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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-07-20 - CC~3~7 REGULAR MEETING JTJLY 20 ,-- 196.5 The City ,Council of .the City of Lynwood me't in a`regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is Road, on abode date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos ,`and-Smith answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the minutes of the regular .meeting of July 6, 1865, be approved as written, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 65-53 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE_.CITX ,:Res. 65-53 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND-APPROVTNG.THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDER1I~C~ WARRANTS, DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith; seconded by Councilman Duncan, .that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.' Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk administered the oath of office tq the newly appointed Councilman John D. Byor°k, Councilman Byork was then seated at the Council table. The Mayor stated that this was the ts.sne sit to canvass the precinct and absentee ballot returns f~~r the "Duncan Avenue Annexation No. 1" election tivhicY~ vJ~,s x~elcl on July 13, 1965. The Mayor appointed Couznci 1z~en ~unc~-~r~ and McMillan to act as a canvassing boai°d. Upon completion of the canvass, the Mayor directed the Clerk to enter the results of the annexation election in the minutes as follows: "Shall Duncan Avenue Annexation No. City of Lynwood?" Yes 53 No 25 Total .votes cast. 78 1 be annexed to the RESOLUTION N0. 65-54 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY QF LYNWOQD, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE F,ESULT OF THE SP~G7AL,,ELECTION 1?EF~TAINING TO THE AN~iEX- ,. ATION OF "DUNCAN. AVENUE ANNEXATION N© . l!' TO THE- GITY., QF LYNW(?OD, HELD ZN SAID ~TER~?ITORX ON JULY 13, 1865:" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman.MeMillan_, that they resolution be adopted.. Roll Call,;. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan., McMillan, Siokos, Smith.. Noes.: None.` Absent.: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "DUNCAN :AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 1" WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith., seconded by Byork sworn ih as Council- man Canvass election returns of. Duncan Annex No. l special .election. ` Res. 65-54 Declaring result of Duncan Annex No. l special election Ord. Approvin, Duncan Annex No. l first read 3y ~~~ ..._, Councilman Duncan, that further ?°eading he ~~iaved . All members voting aye, the Mayor de^lared t~xe motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Dur~,_ ara, seec~~:ied by Council- man McN1i"flan, that said ordinance b.: accepted as read for the first time and passed tc the second reading: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Sickos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent : None . ~'" PUBLIC HEARINGS Protest The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour.° being the hearing on time fixed for the protest hearing or~c the prcp~.~sed annex- Atlantic Ave ation of inhabited territory kno~~~n as`"Atlantic Avenue Annex No. 6 Annexation No. 6," the Mayor inquired if any ;aritteri protests had been filed. The Clerk ~°+u-ated that none had been filed to date. The Mayor trien i.r~:luired if there were any present wishing to subr:it a written protest to said proposed annexation. Mr. Robert E. O'Shaughnessy addr,e~:sed the Council to present a written protest signed ry Robert E. O'Shaughnessy and Shirley D. O'Shaughnes~~~. As there were no ather,~, w~c.h~.r~: ~~~'.~, p~~ntests, the Mayor declared the hearing corf~:.iYa~a~-. ;:' t;:: t.'r. regular meeting of August 3, :L65, ire e;r F_:~ Y,- ~:i,~c;;.,7 filing of supplemental protests a.> r :;: ~_; ;.,u~; , Following a brief discussic.~~~l of ~ ~= -p ~ ~c:~ ~~nr~exation among members of the Council s.nd. `~-', ~ ~' Sn<a.~~granesey, the Mayor declared a five minute re c: e;~;< :~'c=11c~~nr~g the recess, the Mayor again called the meeting to order. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 65-55 RESOLUTION N0. 65-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN Alameda #7 AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED from FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was Consolidated presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded Fire Protec- by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. tion DistrictRoll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 65-56 RESOLUTION N0. 65-56 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF Alameda #7 A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE from CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES Consolidated COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Sewer Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said District resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk presented a report on the proposed annex- ation of uninhabited territory lying easterly of the existing city boundary on Walnut Avenue known as "Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 7-A." Included in the report were exhibits "A" and "B" certifying that: there were less than 12 registered voters residing within the territory. 3 ~~ ~~ at the time of filing of the petition and the petition was signed by the owners of more than 25~'of the land in the territory by area and. by assessed value. as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. The Clerk stated that the petition qualifies for annex- ation under the uninhabited territory act and presented the following resolution giving notice of the proposed annexation. ~-- RESOLUTION N0. 65-57 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65.-57 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED Giving notice ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE UNINCORPORATED of propos@d TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING EASTERLY annexation of OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON WALNUT AVENUE (ATLANTIC Atlantic #7-A AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 7-A." was presented. It 'w as movd~: by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman MrMil~.~,n, that said resolution be ado~ited. Roll Call: _ Ayes : Councilmen: Byork, Duncan, 1~7cP-Iil.lan, Sio~os, Smith., Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter signed by Helen T. Anderson and 8 others was Letter recgm- presented which recommended the appointment of Richard mending appoint Bowen, 11469 Copeland Street, Lynwood, to fill-the ment of Richard existing vacancy on the Planning Commission. It was Bowen to P. C. moved by Councilman Smith, s~cgnded by`Councilman Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A petition signed by .Norman H.-Olson and l3 other5 ~""" was presented requesting. the C~.ty to commence proceedings to annex the inhabited.-territory bounded generally by Wright Road on the east, Atlantic Avenue on the west, Elmwood and Los Flores on the north and - Century Boulevard,on the south.. It was moved by Councilman`Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan,.. that said pe`~ition bereferred to the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Petitiop filed requesting annex of terr. E. Wright Rd, W. Atlantic, N. Elmwood & Lc Flores, S. Century Blvd. Ayes.: Councilmen Byork, Dungan,,McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent : `None . _ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Manager presented a report on the result of the home occupation permit study recently conducted by the Planning Commission at the request of the City Council. As a result of its study, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council retain the home occupation provisions of the zoning and licensing ordinance, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the City Code which would classify the granting of a home occupation permit as an administrative function of the Planning Commission.' REport qn home Qcci~pations There was considerable discussion as to whether or note- this responsibility should be turned over to the Planning Commission. It was pointed out,however, that as in any..,.:. administrative act, a decision of, the Planning.-Commission would be appealable to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- w ~ ,. QUO man Smith, that the City Council instruct. the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the ~~ity Code which would .classify the granting of a home occupation permit as an administrative function of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Filing fees The Manager stated that as a result of numerous. variance for variancesrequests recently, the Planning Commission had asked for & zone and received a survey of application filing fees charged changes for variances and zone changes in surrounding cities. discussed He stated that the Commission also reviewed the direct and indirect cost to the City of each .variance and_zone change request and found that the s:imp;1.?st vax°3.ance costs approximately $33.50, and the m~?~~ecomplex variances and zone change requests range from $:~00 `;o $200 each. The report further stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council c~:nsider railing the present $25.00 fee for both variances and zone changes to $75 for each variance request and $150 for each zone change request. There was some discussion as to a $75 filing fee becoming a hardship in some cases for variance applications and whether or not $50 and $75 should not be considered rather than the $75 and $15O fees, particularly. if variances are more often used in residential areas rather than commercial. The Manager presented a list a:~' e;c~m::L~r:~ o~~ ~r~,riances most of which were for multiple un,~t ?.n ~.n r?-~ ~~ne, and stated if the Council concurred in the :'-i<~.n:~_i.ng Comrni.~sion's recommendation, the matter .could in i 11 i~~.ve to be effected by ordinance and would be presented to the :ounci7: in that form at a later time. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman McMillan seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Ali members present voting aye, except Councilman Smith, who voted "No" the Mayor declared the motion carried. 1964 Storm The Manager presented a report on the 1964 Storm Drain Drain plans Bond Issue work in which he stated that preliminary plans, accepted and specifications have been completed for the proposed storm drains in Lynwood. He stated that following acceptance of the plans by the City Council, the .District will check all the data, indicate where, corrections are necessary and return for final plan completion which entails primarily structural calculations. He stated that the preliminary plans .constitutes 30% of the engineering contract and upon receipt of the plans, the County will remit $19,300 to pay engineering costs. He recommended that the City Council accept the pre- liminary storm drain plans for submission to the County Flood Control District. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Extension of The Manager stated that during the past year numerous green zone requests have been received from business establishments parking open after 6 p.m. for an extension of the green zone time parking limitation of 20 minutes. He stated that the discussed 4~~. Traffic Engineer and Police Chief have studied the problem and have recommended that the parking .limitations in green zones be extended until 10 p.m. The Manager recommended that the City Council extend the parking-.limitations until 10 p.m. by adoption of an ordinance amending Section 22.65 of the Lynwood City Code. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 22.65 -0 F THE LYNWOOD was mov CITY ed by CODE." was presented for first reading. It Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be waived. All members -- voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ord. amending Sec. 22.65 of City Code first read, It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Caundi - man Smith, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the ,second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the Century Freeway .Report on and displayed a map of the proposed route between Freeway hearin,t Sepulveda Boulevard and Central Avenue. He also stated that the California State Division of Highways has informed the City that a public hearing will b e held on August 13 on the recommended alignment of the Century Freeway between those two points.. He also reported that to date, all of the proposals.-from Central Avenue .east to California -Avenue-converge- north of Abbott Road.-.This routing, however, is in no way settled and he suggested-that it was important that the city be represented at all hearings until the alignment. is final. The Manager presented a report on the complaint of Report on Mr. and Mrs. George Samuelson concerning an apparent Samuelson zone violation adjacent to their .property on State complaint Street. The complaint alleged that the _property at regarding use 11728 State Street was being used for R-2 purposes of accessory by the occupancy of an accessory building at the building as rear of the property in violation of the R-1 zone a residence requirements. The Manager stated that investigation in R-1 zone reveals no reason to pursue this complaint further and recommended that his report be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Manager's report be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. r The Manager stated that at the request of the Planning Commission a study has been trade of variances granted in the area of Tract 5103, bounded by Abbott Road. on the north, Imperial Highway on the south, Atlantic Avenue on the east, and Jackson and Pine Streets on the west. It was found that l5 variances had been granted, four of which have not been developed or not used and two have been only partially .developed, as follows: The four variances that have not been exercised are: 1. Additional dwellings on a portion of Lot 1, now Lugo School grounds. P. C.Res. 303 Rescinding certain variances in Tr. 5103 4~2 P.C. Res. 303 issued to B. J, and D. H. McCrae. The property has Rescinding changed ow nership and the variance is not in effect. certain variances in 3. A variance for a grocery store at 4874 Abbott issued Tr. 5103 and which subsequently burned down. 4, A variance for five single story units at 4241 'a~` Imperial. The two variances that have been only partially exercised are: 1. A variance for 16 units at 4235 Imperial of which 10 have been built. 2. A variance for six single story duplexes and conversion of an existing building i.nt~ two units at 4237 Imperial. The Manager stated that the Planning Commission, after reviewing the survey, adopted i~escalution No, 303 rescinding the first four variances and giving a 30-day notice to show cause why the last two should not be rescinded since all have been in existence for more than five years. It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council concur in the Planning Commission's action. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man McMillan, that the .City Council concur in the Planning Commission's action in rescinding certain variances in Tract 5103. Roll Call: Aye"s: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mollie Appointment of a member to the existing vacancy on the ReifschneiderPlanning Commission was discussed. It was moved by appointed Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that to P. C. Mrs. Mollie Reifschneider be appointed to the vacancy for a four year term commencing July, l; 1865. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared Mrs. Mollie Reifschneider appointed to said Commission. Herb The Mayor announced that there are two vacancies Levindusky presently existing on the Vehicle Parking District appointed to Commission. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, Parking seconded by Councilman Smith, that Mr. Herb Levindusky Commission be appointed to the Parking Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Lugo Park .-The Manager stated that at its last regular meeting re-named the Recreation Commission recommended to the City Council "John D. Ham that a portion or all of Lugo Park be named after the late Memorial Councilman John D. Ham. It was moved by Councilman Smith, Park" seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the park be named "John D. Ham Memorial Park." Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan stated that he has noticed automobiles being operated at excessive speeds on the alley between Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard, west of Atlantic ~~ Avenue. He was assured that the alley would be posted for 15 mph speed limit. Councilman Duncan stated that he wished to commend the:Chief of Police and members of his department for the part they have played in promoting traffic safety among the children of the community. Councilman McMillan stated that in view of the feeling Redevelopment about taking some action about the vacant stores in the of L.B.Blvd. ~"" business district on Long Beach Boulevard and promoting business revival of business in that area, he wished to suggest district that the Mayor appoint a committee consisting of the discussed City Manager, two members of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Planning Commission,. all of the .City Council, two people experienced in banking or finance, and two members of civic groups to undertake a study' of the conditions existing from.-the `SOUtYrern most boundary to the northern most boundary of the business district on Long Beach Boulevard. He suggested that such a committee contact the property owners, representatives of a major department store, and business firms located on the boulevard to investigate private financing or consider underwriting a development by the city, if necessary, to consult a planning expert on the feasibility of such a project, and if necessary, to consider rezoning in an effort to come up with a solution to the problems that exist in the local business community. The Mayor stated that plays along the lines suggested by Councilman McMillan, are already underway and that there is presently a list of people who will work who are interested. He expressed confidence in the community ---,. and said he was hopeful of getting enough people involved in such a project to accomplish something in the near !""~'" future . i Councilman Byork again expressed his gratitude to the Council for the privilege of serving in the capacity of Councilman. Mr. Tom Rippee, representing the Herald American Newspaper, was introduced. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to suggest that the Council undertake a study of the cost of policing the bars and liquor stores in the community toward the end, that their business license fees be adjusted to be commensurate with the cost of policing such activities. He was informed that- his suggestion would be taken as a point of consideration. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~~ C ty lerk, City of ynwood APPROVED AUGUST 3, 1965 ,. Mayor of the y of~ yL nwood