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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1966-11-15 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 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 regular meeting of November 1, 1966, and the adjourned regular meeting of November ~I, 1966, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 66-101 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 66-101 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None> State Senator Joseph Kennick was present and was introduced by Mayor Smith. Senator Kennick expressed his appreciation for the many kindnesses shown him by the officials and citizens of the City of Lynwood. He assured the Council of his interest in the City of Lynwood and his hope to be of service in the City's problems at the State level. """ Mayor Smith proclaimed the week of November 14 - 20, 1966 as "Youth Appreciation Week" at the request of the local Optimist Club. Mr. Jack Grady representing the club described to the Council the organizations program of honoring 'outstanding young people of the community. Mayor Smith presented a proclamation supporting the program of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council urging all citizens to do everything in their power to prevent accidents during the coming holiday season. The proclamation also urged all organizations having office parties and celebrations to abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute to holiday traffic accidents. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 811 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINl~NCE N0. 570." was presented.for second reading. (Olanda Street Annexation No. 1 establish- ment of zone). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Duncan, 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. Senator Kennick introduced Ord. 811 Olanda St. Annex permanent zoning. 2 52 Palmistry An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ord. first OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO ESTABLISHING, OPENING, read KEEPING, CARRYING ON OR MAINTAINING PLACES OF BUSINESS FOR THE PRACTICE OF ASTROLOGY, PALMISTRY AND FORTUNE TELLING." was presented and read in its entirity by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second readingo Councilman Duncan asked what affect this ordinance would have on the existing business and the City Attorney informed him that it would not be~able to become licensed next year. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Sound- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Amplifica- LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 26.1 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL tion ord. CODE TO ADD TO DEFINITIONS UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF SAID first read CODE "SOUND-AMPLIFICATION DEVICES," OF "COMMERCIAL" AND "NON-COMMERCIAL" PURPOSES, AND "ADVERTISING PURPOSES," AMENDING SECTION 26.6, 26.11, 26.14, 26.15, and 26.18 TO ELIMINATE STANDARDS OF MEASURE- MENT OF THE TRAVEL OF SOUND FOUND TO BE UNSCIENTIFIC AND SOUND MEASUREMENT THEREOF, AND TO SET UP SEPARATE SETS OF REGULATIONS FOR AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT USED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES AND THAT USED FOR NON- ADVERTISING PURPOSES.'' was presented for first reading. It was mo~,red by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Byork, that further reading be waived A11 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. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pertaining An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF to closing LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 20.84 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY out sales CODE." was presented for first reading. It was moved ord. first by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, read that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. (Ordinance pertaining to closing out sales). It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Duncan, 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. Res. 66-102 RESOLUTION N0. 66-102 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Withdrawing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA Century AnnexOF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE from Fire PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.' was presented. Dist. 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, RESOLUTION N0. 66-103 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WITHDRAWING A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED TO SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE ATHENS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- . man Duncan, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Nonee RESOLUTION N0. 66-104 entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD A CERTAIN AREA OF LAND ANNEXED CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE COUNTY." was presented. It was Duncan, seconded by Councilman Resolution be adopted. Roll Call: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF TO SAID CITY FROM THE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES moved by Councilman Byork, that said Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Nonee Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mrs. Phyllis Moreland, 3727 Fernwood Avenue, was presented in which she complained about the firm of Luskey Broso Co~, Inc. being admitted to membership in "'~ the local Chamber of Commerce. Mrso Moreland's letter described the unpleasant experiences she and others had had when this particular company last published a city directory, and objected to the company doing any further business in the City Mr. Lloyd Knight, Chamber of Commerce President, addressed the Council to explain that he had discussed this matter with Mrs. Moreland, and he understood that the work of Luskey Bros. Co. is now of a higher quality. He also said there is presently a request pending before the Chamber of Commerce for Luskey Bros. to come into the City to solicit for publication of a new directory. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed, REPORTS AND REQUESTS The request of Mr, James Curtale, (held over from the previous meeting) for special permit to conduct the business of used auto parts sales at 11557 Atlantic Avenue was presented. The City Clerk informed the Council that Mro Curtale had been requested by letter to be present at this meeting in order to answer any questions the Council might have concerning the proposed business. The Mayor inquired if Mr. Curtale was present. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, and seconded by Council- man Byork, that inasmuch as Mr, Curtale did not appear that the request be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor Res. 66-103 Withdrawing Century Annex from Lighting Dist. Res. 66-104 Withdrawing Century Annex from Sewer dist. Letter from Mrs. Morelan complaining of Luskey Bros. Co., Inc. Request of James CurtalE for wrecking yard 11557 Atlantic denied ~~ ~ declared the motion carried Cal Council A request of the California Council of the Blind, Inc. for Blind permit a permit to conduct their annual charitable solicitation fund drive from January 1, 1867, to April 15, 1967, was presented. Jan. 1 to April 15, 67 It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that the request be granted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Girl Scouts The request from Angeles Girl Scout Council for a permit cookie sale to conduct their annual cookie sale from February 10 to Feb 10 to 17 17, 1867, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that the request be approved, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried March of A request from the March of Dimes for permission to conduct Dimes fund their annual fund raising campaign during January 1967 was drive Jan presentedo 67 It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the request be grantedo All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried Lyn. Freedom A request from Lynwood Freedom Memorial signed by its Memorial president Thomas A. Smyth, and secretary Jean M. Lillard, granted was presented in which they request participation by $1,000 the City in the amount of $1,000 as their projected donation cost plan is within that amount of being completed. Mr. Richard Bowen, 11468 Copeland, addressed the Council concerning the request. He stated that the projected cost of the project is $12,239, which includes $1,000 for an intercom and speaker system. The presented system which the Jaycees have in the park will not be adequate for the proposed facility. Labor and materials contributions now total $5,0809 cash contributions to date are $5,015 or a total of $10,085. The City's contribution would leave the foundation about $1,200 short of the goal which includes the cost of the speaker system. The committee feels it will be able to buy the speaker system out of contributions which are continuing to come in, but with the City's contribution the project can be started in the next few weeks. Mr. Bowen said that more letters are going out concerning contributions and that. the Steel Fabricators' Union No. X55 is assisting, and that Mr. Don Pack of that Union will discuss with the masonry contractors and cement contractors associations the possibility of their assisting in the project. After discussing various details of the memorial project, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City appropriate $1,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund toward the construction of the Freedom Memorial. ,...,. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce was presented requesting the City Council to grant the Chamber of Commerce $700 as an additional budget item to be presented to the Downtown Business and Professional Association to assist in the overhead decoration of Long Beach Boulevard. ~ `; ~~~ It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the additional $700 be granted for the purpose of overhead Christmas Decorations only, and not to be placed in the General Fund of the Chamber of Commerce. (See Council minutes of November 1 and November 4, 1g66). Mr. Lloyd Knight, Chamber of Commerce President, assured '~ the Council that if the funds are earmarked for decoration purposes and are not used, it .would have to be returned to the City and could not be used for administrative purposes. The Council &greed that this action was not intended to set a precedent and expressed the hope that a similar situation would not arise againo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None, Absent: None. A request was presented from the Lynwood De Molay for permission to conduct a Christmas Tree Sales Lot at 3620 Century Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Duncan, and carried, that said permit be granted. A request from Nada LaMay was presented for a special permit to conduct a secondhand furniture business at 11817 Atlantic Avenue. After determining that the zone did not permit this use at that location, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the permit be denied. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A request from Jack Cherniss for a special permit for dancing at 10851 Long Beach Boulevard was presented, together with a letter from Police Chief Dorton indica- ting no reason why a special permit should not be granted. The Building Department Certificate of Occupancy also indicated that space requirements of Ordinance No. 794 had been met. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the requested dance permit be granted. An extension of the existing agreement between the City of Lynwood and the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the 1967 calendar year was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City Council approve the extension of the agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the status of the remodeling of the Art House in which he stated that only two quotations for the work have been received from local contractors, an analysis of which can be prepared for the Council's study at the December 6, 1866, meeting. It was the Manager's suggestion that unless the Council wished to advertise .for bids throughout the County, that the bid call be considered closed. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- !~ , Chamber of Commerce granted extr $700 DeMolay Christmas tree sales li 3620 Century Nada LaMay secondhand business permit denies Jack Chernis~ dance permit granted at 10851 L.B. Agreement Humane Soc. extended for 1967 Art House bid call closed ~5~ ~ N '~ man Stevens, that bids for remodeling of the Art House be closed as of this date X11-15-66). All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The Manager presented a report on the actions of the Planning Planning Commission at its meeting of November gth. The Commission Planning Commission denied the proposed CB1 Zone in the actions downtown area until additional land use and valuation information is available. The Commission adopted a resolution recommending the establishment of zone of CB-1 on Atlantic Avenue from Fernwood to Olanda Street. After studying the map of the proposed CB-1 area in the downtown business section, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Planning Commission be encouraged to continue its efforts to establish CB-1 zoning and reconsider the portion denied except for the small portion south of Sanborn and east of Peach Street. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Deeds The Manager presented for acceptance deeds executed accepted for by William L. Earhart and Eva Earhart for Lot 5, Block Santa Fe Ave 4, Tract 5418, and Robert F. Hunt and Robbie L. Hunt Improve. for Lot g, Block 4, Tract 5418. The purchase of these lots was approved on October 4, 1966, for Santa Fe Avenue right-of-way purposes. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said deeds be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Nonea Absent: None. Amended The Manager presented a report recalling that in June, 1965, agreement the City entered into a lease with Southern Pacific Railway with Stanray Co, and subsequent sublease to Stanray Pacific Corporation ..Pacific Corp for 362 feet of railway right of way to off-street parking for parking purposes. The City also has a separte cost agreement with Stanray Pacific charging $25.00 per year for administering the lease. Stanry Pacific Corporation has now asked that the parking lot be extended to 543 front feet and an amended lease has been submitted to the City for approval. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve an amended lease with Southern Pacific Company for additional right of way and a subsequent cost agreement with Stanray Pacific Corporation to increase the administrative service charge to $37.50 per year. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. In the discussion which followed, Councilman Byork informed the Council that employees of his company had been using the additional area proposed for the past twenty years and asked where those now using this portion will park. After further discussion, Councilman Byork disqualified himself to vote on this matter and withdrew his second to the motion, which was then seconded by Councilman Siokos. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Byork abstained from voting. The matter of off-street parking was discussed informally and it was the consensus of the Council that acquisition of additional parking should be investigated as other companies might want to acquire more parking. on a participating basis. The Manager presented a report on the proposed purchase of the Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company which stated that "'-" in March 1966 the City Engineer completed a survey of the company's assets. The report contained details of price '___ negotiations and work needed to bring the water system up to the standards of the General City system. (For details see Manager's report on file in the office of the City Clerk). Based upon the need to improve the water service and fire fighting capability in portions of newly annexed territories, the Manager recommended that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legal documents to purchase the Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water System at a total price of $41,500. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary legal documents to purchase the Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water System at a total price of $41,500. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Stevens commended Recreation Director Don Snavely on the success of the recent Senior Citizens party. Councilman Byork asked that the condition of trees in parkways which are disturbing curbs and sidewalks be investigated, and the Manager said he would prepare a report on the situation. 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. ~~ ~~~ L City Clem, City of Lynw od Purchase of Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company approved. APPRnVF.n 11F+'('F'MRF'R ( l [~~~