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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1971-02-16 - CCj_3~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1971 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 Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1871, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 3, 1971, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 71-13 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 71-13 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was. moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. _ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 71-14 entitled: "RESOLUTIC?~? +.~F `HE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE OWNER OF ~3UILDa~~GS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TO SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH BUILDINGS SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AS A PUBLIC ,,_„ NUISANCE AND SAID NUISANCE ABATED AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID NOTICE," was presented. Its adoption was requested by the City Clerk in order that the date of March 2, 1971, could be established for public hearing to determine whether or not property at 11428-30 Pear Street is a public nuisance and should be abated. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Res. 71-14 Setting hearing abatement of Housing Code violation - 11428-30 Pear St. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS A request from the American Cancer Society for American Cancer permission to conduct its annual fund raising drive Soc. fund drive during the month of April, 1971, was presented. April 1971 It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be approved. A request from the Lynwood Head Start school for Rummage Sale - permission to conduct a rummage sale in a vacant Lyn. Head Start store building at 11613 School Street on March March 3 & 4 3 and 4, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. A request from the Southwest Indian Scouts for SW Indian Scouts permission to conduct their fund drive on February fund drive 2/27 1~4 27, 1971, was presented. Mr. Roger Chavanelle, 2905 Poplar Drive, representative of the group, addressed the Council to explain the purpose of the fund drive and requested that February 27 be proclaimed Southwest Indian Scout Day. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. Mayor Green read a proclamation designating February 27 as "Southwest Indian Scout Day." Hearing set on The final report on the abatement of the nuisance abatement cost at 5262 Fernwood Avenue and a request for establishment report 5262 of a hearing date for levy of assessment to recover Fernwood Ave the costs of abatement was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the matter be set for public hearing on March 16, 1971. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Conditional use The City Manager reported on the application of Zodys permit for Department Store for a conditional use permit to carnival at conduct a three day carnival on their property at 4050 Imperial 4050 Imperial Highway, as part of a sales promotion. denied The request was heard by the Planning Commission at its February g, 1871, meeting. The Commission recommended denial of the request on the ground that the use would have an adverse affect upon adjoining resdential areas and no adequate safeguards could be developed to insure protection of the general welfare of the adjacent properties. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak on the matter. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request for a conditional use permit be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on A report on the proposed remodeling of the police preliminary facility was presented by the City Manager. He design - police suggested that if the Council finds the layout facility satisfactory and it is their desire to proceed with the project, it would be in order to approve the preliminary design and authorize the architect to proceed with the construction drawings and bid specifications. Mr. Anthony of the architectural firm of Anthony and Langford, presented copies of the preliminary drawings and described in detail the remodeling proposed to be done. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the preliminary designs ~3~ be approved and the architect be authorized to proceed with construction drawings and bid specifications. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~^ The City Manager reported that Phase I construction of well No. 19 is now in progress with an estimated completion date of early April. Therefore, it would now be in order for the Council to proceed with the bid program for Phase II of the construction work in order to avoid undue delay in completion of the entire project. Plans and specifications for Phase II have been completed by the City Engineer. The work will include installation of electrical circuits and controls, installation of piping and fittings for connection to street mains, installation of recording and control equipment, and construction of site improvements including pump house, paving, security lighting and fencing. The estimated cost of this Phase of the project is $14,500 with an estimated completion time of 45 days. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve construction contract No. 302 for Phase II development of Well No. 19, and authorize a call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., Friday, March 12, 1971, in the office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve a call for bids for construction contract No. 302 for Phase II development of Well No. 19 as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that the Planning Commission at its February 9, 1971, meeting recommended rezoning of approximately 25 parcels of P-1 property located in Study Area II. In order to complete the rezoning project, the Manager suggested that the Council establish the date of March 16, 1971, for a public hearing on the proposed zone changes in Study Area II. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the hearing on the proposed change of zone of parcels contained in Study Area II be set for March 16, 1971. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor inquired about the request from the Chamber of Commerce's 50th Anniversary Committee for funds to be provided by the City. The Manager recalled that the City Attorney had been requested to provide whatever is necessary to permit the City to provide financial assistance. Phase II construction of Well #19 bid call - 3/12/71 at 10 a.m. Zone Change Hearing set March 16, 1971 Study Area II 136 The City Attorney informed the Council that he would have information ready for the Council at the next regular meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Discussion re Mr. D. Thompson, 12234 Apt. C Santa Fe Avenue, addressed opening 2nd the Council regarding the possibility of opening the floor of art second floor of the art house in Ham Park for use by house the art classes. He explained the overcrowded conditions resulting from the increased interest in art classes and the need for added space, particularly for storage. Members of the City Council and the City Manager reviewed the history of the art house and the reasons why its use is limited to the ground floor. The great cost involved in bringing the building up to a standard which would permit expansion of its use to the second floor was discussed. Alternative solutions to the overcrowding situation were discussed, among them sharing use of the activities building in Ham Park and possible use of church facilities. Police Reserve Councilman Liewer inquired about the plans for dinner plans a dinner for the police reserve officers and the discussed Manager informed him that he has met with Chief Darton, Lt. Burns and Mr. Snavely and a report will be presented in the immediate future. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,' ~ .,.City Jerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MARCH 2, 1971 ._---- ~~%~ Mayor of the City of Lynwood