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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-06-18 - CCi ~3 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 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, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Smith's absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1968, be approved as written. Res. 68-37 RESOLUTION N0. 68-37 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 68-38 RESOLUTION N0. 68-38 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Levying COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S assessment REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE for weed EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1968-69 abatement FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman -- Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS H & A Coil A letter from Mr. Jack Bazz, partner, H & A Coil Spring Spring Co. Company, 11200 Wright Roads was read. Mr. B8$z oommended commends the Fire Department Por the excellent fob done nt d recent Police & fire at his plant, and for other courtesies and help Fire Depts. extended by both the Fire and Police Departments. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Letter A letter from Mrs. Arleen Neuhs, 10982 Pine Street, concerning requesting information about obtaining a street light on street Pine between Imperial Highway and Pendleton Avenue, was lighting presented. The City Manager suggested that any action to install additional lighting be delayed until the 7,000 lumen lighting is installed. The Mayor asked that Mrs. Neuhs be informed that the existing lighting will """ be increased and it is expected that it will solve the problem of inadequate lighting on her street. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The request of Explorer Scout Troop 437X for permission to conduct a fireworks stand on the Food Giant parking lot, held over from the previous meeting, was presented. Mr. :~_~y Peter Hulem, 10761 Lewis Road, and Mr. Louis Rumbaugh, representing the Scout Troop addressed the Council to explain that the stand will be located on the east side of the parking facing into the lot at the point _ where Shirley Avenue dead ends into Ernestine Avenue. The Council was informed that if the located was not considered suitable, the management at Food Giant would cooperate in permitting the stand to be located further into the parking area. After discussion of the location and control of any nuisances resulting from the operation of the stand, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be granted. A request from TOPS of Lynwood for permission to hold a rummage sale at 11008 Wright Road on June 29th, 1968, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be granted. An agreement with Brown and Kowan, Attorneys, for assignment of delinquent accounts for the purpose of attempting to effect collection, was presented. The City Clerk informed the Council that the agreement had been reviewed by the City Attorney, and requested that the Council authorize its execution by the Mayor. It-was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. The Manager presented a report on the 1967 decision of the Public Utilities Commission establishing rules and regulations for undergrounding of overhead public utilities. Because of its interest in the program, the League of California Cities has prepared a model ordinance to implement and allow utility undergrounding, and if the city is to participate in the program, it will be necessary to have such an ordinance in effect by January 1, lg6g. The Council was provided with copies of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and patterned after the League's model ordinance. The ordinance establishes the procedure Por setting up undergrounding districts. The Manager stated that no action was necessary at this time, but that the ordinance would be brought back at the next meeting, allowing the Council time to review it. A report on the acquisition of the Lautrup property at 12404 Bullis Road was presented. The street alignment analysis has been commenced by the City Engineer, who indicates that the land can be divided into three parcels. The Building Inspector has investigated the condition of the house and reports that the cost of bringing it up to code will be approximately $5,500. This figure, plus moving costs, will constitute a base figure for a possible sale of the building when the engineering plans are completed. It is anticipated that the city will be prepared to advertise for bids on the building and commence preliminary construction with three months. Until that time Mrs. Lautrup will occupy the house and maintain the building and grounds if this is agreeable to the City Council. An agreement providing for occupancy and maintaince of the house and grounds by Mrs. Lautrup was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that occupancy of the subject premises by Mrs. Lautrup be authorized, subject to the provisions of the agreement prepared by the City Attorney. Fireworks stand approved, Food Giant parking lot TOPS granted permission for rummage sale Agreement approved for assignment of delinquent accounts Study and report of underground ordinance. Report & approval of occupancy agreement on Lautrup property Budget The Manager requested that the City Council provide for an study adjourned regular meeting to hear the requests of the 6/24/68 various employee.. associations and the administrative recommendations regarding such requests. It was agreed to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 24, 1868, at 4:00 p.m. for this purpose. Home for The Manager reported on the request of Mr. Sam Menlo aged 4271 for a conditional use permit to allow the construction Carlin of a two story, 152 bed home for the aged at 4271 Carlin approved Avenue. Approval of the request has been recommended by the Planning Commission, with the followin g stipulations: 1. That the developer meet the requirements set down in Ordinance 828 as it relates to homes for the aged; 2, That no returnees from any state institution for mental patients, narcotic patients, or alcoholic patients be permitted in this rest home; 3. That if a sign is required for the development it be back lit, of approved construction, and contain only the name of the rest home and the use. Further, the maximum size of the sign be limited to 25~ of the total area of the front of the building and be attached to the front of the structure. A plot plan of the proposed development was presented for the Council's study. The City Manager recommended that the City Council approve the conditional use permit, subject to the stipulations contained in the Planning Commission's recommendationo Mr. Sam Menlo addressed the Council and explained that the proposed development is needed for elderly persons who are unable to be alone, who are ambulatory, and who do not belong in a convalescent hospital. The rooms will be designed for single or double occupancy, each will have a bath, and each will have either a patio or balcony. Mr. Chris Gardner, architect, 11687 San Vincente, Los Angeles, described the proposed arrangement of the patios and balconies and room sizes and stated there would be two elevators as well as the required stairways. After a discussion of the need for this type of development and adequacy of off-street parking facilities, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council approve the conditional use permit for construction of a home for the aged at 4271 Carlin Avenue, subject to the stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission and City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. Contracts A report was presented by the City Manager on the bids for tree received for the removal of 189 parkway trees in the removal & area from Fernwood to Imperial and Atlantic to Bullis, sidewalk and the removal and construction of new sidewalk, curb repair and gutter damaged by said trees. The Manager recommended awarded that the constrict for removal of 189 trees be awarded to the low bidder, Mr. Lee Davenport, at the bid price of $7,900. He further recommended that the contract for removal and construction of new sidewalks, curb and ~~~ gutter be awarded to the low bidder, Quint Construction Co., for a total price of $23,250. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager in awarding the tree removal contract to Lee Davenport, the low bidder, for a total price of $7,900. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. ilman Green seconded b Councilman It was moved by Counc y Stevens, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager in awarding the contract for the removal and construction of new sidewalk, curb and gutter to the low bidder, Quint Construction Co., for a total price of $23,250. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. For the Council's information in connection with the tree removal program, the City Manager reported that calls are being received from property owners requesting that certain trees not be removed. Once a condition has been deemed to be hazardous, the City is liable because of being aware that the hazard exists. The Manager reported that in asking the City Attorney if the liability could be assumed by the property owner, he was informed that such an indemnity agreement between the property owner and the City would be invalid and unenforceable. The report concluded that although the property owner and the City Council may wish to save a tree which is creating a hazard on the public right of way, there is no legal means whereby this can be done and as a result, all trees deemed to be creating such hazards must be removed. A report on past railway right of way beautification projects was presented by the City Manager. In keeping with the beautification policy, the Manager has requested that the Southern Pacific Company permit the City to beautify various intersections across Alameda Street, he reported that a lease has been prepared which will permit the City to plant small green areas on Alameda right of way at Century Boulevard, Fernwood Avenue, Imperial Highway, and at Lynwood Road. The term of the lease is for one year with a 30 days mutual cancellation clause. After one year the term continues from month to month at a rental rate of $60 per year, payable in advance. In keeping with the beautification policies of the City Council, the Manager recommended that the Council approve a beautification lease with the Southern Pacific Company at a cost of $60 per year. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and approve a beautification lease with the Southern Pacific Company. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Smith. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don Carr, 3338 Los Flores, addressed the Council regarding the improvement of Los Flores Boulevard, and said that if the use of the World Savings parking Report on liability of City in tree removal program Request to authorize beautification lease with Southern Pacific Co. approved 1~ Discussion lot adjacent to his property could be obtained, he would concerning be willing to permit the residents to use his driveway Los Flores for access to a stile over his fence into the parking Blvd. area, during the period of construction. He also asked widening what could be done to cleanup a portion of a vacant lot adjacent to h is apartments. He was informed that the location woul d be investigatedo Mr. Carr also asked about determining the on-street parking and traffic flow pattern for Los Flores after completion of the widening project. He also asked if arrangements could not be made to have the street sweeping done on the day following trash collection day instead. of on the preceding day, as is presently the case in his area. Mrs. Ruby Hardy, 10340 Walnut, South Gate, addressed the Council to ask if some sort of traffic safety lighting cannot be provided at Rosewood and Abbott Road. Mrs. Hardy described that hazardous condition existing at that crossing of Abbott Road, and was assured by the Mayor that the situation would be investigated to see what can be done to improve safety for pedestrians at that location. Mrs. Betty Heinl, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council to complain of conditions involving vandalism of her property. She was informed that the matter would be investigated and the City Manager will provide the Council with information concerning her complaints. The number of fireworks permits granted and the possibility of limiting the number of permits was discussed briefly. Mr. George Higgens thanked the Council, on behalf of the Exchange Club, for their co-operation and assistance at the High School all-night graduation party held in Bateman Hall. Adjourned It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman to Monday, Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to June 24, Monday, June 24, 1968, at 4 p.m. 4 p.m. .-~ ( " ~. ~'~C ~ Clerk, ity ynwood APPROVED JULY 2, 1968 % /t C. - ~ ~ a or of the City o Lynwood