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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-09-06 - CC__ _ .............. _ . r. ,, ~ __ ,_ v -:~ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1949 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ses- sion in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 P . M. Mayor Willard in the_ chair. Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. Councilman Jensen was absent. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Gouneil- man Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 16, 1948 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 22, 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 hear any and all protests in regard to the proposed improvement of San Luis Avenue et al with sanitary sewers, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2231 entitled pRESOLUTION OVER- RULING PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION FOR THE PROPOSED Ii~PROVEMENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE, ET AL" was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Nia.yor inquired if there were any present wishing to communicate with the Council orally. Whereupon, Mrs. Bates, of 3819 Virginia Street, addressed the Council in regard to a zoning violation. The Nia.yor requested that a communication on file from Mrs. Bates be read, wherein it was brought out that said property was acquired with the existing unit in the rear and that it was necessary in order that she could make her payments, to maintain said rent~.l unit. The Building Inspector reported to the Council that the violation in question was more than purely local and that said unit was substandard according to State requirements as to health and sanitation. There was a discussion wherein Councilman Bruner stated the need for mire careful operation by real estate salesmen while representing Lynwood properties. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the request to maintain said unit be denied. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. _ Mr. Nation, 11619 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council in regard to the proposed annexation east of Wright Road, stating his belief that favorable action would be beneficial to the City of Lynwood by providing room for further industrial expansion and the resulting payrolls. Mr. Fisher addressed the Council regarding the proposed annexation, reviewing some of the past history of attempts to annex in this area and the desirability of having the river as the eastern boundary of the City and providing a buffer for any addi- tional Compton annexations. Mr. Bush, 3338 Seminole, addressed the Council on the matter of developing the front of a lot in an R-~. Zone where there is an existing dwelling on the rear portion. The Building Inspector was asked to explain the matter to Mr. Bush, which he did. Communication from the Lynwood School District was read wherein they expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by the City Council in endorsing the proposed school re-districting vote. It was moved '~y Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said communication be filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Communication from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce request- ing an inf ormal meeting with the Council was read. There was a dis- cus8tion wherein it was decided to meet September 10 at 10:00 a. m. in the City Hall. ~~~ An ordinance entitled pAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNIWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE GOUN~'Y OF LOS ANGELES LYING PTEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHT ROAD AND THE PACIFIC ELEC~'RIC RAILWAY COhIPANY~S PRIVATE.RIGHT OF WAY" was read by caption, for the second time. It eras moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the l~iayor declared. the motion duly carried. There was discussion wherein the City Attorney pointed out the need for a motion of adoption to bring it to the floor. ;Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second tirne, finally pass, and be published as required by law. Whereupon, Councilman Williams stated his opposition to the proposed annexation because the rna,~ority of the proposed annexation is swamp land and that there is a small useable area available and the connecting strip will undoubtedly have to be surfaced at general city expense and thereby not good for the community. The City Attorney was requested to render an opinion as to the legality of a public official voting on a legislative matter in which he is interested. Councilman Bruner stated his attempt to weigh the iss~~es as to ma,~ ority benefit. The Mayor questioned evidence of any opposition to the pro- posed annexation by local citizens, stating he felt they would find there was none. There uTas additional discussion wherein the "previous question" was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman _Stroh. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . Whereupon, the IYlayor asked for a roll call on motion to adopt the aforesaid ordinance. Roll Call: . Ayes: Councilman Willard. . Noes: Councilmen Bruner,,Stroh, and Williams. Absent: Councilman Jensen.. ORDINANCE NO. 506 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD AMENtDING ORDIPdAP1CE N0. 460 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 2-A" was read by caption. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, 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, Willard, Stroh, Williams. Noes: None. ORDINANCE N0. 507 entitled "A;1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD At~1ENDING ORDINANCE N0. 432 BY REPEALING SUB-SECTION? 5 OF SECTION 14 OF SAID ORDINANCE, AND BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SECTION 5, SECTION 14n was read by caption. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, 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, Stroh, Willard, and. Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Absent: Councilman Jensen. RESOLUTION N0. 2232 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE • CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTEN- TION TO VACATE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PENDLETON AVENUE" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Zilliams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented reports by the Fire Chief and Police Chief indicating their need for additional space for the respective departments. The Police Chief pointed out that building of Fire Station A ~/ No. 1 would free additional area for the Police Department and would allow bringing up to standard the City Jail. The Clerk stated the need for a special meeting in order to consider the matter fully and to go over plans and suggestions. It was decided that each Council- man would investigate and talk with the Chiefs on the problem prior to the meeting on said matter. Request .Prom the Engineer to advertise for bias to supply the City with new pump and motor for Well No. 10 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said authorization be given. All mem hers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Request from the Clerk for autharization to advertise for bids for two new passenger cars and two new police-type motorcycles and to advertise the sale at public auction of surplus equipment was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said authorization be given. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from the Engineer recommending return of balance of S. T. Ziler's subdivision bond in the amount of ~p1400.00 as work has been satisfactorily completed, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said recom- me ndation be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: .None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Report from the Engineer transmitting deeds for Magnolia Avenue and Carlin Avenue between Bradfield and Caress was submitted.. The following deeds were presented: Grant Deed dated August 12, lg4o and signed by E. H. Neuenschwander II, Edison Habegger, and Tillman Habegger Por The Missionary Church Association-Western District, whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the southerly 33.50 Peet of that portion of the south 25.47 acres of Lot 6 of the J. J. Bullis Tract, in the City of Lynwood,.as per map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and 613 of Miscellaneous Records in the ©ffice of the County Recorder of said county, lying between aline 500 feet easterly of and parallel to the easterly line of Bradfield Avenue (60 Peet wide) and a line 617.15 feet easterly of and parallel to said easterly line of Bradffield Avenue; Grant Deed dated August 12, 1948 and signed by E. H. Neuenschwander II, Edison Habegger, and Tillman Habegger for The Missionary Church Asaociatiorr-Western District, whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the northerly 30.00 Peet of that portion of the south 25.47 acres of Lot 6 of the J. J. Bullis Tract,_in the City of Lynwood, as per map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and 613 of Miscellaneous Records in the o£fiee oP the County Recorder of said county, lying between a line 500 feet easterly oP and parallel to the easterly line of Bradfield Avenue (60 feet x-ide) and a line 617.15 Peet easterly of and parallel to said easterly line of Bradfield Avenue; Grant Deed dated August 17, lg4g and signed by Maynard R. and Ruth May.Bartlett whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the southerly 33.50 ft. of the southerly 25.47 acres of Lot 6 of the J. J. Bullis ~1'ract, as shoTSm on map recorded in Book 3, Pages 612 and 613, Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, lying between the easterly line of Bradfield Avenue (60 Pt. wide) and a line 500 ft. easterly therefrom and parallel therewith; Grant Deed dated August 17, 1948 and signed by Maynard R. and Ruth May Bartlett whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the northerly 30 f t. of the southerly 25.47 acres of Lot 6 of the J. J. Bullis Tract, as shown on map recorded in Bo~~k 3, Pages 61?_ and 613, Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles Count , lying between the easterly line of Bradfield Avenue (60 ft. ~1,=ide~ and a line 500 ft. easterly therefrom and parallel therewith. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman ~~Jilliams, that said deeds be accepted and the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of.the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. - Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. J$~ Report from Chief Kerr as requested on the proposed closing of Locust Street between Alberta and Sanborn was read, wherein it was pointed out that it would be feasible. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that approval be granted to said closing subject to the Police Chief's report as on file. All mem- bers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from the Police Chief requesting approval to erect stop signs on Walnut Avenue and Luga Street at Caress Street was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that approval be given as per report on file. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from Chief Kerr recommending a free dance permit be issued the Lyn~rood Postal Athletic Club for their dance November 23 at the Community Center was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendatio n be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. .Home occupation application of George L. Burgess, Uratch re- pairing at 3341 Sanborn, was presented. The Clerk stated there had been no objections. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said application be approved. All members present voting aye, the ~°~ayor declared the motion duly carried, The Manager recommended as budget appropriation that the Street and Park Departments be authorized an additional man each and that Edward Hentschel and Lawrence Nolan, Numbers 1 and.2 on,_the eli- gible list, be appointed Utility Men Grade I at salaries of X185.00 per month plus cost of living, effective August 23, lg4~g. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommendation be approved. A11 members present voting aye, the mayor declared the motion duly carried. Request from Assistant Building Inspector TfcDaniel for 30 days' leave without pay, effective August 16, in order to complete convalescence from present illness was presented. It bras moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said leave be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. -% Councilman Bruner reported his efforts to find a local citi- zen interested in the recreation program for appointment to the Com- missio n and that he wished to reeomrnend Peter W. hulme of 1070 Sampson Avenue for the vacancy on the Commission. Councilman Bruner stated that Mr. Hulme's physical handicap would undoubtedly prove beneficial to the Commiseio n by providing a varied viewpoint on recreation matters. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that 1~ir. Hulme be appointed for the unexpired term of Cor:~missioner Gillman who recently resigned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. Councilman Stroh brought up the need of surfacing Orchard Avenue east of Long Beach_rlvd. There was a discussion tti*herein Mrs. Barbee inquired as to the widening program, The Engineer stated that the street work had been held off inasmuch as a widening plan had been proposed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner that if a petition for widening is not filed with the Council in 30 days that the street be resurfaced at its present width. 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 meeting of Sep- tember 6, 19~g, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer therefor in accordance with and to the payees named and the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Councilman Williams brought out the need for work on the south roadway of Fernwood at Muriel Drive. I'he Engineer stated that he was aware of the condition and that work had been planned for next week. Councilman Williams further brought up information that he had received that pending legislation for the November election affecting r _~ :,~. the Justice Courts that some definite action be taken in regard to the court being housed in the City Hall and that sufficient time has elapsed to allow the County to investigate some permanent. location. At the Attorney's suggestion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that a letter be directed to the County asking them to make a fair rental appraisal of the present quarters and report thereon. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams further discussed and moved that no proposed ordinance or .amendment to ordinances be drawn without first clearing through the Council for recommendation. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams further stated there was a lot of un- neeessary work going on in drawing. unauthorized ordinances. Mrs. Bates again addressed the Council, requesting contin- uation of her case in order to consult further with the Building In- spector. The Building Inspector stated that owing to the nature of the improvement, there was nothing more he could tell Airs. Bates. After discussion, she was informed th~.t the matter had been acted upon and her request denied. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that in line with previous action on publication of the demands, that the entire payroll should be published as well as that a full list of all demands be presented to each Councilman prior to the meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: Councilman Willard. Absent: Councilman Jensen. There was additional discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Attorney be instructed to render an opinion as to the means of changing chair- manship of the City Council. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ** GENERAL FUND Demand Register Numbers 3798 to 389? inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund ~23,053•~$ Water Fund 19,597.07 Street Fund 5,239.90 , Lighting Fund 270.29 Capital Outlay Fund X70.30 Public Park Fund 115.09 Retirement Fund 2 691:60 ~5~37.73 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion my carried. CIT C ERK, C OF LYNW OD ved ptemb~r~ 2~ ?199/ ~~°.C r~ ~~""C ~-'mot C ~~. fi r1 ;~