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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-09-15 - CC.;l REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 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 Oounclme,n Siokos, seconded by Councilman ,Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1970, and the minutes of the adjourned reg~t l~l~ meeting of September ~, 1g70, be approved as writben. RESOLUTION NO. 70-56 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITX COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS n Res. 70-56 Demands 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. Mr. Jim Bristol, 3577 Magnolia, Master of the Lynwood Constitution Masonic Lodge, and Bill McQueen, Senior Warden, Week 9/17 to addressed the Council concerning Constitution Week 9/23 on September 17-23. Mr. Bristol gave a brief history of the observance of the anniversary of the Constitution. Mayor Green read a statement proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1970, as "Constitution Week." Mr. Charles A. Pardee, 12118 Second Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the Lynwood Toastmasters group and the observance. of Toastmasters International month during October. Mr. Pardee spoke about the quality of the local club and particularly the speaking ability of one of its members, Mr. Norm Wasserman. Mayor Green proclaimed the month of October "Toastmasters International Month." Peter Misko, 9521 San Miguel, South Gate, representing the Lions Club, addressed the Council regarding the Lions Club annual "White Cane Days" to be celebrated on October 2 and 3. Mr. Misko was accompanied by the club's president, Mr. Small, and Miss Pat Saldi and Miss Angela Bonacquisti, who presented the members of the Council with white canes. Mayor Green read a proclamation naming October 2 and 3, 1970, as "White Cane Days." ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ~, ORDINANCE N0. 881 entitledc "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION j OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. Toastmasters International month - Oct. White Cane Days 10/2 & 10/3 Ord. 881 Zone Change Study Area No. 1 ~~ 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. 70-57 RESOLUTION N0. 70-57 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Mutual aid CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONCERNING ITS agreement with MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE." South Gate was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: NOne. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Petition filed A petition filed by Mrs. Paul Bowman, 3346 A Los for widening Flores Boulevard requesting widening of Los Flores of portion of Boulevard from Long Beach Boulevard to Califgrnia Los Flores Avenue, under lgll Act procedure, was presented. The Manager explained that the petits®ners had used an outdated petition cpntaining a price factor which is no longer valid. Re recalled that this widening project has been attempted three times in the past and each time it was abandoned because of a majority protest. He suggested that the petition be referred to the Public Works Director who could provide some preliminary costs, meet with the property owners to inform them of all the facts and attempt to gain 100 concurrence prior to commencing the proceedings. Following this preliminary work, the Engineer would report his findings to the Council for appropriate action. Tn the discussion among the members of the Council, the need for the widening was acknowledged, but the high cost of the preliminary engineering work in light of subsequent failure of the project was also recognized. Mrs. Eowman, 3346 A Los flores, addressed the Council about the need for the widening and stated that they are presently renting a vacant lot to provide sufficient automobile parking. Mr. R. E. Wren, 333 Los Mores, and Mr. Don Carr, 3338 Los Flores, both addressed the Council to urge that the widening project be carried out. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and that the petition be referred to the City Engineer who will develop current costs, meet with the affected property owners, and report his findings to the City Council. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Eyork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens Noes: None. Absent: None. 6 ~~ A claim for damages filed on behalf of Richard Richard Gayton Gayton was presented. It was moved by Councilman claim denied Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim be denied and be referred to the City's insurance carrier. A resolution from the Chamber of Commerce was read -,. in which they urge lowering of admission fees for resident users of the natatorium. In the ensuing discussion Councilman Siokos mentioned that a staff 'report has been requested on the use of the pool with respect to revenue in comparison to the cost of operating the facility. The City Attorney was asked if the fees for resident and non-resident users of the pool could be varied, and he said they could be and that his opinion on that question has already been submitted to the Recreation Commission. The Manager informed the Council that both the professional staff and the Recreation Commission have been reviewing the cost break down and preparing a survey on usage of the facility and any action would be premature in light of the staff studies being undertaken. Councilman Liewer said no report has yet been received from the staff or the Recreation Commission and suggested that the matter be held in abeyance pending a report from them. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the resolution be accepted and filed for further study. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The Manager presented a report on a portion of Norton Avenue between Bellinger and Capistrano which has not been improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk. This omission is partially due to the City's inability to acquire the necessary easement from the ad,~oining property owners. The City Engineer determined that with dedication of the frontage from a single .owner, Mrs. Hazel Samuel, 2921 Poplar Drive, the curb alignment could be completed along with approximately 150 feet of missing sidewalk. The Manager presented a deed of easement for street purposes, executed by Mrs. Samuel, for the following described property: The northerly 10 feet of the easterly 50 feet of Lot A of the Mod~eska Park Tract in the City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 9, pages 142 and 143 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The Manager recommended that the easement be accepted and the needed improvement be constructed at a cost of $450. Resolution from C of C urging lower admission for resident users of natatorium Acceptance of street easement Norton Ave. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by 68 Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on P.C. The Manager reported that at its meeting of September actions - 8, 1970, the Planning Commission took the following 9/8/70 meeting actions: 1. Recommended the change of zone from P-1 to R-3 of the east half of Lot 82, Tract 2794 (3329 Norton Ave.) 2. Recommended change of zone from P-1 to R-1 of Lots 109 and 110, Tract 5456, 10713 San Jose Avenue. 3. Determined to undertake a study of the area bounded by Century Boulevard, Norton Avenue, Drury Lane and California Avenue with particular emphasis on the P-1 land located within the area. Authorization The Council was informed by the Manager that he to purchase has been negotiating, with the County of Los Angeles four vehicles Purchasing Department regarding purchase of Police from County of vehicles through them as a number of cities do. Los Angeles Their automobile specifications are of a high standard and because of the large quantity they purchase, it appears that a considerable saving can be realized by this method of purchase. The County vehicles cost $2375 per unit last year; the City purchased vehicles at $3100. The Manager requested authorization to place an order with the County of Los Angeles Purchasing Department for four vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase four vehicles `•hrough the County of Los Angeles Purchasing Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Petition filed Mr. Raleigh Blair, 11248 Hulme Avenue, addressed re excessive the Council to present a petition protesting the noise at Food noise emanating from the Food Giant Market, caused, he Giant Market believed from their rooftop air conditioning unit. He said he has talked to the Manager of the store but has had no cooperation in eliminating the noise nuisance. After a brief discussion of the possible causes of the noise, the Mayor informed Mr. Blair that his petition would be accepted and the matter referred to the City Manager for investigation. Presentation Mr. Ken Warren and Mr. Theodore Roelfsema, by Ken Warren .representing Security Pacific National Bank, Security addressed the Council concerning the proposed relocation Pacific of the bank from its present site at Sanborn and National Bank Long Beach Boulevard to Beechwood Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, a move made necessary because the bank has outgrown its present facility and must by have more space. Each member of the Council was Presentation provided a letter and plot plan outlining the proposed by Ken Warren relocation. Mr. Warren informed the Council that Security negotiations have been completed for the acquisition Pacific of the property at the southwest corner of Long National Bank Beach Boulevard and Beechwood, as well as for the two lots located directly west of the city-owned parking lo t on Beechwood Avenue. The bank proposes an exchange of property with the City of Lynwood in order to provide customer parking on the lot immediately adjacent to the bank site (bank and city parking lots shown on plot plan as "A" and "B," respectively, on file in City Clerk's office). The bank would remove the existing improvements and improve Parcel A at its own expense in accordance with cit~T requirements, prior to its conveyance to the city. Councilman Siokos asked if the bank has considered placing the building on Parcel B and if consideration has been given to the widening of Long Beach Boulevard as the widening will mean the eliminatlpn of all existing buildings in that area of i~gng beach Boulevard. Mr. Warren said a 15 #'eet set~jaek has been allowed for the proposed widening. It was pointed out that sh®uld the pr®p®sed sh®pping center be developed., the bank building would be left standing alone on Long beach boulevard, and Mr. Warren said it is not uncommon to have a free standing bank in a shopping center, and the proposed shopping center has been considered and the proposed building would be compatible. Councilman Liewer asked if outright purchase of Parcel b has been considered, and he was told thatparking as close as possible to the bank is vitally important in the banking industry, and purchase of the parcel would be considered. Mr. Roelfsema stated that they have waited for some time for developments to take place so they could make their decision on relocation; they are now out of needed space and must do something now. As to the bank being compatible with the shopping center, he reiterated that it is not uncommon for a bank to be located ad,~acent to shopping center. The time element involved was discussed and Mr. Warren said much has to be done before escrow can be completed, and Mr. Roelfsema said they will have to complete the escrow in a matter of sixty days. No action was taken on the proposal, and the Mayor informed Mr. Warren and Mr. Reolfsema that the Council will consider the request and work on it with the City Manager and City Engineer. Mr. Arnold Robles, 3925 Carlin Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire the status of the structures at 3937 Carlin Avenue which were scheduled for demolition after being declared a public nuisance. Ike said the owner of the property has stated that the area is to be rezoned to R-3 (multiple-family use), and asked if the city is contemplating such a change. Ike was informed that it is not. He said work appears to be going on on the structures, that sewer lines are being installed, that adults Discussion re 3937 Carlin Avenue Discussion re and children, equipped with sleeping bags, have 3937 Carlin been staying on the premises. He said he and his Avenue neighbors were under the impression that the ruling was that nothing should be done until a decision is made by the Court. Mr. DeJong stated that the sewer pipe .installation will be a public sewer and has no affect on the property; that the owner of the property in question has done some painting but has no authority to do any improvements. The City Attorney stated that the restraining order was filed in Court and the City was given no opportunity to be heard; on September 25 the matter will be argued. The Court will have to decide whether or not the restraining order will remain in effect or be dissolved; if the Court decides that the City has ,jurisdiction to demolish the structures, they will be demolished. When questioned about the fence of illegal height, the Attorney said a complaint would have to be filed against the property owner in order to effect its removal. study session Upon the request of .the City Manager, the City x/16 - 4:30 p.m. Council will meet in a study session on Thursday, September 16, 1970, at 4:,30 p.m. "ity participa- The Manager asked for an expression from the lion expressed Council as to city participation in a possible ~n Los Flores street widening procedure for Los Flores Boulevard widening in order to provide some guidance for the City Engineer in estimating project costs. The Council indicated that they would give favorable consideration to a 40% participation, as has been done in the past. Councilman Byork asked what had been done about the requests from Mr. Rettig and Miss. Hendrix about improved street lighting. Mr. Garber said Mr. Rettig has been contacted and a meeting has been arranged for discussion of lighting on the 3600 block of Virginia, but that he has been unable to contact Miss Hendrix as yet. Jidening of A decision on the widening of Long Beach Boulevard among Beach Blvd. was discussed, and the City Manager said some of or freeway the merchants and City staff will be meeting with discussed Mr. Frank Lew of the. State Highway Department concerning Long Beach boulevard properties. discussion Councilman Liewer asked about the progress of the ;:concerning Sears Roebuck development on Orchard Avenue, and ;progress of Mr. DeJong said the company is renegotiating Sears Develop- bids For the construction.. He also inquired about !ment the utility undergrounding on California Avenue. The Manager said the project is complete except for one line approximately 150 feet north of Imperial on California. ~'or the benefit of those unfamiliar with the utility undergrounding program, the Manager explained the method of financing. Councilman Stevens commented on off-street parking by industrial employees on 'the lawn on Los Florae _.,~.. 71 west of Bellinger. It will be investigated by the City Manager. The Manager was also asked to investigate added police patrol in the retail sections during the evening hours. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Adjournment Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be ad,~ ourned. ~ ,~ i y lerk, City of ynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 6, 1970 Mayor of the City o Lynwood