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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-04-18 - CC~ 32 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1966 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hali, 11330 Bu11is Road, on above date at 3:30 p.m. Mayor Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith answered the roll call. March 23 Mayor Siokos informed the members of the City Council that meeting with he and the City Manager would attend a meeting with the Governor to Governor and Assemblymen Porter and W illson on March 23, discuss 1966, concerning the proposed Century Freeway alignment. Century He said they hope to meet with State Highway r epresentatives freeway also. After discussion of the conference in Sacramento and the matters to be discussed, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the Mayor and City Manager travel to Sacramento .for the purpose of meeting with the Governor and other State officials concerning the proposed Century freeway alignment. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Discussion The Mayor announced that disposition of the surplus city on sale of property on Wright Road would now be considered. surplus property The City Manager presented a report which stated that since the regular meeting on March 15, the only proposal submitted has been a lease-purchase plan submitted by Mobilease Corp, based on a $90,000 sales price. The report stated that Mr. Schoeneman of Mobilease Corp, has stated that approval has been granted for Lease Plan International to establish a sales office in conjunction with Mobilease Corp. The report provided estimated tax revenue which would accrue to the city as a result of the location of these two corporations in the city. (Estimated use tax of $38 - 42,000 per year.) The report also analyzed the various methods of sale of the property and the probable revenue to the city, and concluded with the statement that the proposal of Mobilease Corp. for a lease with option to purchase appears to be the best offer. The City Manager also presented an offer received immediately prior to the meeting in which the Elks Lodge cffers $90,000, payable $50,000 cash, with the buyer to execute a first trust deed and note for $40,000, payable $773.40 or more per month at 6% per annum interest, all due in five years, with the offer being subject to approval by the Grand Lodge. ' The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to submit a bid. There was no response. Mr. Dale Campbell, representing the Elks Lodge, stated he wished to withhold any statement until he had heard the Council's discussion. In reply to queries of the Council, Mr. Campbell said that the Elks will not have plans for a building until they have acquired a site, but he did describe the standard lodge as having a recreation room, dining area, dance floor, lodge hall and bar, with the facilities customarily being open only to the members and their guests. He also said that the Grand Lodge has been alerted to the lodge's intentions and it would take less than 30 days for confirmation. Res. 66-2g RESOLUTION N0. 66-29 entitled: "A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON Directing OBJECTIONS, AND DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO weeds on ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST ON certain CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN "PHE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was parcels of presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded land to be by Councilman McMillan, that the resolution be adopted. abated Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 66-30 RESOLUTION N0. 66-30 entitled: "A RESOLUTION GF THE CITY Opposing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OPPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT constitution TO LEGALIZE THE MANUFACTJRE ET CETERA OF MARIJUANA." was amendment to presented. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded legalize by Councilman Smith, that the resolution be adopted. marijuana Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMii.:lan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD read to AMENDING SECTION 20.51. OF THE LYNWOCD CITY CODE AND REPEALING place jewelrySECTION 20.105 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE `l0 PLACE JEWELRY auctions on AUCTIONS ON SAME STATUS AS OTHER .AUCTIONS INSOFAR AS LICENSE same status FEES ARE CONCERNED " was presented for first reading. It as other was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, auctions that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was explained that the purpose of the amendment is to bring the fees fo.r auctions of jewelry businesses into conformity with the fees for auctions of businesses of other types. Mr. Percy Herbert addressed the Council to explain that the regulations governing the auction of jewelry were adopted at a time when a jewelry company had come into the City of Lynwood for a short time and then held an auction that continued for an extended time and included merchandise in addition to the inventory on hand at the time the sale commenced. He recommended that restrictions be eased for the businessman who has been in business in the city for a considerable length of time and wishes to close out his jewelry business. The City Attorney explained that the subject ordinance covered only auctioneer's fees and did not affect the procedure for closing out sales except to remove the specific restrictions affecting the jewelry business now contained in Section 20.105 of the City Code. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Councilman Duncan. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from the American Field Service .in which they A.F.S. re thanked the City Council for its help in making A.F.S. A.F.S. Week Week a success. ~_ aa~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the letter be ac~~epted and filed. All members voting aye, the Ma.yo~~ declared the motion carried. A letter was presented from Mr. & r~7rs, Roger Townsend regarding appeal of a variance gr°anted f'~r use of Lots 982, 983, 984, Tract 3172 for public parking. The City Attorney explained that the action taken by the Planning Commission was under their adm~_nistrative powers of Section 16.01 of Ordinance No. 570. This section provides that the granting of certain. variant~es may become an administrative function, responsibility and authority for which is imposed upon the Planning Commission and the action thereon by the Planning Commission is final and conclusive provided the circumstances prevailing in connection with any such variance conforms to cer~~a~n standards, The Attorney quoted the subsection under which. such a variance was granted as follows: "Section 16.0.1, subsection 4. Fermit off-street automobile parking lots, public: parking areas or storage garages in R zones on property adjacent to existing or proposed multiple dwelling or commercial development." The City Attorney stated that the variance was filed under this section and there is no .right of appea.-i, The application of Royal D~ Ba.rnes f°or a special permit to conduct a second hand business at 11310 Alameda Street was presented. The application was accompanied by the Police Department investigative r°eport which indicated no reason the permit should not be gr~anred. It was also noted that this would be a permitted use in triar~ zone and tt7at a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Department , Councilman McMillan objected to permitting businesses of this type in the City, especially in view of the efforts being made to beautify and upgrade the community, and asked the City Attorney what could be done to eliminate such businesses. The City Attorney stated that the Supreme Court has said a business cannot be opposed on esthetic grounds; however, the Council has discretion to disapprove such an application based on the background of the individual making the application, but the Council cannot act arbitrarily or discriminate. Councilman McMillan asked how, in certain areas, architecture has been controlled, and the Attorney replied he believed that such esthetic restrictions are deed restrictions. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the special permit be granted. All members voting aye except Councilman McMillan who voted no, the Mayor declared the motion carriedo REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from Boy Scout Explorer Post 437 requesting exemption from the license fee to conduct a .fireworks stand at Norton Avenue and Century Boulevard was presented. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Roger Townsend appealing variance granted for Lts. 982,98 984,Tr. 317 (Sears) Royal D, Barnes granted special permit to conduct second hand store 11310 Alameda Explorer Post 437 Fireworks Norton & Century It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the request be granted subject tc the regulations governing the sale of fireworks within the City. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. VFW granted A request from Lynw~~cd Veterans of Foreign Wars Post for permit for a permit to conduct a f_ir°eworks stand a.t Brenton and fireworks at Century Boulevard was presented. A second request from Brenton & the Lynwood Veterans of roregn 'vlars Post. f'or permit to Century and sell Buddy Poppies on May 27 and 28, iy66, was presented. to sell Buddy Poppies Tt was moved by Councilman Dun:a~., seconded by Councilman May 27 & 28. McMillan, that the VFW request for a fireworks sales permit and for a permit to sei__ Buddy Poppies be approved. All members voting aye, the Mayo~~ declared the motion carried. Welfare A request from the Southeast Welfare Planning Council for Planni~ig waiver of fee for use of Bateman Hal~.,~on May 20th for a Council Mental Health Conferen~~e was presented. waiver of rental fee It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Bateman Hall McMillan, that the ~~equest; be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the merlon carried. The Manager reported tha; as requested at the last regular meeting the traffic authority has investigated the need for traffic control. at the intersection of Josephine Street and Thorson Avenue anal Harris Avenue, and has recommended that stop signs be pi.ared at: the no.r=th and south approaches to Josephine on Thorson A~ye:~ue and that a four way stop be installed at Josephine and Harris Avenue. Res. 66-31 RESOLUTION N0. 66-31 ent~tied: "A :RESOLUT'ION OF THE CITY Stop signs COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' LYNWOOD AMENDING; P~ESOLUTION N0. Josephine, 60-20, DESIGNATING CERT~A_IN ~NI'ERSECTIOP~TS AS STOP INTER- Thorson & SECTIONS." was presented.. It -v~ras moped by Councilman Harris, Byork, seconded by Cou.n"~iloran McMil]..ar:, that the resolution be adop~~ed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. New fee The Manager reported that a proposed fee schedule for the schedule for use of the facilities at John D. Ham Park was presented John Ham Parkto the Recreation Commission. The proposed fees are facilities consistent with the established fees for other recreational approved facilities with the added requirement that when private groups use the ball diamond for an event where charges are made, that a rental be charged f'or its use. The report stated that the Recreation Commission has accepted the proposed schedule and recommends its approval. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the fee schedule for use of John D. Ham Park be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Water billingThe Manager presented a report on the b.id call for water machine bid billing equipment in which he stated that only one bid rejected was received and that was not a signed bid, although it was accompanied by the .required bid bond. The bid also did not meet the delivery requirements of the specifications. The Manager recommended that the bid be rejected and that pursuant to City Code Section 2.1.32, authorization be given to purchase the equipment on a open market as it is anticipated that the machine carp be acquired by negotiation with Burroughs Company, the only firm submi'~ting a bid. 141 It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager contingent upon the price of the equipment being the same or lower than the bid submitted. x~toll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. '~~ The Manager presented a comprehensive report on the recent trip he made to Sacramento in company with the Mayor. Among those the Manager and Mayor met with concerning the Century Freeway were Assemblymen Porter, Petris, Shoemaker, Willson, Dymally and Allen. The proposed planning of rapid transit in conjunction with freeways was discussed. A meeting was also held with Governor Brown concerning general and specific aspects of freeway routing. In a meeting with Mr. George Hill, Chief of Planning of the Highway Deparment, he indicated he could not state which of the three proposed routes through Lynwood are the most acceptable to the Highway Department. He indicated that staff hearings will probably take place iri May to be followed by Highway Division hearings. Mr. Hill stated it is being recommended that the Century Freeway be a part of the interstate system, thus qualifying for Federal aid. The money allocated to San Francisco is being petitioned for allocation to Southern California although acquisition of these funds was felt to be remote. Mr. Hill believes that Lynwood should stress the affect of the various freeway routes on the school district, destruction of the community, and the Council's attempts '~o upgrade the community. The report said that Mr< Hill was asked about the disposition of the structures that were purchased by the State and he indicated that the State attempts to purchase only those buildings in the right of way where a hardship is evident and that ~5% of any rental income is returned to the various taxing agencies in lieu of property tax. Mr. Hill felt that the northerly route should be promoted by the City of Lynwood to stimulate progressive growth of the community and to deter the frustration of property owners, the City should push for early adoption of the route. Report on Century freeway meeting in Sacramento The feasibility of a law requiring removal. of buildings at the time land is acquired for freeway purposes was discussed Frith Assemblyman Porter. Assemblyman Porter felt the existing laws on the subject should be studied and that if none are sufficiently specific, that a letter be drafted outlining the City's proposal for possible adoption by the legislature in the following year. The Manager's report concluded with the observation that the trip was well worth the time and money spent., not only because they were able to make the State officials aware of Lynwood's problems concerning the Century Freeway, but because many individuals were met who could provide assistance in this and other problems of the City in the future. The Mayor added that he thought it was goad for Lynwood's officials to remain extremely active with the State officials so that when a problem unique to the City of Lynwood arises Lynwood's officials can go directly to the State officials. The Manager reported that on March 15th the Council authorized Time limit extension of delivery time for the E.1 gin Street Sweeper report on being purchased from A. M. Donahex° & Son, Inc., the final Sweeper bi ~~ Time limit date for delivery being April 5th Although th.e City report on was informed that the equipment had been shipped two street weeks ago, it has not been received a:~d it was the sweeper bid Manager's recommendation that the City Council inform the Company that the City intends to insist on strict compliance with the specif cation~ within ten days from this date at which time the bid bond will be forfeited and the City order t;he 6Jayne Sweeper which is available for immediate deiiaer~y~ A telegram from Donaher & San, Inc, received shortly before the meeting indicates delivery will be made by Friday. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the A. M. Donaher & Son, Ince be given notice that delivery must be within ten days or their bond forfeited. All. members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Duncan Councilman Duncan stated t'r~at he has noticed recently comments on a great lack of safety precautions being taken by both lack of children and adults particularly as to ~}ay walking and safety he would appreciate it ve~~y much if the school officials precautions and newspapers wo~;~~Id agar Warr: the peop_l.e to use more care and to stress to=affi,; safety. McMillan asksCouncilman McMil:lar~ a~~ked than sozrle positive action be for signal taken to provide a traffic signal at. Cedar and Bullis at Cedar & Road in order to contr;;l .foo'. tra'f°i~, and provs.de proper Bullis Rd. vehicular traffic flow. McMillan Councilman McMillan stlated ;ghat he Aas received several asks that an complaints about the keeping of bees within the City ord. be and felt there should be an ,.-~dinance to prevent this. preparaed to prohibit It was moved by Coun,~~~.:Lman I~~~yMi.llan, seconded by Councilman bee keeping Duncan, that the City A~torney prepare an ordinance that in the city. would prohibit the keeping of bees within the City. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. McMillan Councilman McMillan alo :~.amrnented that he is very pleased comments on with the beautifit^ation cf the Fernwood right of way with Fernwood the exception of ,I-~e east:erly portion where there appears beautifica- to be a great many weeds. Lion Councilman McMillan stated that he has again observed that McMillan saysthe trash bins located behind one of the medical buildings medical still are not being kept locked. The City Manager stated trash bins that they have been notified repeatedly to keep the bins still are notlocked. The City Attorney stated that according to his locked information, a corporation owns the building and the officials of the corporation have notified the tenants and provided them with keys in order that the bins may be kept locked. Mayor Siokos suggested that perhaps a slot could be provided in the top of the bin to allow waste material to be placed in the bin without unlocking it, thus helping to keep the bins locked. Byork reportsCouncilman Byork stated that he rsecently became curious on use of as to how many people use the recreational facilities recreation provided by the City. He also said he was pleased to facilities report they are all used heavily and quoted figures provided by the Recreation Department which indicate r ~ ~ 143 than 470,000 people made use of the various facilities in the past fiscal year. Councilman Smith inquired about the status of the landscaping of the freeway and also commended the traffic authority for the stop signs at Harris and Elm Streets. Mayor Siokos commended Mr. Lazzaretto and Mro Snavely for the fine dedication ceremony they planned for the recent dedication of John D. Ham Park. Mr. Fred Burland, 3605 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to inform them that he and his neighbors have been informed that two houses are being moved onto a lot on Platt Avenue where there is an existing dwelling making a total of three houses on one lot in an R-2 zone. Mr. Burland was informed that in an R-2 zone one dwelling can be placed on each 3,000 square feet of area and on the lot in question which is 75 feet by 160 feet or'a'total of 12,000 square feet, it wou.ia be possible to place four dwellings on that lot. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. Mr. Charlie Cowles, 3366 Century Boulevard, addressed the Charlie Council concerning the hazardous Uondition at the cross Cowles walk at Century Boulevard and Mariposa Lane. He stated requests that he had a petition bearing °317 names requesting that action be some action be taken to alleviate the hazard at that taken to crossing. alleviate hazard at The Mayor informed Mr. Cowles that a study would be made Century & of the traffic condition at that location. Mariposa Lane Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council to complain about noise and traff°ic congestion resulting from the operations of the Instant Whip Company, He was informed that these conditions would be investigated. Mr. Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard Avenue, addressed the Roger Council to inform them that the hearing on the variance Townsend granted for public parking on Lots 982, 983, 984, Tr. 3172, speaks the Chairman had informed those present that the Planning against Commission decision was appealable and it would appear Sears parkin that the Chairman was under the impression that the variance Commission was acting under the provisions of Section 16.02 of Ordinance No. 570. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to ask that the matter of non-conforming conditions of businesses on the easterly roadway of Alameda Street be called to the attention of the recently appointed committee studying industrial development in the City. He also commented on a trailer being parked on a 112th Street for the past three months and asked that the general area be cleaned up. He also asked that action be taken to eliminate the emptying of industrial waste water onto the streets in that area. Mrs. Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the variance granted for public parking on Lots 982, g83, g84, Tract 3172, and asked if something could not be done to either requix'e a higher fence or that the parking lot be Landscaped. . 4 4 It was suggested that perhaps planting could be done behind the wall and Mr, Vern Stone, the optionee-buyer said he would make such a recommendation. Bob Compton Mr. Robert Compton addressed the Council concerning a discusses letter in regard to the recent leasing of surplus city Mobilease property which he had sent to the City Manager, and asked lease agree- if the letter would be read into the minutes. ment for surplus city The Mayor informed him that the letter was not put on the property agenda as it had been directed to the City Manager, and was received after the Council 'nod taken action on the leasing of the property in question. Judge Frazer Mayor Siokos presented a letter from John Stuart Frazer Superior Ct. Judge of the Superior Court in which Judge Frazer commended commends Lynwood Police Officer H. F. Grant i"or his alertness, Officer H. bravery and good judgment in the handling of the recent F. Grant for apprehension of three c~~iminals subsequently convicted of apprehension murder in Judge Frazer's court on March 23. Mayor Siokos of three stated he believed it would be applopr°i ate to give Officer criminals Grant official recognitl.on. It was moved by Coun~~ilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carriede l~ ~-vc~/ ~~. ~~ 2~-C-~- ty Jerk, City of tLynwood APPROVED APRIL 19,1y66 L., _ a or of the City of Lynwood