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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1969-07-01 - CCc) REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1968 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 Stevens in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1969, and the special meeting of June 25, 1969, be approved as written. Res. 6g-37 RESOLUTION N0. 69-~7 entitled: "R~~OLU'~IQN QF THE CITY pemanda COUNCIL OF TI~~ CITY 0~' LYNWOO~ ALLOWING ANO APPROVING THE ~EMAN~s ~~ESE~vTE~ A~~ oR~ERING wARRA~TS ~RAw~v THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Jorgensen the time fixed for protest hearing on the proposed Annexation annexation of uninhabited territory lying northwesterly of the existing city boundary on the east roadway of Alameda Street (Jorgensen Annexation), the Clerk presented affidavits of publication and mailing of notice of the hearing and stated that no written or oral protests have been filed concerning the proposed annexation. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard concerning the proposed annexation. Mr. Frank Smeyda, representing Earle M. Jorgensen Co., 10650 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Council to state that he was present to answer any questions that might be asked concerning the annexation. The Mayor asked if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing concluded. Res. 69-38 RESOLUTION N0. 69-38 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS TO .Jorgensen THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE Annexation UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON THE EAST ROADWAY OF ALAMEDA STREET (JORGENSEN ANNEXATION). was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. .Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF .read LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN approving PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING NORTH- annexation WESTERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY ON THE EAST ~~~ ROADWAY OF ALAMEDA STREET (JORGENSEN ANNEXATION)." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time, and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1969-7o BUDGET The City Manager presented for the Council's consideration 1969-70 Budgei and adoption the 1969-7o Fiscal Budget and presented a brief resume of the budget message. It was moved by Approved Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the 1969-70 Fiscal Budget be accepted as presented by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager informed the Council that negotiations have been completed with representatives of the three employee associations (Fire Fighters, Miscellaneous Employees and Peace Officers), and presented signed Memorandums of Agreement, the provisions of which are included in the salary resolution. RESOLUTION N0. 69-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 69=39 1/ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH Salary Reso. THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS ANp EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 69-40 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 69-40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING AN appointing ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY Byork as Alter SANITATION DISTRICT N0. 1" was presented. The Dir. Co. Mayor explained that former Councilman Guy Smith Sanitation had been the City's alternate director and the Dist. No. 1 subject resolution would name Councilman Byork as alternate director of the County Sanitation District. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call:' Ayes:. Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ord, first reap OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 21.1 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY Amend. Sec.21.: CODE TO PERMIT MINORS OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN YEARS of Code TO PATRONIZE A POOL OR BILLIARD HALL THAT COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS AS TO VISIBILITY FROM THE 2~(~ STREET, INTERIOR LIGHTING, AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PREMISES." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter re A letter from Mr. Craig L. Harter, 11827 Dorothy Street stew Dri!'terA #~, ~®~ ~~~~~~~ ~ was ~~~~. Mr. ~art~r e~€p~a~~e~ t~~~ Car Chub he had run ®ut of has and after a l®n~ wait s®me®ne stopped to assist him. The man who aided Mr. Harter asked only that his card be forwarded to the City Council and that when possible Mr. Harter stop to help another. The card submitted was a New Drifters car club courtesy card. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. The Council suggested that a letter of recognition and appreciation be sent to the New Drifters Car Club. Letter re A letter from Mr, Mike Saldi, 3909 Walnut Avenue, Council Lynwood, was presented, Mr. Saldi expressed his appointment interest in appointment to the vacancy on the City from M. Saldi Council and outlined hi s qualifications for the position. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. A letter from Mr. Sal Sferrazza, 4297 Lugo Avenue, regarding appointment of Mr. Mike Saldi to the vacancy on the City Council was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Greerl, and carried, that. the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Barlia fire- The application of Mr. Charles Barlia, 1136 W. 50th works stand Street, Los Angeles, for a special permit to conduct approved a fireworks stand at Abbott Road and Atlantic Avenue Abbott & was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, Atlantic seconded by Councilman Green, that the application be approved subject to compliance with the regulations governing the sale of fireworks within the city. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Rummage sale A request from the Women's Missionary Council of the 7/12/69 Assembly of God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue, Women's was presented. The group asked permission to conduct Missionary a rummage sale on the church parking lot on July 12, Council 1969. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. As reported at the last meeting, '„he Manager informed 4 ;: ~.,~, ~ .._.,_ - ~-- .._..... .. ~ cr ~y~. .~ ~- the Council that the Planning Commission has recom- mended a change of zone from R-3 to P-1 of Lots 111, 112, 113, and 114, License Surveyors I~Zap. Owners of the property requested the change of zone in order to provide additional off-street parking for the medical building located at Century Boulevard and Carson Drive. The Manager recommended approval of the change of zone and presented for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 570." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that the State of California has adopted minimum safety standards for housing and has formulated rules and regulations foL~ the enforcement by local jurisdictions of the State Housing law. Local agencies have the option of enforcing the State Code or adopting minimum standards equal to or greater than the State Housing Law. This the City of Lynwood has done by adoption of more restrictive standards. In order for the City to enforce the local ordinances, it is necessary to inform the State Officials that the City's require- ments are equal to or greater than those of the State. The Manager recommended that the Council notify the State Department of Housing that the City has and is enforcing a local ordinance prescribing minimum standards equal to or greater than the provisions of Division 13, Health and Safety Code of the State of California. It was moved by Council- man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation, The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for the purpose of selecting a Councilman for the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Mr. Guy Smith. Following the executive session, the meeting was again called to order. Ord. first read Zone change R-3 to P-l, Lts. 111, 112, 113, 114, License Surveyors Map Report re State Housing Code Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Henry Liewer to fill Henry Liewer the unexpired term of Mr. Guy Smith. As there were appointed to fill no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman unexpired term. Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Henry Liewer to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Guy Smith. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Councilman Henry Liewer who then took his place at the Council table. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. E. L. Morris, member of the Recreation Commission, `~` i7 fe addressed the Council to ask if it would be necessary for Mr. Liewer to resign from the Recreation Commission. He was informed that it would be and Mr. Liewer's resignation from the Commission was filed with the City Clerk. J. Kirby Mr. John D. Kirby, 2403 w. Carson, Torrance, State addressed Chairman of "Project Prevention," addressed the Council Council re concerning an indication of its approval of the cir- petitions to culation of petitions urging amendment of the State urge amend. Health and Safety Code relative to penalties for adults of State convicted of the illegal sale of drugs to minors. Health & The proposed petition circulation was discussed informally Safety Code among members of the Council and Mr. Kirby, and the re illegal Council declined to take an official stand as it has drugs. no jurisdiction in matters of political activity. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander, addressed the Council to describe the effectiveness of petitioning for legislation concerning drugs, and the legislation which passed as the result of a petition with which he was involved. Councilman Liewer thanked the other Councilmen for the opportunity to serve the community and expressed the hope that he would fill the position as well as his predecessor, Guy Smith. Councilman Byork suggested that Mr. Percy Bruner, a member of the Recreation Commission, be given recognition for his generous donation of Shrine Circus tickets to youth of the community. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~~~ ~ ~ , -~lzi_ C~rClerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 15, 1969 ;> ~_ ~ i ~or of the City of Lynwood