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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-11-02 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 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 Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1965, and the adjourned regular meeting of October 25, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 65-84 RESOLUTION N0. 65-84 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE.°P was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Canvass The Mayor stated that this was the time set to canvass the election precinct and absentee ballot returns for the "Atlantic returns of Avenue Annexation No. 6" election, which was held on Atlantic October 26, 1965. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Duncan Annex #6 and McMillan to act as a canvassing board. special election Upon completion of the canvass, the Mayor directed the Clerk to enter the results of the annexation election in the minutes as follows: "Shall Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 be annexed to the City of Lynwood?" Yes 920 No 353 Total votes cast. 1273 Res. 65-85 RESOLUTION N0. 65-85 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Declaring COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE result of RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE ANNEX- Atlantic ATION OF "ATLANTIC AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 6" TO THE CITY Annex #6 OF LYNWOOD, HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON OCTOBER 26, 1965." special was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, election seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. approv- An ordinance entitled: °'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ing Atlantic LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF Annex #6 LYNWOOD OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS first read ''ATLANTIC AVENUE ANNEXATION N0. 6" WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. a~ It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:3 0 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing on ' time fixed for hearing on the appeal of Eugene L. Passarelli appeal of a of the Planning Commission's decision in denying his requested zone change change of zone from R-1 to R-3 of Lots 189, 190, and 191, Lts. 189, Tract; No. 5456, the Mayor asked for information concerning 190, 191, the hearing. Tr. 5456 The City Manager called the Council's attention to the plot plan on display indicating the lots under discussion and stated that the Planning Commission's denial of the requested change of zone was based on the belief that the 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 are a Mr. Passarelli, the appellant, addressed the Council to state his beliefs that approval of the zone change and subsequent removal of the old dwellings and construction of new units would be an improvement in the general area. He also said that he would be opposed to the entire block being rezoned R-3, but with spot zoning some of the old dwellings would be removed and new construction could be accomplished to improve the general area. In the discussion opposition to spo of a zoning study study was made by and a proposal to Street as R-3 was which followed, the Council expressed t zoning and discussed the possibility of the area. It was recalled that a the Planning Commission some years ago rezone the west side of Capistrano rejected by the property owners. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- Zone change man Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations deni ed for of the Planning Commission in denying a change of zone from Lts. 189, R-1 to R-3 of Lots 189, 190, 191, Tract Noo 5456. 190, 191, Roll Call: Tr. 5456 Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor asked Mr. Dick Pierce to step forward to receive Dick Pierce a commendation for the outstanding work done by the Lynwood commended Jaycees in the recent annexation of territory known as for work "Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6." done on Atlantic Mr. Pierce accepted the commendation and expressed the Annex #6 appreciation of himself and his organization for the fine cooperation they received from the residents of the annexation area. The City Manager stated that in August, 1965, the Planning Recommenda- Commission initiated hearings on the establishment of tion for permanent zoning for El Granada Avenue Annexation No. 1 establishin as R-l. After public hearings on September 10 and 14, zone for the Planning Commission determined that R-1 zoning would E1 Granada result in the loss of a property right which existed Annex #1 `# prior to the time the area was annexed. Therefore, the Commission set hearings for October 8 and 12 for establishment of R-2 zoning for the area, as R-2 zoning would be compatible with the existing zoning and land use of both the annexed area and the adjacent property in the county. He stated that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council establish R-2 zoning for El Granada Avenue Annexation No. 1, as outlined in Planning Commission resolution No. 312. Ord. estab- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE lishing zone N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN El Granada PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED SECTION OF THE Annex #1 ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." first read was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, that said ordinance the first time and passed Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Noes: None. Absent: None. Duncan, seconded by Councilman be accepted as read for to the second reading. Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. The City Manager stated that at the regular meeting of September 21, 1965, that the City Council authorized an agreement between the City of Lynwood and Mr. Wilbur McCann for a survey of sales tax returns. He further stated that he has been informed that it will be necessary to adopt and file a resolution with the State Department of Finance authorizing inspection of the sales tax records. In order to proceed with the sales tax report the Manager recommended that the appropriate resolution be adopted. Res. 65-86 RESOLUTION N0. 65-86 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY authority COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER to invest- OR HIS DULY APPOINTED AGENT TO INSPECT INDIVIDUAL SALES igate sales TAX REPORTS MAINTAINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION." & use tax was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded receipts by Councilman Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and adopt said resolution. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None, Absent: None. First read- The Manager presented a report on recently adopted ing of ord. legislation authorizing the City Council to provide by authorizing ordinance that each member of the Council receive a members of prescribed salary based upon the population of the City as City Council determined by estimates made by the State Department of to adopt Finance. He explained that as of the date of adoption of salaries for this ordinance, the latest population estimate is 35,800 themselves and that the sum of $200 per month is the amount prescribed according in said legislation for cities having a population of to a 35,000 to 50,000. He also said that the salary increase schedule would take effect 30 days after adoption of the appropriate based on ordinance and recommended that such an ordinance be population adopted. ~~ An ordinance entitled: tl1AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD': was presented for first reading. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Council- man Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, 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 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the City of Huntington Park was presented in which they expressed their great appreciation for the assistance afforded by the City of Lynwood in the use of some of Lynwood's equipment in improving Huntington Park's ball diamond, A letter from the Rio Hondo Area Council of Camp Fire Girls was presented in which they requested permission to conduct their annual candy sale within the City from January 22 to February 7, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Request from Camp Fire Gir: to conduct candy sale Jan. 22 to Feb. 7 granter A letter from Mr. Joseph R. Henville, Vice Mayor of the Vice Mayor of City of South Gate, was presented in which he commended South Gate Officer Grant of the Lynwood Polioe Department for the commending ~-., bravery he exhibited in the recent apprehension of a Police Office group of criminals. He also commended Police Chief Grant. Darton a nd the good work he is doing. Lt. Broesel of the Lynwood Police Department was present and explained to those present not familiar with the incident what Officer Grant had done. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the letter be accepted and filed and that a copy of the let-ter be sent together with the Council's congratulations to Officer Grant. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The City Manager stated that at its regular meeting of October 13, 1965, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 313 approving the request of Mrs. Ethel Musser for a variance to permit the construction of three garages and a two bedroom house in an R-1 zone at 3117 Oakwood Avenue. A plot plan of the development was displayed for the Council's study. The Manager stated that although the possibility of r'"'~ requiring a block wall along the westerly property line was discussed at the Planning Commission hearing, no such stipulation was made a part of the variance. However, adjoining property owners have since requested that such a wall be required and he recommended approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation and recommended that a wall on the west line of the property be included as a part of the plot plan. Recommendatipr on variance request at 3117 Oakwood `'~ ~ ~. N Variance at Mr. Fred Musser addressed the Council to describe the type 3117 Oakwood of fencing presently existing along the property line. approved In the discussion which followed, it was the consensus that a wall would be more desirable on the east property line since the west .line adjoins R-3 zoned property and the east line adjoins R-1 zoned property. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission in approving the variance to permit the construction of three garages and a two bedroom house in an R-1 zone at 3117 Oakwood Avenue as per plot plan on file with the further requirement that a concrete block wall be constructed along the east property line (Lot 67, Block 20, Modjeska Park,, and that the variance be exercised in one year Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Acceptance The Manager presented a deed executed by Alfred Strum and of deed for Dixieann Wright, executors of the estate of Fern Eileen street Meinecke, etc. deceased, for roadway purposes at the purposes - northwest corner of Virginia and Cortland Avenues. Said Virginia & property is described as follows: Cortland No, 1 Division of Lot 1, Slauson Tract, as shown in Miscellaneous Records, Book 3, Page 348, in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California; lot commences North 19° East 45 feet from the intersection of the Southwest line of Tract 6728, as shown in Map Book 125, ..~ Pages 19 and 20, in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angel es County, California, with Northwest line of Virginia Avenue, thence North 19° East 105 feet with a uniform depth of 35.9 feet Northwest. No. ~ Division of Lot 1, Slauson Tract, as shown in Miscellaneous Records, Book 3, Page 348, in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California; lot commences at intersection of Southwest line of Tract 6728, as shown in Map Book 125, Pages 19 and 20, in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California, with Northwest line of Virginia Avenue 60 feet wide, thence North 19° East 45 feet, thence North 70° 57' S0" West 35.9 feet, thence Southwest on a curve concave to Northwest with a radius equal to a distance of 15 feet, 23.55 feet; thence North 70° 57' 50" West 106 feet, thence South 19° West 30 feet, thence South 70° 57' 50" East 156.9 feet to the point of beginning. It was the Manager's recommendation that the deed be accepted. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- "~"'° man Duncan, that the City Council accept the deed for the above described parcels for roadway purposes, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~~7 The City Manager reported on the sale of the Wright Road property and stated that the City Clerk has reported that no bids were received at the closing date established by the Council. His report stated that the bid procedure is a limited means of advertising the sale of land and is not an attractive method of selling as far as the market is concerned. He further stated that since the legal requirements for the sale of land have been met, the Council is free to either negotiate directly for the sale of the property or place the property in the hands of a realtor. He requested the Council's approval to attempt to negotiate for the sale of the land based upon the $1.185 appraised value. If such negotiations are not successful by January 1, 1g66, the Manager recommended that the sale be placed in the hands of a competent industrial realtor. Councilman Duncan suggested that if it is necessary to give the sale of the property to a realtor, that it be given to as many realtors as might be necessary. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the sale of the land and if not successful by January 1, 1966, that the sale of the property be placed in the hands of a number of competent realtors. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMil an, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent:Noneo As requested at the October lg meeting, the City Manager presented a report on over expenditures in the Chamber ~.-~. of Commerce budget for the years 1g63-64 and 1864-65. He stated that an audit indicates that the money was spent on approved projects but not in accordance with the Chamber of Commerce budget approved by the City Council in July 1864. He also said that this appears to be the only problem and recommended that corrective measures be taken in the future to prevent over expenditures and that the Council approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce to pay back only the unexpended balance since the money was spent for promotion and advertising of the City. The Manager further suggested that the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce seriously consider eliminating certain limited programs such as candy canes, home decorating contests, give away items, special lunches and dinners, All America activities, home show, and miscellaneous advertising; and that an attempt be made to promote community spirit and advertise business and industry of Lynwood through the new approach of advertising products produced in the City. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the ^"'" recommendations of the City Manager in approving the request of the Chamber of Commerce that only the '_ unexpended balance of money be repaid. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on bid call for sale of Wright Rd. property Recommendation on approval of Chamber of Commerce expenditures I~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk The City Clerk stated that there have been many telephone states that inquiries as to assumption of the various services in the Atlantic newly annexed territory east and west of Atlantic Avenue, Annex #6 south of Fernwood Avenue, and requested that some publicity will not be be given to the factt~at until the annexation is final final for (approximately 30 days the City has no jurisdiction to 30 days & furnish services until then the City has no The City Manager stated that he will have a report on """~"' jurisdiction the assumption of the various services ready for the next Council meeting. Joint CouncilCouncilman Duncan discussed the recent joint City Council- & Planning Planning Commission meeting and stated that it is his meeting observation that there are some places that do not seem discussed to wish to cooperate in improv ng their property particularly as to the removal of weeds. Councilman McMillan asked if the Council intended to investigate drawing up some type of ordinance to compel improvement of property and to employ enforcement personnel. He also inquired whether or not plans are going ahead to form the committees suggested at the joint meeting. Mayor Siokos stated that progress is being made and it is hoped that meetings will be conducted in the near future. In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Byor°k, the City Manager explained the procedure for abatement of weeds. Allen Witter Mr. A11en Witter inquired in the matter of salary increases ,,,~,,, discussed for the members of the City Council it had not been necessary salary previously for the electors to vote on such increases. He increases was informed that that had been the case until the adoption for Council of legislation permitting salaries to be based upon city population. Romaniello Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council complains of to complain about the hazardous traffic situation north of hazardous the intersection of Century Boulevard and Bullis Road traffic at when vehicles at.,empt left turns from the gas station Century & located at the northwest corner of the intersection and Bullis from the parking lot exit north of the northeast corner of the intersection. Mayor Siokos assured Mr. Romaniello that this traffic situation would be investigated. Reapportion- Mayor Siokos spoke of the recent reapportionment decision ment as it affects the City of Lynwood, and expressed his discussed displeasure at the outcome, particularly in view of the cooperation that had been given the legislators by the officials of Lynwood in conducting meetings with neighboring communities and giving careful study and much time to the problem of reapportionment. ADJOiTRN It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the May~r declared the. motion carried. ,~, r' c f ~ ~~/ `rte t- ~'~ 2 %~C lT , ~~~~~~ ~, n..~~ tCit Clerk, City o Lynwood--- Mayor of the City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 16, 1965.