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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-02-15 - CC,_:e~ ~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 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. Coucilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens answered the roll call. After discussion of various items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of February 15, 1972, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adj ourned. lty Jerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MARCH 7, 1972 r ayor t of Lynwood 34.1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 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. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 1, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1972, be approved as written. Mayor Liewer introduced Mr. Stephen Wright, Assistant City Manager and Mrs. Wright. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m, having arrived, said hour Hearing - Gener; being the time fixed for public hearing to ascertain Nuisance - whether a nuisance is being maintained on property 10816 Capistrano described as Lots 54 and 55, Tract 5456, commonly known as 10816 Capistrano Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The Manager presented a report and pictures showing ~,,, the condition of the property and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-18 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTX WITHIN SATD CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." Code Enforcement Officer George Argante presented pictures taken of the property on February 15, 1972. Mr. Irwin Lovelace, owner of the property, addressed the Council and called attention to the improvement in the condition of the property which has been made between the dates of December 14, 1971, when the Res. 72-18 first pictures were taken (Exhibit A), and the directing the pictures taken on February 15, 1972, (Exhibit B). abatement of He said he could not complete clean up of the nuisance at property within the 30 days allowed. 10816 Capistrano The Council was informed that at the end of 30 days, an additional 30 days could be granted if Council wished to do so. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-18 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 General Nuisancethe time fixed to ascertain whether a nuisance is 10781 Colyer being maintained on property described as Lot 27, Tract 16333, commonly known as 10781 Colyer Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The Manager presented a report on pictures of the property (Exhibit A) showing the condition of the property and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-1g 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 Res. 72-19 THEREOF." Directing the abatement of Mr. George Argante, Code Enforcement Officer, nuisance at presented pictures taken on February 15, 1972, 10781 Colyer Exhibit B). The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak. As there was no response, he declared the nearing closed. Lt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, ~.r~at Resolution No. 72-19 be adopted. R~1..1 Call Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None, Absent : i`1~ne, Hearing - 'hhe hour of 7:30 p,m. having arrived, said hour Housing Code being the `=ime fixed for continued hearing on the violations abatement of ~I~~using Code violations on a portion 5507 Cortland of Lc>t ~~, Siausson Tract, commonly known as 5507 Cortland A~,~enue, the Mayor 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 N0. 72-20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Res. 72-20 THE CITY OF LYNG1O0D DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDING Declaring bldgs.OR BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND DIRECTING to be sub- THE OWNER TO ABATE IT." standard 5507 Cortland Building Officia_1_ Jack De Jong presented his report together with pictures showing the condition of the structures. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-20 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMEN`P STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager presented the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and recommended their adoption by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-20-A e~ ~ ~. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Res. 72-20-A CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING LYNWOOD STANDARD SPECIFICA- Adopting TIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION." It was moved Lynwood Stand by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, Specification that Resolution No. 72-20-A be adopted. for Public Ro11 Cail: works const. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~,,,,, The City Manager reported that the City has received Plans & specs s completed plans and specifications from the County approved for of Los Angeles Flood Control District for Project Storm Drain 5350, Unit 2, Lines A, B, C and D, to be financed Project 5350 by the 1970 bond issue. The lines will be installed along Abbott Road and Century Boulevard, and will be connected to existing storm drain lines at Otis Avenue, California Avenue and State Street. The Manager recommended that the Council approve the plans and _p~cficat.-ions, grant the District permission to occupy and use the public streets to con:.>truct, operate and maintain the installation, and authorize the District to proceed with the construction. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the Managerr's recommendations and approve said plans and specifications. Roll Cal.~_: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Managerr° presented a report on the request Vacation of of Tic Toe Markets for relinquishment of an easement - easement on Lot.; 16~+, Tract 2551, (southeast corner SE cor Imp. & ,~-. of Imperial Highway and California Avenue). The Calif. City has no need for the easement and at its meeting of February 8, 1972, the Planning Commission recommended that the easement be vacated. The Manager recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-21 Res. 72-21 entitled: ".q RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Setting CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER vacation of VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT." easement hearing It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-21 be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that the City tree removal and sidewalk replacement project has been completed by Damon Construction Company, and recommended that the Council accept the tree removal and concrete replacement project, Contract No. 1971-A, as completed by Damon Construction Company and authorize the final contract payment. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Tree Removal sidewalk replacement completed pro, accepted r-~ '; ~ ' ~`f Water The Manager presented his report on the offer of Pumping the Horseshoe Cat=.i le C"ompany to lease to the City agreement of Lynwood its annual 66 acre feet of water :right approved at $42 per a-;re toot. Tree report was accompanied by a Water Right L~_cense and Agreement executed by Clifford Smith i~f' Horseshoe Cattle Company for the City's right to pump their 66 acre feet pumping allocation. He re;,;~,mmended that the Council approve the water rights tr°arisaction between the Horseshoe Catt.i..e Company and ~-he City of Lynwood, subject to concurrence fr~~m the Water Master and authorize the Mayor to execute t:ie necessary agreements. It was moved by Co~.~ncllman Stevens, seconded by Cou.nc.i:iman Green, *:ha~.. the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Counci_Imen By;~ek, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res . 72-22 A requet for nui:a.n;;e abatement hearing on property Setting a lo~~ated at ?1?9 Euclid Avrenue was presented by the nuisance City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION abatement N0. 12-2~ entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL hearing - OF THE C TTY 01~, -~YN1n~~t~~OD DECLARING TTS INTENTION TO 3179 EuclidCONDUCT A PUBLIC HF~'ARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISAI`d!;E S B;11vG i-i~a 1`JTt11NED ON THE PROPERTY GENERALL:~' KNOWN ~aS ~ 1 ' ~ F,UCLID AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALlI~'ORPJ Yrl,'' be adopted. It. was r"~O°,1F'd try C;oun -. i. !_man Byork, seconded by Council- man T/Iorris, that: R~:ti - __ :ton No. 72-22 be adopted. Ro11 Cali: Ayes: Councilmen }3y~r^-~,, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes : N°~ne . Absent: None Res. 72-23 A request for nuisance abatement hearing on property Setting a located at 3681 Fernwood Avenue was presented by the nuisance City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION abatement N0. '72-2~ entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL hearing - OF THE CITY OF LY1`dW00D DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO 3681 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A Fernwood NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON THE PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN Ac 3h81. FERNWOOD AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA," be adopted. It was moved by Coun~::ilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Fla,=c; ! ution No. 72-23 be adopted . Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byo.rk, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 72-24 RESOLUTION NO. 72-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Amending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING Per. Rules RESOLUTION N0. 2813 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM & Regs. - RULES AND REGULA'T'IONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," was Leave of presented for second reading. Tt was moved by Absence Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-24 be adopted. 34~ Rol 1 Call_ Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 72-25 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF r"°" 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 Green, that Resolution No. 72-25 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Information Bulletin 72-3 was presented. It was moved by Councilman ter°~~~~n, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that said bulletin be received and filed. Citizen's Service Request Log No. 72-3 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that said log be received and filed. Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program Progress Report No. 72-2 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that said report be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA A letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce requesting a progress report on present and future plans for additional street lighting was presented. The City Manager said a brochure is being prepared for the citizens to provide them with all the alternatives in installing additional street lights. Also, a survey has been commenced of all the deficient areas on which there wil:1 be a report at the next council meeting, and a lighting proposal will be included in the five-year capital plan in May. A request from the East Lynwood Baptist Church for permission to conduct a rummage sale on its parking lot at Beechwood and Pope Streets on March 4 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. The request of Lynwood Head Start, 11200 Pope Street, for permission to conduct their fund raising activity from this date to April 4, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the request be granted. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the request of the American Cancer Society for permission to conduct their annual fund appeal during the month of April be approved. Res. 72-25 Demands Department; Reports Letter frog C of C re street lighting progress report E. Lyn. Baptist Ch' rummage Sale 3/4/7 Lyn. Head Start fund drive to 4/4/72 Cancer Soc fund drive April 34t~ COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) IDEAL program At the request of Councilman Byork, Mr. Don Dixon, report Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce IDEAL program, gave a progress report on the project. Discussion re Councilman Green said he had been furnished a list upgrading of of buildings i.n the city that are in need of painting buildings and and repair, and asked if the owners could be contacted real estate in an effort to gain their cooperation in the City's ordinance beautification program. He also commented or. the Building Department report showing the number of permits issued in the city. Councilman Green read a brochure presented to a citizen by a local real estate sales office and questioned its being in violation of the qty's o_rdin.ance relating to real estate activities. The City Attorney explained the steps which would be taken prior to commencing prosec~.~tion under the ordinance. Councilman Stevens commented on the editorial concerning the City of Lynwood which appeared in the Los Angeles Times on February 14. ,tom also spoke of his interest in the County paramedic program and asked that the Discussion re City Manager investigate implementation of such a Co. paramedic program t:r,r,ough federal funding. The City Manager program said he wo~.zld ha~~e a .report at the next meeting. Letter to L.A. It was moved by C~:~uncilman Stevens, seconded by Times editor Councilman ~xreen, and carried, that a letter be for article of sent to the edir,or of the Los Angeles Times 2/14/72 complimenting him on the article of February 14, 1972. Discussion re Counc.iman Morris asked about funds which have been Long Beach Blvd.granted to the City for the Long Beach Boulevard widening proj, widening project. The Manager spoke of a meeting with Supervisor Hahn regarding County funding of the L~:.~ng i3each Boulevard project, and said that as part of Phase I they will be ready to commence acquisition in May of ly'T2. Councilman Careen inquired about progress at the Desser Tire Company storage yard and was told by the Manager that he would be meeting with the Desser representat;.ives this week. Mayor commented The Mayor commented on the participation in the on Blue Ribbon Blue Ribbon Committee meetings and also inquired Committee about the Po:Lice Building. The City Manager said nothing has been received as yet from the California Council on Criminal Justice, but that there should be an answer within another thirty days. The Mayor announced the "Walk for Litter" on March 4, and Councilman Byork inquired about television coverage of the project. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Discussion re Mrs. James Cachivas, corner of Imperial and Colyer all-night Avenue, addressed the Council concerning all-night parking parking tickets she had received, and urged that some means be devis,,d to inform new residents of the city of the city's prohibition of all-night parking and parking permit requirements. '"* ~~ ~ Mrs. Alva Spiliner, 3303 Burton Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of extended parking on her street. She was assured that ~;`~ ;problem will be investigated and reported on at the next Council meeting. Mr. Dick Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council to suggest that perhaps figures could be obtained from the State Highway Department relative to prices paid for properties acquired by the State, thus providing citizens with knowledge of what their homes are actually worth when approached by persons wishing to purchase or list the homes for sale. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671_ Platt Avenue, spoke to the Council regarding the statements made by Mrs. Cachivas, saying that a possible solution would be to reinstitute the "welcome" parties for newcomers, thus informing them of local requirements as to all-night parking and other matters of interest. The possibility of again having welcome parties was discussed with Mr. Norman Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce Secretary-Manager, and Councilman Morris asked that the question be investigated. Mr. Price Wright, 11638 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the question raised by Mr. Bowen, and said that the State real property appraisers frequently gain ~~,ppr=~~isal information from his office. Mrs. Sharon Arneson, t~151 Shirley Avenue, addressed the Council to complain of the inferior facilities r-- provided for basketball teams at the Community Center. Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, spoke about the welcome parties and suggested that information be provided to new residents by means of direct mailing. Mr. Richard Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to urge that a program be commenced to advertise Lynwood for residential purposes in areas such as Orange County. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to March 7, 1972, at '7 p.m. in memory of Supervisor Frank Bonelli. ,? fr - i L ~ ~ ity Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MARCH 7, 1972 ~-. ~Lvl ~- Mayor o he City of Lynwood Discussion r parking problems on Burton Property pri discussed re freeway Reinstatemen of C of C "Welcome Parties" Discussed