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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-11-15 - CC.-~ ~f ~) ~._ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1948 The City Council oP 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 Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of Nov- ember 1, 1949 be approved as written. All members 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 receive any and all bids or proposals for the sur- facing of Long Beach Boulevard, as per advertisement. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received six bids. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and de Glared. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: Item 1 Item 2 Total Bidder Lunp Sum 650 Tons Griffith Co. X1050.00 ~~.10 ton 3315.00 ~4365.vo Vernon Paving Co., Inc. X1200.00 X5.00 3250,00 ~4~5o.vo H . S. Mecham & Sons X1225.00 ~~a . 98 3237.vo X4462.00. C. 0. Sparks Inc. & Mundo X1210.00 ~v5,00 Engineering 3250.00 X4460.00 G. G. Fisher Paving Co. ~ 980.00 X5.80 770.00 ~4~5o,ov Vido Kovacevich Co. X1000.00 ~~..65 3022.50 ~-4022.50 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for check and report thereon. All members 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 or ob,~ectiona to the proposed improvement of Orchard Avenue, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. Whereupon, NIr. H. G. Matthew of Orchard Avenue, addressed the Council and ob,~ected to the project as to need and ratio of use by residents of the street. Mr. Roger Townsend addressed the Council and voiced his ob- ~ection to the proposed widening. Mr. Garland Jones, of Orchard Avenue, also ob,~eeted. Mr.. Earl Barbee and Mrs. V. 0. Barbee addressed the Council in favor of the proposed project. The, Clerk read several letters in ob ection to the proposed project. After discussion, RESOLUTION N0. 224 entitled "RESOLUTION OF HEARII3G OF. REPORT ON DEBT LIMITATION PROCEEDINGS" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2245 entitled "RESOLUTION OVER- RULING PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION" was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2246 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLArIS, SPECIFICATIOP3S AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IA'~PROVEMEIv'T OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Reso- ~, _ ~~~ lution be adopted. .Roll Call: Ayes: .Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2247 entitled "RESOLUTION OF INTEN- TION IPd THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS AND THE CON- STRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAYS, AND SIDEWALKS" was read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh,. Willard, and Williams. . Noes: None. There was additional discussion as to the value oP one-way streets. Gommunieation was read from the Compton-Lynwood Board oP Realtors requesting the Council to set a hearing date for.the proposed decontrol of rents in the City oP Lynwood. There was discussion where- in Verne Stone, realtor, explained the intention of the Board to con- duct.a survey on the rental problem in the community and that the re- sult of said survey would be presented to the Council at a hearing. J. E. Barrington, realtor of the Board, asked the Council how long before the .meeting the survey data wQUld be needed. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that a hearing date be set, subject to the City Attorney's investigation and approval as to the mechanics of said hearing and .form of resolutions. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A telegram from Governor Warren relative to the decontrol pro- ble m was read. Communication from the Citizens Council on Education re- questing permission to operate three sound equipped vehicles in Lyn- wood on school election day, November 18, was read. 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. Communication from the Oil Well Cementing Company requesting adjustment on the rent increase on the city property on Chester Street was read. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the communication be Piled. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was read from the Khayyam Grotto wherein they assign their rights and interest in the option executed to them by the City of Lynwood for purchase oP Lota 2, 3, ~, 5, Block 18, Mod- ~jeska Park, to the Khayyam Building Corporation. Whereupon,, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the l~~a.yor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Corporation Grant Deed to the Khayyam Building Corporation, Assignee oP Khayyam Grotto, as per option agreement approved August 22, 1949. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Gommunieation Prom Robert W. Bailey advocating increase in salaries of policemen was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that said communication be filed. Gommunieation was read Prom the Police and Fire Departments requesting assurance that amendments to Ordinance No. 229, Civil Ser- vice Ordinance, as proposed by said Departments will be placed on the April ll, 1950 ballot. There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that November 22 at 7:40 p. m. be set as a date for the Council to discuss the request with representatives of the two departments. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. 515 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 OF SAID CITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES" was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that Further reading. be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. {~ A /i F..3 ~ ~J 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 required by law. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen ~'uner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. An ordinance entitled "AAI ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDII~IANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND 7'HE ADOP'T'ION OF AN AMEI~IDED SECTION OF THE ZONING NiAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was read for-the first time. (Platt Ave.) Councilman Williams explained to the Council the Planning Commissions findings in the matter and that there had been a 100 per cent request, which is unusual. Tt 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, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The Clerk presented the Engineers report on bids for the improvement of San Luis Avenue. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2248 .entitled SIN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE, ET AL, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANT WORK. RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said reso- lution be adopted.. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. The home occupation application of George D. Ramsay to con- duct secretarial service at his home, 1©q61 San Vicente, was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that $aid application be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Report from the Engineer was read in regard to the Los Angeles River Freeway, explaining that the Division of Highways has taken over the ,)urisdiction of the proposed freeway and that the State Highway Department has requested that the various cities along the route waive any further hearings in the matter. The Engineer recommended that inasmuch as further hearings would serve Lynwood no useful purpose, that said request be approved. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the City of Lynwood waive any further hearings in the Los Angeles River Freeway Pro~jeet, as per Engineer's recommen- dation. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Engineer's report as requested on Chapter 20 fund use was presented, wherein he outlined several. recommended pro~eets that would qualify in claiming said matching money. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that proceedings be initiated on elevated storage tank pro,~ect at Plant No. 4 and the construction of 12" water main on Atlantic Avenue. All members voting aye the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Engineers report was presented on the proposed Fire Station No. 1, the possibilities in .changes and reduction of size making a more economical building to construct. There was discus- sion as to the existing architectural contract and other matters wherein it was decided there could. be additional discussion on the evening of November 22. ziThereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that ,said report be accepted and Piled. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented the Planning Commissions report as requested on proposed changes in fire zones wherein they recommended elimination of Fire Zone I f or the various reasons as set forth in said report. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman l~illiams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Council concur in and approve said report as on Pile, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinance to .,accomplish said findings. All mem- bers voting aye, the I~jayor declared the motion duly carried. '"" ~~~ ~~' Request from the Chief of Police to have the new motorcycles radio equipped was read. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said request as presented be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. There was a report from Chief Kerr in regard to issuance of poolroom license to Leland J. Watson, 9929 Long Beach Boulevard, stating that his investigation of Mr. Watson developed no unfavorable aspects and that said request be given due consideration. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said license be approved., All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following personnel changes in the Police Department were recommended by Chief Kerr: Martin C. Johnson, permanent Patrolman, ~2I0 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective November 16; Ivan Chase, permanent Clerk-Dispatcher, X200 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective November 16; Kenneth W. Carlsted, Motor Patrolman III, ~~230 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective November l; Jack Calori, Motor Patrolman III, X230 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective November l; Wilburn Bailey, Patrolman IV, X230 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective December 1, 1949. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the above changes as recommended by Chief Kerr be approved. All members voting aye, the ~ia.yor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Cherry, new owner of Banner Market, addressed the Council in regard to proposed changes in the market at Louise and Long Beach Boulevard. After discussion, it was mmved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the changes be approved as shown on plans, subject to filing of a X500.00 performance bond guaranteeing the enclosing within six months, as per health Ordinance No. 4g1, and replacement of curbs in existing driveways and relocation of existing sign. All members voting aye, the Mayor de Blared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams suggested that there be a discussion on the bus problem as brought up by Mr. Carson of the Cross Town Lines at a previous meeting. There was a discussion wherein Mr. Carson ex- plained the problems he has encountered with the Public Utilities Com- mission and the need the City of Lynwood has for adequate public trans- portation and how it might possibly be attained. After considerable discussion it appeared that the Council was of the opinion that it was a matter for the people to decide. Mayor Willard brought up the problem that annexed territory comes into the City without zone and that there should be something done to correct this condition. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 422 and providing for the establishment of temporary zoning to apply im- mediately upon annexation, subject to subsequent hearings of permanent establishment of zone. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Bruner informed the Council that the Seventh Day Adventist organization has initiated a fine youth program and volun- teered its services to the youth of the community and that they should be commended for this fine community spirit. It was moved by Council- men Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the newspapers be asked to express the Council's appreciation of the Seventh Day Ad- ventist's youth recreation program offered to the community. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the motion be amended and that the Clerk be instructed to send a letter to the Elders of the Seventh Day Adven- tists thanking them for their youth program as outlined in the news- papers. All members voting aye, the tflayor declared the motion du~.y carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Jensen, that the demands presented at the meeting of Novem- ber 15, 1949, 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 ___ __ ~-: ~ > f,. {~ ~_7 se venal demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Jensen, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noea: None. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Numbers 20 •to X268 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund ~16,166.5~ Water Fund 13~5Z~•3~ Traffic Fund 3, 087.-36 Lighting Fund 1,76.60 Public Park Fund 287.gg Retirement Fund 2 2.10 ,,~,, X37, 02. 2 It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. All members voting aye, the P~ayor declared the motion duly carried. TY CLE , I YNW OD