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Photo by Peter Thornton, jp.thornton58@gmail.com. Lawndale City Council Selects Larry Rudolph as 2015-16 Mayor Pro-Tem By Nancy Peters At the Lawndale City Council meeting on Monday evening, April 20, the current Mayor Pro-Tem James Osbourne nominated his Council colleague, Larry Rudolph, to succeed him as the Mayor Pro-Tem for the next cycle, beginning at Midnight on May 5, 2015. A unanimous consensus of the City Council quickly followed. Beginning the evening was a plaque presentation to the 2015 Lawndale Outstanding Older American of the Year, John Anderson. A long-time Lawndale resident, Anderson is the president of Lawndale’s Senior Travel Club, serving as a volunteer for the last 11 years. Sharing his passion for travel, he plans the excursions, thoughtfully devising trips that allow for learning and activities for all participants. His trips also include various day trips to festivals, plays, and local tours of interesting places. He will be honored at a luncheon sponsored by the County of Los Angeles with other Older American awardees. The Lawndale Historical Society presented a plaque to the current owners of a property at 4061 West 159th Street for the historical designation of the home as a unique model of a Craftsman Bungalow. Built in 1910 the home is a perfect example of the early 20th century style and is recognized for its contribution to the heritage of the city of Lawndale. Republic Services, Inc. introduced “Mr FY” (pronounced “mur-phy”), the company’s full-size robot who announced the winners of the Bucks for Bulk contest held during clean-up week and the annual March event. The residents of Lawndale disposed of a record-breaking 37.46 tons of bulky items during that week. The first-place winners ($100), the Hogle family, rode in the Lawndale Youth Parade in the front of the Republic Services Parade Trash Collection vehicle. Other winners in the random drawing contest of those who contributed to the bulky items collected were Maria Lopez (second place), Michael Harbison (third place), and Salvador Maldonado (fourth place). In the consent agenda, the City Council approved a contract with Q Press, the current printer of the Lawndalian, the community newsletter published quarterly. The contract was renewed with the current vendor due to the lack of increases over the time that Q Press has been printing the publication and also providing graphic artist and layout services. Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles suggested that in the future a bid process be used and Lawndale vendors be given an opportunity to participate in the bidding. Several other items approved include the easement for Southern California Edison to place all overhead electrical lines in the underground for the Hogan Park Expansion project and the completion of the street improvement project for Firmona Avenue, Condon Avenue, Freeman Avenue, Burin Avenue, 171st Street, and 169th Street. During the oral communications portion of the meeting it was noted that new STOP signs had been installed at 172nd Street and Grevillea Avenue and citizens expressed their thanks to the city staff for taking care of that corner and the lessening of the previously dangerous intersection. Laurie Walters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department alerted the City Council and the public to the service available at any fire or police station whereby anyone may safely surrender a baby for protection and care. The website babysafela.org has all relevant information. This service is also presented for schools to share the information with at-risk teens. Also noted during the oral communications portion of the meeting was the recent repainting of curbs in front of fire hydrants. The Public Works Director confirmed that any parking is prohibited in front of a fire hydrant, regardless of the color of the curb within 25 feet of either side of the hydrant and vehicles are subject to towing and a citation and a fine up to $500. Questions as to whether there is a Lawndale law against littering, Councilman Larry Rudolph confirmed that it is not just a law for Lawndale, but a state law, subject to a citation and fine if caught. In the Public Safety report, it was noted that a recent arrest was made of a suspect who was caught in the Leuzinger High School parking lot with ten car batteries in his personal vehicle. The scam was reported as a burglary in progress by a witness when the suspect was observed removing a working car battery from a vehicle, replacing it with a dead battery from his vehicle. Also reported was an attack on Lawndale property at Hopper Park by a man threatening city workers with a heavy metal chain and then beating the chain on park property. The suspect was arrested. In the previous report, several incidents involved a suspect who collided in his vehicle with another car, left the scene and then proceeded to drive several blocks before hitting parked vehicles in his path, with one vehicle erupting in flames. The suspect was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. Response to a shooting call resulted in deputies stopping a vehicle under suspicion and a passenger running from the vehicle. When apprehended, it was discovered that he was in possession of a loaded gun. Three other passengers of the vehicle were also arrested and one other person was also in possession of a loaded gun. At the meeting of the Lawndale City Council on Monday, April 6, it was reported that the installation of the 70-foot monopole at the 147th Street Fire Station will not take place and the entire project is suspended by the LA-RICS. The next meeting of the Lawndale City Council will be held on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. •
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