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REGULAR MEETING SEPTE~~BER 20, 199
7'he 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 Willard in the chair.
Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Coun-oilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of September
6, 199, be approved as smitten. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
The hour of 8:00 P. A4. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to receive proposals for furnishing the City with deep well
pump as per specifications, the i`~ayor inquired if there were any
present ~rishing to present bids. There was no response.
The Clerk stated he had received six bids. It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the bids be
publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried. '
The following bids were received:
Bixo n Pump Works w~~, 600.2
M. R. Peck & Son - x,707.53
Fairbanks Morse & Co. 5,228.82
Wintroath Pump Co. 5,26.13
Byron Jackson Co. 5,339.73
Layne & Bowler Corporation 5,375.85 -
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that said bids be ref erred to the Engineer for check and report
thereon. All members voting aye, the 'vlayor 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 far furnishing the city with
two police-type motorcycles, the Mayor inquired if there were any
present wishing to bid. There was no response.
The Clerk stated he had received no bids. There sTas dis-
cussion upon the purchase of police-type motorcycles. It was moved
by Councilman Williams, seconded by-Councilman Bruner, that the pur-
chasing agent be authorized to purchase said vehicles on the open
market.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard., and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to receive any and all bids for furnishing the City with two
four door sedans as per specifications, .the Mayor inquired if there
were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response.
i'he Clerk stated he had received four bids. It was moved by
Councilman-Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be
publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
~'he following bids sTere received:
~"~ Bid Price Trade in
Enoch Chevrolet Co. '1522.30 750.00
Caldwell-Pyle, Inc. 1692.8 _ 650.00
Southland Motors, Inc. 1.78.56 900.00
. Glen Organ, Inc. - 1 49.99* 1150.00
*exclusive of e~scise tax
The Mayor asked-if there were any present wishing to bid on
the two used cars. There was no response.
- Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman S~dilliams, seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that Glen Orga-n, Inca offer with trade in on V-8
sedan be accepted and all other bids re,~ected.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to sell at public auction two used police-type motorcycles,
the Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to bid. There
ZA~as no response.
The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
ti°~'hereupon, Mr. J. E. Matheny o-f Fernwood Avenue addressed the
Council in regard to the shape of the Fernwood and Long Beach Blvd.
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intersection. The Mayor informed him that there has already been
efforts made to arrive at some correction of this condition in coop-
eration with the Pacific Electric Railway and that a definite attempt
will be made to eliminate the hazard.
Mr. Shook of 10902 Elm Ave. addressed the Council in regard
to the need for school crossing on Imperial Highway at Elm or Pine.
2`here was a discussion wherein Councilman Bruner informed Nir. Shook
that the Chief of Police is already aware of the condition and that
crossing provisions will be provided.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded
by Councilman ~Tilliams, that the Chief of Poli ce be instructed to make
an investigation and report on the. problem, including any immediate
action he has taken. All mer~bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
Itir. P4atthews, 3556 Orchard, addressed the Council in regard
to the hazardous condition on Bullis Road south of the Junior High
School brought about by the lack of curb and side~ralks for school
children to traverse.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that the Chief of Pol~.ce be instructed to investigate the
Bullis Road problem south of the Junior High School as to school
traffic and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared the motion duly carried.
Mr. Gallow., 10870 Elm, inquired as to the boulevard stop
sign at Pendleto:i ur_~w Elm. The Clerk was instructed to contact the
Chief of Police as t9 the sign and see that installation was made.
Mr. Sanders, 1121~a- Cornish, addressed the Council in re-
gard to the condition of Agnes Street from Bullis Road to Caress
Street, stating that the roadway has been diminished by approximately
10 feet by a growth of grass. There was additional diseuss,ion as to
the necessity of cu2~b and gutters for effective street improvement.
It was moved by Councilman ~1illiams, seconded by Councilman
Bruner, that the Engineer be instructed to investigate and. report in
full as to a solution to the Agnes Street problem. All members
voting aye, the Niayox declared the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented two offers of appraised value for the
"Fernwood property" in the amount of wrv3200.00 each, one from Nir.
Carse and one from Rir. Thomason. The i~iayor inquired if either
gentleman was present in regard to said property and wished to in-
crease his bid.
hIr. Carse, being in the audience, stated he would offer
k32z5.oo.
Whereupon, the Attorney stated that inasmuch as Nir. Thomason
was not in the audience and there had been no. formal notice of an
auction that it would be of questionable legality to accept P~Ir.
Carse's bid.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and
seconded by Councilman Jensen, that all offers be rejected and the
Clerk authorized to re-advertise for public auction on the aforesaid
property for the next meeting, as per attorney's opinion. All mem-
bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication from the Citizens Emergency Committee to
Keep Shipyard Open, was read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Lynwood City Council go on
record as backing.any move to result in protection of said shipyard
workers' jobs. A11 members voting aye., the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
Communications from Harold E. N.tatthews and from R. N.
Townsend of Orchard Avenue were read in objection to the proposed
widening of Orchard Avenue as petitioned. The petition as circu-
lated by Mrs. Barbee was presented with theEngine,er's report that
55•?~ of the assessable property titi7as represented in said request.
Whereupon, RESOLUTT,ION N0. 2233 entitled "IN THE I~~ATZ'ER OF
THE INiPROVENIENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE; RESOLliTION DIREC'T'ING THE PREPARA-
TION OF DEBT LIMITATION REPORT" ~~~as read. It was moved by Council-
man Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
.Stroh, that said communications in regard to aforementioned improve-
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ment be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
The Mayor announced to all concerned that this-moved towards
a hearing on the proposed improvement at which time the objectors
could be heard and the letters presented.
Request from the Lynwood V.F.W, f or.a free permit for salvage
pick up in their name was read. 7.'here was discussion urherein it was
moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said
request be approved, sub,~ect to police requirements. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 52 wherein
a variance was approved for church purposes on Carlin Avenue..
The Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to
said variance.
Whereupon, Mr. Purmort, 12141 Muriel Drive, addressed the
Council, stating he would like to read and present a petition of the
neighboring property owners ob~eeting to said variance, which he did.
The Mayor inquired if there was any person there in favor
of said variance.
whereupon, Reverend Neuenschwander addressed the Council and
.stated his case in answer to the objections raised.
There was additional discussion wherein Mr. Larsen of Muriel
Drive,-Mr. La Roe of Cornish Avenue, addressed the Council in regard
to church background and use of tent.
Reference letters in regard to the background of the church
were read and the Council informed the audience that the tent permit
was for 60 days, subject to no renewal.
The pastor then stated for the record "we, as the Missionary
Church Association, will abide by the building code and all its re-
quirements and any additional requirements as set forth by tY~e City
Council." -
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman P3runer, seconded by
Councilman Williams, that Planning Commission Resolution No. 52 be
confirmed and variance allowed.
Roll Call:
Ayes:. Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams. -
Noes: None.
Recommen~~ations for division chiefs for the Lynwood .Disaster
Council were presented for approval. It was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman .Stroh, that the following be appointed
as designated. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
A. T. Smith, Vice Commander
Paul W. Kerr, Executive Officer
Law & Order, Paul W. Kerr
Fire Division, Earl Gallaher
Medical Division, A. J. Frishman
Public Works Division, A. J. Bateman
Transportation-Division, Charles Shaefer
Utilities Division, Charles Burke
Communications Division, O. L. Bledsoe
Personnel & Recruitment Division, Paul W. Kerr
. American Red Cross, Francis Illingsworth
Food Division, Phil Harris
Housing Division, Herman Yaffe
Clothing Division, Lou Murray
Registration & Public Information, Larry Hall
Churches & Chaplains, Ed B. Wykoff
Youth Services Unit, Arnold J. Robles
In the Matter of improvement of San Luis Avenue et al,
RESOLUTION N0. 2234 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEI~iENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE,
ET AL, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAA?ITARY SEWERS" was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said
Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call: _
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes:, None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2235 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE
MATTER OF THE II~iPROVEPfiENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE, THE FIRST ALI,rEY NORTHERLY
OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND THE FIRST ALLEY EASTERLY OF ATLANTIC AVENUE BY
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TF~:E CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS" was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Ulillard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
A petition from Fred and Nlary A. Meyers requesting annexation
of certain lands east of Atlantic Avenue caas presented.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 226 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUDTCIL .OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOi'ICE OF PRO-
POSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
LYING EASTERLY OF ATLAN'T'IC AVENUE AND NORTHERLY OF THE PACIFIC ELEC-
TRIC RAILWAY COMPANY~S RIGHT-OF-WAY" was read. It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolu-
tion be adopted. .
Roll Call: '"'
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
-` 6^lhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that the annexation requested previously by Marks,
Van Luven, and.Meyers and designated as Wright Road Annex No. 1 be
reconsidered and brought to the floor for further discussion.. All
members voting aye, the Nlayor declared the motion duly carried.
Thereupon, Councilman Bruner stated that ~*ith the additional
request for annexation, the detrimental features of the previously
considered annexation were removed. Councilman Bruner stated further
in clarif ieation that this was not a reversal of opinion and that the
Council has always stood for beneficial annexations, into which
category the former ,joined with the new request would fall.
Whereupon, ORDIATARTCE N0. 5C8 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TFiE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
IN 2'HE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NEAR TFiE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHT
ROAD AND THE PACIFI C ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY ~ S PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by
Councilman Williams, that further reading be waived. All members
voting aye, the Nlayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that said ordinance be adopted, finally pass and be published
as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams. _
Noes: None.
----- Report from Chief Kerr on requested boulevard stop at
Bellinger and Los Flores Blvd. was presented, recommending said in-
stallation. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun-
cilman Stroh, that said request be .approved. All members voting aye,
the Nlayor declared the mot ion .duly carried.
Request from S. J. Walker to vend ice cream on Bullis Road
near the Junior High School was presented, with the Police Chief's
recommendation that it be granted. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Williams, that said request be approved. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Councilman Williams reminded the Council that previous
policy has established a maximum of two vendors on Bullis Road and
one on Bradfield.
An agreement retween t're City of Lynwood and the Lynwood
Chamber of Commerce for promotional purposes was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that
the P~Iayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of
Lyn rood. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
An ordinance entitled "AN ORDIT~IANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING ORDITANCE N0. ~8~ WITFI RESPECT 7'0 TIME SALES TAX ArTD DE-
CLARIi1G APT EMERGETdCY WITH RESP ECZ' THERETO" 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 Gall:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen,_Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: None.
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Request from the Chief of Police to attend the Peace ~fficers~
Annual Gonvention in Sacramento October j-8 with expenses paid up to
X50.00 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that said request be approved. All members voting
aye, the i~iayor declared the motion duly carried.
Report from the City Attorney as to procedure on Council or-
ganization was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Bruner, that said report be filed. All members voting aye,
the i~Ia.yor declared the motion duly carried.
A request from Charles NI. Hall, Building Inspector, asking
for two additional weeks leave without pay for E. E, McDaniel, Assis-
tant Building Inspector, in order that a complete convalescence from
his recent illness could. be made, was presented. It was moved by Coun-
cilman Stroh and seconded by Gouncilman ~Jilliams, that said request be
approved. All members voting aye, the l±a,yor declared the motion duly
carried,
A petition was presented signed by a majority of the city em-
ployees requesting reconsideration of the Councils action requiring
publication of their pay. Also presented was a communication from the
Civil Service and Personnel Boards stating their disagreement in the
Councils action as to publication of personal information such as pay.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that said petition and communication be accepted and filed. All
members voting aye, the Idayor declared the motion duly carried.
Councilman Williams then stated his opinion for a need of a
salary ordinance or resolution publication which would identify the
position and not the person.
`1'he Attorney informed the Council that there was no question
as to the legality of any publication of this nature, further stating
that in his opinion publication of the demands was good practice but
that payroll publication would not be good policy. He further stated
that an annual or semi-annual publication of a salary ordinance would
be good practice, setting forth the rates of pay for a particular posi-
tion.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman ti^Tilliams, seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that the Attorney be directed to prepare a salary
ordinance for publication purposes. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the :Notion duly carried.
It was regularly moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by
Councilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of Septem-
ber 20, 199, having been regularly audited, are hereby a1louTed 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, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and
Williams.
Noes: i~3one.##
Whereupon, P~~a.yor tiVillard said he had had repeated requests
for investigation into fire zoning in the Gity, as it affects building
practices.
There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Planning Commission, Fire Chief,
and Engineer be instructed to investigate and report on the fire zone
problem, All members voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly
carried.
Councilman Stroh reminded the Council of his intention to
meet with the two Chiefs in regard to their needs for police and fire
station facilities.
There was additional discussion and it was moved by Council-
man Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the chiefs be in-
structed to work with the Engineer as to there needs and from said in-
vestigation make a full report on a possible solution. All members
voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried.
#*'GENERAL FUND
Demand Register Number 3898 to 3955 inclusive to the
respective funds:
General Fund X13,730.62
Water Fund X0,490.20
Street Fund x,722.36
Lighting Fund 1,7~~.19
Pu'plic Park Fund 7,87.37
Special Gas ~'ax Fund 6 429.
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It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
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