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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1949-03-15 - CC2~7 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1 1949 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street on above date at 7:34 P.M. Mayor Willard in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh,. Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 1, 1948 be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Thereupon, Mr. Erhardt. of 1C704 Calyer, addressed the Council and inquired in regard to the proposed tent installation at ,,,,. Abbott and Colyer, stating he had filed with ,the Clerk a petition opposing the same. The,l~ayor informed him that the church officials had previously withdrawn their request for said tent and that the matter was closed. A communication from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce was presented, inviting the Council to attend the open forum at Lynwood High School Auditorium Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p. m., said forum being held in the interest of f;i~hting the proposed abandonment of Pacific Electric Rail passenger service. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Janie P. Abbott School P. T. A. was read, requesting permission to have a rummage sale at 1118 Atlantic Avenue March 24th and 25th. After discussion, it was moved by Council- man Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from St. Anne~s Episcopal Church was read requesting permission to use the bond house on Saturdays when it would not conflict with other civic functions for church directory service. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said request be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was presented from the Downey State College Committee requesting assistance in their efforts to se cure-the location of a state college in the Downey area. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the City Council go on record as fa wring said location and that the Clerk be instructed to communicate with the necessary agencies, informing them of said approval. All_members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A petition presumably signed by 269 citizens of Lynwood was presented, requesting the Council to take steps to retain the present garbage contractor. The Clerk stated he had received said petition by registered mail with no indication of the circulator. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seaonded by Councilman Stroh, that said petition be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~"' RESOLUTION N0. 2191 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun- Gilman Stroh, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner,. Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2192 entitled "RESOLUTION RELATIAIG TO THE ABATEMENT OF DRY AI~TD DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN. LOTS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD UNDER STATUTES OF CALIFORNIA 1915 PG 841 AS AMENDED, DEER- ING~S GENERAL LAWS N0. 5197 ENTITLED "AN ACT At3THORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO DECLARE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS WEEDS GROWING UPON THE STREETS OR SIDE- WALKS, OR UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN MUNICIPALITIES, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, CREATING A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY FRONTING UPON SUCH STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR UPON WHICH SUCH NUISANCE. EXISTS FOR THE COST OF ABATING THE SAME," APPROVED MAY 26, 191,x" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Resolution ___ ~,r J~ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2193 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DE GLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE FIRST STREET ~dESTERLY OF STATE STREET" 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. Planning Commission Resolution No. ~5 approving a variance for churich purposes for First Church of Christ Scientist property ~~as presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that said action be confirmed and approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams. Noes: None. __ Request from Engineer for authorization to advertise for bids for deep well turbine pump and drilling of an additional well was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said request be approved as presented and on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Recommendation from the. Engineer in regard to disburse- ment of subdivision improvement bond money, Tract No. 15362 (Beck) was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said disbursement be made as indicated in the report on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Home occupation application of Robert Rodwell for shoe repairing at 3538 Fernwood Avenue was presented. There were no objections and it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said application be approved. All-members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A n ordinance entitled pA N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 11 and 12 OF ORDINANCE N0. 422" was presented for the first time. After reading- of the title thereof, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said ordinance be accepted. as read for the first time, and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, W111ard, and Williams. Noes: None. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to hear any and all objections to the proposed im- provement of Pendleton Avenue by the construction of cement concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address the Council in regard to said matter. Whereupon, Mr. Shook of 10902 Elm Avenue addressed the Council, stating he was in favor of the proposed project and that he would like to inquire as to how they might have sewers included in the proceedings. The Engineer explained that it would require a separate proceedings or else abandon what has presently transpired in the current improvement. Mr. Shook. also requested that some investigation and a n- forcement be made of the truck prohibition on Pendleton Avenue •~, ~~~ which is getting increasingly worse owing to Hiram~s Market. There was discussion wherein Lt. Fuller of the Police De- partment explained the weight limitations and the difficulties of en- forcement owing to the delivery situation. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Chief be instructed to post Pendleton Avenue exceeding a gross weight of two tons and make special efforts to enf ores same; also, to investigate installation of stop signa~at Pendleton and Elm. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 219 entitled "RESOLUTION HEARING OF REPORT ON DE HP LIMITATION PROCEEDINGS" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. ~,., Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2195 entitled "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION" was presented. Tt was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Wi~.lard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2196 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT F':OR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF PENDLETOAi AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: .Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: .None. RESOLUTION N0. 2197 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF PENDLETON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, 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 hear any and all objections to the proposed assessment for the proposed installation of sanitary sewers in Norton Avenue, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address the Council in regard to this matter. There was no response. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2198 entitled "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FACTS OF HEARING, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, IN THE MATTER OF' THE IMPROVEMENT OF NORTON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented, It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that ~^ said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, Mr. Harry Read, 12622 Long Beach Blvd., addressed the Council in regard to ambulance service for emergency causes. There was a discussion wherein the City Attorney questioned Mr. Read as to existing arrangements. Whereupon, the Mayor stated that there would be no action whatsoever in the matter until at least the next meeting and a report from the Chief is available for study. As held over from the last meeting, it was moved by Council- man Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that Mrs. Lucille Zarlengo be appointed assistant Recreation Director, probationary, effective March 1, 199, at a salary of $175.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that authorization be-given to advertise far bids Por furnish- ins the City with '~ truck cabs and chassis and 3 trash bodies and __ _ _ ~, v ~~~~ _ _ _ hoists as per speeifieations on file. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A re ort was presented from the Chief of Police as per Ordinance No. ~93, recommending 20 minute parking zones be indicated on the curbs in front of the southwest corner of Magnolia and Long Beach Blvd. and the furniture store at the northeast corner of Orchard and Long Beach Blvd, the length of said buildings. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said recommendation be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Also, a recommendation was presented from the Chief of Police in regard to stop signs governing Platt Street between Caress and Bullis. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said recommendation be approved as on file. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Coun oilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the demands presented at the meeting of March 15, lg4g, 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 Williams. Noes: None. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Numbers 29 2-3004 the respective funds: General Fund Water Fund Traffic Safety Fund Lighting Fund Public Park Fund Capital Outlay Fund Retirement Fund inclusive to X21,566.42 3,204.56 2,508.12 1,682.44 1,431.28 868.48 2,495.39 X33,756.69 Councilman Stroh brought to the attention of the Council the possibly dangerous condition of ornamental street light stan- dards on Long Beach Boulevard between Orchard and Euclid Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. TY CLERK, OF YNWOOD ~~