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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1967-01-17 - CC REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1967 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 Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1967, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 67-2 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 67-2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AL~,OWZNG AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Dunean, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Smith read a Proclamation designating the week of 1/15 to 1/22' January 15 to 22, 1967, as Jaycees Week in the City of Jaycee Week Lynwood. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 816 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 816 LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION 3.12 WHICH PROVIDES THE FEES Repealing TO BE CHARGED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR PERMITS FOR "~ Sec. 3.12. THE ERECTION OF SIGNS." was presented for second readin g• Sign permit The City Manager presented a report on the sign permit Fees fees as requested by the City Council at the January 3, 1967, meeting. The report compared the existing sign permit fees and those which would apply under. the provisions of the Uniform Building Code. A comparison of fees for the year 1966 indicated 51 permits were issued for a total of $211.50, which, under the proposed fee schedule, would have totaled $407.50. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the proposed fee schedule be approved. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman. Siokos, that further reading of the ordinance be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 816 be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. ,,,^, Ro 11 Cal 1: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 817 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Ord. 817 Establishing ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION CB-1 Zone OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED Atlntc. Ave SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID N Ord. 817 ORDINAN CE N0. 570." was presented for second reading. Establishing It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman CB-1 Zone on Siokos, and c arried, that further reading be waived. Atlantic from FernwoodIt was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman to Olanda Duncan, that said ordinance be ado pted as read far the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Mrs. E. We Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre Street, addressed the Council concerning the proposed change of zone. Mrs. Zak objected to CB-1 zoning which would be on the east side of the street on which she lives and spoke in favor of R-3 zoning for both sides of Cookacre Street from Carlin Avenue to McMillan Street. She also objected to the manner in which notification of hearing is given, that is by newspaper publication and placing of posters in the area, She spoke in favor of notifying property owners of pending actions by direct mail. The Manager informed the Council that at tree January 10 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission set for hearing the proposed change of zone of the southwest corner of Cookacre and Carlin Avenue ~;an area of approximately ten lots to a depth of 165 feet and Lot 2) to either R-3 o_r CB-1 Zone. Councilman Duncan explained to Mrs Zak that the proposed CB-.1 zone is more restrictive than the C-2 zone which presently exists on Atlantic Avenue Councilman Siokos stated that what the Council is attempting to do is to have better control of the develop- ment of the area in the interest of the welfare and betterment of the community. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Urgency ord An Urgency Ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE re Palmistry ENACTING A NEW DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE II OR CHAPTER 'etc. held 20 LYNWOOD CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF ::over to SPECIAL PERMITS. FOR CARRYING ON THE BUSINESSES OF .2/3/67 PALMISTRY, MEDIUMSHIP, ASTROLOGY AND FORTUNE TELLING, REGULATING THE SAME AND ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE THEREFORE." was presented. Mayor Smith explained this ordinance is one which the Council requested the City Attorney to prepare, and informed the Council it could be acted upon at once if that was their desire. Councilman Siokos stated that as long as a delay would not work a hardship, he felt that it would be proper to notify Mrs< Diana Adams of the proposed ordinance in order that she might be aware of what is being enacted and how she will be affected, and suggested that the ordinance be tabled until the next meeting in order that it can be studied. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be tabled to the meeting of February 7, 1967. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A lette:c from Mrs H, W. Rice, 12109 Alice Avenue, was read. Mrs Rice described the circumstances under which her dog and that of a neighbor had been impounded by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aminals, and also took issue with a newspaper article which stated that only two complaints had been filed against the S.P.C.A. in the past eight years and that the Council had taken no action on a recent complaint against the Society. Councilman Duncan stated that the Council had taken action on the recent complaint and described what had been done. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the letter be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from the Crippled Children's Soci to place coin containers in the city during Easter Seal Campaign was presented. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded Letter from Mrs. Rice complaining about SPCA ?ty for permission Crippled their annual Children Soc Easter Seal Campaign by Councilman 2/27 to 3/26 Byork, that „he crippled Children's Society be given permission to place coin containers in the city in connection with their Easter Seal Campaign during the period of February 2'7 through March 26, 1967. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A request from the City of Hope for permission to conduct their ann~xa:l "Hope Sunday" on June 4, 1967, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that permission be grantedo All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carriedo The request of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for renewal of their exempt license to collect salvage material within the City during 1967 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded~by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the exempt license for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul be granted. The City Clerk informed the City Council that the Lynwood Freedom Memorial Committee has not provided insurance coverage in connection with the construction of the Freedom Memorial in the city park9 and because of its location and approval by the City Council, recommended that the Committee be required to provide public liability insurance in whatever minimum limitations considered necessary for the risk involved. Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland Street, addressed the Council to explain that all the labor involved is being contracted and State Compensation Insurance will be provided. After discussion of the public liability aspects of the project, Mayor Smith suggested that the committee confer with the City Attorney and City Manager as to proper insurance coverage. "Hope Sunday" 6/4/67 granted Exempt lic. renewal Soc St. Vincent de Paui granted Report on ins. cover- age Freedom Memorial The City Manager presented a letter from Police Chief Darton Protest of in which he stated his opposition to the transfer of an ABC lic alcoholic beverage license for the "Sugar Shack" on Atlantic transfer Avenue. The letter explained that the effect of a protest Sugar Shack `~ ~ b ~J by the City Council would be to establish the location of the protest hearing at the Lynwood City .Council chambers, thereby allowing businessmen and residents of the immediate area a better opportunity to express themselves. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the Council oppose the transfer of said license and request that the protest hearing be held in the Lynwood City Council Chambers. A11 members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Approval of The City Manager informed the Council that it will not be lease agree- necessary to move the dwelling on property recently ment for acquired for Santa Fe Avenue right of way for approximately dwelling at one year. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farnau 2716 E. 108 are presently tenants of the dwelling at 2716 East 108th .Street Street. A lease agreement has been prepared and executed by Mr. Farnau for use of the property for $85.00 per month, with the stipulation that they maintain the property completely and pay all utilitieso The Manager recommended that the lease agreement be approved by the City'Council. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bids for The Manager presented a report on the sidewalk .repair 'annual side- program in which he informed the Council that a survey walk etc. has been made of the repairs needed in areas east of .,maintenance Bullis Road. Specifications call for construction of 2-3-67 a total of 1,600 l.f. of curb and 500 sq. feet of sidewalk in approximately 110 pieces and the removal of approximately 2,0-00 sq. feet of concrete at abandoned approaches in addition to the removal of curb to be repaired. The estimated cost of the project is $6,075 and funds have been included in the Public Works capital budget to do the work. The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize a call for bids for the repair and construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk to be received no later than 10 a.m. in the City Clerk's Office on February 3, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the call for bids, and that the old concrete which will be removed be carried away. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on A report on the proposed hiring of consultant services Consultants for a study of the downtown business district was presented for Downtown by the City Manager. Six planning consultant firms have Business dis.been contacted and to date two replies have-been received survey indicating interest in giving a quotation. The Manager expressed the hope that preliminary discussions can be completed by January 27 and arrangements can be made for the various consultants to meet with the City Council in order that the Council can determine who should be hired ~~~ for the project . Councilman Duncan said he believed Councilman Siokos and Councilman Byork, and representatives from the Planning Commission should be included in the discussions to determine the course that should be taken in future development. The City Manager emphasized that while the proposed survey is primarily concerned with the downtown area,the affect on all related and potentially related areas should also be considered. The City Manager presented a report on the actions of the Report on Planning Commission at its January 10, 1967, meeting as Planning follows: Variance Request of Blue Star Square Company, Commission Long Beach Boulevard and Tweedy Boulevard, for permission actions to extend a permitted C-3 use into a more restrictive zone. The request was administrative in nature and the Planning Commission approved it under provisions of Sections 16.01, 16.02 and 16.10 of Ordinance No. 570. Establishment of zone for Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2 with the recommendation that the area bounded by Century Boulevard, Elmwood Avenue, Wright Road, and Duncan Avenue be zoned R-3; and the remaining portion of Century Boulevard Annexation No. 2 be zoned R-2. The Manager presented for approval an agreement for the Approval of acquisition of Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company at agreement to a cost of $41,500 as authorized by the City Council on purchase November 15, 1966. He informed the Council that the Lynwood agreement describes the terms and conditions of sale Gardens and commences the legal processes of acquiring the Mutual Water water system. He also said it is not known at this Company time whether or not it will be necessary to obtain Public Utilities Commission approval before the property can be transferred to the City. The Manager recommended that the Council proceed with the acquisition of the Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water by approving the acquisition agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and proceed with the acquisition of the Lynwood Gardens Mutual Water Company. The City Manager presented a Grant Deed executed by Thomas Grant Deed G. Cohea and Ruth E. Cohea whereby they convey their Atlantic Ave interest in "The West 10 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Tract accepted No. 6577, as per map recorded in Book 74, Page 36 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said county" t`o the City of Lynwood for street purposes, and recommended its acceptance. (Atlantic Avenue right of way) It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said deed be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented Quitclaim deeds to release certain Granting of water and street easements on lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Quitclaim Tract 2551 (the southeast corner of Norton and Long Beach deeds - L.B. Boulevard) which are no longer needed by the City. The Blvd. ~~ Mw Manager recommended approval of the quitclaim deeds to said lotso The possibility of future need for the ten foot street easement was discussed, and the Manager said he would investigate the matter further and provide the Council with a more detailed report. Report on The Manager presented a report on the meeting with the meeting with League of California Cities subcommittee on Workmen's League Sub- Compensation which was held on January 13, 1967, in .Committee on San Francisco. He reported that prior to the meeting :Workmen's a committee of attorneys prepared drafts of proposed Compensation legislation which were reviewed and passed upon by the entire committee. The committee's recommendation will be submitted to the League Board of Directors for their review and are summarized as follows: 1. Suspension of Permanent Disability Award when there has been no wage loss. 2, The ability of each party to one preemptory challenge in writing of the referee hearing any appeal. 3o Provide a means for employees to waive a pre-existing disability at the time of hiring. The intent is to encourage hiring handicapped people. 4. Prohibit liberal construction of "facts by the referee but not of questions of law." 5. Establish procedures for review of decisions by the Workman's compensation Appeals Board of the decisions of referees. 5. Apportionment of permanent disability to non-industrial ..... cases when a prior disease "prior to hiring" has contributed to the injury. 7. Apportionment of Death Benefits between industrial and non-industrial causes where a prior employment has contributed to the death. 8. Terminating payment of Compensation Benefits after the effective date of retirement under the State Employees Retirement System. g. Credit on Permanent Disability indemnity for the employer in relation to the Indemnity of previous employers. 10. Restrictions on awards based solely on subjective i.e. pain, complaints. Request to The Manager presented a request for authorization to attend springattend the spring meeting of the City Managers Department City Manager of the League of California Cities to be held on February meeting 8 through 10, 1867, in Palo Alto. The report stated that the primary concern of the meeting will be the proposed legislation affecting cities which will be introduced at the State level. """" It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Manager be authorized to attend said meetingo All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ~~ Councilman Duncan informed the Council that he has been appointed to the League of California Cities transporta- tion committeeo He also suggested that it might be advisable, because of the new territory recently added to the City, print the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council in the local newspaper for a period of six months to a year. Councilman Stevens informed the Council that he will take "~` part in a program on radio station KLAC on Friday, January ,' 20 at 10:00 p.m. The discussion will concern reasons for not lega"lining marijuana in California. Councilman Byork commented that he thought it important that the entire minutes be printed as suggested by Councilman Duncan. The City Attorney mentioned'. that the Council had been handed his report on the claims recently filed by two employees, and in response to a question by Mayor Smith, informed him that the Council is not required to take action. The matter of informing property owners by direct mail of pending hearings was discussed at length. Time involved, expense and additional personnel to accomplish such direct mailing appeared to be the greatest problem. Mrs. Edward Zak, 12425 S. Cookacre Street, addressed the Council and volunteered her services free of charge to obtain names and addresses of property owners from the County Assessor's Office, prepare and address the required notices, and provide postage in order to see that all citizens are notified. Councilman Byork asked if it would be legal to have an entertainment tax, and the City Attorney informed him that the Council could establish a permit as the city has the power to tax for the purpose of business licensing. Mayor Smith commented on the appointment of Councilman Duncan to the League of California Cities transportation committee and informed the Council that he has been appointed to the Underground Utilities Committee. He also stated that the Council plans to attend a meeting in Sacramento to confer with the cities' new Senators and Assemblymen to acquaint them with the cities problems and hopes for the future. At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, a minute of silent prayer was had in memory of Seaman John Duggan who recently lost his life in Viet Nam ADJOURN ~?. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. -~ City Clerk, city of Lynwood APPROVEfD~ EBRUA~R~ 7', n1g67 // /! Duncan on League transportat.ic committee Moment of silence for Seaman John Duggan Adjourn ayor 'o t" ~~~ City oi°-Lynwoo