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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1957
The City Council of the City of Lynwood .met in a regular
session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Compton in .the chair.
Co+~:ncilmEn G~mptor4, Firych, ~~eMeekin, Pender, aA~zf~
Summers answered tr~~: ro~.l call.
I`e, ~€~as mo°~red. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by
Councilman Summers, that the minutes of the .previous regular ~
meeting of December 18, 1956 be approved as written. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The City Attorney informed the Council that he and Mr.
Charles Taylor, representing Captain. R. Y. O~Shaughnessy, have
entered into a stipulation in the matter of the discharge of
Captain O~Shaughr~et;~s,y. A letter rescinding the discharge of
Captain R. Y,. O~Shaughnessy, signed. by R, E. Damon, Chief of
Police, was read by Mr. Hemenway, as follows:
"Janua:r-y ~, 1951. I hereby rescind the discharge of
Capta3.n R. Y. OYShaughnessy as evidenced by my letter to him dated
the 26th day of December, 1956. (Signed). R. E. Damon, Chief of
Police, City of Lynwood.."
The City Attorney then read and presented to the Chief
of Police the ~o11.oz~~aing letter, signed by Richard Y. 0~ Shaughnessy°
"January 2, 1957 Mr. Ralph E. Damon, Chief of Police,
City of Lynwood, Lynwood., California. .Dear Sir: It is my desire
at this time to retire ..and take advantage of the retirement
benefits to which I am entitled as a Police .Officer of the City
of Lynwood,.and for that purpose only, I hereby unconditionally
resign as a Police Officer of the City of Lynwood, said resigna-
tion to take effect as of December 26, 1956. Very truly yours.,
(Signed). Richard Y. O~Shaughnessy."
The Chief of Police stated that he .accepted the resig-
nation. -^~
Mr. Charles Taylor then presented two badges and a set
of hand cuffs ~ _'
.The City Attorney further stated that it was his opinion
that Mr. O~Shaughnessyls resignation is legally effective and he
has been .terminated as a police officer of the City of Lynwood
by virtue of this resignation. It was also his opinion that it
will not be necessary to proceed further with the discharge filed
against him.
Attorney Charles Taylor stated that the proper parties
would be notified of the withdrawal of the request for a public
hearing of the appeal from termination of employment.
.The City Attorney informed the Council that it would
be necessary to adopt a new ordinance in acquiring by condemnation
one parcel of land for i,~shicle Parking District No. 1, inasmuch
a~ six .months have elapsed since the adoption of the previous
ordinance ordering the acquisition of all properties for said
parking district.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,,FTNDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE,. AND ORDERING THE ACQUISI-
TION FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT N0. 1 OF SAID CITY AND ESTAB-
LISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT" was presented for the
first time. 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.
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.The City Attorney stated that it would be necessary to
adopt a resolution ratifying the employment of the law firm of
Robertson, Harney, Drummond and Dorsey to .represent the City in
the case of Crow v..City of Lynwood, at the following rates;
Attorneys fees for Superior Court appeal, $1,000.00; Costs,
$1~-0.96; hearings before Personnel Board,~$150.00 per day far
each d.ay hearing is in session.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION_N0. 2704 entitled."RESOLUTION
RATIFYING EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL AND FOR FURT~TER EMPLOY-
MENT OF SAID COUNSEL.." was presented. 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.
ORDINANCE N0. 658-entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE COUNTY,OF LOS ANGELES LYING O1V THE WEST SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET
AND SOUTHERLY QF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY (ALAMEDA STREET .ANNEX N0. 3j.u
was presented for the second time, It was moved by Councilwoman
McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Summers, 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 Summers, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second: time, finally pass, and be published as required by law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: .None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2705 entitled "RESOLUTION .APPROVING ,PLANS,
SPECIFICATIQNS, AND MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR TF~ IMPROVEMENT
OF MURIEL DRIVE (WEST SIDE] BETWEEN 133.60 FBET SOUTH OF VIRGINIA
AVENUE AND 133.54 FEET NORTH OF JOSEPHINE STREET B'Y THE CQNSTRUCTION
OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, AND CROSS GUTTERS, TOGETHER. WITH .ALL
INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin, that said.
Resolution be .adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: .None.
Absent; None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2706 entitled "RESOLUTION .OF INTENTION
IN THE MATTER OF THE'IMPROVEMENT OF MURIEL DRIVE (WEST SIDE]
BETWEEN 133.60 FEET SOUTH OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AND 133.54 FEET NORTH
OF 30SEPHINE STREET BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS,
AND CROSS GUTTERS, TOGETHER WITH ,ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT
WORK" was presented. It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin,
seconded by Councilman Finch, that said resolution be .adopted.
Roll-Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 2707 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND
ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented, It was moved by Council-
woman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said Resolution
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: .Councilmen Compton,Finch,MeMeekin,Pender,.Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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RESOLUTION N0. 2708 entitled t'RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF A CERTAIN
AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID .CITY FROM THE FLORENCE»GRAHAM SEWER
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY," was presented, It
was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Finch,
that said resolut~..on be adopted..
Roll Call:
.Ayes: Councilmen Compton,: Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ThE Manager presented his report on the request fore
alignment of Carlin Avenue at Alpine, as requested. at the last
regular meeting wherein he recommended. the .construction of asphaltic
curbs to align the east and west approaches of Carlin. Avenue at
Alpine. It was moved. by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Council-
man Finch, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager in correcting the hazardous condition that exists
at said intersection.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager recommended that the contract for installa-
tion of sanitary sewers on .Wright Road be awarded to the low bidder,
.Chris Evanovich.
Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0, 2709 entitled. "RESOLUTION OF
AWARD OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF
WRIGHT ROAD BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE AND CENTURY BOULEVARD BY THE
CONSTRUCTION OF VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE SANITARY SEWERS, INCLUDING ALL
INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK' way presented. It was moved by
Councilman Pender, seconded by Councilwoman McMeekin., that said
Resolution be adopted. -~,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes; None.
Absent : 1'~one .
The Manager presented. for approval the vending machine
concession. agreement for the Community Center for 1957, between
Tracy Automatic Sales Company and the City of Lynwood. It was
moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman Summers,
that said agreement be approved.
Roll Cail:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and. Summers.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
The Manager presented the following personnel recom»
mendations: That Harry Clay Buchanan be appointed Patrolman,
probationary, at $380,00 per month, effective January 16, 1957;
That Sergeant Edward. Tunstall be appointed Sergeant on
a permanent basis;
That Officer Jack Stern be appointed on a permanent
basis and advanced to $397.00 per month, effective January 16, 1957•
It was moved by Councilman Pender, seconded by Council-
man Finch, that the .Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the "~"'"`
motion duly carried.
The Manager presented the recommendation of Police Chief
Darton that Officer Daniel Leddy be suspended for a period of
thirty days, without pay, for violation of the Police Manual of
Policy and Ethics. It was moved by Councilman Summers, seconded
by Councilman .Pender, that Officer Daniel Leddy be suspended for
a period of thirty days, without pay, for violation of Rules 9
and 12 of the Police Manual of Policy and. Ethics.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton,
and Summers,
Noes: None,
Absent: None,
1~aycr Compton stated that
effective date.
Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
the motion did not carry an
Thereupon, it was-moved by Councilman Summers, seconded
by Councilman Pender, that the previous action be reconsidered,
.Roll Call:
Ayes; .Councilmen. Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender, and
Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Summers, seconded
by Councilman .Pender, that Officer Daniel Leddy be suspended
fora period of thirty days without pay, effective January 7,,.1957,
for violation of Rules 9 and l2, Police Manual of Policy and Et2~ics,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: .None,
Absent: .None.
The City. Attorney presented a report on the possibility
of amendment of present ordinances to eliminate the nuisance
created by the keeping of chickens, He stated that the .zoning
ordinance .could be amended prohibiting the keeping of chickens
in an R-1 zone, and recommended the adoption of a new nuisance
ordinance. He further :stated that he would prepare for the
Councils study a draft of proposed changes.
RESOLt3'TION N0, 2710 entitled."RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS
PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented,
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, seconded by Councilman
Finch, that said Resolution be.adopted,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Compton, Finch, McMeekin, Pender,
and Summers.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
The Mayor inquired if there ooere any oral communications.
Mr, Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the
Council .regarding vehicles blocking the sidewalk on.Fernwood
Avenue west of Atlantic Avenue. The Mayor informed him that the
Chief of Police will investigate.
Mr. Milliron, of Carlin Avenue, addressed the-Council
to express his appreciation for the Councils consideration in
straightening out the alignment of .Carlin. Avenue at Alpine.
It was moved by Councilwoman McMeekin, sec nded by
Councilman Pender, that the meeting bye ad~o~ned. ~ 1 members
voting-aye, the .Mayor declared the mo ion 1. car ~1.
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