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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-01-16 - CC REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1968 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 1,1330 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. The Mayor presented to Clifford S. Nelson, a former employee of the Street Department, a certificate of recognition upon the occasion of his retirement from the city service, effective December 31, 1967. Certificate of Recognition to Cliff Nelson It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1968, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-3 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the ~. time fixed for public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Century Boulevard, that portion of Century Boulevard, 42 feet wide, lying adjacent to Lots 3 through 10 of Tract No. 20680, Map Book 552, Pages ~, 5, and 6, Records of Los Angeles County, the Mayor asked for information concerning the proposed vacation. Affidavits of posting and publishing were presented and the Council was informed that no protests or objections have been filed. The City Manager informed the Council that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the vacation, and it was requested by the owners of the property in connection with its commercial development. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak either for or against the vacation under consideration. Mr. Herman Yaffee, one of the owners of the property, informed the Council that he was prepared to answer any questions the Council might have. In reply to an inquiry, Mr. Yaffee said the vacation was requested in connection with a planned commercial development. As there were no further questions, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. The Manager stated that if the Council wished to proceed with the vacation, it would be in order to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 68-4 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF ORDER OF VACATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF THAT PORTION OF CENTURY BOULEVARD, 42 FEET WIDE LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS 3 THROUGH 10 OF TRACT N0. 20680, MAP BOOK 552, PAGES 4, 5, AND 6, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be Hearing - Vacation of portion of Century Blvd. Res. 68-4 Ordering vacation of portion of Century Blvd. `Lr adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 841 ORDINANCE N0. 841 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Zone change N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN Lts. 754-757 PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Tract 3078 ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF ORDINANCE N0. 570." 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 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 Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Siokos. Absent: None. Res. 68-5 RESOLUTION N0. 68-5 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Weed Abater .TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND ment IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented, together with the City Manager's report in which he recommended that the rates for mowing weeds on vacant property be increased to bring them more in line with the cost of doing the work. He explained that the property owners are notified of the city's intention to abate the nuisance and a hearing will be held. If the work is not done by the property onwer, it is done by the City and the charge is placed on the tax bill. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 68-6 RESOLUTION N0. 68-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Calling Gen. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND Municipal GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL election ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY April 9, '68 OF APRIL, 1968, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted and-that the polls for said election remain open between the hours of 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Counci men Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The. question of whether or not to use the IBM Votomatic ballot recording equipment for the April 9, 1968, General Municipal Election was again discussed. Use of the Votomatic ballot recording device was demonstrated by the City Clerk who answered questions concerning its use. The general feeling expressed was that it would be helpful from a voter orientation viewpoint to commence the use of the device as it will be used by 1 e~ the County of Los Angeles in conducting the June, 1968 primary election. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the IBM Votomatic ballot recording device be used for the April 9, 1968, General Municipal Election. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A claim for damages filed on behalf of Charles Lawrence Widman was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said claim be denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier. Council to use IBM Votomatic For April 9, 1968 election Claim for damages denied - Charles Lawrence A letter was presented from Mrs. Emmalene Gentert, president Lynwood Senior Citizens Club expressing appreciation for Thank you the City Council's interest and support of their organization.letter from It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Senior Smith, and carried, that said letter be accepted and filed. Citizens Cluk REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request was presented from California Council of the Blind, Inc. for permission to conduct their annual charitable solicitation which will be made through the sale of tickets for a variety show, by telephone to businessmen only. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said permission be granted. The request of City of Hope for permission to conduct their annual fund solicitation on Sunday, June 9, 1868, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said permission be granted. The request of Deseret Industries for renewal of their exempt license to permit salvage collection in connection with their charitable work, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and'' carried, that-said exempt license be granted. A report on the cost of handling the "Candidate's Statement of Qualifications" for the 1966 Municipal Election was presented by the City Clerk, who recommended that a similar deposit of $100 be required for handling the statements for the 1968 General Municipal Election. It was recommended that any excess of the actual cost be refunded to the candidate with the city absorbing any cost in excess of $100. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Clerk. The City Manager presented a report on the action of the Board of Supervisors in declaring a portion of Mona Boulevard within the City of Lynwood to be a part of the County system of highways. The Council was informed that ~, in order for the County to carry out a proposed construction program, consent of the City must be obtained. Preliminary plans were presented for the Council's consideration. The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION QF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF MONA BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Cal. Council of Blind fund solicitation City of Hope fund drive June 9, 1868 Deseret Indue renewal of exempt lic. $100 deposit Candidates Statement of Qualification April 9, 1868 election Res. 68-7 Declaring a portion of Mona Blvd. Co. system of Highways 74 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report re The City Manager informed the Council that other agencies Tideland are attempting to divert Tideland Oil revenues originally Oil Revenue allocated for State water project construction purposes. The money, in the amount of $11,000,000, is a loan to underwrite the water project bonds and will be repaid in full by State water service contractors. He presented a letter from the Central Basin Water District urging the Council's support of the legislation to provide additional short term financing to enable the State Water Project to be completed on schedule, and Res. 68-8 recommended adoption of RESOLUTION i~O. 68-8 entitled: Supporting "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF short-term LYNWOOD RELATING TO ADDITIONAL SHORT-TERM FINANCING financing FOR THE STATE WATER PROJECT." It was moved by Councilman State Water Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said Project resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report re The City Manager reported on the method of distributing Distribution cigarette tax monies to cities. The report stated that of cigarette presently the 3~ per package tax is collected by the tax State and distributed to the cities in direct ratio to their sales tax returns for all other taxable items. Thus a city with a large population with no retail sales or use tax outlets would received no cigarette tax money whereas industrial cities with a small population would receive millions of dollars in cigarette tax revenue. A committee of the League of California Cities has studied alternatives to this method of distribution and has devised a formula prorating the cigarette tax on the basis of one-half of the value of retail sales taxes and one-half on the basis of population. A distribution based on population alone would be opposed by cities receiving more than their share under the existing distribution, and cities unwilling to accept the compromise suggested by the League committee are endeavoring to retain the existing formula. The League Board of Directors has requested that the Council's attitude toward the proposed distribution be expressed and the City Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. Res. 68-9 68-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Supporting CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CIGARETTE Distribution TAX MONIES ON THE BASIS OF ONE-HALF POPULATION AND ONE- of cigarette HALF TAXABLE SALES." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, tax money on seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be half ana halfadopted. basis Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report re The Manager reported on the postponement of the Century postponement Freeway hearing which was to have been held on January of Century 16, 1968, and read the contents of a telegram received Freeway. giving notice of the delay. It stated that the Commissioners hearing would not have sufficient time to complete studies affecting the various alternatives and local communities involved. He said he had talked to Mr. Peter Tweed, Secretary to the Commission, who indicated that the majority of the Commission has just been appointed and they do not feel r--. t~ they could make an objective decision concerning the routing on the basis of their present knowledge and short tenure period. He also informed the City Council of his intention to attend the Highway Commission meeting in Ventura on January 17. The City Manager presented the City Engineer's recommenda- tion that an unused water line easement across the westerly five feet of Lot 15, Block 11, Tract 9337, be quitclaimed to the present owner, Bank of America. The quitclaim has been requested as the City water lines are now maintained in the City streets in this particular area and are no longer needed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that a quitclaim deed be approved releasing the easement on the following described property to the. property owner: "An easement five feet (5) wide for the construction and maintenance of water lines lying within and adjacent to the westerly line of Lot 15, Block 11, Tract No. 9337, as shown in Map Book 130, Pages 61-63, Records of Los Angeles County." Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: none. The Manager reported that the Chamber of Commerce has suggested that an All America City Shield and the City's zip code be painted on the City's water towers in addition to the name "Lynwood." The Manager proposed that no decision be made on additional painting pending receipt of copies of the new symbolic seal. He stated when a decision is made by the Council, he would investigate cost of the additional painting for presentation at a later meeting. The Manager presented the results of a study made of sick leave credit for members of the Fire Department under the three platoon system. Detailed mathamatical computations of present and three platoon sick leave to be deducted for each duty shift off indicates there is a very small discrepancy (33 minutes per month in favor of the employee). Because of the small difference, the Manager recommended that no change be made to prior sick leave credit in the Personnel Rules and Regulations. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that~the sick leave provisions for Fire Department personnel not be changed. The Manager reported that the present tenant of the residence at 2716 E. 108th Street which was acquired by the City for right-of-way purposes has notified the City that he is moving. Mrs. Mary Gonzales wishes to lease the house at a rental of $100 per month. The lease agreement will be the same as the former one which requires that the tenant agrees to maintain the property at her own expense and to pay all utilities. It was recommended that the City Council approve the lease with Mrs. Mary Gonzales and authorize the Mayor to execute the lease on behalf of the City. It .was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve the lease agreement with Mrs. Mary Gonzales for the rental of the premises at-2716 E. 108th Street and authorize the Mayor the execute said agreement on behalf of the City.' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Quitclaim deed water line ease- ment to owner. Lot 15 Block 11, Tract 9337. Chamber request to paint water towers table. Report on sick leave credit Fire Dept . Approval of lease agree- ment 2716. E 108th St. 6~ Report on The Manager presented a request for approval of a location location of for the proposed telephone room equipment-storage room and telephone- facility. The Manager proposed an addition to the City storage Hall Building of approximately 700 square feet to be room located immediately south of the existing restroom facilities. With the proposed location it will be necessary to construct only two wall, the telephone room portion ~"R will not exceed 160 square feet thus providing 536 square feet for needed record and supply storage space, and there will be no need to install new conduit to the polls on Bullis Road since it will be possible to use the existing conduit .located at the City Hall switchboard. The Manager requested authorization to proceed with the plans for submission to the City Council for final approval and bid call if the location is acceptable. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the .Manager be authorized to proceed with the plans as requested. Bid Call - Plans for up-grading certain portions of the city's water Transite system were outlined by the City Manager, specifically, Pipe removal of a five inch steel line presently in the alley Feb. 2, '68 between Pope and Virginia Street between Los Flores and 1G a.m. Century Boulevard, and placing of a 6-inch transite pipe line in Pope Street; also, replacement of a 4-inch cast iron line in Alice and Josephine Streets with an 8-inch transite pipe line. The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize a call for bids for 2,000 feet of 6-inch asbestos cement pressure pipe, and 2,000 feet of 8-inch asbestos cement pressure pipe, bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's office on February 2, 1968. He informed the Council '~"'"' that adequate funds are available in the water capital account for this proposed expenditure. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Requests to The City Council was informed by the City Manager that conduct two additional requests have been received for permission vibroseis to conduct seismic survey in the City. The requests surveys in are identical to ohe earlier approved by the City City. Council and are as follows: Ray Geophysical Company, Inc., representing American Petrofina Exploration Company, Alameda Street. from Century Boulevard to the south City limits. Standard Oil Company of Californian California Avenue from the South Gate City limits south. The Manager stated that if the City Council grants permission to either of the companies he recommended that they be held to the stipulations established earlier as follows: 1. That notices be distributed to all persons within 500 feet of the testing area three days prior to beginning. 2. That testing be restricted to the daylight hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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. 4. That the company provide the city with a certificate (. of insurance covering each instance of bodily injury liability, property damage, or automobile bodily injury or property damage. The Manager further recommended that Ray Geophysical Company, Inc.., be restricted to the months of February and March in which to .complete their work on Alameda Street, and that Standard Oil be restricted to the period between January 22 and March 22 for completion of their ,cork on California Avenue. After a discussion, which was joined in by Mr. Kenneth Thompson, of the need for further seismic surveys, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation in granting permission to conduct the surveys, with the added stipulation that the City Council be notified at least two weeks in advance of commencement of work. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the motion be amended to add the phrase "If there is an excessive amount of irritation or disturbance, the Council reserves the right to stop the work.. All members voting aye on the amendment, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Permission to conduct seismic surveys granted All members voting aye on the original motion as amended, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that on December 5th, 1967, the Report re Council approved Phase II of the report prepared by Economic Economic Research Associates, and at that time the survey Council voted to proceed with Phase III to be delivered after final decision has been reached on the Century Freeway. The Manager suggested that as it appears that the freeway decision has now been delayed for several months, that the Council consider directing that the final report be submitted prior to the March 5th date, .and also suggested that it might be beneficial to meet with Dr. Ashley of the Economic Research Associates to discuss the freeway location with him. ~t was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the suggestions of the City Manager. The City Manager informed the Council that the property Recommendation located at the southeast corner of Bullis Road and to investigate Carlin Avenue which prevents proper alignment of that purchase of intersection, is now available for purchase.: He stated land for stree, that if the Council feels realignment of the-intersection purposes. is a worthwhile project, he would like to have the matter referred to `the Planning Commission for investigation and report for final action at t1~e next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and ,carried, that the'Planning Commission be directed to investigate and report on the possible purchase of said land for street purposes. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman. Smith, and carried, that the Council adjourn to an executive session for discussion of a personnel matter. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. ~~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green informed the Council that another Lynwood boy, George S. Sehi, 3928 Carlin Avenue, has lost his life in Viet Nam. Councilman Stevens introduced his daughter, Laurie Stevens, who was present in the audience. He also commented on the lack of pictures on the walls~in some of the City Hall offices. Report on Councilman Stevens reported on the work of the committee Senior working with the Senior Citizens Club and expressed Citizens appreciation to the Committee members and Recreation Club Director Snavely for their efforts. Mayor Byork expressed appreciation to Mr. Henry Liewer, Mr. E. L. Morris, the Coordinating Council, and the School Board for their support of the City's position on the Century Freeway location. Mr. Richard Bowen, 11~6g Copeland Street, addressed the Council to state that he had wanted to make a statement prior to the executive session but was unable to do so; that as to the content of the tape it was so new to him that he could do nothing but present it. He stated that his association within it took place during the course of one day and those he came in contact with were the personnel of the Building Department. He expressed appreciation for their courtesy and a ruling which could be acted upon. Councilman Stevens informed Mr. Bowen that during a personnel conference an executive session is in order and it is .closed to the public. Mr. Bowen said he was not aware of that and perhaps his remarks would not have had any meaning prior to the executive session. He expressed the hope that his action was accepted in good faith and that as far as he was concerned, the Council could burn the tape or do what was desired with it. H. Schneider Mr. Harold Schneider, owner of a beer bar at 10931 Long opposes Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to object to the Bus. Lic. fee imposed on on-sale alcoholic beverage licensees under amendment re the provisions of the recently adopted ordinance on-sale amending the business license .fees. He expressed the alcoholic opinion that it was unfair to single out his type of beverage business for the additional fee, particularly because a establish- portion of the revenue derived from State alcoholic ments beverage licenses is returned to the city. He also contended that if an additional fee is levied, it should affect all alcoholic beverage licensees, not just the on-sale establishments. He also did not agree with the Council's belief that on-sale liquor establishments caused greater law enforcement problems than package liquor stores. A petition opposing the fee was read by Mr. Schneider and signed by other alcoholic beverage licensees was not filed. Adjourn in It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman memory of Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in George S, memory of Ge orge S. Sehi, and those pres nt observed Sehi a.~moment of silence in his memory. ,, i ~ ~ ~ u ~ ~ ~it'y Clerk, City of Lynwood M or, City of ynwooc APPROVED FEB RUARY 6, 1968 /`