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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-10-01 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 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, r- the roll call. i Lynwood met in a regular Bulbs Road, on above Smith, Stevens answered It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1968, be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Jack Dunster, 4048 Century Boulevard, addressed the Council to express the appreciation and thanks of the Lynwood Swim Club for the co-operation of the City and the Recreation Department in making possible the successful Championship swim meet held on September 20 and 21, and said it was the club's hope that they would be awarded the same meet by the A.A.U. next year. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for the public hearing on the application of Risola, Inc., dba Panic Button, 12006 Atlantic Avenue, the City Clerk stated that notice of hearing had been posted at the direction of the Police Chief, as required by ordinance. The Clerk informed the Council that the investigative report of the Police Department indicated that some confusion exists as to the true ownership of the business, and that it was the investigating officer's recommendation that the entertainment permit be denied until such time as an investigation can be completed by the Lynwood Police Department and the Long Beach Alcoholic Beverage Control office. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the investigating officer. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard on the matter. Mrs. Lela Garrison, 10512 Rosewood, South Gate, addressed the Council to state that she was the bookkeeper for Risola, Inc., and would try to answer any questions the Council had. She said that Mrs. Mary Bramwell, one of the owners of the corporation, was out of the State due to illness in her family, but could be present on short notice, if necessary. She explained that Risola, Inc., doing business as the Panic Button, had been sold, but that the sale was never completed; that Mary and Eugene Bramwell, owners of Risola, Inc., took it back and reapplied for an entertainment license. In response to questions by the City Attorney, Mrs. Garrison explained the "after hours" private club operation being conducted on Friday and Saturday nights at the Panic Button. She explained that during the period of time the escrow was being terminated, the after hours operation was commenced between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., without serving alcoholic beverages; that she had been informed by City representatives that the operation was a permitted use Hearing - Panic Button entert ainmeni license 1.84 Panic Button in the zone in which the Panic Button is located and was entertain- informed by the ABC that they were not concerned with ment license the operation of an after hours private club. She denied described the manner in which the club operated. Mrs. Garrison was in formed that the use was not a permitted one in the CB-1 zone and it w ould require Planning Commission approval. After discussion of the propriety of the motion pending, it was withdrawn, and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the application of Risola, Inc. for a Class I entertainment license be denied without prejudice. Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Housing Code the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of violations Housing Code violations at 11020 Bellinger Street, 11020 the Mayor requested information from the Building Bellinger Official concerning the subject hearing. The Building Inspector Jack DeJong presented a report describing the Housing Code violations at 11020 Bellinger, and requested that the City Council, acting as a Board of Appeals, direct that the buildings be removed. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Faber Dopp, 1818 David Drive, Escondido, explained that he held a first trust deed on the property. He said the present owner, Mr. Armstrong, has offered the property to the City of Lynwood, and that he, Mr. Dopp, said he has discussed the sale of his first trust deed to the City with the City Manager. He said he also understood that Mr. Herman Appel has a client that is interested in purchasing the property. The City Manager was asked what steps would be taken if the Council finds the structures should be demolished. The Manager stated that the owner will then have 30 days to abate the nuisance or the City can do it and assess the property for the work done. Mr. Herman Appel, 10000 State Street, informed the Council that he has a client who might be interested in purchasing the property and bringing the structure up to code, and he wants 30 days in which to make such a proposal. He urged that the Council allow his client time to go over the violations with the Building Inspector to determine everything necessary to bring the structure up to code requirements. Mr. DeJong stated that the violations are too numerous to list and he has determined that the building cannot be rehabilitated. Res. 68-54 RESOLUTION N0. 68-5~ entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Providing forCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT abatement of CERTAIN STRUCTURES ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING public FOR ABATEMENT OF SAID STRUCTURES." was read in full by nuisance the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Green, 11020 seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be Bellinger adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~Q ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 852 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord. 852 - OF LYNWOOD AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6 OF SECTION 4.00 AND providing PARAGRAPH 8 OF SECTION 6.00 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 57o for politica TO ADD POLITICAL SIGNS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS signs in AS A PERMISSIBLE USE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES."was presented "R" zones for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, •- seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further ~ reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, 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. RESOLUTION N0. 68-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION RESCINDING Res. 68-55 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 68-31 OVERRULING PROTESTS Rescinding & AND DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED JURIS- repealing Res DICTION TO ORDER THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT IN THE 68-31-Los MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN Flores Blvd. LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, BY THE REMOVAL 1911 Act OF EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER AND BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, AND SIDEWALK, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON MAY 21, 1968, ON THE GROUND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MADE A FINDING THAT THERE WAS A PROTEST OF 47q OF THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE DISTRICT WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE MADE A FINDING OF THE PERCENTAGE OF PROTEST BY THE OWNERS OF A MAJORITY OF THE FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY FRONTING ON THE ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 68-56 entitled: "AMENDED RESOLUTION OF Res. 68-56 INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES Resolution of BOULEVARD BY THE WIDENING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE Intention Los CURBS AND GUTTERS, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND Flores Blvd. APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by widening Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Downtown Lynwood Merchant's Association City to help was read in which they asked the City's participation in sponsor over- providing matching funds for overhead Christmas decorations head Christmas on Long Beach Boulevard. The proposed budget for such decorations decorations is $2100 and they specifically asked that the City match private contributions to a maximum of $1000. Mr. Alex Meyer, 11407 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning the importance to the merchants and to the community of having the overhead decorations, and to urge the City's participation. 1~f It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Byork, that a matching fund be established not to exceed $1,000. The City Attorney advised the Council that the request should be directed to the Chamber of Commerce, the City's agent for advertising and promotional activities. Mr. Meyers said the Chamber has been approached but it has no funds allocated for this purpose. Mr. Ed Fuhrman, x+319 Pendleton Avenue, described the circumstances under which the decorating was carried out in 1866 when City funds were administered by the Chamber of Commerce. He requested that the Council indicate that they would give favorable consideration to providing assistance in carrying out the decorating and said that time is of the essence as commitments must be made soon. The motion pending was withdrawn and it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that a resolution be prepared directing the Chamber of Commerce to pay the Downtown Lynwood Merchant's Association up to the sum of $750 matching funds for overhead Christmas decorations. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, questioned the decoration of Long Beach Boulevard in as much as the annual Christmas parade is scheduled for Atlantic Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Siokos. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS L. A. Co. A request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association Heart Assn. for permi ssion to conduct its a nnual fund raising '.fund drive campaign during February, 1969, was presented. It 2/1969 was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Request be granted. Camp Fire The request of the Rio Hondo Area Camp Fire Girls for Girls candy permission to conduct their annual candy sale from sale 1/17 to January 17 to February 10, 1969, was presented. It 2/10/69 was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that permission be granted. Boy Scout The Council was informed that a request had been Troop 700 received from Boy Scout Troop No. 700 for permission pancake to hold a pancake breakfast at Coles Market on breakfast September 28, 1868, The troop had been informed by request letter that a request could not be presented until filed October 1, and it was not known whether or not they had in fact held the breakfast. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the request be accepted and filed. Dance permit The application of the 11900 Corporation, Theral D. granted the Levie, president, doing business as the Circus room, Circus Rm. at 11900 Long Beach Boulevard was presented, together 11900 L.B. with the report of the Chief of Police which indicates no reason why a dance permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the dance permit be granted. All members voting aye e~CCept Councilman Stevens who voted no „the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~•.a ~~~~. r--- i The Manager presented a report concerning plumbing and electrical permit fees which have not been amended since 1964. Comparison indicate that the existing fees are below those charged by surrounding communities, and he recommended adoption of an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 11.76 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH INCREASED AMOUNTS AS PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 25.5 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH INCREASED AMOUNTS AS PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION OF PLUMBING EQUIPMENT." It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, _ and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the 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. The agreement prepared by the City Attorney to permit the Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Fall Festival in the City park from October 30 to November 3, 1968, was presented by the City Manager, with his recommendation that the Council give favorable consideration to its approval. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council approve the Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that at the time of adopting Ordinance No. 848 establishing procedures for under- grounding of overhead public utilities, it was thought that no work would be undertaken until sufficient funds had been accumulated to undertake a project of reasonable size. The utility companies have now approved a policy of permitting the advancement of funds in order that projects of acceptable~~C'~eYi be commenced. In order to begin the process the City Council must direct that the administrative committee (Mayor, City Manager, Public Works Director, Building Inspector, and utility representatives) meet to study and recommend an undergrounding district to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council direct the undergrounding utilities committee to meet on October 8, 1968, at 4:15 p.m. As requested at the last regular meeting, the Manager reported on the relocation of a fire hydrant located at Atlantic and Lavinia Avenues. The cost figures of relocating or removing the hydrant were provided. The Manager presented a third proposal, that is, that the City construct a new water line south on Atlantic Avenue to Lavinia and west on Lavinia to a dead end line at Second Avenue. The approximate cost would be $10,500 and would complete the circulating system required for adequate service to surrounding residential areas as well as permit installation of three hydrants in more urgent locations and permit removal of the existing hydrant. The new line would be in keeping with the recommendation of the Covington Corporation and is favored by the Water Superintendent and Fire Ord, first read Amending fees - electrical & plumbing Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival Agree- ment approved Report on the administrative committee - undergrounding utilities Report & recommendation - Fire hydrant at Lavinia & Atlanti X88 Department. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that tY~e Council approve the construction of a water line along Atlantic Avenue to Lavinia and west on Lavinia to Second Avenue as proposed by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Request to A report on the plans and specifications for realignment approve of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road was presented by the construction City Manager, together with a drawing showing proposed Carlin & realignment and indicating the location of concrete Bullis islands to channel traffic for improvement of traffic approved flow and increased safety. After study of the plans it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the plan be accepted with the deletion of the concrete islands and substitution of striping to indicate traffic flow. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the plans for realignment of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road be approved as presented by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid Call - A report on the disposition of the surplus property at 10/31/68 Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue (Lautrup property) was Removal of presented by the City Manager. The report indicated house from that the Building Inspector has estimated that moving Carlin & and rehabilitation of the existing dwelling would Bullis prop, cost approximately $5500, depending on the distance it is moved. The Manager estimated that the City should expect to receive between $3000 and $5000 for the house. It was his recommendation that the three lots be placed on the market at a minimum net price of $12,500 and that bids for the sale of the house be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 31, 1868, in theCity Clerk's office, and that the house should be removed within 90 days with the Council reserving the right to refuse any or all bids. As an alternative, the Manager stated that the Council might want to suggest a net price of $42,500 for the three lots and the house. He also said he has information which indicates someone is interested in purchasing the three parcels and the house as well. After considerable discussion of the best way to offer the land for sale, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the house be put up for sale at a minimum price of $3500, bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 31, 1868. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Sevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the proposed construction of an additional 8-inch sewer line to begin approximately 700 feet south of Imperial Highway terminating in the ~8-inch trunk line in Imperial Highway, at an estimated cost of $9100. ~~9 The present 8-inch line running from Imperial Highway to Lynwood Road along Santa Fe Avenue is inadequate and the proposed additional line will serve the area adequately for future anticipated needs. The Manager recommended that the Councilb~.uthorize a call for bids for the project, bids tomreceived no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 1968, in the office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- ,,.., man Green, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. ~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the Council would adjourn to an executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bill Robertson, 5431 McMillan, representing the City Employees read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the City employees to participate in a beard growing contest in conjunction with the annual Fall Festival, and requested the Council's permission for the employees to compete in the contest. After discussion of the proposal, the Council agreed that the City employees be limited to growing sideburns no longer than the bottom of the ear for the purposes of competition. ~*-~* Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to state that he believed the traffic island proposed to be constructed in connection with the realignment of Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road will seriously hamper those traveling south on Bullis Road when they try to negotiate a left turn into Carlin Avenue. He also questioned the reason why the City cannot get an option to buy one of the surplus lots at Carlin and Bullis Road to one ma~Cing a bid on the house. Mr. John Kanka, 5131 Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council to ask if members of the City Council or City employees can bid on the house to be sold. He was informed that the City Council cannot bid. Councilman Stevens commented on the unsitely condition of weeds growing at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway and asked that they be removed. Councilman Stevens also commented on the success of the annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet and the deserving ~ecpicnt~ of awards, Mrs. Genevieve Francis, Mr. Ken Beaubien, and Mr. E. L. Morris. The matter of the Century Freeway presentation to be made in Bakersfield on October 21 was discussed, and the Mayor suggested that the Council meet on October 17, 1968, at 7:00 p.m. and invite the ad hoc committee, Chamber of Commerce and School District to be present to explain to them exactly what will be presented before the Highway Commission. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that the meeting be adjourned. '~ ~ / ,. City Clerk, City of Lynwoo APPROVED OCTOBER 15~, X1968 Mayor of the city of Lynwood Bid Call - Sewer line Santa Fe Av 10/25/68