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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-04-01 - CCREGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1969 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 March 18, 1968, be approved as written. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 69-19 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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 Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Mr. Lawless, President of the California Parole Agents Association, presented an award and honorary member- ship to Councilman Stevens on behalf of the board of directors and the members of the association. Mr. Carmen Anderson, representing the American Field Service, presented two foreign exchange students, Jorge Aguera from Argentina and Surapon Sawatkitpyrote from Thailand. Mr. Anderson requested that in conjunction with the American Field Service's annual "White Tag" sale that the Council declare April 21 to 27 as American Field Service Week in Lynwood. Mayor Siokos welcomed members of Girl Scout Troop No. 116 and their scoutleader, Mrs. Martha Bell. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 862 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2.142 'PURCHASE BY FORMAL CONTRACT' AND SECTION 2.154 'PURCHASE IN OPEN MARKET' OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE."was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that further reading be waived. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. as required by law. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published REPORTS AND REQUESTS The request from the Peace Officers' Association of Lynwood for permission to conduct their annual show and dance, held over from the March 18th meeting was presented. Mayor Siokos declared the meeting adjourned to executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request for permission to conduct the annual Police show and dance be approved. ~r 5 Res. 69-19 Demands Award to Councilman Stevens American Field Service Week April 21 to April 24, 1968 Ord. 862 Setting limit for purchase in open market Peace Officers' show and dance approved Z5~ Officer William Bean addressed the Council to express his appreciation for the Council's favorable action on the request of the Peace Officers' Association. Co. ProbationAs requested by the City Council at the previous Dept. meeting, the City Clerk reported on the request of request to the Los Angeles County Probation Department for solicit for permission to solicit funds, goods and services in funds denied connection with its VISTO program. The Council was informed that the solicitation would be done by probation department staff members and community volunteers, and that the funds would be used for supportive services to probationers such as emergency clothing, emergency loans, tutoring and recreation activities for which funds are not allotted in the departmental budget. The financial statement for the VISTO program for 1968 was presented along with a copy of the City of Los Angeles Social Service department information card. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request be denied. All members voting aye; except Councilman Smith, who voted no, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mission A request was presented from the Mission Rebels in Rebels in Action, Inc. for permission to conduct fund raising Action, Inc. operations within the city by means of door-to-door request sales of candy and nuts. The request was accompanied denied by a financial statement indicating the disposition of the funds and the corporation's charitable, educational, and public service purposes. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be denied. Cal. Council The request of California Council of the Blind, Inc. of Blind for permission to conduct its annual ticket sale request for a variety show to be held at the high school approved on July 30, 1869, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the request be approved. Cub Pack to A request from Cub Pack 4780 for permission to raise sell light funds by sale of light bulbs was presented. It was bulbs moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be approved. Report re The Manager reported that Section 11576 of the agreement Business and Professions Code requires that all parcel for checking maps be examined for the purpose of certifying that of parcel they are technically correct. The code permits the maps city to contract with the County Engineer for the purpose of checking such parcel maps. Because of the time involved in checking the maps and because the County Engineer has readily available the facilities for checking such maps, the Manager recommended that the Council adopt an urgency ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City and County Engineer for the checking of parcel maps in accordance with the provisions of Section 11576 of the Business and Professions Code, and providing for payment of final map checking fees to the County Engineer by Ord. 863 the subdivider. ORDINANCE N0. 863 entitled: "AN Urgency Ord. URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ADDING Providing SECTION 28.14-2 TO LYNWOOD CITY CODE, PROVIDING FOR for parcel THE CHECKING OF PARCEL MAPS BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER." map checking was read in full by the City Manager. It was moved by Co. by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, Engineer that said ordinance be adopted. ~~J Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the County Engineer of Los Angeles County providing for the checking of parcel maps pursuant to Section 11576 ~•-- Business and Professions Code was presented by the City Manager who recommended its approval. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council approve execution of said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that Economic Resources Corporation has submitted a tentative map for the develop- ment of the Watts Industrial Park, pursuant to Section 11535 of the Business and Professions Code. Approval of the tentative map has been recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Engineer as to location of the street and location of easements. The first parcel map, No. 1201, Lot 1, of land to be occupied by Lockheed Corporation was presented, together with deeds granting to the city easements for sanitary sewers and public utility and storm drain purposes, as follows: Storm Drain.-and public utility. That portion of the Tract of land marked "Omri J. Bullis, 100.495 Acre," on the map of the Bullis Land, in the City of Lynwood, County of """"' Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 3, Page 399, of Miscellaneous Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the southerly line of the land described in the deed to Economic. Resources Corporation, recorded on January 3, 1969, as instrument No. 578 in Book D-4241, Page 28, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of said County, with a line parallel with the distant easterly 40.00 feet measured at right angles from the easterly line of said 100.495 Acre tract; thence northerly along said parallel line North 11°42'50" West 20.05 feet; thence North 82°26'00" East 453.45 feet; thence North 07°34'00" West 145.87 feet; thence North 35°21'34" East 34.55 feet to a point in a non tangent curve concave to the North having a radius of 78.00 feet; a radial line through said point bearing North 42°43'32" East; thence Southerly along said curve through a central angle of 07°21'58", a distance of 10.03 feet to a point on said curve; a radial line through said point bearing South 35°21'34" West; thence along said last mentioned radial line South 35°21'34" West 29.98 feet; thence South ~7°34'00" East 161.94 feet to the southerly line of the land described in said deed to Economic Resources Corporation above described; thence along said last mentioned southerly line South 82°26'00" West 462.00 feet to the point of beginning. Sanitary Sewer Purposes. That portion of the Tract of land marked "Omri J. Bullis, 100.495 Acre;" on the map of the Bullis Land, in the City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 3, Page 399, of Miscellaneous Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: Report re ERC industrial par. development & acceptance of deeds of easements ~G Report re Beginning-at the interjection of the southerly line of ERC the land described in the deed to Economic Resources industrial Corporation, recorded on January 3, 1969, as instrument development no. 578 in Book D-4241, Page 28, of Official Records & acceptance in the office of the County Recorder of said County, of easements with a line parallel with and distant easterly 40.00 feet measured at right angles from the easterly line of said 100.495 acre tract; thence northerly along said parallel line North 11°42'50" West 570.03 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 82°26'00" East 486.84 feet; thence South 11°42'50" East 10.02 feet; thence South 82°26'00" West 486.84 feet; thence North 11°42'50" West 10.02 feet to the true point of beginning. The City Manager recommended approval of Parcel Map No. 1201, Lot 1 and acceptance of the easements. Mr. James P. Miller, Project Engineer for Daniel, Mann, Johnson, Mendenhall, 3325 Wilshire Boulevard, addressed the Council to explain the map of the proposed development which was on display. Lot 1 will be developed by Lockheed Corporation, who will produce aircraft parts. Training programs will be provided for the people in the area. Included in the development will be the administration building for Economic Resources Corporation, including central accounting and training facilities. There will be space for a small branch bank and a day-care center. The remainder of the land will be developed as needed. It was moved by Councilman Green, Seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve Parcel Map No. 1201, Lot 1, and accept said deeds of easement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Resolution The Manager reported that the State Division of Highways supporting is attempting to negotiate for the purchase of the abandonment Pacific Electric Right-of-way and tracks in order to of Pacific reduce the total width of the freeway and permit more Electric latitude in its design. The Southern Pacific company tracks has shown interest in realignment of the Willowbrook line and the east-west lines running through Lynwood to Paramount. As a number of jurisdictions are involved in such a program, the state has prepared a model resolution which has been or will be approved by each jurisdiction indicating its desire for the abandonment or relocation of the railroad lines. Among other things, the resolution states a willingness to accept responsibility for a "fair share" of the cost of relocation commensurate with the benefits. In the case of Lynwood, the state will purchase the bulk of the roadway as part of the freeway acquisition. The City should consider Qnly that part of the line between Imperial Highway and Alameda Street. Uncertainity as to financing was expressed, but the Manager said he believed that if the tracks were to remain, gas tax funds would eventually have to be expended for grade separations and therefore, gas tax money could be used to eliminate the tracks, and if federal assistance through H.U.D. could be acquired, the cost to Lynwood would be negligible. The manager recommended approval of a resolution supporting abandonment of the tracks as it would reduce the Century Freeway median width from 90 feet to 64 feet, resulting in reduced property assessment loss as well as improving design ~G ) ~~ capabilities and general freeway aesthetics. He presented RESOLUTION N0. 6g-2o entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONCERNING ABANDONMENT OF/OR RELOCATION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD LINES IN WATTS, WILLOWBROOK, COMPTON, PARAMOUNT AND LYNWOOD AREAS." and recommended its adoption. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations and adopt said ~.-•. resolution. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on a proposed joint t~~affic study with the City of South Gate under the provisions of the Highway Safety Act of 1866 was presented by the City Manager. He informed the Council that the highway safety research and development program provides funds for a variety of traffic programs, and City may participate in State safety programs and receive matching funds if their programs are coordinated and administered through the Governor. The City Engineer has been working with the City of South Gate to develop a cooperative program for traffic safety standardization between the two communities. The study proposes to emphasize coordinating of street markings, signs, and police record-keeping practices. A request would be made for a state grant of funds in the amount of $28,38.38. In applying 'f or funds, South Gate has matched the amount of funding required and will not ask Lynwood to contribute any "in kind" services. Lynwood will not be charged for this study as South Gate will bear all interim and accounting ..... costs which will be reimbursed by the program. Lynwood's matching requirement will be met by personnel costs presently expended for traffic safety record keep- ing. As the City will benefit by coordinated traffic control with South Gate and be provided funds for investigation into more advanced record keeping techniques and traffic control services, the Manager recommended that the City Council approve the study agreement and forward it to South Gate for ratification. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Smith, that the City Council approve the joint traffic study agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 69-20 supporting abandonment of Pacific Electric tracks Report re agreement for joint traffic study with South Gate The Manager reported that as directed at the previous ~F, Report re`~ meeting, a scope of work outline has been prepared, copies scope of work of which have been furnished to the Council, for possible planning- retention of a planning-engineering firm to assist in engineering planning and engineering in relation to the Century firm freeway. He reported that he has had preliminary discussio ns with planners who feel they will be able to submit a proposal by Wednesday, April 9, The Manager suggested that the Council hold a study session with this group to determine whether or not they are qualified to perform the work outlined and if their proposal is financially acceptable. It was agreed that the meeting would be adjourned to April g, at 4:30 p.m., in order to discuss the proposal of the planning-engineering firm. The City Manager informed the Council that he has discussed Report re with Dr. Loutensock, School Superintendent, the possibility joint council- of a joint meeting with the school board. Dr. Loutensock school board suggested that the Council either attend the regular meeting meeting ~5~ of the school board on April 22nd, or that a special joint meeting be held on April 29, 1968. After a brief discussion, the members of the City Council agreed that they would attend the regular meeting of the school board on April 22nd. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Discussion Mr. Conrad Tuohey, attorney representing Miss Betty concerning Heinl, addressed the Council regarding the City Council's Miss Betty adopted of Resolution 6g-11 declaring that certain Heinl and structures are a public nuisance and providing for the Council abatement of said structures (11815 Virginia Avenue, Resolution Lot 16, Tract 5686). Mr. Tuohey filed a letter No. 6g-11 concerning the matter and presented copies to the City Council. The letter requested that the City Council review and reconsider its action in declaring the subject property a public nuisance and ordering its demolition, and set out in detail the basis for the request. In his comments to the Council, Mr. Tuohey said he had reviewed the events leading to the action and found that all prior notices to Miss Heinl indicated that repairs could be made; that the fact that the structures were beyond repair were not recited in Resolution 69-11, and the ordinance requires alternatives of repair or removal. He said in fairness to Miss Heinl she ought to be afforded an opportunity to rectify the stiuation, and proposed to submit a performance bond running in favor of the city. He also questioned the reason why the Building Department would not issue a permit to Miss Heinl to correct the deficiencies. The problems resulting property and the effor Miss Heinl were called he was informed that a because the demolition Council. from the condition of the ~ and time spent in dealing with to Mr. Tuohey's attention, and building permit was not issued had been ordered by the City It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Miss Heinl be given ninety days from the date of receipt of a written list of corrections to meet the building code requirements, with a $5,000 corporate surety bond to be posted one week from the date she receives the Building Department report of corrections, the work to be one hundred per cent completed within ninety days, and if not completed, the $5,000 will be used to complete the project. Mr. Tuohey was asked if he felt his cleint would be willing to place a $5,000 bond. Mr. Tuohey said he would think so, but he did not have reference to a performance bond, but was referring to a penalty bond. Mayor Siokos asked Mr. DeJong if in his estimation $ 5000 would bring the building up to code, and Mr. DeJong said be believed $5,000 would be a minimum figure to ~"" correct the deficiencies and non-conformities. The City Attorney informed the Council that if the work was not completed, the bonding company would be entitled to take over the work and complete the building. The sufficiency of a $5,000 bond was discussed, particularly in the event no work was performed and a contractor subsequently said the work would take a greater amoizn~, and the City Attorney said a penalty bond would probably be better if there was doubt that the work could be done for the estimated cost. z~~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Smith. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Absent: None. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to question discussing the Peace Officers' Association request for permission to conduct their annual dance in r- executive session, and questioned why the association's financial statement was not made public. He said he felt the figures should be made public and asked if the session was in conformity with the Brown Act. He was informed that the City Attorney had stated it was. Mr. Rokos also asked if something could not be done to improve the water temperatures in the showers at the natatorium, and he was told the problem would be investigated. The City Manager informed the City Council that a vacancy W. McNeal exists on the Parking Commission, and it was moved by reappointed Councilmen Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and to Parking carried, that Mr. Walter McNeal be reappointed to the Commission Parking Commission. Councilman Smith called attention to legislation that has been introduced in an attempt to divide California into two states, and suggested that perhaps some would want to contact their state representatives to voice an opinion on the proposal. Councilman Stevens expressed his appreciation to the City Manager for the excellence of the work he has been doing, and introduced Mrs. Stevens and his daughter Lauri who were present in the audience. Councilman Green expressed his appreciation to the City Manager for placing civic center directional signs in appropriate places. He also asked if any- thing is being done to abate the nuisance of the old house on Carlin Avenue near Bradfield, and the City Manager informed him that abatement proceedings are in progress. The Mayor inquired how neglected properties are noticed, and the Manager said that the sources of information are the Fire and Building Inspectors. He said it is impossible to notice everything, but suggested that the Council consider having the Planning Commissioners or someone else point out areas that should be corrected. Mr. George Higgins addressed the Council to state that the Coordinating Council is looking into the problem of neglected property. Administrative Assistant Lazzaretto informed the Council of the progress being made in the removal of inoperative vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Adjourn to Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wed., April 9, Wednesday, April 9, 1969, at 4:30 p.m., in memory of 4:30 p.m. President Eisenhower, and a moment of silence was observed. City Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MAY 6, 1969 C.- Ma or of the City of Lynwood