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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1955-10-04 - CC1~~ ~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1955 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date st 7030 p,m. Mayor Bruner in the chair, Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, and Willard answered the roll call. Councilman Pender was absent. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by ,~ Councilwoman McMeekin, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 155, the ad.~ourned regular meeting of September 12, x955, and the regular meeting of September 20, 1955 be approved ~ written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared t`he motion duly carried. - _ . The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. $rma S. Fariley in which she makes claim against the City of Lynwood. for personal injuries sustained at the Natatorium on July 15, 1955• The Clerk recommended that said. matter be referred to the City~s insurance carrier for disposition. It was moved by Council- woman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Clerk. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Navy Mothers Club of Lynwood requesting permission to conduct their annual Tag Day program on October 27, 1955. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Parson, that per- mission be grs.nted said organization to conduct their annual Tag Day. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared one motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Cam~ton- Lynwood Childrens Foundation asking the Council9s support irr establishing an organization to aid in the education. of the mentally retarded children in this area. The Clerk .stated that since this organization is not functioning as yet as a -- non-profit corporation, he would r~eommend holding any action in abeyance until additional information is received regarding their aims and objectives. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the Council concur in the recommenda- tions of the Clerk in tabling said matter pending receipt of additional information regarding said organization. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk stated that he received a petition request- ing that property lying on the east side of Thorson Avenue and north of Carlin Avenue be annexed to the City of Lynwood. -The Clerk further stated that the petition contained sufficient signatures and recommended that proceedings be instituted under the Annexation of Uninhabited Territory Act of 193. Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. 2614 entitled 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE 0'F PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COU1~`TY OF LOS ANGELES LYING EASTERLY OF THORSON AVENUE" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by ~- Councilwoman McMeekin, that said Resolution be adopted. Ro11 Calla Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noes: None. ` Absent> Councilman Fender. RESOLUTION NO, 2615 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE ~° CITY COUNCIL OF THH CITY OF LYNWOOD, APPROVING REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PENDLETON AVENUE BETWEEN COLYER AVENUE AND.-ELM AVENUE" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willard,. seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said Resolution be adopted. 13 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noes: Bone, Absent: Councilman Pender. The Clerk presented an application from Florence Ada Lassiter for special permit to conduct the business of selling Christmas trees in the open at the corner of Century and Long Beach Boulevards. The Clerk stated that all of the provisions of the license ordinance have been complied with and recommended that said special permit be granted. It was moved by Councilwoman .McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City ""'"' Clerk.. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a home occupation application from Alex H. Pellett for the business of bookkeeping service at 12600 Oak. The Clerk further stated that the necessary post cards had been maleii`out with no one in the area objecting to the applicant cond~ct3ng said. business in his home. Whereupont was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Couneilt~oman McMeekin, that said application be approved, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, The hour~~f 8;00 p.m. having arrived, said hour ~. being the time fixed 1°or hearing in the matter of the proposed vacation of a portion of Franklin Street extending northerly of Lynwood Road, the°Mayt~r inquired if there were any present in regard to said hearing. There t~8ts ~=nti response. Wh~reupvn'RESOLUTION N0. 2616 entitled "RESOLUTION OF ORDER OF VACATION'OF A PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET EXTENDING NORTHERLY OF LYNWOOD ROAD IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noes: None. "~ Absent: Councilman Pender. The City Manager stated that the present crossing protection at'~mperial Highway and Fernwood Avenue is inadequate and that°'the Public Utilities Commission has requested additional crossing protection by the installation-of two No. 8 flashing light signals. The Manager stated further that there are sufficient funds in the 1955-56 State Gasoline Tax Budget for such purpose and recommended to the Council that they approve the expenditure of $1800 for flashing lights at Imperial and Fern- wood and that the Division of Highways be requested to approve such expenditure from the contingent fund (Project #78) in the 1955-~s Memorandum of Agreement. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the C©un~c21 concur in the recommendations of the Manager in requa$tng the approval of the e~p~nditure of $1800 #'or the instal'lativn of said flashing I~:gi~t signals . Rohl Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin; Pearson, Willard. Noes: None. .Absent: Councilman Pender. The Manager presented agreements b'etw~en the Pacific Electric Ksilway Company and the City of Lynr~ooci- for the instal- lation of `flashing light signals at Wright Road and Fernwood ~,,, and at Imperial. Highway and Fernwood for approv~.~. , Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson,.seconded by'Couneilwoman ~ McMeekin that such agreements be approved and ~h~t the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said agr~emen~s on behalf of the City. ~~ 14 Ro`11 Call o Ayese Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Pender. The Pianager presented a request from the City Treasurer to transfer $29,000 from the Park Improvement Fund to the Swimming Pool Bond Redemption Fund in order to retire the mature bonds for the fiscal year 1955-56. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the Council authorize the transfer of said amount. Roll 'Call e Ayes> Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noeso None. Absent: Councilman Pender. The Manager presented his report on the bids received at the regular meeting of September 6 for the improve- ment of_Fernwood Avenue. The Manager further stated'-`that the Division of Highways has approved the additional amount needed for paid improvement and recommended that the°low bidder, McAmis and Baker, be awarded the contract. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the Counei~ scrnc.ur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize-the Mayor and Clerk to execute said contract. ~ ' Roll 'Call: Ayes. Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. Noes< None. _ Abserrte Councilman Pender. The l~fanager request authorization t© dispose-of the equipment In the snack bar in the Community Center inasmuch as the operation has not proved a financial success in pa.at years and further, that the Recreation Commission has also recommended the disposition of said equipment. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman W311ar~d, seconded leg Councilwoman McMeekin, that the Council authorize the Manager to dispose of said equipment. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager presented the following personnel recommendationse 'T'hat Mrs. Helen Hendrickson, No. 1 on the eligible list, be appointed Police Secretary effective Augtlet l6, 1955, at $294 per month; That Nir. Paul McCom~e3~ be appointed Natatorium Manager, probationary, effective September 1, 1955 at $350 per month; "That :Officer Robert Fred Ferguson be promoted to Sergeant, effective October l,~1g55. w It was moved by Councilman Willard, secon~CecY by Councilman Pearson, that the Council concur in the recommenda- tions of the City Manager. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager stated that plans and specifications for the improvement of Long Beach Boulevard have been approved by the Division of High Ways and requested authorization to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of Long Beach Boulevard between Century and Beachwood. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said authori- zation be granted. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Pearson called the Managers attention to the fact that red. markings on the curbs designating "no parking" have become difficult to see. The Manager stated that he has recommended to the Chief of Police that permanent "no parking" signs be installed as a measure to relieve the continual re-painting which is now required. It was regularly moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the demaMd$ presented at the meeting of October 4, 1955, having beef ~reguiarly 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. GENERAL ACCOUNTS Demand Register Numbers B1591 to 1732. inclusive to-the respective funds: General Fund $44,552.49 Water Fund 7,523.67 ~-- Traffic Safety Fund 4,112.43 Lighting Fund 4,997,60 Capital Outlay 'Fund 2,074,83 Public Park Fund 29,686.04 TOTAL.... ..$92,957.06 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard: Roes: None. Absent: Councilman Pender. K:.;` '1'fie Mayor inquired if there were any oral a ommuni°- cations. Mrs. Qillham, IOg61 Mallison, requested information from the Council regarding the proposed expenditures in renova- tion of the allied arts center building in Lugo Park. ~:'he Mayor explained the proposed program fpr the development of Lugo Park. Mr. Fletcher, 10960 ~tallison, addressed the Council and stated that he felt that the proposed expenditure was un- warranted at the present time. Mr: Donald Baker, 10922 Cornish, addressed the Council and asked if the Council has any knowledge of whether or not the art group has sufficient funds to maintain said facility. Whereupon, Mrs. James Bristol, representing one of the art groups that will use the facility, stated that her - organizatiot~ ~.s in good financial condition. ~.~ ~~'onso, Boy Scout representative at the. World Jamboree held in Canada, presented the Lynwood flag which was displayed at the Scout Jamboree. -- Whereupon, Mayor Bruner accepted said flag on behalf of the city;-' It was;~~moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Counci~T- woman McMee~tin, that the Council accept and designate it as the -- .official f1Sg of -the City of Lynwood. Ro11 Call: Ayes': Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Willard. does: None. Absent: Councilman Pender, Mayor"Bruner stated that he felt the Council should make some recognition of Duke Snider~s fine performance during the recent World Series Games. Whereupon, it was moved by Council- man Pearson,` seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the Mayor be instructed to send a letter of congratulations to Mr. Snider for his fine performance and to designate an appropriate day as "Duke Snider 13a.y"~ in Lynwood. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, It was-moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that the meetin a adjourned. All members present voting aye, the Mayor deela e t c mo i n d l arried. APPROVED OCTOBER. 18, ' 1~ , "'1 T _~ `4 ~..