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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1954-06-15 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1954 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Buliis Road, on above date at 7~ 3o p.m, Mayor Bruner in the chair, Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard answered the roll call, It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Council- woman McMeekin, that the minutes of the previous regular. meeting „~,., of June 1, 1954 be approved as written, 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 for receiving any and all bids for furnishing the City~s gasoline supplies for the year 1954-55, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit bids, There was na response. The Clerk stated he had received seven bids. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, ghat said bids be publicly opened, examined, and declared. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The following bids were received: Company Ethyl Re tar Stan~ard~5i1 Company of California ;~'- ~ _~-- Richfield Oil Corporation .216 .191 Shell Oil Company .215(no bid bond) .Ig35 Pathfinder Petroleum Company .2116 .1966 The Texas Company .218(no bid bond) .1g6 Tidewater Associated Oil Company .2193 .1973 Union Oil Company of California ,239 .206 It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Council- woman McMeekin, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for checking and report. AlI members voting aye, the Mayor de- clared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood ~..-- Council of Parents and Teachers regarding the distribution and sale to minors of undesirable comic books. The Clerk further stated that the City has an ordinance, No. 490, which prohibits the sale of certain types of comic books. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the proper authorities enforce the City ordinance and that a copy of this ordinance be forwarded to the Council of Farents and Teachers. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Clerk presented a communication from Lynwood Cub Scout Pack No. 84C wherein they requested permission to sell fireworks, license free, on the vacant lot north of 11560 Atlantic Avenue, It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Willard, that said permission be granted, license free, sub,~ect to the fireworks sales control regulations adopted by the Building and Fire Departments. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood American Legion Post No• $5 wherein they requested that the starting date be changed to June 26 from June 30, as stated in the fireworks sales rules and regulations. After discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that said change of dates be authorized and that all organizations be authorized to commence sales on June 26, 1954. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly -- carried. The Clerk presented Planning 6bmmission Resolution No. 125 which approves the variance of use to permit a parking lot on Lot 986 and the West 40t of Lot .985, Tract 3172 (Barbee). It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ~~ n Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Fearson, Pender, and Willard, Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk presented a home occupation application from Mrs. Mary A. Myers, 11617 Lugo Park Avenue, to conduct the business of psychological counseling under the provisions of the home occupation resolution. The Clerk stated that the necessary cards had been mailed and no protests filed, and a certificate of occupancy issued by the Building Department, It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pender, that permission be granted to conduct the business as requested in the application, .All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. 610 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 27 AND 28 OF ORDINANCE NUNIDER 4~1 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was presented for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, 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, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard, Noes: None, Absent: None. The Mayor, on behalf of the City, wished to accept the pictures painted by the Lynwood Art Association for the City Hall, and requested that the Clerk send a letter of appreciation to said organization, The Mayor stated that this should be the time for appointment of Planning and Recreation Commissioners whose terms expire at the end of this month. Councilwoman McMeekin wished to recommend Mr. Hugh Leonard for appointment on the Recreation Commission. Whereupon, the City Attorney stated that as Mr. Leonard is a part-time employee of the City of Lynwood, he would like to have the opportunity to further investigate the matter. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that Mr. Hugh Leonard be appointed to the Recreation Commission subject to the Attorneyts opinion of said appointment. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Willard made a motion to reappoint Mr. Peter Hulem, which was seconded by Councilman Fender. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilman Willard, that Mr, Joe Goldsworthy be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded bg Councilman Pender, that Mr. Jim Duncan be reappointed as a member of the Planning Commission, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion 4u1y carried. """"'" It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Pender, that Mr. Bob Defines be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communica- tions. Mr. Warren Applegate, 3854 Le Sage, addressed the Council regarding the progress being made by the Food Giant Market in abating. the trash nuisance. He further suggested ~~ that possibly the closing of the entrance at the north end would help solve this problem. The City Manager stated that he would discuss this with the managers of the Food Giant Market. Mrs, Barbee addressed the Council and wished to thank them for their action in granting the variance as re- quested by her. She further requested that the parking limit signs posted on Orchard Avenue be removed to the inside of the sidewalk as they are presently causing a hazard to the pedestrians„ It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Manager investigate this matter. All members voting aye,the Mayor declared the motion duly ~-~^ carried. Mr, Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed ~;, the Council regarding the fire hazard from trash in the alley west of Atlantic, between Fernwood and Brewster. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Fire Department investigate and abate any hazard that might exist, Councilman Pearson wished to call the City Menagerie attention to trash blowing from the newly constructed King~e Drive-in on Imperial Highway onto the properties on Norton Avenue. The City Manager presented map of Tract No. 18112 for final approval by the City Council and acceptance on behalf of the public of the street dedications, The Manager further stated that this map conformed substantially to the tentative map approved by the City Planning Commission and that no im- provement bonds were required for this subdivision. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the subdivision map of Tract No. 18112 be approved and the street offered for dedication be accepted on behalf of the public, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pander, and Willard. Noes: None, Absent: None. ''""' The City Manager presented the report as requested at the last regular meeting from the A11on Ski Club for permit to sell fireworks, license free. The City Manager stated that if said request were granted, various other clubs should also be granted free permits upon request. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said request from the Allon Ski Club for permit to sell fireworks, license free, be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The City Manager presented the extension of contract for the furnishing of trash service by A. V. Hohn, present con- tractor, for a period of six months, and recommended extension be approved. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender., that the Council concur in the recormnendations of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pander, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a communication from H. W, Lindsay, Fublic Accountant, 10810 Long Beach Boulevard, P" Lynwood, wherein he stated that since the disclosure of the fees to be charged by Wood, Pyle & Co., it would be necessary for him to Qisqualify himself for the furnishing of the outside audit service with the City of Lynwood for the fiscal year 195-55. He further wished to thank the Council for considering him for this service, Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded ~ ~ p e by Councilman Pearson, that said letter be accepted and filed, `~ All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Tt was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the proposal from the auditing firm of Wood, Pyle & Co. for the performance of the City~s audit for the fiscal year 1954-55 at the same fees as charged in past years be approved, Roll Call.: ' Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard . --- Noes: None, ~ Absent: None. The City MB.nager reported on the progress with Mr. Neis Lautrup at the southeast corner of Carlin Avenue and Bulbs Road for the acquisition of his property for Carlin Avenue right of way. The Manager stated that at this point the interested parties cannot agree as to values and stated that the City has two courses to follow, one being further negotiations, or bg condemnation. After ec~nsiderable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the City Manager be authorized to continue negotiations by having three qualified appraisers appointed, one by the City, one by Mr. Lautrup, cane by the other two appraisers, to see that $ fair price may be reached in the acquisition of said property. Ro11 i~a1.1: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard, Noes: None. Absent: None, The City Manager prF~st:nted a report from the Traffic Authority wnex ain thea/ r~,r~,snnre~~~~d that: ~.. ThN nc~~°f::~:i ar~d s~2ath ti~ound boulevard stop signs at Agnes Avenue k~o removed 2. The installation ~;f boulevard stop signs for north and south bound traffic on Bu11is Road at .Josephine; --~ 3. The installation of boulevard stop signs for north and south bound traf':~ie ors Bul.lis Road at Cedar Avenue; 4,. The installata.~~n of boulevard stop sign for the east bound tra~'fic a~n Cedar .~renu.P at Bu11is Road. 1t was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded b'r Councilman Pearson, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Traffic Authority in the installati~?n ref said signs. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the me~~d~ton duly carried. The ^itr'Manager recommended that Fireman Richard Proud be granted the=. next salary step .raise of $:364 per month, effective June 1~', ~~. r~~~. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Council. concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly Barr.ied. The City Man.a~;er asked the Council what they desired to do in the way of P~ls.cinp~ a plaque at the new natatorium. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the names of the City Council, Recreation Commission, City Manager, architect and engineer, and contractor he placed on an appropriate plaque 1'or dedication purposes, A11. members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly mo~~d by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilman Willard, i-:tiat the demands presented at the meeting of Ju;o~ 1..5, Lg54, ha~a:Ing boon regularly audited, are '~°~ hereby allowed anti approvedY and warrants ordered drawn on the City Treasure-r therefor in accordance with and to the payees named and the funds indicated in the several demands hereby approved. 37 GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand register numbers A3168 to A3281 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund X24,576.79 Water Fund 21,294.64 Traffic Safety Fund 10,785.~5 Lighting Fund 3,~~5 47 Special Gas Tax 136.50 Capital Outlay Fund 950.00 r-- Public Park Fund 1 678.45 '! Swimming Pool Construction Fund 65,997.93 Retirement Fund 1,863.15 TOTAL. $130, 778.18 Roll Calle Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent; None. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. APPROVED JULY 6, 1954 ~\ U \~ x