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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-03-21 - CC REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21. 19,0 The City Council of 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, Stroh, W111ard, and Williams answered the roll call. _ Councilman Je assn was absent. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March. 7, 1850, be approved as written. All members present do ting 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 on the proposed construction of a concrete slab in the city park, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received 13 bids. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: Oscar Van-Unem ~2,9b3.00 Vido Kovacevich Co. 3,000.00 R. A. Merrill 3,091.2fl Eastwood and Van der Meyden 3,125.00 T. J. Kesterson 3,290..00 Fred T. Owen 3,474.00 _ H. E. Manahan 3,547.00 Don Vitale 3,550.00 _ C. V. Holder 3~5gg,00 Louis Ecker and Fred L. Ecker 3,(29.04 J. C. Fischer 3,700.00 C & H Cement Contractors ,727.00 Julian Construction Co.,661.00 It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said bids be referred to the Engineer for check and report thereon. All members present voting aye, the h2ayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. There was no response. '~Jhereupon, a communication from the Los Angeles County Centen- nial Celebration, Inc. inquiring as to the eity~s plans in the~parti- cipation in the centennial celebration was read. It was moved by Coun- cilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said communication be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for action. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A letter from W. J. Bisson appealing the decision of the Planning Commission as to requested change of zone was read. There was discussion wherein the Attorney explained the legal requirements on hearings in regard to Council approval of change of zone, stating that if it was the Councils opinion to honor the appeal,that first reading of an amendatory ordinance could be had and that establishment of hearing date would be in order. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OR- DINANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPER- TIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman W1111ams, seconded by~Cauncilman Bruner, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and Williams. Noes: Councilman Willard. Absent: Councilman Jensen. It was further moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that hearing on proposed change be set fox April 4th at 8:00 p, m. and the City Clerk directed to publish notice thereof. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. several letters were presented and read in protest to pro- posed removal of the local Railway Express office. These wars supple- mented by presentation of a great number of additional letters by H. B. Virtue which he had received, voicing strenuous opz~osition to any removal action. After discussion, Councilman Stroh suggested the need oP a strong resolution protesting said removal. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2266 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROTESTIPdG DISCONTINUANCE OF RAILWAY EXPRESS AGEi1CY IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO HOLD A HEARING ON THE MATTER OF SAID PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE" was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Tentative Subdivision Map of Tract No. 1662 was presented, said subdivision having been approved by the Planning Commission at its previous meeting, recommending approval by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Tentative Subdivision map as presented be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 56 wherein they recommend change oP zone correcting errors arising out of misprint nn original zoning map. - Whereupon, an ordinance entitled aAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.. 122 FOR TP:E PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF -CERTAIN PRO- PERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AP~iENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING N1AP WHICH IS A PART OF-SAID ORDINANCE N0. X22" was read for the first time. It was moved by-Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman W111iams, that said ordinance be accepted as read and pass to the second reading. Ro7,l Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and-Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk read the Planning Commission Resolution No. 57 wherein they recommended establishment of Wright Road Annex No. 2 as Zone R-3. - Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. X22 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PRO- PERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. X22" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read Por the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 58 wherein they recommended the change of zone of that property between Norton Avenue and Imperial Highway on the ~~est side of Century Blvd. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. X22" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman ti°ailliama, seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the foregoing proposed changes of zone be set for public hearing before said Council at the meeting of April 4 at 8:00 p.m. and the Clerk directed to publish notice thereof. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the mot ion duly carried. The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 59 wherein they approved variance for lign.t machine work of the west ~0 feet of Lot 130., Tract 5222 (Oldman). It was moved by Councilman W111iama, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Council concur in Said approval and variance be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the. motion duly. carried. The Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 61 wherein they approved variance for church purposes of the southeast corner of Bradfield and Magnolia Avenues, mire particularly described in Exhibit "A". Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Council concur in the Planning Commiseion~s recommendation and that variance for church purposes be approved. (LDS) All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. ~2~ entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF T~~E CITY OF" LYN- WOOD, CALIFORNIA, FIXIPdG THE COt-`~PEN~ATION OF TtE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER OF THE SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 292 AND 3~1 OF SAID CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE" was read Par the second time. 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: l'+one. Absent: Councilman Jensen. ORDINANCE N0. 525 entitled pAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD PROHIBITING LOITERING ABOUT SCHOOLS OR NEAR SCHOOLS BY.PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIO- LATION THEREOF" was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman 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. The Manager reported that the plans and specifications for the improvement of Bullis Road have been prepared and recommended the adoption of same. There was discussion wherein the Manager explained that the improvement of Bullis Road is accomplished with gas tax moneys as it is a street of mayor importance. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh,.second_ed by Councilman Williams, that said plans and specifications be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids thereon. All mem- bers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager presented the lease agreements for pudic parking lots east of Long Beach Blvd. between Mulford and Sanborn. There was discussion wherein the attorney stated that he believed the leases were all in order. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said lease agreements be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute. same on behalf of the City. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager presented a request for permission to peddle ice cream from stationary location near the Lynwood Junior High School, stating that the Chief of Police has recommended approval within the limitations established by council action. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that D. E. Blanken- ship be given approval. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the need for resolution requesting withdrawal from County Fire Districts of territory annexed to the City, Stating that the Board of Supervisors requests same. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 2267 entitled "A RESOLUTION REQUEST- ING WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN LANDS FROM THE CONSOLIDATED CO~JNTY FIRE PRO- TECTION DISTRICT," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams and 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 reported Qn a discussion with the Attorney in re- 4 Bard to the zoning ordinance. and asked if the Attorney would care to discuss it at this point. Whereupon, the City Attorney reported on the need for a new and revised zoning ordinance, stating that there have been so many amendments that it is becoming exceedingly confusing to administer same and that the definitions and sub- sections are rather confusing and consequently make it difficult to cite. There was a discussion wherein it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission, Engineer, and City Attorney for study and report on the problem of drafting a new and revised zoning or- dinance. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the following personnel eligible for step-plan pay increases: T. H. Babington, Utility i~ia,n III, Salary of X210 per month plus the cost of living adjustment, effective March l; Harold Campbell, Engineering Aide II, Salary of X250 per month plus cost of living adjustment, effective Feb. 16; ' Arnold Robles, Recreation Director III, Salary of X280 per month plus cost of living adjustment effective March 1. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said step-plan increases be approved as outlined. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the Civil Service Commissions action in regard to establishing new classification of Police Captain and the recommended specifications for said position. After reading of the specifications, the ~~;anager reported that the Civil Service Commission Further recommended that the present lieutenant quota of 3 be reduced to 2. There was additional discussion wherein the Manager recom- mended that the specification should also include that the Captain be required to Function as head of the Police Department in the ab- sence of the Chief. After further discussion wherein the Attorney stated that the examination should not be held until after the April election in order to av oid technical difficulties as to the present ordinance. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman W111iams, that the Council concur in the specifications and the recommendations of the Manager in regard to Captain of the Lynwood Police Department and approve said position. All members present voting aye, the I~iayor. declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Fred Yerger of Southland I~totors addressed the Council, telling of their sponsorship of the American Legion Junior baseball team and. the need for support by the community to insure success, asking that the Council do everything in its power to urge the com- munity to get behind the Junior Baseball program in Lynwood in the interest of youth activities. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh that the Council wholeheart- edly indorse and urge community interest through all groups such as service clubs, churches, eta., in an all youth participation in the baseball program. All members present voting aye, tree Nla.yor declared the motion duly carried. Mayor Willard at this point told of a spontaneous presen- tation to Arnold J. Robles, Recreation Director, of a fine leather <R brief case by a group oP the youth using the community center. Cozen- Gilman Stroh commented that this type of news in the papers, such a8 all youth baseball program, etc., aids greatly in the development of abetter community. Councilman Williams at this point brought up the problem of requiring ex-officio members of the Planning Commission to vote on planning matters, stating he Pelt that it resulted in embarrass- ment and is an unsound policy in requiring an administrative employee oP the City to vote on a matter he is required by law to administer or enforce. Councilman Williams discussed at great length the pro- blems involved and after comment by the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Attorney be instructed to investigate and report on the possibility of.an amendatory ordinance correcting this problem. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the de~anda presented at the meeting oP J March. 21, 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 funds 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 X852 to 4921 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund ~1ss,029.21 Water Fund 4,110.49 Traffic Safety Fund - 3,97. $5 . Lighting Fund 118.13 Capital Outlay Fund 8.06 Public Park Fund 1,375.68 Retirement Fund 2,384.80 Total X27,324.22 _ It was moved by, Councilman Williams seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 members present voting .aye, the_Mayor declared the motion duly carried. - L.sz _ CITY C ERK, TY OF,LYNWOOD Ap ro d Apr ~, 195 - wi - -