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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-05-07 - CC11~ REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 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 Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1968, be approved as written. Res. 68-28 RESOLUTION N0. 68-28 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands 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 Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Siokos welcomed members of the Adult School Government class and encouraged them to ask any questions they might have during the period of the meeting devoted to oral communications. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - time fixed for public hearing on the proposed adoption of Adoption of the Health Code of Los Angeles County, the Clerk presented Health affidavits of publication of the notice of hearing and Code Ord. stated that the proposed ordinance had been presented for first reading at the meeting of April 2, 1968. As there was no one present concerning the hearing, ORDINANCE N0. 844 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING Ord. 844 SECTIONS 16.1 AND 16.2 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADOPT Adopting PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 7583), AS Health Code AMENDED, WITH CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND REPEALING SECTIONS Amendments 4.7, 4.8, 4,10, 4.11, 4.12, 4,13, 4.14, 4,14.1, 15.5, 16,4, 16,6, 16.7, 16.8, 16.10, 16.11, 16.12, 16.13 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY 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 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, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Siokos presented to Councilman Byork, a plaque in appreciation for his service as Mayor during 1967-68. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Board of A letter and resolution from the Los Angeles County Board Supervisors of Supervisors was presented. The Board of Supervisors commends expressed their commendation and appreciation to the City City for use for having used the IBM Votomatic device in the recent of IBM Municipal Election. It was moved by Councilman Byork, Votomatic _i seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter and resolution be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from the American Legion Auxiliary for permission Am. Legion to sell veteran made poppies on May 24th and 25th, 1968, to sell was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded poppies 5-24 by Councilman Green, and carried, that permission be granted. & 5-25-68 A request from Lynwood Post No. 3902 Veterans of Foreign VFW to sell Wars for permission to sell Buddy Poppies on May 24 and 25, poppies May 1968, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, 24 & 25, '68 seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that permission be granted. The request of Lynwood Post No. 3902 Veterans of Foreign VFW Firework; Wars for permission to sell fireworks at the nor theast corner stand at of Bellinger and Imperial Highway was presented. It was Bellinger moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council man Green, Imperial and carried, that permission be granted. A request from the Lynwood Swim Club for permission to sell fireworks at 3581 Century Boulevard was presented. The City Manager informed the Council that the location is in a CB-l zone and a conditional use permit has been granted by the Planning Commission fo.r the fireworks stand at that location. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that permission be granted. The application of Rubbish Haulers, Inc. (P. J. Berokoff) 82g Gary Avenue, Montebello, for a special permit to conduct the business of trash hauling was presented.. The application was accompanied by the Police Department investigative report which indicated no reason why a special permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the special permit be granted as requested. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request of Mr. George Civitelli for a variance to permit a C-3 use in ~, C-2-a zone (construction of dog and play houses at 12501 Long Beach-Boulevard), be granted, with the stipulation that construction be limited to the hours. of g a.m, to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and that the construction be conducted within an enclosed building. The Commission further recommended that Section 8a.01, 2d be amended to specifically permit the manufacture of dog and play houses in a C-2-a zone. It was moved by Council- man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission. When questioned about the restriction as to hours, the City Attorney stated it would not be enforceable as the requirements could not be made more restrictive than the ordinance. He also expressed the view that the variance does not comply. with the. recent court decisions, and that no legal hardship has been shown. He informed the Council that the variance goes with the land and is permanent, and described various conditions which may constitute hardships for the purpose of granting variances Lyn. Swim Club Fire- works stand 3581 Century Rubbish Haulers, Inc. special permit granted Civitelli variance request presented (12501 Long Beach Blvd) It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the variance. request to permit manufacture of V Civitelli dog and play houses be referred to the Planning Commission variance for recommendation as to amendment of the zoning ordinance referred to to provide that the manufacture of dog and play houses be P.C. a permitted use in a C-2-a zone, including restrictions as to size of the manufactured product. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. Res. 68-2g The City Manager reported that Section 2156 of the Streets approving and Highways Code required that on May 1, 1g64, the City the 1868 prepare a complete analysis of the condition of the street Highway system and make various estimates of projections for Needs Report street improvements in the ensuing five and ten year periods. The original report has been reviewed and updated by the Engineering Department and the analysis has been submitted to the State Highway Department. In order to comply with the Streets and Highways Code, the Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 68-29 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE 1868 HIGHWAY NEEDS REPORT." 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. Smith Elec. A report on the bids received for modification of the awarded traffic signals at Atlantic and Elmwood, and Atlantic contract and Beechwood was presented by the City Manager. The for traffic low bid of $6,550 was submitted by Smith Electric signals supply (approximately $2,000 below the Engineer's Atlantic estimate), and the Manager recommended that the City at Beechwood Council accept the bid of Smith Electric Supply for and Elmwood the construction of traffic signals on Atlantic at Elmwood and Beechwood Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager in accepting the bid of Smith Electric Supply for the reconstruction of traffic signals on Atlantic at Elmwood and Beechwood Avenues. Bid Call - The contemplated tree removal program was reported on tree by the City Manager. He stated that the preliminary removal estimates anticipated using $20,000 of gas tax funds for May 31, '68 curb and gutter work. It has been determined that such funds can be used only on a very small portion of the project involving select system streets, necessitating reduction of the curb, gutter and sidewalk work to a minimum. The estimated cost of the tree removal, curb gutter and sidewalk repair, and tree replacement is now $32,450 as a result of the modification. He reported that plans and specifications have been prepared and recommended that the Council authorize a call for bids for the removal of 18g parkway trees and the removal and repair of hazardous curb, gutter and sidewalk. The City Attorney suggested that there be included in the specifications a "hold harmless" clause, and that the contractor furnish insurance to indemnify the City against any injury to thA contractor's employees. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the bid call for tree removal be authorized, bids to be received on May 31, 1868, and that the insurance provision suggested by the City Attorney be included in the specifications. G ~. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that a bid call be authorized for the removal and repair of hazardous curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, bids to be received on May 31, 1968, and that the specifica- tions also include the suggested insurance provisions. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Siokos welcomed Boy Scouts Tim Smith, 11801 Duncan Scout-O-Rama Avenue and Ron Schal, 5225 Niland Street, who were present Day May 25 in regards to the annual Scout-O-Rama Day to be held on Saturday, May 25, 1868, at Los Angeles City College, Cerritos College and El Gamino College. The Manager reported on the request of the Water Department for permission to remove from active ledgers all uncollectible delinquent water acco~~.nts over one year old. He recommended that the Cn~zncil authorize transfer of said accounts to the inactive file. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission to transfer all uncollectible accounts over one year old be granted, and that collection of all accounts over ten dollars by a collection agency be investigated. Report on removal of uncollectible water accounts from active ledgers The Manager recalled that in connection with the reconstruc- Request to tion of Wright Road from Century Boulevard to the south ""'" accept ease- roadway of Fernwood Avenue it was necessary to widen the ment deeds crossing of the Southern Pacific tracks at Fernwood Avenue So. Pac. - and the State Division of Highways required the City to Wright Road & acquire additional five feet on the west side of Wright Fernwood Road between north and south Fernwood Avenues for a pedestrian walkway, as well as parcels for new curb returns on the west side of the street. The. Southern Pacific Company has completed formal agreements of easement and it would now be in order for the Council to accept the easement for street purposes and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said easements be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to execute them on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager informed the Council that upon expiration Report and of the existing lease of City property to the Girl Scouts approval of a new lease has been prepared for the Council's considerati on. lease He recalled that the original lease, entered into in 1952, agreement was with the Lynwood-Compton Girl Scout Council; in 1962 Greater Long the Lynwood-Compton Girl Scout Council was incorporated Beach Girl into the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council, and the Scout Council City Council permitted the assignment of the lease to the Long Beach organization. The new lease which the City Attorney has prepared covers the same property as the same rental of $1000 per year, but it provides for termination of the lease upon three months notice by the City, and includes methods for determining the value of the building and improvements. .And, if they. are no longer required by the ~~~ Girl Scouts, they may be purchased by the City at a mutually agreed upon valuation. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve the lease agreement between the City and the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith,and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Report on The Manager reported for the Council's information that employees' in a recent review of employees' sick leave records, he sick leave found a number of employees who have had no sick leave records during the past years, and one of these five employees, Leo Weber, has had no sick leave since 1951. He said he had written letters of commendation to these employees indicating that while some may credit their record to good health, he was inclined to credit it more to their conscientious attitude towards their jobs and their employer, the people of Lynwood. The Council joined the City Manager in expression of appreciation to these employees. Report on A report on his recent trip to Sacramento for discussions freeway concerning the Century Freeway was presented by the City discussions Manager. In company with Assemblyman and Mrs. Walkefield, Carl Zeise, South Gate C.A.Om~, and Irv Spindel, Downey Public Works Director, he met with John Legarra of the State Highway Department. Assurance was given that the Highway Engineer has not amended his recommendation for the green-orange route through Lynwood. The acoustical problems of the proposed county hospital, the replace- ment housing program for the Willowbrook area, and construction techniques for the freeway were discussed. He was assured that official data may be submitted after receipt of the printed copies of the complete record. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to an executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters. Executive Following the executive session, the meeting was called Session to order and the Mayor made the following announcements: Siokos Rep. Mayor Siokos will remain as the City's representative to to League the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, with Councilman Smith serving as alternate representative. Councilman Smith will continue to serve as alternate member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 1. Councilman Byork will continue to serve as the City's representative to the Library Advisory Commission. Councilman Green will serve as representative to the East Central Area Planning Committee. Councilman Stevens will continue to serve as a member of the City Selection Committee of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Gordon Bowen Mayor Siokos announced that nominations were open for Personnel appointment of a member to fill 2 vacancy on the Personnel Board Board. Councilman Smith nominated Gordon Bowen. It was member moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that nominations be closed, and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Gordon Bowen as a member of the Personnel Board. f.1fJ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Siokos introduced Mr. Gene Hall representing the Huntington Park Daily Signal newspaper. Mr. Joe McMillan, 3905 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council McMillan asks to describe the growing crime rate in his neighborhood for more and to urge them to consider increasing personnel in the police police department during the coming budget studies; he personnel & also complained of the operation of a auto repossing complains of a business in his neighborhood. HO on Palm Mr. Ernest Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the Council to complain of repeated burglaries at his place of business and the time it takes the police to respond to his calls. He also described his efforts to prevent burglary and expressed the opinion that the Police Department is under manned. Mr. McMillan again addressed the Council to emphasize that his remarks were not intended as criticism of the Police Department as his calls have been responded to quickly and efficiently, but he did believe more manpower was needed. Mr. Kent Dykas, Bell, California, addressed the Council Traffic prob- to describe the problems he has encountered at the lem State St. intersection of State Street and Long Beach Boulevard as & Long Beach he is traveling in a northerly direction to proceed along Blvd. State Street north of Tenaya Avenue. discussed The Mayor informed him that the Chief of Police would investigate the matter to determine what kind of improvement can be made in traffic control at that intersection. Mr. Joe Armitroff, 5217 Borson Street, addressed the Council to complain of cars racing along the alley easterly of Borson Street (the. alley into which Borson Street dead ends). The Mayor asked the Chief complaint. Councilman Green asked for Manager a clarification. of street; that is, primary, of major importance . Gas these streets. of Pho~lice to investigate II~ a"'~received from the City the term "select" system inter-connecting streets. tax funds can be used for the Clarification- "select" system street only Councilman Green. asked is there is any type of machine made which could cut the roots of parkway trees and keep them from breaking up curbs and sidewalks. The Manager informed him that there is such a machine and it has been tried in the past, but root pruning creates a hazard because of decreased stability of the trees during strong winds. Councilman Stevens inquired if the unsitely sign across the street at the Lynwood-Compton border could not be removed. The Manager said attempts have been made in the past to come to the agreement with the. City of Compton about the sign, and he will again investigate the possibility of removing it. Councilman Smith commented on the question he raised during the recent municipal election concerning compliance with the present ordinance governing signs. He asked that the City Attorney draft an ordinance which would allow 1 Discussion posting of election signs. The Mayor agreed that such an re Posting ordinance might be worthwhile and added that such signs of election should be limited in size and there should be time limitations signs for their removal. Councilman Byork thanked the Council for the plaque which was presented to him earlier in the meeting. Tentative The Council discussed possible dates on which to hold a joint meet joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Dr. Ashley May 27 at of Economics Research Associates, and the date of May 7:00 p.m. 27 at 7:00 p.m. was tentatively set for such a meeting. The Manager informed the Council that he expects to be able to commence budget sessions in approximately two weeks. It was moved by Councilman Byork, ,seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. --~ -~/ ~`'C.-mil LZc~C~.~ !./~ ^ / ~""'^-"L'l~'/ Clt Clerk, City f Lynwood APPROVED MAY 21, 1968 yor of the Ci y of Lynwood