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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-07-19 - CC1 REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1866 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, Duncan, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Siokos was absent. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting of July 5, 1866, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Councilman Siokos' absence be excused. RESOLUTION N0. 66-65 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. PUBLIC HEARING Res. 66-65 Demands The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - time fixed for the protest hearing on the proposed annexa- Century Bl` Lion of .inhabited territory known as "Century Boulevard Annex No. Annexation No. 2," the Clerk presented affidavits of publica- tion and stated that no written protests had been filed. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to submit a written protest to said proposed annexation. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. RESOLUTION N0. 66-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-66 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON Century Blv THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1966, IN A CERTAIN TERRITORY IN Annex No. ~ THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD election PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD; PROVIDING Sept. 27,'6 FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS RESIDING IN SUCH TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER SUCH TERRITORY SHALL BE ANNEXED T0, INCORPORATED IN, AND MADE A PART OF SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD, DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AND DESIGNATING IT BY THE NAME OF "CENTURY BOULE- VARD ANNEXATION N0. 2"; ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN SAID TERRITORY; APPOINTING THE OFFI- CERS OF ELECTION FOR SAID SPECIAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION." was presente d. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 803 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 803 LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.01 OF CITY ORDINANCE Permitting N0. 570 TO ADD THERETO A TAVERN DANCE AS A PERMITTED USE IN Tavern Banc A C-2 ZONE." was presented for second reading. It was moved in C-2 zone ~~~ by Councilman Duncan, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and be published as required by law, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Request of C A Barn- The City Clerk informed the City Council that at their July . . well for 5th meeting, a special permit was granted to C. A. Barnwell exemption of for the business of junk collection, and at that time, she junk collet- had overlooked a part of the application, i.e, request for , for fees exemption from business license fee by reason of physical denied disability ($100 per year), as permitted under Section 20.35 Lynwood City Code. The Clerk read the letter filed by Mr. Barnwell in which he stated he is unable to carry out steady employment by reason of his disability and also read a letter from Mr. Barnwell's physician confirming the inability to do prolonged standing or walking type of work. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request for exemption be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Duncan, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Smith. Absent: Councilman Siokos. Webster's The request of John W. Webster, proprietor of Webster's Jewelry, 3825J l 82 Century ewe ry, 3 5 Century Boulevard, for permit to conduct a closing out going out of business sale, was presented. sale granted It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the permit be granted. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Muscular The request of the Los Angeles County Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Dystrophy Associations of America., for permission to conduct fund dr. their annual fund raising appeal during the month of granted for December, 1866, was presented. Dec.,-1966 It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that the permit be granted. Duncan Ave. The Manager presented a report concerning the proposed improvement improvement of Duncan Avenue et al under 1911 Act Procedure abandoned which he recalled that at the last meeting the Council was informed that the bids for the proposed work had exceeded the estimate by more than 10%. In order to reduce the cost a resolution was prepared and adopted to reduce the work to be done in order to reduce the cost to comply with the limit set by the Streets and Highways Code. Since that time the propriety of this action has been questioned by the bonding attorneys who point out that while the action may be legal, it does not follow the intent of the law as the property owners were informed they would be assessed for a certain amount of work whereas under the revised proposal, the same assessment will be for a reduced amount of work. In order to proceed with the improvement under the 1911 Act, the Manager recommended that the present proceedings be abandoned and that new proceedings be instituted by adopt~.on of appropriate resolutions. N "~ I~•N ~~ RESOLUTION N0. 66-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ABANDONING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE AND LAVINIA AVENUE BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB, GUTTER AND DRIVE APPROACHES TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. RESOLUTION N0. 66-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DEBT LIMITATION REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. The City Engineer's Debt Limit report on the proposed improvement of Alma Avenue between Ruth Street and Otis Street was presented. RESOLUTION NOa 66-6g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BETWEEN RUTH STREET AND OTIS AVENUE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. The Manager reported on the matter of restricted parking on Louise Street between Long Beach oulevard and Monrovia Street held over from the previous meting. He stated he has received no further communications from the residents in the area and again that parking be prohibited on the north side of Louise Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Monrovia. The Manager also presented proposed revisions in the ques- tionnaire mailed to the residents when investigating proposed "No parking" areas. RESOLUTION N0. 66-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 60-20 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN STREET WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ONE SIDE AT ALL TIMES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, Seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. ,.... Roll Call: i Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. Uniformity of restricted parking to one side or the other of any street was discussed, and it was suggested that in future investigations the Police Chief and City Engineer visit the area being considered to determine which would be Res. 66-67 Abandoning Duncan Ave. et al improvement Res. 66-68 Directing new debt limit repor Duncan Ave. et al improvement Res. 66-6g Approving Engineer's report & setting hearing on Alma Ave. improvement Report on restricted parking on Louise St. Between L.B Blvd. & Monrovia Res. 66-70 Restricted parking on Louise St. between L.B Blvd. & Monrovia ~U~ the better side of the street for a "No parking" restriction. Carlin & The Manager reported on the bids received for installation Bullis of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue traffic in which he stated that Smith Electric Supply was the low signal bid bidder, and recommended that the contract be awarded to awarded to Smith Electric Supply at the bid price of $13.019.00. Smith Electric It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and award the Contract for installation of a traffic signal system at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue to Smith Electric Supply at the bid price of $13 019.00. , Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. Report on The Manager recalled that at the June 8 meeting the Council purchase of had authorized negotiation for the purchase of Lot 316, Lt. 316, Tract 2551 at a maximum price of $5,500 (located between Tr. 2551 for Sanborn and Mulford Streets, west side of Long Beach Boulevard) off-street The Manager presented a drawing of the proposed use of the public lot in connection with the existing City parking lots, and parking recommended that the Council reconsider its previous price limitation of $5,500 and authorize the purchase of Lot 316 Tract 2551 for a maximum of $6,000. He also presented drawings showing the possibilities of expanding the use of the existing parking lots should the subject lot be acquired. Hazards to persons existing from the rear of the buildings along the north-south alley between Long Beach Boulevard and Plaza Street was also discussed, and the Manager stated he would investigate possible solutions to this problem. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations as to purchase of Lot 316, Tract 2551. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. Report on The Manager presented a report on actions taken by the Planning Planning Commission at its meeting of July 12, 1966: Commission actions 1. Approved the request of Sears Roebuck Co. for variance to permit use of the only remaining lot on the south side of Orchard Avenue. and Long Beach Boulevard for public off-street parking. The Commission added a stipula- tion to this and previously granted off-street parking variances that trees be planted adjacent to the parking lot wall inside the Sears Roebuck Co. property line. 2. Approved the request of Arthur M. and Viva A. Beach for a variance to permit a conforming use (a market building and adjacent service and speciality shop building) in a C-2 zone to be extended into an adjoining R-2 zone on Lot 17, 21 and 22, Tract 7099 (southwest corner of Olanda Street and Atlantic Avenue). The request was approved with certain stipulations such as requiring that the existing building must be removed within 90 days from completion of the proposed new buildings, and that the parking lots be completely surfaced within that period. The report also stated that the Commission indicated that it would possibly consider hearing, on its own motion, a change of zone on the C-2 portion of the property facing Atlantic Avenue to P-1 upon completion of the project to prevent development N ~()~ of other commercial buildings on the Atlantic Avenue frontage Report on of the property. Planning Commission 3. Establishment of permanent zoning in Atlantic Avenue actions Annexation No. 7-A as R-l. R-1 zone for this area was recommended by the Planning Commission because of the size of the lots, the existing R-1 use of the land and compatibility with surrounding R-1 uses. ~^ 4. Denial of the request for a change of zone from R-2 to C-2 for the 11.55 acres of land located on the south side ~ of Imperial Highway between Hulme Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, commonly known as the Seventh Day Adventist property. The status of the proposed ordinance establishing new commercial and parking zones Trt~s discussed and the Manager informed the Council that the proposals are being studied by the Planning Commission and will be discussed by the Commissioners at the adjourned Planning Commission meeting on July 28th. The Manager reported that at its last regular meeting the Recreation Commission was approached by the Freedom Trust Committee with a proposal to construct a Freedom Shrine Band shell in the City park. The purpose of the Shrine being to honor Lynwood citizens killed in Viet Nam and for display- ing the Freedom Foundation awards that have been presented to local organizations. The estimated cost of the project is $5,000 with both money and labor being expected to be donated by the community. The Recreation approved the request and recommended that the Shrine be placed at the west end of the City park at the edge of the open center area and approximately 75 to ''~~"" 100 feet from the existing recreation check out building. u The Manager recommended approval of the request subject to the committe complying with all legal and building requirements. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Thomas Smyth, 3643 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council as a representative of the Freedom Trust Committee and displayed drawings of the band shell proposed to be constructed. The City Council commended the committee for its work in planning a beautiful structure and in carrying out a most worthy project . Freedom Shrine band shell to be placed in City Park The Manager reported that the Recreation Commission has CSB build] studied the proposal for renaming the entire Community Service renamed Building "Bateman Ha ll." Inasmuch as the public refers to Bateman the building by the latter name, the Manager recommended that Hall the Council consider the proposal to change the building's name. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the name of the Community Service Building be changed to "Bateman Hall." All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that the Recreation Director has prepared various amendments to the fee schedule for use of Recreation facilities. These proposal have been reviewed ~~~ Recreation fee schedule amended and approved by the Recreation Commission as follows: 1. Under general rules, change additional employee time from $1.50 per hour to $2.00 per hour. 2. Under Section 6, General Information, overtime charge be increased from $3.00 per hour to $5.00 per hour. 3. Add to Section 7-B2, Powell Field, no charge except for use of lights. Add for Diamond #2, no charge except for use of lights. 4, Add to Section 7-C2: Powell Field - $25; Diamond #2 - $25. 5. Add to Section 8-A2: Powell Field - no charge except for use of lights; Diamond #2 - no charge except for use of lights. 6. Add to Section 8-B2: Powell Field - $50; Diamond #2 - $50. 7, Add to Section g-A2: Powell Field - no charge except for use of 1igh~s; Diamond #2 - no charge except for use of lights. 8. Add to Section g-B2: Powell Field - $75; Diamond #2 - $75. g. Add to Section 10: Groups using the ball diamonds who request special services such as watering etc. will be charged to salary or salaries of the employees necessary during the period of preparation. The standard fee shall be $2.50 per hour for the use of the lights on Diamond #2. The standard fee shall be $3.50 per hour for the use of lights at Powell Field. The Manager recommended that the City Council .concur in the recommendations of the Recreation Commission in amending the basic fee schedule for Recreation and Park facilities. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and Recreation Commission in amending the basic fee schedule for Recreation and Park facilities. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. Manager The Manager reported that the International City Managers granted Association was holding its annual meeting in Phoenix, permission Arizona, from October 23 through October 27, 1966, and to attend requested that he be granted permission to attend the ICMA Oct. conference. 23 to 27. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City Manager be authorized to attend the International City Managers .Association's annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 23 through October 27, 1966. All members present voting aye, the .Mayor declared the motion carried. Ci Mss ~. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Stevens requested that a letter of commendation be sent to the architect and the committee for the Freedom Shrine Band Shell. Councilman Byork commended the Recreation Department for its fine work with the youth of the community and also asked the City Manager about the disposition of the Art Center. The Manager informed him that a contractor has been inspecting the old building, but has not yet provided a complete report, and a report will be prepared for the Council's consideration. at the next meeting. Mr. Ernest Hoge, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the Council to protest spending additional money on the old house being used for an Art Center. Mr. Roger Pettner, 3907 Platt Avenue, a cadet representing the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 63 of Lynwood, addressed the Council. He described the activities of the group and their great need for a permanent meeting place which would provide office space, classroom space, and drill field space. He requested the Council's assistance in locating and providing the needed facilities. After discussing the matter with Mr. Pettner, the Mayor suggested that he discuss the matter with the City Manger. Mr. Wendell Handy, a candidate for the State Assembly in the 55th District, a part of which is in the City of Lynwood, was introduced. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the late William Parker, Police Chief, City of Los Angeles. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. yeti LC,>~ . ~i '~~- L ,~L,(.~ . City ~ lerk~ ity of ynwood Adjourn in memory of Wm. Parker APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1966