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REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1956
The City Council of the Gity of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at
7~3o pam~
Mayor Compton in the chair.
Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and.
Summers answered. the roll ca'11. --1
It was moved. by Councilman Summers, seconded by Couneil-
waman McMeekin, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting
of September ~+, 1956 be approved as written. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The .Clerk presented a communication from the-Coroners
Comm~.ttee for Charter Amendment D requesting the City Council to
adopts resolution supporting the passage of said charter amendment,
which would separate the Coroner4s Office from. that of the Public
Administrator and. specifying that the Coroner would be a physician
trained in the field of pathology. It was moved by Councilwoman
McMeekin, seconded. by Councilman Finch, that the Council support
said charter amendment and adopt the necessary resolution. -All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from the Long Beach
Boulevard. Merchants Association requesting the Council to roves-
tigate.the possibility'of increasing the safety of pedestrians
using the crossing at Platt and Long Beach Boulevard., It was
moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin,
that said request be referred to the Traffic Authority for inves-
tigation and report, and that consideration be given to the
installation of a pedestrian-operated signal at this intersection.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented. a communication from the E1 Bodrero
Hotel, Inc., informing the Council of the contemplated construction
of a 90=unit motel-restaurant on Long Beach Boulevard by said "'"""'
organization. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by
Councilman Summers, that said communication b~ accepted and filed.
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the .motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from the .Los
Angeles Better Business Bureau requesting the City Council to
adopt an ordinance similar to the City of Los Angeles ordinance
which is designed to regulate the business of used car sales. The
Clerk recommended that said request be referred to the City. Attorney
and the. Chief of Police for investigation and report.. It was moved
by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded. by Councilman Summers, that the
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Clerk. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from the American
Mission Army protesting the arrest of one of their solicitors.
It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilwoman
McMeekin, that said communication be accepted and filed. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a request from the United States
Day Committee to proclaim Qetober 23 as "United States Day." It
was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin,
that the Mayor be .authorized to issue said proclamation. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from the Citi2eris
Committee for Yes on Proposition 5. The .Clerk stated that
Proposition 5 is a Constitutional amendment which will appear on ~"'
the November ballot relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages
which, if adopted, would prohibit minors from entering premises
licensed only for the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink.
After considerable discussion,. it was moved by Council-
man Finch, seconded. by Councilman .Pender, that the Council adopt
a resolution supporting Constitutional Amendment Proposition 5.
Roll Call:
.Ayes: Councilmen Finch, McMeekin, Pender.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Councilmen Compton .and Summers declined to vote.
The Clerk presented a comrnun~cation from Mr. L. D.
Jacks requesting the C:unci:. to aga:".n consider his a~plics~tion
to conduct she business of a driving school in his home at 3652
Walnut Avenue. The Meyor inquired if Mr. Jacks was in the
audience.
Mr. Jacks explained his operation to the members of the
Council.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeek~'_n, seconded by
Councilman .Summers, that said home occupation permit be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes; .Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender.,
and Summers,
Noes; None,
Absent; None.
The Clerk presented. a request from M. W. Harriman
for refund. of fee for building permit which was not used, to erect
a canvas canopy at 3797 Century Boulevard. The Clerk stated that
no construction had. been done and recommended the cancellation of
said permit and. refund. of fee .
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Council-
man Pender, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said building per-
mit fee of $10.00 be refunded to M. W. Harriman.
Roll Call:
.Ayes; Councilmen Finch .and Pender.
Noes: Councilmen Compton, McMeekin, and Summers.
Absent: None,
Following a discussion regarding procedure to be Followed.
in .refunding fees paid. for unused permits, it was moved by Council-
man Finch, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that the City Manager,
:Attorney, and Building Inspector prepare a report and recommend
a procedure for refund. of fees. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared. the motion duly carried.
The Clerk informed the Council that the Board of Super-
visors has established Tuesday, October 30 at 10;30 a.m. as the
time for hearing on the financing of Zone 1 in the Central Basin
.area for the purpose of replenishing the underground water supply.
The Clerk stated that the Central Basin Water Association suggested
that the Mayor appoint same member of the City to attend the
hearing on behalf of the city. The Mayor appointed the City
.Engineer to attend said hearing.
RESOLUTION N0. 2675 entitled ('RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING CERTAIN. AREAS OF LAND
ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY" was prW~sented. It was moved by Councilman
Pender, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said resolution be
.adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin,,Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No.
174 denying the application of C. J. Miller, M. D., for variance
of use to permit the construction of a medical building on Lots
67 and 68 of Tract No. 20680. It was moved by Councilmen Pender,
seconded by Councilman Finch, that the Council concur in the
action of the Planning Commission in denying said request.
Roll Call;
Ayes: .Councilmen Compton, Finch, and Pender.
Noes: Councilwoman McMeekin, Councilman .Summers.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No.
175 approving the zoning in Wright Road Annex No. 10 as M-1. It
was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman
Summers, that the Council concur in the action of the Planning
Commission.
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Roll Call.:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
An ordinance entitled. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 570 FoR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN .PROPERTIES
AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH
IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE NO> 570" was presented. for the first
time. Wright Road. Annex No. 10 zoning). It was moved. by Council-
- man Summers,. seconded. by Councilman Pender, that further reading ,,,.,~
be waived.. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion ,
duly carried..
It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded- by Council-
woman McMeekin, that said. ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and.
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Clerk presented. Planning Commission Resolution 176
.approving the change of zone of the frontage on Century Boulevard
between Stockwell and Bullis Road. from Zone .R-3 to C-2 and P-1. It
was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Summers,
that the Council concur in the action of the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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. (Century Blvd., Stockwell to Bullis). It was moved by -~,
Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that further
reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried..
It was moved. by Councilman Finch, seconded. by Council-
woman McMeekin, that said ordinance be accepted. as read for the
first time and pass to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
At this time the Mayor declared a 5-minute recess.
Following the recess, the Mayor again called. the meeting
to order.
The Clerk stated it would now be in order to name the
law firm and specify the fee in connection with the special coun-
sel to be furnished. the Chief of Police in the pending Personnel
Board. hearing.
The City Attorney recommended. that the firm of Robertson,
Harney and Drummond be retained at a fee of approximately $150 for
two nights, and should the hearing be extended, the fee to be com-
puted on a comparable basis. It was moved by Councilwoman
McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Council concur
in the recommendations of the City Attorney in employing said
counsel at the fee specified. -~,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Man~gerPS report on the request for proclamation
of "Emergencies Donut Wait Week" was presented wherein he stated
that the .Mayor of Los Angeles, among other communities, is pro-
claiming said week, and that the purpose is to generate peoples
interest in safety and the need for safety in the home. It was
moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin,. seconded. by Councilman Fender,
that the Mayor be .authorized. to ~roclaim the week of October 1
as "Emergencies Donn Wait Week.. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The a~eport of the City Manager concerning the petition
filed at the last .regular meeting for the improvement of Long
Beach Boulevard between Imperial and Century by the installation
of 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lamps was presented., wherein he
stated that the petition represented approximately ~O~ of the
total .assessable frontage. It was further stated that it has
beenthe custom to require a 51~ petition, but in this particular
case, he felt that the extension of the installation of said
lighting system would be a major civic improvement, and the
property owners would have a full opportunity to .appeal and
protest the improvement should they see fit to do so. He further
recommended that the .Council institute said proceedings.
RESOLUTION NO, 2676 entitled SIN THE MATTER OF THE
IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULk:VARD. RESOLUTION DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF DEBT LIMITATION REPORT" was presented. It was
moved by Councilwoman_McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Summers,
that said resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Fender,
.and .Summers .
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Managers report was presented stating that the
Engineering Department has secured all of the necessary right of
way-for the improvement of the north side of Carlin Avenue
easterly from Thorson Avenue, except a single 50~ parcel belonging
to Mr. Mascaro, who does not desire to dedicate the necessary
right of way without reimbursement due to the proximity of the
curb Line to his home, Mr. Mascaro has agreed to dedicate the
.necessary right of way for $500. The Manager stated that funds
have been set up in the State Highway Budget to .cover highway
acquisition, and recommended that Mr. Mascaro~s proposal be
accepted. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin,. seconded by
Councilman Summers, that the City Council concur in the recom-
mendation of the City Manager and purchase the necessary right
of way for the sum of $500.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin,. Fender,,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Managers report concerning the bids received
at the last regular meeting for the improvement of Carlin Avenue
was presented, wherein he recommended that the contract be awarded
to the low .bidder, Vernon Paving Company. It was moved by Council-
woman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the Council
concur in the recommendation of the-City Manager in .awarding said
contract, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute said con-
tract on behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Fender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Managers report concerning the bids received at
the last regular meeting for the improvement of Century Boulevard
was presented, wherein he recommended that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Ray F. Hess. It was moved by Councilwoman
McMeekin, seconded. by Councilman Finch, that the Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager in awarding said con-
tract, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute said contract
on .behalf of the City.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers..
Noes: None.
Absent: Nane.
The City Managerts request that $1,500 be transferred
from the contingency fund to the Project #76 (Century Boulevard)
fund in the Division of Highways 1956-57 Budget was presented, due
to increase of construction costs since the date of original
estimate, It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman .Summers, that the Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager and recommend approval by the Division of
Highways for the transfer of $1,.500 from the 1956-57 Contingency
Fund to Project #76.
Roll Call:
.Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Clerk stated that the Lynwood Police .Reserve
organization has requested that the city provide said organization
with additional weekly disability benefits over and above cover-
age allowed under Workmen~s Compensation while on authorized. duty
with .the Police Department. They have requested an additional
payment of $40 per week, or a total, including Workmen~s Com-
pensation, of $80 a week.
The City Manageris report concerning insurance .and
Police Deserves was presented wherein he felt the Council should
give .favorable consideration to their request inasmuch as they
perform a valuable function to the City. The Clerk stated that
in checking with a number of insurance companies, he found that
the requested coverage may be obtained for an annual premium
of $10,40 per officer from an out-of-town company, or $11.20 per
officer from the local Insurance Agents Association.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman Finch, that the Council authorize purchase through
the local agents association of insurance to provide weekly
disability benefits in the amount of $40 per week for each
Reserve Police Officer.
Roll Call:
-Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
There followed discussion regarding the use of police
uniforms for performing private police duties in violation of
the Police Manual and Code of Ethics, with no action being taken.
The Managers communication advising the Council that
application has been made to The Metropolitan Water District
fora service connection from the central feeder on Southern Avenue.
The cost for said. connection is $23,000, which must be deposited.
before any work can .proceed, and it is recommended that the
Council authorize the deposit of the .above amount for said con-
nection. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Council-
man Finch, that the Council authorize the deposit of $23,000
with The Metropolitan Water District for said service.
Roll Call;
.Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Managers report was presented wherein he stated
that negotiations have been completed for the purchase of a
portion of Lot 463, Tract 2551 from Mrs. Flora Bishop, in the
amount of $3,250, plus a warehouse building presently located on
a previously purchased parcel, with Mrs. Bishop to relocate said
warehouse at her expense. He further stated that this settlement is
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substantially in the amount agreed upon by all parties, and there-
fore, recommended tht~t the Council approve the purchase on the
.above terms and. authorize the Mayor to enter the escrow agreement
on behalf of the City.
Mr. Harold. Bishop addressed the Council and stated he
was in agreement with the. above terms except that he felt that
8. means of ingress and egress should be provided to the rear of
the property, via the proposed. parking lot.
There followed considerable discussion regarding his
request for ingress and egress.
The City Attorney advised. the Council ghat in connection
with .the relocation of said warehouse structure, Mr. Bishop
should comply with the city ordinance regulating the relocation
of structures.
It was moved by Councilman Compton, seconded by Council-
man Pender, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the
Gity Manager in purchasing that portion of Lot 463 of Tract 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:
Lot commencing N 27° 42+ East 64..32+ from the most
southeasterly corner of said Lot 463, said point being the true
point of beginning; thence N 14° 24+ West 74.58+ more or less to
the northwesterly line of said Lot 463; thence along said north-
westerly line N 27° 42+ East 30,34+ more or less, to the most
northerly corner of the southwesterly 150.00+ of said Lot 463;
thence northeasterly in a direct line to a point in the easterly
line of said Lot 463, distant thereon N 14° 24+ West 37.00+ from
the .most easterly corner of said Lot 463; thence-along the
easterly line of said Lot 463 South 14° 24+ East to the most
easterly corner of said Lot 463; thence southerly along the south-
easterly line of said Lot 463, S 27° 42+ West 97.36+, more or less,
to the point of beginning,
in the amount of 3,250 plus the warehouse building
presently located. on Lot 464 of Tract 2551 as per map recorded
in Book 24, Pages 78, 7g, and 80 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles
County, California, except the Southerly 90 feet of said lot,
subject to the approval of the relocation of said warehouse to
the southerly portion of said. Lot 464, and that the Mayor be
authorized to enter the escrow agreement on behalf of the City,
and. that upon completion of escrow, the necessary deed be
accepted and the Clerk directed. to cause said instrument to be
recorded. in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Mrs. Grace Reynolds, 3249 Fernwood Avenues, inquired
as to the type of business that may be conducted when the ware-
house building is relocated. The Mayor explained. to Mrs.
Reynolds that only the uses permitted. by the Building and Zoning
codes would be allowed.
The .Manager+s personnel recommendations were presented,
as follows: That the resignation of Fireman Jack T. Sisemore be
accepted with extreme regret, effective September 1, 1956;
That Theron .Raymond Stevens be appointed Roseman,
probationary, at X380 per month, effective September 10,.1956;
That Patrolman .Michael Griffin+s probationa:~°y employment
be terminated., effective September 30, 1956.
It was moved. by Councilman Pender, seconded by Council-
man Summers, that the Council concur in said recommendations.
All members voting aye, the .Mayor declared the motion duly
carried.
The Clerk advised. the Council that Officers McPherson
and. D+Arrigo have recently completed. courses in Psychology and
Speech Arts. It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by
Councilwoman McMeekin, that letters of commendation for their
interest in furthering their knowledge of their work be sent to
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the officers, All m~~mbprs voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carr~.ed .
The Mayor inquired if tYiere were any oral communications.
There was no response,
It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Council-
man Fender, that a letter of commendation be directed to the
Lynwood Unified School Dist:c~iet for .~.ts outstanding contribution
to the .community as noted in .the report contained in the national
SCHOOL EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE. -All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried, ...~,;
RESOLUTION N0, 2b''? entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF ..THE CITY ~,~F LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DE-~
MANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR" was pre-
sented. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman Summers, that said Resolution ba adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes : Cou~~,c t.~.m;~n ;;~:~~iTdptr?:a7, F~ rch, McMeekin, .Fender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman Summers, that the meeting be adjourned. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the .motion duly carried.
APPROVED OCTOBER 2, 1956.
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