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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-09-01 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 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. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1970, be approved as written. Res. 70-54 RESOLUTION N0. 70-54 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands 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 Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Members and leaders of Boy Scout Cub Pack 437-C were present and were introduced by the Mayor. The pack was commended for their recent public service project of removing weeds from the right-of-way along Fernwood Avenue. PUB"LIC HEARING Public Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Zone change, the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed Study Area I changes of zone of certain parcels of land located in the area adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard between Century and Tweedy Boulevards and hereinafter specifically described, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager informed the Council that the notice of hearing had been published and posted as required, and no formal appeal has. been filed. He provided the following background information regarding the proposed changes of zone: The Planning Commission initiated the study of the zoning of the property between Century and Tweedy Boulevards adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard pursuant to opposition of property owners to continuing the existing P-1 zoning for their properties which were primarily developed for residential use. Upon the Commission's motion, an intensive study of the area was undertaken and public hearings were held on the zone changes which the study indicated were needed. Upon conclusion of public hearings Planing Commission Resolution 458 was adopted recommending changes of zone for 33 parcels. It was the Commission's finding that the lots in question, rezoned from residential to P-1 zone many years ago, are no longer required for parking purposes and should be changed to conform to existing uses and those uses more in keeping with the needs of the area. Subsequent to the PlanningNCommission hearing and after review of the findings by the City Attorney, 57 it has been suggested that the Council not concur in the recommendation to change the zone of lot 345, Tract 7046, as final disposition of this parcel requires additional study. The property is presently developed as a combination commercial and residential use under a variance granted several years ago. A map of the area was presented showing the lots proposed to be changed. The map indicated the present zoning and actual use of the parcels in question. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak for or against the proposed changes of zone. Mrs. Elizabeth Bristol addressed the Council to ask about the status of the property at 3210 Tecumseh. The Mayor again inquired if anyone present wished to speak. As there was no response, the hearing was declared closed. Public Hearing Zone change - Study Area I It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission recommendations for changes of zone of the following described lots, and that the zoning of Lot 345, Tract 7046 not be changed: FROM ZONE R-1 to R-3 Lot 113, Tract 5222 FROM ZONE R-1 to C-2 The West 40 feet of the South 2g feet of Lot 103, Tract 5222 FROM ZONE R-3 to C-3 Lot 15, Tract 4936 The West 5 feet of Lot 16, Tract 4936 FROM ZONE P-1 to R-1 Lot 346, Tract 7046 Lot 347, Tract 7046 Lot 348, Tract 7046' Lot 34g, Tract 7046 Lot 350, Tract 7046 Lot 351, Tract 7046 The East 30 feet of Lot 137, Tract 5222 The West 40 feet of Lot 138, Tract 5222 The East 40 feet of Lot 138, Tract 5222 The West 40 feet of Lot 129, Tract 5222 The East 40 feet of Lot 104, Tract 5222 FROM ZONE P-1 to R-3 Lot 38, Tract 4936 Lot 45, Tract 4936 Lot 68, Tract 4936 The West 50 feet of Lot 166, Tract 5222 The East 34.99 feet of Lot 166, Tract 5222 The West 22.5 feet of Lot 167, Tract 5222 The West 40 feet of Lot 158, Tract 5222 The East 40 feet of Lot 158, Tract 5222 5~ Public hearing- The West 50 feet of Lot 137, Tract 5222 Zone change, Lot 130, Tract 5222 Study Area I The East 80 feet of Lot 122, Tract 5222 FROM ZONE P-1 to C-2 The East 60 feet of the South 2g feet of Lot 104, Tract 5222 FROM ZONE P-1 to C-3 Lot 14, Tract 4936 The West 40 feet of Lot 112, Tract 5222 Lot 105, Tract 5222 The West 40 feet of Lot 104, Tract 5222 Lot 159, Tract 5222 Ord. first read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING zone change, ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION Study Area I OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS '.Ord. 880 ORDINANCE N0. 880 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE '.:Prohibiting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 'drinking of 23 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ENACT SECTION 23.9.1 :alcoholic THERETO, TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON FROM DRINKING BEER, beverages on WINE OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE ON ANY STREET, public grounds SIDEWALK, ALLEY, HIGHWAY, PLAYGROUND OR PUBLIC PARK." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, 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, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 70-55 RESOLUTION N0. 70-55 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Adding Police CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING STATE Reserve Offs. COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE OFFICERS," to St. Comp. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~7 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Stephen Warren Solomon of Kurlander, Solomon & Hart, Attorneys representing the South Gate Fire Fighters Association of the City of South Gate, was read. In his letter Mr. Solomon called attention to the labor dispute in which the South Gate Fire Fighters. Association is involved with the City of South Gate. He said it has come to their attention that the City of South Gate is a party to several mutual aid agreements and quoted Section 1505 and 1562 of the Military and Veterans Code of California relative to mutual aid to cities in states of extreme emergency. He further stated that any request for mutual aid from South Gate could only come as a result of the present labor dispute between the association and the city and the code sections quoted make it clear that no mutual aid can be rendered in such situations, and therefore, any request by the City of South Gate that outside departments man South Gate firehouses and provide daily fire protection cannot be honored by any department wishing to comply with the law. He stated that the purpose of the letter was to inform neighboring departments of the present state of the law and to request that the law be honored. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer that the letter be accepted and filed. The mutual aid program was discussed and the !""' City Manager explained that personnel could not be sent to man firehouses under strike conditions, but that if an emergency situation arises, the City would be obliged to fulfill its mutual aid committment and send assistance. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Letter re mutual aid agreement with City of South Gate It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the City continue to support the mutual aid program which is advantageous to the City of Lynwood, and requested the City Clerk to prepare a resolution to that effect for consideration at the next regular meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A letter from Mr. George C. Wiesner, 3644 Fernwood Letter from G. Avenue, requesting a reappraisal of the votomatic Wiesner regarding ~„ election system was presented. It was moved by votomatic election Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, system and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. A request from Harry Lieble, skipper, Sea Explorer Ship 401, Boy Scouts of America, for permission for the members of the group to collect old glass bottles and aluminum cans each Tuesday and Thursday ~0 Request from for an indefinite time, was presented. The Sea Explorers funds derived from the collection are to be used denied for the group's camping equipment and boat safety gear. Their method of collection was ,discussed and the opinion was expressed that it would not be desirable to have to boys going through trash containers in search of bottles and cans. The City Attorney informed the Council that that method of collection is prohibited by the City Code. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be denied. The Mayor requested the City Clerk to obtain further information as to the specific manner in which the boys propose to do their collecting. Voting delegates A request was presented from the League of California named for Cities that the City designate a voting representative League Conferenceand an alternate voting representative for the business sessions at the annual League Conference in San Diego on October 25-28, 1970. Mayor Green appointed Councilman Siokos as voting delegate and Councilman Byork as the alternate voting delegate. Request for A request from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli was support of presented concerning the enactment of a resolution Proposition A by the Lynwood City Council supporting Proposition "A" to be on the November ballot. Proposition A will provide 252 million dollars in construction costs spread over eight years for essential regional storm drains for the county, 75 cities and incorporated communities. The City Manager explained that some months ago Lynwood's needs relative to storm drain laterals in poorly drained sections of the city were submitted to the county for inclusion in the total storm drain proposal. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur and submit a resolution supporting the passage of proposition A. The advisability of adoption such a resolution without more precise knowledge of the total program and the benefit to be derived by Lynwood was discussed. It was suggested by Councilman Siokos that more information on the total county flood control project would be desirable. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: None. Byork, Stevens. Green, Liewer, Siokos. Beacon Disposal The application of Henry Vartanian, dba, Beacon License granted Disposal Service, 7843 Danvers Street, Downey, for a special permit to conduct a trash hauling business in the City was presented. The application was accompanied by the Police Department investigative report which indicated there was no reason for not ~..~., 61 issuing a business license. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the application be approved. The Manager reported that Rite-Way Refrigeration Service with whom the city has had a maintenance agreement since 1861, has requested an increase in '^" their monthly service agreement. The service provided by Rite-Way covers preventative maintenance service for all air-conditioning units in the Community Center, Bateman Hall and the City Hall and Police Building. The monthly service fee has remained at the original $116.76 per month plus necessary parts and materials at the company's list price less ten percent. Because of increased cost for labor and materials since the original fees were established in 1961, the company has now requested an increase to. $141.76 per month. As the service performed by Rite-Way has been excellent and it is recognized there have been increased costs during the 9-year life of the agreement, the Manager recommended that the Council approve the increase in the contract price up to a monthly total of $141.76 per month. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Rite-Way Refrigeration contract renewed Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a request for authorization Recommendation '~ to call for bids for the removal of 155 hazardous for tree removal street trees and the necessary replacement of program '` ' concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk adjacent to said trees. The Public Works Director has prepared plans and specifications for the project and funds have been budgeted for the program. The total cost j.s estimated at $35,950.95 with $13,950 apportioned to tree removal and the remaining $22,000 allocated to curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement. The Bid Call - Oct Manager recommended that the Council approve the . 10:00 a project specifications and authorize a call for .m. bids to be returned to the City Clerk's office no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 1970. Tn answer to questions from the Council, the Manager said the tree trimming crews formerly did the concrete work but that the tree trimming program fell behind schedule so badly when the men were diverted to the concrete replacement work, and he believed the work could be done for less money by outside contract. He said further that the trees chosen to be removed are those in most hazardous condition and which have caused the most concrete damage; also, that a list of people demanding tree removal has been maintained to assist in the selection. The City Attorney also emphasized that dangerous trees should be removed. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. V `~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Petition for Mr. Carl Rettig, 3618 Virginia Avenue, addressed the street lighting Council to present a petition for installation of presented - additional street lighting in the 3600 block of 3600 block Virginia Avenue. The petition was accepted and Virginia Mr. Rettig was informed that the Public Works Director will be asked to investigate his request for additional street lighting. Request for Miss Chris Hendricks, 10951 San Miguel Avenue, additional streetalso addressed the Counc~.l about the need for additional lighting - lighting on Abbott Road at the intersection of San Abbott & San Miguel and Abbott Road. The need for improved lighting Miguel was well illustrated by Miss Hendricks presentation, which included diagrams of lighting conditions and hazards to pedestrians and operators of vehicles at the location. Miss Hendricks was complimented on the excellence of her presentation and was also referred to the Public Works Director. Jaycees explain Mr. Wes Morley representing the Lynwood Jaycees "Do Something" addressed the Council to explain their project called program "Do Something." The aim of the group is to seek out community projects, ideas for improvement projects, and people who are desirous of taking part in such projects. The Jaycees would be acting as a "clearing house" for the activities. He said his purpose in addressing the Council was to bring attention to their plans and to urge public cooperation in this community effort. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire if Police Reserve Officers working for a private group for compensation would be covered by the City's State Compensation Insurance while carrying out that duty. He was informed that they would not be. Councilman Liewer and other members of the Council complimented the Planning Commission on the excellent work they did in completing the intensive study of "Study Area No. 1." Councilman Stevens asked if it would be possible to have a time set aside at the natatorium when its use could be limited to handicapped people. The City Manager said this would be investigated. He also commented on the successful apprehension and arrest of persons operating an illegal business on Long Beach Boulevard. Tree removal Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager if program discussedpurchase of larger trees than those provided by the City had been discussed as a possible means of replacing trees removed in the street tree program. The City manager said he has discussed this with a number of people but little interest was shown by those with whom he had talked when a price in the range of $50 was mentioned. Draining of swimming pools into the street was discussed, and Public Works Director Garber informed the Council that the County Sanitation District ~~ •~ prohibits emptying of swimming pool water into the sewer system; that the storm drains could be used if one is available to the citizen wishing to empty a pool. At the request of the City Manager, the meeting was adjourned to executive session. Following "~' the executive session, the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, September 4, 1970, at 4:00 p.m. tom``? \ ~~ ~ 2:E2G` C y Cle , C ty of Lynwo d APPROVED SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 -~ Mayor of t City of ynwood Adjourn to 9/4/70 4:00 p.m.