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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-01-02 - CC~~t REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1968 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, 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 19, 1967, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-1 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Res. 68-1 Demands The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - time fixed for public hearing on the proposed change of zone change zone of Lots 755, 756, 757, Tract 3078, from P-1 to R-3, Lots 754, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. 755, 756 (Parcels located on west side of Lewis Street between 757, Lynwood Road and Louise Street). Tract 3078 The city Manager informed the City Council that the ~""" Planning Commission recommended approval of the change of zone as there is presently multiple usage on two of the lots, and the size of the parcel warrants R-3 zoning. Prior to adoption of existing ordinances, P-1 zone could be used for multiple residential purposes. However, that is no longer true and the applicant feels the restriction is unfair. He also informed the Council that subsequent to the Planning Commission action Mrs. H. Buffington, the owner of Lot 754 located at 3520 Lynwood Road and adjacent to the lots proposed to be rezoned, has requested that her lot be included in the zone change. The Planning Commission had considered including this lot in the recommended change, but took no action as there had been no formal request at that time. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak for or against the proposed change of zone. There was no response. In the ensuing discussion, the advisability of approving the zone change pending completion of the economic survey was questioned. Councilman Siokos expressed opposition to additional R-3 zoning based upon reports previously received from Economic Research Associates. As there was no one present in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. ht was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens,. that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lots 755, 756, 757, Tract 3078, and include in the zone change Lots 754, Tract 3078. V V Mrs. Buffington, owner of Lots 754, arrived at this time and was informed that a motion was on the floor including her lot in this proposed zone change. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Siokos. Absent: None. Ord, first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE read - N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN zone change PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Lots 754, ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570." was 755, 756, presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman 757, Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Tr. 3078 further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, 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. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 839 ORDINANCE N0. 839 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Regulating OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION OF collection SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL BY CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS of salvage ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESTRICTING THE AREA WHERE SAID material MATERIALS MAY BE LEFT FOR PICK UP AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF AREAS." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. 840 ORDINANCE N0. 84o entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Amending LYNWOOD AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 20 OF business THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION THERETO THAT license fees IS, SECTION 20.81-2 TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE OF $100.00 PER YEAR FOR "ON-SALE" LIQUOR BUSINESSES, AND AMENDING SECTION 20.67 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE FEES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WHERE THE FEE IS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. -- 6'~ RESOLUTION N0. 68-2 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 9, 1968." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager called the Council's attention to a report prepared by the City Clerk concerning the question of whether or not to conduct the general municipal election on April 9, by the paper ballot method or the Votomatic vote recording method. The IBM Votomatic will be used by the County of Los Angeles in the June Primary Election, and the equipment is to be available for use by the cities for their April election. The Council was asked to be prepared to make a decision at the next regular meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A notice from the Southern California Rapid Transit District was presented giving notice of a public meeting on its Preliminary Report on January 15, 1968, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 210, Transit District Building, 1060 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. The City Manager informed the Council that a letter indicating the Council's position on the route through Lynwood has already been presented. The Mayor requested the city's representative, Councilman. Stevens, to be present at the meeting as well as any other Council members who find it possible to do so. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Res. 68-2 Requesting services of Registrar of Voters for Municipal election Report on RTD route A request from March of Dimes, Los Angeles County Chapter, March of for permission to conduct their annual fund campaign Dimes fund during January, 1968, was presented. It was moved by drive Jan. Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and 1968 carried, that said request be granted. A request from Volunteers of America for renewal of their exempt business license for salvage collection was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the exempt business license requested be granted and that Volunteers of America be notified of the new ordinance regulating salvage collection by charitable organizations. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A report on the proposed purchase of surplus water from the City of Whittier was presented by the City Manager. ,,,_, The report contained a history of past water purchases ~ and a comparison of costs for a like amount of water 1 from the Metropolitan Water District. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with the City of Whittier to purchase 621 A.F. of water for $11,178.00, a savings of $2.25 per acre foot, for a total savings of $1,397.25, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Volunteers of America exempt bus. lic. Approve purchase of Whittier surplus water The Manager also informed the Council that as a result ~~ of new and higher rates being charged for Colorado River water, the city will be forced to raise its water rates in 1968. The City's present rate produces a net return of l~ per 100 cubic feet for operating expenses and with the Metropolitan Water District's annual increase, it will be impossible for the present level of service to be maintained without an increase. He said an in debt survey and recommendation could be anticipated prior to the beginning of the water year in October, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Council concur in the Manager's recommendation:to purchase 621 acre feet of water from the City of Whittier for $11,178.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report re The City Manager reported on a request from the City of new telephoneGardena for information concerning the City Council's directories attitude toward the new directory system used by the Pacific Telephone Company in the southeast area. The City of Gardena is dissatisfied with the new directory system which resulted in four directories replacing the one large directory formerly used, and if it is found that there is strong support among the cities of the southern area for the single directory, they will attempt to coordinate a joint meeting in order to develop a program of action with the final effort being a coordinated protest to the Public Utilities Commission. After considerable discussion of the relate merits of the new directory system as opposed to the single directory, it was moved by Councilman. Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City of Gardena be informed that the Council neither approves nor disapproves of the directories but would be willing to send a representative to discuss the directory system with them ~~ a meeting is scheduled at some future date. All members voting aye, except Councilman Smith, who abstained, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The City Manager presented his recommendations on proposed proposed amendments to the County Master Plan of Highways amendments which has been submitted by Mr. 0. K. Christenson, to Co. Director of Planning for the County Regional Planning Master Plan Commission, and requested that the Council concur or of Highways object to the proposals prior to the public hearing to be held during the first quarter of 1968. He presented a map indicating the proposed changes, which are: 1. Removal of present Century Boulevard alignment and realignment of Century directly into Tweedy Boulevard in South Gate. As the proposed realignment appears to be the only logical one, the Manager recommended concurrence in this proposed amendment. 2. Removal of Tweedy Boulevard from the present plan. The Manager recommended concurrence as there will be no need for the presently planned Tweedy Boulevard alignment upon realignment of Century Boulevard. 3. Addition of 108th Street as a secondary highway from approximately 400 feet westerly of Wilmington Avenue to Alameda Street. This alignment proposes to ~~ connect 108th Street as it dead ends west of Wilmington through to Century Boulevard at Alameda as this amendment appears to have a neutral benefit to the City in general, the Manager recommended that no action be taken on this proposal. 4. Remove Santa Ana Boulevard, a secondary highway, between Wilmington Avenue and Alameda Street, from the Master Plan. Santa Ana presently provides secondary access from Wilmington Avenue to Alameda Street and directly aligns with Fernwood Avenue in Lynwood. ~ If Santa Ana is removed from the Master Plan, the status of Fernwood Avenue in Lynwood as a secondary highway could be affected, and the State Highway Deparment-might rule that since Santa Ana is no longer eligible for gas tax funds, Fernwood likewise would be ineligible resulting in a loss to the City of approximately $10,000 per year in gas tax funds. The Manager recommended that the City Council object to the removal of Santa Ana as a secondary highway from the County Master Plan. Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Council to urge opposition to the change in status in Santa Ana Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the City Council concur in the Manager's recommendations and authorize his attendance at the public hearing to be held on the proposed amendments. The Manager presented a request from Alan C. Shook, an employee of the Street Department, for a 60 day extension of absence. Mr. Shook, injured in an auto accident, has not yet received a release from his doctor. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Alan C. Shook be granted a 60 day extension of his leave of absence. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green .commented on an article in a national auto magazine concerning two Lynwood boys, and said he wished to commend Lynwood Police Officers Gammell and Thomas for their splendid work with the boys in the local car club. He asked if some kind of recognition could not be given these officers. He also said he has observed people being given citations for parking in a green zone on Atlantic Avenue late at night. He questioned the necessity of such citations, and Chief Darton informed him that this situation is being investigated; also, that sometime ago the effective time of green zones had been extended from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager if something could not be done about the service station at State Street and Long Beach Boulevard which is in an unsightly condition, and he was informed that a new store is proposed to be located at that intersection. Council- man Stevens also said that he has observed merchandise being left out on the sidewalk by the secondhand store located on Long Beach Boulevard south of Tweedy Boulevard. He also informed the Council that he has a note from Recreation Director Don Snavely concerning a meeting with the Senior Citizens group. Councilman Stevens also reported that-good progress is being made on the petitions concerning anti-narcotic laws. 60 day leave of absence Alan Shook Green comments on Lyn. P.D. sponsored car club Councilman Stevens comments on dns ~ht ly :-g`~s station at L.B. Blvd & Century ~~ Councilman Siokos commented on the problems created by indiscriminate multiple development, particularly in the southwest portion of the city where school enrollment has risen sharply without additional dwelling units being constructed. Express deep concern about developing multiple units especially as they become old and in a run down condition. Instant Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, addressed the Whip Co. Council to commend the Council and the Police Department discussed for their courtesy in his complaints about the nuisances to the neighboring residents resulting from the operation of the Instant Whip Co., and asked what can be done to correct the nuisance. He expressed concern about an anticipated expansion of the business. After discussing possible solutions to the problem, the City Attorney informed the city Council that the zoning ordinance requires a business that is likely to become offensive because of noise to make application to the Administrative Committee of the Planning Commission first, and then appeal can be made to the Planning Commission itself. If this expansion is going to take place, he suggested that when they come in for a building permit, that they be referred to the Administrative Committee. Mr. Ballard also asked about progress in redevelopment of the area in which he lives, and he was informed of the progress being made by Economic Research Associates in their economic survey of the City. Adjourn in Upon being informed of the sudden death of Harry T. Fox, memory of a retired employee of the Lynwood Park Department, it Harry T. Fox was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned: in his memory and those present observed a moment of silence. ,~ ,~ _ 'Cit Clerk, City of ynwood ~~ APPROVED JANUARY 16, 1968 M yq'r of the Cit of Lynwood i