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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1967-12-19 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith and Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1967, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 67-79 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID MATERIALS MAY BE LEFT FOR PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF AREAS." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : None . An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE LYNWOOD.CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION THERETO THAT IS, SEC'~ION 20.81-2 TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE OF $100.00 PER YEAR FOR "ON-SALE" LIQUOR BUSINESSES, AND AMENDING SECTION 20.67.0E THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE FEES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WHERE THE FEE IS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time. and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A gentlemen in the audience asked if he might speak concerning the proposed business license fee changes, and he was informed that it could be discussed during oral communications or he could appear at the next regular meeting when the .ordinance would be presented for second Res. 67-79 Demands Ord. first read - regulating salvage collection areas Ord. First read - amending business license feE ~V reading. He said he would prefer to return. The City Engineer's Debt Limitation report for the proposed widening of Los Flores Boulevard between Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway under the 1911 Improvement Act procedure was read. Res. 67-8o RESOLUTION N0. 67-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Debt Limit COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF report Los THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE Flores Blvd MATTER OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES widening BOULEVARD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter re A letter from Mr. Harry Hermann, President, and Grace B. new Senior Love, Secretary, Lynwood Senior Citizen's Club, was read. Citizen's The letter described some of the problems encountered club meeting by the club because of its large membership (approximately place 600 members), existing meeting facilities provide space for only 150 members, and members are leaving the Lynwood Club to join other clubs. Because of these and for various other reasons described in the letter, the writers expressed a desire to form an additional senior citizen's club and requested a meeting with the Council to discuss the possibility of the city providing a free meeting place for the proposed new club. In the discussion among Mrs. Hermann, representing the Senior Citizen's Club; Mrs. Gentert, the incoming president, and members of the Council, there appeared to be dissension among the outgoing and incoming officers of the club, dissatisfaction with the manner in which the annual election was held, and a difference of opinion between Mrs. Hermann and the incoming president, Mrs. Gentert, concerning the size of the club with Mrs. Gentert expressing opposition to breaking up the present club and forming a new one. The Mayor suggested that the Council have more time to study other clubs as to how they arrange for their housing and personnel and to see what facilities the city could make available for an additional club. Formation of a committee to meet with the club representatives was discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee to meet with represen- tatives of the two senior citizen groups separately in order to discuss the problems of the club. Mayor Byork appointed Councilman Stevens as chairman of the committee and asked that he and the Recreation Director meet with two members each of the two groups in the senior citizens club and report their findings to the Council. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Exempt Requests were presented from the following charitable salvage organizations for renewal of their exempt business licenses collection to continue their collection of salvage material during licenses 1868: A. Goodwill Industries, B. Gospel Army, Inc. C. The Rescue Army, D. St. Vincent de Paul Society. a ~_ It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that exempt business licenses for 1968 be granted to Goodwill Industries, Gospel Army, Inc., The Rescue Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society. A request from the American Cancer Society for a permit to conduct their annual fund drive during April, 1868, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that their request be granted. The City Manager reported the result of a study made of the application of Southeast Taxi Co., Inc. for a rate change with relationship to the rates of six taxi companies within the City of Los Angeles. One company charges 60~ for the initial l/4 mile, and 10~ for each additional mile; the remaining five companies charge 50~ for the initial 1/4 mile and 10¢ for each additional 1/4 mile. Present Southeast Taxi rates are ~5~ for the initial 1/4 mile and 10~ for each additional 1/5 mile and the application is for a change to 45~ for the initial 1/4 mile and 10~ for each additional 1/6 mile. In summary, the Los Angeles Companies have a 40~ mile and if the increase is approved, Southeast would have a 60~ mile rate. Mr. Wesley Ballard, president of Southeast Taxi Co., Inc., addressed the Council to inform them that the existing rates have been in effect since 1963 and that the increase is needed because of the increased operating costs and the difficulty in securing adequate driver personnel as the drivers are paid on a commission basis and revenue must be sufficiently high to provide a satisfactory living standard for the personnel. He also answered inquiries from the Council concerning the type of fares constituting his business within the City and his contract with the School District for transpor- tation of school children. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Southeast Taxi Co., Inc., rate increase request be approved. The Manager reported on Planning Commission actions as follows: 1. Approval of the request of A & M Enterprises for permission to construct a 17 foot by 50 foot sign in the Lynwood Plaza shopping center. 2. Approval of a request for change of zone from P-1 to R-3 for Lots 755, 756, 757, Tract 3078. As this is a legislative matter, the recommended change will come before the City Council for final action. 3. Approval of a conditional use permit requested by the Elks' Building & Holding Association to allow the construction of a lodge building on Atlantic Avenue (CB-1 Zone). Construction may begin as soon as the association presents a completed site plan and it is approved by the Planning Commission. The Manager .also informed the City Council that in the future all zone change requests will come before the Council for a complete public hearing whether or not there is an appeal of the Planning Commission decision. American Cancer Soc fund drive April 1868 Southeast Taxi Co rate increase approved Report on P. C. actions 12/12/C7 The City Manager informed the Council that on January 31 ~~ City Manager and February 1, 1968, the Department of Housing and & Chief Community Development of the State of California is Bldg. Insp, sponsoring a Governor's Conference on Planning for Authorized Housing and Home Ownership. The Manager expressed to attend particular interest in the portion of the conference Housing devoted to discussion of the general plan housing Conference element as now required by State law. As under recently adopted State statutes, the City must complete a housing inventory and develop a "housing element" within two years. If his attending the conference is acceptable to the Council, the Manager suggested that he be authorized to review the sales tax records maint~.ined by the State Board of Equalization as they relate to the City to insure that sales tax is being credited to the City properly, particularly in view of recent annexations in the southeast part of town. Res. 67-81 RESOLUTION N0. 67-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Authorizing CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE Manager to CITY MANAGER TO INSPECT INDIVIDUAL SALES TAX REPORTS review sales MAINTAINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION." was tax reports presented. Councilman Siokos suggested that the Chief Building Inspector accompany the City Manager to the Housing Conference, and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 67-81 be adopted and that the City Manager and Chief Building Inspector be authorized to attend the housing conference. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : None . Standard Oil As requested by the City Council at the December 5th seismic meeting, the City Manager reported the result of his survey investigation of the request of Standard Oil Company for approved permission to conduct a "Vibroseis" seismic survey along Alameda Street. All of the cities contacted where the process has been used reported that it does have an earth shaking effect especially noticeable in residential areas particularly at night; that the physical damage factor is lo~z but the nuisance factor is extremely high. Each city recommended the following: 1. That the City require Standard Oil to hand out notices to all persons within 500 feet of the testing area three days prior to beginning. Newspaper advertising did not prove useful. 2. That the tests be restricted to the daylight hours. 3. That the company furnish the city and adjacent property owners with the names of responsible individuals who can be reached for information and redress. The report described the insurance coverage provided by Standard Oil and the Manager suggested that if permission is granted, that the Council require that notice be handed out containing the names of responsible individuals to be contacted in case of complaints. Councilman Smith objected to the work commencing at 6:00 a.m. and suggested 8:00 a.m, instead. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that approval of the seismic survey be granted ~ [D. ~~ provided that Standard Oil company hand out notices to all persons within 500 feet of the testing area three days prior to commencing; that the tests be restricted to daylight hours; that the City and adjacent property owners be furnished with the names of responsible individuals who can be reached for information and redress; and that the work start at the south end of the City no earlier than 8:00 a.m, and that work be continued no later than 5:00 p.m. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The meeting was recessed while the Castlettes, a girls' singing group from the Lynwood High School, sang a beautiful medley of Christmas carols. The Manager reported that a petition for two-hour parking on the southside of Minnesota Avenue between Long Beach Boulevard and State Street has been submitted by Mrs. Patricia McClintock, 3224 Minnesota, and Mrs. Frieda Radewald, 3220 Minnesota. The petitioners contend that the recent opening of Von's market has created excessive employee parking on Minnesota which limits parking for tenants and guests of the existing apartment buildings. The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare a questionnaire asking if the residents in the area desire a two-hour parking limitation on Minnesota between Long Beach Boulevard and State Street. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. The Manager reported that Mr. Clifford Nelson, a utility maintenance man in the Street Department, will retire from City service effective December 31, 1967. Mr. Nelson was first appointed in September, 1948, and has completed a little over 19 years of service with the City. The City Manager requested permission to prepare a certificate of appreciation for presentation to Mr. Nelson at the first regular Council meeting in January. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that presentation of such a certificate be approved. Castlettes sing for Council Petition for 2-hour parking on Minn. - between L.B. Blvd. & StatE Cliff Nelson retires The City Manager informed the City Council of the circumstances surrounding an accident involving a bus which was transporting children to the mountains on a trip arranged by the Recreation Department. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green commented that he has noticed that the cycle shop on Atlantic Avenue has moved out and asked if it would not be possible to repair the driveway and curb at that location while the building is vacant. Councilman Stevens reported on progress being made by the committee working on the petit~_ons concerning anti-narcotic legislation. He also called attention to the contribution made by Mr. Ernest Hogue in furnishing the printing and mailing costs. Councilman Stevens also informed those present that the firemen's trip to Mexico with the playground equipment was a great success. Mayor Byork asked if, in connection with the tree planting, program, it would not be possible to commence growing trees for future planting thereby reducing the cost of replacing trees in the future. ~) Adjourn in It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman memory of Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in William J. memory of Mr. William J. Zimmerman, a former City Councilman Zimmerman and Civil Service Commissioner, who passed away recently, and those present observed a moment of silence in his memory. ,, ~: , City Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED JANUARY 2, 196