Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-02-01 - CCG ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1972 The City Council of the City of Lynwood 111@t in Sri adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7;00 p.m. Councilmen Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens ~newerad the roll call. The City's group health insurance was di3CUaaSd briefly. Councilman Byork arrived. The City Attorney discussed the types of he8ritlg in which the Council becomes involved, that ins Quasi-legislative and. quasi-,judicial, s.C1d the appropriate conduct of such hearings. He also discussed his and the City Manager's appe8rarice at a recent meeting of the realtors for the pure©se of discussing the ordinance concerning re81 estate activities within the city. Following a brief discussion of items appe8ring on the February 1, 1972, regular meeting agenda, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. % / ~ ~,._ *! ~ ~ . -~ ty erk, City of L nwoo ---- APPROVED FEBRUARY 15, 1972 ayor e City of Lynw od 3 3 i): REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 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, Morris, and Stevens answered the roll call. Cub Pack 437, Roosevelt School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 18, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 21, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 24, 1972, be approved as written. The Mayor proclaimed the date of February 13, 1972, as "Heart Sunday." The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 22, 1972, as `national Junior Week." Miss Linda Vallera, 11249 Capistrano, president of the Junior Catholic Daughters, was present and introduced her officers and the sponsor of the group, Mrs. Cressey. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:3~! p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for continued hearing on the abatement of housing code violations on a portion of Lot 77, Tract 10634, commonly known as 11073 Wright Road, the Mayor declared the hearing open and asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager presented a report and pictures showing the condition of the subject property, and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 72-12 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 DeJong presented his report together with pictures showing the condition of the structures. Hearing - Housing Code violations 11073 Wright Rd. (continued Hearing) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. There was no response. ~~ The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 72-12 It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- adopted man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-12 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Housing Code the time fixed for hearing on the abatement of housing violations - code violations on a portion of Lot 2, Slaussen Tract, 5507 Cortland commonly known as 5507 Cortland Avenue, the Mayor continued 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 notification for the hearing and requested that the hearing be continued to the regular meeting of February 15, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the hearing be continued to February 15, 1872. Mr. Melvin Stout, owner of the property, addressed the Council concerning proposed use of his property. He was informed that the hearing had been continued and suggested that he be present at the hearing on February 15, 1972. Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour being Housing Code the time fixed for hearing on the abatement of housing violations - code violations on Lots 2754 and 2755, Tract 5772, 10624 and commonly known as 10624 and 10624-1/2 Mar~_posa Lane, 10624-1/2 the Mayor declared the hearing open and ~.s'.,:d for Mariposa Lane information concerning the hearing. The Manager presented a report and pictures showing the condition of the property and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-13 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 DeJong presented his report together with pictures showing the condition of the structures. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard, and asked if the owners of the property were present. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. :~. j2-13 It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by <{.,:,.optF~c. Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-13 be adopted. Roll Call: *-., i Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 335 MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager presented a report on the development Lynwood Indus. proposal for the Lynwood Interchange Industrial Park Interchange Park and recommended that the Council approve ire principle Report "A Reauest for Development Proposals for the Lynwood _3 ~ G Res. 72-15 Intention to INTENTION WHETHER A. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED TO ASCERTAIN ON CERTAIN ,~35 MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager presented a report on the development Lynwood Indus. proposal for the Lynwood Interchange Industrial Park Interchange Park and recommended that the Council approve ire principle Report "A Request for Development Proposals for the Lynwood Industrial Park at the Interchange of the Long Beach and Century Freeways in Lynwood." ^-^ It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council approve in _ principle "A Request for Development Proposals for the Lynwood Industrial Park at the Interchange of the Long Beach and Century Freeways in Lynwood" and refer it to the Planning Commission for study. The City Manager presented a report on the Imperial Highway Improvements at the Los Angeles River Channel to be carried out by the County of Los Angeles, and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-14 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY WITHIN SAID CITY AS PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." Imp. Highway improvements report Res. 72-14 establishing a pc of Imperial in County system of highways It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 72-1~4 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. '^"' A report on the extension of the Emergency Employment EEA Subagreement Act Subagreement with the County of Los Angeles was (Section 6) presented by the City Manager with the recommendation extended that the Council approve the agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the agreement be approved. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager presented a report on the proposed fire Fire hydrant hydrant installation project and recommended that installation the Council approve the project and direct the City report approved Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the Council's approval. Type of fire hydrants to be used was discussed with no action being taken pending preparation of the specifications. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. ~` A request for nuisance abatement hearing on property Nuisance abatemen located at 10816 Capistrano Avenue was presented by hearing set - the City Manager with the recommendation that a 10816 Capistrano resolution establishing a date for hearing be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 72-15 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS 3 ~ 6 Res. 72-15 INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN Intention to WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN conduct public REAL PROPERTY," was presented. It was mo ved by hearing - Councilman Green, s econded by Councilman Byork, 10816 that Resolution No. 72-15 be adopted. Capistrano Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Nuisance A request for a nuisance abatement hearing on property abatement located at 10781 Colyer Avenue was presented with hearing set - the recommendation that a resolution establishing 10817 Colyer a date for hearing be adopted. Res. 72-16 ~LSOLUTION NO. 72-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Intention to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS conduct public INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN hearing - WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN 10817 Colyer REAL PROPERTY," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-16 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Standard The Manager reported on the standard solicitation solicitation form developed by the Public Welfare Commission of form for Los Angeles County for proposed use by all cities charitable in the County, and recommended Council approval organizations of the uniform charitable solicitation form. approved It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the uniform solicitation form be approved with recommendation that a break down of the distribution of funds received be included. Demolition A report. on the bids received for demolition of bids awarded structures at 11428 Pear Street and 3245 Sanborn Avenue to Kirtland was presented with the recommendation that the Council Truck & Equip award the bid to the low bidder, Kirtland Truck and (11428 Pear & Equipment Co., at a cost of $2500. 3245 Sanborn) It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and accept the bid of Kirtland Truck and Equipment Co. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ~; r~,~ , ~-;; i~ ~ ORDINANCE NO . 9 0 5 entitled : "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ?one Change ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION 4343 Agnes OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said ordinance be adopted. 337. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 2843 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be accepted as first read. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. first read amendir. Personne Rules and Regulations as to Leaees of absence RESOLUTION N0. 72-17 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-1'? THE 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 72-17 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Departmental man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin reports No. 72-2 be received and filed. received ano filed It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log 72-2 be received and filed. The Abandoned Vehicle Progress Report No. 72-1 was discussed. A map showing the number of abandoned vehicles in various areas of the city was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that said report be received and filed. The Public Works Department Emergency Employment Act Work Summary was discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said report be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA The request of Mrs. Mary Williams for an additional sixty-day leave of absence without pay, commencing February 14, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said leave be granted. A request from Missionette Group of Lynwood Metropolitan Tabernacle for permission to hold a bake sale in front of Zody's on Imperial Highway on February 6, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request be granted. M. Williams additional leave of absence granted Missionette bake sale Feb. 6, 1972 ~~~ "Hope Sunday" A request from the City of Hope for permission to hold June 4, 1972 their annual "Hope Sunday" fund raising campaign on June 4, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Council- man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be approved. Damage Claim denied - Morelli Discussion re crime statistics for city A claim for damages filed by Dino Morelli was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Stevens provided crime statistics for the years 1970 and 1971, and commented on a conversation with the City Manager concerning added police personnel. The City Manager said it is proposed to add two additional police officers under the Emergency Employment Act, these to be in addition to the manning table under the July, 1971, budget. Denser Tire Councilman Green commented on a new rubber shredding Co. process he had read about that might be a solution discussion to the Denser Tire Company problem, and the City Manager said he had written to the City of Phoenix, Arizona, regarding the use of such rubber in street surfacing. Councilman Green also commented on the condition of the vacant house located at the corner of Fernwood and Spruce Street. "Walk for The Mayor announced that the next meeting of the Mayor's Litter" 2/10 Blue Ribbon Committee would be on February 10, and that on March 4 the "Walk for Litter" would take place. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Stanley Zimmerman, owner of the house at Fernwood Avenue and Spruce Street, discussed with the Council the problems of vandalism he has encountered, because of the dwelling being unoccupied. Mr. Patrick Mast, 11127 Duncan Avenue, commented on the abandoned car ordinance and about an auto wrecker providing a copy of an authorization to take a car. The Attorney informed him that no authorization was needed and explained the provisions of the ordinance pr°oviding for abatement of abandoned vehicles. Mrs. Inez Marks, 11050 Benwell Drive, speaking for the Citizens' Freeway Complaint Center, inquired about obtaining a freeway map indicating precisely what will be taken. The Mayor suggested that she contact the City Manager concerning the map she requires. Mrs. Sharon Clyder, 11027 Stockwell Drive, asked the Council for their comments on the article about Lynwood which appears in the January 23 edition of the Los Angeles Times. In discussing the article, Mrs. Clyder's attention was called to efforts being made to upgrade the city, such as abatement of derelict structures, abandoned vehicles, and abatement of nuisances generally. J i~ Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, speaking of the crime problem, urged that crime prevention programs be initiated, such as etching of social security numbers on personal possessions, posting of "hot sheets" of stolen automobiles, and "Operation Eagle" wherein citizens become alert to possible criminal activity. It was suggested that Mr. Waranius take his ideas to the Coordinating Council for possible sponsorship of a program. Mrs. Mary Jordan, 3938 Platt Avenue, asked about a general "cleanup" day in the city. She was informed that a committee is going to meet with the city's trash contractor to discuss the possibility of a spring clean-up program. Mr. A. Evans, 3816 Lugo, asked if additional lighting couldn't be provided for certain dark alleys, and it was suggested that he contact the City Manager. Mrs. Ceda Johnson, 3851 Virginia Avenue, asked if a city couldn't be integrated on a percentage basis, and the City Attorney stated this would be uncon- stitutional. He described the ordinance adopted by the City Council to prohibit "block-busting" and the various nuisance abatement ordinances adopted to effect upgrading of the city generally. Mrs. Inez Watson addressed the Council to state her belief that if laws can be passed to bus school children for racial balance that a community could be balanced racially. The Mayor introduced Planning Commissioners Walter Read and George Higgins, and Parking Commissioner Archie Legg. Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council concerning special outdoor lighting that can be obtained from the Edison Company. Councilman Green commented on the decision of the State Highway Department to no longer rent dwelling units that are purchased for freeway right of way, once the present tenants vacate the premises. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to February 15, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. %' ,~ ity lerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED FEBRUARY 15, 1972 ~i ~~ ~ Mayor of e City o Lynwood R. Waranius discusses crime prevention program M. Jordan inquires about a "cle up" day Real Estate Ord. discuss Adj ourn to 2/15/72 at 7:00 p.m.