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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-08-16 - CC__ - ----_ ~ t, e~ ~ =s: REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 199 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the Gity Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Willard in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. Councilman Stroh was absent. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 2, 199, be approved as written. All members present noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 P. :I. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to hear any and all objections or protests to the con- f irmation of the assessment for Pendleton Avenue improvement, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. _ Mr. Bert Shook of 10902 Elm Avenue, requested an explana- tion of why his assessment was X72.00 when the original estimate was X54.00. The Engineer explained that the original figure of the gutter corner of Pendleton. and Elm was given fvr 1 foot in width but actual installation had been changed to 18 inches, thereby causing the increase. Mr. Shook questioned the Engineer about the off-set in the sidewalk. The Engineer explained that it was caused by change in width of the sidewalks installed from what was formerly there. After discussion, it was agreed that the Engineer would investigate and suggest some corrective procedure. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2229 entitled "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FACTS OF HEARING, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVET~ENT OF PENDLETON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD " was presented. Tt was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner that said Resolution be adopted. 1011 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to hear any and all protests or ob,~ectione to the proposed annexation oP "Wright Road Annex No. 1", the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, the Clerk read the Engineers report in regard to said annexation. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN 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 read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Mr. Bert Shook of 10902 Elm Avenue addressed the Council in regard to boulevard stop sign and truck prohibiting sign on Pendleton Avenue and Elm Avenue. He was informed the sign installation is un- doubtedly awaiting the completion of improvement project. Whereupon, the Mayor instructed the Engineer to investigate said sign posting while checking the sidewalk condition. Mr. M. G. Snyder, 611 East 92nd Street, Los Angeles, pre- sented a letter wherein it was requested that the Southern California Investment Company be permitted to erect a model home near Atlantic and Pendleton, said home being under the minimum requirements for the City of Lynwood, and not on permanent foundation. There was considerable discussion in regard to the request wherein the Building Inspector explained the substandard condition as to square footage and the Attorney indicated possible need for Planning Commission action in the matter. After additional discussion, the Mayor instructed Mr. Snyder to contact the Building Inspector in a few days, during which time he will have received a report and opinion from the City Attorney and could advise him more fully as to procedure to follow. A communication from the auxiliary of the Lyn~~~ood V.F.W. was read wherein permission was requested to .use the bond house August 19 and 20 for ticket sale. It .was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that permission be given. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Wm. J. Grayson Legion Poat was read requesting permission to hold a parade the evening of September 1~, and outlining the route proposed. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that permission be granted subject to Police Chief's traffic and safety regulations. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from .the Elementary School District was read requesting that a portion of Locust Street through the- Washington School property be closed during school hours, for safety requirements. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman .Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the request be referred to the attorney for a check as to its legality and to the Chief of Police as to traffic con- ditions, and report back. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented an offer .by Mrs. J. W. White through Ray Hull, local realtor, of X1,000 for a portion of Fernwood Avenue pro- perty as identified on map on file by outline in Blue, No. 1. The Clerk pointed out that the Council's previous action was to consider an offer oP the appraised value for any of the various properties. In discussion, it was brought out that it might .be well to wait until im- provement of Fernwood Avenue was completed, thereby creating a favor- able appearance of the property. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman ~~illiams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that Said offer be re,~ected owing to possible detri- mental effect to the entire unit. A17, members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk read the report from the Planning Commission in re- gard to proposed horse ordinance" wherein the Planning Commission recommended that the Attorney be requested to investigate the whole nuisance ordinance, bringing it completely up to date. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Planning Commissions recommendation be followed and the matter referred to the Attorney. All members present voting aye, the Y=ayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from the Engineer in regard to Street widening policy ~ was read, setting f orth a 60-~0 plan in regard to expense, with the City assuming 40 per cent. After discussion, it was moved by Council- man Bruner and seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said report be accepted and adopted as policy ae outlined by. the Engineer and on Pile in the Office oP the City Clerk. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from the Engineer in regard to gasoline bids was pre- sented, without recommendation. .Whereupon, the City Attorney inquired if there were any provisions in thespecificationa allowing escalator clause bidding. He was informed there was not. He then stated that in his opinion the only acceptable b.id was that of C. E. Ridley Company, as a f irm bid. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the bid of C. E. Ridley Company be accepted and contract entered into. Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and William8. Noes: N-one. Absent: Councilman Stroh. Report from the Engineer as requested on Water Department valve purchases was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seoonded by Councilman Jensen, that said report be accepted and filed. All mem- be~a present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Ordinance No. 50~ entitled uAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN'- WOOD, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO DISASTERS; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE OR- GANIZATION AND FUNCTION-ING OF A DISASTER ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 378 AND ALL ORDII~IANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" was read for the second time. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said ordinance be adopted as read Por the second time, finally pass, afid be published as required by law. r _.._____-__-_ _.._ __ Roll Call: _ Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. . The Mayor then inf ormed the audience of Councilman Brunei's position as Commander of the Disaster organization and of the excel- lent work he has performed in readying an active organization. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X60 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 2-A" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Council- man Williams, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noss: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. A n ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X32 BY REPEALING SUB-SECTION 5 OF SECTION 14 OF SAID ORDINANCE, AND BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SECTION 5, SECTION 1~" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be accepted as read for_the first time and peas to the second reading. Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. Whereupon, the Attorney explained to the Council his success in having the City of Santa Ana and the County of Orange loin with the City of Lynwood in their retaining of Dr. Dunn for the Paeif io Electric abandonment hearing. Whereupon, it was ,moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the agreement dated July 26, 199 by and be- tween the City of Lynwood, a municipal corporation, Party of the First Part, County of Orange, a body incorporate, Party of the Second Part, City of Santa Ana, a municipal corporation, Party of the Third Part, and Cecil Dunn, Party of the Fourth Part, be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the city; and the agreement .between the City of Lynwood and Cecil Dunn, dated July ~, 199, be and the same is hereby rescinded by reason of mutual agreement of the parties and the execution of the first mentioned agreement. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. Home occupation application of Mrs. Fred R. Thomas for gift sales at 331 Fernwood Avenue was presented. The Clerk stated there were no protests on file with him. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman trTilliams, that said appli- cation be approved. .All members present voting aye ,. the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. Home occupation application of Mr. L. Quested for in- surance off ice at 10992 Elm Avenue. was presented. The Clerk stated there had been no protests filed with him. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said application be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The public official bond of Gertrude E. Stefanowich, Court Clerk, in the amount of 1j,000_, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Yilliams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said bond be accepted and filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from Chief Kerr in regard to Clerk-Dispatcher A. A. Van Dien was read, wherein approval was requested for the Chief's action of suspension for 5 days, August 6 through 10, recommending that request for leave of absence be denied. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the Chief' s act ion and recomraendat io n be approved as on file. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. ~, 3 3'7 The Manager recommended that Mrs. Claire Pratt, No. 1 on the P ~-Typist eligible list, be appointed as such, effective August 16, 1949, at a salary of X145.00 plus the cast of living ad,~ustment. It w.as moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said appointment be made. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A request from Chief Kerr was read wherein he asked that the Council consider consolidating the City's gambling ordinances. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the request be referred to the Attorney for in vestigation and report on the matter. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a claim of Geo. L. Coober for damage allegedly incurred on improperly lighted street ditch. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,. seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the claim be acknowledged and .the 1~lanager be instructed to take the necessary action with the insurance carrier. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2230 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ThE 1949-50 BUDGET OF THE ESTIMATES OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR VARIOUS FUNDS' was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said Reso- lution be adopted. Roll Gall: Ayes: Coun cilmen Bruner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE INCORPORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING TAX DISTRICTS NUMBERS 1 AND 2 OF SAID CITY, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES, AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGIN- NING JULY 1, 1949, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1950" was read .for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be-accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. xoll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bru ner, Jensen, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stroh. There was a discussion as to the appointment of the vacant Recreation Commission post wherein it was suggested that: the Clerk be instructed to contact the President of the Coordinating Council for a list of names Prom which possibly an appointment could be: made. The Mayor brought up the question of permanent quarters for the Justice Court and the need for continued efforts to insure perman- ent quarters other than the City Hall. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Chamber of Commerce and request that they assist in a survey of passible permanent quarters for said Court. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. `1'he Mayor also brought up the matter of the remaining funds available in Sacramento for matching moneys in pro,~ects approved by the State, asking the Councilmen their ideas in the matter. Discussion indicated agreement that an effort should be made to gain this assis- tance. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, sec©nded by Councilman Bruner, that the Engineer investigate and make a report on a suggested project to qualify with the State for said moneys. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor also stated that at the last Sanitation District meeting, the County had indicated to him that completion of the con- tract between the City and the County as to the project of the Imperial highway Sewer might be ahead of time. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Engineer be instructed to investigate and press Por early completion of the contract with the Sanitation District as to the purchase of the sewer line. All members present 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 of August 16, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer therefor in accordance F-,,~; i3 ~ '~ with and to the payees named and the funds demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Noes: None. _ Absent: Councilman Stroh. GENERAL ACCOUNT indicated in the several Willard, and Williams. Demand Register Numbers 3700-3701-3702-3706 to 3797, inclusive, to the respective funds: General Fund X48,730.11 Water Fund 6,637,84 Traffic Safety Fund ~, 035.37 Lighting Fund 1,.727.7$ Capital Outlay Fund 21.57 Special Gas Tax Fund 6,562.10 Public Park Fund 17,ggg.26 Retirement Fund 6 ~g_, g_g ~2 .~ : ~p rsts , ~1 .Whereupon, Mr. William Moore of the Lynwood Traffic Safety Council addressed the Council, requesting support and indorsement of the Safety Council's "Green Crosse campaign. Mr. Moore explained the purpose of this Green Cross decal campaign is to help defray expenses incurred in the constant drive being made by the Safety Coun- cil for traffic safety. It was moved by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the City of Lynwood officially indorse the Traffic Safety Council's "Green Goss" campaign. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Moore also brought up the safety problem aggravated by the excessive growth of the weeds on the Pacific Electric right of way, particularly the intersections. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that a letter be directed to the proper parties of the Pacif is Electric Railway Company requesting action from them as to the cleaning oP their right of way tY~rough Lynwood. All members present .voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Jensen, that the meeting be ad,~ourned to August 22 at 5:15 P.Ni. A 11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. C TY CLERK, OF LYNWOOD vedSept embe ~ ~, 1948.