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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1956
The City Council of the City of Lynwood. met in a
regular sessi_cn in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road., on above
date at 7x30 p.m.
-Mayor Compton in .the chair.
Councilmen Gomp±on, F_'nch, McMeekin, Pender, and.
Summers answered. the roll call.
It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded. by
Councilman Summers, that the minutes of the previous regular
meeting of November 20,.1956 be appro~~Atd as written. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion. duly carried..
The Clerk presen~:ed a communication from Mr. W. A.
Gallagher, 218 West :~llth Street., Los Angeles, ~equesting the
Gity of Lynwood. to cooperate with the County Board. of Supervisors
in placing a traffic signal at the intersection of Fernwood (Santa
Ana) and Alameda, It was moved. by Councilman Pender, seconded
by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said. communication be referred.
to the Traffic Authority for investigatit~n :end report at the
next regular meeting,. and that Mr. Gallagher be notified. of
the Counciles action. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried..
Mr. K. M. Thompson, 2652 108th Street, addressed. the
Council regarding railway crossing protection at said. intersection.
The Clerk presented. a communication .from the Bill of
Rights Commemoration Committee requesting the Council to proclaim
December 9-15 as "Bill of Rights Week." It was moved. by Council-
woman McMeekin, seconded b;r ^ouncllman Summers, that the Mayor
be authorized to make said proclamat~.on. All members voting aye,
the Mayor declared. the motion. du3.y carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 656 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 N0. X70" was presented:.
It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, 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-
man Summers, that said. ordinance be,adflptr-d as ^Fad for the
second. time, finally pass, and be published as required by law.
Roll Calls
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin} Pender,
and Summers.
Noeso None.
Absenta None.
The Clerk presented the application of 0. Aufdenberg
and D. Jordan for special permit to conduct the business of
Christmas Tree sales lot at Century and. Long Beach Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, sec;ond.ed. by Councilman
Pender, that said. permit be granted.. A1.1 members vating aye, the
Mayor declared. the motion duly cax°ried.
The Clerk presented. a request from the residents of
Alvada and. Harris Streets in Tract No. 18629 for change of names
of said streets in order to elirr-inate~the confusion that exists
between them d.ue to their -~ ~:~cai, ~.~;n. It was moved by Councilwoman
M~Meekin, seconded. by Councilman Finch, that said. request be
re#'er.red. to the City Engineer for investigation and. report. All
members voting aye, the Mayor declared, the motion duly carried.,
The hour of 800 p.m, having arrived., said. hour being
the time fixed for hearing in the matter of the proposed. improve-
ment of Long Beach Boulevard. between Imperial Highway and Century
Boulevard. by the installation of mercury vapor lighting, the Cle;.~k
presented. his affidavit of mailing notices of said improvement
to the property owners affected., The Clerk also presented the
fu"~~.:_ows.ng written protests to said improvements H. H. Baird,
.~_s122 Long Beach Boulevard., John L. Coots, 717 Fairoaks, South
Pasadena, Nathan B. Langford, 11112 Long Beach Boulevard.,
.The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to protest.
The following individuals addressed the Council protesting
said improvement:
Charles R. Anderson, 2318 Hollister Terrace, Glendale,
Charles Sadler, 11040 Long Beach Boulevard., Berg A. Gostanian,
3166 East Barrington, Los Angeles, John Erickson, 10828 Long Beach
Boulevard,, Madeline Kabian, 10818-Long Beach Boulevard. It was
moved by Councilman Pender, seconded. by Councilwoman McMeekin,
that said hearing be concluded.. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion duly carried.
RESOLUTION NOv 2697 entitled "RESOLUTION OVERRULING
.PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEARING ON DffiT LIMITATION FOR
THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD BETWEEN IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY AND CENTURY BOULEVARD BY THE INSTALLATIOIVT OF AN ORNAMEN-
TAL STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM, INCLDDING ALL II~CIDEI~TTAL AND APPUR-
TENANT WORK" was presented. It was moved. by Councilman Pender,
seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that sa'_d resolution be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and.
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The hour of 8:00 p,.m, having arrived., said hour being
the time fixed for hearing on .the proposed. annexation of certain
property in the County of Los Angeles lying on the west side of
Alameda Street and extending southerly of Imperial Highway, the
Mayor inquired if there were any protests. There was no response.
It was-moved, by Councilman Pender, seconded. by Council-
woman McMeekin, that said. hearing be concluded. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
An Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANnFEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALAMEDA
STREET AND. EXTENDING SOUTHERLY OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY" was presented.
for the first time. It was moved bye Councilman .Pender, seconded
by Councilwoman McMeekin, that further reading be waived.. All
members voting-aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded. by
Councilman Finch, that said ordinance be accepted. as read for the
first time and pass to the second reading.
-Roll Gall:
Ayes; Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The hour of 8;00 p,m. having arrived, said. hour being
the time fixed for reception of bids for the improvement of
Wright Road by the installation of sanitary sewers, the Mayor
inquired. if there were any present wishing to submit bids. There
was no response.
The Clerk stated he had received. no bids,
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman Finch, that the .Clerk be directed. to give notice
inviting bids for the improvement of Wright Road between Fernwood
Avenue .and Century $oulevard by the construction of vitrified clay
pipe sanitary sewers, together with all incidental and appurtenant
work.
Roll Call;
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
The Clerk presented a quotation for the renewal of the
City~s comprehensive general liability policy for the policy year
1957 on behalf of the Insurance Agents Association of Lynwood.
The Clerk stated that the Insurance Agents Association presented.
four proposals and he recommended that proposal No. 2 be accepted
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at an annual premium of $9,500,00. T~ere followed a discussion
of the four proposals wherein it was felt .;hat proposal No. 4,
which provides $15,000 a~d_~`.:ional property damage ccverage for
an additional $500,00, would. greatly benefit the City,
WhEreupon, it was moved. by Councilman Compton, seconded
by Councilman Summers, that proposal No. 4, which provides:
B/I Liability 100,000 - $300,000
P/D Liability 25,000 - $50,000
$250.00 deductible on property damage
at an annual premium of $10,000,00 be accepted., -~,
Roll Calls '
Ayes; Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
No<as : None ,
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION NOo 2698 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING CERTAIN AREAS OF LAND
ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DIS-
TRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY" was presented.. It was moved. by
Councilman Pender, seconded. by Councilwoman McMeekin, that sa3.d.
resolution be adopted..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes; None,
Absent: None..
There was a discussion of the percentage of The Metro-
politan Water District levy to be pa~.d by the City for the fiscal
year 1957-58, which was held. over from the previous regular
meeting wherein it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by
Councilwoman McMeekin, that the City pay 100°0 of the amount of
The Metropolitan .Water District tax for the fiscal year 1957-58•
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Finch, McMeekin, and Summers.
Noes: Councilmen Compton and. Pender. ""'~
Absent: None.
WHEREUPON, RESOLUTION N0. 2699 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO PAY OLTT OF 1'S MUNICIPAL FUNDS ONE HUNDRED PER
CENTUM (100°0) OF THE AMOUNT OF TAXES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE
AREA OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
1957, AS SUCH AMOUNT OF TAXES SHALL BE FIXED IN AUGUST, 1957, BY
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUCH METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT." was presented., It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin,
seconded by Councilman Finc~~, that said. Resolution be adopted..
Roll Carl:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Attorney presented. for approval a point powers
agreement between the City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, and.
City of Lynwood for the operation of the facilities in County
Waterworks District No. 5. It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin,
seconded by Councilman Pender, that the Mayor be authorized. to
execute said. agreement on behalf of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
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and Summers .
Noes; None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor requested. the Clerk to read a communication
addressed to A, J. Bateman, Personnel Officer, from Ralph E.
Dayton, Chief of Police, The Clerk read. said letter wherein the
Chief of Police recommended. that an appeal be instituted. of
Judge Frank C. Charvatts decision ordering another public hearing
for Mr. John M. Crow (Crow v, Lynwood).
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The Mayor also requested. the Clerk to read. a letter
ad.d.ressed to Mr. A. J~ Bateman, Personnel Officer, from the City
Attorney. The Clerk read. said. letter wherein the City Attorney
~xp~essed the opinion that in the event of an appeal, the City
gr~o~uld. probably be unsuccessful. in reversing the decision of the
Trial Court. Judge Charvatps decision ordering the City to hold.
anothEr public hearing),
It was moved. by Councilman Pender, seconded. by Council-
woman McMeekin, that the City of Lynwood appeal the judgment of
Judge Frank C. Charvat commanding the City to order and. fix a date
for a public hearing of the consideration of the discharge of
John M. Crow.
There followed considerable discussion regarding the
ad.visabil~.ty of appealing said. judgment.
Roll Call:
Ayes Councilmen Compton, McMeekin,. and. Pender.
Noes; Councilmen Finch and. Summers,
.The Manager presented. an agreement between the City
of Lynwood. and. the Southern California Humane Society extending
the existing contract for an additional year.. The Manager stated.
that said. contract provides that the Humane Society shall perform
all pound. servic:~s for 90~ of fees collected. for licenses, The
Manager also stated. that services during the .past .have been very
satisfactory and. recommended the extension of said. agreement.
It was moved. by Councilman Finch, seconded. by Councilwoman
McMeekin, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the
!tanager and. authorize the Mayor and. Clerk to execute said. agree-
!~aen.t or.G behalf of the City,
Roll Calla
Ayes; Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
arid. S~s~,mmers ,
The Manager presented. the following personnel recommen-
dations: That John Freeman, Recreation Department Custodian,
be advanced. to the next step of $3'75.00 per month, effective
December 1, 1956;
That Clark Gray, Engineer Inspector, be advanced. to
the third. step of $503.00 per month, effective December 1, 1956;
That Ralph E, Darton, Police Ch3.ef, be advanced. to
$720,00 per month, effective December 10, 1956;
That John D. Marley, Jr., be appointed. Patrolman,
probationary, at $380 per month, effective December 15, 1856;
That Gerald D, Luther be appointed. Patrolman, pro-
bationary, at $380 per month, effective December 16, 1956.
It way; moved, by Councilman Pender, seconded. by Council-
man Summers, that the Council concur in the recommendations of
the Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion duly carried.
The Manager presented. a communication from the Chief
of Police wherein he recommends that 2-hour parking limits be
established. betwen 3660 Cedar Avenue and. Bullis Road. between
the hours of 800 a.m. and. 600 p.m. It was moved. by Councilman
Pender, seconded. by Councilman F:~nch, that she Council concur
in the recommendations of the Chief of Police and. order said
parking restriction. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared.
the ?notion duly carried..
Th.~ Munage,• pLL~esEnted. for adoption the Civil Defense
and Disaster Interim Plan for the City of Lynwood, After dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded. by Council-
woman McMeekin, that said matter be held. over to the next regular
meeting to allow the Council to study said. plan. All members
voting aye, the May;;r d~clar=.d the m..t~,,n duly carried,
It w::s moved. by Councilman Compton, seconded. by Coun-
cilwoman McMeekin, that a letter be sent to West=ern Gear Company
congratulat3..ng them upon the comrlet'.on of thirr new eng~nPering
building. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared. the motion
duly carried..
The Mayor inquired. if there were an`r oral communi~~ations .
Mr. L. K. Bright, 3838 Agnes, questioned. the advisability
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o ` using the fi-gn school ~'or~ a Civil Def Anse shelter,
Res®lution Noo 2'j0O entitledy "RESOLHTION OF THE
CITY CO~TNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND .ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR" was
presenteda It was moved. by Councilman Finch, seconded. by
Councilwoman McMeekin, that said. Resolution be adopteda
Roll Call°
Ayes>> Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and S~a,mmer=, ;
Noes° N®ne,
Absento Nonea
la was moved. by Councilman Pender, seconded. by
Councilman Sumar.Frs, that the meetin be adjourned. ~A11 members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the otion ly ca ied.
CT CLR T Y OD
APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1956
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