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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1948-07-06 - CC_ __ ~~i~ ;, . REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, l~y$ The City Council of the City of Lyn~~.*ood met in a regular session in the City hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:3o P. M. Mayor r~Tillard in the chair. - Councilman Bruner,-Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. - It was moved by Councilman ~~'illiams, seconded by Council- man Stroh,-that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of June l5, 198, be approved as ~*ritten. All members of the City Coun- cil voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. the hour of 8 o'clock P. M. having arrived; said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all bids for the proposed improvement of Fernwood Avenue, as per notice published as required by law. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received two bids. It was moved by Councilman ~7illiams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, 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 fo11o~RTing bids were received. ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEl~i ~ ITEM ~ Ace Construction Co. 403 E. Compton Blva. X1.50 ~l.lo .50 .25 .25 Vido Kovacevich Co., a Co-partnership x:1.25 ~yl. 00 .45 , 35 , 28 It t~*as moved by Councilman ti~'illiarns, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for check and report thereon. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 o'clock P. Ni. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all bids for furnishing 20,000 ft of 6 inch cast iron pipe, as per notice published as re- quired by law. The Mayor inquired if there t~.rere any present ttirishing to present bids. There was no response. - 7.'he Clerk stated he had received three bids. It v~Tas moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, 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 T~Tere received: PRICE PER FOOT United States Pipe and Foundry w1.525 National Cast Iron Pipe 1.71 American Cast Iron Pipe 1.505 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said bids be~referred to the Engineer for report and check thereon. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 o'clock P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all 'o ids for the proposed furnishing of a 100,000 gallon elevated water storage tank as per notice published as required by law. The I~iayor inquired if triere were any present T~ishing to present bids. There ty*as no response. - The Clerk stated he had received 2 bids. It was moved by Coune-ilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said 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: Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steele Co. w2°,190.00 Chicago :ridge ~c Iron Co. X27,°70.00 It was moved by Councilman t~7illiams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that the bids be referred to the Engineer for check and report thereon. All members of the_City Council voting aye, the ~~~ Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 o~clock P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all bids for furnishing the city with three ~-door passenger cars, as per notice published as required by law. The I~iayor inquired if there ti~*ere any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received no bids. v~hereupon, it was moved by Councilman ~~lilliams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that bids for automobiles again be invited. All members of the City Coun- cil voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there ~~Tere any oral communications. tij~Yiereupon, Mrs. Doris Reed, 10801 Calif ornia Avenue, addres- sed the Council, objecting to the proposed community fair on the Swantek property, stating that as it is a residential zone, such an activity is out of place. Mr. Ralph yialaby, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and explained the operation of the fair, stating it was an entirely locally operated community project with none of the carnival element connected with the operation whatsoever; that pro- visions have been made for twenty-four hour police patrol and that in respect to the neigh'oorhood, the location has been moved to a midway point on Century between Norton and the intersection of Century and Abbott Road; and that permission be granted to conduct said fair at the above mentioned location. Mx. and Mrs. l~iurray, 107~Q California, addressed the Council, expressing their objection to the project in regard to the destruction of property caused by so many people parking in front of houses and tranpling on the yards. Councilman Bruner addressed the audience, stating his con- viction that the type of activity proposed, conducted as it will be, would result in none of the suggested damage. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the location be approved as requested and that the west side of California between Century and Nor- ton be posted for "no parking" and that provision be made for off-street parking near the fair ground. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any other oral communications. Whereupon, Nir. Smith, X281 ~+alnut Avenue, Mr. Rigor, X295 Vlalnut Avenue, and Mr. Strohmeyer, ~r27u Walnut Avenue, voiced their objection to the proposed installation of an elevated storage tank at the well site on Walnut Avenue. After considerable discussion, the Pfiayor suggested that the men contact the City Engineer in the next fe~.~ days and discuss the problem with him. Mrs. Witt, 3526 Burton Avenue, addressed the Council with the request for permission to continue a non-conforming use in housing her son-in-laws sister and spastic child in a small dwelling at the rear of her property. Councilman ti~~illiams stated his opinion of the Councils inability to break its ottiTn laws; ho~~Tever, the exceptional case resulting from the condition of the child might ~aTarrant a continuation. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that in order to give time to look for suitable accommodations for the mother and the child, that permission be granted to continue the use for one year. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried. WRITTEN COI~ii•~UNICATIONS A communication from James De Falco was read, requesting vacation of a portion of the alley parallel to and immediately west of Birch Street, between Platt and the City Fark. After some dis- cussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that proceedings be initiated to effect said vacation. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Michael D. Kay was read wherein he re- quested a quitclaim Deed from the City to the southerly 20 feet of his property previously dedicated in error by the former owner, Mr. Harrison. ySThen this has been done, the new owner will re-dedicate the 20 feet back to the City. After some discussion,lit eras moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said dedication be allot~~ed and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the deed to Michael D. Kay and Vivian TAI. Kay for the southerly 20 feet of Lot 54 Tract 657 and Lot 63, Tract 3739• ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, W111ard, and y~~ illiams. Noes: None. A communication and request was received from the Chief of Police in regard to defense by the City Attorney of Officer Tunstall in a civil suit alleging damage to motor vehicle brought in by the officer while on duty. After some discussion, it was moved by Coun- cilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the City Attorney be authorized to defend Officer Tunstall. All members of the City Council voting aye, the T~Iayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented request of Yellow Cab Company to re- open their business as of June 18. It was explained and proof offered, that the operators who conducted the business that had previously been suspended have gone, and the old o~:ners forced to take back their business. The Chief of Police has inspected the equipment and facilities and finds them conforming to Ordinance No. X28 and the proper insurance in force and effect. t~Jhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said approval be granted effective retroactively to June 18, 1848. All members of the City Council voting aye, the T~Iayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2133 entitled "A RESOLUTIOP~ AUTHORIZIT~IG THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LYNWOOD 2'0 THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA", was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman '~~illiams, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. r_________ _. The Clerk presented a Grant Deed of the Lyncrest Corpora- tion wherein they dedicate Los Flores Boulevard extending from the easterly line of Tract 251 to Imperial Highway and the first alley southkTesterly of Century Boulevard extending; from Norton Avenue to Imperial Highway. For further particulars reference is hereby made to Grant Deed dated November 19, 1847, executed by Lyncrest Cor- porat ion. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said deed be accepted and tYiat the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented a Judgment Quieting Title to Lota 21 and 22, Block 6, Mod,jeska Park. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, treat 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. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. ORDINANCE N0. 479 entitled, "AN ORDINATvCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ANi1EXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "OZELL MANOR" was read for the second time. The Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said annexation. There was no response. Trdhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second t~.me, finally pass, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes : None . ~. The Clerk presented the final map of Tract No. 1532 (Yaffe) and the Engineer's recomrnencation that it be accepted as it conforms to the approved tentative rnap. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman ~r~;illiams and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said map be approved and the avenues and roads shown thereon be accepted sub,j e ct to the filing of a faithful performance bond in the amount of X22,761.00 guaranteeing the con- struet-ion of required street improvements and the filing, of a bond covering liability and property damage in the amount of ~5,000,~10,000 and ~p20, 000. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, lklillard, and Williams. Noes: None. ~,,,, ORDINANCE N0. X80 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SO- CALLED-"GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES," "FIRE SALES," "CLOSING OUT SALES," AND SALES OF A SIiyILAR NATURE" was presented for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded b;/' Councilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It bras moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be adapted as read the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and W1111ams. Noes: None. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINA?~IGE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDIAIG SUBDIVISION (a), SECTION 75, OF ORDINANCE N0. X18 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented for the first time. It u7as moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh that fur- ther 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 Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. All members of the-City Council present voting aye, the Payor declared the motion duly carried. ORDII`IANCE N0. 431 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF TFiE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ai`~ENDING ORD~NAAICE N0. 416 REGULATING Tl-~ BUSINESS OF SECOND HAiV'D DEALERS, JUAIK DEALERS, AND JUNi~ COLLECTORS" was presented for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun- cilman Bruner, that further reading be ~.Taived. A11 members of the City Council voting aye, the l~Iayor declared the motion duly carried. It i~~as moved by Councilman 1°Iilliams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDIi~1ANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE CARE, RESTITUTION, SALE AND DESTRUCTION OF UNCLAII~SED PROPERTY ITS THE POSSESSIOFJ OF THE POLICE DEPARTi~ENT" was presented for the first time. It was moved by Councilr~zan Jensen, seconded by Coun- cilman Bruner, that further reading be ~raived. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared-the motion duly carried. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNt~00D_ IMPOSING A LICENSE TAX FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY A'1' RETAIL, PROVIDING FOR PERT;TITS TO RETAILERS, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTING AND PAYING OF SUCH TAX, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF" was presented for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, 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 Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the `motion duly carried. __ '~ ; ...~ Hone occupation application of A. C. Davis, X123 Agnes Avenue, for real estate office was presented. inhere were no ob,j ectors. Whereupon, it teas moved by Councihman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said application be approved. All mem- bers of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. I'he resignation oP i~irs. Ruth Skelton was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said resignation be accepted with regrets. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It V~Tas recommended by the %ianager that Y~irs. Rosemary McCall be appointed PBX Operator-Typist for probationary period effective June 21, 198, at a salary of wl~j.00 per month plus the current cost of living index. It ~Tas moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said appointment be made. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Council- man Jensen, that Tfrs. Fern Steward be appointed to the position of Police Secretary on a temporary basis at a salary.oP X199.80 per month. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager recommended that Fireman David Bell, having completed 12 months satisfactory service July 1, 198, be advanced to Roseman Grade III at a salary of X220.00 per month plus. the cost of living index. He furtYier stated that Chie#' Gallaher has examined him and has made the same recommendation. It was moved by Council- man Jensen and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommenda- tion be approved. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It kTas moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to supply the City vrith gasoline and lubricating oil for the next year. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2134 entitled, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALLOCATION OF STATE FUNDS" was presented. It ~*as moved by Council- man Jensen,, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. It was explained that this was the first step necessary to acquire State funds allocated under Chapter 20, Statutes oP 196 which have been allocated to the City on a matching basis. The Clerk presented Notice of Completion on Fire Station No. 2, properly executed by the City Engineer. It ~~~as moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilr~.an Bruner, tl~at said docu- ment be accepted and the City Clerk be directed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Councilman tidilliams stated he wished to nominate Mr. Rob Mason to the position on the Planning Commission to replace Pair. Gregory-Allen whose term expired July 1. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Mr. Mason be appointed as a member of the Lynwood Planning Commission, effective July 1, 198. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the notion duly carried. It ~*as roved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that a note of thanks to Mr. Gregory Allen for his services rendered be sent him. A11 members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It ~~as moved by Gouncilrnan Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Manager be authorized and instructed to negotiate for the purchase of Lot 9, ~iod,jeska Acres and to institute proceedings for a variance of use of said property for ~~.~ street yard purposes. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The i~Iayor explained that he was going to be out of tom on business for the next ten days to two weeks and in his absence, suggested Councilman Stroh be appointed as Mayor pro tem. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Williams, that in Mayor tiTillard's absence, Councilman Stroh be Mayor pro tem of the City of Lynwood. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the demands presented to the Council at its meeting of July 6, 1848 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 in- dicated in the several demands hereby approved.. #'` Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Number 1737-1825 inclusive, to the respective funds: General Fund X24,881.63 Water Fund 14,823.80 Street Improvement Fund 6,476.10 Lighting Fund 310.08 .Capital Qutlay 4,865.33 _Special Gas Tax 3, 208.09 Public Park Fund 1,008.40 Retirement Fund .2 20 . - ..57~ 2.9 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. All members of the City Coun- cil voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Y CLERK, F LYNWO D Approved by the City Co,unc July ;20,148. ~, ~z : ~~~,~~~~~.~' ~1YOR~~F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD \ ~~ ~~ ; f^