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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-11-04 - CC~~ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 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 answered the roll ('~" call. Councilman Stevens was absent. i j ~ It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Siokos, and carried, that Councilman Stevens' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1970, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-61 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-61 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the proposed change of zone from P-1 to R-1 of Lots 109 and 110, Tract 5456 ` (10713 San Jose), the Mayor asked for information ~' concerning said hearing. The City Manager informed the Council that the hearing had been posted and published as required and that no protests or objections have been received. He presented a report on the Planning Commission action on the application for change of zone and stated that if the Council concurs in the Planning Commission recommendation, it would be in order to effect the change of zone by adoption of an amendatory ordinance. In answer to a question from the Council, Mr. Riley explained that the lot is located in an area developed for R-1 use and the Planning Commission has concluded that the P zoned property is no longer required. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed change of zone. Mr. Hilmer Truedson, the applicant, addressed the Council to explain that at the time he purchased the property twelve years ago the P-1 zoning provisions permitted R-1 development, but that he now wishes to ~ dispose of the property which is developed for R-1 use, but cannot obtain financing because of the P-1 zoning. The Mayor again inquired if there were any wishing to speak either for or against the proposed change. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Hearing - Zone Change, Lts. 109, 110, Tract 5456 ~~ Ord. first read Zone change, Lts. lOg, 110 Tr. 5456, P-1 to R-1 An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. ..:Hearing -Zone The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour '..Change, portion being the time fixed for public hearing on the Lt. 82, Tract proposed change of zone from P-1 to R-3 of the '2794 East one-half of Lot 82, Tract 2794 (3329 Norton Avenue), the Mayor asked f.or information concerning the proposed change. The City Manager informed the Council that the notice of hearing had been published and posted as required, and that no protests or objections have been received. He presented a report on the action taken by the Planning Commission in recommending approval of the requested change. The subject property is presently developed with two single family units and properties adjacent on both sides are developed for R-3 use. The owner and applicant, Mr. Raymond Jalbert wishes to make further improvements to his property which he is not permitted to do under current P-1 zoning restrictions. The Manager informed the Council that if it wishes to concur in the actions of the Planning Commission, it would be necessary to adopt an amendatory ordinance to effect the change of zone. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard on the proposed change. Mr. Raymond Jalbert, 3328 Norton Avenue, addressed the Council to state that he had applied for the change of zone in order to be able to make certain additions to his home which are prohibited by the existing P-1 zoning restrictions. The Mayor again inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Ord. First read An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING .Zone change, Por. ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION Lt. 82, Tract OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED 2794, P-1 to SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID R-3 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 Liewer, that said ordinance be accepted ~5 as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour ~""' being the time fixed for public hearing on the j adoption of the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. t 10075 amending Section 504.1, 504.2, 504.3, 509, 519, 523, 523.1, 523.2, 523.3, 524, 525.1 of Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 7583, the Mayor requested information concerning said hearing. The Manager explained that adoption of the subject Health Code and amendments will be in compliance with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements that an ordinance be enacted establishing standards of water well and cathodic protection well construction, maintenance, abandonment and destruction. These requirements will be met by adoption of Los Angeles County Ordinance 10075 by reference, as the City has previously adopted the County Health Code by reference. The Mayor inquired wishing to address hearing. As there the hearing closed. Hearing - Adoption of por. of Co. Health Code - Water Wells if there were any present the Council concerning the was no response, the Mayor declared ORDINANCE N0. 882 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ""~'' ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 16 OF LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 16..1-A TO LYNWOOD CITY CODE ADOPTING ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES N0. 10075, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REVISING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 7583 (THE HEALTH CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, ~,nd carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by .Councilman Siokos, 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. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Ord. 882 Adopting certain portion of Co. Health Code - Water Wells Mayor Green presented to City Manager James Riley Fire Chief badge his Fire Chief's badge as a memento of his years presentation to of service with the Fire Department prior to City Manager Jim being named City Manager. Riley ~,,,_, Following a brief recess, declared by the Mayor, Teen Challenge representatives of the Lynwood Woman's Club, Narcotic Rally Juniors were recognized. They were present 11/27/70 concerning the Teen Challenge Narcotic Rally to be held on November 27, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lynwood High School Auditorium. Mr. Albie Pierson will be guest speaker and the public is invited. 86 Councilman Mayor Green informed the Council that the City has Liewer rep. to been requested by the Chamber of Commerce to Chamber board appoint a member of the Council as the City's liaison meetings. representative to attend the Chamber of Commerce board meetings. Councilman Henry Liewer was appointed as the City's representative to attend the monthly Chamber of Commerce board meetings. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS League of Calif. A letter from the Los Angeles County Division of Cities Urban the League of California Cities was read. The .Corps program letter described briefly the urban corps program and the activities of the Recreation and Youth Services Planning Council. The Council is requested to study the materials accompanying the letter and investigate the possibility of utilizing the urban corps program within the City of Lynwood. As only the Council's representative to the League of California Cities was familiar with the program, it was suggested that no action be taken at this time in order that additional copies of the material can be obtained to enable the Council to study the program. Parks and Recreation Director Snavely informed the Council that the Urban Corps program has been used by the Recreation Department for training of certain department employees, although the Recreation Department has not been involved in any programs directed by the urban corps staff. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Greater Long The request of the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout .Beach Girl ScoutsCouncil for permit to conduct their annual calendar Calendar and and cookie sales on the following dates was cookie sales. presented: Calendar sales, November 20-30, 1870; cookie sale, advance sale March 5-15, 1971; and delivery of cookies and booth sales, April 16-26, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be approved. Angeles Girl The request of the Angeles Girl Scout Council for Scouts cookie permission to conduct their annual cookie sales sales March 5 to from March 5 to April lg, 1971, was presented. April 19, 1971 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be approved. March of Dimes The request of the National Foundation of March of fund drive Dimes for permission to conduct their annual fund "^! January 1971 solicitation during the month of January, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. The request of W. T. Wallace for a special permit to conduct a Christmas tree sales lot at 10310 Long (~ A Beach Boulevard was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the special permit be granted. A request from Security Pacific National Bank for quitclaim of easements for pole lines and ~,,, conduits affecting the exterior boundaries of Lots 236, 237, 238, 239 and 242, 243, Tract ~ 2551 was presented. The Manager informed the Council that the easements are those acquired by the City from the Lynwood Company and are no longer of any use to the City either now or for future undergrounding of utilities. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council approve quitclaim of easements for pole lines and conduits affecting Lots 236, 237, 238, 239, 242, and 243, Tract 2551 as requested by Security Pacific National Bank. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Quitclaim Deed Security Pacific Nat'l Bank The Manager presented a report on the bids received for furnishing the City with one accounting machine. Bids were requested on two types of machines and Accounting in each case Burroughs Corporation was the low Machine bid bidder. It was recommended that the bid of awarded to Burroughs Corporation for furnishing one electronic Burroughs Corp. computer accounting machine at a net price of $7,500 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council accept the bid of Burroughs Corporation for one electronic computer accounting machine at a net cost of $7,500, as per specifications on file. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. A report on land use and engineering studies Land Use and relative to the Century and Long Beach Freeways Engineering Study was presented by the City Manager. The report commented on the need for study and development of precise plans for development of the interchange area east of Wright Road south of Century Boulevard which the State has agreed w111 be available for industrial-commercial use. The State has accepted the proposal and looks to the city for implementation of the plan. Lynwood will doubtless serve as a pilot project for similar development thoughout the interstate highway system. The report also concerned development of a plan and profile for Long Beach Boulevard which, with the construction of the freeway, is projected to become the most heavily traveled street in the city. Because of the need for professional analysis of the projects, it was the Manager's belief that they should be handled by an outside consulting firm as the city does not have the staff to handle the projects. The Manager has contacted the firm of Lampman and Associates who did the previous studies relative to the freeway. Cost facts for the two-phase study are (1) Land Use - Interchange area $8,000; (2) Plan ~7 Land Use and and Profile - Long Beach Boulevard, $16,000. As Engineering Long Beach Boulevard is a select system street Study the project can be financed from gas tax funds. The Manager informed the Council that the work which Lampman and Associates would do would include contacting the various industrial people who would require relocation because of the freeway and attempt to relocate them in the proposed industrial park. They would lay out .~, the streets and parcels and present precise plans for the development of the area. The State proposes to construct the viaduct section first and prepare the area under and adjacent to it for development. Developers who have been contacted are very interested ~~_r: the project but the city must have concrete plans to offer. The Manager introduced Mr. Cliff Lampman, Mr. Tipton and Mr. Stapleton, of Lampman and Associates, who were present to answer any questions the Council might have. Councilman Siokos stated that in light of the need for the proposed projects and lack of city personnel to accomplish the studies and engineering essential to the future development of the city, he moved that the city enter into an agreement with Lampman and Associates for the study proposed by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Liewer. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Hank Becker, president of the Chamber of Commerce thanked the Council for naming Councilman Liewer as the Council's representative to attend Chamber of Commerce board meetings. He also reported on the recent Fall Festival, stating it was the most successful to date. He thanked all city personnel who assisted, especially the employees of the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilman Byork commended on the clean-up work being done by the young people under the leadership of Mr. Cecil Abernathy, and asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Abernathy. Mayor Green commented on the "store-front" church located on Long Beach Boulevard between Magnolia and Cedar Streets, and the Manager said it would be investigated. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and Carried, that the meeting be adjourned . -- ~ ~ q ~ ity lerk, C ty f Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 7 1970 ayor e o ynwoo