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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1949-04-19 - CCThe 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 L~Tillard 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 April 5, 1949 be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared-the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a petition signed by a considerable rtzmber~ of citizens, urging that Ordinance No. 382 be amended in regard to metering of properties in excess of 12,000 square feet. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the petits®n be accepted and-filed and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendatory ordinance incorporating either a graduated flat rate for large properties or meter installation and that the meter installation now in process be held in abeyance. All members present voting aye,-the Mayor-declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Lovejoy, of Lynwood Road, addressed the Council in ob- jection to any amendment of the above nature. Mayor 4dillard and the Council explained the background of the whole problem and of the attempt for equity for all concerned. , Nir. Rowlee,; of Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council in appreciation for their considerate action. Z'he hour of. 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all protests in regard to weed abatement program, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to address. the Council. in regard to this matter. There was no response. RYhereupOnY RESOLUTION N0. 2205 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLTNCIL OF T~iE. CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PASSING UPON OBJEC- TIONS, AND DIRECTING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO ABATE Tf~iE.WEED NUISANCE THAT EXISTS ON VACANT LOT5 IAi THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was pre- sented., 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 Williams and seconded by Council- man Bruner, that authorization be given to advertise for bids for said weed abatement work. 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 bids for furnishing the City of Lynwood with Tractor Loader as per specifications on file, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received 7 bids. It ~nras 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 Urere received: . Bid Trade Price In Net Shaw Sales & Service Co. X1$90.00 ____ ~1~90 00 Harron Rickard & McCone Co. 1928.00 X200.00 1728.00 Construction Products Corporation 2330.00 389.25 190.75 Industrial Equipment Company 3279.95 6?5.Q0 260.95 Shepherd Tractor & Equipment Co.. 1975.41 136.00 1838.41 Smith Booth Usher Co. 3960.00 00.00 3460.40 Brown Be via Equipment Company 2200.00 55.00 1745.00 Above bids do not include Sales Tax. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for. check 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 for the improvement of Imperial Highway, Fernwood Avenue, and Locust Street as per specifications on '~ file in the office of the City Engineer, the ~~Tayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. 2~~~ The Clerk stated he had received several bids. It rags moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man 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 received: LOCUS' STREET Item Item Item Item Item H & H Construction Co. $1213.5 '35 0.70 ~ .00 79?.50 '7 .00 G. G. Fisher Paving Co. 13Q3•SS 3172.26 419.40 826.50 7686.00 B & H Construction Co. 1258.60.. 3107.52 456.68 826.50 6789.30 Boddum & Peterson 1213.65 3754.92 699.00 841.00 6853.35 Griffith Co. 14 8.40 3884.40 838.80 1160.00 7 01.70 Vido Kovacevich Co. 138. 0 2913.30 582.50 725.00 793.85 M. S. Mecham & Sons 1393.5 4208.10 582.50 1015.00 6788.30 Cairns Construction Co. 1348.50 3107.52 582.54 797.50 6020.70 FERNWOOD AVENUE Item Item Item Item #1 #2 #3 ~~ - - - Vido Kovacev~.ch Co. ~ 0.00 ~ 9.00 X1008.00 2755.00 Boddu m & Peterson 0.00 42.00 850.50 2622.00 Griffith Co. 20.00 49.00 1039.50 3230.00 M. S. Mecham & Sons 26.00 49.00 976.50 2603.00 Cairns Construction Co. 25.00 38.50 882.00 2021.60 B & H Construction Co. 16.00 6.00 787.50 2618.20 G. G. Fisher Paving Co. 20.00 5.50 1008.00 2774.00 H & H Construction Co. 25.00 45.50 819.00 2280.00 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY Item No. 1 Item No. 2 Vido Kovacevich Co. 020.00 270.00 Griffith Co. 6149.00 405.00 M. S. Mecham & Sons 5891.00 243.00 Glade W. Herndon 5658.80 243.00 G. G. Fisher Paving Co. 6192.00 216.00 H & H Construction Co. 5160.00 405.00 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the bide be referred to the Engineer for check and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 P. NI. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all bids for furnishing the City of Lynwood a aeon sign for the Community Center, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wisr~ing to present bids. There was no res- ponse. The Clerk stated he had received two bids. It LtiTas moved by Councilman Bruner, 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 received: Artcraft Neon Co. $364.00 Harold Spangenberg X292.00 It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said bids be referred to the Recreation Commission and Engineer for checking and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon,. Reverend Roberts of the Lynwood Methodist Church addressed the. Council in regard to the hazards that exist in unprotected fish ponds, stating his realization of the Pact that restrictive fence requirements. would undoubtedly be illegal and suggested_that the City cooperate, through the, Council, in requesting various organizations and groups in town to discuss and consider the many unrealized hazards that exist in fish ponds and that a self- imposed safety program be instituted. LL Mr. Roberts also pointed out the great value the newspaper could be in bringing this matter to the attention of all citizens. There was additional discussion wherein Mrs. Bright of the P. T. A., Mr. Petti,~ohn of the Kiwanis, and Mr. Smith of the V. F. W. all voiced the same feelings. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the City extend full cooperation in this plan to remove such dangers and that letters be sent to all organi- ~, ~. v nations from the City, requesting their cooperation in this vital matter. All members voting aye, the 2,~ayor declared the motion duly carried. It was further moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that all city departments, Police, Water, Fire, etc. make a thorough investigation of the. Community as to all possible hazards in the nature of open wells, holes, and hazards of a similar nature, and that definite effort be made should any be found, to have them closed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Browning of Santa Fe Avenue addressed the Council in regard to potarer transmission line problems in the vicinity of Santa Fe Avenue and Carlin Avenue. The Mayor questioned ~Ir. Campbell of the Engineering Department in regard to the problem. Mr. Campbell stated that he knew of the problem and that if Mr. BroT~~ning would con- tact the Engineer's office he could be advised of the procedure to take. A citizen questioned the Council as to v~rhen Pine Street re- surfacing would be completed. He was inforr~3ed that it was on the pro- gram for surfacing and should be aeco~~plished in the near future. Per. McDonald of the Chamber of Commerce presented to the City Council a resolution of the Chamber objecting to the proposed rapid transit legislation in the State Legislature, stating the back- ground of the reasons for the objection, being that it failed to take into consideration equitably, the outlying communities of Los Angeles. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the resolution be accepted and that the City Council concur. with said resolution ob,jeeting to proposed rapid transit legislation, ie., A.B. 2032, and that said action in opposition be transmitted to the Legislature. All members voting aye, the Mayor. declared the motion duly carried. A petition in regard to drainage condition at Lorraine and Century was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said matter be referred to the En- gineering Department for check and report. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A request for vacation of first alley north of Imperial Highway between Ruth and Mallison was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said request be referred to the Engineer for cheek and report. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried._ A communication from Paul Skolieieh, 3640 Platt Avenue, was presented in regard to rezoning of Lot 1208, Tract 3335, Platt Avenue. Councilman Williams, the Council's representative on the Planning Commission, reported on the matter. Whereupon, it was moved by Coun- cilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed and that a letter be sent to Mr. Skolicich, explaining pro- cedure. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. -- A communication from the State Street Business Mens' Assoc- iation of South Gate, was presented, requesting cooperation with them in their attempt to secure bus service on State Street from Lynwood to Huntington Park. There was a discussion wherein Mr. West of the Association and Mr. Carson of Cross Town Bus Lines, both explained the matter. ~~iereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said request be appro ved and cooperation given in regard to said bus line. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from A. L. Young commending the disposal Ser- vice oP the City was read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded j by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. All members voting aye, the I~.ayor declared the motion duly carried. Petitions requesting street lighting installation in Tracts Nos. 15016 and 15209, City of Lynwood, were presented, with the Engin- eer~e report recommending that said installation be ordered and in- '~ eluded on the 1949-50 lightin assessment 68 of the g as the petitions represent ~ property owners in the area. It was moved by Councilman W111iams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said recommendation be approved and work ordered as recommended by the Engineer. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to proclaim the ~~,'~ week of April 2j as Public Schools Week and the week of .April 30 to N1ay 7 as Boys Week. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, the Mayor issued on behalf of the City Council a. cordial invitation for the youth of the City so designated to take over the City offices on May 5. The Engineer presented a report requested at the last meeting in regard to increasing the illumination of the Atlantic Avenue street lights, indicating that the additional expense to increase from 6000 to 10,000 lumen lamps would be approximately X7.30 per 50~ lot annually. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the content of the Engineers report be forwarded to Bob Compton, requesting that some evidence be shown that the majority of.the property okmers desire this additional expense. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A report from tree Engineers office was presented as requested in regard to the bid for drilling a new water well wherein it was recommended that the bid be let to Roscoe Moas Company, the sole bidder. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, ~ti'illard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Engineers report in regard to pump bids received at the previous meeting was read wherein it was shown that the Peerless Pump Company~e bid was the lowest after taking into consideration a comparative analysis of pump efficiencies. Whereupon, it was moved-by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the bid of Peerless Pump Division Food Machinery Corporation be-accepted and all others rejected. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented a request from tY~e telephone company for quitclaim deed to the easement over and upon the rear 2~ feet of all lots described in quitclaim deed on file in the City Clerks s office. The City Attorney stated he had inspected the form and request and found it to be in order and that the Engineer had no objections to said deed. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said quitclaim deed to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, granting to said Company easement for the rear 2~~ for utility purposes of all lots in all blocks of the tracts described in said copy on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard,. and Williams. Noes: None. A n ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, EXCEPT CERTAIN. PORTIONS OF SAID CODE, WHICH CODE PROVIDES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; REGULATES PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION. OF PLUMBING, GAS, AND DRAINAGE SYSTEI~iS, AND REGULATES AND DEFINES OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 68 OF THE CITY OF LYN4d00D" was presented. After reading of the title thereof, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Council- man Williams, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ti~hereupon, it was moved by Councilman tiyilliams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, treat the 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. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AI~.Ei~1DING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE N0. 423 OF THE CITY OF LYNti~100D, WHICH ORDINANCE A~10NG OTHER THINGS, ADOPTS THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE", was presented. After reading of the title thereof, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that 3~~ further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. _ It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time by caption and pass to the second r8ad-ing. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard and Williams. Noes: None. ORDINANCE N0. 497 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD APPROVING THE ANPTEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SAT THE COUATTY OF LOS ANGELES LYIATG NEAR THE IPJTERSECTION DF CARESS STREET AND MORTON ROAD" was presented. After reading of the title thereof, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and 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 resolution entitled "RESOLUTION REGULATING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE AETAIL• SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIRE- WORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read. Whereupon, there was a discussion in regard to said resolution. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner and Stroh. Noes: Councilmen Jensen, Willard, and Williams. S~Ihereupon, the Attorney stated that it was his opinion that restrictions in the resolution would be of questionable legality and suggested that fireworks stands be limited to local charitable, non- profit organizations, not operated for the profit of any individual or individuals, and that said stands be staffed by bona fide members of said organizations and that all applications for any such stands shall have Council approval and be subject to inspection and approval of the Fire Chief as to conformancy with the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. _ It r~*as so moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Council- man Williams. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: Councilmen Stroh. A report from the Chief of Police in regard to warrant ser- ving service was presented. .The City Attorney atated his agreement with the Chief's recommendations. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that approval be given for warrant serving service of Jack T. Gee at the rates specified in said. report on file. -All members voting aye, the i~iayor declared the motion duly carried. A report from the Chief of Police in regard to one-side parking on Magnolia Street west of Long Beach Boulevard and Elizabeth Avenue east of Long Beach Boulevard was presented, said report stating that residents in affected areas have indicated their approval of such a regulation. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Coun- cilman Williams, that the Chief's recommendations as to parking on the above mentioned streets be approved as per Ordinance No. 493. All members voting ay-e, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. 2'he following completed probationary period as Utility Men for the City of Lynwood: Clifford Nelson, March 29 1949. Clyde Bogga, April 21, 1g~9. It was recommended by the Engineer that said men be appointed permanent employees and advanced to Utility Man Grade II at a salary of ~1g5.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment, effective on the above mentioned dates. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that approval be given to said recommendation. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the. motion duly carried. The Clerk stated that Volley H. Clark, No. 1 on the eligible list for garage mechanic, be appointed Garage Mechanic, probationary, effective April 18, at a salary of X240.00 per month plus the cost of ...... -__._._.._- living adjustment. It tras so moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner. All member s. voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. Paul Kerr, Temporary Chairman, Lyn~Tood Disaster and Relief Council, recommended that Dr.. A. J. Frishman be apbointed Emergency Medical Service Chief of the City of Lynu!ood, further stating that with triis appointment the City will be able to receive assistance from various national organizations on disaster matters. It was moved by Councilman Williams, and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said appointment be made. All members voting aye, the r~sa.yor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, and_seeonded by Council- man Bruner, that because of meritorious service, the five day sus- pension of Lt. R, Y. O~Shaughnessy, adopted by the City Council April 15, 1~4~7, not be considered in any way derogatory of the Police service record of dir. O~Shaughnessy and that said suspension shall not be included in the service record of Mr. O~Shaughnessy. All members voting aye, the Nlayor declared th.e motion duly carried. Z'he bids for the refuse disposal for the City of Lynwood for the coming contract term were considered. It t~Fas moved by Councilman tATilliams and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the bid of W. J. Bond be rejected as not a responsible bid, All mem- bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It bras moved by Councilman Williams, and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the bid of the San Pedro Commercial Company be accepted as the lo~:-est responsible bidder as per specifications on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. .Noes: Councilman Jensen. It was moved by Councilman ~Jilliams, seconded by Council- man Jensen, that the bids presented for the collection of garbage, cans, and bottles, and providing the City with dump facilities be rejected. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman ~^7illiams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the N,a.nager be instructed to secure accredited appraisals of all municipal property that might be considered sur- plus. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of Apr3.1 19, 199, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered_drawn on the City Treasurer there- for 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. GEi~tERAL ACGOUNT Demand register Numbers 3110-3107 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X15, ~1~• 28 Water Fund ~,Q85.06 Traffic Safety Fund 3,317.13 Lighting Fund 1,667.7 Public Park Fund 790.97 Retirement Fund ~ 0 •~ X27,77 o It was moved by-Councilman Ly'illiams, seconded by Council- ma n Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. All mel~bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A roved I~Ia.y 3pp, 19~9c I' ,~ Ty CLE , OF LYNW OD