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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-03-07 - CC~+,~ ~3~~v REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1950 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date a-t 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 th.e previous regular meeting of February 7, 1950 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 for hearing on the proposed expenditure of sales tax revenues as advertised. The Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that authorization be given and warrant be. drawn on Sales Wax revenues in the amount of X55,000 for the construction of a new fire station to be known as Fire Station No. 1. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, Mr. D. D. Pearson representing the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Blvd. Merchants, addressed the Council in regard to surfacing an off street parl~,ing lot east of Long Beach Blvd. , said property lying between Sanborn and.Mulf ord gust east of the alley and belonging to the First Christian Church and Bob Williams, Lynwood Garage. Mr. Pearson explained the need for additional parking, stating his belief that the end result would be of benefit to all, to the mer- chants in increased sale and to the .city in increased sales tax revenue and a better developed central business district. There was discussion wherein the ~'Iayor asked the Manager approximately how much the suggested parking lot surfacing would coat. He was informed it would be in the neighborhood of X2,000, possibly a little less, depending upon 'Ghe amount of grading necessary. Councilman Bruner inquired as to the situation in regard to lease agreements, Mr. Pearson informed them that satisfactory leases could be obtained for the property. The Manager stated that for pre- cedent, as long a term as possible should be obtained in order to pre- vent fly-by-night requests for surfacing. After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the city wholeheartedly cooperate in the matter and that the members of the business associa- tion contact the City Attorney as to the negotiations on leases from to 5 years and if secured, the City will surface said territory for off-street parking owing to the centrality of the location as to the downtown business district. There was additional discussion wherein Councilman Stroh suggested receiving a full report from the Manager bef ore any action is taken. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the motion be amended to be that the. Manager and City Attorney investigate the request and make a full report at the next meeting,. All members present voting aye, the Mayor-declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Central School Parent-Teacher Associa~ tion requesting permission to use the bond house March 4th for a bake sale was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said permission be granted. All members present voting aye, the ~'iayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from Assemblyman R. F. Dickey announcing the water and air pollution committee meeting to be held in Los Angeles February 22, 23, and 24 t~ras read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said communication be filed. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the notion duly carried. Communication from the Lynwood Chamber oP Commerce regarding beautif ication of vacant boulevard lots by the planting of flowers on the front of the lots and the problems attendant thereto was presented. There was a discussion where-in Councilman Williams inquired of the Engineer as to the problem of weed abatement and watering of proposed __ _ - ~f ~ t: ~a ~:, flowers. The Manager explained that the weed abatement program would not cause much difficulty but the water request would be more troublesome, owing to the necessity of temporary service installa- tions. I'h.ere was additional discussion on the problem ~~~herein it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the plan as outlined be approved subject to the Y~anager's- discretion and approval as to location.. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Communication from Walter A. Wilson requesting permission to conduct public dancing at his establishment, "The Roost", 10821 Long Beach Boulevard, was presented. Mr. Wilson suggested that inasmuch as the matter etas controversial in nature, that it be given to the electors of the City for a decision at the coming April election. Councilman Williams discussed the matter and pointed out to the Council the zoning problems involved, stating that most of Long Beach Boulevard is in C-2 zone which zone would not permit public dancing activities even if allowed by Council action. There was additional discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the re- quest and suggestion be referred to the Attorney for opinion and report. All members present voting aye, the j"Tayor declared the motion duly carried. The home occupation application of Al Hansen of 13325 Annetta for insurance business was presented. It was moved by Council- man Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that ss,id application be approved. All members present voting aye, the ~1ayor declared the motion duly carried. 1'he application of Mra. Jack Parr to conduct the activity of child nursery at 11b70 Bu11is Road was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said appli- cation be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The application of George Hamer, 10701 Alexander, to con- duct the occupation of real estate at said address was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said application be approved. All members present voting aye, th.e Mayor declared the motion duly carried. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMETdDING ORDTi~ANCE N0. 229 OF SAID CITY, WHICH ORDINANCE IS ET3TITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LYN`,~OOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CREATING A CIVIL SERVICE BOARD, PRO- VIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF APyOIN`~'T~NT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLACING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE FIRE DE- PARTMENT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE," was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman ~~illiams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be submitted to the voters of the City of Lynwood at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 11, 1950, and that same be included in the resolution calling the election and that the City Clerk be instructed to include a proposition in the Notice of Election as to whether or nat such ordinance shall be en- acted, and the City Clerk be instructed.to serd copies of the pro- posed ordinance to each elector, together with a sample ballot, as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF TYiE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR BONDS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND E~~iPLOYEES OF SAID CITY AT~1D REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 320 OF SAID CITY" was read for the first time. It was. moved by Councilman ~villiams, seconded. by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Naes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on a request from the Building Inspector for a heating ordinance to control the installation of heating equipment within the City, recommending that such an ordinance be drafted. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- __ L~ ::' man Stroh, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft said ordin- ance as requested. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the probationary period of E. W. T. Hentschel, stating that he-will have satisfactorily completed said period the 23rd of February and recommended that he be given permanent appointment as Utility ~~ian II at a salary of 195.QO per month plus the cost of living, effective March 1. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendation be ap- p rov ed. The Manager reported that he has finally received a reply from the Southern Pacific Railway in regard to the request he was in- structed to make as to curbs along the right of way on the east side of Alameda. He reported their reply indicated they made no such in- stallations as they felt they were unnecessary. 2'he Manager further reported that the railway company has recently completed .extensive cleaning process along said right of way and that his investigation has revealed in ,jurisdictions that do have curbs along said rights of way they have been installed at the location government's expense. He further stated he would contact Mr. Thompson of 108th Street in regard to the curbs. He further inf ormed the Council that the utilities com- mission has finally given approval to the crossing of the P. E. line by the east roadway of Alameda Street and that the pro3eet will be started soon. The Manager reported on a request from the First State Bank of Lynwood for city funds for deposit, stating that in his opinion an equitable distribution should .be maintained among the local deposit- ories. The City Attorney informed the Council that it is the Treasurers responsibility as to the placing of city funds but felt it would be well to have formal council action on the using of any additional de- pository. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Strati, that the Treasurer's report be approved and authori- zation be given to make the initial deposit of X40,004 in the First State Bank of Lynwood in an account known as "The City of Lynwood Active General Account.n All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Ma.na.ger read an invitation from the Lynwood Fire Depart- ment inviting the Council to the Harbor District Fireman's Association meeting at the-Lynwood Community Center March 3, 195fl at 8:04 p. m. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the invitation~be accepted with thanks. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Attorney inquired if it was the Councils request as in- dicated to have the question of Councilman's salary placed on the ballot at the next electian. There was dissuasion wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the proposition "Shall the salaries of the Lynwood City Councilmen be fixed and estab- lished at X50.00 per month" be submitted to the voters of the City of Lynwood at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 11, 1850 and that the same be included in the resolution calling the election and that the City Clerk be instructed to include said proposition in the Notice of Election as to whether or not said proposition shall be approved, as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Councilman Williams discussed the matter of increase in pay of the Clerk and Treasurer, stating that he felt the positions ~,~ere underpaid at the present time. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance for the next meeting that would increase the pay of the Clerk and Treasurer to X350.00 per month. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Bruner inquired of the Manager if there has been any activity toward installing signals at Bullis and Century. There was additional discussion as to possible costs and need wherein the Manager stated that if the desire was to make such an installation that the Council give approval to budget State Gas Tax funds for said project. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Manager be"authorized to budget sufficient funds tJ a_` ~ in the next State Gas Tax budget for installation of signals at Century and Bullis. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Manager then explained to the Council the mechanics of the expenditure of State Gas Tax moneys. Councilman Bruner then in- quired as to the status of the projected roller skating slab at the park. The Manager explained the prior plan of improvements as set forth by the Recreation Comm~,asion and the efforts to have them arrive at some definite construction program before going ahead as the cost of such a slab would be quite large. Councilman Williams informed the Council of his and Counci~.- man Bruner~s visit to the National Guard Armory and their meeting with several of the officers of the National Guard, stating that it was very educational and that Lt. Rlalaby has extended a cordial invitation to all of the Councilmen to visit them and see the Guard in action. Councilman Bruner added a note of admiration of the function of the Guard unit. It was regularly moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the demands presented at the meeting of February 21, 1950, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and ~-arrants ordered drawn on the City Treasurer there- for .in .accordance with and to the payees narned and trLe funds indi- cated 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 ~67ti~ to ~?50 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund ~pl~, 801.43 Water Fund ,X07.72 Traffic Safety Fund 4,316.6 Lighting Fund 17.4 Capital Outlay Fund. ~ 75.56 Special Gas. Tax Fund 4,5 3.52 Public Park Fund 2.00 Retirement Fund 2,870.67 X32,414.99 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried Y LERK, 0 LYN 00