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REGULAR MEETIiyG NOVEMBER 1, 1949
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 ti°dillard in the chair.
Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and t•Jilliams answered
the roll call.
Councilman Jensen was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Willisms, seconded by Council-
man Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of
October 18, 1949 be approved as ttiTritten. All members present voting
aye, the A~iayor 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 for iriprovement of San Luis
Avenue et al by the construction of sanitary se~Ters, the Mayor in-
quired if there were any present ~Tishing to submit bids. There ~Tas
no response.
The Clerk stated he had received several bids. It was
moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that
said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The following bids were received:
BIDDER ITEM 1 ITEr~ 2 IT~F.,M ~ ITEM ~ _T_T_E__b1~~, TOTAL
J. E, Popovich 42190.00 4390.00 4;:300.00 ' 150.00 ~' 450.00 3~0; 00
D. R, Cleveland 1806.75 292.50 365.00 160.00 480.00 3104.25
B. Bosnyak, Inc. 2409.00 380.2.5 219.00 169.00 492.00 669.25
B. Pecel & Son 3066.00 87.50 80.00 180,00 540.00 353.50
Colich Constr. Co. 2628.00 341.25 400.00 175.00 495.00 4039.25
R, E. Crane 2047.65 364.65 250,00 165,00 495,.00 3322.30
Chris Evanovich 3285.00 585.00 400.00 250.00 600.00 5120.00
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council-
man Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for checking
and report thereon. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de-
clared 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 for furnisriing the Police De-
partment with a 3-urheel motorcycle (Servi-car), the Mayor inquired '
if there kTere any present wishing to bid. There was no response.
'i'rie Clerk stated he had received one bid. It ~,*as- moved
by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that- said
bid be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
~'he following bid was received:
Rich Budelier X10$0.45
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that said bid be accepted and purchase authorized.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams,
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
The Mayor inquired if there ~.=ere any oral communications.
~^dhereupo n, I•ir. Joseph Cherry, the new owner of the Banner
Market, addressed the Council in regard to proposed remodeling; as it ~,
concerns fire zoning. He stated that inasmuch as the present build-
ing is all of Type II construction, he would wish to construct the
enlarger-ient in the same manner. There was discussion wherein Coun-
cid.man Williams stated he t~rished to make no decision in the matter
until the requested report on the fire zone problem as a tJhole is
received from the Planning Commission.
3'here was additional discussion wherein Councilman Bruner
asked tYie City. Attorney about the health ordinance as it affects
enclosure of food markets. It was the Attorneys opinion that any
major alteration of an existing non-conforming food market would re-
o~uire a bringing into conformance and enclosure. It was moved by
Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, upon the recom-
mendation of the City Attorn.8y, triat any action or deviation of re-
aluirernents be denied until plans and Planning Commission report are
on file. All members. present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
Nir. K. F. ~'hompson of 108th Street, addressed the Council,
requesting that some action be ta7~en to require the Southern Pacific
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Railroad to install curbs and. gutters along the east boundary of their
right of gray in the City of Lynwood. 'T'here was discussion wherein it
was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded_by Councilman Stroh, that the
City Engineer and Clerk make negotiations with the Southern Pacific
Railroad in an attempt to obtain said improvements. All members pre-
sent voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Chief Gallaher addressed the Council in regard to the pro-
blem of access to the Northrup Plant for fire fighting purposes, ex-
plaining the inaccessibility as it exists, The Engineer explained
that it was a private function of the owners of the property to pro-
vide for adequate access.
Communication from Howard 0. tiv'olfe requesting permission to
conduct Christmas Tree sales lot was read. Whereupon, it was moved
by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that per-
„ mission be granted subject to posting of X25.00 bond to insure sales
tax return and clean up of property at completion of sale, and that
alI subsequent applications be approved subject to the same contin-
gencies. All members present voting aye, the 1~Iayor declared the motion
duly carried.
Letters from A. L. Young and Edmond F. Baggott ob,jeeting to
proposed changes in Long Beach Blvd. street lighting, were read. It
was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the
letter be filed inasmuch as there has been no formal request. made as
yet for street lighting changes. All members present voting aye, the
Mayor declared the notion duly carried.
. Communication from the Office of Housing Expediter was read
wherein it quoted a resolution requesting financial and personnel aid
in conducting a survey on housing conditions. It was moved by Council-
man Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Council go on
record as favoring said Resolution.
Where was a discussion as to the advisability of this action
wherein Realtor Lytal addressed the Council explaining that the Realty
Board is planning to conduct a survey of this nature in the near future
and their recommendations will. be presented. The Mayor called far a
vote on the previous motion wherein all members present voting no.
. Communication signed by Abraham Stettner and several others
was read requesting more adequate late street lighting on Long Beach
Blvd. and. ti~at the local buSi.n,P,ss men be urged to Leave their store
lights on later. There was discussion wherein Councilman Bruner sug-
gested that the matter in regard to store lighting be referred to the
Chamber of Commerce for their action, It was moved by Councilman
Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Engineer be instructed
to_illu?ninate the complete street lighting system until midnight and
maintain the existing schedule after midnight., and t7iat the police be
instructed to make adequate patrol and in so doing, report any street
light outages promptly to the maintenance department. All members
present voting aye, the T~ia.yor declared the motion duly carried.
John Erickson of Elizabeth and Long Beach Blvd. adc?~ressed the
Council, suggesting that the lighting heads are turned the wrong way
for eff active illumination and that a cleaning program would result in
better illumination..
3'he Clerk presented a Lease renewal with the Pa.cif is Electric
Railway for the p:~rking lots on the right of way at Lon; Beach Blvd.
and Fernwood. The Clerk explained that the Chamber of Commerce has
seen to the payment of the rental fee. Whereupon, it was moved by
Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Mayor
and City L'lerk be authorized to execute said renewal of lease. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 512 entitled "AN ORDIT~?A^?CE OF TTiE CITY OF LYN-
WOOD PRESCRIBI~dG THE SALARIES OF ITS OFFICERS AND EM.PLOYEESt1 was read
by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Williams, that further reading be waived. All
members present votin` aye, the i~~ayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that said ordinance be. adopted as read for the second time,
finally pass and be published as rea_uired by law.
Roll Call;
.Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
_.,.- Absent: Councilman Jensen.
ORDI1~?ANCE N0. 513 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDIAJG ORDINANCE
N0. 122 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE
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ADOPTION OF AN AMETQDED SECTION OF THE ZOP?ING T~.AP ti+IHICH IS A PART OF
SAID ORDINANCE N0. X22" was read by caption for the second time.
(Wright Road Anne: No. l). It ~^Tas moved by Council~-ian Stroh,
seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. All
members present .voting aye, the I>iayor declared the motion duly
carried.
It was moved by Councilr:~an Pruner, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, th~.t said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time,
finally p~.ss and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh,. Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
ORDITvAi~1CE NO. 51~ entitled "AN ORDIT~IANCE OF THE CITY OF
°- LYNWOOD APPROVITdG THE ANivEXATIOTv OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
COUTJTY OF LOS APIGELES LYING EASTERLY OF ATLATITIC AVET~IUE AT~TD NORTIiER-
LY OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COT~PANY'S PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY"
was read for the second time by caption. It was moved 'oy Council-
man Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that further-reading be
waived. All members present voting aye., the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
It U.=as moved by Councili~ian Stroh, 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, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
An ordinance entitled "AN ORDIT~ANCE OF THE CITY OF LYT~IWOOD
AMETIDING ORDIP1AT~iCE N0. X22 OF SAID CITY TO PF~OVIDE FOR THE ISSUING
OF PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES" was read for the first
time. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first
time, and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and L^Jilliams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
RESOLUTION N0. 222 entitled "RESOLU'T'ION REQUESTING ALLO-
CATION OF STATE FUNDS" was read. Tt was moved by Councilman Stroh,
seconded by Councilman ti°~illiams, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Will~.rd, and Williams.
TJoes: None.
_ Absent: Councilman Jensen.
RESOLUTION N0. 223 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORT~tIA, GIVIT~iG NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ANNEXATION- OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY ITv' THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
LYING T~3EAR THE ITd'T'ERSECTION OF WRIGI-?T ROAD AND 2'HE PACIFIC ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COT~IPANY~S PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY" was read. It was moved by
Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner-, that said resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and S^7illiams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
-- P.eport from the Engineer requesting authorization to
advertise for bids for the improvement of Long Beach Blvd. from
Fernwood to Beechwood was presented. It was•moved by Councilman
Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said request be approved
and the Clerk instructed to advertise. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Report from Chief Kerr in regard to marksmanship plan and
requirements for the Police Department was read. There was a dis-
cussion as to the plan as outlined. Whereupon, the Chief of Police
explained more fully this plan, stating that to=o-thirds of the per-
sonnel gill do their shooting on their own time. Councilman
tilliams inquired as to the practice in other communities. The
Chief stated that half of the cities in Los Angeles County have a
plan of similar nature. •
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh
and seconded by Councilman tilliams, that the recommendation as read
and on file be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor
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declared the motion duly carried,
Councilman Williams asked hotnr the holidays when the City
Hall is closed are arrived at. The Clerk explained that it is a pro-
vision of the State of California Political Gode for all subdivisions
of State Government, of which the Gity is one.
Councilman ~Jilliams further asked about the status of the
Justice Court rent problem. The Clerk stated he has been in contact
with Mr. Lawrence, County Land Lease Agent, in an attempt to arrive at
an equitable solution to the problem.
There was a discussion by the Council on the problem of new
firs station No. 1, Councilman-Stroh requesting that the matter be
pushed toward a solution.
Councilman Bruner suggested that efforts be made to insure a
city-wide Halloween program next year, stating that he had discovered
that other communities in the area conduct such a program and realize
good results in the reduction of mischievous distraction of property.
Councilman Bruner further pointed out that it would make an
excellent annual recreation event if full cooperation were given by all
of the community~s groups.
Councilman Stroh brought up the matter of street lighting
maintenance and moved, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Manager
be instructed to notify the street lighting maintenance department to
commence a program of cleaning all illuminating bowls. All members
present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Councilman Stroh f-urther brought up the problem of obatrue-
tions on the sidewalk along Long Beach Blvd. 3'here was discussion
wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman
Bremner, that the wilding Inspector be authorized and instructed to
see that all obstructions on the public way are moved back to the set-
back line as required by ordinance. All members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. -
Councilman Stroh suggested that as investigation has revealed
a faulty and flangerous wiring condition at the City garage that cor-
rective measure-s be taken before a serious accident results.
It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Bruner, that the der:iands presented at the meeting of Novem-
ber 1, 1949 having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and
approved and warrants ordered dram on the City Treasurer therefor in
accordance with and to the payees named and the fund-s indicated in the
several demands hereby approved. -
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Eruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Demand Register umber 13 to 4207 inclusive
to the respective funds: -
General Fund X17,070.-30
Water Fund 3, 036..E 7
Traffic Fund 1,676.30
Lighting Fund 17.84
Capital Outlay 218.4$ -
Public Park Fund 417. ~
X22, 37.03
It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that the meeting be ad3ourned. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
ed November ~5, 19
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