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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1949-07-19 - CC~, a ~ ~, _ --_ - -- --_ ~:; !a `;~ REGULAR MEETIt3G JULY la, 199 The City Council of the Gj.ty of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaz^. Street, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Willard in the chair. _ Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Dillard, and Williams answered the roll call. Councilman Jensen T~.*s.s absent. It was moved by Councilman 1rlilliams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of July 5, 1°~~, be approved as written. A 11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. l~he hour of 8:00 0' clock p. m. having; arrived, said hour being the t ime f ixed_ to receive any and all proposals for furnishing the City of Lyn~Tood necessary service to maintain and illuminate """" certain street lights, the Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received one proposal. It was moved by Councilman t^Tilliams, seccr~ded by Councilman Stroh, that said bid be publicly opened, exaz~ined, and declared. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bid. was recei ved: Southern California Edison Company, as per schedule on file in the off ice of. the City Clerk. ~.~thereupon, RESOLUTION ~i0. 2223 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYn1W00D AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURPIISHI~IG Or^ THE SERVICE vECESSARY TO P~iINTAZN AND ILLUMINATE CER- TAIN STREET LIGHTS" was presented. It zras moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that ss.i_r_? resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and +;+lilliams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. 2'he I~iayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, T~Ir. Strohmeyer of t~Talnut Avenue addressed the Council in regard to his damage claim in connection krith the erection of water storage tank. . There was discussion ~~rherein the City Attorney exnlai nsc~ h~ s efforts to reach a satisfactory agreement between the insurance com- pany and. claimants and that the city has rer.u~eted additional con- tractors to investigate the alleged damage and that negotiations will continue. 7.'he attorney pointed out that the ci_ty's position eras aG "arbiter" bet~,~een the property owner and the insurance com- pany. Claimant was infor med that the City Attorney would continue his efforts toward reac2i5_ng settlement. A communication from W. R, ,+lright, City Auditor, was pre- sented, offering his services for the coming fiscal year for X300.00 per quarter, the same as last year. It tRras ~^oved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Co~zncilman Stroh, that inasr~luch as Mr. Wribht's services in the past years have been very satisfactory and no other requests have 'seen made, that he be retwin?d for the coming ,year as outlined... All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A commun9.ca.tion from American Elkhart Company, fire equipment in regard to ss.le of red Seagrave fire truck to Solano Beach for ~3fl0.00, was read; also, a report from the Fire Chief stating his inability to find anyone prior to this that would even make an offer and recommending that it be sold. There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilr::an Bruner, that it be offered to Solano Beach for a minimum price of ~p300.Ofl. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Home occupation apx~lication of Jessie B. Martin for a nursery school at 32~~ ?3urton Avenue ~~as presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Cot~.ncilman Stroh, that the application be approved with the express provision that it be con- ducted without creating a nuisance to the neighbors. All members present voting aye, the :Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that authorization be given to advertise for bids for cZ !y e~ ~r ~ furnishing the City with gasoline for the coming year. All members present voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. "~ The petition of P. Van Luven, Franca D. Marks, Fred and Ms,ry A. Myers, requesting annexation of the property east of Wright Road as per description on file was presented again, having been held over from the previous meeting. Whereupon, Resolution No. 222 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF PRO- POSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIr1 PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHT ROAD AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said. Reso- lution be adopted. Roll. Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, ~^Ji~.hrd, and Williams. Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Engineer make a written report on said an- nexation covering the following points: 1, What would be the advantage to the City of Lynwood. 2, ' Gdhat would. be the probable cost to the C~_ty for street improvements, sewers, u..rater lines, and extra policing. 3. A large portion of this area is swamp land and during ?arinter months is practically all under water; what would be expected of the city regarding proper drainage and what would be the probable cost for suitable drainage. 4. Is the annexing of a fifty foot shoestring strip from Atlantic to. Wright Road considered good planning. This strip would probably eventually become a street, requiring paving and upkeep at city expense with county property adjoining getting the advantage of County services and enjoying a city street. Is this of any particular advantage to the City. 5. Would the miscellaneous taxes collected from this pro- perty ,justify its annexation. 6. Would this property be an asset or a liability. - All members present voting aye, the I~ia.yor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No. 51 wherein it is recommended that the Council adopt an amendatory ordin- ance effecting change of zone on Platt Avenue between Spruce and Bullis Road. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINAr?CE AMENDIh1G OR- DINANCE N0. X22 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CER- TAIN PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN APJIEAIDED SECTIOAI OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDITdANCE N0. 422" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be accepted as rev.d the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: - Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No. ~0 approving a variance of use of Lot 1294, Tract 3335, for church pur- poses. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be confirmed and variance granted. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NQ. 222 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COTdFIRMING REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT RELATIVE TO WEED ABATEMENT FOR THE 1949-54 YEAR" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willia ms, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2226 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted. ............... _ __ _ ___ ___ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ ..... ......... ..... _.. . __ ~:: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: clone. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented agreement with the State of California Division of Highways for maintenance.of State Highway in the City oP Lyn~rood, stating j_t taas neces4ary for authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. It was moved by Councilman ?~?illiams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Resolution No. 2226-A Pntitled nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO?JNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR,IdAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Request and recommen_d.a,tion of Chief Kerr was presented for the hiring of Russell 0. Bell of 11621 Nichols Avenue, as Clerk-Dis- patcher, temporary, at a salary of X190 per month plus cost of living adjustment was presented. The Chief stated that investigation hay shown previous experience to qualify him for the position until an eligible list can be established. It ~Tas moved by Gouncilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Chief's recommendation be approved and NIr. Bell hired, effective July 16, 199. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Police Chief Kerr requested retroactive authorization for attendance at basic police training school conducted by. the County Peace Officers Association in cooperation with the FBI. It was pointed out that past policy has been to send "rookie" police officers to this school which is offered free of charge. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that approval be given for such attendance from July 11 to 22. All mem- bers prPSent voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Communication from the Police Chief in regard to trying a warrant serving service as offered by John J. Brenner at a substan- tial saving from the service we are presently using, was presented. It iATas moved by Councilman.F~?illiams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that approval be given to try said service. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The City Attorney asked the Council if they had considered the fence ordinance that had been mailed to them for possible adoption. There was discussion wherein the Building Inspector stated, in his opinion, the need for such an ordinance. .After con- siderable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that it be referred to the Planning Commission for their investigation and report. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A drawing that had been filed with the Building Inspector for a change in alteration plan of the property upon which a variance had, been granted to Mrs. Anderson on Cedar Avenue, was presented. Whereupon, Councilman ~^lilliams stated that apparently a section of Ordinance No. X22 in regard to parking space has been overlooked, said sect;on requiring adequate gars,ging when structural alterations take place, that the garage rea~uirements should be made but the alteration as to bathroom pro,jeetion would diminish the required side yard. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilmwn ?^?illiams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that gar~+.ge requirements at 3680 Cedar Avenue be met according to Ordinance No.. X22, Section 12, and that. the requested amendment to the dwelling plan be denied. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Tilliams stated ths.t a citizens committee is again attempting to bring to a vote the question of a proposed high school for Lyn~rood and that ds per previous action of the Council, a resolution endorsing said action should be adopted. Councilman Williams explained some of the background of the conditions as he viewed them at a recent meeting of said citizens committee wherein estimated costs of the change t,rere explained. Councilman Stroh asked for additional information trherein Councilman Bruner stated that owing to projected bonding conditions of the present secondary system, that this would undoubtedly be the last opportunity for Lyn~rood to withdr~.t~~ from the system economically. 3?~ Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2227 entitled "RESOLUTION ENDOR- SING THE EXCLUSION OF THE LYNWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM TIE CONIPTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SLTRSERUENT FORMATION OF THE LYNS^100D HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS AAIGELES COUNTY" was read. It was moved by Councilman ~^.'illiams, Seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. - Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and ~^Tilliams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Couneilrnan Williams stated that a desire has been expressed by Frank Limber to be relieved of his position as Asst. City Manager and the extra duties involved in the performance of the office so that he might be able to arrange his evenings for the study of law. There was a discussion as to the procedure to follow. Where- upon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Clerk be instrizcted to place the necessary advertising for the position of City Manager of the City of Lynwood with the basic qualification of not less than two years experience as City Manager or Chief Administrative ,Officer, at a salary of up to X7200.00 per year. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams,, that the demands presented at the meetj.ng o:P July 19., 19~•~, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drak*n on the City Treasurer therefor in accordance with and .to the payees named and. ,the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. A.oll Call:_ . Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. . Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. GENERAL FUND Demand Register Numbers 357-3639 inclusive, to the respective funds General Fund 1,309.38 Water Fund 43,577.1 Traffic Safety Fund 5,017.40 Lighting Fund 1,810.68 Public Park Fund 8 ~, 753• .It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . C CL OF LYNWOOD ed August 2, 1 OF THE CSTY OF LY?~1t~0 y