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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1963-03-19 - CC1~~4 ~~ ~~ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1963 The City Council of session in the City at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Duncan in the Councilmen Duncan, Councilman McMillan the City of Lynwood met in a regular Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date chair. Finch, Ham and Rowe answered the roll call. was absent. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that Councilman McMillan~s absence because of illness, be excused. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1963, be approved as written, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, Res. 63-21 RESOLUTION N0, 63m21 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented, It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Ham, that said resolution be adopted, Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman McMillan, Schmidt - The Clerk presented a communication from Henry G. Schmidt extension of requesting that an extension of time to operate a machine time for shop at 2701 East 108th Street until May 1, 1963, be granted. machine shop The Clerk stated that at the regular meeting of February 19, operation the Council denied Mr. Schmidt a request for a variance to denied. operate a machine shop at said address, but had granted him until March 15, 1963, to cease anc~ desist from operating a machine shop at that address. Councilman Ham inquired if the Council had such authorization. It was the City Attorneys opinion that the Council was with- out jurisdiction to grant such an extension of time, Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Coun- cilman Duncan, that the Council deny the request for an extension of time to operate a machine shop at 2701 E, 108th Street until May 1. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Annexation The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Joseph L. request - Parenteau requesting the city to commence proceedings to Atlantic annex territory bounded by Josephine on the north, Atlantic Ave. No. 4 on the east, Agnes on the south, and First Street on the west, under the Inhabited Territory Act . The Clerk stated that the annexation law requires that such requests be referred to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation prior to the institution of any annexation proceedings, Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by ~"'" Councilman Ham, that said request be referred to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, Chamber re The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Chamber off-street of Commerce complimenting the city on the recent improvements parking and to the cityts off-street parking lot east of Long Beach street name Boulevard, and the newly installed street name signs which signs have been placed throughout the city. It was moved by ~ 3 ~ Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said communication be accepted ani9 filed. .All:-members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to sell V.F.W. poppies in the city on May `24 and 25, 1963 It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said permission be granted. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented a communication from the Lynwood Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to s211 safe and sane fireworks at the corner of Century Boulevard and Abbott Road from June 2$ to July 4, 19&3, license free It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said permission be granted, license free, subject to the rules and regulations governing the sale of safe and sane fireworks in the City of'Lynwood« All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Clerk presented Planning Commission Resolution No. 2~3 which recommended the e~t~blshment of zone of Atlantic Avenue Annexations No.-1 and°2 as R-1 (single-family zone).. The Clerk-stated- that in adopting the resolution, the Planning Commission findings and conclusions were; l) that the 1962 General Plan land use inventory revealed that only 30f of the property presently zoned Rm3 is actually developed for such use, and (`2) that the Commission has determined in the General Plan to preserve and perpetuate the Single-family districts. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard on said subject. Mr, Keith Coppock, 4'2$4 Lavinia, stated he was under the impression that the property would be zoned for multiple uses upon annexation to the city. Mr, Robert B. Compton, owner of the property at x#240 and 4244 Lavinia, suggested that the property owners within the annexed area submit plans that would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties for the development on an individual or collective basis. He also suggested the Council consider adopting an ordinance that would provide zoning hearings prior to the annexation of a specific territory. Mr. Charles MigIiazzo,~112T2 Harris Avenue, urged the Council to uphold the recommendations of the Planning Commission in zoning the territory as R-1 single-family zone. Mr. John Eletto, 1Z~02 Harris Avenue, seated that in his opinion .there is not a need for additional multiple famil~r zoning in the City of Lynwood. At the request of the Council, the Clerk read letters from the following individuals, requesting the Council to zone the territory as R-3 (multiple-family zone): James Burks, X264 Lavinia, S. N. Winestock, 4302 Lavinia, Mr. Fred A. Robley, 4292 Lavinia,Ave.,Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sprecher, 4288 Lavinia Avenue, P~Ir. Keith Coppock, 4284 Lavinia, Mr. R. M. Hale, 4285 Lavinia Avenue. V.F.W. Poppy sale approve Fireworks s permit to V,F. W. P.C.Res. Zoning - Atlan~ic Anpex l 263 Ave & 2 At the request of the Council, the Clerk, as Secretary of ~t)~ the Planning Commission, reviewed the hearings and the van°ious studies the Commission. made to determine the best use of the subject property. Following discjassion, it Taal moved by Caunci.lman Ham. that action on the Planning Commissions recommendation be tabled to allow the Council an opportunity to study the recommendations made. The motion lost for lack of a second. Whereupon, it wars moved by Councilman Finch seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concu.r.~aith the Planning Commissionrs action in Reso1_ution No. 26~. Roll Call; Ayes; Councilmen Dunc:an9 Finch, Rowe. Noes; Councilman Ham. Absent; Counciltrian McM~llan Ordinance - Whereupon, and ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Zoning - ORDINANCE N0, 5'7~ FOR THE PL~FtPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN Atlantic Ave PROPERTIES .AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Annex 1 & 2 ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE NOo 570." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that further reading be waived. A11 members p~!~°esent voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly car. ri,~•d , It was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time, and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: ~Cour~cilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, Rowe. Noes; None. Absent; C~:~uncilman Mcn![illan. Alameda & The Manager stated that the bids received for the improvement Norton Ave, of Alameda Street between Imperial and Fernwood Avenue, and improvement the impzovement of Norton Avenue between Century and Imperial, bids held have not been campletely analyzed, and recommended that action over on said bids be held over to the next regular meeting, It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Manager, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Aerial ~ Tae Manager stated that only one bid ~:~tas received for the Iadder bid purchase of a new aerial ladder and, therefore, he recommended rejected - that said bid be rejected and the Council authorize re- to be re- advertising for bids for the purchase of said equipment9 with advertised. revised specifications. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the Council concur in the recommendations and authorize re-advertising for bids for the purchase of one new aerial ladder, All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion dtxly carried . Police Rules The Manager presented for the Councils approval the "Rules adopted. Prescribing Disciplinary Action" which is to be incorporated in the Police Department manualo The Manager stated that said rules have been reviewed by the Personnel hoard and .all members of the Police Department, The, ~[anager recom- mended that the Council approve and adopt``~kx~ "Rules Prescribing Disciplinary Action" to supersede the Police Manual of Policy and Ethics, Whereupon, it was moved ~by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the Council concur in the recommendations ~V C !'T" `1 ~ ~ 137 cf the Manager and adapt said rules. Roll Call: Ayes : Co-zncilrr~en Duncan, Finch, Ham, Rowe . Noes; None. Absent: Councilman McMillan. The Manager presented a report on the Chamber of Commerce request to co-sponsor amusement ri~3es in conjunotiorx with a citizenst band jamboree,to be held in the Community Center on July 26, 27, 28, 1963. The Manager stated that the Recreation Commission has approved the request for co-sponsorship of such amusement rides, sub~fect to (1) the rides being located between the Community Center and the Natatorium on Century Boulevard, (2) the city to receive 1.5/ of the gross receipts from conducting the rides, (3) that adequate insurance be provided as prescribed by tree City Attorney, and (t~) that adequate sanitary; health, police, building and fire regulations be provided, including deposit for cyan-tap and extraordinary main- tenance and damage charges, The Manager recommended that the Council approve the proposal of the Recreation Commis- sion to co-sponsor the amLZ.sement rides in the cit~ park and exempt the Chamber from the c:ify busi_n_ess license fees for conducting said event, s~~wbject to contractual agreement between the ~Jhamber of Commerce and the city, At the request of the Coxzncil, the Criarnber of Crmr~erce Fresi.dent, J, Jack t~i llaxad, o~atli.ned the program and stated that the fL~nds derived from the amusement ~~ides would be lzsed to further the i;~~amberx s programs of pro- moting and advertising the city. Mr, Arohie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, Chairman of the Citizens Band Jamboree, stated that the amusement rides ^" will be an added attraction to those attending the jamboree, Mr. James Ellerman, President of the Long Beach Boulevard Merchants Association, stated that the Association offers its support to the project as it will stimulate business in the city. Mr. Jerry Rokas, 12217 Bullis Road, stated that at last yearts show, the monies derived from a similar went in the city park were to be used by the Chamber for right of way development, and as yet he hasnpt noticed any such improvement. He further stated that the Chamber was using public property for the general benefit of the Chamber of Commerce only. The Manager stated that he has received a communication from Mr. Ray Yancey, Chairman o.f the Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, indicating that between four and five hundred new plants are to be planted during the' week of April 8, and that the delay in planting was due to lack of winter rains. After considerable discussion on the merits of permitting such amusement-rides in the city park, it was moved by ~~ Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ~ Council concur in the Manager recommendation in approving the proposal of the Recreation Commission to co-sponsor amusement rides in the city park. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen-Duncan, Ham, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Finch. Absent; Gouncilman McMillan. Recreation- Chamber co- sponsorship amusement rides in par Amusement rig co-sponsors h. approved. 138 Lugo Park The P~anage:r~ stated that tare R~.creati~r~ ".^Tr~rrL'~;s ~c"n has use for camp suggested that those atten.di.ng the ~~~t;izens~ ba~~i ~~a~~boree wit~~~ Site denied trailers and ~aTllperS be F?E-'?"?:i.ttP~ '~C, Std .;` c~ t ~:'1'~ J~'.?~!~ P~?.ri~ Site for a maX.im1,.1m of S "~'~?. day:, di::i _n~~ ~^.id S~lt3w. ~~t waS ~ g r.:ecomimenda „~.._;~: the Man~gea:' `~ ~ that the '"o ;c _,- n~a~- a a.~~r thE: use of Lra.go Park a s a ca=map site a s there a ~°e n,: : r ov ~ ~ '~.ons in the ~-cn.ng ord~.nanc~~ for= s~.zch ~.s~, aaAd it tnrr~.ld ~,~F impossible to provide th r~.in'~rt~a?~~ anita~~~ and safety requ.irementa. It was mc;ved by ~;~ur,.c ~rr.a~ P'ir_c~.v seconded .~ by Counc~lTnan Rowel, that the ~~o:.Y~eLl cc~sr~cUr in the r°ecom- mendatic~rs of the ~+Cit;~ Manage-r in di ailcwl_ng the use of Lugo Park as a tempora-~•y r~:o~...le r~~me gar camper pay°k. AI.I member's present voting a~-~ t~:~=. M~yo~~ declared tho roc ion duly carried. Thc~ ii~anag~_ ~~ta~~cd that =`~=_ _.__ 7~;j• r;Zt._F _:_ _.~t. haT,%~ `~~sEn received f_. :r ±~~~ f~wo r,af _,,~: :~:f' land ",L.. _. ~;~ anal y"2, ~~~.oc,Y~ ,.. ~ , ,.. t _ _ r .. 199 I~r!~~dvesxa ~'~~'~: ayad t~ u`re .~~11 (~ ~ f ~,~ ~~ .~ Ley r9 ?_I_UCY~ 16, ..`.;+e.11<+ u`E'.'L'rl~i'i A. E"~,; vJ~"_.~!"! ti'lE; ~''i,a.'1a.~~ t"tr;`~" de;1.a.:'~d aY'e no longeY° z"tq~.;ired for N n~~;~ ~ s.z;.;~"~ 9 and ~i~~ r~e~ ,L~!~°:_~:ded tht adoption of a~~ app:r~pratE- _ _,.«~.~~~~xti:an .~r' Yet ~:tz::,r, to from teed w_i.th the sale of _. ~ id ?r _.e~;. Re. 622'2 Whe~rc-u~~c;,.~ a _ ._ .~MT:1_ a~;;^ '~~, F~~.s22 .,._t:i ~ -d o 'fA ~:~~~~+~ti'T~:~'sN O:r Yt ~" .,'~ __.. ,.~ T~~,, ~.~'.i`- Y ,;` ~.~ ~~ ~;.~ i~~~ y.'Y ," ~Y~,.ry _ ... a~ - ,A . ,." flu i~i'`~T - ., '. lnu`''r" set ti;~.~.:~p1. ~.s -~~ T ~~.~i:_ `~~Af~ ~ ,~'yT PARu~~~~ ',. ~ +~~ ~ 4 ,, =~`~'Y .A2v'~ PIING prvr::L°ty. A T:1T ~~~~~ ~~~~A~'r-.a':r rF's°....~,,._ .,~'; SA~::~ _ A~..:~;o°~ , ~- ~~->eU;eyated. -rt c~~as :~:~:vcd ~j cranc~l.rar: s..~::!, ~~.,...:.ded Ay ~ ..,_._ ~_.::r,a~~ Roae, that :said r c, `it.i>>~ b~~= adt ,- , Rc~11 'tea. 1. o Off-street The Manager presented a report on the ne;~:d f"or additional Parking cff-street parking in t?~e centra.l busi~^e°~, dish: ict as report requested by the Long Beach ~~culevard T~?erchar_ts~ Association wherein he recommended the reinst~i_tu,ticn of parking controls and that fy.~.nds be allooat~=d f~-+rb the mprov~~men*; of existing facilities as budgeted 9 rathe:r~ than for the acquisition of new off-street parking facilities. ~t was moved by Coizncilw~~n F°inch, se^~~~nded by i'~unc:.ilman Rowe9 that the Council cnr.:~.~ra in the '~ianager~s Y°ecommendations. Roll Calle Ayes e Councilmen D~~nean9 FincYi9 Ha~,~9 Rowe, Noesa None. Absente C+~~znclman 1~cM=i_1~'an, The Mayor :inquired if thy:°e +,vFre any cr-a ~~r~+~n~~~nrati~.ns Lugo Park Mr. J. Jack W7.llard 9 11 °o~! Wright Rc<ad 9 suuggested that the development Council commence develo~~~~!ent of Lugo Park: by increasing the water rates ~l.OC+ to the _.~f=Y"s in tree ~~a=ir<~~~rp~orated terri- tory served by the City of Lyr~~~~ticod, and t~~1at su~:,h ~rbonies be used fc:r• L.?go Park im~-_a+~:T_~en.t. The Manager stated that preliminary studies are being made of `the. de~zeiopment of` Li~.g+~ ~'ar'~: as an ad•~lt tyLe of faoility. Pudic Mr. P. L. B~ru.ner, 1078 Sa~~~pson Aveniae9 rec~~~.~ested the Mayor Schools Wegk to proclaim AK`ri~ 2'~ to z6~ as P~ ti~i'1c ~,cho^1s Week, Whereupon, it eras moved by „ ~~~.nc' :Loran P'irch9 sFCC~nded by Cour~cil;,~arY Ham, that the ~ ~ r:~c;i1 a?;it~^L+4Jrize: tl~"le i'~ayor to i.ssu.e s~~ach a ~~raoclamati:v++r~., A~~_~i. r~iemb~;r°~ ~,res~nt voting ay~y the !~'iayc+r declared the ~~t.i _,__ d ~a1y ca~~• ~.ed o ~- 3~~9 It was moved by Councilman ~inch9 seeonded by ~ounoilman Adjourn, Ham, that the meeting be adjourned, All members g~resent voting aye, the Mayor declared the mct~.on duly carried, ~ y er $ 1 o Lynwoo APPR®~D APRIL 2 s 1.96 Mayor o e - y o ynv~oo t; i~