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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-03-02 - CC1~7 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1971, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 71-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," 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, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 83? from Washington School were introduced by Mayor Green. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement of housing code violations at 11428, 11428-1/2, 11430 Pear Street (Lots 19, 20 & 21, Block 9, Mod~eska Park), the Council was informed that the required publishing and posting of ,notice of hearing had been made. Building Official Jack DeJong presented a report describing the housing code violations at said address, and stated that if, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Council finds that the violations should be abated, it would be in order to adopt an appropriate resolution. Mr. DeJong presented photographs of the structures for the Council's consideration, and a file containing the record of the inspections, correspondence with the record owners of the property, affidavits of~ the required notices having been. made, and other pertinent material. The Mayor inquired if the owner, mortgagee or beneficiary was present and wished to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. r.,.,, RESOLUTION N0. 71-16 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT BUILDINGS ARE SUBSTANDARD AND CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER TO RECONSTRUCT, OR PROPERLY REPAIR SAID BUILDINGS OR REMOVE THE SAME WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION IS POSTED UPON SAID BUILDINGS, AND AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO REMOVE OR RAZE SAID BUILDINGS SHOULD THE OWNER NOT COMPLY," was presented. It was Res. 71-15 Demands Hearing - 11428-30 Pear St. Housing Code violation Res. 71-16 Declaring Buildings to be substandard 11428-30 Pear ~~ moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. absent: None. The Mayor called attention to a floral arrangement created by Mrs. Arthur Nelson in honor of the city's 50th anniversary. He also recognized Mr. Jack Willard, Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Committee, who came forward with a supply of perpetual calendars suitably imprinted to memoralize the city's 50th anniversary. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Claim for damage A claim for damage filed on behalf of Larry L. Riffel 'Larry L. Riffel was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, denied seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Routheast Taxi A letter from Southeast Taxi, Inc. concerning an 'rate increase increase in taxi rates was read. The company :request held proposes to increase the flag drop rate from 45~ over for 1/4 mile to 60~ for 1/6 mile, and waiting time rate from $4.00 per hour to $6.00 per hour for waiting time and/or traffic delays. No change in mileage rate is requested. Mr. Wesley Ballard of Southeast Taxi, Inc., 12124 Lakewood Boulevard, Bellflower, addressed the Council to explain the need for rate increases. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the request be referred to the traffic authority for a report. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Rummage sale April 2 & 3 Assembly of God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Ave A request from Ladies of the Lynwood Assembly of God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue, for permission to hold a rummage sale on the church parking lot on April 2 and 3 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. VFW Buddy Poppy A request from the Lynwood Veterans of Foreign Wars sale May 21 & 22 Post for permission to sell Buddy Poppies on May 21 and 22 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the request be granted. ~'eace Officers A request from the Peace Officers' Association for Assoc. request approval of its annual show and dance to be held on held over July 24, 1871, was read. The request was accompanied by the organization's financial statement for the fiscal period ending September 30, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the request be held over to the next Council meeting. 1_ A request from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Calendar Sales Chairman, Mr. Charles Storms, for permission to allow various service organizations to sell 50th Anniversary perpetual calendars was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. """' A request was presented from Lynwood Chapter, DeMolay, that March 14 to 21 be proclaimed DeMolay Week, and that March 16 or 17 be DeMolay Day in city government. The DeMolay members also volunteered their services on March 20 to wash police cars and to clean the lot adjacent to Century Bowl on Century Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Byork, Seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that March 17 be named DeMolay Day in Lynwood city government and that the boys be invited to loin members of the City Council at the March 16 Council meeting. The week of March 14 to 21 was proclaimed "DeMolay Week." Appreciation was expressed for the boys services in washing cars, c7_eaning lots and their many contributions to the ~.o~nmunity . The Manager presented his report on the proposed recodification of the Lynwood city code as contemplated during the 1970-71 budget sessions, and for which funds were budgeted. The estimated cost of the recodification as proposed by Municipal Code Corporation, one of the companies from whom proposals were received, is $6,500, to be spread over a two year period. The estimated cost is based upon a 450 page code. Should the recodification result'in more than 450 pages, a charge of $13.50 for eacY~ page will be made for all pages in excess of 450; should there be less than 450 pages, $13.50 per page will be deducted from the contract price. The report described the procedure which would be followed in carrying out the work of recodification. Service clubs to sell 50th anniversary calendars DeMolay Week March 14 to 21, DeMolay Day in city government March 17 Municipal Code Corp. contract approved for recodification of city code. It was recommended that the Council approve a contract with Municipal Code Corporation of Tallahasse, Florida, for recodification of the Lynwood City Code at abase price of $6,500. After a brief discussion of the desirability of recodification of the existing code, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve a contract with Municipal Code Corporation for recodification of the Lynwood City Code at a basic cost of $6,500. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on proposed street lighting improvement along Century Boulevard between Abbott Road and Benwell Drive was presented by the City Manager. ;~ The project is the result of the engineering staff's continuing development of plans for improved street lighting in various commercial and residential areas of the city. The proposed project will consist of the installation of 39 steel standards equipped with 20,000 lumen mercury vapor fixtures. Four Report on Century Blvd street lighting imp. ~~~~ Qlans for standards immediately adjacent to St. Francis Hospital Century Blvd will be of double-arm design to provide increased 6treet lighting illumination for the entrance-exit system serving improvement the parking areas. The cost of the second arm will ~.pproved be paid by the hospital. The remainder of the standards will be of the single-arm design. It was suggested that in addition to the lighting phase of the program, that the Council consider beautification features to be included in the project, these to consist of the removal of three areas of parkway and sidewalk currently paved with blacktop and its replacement with concrete, and the planting of ornamental parkway trees along the roadway between Abbott Road and Norton Avenue. Cost of the concrete work is estimated at $4,525 for materials; cost of the tree program is estimated at $1,120. Estimated cost of the entire project, including both safety lighting and beautification is estimated at $13,800, with labor to be supplied by work force account. As Century Boulevard is a select system street, the cost can be paid from gas tax funds. The Manager recommended that in order to accomplish desirable safety lighting and beautification improvement along Century Boulevard between Abbott Road and Benwell Drive, that the Council approve Gas Tax Project No. 170, and instruct the City Manager to proceed with the work. It was moved by Council- man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on P.C. A report on actions of the Planning Commission at actions of 2/22 its adjourned meeting of February 22 was presented by the City Manager. A hearing was held on the application of David Richardson of Downey for a permit to relocate seven residential structures upon R-3 property located at 10965 Wright Road. At the conclusion of the hearing a relocation permit was granted by the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 4C4. The desirability of establishing new requirements for relocation of structures was discussed, and the Council was informed that the Planning Commission is currently studying the South Gate ordinance and it is anticipated they will soon present recommendations relating to the relocation of dwellings. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the Council to ask clarification of the new water --~ rates. The rate structure was explained by the City Manager. Mrs. Benck also asked. that some arrangement be made to provide street sweeping on Los Flores in her area. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to commend them for the proposed improvement of Century Boulevard and to express the view that .,. ri. - ~'~ x.41 the Council appeared to be more responsive to the needs of the businessmen and not responsive enough to the needs of the community. He expressed concern about the relocation of residents in the path of the freeway and their being encouraged to remain in Lynwood. He also inquired about formulating a program for planting of parkway trees. Mrs. Herman Appel, 3268 Minnesota, addressed the Council to protest the increase in water rates. Councilman Liewer asked that the installation of flood lighting in front of the armory and the library be investigated. He also inquired about the status of a sign at Imperial and Century directing traffic to the southbound Long Beach Freeway entrance. The Manager informed him that the signs are on order and will be installed as soon as they arrive. Councilman Stevens suggested that a note of thanks be sent to Mrs. Nelson for the floral arrangement. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be ad,~ ourned. ~ ~ er City of L ood APPROVED MARCH 16, 1971 Mayor of the ity of Lynwood Installation of flood lighting in front of armory & library discussed Note of thanks to Mrs. Nelson