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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-09-21 - CC~JJ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 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 Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris and Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1871, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 71-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 71-60 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A plaque in recognition of his many years of public service to the community was presented to former Councilman Nickolas A. Siokos by Mayor Liewer. Mr. Maurice Latour, 5272 Niland, and Mr. Joe Cabori, 11261 Warren Avenue, representing the Lynwood ~""~" Jaycees, introduced the following members of the California State Shooting Education Championship team: Michael Cabori, Diane Cabori, John Cabori, and Charla Miller. Two of the team members were unable to be present. The Mayor introduced Mr. Frank Heckl, Lynwood swimmer, and gave a resume of his swimming accomplishments, particularly at the Pan American meet in Columbia, South America. The Mayor proclaimed the week of September 21 to September 25 as "Frank Heckl Week" in the City of Lynwood. The Mayor proclaimed October 1 and 2 as "White Cane Days" within the City, and the month of October as "Lynwood Woman's Club Juniors Federation Month." WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read. On behalf of the officers, directors, and committee chairman, Chamber President Buddy Storms expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Lynwood Recreation Department, City Manager and Police Depa for helping to make the Fall Festival a success. Plaque given tc Nickolas Sioko~ Calif . State Shooting Educa- tion Champions presented Frank Henkl Week-g/21 to 9/25 White Cane Day; & Lyn. Woman's Jr. month proclaimed Letter from C c C expressing appreciation fc help with Fall rtment Festival A letter from the City of Monrovia urging the City Council to join in petitioning the County Board of Supervisors to submit a charter amendment deleting Article 10, Section ~+7 of the County charter relative to compensation of county employees was read. The subject article provides that in fixing compensation to persons under the County classified civil service, the Board of Supervisors shall provide a salary or Letter from Monrovia re amendment to County charter 2~5~- range at least equal to the prevailing salary or range for the same quality or service rendered to private persons, firms, or corporations under similar employment, in case such prevailing salaries or wages can be ascertained. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the City Council petition the Board of Supervisors to submit a charter amendment to the electorate deleting Article 10, Labor Section 47 of the County charter. Hank Becker A letter from Mr. Hank Becker, submitting his resigns from resignation from the Planning Commission, was read. Planning It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Commission Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed and that a plaque be presented to Mr. Becker in recognition of his service to the community. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Seventh Day A request from the Pathfinder Club of the Seventh Adventist Day Adventist Church for its annual parade permit for parade 10/10 October 10, 1971, was presented. An invitation for a city representative to be present on the reviewing stand was included. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. B. Book secondThe application of Barbara Lee Book for a special hand store permit to conduct a secondhand business at 10229 approved - Long Beach Boulevard was presented. The Council 10229 Long was informed that the occupancy permit has been Beach Blvd. approved by the Building and Fire Department and the Police Department investigative report indicates no reason why a permit should not be issued. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the special permit be granted. All members of the Council voting aye except Council- man Green, who voted no, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Green proposed that an ordinance be drawn requiring applicants for secondhand business permits to specify the types of merchandise they will sell, and the City Manager was instructed to place the matter on the agenda for discussion at the next Council meeting. Report and A request from Operation L.I.N.D.A. that the City of request from Lynwood agree to be agent for receiving and disbursing Operation Federal funds under the Safe Streets Act of 1968 was L.I.N.D.A. presented. Councilman Stevens, Director of Operation L.I.N.D.A. explained that the organization has made application for funds which are available under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets act of 1968, which is administered by the California Council on Criminal Justice; however, if the application is approved, the funds must be received and disbursed by the city. The program has been reviewed by Namcon Company, 9000 Sunset Boulevard, as any program seeking Federal funds must first be evaluated by other than the applicant. Councilman Stevens reviewed the report previously furnished to members of the Council concerning the goals of the project, its organizational structure, methods of operation, ~i ) 1 and the growing numbers of young people and families Report from who are taking advantage of the counseling and services Operation being offered. He explained that the initial funding L.I.N.D.A. would be for one year, with Operation L.I.N.D.A. to provide matching funds of 40 per cent, which can be made up of "in kind" services. Mrs. Korner, Secretary and Office Manager, stated that at present approximately $6,000 can be provided. If the required amount cannot be provided by the en d. of the year, evaluation is again made and the deficit may be deleted from the next year or they may be given a second year in which to make up the necessary amount. Among the items questioned by members of the Council during the informal discussion of the request were powers and duties of the Director, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board; the possibility of the program being sponsored by some other organization, and the availability of other funds not requiring city involvement. Councilman Stevens emphasized that a requirement of the Federal program is that the resolution concerning receipt and disbursement of funds must be adopted by the city government. The Council also questioned the Director's salary, the problems that might accrue to the city forces in administering the funds, and the possibility of a conflict of interest in a member of the legislative body of the city also serving as Director of the organization applying for the funds. Upon being questioned about a possible conflict of interest, the City Attorney informed the Council that ~` it would be difficult to say specifically with the information available, and that in his opinion it would be premature to adopt any resolution at this time as it is not clear in the sample resolution what the obligation of the city is going to be; that there should be documentation from this organization exactly what they propose to do and what they expect the city to do, and the city should have a copy of any contract they want the city to enter into. Councilman Stevens said he would commence gathering information immediately to be able to inform the Council fully, including names and telephone numbers of the individuals to be contacted. Councilman Morris suggested that the matter be tabled to the next regular meeting to allow time for Councilman Stevens to submit further information and documentation for the Council's consideration. It was also suggested that the Mayor appoint a member of the Council to meet with the Board of Directors of Operation L.I.N.D.A., and at the Mayor's request, Councilman Morris agreed to meet with the Board. The Mayor announced that the matter would be tabled for the present. The City Manager reported on the actions taken by Report on the Planning Commission at its regular meeting of Planning Com. Sept ember 14, 1971, as follows: actions 9/14/71 1. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 469 recommending approval of the application of Mr. Paul Harlow for change of zone from R-1 to M-1 for ~~5 ~ Planning Com. action report. Zone change hearing - 10/19/71 Lots 39 and 40, Block 3, Tract No. 5418 (2611 109th Street). As the Commission's recommendations in matters of zoning amendments are advisory only, it was recommended that the City Council set the date of October 19, 1971, for public hearing on the proposed change of zone. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that a public hearing on the proposed change of zone be set for October 19, 1971, as recommended. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council concerning the proposed zone change, but was advised that the matter could not be discussed until the time set for public hearing. Alley vacation2. Reviewed and supported a request from the Church Hearing - of Christ, 3841 Imperial Highway, for vacation of the 10/19/71 westerly 112 feet of the alley immediately north of Imperial Highway between Fracar and Alexander Avenues. The Manager said if the Council wishes to proceed, it would be appropriate to adopt a resolution of intention to vacate the subject alley, and suggested the date of October 19, 1971, for public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that a hearing on the proposed vacation be set for October 19, 1971. Res. 71-61 RESOLUTION N0. 71-61 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF Intent to INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, vacate alley DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN FRACAR AND ALEXANDER AVENUES," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council concerning the proposed change of zone of Lots 39 and 40, Block 3, Tract 5418, and was informed that the matter would be discussed thoroughly at the time of the public hearing on October 19. He also asked that the zoning problems on the north side of 108th Street be corrected, and commented on the studies made by the Planning Commission of various sections of the city and the resulting zone changes. The Manager said that the primary concern of the Planning Commission had been P-l zoning, and the Commission had completed major zoning studies which resulted in changes in zone in two area to date. The studies were discontinued following completion of the second one because the Commission felt they would be getting into the freeway area and they felt any action prior to freeway development would be in appropriate. Mr. Thompson also urged that steps be taken to alleviate the hazards to school children in the area of Norton and Bellinger where they must walk in the street because of vehicles at Manchester Tank and Equipment company are parked over the sidewalk. Lrrt~`7- Mr. Buddy Storms, 3535 Josephine Street, Chamber of Commerce President, addressed the Council to call attention to Lynwood Day at the Los Angeles County fair on September 30, 1971. Lyn . Day at Fair 9/30/71 The Mayor commented on the fact that this was City Last meeting fo: Manager James Riley's last Council meeting as he is James Riley & leaving the employ of the City, and City Attorney Howard Howard Hemenway Hemenway's last meeting because of service retirement. Councilman Byork inquired about the possibility of requiring occupancy permits at the time residential properties are sold. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that an ordinance be developed that would require occupancy permits for residential occupancies at the time of sale. Councilman Morris said he was concerned about the ordinance requiring installation of a water meter when unmetered property changes hands, and asked for a breakdown of costs of the meter and manpower entailed in installing such meters. The Manager said the information would be supplied. The Mayor said that Joyce Marthaller asked that he announce that the Reclamation Center would be in operation on September 24, 25 and 26 from g a.m, to 5 p.m, at the Community Center. Mayor Liewer announced that the Council would adjourn to executive session. He excused the City Attorney and City Clerk, and appointed Councilman Byork, City Clerk pro tem. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order, and it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. r %? ~' ~ ~ 'G ,.pity Clerk, City of Lyn ood APPROVED OCTOBER 5, 1971 _ 1 ~~--Qi'y1 Mayor of th C y of Lynwood Discussion re occupancy permi for residences Discussion re water metering system Reclamation Center - Sept. 24, 25, 26