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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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