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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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City /Clerk, City off Lynwood
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APPROVED OCTOBER 5, 1865
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yor of he ity of Lynwood
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