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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-03-16 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1965 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor McMillan in the chair. Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos and Smith answered the roll call. r„^„ It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the minutes of the previous meeting of March 2, 1865, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 65-18 entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING was presented. It was moved by seconded by Councilman Siokos, adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, Noes: None. Absent: None. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65-18 ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Harold M. Campbell, City Clerk, presented his formal letter of resignation, which was read by Mayor McMillan. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that Mr. Campbell+s resignation be accepted with regret. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the meeting be adjourned to an executive session. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the ~'"''r meeting to order. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that Josephine Shepherd be appointed City Clerk for the unexpired term of Harold Campbell, Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siakos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 65-1g entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 64-51 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND SALAR~~ FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. ""'" The hour of 7:30 p.m having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for protest hearing on the proposed annexation of uninhabited territory lying northerly of Century Boulevard and easterly of Alameda Street, the Clerk pre- . sented affidavits of publication of notice of the hearing, and stated that no written or oral protests have been filed concerning the proposed annexation. City Clerk resignation Executive Session. City Clerk appointed (Shepherd) Res. 65-19 Duties & salary for City Clerk. Hearing - Alameda Annex No. 7 (Jorgensen) The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to 3~~' Hearing - be heard concerning the annexation. There was no response. Alameda Annex No. 7 (Jorgensen) It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Smith., that th h e earing be concluded. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 65-2o RESOLUTION N0. 65-2o entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Overruling COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS TO THE protests - PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE UNIN- Alameda CORPORA TED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING Annex No. 7 NORTHERLY OF CENTURY DOULEVARD AND EASTERLY OF ALAMEDA STREET (ALAMEDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 7)." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan., Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ordinance - An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD approving APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE Alameda No.7 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NORTHERLY OF CENTURY BOULEVARD first read AND EASTERLY OF ALAMEDA STREET ( ALAMEDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 7)."was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded b;y Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham,. McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes; None. Absent: None. Ord. 770 ORDINANCE N0. 770 entitled "ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF requiring LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD ARTICLE III ENTITLED "WASTE identifica- COLLECTORS." was presented for second reading. It was moved tion of by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman ,9mith, that trash con- further reading be waived. -All members voting aye, the tamers Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. E1 Granada A petition dated December l6, 1964, was presented, requesting Annex No.l the Council to annex to the City of Lynwood certain uninhabited territory lying northerly of the existing city boundary on E1 Granada Avenue, to be known as "E1 Granada Avenue Annexation No. l." Also presented was the Clerks report and certifi- cates of sufficiency and voters registration. The Clerk stated that the petition qualifies for annexation under the Uninhabited Territory Act, and presented the following reso- lution giving notice of the proposed annexation: Res. 65-21 "RESOLUTION N0. 65-21. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF E1 Granada THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GIVING NOTzCE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF Annex No. 1 THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE Giving notice COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NORTHERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON EL GRANADA AVENUE (EL GRANADA AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. l.)." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. ~~ 0 r~ ^'. a ~4~ ~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Engineeris report on the maintenance of street lighting systems in the city for the period of July 1, 1g65 to June 30, 1866, was presented. RESOLUTION N0. 65-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY "~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY- OF THE ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1865-66 FISCAL YEAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that Resolution 65-22 be adopted.. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absents None. The City Engineers report on Atlantic Avenue Lighting Modification for the period of July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1g66, was presented. RESOLUTION N0, 65-23 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE T~EVYING OF THE ASSESS- MENT SYSTEM ON ATLANTIC AVENUE FOR THE 1965-66 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. ~t-was moved_by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Ham, that Resolution 65-23 be adopted. Roll:.~all; . Ayess Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan; Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Street light maintenance report. Res. 65-22 approving street light maintenance report and authorizing assessment levy. Atlantic Ligh Modification report. Res. 65-23 approving Atlantic Ligh Modification & authorizing assessment levy. The City Engineerts report on Long Beach Boulevard Lighting Long Beach Modification for the period of July 1, 1865 to June 30, Light~Mod-fi- 1g66, was. presented. cation Report RESOLUTION N0. 65-24 entitleds '~A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM ON A PQRTION OF LONG. BEACH BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1865-66 FISCAL YEAR." was pre- sented. It was moved by Councilman,Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that Resolution No. 65-24 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMi lan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 65-24 approving Long Beach Light Modifi- ca tion & authorizing assessment levy. A claim for personal insuries filed_ by Eva. Morse, 8113 Claim for Belmont Street, Bellflower, was presented. It was moved injuries - by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Ham, that it Eva Morse be rejected and referred to_.the city,ts insurance carrier. All members voting aye; the Mayor declared the motion carried. A petition signed.: by Edward Stalz,er and nine others was .Annexation presented. The. petition~req~uests the c y to commence petition proceedings to annex all of the inhabited territory lying southerly of Century Boulevard between Atlantic Avenue and Wright Road.. It was pointed outs than th s proposed annexa- tion overlaps another which was requested at the .last regular meeting- ..A ~~ 3~f~ Annexation petition - area south of Century between Century & Wright Rd. Poppy sale approved. Coin meter washer license fee After discussion of whether or not to proceed with the entire area or cotz~inue the proceedings on the small, unin- habited area, the Manager recommended that the Council accept the new petition with the stipulation that the city proceed with the existing annexatiorsand then consider the new request when the existing annexations are completed. ~~ 0 It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by .Councilman Duncan, that the Coune~il refer the request .f or annexatipn to the Planning.Coinmissl0n and concur 'in the recommendations of the City Manaer~, All mefibers~noting aye, the Mayor declared ~" the motion carried.. A request from the American Llgibn Auxiliary for- p~rm~.as~Qri to conduct their annual poppy~saae was. presented. ~-:It.~~vas:- moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion earried.~ ~' . • t. A letter from Coiri Metef~ Washer Service, ,16520 Clark Avenue, Bellflower, ob~ecting~to city business license fees was pre- sented. After discussion of the~fees established by the business license ordinance, it~was moved, by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Hsm,,that:the City Manager provide the Council with a. report on such fees in relation to~those charged by other-cities. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried, Council of A request'from the .:California Council 'of the Blind, Inc. , for Blind solici-permission to conduct its-charitable solicitation during the. tation per- period May.15 - August 15,-1965, through the sale of tickets mit granted. for their .annual childrens~ variety-show was presented. The Council wee' infor+~•~~hat the organitation hea been ~" " r~.tied a permit by the ~ Los °iee City Degi~rtment of 3oci,al ~e~v~ices . Crow request A letter from Mrs. MBrie'CrOw and Mr. Richard Crow, 3,006 for amend- Glen~3ood Place, South (3ate,:was read in which they .request ment of the City Council to amend ;the local ordinance to permit dance dancing to be conQueted in•an,establishment serving alcoholic ordinance, beverages at 11600.11606 `Long Heach Boulevard. The City Attorney stated that the city has no ordinance pro- hibiting such dancing but that a permit is required from the City Council. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Clerk send Mr, and Mrs. Crow a letter informing them of the provisions of the dance ordinance. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried: P.C.Res,Z95 Planning Commission Resolution No. 295 was presented in which concurred in the Planning Commission recommends approval of the application.~~ by Council of Dr. Milton 0. Zucker for reclassification from Zone C-2 to (Zucker) Zone C-2-a of Lots 259, 260 and 261, Tract 2551. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ordinance An Ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. Changing 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY zone - Lots AND THE ADOPTION OF AN 'AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP 259,260,261, WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570," was presented for Tr. 2551 first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Ham, that Further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. 3 4' It was moved by Councilman Ham,- seconded by Councilman Smith, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilman Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission Resolution No. 296 was presented P. E C. Res. 29 recommending approval of the application of Richard D. McNisr~. . concurred`" r'^- and Chacksfield Merit Homes Corp. for variance tb permit a in as to deviation of the setback requirements of Sections 4.02 and Lots 15,16, 4.03 of Ordinance No. 570, as per plot plan on fi]:e on the 17,18,23, following parcels of land, all in Tract No. 30140; Tr. 30140 Lot 15, front yard setback of 15 feet Lot 16, front yard setback of 15 feet Lot 17, front yard setback of 10 feet Lot 18, front yard ~ setbael~ of l2 feet Lot 23, side yard setb~ek of-8,47 feet Lot 27, side yard setback of-8.,47 feet. Following discussion of the proposed variance, a motion to concur in all but the recommendation concerning Lot 27, on which a side yard of .9.47 feet"would be required, was rescinded. It was then moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission for Lots l5, 16, 17, 18, 23, Tract 30140, and disapprove the recommendation concerning Lot 27. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan Ham, Mc Milian, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Inasmuch as the City Attorney stated that the zoning ordinance has no provision for referring such matters back to the Plan- ning Commission, the applicant was informed that it would be necessary to file another application for variance for Lot 27. The Manager presented a report concerning the 1958 Storm Storm Drain Drain Plans and Specifications, and recommended that the Plans & Specs Council approve the plans and specifications for Line F, approved. Project 582, and direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of the action to tfie Lod Angeles County Flood Control District. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the_Council concur in the recommendations of the Manager. All members voting aye; the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented a report on parking restrictions on Barlow Avenue in which ,he recQmmer~d~d~that the street not be posted "no parking" on one s,ide.:;It was moved by Coun- cilman Ham, seconded by Councilrr~an. Duncan, that post card mailing be made to a1.1 res idents.on Barlow Avenue to learn their opinions in the matter. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented a report concerx~ii'~g,limitation _ o.f the number of private,~atrols l censed to operate in the An arrangement limiting the number of such operators is presently under investigation .in the City of Long Beach, the Manager recommendedsagainst,the establishment of such restriction in Lynwood..: Barlow Avenue narking repor~ mailing to be made. Private patro: city. and a After discussion,. the Mayor suggested that the matter be investigated further and ghat rio action be taken pending the outcome of the Long Beach C~.ty Attorneyts office investigation of the question of restraint of trade. The Manager presented .the request ©f ;Lynwood Police Officers ,. J~~ Police Show .Relief and Welfare Association for permission to conduct & Dance their annual police show and dance on July 25, 1965, at the permit Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. The request also contained granted, a report of the disbursement. of funds of the Association for the past year. It was moved by Councilmen Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that permission tq conduct the dance be granted, and that the Association members be congratulated for their work done in the community. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Williams, The Manager presented the request of Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence for a 60-day leave of absence due to an extended illness granted . It was moved by Councilman Siokos, .seconded by Councilman leave of Ham, that the requested leave of absence be granted. All absence, members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Clean-up The Manager reported on the proposal of C-V Disposal Company week to conduct a clean-up week dining April 12 - 16. It was authorized, moved by Councilman Ham,- seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council authorize the City Manager to contract with C~V D3sppaBl Co~pwriy Por it C18i~n•up week during A il 1 6 pr 2 - 1 , 1965, eta colt of ~7.-00 per load. Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Hsm, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced the t.m~ for oral communications Councilman Duncan, expressed epngratulations to the Lynwood Junior Chamber for their "Miss Lynwood Night." Councilman Duncan also expressed concern for the safety of pedestrians. Possible means pf ~mcouraging more safe practices on the part of the public were discussed. Councilman Siokos introduced a discussion of the increasing trend toward scantily clad young women being employed in local cafes. Methods of discouraging or prohibiting such activities were discussed. Senate The matter of Senate reapportionment was discussed and the reapportion- action taken by other cities attending the recent meetings ment. in Lynwood was questioned, It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the Lynwood City Council concur in recommendations that the westerly boundary of a proposed Senate district be generally Alameda Street or the west boundary o#' Vernon, Huntington Park, South Gate, Lynwood and Compton, and that no incorporated city be placed in two or more Senatorial districts, and that Senator Rees be informed of the Council;s action. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. George Higgens inquired about installation of curbs and gutters in front of the dairy on Wright Road. Council- man Siokos informed him that he had spoken to the owner who said he was going to t$ke action next summer. Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, complained of no action being taken by the pound concerning a dog in the neighborhood which had bit-ten a child. The Manager was requested to investigate the matter.. ~~ 0 Cx Mr. John Kanka, representing the Disabled American Veterans, addressed the Council to requ~;st permission to sponsor a circus on May 15, 1965.. He explained the operation, stating ~~J it would be a 2-ring circus;-with no games or rides D.A.V.granted other than a pony ride and an elephant ride. He stated permit to a location has not been secured but they intended to sponsor try to obtain the vacant property~n~ar Century and Bullis circus. or that near the Alpha Beta Market on Century Boulevard. He was informed that both of the locations mentioned would be out of zone. ,~... After discussion of possible locations for the circus, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the business license fee for the conduct of a circus by the Disabled American Veterans be waived and permission granted, subject to the location meeting the zoning requirements. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded Siokos, that the meeting be adjourned. All aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. J,- ,y er y o ynwoo f a yo, o' e y o ynwoo by Councilman members voting