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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-03-07 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 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. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens answered the roll call. ~-- After discussion of various items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of March 7, 1972, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adj ourned. 'City~~Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 21, 1972 ~~ L Mayor o City of Lynwood ~~ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 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. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens answered the roll call. Representatives of the Lynwood Chapter of the International Order of DeMolay led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Ray Warden, Chapter Advisor was introduced by Mayor Liewer. He presented the DeMolay members present, Tim Kryger, Jessie Thiese, and Mark Evans. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 15, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1972, be approved as written. The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 12 to March Intrn'1 DeMolaS 19, 1972, as International DeMolay Week. Week 3/12/72 The Mayor proclaimed the month of March 1972 as Nt'1 Park Mth National Park Month. March, 1972 PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p~m. having arrived, said hour being Hearing - the time fixed for hearing to ascertain whether a General Nuisanc nuisance is being maintained on property generally 3681 Fernwood known as 3681 Fernwood Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. The City Manager informed the Council that the owner has now upgraded the property to Building Code standards and recommended that the Council terminate the proceedings. Building Official Jack DeJong presented photographs showing the present condition of the property. Councilman Stevens asked if it would be in order to send theproperty owner a letter of appreciation for his cooperation. The Manager said he will be commended. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Proceedings man Green, and carried, that the Council terminate terminated the abatement proceedings without further action. 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 south 137.5 feet of Lot 22, Block 13, Belle Vernon Acres Tract, commonly known as 3179 Euclid Avenue, the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing. Hearing - General Nuisanc 3179 Euclid 3~t~ Res. 72-26 The Manager presented a report and pictures showing directing the condition of the property and recommended adoption abatement of of RESOLUTION N0. 72-26 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF nuisance at THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING 3179 Euclid THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." Building Official Jack DeJong presented photographs taken on March 7, 1972, and filed them as Exhibit C. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard concerning the subject hearing. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Resolution No. 72-26 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS .Right of way The Manager reported on the proposed contractural acquisition arrangement with the County of Los Angeles Department services - of Real Estate Management for right of way acquisition .Long Beach services for Phase I of the Long Beach Boulevard project .Blvd. (west side of Long Beach Boulevard from south side of Imperial High~ntay to north side of Sanborn Avenue). He recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign service requests for acquisition services to be provided by the Department of Real Estate Management of the County of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. 'Street A report on the street lighting improvement program :'lighting was presented by the City Manager, together with a :improvement map of the City divided into five areas for the .program purpose of indicating the existing and proposed lighting locations. It was proposed by the Engineering Department that where existing wood poles are in proper locations no additional standards be placed, and that as each section is surveyed the Edison Company be notified of these locations where lights can be installed immediately. The Manager recommended that the Council direct the staff to proceed with the street lighting survey throughout the City and on determination of existing wood pole locations, direct Southern California Edison Company to install street lighting immediately, and that the staff be directed to prepare the necessary public hearings and resolutions for Council consideration to utilize accumulated lighting assessment district funds for street lighting capital construction. Councilman Morris questioned theprocedure that has been followed in the past by property owners in various areas of the City whereby additional lighting was installed at the property owners expense on a cash basis. He also asked if anything would be done for those people who have paid for their own lights. He was informed there was nothing retroactive and that while lighting has been improved on a street by street basis in the past, the money is in reserve whereby the lighting can be brought up to an optimum standard. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman i) Byork, and carried, that the street lighting improvement proceed in Area 1 and in the interim, that a report be prepared on what can be done on a City-wide basis. The Manager presented a staff report on the Spring Clean-up proposed spring clean-up program and recommended program - that the Council approve the program for Saturday, 4/8 & 4/9 April 8 and Sunday April 9, and authorize the expenditure of a maximum of $2,000 from the Waste Collection and Disposal Account of the annual operating budget. In discussing theproject, Councilman Green recommended that the City of South Gate, which has just completed a similar program, be contacted concerning the cost of their program. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000 for the spring clean-up program. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on project 1972-A, fire hydrant installation, was presented by the City Manager with the Fire hydrant recommendation that the Council approve Project No. installation 1972-A and authorize a call for bids to be received bid call - at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 1972. 3/29/72 at 10 a.n "'"" It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council authorize a call for bids for fire hydrant installation. Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2656 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council to request that the four fire hydrants which were removed from little Alameda be replaced. He said that the fire hydrants were advantageous to the citizens of the area because they permitted the water lines to be flushed to remove silt and debris collected in the lines. Mr. Thompson was informed that the reason for removal of the fire hydrants is not known, but will be investigated. The result of the analysis will be reported to the Council and Mr. Thompson will be notified. The Council was informed that the contractor to whom the City had awarded the contract for the water line project at the Montgomery Ward site has become insolvent and requested that assignment of the contract be made to another company. However, the assignee does not wish to take the project. The Attorney stated that the Council can proceed under Section 6.4 of the specification which requires that the Council 1) declare the contract cancelled, 2) direct that a notice of cancellation be sent to the surety, and 3) authorize the direct the work to be done by force account if the surety does not assume the responsibility of the contractor within the required time. Water line proj . vicinity of Montgomery Ward report It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by ~5~ Councilman Morris, that the contract be cancelled, the surety notified, and the work done by force account if the surety does not act. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Assistant CityThe Manager reported on the proposed delegation of the Mgr. appointedduties of personnel officer-employer-employee relations Personnel officer to the Assistant City Manager pursuant to the Officer -- provisions of Lynwood Code Section 2.2~I. He recommended employer- that the Council approve the City Manager's appointment :employee of the Assistant City Manager as personnel officer -- relations employer-employee relations officer. officer It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the appointment be approved. Nuisance The Code Enforcement Committee's Nuisance Abatement abatement Activity Report No. 70-1 was presented, and it was acitivity moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman .report Stevens, and carried, that it be received and filed. Abatement The Manager presented the abatement cost report on cost report - demolition of the structure at 3245 Sanborn Avenue, '3245 Sanborn and recommended its acceptance and setting of a .hearing 3/21 public hearing on the report on March 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Green , seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report be accepted and a hearing be set for March 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. Abatement The Manager presented the abatement cost report on cost report - demolition of the structures at 11428-28-1/2-30 '11428-30 Pear Street and recommended its acceptance and :Pear - hearingsetting of a public hearing on the report on March 3/21/72 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green and carried, that the report be accepted and a public hearing be set for March 21, 1972, at 7:3o p.m. .Demolition The Manager recommended that he be directed to bids advertise for bids for demolition of the structures authorized - located at 11073 Wright Road which were declared to 11073 Wright be public nuisance by Adoption of Resolution No. 72-12. Rd. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork,~Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Nuisance A request for nuisance abatement hearing on property hearing - located at 3200 E1 Segundo Boulevard was presented 3200 El by the City Manager with the recommendation that Segundo Bl. RESOLUTION N0. 72-27 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." e r ~ `-~ It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-27 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork,, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 72-28 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1972," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-28 be-adopted. Roll Call: Res. 72-28 Appointing election offrs & polling places for April 11 Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 72-29 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11th DAY OF APRIL, 1972, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,'' was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 72-29 be adopted. Roll Call: Res. 72-29 Ordering canvas of election to be made by City Clerk Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 72-30 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-30 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Resolution No. 72-30 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS In discussing Information Bulletin No. 72-4 the Departmental success of the "Walk for Litter" was noted and it Reports was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that recognition be given to the National Guard and the Parent Teacher Groups of the public schools and the Lutheran school for their contribution to the success of the project. r"' The Mayor announced that on Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a general membership of the Blue Ribbon Committee. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-~4 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-4 be received and filed. X54 It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Abandoned Vehicle Removal Progress Report 72-3 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Public Works Department Emergency Employment Act Work Summary be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Tow service A contract with City Garage & Tow Service of Cudahy contract for towing and impounding of abandoned vehicles was approved - presented. In discussing the contract the Council .City Garage was informed that the contract is non-exclusive and & Tow Serv. the same contract as is presently being negotiated with the local tow services. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that the contract be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Sevens. Noes: Morris. Absent: None. :Request by A request was presented from the Peace Officers' :Lyn. Peace Association of Lynwood, Inc., for approval of their Off. Assn annual variety show and dance. The request was for approval accompanied by the Association`s annual financial of show & statement. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded dance by Councilman Stevens, that approval be granted. .presented ...,, Councilman Green expressed his opposition to the request on the basis of the way in which the promotion is handled, and moved that the motion be amended to provide that the request be held over until the Police Association representative can meet with the City Manager and provide more information than is contained in the financial report accompanying the request, specifically as to the amount received by the promotor as compared with the amount the Police Association receives. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. Officer John McConnaughey, President of the Peace Officers' Association, addressed the Council to explain that the show and dance and sale of tickets is all handled by Mr. George for a predetermined amount on a con- tractual basis, and the amount of money received by Mr. George is not known to the Association. Councilman Stevens inquired of the City Attorney if he should abstain from voting and if his second to the motion was valid. The City Attorney informed the Council that the financial statement indicates that Operation LINDA, of which he understands Councilman Stevens is both an officer and employee, and as such, would have a direct financial interest in the outcome of the action to be taken. He could, therefore, enter that interest as part of the minutes of the meeting and abstain from participating in the action or voting upon the motion and his second to the motion would be invalid and there would be no motion pending. •)'!e) The Mayor announced there was no motion pending. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the request of the Peace Officers' Association be granted. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the motion be amended to provide *--~ .that a complete study be made in the next two weeks by the City Manager and a representative of the Association to get the answers he asked for previously. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Green. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilman Stevens. Roll Call on Original Motion: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Liewer. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilman Stevens. A request was presented from Lynwood Post 3902, Veterans of Foreign Wars, for permission to conduct their VFW Poppy annual Buddy Poppy Sale on May 26 and 27, 1972. sale 5/26 & It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by 5/27 Councilman Morris, and carried, that the sale be approved. A request from the Gre~.ter Long Beach Girl Scout Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct their annual cookie cookie & and calendar sales was presented. It was moved by calendar Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, sales approves and carried, that the request be granted. A request from the Leukemia Society of America Los Angeles Chapter, for permission to conduct their annual fund solicitations from May 15 to June 15, 1972, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the solicitation be approved. A request from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce regarding a City of Lynwood advertisement in the new Lynwood Picture Book was presented. Mr. Norman Wasserman, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard, and Mr. Charles Storms, president of the Chamber of Commerce, 11826 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to discuss the type of advertising suggested and to inform them that the first circulation of the book will be to 700 of the top manufacturers in the United States. The books will also be placed in various places where they will come to the attention of the public. The Council was informed that this was not a request from the Chamber of Commerce, rather,they are acting as intermediaries for the publishing c omp any . Leukemia Soc. fund drive 5/15 to 6/15 Request from C of C regarding advertisement in new Lyn. Picture Book F~ Advantages of placing such an advertisement in addition to the information concerning Lynwood which will be contained in the book was discussed at length, and it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that the request be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Stevens. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a three minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was again called to order. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS Discussion Councilman Stevens explained his reason for abstaining re Police from voting on the Police Association request. He also Depart. stated that he has asked the City Manager for information regarding a paramedic program, and he is continuing to survey the paramedic program being carried out in another area. Councilman Stevens also commented on the crime in the city and asked the Chief of report on the crime rate. He also asked Manager if he had heard anything further funds for the police facility. The City he hoped to have something next month. increase in Police for a the City about Federal Manager said Councilman Morris commented on the Montgomery Ward project and said he was encouraged to learn it is going ahead. He also spoke of the crime within the city and urged positive action on remodeling of the police facility and study of the "4-10" plan or some similar type of program for police personnel. He also expressed the opinion that the city should not dispose of the property presently occupied by Mobilease Corporation as the city will realize a greater monetary gain by renewal of the lease agreement. In the discussion of the police facility it was pointed out that the delay is due to lack of necessary funds, and the City Manager explained what is being done to acquire Federal assistance to carry out the remodeling. He said that Congressman Anderson is presenting a request for funds through LEAA and there should be an answer on that soon. He also said other alternatives would be studied, such as a bond issue, tax override, or possible sale of city property. As to the "4-10" plan, the Manager informed the Council the the staff has been working on it and will have a report ready for the first week of April. Councilman Morris again urged the Council to consider renewal of the Mobilease agreement, and the Mayor asked the City Manager to study and report on the lease. Councilman Stevens spoke on the need for increasing _,.,. Police Department personnel and said he would have proposals on this situation when the next fiscal budget is being considered. Councilman Green suggested that the Parking Commission study the parking situation in the area of Imperial Highway and Century Boulevard toward a solution to the critical parking problem in that area. He also asked X57 The City Manager to investigate the possibility of obtaining a new car dealership on Long Beach Boulevard. Councilman Green proposed that a committee be formed to study the Citizens' Alert program, particularly with reference to use of citizens' band radios, and suggested the committee be composed of a Police Department representative, the City Manager, Coordinating Council president, Charles Clark, Rick Waranius, Joey Harris, Councilman Byork, and Councilman Stevens. Use of two of the vehicles scheduled to be traded in for replacement vehicles for public relations work with newcomers to the community was suggested by Councilman Green. He proposed that possibly a policeman or fireman call on new residents to welcome them to the city. Councilman Green noted that the minutes of the Recreation Commission contains a recommendation that the city allow serving of alcoholic beverages in Bateman Hall. He expressed his opposition to this, and moved that the Council deny the request and prepare a resolution prohibiting liquor in Bateman Hall, and make an effort to obtain a facility in Lynwood where this type of service could be provided. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. After considerable discussion of the propriety of permitting the serving of alcoholic beverages, a Mr. Evans addressed the Council to urge that the matter be placed on the ballot to be decided by the voters since the Council did not appear to be in agreement on the matter. The Council was informed by the City Attorney that it could be made a ballot measure and a special election called by the Council; all that would be required would be a motion to direct the preparation of the necessary documents and the Council select the time. Discussion re serving alcoholic beverages at Bateman Hall Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A motion by Councilman Morris to put the question on the June ballot was subsequently withdrawn. Councilman Green asked what progress is being made Desser Tire on disposition of tires on the Desser Tire Company discussion property. The City Manager reported on the reply to his letter to the City of Phoenix, Arizona, regarding their use of tires, and said he would be meeting with Mr. Desser again on March 10. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Richard Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed ~-- the Council and requested clarification of the method of ticket sales for the annual Police show and dance. He also called attention to "Operation ID" which involves identification of personal property by means of etching identifying numbers on the property. 35~ Real Estate He also informed the Council of the"Community Stabilization ordinance Program" being carried out by the Concerned Citizens discussed of Lynwood Committee under Chapter 25, Section 3, paragraph (h) of the Lynwood City Code. A letter has been put in petition form and is being circulated for signatures of those citizens who do not wish to be solicited by real estate canvassers. The letter will then be delivered to theproper real estate agency, and a sticker will be provided to indicate that the home owner does not wish to be solicited. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to express his dissatisfaction with the types of real estate solicitation taking place and displayed a number of communications of various types he had received. He also referred to a copy of Ordinance No. 852 which governs the types of signs and where they may be placed in residential zones, and urged that the ordinance be strictly enforced. After discussion of the real estate for sale signs and open house signs among the Council and City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the real estate brokers be informed that it is the Council's intention to enforce the ordinance regulating the placing of signs in residential areas. Zoning on Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2656 E. 108th Street, addressed 108th Street the Council concerning telephone calls he has received `discussed from brokers out side of Lynwood concerning possible sale of his home. He also spoke of the M-1 zone on the north side of 108th Street where there are still residential uses although M zones cannot be developed for residential purposes. He was informed by the City Attorney that the residential use can be continued as preexisting non-conforming uses. Zoning of the 108th Street area was discussed at length with Mr. Thompson urging that the M-1 property being used for R-1 purposes be changed back to R-1 Zone. He also spoke of the hazard resulting from the use of the street for loading and unloading of materials. Councilman Byork was excused from the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, inquired as to the possibility of eliminating all types of solicitation in the city, and was informed that in the City Attorney's opinion, the "intent to canvass" is the limit of the action that the Council can take. .Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman .3/21/72 at Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m. March 21, 1972, at 7 p.m. ~~ ~~~~~ City~'Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 21, 1972 i ~. Mayor o h City of Lynwood