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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-07-07 - CC REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 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. Councilman Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1970, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-45 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letters from the Division of Highways informing the Property Council that certain parcels of real property have purchased for been acquired for freeway purposes was presented, freeway - The properties are located at 3299 Flower Street, 3299 Flower 11420 Plum Street and 11700-14 Third Avenue. The , 11420 Plum information was sent in compliance with a legislative 11700-14 3rd act requiring such notification when property is acquired prior to a freeway agreement. Mr. Richard Rhine was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his service to the community as a member of the Planning Commission from 1958 to 1970. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from Rev. Don Tolbert of Christian Business license Brotherhood Out Reach "Hot Line" for exemption from exemption - a business license fee to conduct the organization's Christian activities was presented. A brochure describing Brotherhood Out the organization's operations was presented for the Reach "Hot Council's consideration. ~ Line" granted Rev. Tolbert, 11817 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council to describe the goals of the organization's work with the youth and their method of operating the "Hot Line" which permits those with problems to discuss them anonymously with persons qualified to assist. In response to questions from the Council Rev. Tolbert stated that he is a minister ordained in the United Evangelical Churches; that the "hot line" is financed by private donations and by his own funds; that off-street parking could be made available on the rear of his property, and that the sign to which the Council objected could be removed. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request for exemption from license fees be approved. www.~ - .. ., .,~. . ~ ~~rw W ~w. ~ ww ~w. „ ~ .. ~~ uw...., ; r!+ey.....,~Mit~?~x: ~i-.rMY- ~ . ~ «t. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Craffic signal The Manager reported that in the development of the easement - Watts Industrial Park the owners have found it Alameda & necessary to construct a road (Industry Way) Industry Way connecting Mona Boulevard to Alameda Street in the area of Butler Avenue. The City has required the owners, Economics Resources Corporation, at its expense, to install a traffic signal system at the intersection of Industry Way and Alameda Street. City Engineer has indicated that the most desirable location for the signal standard is on the Southern Pacific right of way at the intersection of the two streets. The railroad has agreed to permit the installation but will require a formal easement agreement with the City and an annual fee of $60 to cover administrative costs. This fee was established by the railroad in 1969 and applies to all new utility easement agreements. In order to construct the necessary traffic signal system at the intersection of Alameda and Industry Way, the Manager recommended that the Council approve the easement agreement with Southern Pacific railway for an annual fee of $60. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes• None. Absent: None. deport on two- The Manager reported on the request of Mr. J. J. lour parking Hamburger for establishment of a two-hour parking. gone - 4321 limit on Imperial Highway adjacent to apartments he Imperial owns at 4321 Imperial Highway. Investigation revealed that the apartment complex and the commercial developments in the area have off-street parking facilities available which are not being used to their fullest extent. As an alternative to creation of parking limitations, the Manager recommended that the City staff be given an opportunity to contact the occupancies involved in an effort to encourage a greater use of the existing off-street parking facilities. He also reported that after direct contact with some of the tenants the parking problem has diminished very substantially. Councilman Byork suggested that the staff be given an opportunity to pursue the direct approach further and to report progress to the Council in another thirty days. -aycees express Lloyd Strong, 12122 Wilson, addressed the Council ;hanks for on behalf of the Lynwood Jaycees to express their -elp with thanks and great appreciation to the Council and 4th of July the various City departments for their fine :elebration cooperation in carrying out the Jaycees annual Fourth of July celebration. Discussion re Mr. Arnold Robles, 3925 Carlin Avenue, addressed ,937-39 Carlin the Council on behalf of the residents in the area of 3937-39 Carlin Avenue, to inquire about the delay in carrying out the abatement'bf the nuisance of substandard dwellings at the above address as 37 setforth in Resolution No. 70-36 adopted by the City Council on May lg, 1970. He also inquired as to the legality of the fence that has been erected around the building. Mr. Jack DeJong explained the fence height requirements and stated that following the hearing on May lg, the necessary notices were made at which time the thirty days prescribed in the resolution commenced; that as of July 10, if nothing has been done by the property owner, the necessary steps to carry out the Council's action will be started. At that time the owner will be given a final notice and if he doesn't respond, there will be a call for bids for removal of the buildings. The entire project should be completed within 60 to g0 days after July 10. Mr. Elwayne Smith, attorney substituting for Mr. Hemenway, stated that he has reviewed the file of the proceedings and it was his opinion that the City has proceeded properly and about as fast as possible. The remaining thing to be done is to call for bids and have the demolition accomplished. In answer to a question from Mr. Robles, Mr. Smith stated that the City is entitled to proceed with the demolition of the structures unless stopped by a court order. It was also Mr. Smith's opinion that the bid call would not have to be delayed until July 10th. Mr. Hank Becker, 3298 Burton Avenue, presented the Mayor with a picture of the Mayor throwing the first ball on the occasion of Lynwood night at Dodger Stadium. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive "~ session for discussion of a personnel matter. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the Council recommend to the Personnel Board that an examination for the position of Street Superintendent be opened to all employees working in the Street Department with ten years seniority and that the high school diploma requirement be waived. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. -~~ ~ ~ City Cler City of ynwoo aG~ APPROVED JULY 21, 1970 Mayor of he C ty of Lynwood Discussion re 3937-39 Carlin Exam for Street Superintendent approved