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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-07-18 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 18t 1950 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ees- sio n in the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on .above date at 7130 p,m. Mayor Willard in the chair, Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard answered the roll call, It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of July 5s 1950 be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. A communication from the City oP Hawthorne in appreciation for the services of Chief Kerr in assisting with resent Civil Service examination was read. It was moved by Couricilma.n.Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said communication be Piled. All members voting aye$ the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The written application of Elsie Brooka,~ 111$ Atlantic Avenue to conduct business of steam bath was presented, It was moved by Coun- cilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said application be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation, report;, and recom- mendation. All members noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carri ed• The hour of 8:00 p•m• having arrived# said hour being the time fixed to receive bids for furnishing the City with gasoline needs for the coming years the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids, There was no response. The Clerk stated he had received 8 bids„ It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said bids be publicly opened,. examined and declared„ All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The following bids were receivedt First Grade First Grade with Eth 1 No~n~ r~emium er Gallon Per Gallon Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 17, 5, Shell 011 Co, 18.6 16,,6 Richfield 011 Corp. 17.3 15.3 C• Ea Ridley Co• 1't•9 16.9 Union 011 Co, of California 18.85 16.3 Signal 011 C o. l,~ 5 17.8 1 •8 Pathfinder Petroleum Co• No Bid No Bid The Texas Co. No Bid No Bid It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler seconded by Councilman Sneddon~ that said bids be referred to the City Manager Por check and report thereon. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The hour of BsDO p• m. having arrived said hour being the time fixed to hear an appeal Piled by Mrs. V• 0. C. Barbee as to the Planning Commissions denial of application of change of zone on Orchard Avenues the Mayor inquired if there was anyone present in re- gard to said hearing. . Whereupon, Mr• George Wilsonw Attorney from Huntington Park, addressed the Council, stating he was representing Mrs,, Barbee in this action. Mr• Wilson discussed the points in the Planning Commission+s resolution denying the change of zones stating he felt said points of denial did not accurately describe Qonditions as they exist, Mr. Wilson presented the proposed plan that his clients wished to develop and also letter Prom several realtors stating their opinions of the advisability oP a change to C-•2 of sub~sat property. Mr, H, J. Matthews, of Orchard .Avenue, addressed the Council in ob~eetion to the change and requested the Council to uphold the Planning Commission action. Mr„ R, N. Totansend of Qrchard Avenue, voiced his ob,~ection to any change in the resi8en~iel nature ©t the neighborhood Mr• Wilson then stated that the majority of the propert owners withl,r: the di,~triot favored a change and answered several points of ob~ec~tion 'by qtr, ~'o~ms~nQ: aril fir, ~4at~ht~+~si There ~ta• ~,ddit~oria~ 8~stin~®S,~ri r~~isroin Mrs. ga,rbee stated that the re~uesb dAi~~'~~ ®h~~ h~~ ®~~ ~~~-~lr~~ ~ri~ ~~~ riot a~'~`sot any other. 44 Councilman Stroh corrected a misstatement, noting that there presently existed no C-2 property facing on Orchard Avenue, It was merely side frontage of Long Beach Boulevard property. The Mayor stated his opinion of the purpose of zoning, that being protection of existing development and provision for orderly im- provement~ and he felt denial of the appeal proper in this instance, Councilman Daetweiler inquired of Councilman Sneddon, the Council°s representative on the Planning Commission, as to some ad- ditional background of the matter, Councilman Sneddon explained. that the matter had been gone into several times before and a complete his- tory of the problem and the area had been studied, which resulted in denial~of the request. He further explained that the Commission is in process presently of studying proposed change upon its own motion, There was additional discussion. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the appeal of Mrs. V 0, C, Barbee of the Planning Commission°s action as outlined in Resolution No, 62 be denied, All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications and there was no response. The home occupation application of Madeline Cortumr 11010 Benwell Drive, to conduct the business of beauty shop was presented. There having been no ob~ecti©ns, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the application be approved. A 11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Clerk presented blanket public officials° bond covering all positions in the city employ requiring the handling of moneys., It was pointed out that this saves the trouble of having several individual bonds expiring at different timeso It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said bond be accepted and file d, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly earried, RESOLUTION N0, 2283 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ENGINEER°S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY- ID1G OF ASSESS~f;EPtT COVERING STREET LIGHTIAIG EXPENSES. FOR THE 1954-51 FIS- CAL YEARp, was read, It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman S neddon, that said Resolution be adopted, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None, the Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No, 63 in re- gard to establishment of zone on Wright Road Annex No, 3, There was a discussion wherein Councilman Bruner stated he felt there was a need of the Council meeting with the Planning Commission in order to dis- cuss more fully the facts involved in this matter. After additional discussions it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that hearing be set for the next regular meeting of said zone classification and that the Planning Commission be asked to meet with the Council for further consideration the same date. All members voting aye; the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, ,.~, Planning Commission Resolution No. 66 recommending variance for church purposes for the First Baptist Church of Lynwood was read. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Coun- cilman Bruner, that said variance be confirmed and approved. All mem- bens voting ayes the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Attorney instructed the City Council on the proper pro- cedure in h~.ndlin~ zone change matters. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Clerk be instructed, upon receipt from the Planning Commission of a recommended change in zones to set and publish notice of hearing before the Council on said change. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Manager presented tentative map of Tract No. 16213, stating that the Planning Commission had previously approved said map and recommended approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Co~..ncilman Daet~*eiler, that said tentative sub- division be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly earried, The Manager reported on the pro,~ect in redesigning the inter- section aI B'eTntrooa Avenue ~a Long ~eaah 8oulevaz'4, ar it i• att'eoted ~~ by the Pacific Electric right of way, stating that as per direction several months ago, negotiations-have been completed and the necessary papers have been prepared by the Pacific electric to accomplish same. The Manager further reported that the cost agreed upon for the acquisi- tion of easement was 150.00. After discussion, it was moved by Coun- cilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that highway easement (Wo0.50018) executed by the Pacific Electric Railway Company be aceepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Lynwood. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the mo tion~ duly carried. The Manager presented maintenance agreement with the State of California for the maintenance of Atlantic Avenue through the City of Lynwood, explaining the purpose of same. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2284 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented.. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said Resolu- tion be adopted. ~' Roll Calla Ayeso Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard0 Noesa None. The Manager presented the Attorney's opinion on houarly em- ployeee~ status as requested at the last meeting. After the report was read, it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the report and opinion as on file be approved and the City Attorney instructed to make the necessary amendments to the Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the west Alameda annexation, stating that as yet he had not heard from one of the three properties involved, that being the southern California Pipe and Supply Company. There was a discussion as to the policy to follow in this matter wherein it was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler that proceedings be initiated to annex all three properties in the proposed u=est Alameda annexation. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2285 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF PRO- POSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING WESTERLY OF ALAMEDA STREET" was read. It was moved by Council- man Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said resolution be adopted, Roll Call: Ayest Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noese Nonea The Manager reported on the status of his negotiations as to the acquisition of right of way at the intersection of Carlin and Bulbs Road and of the problems involved in either procedure of ac- quisition; that is, purchase of entire property and resale of surplus or purcris.se of right of way property only and relocation of existing improvement. After additional discussion, it was decided that any action k~e ~=ithheld until more definite terms could be reached. The Manager presented the Councilmen with copies of the bud- get as amended, stating it was ready for adoption as finally decided upon at the last budget meetings CouncilL~an Stroh noted that the budget was completed with a reduction in the over all municipal tax rate> I'he ivianager stated this wa+~ correct; that there was an over-all reduction in excess of six cents per hundred. ~~hPreupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2286 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYPdWOOD APPBOVIr1G THE 195a-51 BUDGET OF THE ESTIMATES OF REVEN- UES AND EXPENDITURES FOR VARIOUS FUNDS" was reads It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said Reso- lution be adopted® Roll cello Ayeso Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. ^~oe s t None o The Manager reported that as per instruction, he has analyzed the Board of Supervisors proposal for bond issue to construct storm drain facilities. The rfianager stated his investigation reveals that the construction projected within the City of Lynwood would prove beneficial and by projecting tax rate and assessed valuation, would prove reasonable to the community. The Manager further recommended that approval of the plan should be given, qualified by a strong recommendation to the Board for extension of the proposed line as far north as the Pacific Electric right of way in order that a greater area might be benefittec~o It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroll, tli~.t the l~ianager° s report. be accepted and approval be fors*arded to the ~?oard of Supervisors as per Managers recommendation. Tl:~e l~ianager inf orr~led the Council that they were to reconsider the Cherry 1~I~,r'Let enclosure problem at this meetings 1~Ir. Cherry being ,,~ in the audience, there enszaed a discussion of the problem ~rherein the Attorney inquired of lair. Cherry wl.en enclosure could be acco~?plished. Mr. Cherry stated that it could be done by at least January 1, 151, and probably sooner, subject to conditions. The Attorney then recom- mended to trie Council t'~at extension of time be granted Mr. Cherry as to enclosure of his market subject to extension of his bond by the surety company, There was additiona'1 discussion by the Council as to the pro- blems of ordinance compliance and deviations which invariably result in difficult situations. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that as per recommendation of the City Attorney that Mr. Cherry be given an extension of time as to fulfillment of provisions of his bond in regard to enclosure and other improvements of Cherry°s Market to January 1, 1951. All members voting aye, the Niayor declared the motion duly carried. The lftanager reported that the Chief of Police has reported that Rodney E, Teuber has satisfactorily completed his probationary period, effective July 16 and he recommends permanent appointment, effective as of that date, at a salary of X200.00 per month plus the current cost of living index. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded try Councilman Daetweiler, that said appointment be made. All members voting aye, the iYlayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported that Hazel E. Bentley, Assistant Recreation Director, lias resigned her position effective July 1, It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said resignation be accepted with regret. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The l~ianager reported that Nlrs. Josephine Shepherd has re- quested thirty days9 leave of abse nce owing to ill health and recom- mended that same be granted. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said leave of absence, without pay, be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported that the Fire Chief has requested tYia.t consideration be given toward replacement of clothing of firemen who served on the recent Synthetic Resins Company fire. The Manager reported that owing to the nature of this fire, that considerable clothing had been ruined owing to the presence of large quantities of the product being loosed upon the ground and that attempts to remove """""~ same from clothing results in destruction owing to the strength and nature of the solvent required. There was discussion wherein it was pointed out tl~~at action of this nature has been taken as to police- men suffering damage in accidents in the call of duty and that it would seem only fair that some measure of reimbursement be applied in this instarxce. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Bruner, tY~at the Manager be authorized to investigate and work out an acceptable solution to theproblem in allowing reim- bursement. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Coun- cilman Sneddon, tY~at the demands presented at the meeting of July 18, 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, 7 GENERAL FUND Demand Register Numbers 5562 to 5622 inclusive to the respective Funds General Fund ~15,961.6~ Water Fund 5,bg1.88 Traffic Safety Fd 3, 78.55 Lighting Fund 1,918.21 Public Park Fund 790.8 Total ~28,I~7.76 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Sneddon, Stroh, and Willard. Noes: None. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. IT LERK, 0 L WOOD Ap~ ro -1_ ~_ August 1, 19 0 „ ,, - ~/~' ' H L W 0