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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-10-04 - CC3 4 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1866 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Ha1.1, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting of September 20, 1966, be approved as written. Res. 66-88 RESOLUTION N0. 66-88 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Presentation Mayor Smith presented service pins to the following city of city employees: 20 year, William Meyers; 15 years, Edward service pins Broesel, Ralph Darton, Arnold Litke, Clifford Nelson, Lawrence Nolan, James Riley, Norman Wells. Those eligible for 15 ye~.r pins but not present to receive them: Charles See, Frank Sonzogni, Rosemary McCall, Glenn Savage. Mayor Smith presented to Lynwood Jaycee representatives Larry Gram~ich and Ray Yancy certificate"s' commending them for their outstanding community service in their work on recent annexations of territory to the city. Councilman Stevens displayed a sample of the chain which will be used around the proposed Freedom foundation and upon which names of donors will be placed. CANVASS OF ELECTION RET~JRNS Canvass of The Mayor stated that .this was the tame set to canvass the election ~a~ecinct and absentee ballot returns for the "Century returns of Boulevard Annexation No. 2" election, which was held on Century September 27, 1866. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Duncan Blvd annex and Stevens to act as a canvassing board. Upon completion No. 2 of the canvass the Mayor directed the Clerk to enter the results of the annexation election in the minutes as follows; "Shall Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2 be annexed to the City of Lynwood?" Yes 344 .: No i66 ,,,; Total .voted east 510 ~, ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ l Res. 66-89 RESOLUTION N0. 6~-89 entitled: "RE~OLUTION,OF THE CITY COUNCIL Declaring OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULT OF results of THE SBECIAL ELECTION PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF "CENTURY Century Blvd BOULEVARD ANNEXATION N0. 2" TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, HELD IN Annex No. 2 ~A~D TERRITORY ON ,SEPTEMBER 27, 1966..;" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded,,by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. ~~t Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ord. first APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF CER- read approv TAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "CENTURY BOULEVARD ing Century ANNEXATI0~1.N0. 2" WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Blvd Annex LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading, It was moved No. 2 by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time, and passed to the 5~cond~ reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTTONS ORDINANCE N0. 808 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 808 LYNWOOD .AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AND PORTIONS OF CB-1 Zone CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 (ZONING ORDINANCE): SECTION 3.00 Ordinance C~ III, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CLASS OF USE, DESIGNATED CB-l, "~'LANNED BUSINESS ZONE," CHAPTER VIII, PAGE 20 TO THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS THERETO: 7.50, 7.60, 7.61, 7.69, SUBDIVISIONS (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), AND (h) AMENDING CHAPTER XIII BY SUBSTITUTING AN ENTIRELY NEW CHAPTER UNDER THAT NUMBER BEGINNING WITH SECTION 1.3.00 THEREOF, AMENDING CHAPTER XII BY SUBSTITUTING AN ENTIRELY NEW CHAPTER UNDER THAT NUMBER BEGINNING WITH SECTION 12.00, AND AMENDING CHAPTER VIT BY SUBSTITUTING AN ENTIRELY NEW CHAPTER BEGINNING WITH SECTION 7.00 TO ELIMINATE A R-3 CLASS OF USE IN A P-1 ZONE AND REPEALING SECTIONS 7.02 THROUGH 7.06 (HAVING TO DO WITH A R-1 USAGE IN A P-l DISTRICT) AND TO CONFINE THIS ZONE TO OFF- STREET PARKING IN CONFORMANCE WITH A SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY AN APPLICANT, AMENDING SECTION 8.05, "FRONT YARD," AMENDING SECTION $.06, "SIDEYARD," AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 16 TO ADD SECTIONS 16.40 THROUGH 16.56 THERETO PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER XVI TO ADD SECTION 16.20 THROUGH 16.25 PERTAINING TO APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS®" was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said ordinance'be adopted as read for the s-econd time, finally passed and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None, ORDINANCE N0. 809 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ,ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. Ord. 809 Amending State Employ retirement system... .•s ~:. cuisl+Y~~.a:..aws`:drM..-.~ Mrw~e.+,~.. ~.. ,.~. - 4, ~ ".W wy ~~ ~~ hM*M It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-y0 RESOLUTION N0. 66-yo entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN Olanda St. AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED Annex No. 1 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was from Fire presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded Dist. by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-y1 RESOLUTION N0. 66-91 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF Olanda St. A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE Annex No. 1 CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES from Sewer COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Dist. Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adcpted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-92 RESOLUTION N0. 66-y2 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN Olanda St. AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE Annex No. 1 ATHENS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." ~nras from Light- presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, ing Dist. seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from the Bank of America was read in which B of A Officer David Gammell was commended for his recent commending apprehension of a suspected bank bandit. It was moved Officer by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, Gammell and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Request from A request was presented from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scouts Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct their for fund annual fund raising projects as follows: Calendar raising sale - November 18 to December 3, 1966; Cookie sale - projects February 10 to February 28, 1967. approved It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that the calendar and cookie sales be approved on the dates requested. The request of Dale Gentry for a special permit to operate a Christmas Tree Sales Lot at 11y07 Long Beach Boulevard was presented. Mr. Gentry also requested that t~ 50% of the license fee be waived as 50% of the proceeds will be given to the Retarded Children's Association. The City Clerk informed the City Council that a similar permit was granted to Mr. Gentry in December, ig65. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. ,,.... Councilman Duncan requested the City Clerk to def,ermine the amount of money provided to the Retarded Children's Association at the conclusion of the sale. The Manager presented a report on the request of Thelma D. De Soto for a special permit to conduct an outdoor sale of furniture at Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue. The report stated that it appears that such a sale would be a prohibited use under the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance. He also stated that he has discussed the zoning requirements with Mr. and Mrs. De Soto and they have withdrawn their request with regret that they cannot conduct their business within the City. The Manager reported that approval of the Atlantic Avenue Improvement project has now been received from the State and presented a report on the bids received for the project. The report described the project and stated that it will be completely financed by State Gas Tax (2107 funds He recommended that the contract for the improvement of Atlantic Avenue from Fernwood Avenue to McMillan Street be awarded to the low bidder, J. Rullo Enterprises, for a total price of $112,999.49• It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman ~--~ Byork, that the Council concur in the reccmmendation of the City Manager and award the Contract for the Improvement ' of Atlantic Avenue to J. Rullo Enterprises for a total price of $112,998.49. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported on the bids received for resurfacing of Imperial Highway between Long Beach Boulevard and Fernwood Avenue. He stated that only one bid was received but as eery few companies are equipped to do heater-remix resurfacing, he did not believe there would be any advantage in eliminating the single bid and readvertising. The Manager recommended that the contract for heater-remix resurfacing of Imperial Highway between Long Beach Boulevard and Fernwood Avenue be awarded to G. J. Payne Co. for a total price of $4,838.30. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported'th~.t two property owners have approached the City offering to sell their properties which are located on the proposed Santa Fe .Avenue right- of-way. These properties are located at 2716 E. 108th Street and 2727 109th Street. In May, 1964, these properties were appraised by the American Right-of-Way Appraisers at Christmas Tree Lot at 11907 L.B. Blvd. Report that outdoor furniture sales are prohibited under zonin ordinance Atlantic Av Improvement awarded to J. Rullo Enterprises Imperial Hwy resurfacing awarded to G. J. Payne Co. Report ,on purchase of Santa Fe Ave right-of-way property~~ 3~ N $13,800 each, and assuming a 2.5% annual increase in value, a reasonable value now would be $14,500 per parcel. The report explained the status of 186.1 Gas Tax Funds which are currently available and which could be expended for right-of-way acquisition. The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize him to offer $14,500 each for acquisition of property located at 2716 E. 108th Street and 2727 E. lOgth Street for Santa Fe Avenue right-of-way purposes. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None, Beach The Manager reported on the request of Mr. and Mrs. variance Arthur Beach for a variance to permit the construction approved of a market and satellite stores at the corner of Olanda Street and Atlantic Avenue. This request had been referred back to the Planning Commission at the Council meeting of August 16. The report r=e called that when the action of the Planning Commission on the original plot plan was appealed, Mr, Beach withdrew the plan and submitted a revised plan for the Commission's consideration. The Planning Commission has reviewed and approved the revised plot plan, and the Manager recommended that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission in approving the variance request with the following stipulations, ali of which are contained in the Planning Commission resolution approving the variance: "i. All aspects of the plot plan, including planting of appropriate trees and the amended block wall sections, as per height required by building and zoning ordinances, be met. "2. No signs or advertising material of any nature be permitted on any side of the buildings facing an R-zone. "3. The existing building must be removed within ninety (g0) days of completion of the proposed buildings, and that parking lots are completely surfaced within that period. "4. No ingress or egress be allowed on Cookacre. "5. This variance must be exercised within one year." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission in approving the variance request of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beach. All members voting ayes the Mayor declared the motion carried. Acquisition The Manager reported that a recent fire destroyed of h~~-. 240, buildings located at 3240 Beechwood Avenue. The property 241, Tr, consists of two 50' x 175' lots located on the south 2551 side of Beechwood Avenue adjacent to the alley west of Long Beach Boulevard, The report stated that the location of the property would be a valuable extension of existing public parking facilities and requested the Council's permission to make an offer of $21,000 for the purchase of Lots 240 and 241, Tract 2551. The Manager stated that Capital funds are available for the acquisition of the al property. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the city Manager be authorized to offer $21,000 for the purchase of Lots 240 and X41, Tract 2551. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. ;~,,,, Absent : None, The City Manager informed the Council that the Recreation Commission has recommended waiver of rental fee for use of Bateman Hall on October 13 for a meeting of the California Association for Neurologically Handicapped Children. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and grant the request for free use of Bateman Hall. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan stated he has heard very good reports concerning the Recreation Department and commended Mr. Snavely for the excellent job he is doing as Recreation Director. Councilman Stevens stated that he and other interested persons have been involved in assisting the residents of a village called San Vicente, Mexico. He said it is now proposed that a group from this area, with the prior permission of the Mayor of San Vicente, provide a Christmas party for the villagers. He said Mr. Richard Bowen has agreed to act as coordinator of the project, and that the assistance of any interested persons will be welcomed. Councilman Stevens also asked if it would not be possible to provide name bars to be worn by the Police Officers, and also inquired about additional Police personnel because of recently annexed territory. Councilman Byork commented on the beauty of the new professional building located on Century Boulevard between Carson and Benwell Drives. Councilman Siokos commented on the welcome party which was given for the new residents when Atlantic Avenue Annex- ation No. 6 was completed, and said he felt residents of recently annexed territory should be similarly welcomed. Waiver of rental fee CSB Bldg. f~ Cal. Assoc. Neurological: Handicapped. Children Stevens tel: of Christma; party for residents o: San Vicente Mexico Mayor Smith commended the Lynwood School ..Board for selecting former City Councilman Joe McMillan as a member of the School Board. Mr. Edward Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of the shaking caused when a truck !^ passes over an underground culvert which runs under Imperial Highway at Sampson Avenue. The Mayor informed him that the problem would be investigated and an effort made to alleviate the nuisance. Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of the noise, traffic congestion, and the hours of operation of the Instant-Whip Company located near his residence. ~U Mr. Romaniello, 11651 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council Romaniello concerning repainting the "No Parking" area at the morthwest complaint corner of Brewster Street and Atlantic Avenue. He was informed that the painting has been scheduleda Lu-Mas Mr. Charles Slater, 11615 Lewis Street, addressed the Council drive-in to complain of the nuisance resulting from the juveniles complaint patronizing the drive-in restaurant located at the southeast corner of Louise and Long Beach Boulevard, and congregating on the supermarket parking lot adjacent to the drive-in. Mr. Slater requested that the existing curfew law he enforced in an effort to curtail the offensive act~viti~s of the juveniles. Mr. Slater stated that the Police Department responds quickly to the disturbance calls, but that the problem seems to grow and to be completely out of controlo In discussing the Iow enforcement problems involved, it was suggested that the curfew law be strictly enforced; that perhaps the owners of the drive-in could hire a special guard, and that the owners of the supermarket could chain off their parking lot during the market is closed to prohibit the lot's use. It etas also suggested that the drive-in owner post a sign calling attention to the curfew law. The City Attorney referred to the ordinance which controls boi.ster©us conduct, an ordinance adopted by the Council at urgining,of the drive-in operator; he also stated his belief that tree suggestion of a guard was a good one, and that the market owners had the power to exclude the juveniles from use of their property. After considerable discussion, the Mayor assured Mr~ Slater that everything that can be done will be done to eliminate the nuisance existing in his neighborhood. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Cit~f~ Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1966