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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-03-19 - CCe7 ~. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 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. Members of Wi-Ki-Ta Camp Fire Girls from Mark Twain School were present and one of their representatives led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1968, be S~7~roved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-17 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-17 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Byork proclaimed the week of March 24 to 30 as C of C Week Chamber of Commerce Week, and the week of April 22 to Public School 26 as Public Schools Week. Week Mayor Byork presented to Mr. Merl Felker, former personnel Merl Felker board member, a plaque in appreciation for his many years presented a of service to the community. plaque Members of the Girls' League from Lynwood High School Girls' Week were introduced by League President Nancy Campbell. Observance As part of Girls' Week observance,. the young ladies March 20, 196 will be assigned to the various departments of the City to observe municipal operation first hand. ORDINANCES .AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 84~ entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Ord. 842 LYNWOOD CITY CODE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE, THAT IS Abandoned ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 22 PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT vehicles, etc. AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES 'OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT. INCLUDING. HIGHWAYS AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE." 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 byCouncilman Green, seconded by Council- man Smith, that said ordinance be adopted "as read for the second tirrie, finally passed and be published as required by law. Mrs. Lucille Kanka, 5131 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council to question certain provisions of the ordinance, specifically those provisions dealing with inoperable automobiles. She feared that young. men who might be repairing or restoring a car over a long period of time, might be adversely affected by enforcement provisions concerning removal of the automobiles. She was assured 7 V that the hearing aspects of the ordinance provide adequate protection in such instances. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Century A letter from the California Highway Commission was Freeway presented. The letter stated that the Highway Commission Hearing has set the date of April 16, 1968, for holding a public April 16 hearing with respect of the location of the Century Freeway. The hearing will be held in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4200 Imperial Highway Lynwood, at 9:30 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Letter & A letter relating to a resolution opposing the proposed resolution consolidation of municipal and justice courts in Los concerning Angeles County was presented. The City Council was consolida- informed that adoption of such a resolution has been tion of urged by the Board of Directors of the League of justice & California Cities. The City Clerk was instructed to Mun. Courts provide copies of the proposed resolution for the held over Council's study prior to taking any action. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Grant Deed A grant deed to lots 25 and 26, Block 19, Modjeska Park Approved Tract was presented for acceptance (purchase of property Lts. 25 & 26 authorized by City Council February, 6, 1968). It was B1. 19, Mod, moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Park (Fire Green, that said deed be accepted. Sta. 1 Roll Call: Improvement) Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. L.A. Co. FireThe request of the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Fighters Local No. 1014 for permission to conduct a charitable solicitation solicitation by telephone was presented. The City request Clerk informed the Council that the primary charity held over of the association is research directly concerning fire fighters. Funds are provided to the Los Angeles County Heart Research Association, the Redman Memorial Fund, scholarship funds and various boys clubs. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said permission be granted. Following discussion, as to details of the organizations activities, the motion was withdrawn and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be tabled until the next regular meeting. Report on The City Manager presented a report on additional additional compensation for police detectives which provided the compensation result of a survey of seven cities in comparison to to Police Lynwood. Although the survey indicated that Lynwood Dets. is presently paying the highest extra compensation for police officers assigned to the detective bureau, the Manager did not feel it was sufficiently dis- proportionate to demand reduction of the compensation. He recommended that the existing $50 per month extra ~7 ". compensation for police detectives by retained. The opinion was expressed that any change in the present extra compensation plan should be discussed at budget time, and the Manager stated that no action was necessary unless the Council wished to reduce or increase the amount at this time. A report on additional street lighting on Alameda Street Report on was presented by the City Manager. He informed the additional ~ Council that the existing lighting along Alameda is street light: substandard to the pattern established by the City of on Alameda Compton. As industrial properties along Alameda are currently being assessed for lighting on the same basis as other properties in the City, it would be acceptable to use assessment funds for upgrading lighting in the industrial areas. Seventeen additional. lights will be required along both sides of Alameda to apply the same spacing as is used in residential areas of the City. Funds are available for maintenance of the proposed lighting improvement. The Manager Res. 68-18 presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Authorizing OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING assessment THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE covering LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING street light: EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1968-6g FISCAL for 68-69 YEAR." 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. The Manager informed the City Council that the Los Angeles Report on County Fire Protection District has requested the Local annexation of !~-- Agency Formation Commission to permit the annexation certain land ' of a narrow strip of land located on the east boundary by L.A. Co. of Lynwood and containing a portion of the Long Beach Fire Protect, Freeway and the Los Angeles river. The strip extends District from Imperial Highway on the north to the Pacific Electric Railway on the south and separates the City.. of Lynwood and the Hpllydale section of South Gate. He said he has been unable. to determine the reason the request is being made as there is no land in the strip suitable for any ,type of residential, commercial or industrial development, and service of the district would be through the cities of Lynwood, South Gate or Paramount. The Manager recommended that the City Council protest the annexation on the grounds that the area can only be serviced by surrounding cities, that the City of Lynwood is willing to protect the area, and the any. annexation by the Fire Protection District would be in opposition to the goals of the Local Agency Formation Commission. He also informed the Council that the City of South Gate intends to protest the annexation. The Manager also recommended that he be authorized to appear at the hearing on the Council's behalf. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. The Manager presented a report which recalled that in Recommendatic November, 1967, the City Council approved a change in the for addition traffic stop pattern at Louise and Beechwood to correct the stop signs at through traffic on Louise Street. Residents of the area Louise & indicate that Beechwood has now become a raceway - Beechwood and have requested that installation of a four-way stop sign at that intersection be considered. ~u~ Based upon the recommendation of the City Engineer and Police Chief, the Manager recommended that stop signs be installed on the east .and west approaches to Beechwood Avenue at Louise Street, and presented RESOLUTION N0. Res. 68-1g 68-19 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Stop signs THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION N0. 67-g Louise & DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS." Beechwood which would authorize installation of the recommended stop signs. 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. Report re The Manager reported on the offer made to purchase the counter Lautrup property located at the southeast corner of offer on Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road. An offer of $55,000 Lautrup authorized by the City Council on February 6, 1968, property has been declined by the owners, who have indicated the minimum acceptable offer would be $58,000. The purpose of acquiring the property is to realign Carlin Avenue, provide sidewalks on Bullis Road, and to improve traffic conditions in the area. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize a counter offer and suggested an offer of $56,500 for the property, the money to be appropriated from the Gas Tax Fund. It was pointed out that the net cost of the land and disposition of the surplus property cannot be determined at this time because of the uncertainty as to the location of the Century Freeway. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council approve a counter offer of $56,500 for the subject property. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : None . Report on The Manager reported on Planning Commission actions taken Planning at its meeting of March 12, 1968, as follows: Commission actions 1. A conditional use permit was granted for an advertising 3/12/68 sign for Marco's Restaurant at 3551 Century Boulevard. 2. A conditional use permit was granted to permit operation of a Locksmith business at 3563 Century Boulevard, in a CB-1 zone. 3• A conditional use permit was granted for the operation of a cafe at 12017 Atlantic Avenue. As the building is in substandard condition, the permit was granted with the stipulation that the building be brought up to all Building and Fire Code requirements. 4. Standard Oil Company was granted a request to permit construction of a six foot high brick enclosed refuse area, in lieu of the recommended five foot high enclosure at a service station at 12305 Atlantic Avenue. 5. A conditional use permit was granted to the Lynwood Swim Club for operation of a fireworks stand within the Lynwood Plaza Development on Century Boulevard during the period June 28, to July 4th, 1868. The permit was needed as the location is in a CB-1 zone. 6. A conditional use permit was granted for the operation 1(1 ~_, of a print shop at 12446 Atlantic Avenue, with the stipulations that the business be kept to a minor scale with no heavy duty equipment on the premises. 7. A request for variance was granted to the Ardmore Company, developers of the shopping center at the south- east corner of Fernwood and Atlantic Avenues, for elimination of three of the required 28 parking spaces, and permission to construct a drive approach on the northeast portion of the property. 8. The request of the C and J Development Company for dedication of Willard Lane was reviewed. The Planning Commission agreed that the City Engineer should revaluate the requirements previously established prior to a Planning Commission h~Commendation to the City Council. 9. The Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the City Attorney's recommendation for updating the Lynwood Health Code, as certain sections refer to the regulations and control of animals etc, and should be placed in the Zoning Ordinance as they are more properly related to land use. 10. The Commission recommended that the City Council consider amendment of the CB-1 Ordinance to clarify conflict in Sections 16.21 and Sections 4(a) and (f). The City Manager reported on the request of Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Goodin that the City quitclaim an abandoned water easement which runs along the east line of lot 158, Century Square (4255 Shirley Avenue). As the City no longer requires the subject water easement, the Manager recommended that the Council approve a Corporation Quitclaim Deed and authorize the Mayor to sign said easement deed relinquishing jurisdiction over the property. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary quitclaim deed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that the Atlantic Richfield Corporation is in the ,process of remodeling and enlarging the existing service station at the southeast corner of Fernwood Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. Additional property is being acquired and roadway improvements are contemplated. In order to improve the turning radius the Atlantic. Richfield Corp. wishes to remove the existing curb ,and .gutter and realign the curb return at the intersection. This would necessitate dedicating a portion of their property to the City for street purposes. In order to align their property they.- are requesting the City to vacate a three foot portion of property originally acquired for easement purposes. .The result of this exchange would be to reconstruct the curb, gutter and sidewalk and develop a new service station. The Manager recommended that the City Council: authorize acceptance of a seven foot parcel of land adjacent to Lot 526, Tract 2551, as described in a sketch which he presented for the Council's study, and to authorize the vacation of a three foot easement running north and south for the full width of Lot 527, Tract 2551. It was moved Report on Planning Commission Actions Quitclaim deed approved for Lot 15$, Century Square (Goodin) Request to realign ease- ment on Long Beach Blvd. South of Fernwood L t) `~ by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL STUDY Ords. Two ordinances were presented to the Council for their amending study, as follows: Ord. 570 & Health 1. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 concerning Code to adoption of Health Code Amendments. Council for study 2. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 relating to animal regulation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green commented that he was pleased to see the dilapidated buildings which are being removed"in various locations in the City. Councilman Stevens read a statement in which he charged lack of leadership by senior council members during the past two years, lack of co-operation in projects in which he was interested, criticism by an individual councilman of certain of his actions and associates, and the intimation that it was unlikely that he would be named mayor at the time of reorganization of the council following the municipal election, even though it was his impression that it was customary for the mayor pro tempore to be elected mayor upon: reorganization of the Council. He emphasized that regardless of what transpires at the next election, he will continue to work in what he feels to be the best interests of the city. Mr. Ray Yancy, 3819 Century Boulevard, representing the Knights of Columbus Glennon Club, requested proclamation of the week of March 24 - 31 as Knights of Columbus Week in the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ti. ~ , `City Clerk, City of Lynwoo APPROVED APRIL 2, 1968 Mayor of the City of Lynwoo