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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-01-17 - CC-__ ~~ --- %9 ~~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17. 14 0 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Btreet, 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 Council- man Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of Janu- ary ~, 1950 be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the j''ayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication Prom the Lynwood American Legion Post No. 85 requesting rene~Tal of its annual dance permit was read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh that said permit be renewed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. ti communication from A4rs. Gorham regarding the Fernwood and Long Beach Blvd. signal was presented. The Manager explained the history of the installation and that the present method of oper- ation is the .third change and the results have been exceptionally good, accidents being reduced to practically nil. The ~~anager fur- there explained the need for a few explanatory signs which might help. It was. moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said letter be filed and the manager requested to com- municate with Mrs. Gorham, explaining the problem to her, All mem- bers present ~roting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Lynwood VFW requesting permission to sponsor a carnival at Fernwood and Imperial Highway on the ~testern Gear property from February 7 to February 12, 1950, inclusive, was read. There was a discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said request be ap- proved subject to police and fire regulations. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a Grant Deed dated January 9, 1950, and signed by Edward C. Rouleau and Maxine D. Rouleau, husband and wife as point tenants, whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the northerly 25.00 feet of the easterly 91.5@ feet -of .Lot 9, oP .Tract No. 5103, as shown on N}ap recorded in Book 53~ Page 55 of Maps in the off ice of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, Calif ornia. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said deed be accepted and .the. City Clerk instructed to cause said instrument to be recorded in the oPfiee of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, C.a,lifornia. Holl Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented the Engineer's report on bide for the improvement of Orchard Avenue wherein it was shown that Griffith Company was the loh= bidder. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2257 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE BY THE RE~~OVAL OF EXISTING IN:- ~ PROYEMENTS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES. RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. xoll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to receive any and all proposals for the construction of Fire Station No. 1 on Imperial Highway, the ~"ayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received fifteen (15) bids. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All mem- bers present voting aye, the Rlayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: __ __ ~ .~ c~+ ~~ ~. Contractor Bid Price ~~. 0. Gray , 9~4 Julian Construction Co. 50,486.00 H. G. Larsen 51,©76.92 T. E. Norcross 51,460.00 A,. J. Marek 52,265.00 T. P. Schultz - 53.740.00 W. S. Blomquist 53,834.00 R., V. Anderson 5 , 877.00 Hann Construction Go. 5,228.00 Hudson Construction Go. 54,580.00 Catalina Gonstruction Co, 54,647.00 Atkin & Wiggins 55,055.00 A. E. Skelton 57, 00.00 R. F. Starbuck 61, 69.00 Yaffe & Mathews b1,834.00 It waa moved by Councilman W1111ams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for check and re- port thereon. 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 for hearing all protests or ob,)ection$ to confirming assess- ment for the improvement of San Luis Avenue et al by the construction of sanitary sewers, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in re- gard to said hearing. There was no response, Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2L58 entitled "RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FACTS OF-HEARING, AND GONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAN LUIS AVENUE ET AL, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was pre- se~ted. 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: Gouncilman Jensen. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, Mr. Per Haleen, of Pear Street, addressed the Council, asking if there has been a report made as requested by him at the last meeting, in regard to the-Building Inspector. I'he Manager stated that owing to the coming trial, he did not complete a report as requested as it is now a judicial matter and he felt it should not be discussed prior to the trial. Councilman Bruner stated that other charges in regard to sewer installed in 1945, et cetera, should have been brought at that time as this Council is not in a pos-it ion to weigh facts that occurred long before their tenure of office, and suggested ths.t Mr. Haleen pre- pare a list of the items mentioned and present them to the Gity Manager, who will investigate and report his findings. Whereupon, it was moved by Gouncilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the regular order of business be had. A11 members present voting aye,-the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2259 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY GOUNGIL OF THE GITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING TIP~E AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN RE- GARD TO EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM ~ OF l~ SALES TAX" was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Resolution be adopted. _ Roll Gall: Ayes: Gouncilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk presented Planning Gommission Resolution No. 55 wherein they approved variance of use for nursery school purposes of Lot 16, Block 15, Belle Vernon Acres. (Weech) It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by .Gouncilman Bruner, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission's action and that the variance be approved as per resolution. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. An Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE. OF THE GITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 316 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO Z'0 BE DESIGNATED SEGTION 25a" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman ~~illiams, seconded by Councilman Stroh that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. (Amending dog ordinance). ~~~ti Roll Call: Ayes:, Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes:. None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. An or~.inance entitled "AIv' ORDINANCE AMENDING ~RDINAPdCE NO. 267 OF THE CITY, OF LYNWOODp was read for the first t-ime~. (Disburse- ment of bail by. Court Clerk). It was moved by Gouncilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be-accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second readi~ng.- Roll .Call: Ayes:, Councilmen Bruner-, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes:. None. Absent: .Councilman Jensen. An Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE-CI~'Y OF LYNWOOD AMETdDING ORDINAI~TCE N0. 423 TO PROVIDE FOR T~~E ISSUANCE DF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IN, CERTAIN CASES" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, 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 Wi111ams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. RESOLUTION N0. 2260 entitled ~A RESOLUTION DEDICATING TO PUBLIC USE FOR STREET PURPOSES GERTAIN LANDS AND DESIGNATING NAMES THEREFOR" was read. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Will~.ams. Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on the request from the State Division of Highways for freeway agreement for the river freeway. He stated his investigation indicates that it should be entered into. Where- upon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Mayor be authorized to execute said freeway agreement with the State of Gal ifornia. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the request of the Recreation Director to attend the Recreation Conference in San Jose, further stating that the Director has been placed on the program at said conference and recommended that, in line with the Council's budget discussion, that approval be given for said attendance and expenses allowed to a maximum of X50.00. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Gouncilman Williams,. that said permission be granted as per recommendation. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the promotion of Firemen James Riley, G. Conley, D. Whittaker, and A. Litke, stating they have com- pleted 18 months of service satisfactorily and, recommended that they be appointed Firemen Grade III at salaries of X230.00 per month plus the cast of living ad,~ustment, effective January 16, 1950. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said appointments be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . The Manager reported that Clerk-Dispatcher Van Dien has completed 18 months' service satisfactorily and recommended that he be appointed Clerk-Dispatcher IV at a salary of X220.00 per month plus the cost of living adjustment, effective January 1, 1950. It was. moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said recommendation be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly_carried. The Manager recommended that Rodney E. Teuber, No. 1 on the eligible list for Clerk-Dispatcher, be appointed effective January 16, Clerk-Dispatcher I, at a salary of X190.00 p.er month plus the cost of living adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommendation be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager further pointed out that the aforementioned appointment was necessary because of the termination oP Russell 0. Bell on January 15 as ,Clerk-Dispatcher because of failure to pass the ~ ,-, ~, ~jc~J examination. The Manager reported on the request of Mrs. Flamm, Police Secretary, for five months' leave of absence effective March 1, 1950 and ending August 1, 1950, to provide for confinement. There was dis- cussion wherein Councilman William8.stated that owing to previous actions in regard to leaves of absence wherein leaves in excess of the 31 days as set forth in rules and regulations were not allowed that it would not seem fair to allow any excess in this particular case. There was further discussion as to status on eligible list in the event Mrs. Flamm desires to return later on. It kTas pointed out that she would maintain her status on the eligible list. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Mrs. Flamm be allowed 31 days leave of absence, without pay. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. x The Manager reported on the request of Chief Kerr for 60 days' sick leave with pay, effective January 1, 19,5©. There was a discussion wherein Councilman Bruner, asked for an opinion as to the legality of such an action from the City Attorney. The Attorney suggested that owing to rules and regulations that 6o days' leave might be approved sub,~ect to approval by the Civil Service Board of any time in excess of 3o days. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that Chief Kerr's request for 60 days' leave with pay from January 1_to February 28 be approved, sub~eet to the last 30 days thereof being approved by the Civil Service Board, and that the Board be requested to meet prior to said 30 day period to consider and render an opinion and decision on same. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported, as per Council authorization at the previous meeting, that he had appointed R. Y. O'Shaughnessy as Acting Chief of Police, sub,~ect to confirmation of the Council stating that said appointment would require the Council's action at this time. Where- upon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that R. Y. O'Shaughnessy's appointment as Acting Chief of Police at a salary of ~315.0o per month plus the cost of living ad,~ustment be approved, effective January 6, 1950. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams inquired of the City Attorney as to the amendatory ordinance to be presented in regard to Ordinance No. 229 to be presented on the April ballot. There was a discussion as to the various minor points yet to be discussed and the Attorney suggested that there should be one final analysis by the Council prior to adoption for the ballot. Councilman Stroh discussed the problem that had come to his attention concerning Curable weeds on city property on Bullis Road. The Manager stated that he would see that the matter was attended to immed- iately. It was regularly moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the demands presented at the meeting of Janu- ary 17, 1950, 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 Punds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Numbers 503 to 4577 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X15,170.07 Water Fund 3,799.95 Traffic Safety Fund 6,655.07 Lighting Fund 2,125.06 Capital Outlay 976.14 Public Park. Fund 580.75 Retirement Fund 2,847.69_ X32, 5 .73 It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. All members present voting ..-. .._..... _. _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _____ __ -- ,, ~`~ ~~ ~: 1 aye, the Mayor declared the notion duly carried.