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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-10-07 - CC~~~ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1968 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on aboue date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Stevens in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1969, adjourned regular meeting of September lg, and special meeting of September 26, lg6g, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 6g-57 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 Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Presentation of the Los Angeles County Fair First Place award of a trophy and a check for $600 for the Lynwood entry in the theme and display competition was made by Chamber of Commerce president, Dr. Hyrum Loutensock. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the revocation of the special permit of Lou B. Higgins, dba L & W Commercial Co., the City Clerk informed the Council that the required notice of hearing had been given. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. Mr. Silvera, Montebello, addressed the Council on behalf of Mrs. Higgins to request that the hearing be continued to permit more time to determine a course of action. Mrs. Higgins addressed the Council to.explain the loss of business she sustained when the territory in which she operates was annexed by the City, and asked also that the hearing be continued. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting of October 21, 1969, at 7.30 p.m. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The City Manager reported that because of delays encountered in acquiring rights of way for utility undergrounding, the affected utilities have requested an extension of time for completion of their work. Resolution No. 69-31 fixed the time of completion at 120 days and the Manager recommended that pursuant to Ordinance No. 848, that Resolution No. 6g-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 69-31 PERTAINING TO THE TIME LIMIT ESTABLISHED FOR THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 1." be adopted Res. 69-57 Demands Hearing - L & W Com . Co, held over Res. 69-58 Amending Res. 6g-31 underground utilities c~ G V amending Resolution No. completion at 240 days of said resolution. It seconded by Councilman adopt said resolution. Roll Call: 69-31 to fix the time of from the date of adoption was moved by Councilman Green, Liewer, that the Council Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer,. Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : None . --s WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Warren A letter from Jack D. Warren submitting his resignation resigns from as a member of the Planning Commission was read. Mr. P. C. Warren's resignation was necessitated by his recent transfer to San Diego. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Mr. Warren's resignation be accepted with regret. Claims for Claims for damage, filed on behalf of Simon and Twilla damage denied Maldonado, were presented. It was moved by Councilman 1~laldonado. Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claims be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Sears zone A letter from Roger Townsend, 3567 Orchard Avenue, change appeal and five others, appealing the decision of the hearing - Planning Commission in recommending a change of zone 11/4/69 from R-3, P-1 and C-2a to zone CB-1 of Lots 982, 983 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, Tract 3172. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that the appeal be set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting of November 4, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Central Letters protesting the change of zone from R-2, R-3, P-1, 'shopping Dist C-2, C-2a, C-3 and M-1 zones to zone CB-1 of that :appeal hearingproperty bounded by Long Beach Boulevard, Fernwood 11/4/69 Avenue, State Street, and Imperial Highway were presented from the following: Harry C. Ball, 7719 4th Place, Downey; Lynwood Pattern Service, Inc., 11233 Peach Street; Sure-Grip Skate Wheel Co., Inc., 11223 Peach Street. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that hearing on the appeal of the proposed rezoning be set for the regular meeting of November 4, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. For the benefit of those in the audience unfamiliar with the procedure, the Mayor explained that the proposed changes of zone would not be discussed until the formal hearing before the City Council on November 4, 1969. So. Cal. Gas A letter from the Southern California Gas Co. giving Co. franchise notice of assignment of a portion of its franchise assignment rights to Southern Counties Gas Co. of California was presented by the City Clerk. The notification complied with requirements of Ordinance No. 581, Section 7(e) in that it was accompanied by a certified e~r copy of the assignment. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the notification be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association L.A. Co. Heart for permission to conduct its annual fund drive in Fund drive ~-- February 1970 was presented. It was moved by Council- 2/70 man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, ~' that the request be granted. A request was presented from the Rubaiyats, auxilliary Rubaiyats to Khayyam Grotto, for permission to conduct their rummage sale annual rummage sale at 3100 Imperial Highway on 10/18/69 October 18, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. An application was presented from Dale Gentry for a special permit to conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 11907 Long Beach Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the special permit be approved. An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the Chamber of Commerce for promotion and execution of an autumn festival in the City park was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the status of the sale of the property at Bullis Road and Carlin Avenue was presented to the City Council by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the matter be held over to permit study of the City Attorney's report. A report on the bids received for construction of a concrete cross-gutter in Carlin Avenue at Bradfield was presented by the City Manager. The low bid of $11,431 submitted by Ruggles Construction Co. exceeded the Engineers estimate by approximately $3,000, partiy due to recent settlement of the operating engineers' strike which resulted in wage and benefit increases of approximately 25%. Alternatives to accepting the low bid were abandonment of the job, advertising for new bids, or completing the work with city forces. It was the Manager's recommendation that the low bid of Ruggles Construction Co. be accepted at a total price of $11,431 to be financed from 2106 gas tax funds. After discussion of the alternatives open to the Council, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and accept the low bid of $11,431 submitted by Ruggles Construction Co. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Christmas tree sales lot - D. Gentry 11907 L.B. Blv Fall Festival agreement approved Report on Lautrup prop. sale held over Cross-gutter bids, Carlin & Bradfield awarded to Ruggles Const. ~~~ Bid call - The Manager presented a report on the City's tree tree trimming trimming program for which $12,500 was provided 10/31/69 in the current year's budget. Specifications for trimming approximately 4,000 trees have been prepared, and include a provision that should the bid exceed $12,500 a reduction may be made in the number of trees to be trimmed in order to meet the maximum figure. The Manager recommended that the Council call for bids for tree trimming, ,....,~ bids to be received in the City Clerk's office no later than 10 a.m., October 31, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting:- was adjourned to executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. Walter Read The Mayor announced that nominations to fill the appointed to vacancy on the Planning Commission were in order. p, C, Councilman Byork,nominated Mr. Walter Read to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that nominations be closed, and Mayor Stevens announced that Mr. Walter Read was appointed as a member of the Lynwood Planning Commission to fill the existing vacancy. Lampman & AssocThe City Manager introduced Mr. Owen Menard, of report Lampman and Associates, who addressed the Council concerning the Century Freeway planning study. Mr. Menard reviewed the "Preliminary Sketch Plan and Freeway Influence Study" previously accepted by the City Council, and in anticipation of the freeway hearing scheduled for October 15 explained the following specific recommendations resulting from their study: 1. That the freeway pass over Alameda Street and that it be elevated by viaduct at least to Long Beach Boulevard and by earth fill through the residential area, thus providing possible parking or other uses under the viaduct portion. 2. That there be an interchange at Santa Fe Avenue, one-half interchange at Long Beach Boulevard, an underpass at Spruce Street, Fir Street, Bullis Road, Harris or Muriel Drive, with Harris being the most logical, a full interchange at Atlantic Avenue, and an underpass at Wright Road. 3. Connection of Fernwood Avenue and California Avenue at an easterly angle to maintain local circu- lation. Mr. Menard called attention to the red portions of the maps on display and furnish to the Council, indicating what they believe the State Division of Highways should do to relocate the city streets in order to continue the local circulation system in its present pattern. With reference to Santa Fe Avenue, Mr. Menard urged e~ ,fir that every effort be made to determine the alignment Lampman report as it would result in a considerable saving to the City if the Santa Fe construction contract could be let concurrently with the freeway construction. As it is needed for the interchange, the State will build their portion when they construct the freeway, and it would be advantageous if the City could contract at the same time with the same contractor. A strong stand by the City in regard to a landscaped freeway was urged. Removal of the railways tracks. is anticipated. If they are not removed, the freeway would have to be relocated approximately thirty feet south, and it would require a new analysis of the responsibility for reconstruction of the local circulation system. Everything possible should be done to have the railway removed. Investigation of the current zoning ordinance and modernization of its provisions if needed, was suggested in order that the city will be assured that development following the freeway construction will be accomplished under modern ordinances to get the best from the developers. Mr. Menard stressed that his comments were only recommendations at this point and asked the Council- men for their comments. In answer to specific questions from members of the Council, Lampman & Associates representatives and representatives of the State Division of Highways gave the following replies and comments: Access to Century Boulevard from the freeway is important to the city in order that the commercial and industrial area can be served properly and be promoted by the city. To continue Century Boulevard east of the Long Beach Freeway and river would be an inter-agency program and not a part of the freeway plan. Westward movement of the Long Beach Freeway will be necessary to provide ramps and sufficient area for the Long Beach-Century Freeway interchange, as well as to accommodate widening of the Long Beach Freeway itself. The State's preference as to elevation of a freeway varies with the particular location, and the distance between piers of a particular elevated freeway depends upon the precise design, information not available at this time. Recommended Lynwood Road cul de sac on the east and west sides of Long Beach Boulevard are necessary because of the Lynwood Road's proximity to the freeway ramps. Josephine Street is designated on the sketch plan as a secondary street east to west across the City. The interchange at Long Beach Boulevard will require acquisition of land north of Fernwood to approximately Platt Street. In order to continue the traffic flow, California Avenue should be joined to Fernwood Avenue at an easterly angle, and it was suggested that this be requested through a report such as the Lampman report, and that the city's desires and what is felt to be appropriate for the City be made known to the Division of Highways. ~~~U Lampman report Continuation of Fernwood Avenue to Atlantic creates problems because of the interchange proposed at that location, and Mr. Menard stated this would be restudied. Landscaping of the freeway even though elevated on piers, can be done, though in a limited manner. As to railway removal, it was suggested that the City continue at the staff level to indicate its desire for the removal of the tracks. The design concept is with the removal; before any agreement is entered into, the City should be assured that the removal will be accomplished. When asked if removal of the park circles along State Street had been included in the study, the Council was informed they were not part of the study but their eventual removal appeared inevitable and this had been discussed with Mr. Erickson for future action. The Council was informed that the State is aware of what the City is interested in accomplishing in planning the freeway and that many problems will thus be resolved in planning discussions. Mr. George Henderson, of the Lynwood Press, questioned the affect of the on and off ramps onto Long Beach Boulevard on the business district of the city, and was told that the acquisition would extend to approximately Platt Avenue. Dr. Hyrum Loutensock asked if the Will Rogers School would be taken into consideration in the agreement with the Highway Department, and Mr. Lampman said that the sketch plan recommended relocation of the school. No action.was taken on the to another date for further report was discussed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS report, and adjournment consideration of the Councilman Liewer inquired if the trees being removed are being replaced and if the City has a policy of planting trees in areas where none have previously been planted. The City Manager informed him that the trees would be replaced, and while the City had no planting program in formerly unplanted areas, such a policy could be established. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, October 10, 1968, at 6 p.m. ~-e-~ ~E > L~-~~ ~ ~"' ~~~ ~~~ ity erk, City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 21, 1969 Ma r of the Ci y of Lynwood