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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-03-01 - CC REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1966 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the minutes of the meeting of February 15, 1966, be approved as writteno All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-15 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE- F~f~E." was presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be The following members of Boy Scout Troop #437 were intro- duced by Assistant Scout Master Peter Hulem: James Arnold, Philip Mobley, Mike Rumbaugh, Anders Egense, and Kenny Erickson. The Scouts presented to each member of the City Council a road safety pack.in connection with the troop's safety program. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 66-16 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-16 Abatement of weeds RESOLUTION N0. 66-18 entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE OF DUNCAN AVENUE AND JOSEPHINE was moved by Councilman Smith, McMillan, that said resolution Roll Call: RESOLUTION N0. 66-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1g66-67 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Res. 66-15 Demands Presentation by Boy Scoui Troop #437 Res. 66-17 Street Lighting assessment for 1866-67 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-18 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF 1911 Act MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT improvement STREET." was presented. It Duncan & seconded by Councilman Josephine be adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-19 RESOLUTION N0. 66-1g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Santa Fe Ave COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A Improvement SPECIFIC PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE APPROPRIATED 186.1 (186.1 funds)FUNDS." (Santa Fe Avenue Improvement) was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res, amend- A resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ing Res. 65- OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 65-48 TO 48 provide PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR OVERTIME ACCRUAL AND REPAYMENT " method for . was presented, and Mayor Siokos stated that the Police overtime Relief and Welfare Association has requested that this accrual & resolution be held over to the next regular meeting. repayment It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman held over McMillan, that the resolution be set aside to the next regular meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried, Res. 66-2o RESOLUTION N0. 66-20 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Appointing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS election AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL officers & ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1966." was presented. It polling was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman places for Smith, that said resolution be adopted. April 12 Roll Call: election Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-21 RESOLUTION N0. 66-21 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Requesting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING CONSIDERATION BY Board of THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR SUPPORT ON Supervisors THE CENTURY FREEWAY ALIGNMENT." was presented. It was support re: moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, Century that said resolution be adopted. Freeway Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. held An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD over - on- AMENDING CHAPTER XX OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THE sale liquor FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TO CARRY ON license THE BUSINESS OF A BEER-BAR, TAVERN AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND filing fee. PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF A FILING FEE AT THE TIME OF FILING .and appli. SAID APPLICATION." was presented for first reading. At the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be held over for further study. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Washington A letter from the George Washington School Safety Committee School was presented in which they thanked the City Council for Safety Com. ordering the installation of stop signs at Sanborn and expressed Pine. thanks for installing It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman stop signs - Duncan, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members Sanborn & voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Pine 1 ~.'7 REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request was presented from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct their annual cookie sale from March 4th to 19th, 1966. It was moved by McMillan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented for the Council's approval a lease agreement between the City of Lynwood and the City of South Gate for the use of a 1940 Seagrave~~Pire Pumper. It is proposed that this pumper will be used as stand-by equip- ment while waiting for the delivery of new fire equipment, specifications for which are now prepared by Chief Riley. The fee for leasing the pumper from South Gate will be $20 per month plus 20~ per mile when the equipment is run more than three miles per day, accumulative driving. Approval of the lease agreement was recommended by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and approve said lease agreement. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the action of the Planning Commission in recommending approval of the request of Meyer Wiesberg for variance to permit deviation of the front and rear yard setbacks at the northwest corner of Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard in connection with the development of the property by removal of the existing apartment houses and construction of a 99-bed convalescent hospital (Resolution No. 317). The Planning Commission's recommendation was contingent upon construction of a block wall along the rear property line at a maximum height for the total distance, as per plot plan on file. The matter of sufficient off-street parking was discussed and Mr. Wiesberg explained that this type of hospital requires less parking than a general hospital does, also that the convalescent hospital across the street has 54 parking spaces and that parking lot has never been used to capacity. He also said that the two hospitals will be leased to the same party for a 20 year period, thereby assuring parking for both hospitals. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. L.B. Girl Scouts granted cookie sale Mar. 4 to l~ Approval of lease agree- ment for fire pumper Wiesberg variance granted for convalescent hospital The Manager presented a report on the recommendation of the Verne B. Planning Commission that Lots 982, 983, 984, Tract 3172 be Stone zone rezoned from R-3 to C-2 as requested by Verne B. Stone, change optionee-buyer for Sears Roebuck Co. (Planning Commission (Sears) Resolution No. 318). The Manager presented for first reading an ordinance .1g Verne B. effecting Stone zone presented change Avenue, e (Sears) zone. He sent back to signed by P. C. the proposed change of zone. The Manager also a letter from Mr_ Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard xpressing objection to the proposed change of also presented a.petition opposing the change of zone Garland N, Jones, 3561 Orchard Avenue, and 26 others. In response to an inquiry by the Mayor, Mr~ Robert Owens, representing Sears Roebuck Co., addressed the Council to explain that his company proposes to use the land for parking purposes at the present time. He expressed the belief that additional parking facilities would alleviate the present parking and traffic problem, He stated that a P zone would not be compatible with existing zoning south of Orchard Avenue and would not allow expansion of the company's retail facilities should that be their desire in the future.. The Mayor expressed the belief that the applicant should present some concrete plan of what is proposed to be developed on the parcels after their use for parking is discontinued. Mr. Owens said that he was not in a position to guarantee a specific project at this time, but perhaps in six months to a year there might be more definite plans. Mr. De La Torre, 3515 Orchard Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to granting the change of zone because of the increased traffic congestion. Mr. Harold Matthews, 3556 Orchard Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed change of zone stating that the only desirable way to develop these parcels is to make them a part of the shopping center. Mr. Verne B, Stone, 1050G Long Beach Boulevard, stated that he believed the change of zone and subsequent development of the land would enhance the value of the neighborhood and stated that the dwellings on the north side of Orchard would still be desirable and cited as an example the dwellings across the street from the Alpha Beta Shopping Center. Mr. Warren McDermitt, Manger of Sears Compton Store, expressed the belief that the future growth of the shopping center will. be toward the north. He also described the type of development he would like to see on the land, such as an underground warehouse with off- street parking on top. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, discussed the types of business that could be operated on the subject lots if the C-2 zone is approved. He said that the people in the area are concerned about the possibility of all of the Orchard property being rezoned with the result that Euclid Avenue would become the buffer area. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the matter be sent back to the Planning Commission for further study. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Smith. Noes: Councilman Si.okos. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the action of the Planning Commission in recommending the establishment of certain zones in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 e ~~ . ~_ n~1 as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No, 319. He stated that since the Planning Commission hearing, a petition has been received for establishment of R-2 zoning for the lots facing Clark Street from the Janie P. Abbott School on the west to the De Leon Dairy on the east. He stated that the Planning Commission had received a request for this at the time of the hearings, but thought that an R-1 zone was more appropriate. He also presented for first reading an ordinance effecting the establishment of the recommended zones. Mr. Paul Gonzales, 5606 Clark Street, addressed the Council to request the establishment of R-~ zone on the south side of Clark Street instead of the proposed R-1 zone. The entire area was discussed by the City Council in sections as setforth in detail in the proposed ordinance as follows: Area 1. Fernwood to Josephine between Harris and the first alley east of First Avenue: Zone R-2. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, M,^.Millan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Area 2. Josephine to Lavinia, Atlantic 'to Thorson: Zone R-l, except the property fronting on Atlantic Avenue: Zone C-2. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Area 3. Lavinia to Carlin between Atlantic Avenue and the former City boundary; Zone C-2 for the area between Atlantic and the southerly prolongation of the alley between Atlantic Avenue and First Avenue, Zone R-2 for the area west of said Zone C-2. Area 4. Carlin to McMillan between Atlantic Avenue and Stoneacre: Zone C-2 from Atlantic.to a line consistent with the southerly prolongation of the alley between Atlantic Avenue and First Avenue, with the remainder zone R-2. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos,. Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the minutes indicate that Area 3 and 4 were considered together. All mernbers voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Establish- ment of zone Atlantic Annex No. 6 Area 5. Fernwood on the north, south on the easterly City boundary to Pelleur Street, north on the westerly Establishr line of Alice Avenue, west on Clark Street to Wright Road, went of zone north on Wright Road to Lavinia, west on Lavinia to Atlantic Atlantic Avenue, nor°th on Atlantic Avenue to Fernwood Annex #6 Avenue: Zone R-3, except for the property between Atlantic Avenue and the northerly prolongation of the alley between Atlantic Avenue and Virginia: Zone C-2. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Area 6. Lavinia to Clark between Duncan and Wright Road: Zone R-2. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: NoneA Absent: None. Area 7. Beginning at Lavinia and Atlantic Avenue, then east to Duncan Avenue, south to Clark Street, east to the westerly 1a_ne of Alice Avenue, south to the center- line of Pelleur Street, east ?o the City boundary, then south and west along Bald boundary to Atlantic Avenue, north on Atlantic Avenue a.nd Lavinia: Zone R-1, except all property fronting :n At' antic Avenaae for one lot depth from Lavinia south to Olanda Street and. lots 30, 31, 3C, 33, Tract 7099: Zone C-2. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission be instructed to conduct. hearsngs to consider R-2 zoning for the south side of Clark Street. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. lst An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE reading N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN establish- PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF ment of zone THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." Atlantic was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- Annex #6 man Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carriedo It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, 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, Bid call The Manager presented a report on the purchase of new water bill- water billing equipment to replace the present machine ing equip. which has been in constant use for six years. The estimated cost for a new machine will be approximately N $4,000 less trade-in of the existing machineo It was recommended that the Council au*~horize a bid call for one water billing machine as per specifications on file, bids to be received no later than March 25, 1966, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize a call for bids for one water billing machine as per specifications on file. "~ ~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. A request from the Lynwood Police Officers Relief and Welfare Association for permission to conduct the annual Lynwood Po1~_ce Officers Show and Dance on July 30, 1966, at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium was presented. Their request contained a list of expenditures made by the Association since March 11, 1955. There was a discussion of whether or not the Association should provide a statement receipts and expenditures in conjunction with their request. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Duncan, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Noes: Councilmen Siokos, Smith. Absent: None. The City Manager presented for the Council's information ~ a report on the proper coding and allocation of sales tax ~ for certain businesses in the City from which the City has not been receiving its proper allocation of tax revenues. He also informed the Council that all accounts in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No, 6 have been properly coded and the City will receive its tax allocation as of January 1, 1966. The Manager presented a report on the proposals for the purchase of City owned property on Wright Road. He stated that three offers have been received, one involving straight cash, one straight cash and an alternate, and one requesting a lease-purchase plan, The Manager stated that it is difficult to make a recommendation on the proposals because the Council has previously directed that the terms of sale be all cash and the highest offer is the lease-purchase offer, which is approximately $30,000 below the appraised value. The Manager was directed to hold these offers over to the March 15 meeting. The Manager reported on traffic conditions at Fracar and Abbott Road and recalled that at the last meeting the Council directed that a letter be sent to the Southern California Rapid Transit District asking that buses slow to an absolute minimum when crossing the intersection in order to alleviate the vibration caused by crossing the concrete gutters. However, the majority of buses are not complying with this request and it now appears that stop signs will be required at this intersection. Bid Call Water Bill- ing equip. Mar. 25 Police Relief & Welfare granted permission tc hold annual show & dance of Report on coding for proper allocation of local ' sales tax Report on proposals for purchase Wright Rd. property Report on traffic conditions Fracar & Abbott RESOLUTION N0. 66-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-22 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20 Stop signs DESIGNATING CE RTAIN INTERSECTIO NS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." Fracar & was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded Abbott by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. ~Ld Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Atlantic Councilman Duncan stated that he has received information '"'* Annex.#6 that territory in Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 6 will Mar. 26 Lyn. be changed to Lynwood Postal service beginning March 26, Postal 1966, asked what the residents would have to do to effect Service certain address changes The City Attorney stated that they will have to inform the Department of Motor Vehicles as to the change, but this will not be necessary in the case of real property records. Councilman McMillan stated that he has again noted instances of disposal bins being unlocked behind a certain medical building. The Manager stated that the situation would be investigated. ADJOURN 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 o Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 15, 1966 Mayor of the City of Lynwood