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REGULAR ~IEE''I~~ING DECEMBER '~, 195
The City Council. of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session ~.n the C.it~* Hall, 113~~? Bu.llis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Bruner in the chs.ir,
Councilmen Brunerv McMeeking Pearson, Pender, and Willard
an~.wered the roll call.
It was :roved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council-
wom~.n N[~:9~Ieekin, that the minutes c?.f th.e previous regular meeting
of I~ove~~ber 16A 154 be approved a~ ~rritten, All members voting
aye, ~-he M~.yor declar. ed the mo~~io:~x du1.y cs,rried .
Th® Clerk pres~,n~,,ed a communication from Mr. C. E.
Williams, ~~~-5 B~tiwster, regs,rding his personal opinions of changing
the burning hours end change of meeting nights of the City Council.
It was mogred by Councilman Wi.lls.rd, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin,
that the communication be accepted snd riled. All members voting
eye, the Mayor declared the mo+~ion duly carried.
The Clerk presented. Fcesa:~ution No. ~57~- entitled "A
RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF TPA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, .DECLARING I°T'S INTENTION TO PAY OUT OF .ITS MUNICIPAL
FUNDS SIXTY PER CENTUM (60~) OF THE ,AMOUNT OF TAXES TO BE DERIVED
.FROM T~3E AREA OF THE METROPOL.7CTAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALI-
FORNIA WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGTNNINC~
~.~~ULY l , 1 ~ 5 5 , AS SIC H AMOUNT OF TAXES SHALL BE FIXED IN AUGUST,, 19 5 5 ,
Bey RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF D.~CRECTORS OF SUCH METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Pearson,
secanded by Councilman Pender, ghat said Resolution be adopted,
Roll Call. :
Ayes : Councilmen Psr°zz.ne:r~, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and W~. hard ,
Noes: None.
Absent: Nane.
The Clerk presented the report from the Planning Commission
wherein it was recoa~zmended that the necessary proceedings be commenced
to bring about annexation of the Mj.dlands District. It was moved
by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that said
report and recommendation be accepted, All members voting aye,
the Mayor declaa~ed the motion duly c~a,~rried.
.'"hereupon, RESOLUTION NO.~NE75 entitled "A RESOLUTION
CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF A ~XATION PROCEEDINGS AND
APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF PETI"PIONS REQUESTING THE ANNEXATION
OF MIDLANDS DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was
presented. I*.~ we,s moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council-
woman McMeekin, that ss.id re.aolu.t~.on be adopted,
Roll.. Call
Ayes: Councilm~*n Fsruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and Willard,
Noes: Nane.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presen~;ed e,n ord~ns.nce entitled "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING
OF BUSINESSEwS, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS CONDUCTED OR
CARRIED ON WSTH.T.N SAID Cl'TY, REGULATING CERTAIN KINDS THEREOF,
:FIXING THE AMOUNTS OF THE RESPECTIVE LICENSE FEES UPON THE SAME;
PROVIDING .FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID LICENSE FEES; AND REPEALING
AIL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" for
w the first time. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by
Councilwoman McMeekin, that further reading be waived. All members
voting aye, th.e Mayor declared the motj.on duly carried.
Tt ws.s moved by Coa.zncilm~n Willard, seconded by Council-
woman McMeekin that said ardinar~ce be accepted as read for the
first time snd pass tc~ the second reeding.
Rol'1. Call:
Ayes : Cou.ncil.~n~:n Br~.zx~er, McM~~ekj.n, Pearson, Pender,
and Wi;~.land
Nas';~ : None .
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 61.6 ent;itle~d "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORN.I:A, AMENDING SECTIONS NUMBERS 2, 4, AND 5 OF
ORDINANCE N0. 511. OF SA.TD CIT'_7'" was presented f'ar the second time.
(Water Rates). It was waved. by Councilm~cn Willard, seconded
by Councilwoman Mc.Meekir~, ~;h.at further reading be waived. All
members vating aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried.
It was moved ~by Councilman Willard, seconded. by Council-
man Pender, that said. ordinance be adopted. as read for the second.
time, finally pass, and be published. as required. by law.
Roll Cello
Ayeso Cauncilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and
Willard..
Noeso None.
Absent,o None. °"",
ORDINANCE NO, 617 entitled. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING `j
ORDINANCE NO, 570 FOR THE PURPOSE Or RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTZES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING
MAP WHICH IBS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 570" was presented. for
the second time. It was moved by Councilman Willard., seconded
by Councilwoman McMeekin, that further reading be waived. All
members vating aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.(Sanchez).
It was moved by Cauncilma.n Willard, seconded by Council-
woman McMeekin, that said ordinance be adopted. as read for the
second time, finally pass, and be published as required. by law.
Roll Ca1.1~
Ayeso Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and
Willard.
Noes e Nane
Absent: None.
'1'he Clerk preserxt~:d. th~:~ comprehensive general liability
policy for the year 155. T~- was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin,
seconded by Councilman Willard, that said. policy be accepted. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
Councilman Pearson request the Clerk to send. a letter
complimenting the Chamber of Commerce an the fine Christmas parade
held. recently. .
Mr. Robbins, of 2616 Norton Avenue, addressed the
Council requesting that a representative of the City be present ~,,,,,
a.t the public hearing of December 8 regarding the rail abandonment.
Mrt~. John W. Bannister, 11420 Plum, addressed the Council
requesting that the City Attorney represent the City at said. hearing.
The City Attorney stated. that he had already prior
commitments and. would be unable to attend. said hearing.
The Mayor stated that if it is possible, a member of
the City Council will attend. the hearing.
Miss Cardiff, 2601 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council
and. requested that a traffic signal be installed at Imperial and.
Fernwood. It was moved by Cauncilmen Pender, seconded by Council-
man Pearson, that said request be referred to the Traffic Authority
for investigation and. report. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
Miss Shirley Campbell, 356 Burton Avenue, addressed
the Council and requested. that traffic signal be installed at
Bulbs Road and Burton. It was moved by Councilman Pender,
seconded by Councilman Willard, that said request also be referred
to the traffic authority for investigation and. report. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried..
The City Manager stated that there have been requests
in recent months for use of the building at Luga Park by various
organizations,
Whereupon, Councilwoman McMackin stated she felt the
building,should be made available and use~as an art center building.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Council- ..~..
man Willard, seconded by Cau.ncilman Pender, that the existing
structure in Lugo Park bP made available as a public axt center
building subject to approval and regulation by the Recreation
Commission. A11 members vating aye, the Mayor declared. the
motion duly carried.
Mrs> Jessie Witter addressed the Council, complimenting
the Council upon their action in this matter,
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The City Manager presented an agreement extending the
existing contract with the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention
~~+f C_~uelty to Animals for furnishing pound service for the year
1855. The City Manager stated that there was no increase in rates.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman
Willard., that the Mayor and Clerk be autharized to execute said
agreement on behalf of the: Cit;y.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Caur~cilmer~ ~3runer, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and Willard.
Noes: wane,
Absent: Nona.
The City Manager presented his report on the bids
received at the last regular meeting :f°or portable bleachers in
the new natatorium and recommended that the contract be awa.xd.ed.
to the law `bidder, the A~,astiai--F?~~nt;ley Seating Company. It was
moved by Councilman Per~ders, r-~~:,~r~.n~~~~«~. by Councilman Pearson, that
the Council concur in the rE~~ammendatians of the City Manager
in awarding said carit;rac;t.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Eiruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
arid. Wi 11 and
Naes: None.
Absent: Nane.
The City Manager stated they h.ad received a request
.Pram the Joint Parking Committee for restr~.ction of off-street
parking areas to 2-hour park:i.ng,
The City Manager also presented the report of the Chief
of Police wherein his investigat~.on revealed that the ma.~ority
of these off-street parking areas are being occupied by owners
and employees adjacent to said parking areas and. recommended
that said business people cooperate by making these spaces
available f°or customer parking, and further reeommend.ed that
said. off-street parking areas be posted. for 2-hour parking time
limit. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Council-
woman McMeekin, that a1I off-street parking areas owned or leased
by the City of Lynwood. be posted for a ~-hour parking limit. All
members vot~.ng aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The City Manager presented hj.s report on the bids
received at the last regular meeting for the installation of
traffic signals at the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Euclid
Avenue and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, Electric and Machinery Service, Inc. It was moved by
Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the
Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and
authorize the Mayor and. Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf
of the pity.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen BrunexT, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and Willard.
Naes: Nane.
Absent: None.
The City Manager requested. authorization to advertise
for bids for the installation of traffic signal system at
Josephine and. Bulbs Road, which was established in the 1855 Gas
Tax Budget. It was moved by Gauncilman Pender, seconded. by
Councilman Pearson, that said a.utharization be granted.
Roll Ca11:
Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and Willard.
NNaes: None.
Absent: Nane.
The City Manager presented. h~u report on petition
received at the last regular meeting requesting alleviation of
traffic problems on Abbott Road wherein he recommended that:
1. Portions of shoulder on the northerly side of Abbott
Road be surfaced to produce smoother riding;
2. The traffic ardinance be amended to limit the
roadway use to vehicles of less than two ton weight;
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3. That the installation of additional stop signs ~
with flashing lights be deferred. pending results of further
study by the Police Department.
Mr. W, J. Dever, 4248 Abbott Road, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes,
4245 Abbott Road, Mrs. E. E. Bailey, 3905 Abbott Road, Mr. E.
Dangler, 4229 Abbott Road, all addressed the Council regarding
the traffic conditions on Abbott Raad and requested. that immediate
steps be taken to alleviate the traffic problems.
After considerable discussion, it was moved, by Council-
man Willard., seconded. by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the Council
accept and concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All
members voting a.ye, tree Mayor declared th.e motion duly carried. " "'""'
It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council-
man Pender, that "dip" signs Yee installed at the appropriate
intersections on Abbott Raad. Al.l members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carr°iedn
A Corporation Grant Deed dated November 30, 1954, and
signed by J'. Jack Willard, President, and Frank R. Limber, Secretary,
for the C. 8e J. Development Ca., Tnc. was presented, whereby the
fallowing described property is conveyed. to the City of Lynwood
for street purposes: The westerly $.50 feet of Lot 6 of Slausson
Tract as per map recorded in Book 3, Page 34$ of Miscellaneous
Records of Los Angeles County, California. It was moved. by
Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that said deed
be accepted and the City Clerk be directed to cause said instrument
to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen B~°uner, McMeekin, Pearson, and Pender:
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilman Willard declined to vote.
The Manager presented the following personnel recommenda-
tion: That Fireman William Pomery, having satisfactorily completed
1$ months service, be.adva.nced to the newt step raise of $393 per
month, effective December 1. ]'t was moved. by Councilwoman
McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Council concur ° „~,~
in the recommendation of the City Manager. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared the motion duly carried..
It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Council-
man Pearson, that the demands presented at the meeting of December
7, 1954, haling been regularly audited, are hereby allowed and
approved and warrants ordered. drawn on the City Treasurer therefor
in accard.ance wj.th and to t;he payees named and the funds indicated
in the sevex^al demands hereby approved..
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Demand. Register um ers to A4135 inclusive
to the respective funds:
General Fund $29,525.5$
Water Fund. 2,371.4
Traffic Safety Fund 2,048.52
Lighting Fund 204.88
Capital Outlay Fund 1,092.99
Special Gas Ta.x Fund 550.00
Public Park Fund. 4,445.24
Retirement Fund 2,034.18
Swim Pool Construction Fund 49,309.08
Roll Call.: TOTAL. $9.~3
Ayes: CaurYCil.men Hrunpr, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender,
and Willard.
Does: None.
Absent: Norse ~ ,.~..
Tt was moved by Goune;flman Pearson, seconded by Council-
man Willaz•d, that the meeting be ad,jhurn d . All members voting aye,
the Ma:Sror declared the motion duly car e .
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