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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1956-01-07 - CC REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1956 The City Council of the City of Lynwood. met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date a.t 7:30 p.m. Mayor Bruner in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard answered. the roll call. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of Januar;~ 3, 1956 be approved as written. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Council of Parents and Teachers advising the Council that they did not sponsor or indorse the program of the Compton-Lynwood. Retarded School. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded. by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said communication be accepted and. filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly es.rried. The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Oscar Severson, 3319 Cedar Avenue, requesting exemption from City business license due to his physical disability (blind) for the business of making and. selling brooms from door-to-door. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilman Pearson, that said exemption be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the following organizations requesting permission to solicit and pick up salvage material: The Volunteers of America St. Vincent de Paul Society The Gospel Army Inc. Tt was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Coun- cilwoman McMeekin, that said permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the American Cancer Society for permission to conduct its fund raising campaign during the month of April, and from the United Cerebral Palsy for permission to conduct a fund raising campaign during the month of May. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded. by Council- man Willard, that said organizations be granted permission as requested.. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk read a communication from James Walker,Jr., 3564 Josephine Street, requesting the Council to oppose any substitution of bus service for present rail service on the Bellflower line serving Lynwood riders, and further requested that letters opposing said change be sent to the State Public Utilities Commission a.nd the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Los Angeles. After considerable discussion, it was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded. by Councilman Pearson, that the Clerk be instructed to write letters to the above mentioned bodies voicing the Councils ob~eetion to the substitution of bus for rail service on the Bellflower line. Roll Call: Ayes: Couneil.men Bruner, McMeekin, a.nd. Pearson. Noes: Councilmen Pender and Willard. Absent: None. The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Fred. A. Lampe, 11523 Long Beach Boulevard, requesting the Councils support on the above matter. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the letter be accepted and filed. A7.1 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Weisner, 3644 Fernwood, containing suggestions for a method of disposing of tin cans by reducing them in size by flattening. It was moved by Councilman Willard., seconded by Councilman Pearson, that said communication be accepted. and filed, and. that the Clerk be instructed to send a letter to Mr. Weisner thanking him for his interest in the problem. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a proposal on behalf of the Insurance Agents Association covering fire insurance' on all city property, both personal and real, which was held over from the last regular meeting. The Clerk stated that the requested Notice of Intention was published in the newspaper and that only ane inquiry had been received. At this time, the Clerk presented a. letter from Mr. R. W. Anderson, agent for Firemans Insurance Company, Newark, New Jersey, stating that he was not submitting any formal bid in connection with the insurance needs as the bid would be identical with any other board company for the same coverage. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the insurance proposal as submitted on behalf of the Insurance Agents Association be accepted for the policy period 1956-61, effective January 20, 1955. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Grant Deed, dated January 4, 1956 and signed by Norma Davis, whereby she conveys to the City of Lynwood Lots 330 and 331, Tract No. 2551, was presented. It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman ~iJillard, that said deed be accepted and the City Clerk be instructed to cause same to be recorded. in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following Grant Deeds were presented for acceptance upon completion of escrow: Lot 336, Tract No. 2551, Sadie B. Zuckerman; Lot 465, Tract No. 2551, Crill T. & Stella M. Crawford; Lot 329, Tract No. 2551, Minnie C. Ruby. Tt was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that. said deeds be accepted and that recording in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County be authorized upon completion of escrow. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2633 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL 1956, TN SAID CITY"~ was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said Resolution be adopted. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. ' The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No. 154 which denied the request of K. A. Heineman for variance to permit a wholesale grocery warehouse on Lots g and 10, Block 12, Tract No. 5418. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seeon:ied by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the Council concur in the action of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor C""w r ~" declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented Planning Comr~rission Resolution No. 155 which recommended the change of zone of certain parcels of land Lying on the north side of Century Boulevard westerly of the Flood Control Channel, and property easterly of Check Avenue and southerly of Century Boulevard, and the property northerly of Cortland and westerly of Check Avenue from Zone M-1 to M-2. Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF' THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0, 570" was presented for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Willard, ~seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion d4u1y carried It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Council- woman McMeekin, that said ordinance be accepted. as read for the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Calls Ayeso Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes< None. Absent„ None. The Clerk presented an application for a special permit from Mr. Dewey McFall, 3630 Adair Street, Los Angeles, to operate the business of ,junk collector at industrial plants in the City of Lynwood. The Clerk also presented the report of the Chief of Police concerning said individual in which he found. no criminal record. The Clerk stated that all the requirements of the business license ordinance had been complied with a.nd recommended granting said special permit. It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded. by Councilman Willard, that the Council concur in the ~"" .recommendation of the City Clerk. All members voting aye, the Ma.ycr declared. the motion duly carried. The Manager presented his report on the bids received ,,, at the last regular meeting for the installation of traffic signals at three locations wherein he recommended that the low bidder, Electric and. Machinery Service, Inc., be awarded the contract. Whereupon, it wa.s moved. by Councilman Pearson, seconded b~ Councilwoman McMeekin, that the Council concur in .the recommenda- tions of the City Manager and. award said contract to Electric and Machinery Service, Inc., and that the Clerk and. Mayor be authorized. to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. Roll Callo Ayes< Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: Nonce Ab~s ent ° None . The following Grant Deeds were presented. for the widening of Carlin Avenueo Grant Deed dated January 3, 156 and signed by Josie Baier whereby she conveys to the City off'' Lynwood. that portion of Lot 2 of J. J. Bullis Tract as shown on map recorded. in Book 3, pages Erl2 and 613 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, California, lying within the following described exterior boundary line, to-wits Beginning at a point on the southerly line of said. Lot 2 distant thereon 140 feet easterly from the southwest corner of said lot; thence South 71°.104 55Pp East Tong the southerly line of said Lot 110 feet; thence North 18° 554 lOpp East 27.44 feet; thence North 72° 234 35" West 110 feet; thence ,South 18° 554 lop` West X5.12 feet to the point of beginning. Grant Deed dated January 10, 1956 and signed by Rachelle Jones and George Jones whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood that portion of Lot 2 of J. J. Bullis Tract as Shawn on map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and 613 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, California, lying within the f®llowing described exterior boundary line to-wit: Beginning at a point -, on .the southerly line of said Lot 2 dista.n~'•thereon 94 feet • easterly from the southwest corner of said, lot; thence South 71° 101 55" East 46 feet along the souther,3,y line of laid lot; thence North 18° 558 10" East 25,12 feet; thence North 72° 238 35" West 46 feet; thence South 18° 558 10" West 24.14 feet to the point of beginning. Grant Deed. dated January 10, 1956 and. signed by Stanley Baxter whereby he conveys to the City of Lynwood that portion of Lat 2 of J. J. Bullis Tract•as shown on map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and 613 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, California, lying within the following described exterior boundary line, to-wit: Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence South 71° 101 55" East along the southerly line of said. Lot 48 feet; thence North 18° 558 10" East 23.17 feet; thence North 72° 238 35" West 48 feet; thence South 18° 551 10" West 22,16 feet to the point of beginning. ~ Grant Deed dated January 9, 1956 and signed by James A. • Lewis and Eldora Lewis whereby they convey to the City of Lynwood that portion of Lot 2 of J. J. Bullis Tract as shown on map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and bl3 of Miscellaneous F.ecords of Los Angeles County, California, lying within the following described exterior boundary line to-wit: Beginning at a point on the southerly line of said. Lot 2 distant thereon 4$ feet easterly from the southwest corner of said. lot; thence South 71° 108 55" East along the southerly line of said Lot 46 feet; ' thence North 18° 551 10" East 24.14 feet; ;tinence North 72° 23•~ 35" West 46 feet; thence South 18° 551 lOP9 West 23.17 feet to the point of beginning. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Willard, that said deeds be accepted grid that the City Clerk be directed to cause said documents to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard.. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 2634 entitled "RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX MONIES FOR STREET"IMPROVEMENT IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Willard, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said Resolution ' . be adopted. ~ ; Roll Call: • Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeek~.n, Pearson., Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. - The Manager stated that negotiations have been completed for purchase of the following described property for off-street parking purposes and re.~ommended that the purchase be made° Those portions of Lots 46?_ and 463 0:~ Tract No. 2551 as shown on map recorded in Book 24, pages 78, 79 and 80 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, California, described as follows: Beginning at the most northerly corner of~said Lot 462; thence South 75° 361 West 44.58 feet; thence South 27° 428 West 30.46 feet; thence South 14° 241 East 74.58 feet; thence North 27° 428 .East 30.34 feet; thence North 60° 288 50" East 46.68 feet; ~• thence North l4° 248 West 62.30 feet to the point of beginning. It was moved by Gouneilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Willard., that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Manager for the purchase of said parcel and authorize the • Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement of sale and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary escrow agreement on behalf of the City. ~'• .~•~ cl Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager stated that with the increase in trimming of parkway trees, the trimmings have become a problem from a disposal standpoint, and recommended the acquisition of a chipper which would reduce the bulk by approximately 75 per cent. The Manager recommended that a chipper be acquired at $2878.50 on a rental basis with option to buy. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Council- man Pearson, that the Couneil concur in the recommendations of the City Manager in the acquisition of said chipper. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented the following personnel recommenda- tions: that Officer Daniel Leddy be advanced to the second step increase of $356 per month, effective February 1, 1956; That Officer Robert Crook be advanced to the third step at $375 per month, effective February 1, 1956. Tt was moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Council- man Pender, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Willard, that the demands presented at the meeting of January 17, 1956, 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. GENERAL ACCOUNTS Demand. register num ers to B2259 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund. $25 713.92 Water Fund. 6,232.88 Traffic Safety Fund. 5,033.21 Lighting Fund. 247,(7 Capital Outlay Fund. 13,496.84 Public Park Fund. 680.62 Retirement Fund 2,118.01 TOTAL $53,523,15 Ro11 Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, McMeekin, Pearson, Pender, and Willard. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Mr. Arnold Robles, Recreation Director, extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the first annual swimming relays to be held on February 3 in the Natatorium. It was moved by Councilman Wil ard, seconded by Council- woman McMeekin, that the meeting be ad o r ed. A member oting aye, the Mayor declared the motion dul~ ar~ied. ~~ n ~~ APPROVED FEBRUARY 7, 1956 `~ '-~- -------__,