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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-06-17 - CCLiYU REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 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 Stevens in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regu~.ar meeting of .7une 3, 196}, be approved as written. ~~mands -- RESOLtJTInr~1 N0. 69-3~ entitle~T: "RESOLCITION OF THE CITY ~:es. _~9-32 COL'PviC~.L OF Tr,~ CI1',' OF LYNWOOD ALL~~4^~II'dG AND APPROVING THE, I;"r.~,nrtA?vTll.: ~'~' ~ia'?a. 1!.i? ORL'ER7~~~ ,~dR.;r~Ai~1`PS DRAWN TIiEr?:~FOR." was I~»e=tinted. It was r~ovec by Councilman :3iokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be ~.dopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Zes. 69-33 RESOLUTION N0. 69-33 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Requesting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING AN has tax funds ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE 311ocation MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." was presented by the City Manager. He explained that each year the County of Los Angeles provides gas tax funds to the cities for maintenance of those streets on the approved Select System of Streets and the resolution requests allocation of $58,698.00 for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said resolution be adopted. ~~,'} Ro 11 C a 11 Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. des. 6g-.34 RESOLUTION N0. 69-34 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY le~t~ abatement COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S .evy approved REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1969-70 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be approved. ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. es. 69-35 Pursuant to the recently approved agreement with the i~prove C of C Chamber of Commerce for promotion, advertising and budget publicity, the Manager presented a report on the Chamber's proposed budget for 1969-70. He recommended that the Council consider adoption of a resolution allocating the necessary funds and adopting the proposed budget which is apart of the resolution. RESOLUTION N0. 69-35 entitled: "A RES(7LUTION (EXHIBI'T' A} OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AIdLOCATING FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING, PF~OMOTION, AND PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1969-70." was presented. It was moved by Council- man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that the .~;~ s L resolution be adopted. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to ask that the resolution be amended to specifically provide that contracted personal services be excluded from the total of expense items when determining administrative costs. He said he believed this should be done in order to avoid any ambiguity or future misunderstanding. After discussion of the need for being more specific as to exclusion of contractural services from the 33-1/3% administrative costs, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the motion to adopt the resolution be amended to add to the resolution the sentence "under no circumstances will the contractural services apply to the 33-1/3% administrative costs." Roll Call on adoption of the resolution as amended: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported on the budget proposed by the Jaycees for the 1969-70 fiscal year. The budget contains the same activities as in the current fiscal year with the addition of one project designed to assist untrained young people and designated as "Operation Opportunity." The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 69-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE LYNWOOD JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND PUBLICITY FOR 1969-70." and recommended its adoption. 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 Res. 69-36 Approving Jaycee budget A letter from Mr. Karl Kampf, 3072 Belden Drive, Hollywood,K, Kampf requesting clarification of the cost of utility under- letter re grounding was presented. It was moved by Councilman undergrounding Siokos, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that utilities Mr. Kampf be informed that there will be no cost to the property owner if the utility service connection can be made to overhead lines at the rear of the property affected. A letter from the City of Emeryville requesting Council's Letter from opposition to AB 2057 and SB 347 and 839 was presented. Emeryville It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- opposing AB man Smith, and carried, that opposition be expressed by 2057 & SB notice to the city's legislative representatives. 347 & 839 REPORTS AND REQUESTS The application of Robert E. Thon, dba, International R. Thon private City Security, for a special permit to conduct a atrol private patrol service in the City was presented, p permit It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- approved man Green, and carried, that the application be approved. X84 Fireworks Request for permits to operate fireworks stands were stand permits presented from the following: approved a. Knights of Columbus, 29'1 Imperial and 3888 Imperial Highway, b. Lynwood Diplomats, southeast corner of Long Beach and Century, c. Scout Troop 84, Beechwood and Atlantic. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the request be granted subject to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the sale of fireworks within the city. Sav-Way Disp. The application of Arthur Arsenian, Jr., 3263 Thaxton Co. trash Avenue, Hacienda Heights, dba Sav-Way Disposal Co., hauling for a special permit to conduct rubbish hauling within permit the City was presented. The application was accompanied approved by Police Chief Dayton's recommendation that the permit be granted. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the application be approved. Women's A request was presented from the Women's Missionary Missionary Council of the Lynwood Assembly of God Church for Council permission to conduct, a rurn:.~ge sal e on the church rummage sale parking lot at 3115 Banning '',venue on June 21, 1969. approved It was move d by Councilman Siokos, seconded by 6/21/69 Councilman Byork, and carried, th:~t permission be granted. Report on For the Council's information, the Manager presented Planning a report on recent Planning Commission actions as Commission follows: actions 1. Recommended a change of zone of Lots 111, 112, 113 and 11~-i, Licensed Surveyor's Map from R-3 to P-1 (11666-70 Benwell Drive}. 2. Approved a revised plot plan for the Zody's development on the Seventh Day Adventist property on Imperial Highway. The revision involves the relocation of the main department store to place the structure farther from residential properties on LeSage Street, and deleting all satellite structures from the initial construction. Cooperative The Manager reported that in order to continue the Personnel personnel testing service provided by the State .Services Cooperative Personnel Services it will be necessary .contract to renew the annual agreement. He expressed the renewed belief that it would not be possible for the City to receive a higher level of examination service than that provided by Cooperative Personnel Services and recommended that the Council renew the general service contract for the coming fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Counci l man Green, that the Council concur in the Managers recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. SDA storm The Manager presented a report recalling that the drain bid Council has previously approved plans and specifications call 10 a.m, for the construction of a 21" to 24" storm drain 7/11/69 beginning at the southeast corner of the proposed Zodys development extending easterly to Harris Avenue, then south to intercept line "D" in the intersection of tJ Beechwood and Harris Avenaze. An easement has been accepted from the Seventh Day Adventists Church and the Flood Control District has given permission to install the storm drain. The cost of the project is estimated at $36,025. The Manager recommended that the City Council authori2e a call for bids for the construction of the storm drain, bids to be received no later than July 11, 1g69, at 10 a.m, in the City Clerk's office. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen. Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive Rec. Commissioners session. Following the executive session, the meeting Liewer, Morris was called to order. reappointed The Manager presented a report on the expiration of terms of Commissioners as follows: 1. Recreation Commission Henry Liewer, E. L, Morris June 30, 1869 2. Planning Commission Jack Warren, George Higgins July 1, lg6g It was moved by Counca.J_man Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, ar~d carried, that Mr. Henry Liewer and Mr. E. L, Morris be .reappointed to the Recreation Commission and Mr. Jack Warren and Mr. George Higgins be reappointed to the Planning Commission. COUNCIL STUDY A draft of an ordinance amending the City Code section relative to minors attending pool halls was presented to the Couneil. The Mayor announced that the matter will be studied by the Councilmen .and will be brought back for further action at a later date, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Plan Commissioners Warren, Higgins reappointe d Mr. John D. Kirby, 2403 W. Carson, Torrance, State J. Kirby addressed chairman of "Project Prevention," addressed the Council Council re concerning circulation of petitions urging amendment petitions to of the State Health and Safety Code to provide urge amendment of stiffer penalties for adults convicted of the illegal State Health & sale of drugs to minors. He requested the council to Safety Code, indicate its approval of the circulation of the re illegal drugs petitions and presented brochures containing information about the program. Mr. Kirby was informed that the Council would study the material presented and he could return to the next meeting for action on his request. Councilman Smith submitted his resignation as a member of the City Council because of the necessity of moving to another city. Mr~ Smith expressed his appreciation for the oppostunity to serve the community and to work with other members of the Council and staff of the City. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Councilman Smith's resignation be accepted with regret. Councilman Smith resigns Mayor Stevens presented to Mr. Smith a plaque as a token of appreciation for his many years of service to the ~~ community. Stevens to Mayor Stevens requested authorization for himself attend a and a high school student, Anthony Ferraro, to attend Governor's a Governor's conference on youth. The conference is conference to be held in Anaheim, and the cost will be approximately $65.00. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the request be granted. The meeting was adjourned to executive session. Executive Following the executive session, the meeting was session again called to order. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. y Cit Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED JULY 1, 1.969 _~ M or of the City'of Lynwood