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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-06-21 - CCN REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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 Smith in the chair. Councilmen~Byork, Siokos, Smith, and Stevens answered the roll call. -- Councilman Duncan was absent. 4th of July Mr. Larry Gramlich, 4160 Agnes Avenue, and Mr. Ray Yancey, program representing the Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Couneil;tb presented describe the program the Jaycees have planned for their by Jaycees annual 4th of July celebration in the City Park. The program will commence with a breakfast and continue through the day with a car show, Marine film, military equipment display, parade, dedication, sky diving, band concert, baseball games, bingo games, talent show, teenage dance., barbeque dinner, and a drawing for a Honda motorcycle in connection with their fund raising program for a heart machine at St. Francis Hospital. Forest Mayor Smith presented Mr. Forest Hobensack, a member of Hobensack the Fire Department, with a retirement badge and commended retires him for his many years of service to the City. Lynwood A representative of the Lynwood Power Squadron was present Power and at his request Mayor Smith proclaimed the period of Squadron July 3 - 9, 1966, at "National Safe Boating Week" and proclamation July 3rd, 1866, as "Safe Boating Day" in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the minutes of the meeting of June 8, 1966, be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 66-53 RESOLUTION N0. 66-53 entitled: Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING was presented. It was moved by by Councilman Byork, that said Roll Call: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." Councilman Siokos, seconded resolution be adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. Ord. 801 ORDINANCE N0. 801 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Change of ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF zone on CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION Clark St. OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570." between was presented for second reading. It was moved by Council- Edgebrook & man Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, Alice that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. The application of Leonard A. West held over from the previous meeting, for a special permit to operate the business of pawnbroker at 11445 Long Beach Boulevard was presented. Mr. Joseph Bass, 14415 E. 7th Street, Whittier, addressed the Council to urge that the Council reach a decision on the disposition of Mr. West's license application. Mr. Bass said he thought it would be an attractive store and one which would not be detrimental to the City, and in_ discussion with the. Council concerning size and type. of signs, expressed the belief that Mr. West would be willing to comply with the Council's suggestion as to size and type of advertising signs. Mr. Joseph McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to reiterate the protest made at the previous meeting concerning granting of the subject special permit. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that inasmuch as the applicant has met the require- ments imposed by the City, that the permit be granted. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire about the length of the lease with Mr. West; and Mr.~Bass stated that the lease is for three years. Councilman Siokos suggested that the sign be not larger than 30 square feet. The City Manager informed the Council that 51% of the stock in the store must be new merchandise or the permit can be revoked, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. The City Clerk explained that the City Attorney has prepared an interim urgency ordinance which prohibits the use- of the areas within the following boundaries for certain purposes: "Area 1. That area bounded by Peach Street on the west; Imperial Highway on the north; California Avenue on the east, and Fex~nwood Avenue on the South. "Area 2. That triangular area bounded by Century Boulevard on the south west; Abbott Road on the north, and San Luis Street on the east." The uses which would be prohibited are: "l. A pawnshop. Leonard A. West pawn- broker lic. permit granted. Ord. 802 Interim._ord Prohibiting certain occupations within certain boundaries of land "2. A retail store'or establishment selling, trading in, or bartering secondhand goods, wares. or merchandise, irrespective of whether or not new merchandise is also sold, traded in, or bartered in said retail store or establishment. "3. An automobile service station, and "4. An establishment where intoxicating liquor is sold, served or dispensed, whether licensed as an on-sale or an off-sale establishment." The Council was also informed that if the ordinance is adopted, it would become effective immediately upon adoption. ORDINANCE N0. 802 entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER VIII OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 _ ~_.- .,~- _. ._..z _ ~ Ord. 802 PROHIBITING THE OCCUPATION OR USE OF ANY BUILDING, LOT Interim ord. OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN CERTAIN BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED BY ANY PAWNSHOP, RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT SELLIP~TG, BARTERING OR TRADING IN SECOND HAND MERCHANDISE WHETHER OR NOT NEW MERCHANDISE IS ALSO SOLD, BARTERED OR TRADED IN SAID RETAIL STORE OR ESTABLISHMENT, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, AND PLACES WHERE INTOXICATING LIQUORS ARE SOLD PENDING STUDIES BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHMENT A NEW CENTRAL RETAIL SALES AND BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE OF A MORE HIGHLY RESTRICTIVE NATURE THAN THE EXISTING C-2 ZONE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. The City Clerk presented her Certificate of Sufficiency and that of the County Registrar of Voters certifying, that a sufficient number of registered voters had signed the petition requesting the City Council to call a special election to determine whether or not the territory known as "Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2" should be annexed to the City of Lynwood was signed by the requisite number of qualified electors and the signatures were secured. within the time prescribed by law. Res. 66-54 RESOLUTION N0. 66-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Fixing~da,te COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO for Century CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION IN CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY Blvd. Annex CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO, No. 2 public FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS hearing RESIDING IN SAID TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER OR NOT SAID TERRITORY SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE WHEN AND WHERE ANY PERSON OWNING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY MAY APPEAR BEFORE SAID CITY COUNCIL AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH TERRITORY SHOULD NOT BE SO ANNEXED. (CENTURY BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2)." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. The City Engineer's report on the cost for the abatement of dry and drying weeds on certain parcels of land in the City of Lynwood for the 1966-67 fiscal year was presented. Res. 66-55 RESOLUTION N0. 66-55 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Authorizing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S levy of REPORT, AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE assessment EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1966-67 Weed Abate- FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman ment Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. "... _._..~_.~.,.: _,_ riy. _~.:.. .:...._ w' ... ~..-. ~.-. Ye..s:a:.N4~,5~...~Y~k'. r~Bbi._..ra'Y.ix'..r.:.+-~.....i6..-:alc. ~...a,.~3M.r41'..:.1a61~.d~ ~.a. ..+<.i<z - The City Council was informed that property owners on Alma Avenue have petitioned that the Council institute proceedings for the improvement of Alma Avenue, between Ruth and Otis Streets, by the construction of concrete curbs-and gutters, driveway approaches and sidewalks under the 1911 Act Improve- ment procedures. RESOLUTION N0. 66-56 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE-CITY OF LYWNOOOD DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF ALMA AVENUE, BETWEEN RUTH STREBT AND OTIS STREET." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork.., that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Sio~d~, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Alma Ave. 1911 Act proceeding: begun Res. 66-56 Directing debt limit report Alms Ave. Improv A report of the annual inspection of the City ,jail facilities Jail inspec by the County Health Department was presented. The report tion report indicated that the facility was satisfactory in all respects by L.A. Co. and it made no recommendations or comments. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the report be accepted and filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from White House Social Secretary, Bess Abell, concerning the City Council's opposition to the curbside delivery of mail was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from the Knobby Shop, Inc., 11407 Long Beach Boulevard, was presented. Mr. Speizer, Manager of the Knobby Shop; complains that after any_type of .party is held at the VFW building there is a great deal of trash on the parking lot the following day. Letter from White House sec. re curbside mail delive Complaint from Knobby Shop re rea parking lot It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A claim was presented in which Witco Chemical Company alleges Witco , damage done as a result of dirty water getting into their Chemical Co products on April 23, 1966. claim denie~ It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier for disposition. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The request of the Daughters of America, Bell, California, for a license exemption for a fireworks stand at the north- east corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Cherokee was presented. This request was. held over from the previous meeting to enable the City Clerk to request information concerning the organization making the request. The Clerk reported that the organization is of a patriotic and fraternal D of A fire works permi~ denied Wr...w,.. ....a.+.-~.w, ..,. .., .. - -r. . ... -.. . :,_s. - a. .. ,.,,.... n .. w,.... -.a .+~+.,~w.,3- t+Ae... .. +~:. .<ss+e ,rr+..~.. ~,.-.... D of A Fire- nature and its activities include fund raising for support works permit of a home for the care of old and firm and indigent members denied of the order, and to assist and care for orphaned children of deceased members of the organization. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the request for exemption from the business license fees be denied inasmuch as a considerable number of such exemptions have been .granted to local service .-•~ organizations. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ruby Shipp The request of Ruby Shipp, 5655 Cecilia Street, Bell Gardens, granted for a special permit to conduct the business of a secondhand permit for store at 11264 Atlantic Avenue was presented. The Clerk secondhand stated that the Police Department investigative report store at indicates no derrogatory information regarding the applicant 11264 Atlntc.and that the occupancy permit has been approved by the Building Official and Fire Prevention Bureau. Mr. Joseph McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to protest approval of the request for a secondhand store as he felt efforts should be made to upgrade Atl~.ntic Avenue by not permitting this type of business to be located there. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, addressed the Council to urge that the committee appointed to consider upgrading of the commercial areas of the City continue its work. Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council to say it was his understanding that secondhand stores were not a permitted use on Atlantic Avenue. He was informed that the address in question is in a C~3 zone and a secondhand store is a permitted use in that zone. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bu11is Road, asked if the .provisions of the emergency ordinance adopted earlier in the meeting could not be extended to the entire City. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request of Ruby Shipp for a special permit to conduct a secondhand business at 11264 Atlantic Avenue be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The City Manager presented a report on the request of the Elks Ledge Lynwood-Compton Elks Lodge for variance to permit the variance construction of a Lodge building on a landlocked parcel of property located north of Carlin Avenue, west of Atlantic Avenue with access to Atlantic Avenue by means of a strip of land having a 50 foot frontage on Atlantic Avenue. As requested by the City Council at its meeting of June 8, 1966, the Planning Commission has rev~.ewed the conditions of the variance and recommended its approval with the following stipulations: 1. That the building be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines. 2. That the building be of Class 1 construction throughout, with the north, west, and south walls of solid, soundproof construction, except for necessary entrances and exits. 3. That the fifty foot (50') lot extending from Atlantic Avenue 237 feet west to the lot upon which the building Elks Lodge will be constructed, be reserved for ingress, egress, variance and parking only. approved 4. That a minimum of 125 parking spaces be provided for the use of patrons of the building. 5. That a six foot block wall be constructed along the north and south property lines abutting residential property. 6. That ~. variance be granted of Section 15.03 of the Zoning Ordinance, provided that the use of alcoholic beverages be limited to consumption within the establishment, on the premises only, to bona fide members of the Elks Club and their bona fide guests,•pursuant to a club license, issued pursuant to Section X3431 of the Business and Professions Code. 7. That the variance not be transferrable. The Manager recommended approva], of the variance .with the additional stipulation that exercise of the variance be commenced within one year. . It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the City Manager. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that the County of Los Angeles has Co. Master proposed an amendment to the Master Plan of Highways to remove plan of 120th Street and Butler from the Master Plan and to add 119th Highways Street and Lynwood Road to the Plan. He reported that the amendment Planning Commission has studied the proposal and recommended approved the change. The recommendation was based on the fact that the new route is more in keeping with the traffic flow in the area, Lynwood Road is ten feet. wider and able to carry more traffic than Butler street, and the proposed change recognized the Master Plan of Highways of the City of Lynwood. RESOLUTION N0. 66-57 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-57 COUNCIL AMENDING THE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS TO approving DELETE 120TH STREET AND BUTLER STREET, AND ADD 119TH STREET Co. Master. AND LYNWOOD ROAD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Plan of Hig Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be ways amend. adopted. Roll Call:- Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Councilman Stevens. Absent: Councilman Duncan. The Manager reported that if the City wishes to continue State Coope Personnel Service through the State Cooperative Personnel ative Services, it is necessary to renew the present contract for Personnel the year 1866-67. He reported that the personnel service by Services this agency has been very satisfactory, and although the cost agreement will increase from $47.50 to $50.00 per examination, he renewed recommended that the contract be renewed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the State Cooperative Personnel Service for Personnel Service for the year 1966-67. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens.. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Duncan. _~~ Request by The Manager reported that Western Gear Co, wishes to lease Western Gear a portion of Santa Fe Avenue right of way south of Imperial to lease Highway. He stated that the City Attorney advises that portions of while the City has the power to lease portions of unused Santa Fe right of way, the lease must provide for cancellation when right of way the City determines that the land is needed for road purposes granted and the lease must provide for access to the right of way for adjacent property owners and for public safety equipment. The Manager recommended that the Council consider leasing a portion of Santa Fe Avenue right. of way to Western Gear Co. and requests the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate lease for Council approval at the next Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an appropriate lease with :the stipulatio'~i that access be provided for adjacent property owners. Traffic The Manager reported that the State Division of Highways Signals - has returned the plans for traffic signals at Bullis Road Bullis & and Carlin Avenue with certain requirements for additional Carlin call work. The estimated cost of .the project is $10,000, and for bid it was recommended that the Council authorize a call for bids for the project. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City advertise for bids for installation of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Goldsworthy, The Manager informed the City Council that the terms of Rhine & Planning Commissioners Goldsworthy, Rhine, and Storms Storms re- expire on July 1, and that the terms of two members of appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission expire at the end of P. C. June. The Council adjourned to an executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order and the Mayor announced that nominations were open for appointments to fill the three vacancies on the Planning Commission. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Joe Goldsworthy. Councilman Siokos nominated Mr. Charles Storms. Councilman Stevens nominated Mr. Richard Rhine. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens and carried, that nominations be closed. Mayor Smith declared Joe Goldsworthy, Richard Rhine, Charles Storms, appointed as members of the Planning Commission for four year terms commencing July 1, 1866. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Siokos congratulated Don Snavely on his recent appointment as Recreation and Parks Director of the City of Lynwood. Councilman Stevens asked if the Ministerial Association has been requested to cooperate in the ringing of Church bells on the 4th of July. He was informed that such a request has been sent to the Association, but no reply has been received. ..: .. .,.....u.......- . ,... ,.,;..,,., „_. ..:...,...» ,a »...:, ~ ....:....-..,,.,.•:».,.,... _. a.r;. ~ ~ ,,.~. a+~-w~.r~.~,ww:sHr4..~,:~,,_~ sa.dw~wu..,. ,..,.. Mr. John Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council to inform them that the Disabled American Veterans fire- works stand will be located on the Food Giant parking lot. Mr. Lewis Lozier, 3617 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of the buildings proposed to be moved in at 3622 Platt as one of the two dwellingsto be moved in is below the standard of the surrounding neighborhood. He was informed that the building must be brought up to City Code, and the Manager stated that he would prepare a report on the matter for presentation at the next Council meeting. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Adjourned Byork, that the Council adjourn to Wednesday, June 29, 1966, meeting Wed at 5:00 p.m. All members present voting aye, the Mayor June 2g at declared the motion carried. 5:00 p.m. Cit. C erk, City of ynwood APPROVED JULY 7, 1966