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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-07-02 - CC~_ REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1968 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Ha11, 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1968, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 24, 1868, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-39 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-39 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the application of Risola, Inc. for a Class I Entertainment License of the Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, the City Clerk informed the Council that the applicant and the applicant's attorney had been notified of the date and time of hearing, and that the notice of hearing had been posted as required by the City Code. Chief Darton addressed the City Council to request that the hearing be continued as the hearing on the Alcoholic Beverage License is pending before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Mr. Warren Wolfe, Attorney representing Risola, Inc.., addressed the Council to urge that the application be acted upon as the establishment is presently operating without serving alcoholic beverage. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council on July 16, 1868. Hearing - Entertainment License app. for Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic continued Battalion Chief Wood of the Downey Fire Department Officer addressed the Council to read a report from the Jewell Downey Fire Department indicating that on March 22nd, presented with 1968, the life of a child who had fallen in a swimming certificate pool was saved by a Lynwood Police Officer, Kenneth of commenda- Jewell. The opinion was expressed that had it not been tion for the quick and efficient action of Officer Jewell, the child would not have survived. Mr. John Fiscus of the American Red Cross presented Officer Jewell with a certificate of commendation. 1968-6g BUDGET The Manager presented for the Council's consideration 1968-6g and adoption the 1868-69 Fiscal Budget and read his Budget ~_~~ annual budget message. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the 1968-69 Fiscal Budget be approved and adopted as prepared and presented by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 68-40 The Manager presented a report on the adoption of the Salary salary resolution for the 1968-69 fiscal year, and Resolution briefly outlined the changes from the previous year. 1968-69 He recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 68-40 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FOR THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution. be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 68-41 The Manager presented his report on the promotion and Chamber of publicity budget for the Chamber of Commerce for the Commerce 1968-69 Fiscal year. He stated that the amount promotion requested is $1,766.34 less than requested and approved & publicity last year, and described the activities scheduled budget and the amounts of money to be allocated to each. He presented RESOLUTION N0. 68-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968-69." It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 68-42 A report on the budget request of the Lynwood Jaycees Lyn. Jaycees was also presented. The amount requested is $1,500 promotion & and the Manager read a list of the projects proposed publicity by the Jaycees and the amounts of money allocated. budget RESOLUTION N0. 68-42 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE LYNWOOD JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND PUBLICITY." was presented. Mr. Wayne Bryce, representing the Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Council to explain the manner in which they hope to expand their use projects. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Report on The Manager reported on the underground utility ordinance under- which was presented to the Council for study at the grounding last regular meeting. He stated that the Edison Company utility has asked that Section 2(c) be changed to provide that ord. they be allowed 90 days to provide a factual report rather than 30 days and the administrative committee may grant an extension of time not to exceed 60 days. As he could ~ ~ I'. find no objection to the time limitations requested by Ord, first the Edison Company, he recommended that an ordinance read - under- entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD grounding ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS. AND PROCEDURES FOR THE utilities REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDER- GROUND UTILITY DISTRICT." be accept.~d on first reading and passed to the second reading. """" Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to ask who would bear the cost of connection from the residential meter to the underground source, and he was informed that it would be paid by the property owner. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived.. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. Charles W. Orvis, 3987 LeSage Street, Letter from was read. Mr. Orvis expressed strong objection to C. Orvis re the removal of street trees along Le Sage Street. tree removal Mayor Siokos explained that the trees are being program removed because of their hazardous condition and asked if anyone present wished to speak about the tree removal program. Maxine Nelson, 3864 Le Sage Street, and Ramona Fletcher, 3834 Le Sage Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the removal of the trees and asked if there is not some solution to the problem rather than removal of the trees. The Council was also asked about replacement of the trees, and the City Manager stated that replacement would commence as soon as the concrete repair work was completed. Mrs. Marion Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to suggest that larger trees be planted in order to improve the appearance of the areas where the old trees are being removed. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to complain of a large tree being cut down in his neighborhood, and also discussed the possibility of tree planting along sidewalks in the business area. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Mr. Orvis' letter be accepted and filed. A letter from the County Board of Supervisors was read Letter from in which the Council was informed that the Los Angeles Board of County Employees Association presently involved in the Supervisors dispute between the City of Santa Monica and its concerning employees is an entity separate from the County employee strike government and that its actions do not reflect the in Santa policies or positions of the Board of Supervisors Monica of Los Angeles County. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, ~~ that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Muscular A request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for Dystrophy permission to conduct its annual fund raising drive Fund drive during December, 1868, was presented. It was moved Dec. 1968 by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said permission be granted. Extension of The Manager recalled that the Atlantic Richfield Corp. Atlantic was granted permission to conduct vibroseis tests within Richfield the City during the month of June. As the company has Corp. not been able to complete the work scheduled for June, testing permission is now asked for an extension of the permit permit into the month of July. Since doctors in the area of Century and Imperial have complained that vibration has interferred with certain of their medical instruments, the Manager recommended approval of the extension of time with the added stipulation that no further testing be allowed on Imperial Highway between California and Bullis Road or on Century between California and Bullis Road. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the requested extension of time be granted with the added stipulation recommended by the City Manager. Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to urge that the companies making vibroseis tests be required to remove the marking placed on public property in the process of conducting their tests. Report on The Manager reported on the complaint presented at the crosswalk - last regular meeting concerning the Abbott Road and Abbott Road Rosewood Avenue crosswalk, and stated that the City and Rosewood Engineer has investigated the traffic pattern an the area and has recommended the following: 1. That all of the Elm trees on the south side of Abbott be severely trimmed, possibly removing two such trees that may obstruct visibility. 2. Add one additional 7,000 lumen mercury vapor light on the south side of Abbott either on the first pole west of the crosswalk or on a new pole immediately adjacent to the crosswalk. 3. Install an overhead "beacon" type amber flasher on a messenger wire over the center of the street. This will require an additional electric service at this location. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the three recommendations of the City Engineer be implemented. In the discussion which followed, it was suggested that signs be directed to direct southbound traffic leaving the Long Beach Freeway to Imperial Highway and it was felt that many motorists exist to Abbott Road when they are, in fact, intending to proceed to Imperial Highway. The advisability of installing an overhead flashing light at the crosswalk was also discussed, and at was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the motion be amended to delete item No. 3. ~~~ All members voting aye on the motion as amended, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Manager presented for the Council's review and approval the plans for construction of Santa Fe Avenue from 109th Street through Century Boulevard. The plans have been amended as suggested previously and have been approved by the City Engineer. The Manager recommended that the City Council review and approve the plans for the extension of Santa Fe Avenue from 109th Street through Century Boulevard as prepared by the County Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a report on pending legislation as follows: 1. Assembly Bill 202 -- an amendment of the Brown Act which extends the provisions of the act to local advisory committees, boards, commissions, etc. The Manager recommended that the City Council go on record as being opposed to AB 202 on the grounds that it will greatly reduce the effective participation of citizens in an advisory capacity. 2. Assembly Bill 730 which provides for retirement of policemen and firemen who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System at age 50. The Manager urged the Council to go on record as being opposed to this legislation due to the increase in the retirement tax which will result and the reduction of local control over the city's retirement system. 3. Assembly Bill 1797 which proposed the creation of a "California Local Recreation Fund" which will provide local government with a source of funding for acquisition and development of outdoor recreational facilities. The Manager's report provided details of the proposed legislation and recommended that the City Council go on record as being in favor of the establish- ment of the "California Local Recreation Fund." After discussion of the proposed legislation, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager in opposing Assembly Bills 202 and 730. No action was taken on Assembly Bill 1797, and the Mayor asked the City Manager for more information on this bill. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning the Brown Act amendment and urged that both sides of the question be investigated prior to taking action. The Mayor informed Mr. Rokos that this bill has already received considerable study by the members of the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Green asked about the status of the Housing Code enforcement and asked if such reports could not be included in the Council's monthly report Santa Fe Ave. plans approved Report on pending legislation e). Councilman Byork asked that he be furnished with information concerning ambulance service provided by the City. Mrs. Diana Wright, 10929 Wright Road, addressed. the Council concerning hazardous traffic conditions on Wright Road. Mrs. Wright was informed that her complaint would be investigated. Discussion Mr. Herbert Mueller, 4268 Niland, addressed the Council regarding concerning the rest home proposed to be built on Carlin rest home Avenue by Mr. Sam Menlo. He stated that the development on Carlin would be immediately adjacent to his home and he objected to the second story windows and balconies as they would destroy the privacy of his rear yard. He suggested that the developer place the parking area at the rear of the property in order to alleviate the problem of the windows and balconies so close to his property. Mr. Mueller was informed that while the development is being constructed under a conditional use permit, all building code and zoning requirements are being met. It was agreed that the City would seek Mr. Menlo's cooperation in eliminating the overhanging balconies. Mr. Ernest R. Hogue, 11222 Wright Road, addressed the Council to speak of the excessive speed and other traffic hazards on Wright Road, He was informed that the matter would be investigated. Mrs. Ramona Fletcher, 3834 Le Sage Street, objected to the location of a fireworks stand on the Food Giant parking lot. Mrs. Betty Heinl, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council to complain of notices of housing code violations being placed on her property and also of vandalism of her property by neighborhood children. Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to inquire if the portion of the recently completed economic. survey as it affects his area of the City would be made available to the newspapers in order that the residents could be appraised of the information contained therein. He was informed that it would be available if the newspapers desire to publish the information. He also complained of traffic safety problems resulting from the C~ol.umware employees parking on Lorraine Street rather than on the parking area provided on the railway right of way . Council Mayor Siokos stated that he has received a letter supports from Mayor E dwin Wade of the City of Long Beach asking extension of for the city 's support of Pacific Southwest Airlines Long Beach application for extension of air service from the airport Long Beach a irport. It was moved by Councilman Smith, service seconded by Councilman Stevens, a nd carried, that the Lynwood City Council go on record as supporting extension of air service frcm the Long Beach airport. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning city operated ambulance service. He also commended Councilman Green for his concern about enforcement of the Housing Code. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Gr,.~en, and carr.iec~, that the meeting be adjourned. l,Cit Clerk, City o~ynwood Ma or, City o Lynwood APPROVED JULY 16, 1968