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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-07-16 - CCi~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1868, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 68-43 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 68-43 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDER~N(~ 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, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that this was the time for hearing on Hearing - the application of Risola, Inc. for a Class I entertainment Risola Inc. license for the Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, which , Entertainment was continued from the previous meeting of July 2, 1968. License The City Clerk informed the Council that on July 15, 1968, denied Mr. Warren Wolfe, Attorney for Risola, Inc., had requested that the hearing be continued to August 20, 1968. The Clerk had subsequently been informed by Police Chief Darton that his office had received an affidavit of withdrawal on the part of Risola, Inc., and he had verified this action with Mr. Wolfe on July 16, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the application be denied. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 848 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 848 OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR Undergrounding THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD,UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE utilities INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green,. that further reading be waived. All members voting aye,,the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the 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. RESOLUTION N0. 68-44 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 68-44 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE Setting fees FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR STREET REPAIRS, ESTABLISHMENT OF for certain LINES AND GRADES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND INSPECTION city work COSTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIRS OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS, U ~~ GUTTERS, PAVEMENT, DRIVEWAYS AND SANITARY SEWERS, AND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR BOOKLETS, MAPS, REPORTS AND OTHER SERVICES NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY ORDINANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO COLLECT SAID CHARGES." was presented. 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from Mr. Walter N. Anderson, Attorney representing W.N. Ander- Mr. Meyer Weisberg, concerning the improvement of Los son regard- Flores Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman ing Los Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Flores Impr, the letter be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter of the Los Flores Boulevard Improvement proceedings be referred to the City Attorney for a report at a later date. Letter and A letter from Mr. John J. Gottes representing Dr. Norman discussion Campbell, 11105 Pine Street was presented. The letter concerning stated that Dr. Campbell has been informed that one of tree his trees must be removed because it presents an unsafe removal condition, and that he is prepared to execute any program indemnification required to protect the City and to (Campbell complete any modifications necessary to eliminate the 11105 Pine) alleged dangerous condition. .-:~- Mr. John Gottes was present and addressed the Council to describe the condition of the tree in question and suggested possible solutions to eliminate any safety hazard. He said Dr. Campbell would execute an indemnity agreement and provide an insurance .policy to protect the City and would make any necessary repairs to the tree and sidewalk according to City specifications, at his own expense. Dr. Campbell's request to retain the tree was discussed among members of the Council and Mr. Gottes, and the City Attorney was asked if the City would be protected by insurance provided by Dr. Campbell. The City Attorney informed the Council that the insurance company would defend the City and pay any judgment rendered. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to comment on the tree removal program as being a reasonable project and one which would have to be continued. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that Dr. Campbell be permitted to take whatever steps are necessary, contingent upon the City Manager's restrictions concerning the grade and repair of the sidewalk, and shave the root of the tree and replace and maintain damaged sidewalk as well as secure adequate insurance to cover the City, as determined by the City { Attorney. Mr. Gottes stated that whatever Mr. Hemenway determined to be adequate insurance would be satisfactory. a Q Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None. Smith, Stevens. Byork, Green, Siokos. Mr. Gottes' request that removal of the tree be with- held for five more days was agreeable with the City Council. '-"' A letter from Mrs. T. Sailer, 4667 Abbott Road, was Letter regard- . presented. Mrs. Sailer complained of traffic safety ing Abbott Rd. problems on Abbott Road. It was moved by Councilman Byork, traffic seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be referred to Chief Darton for investigation and report. A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter from was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded G. Fullerton by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The City Manager reported on the request of the Lynwood Report on Chamber of Commerce for approval of over-expenditures by C of C balancing the amounts with money from under-expended request for items. With reference to the requests, the Manager revision of stated that the figures presented by the Chamber of 1967-68 budget Commerce could not be verified at this time and he recommended that the request be held in abeyance pending the City's fiscal year-end audit. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The matter of over and under expenditures was discussed with Mr. Becker, Chamber of Commerce Vice-President. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The application of the Southern California Edison Co. Report on for a rate increase for electrical service was reported Edison Co on by the City Manager. The application before the . rate i Public Utilities Commission proposes a 10.2 per cent i ncrease application ra se in pumping charges and 14.7 per cent increase in street lighting charges. This would represent an increase of $3,672 and $9,672, respectively, over the amounts budgeted for these services in the 1968-69 budget. The Manager recommended that the City Council submit a protest to the Public Utilities Commission on the ground that the proposed increases are too great. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council submit a protest to the proposed pumping and street lighting rate increases and the proposed domestic rate increase as well. The City Manager reported that the Mobilease Corporation Report on has requested the City of Lynwood to relinquish the Mobilease billboard located on City property at 11000 Wright agreement- Road. The property is leased to Mobilease Corporation A11 America with option to buy and as there is no reference to the i City Sign s gn in the lease, the City Attorney has indicated that Mobilease is within its rights in requesting the City to relinquish use of the sign. The State Highway Department is beautifying the Long Beach Freeway and under the City's outdoor advertising ordinance, the sign will have to be removed within three years after completion of the beautification work. The report stated that if the Council desires to keep the "All America City" sign, it will be necessary to negotiate with Mobilease Corporation for its retention. ~4 After discussion of an alternative location for the City's sign, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman. Smith, and carried, that the City negotiate with Mobilease Corporation to include the "All America City" insignia on the sign, should the Company use the sign for advertising purposes. Report on The City Manager reported on the necessity of Mr. silent alarm Wesley Legg removing his silent alarm system from system in the Police facility. He explained that the new Police Dpt. telephone system requires more line space than the previous one, and if Mr. Legg's equipment remains, the new switchboard will remain on a temporary hookup. Mr. Legg is allowed to reroute his lines into the new system's conduit, the City will have no room for expansion contemplated in designing the new system. Through his attorneys, Rogers and Harris, Mr. Legg has offered to install a new alarm board in order to reduce the number of false alarms, and to charge a City servicing fee which will be paid to the City (for details, see report on file in City Clerk's office). The report suggested that the City Council first determine the value of an alarm system in the Police Department and suggested various alternatives after a determination of need has been made. The methods of handling alarm systems in other cities was discussed, and the Manager suggested that the Council see the existing alarm system and give consideration to every alternative prior to making a decision. Report on The City Manager reported that the Los Angeles County grounds Department of Real Estate Management has asked if the maintenance City would be willing to undertake the maintenance agreement of the Library grounds. It is estimated that the for County cost to the City would be $205 per month for which Library the County would be willing to pay $240 monthly. The agreement submitted provides that the City will maintain the Library grounds for the term of August 1, 1968, through June 30, 1969, with a 60 day mutual cancellation clause. In reviewing the agreement the City Attorney wishes to make certain revisions for the City's protection. In order to provide uniform maintenance of Civic Center grounds, the Manager recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide necessary Library grounds maintenance in return for $240 per month. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted and the agreement approved after it has been revised by the City Attorney. Ralph The City Manager informed the City Council that the Herbold term of Planning Commissioner Ralph Herbold expired appointed to on July 1, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Byork, P. C. seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council adjourn to an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. ..~..~ Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Ralph Herbold for appointment to the Planning Commission. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, ~~~ that nominations be closed and that Mr. Ralph Herbold be reappointed to the Planning Commission. The City Manager presented a Corporation Grant Deed executed by J. Jack Willard, President and Fred J. Van Anda, Secretary of C & J Development Company, Inc. conveying to the City of Lynwood for street purposes the following described property: ~"" That portion of Lot 6 of the Slauscn Tract, in the City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 3, Page 348 of Miscellaneous Records in the office of the Recorder of said county within a strip of land 40 feet in width, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the northerly line of said Lot 6 with the center line of Wright Road, 33 feet wide, as shown on County Surveyor's Map No. 8484; thence easterly along said northerly line 1145.96 feet; thence southerly at right angles 40.00 feet; thence westerly parallel with the northerly line of said lot 1147.04 feet to said center line of Wright Road; thence northerly thereon 40.01 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT that portion within the lines of Wright Road as now established. The Manager informed the Council that the requirements of the City Engineer, Planning Commission and City Council have been satisfied. It was moved by Council- man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said deed be accepted. "~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Smith mentioned that a decision will probably be made on the Century. Freeway route at the State High- way Commission meeting in San .Diego on July 24, 1968. Councilman Byork inquired about. the organization of the local Drum and Bugle Corps and Recreation Director Snavely informed him that attempts are presently being made to form a junior corps and. to involve more local residents in the corps. The City Manager informed the Council that the Senate has passed a bill which has been signed by the Governor amending the cigarette tax allocation to be determined one-half by population and one-half by pro rata sales tax. He stated it is estimated that the City will receive an additional $50,000 per year and also suggested that the City Council consider amending the ordinance allocating cigarette tax revenue to permit placing the additional $50,OOq in the General Fund, thereby dividing the total cigarette tax revenue of $160,000 equally between the general .fund and the capital improvement fund. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to suggest that five day delays in tree removal such as granted to Dr. Campbell be given to others. He was informed that similar delays have Grant deed accepted by Council for Willard Lane Report on Cigarette Tax revenue ~5~ been granted to others. Mrs. Bowman, 3346 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the Council to urge that street sweeping schedules follow trash pickup days. The impracticality of such scheduling throughout the City was explained to Mrs. Bowman. K. Thompson Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed discusses the Council to comment on the following items: (1) problems excessive water standing in the Palomar area subsequent in Palomar to the installation of storm drains as well as industrial area waste water from the General Motors and Jorgensen Steel plant; (2) safety hazard of railway crossing at Century and Alameda; (3) nuisance of flood lights installed by Jorgensen Steel which shine into his home; (4) industrial waste released into the gutter by a paint shop located on Century Boulevard; (5) traffic hazard of trucks leaving and entering the shipping department of Jorgensen Steel Company; (6) trees on Lorrain Street which are in need of trimming. He was informed by the City Manager that the industrial waste department of the County has been contacted about the release of industrial waste water. Mr. Thompson also objected to the appointment of Mr. Herbold to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Betty Hein1, 11815 Virginia, addressed the Council to inquire what disposition had been made of her complaint about the condition of property adjoining hers and was informed that the matter had been referred to the Building Department. She also complained of juveniles acquiring beer and cigarettes and trespassing on her property. She also suggested that regular inspections be made by the Fire Department in search of abandoned refrigerators in order that they not be a hazard to children. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. mac- ,~ ~ Ci~y Clerk, City f Lynwoo APPROVED AUGUST 6, 1968 G' a or of the ity of Lynwood