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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-01-18 - CC~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1972 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, and Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. Items appearing on the January 18, 1972, regular meeting agenda were discussed. The City Manager informed the Council that it was the Chamber of Commerce's desire to meet with the City Council concerning projects for the coming year, and asked that the regular meeting of January 18 be adjourned to another date for that purpose. It was determined that Friday, January 21 at 4:00 p.m. would be a suitable time, if agreeable to the Chamber representatives. The City Manager introduced Mrs. Joyce Morton, newly employed Administrative Secretary. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~ u~~ ~,.Cit Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED FEBRUARY 1, 1972 ~~ r Mayo of t ty o Lynwoo ~~~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1972 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, and Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent. -., Cub Pack 60-C, Lindberg School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Morris' absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January ~4, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1972, be approved as written. Mayor Liewer proclaimed the week of January 16 to 22 as Jaycee Week. Mayor Liewer proclaimed the dates of February 25 and 26, 1972, as Southwest Indian Scouts "Feather Days." PUBLIC HEARINGS public Hearing- The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being General Nuisancethe time fixed for public hearing to ascertain Abatement - whether a nuisance is being maintained on property 11354 Duncan described as Lot 8, Block B, Tract 9641, generally known as 11354 Duncan Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager presented two notices of violation dated August 23, 1968, and April 1, 1971, issued by the Building Department, and presented photographs showing the condition of the propert~~ on December 14, 1971. He informed the Council t'iat the staff believes there is sufficient evidence to e;~tablish the fact that there is excessive junk, trash and debris on subject property which constitutes a nuisance under the definition in the City Code relating to general nuisance abatement. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-6 entitl®d: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." Mr. George Argante, Code Enforcement Officer, "'" presented a photograph of the property taken on January 18, 1972. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. ~~~ Mr. Clarence Barnwell, 11354 Duncan Avenue, addressed the Council to protest adoption of the resolution. He described his activities and efforts being made to put the premises in an orderly condition. He also presented a petition signed by Charles C. Beals and 31 others which stated they did not consider Mr. Barnwell's property to be a nuisance and petitioning that he be allowed to continue his activities. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-6 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property described as the westerly 1/2 of Lot 817, Tract 3078, generally known as 3540 Virginia Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager presented two notices of violation dated October 27, 1971, and November 4, 1971, issued by the Building Department, and presented photographs showing the condition of the property on December 14, 1971. He informed the Council that the staff believes there is sufficient evidence to establish the fact that there is excessive junk and automobile parts on subject property which constitutes a nuisance under the definition in the City Code relating to general nuisance abatement. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." Mr. George Argante, Code Enforcement Officer, presented a photograph of the property taken on January 18, 1972. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. Mr. Gene Miller, 3540 Virginia Avenue, addressed the Council to protest the adoption of the resolution. He described the condition of the property at the time he purchased it and what he has done to date to put it in an orderly condition, and stated his intention to build a garage at some future time to house the material presently stored in the yard. The Mayor inquired if there were others wishing to be heard. Mr. Bob Berela, 3531 Virginia Avenue; Mr. Robert Lunn, 3535 Virginia Avenue; Mrs. Rose Workman, Mrs. Niego, 3544 Virginia Avenue; Mrs. Wilma Atwood, 3534 Virginia; and Mrs. Van Deventer, 3530 Virginia, testified to the existence of the nuisance condition of the property. Res. 72-6 Determining that a nuisance exists on prop at 11354 Duncan and directing the abatement thereof Public hearing General nuisance abatement - 3540 Virginia ~2~ Res. 72-7 The Mayor inquired if Mr, Miller had the right of Determining rebuttal. The City Attorney said he had the right. that a nuisance Mr. Miller made his rebuttal at the conclusion of exists on the adverse testimony. property at 3540 Virginia It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- and directing man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-7 be adopted. the abatement Roll Call: thereof Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. -• Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Public hearing The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour General being the time f ixed for public hearing to ascertain Nuisance whether a nuisan ce is being maintained on property abatement - described as the northeast 70 feet of the southeast 11221 Wright 150 feet of Lot 66, Tract 10634, generally known Road as 11221 Wright Road, the Mayor asked for information concernin g said hearing. The City Manager presented a notice of violation dated November 1, 1971, issued by the Building Department, and presented photographs showing the condition of the property on December l4, 1971. He informed the Council that the staff believes that there is sufficient evidence to establish the fact that there is excessive junk and automobile parts on subject property which constitutes a nuisance under the definition in the City Code relating to general nuisance abatement. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-8 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY ""'"' AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. Res. 72-8 Mr. Leonard Vaughan, 11221 Wright Road, addressed Determining the Council in opposition to adoption of the that a resolution, stating that he has been making an nuisance effort to clean up his property. exists on property at It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- 11221 Wright man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-8 be adopted. Road and Roll Call: directing the Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. abatement Noes: None. thereof Absent: Councilman Morris. Public hearing The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Housing Code the time fixed for public hearing on the abatement violations of housing code violations on Lot 152, Tract 7984, 11241 Virginia commonly known as 11241 Virginia Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager informed the Council that there presently exists on subject property a single dwelling with detached garage which has become dilapidated and unsafe, and that the staff believes that there is sufficient evidence to establish the fact that said structures constitute a public nuisance. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-9 entitled: "A RESOLUTION 3~5. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDING OR BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER TO ABATE IT." Building Official Jack De Jong reported on the housing code violations at said address and presented photographs showing in detail the condition of the structure. .-- The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 72-9 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the abatement of housing code violations on a portion of Lot 77 Tract 1063, commonly known as 11073 Wright Road, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The Manager informed the Council that because of slow response from the Title Company, insufficient time has elapsed for proper notifications for the hearing, and requested that the hearing be continued to the regular meeting of February 1, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be continued to February 1, 1972. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for hearing on the abatement of housing code violations on Lot 6, Tract 2794, commonly known as 10815 Long Beach Boulevard, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager informed the Council that the second structure on the lot, located on the rear of the property,is under consideration. He stated the structure had been used as a storage building but was destroyed by fire on August 8, 1971. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-10 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDING OR BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER TO ABATE IT." Building Official Jack De Jong reported on the housing code violation at said address and presented photographs showing in detail the condition of the structure and a plot plan indicating the location of the fire damaged structure. Said exhibits were marked Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" respectively. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. As there was no response, He declared the hearing closed. Res. 72-9 Declaring certain buildings to be nuisances - 11241 Virginia Public Hearing - Housing Code violations - 11073 Wright Road continued to 2/1/72 Public Hearing - Housing Code violations - 10815 Long Beach Res. 72-10 Declaring certain buildings to be nuisances - 10815 Long Beach It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- ~~ man Green, that Resolution No. 72-10 be adopted. Roll Call Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Hearing - zone the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed change Por. change of zone of the east 15 feet of Lot 197 and Lot 197, all all of Lot 198, Tract 8242, from R-1 to zone P-1 of Lt. 198, (4343 Agnes Avenue), the Mayor asked for information Tr. 8242 concerning said hearing. 4343 Agnes Ave. R-1 to The Manager informed the Council that the proposed P-1 change has been recommended by the Pl anning Commission and was conditioned on the applicant constructing a block wall around the parking area an d making certain improvements in the adjacent alley. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. Mr. Palmer of McDonald's, 11833 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council to state that the zone change is needed as they propose to expand the restaurant and will require additional off-street parking. Mrs. Dorothy Swan, 10962 Jackson Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire if there will be any trees planted in the parking lot. The Manager informed her that there is a planting area on the Agnes street frontage. The Mayor again inquired if any one present wished to speak. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING read - approve ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIi~N zone change OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN (McDonald's) AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved b,y Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title oily . It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Mayor's Blue The Manager reported that the proposed projects Ribbon and programs of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Community Council fund Improvement and Beautification Council will be appropriation carried out on a voluntary basis. However, it would appear that there will be incidental costs for promotional materials. The Manager suggested that the Council may wish to establish an account in order to assist the Community Improvement and Beautification Council's goals. He recommended that the Council appropriate $500 to the Community 3 2'7 Promotion Account - No. 1-120-D-7 entitled "Mayor's Blue Ribbon Community Improvement and Beautification Council." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. A report on the proposed "No Left Turn" movement at Imperial Highway and Wright Road was presented by the City Manager. Based on a traffic movement study conducted by the Public Works Department, the Manager recommended approval of "No Left Turn" restriction from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. week days only at Imperial Highway and Wright Road. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 904 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND OTHERWISE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved be Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 72-11 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that resolution No. 72-11 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Councilman Green said he was pleased to see that the bicycle licensing function has been moved from the Police Department to the Fire Department. It was announced that the next major project of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Community Improvement and Beautification Council, will be a "walk for litter" scheduled for February 19, 1972. "No Left Turn" Movement Imperial & Wright Rd. approved Ord. 904 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code Res. 72-11 Demands Councilman Byork commented on the excellence of the clean-up work in progress at the Natatorium. ~f~~ It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Information Bulletin No. 72-1 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-1 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the report on Planning *- Commission actions be received and filed. 1 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Crippled The request of the Crippled Children's Society for Children's Soc permission to conduct their annual fund campaign fund drive from February 28 to April 2 was presented. It was 2/28 to 4/2 moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. Operation The request of OPERATION L.I.N.D.A., 11627 Long Linda granted Beach Boulevard, for renewal of their exempt license renewal of to conduct a counselling and education center was exempt license presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris. Abstain: Councilman Stevens. American The application of American Missionary Society, 9110 Missionary Soc S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, for a permit to request for conduct door-to-door distribution of free religious '"""' fund solicita- literature and solicitation of funds was presented. Lion denied The application was accompanied by the Police Department investigative report which recommended denial of the application. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the permit be denied. Southwest The request from Southwest Indian Scouts for a Indian Scouts waiver of fees to conduct their annual fund drive fund drive on February 25 and 26 was presented. It was moved 2/25 & 2/26 by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Byork congratulated Councilman Green on his appointment to the League of California Cities Urban Problems Committee. Councilman Byork asked that a study and report be made of ambulance rates for both private and county ambulances. Councilman Green reported on the Library Advisory Board meeting which he had attended on January 17. He also asked that blighted structures at 3681 Fernwood Avenue and the filling station at Long Beach Boulevard and Lynwood Road be investigated. t) ,~ uncilman Green also inquired about the Desser Tire Company P~ orage yard, and the City Manager informed him that he would - ~ meeting with Mr. Desser this week concerning some M _ternatives he has proposed. a ~uncilman Green said he would also like to act on the four 'commendations of the Fire Chief. It was moved by Council- a ~.n Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that c :ie Council approve in principle the four steps presented M y the Fire Chief and direct the staff to implement these our steps immediately. a ~ ayor Liewer introduced Planning Commission Walter Read t ,nd Parking Commissioner Archie Legg. rr Mr. Archie Legg, general clean-up trash contractor a general pickup to be too expens studied. 3671 Platt Avenue, asked if a day could not be conducted by the as in the past. He was told such has been discussed and is thought ive, but alternative action is being It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, January 21, 1972, at 4 p.m. 1 ty ler City of Lyn od ,, APPROVED FEBRUARY 1, 1972 -~/Y'L Mayor of e ty of Lynwood