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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-06-21 - CC_ _ __ _ _ __ clk ;.. c.~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21. 199 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 Bruner, Jensen, Stroh and Williams answered t~.e roll call. Councilman Willard was absent. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of June 7 be_ approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de glared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to conduct a public auction for various publicly owned property, as advertised and on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor described each property and announced the mini- mum bid thereon. There was no one present wishing to offer a pro- posal equivalent to the minimum requirement. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that all bide be rejected. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. _ It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the Manager be instructed to continue negotiations to sell said properties through licensed real estate brokers, that the City assumes no liability t.o pay customary brokers Pee until a sale is final and that the Council reserves the right to re,jeet any and all offers. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried, There was additional discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Council will not consider any bids lower than the minimum bid as set forth in the previous advertisement. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:DO P. M. having arrived, said hour being the .time fixed to. hear any and all objections to the proposed granting of franchise to Southern California Edison Company., the Mayor in- quired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. The Clerk stated there had been no written pro- tests filed with him. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUThERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGPiS, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS, AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING COI~IUNICATION CIRCUITS NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR, IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS, AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to- the second reading. 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 continue the hearing of proposed vacation of Alma Avenue Et A1, the Mayor announced that at the previous hearing the Council had voted to disallow the vacation of Alma Avenue and this hearing would consider the balance of the vacation proposed, to-brit: A portion of Pendleton Avenue and a portion of the first alley northerly of Imperial Highway, as posted. There was no one present in regard to said hearing. Whereupo n, RESOLUTION N0. 2217 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF ORDER OF VACATION FOR CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PENDLETON AVENUE ET AL, IN THE CITY OF LYNtid00D" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. The Mayor inquired if there were any other oral co~tmuni- cations. Whereupon, Mr. Roper of-3265 Carlin Avenue addressed the Council requesting the use of grading equipment at the Four Square ~ .~. Church, stating that one of the equipment operators employed by the City is a member of the church and has volunteered his time if it could be arranged to use the City equipment. Mr. Williams stated that in his opinion there should be no policy established by the City approving such useage but in this instance with the regular operator available and the purpose for which the request is made, alleviation of parking problems, that it might be permissible. - ~Vhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the request be approved at no expense or lia- bility to the City. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce com- plaining of the garbage service was read. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Manager be instructed to confer with the disposal company in regard to covering of garbage trucks, alleged intoxication of employees, and maintenance_oP proper schedule. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2218 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVE- MENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE AND THE FIRST ALLEY EASTERLY OF ATLANTIC AVENUE. RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DEBT LIMITATION REPORT" was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. RESOLUTION N0. 2219 ,entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. The Clerk read the .report by the Planning Commission in re- gard to proposed change of zone on Platt Avenue between Birch and Spruo.e, recommending that an ordinance be adopted changing said zone. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X22- FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH ID A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. X22" was read for the first time. {Skolich} It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk read the report and Resolution Prom the.Planning Commission approving the variance to allow structural alterations on improvements on Lot 141, Tract 654 (Cedar Avenue Anderson). Whereupon, Councilman Williams explained his dissenting vote as a member of the Planning Commission, citing several sections of the ordinance that he felt under which said variance could not qualify. There was discussion wherein the .City Attorney gave his opinion on the zoning procedure and granting of variances and zone change-s, stating that in his opinion the granting of this variance would be within the Councils legal prerogative and the correct way to rectify this situation, as through a variance the City retains a tight hold on the situation. Where was additional discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Councilman confirm said action of the Planning Commission in approving the vari- ante. Roll Call: Ayes; None. Noes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, and Williams. Absent: Councilman Willard. The agreement with Los Angeles County for pub.lie health service for the City of Lynwood was presented, the Attorney stating he appr--Quad said agreement as t o form. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to exe- cute said agreement. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. ~.._.___ ~, ~ „~ _ e.~ ,~~ t, Report from Chief Kerr recommending free dance permit be gra nted to the Community Center for their semi-monthly square dances as it is part of the Community Center program, was presented. Whereupon, it t:as moved by Councilman W111iams, Seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said permit be granted for the calendar year. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that the Recreation Commission be requested to rein- vestigate the financial arrangements made regarding said square da nees. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Engineer's report was presented on park improvement bids, recommending that award be made to the low bidder in each case, to-wit: Project #l, H & H Construction Co., $20 459.00 Project ,~2, Eastwood & Van der Mayden, 6,470.00 Project #3, H & H .Construction Co., $2,788.00 It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Engineers recommendation be approved and award made as recommended. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. The Engineer reported as requested .on the approximate cost of illuminated City limit signs on Atlantic Avenue and unlighted City limit signs on Imperial Highway, statin the approximate cost would be v~300 up for the illuminated signs, 50-125 each for the unlighted signs. There was discussi©n wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said installations be approved and ordered as per recommendation. - Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. Report from Chief Kerr was read in regard to parallel parking on Imperial Highway bet~reen Fernwood and State Street, the Chiefs recommendation being that said change be made from diagonal to parallel parking in the above mentioned limits. He. stated fur- ther that as per past agreement, Grayson Heat Control Company had been informed of said proposal. There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said recommendation be approved and ordered. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams brought up the problem of commission appointments, stating that there will be a vacancy on the Plannimg Commission July 1 and two vacancies on the Recreation Commission July 1. Councilman Willis me stated that he has discussed the matter with John Keen, retiring Planning Commissioner, and that he is willing to serve and in Mr. Williams' opinion, he has served well during his current term. It ti~Tas moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that John Keen be reappointed to another term as Planning Commissioner of the City of Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman TrJilliams stated further he has been contacting the Recreation Commission in regard to the terms that are ex- piring and as to replacements. He further suggested that the other members of the Council give some thought to~,rard the appoint- ments for the next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to con- fer with the Recreation Commission in regard to job description and analysis of Assistant Recreation Director, as to salary, duties, etc. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. There was additional discussion on temporary hire. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of June, 21, 1949, having been regularly audited, ..are hereby allowed and approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer ~~~ 4' w ~. 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, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Willard. GENERAL FUND Demand Register Number 3385 - 350 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X18,671.75 Water Fund 9,712.27 Traffic Saf ety Fund ~, 491.57 ~"`. Lighting Fund 1, 630.43 Gapita~. Outlay Fund 763.78 Public Park Fund 6©0.26 ~35~9.~b~b It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Y.CLER , OF LYNWOOD Approv d J 5, 49. MAYOR PRO EM OF THE CITY 0 L OOD