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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1948-12-07 - CC REGLiLAR. MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1948 - 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 Willard in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams an- swered the roll call, It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 16, 19+8 be approved as written. All members of the City Gouneil 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 condu ct a public hearing on the proposed expenditure of ~.., sales tax money for the purch~a.se of new fire equipment as required by ordinance, the Mayor inquired if there were any present- in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Bruna~, that authorization be given and warrant drawn on Sales Tax Revenues in the sum of X15,844.96 in payment .of new fire truck. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams, Noes: None. The hour Qf 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive bids on the proposed improvement of Norton Avenue by the construction of sanitary se~~ers, the 2~a.yor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received 6 bids. It was moved-by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said bide 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: 8"VC 6"VC Brick Junction Pi a Pi a 600LF Manholes Chamber A re ate Colich Constr. Co. X2520.00 900.00 3 0.00 200.00 39 0.00 Shepard ~c Sons 2835.00 1050.00 380.00 190.00 7455.00 Home Sewer Service 2835.00 1200.00 300.00 150.00 4485.00 Bacich Company 4410.00 1800.00 600.00 350.00 7160.00 George Dakovich 4536.00 1800.00 500.00 260.00 7096.00 D. R. Cleveland 21772.00 840.00 330.00 175.00 3487.00 It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the bids be referred to the Engineer for checking and report thereon. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, Mr. William Jones of the Lynwood High School addressed the Council and requested that a communication be read Prom the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the Southeast State College Associa- tion. The letter was read wherein it was stated. that X50.00 was being requested from each of the eight cities in the southeast area to pro- s,. vide funds for compiling a brochure that would demonstrate to theLegis- lature and State Board of Public Works the advisability of locating a state college ~in this area. Mr. Jones explained the situation more fully,r~Therein he stated that the college could, if property promoted, be. located wwithin 5 miles of Lynwood. Af-ter further discussion, it was moved by Council- man Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the City cooperate in the plan and that a warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer in the amount of X50.00, payable to the Southeast State College Association, 606 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, California. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, W111ard, and ti~Tilliams. Noes: None. Charles Quarles, 11228 Apricot Street, addressed the Council in regard to a- zoning ordinance problem, stating he had practically completed the erection of a play room for his children in his rear yard and that the Building Department had informed him that it would be impossible to complete the room as it violated the rear yard area re- __ . .. .. _. ........... `-- !~ ~~ yy ~r.~; 4d quirements. The Mayor explained th~it he had inspected the situation and asked Mr. Hall to explain some of the facts in the case. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen , that owing to the nature of the problem that the condition be allowed to continue and be completed. There was further discussion wherein Councilman Williams stated the problem from a planning standpoint and suggested the possibility of using the adjoining property for yard area. Whereupon, Councilman Bruner, amended his motion, with the consent of Councilman Jensen, to include provision that said con- dition could be completed and continued providing Mr. Quarles pro- perty adjoining on the south remains. under his ownership to provide the necessary yard area. All me~-~bers of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. M. G. Gober of Pendleton Street addressed the Council inquiring as to the status of the requested improvement. of Pendle- ton Street. He was informed that it was on the agenda for the evening and would be taken care of later during the meeting. Mr. Gober also presented street dedication deeds necessary in the proposed improvement and inquired as to some of the mechanics of the improvement act. The Ivla.yor requested the Clerk to explain the problem to Mr. Gober.. Mrs. Erna Stephan, 3375 Norton, addressed the Council, in- quiring as to why she was not allouTed to build a garage apartment on the rear of her lot, Provisions of the zoning ordinance v~*ere explained to her as to requirements_for yard area and that she should contact the Planning Commission in regard to her problem. A communication t~tas read from the Grand Jury requesting opinion of the Council in regard to its Resolution concerning con- f iscation of gambling devices. After some discussion wherein the Attorney stated it was a statement of procedure and should be con- curred in, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Council concur with the Grand Jury and to so notify them and, that the Police Department be instructed to .conform to this procedure. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A request from the Bro.adman Improvement Company for an -extension of time on heir contract and bond for the relocation of .the first alley southerly of Century Boulevard between Bullis and Ernestine, was read. After discussion, it t~7as moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said extension be gra nted for ninety days. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly ,carried. A communication Prom the Ministerial Association of Lynwood was read, requesting that the City Council pass an ordinance that will prevent any form of gambling. The City Attorney stated that in his opinion existing ordinances were adeouate and that no changes were needed. TY~=ereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that inasmuch as no gambling has been authorized in Lyn~7ood, or application for same made, there is no need for any further ordinance and that the communication be filed. All mem- bers of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the ~ntilliam J. Grayson American Legion Post was read wherein they state by resolution of the post that they go on record as definitely not in favor of Whiz Quiz or Bingo to be held in the City. of Lynwood and that no one has been given authority to speak in favor of said games on behalf of t11e Post. The attorney stated that in his opinion Whiz Quiz and Bingo were definitely illegal and could not be licensed in the City of Lynwood. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said communication be filed. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Mrs. McGee requesting continuance of use of trailer at 3287 Tenaya Street for a sleeping place in order 2~~ to secure other living quarters, was read. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Mrs. McGee be given an extension oP 30 days. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Nlayor declared the motion duly carried. _~_ Report Prom Chief Kerr in regard to traffic survey at Imperial and State was presented, wherein it was shown that the intersection ex- ceeds the basic requirement of the A. S.H.E. Por signal installation, and recommended such an installation at the earliest possible time. There was discussion, wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the matter be referred to the Engineer for report as to costs. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion d~zly carried. A report from Chief Kerr in regard to traffic conditions on Abbott Road was read, suggesting that an additional Pour-way boulevard ~..., stop be installed at Abbott Road and Sampson Avenue in order to slow the fast traffic that is developing on this new wide thoroughfare, and to better regulate the north-south traffic resulting from South Gate Park to the north. There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Jensen that the recommendation of the Chief be approved and installation be made for a trial period. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . A request from Mrs. Mae Irwin Por ice cream sales at the Lynwood High School, Cedar and Bullis Road, was presented. Chief Kerr's report indicates that Mrs. Irwin will fulfill all requirements and that it is a transfer and not an increase in the number of vendors. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said application of Mrs. Mae Irwin to sell ice cream at said location be approved. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Final map of Tract T1o. 15362 Beek) was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said map be accepted sub,~ect to filing of a faithful performance bond in the amount of ~14,376.Ofl guaranteeing the construction o~ required street improvements, and filing of a bond covering public liability and property damage in the amount of 5,000, X10,000, and X20,000. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented Grant Deed dated November 19, 1948, and signed by J. W. Persons and Emily Persons, whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the following: Those portions of Lot 71, Tract 92, as shown on map recorded in Book 14, Pages 38 and 39 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of said County, and the north one-half of that portion of Hester Street ad,~oining said Lot 71 on the south, vacated by the Board oP Supervisors of said County, lying Wester- ly of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Heater Street as shown on map of said Tract No. 92, distant East 160.93 feet from the intersection from said center line Frith the Southerly prolongation, of ~,,,, the Westerly line of Lot 70 of said Tract No. 92; thence North 00 04'00" West to a point on the Northerly line of said Lot 71. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the northerly 26.50 Peet as described in deed to the City of Lynwood, and recorded as Instrument No. 851, on June 6, 1943 in Book 20064, Pages 136, Official Records of said County. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion included within the lines of Norton Avenue as described in deed to the City of Lynwood, and recorded as Instrument No. 2936 on November 21, 1947 in Book 25741, Page 128, Official Records of said County. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, 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, California. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Manager presented coneessionnaire agreements Por the ball park and the Community Center that have been recommended by the Recreation Commission. The Attorney explained that the agreements both carried cancellation clauses as a protection to the City. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that authorization 2~0 be given to execute said concession agreements as recommended by the Recreation Commission. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion. duly carried. The. Manager explained that the County has fortM1tarded the agreement by which traffic signals shall be installed at Century and Alameda, ,)ointly betkTeen County, City, and Southern Pacific Railway. Approximate costs were explained as estimated by the County. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The home occupation application of Leota M. Smith to con- duct piano teaching in her home at 3870 Platt Avenue was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, tYiat said application be approved. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.~(Hiram's Market). ORDINANCE N0. 488 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF TfiE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF. THE ZONING P~IP.P I~iICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was presented for the second time. It was. moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the l~:ayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted as read, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams. - Noe~s: None. ORDINANCE N0. 489 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X22 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN A2~EPdDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDII~IANCE NO. 422" was presented. It was moved by Gouncilman Bruner, 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 Col~ncilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said ordinance be adopted as read, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. - Report- of Engineer as to the. sufficiency of a petition for the improvement of Pendleton Avenue between Atlantic and Elm Avenue was presented wherein the Engineer states there are sufficient signa- tures. TY~ere was a discussion wherein it was pointed out that the Council previously had defined a policy of attempting to include ad,jaeent territory requiring similar improvements in order to elim- mate progressive individual improvement districts. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Engineer be instructed to investigate the advisability and possibility of extending the Pendleton Avenue improvement furtYier west than Elm Avenue and report at the next meeting. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2171 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF THE INiPROVE~IENT OF CORNISH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYN- ?~OOD BY THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. 2~~ ,~ William a. RESOLUTIO N_N0. 2172 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND MAP OF ASSESSI~;ENT DISTRICT FOR TFiE IMPROVEMENT OF CORNISH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Re~o- lution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes:. Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and ~~Tilliams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2173 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF NORTON AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APFURTENANT WORK. RESOLUTIONI OF AWARD OF CONTRACT," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Reso- lution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The opinion of the City Attorney was read in regard to pro- posed ordinance to protect and regulate fish ponds and placing of poisons all as requested by the Council in previous action. After discussion wherein the City Attorney explained more fully his written opinion, it was decided to withhold any action until a special meeting could be called to disease this and other measures proposed for adoption. Resignation of Ellen Gene Salmon was presented. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said resignation be accepted witY~ regrets. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager recommended that Wanda fiamilton, Civil Service eligible, be appointed as Switchboard Operator, probationary, effective December 1, 1948, at a salary of X145.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Coun- cilman Williams, that said appointment be made. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was reported that Otto Hougard, the latest person retained as street sweeper, had terminated and recommended that William Robertson be retained as Utility Man I, probationary, effective November 22, at a salary of X185.00 per month plus the cost of living ad~juatment. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendation be approved. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following changes in pay scales were presented. Edward Tunstall from Patrolman II to Patrolman III, effective November 16, 1948, X220.00 plus coat of living adjustment; Victor Luke from Patrolman III to Patrolman IV, effective November 26, 1948, $230.00 plus cost of living adjustment; Ralph Darton from Motor Patrolman II to Motor Patrolman III, effective November 16, 1948, X230.00 plus coat of living adjustment; William Bailey, Navin completed probationary period, retained permanently as Patrolman II at 210.00 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective November 27, 1848. It eras moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said salary changes and appointment be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Coun- cilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of December 7, 1948, 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 Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Noes: None. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Numbers 2455-2542 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X51,814.72 Water Fund 2,40 .59 3'raffic Safety Fund 5,27.23 -, ~~~ GEAIERAL ACCOUN2' - Cont ~ d. Lighting Fund ~ 221.45 Capital Outlay 15,937.72 Special Gas Tax 5,951.34 Public Park Fund X6.31 Retirement Fund 2 240.E 3~, 919.71 It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. All members oP the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ---- . ITY CLERK, ~. F LYNWOOD ~' Approved December 21, 1948. ~- Icy `l./ `~ ~, , -R OF E CITY OF LYN~dOC ** ~~ x