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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-04-04 - CC REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 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, Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. Councilman Jensen was absent. It was moved by Councilman Wi111ams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of March 21, 1950 be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de Glared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed tp receive any and all bids on the proposed improve- ment of Bullis Road, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received seven 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: ITEM 1- _ .ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 ITEM 6 TOTAL Bruce W. Bennett X2220.00 X462,20 X222.30 X179.40 X2784,00 X70.00 $5927.90 Vido Kova- cevich Co.2400.00 .53z.oo 285.00 230,00 3000.00 75,00 6522,00 M. S. Mecham & Sona 2300,00 665.00 313.50 230.00 3198,00 87,50 6rr94,oo Cairns Con- struction co. 2700,00 53z,oo 256,50 23a,oo 3060,00 75.00 6853.50 George Savala 3000,00 532,00 285,00 287,50 27©0,00 75.00 6879.50 Boddum & Peterson 2500.00 665.00 313.50 230.00 3240.OO 100.00 7048.60 Griffith Co. 3300.00 704.90 34z,oo 207.00 3720,00 75,©0 8348,go It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said bids be ref erred to the Engineer for check and report 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 tine fixed to hear any and all protests or ob,ections on the assessment for the improvement of Orchard Avenue, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. Whereupon, Mrs. Barbee, 354f, Orchard Avenue, addressed the Council stating she was very pleased with the improvement as com- pleted. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2268 entitled pRESQLiJTION SETTING FORTH FACTS OF HEARII`1G,AND CONFIRMING ASSESShSENT, IN TFE h9ATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORCHARD AVENUE IN THE CITE OF LYNWOOD" was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll 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 conduct public hearing on change of zone on Red- wood, Plum, and Pear Streets, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. Whereupon, a voice stated that a petition had been pre- sented objecting to said hearing. The Mayor instructed that said petition be read. The petition was signed by 24 people representing 12 properties in the area. Thomas E. King, 3088 Redwood, addressed the Council, stating that the ma,~ority of the people still wanted the R-2 and pointed out that several of the names on the petition represent property o~Tners in R-3 zone. "" Nlr. Bannister, 11402 Plum, explained that the territory in question is surrounded by R-2 and R-3, and that this condition caused them inconvenience that should be corrected by allowing them the same potential use. William Baggott, 11445 Plum, and several others, addressed the Council voicing their desire for having the change made. Councilman Williams stated that he felt the petition was directed at him personally as he is the only member of the Planning Commission on the City Council and explained the background of zoning procedure and his honest opinion was expressed in his vote, both with the Commission and with the Council and that it resulted from his study of the territory. Councilman Bruner stated that he had made a close study of the area and appreciated fully the Planning Commission's interest in the matter but the split decision of the Commission revealed that they all did not think alike on it,.which would indicate possible error in their final finding. Councilman Williams then stated he understood there had been a secret meeting of the Planning Commission that he was not asked to, in regard to this matter,and noted that the agenda indicated a letter as a result of the meeting would be presented later in the meeting. Councilman Bruner stated that the records would show. that the Council has upheld the Planning Commission q~-9/14 per cent and that a group couldn't always be right. Councilman Stroh stated he wanted it known that he had in- vestigated the area personally-and stated that the narrow streets seem to be the whole objection to change and his observation reveals that the streets there are no narrower than in practically any place in town and that in these matters the majority interest should govern. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Council reverse the Planning Commis- sion findings as transmitted in Planning Commission Resolution No. 60. Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, and Williams voted aye. Mayor Willard voted no. The Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, ORDINANCE N0. 52b entitled."AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PRO- PERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP. WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422" was read by caption for the second xime. (Bisson Appeal}. it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, 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, Williams. Noes: Councilman Willard. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to conduct public hearing on change cif zone on property on the west side of Century between Norton and Imperial Highv~Tay, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard. to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation as transmitted in Planning Commission Resolution No. 58. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, ORDINANCE N0. 527 enti-t led "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PRO- PERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AAt AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING N1AP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422p was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Wi111ams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayar declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Gall: 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 conduct a public hearing on the proposed change of zone to correct error in original zoning map of property on Long Beach Boulevard between Los Flores and Imperial and abutting pro- perty to Long Beach Boulevard between Orchard and Euclid Avenue, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution g3o. 56. The Mayor in- quired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. "!`here was no response. Whereupon, it was moved. by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Council confirm the recomr::endations as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 56. All members present voting aye, the ~~ayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, ORDINANCE N0. 528 entitled pA1V ORDINANCE AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 422 FOR ..THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND TF-:E ADOPTION OF AN ANIETIDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422N was read by caption for ,,~ the second time. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that further reading be waived. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Bruner, 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 hour of 8:00 p. m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed to conduct public hearing on the proposed classification of zone of Wright Road Annex No. 2, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There was no response. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Council confirm the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 57. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the . motion duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. 52g entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 422 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 422p was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, 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 Bruner, that said ordinance be adopted ae 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. Communication Prom the William J. Grayson American Legion Post No. 85 was read wherein they requested permission to conduct a carnive.l on the Western Gear property on April 4th. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman '~ii113ams, that permission be granted sub,~ect to the precedent established that there be no admission charge to the grounds and that police and fire regulations be strictly adhered to. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, Mr. Weaver addressed the Council stating he wished to introduce Mayor Fechner of the U. S. Army who would talk to the Council in regard to Armed Forces Day, May 20th. Whereupon, Ma,~or Fechner addressed the Council and explained to them the pur- pose of Armed Forces Day and that it would supplant Army Day, Navy Day, and Air Corps Day, and he hoped there could be completed commun- ity-wide participation in order that the whole community might be awakened and become aware of the value of their armed forces. After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Council pledge full cooperation in the program and that the City Clerk be directed to send letters to all civic organizations on behalf of the Council, requesting their cooperation in the event. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. P. W. Hookey addressed the Council in regard to the Junior Rif le Club of the City of Lynwood, which meets under-the auspices of the Recreation Department, stating he has developed the club into a very active organization and stated that the interest would indicate that there is a definite need in the community Por an adequate rifle range, not only for the rifle club but For police practice. The Chief of Police stated he felt there was such a need. Councilman Bruner stated that he knew of the rif le club pro- gram and it had his heartiest accord. After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Manager be instructed to in- vestigate and make a full report on the possible cost and location oP a rifle range for the City of Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, Mr. Hookey told the Council of a club shoot to be held at Palytechnie High-school in Long Beach on Ma.y 11 and challenged the City Council to a match, the losers to buy the dinners. Whereupon, the Council accepted said challenge. MPB. Barbee of Orchard Avenue requested one hour parking limitation on Orchard Avenue east oP Long Beach Boulevard, owing to the harking problem. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman 3t~oh, that the matter be referred to the Chief of Police Por study and report. All members present voting aye, the Mayor de- c~.ared the motion duly carried. Mr. Jesse Corning of Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council and announced that the Lynwood Sons of the American Legion have been awarded hig honors in the State of California and that an appro- priate presentation of atrophy will be made to them by the.Los Angeles County Council. at Patriotic Hall, Los Angeles, and that it represented a signal honor Por the City of Lynwood. He further stated that there were approximately 3 or ~ rifle teams in Lynwood and that any consider- ation the Council could give to provide a range would be of tremendous value and benefit to the Community and to the young Americans growing up .here. A communication Prom the Lyn~Tood Lions Club was read wherein they requested permission to conduct a "white elephant" auction at 1122© Long Beach Boulevard May 25, 26, and 27, proceeds of said sale to be used in the clubs philanthropic work. It was moved by Council- man Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said approval be given. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager explained his tentative approval to the club to hang a banner across Long Beach Boulevard, apx~ropriately anchored on buildings on either aide, not on lamp poles, Further stating that appro- priate bond has been posted by the organization, covering any possible damages and requested final approval. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the display be approved as set forth. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams further stated the need Por location that would be safe to maintain such displays for other events in town, citing the recent hobby show as a_community activity that would have been benefited had there been some such a banner indicating the show. A communication Prom several oP the Lynwood City Planning Commissioners setting forth the need Por closer cooperation between the Council and Planning Commission was read. Councilman G~illiams stated that he felt that the letter was directed at him personally and that the letter was an uncalled Por political maneuver. Councilman Stroh stated he thought there should be a meeting between the Planning Commission and the Council to discuss matters that might result in:clarification as to the purposes of the two bodies. It was moved by Gouncilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the communication be Piled, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the First Christian Church ..was read wherein they requested the use of the bond house for ticket sale on April 29 Por their annual variety show. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that approval be given. AlI mem- bers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from_the 28-3D Club oP Lynwood explaining to the Council their plans to conduct an annual Festival of Flowers parade was read and copies of the outline of the affair presented to ..~ all Councilmen. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that approval be given to the parade subject to the approval of the Chief of Police as to traffic regula- tions. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Southeast District Radio and Tele- casting Inc. was read wherein they request endorsements by the Coun- cil of their plan to give the southeast district a radio and tele- vision station. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the matter be referred to the Manager with power to act as to an endorsement as to the city's part, after an investigation. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The home occupation application of Dr. D. L. Ricks, Phy- sician and Psychologist, 361 Century Blvd., was presented. It was moved by_Couneilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said application be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The home occupation application of Dale C. Campbell for water softener sales at his home, 4224 Shirley Avenue, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said application be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams stated that he had received several complaints from legitimate garage operators that there were several in town conducting automobile repairs in their back yards without license. The Building Inspector stated he has been watching such operations as that and has several cited at this time. A report from the City Attorney in regard to amendment of the Planning Commission organization as it affects the voting of ex officio members of said Commission, was read. Said report recommended that the City Clerk and City Engineer should not have a vote as ex officio members owing to their duties as administrative officers. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Attorney's recommendation as received and on file be approved and that he be instructed to draft the necessary ordins.nce. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the problem of a Small portion of Bulbs Road at the south City limits belonging neitrler to Compton nor Lynwood and the resultant confusion in seeing that the County maintains it properly. He recommended that a portion of it be annexed, stating that Compton had agreed to annex the half adjoining them, with the center line of the street becoming the boundary line between the cities. He further stated that practice has indicated that a center line division is preferable when two cities front on either aide of a street. There was considerable discussion whereupon, Resolution No. 2269 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TFE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BULLIS ROADp was read. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that Said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported that a portion of Rullis Road now in Lynwood that was annexed along with Ozell Manor Annexation has never been designated as ~, mayor city street and in order to spend Gas Tax moneys thereon, it is necessary that such a designation be made. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2270 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE ADDITION OF POR- TIONS OF BULLIS ROAD TO APPROVED LIST OF MAJOR CZTY STREETS" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said Resolution be adopted, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and W111iams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The N-anager reported on the garbage contract, stating that the present contract expires May 1, and discussed the problem of a possible extension of 3D days to allow additional time for more ad- vantageous study. There was discussion wherein Councilman Williams stated that he felt coming right at election time did not allow for thoughtful study and that an extension would be in order. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the present contract be extended to May 31, 1950 as offered by the San Pedro Com- mercial Company aX~d as recommended by the Manager and that the Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for said service for the coming year. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the problem that has resulted from the City's reservation of front portions of boulevard lots that were sold in years past under tax sale, the purpose being to acquire ad- ditional right of way. The Manager further reported that since then there has been a setback ordinance developed recognizing the physical developments as they exist an the boulevard and in several instances, one oY which is at hand, that is, a reservation by the City of several feet more than is required which has caused difficulty in owners arran- ging for development of comr~~ercial property. He recommended that in those instances that a Quitclaim Deed be authorized to correct the discrepancies. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Williams, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Quitclaim Deeds on behalf of the City of Lynwood as Grantor, to James C. and Vivian Wehrman as Grantee, to the westerly 3 feet of the easterly 10 feet of Lots 9~0 and 991, Tract 3025. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on a request Pram the Girl Scouts for restricted parking along Birch Street in front of the Girl Scout Headquarters and the Chief of Police stated he had no objection and recommended that the Nest side of Birch Street between Platt and Mul- ford be restricted to no parking. It was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendation be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the request of several industries ~~est of Alameda for city water service. There was a discussion as to the desirability of requiring annexation as a condition to serving the water wherein it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the matter be held over pending ad~.itional study and further report. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the bide for the construction of the concrete slab in the city park as received at the last meeting. He recommen~.ed that investigation has shown the low bidder to be responsi- ble and that the bid be awarded and the contract entered into with Oscar Van Unen. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Council- man Williams, that the recommendation be approved and contract awarded. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. Councilman Williams stated that at this time he wished to bring a matter to a head that he has been urging for the past four years; that is, that an electrically cooled drinking fountain be estab- lished in the foyer of the City Hall. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Manager be instructed to purchase and have installed an electrically cooled drinking fountain in the City Hall. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the demands presented at the meeting of April ~, 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 Number 4922 to 5003 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund Water Fund Traffic Safety Fund Lighting Fund Capital Outlay Fund Public Park Fund X14,436.29 2,110.96 5,02.29 106.4~- 11,229.00 3,086.34 Total X36.3`(1.32 It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. GI' CLERK, ~ OF LY UOD