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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-02-06 - CC1 i1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6 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, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Siokos was absent. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1968, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-1o 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 Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the debt limitation report for the improvement of Los Flores Boulevard between the east side of Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway, by the removal of existing curb and gutter, widening by construction of concrete curbs, gutters and driveway approaches, including all incidental and appurtenant work, the Clerk stated that notice of the .hearing had been mailed 'as required. A communication from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnson, owners of the property at 3596 Los Flores Boulevard was read. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson opposed the proposed improvement. A letter from Mrs. Alma S. Burk, owner of the property at 3365 Los Flores Boulevard, was presented. Mrs. Burk expressed indecision as to whether or not the proposed widening would alleviate the existing on-street parking problem.. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak concerning the proposed improvement.. Mr. C. K. Crosby,z 33.59 Los Flores, addressed the Council to express objection to the proposed widening unless on- street parking on one side of the street, only is maintained. Mr. Meyer Wiesberg, owner of property at 3615 and 3620 Los Flores Boulevard, stated he had no objection to the widening but .,that the s reet adjacent to his property is presently 30 feet wide and only one additional foot would be gained. ~„ Mr. Earl Lee, 3369 LoS Flores Boulevard, expressed the opinion that unless parking is maintained on one side of ~, the street only, there would be no benefit from the proposed .tidening. Mr, Duane .Brunner, owner of apartment units at 11023 California Avenue, objected to the proposed improvement because of the-added financial burden on the property owners . - _ - Res. 68-10 Demands Public Hearing - Los Flores Blvd. widening ~0 Hearing - Mrs. Clara Benck, 3517 Los Flores Boulevard, objected Los Flores to the proposed widening. Boulevard widening Mrs. Bowman, 3346 Los Flores Boulevard, stated that if parking is not allowed on both sides of the street, the proposed widening would serve no useful purpose. The Manager stated it has been the policy of the Council to make no change in the parking restrictions unless it is initiated by the people who live on the street. The City Attorney informed the Council that the present protests were premature; that the hearing is for the purpose of determining whether or not the property proposed to be assessed can carry the burden of the proposed assessment. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be concluded. Res. 68-11 RESOLUTION N0. 68-11 entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERR~3LING Overruling PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH '1'HE HEARING ON DEBT LIMITATION protests FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, BY Los Flores THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY Boulevard APPROACHES, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT widening WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter re A letter from Mr. Clarence A. Neill, 3433 Century Boulevard, animal was read. Mr. Neill requested legislation to require that regulation persons walking their dogs in the early morning hours be required to clean up after the animals. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Letter from A letter from Mr. J. Jack Willard of C & J Development C & J Company., Inc., 11760 Wright Road, was presented. He Development recalled that some time ago the City Council authorized Co., Inc, the .acceptance of the dedication of a 40 foot roadway re dedicationrunning easterly from Wright Road approximately 350 feet of Willard north of the Southern Pacific Railway Lines. Mr. Lane Willard explained that the restrictions placed on acceptance of the roadway, known as Willard Lane, have made dedication impractical, and he requested consideration of acceptance of the road as an alley. The letter stated that there are now eight business firms using the roadway and that he intends to develop a truck t"erminal building as well, and a public street is important to guarantee access to the property, for location on maps, and for mail, water and police service. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Letters re Two letters from Mr. George C. Wiesner, 3644 Fernwood Avenue, curb markingswere presented. Mr. Wiesner requested clarification of in front of the confusion existing because of curbs being painted red mailboxes in front of mail boxes at various locations throughout the City. He cited California Vehicle Code Sections _1 outlining the colors used for various types of parking restrictions with particular reference to the provision that a curb painted red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the letter be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. A claim for damages filed on behalf of Mrs. Ruth C. Ham 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. A letter from Mr.. James S. Mize, Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors was presented. The letter stated that the Board of Supervisors has adopted an order endorsing the resolution of the County Supervisors Association of California pertaining to penalties for the use of marijuana, LSD, and other dangerous drugs and urging each City in the County to support the objectives of the resolution. Prior to endorsing the action of the Board of Supervisors, the City Clerk was asked to provide members of the City Council with copies of the Board's resolution. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Ham - claim for damages denied Letter concerning penalties fo use of dangerous drugs The City Clerk presented a report on a letter received from R. W. Mr. R. W. McCracken, 5247 Walnut Avenue, concerning damage McCracken to his home. Mr. McCracken's letter was read, and it was letter filed moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. The application of Andrew Norman Perkins and Frank H. '~ Perkins of Commerce Plant Security Inc., 9928 California Avenue, South Gate, for a special permit to conduct a private patrol service within the City was presented, together with the police department investigative report which revealed no reason why business license for a private patrol agency should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and. carried, .that the special permit be granted. An agreement for .the purchase of the following described tax deeded lots was presented for the Council's approval: Lot 13, Block 8,' Tract No. 7816; Lot 14, Block 8, Tract 7816; Lot 15, Block 8, Tract 7.816. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the agreement be approved and the .Mayor authorized to execute said agreement an behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. For the Council's information the City Manager presented a report on his recent trip to Sacramento to review the sales tax records maintained by the State Board of Equalization to insure that sales tax is being credited to the City properly. He expressed particular appreciation to Mr. David Porter, Director of the Local Sales 'fax Division and his assistant Mr. Sab Okamoto for their cooperation and assistance.. The report outlined the method of investigating the sales tax returns and stated that no loss of revenue was found as a result of error by the local tax division. He reported that the loss of Keefer Ford Company and Enoch Chevrolet Company resulted in the loss of the Dzty's most Private Patrol lic. approved Andrew & Frank Perkin; Agreement for purchase of land approved - (Lugo & Gertrude) Report on review of sales tax records - Sacramento ~~ Report on important sales tax revenues, and without these two review of companies a considerable drop in revenue can be anticipated sales tax in the coming year. Every effort should be made .to records bring new auto sales outlets back to Lynwood. The Manager reported that 11 businesses produced one-fourth of tre sales tax revenue to the City and listed the firms in order of their importance. The Manager stated that he found the investigation very helpful from a budgeting and planning standpoint and emphasized the recommendation of Mr. Porter and his staff that the City should make an annual check of the sales tax revenue records to assist in updating the City's financial and planning data. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that a letter of appreciation for his cooperation be sent to Mr. David Porter, Director of the Local Sales Tax Division of the State Board of Equalization. Authorize- •The Manager reported that the Planning Commission has tion reviewed the possible acquisition of the Lautrup granted to property located at the southeast corner of Bullis purchase Road and Carlin Avenue., as directed by the City Council property at at the January 16 meeting, and the Commission agreed Bullis & that the purchase of the property for street purposes Carlin for would be in conformity with the Master Plan. As street suggested at the January 16 meeting, the report stated purposes that it would be possible for the City to purchase the entire lot, remove the house, reconstruct Carlin Avenue east of Bullis, widen and straighten Bullis south of Carlin, and add sidewalks on the east side of Bullis adjacent to the subject pi^operty. Upon completion of the project, it would be feasible to subdivide the remaining property into two lots which could then either be sold for residential use or help by the City for possible construction of a third fire station.in the event that the Century Freeway bisects the City. It was suggested that the Council authorize an offer of $55,000 from the Gas Tax funds; cost of clearance and construction of street improvements would be an estimated $13,000 for a tot«1 cost of $68,000. If the surplus land were sold, the City would gain a minimum of $15,000 per lot, making the net cost of the project approximately $37,500. The Manager recommended that the City Council authorize an offer of $55,000 from Ga.s Tax funds for the property, said land to be used for street purposes. He further stated that should the freeway bisect the City and a new fire station is required, it would be necessary for a transfer to be made from the G al Fund to reimburse the Gas Tax fund. It was moved y Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize an offer of $55,000 for the Lautrup property, located at the southeast corner of Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue. Authoriza- The Manager reported on the proposed purchase of a 50 X 100 tion foot parcel of property immediately west of Fire Station granted to No. 1 on Imperial Highway for the purpose of expanding purchase the existing facilities. The property is now available property for for a price of $22,000. As the present location is expansion of considered an excellent one, it is proposed to expand Fire Station the facility rather than acquire a new location and build a No. 1 new fire station. The proposed purchase has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and it has found that it would conform with the General Plan of the City. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize an offer for the property. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the motion be amended to provide that an offer of $21,000 be made for the property. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. ~„.,,, Roll Call on original motion as amended: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. The Manager presented a report on the bids received for 2,000 feet of 8-inch and 2,000 feet of 6-inch Class 150 Asbestos cement pressure pipe. The low bidder was Johns-Manville Sales Corp, at a price of $6,510.00, and the Manager recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of 2,000 feet of 6-inch and 2,000 feet of 8-inch asbestos cement water pipe from Johns-Manville Sales Corp., said purchase to be made from the water capital account. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the acceptance of the low bid of Johns-Manville Sales Corp. for a total price of $6,510.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Siokos. Pipe bid awarded to Johns- Manville The City Manager reported on the result of a survey Report on concerning a two hour parking restriction on the south parking side of Minnesota Avenue between Long Beach State Street as petitioned by Mrs. Patricia Boulevard and McClintock. survey - Minnesota The majority of those responding favored the two-hour Avenue parking. RESOLUTION N0. 68-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION. N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING PARKING TIME LIMITS ON A CERTAIN STREET." was presented. (Two-hour parking limitation on the north and south sides of Minnesota Avenue between Long Beach Boulevard and State Street). It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Siokos. The City Manager informed the City Council that a request has been received that the City vacate a 7-foot easement on the east side of Lot 33, Tract 2551, known as 11011 Long Beach Boulevard. The property is located at the southwest corner of Poplar Drive and Long Beach Boulevard. The City Engineer's investigation revealed there is an ordinance establishing a building setback line of ten feet at this location with the possibility that at some future time Poplar Drive will require widening which would necessitate a larger curb return, the Manager stated he could not recommend vacation of the easement at this time. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the. request for vacation of a 7-foot easement on the east side of Lot 33, Tract 2551, be denied. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 68-12 Restricting parking on Minnesota Request for easement vacation - 11011 L. B. Blvd, denied ~~ ,•~: Permission A request to attend the Public Personnel Association Workshop granted from March 24 - 27, 1968, in Long Beach, California, was Manager to presented by the City Manager. He explained that the conference attend is designed to study the legal relationships with organized personnel public employee groups with specific reference to the conference situations and legal requirements existing in the Western part of the United States. The cost of the workshop is $70 and funds are available in the appropriate account for such an expenditure. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ,,,.~, City Manager be authorized to attend the Public Personnel Association Workshop on March 24 through 27, 1968, in Long Beach, California. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Presentation The City Clerk informed the City Council that a request has by the been received from Mr. James P. Magolske, Chairman, Southeast Southeast Committee to Support Your Local Police, for time in which Committee to to inform the City Council of his organization's Support activity. Local Police Mr. Magolske was present in the audience and addressed the Council to explain the purpose and aims of his committee, and outlined the basic presentation which is one and a half hours in length and includes a talk, a film strip and discussion with "Support Your Local Police" as the theme. Mr. Magolske said he would like to make an appointment with the Council to hear his presentation and it was suggested that perhaps it would be more convenient it he would let the Council know the next time he will be making a presentation. At the request of Councilman Green the City Manager gave a brief report on the progress of the tree planting --~ program. Councilman Stevens commented on the public service being performed by the local power squadron, and alse suggested that an investigation be made of the helicopter patrol in the event it might prove valuable to the community at some future time. Discussion Councilman Smith said that in past elections questions re Election have been raised concerning requirements governing signs campaign signs, and at his request the City Attorney has provided an opinion concerning such signs. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a copy of the ordinance provisions governing signs be provided to each candidate in the coming municipal election. Mayor Byork introduced Mr. Skip Dinoff, Herald American, newspaper representative who will be covering the activities of the City of Lynwood. Merle Felker Mayor Byork read a letter from Mr. Merle Felker, Personnel resigns Board member, in which he submitted his resignation as a from member of the board. It was moved by Councilman Smith, Personnel seconded by Councilman Green, that a letter of appreciation "~"' Board for his long service to the community be sent to Mr. Felker and that an appropriate plaque be presented to Mr. Felker. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Richard Bowen, 11469 Copeland, addressed the Council to inquire about (1) sweeping of the public parking lot west ~~ of long Beach Boulevard and south of Beechwood Avenue; (2) Completion of the driveway over Lot 316, Tract 2551 (ingress and egress to public parking west of Long Beach Boulevard between Sanborn and Mulford), and (3) removal of unsightly grass and weeds in parkways of vacant business buildings on east side of Atlantic Avenue. He was informed that the sweeping schedule of the parking lot would be investigated, that delay in completing the driveway had been due to possible purchase of some additional property, and that parkway grass and weed removal is the responsibility of the property owner unless the condition becomes a fire hazard. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,---,, ~,- ..: ~~-~.~~~``~z=cry > '~ `=1~-f~.~~e:°~c~'~_ / C~.t~erk, City of Ly wood APPROVED FEBRUARY 20, 1968 o~ of the City of Lynwo Discussion re various improvements throughout City and ~\