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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-02-03 - CC3~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 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 tem Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos answered the roll call. Councilman Stevens was absent. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1970, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-6 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 70-6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L'~~1WOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, 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 Hearing - the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of Housing Code Housing Code violations at 10965-67 Duncan Avenue violations (south 30 feet of Lot 406, Tract 7984), the Mayor 10965-67 requested information concerning the subject hearing. Duncan Avenue The Chief Building Inspector, Jack DeJong, presented a report describing the Housing Code violations at } said address and his department's efforts to have the violations corrected. He concluded his report by stating that if at the conclusion of the hearing, the Council finds that the violations should be abated, that it would be in order to addopt an appropriate resolution. Then, if the owners of the property take no remedial action, at the expiration of 30 days proceedings will be started to have the property cleared by the city. Mr. DeJong presented photographs of the structures for the Council's consideration. The Mayor inquired if anyone owner, mortgagee, or beneficiary wished to speak on the matter. Mr, Ken Heinemann, owner of Another Realty, 11066 Linden Street, addressed the Council. Mr. Heinemann said he was the holder of a second trust deed on the property and described his efforts to have the property improved. He agreed that the property was in need of rehabilitation and stated that he had no objections to the Building Inspector's recommendation relative to abatement of the Housing Code violation. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 70-7 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-7 CITY COUNCIL THAT BUILDINGS ARE SUBSTANDARD AND Declaring CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER buildings to TO RECONSTRUCT, OR PROPERLY REPAIR SAID BUILDINGS be substandar ~~~~ Res. 70-7 OR REMOVE THE SAME WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE Declaring A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION IS POSTED UPON SAID buildings to BUILDINGS, AND AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL be substandard TO REMOVE OR RAZE SAID BUILDINGS SHOULD THE OWNER 10965-67 Duncan NOT COMPLY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stevens. Stop-Look- Members of the Lynwood Women's Club Juniors Listen to be present in the audience, were recognized by the painted on Mayor, and on their behalf Mrs. Ron Klepfer crosswalks addressed the Council concerning their request for permission to paint the words "Stop -- Look -- Listen" together with a pair of footprints, on all corner crossings and crosswalks near the Lynwood schools. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that permission be granted to paint warning signs on all school crossings and crosswalks as requested by the Lynwood Women's Club Juniors. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 873 ORDINANCE N0. 873 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Entertainment CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING CHAPTER ordinance 11A TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE ADOPTING CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS, AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, 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. Mayor Stevens arrived and took the chair. Ord. 874 - ORDINANCE N0. 874 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Setting license COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE fees for TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX entertainment FROM PERSONS CONDUCTING AN ACT OF ENTERTAINMENT AS A permits COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE AS DEFINED BY CHAPTER 11A OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Byork, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. ~-~ ~ Rol 1. Ca11 Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent : Norse . Tree City Manager reported that because of delays encountered in acquiring rights of way for utility undergrounding, the affected utilities have requested a further extension of time for completion of their work along California Avenue. Resolution No. 69-31 fixed the time of completion at 120 days and the Manager recommended that pursuant to Ordinance No. 8~8, that RESOLUTION N0. 70-8 entitled: Res. 70-8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Extending LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 69-31 PERTAINING underground TO THE TIME LIMIT ESTABLISHED FOR THE COMPLETION OF utility dist. THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 1." be adopted, completion amending Resolution No. 6g-31 to fix the time of time completion at 330 days from the date of adoption of said resolution. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION NOo 70-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING Res. 70-9 THE PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY REPORT OF MAINTENANCE Directing OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was preparation presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, of lighting seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution report be adopted. Ro 11. Cala. ~...,. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. d ' Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter signed by Mrs. Elsie Mae Bodnar and three others appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in denying a change of zone of Lots 137 and 138, Tract 5222 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a public hearing on the appeal be scheduled for March 3, 1870, at 7:30 p.m. A letter from Mr. Gene Olsen complaining about the requirement that trees and tree trimmings be cut up in lengths not to exceed four feet was presented. The Manager explained that Mr. Olsen's complaint had to do with the removal of Christmas trees by the trash collector and that the problem has been resolved. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. A letter from Pat and Bill Gutzwiller, 9825 B ~'^ Elizabeth, South Gate, urging that the Council take official action in promoting the planting of trees as an aid to reduction of air pollution as well as beautification, was presented. The tree planting program was discussed briefly and it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the letter be set aside until the next meeting, and that a resolution be prepared designating the type of tree recommended for planting. Bodnar appeal filed - Lts. 137 & 13 Tr. 5222 G. Olsen - trash pickup complaint Letter from P. Gutzwiller re tree planting program F~ REFORTS AND REQUESTS Calif. Council The request of the California Council of the Blind, of Blind permit :Inc. for permission to solicit ticket sales for its to solicit annual variety show, held over from the previous approved meeting, was presented. The letter was accompanied by a detailed description of the organization, its aims and purposes, and its charitable, non-profit status. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be approved. Norman R. Jones The application of Norman R. Jones for a special app. for permit to operate a wrecking yard at 11550 Check wrecking yard Avenue was presented. The Council was informed approved - that the Building and Fire Departments have 11550 Check approved the occupancy as to the zoning and safety, and the Police Department investigative report indicates no reason why the application should not be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that the application be approved. A discussion of control of wrecking yard businesses as to fencing followed, with the desire for an ordinance requiring a solid wall enclosing wrecking yards being expressed. The problem of the auto wreckers storing vehicles on the street was discussed as well as the status of Check Avenue , and while it is not a dedicated street, the City Attorney said he felt there has been an implied dedication and that the property owners have acqui._red a prescriptive right to use of the street. He also trzought an ordinance requiring a solid wal.i could not be made retroactive as to the application on file. ,...e Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent; : None . Councilman Siokos asked that Mr. Jones be informed that his cars must be kept behind the fence and not stored on the street. Report on The City Clerk presented a request from Building public nuisance Official Jack DeJong that the City Council set a 4032 Virginia public, hearing in order to determine whether or not the property located at 4032 Virginia Street is a public nuisance and should be abated. Efforts to rehabilitate the property were initiated by the Building Department on June 4, 1869, by requesting the owner to take steps to overcome the substandard conditions. Due to lack of response from the owner, the existing structures on the property have become very dilapidated and unsafe and action is necessary to correct the situation. The City Clerk suggested that the date of March 3, 1970, be set as the date for the Res. 70-10 requested hearing. RESOLUTION N0. 70-10 entitled: setting public "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE OWNER hearing to OF BUILDINGS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TO abate nuisance SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH BUILDINGS SHOULD NOT BE 4032 Virginia CONDEMNED AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SAID NUISANCE ABATED AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID NOTICE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green , seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted, 3 ~~ ~- Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Corporation Grant Deed conveying to the City of Lynwood the following described property for street purposes (Carlin Avenue and Bullis Road) was presented: That portion of Lot No. 7 of the J. J. Bullis Tract, in the City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 3, pages 612 and 613 of miscellaneous records, in the office of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows: Deed for street purpo~ accepted (Carlin & Bullis) Beginning at the southwesterly corner of Lot 1 of Tract No. 15325, as shown on the map recorded in Book 338, page 29 and 30 of maps, in the office of said County Recorder; thence along the northerly line of the 20-foot alley shown on said Tract No. 15325, North 71°08'35" West 145.00 feet to the Easterly line of Bu:11is Road, said last point being the true point of beginning; thence North 18°49'45" East 193 feet to the Southerly line of Carlin Avenue as shown on said Tract No. 15325; thence South 71°08'35" East 145 feet to the Northerly pro- longation of the Westerly line of said Lot 1 of Tract No. 15325; thence South 18°49'45" West 36.62 feet to a point on a curve concave to the South, having a radius of 83"7.06 feet and a central angle of 9°23', a radial line from said point bears South 13°54'26" East; thence Westerly along said curve through an arc length of 137,09 feet to a point, a radial line from said point bear South 4°31'26" West; thence South 18°49'45" West 133.45 feet to the North line of said 20 foot wide alley; thence North 71°08'35" West 10.00 feet to the true point of beginning. Said property to be dedicated for street purposes. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded the Councilman Green, that said deed be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a request for authorization Employer- to attend the League of California Cities Employer- Employee Employee Relations institute to be held in Los Angeles Relations on March 18-20, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Institute Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, 3/18-20/70 that said permission to granted. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel purposes. Following the executive session, the meeting was again called to order. ORAL COMMUNICATTO.NS Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to inq?~ire about the status of proposed ambulance or transport service by the City, stating that he wished to know whether or not the city plans to go ahead with such service. When told that the ambulance service proposal will probably be discussed at the next budget sessions, Mr. Rokos said he would like to see some direction given to the City Manager i `~ as to what the Council has in mind in order that he can determine costs. Rokos discusses Mr. Rokos also discussed the water rate structure and water dept. objected to the existing rates as having too high a minimum f°or both flat rate and meter rates. He f"avored reduction of the minimum water meter rate and a change in step rates in order that the large user will pay a fair share, with special rates for the extremely high user. He stated that the city is presently paying more for water than it charges for it, and objected to the city .service payment from the Water Fund to the General Fund. He concluded his remarks by asking the City Council to do the following: (1) Credit to the Water Fund the funds diverted since 1960; (2} Instruct the auditors to review allocation of interest since 1965; (3) review the items that should be properly allocated; (4) require proper allocation of income ( 5 ) start General Fund paying for the water which it uses; (6) change the water rates to remove discriminatory practices; (7) survey water use by residential users; (8) that higher quality water be purchased. Rec. Com. to The City Manager presented a request fr°om the attend Recreation Commission concerning attendance at the conference California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Cont'erence to be held on February 28 - March 4. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that those Recreation Commission members who wish to attend the one-day conference be authorized to do so. Ro] 1. Call.: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Viewer, Sipkos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Attorney informed the Council that after researching the question of fencing around auto wrecking yards, he finds that the city code has no requirement for M zones unless the property abuts an R zone. Councilman Byork asked that better lighting at the crosswalk in front of the Alpha Beta store on Century Boulevard be investigated. Byork discussesCouncilman Byork informed the Council tYiat the city city garage garage had recently been burglarized and the hand burglary tools belonging to one of the employees had been stolen. He asked if it would not be possible to re- imburse him for a portion of the loss. The Manager said that since providing tools is a condition of employment, the employee has requested that reimbursement be considered. Following a brief discussion of the matter, it was deferred pending a report from the City Manager and City Attorney. Res. 70-11 RESOLUTION N0. 70-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Requesting CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOT) URGING THE LOS study of ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT A Sheriff's Dept.COMPREHENSIVE INQUIRY INTO THE COST OF LAW law enforce- ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SUPPLIED BY THE LOS ANGELES ment costs COUNTY SHERIFF"S DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT CITIES." was presented by Councilman Byork for the Council's co.nsideratz.on. It was moved by Counci]..man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution 7(~ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Liewer inquired about furnishing the newspapers with copies of the agenda in order that they might appear prior to the Council meetings. He was informed that the r-*~ agenda is made available to the papers on the Fridays preceding the Council meetings. Reports of the Freedom Memorial being in poor condition Report. on were commented upon, and Councilman Siokos suggested condition of that because of the difficulty of maintaining them, Freedom the glass cases be removed and replaced with plaques. Memorial It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Adjourn to man Siokos, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned 2/4/70 at to Wednesday, February 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. n u ity 1erk, City of L nwood APPROVED FEBRUARY 17, 1970 ..,. j M r of the Cit of Lynwood