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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-06-01 - CC'1 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 19r1 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at Z:30 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll c~.all It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the May 18, 1971, meeting be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 71-35 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 Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor .read a proclamar,ion designating the week of June 1.7-~?~+, 19 t ~i , as "50th Anniversary Week" in the City of Lynwood PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p,m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the proposed f""' extension of interim Ordinances Nos. 887 and 889 ' relative to relocation of structures within the ~ City of Lynwood, the Mayor asked for information concerning the subject hearing. The City Manager presented a report which reviewed the work being done by the Planning Commission in endeavoring to formulate an ordinance for the Council'; consideration which would provide more comprehensive control. of the relocation of structures. Two alternative ordinances have been developed and the Planning Commission anticipates that a final document will k~e ready for the Counc:il's approval within ~0 days. if, at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Co~anc;il e~etermines to extend the interim orc~ins.nces for the one-year period provided by lsw, the mo.ratarium could be lifted at any time the Council adopts a new relocation ordinance. The Mayor inquired il' there were any present wishing to speak for or against extension of the interim ordinances. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Clarification cif the time involved was requested and the Manager explained that at any time during the one-year period that a new ordinance is adopted, it would supersede the ordinance adopted to extend the interim ordinancLS, and that adoption of a new ordinance, once it is presented by the Planning Commission, wou7.d. take approximately ~0 days. Members of the Co!zr:r.l]. asked .Lf it would be possible to permit thy:: re i.cr~~ati~an. off' a dwelling within the Res. 71-35 Demands 50th Anniver- sary Week, June 17-24 Public Hearing Extension of interim Ords. re relocation of structures 1~~ 4 City if the structure met all Code requirements, and the City Attorney said such an exception would be discriminatory. The hope was expressed that the Planning Commission will act with. all reasonable speed to develop a new relocation ordinance in order to avoid hardships for those citizens desiring to relocate their homes within the City. Ordinance 891 ORDINANCE N0. 891 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Extension of CITY OF LYNWOOD EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE N0. 887 interim ords. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TEMPORARILY AMENDING CHAPTERS 887 & 889 III, IV, V AND VI OF ORDINANCE N0. 570 AND SECTION 8.22 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FROM A POINT OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND SETTING DOWN, PUTTING OR PLACING SAID BUILDING OR STRUCTURE THUS REMOVED ON ANY LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD WHICH IS LOCATED IN ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF ANY' BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FROM ANY LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO ANOTHER LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD LOCATED IN ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND PROHIBITING THE BUILDING OFFICIAI.~ OR BUILDING INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM ISSUING OR GIVING PERMISSION TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION TO MOVE ANY BUILDING OR STRi1CTtJRE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, OVER, UPON, ALUNG OR ACROSS ANY STREET IN ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONE OF THE CI`.PY OF LYNWOOD AND EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE N0. 8$9 AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE N0. 887 TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON MOVING A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND TO BE RELOCATED OUTSIDE THE '~'" CITY TO OBTAIN A HOUSEMOVER'S PERMIT FROM THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR BUILDING INSPECTOR, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE ~-EAR AFTER NOTICE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Coun~silmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Montgomery Ward Mayor Liewer recognized Mr. Robert Oliver of Lynwood land acquisitionlnvestment Corporation and Mr. John H, Burgess of completed Montgomery Ward Company. The gentlemen addressed the Council to inform them that the acquisition of approximately 11 acres of land located south of Imperial Highway between Peach and State Streets had been completed, Mr. Burgess stated that in 60 to 90 days actual. work will commence on the Montgomery Ward retail store and the TBA unit. He expressed his appreciation to the City officials and individuals of the community who have been helpful, in getting the shopping center project under way. Mayor Liewer said that special commendation shou.:ld go t::~ C,l.ty Manager James Riley and Councilman Siokos for their efforts in behalf of the central shopping area. ~_ `~ v ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS An ordinance entitled: "A CITY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 20.44 TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY BUSINESS LICENSE FEE," was presented for first reading. The City Clerk explained that under the present ordinance requirements, the delinquent penalty remains the same regardless of how long a license fee remains unpaid. The escalating scale of penalties is, therefore, proposed in order to facilitate collection of fees by providing an incentive to pay promptly. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOO.D PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAb~ETY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 19?0 EDLTION, ESTABLISHING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY, ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE AND ADDING AN APPEAL PROCEDURE, AMENDING SECTIONS 25.1, 25.2, 25.3 AND 25.4 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, REPEALING SECTIONS 25.5, 25.6 AND 25.7 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH," was presented for first reading. Building Official Jack DeJong informed the Council that the proposed ordinance will adopt by reference the 1970 Plumbing Code which will replace the 1961 Plumbing Code under wh.i~:h the City is presently operating. The Council was also informed that it will be necessary to conduct a public hearing on the adoption of the Code and it was suggested that the hearing be set for the meeting of Judy 6, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that .further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Green, that said ordinance b~ accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call" Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None, Absent: None. „~., RESOLUTION N0. 71-36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING PURCHASE OF AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS." The Council was informed that the United Auto Workers Chrysler Local No. 230 has requested that the Council adopt this resolution urging the purchase of American made products, the imposition of fair tdr'f's and that foreign made autos be required to meet all standards required by American manufacturers. Ord. first read - Amend Sec. 20.44 of Code re lic. fee penalties Ord, first read - Adopt 1970 Plumbing Code & setting hearing for July 6 Res. 71-36 Urging ,~ purchase of American made products 1.7 6 After a brief discussion of the advisability of removing the portion of the resolution referring to tariffs and the impact of foreign products on the national economy, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the resolution be adopted. Roll. Call: Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Dperation A letter from John H. Stevens, director, Operation LINDA open house LINDA, was read. The letter invited members of the Counc.~l to attend an open house at the organization's headquarter on June 6. Councilman Stevens gave a brief description of the progress being made by Operation LINDA and urged the Coun~sil's attendance. fetter re A letter from Mrs. Diane Knight, 4217 Carlin Avenue collection centerApt. 8, concerning a collection center for salvageable ~'or salvageable materl.ais wa presented. The Mayor commented that material the Ci~,y C~~unci:l. had no plans at, the present time to establish s~zch a center and recalled that after tY1e pr~e.~entat;ion by Miss Sehi at a previous mee±~ing rel.ar,ve to recycling of various materials, he had put her in touch with a couple of other o^a,~ orgs.n~.zar;ions and he later learned that such a pro,~ect is being carried out by students at the high school. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Request for cost Mr. James Webster, 3540 Wilshire Boulevard, attorney free survey of representing the Lynwood Firefighters Association, consolidation addressed the Council on behalf of the association faith County to request that the Council request the Los Angeles Fire Protection County ~'lre ~'rotection District to conduct a District survey of the facilities .and the needs of the City of Lynwood, and report to the City the advantages or the disadvantages of consolidation w~.th the ~~~.re protection District . He said that the ser~r~.ce ~s avai~.able without cost to the City, and that the foremost interest of the association is in hav~.ng proper fire protection provided to the City and seeing that the City gets the best barjgain for money spent. He said it is their belief that the City will have to find a new answer to the critical problem in maintaining Fire protection; that they were not asking for a decision at this time, only that the investigation be commenced, with conclusion to be drawn when the facts are known. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Webster said that typically, when other cities have joined the di.strl.ct, their equipment has been purchased 'by the district; however, that as with alb. aspects of consolidation, it would be a negotiable item. Mr. Webster was-also questioned by the number of individual firemen he represented, and the Council expressed concern about the_.men who could not pass the district's physical requirements in the event merger took place. ~~~ It was the consensus of the Council following a brief discussion with Mr. Webster, that inasmuch as the Firefighters Association is presently engaged in negotiations with the City Manager, this was not the proper time to consider the association's request; that while they were not opposed to the requested investigation, before taking any action they would like to have an expression as to how many of the firemen wished to merge with the County District, but only at the conclusion of negotiations. No action was taken. Requests from the following non-profit organizations for permission to conduct fireworks stands were presented: a. Lynwood VFW Auxiliary No. 3902, NE corner Bellinger and Imperial b. Lynwood VFW No. 3902, SW corner of Brenton and Century c. Southwest Indian Scouts, SE corner of Atlantic and Carlin It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the requests be granted. A request for approva of the Lynwood Jaycees Fourth of July program, and the organization's budget request for the 1971-72 fiscal year was presented. Mr. Maurice Latour, 5252 Niland, and Mr. Manny Zuniga, representing the Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Council to describe the proposed July 4th program. No action was taken on the budget requests to permit time for Council study. The City Manager presented a report on the TOPICS program previously approved by the City Council on March 16, 1971, together with the master agreement between the State Division of Highways and the City and an agreement between Robert Crommelin and Associates and the City. In order to proceed with the study elements of the TOPICS program, the Manager recommended approval of the two agreements and adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 71-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AGREEMENT HETWEEN SAID CITY AND ROBERT CROMMELIN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THAT CERTAIN TRAFFIC OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM KNOWN AS 'TOPICS'," which he presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations and adopt said resolution. Roll Call: Fireworks stand permits approved Jaycees 4th of July program presentation Budget request- held over Agreement for TOPICS program approved Res. 71-37 Authorizing execution of TOPICS agreements Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~7s Review of city'sThe City Manager informed the Council that subsequent liability to notice from the city's insurance carrier of their insurance decision to discontinue the city's general liability insurance, ef'fo.r'ts to obtain quotations for new coverage have to date been unsuccessful, He said that the City's present agent and three others were contacted concerning quotations and assistance in securing needed coverage, but there appears to be little interest on the part of carriers to insure municipalities. The Mayor asked if any of the insurance representatives present wished to address the Council. Mr. ~_~ - ~ ~_.r. Schwartz, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that he did not have in Ylls possession a wrj.tten quotation for coverage but he has found a rompa.ny which will write the c;o~rerage and expect;; `,~~ have the written quota,'::' no later than June ~~. Mr. Richard Reber, of Lokey Insurance Agency, the city's present agent, addressed the Council.!:;:-, . i;hat they have secured a company which will proc~.ucM e:~ and write the insurance coverage, but only if the agr~nc:y k, -,~, ~'~~, ~ aurhorit,.y to issue the policy„ He raid. tr,: +;;any will write municipal liab~.lity coverage.: , ':;-~_~r, not on a competitive quotation basis . ~fn answer to question .from the Council, Mr. Reber >a:i.d that ':trinity Universal's discontinuing coverage was dice to the city's adverse loss ~~atia over the past six years., ~'oLlowing a di ~~~~~~~r; ~~n of the insurance company's refusa~_ to ,_ _~,t,~ a quotation, Mr. Reber wirhd~ trv,r Erie offer. Mr. ~. I~, Morris, of Haugen Insurance Agency, said that Their office was asked to provide quotations for _liability insurance. They contacted their regular. companies and found it is quite true that ma,~or companies are no longer interested in cities ,~ ~~± :a?°E'. not bidding competitively as to municip~i- However, he said they do hope to have a quotar,i;~rl t~Pfore the first of duly. Mr.. Schwartz assured the Council that he will have a quotation before the next Council meeting. ORAL -~ ' .I~~'r1TlONS Inquiry r.e Mr. K. ~'. Thompson, 252 l0~th Street, addressed signal system the Cc~unci.l to thank them for installation of the at Century ~ light at 10$th and "~<~ ~~ no Street . Ike also Alameda described the hazardous conditions resulting from the signals systems at Century a.nd Alameda and asked when the previously approved signallzation would be completed. The City Engineer informed the Council that he has been in touch with the railway company on two occa~ % :cFrnl.ng the pro,~ect and will conta~^t therri .. .- _ : ,~c:~rning the delay. Coun~~.ilma,n Syork asked that security measures at k;rie new water well site, well No. 19, be investigated, Ede also inquired about the salvage program suggested X79 by Miss Sehi at a previous said he has put Miss Sehi clubs and had subsequently pleased with the response at the high school who are program. meeting, and the Mayor in touch with some other learned that she was she had had from people interested in a recycling -The meeting was declared adjourned to executive ~* session. Following the executive session it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman f Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. i ~ ~~ , City Clerk, City of Ly wood APPRQVED JUNE 15, 1971 ~Ut~ Mayor of Ci y of Lynwood Adjourn to 6/10/71 at 4:30 p.m.