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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-07-15 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1g69 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 Pro tempore Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer and Siokos answered the roll call. CounciT~nan Stevens was absent. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be ~"' excused. '~ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 196g, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 69-41 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. The Mayor welcomed a DeMolay group present in the audience. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS + ORDINANCE N0. 866 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 21.1 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO PERMIT MINORS OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN YEARS TO PATRONIZE A POOL OR BILLIARD HALL THAT COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS AS TO VISIBILITY FROM THE STREETS INTERIOR LIGHTING, AND THE PROHIBITION At3AINST SALE ©F ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PREM2SES." was presented for second reading. It was moved by .Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Liewer, 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, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. ORDINANCE N0. 867 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON'THE EAST ROADWAY OF ALAMEDA STREET (JORGENSEN ANNEXATION)." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Byork, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Res. 69-41 Demands ord. 866 Amending Sec 21.1 of Code re pool halls Ord, 867 Approving_ Jorgensen Annexation X94 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. rd. 868 ORDINANCE N0. 868 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY one Change OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE -3 to P-1 OF ESTABLISHING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN ts. 111, 112 PROPERTIES, AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION 13, 114 OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE icense N0. 570." was presented for second reading. It was urveyors moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman ap Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, 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, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS etter from A letter from Mr. Lawrence R. Lillard, 11329 Atlantic . Lillard re Avenue, regarding appointment to the Recreation ecreation Commission was presented. It was moved by Councilman ommission Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, acancy that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS ermit for An application for special. permit filed by Shelia Lee, rt exhibit 10332 San Anselmo Avenue, South Gate, on behalf of the ranted - California Artists Association was presented. The 645 Imperial association wishes to conduct an art exhibit at /18 & 19 3645 Imperial Highway. A conditional use permit for the exhibit has been approved. It was moved by Counoil- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the application be approved. quest from A request from the Lynwood Unified School District drool dist that the City name the School District as additional city insured on its liability policy was presented. The lability ins.reason for the request is that school facilities are ~licy held used by the Lynwood Recreation Department in conducting per the joint city-school district recreation program. As information as to the cost of furnishing the certificate was not available, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter be held over to the next meeting for further information. stter from A letter from Howard C. Alphson, Attorney representing in. Invest. the Lynwood Investment Corporation, was presented in Grp. re which Mr. Alphson requested the City to establish a ;tablishing vehicle parking district in the area bounded by State chicle park. Street, Imperial Highway, Long Beach Boulevard, and _st. Fernwood Avenue. Also presented was a letter from Lytal Realty certifying that the parties whose names and properties were shown on a list accompanying Mr. Alphson's letter have signed a California Real Estate Association Standard Form Real Estate Purchase Contract and Receipt for Deposit with attached Memorandum and map. The Manager recommended that the City Council a uthorize the City Manager and City Attorney to discuss appropriate vehicle parking district procedures ~' ~ ~ with the law firm of O'Melveny and Myers. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer., and carried, that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to study and investigate Mr. Alphson's request. The Mayor recognized Mr. Dick Harn, director, and two ~"~- members of the Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps who presented to the Council a trophy won by the corps. For the Council's information, the City Manager presented Report on SDA a report for the purpose of clarifying recent critical storm drain concern about the construction by the city of a storm ~~ drain along the south property line of the Seventh Day Adventist School property. Mr. Leonard W. Gibson, 1717 North Long Beach Boulevard, Compton, addressed the Council on behalf of a group of taxpayers and objected to the expenditure of public funds, and asked the Council's reconsideration of the proposal to expend public funds for the proposed storm drain construction. After questioning the City Attorney about the legality of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for research. The Manager's report on the bids received for construction of the Seventh Day Adventist property storm drain was removed from the agenda. The Manager presented a report on the reconstruction of Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road, together with drawings of the project, and informed the Council that the estimated cost of reconstruction is $35,500, to be financed from 2106 Gas Tax funds. He recommended that the City Council authorize a call for bids for the project, bids to be received in the City Clerk's office no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the Council concur in the recommenda- tion of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. For the Council's information, the Manager reported that at its last meeting the Planning Commission initiated zoning procedure for the area known as Mona Boulevard Annexation No. 1. The Commission recommends M-2 zoning for the area, and the required amendatory ordinance will be presented to the Council at the August lg, 1g69, meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor welcomed three former councilmen present in the audience, Mr. J. Jack Willard, Mr. James E. Rowe, and Mr. Thomas Pender. The City Manager gave an informal progress report on the construction of Santa Fe Avenue. Bid Call - Carlin Avenue at Bullis Road reconstruction 8/1/69 l0 a.m. Report on Planning Com. action Councilman Byork commented on the success of the Jaycees annual Fourth of July celebration. He also commented on the need for a microfilming process for ~lyE the Police Department and asked that acquisition of microfilming equipment or service be investigated. Discussion Replacement of the existing silent alarm system in the 'e expansion Police Department was also questioned by Councilman >f Police & Byork. He was informed by the City Manager that nothing 'ire Depts. further has been done pending proposed expansion of the facilities. Mr. Erickson stated that preliminary proposals are available for expansion of both the Police and Fire Department facilities. Councilman Byork also discussed the advisability of having officers reports made by means of recording and Iran- scription equipment in order to free the officers for time to devote to active police duties. He also commented on the need for better storage facilities for articles such as bicycles being held by the Police Department. Councilman Liewer called attention to the city's 48th anniversary of incorporation on July 16. Councilman Siokos informed the Council that Mrs. Gordon is being sent to a town in Scotland and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that a city plaque be prepared in order that she might take it for presentation to the Mayor of the "~ Town. Mr. Jack Willard addressed the Council with reference to the city's 50th anniversary to be observed in 1971, and invited suggestions for a suitable celebration for consideration by the Chamber of Commerce committee studying the proposed anniversary celebration. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. C ~City~Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED AUGUST 5, 1969 ==3 __ !~ _.._ Mayor o~ he City of Lynwood