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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-05-02 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING MAY' 2, 1950 The City Council of .the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City riall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 P•m• Mayor Willard in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Strati, and Willard answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 18, 19SO,.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 receive any and all proposals for the furnishing of dis- posal service to the City of Lynwood as per Specifications 1950-C, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to present bids. There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received two bids. It was moved by Councilman Stroh; seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the bias be pub- licly opened, examined, and declared. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bide were received: San Pedro Commercial Company 3699.5a per month Andrew V. Hohn X3450.00 per month It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the bids be referred to the Manager for check and report thereon. All members 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 a public hearing on the proposed annexation of Bullis Road as set forth in Resolution No. 226'. The Mayor inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing.. There was no re- sponse. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BULLIS ROAD" was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and yJillard, Noes: None. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. ~d~hereupon, Mr, L. M. Woodward addressed the Council in re- gard to the improvements in the Swantek property, stating that the death of one of the ohTners has caused a delay in the transaction and in order to avoid requesting additional extension of time on the in- stallation of required improvements, asked that .the follo~ring improve- ments be approved: Curbs, gutters, and pavement, and water lines in Brenton Ave. Curbs, gutters, pavement, and water line in Alma Ave. Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in Norton Ave. Paving first alley easterly of California extending from Alma Ave. on the north to Norton Ave. on the south, `T'here was a discussion wherein Mr. Woodward explained the purpose is to keep two large sections of land and that installation of all improvements as shown on map would result in several small par- cels. The Engineer explained to the Council that the request for modification is as described above. The City Attorney asked. if the in- tent is to replace the existing evntract far improvement installation with a new contract. The Engineer stated that it was. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the request as recommended and approved by the Engineer be granted conditional upon the Engineer's and Attorneys completion of a satisfactory contract for same. Ali members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Chamber of Commerce Secretary Eisert addressed the Council and presented them with the first copy of the new ~brocnure to advertise the City of Lynwood, expressing the appreciation of the Chamber for the cooperation of the Council that made this advertising medium possible. Mr. Eisert further expressed appreciation of the cooperation the City has extendea him during his tenure of office. hir. Braunig, representing the VFW Post 3902, Lynwood, addressed the Council, requesting clarification of trie enarges for use of the Community Center an~.ball parK, stating that in trie past three years his organization has been assessed dif'feren't enarges for the same services. After discussion, it was move. by Councilman Daetweiler and seconded by Councilman Stroh, ti7at the matter be re- ferred. to the City I~ianager for investigation_ and report at the next meeting. All members present voting aye, the P~ayor declared the motion duly carried. A t this point the iVlayor addressed the Council and audience stating that he felt it an honor to be part of the occasion at hand, that of presenting Officer Ed Zello an honorary police badge of the City of Lynwood upon his retirement from the service in the Lynwood Police Department. He expressed the appreciation of the City Coun- cil and of the City of Lynwood in general to Officer Zello for his ~"' many years of fine faithful service to the City, further stating he felt the retirement would be a great loss to the City and wished i`~r. Zello well in the leisure he has ,justly earned. Officer Zello ackno~,~ledged the presentation and replied that he had considered it a great honor to have served the City these many years and regretted that he had come to the age for re- tirement; he also expressed his willingness to continue to serve the city in any way he could, if and ~Tnen called. upon. He further expressed his feelings that it had been a privilege to work under the fine direction of Chief Paul Kerr. Wn.ereupon, the t~2ayor declared a recess for the net*spaper to take pictures com~.emorating the occasion. _ The meeting was called to order. A communication from Fred A. Lampe and several others was read, requesting installation of traffic signal at Lynwood Rd. and Long Beach Blvd. It was moved by Councilman StroYi, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the request be referred to the Manager for investigation ~*ith the Chief of Police and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A copy of a commendatory letter to the Police Department from Grayson~s Heat Control was read wherein they expressed tr,.eir appreciation for the splendid cooperation of the Lynwood Police De- partment, in aiding them in rnaintaining a safe crossing for their employees on Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the communication be filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from C. E. Williams wherein he expressed his opinion on the talked of swimming, pool development for the City was read, stating he felt since the school district change has been made that a cooperative venture with the School District would be the pref erable way and that means coup. be found to accomplish it without bond issue. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the communication be filed. All members voting ayes the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Railway Express Company was read, stating their pleasure in receiving the letter from the City in appreciation of their decision to not discontinue the local service. It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman Bruner, ~"" that the communication be filed. All members voting aye, the h:ayor declared the motion duly carried. The Public official bonds of City Clerk in the amount of X10,000 and the City j'reasurer in the amount of ~>50,000 were pre- Rented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said bonds be accepted in accordance with the ordin- ance providing for same. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, the City Clerk presented the Mayor the Clerks bond for keeping, as required by law. A Grant Deed dated April 22, 1950 and signed by Robert R. Strehlow and Gertrude E. Strehlow wherein triey convey to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the easterly 5.50 feet of Lot 9, ~'ract 1551, Map Book 297, Pages 15 and 16, Records of Los Angeles County, California, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, th~.t said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to cause same to be recorded in the office of ttie Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. ~.9 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. Recommendation from the License Golleetor in regard to the request for free license for local physically disabled men for solicit- ing was presented, namely, George Kendall and James McRae. The License Collector's recommendation stated he had received a local doctor's certif ieate of disability and recommended that licenses be granted un- til July 1, 1950, sub,~ect to renewal. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said recommendation be approved and license fee waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. An ordinance entitled uAN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF MASSAGE PARLORS, STEAM BATHS, BUB~?LE BATHS, TURKISH BATHS, SriOWER BATHS, AND OTHER HEALTH AND/0R BEAUTY BATHS OR SCHOOLS PERTAINING TO THE SAMEa was read for the first time. It T~ra9 moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Coun- cilman Sneddon, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first dine and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Gouncilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Clerx be instructed to transmit a copy of the proposed ordinance to existing establishments described in same for their, inf armation and comment. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 35 OF ORDINANCE N0. 305, DECLARING THE KEEPING AND RAISING OF MINKS, RATS, AND MICE TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND REGULATING THE BREEDING OF FUR BEARING ANIMALS" was read. It was. moved by Council- man Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said ordinance be accepted as read f yr the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that all licensed feed stores in the city be fur- nished a copy of the proposed ordinance and informative letter as to the purposes of same, requesting suggestions and recommendations. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Z'he Niayor announced that it was necessary to make appointment from the members of the Council to the Planning Commission. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that Councilman Sneddon be appointed a member of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The ~~~a.yor then stated it was necessary for an appointment to the Recreation Commission, Z'here was a discussion and it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Coordin- ating Council be requested to submit a list of names to the City Coun- cil of those willing to serve on the Commission in order that the Coun- cil might have a better cross section of the community from which to select. All members voting aye, the ~'~a.yor declared the motion duly carried. The matter of the Director of the League of California Cities, Los Angeles Division, was brought up. It was moved by Councilman Daetwiler, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that Councilman Stroh be ap- pointed as Director of the League. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 2273 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT N0. 1 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY" was read. It was moved by Councilman Bruner,. seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. The Manager announced that Thursday, ~~a.y nth, was Boy'a Day any. as customary, boys from the high school will take over the City offices and. requested that the Councilmen, if at all possible, be present for the occasion. ?'he P~anager reported on the renewah of the am'ou"lance con- tract with the County of Los Angeles in regard to emergency ambu- lance service. He stated th~.t tn.e past year under the plan has proved satisfactory and recommended renewal of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the contract be renewed and the Mayor and City Clerk be author- ized to execute same. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. 1'he Manager presented his report as requested on proposed salary adjustment for the City. After discussion wherein Councilman atroYi inquired as to possibility of any tax rate increase as a re- sult in adopting the proposed change, the Manager stated teat the estimate would indicate it would require no increase in tax rate. There was additional discussion wherein the City Attorney suggested that in event of approval of the recommendation it should be accomplished via formal resolution at the next meeting and could be made retroactive to the present. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Manager's report be approved as read and on file and that the Attorney be instructed to draw a formal Resolu- tion accomplishing the same, retroactive to this date. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. 2'he Manager reported on the Justice Court occupancy of the City Hall, stating that there had been unforseen difficulties en- countered by the County in their attempt to move and that they have requested an extension of time in order to accomplish a move from the premises. He recommended that owing to this need for extension of time that there should. be a definite rental arrangment established which, upon investigation, has shown that X2.75 per square foot per year is the maximum rental paid by the County in any of their leases. 't'he Manager recommended that the City allot~~ the additional tenure of occupancy agreement applying this maximum figure, which would result in approximately X300.00 per month rent and that it be re- troactive to April 1, 1950. After discussion of the problem wherein the Manager ex- plained the need for cooperation k*ith the County, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Coun- cil's former action as to rate of rent be rescinded. All members voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the rent for the Justice Court's occupancy of the City Hall be established at the rate of w2.'r5 per square foot per year, payable monthly from the first of April, 1950, and that the Manager be instructed to so notify the County. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on Personnel problems, stating that Officers Carlsted and Calori have been recammended by the Chief of Police as satisfactorily completing 18 months of service. He recom- mended their advancement to Niotor Patrolman IV at a base salary oP ~2~0 per month plus the current cost of living adjustment effective May 1, 1950. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said adjustment be approved as recommended. A11 members voting aye, the 2~~ayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on request for military training leave for Calvin D. Wood and Tom Fox. He recommended that as per past policy and legal requirement that the leaves be granted with pay, from Niay 8th to 22nd. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said recommendation be approved and leaves granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported an the requested grater crossing at Alameda and Butler to serve several industries on the UTest side of Alameda. He stated he felt a water shortage problem did. not exist as the complete southeast area is in approximately the same. position and that any drastic shortage z~~ould automatically affect all of us whether or not Lynwood served an additional three or four outside ~~ services or not. However, he pointed out, if, as discussed, the Coun- cil desired to make annexation a requisite for the water service, that that should be considered before any service is approved. After discussion as to the advisability of annexing, it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Planning Commission be requested to investigate and report their find- ings on the advisability of annexing the territory involved west of Alameda. All members voting aye, the ~'la.yor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager further stated that it would be a good policy if the School Board was officially notified of the proposed Wright Road Annexation No. 3 as Will Rogers School is located within the boundaries of said annexation and that protection of their interests should be in- dicated. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that a letter be directed to the School Board in- forming them of the annexation and that their interest in regard to zoning will be thoroughly considered when the occasion arises. All mem- bers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager further reported that a request for report should be directed to the Planning Commission as to the proposed annexation. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Planning Commission be requested to investigate the proposed annexa- tion known as "Wright Road Annex No. 3" and report at the next meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager then reported on the improvement of the street yard and recommended that the garage facilities an the City property formerly used by Oil Well Cementing Company be moved to the street yard and through this move all pieces of equipment operated by the Street Department could be housed. The Manager further suggested that the Council look over the existing facilities in order that they might be aware of the problem of developing city garage Facilities so that the problem can be solved in the near future. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Managers recommendation as to moving Oil Well Cementing Company~s buildings be approved and that he be instructed to prepare recommended plans as to the garage facilit- ies. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported that the Police Chief has recommended that parking be restricted on the south side of Sanborn Avenue between California and Long Beach Blvd. 1n order that.safer traffic conditions would result. He reported that this would result in no handicap since - the new public parking lot has been owned. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the parking be restricted as recommended. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Bruner then discussed the parking restrictions on California opposite the old St. Emydius Church. Whereupon, in a dis- cussion, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the matter be referred to the Manager and Chief of Police for full investigation and report. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported o n a request to continue use of non-con- f orming building at 3861 Imperial Highway from 0. H. Southworth. He pointed out that Mr. Southworth has discontinued his operation there and that there is posted a X100.00 bond for the removal of said building at the termination of use-and that the ordinance specifically provides that in the event of discontinuance of use of a non-conf orming building, that it shall not be reactivated. The Building Inspector explained the background of the problem and past actions of the Council in denying other extensions. Whereupon, Councilman Bruner inquired of the Manager as to his opinion wherein he stated that owing to past policy and precedent, he felt there could be no alternative other than denial. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said re- quest be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. she Mayor inquired of the Manager as to the possibility of acquiring the vacant lot immediately across from the City Hall for pub- lic parking. The Manager stated that there has been several attempts to arrive at a fair price for the property with the previous owner which were all unsuccessful; however, there have been none of recent ~~ carried. date. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the Manager be instructed to investigate and re- port on possible acquisition of said property. All members voting aye, the ~iayor declared the motion duly carried. she Mayor requested also that there be an investigation and report on the traffic hazard at tide south east corner of FernV?ood and ~ullis Road, occasioned by automobiles parking on both sides of Fernwood Avenue at said intersection. Councilman Stroh broubht up the pro;~lem that he had been approached ~;*ith in regard to various merchants charging various amounts of sales tax. The Y~iayor inquired if tree City Treasurer-Sales Tax Administrator could ans~,7er the problem. 1~4r. Floyd addressed the Council and stated the difficulty arose through the use of two differ- ent charts for computing sales tax applicable to businesses and that he had worked out what he considered the fairer one as to the pur- chaser and it has been printed and circulated through the courtesy of the Lynwood Press and that subsequent to that, other organiza- tions had printed another schedule whien resulted in a different breaking point as to tax collectable. He stated that ire his opinion there was no legal basis for either one as the law does not provide for hokT the tax should be assessed but herely the rate oP tax. The Mayor further inquired as to the proposed plan of reimbursing various commissioners of the City of Lynwood for expenses. The Attorney explained that it was unwise to establish fixed expenses as they have been charged to be compensation and that there were other problems involved that he could not recall by memory. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Council- man Sneddon, that tree City Manager and Attorney be instructed to in- vestigate and report on the problem of ex~~ense accounts for Commis- sioners. All members voting aye, the 1`layor declared the motion duly It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the demands presented at the meeting of May 2, 1°50, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and ap- proved and warrants ordered drawn on the City 2'reaaurer theref or in accordance with and to the payees named and the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Eruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. GENERAL FUND Demand Register. umbers 511Tto 5222 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X16,765.30 Mater Fund 3,235.61 Traffic -Safety Fund 3, 685.19 Lighting Fund 55.77 Capital Outlay Fund 8,569.05 Public Park Fund 1,286.29 Retirement Fund- 2,92~.3~ Total: X36,521.55 It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the meeting be ad,~ourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the mo on duly carr d. CLt~RK, _ OF YN4JO0D 4 .~