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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1969-03-04 - CC~4U REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, "1969 'Phe 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 Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1969, be approved as written. Res. 69-9 RESOLUTION NO. 69-9 entitled: Demands COUN:~IL Or THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DE:`~1h ~ ~)~ '~-~4 SENTED AND ORDERING wa.~ ,~:~~~sented. It ;~Tas moved by by :;ounce Lman Sri.ith, that said R ~ 1 . ; a :~.1 . "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ALLO'~v'1NG AIVrI~ APPP~OVING THE WARRAi~1:'S DR~'4J!'~1 '1'Hi;iZ;I'U~. " Coun~ilinan Byork, seconded resolutionz be adopted. Ayes : COi].nCl_l_:',len ByOi''_~c, Green, ~JiOkOS, Smith, Stevens . Nees : I~1on~ . Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour bein? the Housing Code time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of Housing violations Code violations at 5262-64-66 Fernwood Avenue (Lot 54, 5262-64-66 and west one-half of Lot 55, Tract 6577), the Mayor Fernwood requested information concerning the subject hearing. The Chief Building Inspector, Jack DeJong, presented a rep o_:-~t describing the Housing Code violations at said address, and requested that the City Council, acting as a Board of Appeals, direct that the buildings be removed. Mr. DeJong presented photographs of the structures for the Council's consideration. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 69-1o RESOLUTION N0. 69-10 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Declaring COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING THAT CERTAIN structures STRUCTURES ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATE- a public MENT OF SAID STRUCTURES." was presented. It was moved by nuisance Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, and 5262-64-66 carried, that further reading be waived. Fernwood It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being Housing Code the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of violations Housing Code violations at 11815 Virginia Avenue (Lot 16, .:11815 Tract 5686), the Mayor requested information concerning Virginia the subject hearing. Chief Building Inspector Jack DeJong presented a report describing the Housing Code violations at .said address, and requested that the City Council, acting as a Board of Appeals, direct that the buildings be removed. Mr. DeJong presented photographs of the structures for the Council's consideration. ~~:+;"' . nIM1 ~_ ~~~he Mayor inquired if anyone present Wished to be heard on the matter. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 69-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNW04D DECLARING THAT CERTAIN STRUCTURES ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF SAID STRUCTURES." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, secgnc~e~d by Councilman .-~ Byork, and carried, that further re;ad~ng be waived. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be aca,opted. Roll Call: Ayes: Counc.ilrnen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : N one . ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The City Manager presented the annual Street Lighting Maintenan~:e report in compliance with provisions of the Street Ligh~ing Act of 1919. The estimated income for the fiscal yea°~ 1959-70 is $89,53!x, and the estimated expense is $65,800. Tire surplus money will, be used for improvement and expansion of the lighting system and for any increase in cost o energy. The Manager presented RESOLUTION N0. 6g-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT OF MAIiUTENANCE OF STREET LIGHrl'S IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1969." and recommended its adoption. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and adopt said resolution. r^ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 69-11 Declaring structures a public nuisance 11815 Virginia Street Lighting Maint. report Res. 69-12 Directing preparation of Street Lighting report The City Manager informed the Council that during the Report re heavy rains of January Z~ and 26, the City sustained application for flood damage in the amount of approximately $15,000. Federal Asst As the President of the United States has declared . under Public Southern California a disaster area because of the flooding t Law 87~ , he City is eligible for reimbursement of approximately $7 100 f F d l , , o e era funds under the Federal Assistance program, Public Law 875. As part `of the application procedure, the City must designate an authorized representative to make application for these funds. The City Manager recommended that the City Council authorize Res. 69-13 the City Manager .and Administrative Assistant to act as Authorizing official representatives by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 69-13 " City Manager & entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L Adm. Asst, to YNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE act for City ASSISTANT TO ACT AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY IN OBTAINING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER PUBLIC LAW 875 " i» obtaining Federal asst ' . It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman . Stevens, that the City Council concur in the Manager's recommendations and adopt said resolution. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork,,Green, Siokos, Smith S~tE'vens ~'~ , . Noes: None. - ~_• Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS ~ T A„communication from the City of Long Beach was presented in which they requested support of legislation. aimed at G ~ e~ interview in connection with that application, and that he had continued doing business ira the City until recently Roll Cali: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None, Absent: None, Mr. Thon was informed that he could reapply for a permit at a future time but it was suggested that his position be clarified prior to making a new application. The Manager reported on the proposed improvement of Tweedy Boulevard by the City of South Gate. As two intersections Tweedy and State, attd 'T'weedy and Long Beach Boulevard, are partially within the City of Lynwood, the City of South Gate has requested that, Lynwood contribute its share to the pro,~ect in order that it r_.an complete the upgrading of Tweedy Boulevard. The total cost -o Lynwood for the two intersections, including =imps°avement cf' the traffic: signals system will be $1.~~, 8oy . The plans and spec_if~~_cations and computati.o.~ of ':;he City's share have been approved by the City ~r~~~inee:~, and the Manager recommended approval of the wo;sc ~n,~ autho ~~~ at:ior~ to reimbu,_~se the City of South Ga.',e -.i ;lie ~.niount ^` :~1%,8uca~ ~ eras moved by Councilma.: .. _ ._•~l., se:cnd~~a by Counc~.l:na._i 3york, that the work ~:c ~xppro-red and reimbursemen~ t:o the City of South Ga~;~= _~~ ~:~e amoar~~., of ~~?,809 be .~_~~ivrized. Roll Ca'_: Ayes : 1~:' ,i. '!'..:i1.rTit'.:'1 By Ork, ~;~='ee:1, ~1O!{U~; , ~;1~11G17, ~teVen~ . Noes : w,::~:~~ . Absent . ~~~,. _._ . A request for authorization to increase compensation for the temporary position of Leadman in the Water Department was presented by the City Manager. He reported that the position was authorized by the City Council in November 1967, because of the requirement of the Personnel Ordinance that all positions above entry level be filled through promotional examination and it-was difficult to fill' the position of foreman because of the seven utility maintenance men in the Water Department only four were eligible to take the examination and only one. of these., was willing to take it .' Because of the lack of competition, the promotional examination was delayed until. more men became eligible and willing to take the examination. Because of the expansion of the duties and responsibilities of the Leadman, it was recommended that an increase be placed midway between Uilitity Maintenance, Man and Water Department Fireman. The Manager recommended that the Council approve an increase in compensation for the position in the Water Department from $20 per month to $50 per month. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that Mrs. Celeste Driver, Typist- Clerk in the Water Department has requested a thirty day leave of absence without pay to enable her to recuperate from major survery. Mrs, Driver has been employed by the City since December, 1967, and has not accumulated sufficient sick leave or vacation. The Manager recommended that the City Council grant Report on Improvement of Tweedy Blvd. Compensation for Leadman- Water Dept. increased Leave of absence granted - Mrs. Celeste Driver ~4 ouncil termiz;ating unjust taxar,icn of city taxpayers for upports L.B. municipal types of se_vices furnishe d to residents of n stand on unincorporated area s, It was moved by Cou.nci:tman ounty servicesGreen se ;ended by Ce~ancima.n Smi~~,~, and parried, that axes , the Cour.cii suppox,t the City of Long Beach in its actio:~ ~..cging study and legislation on County services. equest for A communication from the City of Rosemead was presented upport of in which the Council's support of its position regarding osemead City operating expense allocation between county and contract enied cities. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Rosemead request for support be denied. fireworks Requests for fireworks stand permits were presented from tands granted the f~~ _i.1ow_ing: a. Job's Da,:~gl~ters Bethel #58, southwest co.r°ner• of Atiant.ic and Olanda, b. Boy S:;out 'T'roop #60, it%e Ling Beach Boulevarrd. It was moved. by Councilman Byar'k, seconded b;;~ Cou.ncilman Ste-;rens, t:n.at t}~e permits be gr~r.~ted ~ubjecc ~o ccmplance with the ru.i.es and reguiat:ions governing the sale cf' safe and sane fireworks within c•he ,;:it_y of L;~rnw~~od. Rol i. _..i . . Ay~._ : ~ _ ~.~.ciirne;~. :'3york, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Q. ~ ~ = _~. ~ ~. ~ i ~:- - ~- -. aster egg ~.r ~ a ~ ':~-n L ~~ ~, - , -gin School Cula Pack A _~ u , _ ~=, ~:~ :~~'~~:d ~ r ~.le Cub Pack 4'; ~, _ r7i _U.ior, to s° ~.l :•an~~iy° Eater eggs from March 79 - 3/17 to _ . _ ~. T - ~ ~ n: ~ ~a .;~ :. ~ rl~.n Green 14/69 ~ : .~__`.~ by .__a~_.=_lrna,:~~ ~~_,.-vr~, =~:.a :a ~_.ed, tha* the 3nce Permit The a~~p.~.:;at_on of ~ ~ e~„-~~ a:ti,a a{~;~~w K::~n,a l.._ _. permit panted - to conduct dancing at 10327 Long Beach Boulevard was ~seph & Anna presented. The Council was informed that the occupancy ~ncz - 10327 has been approved by the Building Department and Ong Beach Fire Department and that after investigation, the Police Chief indicates no reason the permit should not be granted. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the application of Joseph and Anna Koncz for a dance permit at 10327. Long Beach Boulevard be approved. ~ivate Patrol The application of Robert E. Thon, President, International gip. - R.Thon City Security, 6265 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, ~nied for a special permit to conduct the business of private patrol was presented. The investigative report of the Criief of Police recorrunended denial of the application as the applicant is presently appealing a suspension of his state license and will, in the near future, face a hearing on charges of violating his license in Huntington Harbour. It was mowed by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of tree Chief of Police. Mr. Robert Thon addressed the Council to explain the manner in which he operated his business and the circumstances of the suspension which he is appealing, and stated it involved no fraud upon the public. He answered questions from the Council concerning his advertising methods, number of patrol cars, number of calls per night, and types of service provided. He stated he had originally applied for a license in July, 1y68 but that rie had failed to respond to a request f°rom the Police Department to come in for an `,~4~ emergency leave of absence, without pay, not to exceed thirty days, to Mrs. Celeste Driver. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager thanked the City Council for the oppcrtunity to attend the recent meeting in Monterey which deal, largely with urban problems and was of co}a_si~:~.e r-ab le interest and value . Street Name Cou.nc ~ i ma:^. Byc ~~k commented on the confusion that exists change study ir. ~ia~;i~ .i:ra'~ a-nces in City street names and it was sugges'~ed that the Planning Commission make a study cf possible street name revisions. Dinner for :It was moved by Ccuncilman Bycrk, seconded by Councilman commissioners Green, ghat the City Council entertain the members of & wives the vario~.s commissions and their wives at a dinner. Rcli Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, .Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Crosswalk at It wa.s moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Madison & Ste~e.ns, a.nd carried, tha.c a letter be sent to the City Tweedy, City of'~c.,a-;~ G~.r,e %nd.ica.ting the Co~~n~il'a desire to have of South Gate a pedestl°i an crosswalk piaccd at Madison Avenue and Tweedy Boulevard, and that a reply be requested. Councilman Stevens commented on the concrete still remaining at the site of the structure which was ordered removed on Bellinger Street, and the City Manager said it would be removed. Discussion Mrs. Patterson of E1 Granada Street addressed the Council Century to question why the Council considers the Century Freeway. Freeway to be essential but attended hearings in opposition to the freeway. Mayor Siokos explained that the City of Lynwood has never op posed the freew~.y but did oppose the alignment. Mrs. Ida Williams also addressed the Council to question certain aspects of the freeway and the reason the Council is now supporting a route formerly opposed. The Mayor stated that at no time did the City oppose the Century Freeway; that the position was that the southern route would be best but that since the Fernwood routing has been decided upon the position is that Lynwood must take all possible advantage of the location since it cannot be changed. George Cavenee, 4101 Louise Street, addressed the Council concerning trees that should be removed in his area and urging that the railway right-of-way be properly maintained pending purchase of properties along the proposed freeway route and ultimate construction of the freeway. Mr. Robert Ellis, 4232 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council to state that he understands if the freeway is not constructed by 1974, the money will no longer be available, and suggested that all possible delay toward the end that the Century Freeway will not be constructed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. 1 / ~ /~ P./ 1 City `C k, City of L nwood // APPROVED MARCH 18, 1969 Mayor of tie ~,l~,,y cf' Lynw~~od