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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1949-12-20 - CC~°~ 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 ~ ~~~ ~~ U 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- ~~~ ~-%~~~ 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. _. - __ r ~~8 C~~~ 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 ~,_1,x 2.7~, 33~__ , o . 2~ 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