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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1953-12-15 - CCs~ i~7 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15. 1953 ~,,, The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a ~', regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7830 p.m. Mayor Willard in the chair. " Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Pearson, Sneddon, and '~11,1.'Lard answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting; of December 1, 1953 b® approved as written. All memoere voting; aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a claim Pram the Pacific Tel~p°r-axle and Telegraph Company for damages to their underground cable by the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that said. claim be referred to the insurance carrier for disposition. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a claim filed on behalf of Henry S, Kyle foiU~;ersonal property damages resulting from a recent accident with a piece of city equipment. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said claim be referred to the insurance carrier for disposition. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented an application filed with the Public Utilities Commission by the Los Angeles Transit Linea for authority to abandon service on part of the Hollydale motor coach line No. 51. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Manager be instructed to investigate said discontinuanoe and present a report at the next regular meeting. A 11 members ~roti~ng a,g°e, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a home occupation application of Mr. John L. Kennedy to conduct the business of eiRn painting -at 11324 Elm Street,-and read a letter of protest from Mrs. Ne11e Beater, 4316 Shirley. Whereupon, Mr. Kennedy addressed the Council and ~ta.ted ne would conduct no business there other than parking v x a vehl.c~..e and. storing equipment. The City Attorney stated tha~G ~.#' c; 'r.,~~s~.ness is actually bung done at the hams, x~a bus~.rlesk~ :i.icense would. 'be required, and no furtl~ier s.ct~ on need ~'~' b e t ak e.r, . The Clerk presented. Planning Commission Reecrlution No. 121 wherein the Commission approved the change of zone from C-2 to C-2-a of the property fronting on Long Beach. Bc:;alevr~.r.~d between Imperial Highway and. Century Boulevard. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pes.rsc,r~, secc~nd.~d by Councilman Sneddon, that the Council concur in the action of the Planning Commission. All members °aotia°;.F~ ~:+°~ t*, the Mayor `~ e ; tar ~d. t ~a e motion duly carried. .~r~ or~dir~ance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDINC+ ORI77:NAt~N~~E N;~i. 570 r OR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FROFERT~~E9 AIvD THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. ,~70" was presented for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Council- man Bruner, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Councilman ~~r'~z~~er. , that said ordinance be accepted ~g xeat~ ^or the f 3.xM~ ~M time and pass t o the second reading. Roll Calls Ayese Counoi.'lmen Bruner, Daetweiler, ~es.x•son, Sneddon, e.n3 Willard. Noeee None. Absents None. Y.. ^ I ^ ~ ~~~n ORDINANCE NO. 6Ofi entitled 1°AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF L~YN6~'OOIJ AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT PRO~- ~'.SDI ~C~ ~'OR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD IN THE CALIH~'ORNIA STATE EMPLOYEESe RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM" was presented for the second time. It was moved b,y Councilman Bruner, seconded by Counci~.man Sneddon, that further reading; be waived. All mem- bers voting aye, the Mayor declared tie motion duly carried. It was moved b;v Councilmen 9neddon, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that Bald orc~.ins.r~cc k~e adopted ae read for tYie second. time, finally pass ,. and be published as required by 1.aw. Roll Calls Ayes s Councilmen ~3L LYner, Daetweiler, Pearson, Sneddon, and Willard. Noses None. Absent: None. Mr. H. Lougee, representing St.Paul's Lutheran Church, addressed the Council requesting the City to remove the existing trees in the parkway adjacent to thQ~.r new church at the north- east corner of Hullis Road and Cortland, and further stated that they wish to plant new trees at their own expense. The City Manager stated the City's policy has been that only dangerous ar d.efective trees would be removed. Mr. Lougee also requested permission to hang a canvas sign across Hul11s Road to advertise their Christmas pageant. It was moved by Councilman Hruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the above matter be referred to the City Manager for necessary action. All members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. Mr. L. W. Dawn of the Lynwood Savings and Loan Aer~c~ciation, presented a picture to the City of LynWn~r~. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that the City Council accepted the picture with sincere thanks and that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Lynwood. savings and Loan Association. All members voting e.,ye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. H. H. Johnson, 1221) Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council requesting the City to indicate to the Court that the Council has no o'a~ection to holding in abeyance the present judgment aE,;ainet him in a recent zone violation trial until the a~~pea~. he has filed is acted upon by higher cour~~s. The City Attorney stated that this would not be the proper action of a City Council to interfere in court pro- ceedings. Mr. Johnson then presented evidence of similar zone violations to the Council for their consideration. Whereupon, it was moved. by Councilman Hruner, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said matter be referred to the proper authority with instructions to enforce present ordinances. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager presented his report on the bide received at the last regular meeting for the drilling of a water well, and recommended that the low bidder, Roscoe Moss Company, be awarded the contract. It was moved by Councilman Daetweiler, secorac~ed by Councilman Pearson, that the Council concur° in said recommendation. Roll Calls Ayers Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Pearson, Sneddon, and W111ard. Noels None. Absents Norse. The Manager presented his report on the petition requesting improvement of a certain a11e,y under the Improvement Act of 1911 wherein he stated that 52 per cent of the property owners affected had signed said petition and recommended that @:~~ the Council order proceedings commenced. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that the Council order said proceedings as requested. A11 members voting; aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager stated that he had received a petition requesting the City of Lynwood to institute proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 for the construction of sanitary sewers on Platt Avenue west of Elm Avenue. He further stated that 5~ per cent of the property owners affected had signed the petition. Whereupon, it was move. by Councilman Sneddon, seconded by Gouncilman Bruner, that the Council order pro- ceedings commenced. A11 member's voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The City Manager presented the report on the request for the installation of a boulevard stop sign for the south- bound traffic on Bullis Road at (3rcYie.rd Avenue. He~ further, stated that`the City of Compton agreed to install a stop sign for the'no*•thbound traffic at orchard Avenue, and recommended said installation. It was-moved by Councilman-~Fearaon, - .. seCon+d.ed~ b~, Councilman Bruner, that sa~id~=bouleve.rd~ e~tt~p `~bs<<~ installed. All-members voting aye: the Mayor d~eo3.ared the tnotibri duly carried. ~ ~~ ~ `' The City Manager stated he had received a request from a realtor representing Irwin M. Denser who wishes to purchase from the City of Lynwood Lots 45 and 46 of the Bullis Alameda street Tract, ae he le the owner of property ad~aeent to said lots. After considerable discussion regarding acquisition of other rights of way through Mr. Deseer's property, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that said matter be held in abeyance until agreement can b® reached regarding future purchase of Santa Fe Avenue right of way. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager stated that since moving to the new City Hall the Cityy's property on Court Street (formerly City Garage) is no longer needed for public use and requested authority to dispose of said property. It w€~s moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Daetweiler, that necessary proceedings be instituted to dispose of said land. Roll Ca118 A,yese Councilmen Bruner, Daetweiler, Pearson, Sneddon, and Willard. Noess None. Absents None. The City Manager stated that at a recent meeting with County Supervisor Chace the construction of a library building on the civic center site was discussed whereby the City would construct said building on City property from local funds, providing the County agrees to reimburse the City for the cost of the construction of said building over a three year period. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the City Manager be instructed to prepare a letter setting forth the City's offer for the con- struction of a library building. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Ths City Manager presented the following personnel recommendations8 That Fireman Richard Vandruff Proud, having com- pleted one year of service, be advanced to X350 per month, effective December 12, 1953, That Clifford Espeseth be appointed Deputy License Collector, probationary, at a salary of X306 per month, plus X25 per month car allowance, effective December 15, 1953. ~e'1 Y".,`x P ~ `.. It was moved by Oouncilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the Council concur in said personnel recommendations, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Sneddon, that letters of appreciation be addressed to al°~'.. who helped make the dedication of the City Hall the s~.9.c^ess that it was. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Aruner, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that appropriate letters be addressed to the dedication committee and to all city employees for their fine spirit of cooperation and tkie contribution they made for the open house. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried,. It was regularly moved by Councilman Daetweiler, seconded by Councilman Pearson, thet the demands presented at the meeting of December 1.~, 1953, having been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and approved and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasi.zrer therefor in s,cct;~~ance with and to the payees named and the funds ind,icatad in the several demands hereby approved. GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand register numbers A2086 to A 2192 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund Water Fund Traffic Safety Fund Lighting Fund Capital Outlay Fund Public Park Fund Retirement Fund $22,029.57 6,935.21 2,319.46 2,711.69 50,352.27 5,550.00 1,752.25 Total . $91, 650.45 Pol?. Calla Ayes8 Councilmen ~3s~unPr, Daetweiler, Pearson, Sneddon, and Willard. N oesg None. Absento None. It was moved by Councilmen Hruner, seeanded by Councilman Daetweiler, ths.t the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Manor declared the motion duly carried. CITY CLERK, Y. 0 LYNWOOD APPROVED January 5, 195w Y R OF THE C TY OF LYNWOOD •~. +~ .w~