting of December 16, 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 payees named and the funds
indicated in the several demands hereby approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Doty, Jensen, Shrock, Willard, and
t~illiams.
Noes: None.
GENERAL ACC~IUNT
Demand Register Number 705 to 790 inclusive
to the respective funds:
General Fund $11,881.07
Water Fund 2,402.13
Street Improvement Fund 3,094.49
Lighting Fund 1,292.60
Capital Outlay Fund 2,633.76
Special Gas Tax Fund 1,122.38
Public Park Fund 280.02
Retirement Fund 2,047.22
X24,753.27
It was moved by Councilman Williams, and Seconded by Coun-
cilman Willard, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, December 19,
1947 at 5:00 ~'. M. AlI members oP the City Council voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Approved by the City
Council Jan. 6, 1948.
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I~YOR 0 E CIT OF LYNWOOD
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