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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-06-01 - CC5 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1 19e5 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 Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, and1Smith, answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the minutes of the previous meeting of May 18, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 65-41 entitledt "RESOL'UTION OF-THE CITY'` COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOI~ ALLOWING ~.ND APPROVLNG THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN Tf~~RE~ORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, ~~'~conded~_ by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be,ac~opted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of-7:30 p.m. having arrived, said:houz~:being - Hearing the time fixed for hearing on the appeal from the t~PCision Pelton • of the Planning Commission in denying-the rYequcst of James Von Medlin S. Pelton and Wallace Von Medlin for variance ta` ~i'e~~mit variance construction of a department store, two commercial buildings, and parking facilities for apprdxima~e].y 825 vehicles on a portion of Home Tract in Rancha San Antonio, the Mayor asked the Clerk for information pertaining to the hearing. The Clerk stated notice of the hearing had been posted and published as required by law. The Clerk stated that communications had been received from certain individuals as follows: A telegram from J. R. Kendrick, 11016 Hulme Avenue, requesting that the City Council support the Planning Commission and citizens by denying the request for a zone variance. A letter from Elias D,janogly, .8304 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, owner of 21 stores known as Century Arcade, protesting the variance because the developers have endeavored to interest some of his tenants in moving to their location, and he considers.. such. action reprehensible interference in landlord-tenant relationship and a threat to his vested interest in his property. A letter from M. L. Jackson, 110.56 Hulme, objecting to .repetitious applications, opposing the variance and asking. if action cannot be final. A letter from Oscar H. Lee,. 11064 Hulme, ob,~ecting to the variance because it would place a commercial develop- meat in a good residential section. A letter from Ronald W. Kiang, 3959 LeSage, pratasting,the• variance and stating that nothing has changed since the previous appearance of the applicants before the City Council. 4 A letter from Mrs.. F. Ferraro, 3994 Shirley Avenue, ~~ , ., __ , ._ . , Hearing - Pelton - Von Medlin variance protesting the zone variance but staring no reason, A letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. Grijalva, 3812 Lyndora, protesting the variance on grounds of resulting traffic congestion. A letter from Mrs. M. Williams, ~I009 Platt Avenue, opposing the variance but stating no reas~~~n. A letter from Mr. Bart B. Lyster, 10912 H ulme, objecting to the variance because of encroachment of commercial use upon R-1 territory contrary to the Master Plan. A letter from W. L. and Esther E. Bolander, 11201 Elm Street, protesting the variance because o2' its detri- mental affect on the neighborhood, traff.c congestion, property devaluation, and the sale of 1.i ca aor near the Lynwood Academy. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kethley, 110:5 Hulme Avenue, requesting that past decisions on the same matter be upheld. A letter from James Shaw Bowman, 11095 Hulme Avenue, protesting on the grounds that peace acid tranquillity of his home will be disturbed by 4,he development, because of depreciation of nis pr~r~erty, traffic noise and congestion, and that it would b~~ E~or~trary to provisions of the master p.lar~. A letter from Marie and James. R. ea~~`r,e:r°so:'?, 11091 Linden, objecting to the deveioioment at t,rie pro,~~~,~.:~ea location and recommending redevelopment o~' olu b;~.-~ .~air,.gs on Lgng Beach Boulevard and development a' ~ sh~;;ppi:Zg ma1.l in that area. A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce .reaffirming the recommendation of the Executive Board of Directors that a zone variance be granted to allow the Unimart project to be located in Lynwood. Thirty-five cards received by mail from various individuals favoring the granting of a zone variance for the proposed Unimart development on Imperial Highway. However, 17 of the cards were from individuals residing outside the City of Lynwood. A letter from Victor Murrell, 11507 Long Beach Boulevard, endorsing the action taken by the Executive Board of Directors of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce regarding the Unimart development. Forty-five cards received just prior to the hearing from various individuals favoring the granting of the zone variance for the proposed Unimart development on Imperial Highway. Forty-four of the cards were signed by individuals residing within the City, one was from an individual living outside the City. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed variance. Mr. Lloyd A. Bullock, 500 East Compton Boulevard, Compton, representing the applicants, addressed the Council and emphasized that it is a variance under consideration, not a zone change, and control of the development would remain with the City. X377 As to traffic congestion, he quoted figures from the Hearing - traffic report presented at the hearing on appeal before Felton - the City Council on December 15, 1964. These figures. Von Medlin indicated that Imperial Highway could accommodate any variance additional traffic resulting from the location of the development on Imperial Highway. He also pointed out that vehicle parking area would be separated from residences by fences and/or walls. ~•-, He stated his belief that retail outlets of this type are vitally needed for a balanced community; that the deficiencies of Lynwood in the retail field are as great as its strength in other fields and to substantiate this belief, he quoted sales figures compiled by the Los Angeles Bureau of Municipal Research acid from a survey of Retail Trade Trends and Characteristics in the Lynwood Area, 1957 through 1y63. As to the development being contrary to the General Plan, Mr. Bulloch stated that there are eight different places in the general plan indicating there is a need for a facility of this kind in the City. Concerning depreciation of property values, Mr. Bulloch stated that their surveys do nqt indicate that assessed valuations lessen in areas surrounding shopping centers. He also stated that he believed there were special circumstances concerning this property as it is one of the few pieces of land available in the area for this type of development and he felt that the evidence requires a reversal of the Planning Commission's decision in the matter. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone else wishing to address the Council in favor of the proposed variance. Mr. Wallace Von Medlin, one of the applicants, addressed the Council and stated that Mr. Bulloch has covered all of the. facts but in addition. he would like to present a series ofpictures. At this point, because of the over crowded condition of the Council Chamber and the Large number of people unable to enter the room..to hear or be heard,.. it was suggested that the meeting be adjourned to Bateman Hall. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Hearing Duncan, that the hearing be suspended to later in the suspended to meeting following completion of the remainder of the later in the agenda. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared meeting the motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 775 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. 570." was presented for second reading,. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ord. 775 approving Alameda Annex 5-A as M-2 It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Ordinance No. 775 be adopted as read for ~7 ~ . the second time, fina7.ly passed, anal published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Harn, NIcNLi7_an, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None, Ord. 776 ORDINANCE N0. 7776 entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE Suspending CITY OF LYNWOOD SUSPENDING THE GRANTING OF ANY HOME OCCU- granting PATION PERMITS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION 5 OF of home SECTION 4,00 OF CHAPTER IV AND SECTION 14.12 OF CHAPTER XIV occupation OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 PENDING STUDIES BY THE PLANNING permit COMMISSION OF AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING HOME OCCUPATIONS AS pending A PERMITTED USE EXCEPT AS TO THOSE ALREADY IN EFFECT." was study by read in full. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by P. C. Councilman Duncan, that Ordinance No~ 776 be adopted as read for the first, finally passed, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan. Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Smith. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request for A letter from Richard M. Mitche:~". representing Explorer permit to Post 437X of the Boy Scouts of Ame,~i~~a was presented. sell fire- The letter contained a request for pe~~mission to sell works grantedfireworks at the corner of No.rtor, Avenue and Century to Explorers Boulevard from June 2~ through ~ ~,~ly ~i, 1y65 , it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that permission be granted sub~j ec~; ~c comp iian!e with the regula;f ~.ons goverr~l:.~g the sa:;_e of safe and sane fireworks w~.thin tree C1ry. Alai members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Letter from A letter from Supervisor Warren Dorn concerning naming Supervisor of a new County park facility for athlete Jackie-.Robinson Warren Dorn was presented. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Award of The Manager presented a detailed report on the bids Lugo Park received for the construction of Lugo Park. The low bid to base bid was submitted by Robert L. Reeves Construction Reeves Co. The low bid including the alternates is 15.3% above Construction the architect's final cost estimate; subtracting the cost of the alternates (,wadding pool, bleachers, putting green wall, and fire ring) the net construction cost is 10.2% above the final cost estimates. The Manager stated the Council has the alternatives of disapproving all bids, requesting that the plans be redrawn and readvertising for new bids, or accepting the low bid based on the present plans. The Manager recommended, however, that the low base bid based upon the present plans be accepted at a cost of $160,479. The architect, Mr. Merritt Morris was present and stated his belief bid because of the number of bids There was considerable discussion rejecting all bids and readvertis of Williamson and Morris, that the bid was a good received. of the advisability of ing. The City Manager V ~e~ stated that action on the bids co:zld be delayed for 30 days, the bids could be rejected and the architect requested to provide new drawings to reduce the cost, or the bid could be accepted as presented. He stated his reason for recommending immediate approval was ghat he was concerned about new bids coming in at nigher .figures. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and accept the low bid of Robert L. Reeves Construction Co. for construction of Lugo Park at a cost of $160,479. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. At this point a recess was declared to a1~ow the City Clerk time to prepare a resolution for adjournment of the meeting to Bateman Hall. Following the recess, the Mayor called the meeting to order. RESOLUTION N0. 65-42 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADJOURNING THE JUNE 1, 1965, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BA`I'EMAN HALL, COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING, 1:1331 ERNESTING .AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, McMillan, S:~okos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then adjourned to Bateman Hall where it was called to order by Mayor Siokos. The Manager presented a report which stated that Western Gear Corporation has formally requested that the City of Lynwood vacate the portion of Santa Fe Avenue from Imperial Highway to the dead end of the south side of Western Gear's property with the understanding that all subsurface .easements remain.. In exchange, the City is offered a grant deed for the easterly 80 feet of Western Gear's land for street purposes which would be a continuation of the present Bellinger Street extend- ing from Flower to Fernwood. Award of.Lugo Park bid to Reeves Construction Recess Res . 65-,42 Ad,j ourn Counc~.I meeting to Bateman Hall Report re v~.,ca~~,on of,,r portion o~ ;°> Santa Fe Ave _ ,... The report contained a history of the land acquisition for alignment of Santa Fe Avenue and stated, in effect that full- development of Santa Fe Avenue appears remote.. Therefore, emphasis has been tr8.nsferred to the construc- tion:of Bellinger Street as s, through street to relieve the industrial traffic in the area as well as to over come the high cost of acquiring land for the original Santa Fe Avenue alignment. The Manager recommended that proceedings be commenced ~.~. to vacate the portion of Santa Fe Avenue requested by adoption of an appropriate ordinance setting the proposed vacation for public hearing. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF SANTA FE AVENUE ON PORTIONS OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF THE SUBDIVISION 0~' THE J. J. BULLIS 76.11 ACRE TRACT." was presented for Orc~,~ ,#'Qx Y~e.ar.ir}g on vacation".of > >, po,r~:ior~' o~f: Sarit a ~'e ~ Ave first reed 3.S U first reading. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be warred. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man Ham, that the 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. Report re The Manager presented a report concer'r_ing the request of reduction of the Exchange Club for reduction of the fee for the use fees for use of the Community Service Building f:.;r th:~ all-might of Bateman graduation party. Hall for all-night The report stated that the Recreati.or,. Commission has grad party recommended to the City Council that a minimum fee of $25.00 for such rental be granted to the Exchange Club and the High School P.T.A. for the party. The reason for the request is that the Commission does not have the authority to grant a minimum rental and because of the nature of this activity, the rental fee should be kept at a minimum so that a financial hardship would not be placed on the sponsoring organizations. The Manager's report stated that he believed that public interest would be served by allowing the use of the building for $25.00 plus overtime, kir,chen and dishwashing charges and suggested that the Czty Cour~:_:l affirm the recommendation of the Recreat=a on Commission. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the fee for the use of the Community Service Building for the all-night graduation party be set at $25.00 plus overtime, kitchen and dishwashing charges. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Request for The Manager stated that Pacific Iron and Steel Corp, has Southern requested that the City enter into a lease agreement with Pacific the Southern Pacific Company for a parking lot on the right of way railroad right of way immediately south of the inter- parking section of Imperial Highway and Alameda Street. The cost lease by of the lease would be $450 per year plus $25 annual P.I. Steel administrative costs all to be paid by Pacific Iron and Corp. Steel. The Manager stated that the Lease would be the same as existing leases for use of right of way for parking purposes and recommended that the City Council authorize the approval of a parking lease with the Southern Pacific Company contingent upon acceptance of a sublease with the City by Pacific Iron and Steed corporation. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City manager and authorize execution of the lease and sublease agreement. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. DAV granted Mr. John Kanka presented a request from the Disabled permission American Veterans for permission to conduct the sale to sell of fireworks on the parking lot of Century Bowl, the fireworks stand to be located facing Builis Road. It was moved Cr' _~~ { by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman.. D~~ncan, that approval be granted subs ect to compl~ ante wi=;h. the City's regulations governing the sa.~e of safe and sane fireworks within the City. All. mem'pers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Council was informed that the terms of Recreation Commissioners Henry Liewer and E. L, Morris expire June 30, 1965. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that both Mr. Liewer° and Mr. Morris be reappointed for a four year term commencing July 1, 1865. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced that the Council would now continue with the hearing on appeal from the decision of tree Planning Commission i.n denying the request of games S. Pelton and Wallace Von Medlin for variance to permit construction of a department store, two commercial buildings and parking facilities for approximately 825 vehicles on a portion of Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio. Mr. Wallace Von Medlin ccmt~.nued by presenting to the Council aerial photograpris of other simi~_ar developments to substantiate his be:Lief that such a c~e~relopment can be made on a parcel of land hav~_ng a~:;:~:ss to ~o.n:Ly one major highway. He also presented color photographs of the interior of a Unimart store. He al;7o presented copies of the trade newspaper "Discount Store News" containing articles speak:~ng favorably of the Unimart developments. Mr. V. W. Christian, 11330 Long Beach BoRZleward, addressed the Council to recommend granting of the var~an~ce. Mr. William G. Bosnell, 10952 Lewis Road, addressed the Council to state that he had originally been opposed to the variance but now recommends its approval, Mr. Henry Van Compernolle, 3125 Louise Street, addressed the Council to state that he believed that approval of the variance would be in the best interests of the City as a whole . Liewer & Morri; reappointed to Recreation Commission Hearing Pelton - Von Medlin variance continued Miss N. Johnson, 10850 Alexander, spoke in support of the variance. _ Mrs. Nixon of Shirley Avenue spoke in support of granting of the variance. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak in opposition to the proposed variance. Mr. Albert Putnam, 1.1200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council as a representative of the Home Owners Protective Committee. He stated that the Committee is opposed to any commercial use, of the property located in the middle cf a residential zone.. Mr. Putnam quoted section 16.04 of Ordinance No. 570 which sets out the requirements to be met before a variance may be granted and stated that in his opinion the subject proposal does not meet the requirements of the ordinance. Mr. Ronald King, 3959 LeSage Street, spoke as a member of the Home Owners Protective Committee in opposing granting of the variance. Mr. J. H. Kethley, 11035 Hulme, addressed the Council in opposition to the variance. ~(7G , Hearing- Mr. Louis Fisher addressed t~,e Caun^_L:i ;o present a Pelton - petition signed by 100 members cf' the r yr~~in; god Chamber Von Medlin of Commerce. The petition stated rhat :~.ey did not variance approve of the action taken by the Chamber Baa~~d of Directos~s i.n favoring t.~.e zone variance under discussion and supporting without reservation the decisions of the Planning Commission and C.ty Council concerning the matter. Mr. Parker, 4201 Elmwood, Principal of the Lynwood. Academy addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed variance. His objection was based on the fact of the close proximity of the school play yard to the proposed development and the probable sale of liquor at that location. Mr. Rausch, 3935 LeSage Street, addressed the Council to inquire as to what degree the Cit~r can control the development specifically as to the sale of liquor. He was informed that the City has no cont:nol of the operation of their business and has no jur~.sdictian over liquor control. Mrs. Jerry Lumbert spoke in apposition to the proposed variance and of possibi~_e deve_~opm=nt :~f present business zones. Mr. Robert Swanson, e~.C,;=OG Coy°r,ish A~~enae, spoke in opposition to the proposed variance be;~a~.z;e _~ b~ -'.eyed that there would be serious traffic c;onges;. :~n ar, `: e ~;ide streets adj acent to the pr,~posed dove ~:prn~.t; .. Mr. George Martins, G?oC Alexa:.cif=.~~, a1; ;~ ~_ayed a chart indicating poss~~ble traffic part ~r1s :ri _de streets adj acent t0 "the proposed deve lapin^~~ Mr. Russell Kaczmarek, 10761 Standard Avenue, complained of the frequency of the applications for use of the subject land: Mr. Bob Gray, President of the Lynwood Chamber pf Commerce, addressed the Council to reaffirm the stand taken by the Executive Board of Directors in favor of the location of the Unimart project in Lynwood. Following discussion among the members of the City Council, it was moved by Councilman McMillan that the decision of the Planning Commission be reversed and that the proposed variance be granted contingent upon fulfillment by the applicants of the requirements of the City of Lynwood for the following reasons: 1. It is in the best interest of the City. 2. In investigating cases where similar action has occurred everyone has benefited substantially and their apprehen- sions have prayed to be unfounded. ~2, [?' """1 i 3. It will insurea stabilized tax situation and provide the city with its last opportunity to secure a major operation of this type . "~"', 4. The great majority of Lynwood residents have expressed concern that we were letting opportunity pass us by. 5. It is essential that we make every effort to provide the young people in our City with jab opportunities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ham. c.) c_7 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Ham, McMillana Noes: Councilmen Duncan, Siokos, Smith. Absent: None. It was moved. by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council go on record as upholding the recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning .the appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in denying the variance request of James S. Pelton and Wallace Von Medlin. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Ham, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Councilman McMillan. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pelton - Von Medlin variance denied. Bob Ptacek representing the Lynwood Junior Chamber of Jaycee July 4 Commerce addressed the Council to des~.ribe ~r~e activities celebration. planned for their annual Fourth of July celebration and to invite the Council to attend. Councilman Ham inquired about the poss~b~.ity of re- painting the crosswalks a_~d white 1'~.riea f~° stop signs throughout the City ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man McMillan, that the meeting be add ourned~ All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion :arr-ied. ~"'"" ~~ ~/~~~~ `. City le , City of L wood APPROVED JUNE 15, 1g65 Add ourn _ , C Mayor of the ity of Lynwood