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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-09-21 - CCREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1865 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, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith. answered the roll call. Councilman Byork was absent. A letter from Councilman Byork was presented in which he requested that his absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that Councilman Byork's absence be excused. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1965, be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 65-75 entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING was presented. It was moved b seconded by Councilman Duncan, adopted. Roll Call: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65-75 ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." y Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 782 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING EASTERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON WALNUT AVENUE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 31.5, 31.6, 31.9, 31.10, 31.15, 31.17, 31.20, 31.21, 31.25 OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE ." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. Ord. 782 ~.. Approving Atlantic Ann No. 7-A Ord. increasing water rates first read Res. 65-76 RESOLUTION N0. 65-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Amending COUNCIL GF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 2843 Personnel (PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL rules to VACATION TO VARIOUS C%,ASSIFIED PERSONNEL." was presented. provide It was moved by Colznci.lman McMillan, seconded by Councilman additional Smith, that said resolution be adopted, vacation for Roll Call: various Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. employees Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. ~, The City Clerk informed the City Council that to comply with the requirements of the Southern California Rapid Transit District Law it would be necessary to appoint a member of the City Council as a member of the City Selection Committee for the ensuing year. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Councilman Smith be appointed to said committee. All members present, voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 65-77 RESOLU'T'ION N0. 65-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Appointing COUNCIL OI1' THE CITY Or' LYT~fW00D, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A Smith to MEMBER 0~+' S.AID COIJNCI%~ (.)t+' SAID CI'T'Y TO THE CITY SELECTION City Selec- COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART :3 OF DI~IISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC tion Com. UTIi,ITIES CODE.°t was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adoptedo Roll Call: Ayes : Counci:±_men Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None Absent: ~~ounciLman Byork. Res. 65-78 RESOLUTION N0. 65-78 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY I~Lithdrawing COUNCIL OF THE ~JLTY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN 11 zcan AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CLTY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE ~i sex No. 1 ATHENS LIGH`TINCx DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was from Athens presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded Lighting by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. District Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. Res. 65-79 RESOLUUION N0~ 65-7g enttitled: ''RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CI`T'Y OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF Duncan Annex A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE No. 1 from CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES Sewer Dist. COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. Res. 65-80 RESOLUTION NO. 65-80 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN Duncan Annex AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED A~'^. 1 from FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." It re Dist. was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman ', Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. ~. ~. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter from was presented. Mr. Fullerton questioned the increase Fullerton in monthly water rates with no apparent improvement in regarding water the system. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded rate increase by Councilman McMillan, that said letter be accepted and filed. A letter from Mr. Robert B. Fulton and 6 others requesting °~' annexation of territory bounded generally by Olanda Street on the north, Waldorf on the east, McMillan on the south, and Thorson on the west was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Petition requesting annex of territory between Olanda, Waldorf, McMilla & Thorson A letter from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was St. Jude Childs presented in which they request permission to conduct Research Hosp. their annual fund drive on October 24, 1965, from 2 to permit to conduc 4 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by drive Oct. 24 Councilman McMillan, that the request be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The request of F. C. Roberts to conduct a Christmas Roberts permit tree sales lot at 3540 Century Boulevard was presented. for Christmas It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by tree lot at Councilman Smith, that said request be granted. All 3540 Century members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ,,_,,. The Clerk presented for the Council's information the report by the County Health Department of its annual health and sanitation inspection of the City's jail facilities. The report was highly satisfactory and contained no recommendations for improvement of the facilities. The City Manager presented a request from Richard D. McNish and Chacksfield Merit Homes Inc. for an extension of time for the acceptance of all street and utility improvements in the Lavinia subdivision. The report stated that the subdivision agreement establishes September 30, 1965, as the final date for the acceptance of the improvements. However, the streets and underground utilities improvements have been completed but work is still progressing on the construction of the homes and landscaping of the property. Therefore, heavy equipment and delivery trucks are still using the streets and there is a possibility that the streets and curbs and gutters could be damaged after the acceptance date of September 30. The report further stated that the agreement between the subdivider and the City provides for extension ~--- of the acceptance date and also states that if the subdivider continues work after the acceptance date and damage results to the surface improvements, the subdivider has the alternative of repairing the damage or paying the city to repair the damage. If the subdivision is not accepted until all construction is complete then the City can require the subdivider to repair the damage prior to the acceptance. Co. Health Dept. report on jail facilities Request for extension of subdivision agreement of McNish-Chacks- field Merit Homes It was the City Manager's recommendation that the Q Subdivision agreement of McNish & Chacksfiled Merit Homes extended City Council extend the agreement with Richard Home, Inc. for a period surface and underground at a time when building have been completed. existing subdivision improvement D. McNish and Chacksfield Merit of g0 days in order that all improvements can be accepted construction and landscaping After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager as to the extension of time, contingent upon extension of the existing subdivision bond. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. Report on As requested at the previous meeting, the City Manager comparative presented a report of comparative rubbish charges. The rubbish survey compared the charges of the cities of Bell, Bell charges Gardens, Huntington Park, Monterey Park, Downey, Montebello, South Gate, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, Whittier, La Mirada, Rosemead and Lynwood. The report concluded that the survey indicates that the City of Lynwood is receiving a high level of garbage and trash service at a cost comparable or lower than that found in surrounding communities. Report on For the Council's information, the City Manager reported Planning Com.that the Planning Commission acted on the following action matters at its meeting of September 14: The Commission heard and denied a request for a change of zone from R-1 to R-3 for three parcels of land on San Jose Avenue. The denial was made on the grounds that the proposed change would be contrary to established policy of not permitting spot zoning and it would give a different usage of property that is not afforded to owners of similar parcels in the same area. The Commission approved a resolution recommending the establishment of a zone of M-2 to the Jorgensen Steel annexation. This decision was based on the existing usage as well as the usage involved in the surrounding properties. After discussion with the property owners in the E1 Granada annexation and adjacent property owners in the county island, the Commission moved to deny the proposed establishment of an R-1 zone in this annexation. A second resolution was adopted declaring the Commission's intention to set hearings for the establishment of an R-2 zone as it existed prior to the annexation to the City. The .Commission moved to deny a variance request for the above property after it was reported that a deviation of side yard requirements was unnecessary for the intended use of the land. Report on The City Manager presented a report on the result of the rescinding Planning Commission's hearing on the rescission of certain certain variances in Tract 5103. As a result of the hearing, the variances in Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that Tract 5103 unused variances in Tract 5103 be rescinded. It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council approve the action of the Planning Commission by adopting an appropriate resolution. N "~ RESOLUTION N0. 65-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RESCINDING CERTAIN VARIANCES IN TRACT 5103.'' was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. The City Manager presented a report on the proposed purchase of surplus water from the City of Whittier. The report recalled that in 1963, the City of Lynwood purchased water from the City of Inglewood under a similar plan which resulted in a savings of approximately $3,500 over what the same amount of water would have cost had it been purchased directly from the Metropolitan Water District. Now a savings of $2,708 can be realized if the City accepts the offer of the City of Whittier which has available approximately 400 acre feet of surplus water. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with the City of Whittier to purchase 400 acre feet of water and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the execution of an agreement with the City of Whittier for the purchase of 400 acre feet of surplus water. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. The Manager presented a report on the proposed resurfacing of portions of Imperial Highway and Bullis Road using 186.1 Special Gas Tax Funds. It is intended that the project will be accomplished by the heater re-mix process which was so successful on Atlantic Avenue. As with that resurfacing the proposed work can be charged against 186.1 matching funds with the City's share being provided through use of City employee labor charges. Estimated cost for the Imperial Highway portion is $10,930; estimated cost for Bullis Road will be approximately $9,800, or a total of $20,730. The matching portion by the City will equal $6,910 worth of labor with the State Gas Tax providing $13,820. The City Manager recommended that in order to complete the needed resurfacing, the City Council authorize a call for bids for the use of heating and re-mixing equipment in accordance with engineering Specifications No. 1865-F, with bids to be received November 8, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the call for bids for use of heating and re-mixing equipment. '"-' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Res. 65-81 Rescinding certain variances in Tr. 5103 ReCOmmendatic purchase of surplus water from City of Whittier Recommendatic resurfacing of por. of Bullis & Imperial Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. The Manager presented a report on the proposed purchase Recommendatio of water billing equipment which recalled that the Council purchase of had allocated in the 1965-66 budget $3,850 for the purchase water billing of needed equipment. The report explained that the equipment °~ Recommenda- Graphotype machine, over ten years old, is causing increased tion to maintenance problems. The quoted price of a new machine purchase is $3,349, available only from the Addressograph-Multigraph water Corporation. The Lynwood City Code requires that all billing purchases exceeding $2,500 be made by bid. A bid call can equip, be dispensed with when "the commodity can be obtained from only one vendor." It was the Manager's recommendation that the City Council authorize the direct purchase of a Graphotype Model 6481 from the Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. for the quoted price of $3,349 with the bid call to be dispensed with due to there being only one vendor. "~' In the discussion which followed, it was pointed out that while there may be other companies who make a machine of a similar type, the Graphotype machine makes tags of the size needed for use in the present addressing machine. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the direct purchase of a Graphotype Model 6481 from the Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. for $3,349. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. Report on The City Manager presented a report on the study of sales sales tax tax revenues which indicates that there is a possibility survey that the City is not receiving the total amount of sales tax revenue collected within the corporate boundaries of the City. Mr. Wilbur McCann, economic consultant, has been contacted ,,,~,,, concerning a possible study of retail sales. Preliminary study of the recent Federal business census in relation to City sales tax returns has been made which further indicates that the City is not receiving its proper share of sales tax revenue. Mr. McCann will agree to provide a comparison of retail sales by type of outlets are reported by the State Board of Equalization and as compiled by the United States Census of Business (this will require inspection of the taxable reports for Lynwood on record in Sacramento). Based on these comparisons an opinion will be offered as to the real significance of the differences that may exist between the census and the State Board and if under reporting of taxable sales appears to exist, a category and degree will be shown to the extent possible. The results of this study will be organized in a written report which the City may use for any purpose, including submission to the State Board of Equalization, if that is appropriate. The cost of such a study by Mr. McCann would be $500, which could possibly result in a substantial increase in sales tax returns. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the City Council authorize an agreement between the City of Lynwood --~ and Wilbur McCann, economic consultant, for a survey of sales tax returns at a total cost of $500. In the discussion which followed, the Manager stated that the City has no way of knowing whether or not certain businesses are making sales of merchandise within the City and reporting them through other locations. In such cases, of course, the City of Lynwood is losing sales tax revenue to which it is rightfully entitled. Councilman Duncan questioned whether or not the situation could be rectified even if it is known to exist. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize an agreement between the City of Lynwood and Mr. Wilbur McCann for a survey of sales tax returns. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Councilman Duncan. Absent: Councilman Byork. The Manager stated that approval has been requested of a portion of the South Gate storm drain project No. 739, a portion of which comes into the City of Lynwood 90 feet at Otis and Abbott Road. He explained that the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act requires that approval be obtained before the construction contract can be let, and recommended its approval by the City Council. Report on sales tax survey Approval of por. of South Gate storm drain project #739' It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and approve a portion of the South Gate storm drain project No. 739. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. ORAL COMMt?NICATIONS Councilman McMillan said that he wished to congratulate Mrs. Anita Birkholm and Mrs. Mollie Reifschneider for their work on behalf of the Mental Health Foundation. Mr. Lyn Sherwood, 9562 Flower Street, Bellflower, Lyn Sherwood addressed the Council asking that the name of "El asks that E1 Granada" Street be changed to "La Granada" as this: is Granada Street grammatically incorrect in the Spanish language and be changed to that because of the areas of Spanish heritage, he La Granada St. believed such errors should be corrected. Mr. Jack Cleland, 4029 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council to state that he concurred in the remarks made by Mr. Sherwood, but felt that something should be done only when the entire length of E1 Granada Street becomes a part of the City of Lynwood. Mr. Cleland also requested on behalf of the Chamber of Proclamation - Commerce that the City Council permit the Mayor to October 1 proclaim October 1 as "Lynwood Day'' in connection with "Lynwood Day" the recognition being given the City of Lynwood by Lawrence Welk in a nation-wide and armed services radio broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium. He was informed that such a proclamation would be prepared. Mrs. Alva Spillnar, 3303 Burton Avenue, addressed the Council to ask that something be done to correct the situation on her street in which proper sweeping of the street cannot be done because of the cars parked there during the hours that the City street sweeper operates. She was informed that this was a problem common to many areas of the City and that efforts are being made Mrs. Lazzaretto introduced to work out a satisfactory solution to this growing pr°oblem. Mrs. Nan Lazzaretto, wife of the z°ecently appointed Administrative Assistant Andrew Lazzaretto, was present and was introduced by Mayor Siokos. Mr. Henry VanCompernolle, 3125 Louise Street, Chairman of the Lynwood Beautiful Committee, addressed the Council to inform them that the Committee is undertaking the project of attempting to induce residences to correct various unsitely conditions about their homes which are the cause of complaints received by the Committee. Beginning Mr. Norman Wasserman, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 4 addressed the Council to inform them that commencing October Mayor to 4, radio station KLAC will have a series of spot announcements speak on concerning the City. These announcements will be made by KLAC radio Mayor Siokos. Mr. Jack Cleland again addressed the Council to state that perhaps the press could help in the City beautification program by printing a map of the trash collection days in order that cars would be removed which might hamper trash collection. P. C. & Mayor Siokos stated that Council special meeting with the meeting set for study and investigat for Oct. 25 in the City of Lynwood. that the date of Monday, date for such a meeting. ADJOURN he would like to establish a members of the Planning Commission ion of the total planning situation After discussion, it was agreed October 25, would be set as the It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. _,~ ~ . / City /Clerk, City off Lynwood /,. APPROVED OCTOBER 5, 1865 C yor of he ity of Lynwood ~°!;