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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-10-20 - CC'7 8 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 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 Pro tempore Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer and Siokos answered the roll call. Councilmen Green and Stevens were absent. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Siokos, and carried, that the absence of Councilmen Green and Stevens be excused. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1970, be approved as written. Res. 70-59 RESOLUTION N0. 70-59 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens. Clean-Up, Paint The Mayor read a proclamation as requested by the Up, Fix-Up Lynwood Youth Coordinating Council, naming the week Week, 10/25 to of October 25 to 31, 1970, as Clean-Up, Paint-Up, 10/31/70 Fix-Up Week. Mr. Cecil Abernathy, director of the Youth Coordinating Council, addressed the Council concerning the groups efforts and introduced other members, including President Randy Fordham and 1st Vice-president Terry Barefield. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from the Chief of the Division of Highways Division of Outdoor Advertising Program was read informing the Highways Out- Council of recent legislation governing advertising door Advertisingstructures located within 660 feet of any Federal-aid or Interstate Highway. Letter of A letter from Mayor Dollarhide of the City of Compton appreciation was presented. Mayor Dollarhide expressed the from Compton appreciation of the Compton City Council for the City Council assistance of the Lynwood Fire Department when they responded to a mutual aid call on September 29. REPORTS AND REQUESTS L. A. Co. Heart The request from the Los Angeles County Heart Association Assoc. fund for permission to conduct their annual fund raising drive Feb. 1971 campaign during the month of February 1971 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- . man Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. Camp Fire candy sale ,Tan. 22 to 15, 1971 Girls The request of the Camp Fire Girls of the Rio Hondo Area Council for permission to conduct their annual Feb. candy sale from January 22 to February 15, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, And carried, that permission be granted. 79 A request from the Junior High Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church to carry on a "trick or treat" fund raising for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund on Halloween was presented. After a brief discussion of how the fund campaign will be carried out it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilrrian Liewer, and carried, that permission be granted and that the hours of solicitation be provided and those taking part be provided with identification. A request from the Huntington Park Elks Lodge for permission to carry on their fund raising activity in Lynwood was presented. As the activity will be carried out a~ 'Various business locations within the city, the request was accompanied by letters signed by the various business owners giving their permission for use of the locations for the Elks fund raising effort. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that permission be granted. All members present voting aye, except Councilman Liewer, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The application of Alex Meyer for a special permit to carry on a closing out sale of Knobby Shop, 11407 Long Beach Boulevard, was presented. The application was accompanied by a notarized inventory of the merchandise to be sold as required by the City Code. Mr. Meyer was present and was asked if he intended to relocate within Lynwood and he informed the Council that he had no place to which to move at this time. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the special permit be approved. The City Manager recalled that at the September 15 Council meeting, the proposed relocation of the Security Pacific Bank to the corner of Beechwood and Long Beach Boulevard was discussed with representatives of the bank. He reported that at the October 13 Planning Commission meeting, the real estate representative of Security Bank, Mr. Kenneth Warren, discussed the proposal with the Commission, and presented for its consideration three proposals, as follows: 1. Acquisition by the bank of the property immediately west of the existing city parking lot on Beechwood Avenue west of Long Beach Boulevard, removal of the block wall between the lots and improvement of the site as one lot (200' x 175') according to city specifications, replacement of necessary fence and, upon completion, execution of a direct property trade agreement, .city lot for bank lot. Following the exchange, the bank to assume all maintenance .responsibility for the entire area. Methodist Junior High Fellowship "trick or treat" fund drive H.P. Elks Lodge fund raising activity approved Knobby Shop closing-out sale approved Report on land proposal - Security Pacific National Bank 2. Outright purchase of the present city parking lot by the bank, with the bank to limit additional purchase to one parcel to the west, or 50 feet of Beechwood frontage, for a total lot size of 150' x 175'. ~so Report on land 3. The bank would proceed as in proposal No. 1, proposal - except that should the city not elect to trade parcels, Security the bank wou ld req uire that a " first right of refusal" Pacific Bank contract be drawn between the pa rties relative to future sale of the existing city lot. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council consider proposal No. 1, as it was the commission's belief that the exchange would fill both the desires of the bank and the public parking needs of the city. The Commission expressed some concern relative to the market values of the city and bank properties, as appraised by the firm of Shattuck Company, 5405 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, as follows: City parcel, $39,375; bank parcel, $35,000. In the event that the Council concurs in the Planning Commission recommendation, the Manager suggested that the Council make reference to Proposal No. 1 in his report, and direct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary agreement. Mr. Kenneth Warren, 411 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, representing Security Pacific Bank, addressed the Council to emphasize the bank's need for relocation as they are at capacity in their present facilities. He informed the Council, that he had met recently with Mr. Bob Oliver concerning the affect the bank would have on the proposed shopping center. Mr. Oliver indicated that there would be no problem as the bank would not encroach or infringe on parking or future construction, should it take place. Mr. Warren informed the Council that space would not permit a drive-in window for banking; that the average customer time in the bank is 13 minutes; that the bank is desirous of controlling customer parking at the proposed site, and would have signs posted limiting parking to 20 minutes. In discussing enforcement of parking regulations, Mr. Russell Hodge, Manager of the local Security Pacific Bank branch, said if necessary, guards would be provided for supervision of the parking lot. He also stressed the need for larger quarters in order that their customers can be given better service. When questioned by the Council, Mr. Warren said the four lots under discussion would provide 93 parking spaces. The Council was also informed that Security does not provide employee parking; that they must park on the street or make other parking arrangements. The City Manager was asked the amount of taxes resulting if the city property was sold to the bank and returned to the tax roll. The Manager referred to the appraisal which stated that the taxes would be $514 per year. In discussing the difference in value of the city and bank parcels, Mr. Warren pointed out that the ,,,,~ bank would be improving .the parking lots at considerable expense and would maintain the lot at bank expense unt11 such time as the city decides to sell it or until the bank ceases business at that location. Annual maintenance would average $300-$400 per year, with the lot being renovated about every 12 years. He said he felt that the ~i bank's expenses would compensate for the difference Report on in price. proposal Security Councilman Siokos asked if, in reference to Proposal National No. 3, it was not correct that the bank could not use the lot for their own limited parking unless there was a lease, and the City Attorney said that was correct. Councilman Siokos commented further that he had no objection to the relocation, but in looking out for the best interests of the pity all aspects of the various options should be considered and questioned the proposals as follows: Who would purchase the property if the sh~apping center goes in to the west; with option No.',2, if the bank bought only half the property, would they not in the future find themselves in the game position as they are now, and in option No. '3, if the city wishes to sell at some future t,~Yme, it has a built-in buyer. He said he felt ~.t was to the bank's advantage to make the exchange ~.nd have the use of all four parcels, but the Council ;'must consider what is best for the whole city. Off-street parking for the County proposes to Long Beach Boulevard w~ Manager stated that he that the building does spaces, and the County supply parking. the office facilities locate at Sanborn and ~.s discussed, and the has informed the County not have access to 84 is now aware that they must Mr. Hodge again spoke to emphasize the bank's desire to continue in the community and its need ~.., ; for relocation and control of parking facilities ,, adjacent to the expanded banking facilities they are committed to construct. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded. by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission recommendation as outlined in proposal No. 1 of the City Manager's report, with the stipulation ,that the bank pay the difference in price of $4,375, and that the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary agreement for signature. The City Attorney was asked if the motion could be passed with a simple majority, and he said it could be. The City Manager commented that in the agreement the City Attorney draws, all elements of the proposal would be brought together, based on the intent of the motion. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer. Noes: Councilman Siokos. Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens. A report of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its October 13 meeting, in addition to the Security Bank matter, was presented by the City Manager, as follows: 1. Denied the application of James McCune, 3183 Poplar Drive, for permission to divide a 6500 sq. ft. lot into two parcels of land Pacific Bank Report on P. C. actions at 10/13 meeting. ~~ 2,854 sq. ft. and 3,683 sq. ft., respectively. 2. Continued its study of Study Area II with particular reference to the P-1 lots contained therein. Report on The Manager reported that a request has been street received from Richard G. and Mary S: Kieffner vacation - for vacation of a portion of the frontage road Century Blvd. west of Century Boulevard abutting lot 11, frontage road Tract 20680. The request states that Lot 11 is proposed for use by United California Bank for off-street parking when the bank is developed on Lots 8, g and 10, Tract 20680. He informed the Council that the request has been reviewed by the City Engineer, who has recommended favorable consideration of the proposed vacation with the stipulation that an easement be retained for maintenance of a 6" water main located in the roadway. The Manager stated that if it is the Council's desire to consider the vacation, it would be in order to adopt a resolution of intention and set a time and place for public hearing. He suggested a hearing date of November 17, 1970. Res. 70-60 RESOLUTION N0. 70-60 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF street vacation INTENTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF resolution of LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT TO BE ITS intention INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF CENTURY BOULEVARD, 42 FEET WIDE, LYING ADJACENT TO LOT 11 OF TRACT N0. 20680, MAP BOOK 552, PAGES 4, 5, AND 6, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Green, Stevens. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. APPROVED NOVEMBER 4, 1870 Mayo o t m ore of the City of Lynwo --