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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1968-11-06 - CC~ 9 fi REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1968, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 17, 1968, be approved as written. Res. 68-63 RESOLUTION N0. 68-63 entitled: "RESOLUTION Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS was presented. It was moved by Councilman by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution Roll Call: OF THE CITY APPROVING DRAWN THEREFOR." Smith, seconded be adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Siokos presented a plaque to Dr. Taylor Jackman in appreciation for his many years of public service as a member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Siokos proclaimed the "Marine Corps Week" and the "Youth Appreciation Week." PUBLIC HEARINGS week of November 10 to 16 as week of November 11 to 17 as {Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived said hour being 'White Garter the time fixed for hearing on the application of V & ,entertainment C Investment Corporation, doing business as White :license deniedGarter, 10817 Long Beach Boulevard, for Class I, II, !(10817 L. B. and III entertainment licenses, the Clerk stated that Blvd.) the notice of hearing had been posted as required by ordinance. She also informed the Council that information had been received from the Chief of Police that the individuals making the application were no longer connected with the business and denial of the application was recommended. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard in regard to this hearing. Mr. H. J. Gearhart informed the Council that he was operating the business as he had had to repossess it. As there were no otherswishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application be denied. Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Los Flores time fixed for hearing on the matter of the improvement Improvement of Los Flores Boulevard between Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway by the widening thereof and the construction of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches, together with all incidental and appurtenant work, the City Clerk presented affidavits of publishing, posting and mailing notices of said proposed improvement. The Clerk presented a report on protests '' :7~ received as follows: Total front footage, 4,601.59 feet; total front footage represented by protests, 2,719.14 feet; percentage of protests, 59.09%. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. Mr. Meyer Weisberg, 4320 Mammoth Avenue, Sherman Oaks, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed improvement. Mrs. Mildred McKenna, former owner of property on Los Flores, informed the Council that when she sold her property recently a lien for the improvement appeared and asked what could be done about it since the work has not been done. She was referred to the City Clerk for assistance in correcting the assessment against the property. Mrs. Eva Bowman, 3346 Los Flores, addressed the Council concerning traffic patterns and restrictions on Los Flores Boulevard. As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. RESOLUTION N0. 68-64 entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BY THE WIDENING OF SAID BOULEVARD, TOGETHER WITH ALL INCIDENTAL AND APPURTENANT WORK." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.02, AND 6.02 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO ENLARGE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF TO PROHIBIT THE PERMANENT PARKING OF VEHICLES IN A FRONT YARD, EXCEPT IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY DURING CERTAIN RESTRICTED PERIODS AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) 4 OF SECTION 12.04 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 TO REFLECT THIS LIMITED PARKING IN SAID PRIVATE DRIVEWAY." was presented for first reading (revision of ordinance presented on September 17, 1968, which included both side yard and front yard parking restrictions). Res. 68-64 abandoning Los Flores Improvement Ord. first read - Parking of vehicles in front yards etc. Parking restrictions in side yards of corner lots wee discussed, as well as time limitations on front yard parking. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for revision to provide a front yard parking limitation of seventy-two hours. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, inquired about people parking several cars in their back yards, and he was told the intent of the Council is to provide relief in neighborhoods where unsightly conditions exit in front yard areas. Mrs. Mraz, 11636 Vieta, addressed the Council opposing restrictions concerning parking of vehicles on private property. ORDINANCE N0. 854 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ord. 854 LY~i1WO0D AMENDING SECTION 10.66 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO Providing PRESCRIBE CERTAIN STANDARDS UNDER WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL standard for MUST ACT IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO ISSUE AN ENTERTAINMENT denial or LICENSE AND PROVIDING THAT AN URGENCY EXISTS FOR THE PASSAGE issuance of THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, entertainmen lic. :19 8 seconded by Councilman Stevens, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that said ordinance be adopted and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter recom- A letter from Mrs. J. P. Dudenhoefer, 3508 Beechwood mending Mike Avenue, recommending Mike Saldi for appointment to the Saldi to P.C. Planning Commission was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. Guerrero A claim for personal injuries filed on behalf of Josephine claim for Guerrero was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, injuries seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the denied claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Letter from A letter was presented from Mayor Bollero of the City City of of Corona urging the City Council's cooperation in an Corona re anti-narcotic program involving the closing of the anti-narcotic Mexican border to minors unaccompanied by parents or program guardians. Mayor Siokos suggested that Mr. Bollero be informed of the Council's support and directed that an appropriate resolution be prepared for the next regular meeting. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Jaycees A request was presented from the Lynwood Jaycees for request to permission to sell popcorn, peanuts, coffee and hot sell popcorn, chocolate during the annual Christmas parade. It was .etc. at moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, ,parade grantedand carried, that the permission be granted. ,DAV Forget- The request of the Disabled American Veterans for permission Me-Not sale to conduct their annual Forget-Me-Not sale November 7 to approved 11 was presented: It was moved by Councilman Green, 11/7 to 11/11 seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. .Herald- A request was presented from the Herald-Examiner Joint Examiner Strike-Lockout Council for permission to explain the Union request Union position by means of personal calls, picketing denied and broadcasts of recorded messages. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be denied without prejudice. D. Gentry The application of Dale Gentry ,for a special permit Christmas treeto conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 11907 Long sales permit Beach Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman .granted Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that 11907 L.B. the special permit be granted. The application of International City Security, 6265 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, for a special permit to conduct the business of private patrol was presented, together with the Police Department investigative report and recommendation that the license be denied. ~~~ It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation. In the discussion which followed, the Council was informed by the City Attorney that this type of business could not be limited in number, and the State has partially preempted the field of licensing such services, setting standards therefor, and reserving the right to cancel licenses if there are violations. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to request that he be given an opportunity to submit in a letter facts which would point out to the Council and City Attorney that this type of business can be of a dangerous and harmful nature to the community. He also urged that a distinction in licensing be made between "guard" and "patrol" service. The motion to concur in the Police Department recommendation was withdrawn, and it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the application be approved. The application of the Wackenhut Corporation, 612 S. Serrano, Los Angeles, was presented together with the Police Department investigative report indicating that the applicant had failed to complete the steps necessary for processing the application and the Police Chief's recommendation that the application be denied. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council deny said application. The application of the William J. Burns International ^^ Detective Agency, Inc., for a private patrol service permit was presented with the Police Department investigative report which indicated no reason why a special permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the application be approved. The application of Irving R. Mesnick for a special permit to conduct a secondhand business at 10859 Drury Lane was presented together with the Police Department investiga- tive report which indicated no reason why the permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the application be approved. At the October 1st meeting, the Council was informed that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the change of zone from R-1 to M-1 of Lots 42 and 45, Block 1, Tract 5418 (2611 and 2621 108th Street) as requested by the Earl M. Jorgensen Steel Company. The Manager presented for first reading 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 570." It was moved by Councilman Green, "~"~ seconded by Councilman Smith, that further reading be waived. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to request that when the Jorgensen Company improves the subject lots that they provide for drainage of water to Century Boulevard where it will empty into the storm drain. He was informed by the Mayor that such a request will be made. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. International City Security private patrol permit Wackenhut Cori private patrol permit denied William J. Burns Detectit patrol permit granted Irving Mesnic~ secondhand permit grantee 10859 Drury Lane Ord. First read - Earle Jorgensen Stee zone change (2611 & 2621 E 108th St.) 2OC~ It was moved by Councilman Stevens, 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, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report and The City Manager presented a report on the two bids received discussion on for the house located on the property at Carlin Avenue and bids received Bullis Road (Lautrup property), as follows: (1) a bid for Lautrup submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hill for $1,260 for property the house, contingent upon acceptance by the City of an unstated sum for the purchase of one and one-half of the lots; (2) a bid submitted by Mr. Charles M. Sloan of $29,000 for the house and the two interior lots, with the contingency that the City accept $5,800 with the balance payable if the buyer is able to obtain financing for the remainder. The Manager noted that the City does not pay a realtor's fee; that Mr. Sloan's bid does meet the minimum price for the house and the price tentatively established for the lots, i.e., $3,500 for the house and $12,500 for each of the lots, and that both bids are contingent upon the bidder's ability to acquire the land. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to speak concerning the sale of the subject property. Mrs. Peggy Child, 12035 Muriel Drive, add Council to state that she represented Mr. informed the Council that the contingency off his offer and it would be an all-cash asked for a 90-day escrow, if Mr. Sloan's accepted. ressed the Sloan and has been taken offer. She also bid should be Mr. Charles Sloan addressed the Council to question the payment of a realtor's fee and the Mayor informed him that the property had not been placed with the real estate board, it was placed as an open bid. Consequently, the City was not in a position to pay the cost of a realtor's fee. Mr. Sloan then stated he would have to come to some under- standing with Mrs. Child concerning the real estate fee. The Mayor suggested that the matter be set aside as there were no bids offered under the original stipulation. Mr. Bob Hill, 11816 Third Avenue, addressed the Council to describe what he had done in submitting his bid and asked what regulations would be set up in order that bids could be submitted knowledgeab3:y. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council reject all bids to date. Procedure for sale of the house and land was discussed and the City Attorney informed the Council they could legally negotiate for the sale thereof. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to urge that they consider putting the house and property up for public bid again on the basis of a minimum bid of $3500 for the house and the successful bidder for the house to have the opportunity to buy one or more lots at $12,500 each. Mr. Sloan stated he favored settling it as his bid was now public knowledge, and said he wished to make an offer of $3,500 for the house and $12,500 each for the two interior lots. ~._ The City Attorney stated that the offer must be submitted in writing. Mr. Bob Hill, 11816 Third Avenue, offered $13,500 for the house and 1-1/2 lots. As there was no form available upon which to present a written offer, Mrs. Child left the meeting to obtain one. r'^ The Mayor suggested that the matter be set aside to later I, in the meeting and declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for discussion of a personnel matter. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. Councilman Green nominated Mr. Hank Becker for appointment Hank Becker to the Planning Commission. As there were no further appointed to nominations, the Mayor declared nominations closed. It Planning was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, Commission and carried, that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Hank Becker for appointment to the Planning Commission. The City Manager presented a report on the bids received for furnishing 1,000 feet of 12" and 600 feet of 6" asbestos cement pipe, and recommended that the low bid of Familian Pipe and Supply Company be accepted for a total cost of $4,286.10. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith. Noes: Councilman Stevens. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on the bids received for installation of an 8-inch sewer line in Santa Fe Avenue south of Imperial Highway, and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Noriega Sewer Construction Co., Inc., for a total cost of $7,692.00. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. In order to implement provisions of Ordinance 842 for the removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, the Manager presented for approval an agreement with Mr. Hugh Lichtig, doing business as "Big Auto." The agreement, prepared by the City Attorney, provides that Mr. Lichtig will remove all such vehicles upon completion of the public hearings required by the ordinance, without charge to the City or the property owner. Among the provisions of the agreement is a 30-day mutual cancellation clause which will permit the City and the contractor to evaluate costs and efficiency of the program. The Manager recommended Council approval of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council approve execution of said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pipe bid - Familian Pipe & Supply Co. Santa Fe Ave. Sewer - Noriega Sewer Const. Co. Agreement for abandoned vehicles - Hugh Lichtig The Manager reported the result of a study of the City's ~~~~~~ Report & tree trimming program which indicates that it is presently recommendat ioncosting approximately $15 for each tree trimmed by City tree employees. Quotations have been received from two tree trimming service companies,as follows: American Tree Service, program $4.795 per tree; La Fon Tree Service, $4.75 per tree. The quotations were on the following specifications: Trimming height of 12'6" over the street and 9' over sidewalks, with all dead wood over 2" in diameter to be trimmed. The report stated that the Street Department is presently short one maintenance man whose annual salary plus overhead is nearly $10,000. The Manager requested permission to have the La Fon Tree Service trim 500 trees in order to judge their work. The expenditure would be more than offset by a delay in hiring a utility maintenance man. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Manager be granted permission as requested. Mayor Siokos suggested that publicity be given to the fact that people can trim their own trees and need not call out City forces to do trimming. Lautrup The City Attorney informed the Council that Mr. Charles house and Sloan had signed a deposit receipt wherein he agrees to .parcels 2 & purchase Parcels 2 and 3 of a portion of Lot 7 of the 3 sold to J. J. Bullis Tract, recorded in Book 14, Page 53 of Charles Sloan Parcel Maps of Los Angeles County, commonly known as the Lautrup property, and the house thereon, for the sum of $28,500, $1,000 to be paid on November 7, 1968, in the office of the City Clerk, subject to a 90-day escrow and the buyer's obtaining necessary financing. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- . man Byork, that the Council accept said offer. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos. Noes: Councilmen Smith, Stevens. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Archie Legg addressed the Council to state that he believed the City ordinance provides for fines to be levied for violations and that each day is a separate violation. If this is true, he asked that the fine be levied or action taken. The City Attorney stated it is true; that a complaint would have to be filed in court. Mrs. Peggy Child, 12035 Muriel Drive, addressed the Council to explain why she believed she was due a commission on the sale of the house and two parcels of the Lautrup property to Mr. Charles Sloan. She was informed that the City could not pay a commission as the property had been placed for sale by bid and it was not listed for sale through the real estate board or any other agent; that the Council assumed this was clearly understood earlier in the meeting, and that ""'~ the Council also assumed that the matter of a fee had been settled between Mrs. Child and Mr. Sloan at that time. Discussion re Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the motorcycle Council concerning injuries to police motorcycle officers officers and asked if the Council would consider discontinuing the use of motorcycles. He also asked what function the motorcycle provides that could not be accomplished by a car. The Police Chief stated the 2 O ~~3 motorcycle provides greater mobility in heavy traffic. The unit cost comparisons between motorcycles and cars was discussed briefly. Councilman Byork commented on the excellent report he had received from the Fire Chief on the City's providing municipal ambulance service. r- The City Clerk was directed to send letters of congratulation to the City's legislative representatives who were elected [, on November 5. Councilman Stevens issued an invitation to attend the narcotics seminar to be held at the high school on November 8, It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~ , Cit 'Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 19, 1968 f~~~~~~~~~ d~ Mayor of the City Lynwood