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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-04-05 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING APRIL ~, 199 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session i n the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, o n above date at 7:30 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 Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 15, 1948 be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive bids for furnishing deep well turbine pump, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids. There ~,,, was no response. The Clerk stated he had received seven bids. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following. bids were recei-ved: Aitken & Kidder Inc. ~~,4g6.37 Peerless Pump Division 4,614.82 U. S. Pump a, Inc. 4, 624.70 Wintroath Pumps, Inc. - 4,959.61 Lane & Bowler Corporation 4,980.92 Byron Jackson Co. 4,890,82 M. Sc M. Pump Co. ~, 997.08 It was. moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for checking and report thereon. All members 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 on the drilling of a proposed new water well, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present such bids. There was no response.. The Clerk stated he had received one bid.. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bid be publicly opened, examined, and de- elated. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bid was received: Roscoe Moss Co. Item No. 1 X6343.00 Item No. 2 12.27 Item No. 3 12,77 Item No. J~ .13.27 Item No. 5 25.00 Item No. 6 7oa, 00 Item No. 7 7.00 . It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said bid be referred to the Engineer for checking and re- port thereon. All members 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 protests in regard to the proposed im- provement of Pendleton Avenue, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address the Council on said matter. There was no response. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2199 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF PENDLETON AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS. RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENTp 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. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2200 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS, CEMENT CONCRETE GUTTERS, AND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS IN PENDLETON AVENUE. RESOLUTION ASCER- TAINING AND DETERMINING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES AND .THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR LEGAL-HOLIDAYS AND OVERTIME WORK IN THE LO- CALITY FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYKE OF LABORER, WORKMAN OR MECHANIC NEEDED __ _ _ ~r:~ ~- ~, .: ri. TO EXECUTE THE CON ~'RACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING (ERTAIN MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED IM- PROVEMENT IN A CCORDA NCE j*7ITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS N0. 199-A-2" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2201 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF PENDLETON AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING BIDS" 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. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to head any and all protests to the proposed annexation of that certain property lying near the intersection of Caress and Morton Road, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to comment. Them was no response. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF SOS ANGELES LYING NEAR THE INTERSECTION. OF CARESS STREET AND MORTON ROAD" was read for the first time. 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, 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 protests to the proposed vacation of the first street westerly of State Street, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, RESOLUTION 1V0. 2202 entitled "RESOLUTION 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, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications Whereupon, Mr. Henry Bear, local attorney, addressed the Council in regard to the Justice of the Peace Court relocation, re- questing that the Council go on record as favoring locating said Court in Lynwood and formally notifying the Board of Supervisors of their desire to have said Court in Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Council- man Bruner, that the City Council of the City of LyrnrTood formally request the Board of Supervisors to seriously consider locating the Justice of the Peace Court of Compton Township in the City of Lynwood and that the Clerk be instructed to so inform the Board oP Supervisors. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. McFarland of the Mid-Cities Ambulance inquired of the Council if they were going to consider the ambulance contract problem. He was informed that it was on the agenda for the evenings business. Mr. Harry Lea, Assistant Secretary of the Labor Council of Los Angeles, addressed the Council in regard to garbage contract which is to be let, stating that Hohn is experiencing labor diff i- culties and is on_the unfair list with union labor. Mr. A. V. Hohn addressed the Council, stating that he is having no union trouble and that his men are free to ,joing the union when they see fit so he refuses to force them to loin. ~~~ Cliff Shrock, 3535 Josephine Street, addressed the Council, requesting that they consider. opening Council meetings with the pledge of allegienee to the flag. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the recommendation of Mr. Shrvek be accepted and pledge oP allegienee be on the order oP business at all meetings. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Reverend Roberts addressed the Council in regard to the pro- - posed Glyde Beatty Circus show April 15 and pointed out that this is Good Friday and asked iP something could not be done to overcome this problem. There was considerable discussion wherein it was pointed out to Reverend Roberts that there had been a mistake in scheduling Por Good Friday; that nobody at the time considered the 15th as a ~ special day and that owing to intensive scheduling by the circus and other arrangements made by sponsoring organization, they would be un- a ble to cancel at this time. A communication Prom the Downtown Lynwood Merehants~ Associa- tion was presented, requesting permission to have a sample modern light standard rrected at Long Beach and Platt Avenue by the Pacific Union Metal Company. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that Said approval be given. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Lynwood Womanls Club Juniors com- mending Mrs. Zarlengo Por her Pine ,fob at the Community Center was read. It was.maved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said communication be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce was presented, commending the Council on results o btained in traffic and parking comd~.tions. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said communication be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the City of Alhambra was read request- ing support in their attempt to have Atlantic Avenue become a state highway through the City oP Alhambra. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said support be given and that a letter be sent to the State Legislature in support oP Assembly Bill 16$1. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Mrs. Florence Hillman in regard to water meter installation on her property in excess of 12,000 square Peet was read. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A petition signed by Mr. Carl Schweitzer, 1138 Plum, and 70 others requesting installation of water meters on all services in the City of Lynwood, was presented. Whereupon, there was a discussion wherein several of the many in attendance voiced their objection to the proposed installation. The Mayor explained the background of the problem Prom a conservation standpoint and further explained that this is the first time since the passage of the ordinance that water meters have been available for ~^ installation, thereby making enforcement possible. Mr. Floyd Rowlee addressed the Council, stating that there is no shortage of water, all that is necessary is drilling additional wells; also stating that in his opinion, the City in the last 8 years has only drilled one well and enlarged one, and that the pumping level has not dropped radically as reported. The Mayor asked Mr. Bateman, City Engineer, to explain con- ditions as theyy exist. He stated that the water level has dropped approximately 40 feet and that 5 wells, rather than one, have been developed in the past 8 years, and that the increase in population and resulting pumping has caused the drop, in the water level. Mrs. Bannister of Plum Street, Mr. Svenson of Lynwood Road, i~ir. Bruce, Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Conway, Mrs. Hillman, Mr. Stelza, Mr. Libengood, Mr. Reardon, Mr. Clary, all addressed the Council in opposi- tion to the proposed meter installation. There were several other citizens who spoke suggesting possible alternate methods in charging Por oversized properties. Councilman Bruner stated that in his opinion there was no discrimination shown in metering properties of the size specified and that people with large holdings should pay additional Por water service and that metering was the only fair way to approach it, After additional discussion, the Mayor explained that the Council was still of the same opinion, that enforcement of the or- dinance as it exists is the best for the community. A communication from the Atlantic Avenue Business Mensi Association in regard to street lighting on Atlantic Avenue was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said matter be referred to the Engineer for investiga- tion. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Atlantic Avenue Business- Mensi Association in regard to installation of entrance signs to Lynwood o n Atlantic Avenue was presented, enclosing one concern's estimate of costs. Councilman Stroh pointed out the possibility of error in ,judgment of the Council in such matters if they acted on every groupie ideas and that the Chamber of Commerce can and should be the clearing house for such ideas. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for suggestions and recommend..a.tions from them. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the City Attorney was presented in regard to a claim Piled by Mrs. Frederick J. Yoerns against the City for damages arising out of the death of her husband in tY~e City ,fail. The attorneyis recommendation was denial of the claim. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said claim of Mrs. Frederick J. Yoerns as filed through Mr. Irving I. Bass, her attorney, be denied and that the City Clerk be instructed to so inform Mr. Bass. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Attorney presented a communication from the City of Compton requesting cooperation in a meeting in regard to a water problem caused by the Southern California Water Company transferring water Prom our water basin to the west basin. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the City Attorney be authorized and in- structed to attend said meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It waa moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute ease- ment agreement witYi the i~acific Electric Railway for drainage ease- ment through their right of way at Ernestine and Fernwood Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. ORDINANCE N0. 4g6 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 11 AND 12 OF ORDINANCE N0. X22" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man 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. The Attorney presented an agreement for the improvement of Tract No. 13407 in the City of Lynwood, to be entered into be- tween the City and Louis Swiatek and Wanda So-biera~j, and a Faithful performance contract bond. The Attorney stated that .this would supplant the present bond and indefinite agreement now in exiatance, recommended its execution. Whereupon, it waa moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said agreement be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute same and bond be accepted. Roll Calls Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. It was further moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the previous bond for improvement of the above mentioned subdivision be released. r 2 .. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. A communication was read from Chief Kerr in regard to dance permit for the Lynwood Firemena~ Relief Association, recommending that free permit be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A request from Rotary International and American Legion to post safety signs throughout the community was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said permission be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Home occupation applications from Kenneth B. Shuman, 11138 Linden, carpet cleaning, and Edith L. Po~*, 4240 Morton Road, for dress- making, were presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said applications be approved. All mem- bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2203, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREE- MENT FOR EXPENDITURES OF GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR MAJOR CITY STREET5" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Coun- cilman Jensen, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. ~_-. Noes: None. A request from tie Engineer to advertise for bids for the improvement of Fernwood Avenue from Muriel Drive to Caress Street, Locust Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Loa Flores Blvd., and Imperial Highway from Alameda Street to Fern~Tood Avenue, was presented. It was moved by•Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said authorization be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. A request from the City Manager for authorization to adver- tise for bids to replace skip loader was presented: It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Strvh, that said authori- zation be approved« All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. _ Proposed correction of the signal installation at Fern rood and Long Beach Blvd. was presented by Chief Kerr, with a diagram, After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Council- man Jensen, that said change be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A report from Chief Kerr in regard to the requested ambulance contract arrangement with the County was presented wherein the Chief stated the procedure is to contact the Board of Supervisors requesting said contractual agreement,whereupon, the County will investigate and submit for approval a proposed contract for this service. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that ' Chief Kerr be authorized to contact the Board•of Supervisors in regard to said contractual agreement. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a grant deed dated April 2,-1949 and signed by Russell D. Brainard and Mary I. Brainard, husband and wife, herein they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes that portion of Lot ~ .Block 10, in 2'ract No. 9288 as per. map retarded in Book 124, Ps.ges ~2 and 43 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, described as follows: Beginning at the NW corner of said Lot ~ thence southerly along the westerly line of said lot a distance of 4.50 ft; thence easterly in a direct line parallel to the northerly line of said lot 85.01 ft. to the point of beginning of a curve concave southwesterly i having a radius of 15 ft; thence southeasterly. along said curve 23.55 ft to a point on the easterly line of said lot;. thence northerly and westerly along the easterly and northerly lines of said-lot to the point of beginning. ' - It was moved by Councilman Silliams, seconded by Councilman ' Bruner, that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be in- structed 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 William. Noes: None. r' r~ ~t.~ G+t-' The Clerk stated that simultaneously with this deed, vacation proceedings for a like amount oP property to the north should be instituted. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2204 entitled NRESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DEOLARING ITS INTE?JTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SHIRLEY AVENUE LYING BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND THE FIRST ALLEY WESTERLY THEREOF 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. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the American Legion and V.F.W. ,)ointly be given per- mission to conduct a carnival at Fernwood and Imperial Highway (Western Gear property) beginning April 5, subject to the provision that there be no admission charge to the grounds and that adequate police protection in the opinion of the Chief of Police shall be provided from the Lynwood Auxiliary Police ax the carnival operator~a expense. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager presented several proposed acts of the Legis- lature. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that letters be sent to the Legislature in favor of or in opposit'LOn to bills as indicated. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following personnel matters were presented. Forrest Habensack completed probationary period as Engineer in the Lynwood Fire Department March 16, 1949, Chief Gallaher recommending that permanent rangy be given. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded-by Councilman Williams, that effective March 16, 1949, Mr. Habensack be appointed Engineer. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Resignation of Charles E. Sheaffer, Garage Foreman, was read. Mr. Sheaffer stated he was leaving to enter private business and take over the management of the Lynwood Garage, effective April 15. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that Mr. Sheaffer~s resignation be accepted with regrets, effective April 16. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams,. seconded by Councilman Bruner, that. the demands presented at the meeting oP April 5, 1949, 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 FUND Demand Register Numbers 30Q5--3109 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund ~17,0~.7.67 Water Fund 42,363.69 Traffic Safety Fund 3,110.89 Lighting Fund 56.5 Capital Outlay 562.0 Public Park Fund ' 93 1.24 ~~3,502.0 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that authorization be given to advertise for neon sign for the Community Center. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. All members of the City Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. CIT CLERK, Y OF LYNS~OOD p oved~ Apr 199~9~ G R~OF~T E CITY 0- ~LYNWOOD