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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-11-01 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the minutes of the meetings of October 4, Ig66, and October 18, 1866, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 66-93 RESOLUTION N0. 66-93 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CIT`Z OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call, Ades: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes; None. Absent; None. Hearing - The hour of 7;30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Duncan Ave, time fixed .for public hearing on the proposed improvement improve- of Duncan Avenue between Fernwood Avenue and Lavinia Avenue, ment. and on the south side of Fernwood Avenue 161.8 feet east and west of Duncan Avenue, and on the north side of Josephine Street 160 feet west and 110 feet east of Duncan Avenue, and on the south side of Josephine Street 320 feet west and 110 feet east of Duncan Avenue, and on the north side of Lavinia Avenue 206.65 feet east of Duncan Avenue by the construction of con- crete curb and gutter and driveway approaches, the Clerk pre- , rented affidavits of publishing, mailing and posting notices of said proposed improvement, and stated that no written protests have been filed. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard concerning the proposed improvement. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. :Res. 66-g4 RESOLUTION N0. 66-g4 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING Overruling PROTESTS AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED 'Protests - JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN Duncan Ave. THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET AL BY THE Improve- CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GTJ'Z'TER AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, 'ment. TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was pre- rented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent; None. .,Res. 66-95 RESOLUTION N0. 66-95 entitled; "RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING AND Per diem DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CERTAIN CLASSES OF wages - LABOR IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET Duncan Ave. AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND Improve- DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPUR- ment. TENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call; Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes; None. Absent; None. .. _at;..:x,,,~.,...._ _.,....k_..a~.,..a~....rn~ks.__. b.i ,....s*a a.~.:k S.a ,. t".°,x _:.: .. .. ...:• - 'u....• :.; afro+.. ,T.~+"•~fs .~!;a ?. :. ,. ;. y.,. *,._: ~y , :.. .. ,.: .<, !f.. .y .nuaF .... °~Q~ RESOLUTION N0. 66-g6 entitled: "RESOI.~UTION ORDERING THE Res. 66-g6 WORK AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING Notice BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUNCAN AVENUE ET inviting AL BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVE-bids - WAY APPROACHESA TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTEN- Duncan Ave. ANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Improvement Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - time fixed for public hearing on the proposed improvement Alma Avenue of Alma Avenue on the south side between Ruth and Otis Improvement Streets by the construction of concrete curb and gutter and driveway approaches and sidewalks, the Clerk presented affidavits of publishing, mailing and posting notices of said improvement, and stated that no written protests have been filed. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard conee.rning the pr•cposed improvement. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. RESOLUTION NU. 66-97 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PRO- Res. 66-97 TESTS_AND DETERMINING.:: THAT THE CITj;_' COTJNCIL HAS ACQUIRED Overruling JURISDICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN Protests - THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BY THE CON- Alma Avenue ~TRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GTJTTER AND DRIVEWAY Improvement APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Council- man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said reso- lution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-98 entitled: "RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING Res. 66-98 AND DETERMINING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR CERTAIN CLASSES Per diem OF LABOR IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE Wages -Alma BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVE- Ave. ImprovE WAY APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL ment. AND APPURTENANT WORK," was presented. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen ~rork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 66-gg entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE Res. 66-99 WORK .AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING Notice BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE BY inviting bic THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY Alma Avenue APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND Improvement APPURTENANT WORK," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said reso- lution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Smith presented 10-year service pins to the follow- 10-yr servic ing city employees: Robert Driscoll, l John Freeman, pin awards Richard Fordham, Walter Greer_slitt, Lowell Hoffman, Howard Horton, Keith Johnson, Carl Keith, George Lamborn, Arthur Nelson, William Pomeroy, Jack Stern, Chester Surwillo, Robert Thomas, Chester Wakefield. Those eligible for 10-year pins but not present to receive them: Craig Champion, Thomas Griffitri, Ge-l:ald Luther. Ord . 810 ORDINANCE TAO. 81u entitled : SAN ORDII~;CAT~ICE OF THE CI~_' OF Approving LYTJWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO TI-~~ CITV OF LYTJWOOD OF Century CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "CENT'U'RY BOb'LEVARD Blvd .Annex ANI~tEXATION N0. 2" WHICH IS COT~TTIGiTOUS TO THE CITY OF LYNWOGD. rr No. 2 was presented for second reading. It was moved ~by Councilman Roll Call$ Ayes : Cour.cilrnen Noes : l~Tone . Absent: None. Byork, Dur,car~, Siokos, Sm~.th, Stevens . Olanda St. The Manager informed the City Council that the Planning Annex No.l Commission has held the required hearings and has recommended establish- the esta'elishmen.t of permariert zoning for recently annexed ment of territory known as "Olanda Street Annexation No. 1" as R-1 zone except that those lots facing on McMillan Street be zoned R-2. A map of the area indicating the proposed zoning was displayed for the Councilis consideration. Ordinance- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINAl~rCE OF THE CIT<_' OF LYNWOOD !Olanda St, AMENDING ORDIT~TANCE Tvr~G. 57G FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING 'Annex No.l CLASSIFICATION GF CERTAIN PROPERTIES A~iD TIC ADOPTION OF AN zoning. AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570" was presented for first r°eading. (Olanda Street Annexation No. 1 establishment of zone). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, 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 said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, f'inal.ly passed, and be published as required by law. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 66-loo The City Manager reported that in October, 1960, fees were :Establish- established for excavation and other work performed in the ing new public streets, and that these fees have been reviewed by engineering the Engineering Department in relation to present actual fees. cost of work being done. In order to more accurately reflect the cost of such work and engineering inspection costs, it was recommended that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION N0. 66-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR STREET REPAIRS, ESTABLISHMENT OF LINES A?'~TD GRADES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND ITdSPECTION COSTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTIOTd OR REPAIRS OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS, PAVEMENT, DRIVEWAYS AND SANITAR`? SEWERS." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEI~ COMMUNICATIONS Fornelli claims Four claims for personal injury, filed on behalf of-the denied. following persons, were presented: Geneva Fornelli, Fernando Fornelli, Jackie Lee Fornelli and Kirksey Ray Fornelli. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said claims be denied and referred to the city~s insurance carrier, A"11 members voting aye, ~,,,, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request was presented from the Disabled American Veterans DAV Forget- Chapter and Auxiliary No. 86 for permission to hold their Me-Not sale annual Forget-M~e-Not Drive from November 7 - 11, 1g66. It .approved. was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A request was presented from Rio Vista rry~r Indian Guides Indian GuidE for permission to conduct a candy sale... It was moved by candy sale Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that approved. permission be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A request from the American Cancer Society was presented in Cancer which they ask permission to conduct its annual fund Society funs appeal within the city during the month of April, 1g67. It appeal was moved lay Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman approved. Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. A report from the City Treasurer was presented in which she Agreement fc explained that the Retirement Law requires an actuarial quadrennial --- investigation and revaluation of the assets and liabilities actuarial of the Retirement System be made every four years in order valuation to determine whether any change should be made ~in the approved contributions. The last quadrennial revaluation was done (Retirement as of June 30, 1962, and therefore, it is again required as System) of June 30, 1g66. In order that this work may proce~i, the Treasurer requested the Council to authorize execution of the actuarial contract accompanying her report. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that an agreement be approved for the required quadrennial actuarial valuation. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Steven~_. Noes: None. Absent: None. The request of James Curtale for special permit to conduct Curtale the business of sales of used auto parts at 11557 Atlantic special per- Avenue was presented, together with the Police Department mit request investigative report. The Clerk informed the Council that postponed. Mr. Curtale presently operates an auto wrecking business at 11660 Louise Street. As the City Council wished to have more information about the type of business Mr. Curtale intends to operate, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the matter '-' be postponed to the next regular meeting, and that Mr. Curtale be asked to be present. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager presented a report on the proposed pur- Proposed chase of the property at 3240 Beechwood Avenue in which purchase of he recalled that the City Council had authorized a pro- Lots 240,241, posal to purchase two 50 x 175 foot lots at that location Tr. 2551 for $21,000.00. The report stated that the owner, through his agent, has submitted a counter proposal of $28,750.00 - ,, , - ~. - ~ _ -- ~ ~: l fib ~C ~-«~ Proposed with the stipulation that the property must be used f'or public purchase parking only. The Manager^ expressed the belief that tree City of Lots Council should not purchase the ia~?d witri the parking restric- 240, 241, tion as it would not be possible in the future to combine and Tr. 2551 trade properties with developer's of major commercial buildings who might wish to locate in this particular area. The report further stated that if it is legally possible to assure the owner treat either this or a like amount of parking will be retained in the immediate area and thereby overcome his requested restriction, that the City Council should consider favorably the purchase of the property at the price asked. In discussing the proposed purchase, it was the concensus of the Council that the city should not be committed to limiting the use of the subject property tc public parking only, and it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Manager be authorized to make a counter proposal of $28,750 for the purchase of Lots 240 and X41, Tract 2551, without the contingency that the land be used for public parking only. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to inquire as to the highest price per square foot previously paid for land acquired for parking. He was informed that the highest price to date was $2.00 per square foot. Roll Calle Ayes: Councilmen Byork,. Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noeso None. Abser~to None. Jaycees The City Manager presented a report on the request of the '. granted Lynwood Jaycees for• waiver of rental fee for use of Bateman free use of Hall on November 2g, 1g66, for a meeting to be held in con- Bateman nection with the December 6 election to determine whether or 'Hall not the Atlantic Avenue Annexation, No. 6 area shall be included in the Lynwood Unified School District. The request has been reviewed by the Recreation Commission which has recommended its approval. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the request be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried, Crown Corp. The City Manager reported on the request df Crown Firecoach ;granted Corporation for an extension of time for delivery of the extension fire pumper which was tc have been delivered on November 15, ''of time. 1866. The company has stated that shortage of essential material has resulted due to government priorities, thereby causing the delay in completion of the fire pumper. It was the Managerts recommendation that an extension of 45 days be granted as the delay does not appear to be the fault of the low bidder. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and grant Crown~Firecoach Corporation an extension of 45 days for completion of the pumper. All member voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Lewis Rd. The City Manager informed the Council that a petition has request for been filed by property owners on Lewis Road, between Imperial added Highway and Abbott Road, requesting installation of wooden street poles with 7,000 lumen mercury vapor lights, and that the lights. .one existing 2,500 lumen light be increased to 7,000 lumen. The Manager recommended that the Council direct the City Engineer to install the requested lights and to include the new assessment rate for the properties fronting on Lewis Road beginning in the 1867-68 fiscal year. The report further stated that in conjunction with the foregoing request, the Manager has discussed with the Edison Company an increase in the lumens of all residential street lights throughout the city, although no formal proposals have been prepared. Lewis Rd. It is anticipated that a proposal will be submitted to the request for City Council prior to February, 1967, in order that the additional street lighting assessment for the entire city can be street increased to reflect the added cost, which is minimal for lights the added benefit of improved lightir:g and better police approved. protection. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council concur in the recommendations of ~ the City Manager and direct the installation of the added ~~ lighting facilities. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL STUDY Two proposed ordinances were presented for the Council`s Proposed study, one emending Section 20.84 of the Lynwood City Code ordinances (concerning going out of business sales), and one amending Closing out Sections 26.1, 26.6, 26.11, 26.14, 26.15 and 26.18 of the sales and Lynwood City Code (concerning sound amplification devices), sound ampli- The City Attorney reviewed the ordinances briefly and the fication City Council will study the proposals for action at a regulations later date. ORAL COMM"t7NICATIONS Co~zncilman Duncan commended the Police, Fire, and Police,Fire Recreation Department personnel for their assistance 8c Recreation during the recent "Fall Festival" held in the city park. Departments commended. Councilman Stevens stated he had occasion recently to visit Water and both the Water and Park Department yards, and wished to _Park.Depts. commend them on the manner in which the yards are maintained .:commeni~ed. Councilman Byork reported that the Lynwood branch of the Lynwood library system has been made an official depository of Library now Federal publications, and called particular attention to Federal a number of books on various subjects now available at the depository local library because of this action. Mr. Adrian Van Schalk, representing the Downtown Lynwood Downtown Business and Professional Association, presented:,the '~ Business & members of the Council with a letter concerning the recent Professional decision of the Chamber of Commerce to relocate the annual Assn request Christmas Parade to Atlantic Avenue. He explained that the for Funds. Association has, as in the past, committed itself to pro- viding the funds for overhead decoration of Long Beach Boulevard with Christmas decorations., but that because of the relocation of the parade and anticipated loss of bene- fit to the Long Beach Boulevard merchants, it appears that sufficient funds to cover the cost wall not be forthcoming from the Association members. The City Council was, there- fore, asked to underwrite the cost in excess of what can be collected from the Association members in order that decoration of the boulevard. can be continued. He explained that -the total cost of the project his been reduced by approximately $500 by eliminating the placing of a Christmas tree in the downtown area; however, there still remains a possible deficit of several hundred dollars in the event that sufficient funds cannot be collected. Mr. James Ellerrilan, 11431 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council. concerning the problem, and stated he believed the funds could be collected if the Association had a vote X48 Downtown of confidence from the City Council assuring the funds would Business & be available if needed. He stated that the problem is urgent Professions as arrangements must be completed immediately with the decor- Assn,requestating company if the project is to continue. for funds. Members of the Council agreed that they would regret not h8ving Long Beach Boulevard decorated during the holiday season as in the past, and suggested that perhaps some agreement could be reached with the Chamber of Commerce to prevent discontinuing the overhead decorating. The City Manager pointed-out that the city is presently allo- cating approximately $1.2,000 annually to the Chamber on a contractual basis, part of which is to provide a Christmas parade. The City Attorney also commented that the city has a contract with the Chamber of Commerce which must be honored. After considerable discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Siokos,seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Mayor appoint two Councilmen to discuss the matter with the Downtown Business and Professional Association and the Chamber of Commerce for a possible solution to the problem.. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that in the event that some solution is reached with the Chamber of Commerce, then there world -e the question of the appropriation of funds, and it wou.7_d be necessary to adjourn trie present regular meeting to some day after the meeting of the Chamber, Association and two Council members as money cannot be appropriated at a special meeting. Mr. George Henderson addressed the Council to suggest that parades be held on both Atlantic Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and that past objections that the distance was too great for foot marchers be overcome by providj,'busses for the parade participants. Mr. Romaniello, 11650 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council concerning parking problems at Brewster and Atlantic Avenue. He was requested to consult Police Chief Darton concerning a solution to the problem. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the council to question the propriety of any public funds being expended for overhead Christmas decorations when only the businessmen concerned are benefited. Mrs.(~asche Mrs. Margaret Gasche, 12202 South Atlantic Avenue, addressed 're alto- the Council concerning the proposed alcoholic beverage holic license at a place on Atlantic Avenue formerly known as the beverage "Sugar Shack." She was informed that the city officials are licence aware of the application and that granting of the license will be protested by the Chief of Police. Frank Adams Mr. Frank Adams, 4536 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, and re denial Miss Nancy Adams, 4536 Wilshire Boulevard, addressed the of palmistry Council concerning recent denial of a license to Miss Adams license. to conduct the business of palmistry in the city. Mr. Adams described the licensing procedure he had followed and the expense to which he had gone, and stated he felt denial of the license was not justified. Mr. Adams was informed that the license was denied because of his daughters minority, and he stated he would be fully responsible for his daughteris actions. --~ Upon an inquiry by the Mayor, the City Attorney sstated that Mr. Adams could file an application in his name, but that he could have employees, and if an application were granted, he would have to be the manager. Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 431g Pendleton Avenue, addressed the Council to make it clear that the funds for the Christmas decorations have come from private contributions from the business and professional people. Fuhrman re Christmas decorations. „_ Councilman Siokos stated he favored possible future Preparation elimination of all palmistry business in the city, iIt ivas of ordinance f~oved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, eliminating and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to pre- palmistry pare an ordinance to eliminate the palmistry business in authorized. the City of Lynwood. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, November 4, 1966, at ~+ p.m. ~, ~~C"1T2rK, (:l~ O~~ ,~ riWOOC~T-~~, APPROVED NOVEMBER 15, 1866