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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-03-01 - CC__ ~~ ~~~ REGULAR MEETING N;ARCH 1, l~~g The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular BeSaion in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date at 7:30 P . M. Mayor Willard in the chair. Councilman Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 15, 199 be approved as written. 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 hear any and all ob3ections to the proposed vaca- tion of certain portions of the first street westerly of State greet in the City oP Lynwood, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address the Council on said matter. Mica Gillingham of Flower Street addressed the Council, asking if the vacation affected Flower Street. Whereupo n, the Mayor explained the background of the vacation, stating that it did not affect Flower Street. . Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2189 entitled aRESOLUTION OF ORDER OF VACATION FOR CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE FIRST STREET WESTERLY OF STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" 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. The hour of 8:00 P. M.. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all _b ids on garbage and non-combustible trash pickup, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids that had not previously done so. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received four bide. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: Pickup Dump Service Lennox Garbage Service 1350 per month 1.75 per load Freeman Disposal Service 97 per month 1.75 per load W. J. Bond 118 per month 1.25 per tan Andrew V. Hohn 1494 per month 1.25 per ton There was an additional communication from Mr. A. V. Hohn stating his willingness to provide free dump facilities for munici- pal refuse in connection with his previous bid. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Jenaer~, that the bids be referred to the Engineer for checking and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Mayi3~ de- clared the motion duly carried . The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, a representative of the Lynwood Post V.F.W. presented a petition circulated in the neighborhood of the Swantek property, stating there was no objection to the proposed circus showing on April 15, said petition resulting from the request by the Council Por said action at the previous meeting of February 15. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that permission be granted sub~eet to proper police and fire regulations. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Abbott Road Christian and Missionary Alliance Church was read, requesting permission to erect a tent on their property for church purposes. After discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the request be held in abeyance until the next meeting and that the church circulate a petition within a 300 radius of the property that would indicate the neighborhood~a attitude towards the proposed tent. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. 2~3 A communication from the Police Off leers' Relief and Welfare Association inviting the Council to .their benefit dance March 26, 1949 waa read. It waa moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said invitation be accepted with appreciation. All members oP the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Herman Meyer representing Mr. D. Childs was read, regarding a $' disprepanay in Tract 9288 and a report on the matter Prom the Engineer was read. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Engineer' recommendation be accepted and filed and Mr. Meyer so notified. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. An appeal to the Planning Commission's action as set forth ~ in its Resolution No. 44, signed by H, E. Hossfeld, was presented, stating his reasons for appealing. There was discussion wherein Coun- cilman Williams, Planning Commission member, explained the Planning Commission's findings in denying the proposed change, Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman~Stroh and ee.oonded by Councilman Jensen, that the appeal be denied and the Planning Commis- sion's action be upheld. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly parried. A pommunication from Chief Kerr and William Moore, Lynwood Traffip Safety Council Chairman, was read requesting the Council's permission to ,loin the California Traffic Saf ety Council in order to have closer coordination of Traffip Saf ety matters. _ It was moved by Councilman Bruner and aeponded by Councilman Jensen, that especially in light of the Pine accident record estab- lished by Lynwood, that approval be given and that a warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer in the amount of ~30.0o for said membership. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. noes: None. The Engineer's report on bids previously received for con- atruetion of piling and foundations for elevated water tank, Plant No. $, was presented wherein the Engineer recommends that Mapco Corpora- tion, being the lowest bidder complying with plans and speciPipations, be awarded the contract. . Whereupon, it was moved by Counpilman Stroh and aeponded by Counpilman Bruner, that the Engineer's recommendation be accepted and that the City accept the bid of Mapco Corporation in the amount of X9$$0.00 and that all other bids be re~}epted and that contract be entered into. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Home occupation application of F._ R. Roberts for real estate office at 11306 Garson Drive was presented. There being no ob,~eetions, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and aeponded by Councilman Williams, that said application be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~^^ ORDINANCE N0. 494 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 FOR .THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Z©NING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was presented. (Hiram's) After the reading of the title thereof, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Counpilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly parried. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, aeponded by Councilman Williams, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 495 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 46$ OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER MATTERS" was presented.', After, reading of the title thereof, it waa moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that ~ ~~ ~ -- ,., c~'~. further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- elared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, 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. . A Quitclaim Deed was presented dated February 9, 1949 and signed by D. Chelenty whereby he conveys to the City of Lynwood for street purposes that portion of Lot 8, Albert Villa Traot, as per map recorded in Book 9, page 83 of Maps, Records oP Los Angeles County, California, lying southerly of the westerly prolongation of the southerly line of Lot 51 of Tract No. 5456 as-per map recorded in Book 59, page 66 of Maps, Records of said County, said deed cover- ing a strip of land approximately 23.50' wide abutting on Norton Avenue, to be-used Por street purposes and to be known as Norton Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said deed be accepted and the Clerk instructed 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. Report of the Engineer as requested at the previous meet- ing in regard to signs over Atlantic Avenue, identifying the City l.imita, was read wherein it was pointed out that inasmuch as Atlantic Avenue is a state highway and falls under the jurisdiction of the State, said signs cannot be installed as regulations as set forth by the State Highway Department specifically prohibit any such installations. - Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said report be accepted and a copy thereof sent to Atlantic Avenue Business Mena Association and to the Chamber of Commerce. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. - The Engineer presented a report in regard to the Federally owned water and sewer mains in the Santa Fe right of way, explain- ing the conditions of the agreement by which the City uses said mains and the offer of the Federal Government to sell same to the City. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said matter be referred to the Attorney for investigation and report at the ne xt meeting. All members noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0.- 2190 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPFOSING THE APPLICATION OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CORPORATION FOR AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN ITS RAIL AND MOTOR COACH SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AT~'ORNEY TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN .SUCH PROCEEDINGS AND TO OPPOSE THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE SANTA ANA LINE" was read. It wa$ moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: - Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and W illiama. Noes: None. - The following personnel matters were presented: It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Williams that Rosemary McCall, part time Clerk in Court Clerks office, be appointed Temporary Court Clerk pending result of Civil Service examination for the position, at a salary of X160.00 per month plus the cost of living ad,~ustment, effective March 1, 1949. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Coun- cilma n Bruner, that Claire Pratt be appointed Temporary Stenographer Clerk at a salary of X145.00 per month plus the coat of living ad- ~ustment effective FeY~uary 21, 1949.? All members voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. 2~J It was recommended by Chief Kerr that Ralph Dever be appointed permanent Patrolman at a salary oP $210.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment effective February 1, 1949. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommendation be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Upon recommendation from the Recreation Commission in regard to appointment of Recreation Director and Assistant, it was moved by . Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that Arnold Robles be appointed Director, probationary, effective March 1, 1949, at a salary of X260.00 per month plus the coat of living ad,~ustment. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was further recommended that Mrs. Lucille Zarlengo be ~,~, appointed Assistant Recreation Director. Whereupon, there was a dis- cussion wherein Councilman Williams stated his wish to have additional time to investigate said appointment. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that appointment of Lucille Zarlengo, Assistant Director, be held over until the next meeting in order to give additional time for study. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motlon duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Thomas H. Babbington, Hubert J. Fish both be appointed Utility Maintenance Men I, probationary, at a salary of X185.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report Prom Fire Chief Gallaher stated that Charles D. Lorton has successfully passed his probationary period as Captain February 15, 1949, and Joseph Smith his probationary period as Fireman on March 1, 1949. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that as per recommendation that Charles D. Lorton be appointed permanent Captain and Joseph Smith be appointed Fireman II at a salary off' X210.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor discussed. the problem encountered by the require- ment of the zoning ordinance as to hedges on public parking lots., There was a discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the matter be referred to the Attorney for investigation with the Planning Commission as to a possible amendatory ordinance correcting some of the unnecessary re- quirements such as hedges, solid walls along the street in parking lots, eta. All members present noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that steps be taken to purchase and furnish the Community Center with a good used or new typewriter for their use. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that investigation be made and steps be taken immediately to change the operation of the door between the main lounge and foyer at the Community Center in order that it operate more easily. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~"" It was moved by Councilman Williams, and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that inasmuch as the Parking lot has been provided at the Community Center, that all curbs be painted red on the circular drive and that parking be prohibited. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that definite steps be taken to provide proper signed ident if icat ion on the Community Center Building. All me tubers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams stated that Merle Vanee~s termination with the City of Lynwood failed to be entered into the minutes. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that January 17, 1949, Merle Vance resigned as Recreation Director of the City of Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was further suggested that the Recreation Commission be asked to retain Lynwood residents wherever possible for Recreation employment. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman %s J It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the Recreation Commission be informed that the Council fully realizes the many problems encountered by the Commis- sion and deeply appreciates their Pine service to the Community and expresses wholehearted endorsement and cooperation of their policies. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Coupe ilman Stroh discussed the traffic signal condition at Fernwood and Long Beach Boulevard. Chief Kerr informed him that this is the third of three systems tried and has proved by Par the best. He felt that_in8tallation of one additional signal on the northeast corner of Fern rood at Long Beach Boulevard, con- trolling north bound traffic, Would help greatly. It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the demands presented at the meeting of March 1, 1949, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants orderesi 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 Williams. Bruner, that the Recreation Commission be requested to express their views as to. the policy of keeping the center open on legal holidays that fall on school days. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Noes: None. GENERAL ACCOUNT De m~.nd Register Numbers 2882-2927 inclusive to the respective Funds: General Fund Water Fund Traffic Safety Fund Lighting Fund Special Gas Tax Public Park Fund It was moved by Councilman Sxr.+ah., Bruner, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. AlI Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the X14,219.61 1,984.82 2,165.93 48.15 6,73.46 1. 92.,6 ~26,08~.53 seconded by Councilman members of the City motion duly carried. TY CLE , 0 N OOD