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