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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-06-07 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 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 7:30 P• m• Mayor pro tem Bruner in the chair. Councilmen Stroh, ~~1111iams, Bruner, and Jensen answered the roll call. Mayor Willard absent. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1949 be approved as written. All members present 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 park improvements of curbs, gutters and paving, shuffle boards, and tennis courts. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to submit a bid. There was no response. The Clerk stated she had received 18 bids. It was mo ved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All member8 present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received. CURBS, GUTTERS AND PAVEMENT CITY PARK Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Per LF Per LF Per S F Per S F Per LF Per To H & H Constr. Co. 0 .90 1.15 0. 2 0. 0.30 5.00 Cairns Const.Co. 1.25 1.40 0.50 0.~0 0. 4 .75 G.G.Fisher Pav Co. 1.00 1.25 0. 3 0.44 0.~5 5,10 Vido Kovaeevich Co.0.85 1.05 0.~8 0.40 0.45 5.50 Boddu m & Peterson 1,00 1.30 0.50 0.50 0.30 5.80 Pac.Coast Pav.Co. 1.075 1.62 0,55 0.51 0.55 6.25 Vernon Pav.Co.Inc. 1.30 1.80 0.80 0.70 1.10 5.38 Griffith Co. 1.00 1.40 0.75 0.65 0.55 6.74 TENNIS COURTS Eastwood and VanDerMeyden ~ 6,470.00 C & H Cement Contractors 6,980.00 Ace Construction Co. 7,522.00 H & H Construction Co. 7,876.00 Smith & Taylor 11,730.00 B & H Construction Co. 13,060.00 SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS H & H Construction Co. ~ 2,798.00 C & H Cement Contractors 3,320.00 Ace Construction Co. ,2$7.00 B & H Construction Co. 10,070.00 It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said bids be ref erred to the City Engineer for checking and report thereon. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Mayor asked Mr. Bert McIntyre to come to the table,. and he was presented with a plaque and pin commemorating his 20 years service for the City of Lynwood. The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on vacation of portions of Alma Avenue, Pendleton Avenue, and the first alley north of Imperial between Ruth and Ma.llison, the Mayor inquired if there was anyone present in regard to said hearing. Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Jackson, Robert Snyder and Pat Truttman addressed the Council as to the closing of Alma Avenue. After much discussion, and with the presentation of a petition against closing of Alma Avenue with 31 signatures, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the closing of Alma Avenue be denied, but that the hearing on Pen- dleton Avenue and the first alley north of Imperial Highway between Ruth Street and Mallison Avenue be continued to the next regular meeting o n June 21, 1949. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mrs. Bodie addressed the Council regarding an easement o n her property that was being used by the Telephone Company and upon her investigation they do not have this right to place their poles on her property. The City Attorney was instructed to cheek 3~ upon the easements and rights to lots in the City of Lynwood.. A communication was received Prom the Cro.as Town Lines ex- pressing their appreciation of the action taken by the City Council in sup~~ort of the State. Street Business Mens~ request for a bus line on State Street between Lynwood and Huntington Park. Same was ordered filed. A communication was received from the Lynwood Chamber of Com- merce as to the removal of the crown and resurfacing of Long Beaoh Bou~.evard, sidewalk to sidewalk, from Orchard Avenue to Tweedy Boule- vard, The Engineer stated that this has been done north of Century and that the cost of said work from Orchard Avenue to Century Boulevard would be in excess of X400,000. It was moved by Councilman W1111ams and seconded by Councilman Jensen that the letter be filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from the Lynwood Chamber of Com- merce enclosing a copy of a report from the Chamber of Commerce Sign Committee. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seoonded by Council- man Jensen, that said communication be referred to the City Engineer for further study, and report on same. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from W111owbrook Post No. 9212 VFW making application for the sale of fireworks in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said application be denied as our ordinance calls for June 1st as the last day for filing, and that such concessions were reserved for local organizations. All members present voting aye, the Mayor , declared the. motion duly carried. A petition was received opposing the festival at the Catholic Recreation Hall. Inasmuch as the tiros has passed for holding this festival, same was ordered filed. Engineer's report for Lighting Maintenance District. No. i5 in the City of Lynwood was presented. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2213 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER RELATING TO THE SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALL THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN THE SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read. It was moved by Couneilm~.n Williams and seoonded by Councilman Stroh that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner and Jensen. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Willard. RESOLUTION N0. 2214 entitled."RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING iT8 INTENTION TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING SERVICE ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR A PERIOD BEGIN- NING JULY 1, 1949 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1952" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh that said Reso- lution be adopted. Roll Call: _ Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner, and Jensen., Noes: None. Absent. Mayor Willard. RESOLUTION N0. 2215 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION .TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRI- CAL ENERGY TO LIGHT ALL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was. read. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that Said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh., Williams, Bruner, and Jensen. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Willard. RESOLUTION N0. 2216 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESS- MENT DIAGRAM" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seoonded by Councilman Stroh that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner, and Jensen. Noes: None. _ Absent: Mayor Willard. The matter of Public Works request for payment of sewer and water lines serving Western Gear and other properties was discussed. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Jensen that we complete our payments as per agreement with Federal Works ............ __ -- Agency., said payments being ~5,75O for water lines and $1,250 for sanitary sewers. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner and Jensen. Noes:. None. Absent: Mayor Willard. A n ordinance entitled, "A N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIOI~IS 6 AND 9 OF ORDINANCE N0. 382" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams that the ordinance be approved as read on first reading and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner and Jensen. Noes: None. Absent: ~+1a.yor Willard. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Williams that the City Engineer and City Attorney be authorized to work up s new water ordinance as the present one has many amend- ments. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ___ An agreement between the City of Lynwood and County of -Los Angels was received, this agreement being for the use of the City Hall for Justice Court purposes. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by, Councilman Jensen that said agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City of Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the-motion duly carried. Motion was made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh that the City Clerk, City Attorney-and City Manager make a diligent effort to secure a permanent sits for the Justice Court. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Sum~-ons - Yoerns vs City of Lynwood and others, was received. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Williams that the City Attorney represent the City of Lynwood in this matter. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A Grant Deed dated May 9, 1949, from William H. Stevens and Ida E. Stevens whereby they convey Lot 2, Block 2,.Traet 5418 to the City of Lynwood was submitted. Also a Grant DeeB dated May 24, 1949 and signed by Wayland Rosa, Josephine H. Ross, D. K. Ross and Virginia Ross, whereby they convey a portion of Lot 70, Tract 92, to the City of Lynwood, both lots for Santa Fe Avenue right of way. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh that said deeds be accepted and that the City Clerk be in- structed to cause said instruments to be recorded. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion-duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. 500 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.-422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was read for the second time. 'f3wantek) It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted as read the second time, finally pass,and be published as required by law. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner, and Jensen. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Willard. Resignation of Volley H. Clark, as Garage Mechanic was received. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Council- man Jensen, that same be accepted and that Roy Russell, who is in second place on the eligible list for Garage Mechanic, be appointed to fill the vacancy. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared~the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Council- man Williams that Lawrence Manuel be appointed temporary Garage Fore- man at the basic salary of ~245.p© plus the cost of living ad,~ust- ment. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Jensen that Wanda Hamilton be"appointed permanent PSX Operator- 3~ Typist. All duly carried. members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion A communication was received Prom Chief of Police Kerr stating there was need for another division of work to be created, known as the Bureau oP Records and Identification and that an off ieer be assigned to take charge of the work of this bureau at the rate of salary of the Sergeant of Police, and a civil service examination be held to fill the position, giving the person the rank of Sergeant. Recommended change would require no additional personnel. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that they abide by the Chief of Police Kerr~s recommendation. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that a letter of commendation be sent to the Police Depart- ment for their Pine work as to the Raisin Market holdup of this past creek; also that a special letter to Officer Ralph Dever and Lieutenant Wayne Fuller for their splendid work. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, A communication was received Prom Fire Chief Gallaher calling attention to the water situation in the vicinity of Butler Avenue and Alameda. It was moved by Councilman Williams and .seconded by Council- man Stroh that same be referred to the City Engineer. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Home occupation applications from Robert L. Reines, 3515 Mulford Avenue, Architect, William C. Martin, 3136 Norton Avenue, Photographer, and Don C. Brown, M.D., 11175 Linden Street, Physician and Surgeon, were presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said applications be approved. All members present voting aye, The Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received Prom Fire Chief Gallaher stating that on May 17, 194g, George Hoting completed his six months proba- tionary period as Captain and recommending that he be given permanent rank of Captain. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Chief's recommendation be granted. All mem- bers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from Charles M. Clouse, Jr., Vice-Commander V.F.W. No. 3942, regarding the Donkey Baseball game be- tween th.e Post and Fire Department on Saturday evening, the 25th oP June, 1949, requesting permission to charge admission to the game which is to be held on the city park ball diamond. It was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that permission be granted as recommended by the Recreation Commission and that the public park be put in good condition after the game. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of June 7, 1949, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer therefore in accor- dance with and to the payees 'names and the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Stroh, Williams, Bruner and Jensen. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Willard. GENERAL FUND Demand Register Numbers 3300 - 3384 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund. X49,577.38 Water Fund 2,918.51 Traffic Saf sty Fund 2,148.98 Lighting Fund 2.32 Capital Outlay Fund 2,554.89 Special Gas Tax Fund 13,805.75 Public Park Fund 73.91 Retirement Fund ~.4 - ?3, 20. 1 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ~ 1 ro Jun 1949. D U'I'Y CI CLER , CITY OF LYNWOOD MAYOR 0 THE CITY OF LY O D PRO TEM