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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-01-06 - CC~~Q9 Mayor Stevens in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll cal]_. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1970 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1968, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-1 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 70-1 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request filed by New Zion Church of God in Christ, Inc. New Zion 2156 E. Hatchway, Compton, for exemption from the business Church license fee for operation of a public coffee shop at exempt lic. 12606-A Long Beach Boulevard was presented. request denied The Reverend Quinton Lewis, 1105 N. Pearl Street, Compton, (12606-A Pastor of the church, addressed the Council to explain Long Beach) his background and that of the church in Compton and the work being done with the youth. He stated that proceeds from the operation of the coffee shop, to be staffed by volunteers, would assist in carrying on the work of the church, particularly with the young children and teenagers. The questions of conflict with private enterprise and of setting a precedent for other such requests were discussed. Pastor Lewis said he did not feel the business would compete with private enterprise as he believed the customers would be from among the employees of the adjacent car wash and possibly those coming in to have their cars washed, and that it would only be open during the hours that the .car wash is open. yes. Councilmen Byork, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos. Absent: None. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request be granted. Roll Call: A The request from the St. Vincent de Paul Society for Exempt lic. renewal of its annual exempt license to conduct renewed - salvage collection within the city was presented. It salvage was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- collection man Green, and carried, that the request be granted. V Hope Sunday The request from the City of Hope for permission to fund drive conduct its annual "Hope Sunday" fund solicitation was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be approved. Report on The Manager presented a report on proposed purchase oi' purchase of two parcels of surplus county property, the first county surplus being Lot 21, Block 15, Belle Vernon Tract, which property is adjacent to the Lindbergh School. He recalled that the Council had previously authorized a bid for the land of $18,500 for the future development of the area as a neighborhood park. The appraised value of the land is $20,000 and the county has counter offered $19,500. Because of the need for additional park facilities in the area, the Manager recommended that the Council offer $19,500 for the parcel. He also informed the Council that the school district has acquired an adjoining parcel of land and perhax~s it would be feasible to develop the combined parcels as a neighborhood park, and called attention to drawings of the proposed development for the Council's consideration. The Manager was asked if county cooperation had been SOUght with respect to acquiring the land for recreational purposes at no cost to the city. Mr. Ri:1ey assured the Council this had been attempted, however, as the land is surplus land of the old Belle Vernon Acres Water District, the County cannot give it away. He also informed the Council that capital funds a.re available for the purchase of the land at this time, and he is committed to a January 15th deadline for an answer to the County. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council offer the County of Los .Angelea $19,500 for the purchase of Lot 21, Block 15, Belle Vernon Acres Tract. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The second parcel of county surplus pr~~perty is the easterly 62 feet of Lot 31, Tract 7099, located on Arlington Street east of Atlantic Avenue, and until recently was the location of Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine Company No. 51. The Manager reported that the appraised value for the land and improvements is $14,000, which appears to be a fair price. However, after a study of all possible uses for the property, he is of the opinion that the land and improvements would be of limited value to the city, and recommended that the county Real Estate Management Division be notified that the City of Lynwood has no further interest in acquisition of said land and improvements. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. .Report on The Manager presented for the Council's information :garage sales a report on so-called ''garage sales" wherein he concluded that it appears that adequate control can be achieved under existing ordinances. d i r~ E~ ~ The Manager reported that plans and specifications have been completed for the improvement of Beechwood Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Century Boulevard. The street paving portion of the project will be done by the Street Department and the concrete work will be accomplished by outsz.de contract. The estimated cost of the contract work is $10,500 and the city portion of the project is $15,300, for a total of $25,800, to be financed from gas tax funds. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize a call for bids for the contract portion of the project, bids to be received in the City Clerk's office no .later than 10 a.m. on February 6, 1870, It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager informed the Council that he has been contacted by Mr. Norman Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce secretary, with the request that the Council meet with the Board of Directors of the Chamber. Three dates were suggested fer such a meeting, if it meets with the Council's approval, After a brief discussion, the Mayor asked the Manager to advise the Chamber that a suitable date wou]_d be February 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Edward Fuhrman, 43]..y Pendleton Avenue; addressed r-- the Council to ask for clarification of tl~~ report on garage sales, and he was assured that they can be controlled satisfactorily under existing ordinances. Mr. Edward Pacheco, .11.208 State Street, addressed the Council to discuss development of the Central Business Area, the closing of adjacent streets, and the effect it will have on his property, Mr. K. F, Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to review informally a number of things that have taken place in the city in the past, such as the various econorriic and land use surveys, particularly as they affected the area of the city in which he lived. He spoke of the M zoning granted to the Jorgensen Company on the north side of 108th Street and asked that action be taken to rescind the M zoning. He asked that something be done to rehabilitate the property on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue between Norton and Los Flores and suggested that it could be hidden from view in a manner similar to that used by the water heater company located at the intersection of Fernwood Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. '~ Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to ask if the adjourned meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would be open to the public, and he was assured that it would be. Mr, Rokos also suggested that the proposed neighborhood park adjacent to the Lindbergh school be developed with Federal funds, and asked that an application for such funds be made. He also questioned the Council's denial of the request from Beechwood Ave . imp . bid call 2/6/70 Joint C of C and Council meeting 2/4/70 7 30 p.m. Discussion re garage sales Jorgensen Co, zone change discussed V a church for a license exemption, stating that such an exemption had been granted another church in the past. The City Attorney stated that with reference to license exemptions, the city ordinance uses the word "may" which gives the City Council discretion in acting upon a specific request. Cat nuisance Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 Los Flores Boulevard, and On Los Flores Mrs. James Netherland, 3517 Los Flores Boulevard, both addressed the Council concerning the nuisance of cats owned by a neighbor. They were assured that the matter will be investigated to see what can be done to eliminate the nuisance. Mr. Edward Pacheco, 11208 State Street, addressed the Council to inquire exactly where the freeway will be located, and he was informed that the precise design is not yet available. ~iokos League The Mayor announced that Councilman Siokos will be ~$irector - the new director to the Los Angeles County Division Green - of the League of California Cities and Councilman ~.lternate Green will be tYie alternate. c It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. r /' L L~' Clt Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED JANLIARY 20, 1970 ~/~ M or of the Cit of Lynwood