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REGULAR MEETING DECEN,~ER 20, 1949.
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ses-
sion in the City Ha11, 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 Councilman
Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeti.n,g of December 6,
19~+-9 .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 conduct public hearing on proposed rent decontrol for the
City of Lyn~rood as advertised. The Mayor announced said hearing and
asked if there were any present in regard to. same.
Whereupon, the hearing was conducted and a complete transcript
thereof made, to be filed at the next regular meeting. Whereupon, the
Mayor announced that the Council would consider evidence submitted and
announce their findings at the next regular meeting.
The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the
time fixed to hear any and all protests to the proposed improvement of
Orchard Avenue, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard
to said hearing. There was no response.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2251 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF
THE PROPOSED I~`PROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY
THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS,
GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS. RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS AND
DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURISDICTION TO ORDER
THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT" was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman .Bruner, that said Resolu-
tion be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2252 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY THE
REMOVAL OF EXISTING II~TPROVEI~iEi~3TS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS,
SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS. RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING RATE
OF PER DIEM WAGES AND THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR
LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND OVERTIME WORK IN T~-IE LOCALITY FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE
OF LABORER, WORKMAN OR MECHANIC NEEDED TO EXECtITE THE CONTRACT FOR FUR-
NISHING AND DELIVERING CERTAIN MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED IMPROVEIViE~IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECI-
FICATIONS N0. 1949-N-2," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen pruner., Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2253 entitled "IIv' THE MATTER OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY THE
REMOVAL OF EXISTING IMPROVEI~iENTS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS,
SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAYS. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING BIDS" was presented,
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 Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications.
There was no response.
Whereupon, the Clerk read a communication from Councilman
Jensen wherein he requested a leave of absence owing to illness. It was
moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that an
indef finite leave of absence be approved for Councilman Jensen.
Whereupon, Councilman Stroh asl~ed the Attorney if it was the
right procedure being following in the granting of the leave in this
manner.
Whereupon, the Attorney stated that the leave requested was
in order, adding that the assumption was that Councilman Jensen would
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return as soon as his health permits. All members present voting aye
on the questio n, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A communication was read from the Long Beach Hlvd. Property
Owners' Association wherein they request permission to use the Coun-
cil Chamber the evening of January 20 for a meeting. It was moves by
Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said request
be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
The Agreement extending contract for an additional year with
the L.A.S.P.C.A. to provide pound service for the city was presented,
tR~ith the Manager's recommendation that .said extension be made.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded
by Councilman Stroh, that the agreement be extended as per A~ianager's
recommendation. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
~--~~ ORDINANCE N0. 517 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHT ROAD
AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY DES-
IGNATED AS "WRIGHT ROAD ANNEX. N0. " 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 present voting aye,
the Mayor 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 required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: .Councilman Jensen.
ORDINANCE N0. 518 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
"- LYNWOOD CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES FOR SAID CITY" was read
by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman :Bruner,
seconded by Councilman Williams,. that further reading be ~=aived. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, 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.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X22 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION THERETO TO BE DESIGI3ATED "SECTION 3 (d)" AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE FOR NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY" was read for
the first time. There was discussion of the problems raised, where-
upon it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, 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 Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jensen. ~++
RESOLUTION N0. 225 entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESS-
~SENT DIAGRAM" was presented. (San Luis et al) It was moved by
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Reso-
lution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman.Jengen.
The Manager presented plans and specifications for proposed
Fire Station No. 1. There was a discussion and inquiries that the
Manager answered as to the problems involved in the pro~jeet. Where-
upon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that the plans and specifications as presented be approved
and adopted and the Manager authorized to advertise for bids there-
on. AlI members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2255 entitled "IN THE MINTER OF
Z'HE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION N0. 1. RESOLUTION ASCER-
TAINING AND DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES AND THE GENERAL PRE-
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NAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND OVER TIME WORK
IN TKE LOCALITY FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF LABORER, WORKMAN OR MECHANIC
NEEDED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING CERTAIN
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED Ii~IPROVE-
MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICA TIONS N0. 199-P-1", was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Stroh, that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams.
Noes: None.
Absent:. Councilman Jensen.
The Manager's report was read in regard to cost of living
salary adjustment wherein he stated as per formula the index has de-
creased 3.9 points, resulting in a salary ad,~ustment downward of X5:60
and making a total cost of living adjustment of X51.80, effective Janu-
ary 1, 1950. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by
Councilman Bruner, that the Manager's report be approved and pursuant
to the salary ordinance he be instructed to place said salary adjust-
ment into effect as of January 1. All members present voting aye, the
Ibiayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Manager's report was read in .regard to need for coordina-
tion between business licensing and building safety regulations, recom-
mending that an ordinance be adopted requiring certificate of occupancy
signed by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief before moving into a
new building and that the license collector be authorized to demand
same before issuance of business license.
There was discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman
Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that as per Manager's report the
Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance along said lines. All
members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Communication from Police and Fire Chiefs was read wherein
they state they are in accord with the final draft of the proposed
ballot measures in re~~rd to Civil Service as drawn by the City Attorney.
The Attorney stated that each Councilman would receive with-
in the next day or two said draft.
The Recreation Commission's recommendation of Mrs. Hazel
Bentley for the position of Assistant Recreation Director was again
presented. Whereupon, Councilman Williams stated his investigation
and examination of the eligibles divulged that it was a wise selection
and that Mrs. Bentleys background was so far superior to the other
two eligibles that there was no doubt in his mind as to the recommenda-
tion.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Stroh that Mrs. Hazel Bentley be appointed Assistant Recreation Director
probationary, effective January 1, 1950 at a salary of X175 per month
plus the cost of living adjustment. All members present voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Recommendation from the 1~ianager was presented that the follow-
ing two employees, having completed their probationary periods in a
satisfactory manner, should be appointed permanently; Gertrude Stephano-
wich, Court Clerk, effective Januar 1, 1950; Roy Russell, Garage
Mechanic, effective December 16, 199.
It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Bruner, that said recommendation be approved and appointments confirmed.
All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
Councilman Williams then brought up the matter of the temporary
status of the A eting Garage Foreman, suggesting that it should be in-
vestigated in regard to calling an examination for said position. The
Manager stated he would report on the matter at the next meeting.
It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Stroh, that the demands presented at the meeting of December
20, 199, having been regularly audited, sire 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.
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GENERAL FUND
Demand Register Numbera 4371 to 4437 inclusive
to the respective funds:
general Fund
Water Fund
Traffic S<~.fety Fund
Lighting Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Public Park Fund
Retirement Fund
~P20, 917.20
2, 970.84
3,103.10
2,107.70
118.70
1438.96
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Councilman Stroh restated his demand that encroachments on
Long Beach Blvd. set hack be investigated and abated. The Building
Official stated he is in the process of doing same at the present
time and has served time notices on several off enders.
It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman
Williams, that a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year be
wished to all. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman
Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
' CLERK, C ~. OF L NWOOD