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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-08-02 - CC"Uh REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 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, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1966, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 66-71 RESOLUTION N0. 66-71 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that he wished to commend two individuals who came to the assistance of a local resident when she was the v~.cti.m of an assualt and purse snatching, a bus driver Mr. Merrill Fretwell, and a passenger, Mr. Dennis Van Mers Bergen. Mr. Fretwell was presented with a certificate of commendation and congratulated by the Mayor for his cooperation in assisting in the capture of those responsible for the incident. Mr. Van Mers Bergen was not present. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS Canvass of The Mayor stated that this was the time set to canvass the election precinct and absentee ballot returns for the "Olanda Street returns of Annexation No. 1" election, which was held on July 26, 1966. Olanda St. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Byork and Siokos to act as Annex #1 a canvassing board. Upon completion of the canvass, the Mayor directed the Clerk to enter the results of the annexation election in the minutes as follows: "Shall Olanda Street Annexation No. 1 be annexed to the City of Lynwood?" Yes 56 No 21 Total votes cast: 77 Res. 66-72 RESOLUTION N0. 66-72 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Declaring COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE results of RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION Olanda St. OF "OLANDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 1" TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, Annex HELD IN SAID TERRITORY ON JULY 26, 1966." was presented. Election It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. . _ ..w ~ ~ ,.,.,,,.,,,,,,:,,.. ~~ An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "OLANDA STREET ANNEXATION N0. 1" WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman. Byork, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. first read approv ing Olanda St. Annex #1 RESOLUTION N0. 66-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-73 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF Requesting SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE Co. Reg. of REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED Voters to SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT perform OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED certain ANNEXATION KNOWN AS "CENTURY BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2," services fo TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1866." Century was presented. It ,was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded Annex # 2 by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith,. Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager informed the Council that after conducting public hearings, the Planning Commission has recommended. establishment of zone of Atlantic Avenue Annexation No. 7-A as R-l, and described the territory affected. He recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission's action by adoption of an ordinance effecting the proposed establishment of zone An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. Ord. first 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES read settin AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP Atlantic WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented Annex 7-A for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, zone a+a R-I seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman. Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time, and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11828 Atlantic Avenue, was Letter from presented regarding vacant store buildings on Long Beach Glen Fuller Boulevard and rezoning of the Central Business Area. It ton was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Mr. Fullerton's letter be accepted and filed. All. members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~~ ;~a Mr.l REPORTS AND REQUESTS Request of The request of C. A. Barnwell, 11354 Duncan Avenue, for C. A. Barn- reconsideration of his request for an exemption from the well for license fees for junk collection was presented. (Request license fee for disability exemption under Section 20.35 Lynwood City exemption Code denied at July 19, 1966, meeting). Mr. Barnwell denied was present and described his disability and stated he wishes to operate only one truck by himself with an occasional assistance of another person. The City Attorney was asked if the Council could restrict such a license to the use of only one truck and he said the license could be so restricted. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the license fee exemption be granted for the operation of one truck with not more than two people working on the truck. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos> Absent: None, Hirsch A letter from Louise A. Hirsch, 10000 Capistrano Avenue, letter South Gate, was presented in which she requests that the complains of alley at the rear of the businesses on Long Beach Boulevard trash in south of Tweedy Boulevard be swept and cleaned on a regular alley rear basis. of L.B.Blvd. south of Councilman Siokos stated that this matter had been investiga- Tweedy ted previously and that Lynwood has done everything possible to take care of the situation, and it is a question of cooperation on the part of adjacent citizens in the City of South Gate. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Request for A request from Mr. Larry Worchell owner of Lots 80, 81 82 parking district , , g3~ 84, 85, 86, Tract 2551 ( Long Beach Boulevard between considera- Imperial Highway and Los Flores Boulevard ) was presented in tion by which he stated that he intends to develop a shopping Larry center on the subject property and that he has had favorable Worchell responses from certain supermarket chains interested in locating in Lynwood, providing the size of the parking area is increased and access from the parking area to Imperial Highway is provided. He stated that he has attempted to acquire Lots 87, 88, and 137, Tract 2551, and has reached an agreement for purchase of Lot 88, but that he has been totally unable to reach any agreement for the purchase of Lots 87, and 137. He, therefore, requested that:a parking district be made of Lots 87, and 137, Tract 2551, in order that the subject property might be improved with a retail shopping center. The City Manager presented a report in which he described the procedure District Act of 1843 and recommende request be referred to him in order the City Engineer and City Attorney procedure. on Mr. Worchell's request under the vehicle Parking 3 that Mr. Worchell's to obtain a report from as to appropriate Mr. Larry Worchell, 5917 North Figueroa, Los Angeles, addressed the Council to state that none of the supermarket operators with whom he has talked will locate there without adequate off-street parking, and that the owner of Lot 87 ~~ has indicated no willingness to cooperate in this develop- ment. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from Alfred R. Meyers, Attorney for James S. Pelton, was read appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in denying Mr. Pelton's request for a change of zone from R-2 to C-2 of an 11.55 Acre portion of the Home `1'ra.ct in Rancho S~:~n I~ri;onio. `l he letter also contained a rc,quest that the T' 1_arining Commission ga~~~.nt a rehearing on Mr. Pelton's request on the grounds that the Planning Commis,~ion had based its denial and rendered a ruli.n~; on the erronous imp r.ession that the applicant could not execute a valid pe:rsonai covenant. Mayor Smith presented a telegram, de~.~.vered to the Council during the meeting, from Plan?~~-~~g Cem~iss~.on member Mollie Reifschneider requesting that tk:~; done change matter be referred back to the Planning C~ar~miss9n for further study. Mayor Smith said he had also been asked by two other members of the Planning Commission. to refezi the matter back to the Commission for reconsideration, Mr. Meyers was present to adc~r°es:a the Council concerning the appeal and was asked by Cc~lzncilman Dungan what case he might cite to support the contention that the Council can contract to control development pf the subject land, and if such a contract runs with the land or with the person making the contract. Mr. Meyers cited a case which he said the legal departments of the Security Title Insurance Company and Title Insurance & Trust Company agreed would support the right of the City to contract for control of land. He also said such a covenant would not run with the land. The City Attorney stated that he did not think the case cited by Mr. Meyers was authority for the Council to enter into such an agreement and that the question was whether or not the City Council could contract away its legislative powers. Councilman Duncan objected to sending the matter back to the Planning Commission, and Mayor Smith informed him that three members of the Commission requested it as they did not believe they had received correct information concerning contracting for controlling development of the land. The matter of referral to the Planning Commission was discussed at length. Mr. Albert Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council for clarification of the procedure being considered. Mr. Ronald King, 3859 Le Sage, addressed the Council to object to repeated hearings on the zoning of the subject property. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request of James S. Pelton for change of zone of an 11.55 acre portion of Home Tract in Rancho San Antonio be referred back to the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Duncan. Absent: None. Request of James Pelt for rehear ing of zone change request of property known as S.D.A. prod approved. ,~ ~ w ~ i ~ , ~ ~, ~ .~: Recommend The Manager presented a report on the proposed division of support of the Compton College School District which includes the Cpt. College population within the Compton City School District Trustee Area , Enterprise City School District, Lynwood Unified School Plan District, Paramount Unified School District, and Willowbrook School District into Trustee Areas. Under the proposal the College Board would be made up of two representatives from Compton, one from Enterprise-Willowbrook one from , Lynwood and-'one from Paramount. The report stated that the division of the district into separate areas based r~ upon respective population would guarantee fair and equitable representation on the Board of Trustees, and the initial step in accomplishing this objective is to get permission to place the proposal on the ballot as provided by the Education Code. The Manager recommended that the Council support the action of the Compton College Board by adoption of an appropriate resolution, copies of which should be sent to the Los Angeles County Commission on School District Organization, Compton College Board of Trustees, and to the City Councils of Compton and Paramount. Res. 66-74 RESOLUTION N0. 66-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING T$E REQUEST OF support of THE COMPTON COLLEGE BOARD 'OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DIVISION Cpt. college OF THE COLLEGE DISTRICT INTO FOUR TRUSTEE AREAS." was Trustee Area presented, It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded Plari' by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo The Manager presented a report on the amendment of the State Retirement Agreement providing additional income to previously retired employees as agreed by the City Council during the budget hearings in June, and recommended adoption of a resolution amending the contract between the State Employees Retirement System and the City of Lynwood. Res. 66-75 RESOLUTION N0. 66-75 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION amending TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF Retirement ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM agreement to AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented.. provide add'lIt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman income for Stevens, that the resolution be adopted. retired Roll Call: employees Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a new Debt Limitation Report for improvement of Duncan Avenue et al under 1911 Improvement Act Procedure as directed by the City Council at its last meeting, and recommended adoption of a resolution approving the Engineer's report and setting a time for hearing. Res. 66-76 RESOLUTION N0. 66-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE Debt Limit CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF report on THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BETWEEN Duncan Ave. FERNWOOD AVENUE AND LAVINIA AVENUE." was presented. It et al was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the resolution be adopted. Ro11 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. _- .~ The Manager presented a report on maintenance of buildings Contract fo at Ham Park and recommended that the City Council approve maintenance an agreement for the maintenance of building interiors at of Ham Park Ham Park with United Janitorial Maintenance Service, Inc. buildings commencing September 1, 1966, at a monthly charge of approved $185. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman. Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the condition and cost of repairing the Art House Report on was presented by the City Manager. The report was based on repair of estimates submitted Skinner & Morgan Construction Company Art douse and .was divided into sections, work necessary on the first floor to bring it up to standard for buildings used for public assembly, and work necessary for use of the second floor for purposes other than public assembly. The estimated cost for first floor only was $12,140, for the second floor $8,120, or a total estimated cost of $20,260. The Manager suggested that if the Council intends to remodel any part of the Art House and specify that it be used for Art purposes only, that one half the cost be appropriated from City funds and the remainder be supplied from benefiting groups. The Manager explained that the requirements under which the estimate was based were supplied by the Fire Chief and Building Inspector for buildings used for public assembly. Councilman, Duncan questioned certain items contained in the ', estimate, such as aluminum casement windows and e~cpressed the belief that the work could be accomplished at a much lower cost; also, that the lower floor could be completed d the u er floor d an one t a later tim Ap a e. Councilman Siokos asked about finishing the first floor and doing the second floor at a later time, and the Manger stated it could be done if access to the upper floor was closed off, He also pointed out .that no offers of voluntary help have been received. Councilman Stevens asked if bids could not be requested .and perhaps a lower cost would result. Mrs.-James Bristol, 3577 Magnolia Avenue, representating the Allied Art Association, spoke in favor of retaining the house and said that Mr. Bristol, a local electrical. contractor would wire the house free of charge, if the City would furnish the material. Mr. Ed Miller, 3615 Agnes Avenue,. addressed the Council on behalf of the Adult Education Department of the local school district. The school cooperates at providing art classes in the art center. Tn response to a question by the Council, he said the first floor of the house would be sufficient for the art classes needs. He said he has canvassed the various school district buildings and has found no available space for the art classes. He urged that the house be retained for its usefulness as an art center as well as for its historical valued Mrs. Lloyd, 5323 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that the reason no voluntary help has .been offered is that those interested in assisting did not know what had to be done and did not .have access to the building. She ~' _*.-~ Report on expressed interest in retaining the house and although she repairing of does not take part in its activities, offered assistance old house, in remodeling it, The Manager stated that it is his feeling that the Council wishes to retain the house and suggested that disposition of the house be determined as well as the amount of work to be done and the amount to be spent, and that the art group be contacted as to their assistance. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the house be retained and that the City Manager or his assistant meet with the people involved to see what can be done and that it be started and have it ready for the fall school semester if possible. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the motion be amended to provide that the City Manager be given the opportunity to meet with the groups and ascertain the actual. cost, and who would pay what portion of the cost, and bring the figures back to the City Council prior to further actiono Roll Call: Ayes: Counciamen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None There was a discussion of the effect of the amendment on the original motion and the City Manager suggested that the previous motion be rescinded and the action begun again. It was mcved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the previous motions be rescinded. After discussion of the propriety of the motion, it was withdrawn, Roll Call on ox°iginal motion: Ayes: Councilman Duncan. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Manager find out-how much it will cost to bring the first floor up to standard, and how much will. be donated in labor or money, The time involved in gathering the necessary information was discussed and the City Manager felt he could have the report ready for the next meeting as to the amount that will be donated, but that contractor's bids would take much longer. Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to retaining the Art House, It was moved by Councilman Duncan that the motion be amended to provide that the Council go on record as to how much money the Council is willing to spend on the Art House. The motion failed for lack of a second, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Duncan. Absent: None. ~e Ira The Manager presented the request of the Chief of Police for ~~ revocation of the special permit of Diana Adams to conduct the business of Palmistry at 12520 Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the necessary hearing be set. The Manager presented a report on the proposed construction of a culvert at Abbott Road and Fracar Street and informed „_„ the Council that the State Division of Highways has approved the use of 186.1 Gas Tax Funds for this purpose. He recommended that a call for bids be advertised for receipt no later than August 29, 1966, at 10:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. The Manager presented a report on the proposed traffic signal systems at Bu11is Road and Cedar, and at Century Boulevard and Mariposa Lane for which gas tax funds have also been approved, and recommended that a bid call be authorized for receipt no later than August 29, 1866, at 10:00 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. The Manager reported on the proposed Avenue from Fernwood south for which Highways has approved expenditure of The estimated cost of the project is Manager recommended that the Council bids to be received no later than Se 10:00 a.m. improvement of Atlantic the State Division of 2107 Gas Tax funds. $112,765.00, The authorize a call for Member 6, 1966, at It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Both Councilman Duncan and Councilman Stevens commended the Police Department on the excellence of the recent Police Show and Dance. Councilman Byork commented that heretofore there have been two choices, residential or commercial, as to the use of the former Seventh Day Adventist Property; and he is now concerned that there might be still another choice, that of federally financed low cost housing. Councilman Duncan called attention to the League of California Cities meeting which will be concerned with the matter of strikes by public employees. Mr. Putnam, 11200 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council to ""- say that he is a senior building inspector with the City of Los Angeles, and is concerned with the type of structure that is being required for the Art House and asked if, for instance, less expensive material had been considered for such things as aluminum casement windows. Mr. Don Brunkalla, X241 Alvada, addressed the Council to ask for clarification of Councilman Byork's remarks concerning the former Seventh Day Adventist property, and Councilman Duncan said in any case subdivision and lot area requirements Request for revocation special permit at 12520 L.B.B Bids for culvert at Abbott & Fracar 8-29-66 Bids for signals at Century & Mariposa, Bullis & Cedar 8-29-66 Bids for Atlantic Av improvement 9-6-66 ~~ N M+~ would apply no matter how the land is developed. Mr. Joe McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council to congratulate them on the Atlantic Avenue improvement project and to inquire when the hearing has been established on the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on the Beach Market variance. ADJOURN Adjourn It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. _ , ,; City Clerk, City o' Lynwood APF OjED AUGUST 16, 19 t` ' / , / r` ~/ o~e~P3 the~'City of Lynwoo