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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-08-06 - CC~i U REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 1968 The City Council of the City of session in the City Hall, 11330 date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, call. Councilman Stevens was absent. Lynwood met in a regular Bullis Road, on above Smith answered the roll It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1968, and the minutes of the special meeting of July 30, 1968, be approved as written. Res. 68-46 RESOLUTION N0. 68-46 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 Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. PUBLIC HEARINGS. Zone change- The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Wm. Turk Co. the time fixed for the hearing on the application of Lts. 11 & 12 William F. Turk for a change of zone of Lots 11 and 12, Bl. 7, Tr. Block 7, Tract 5418, from R-1 to M-l, the Mayor asked 5418 for information concerning the requested change of zone. The Manager stated. that notice of the hearing had_been published and posted, and presented a report on the subject zone change request and the one to be heard subsequently, both of which had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the zone change. As there was no response, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 East 108th Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the change of zone of Lots 11 and 12, Block 7, Tract 5418. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission and grant the request for change of zone of Lots 11 and 12, Block 7, Tract 5418, from zone R-1 to zone M-l. Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE read N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN approving PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE Wm. Turk Co. ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." zone change was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. ~~ It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. ~,,, The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for public hearing on the request of the Earle M. Jorgensen Steel Company for change of zone from R-1 ' to M-1 of Lots 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43 and 44, Block 1, Tract 5418, the Mayor inquired if there were any present in favor of or in opposition to the requested zone change. Mr. John Watkins, Vice-president of Jorgensen Steel Co., addressed the Council to speak in favor of the change of zone and explained that if the change. is granted, it is the company's intention to construct its home office building on the site. He presented drawings of the proposed structure and a plot plan of the area indicating the location of the structures and the parking areas. Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to state that he had discussed the proposed development with Mr. Watkins recently and had asked .that water from the proposed parking area be diverted to Century Boulevard instead of to 108th Street, and asked the City Council to require that the water be shed onto Century Boulevard and into the storm drains located there. The matter of drainage was discussed and Mr. Watkins ,.,., stated that he could not agree to diverting the water to Century Boulevard. It was the City Manager's belief that the catch basin which would be installed at the time of the Santa Fe Avenue construction would alleviate the water problem and that any remaining problems could be worked out satisfactorily at the time plans for the proposed improvement are submitted to the Building Department. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the hearing be .closed. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Zone change - Earle M. Jorgensen Co. Lts. 29, 30, 32 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, & 44, B1. 1, Tract 5418 R-1 to M-1 Ord. first read approving Earle M. Jargensen Co. zone change An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ord. first AMENDING SECTION 28.11 OF ARTICLE III OF THE LYNWOOD CITY read allo- CODE TO ALLOCATE CIGARETTE TAXES EQUALLY BETWEEN CAPITAL Gating Gig. IMPROVEMENT FUND .AND THE GENERAL FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT tax money ~6Z SAID TAXES BE USED FOR STATE PURPOSES ONLY." was presented for first reading. 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 Green, 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from Mrs. Kay Wright, 4045 LeSage Street, "Mothers representing "Mothers Against Dope" southeastern area was Against presented. The organization asks the Council's assistance Dope" and suggestions in their fight against narcotics. It was pointed out that the Council has consistently supported strong narcotic legislation. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Letter from A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, G. Fullerton was presented. Mr. Fullerton urged adoption of the Maywood City Council plan to direct the operation of the Police Department, and expressed satisfaction with the Century Freeway location. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Letter A letter from Mr. Edward Broesel, 4264 Platt Avenue, protesting was presented. Mr. Broesel protested the issuance of a issuance of permit to liberate pigeons to Rick Schell, 4265 Walnut two pigeon Avenue, and Terry Hormell, 4269 Walnut Avenue. The permits City Clerk informed the Council that both permittees have been requested to comply with the regulations governing the release of pigeons, but apparently they have not done so. The Mayor requested the City Clerk to request, on the City Council's behalf, those holding the permits to reduce their flocks to the required maximum number, and to comply with the requirements governing the release of pigeons. Claim for A claim for damages filed on behalf of Jonathan Buccowich damages was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded denied by Councilman Green, and carried, that said claim be (Buccowich) denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim for A claim for damages for false arrest, filed by Marvin damages Austin Deane, was presented. It was moved by Council- denied man Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, (Deane) that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim for A claim for damages for false arrest filed by Ward C. damages Rasmussen was presented. It was moved by Councilman denied Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that (Rasmussen) the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Silent alarm Letters opposing removal of the silent alarm system from system the Police Department were set aside as no decision to letters held remove the system has been m~.de by the City Council. over i~ ~. ~~ REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request was presented Hospital for permission fund raising drive from November 16 to November man Smith, seconded by permission be granted. from Sto Jude's Children Research St. Jude fund to change the date of the annual drive 11/16 December 7 to 14, 1868, to to 11/22/68 22, 1968. It was moved by Council- Councilman Byork, and carried, that The request of James R. Galloway for a special permit to conduct a secondhand business at 11264 Atlantic Avenue was presented, together with the certificate of occupancy approved by the Building Department and Fire Department and the Police Department investigative report. After discussion of the manner in which the business has been operated and whether or not the applicant is a new owner and has been operating since the time of filing his application, the application was referred to the City Clerk for further investigation and report. The request of Charles Dunn Company, 1339 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, on behalf of Hollywood Boys Club, for vacation of the alley between Lot 6 and Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 8, Tract 9288 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be referred to the Planning Commission. Galloway special permit secondhand store at 11264 Atlantic held over Request for vacation of alley between Lts. 6, 7,8 9, 10, Bl. ~, Tr, 8288 to P. C. The City Manager presented a report on adoption of the Report on General fund tax rate for 1968-69 which reviewed the adoption of financial needs of the City for the coming year as determined general fund during the recent budget sessions. In order to meet these tax rate needs, the Manager recommended that the City Council approve a General fund tax rate of 57~ per $100 assessed valuation and retain the existing retirement tax of 22¢, for a total of 79~. No action was taken as the Resolution establishing the tax rate cannot be adopted until the final assessed valuation figures are received. The Manager presented a request for approval of plans for Approval of the improvement of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road. He plans for presented the plans and a parcel map showing the four Carlin Ave at parcels to be created from the Lautrup property which . Bullis Road was recently purchased to accomplish the realignment of alignment Carlin Avenue. Parcels l through 3 may be sold for R-1 building sites, and parcel 4 is to be designated for street purposes. The Manager recommended that (1) the improvement plan and parcel maps be approved by the City Council and (2) that the Council direct the City Clerk to have Sheet 1 of the parcel maps recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager as to points 1 and 2 of his report. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. The Manager reported that pursuant to the Council's. Report and direction specifications were prepared and quotations approval of received for employee group health and life insurance.. health and life He provided details of the five quotations received all insurance of which included life insurance, and recommended approval program of the plan offered by Western Life Insurance Company which quoted a cost of $11.37 per employee and a composite cost for dependents at $21.15., on a one year contract. He ~:~~ informed the Council that he has had favorable reports from all those he has contacted who are or have been insured by this company. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council approve the quotation of Western Life Insurance Company for a health-life insurance plan for an employee cost of $11.37 per month and a composite dependent cost of $21.15 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Call for The Manager presented a report which recalled that the bids for Council approved an appropriation of $61,000 in the transite Water Capital budget for reconstruction and addition pipe - 10:00 of distribution mains primarily in the northeast a.m. 8/23 portion of the community. In order to provide material to reconstruct and add to the deficient water system the Manager recommended that the Council approve a call for bids for 7,000 feet of transite pipe, bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m., August 23, 1968, in the City Clerk's office. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Herb The Manager reported that the term of Parking Commission Levendusky member Herb Levendusky expired on April 29, 1968. reappointed Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Levendusky for reappointment to Parking to the Commission. As there were no further nominations, Commission it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that nominations be closed. Mayor Siokos declared Mr. Herb Levendusky reappointed to the Parking Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Council Councilman Green stated that because of a misinterpretation opposes of a letter currently being circulated, he wished the Century Council to go on record as opposing the Century Freeway freeway route and request a rehearing on the route. It was route moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council go on official record as being opposed to the decision on the Century Freeway route and request a rehearing. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. In inquiring about the street tree program, Councilman Green asked that replanting be commenced without waiting for the completion of the concrete work presently being done. ..~„ Mayor Siokos announced that if anyone present was interested in the petitions protesting the freeway route, petitions would be available following the meeting. Mrs. Eva Bowman, 3346 Los Flores, addressed the Council to inquire about the progress of the Los Flores Boulevard -~ Cl ~ t improvement and also inquired about the status of removal of old cars. Mr. Royal Barnes, 3125 Flower Street, addressed the Council to state that he was in the salvage business and inquired about removal of salvage from the streets. It was suggested that he contact the City Manager concerning salvage removal service. i^' Mayor Siokos proclaimed August 7, 1968, as "Military Order of the Purple Heart Day." The Mayor announced that he will be appointing an ad hoc committee to give the citizens of the community an opportunity to participate with the official body of the City in the move to be heard in regard to the Century Freeway route. Mr. Michael Harris, attorney representing Mr. Wesley Legg, addressed the Council concerning the matter of the removal of the silent alarm from the Police Department. He stated that a communication had been received from the Chief of Police by which the proprietor of the alarm system was given a 30 day period in which to remove his switchboard. The Mayor informed him that no decision had been made as yet by the City Council, and Mr. Harris asked if Mr. Legg would be notified of the time when the Council will be .discussing the matter and if the correspondence referred to earlier on the agenda would be presented. After discussion it was determined that the matter would be discussed at the Council meeting of August 20, 1968. Mrs. Lucille Kanka addressed the Council to ask for '~"` clarification of questions pertaining to the Century freeway and the question of whether or not the freeway can be built without the City's agreement was discussed. Mr. Richard Harn, 2823 Eccles Street, Lakewood, representing the recreation department sponsored Drum and Bugle Corps, addressed the Council to request financial assistance in order that the group can make a contemplated trip to perform in New Orleans. He said he has received permission to talk to the schools at the beginning of the next semester to interest the boys and girls of Lynwood in the program. In seeking additional funds it was suggested that he approach the local service clubs, and the Mayor informed him that the Council would take his request under consideration. Discussion re silent alarm system Councilman Byork informed the Council that another Lynwood Adjourn in resident Randy Hill has lost his life in Viet Nam and memory of suggested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. Randy Hill After observing a moment of silence, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Randy Hill. 2e s.~-O< 'ty Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED AUGUST 20, 1968 Mayor he City o nwood