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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1970-07-21 - CCc~ t~ ~ 1 REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 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 Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Byork was absent. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1970, and the minutes of the special meeting of July 17, 1970, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-47 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 Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Ord. first CHAPTER 17 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE TO SUPPLEMENT read - Imposing SECTION H-1002 OF THE 1964 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM a lien for BUILDING CODE TO IMPOSE A LIEN FOR THE NET expense of EXPENSE OF ABATING A NUISANCE UNDER THESE SECTIONS removing or AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF DISPOSING OF PERSONAL razing building PROPERTY FOUND OR SAVED ON THE PROPERTY." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos,. seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos, 'Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A claim for damages filed on behalf of the Peace Claim for Officers' Association of Lynwood, Inc. and Bill Bean. damages - Peace was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, Officers' Assoc seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the claim be & Bill Bean denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from the Muscular Dystrophy Associations Muscular Dyst. of American, Inc. for permission to conduct its Fund drive annual fund drive during December, 1970, was December 1970 presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that _j . , ,, ~. G`1.~iM~r„~'MN'r'n..a.+Ew:~;pi,....t.,w?-,,~4.,rn;.¢I..,~~~., .,a..r.~ :.,:,o,.. .;,,..., ,.;,. Xx,> 4 (~ permission be granted. H.P. Elks Lodge A request from the Huntington Park Elks Lodge for request held permission to conduct a fund drive within the City over was presented. The organization proposes to park not to exceed two automobiles on store parking lots for auction to the highest bidder with proceeds to be donated entirely to charity. The activity is proposed to be done during the month of November, 1970, with approval of the store owners being obtained before placing the automobiles on the store parking lots. As the Council had questiones concerning the activity for which there were no immediate answers, the Clerk was requested to contact the Elks Club for further information. :Boy Scout The request from Boy Scout Troop 437 for permission Troop 437 to conduct a fund drive by means of the sale of light 'light bulb bulbs was presented. A representative of Troop 437 sale approved was present and informed the Council that the sales would be made door to door by the boys but they would not be in scout uniforms as that is not permitted. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that permission be granted. Alley vacation Two requests for vacation of the first alley easterly requests refer- of the east roadway of Alameda Street between 110th red to City Street and 111th Street were presented by William Engineer Turk Company and Rankin Brothers Mfg. Inc., owners of the property,ad~acent to the alley. It was recommended by the City Manager that the request be referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Fall Festival A request from Mr. Lloyd Knight, Chairman of the plans to be Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival committee, was presented presented in which he requested that the Chamber of August 4 Commerce be allowed time at the August 4 Council meeting to present plans for the annual Fall Festival project. The Clerk was asked to inform the Chamber that the presentation would be placed on the August 4th agenda. 5ebre1l dumping The City Manager reported on the agreement which the agreement City has had since October, 1969,_ with J. B. Sebrell report for dumping of solid fill materials on property located on the west side of the Los Angeles River, north of Atlantic Avenue in Compton. The City has been served with notice by the Industrial Waste Division of the County that the dumping is being carried out without proper permits. If dumping is to continue at that location, the following alternatives are open to the City: (1) If fill dirt only is to be dumped, a grading permit from the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Department must be obtained; (2) If fill dirt, sweepings and chippings are to be dumped, the City would have to obtain a zoning exception to operate a dump and a class 3 dumping permit, the latter requiring the approval of the County Health Officer, County Engineer, State Water Quality Control Board, and any other County department affected. Because of the variety of material which the City must dispose of, the second alternative best suits the City's needs. However, the City ~~ Engineer's investigation of the procedure and time involved in obtaining the dumping permit, as well as the fill, grading and compaction requirements indicates that the alternative is impractical. Other methods of waste material disposal have been studied, including direct hauling to the County transfer station in South Gate or to the Puente Hills Landfill, and the use of high capacity trash containers under contract with a private trash hauler. Based upon estimates of tonnage to be handled and personnel and equipment costs, it appears that the use of roll-off dump containers is best suited to the City's waste disposal needs at this time. The Manager recommended that the Council terminate the current dump site contract with J. B. Sebrell, and that the Manager be authorized to implement a waste disposal program using high volumn roll-off containers to be placed in the City yard. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Byork. The Manager informed the Council that in order for the City Council to act on the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding changes of zone in Study Area I (properties located east and west of Long Beach Boulevard between Century Boulevard and Tweedy Boulevard) it will be necessary for the Council to set the matter for public hearing. He recommended that the hearing be set for August 18, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Sebrell dumping agreement report Zone change hearing August 14, 1970 Study Area I For the Council's information, the Manager reported Joe Goldsworthy that the Planning Commission at its meeting of new Planning July 14, 1970, reorganized and named Commissioner Chairman Joe Goldsworthy, a Commission member since 195, as Chairman for the coming year. The Manager reported that Assemblyman Floyd Wake- Discussion re field has requested some indication, of the Council's AB 991 attitude toward Assembly Bill 991 which would require bidding and contracts for all public works protects in excess of $3500. Because much of this type of work is done by City forces, the Council agreed that telegrams of opposition to the Bill should be sent to the City's legislative representatives, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Discussion re ~,,,, Council to ask about a special trash pickup of those ambulance service ~ items not suitable for collection in regular trash special trash ;~ pickups, and he was informed that the cost of a collection day special pickup is estimated at $10,000 and no funds have been budgeted for this purpose. Mr. Rokos also asked if funds for a City ambulance were included in the budget and was told that funds for a vehicle have been budgeted, and that specific plans for city ambulance service are still being _. ... .311w~i.....Y'~Il.lta/i.wu.i4ti,.L.:: . ~.::,,r..wtir.+,.i:..w.:u^1:..:M_x.ww~w..w.r..:.~....a.W..F..`:......::...,......_.:....r~...rL.:a..rd.K..;a~.....aw.a......w~.:,...-.:..,..........,~,....u.:ts.ww.-d.~:.dsS:f.:~w Liar..~.,,y:.wwG..~~•'tn:~.1.'w..J4+h~A:i`..U.a~w.+-.w--~.ws.:'u:S~ 4 `~ discussed. He also inquired about the proposed tax increase and was told that the precise increase will not be determined until the final assessed valuation figures are received from the County. In answer to his inquiry concerning revision of water rates he was informed that a water study was in progress, but the City Council is not prepared at this time to discuss proposed rate adjustments. Curb numbering Mr. Richard Schad, 3752 Palm Avenue, addressed the grogram Council to request permission to conduct an address discussed numbering service within the City. Mr. ,Schad, representing a group of students who provide this service on a donation basis in order to assist them in financing their college educations, descriaea their method of operation and stated that they have recently provided this service in the City of Cerritos. The Manager recalled to the Council that permission was granted to Veterans' Addressing Service some time ago, but that to date the company has not commenced the numbering program as the owner appears to have lost interest in providing the service; that he has requested a written statement from the owner indicating that he is no longer interested in doing the numbering. After informal discussion of the request, the Council suggested that Mr. Schad meet with the. City Manager regarding a permit to paint addresses, and that the City Manager be authorized to act in approving or disapproving the request. Councilman Liewer inquired about a city ordinance prohibiting alcoholic beverages in the city park, and said he favored enactment of such an ordinance. He also commented on the hazardous intersection at Imperial Highway and Norton Avenue and asked that it be investigated. Councilman Stevens asked the City Manager if the city has any provision for posting against parking at certain hours in order that the streets may be swept. Ways of notifying residents that the streets will be swept at certain times were discussed. The Mayor inquired if there was any way to obtain information from the Division of Highways as to the precise design of Long $each Boulevard in relation to the freeway location as the uncertainty is making it difficult for the business men in the area to plan for the future of their businesses. The Manager said that he and the City Engineer have discussed this problem with the Division of Highways representatives, and while they have no answer at the present, they have given assurance that it will have top priority in their planning. Mayor Green also commented on tYie need. for improved lighting of pedestrian crosswalks on Century Boulevard between Abbott Road and Norton Avenue. --~. e~ It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- Adjourn man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. c~.-~ ~~c~~C ; ~~5,~ '~" Ci Cl rk Cit f y , y o Lyn ood APPROVED AUGUST ~4, 1970 .~,~u/ Mayor of he City of Lynwood