HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-05-16 - CCMINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
HELD MAY 9, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an Adjourned Regular Session
in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road on May 9, at 7:OOPM
Vice Mayor Stevens called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, appointed the
City Manager secretary and asked for Roll Call.
Councilman Byork, Liewer, and Stevens answered the Roll.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork to
adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters related to the
Annual Operating Budget.
Motion unanimously carried.
ARRIVAL OF MAYOR MORRIS AND COUNCILMAN RO~]VE AT 7;15PM
Mayor Morris and Councilman Rowe arrived and participated in the Executive
Session.
RECONVENING OF GENERAL SESSION
At 10:03PM, Mayor Morris reconvened the meeting in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:04PM.
APPROVED:
''~E. L. MOR
Mayor
City of Lynwood
Date:
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 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 Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens
answered the roll call.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order and various items appearing on
the agenda for the May 16, 1972, regular meeting
were discussed.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the meeting
be adjourned.
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APPROVED JUNE 7, 1972
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Department Memo
To: City Manager
May 19, 1972
From: City Clerk
Subject: Minutes of Meeting Convened on May 9, 1972, at 7 p.m.
The subject minutes did not indicate that the meeting was adjourned
to May 16, 1972, at 7 p.m.; therefore, the meeting of May 16, 1972,
at 7 p.m. was improperly convened. The City Attorney has informed
me that I must do one of the following: (1) Ask the City Council
to correct the minutes of May 9 to reflect adjournment to May I6 at
7 p.m., if that was in fact their intent, or (2) refer to it as a
~,,,,,, scrivener's error and make the change administratively. If you
prefer the latter, kindly give me a memo to the effect that it was
the Council's intention to adjourn to May 16 at 7 p.m.
Alternative No. 2 APPROVED
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REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 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 Morris in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens
answered the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of May 2, 1972, be approved
as written.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
man Stevens, and carried, that the
regular meeting of May 2, 1972, be
It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
man Stevens, and carried, that the
adjournred regular meeting of May
as written.
seconded by Council-
minutes of the
approved as written.
seconded by Council-
minutes of the
3, 1972, be approved
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the
adjourned regular meeting of May 9, 1972, be approved
as written.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Resolutions A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING
Commendation HONORABLE EUGENE GREEN, COUNCILMAN., FOR SERVICES
RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY," was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Stevens, and carried, that said Resolution be
adopted.
Mr. Green was present to receive a copy of the
resolution.
A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING
THE HONORABLE CARLEY PORTER, ASSEMBLYMAN 38TH DISTRICT,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED
TO THE COMMUNITY," was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and
carried, that said Resolution be adopted.
A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING
THE LYNWOOD RAINBOW ASSEMBLY N0. 164 FOR SERVICES
RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY," was presented. It was
moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, and carried, that said Resolution be adopted.
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A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING
THE HONORABLE GLENN ANDERSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, FOR
SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that said Resolution be adopted.
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PROCLAMATION
The Mayor proclaimed May 26, 1972, as Buddy Poppy Day.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mrs. Ida Williams, 396 Louise Street, addressed the
Council concerning the affect of Senate Bill 859,
and read a statement in opposition to passage of
the bill.
Richard C. Waranius, 12110 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council regarding real estate activities
and an invitation which has been extended to the
Anti Trust Monopoly Sub-Committee to investigate
real estate practices in the city.
PUBLIC HEARING
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being
the time fixed for public hearing on changes in the
circulation element of the City of Lynwood General
Plan establishing building setback lines along
Santa Fe Avenue between 110th and Weber Street,
the Mayor asked for information concerning said hearing.
The City Manager presented a report and recommendation
that the Council approve on first reading an Ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.1~I.1 OF THE
LYNWOOD CITY CODE ESTABLISHING SETBACK LINES FOR
SANTA FE AVENUE FROM 110TH TO WEBER STREETS."
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to be heard.
Mr. Larry Chapman, 11167 Penn Street, and Mr. Robert
Murilla, 2723 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council
to inquire how much of their respective properties
will be taken.
The Mayor again inquired if any one wished to speak.
As there was no response, he declared the hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Ordinance be
read by title only.
Hearing -
Santa Fe Ave
realignment
Ord. first
read -
establishing
setback lines
Santa Fe Ave
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the Ordinance be introduced.
AWARD OF BID
The Manager reported on bids received for relocation 16" water lin
of the 16" water line at McNerney Avenue and Abbott relocation bi
r""' Road, and recommended that the low bid of $3300 submitted awarded to
by Barron & Eckhart Engineering Contractors be accepted. Barron &
Eckhart
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Contractors
man Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
Permanent A preliminary application for water facilities grant
Water under Public Law 89-117 was presented. It was moved
facilities by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork,
grant app. that the application be approved.
approved Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Real estate Prior to discussing the proposed ordinance regulating
sign ord. real estate signs, it was moved by Councilman Liewer,
report seconded by Councilman Stevens, that a five-member real
estate commission, made up of local residents, be set
up and put into effect no later than June 15, 1972.
In discussing the question, the City Attorney said it
would be possible to delegate certain powers to such
a commission, the duties of which could be set out
in an ordinance establishing the commission, and that
he would provide a recommended ordinance. All members
of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The City Manager reported on theproposed real estate
sign ordinance and presented an ordinance entitled:
Ord. first "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
read - amend. LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.17 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY
Code relating CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN
to signs in DISTRICT N0. 2." It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
Dist No. 2 seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that
the ordinance be read by title only.
Mr. Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, addressed the
Council to request reconsideration of certain provisions
of the proposed ordinance, particularly the elimination
of "riders" and urged that a total of five square feet
in signs be allowed, including riders. He expressed
strenuous objection to elimination of "sold" signs,
asking that they be allowed for thirty days. He also
asked for less rigid provisions for location of signs
because of the possible relocation of signs after they
.have been put in place by the realtor and the
difficulty of policing the location requirements.
Following an informal discussion among the Council;
and Mr. Compton, the City Attorney informed the Council
that Mr. Compton's suggestions could be incorporated
into the proposed ordinance with some relatively simple
changes, if that was the Council's desire.
Mr. Bruno Fecketter, 931 East Rosecrans, Compton,
President of the Real Estate Board, asked reconsideration
of the "sold" sign prohibition and explained his reasons
for the request.
Mr. I. E. Debbold, 10360 Long Beach Boulevard, suggested
that real estate signs be required to be fastened to
the house. He also questioned the open house provisions
and suggested that the proposed real estate commission
be composed of two realtors and three lay people.
Mrs. Clara Sehi, 3928 Carlin Avenue, addressed the
Council for clarification of the present sign ordinance
and the status of her employer's signs.
Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the
Council concerning enforcement of the existing sign
ordinance and the State penal provisions relative to
signs on public property. He suggested reduction of the
size of permitted signs to 150 square inches, that
they be fastened to the house and be limited in
wording and color.
Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, spoke regarding
high appraised values of homes and ethical activities
of realtors doing business within the City.
Mr. Paul Sumner of the Herald American, questioned
the provisions limiting open houses to twelve hours
per week.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland, suggested a height
limit on signs.
Mr. Richard Waranius commended the Council for attempting
to solve problems resulting from increased real estate
activity within the city.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the matter be tabled until the
next Council meeting.
The possibility of amending the proposed ordinance
was discussed with the Attorney, who stated changes
could readily be made as to size of signs but he
would prefer to study limitations of copy and color
,,..., before proposing specific language with reference to
such limitations. The motion to table the matter
was withdrawn, and the meeting recessed.
The City Attorney was requested to prepare changes
in the ordinance as follows: (1) 18" x 24" signs,
with no attachments; (2) Free standing, 48" single
post, with sign parallel to street; (3) Sign to be
removed when house is sold.
Following a recess, the meeting was called to order,
and the City Attorney presented the revised ordinance
with the following provisions: (1) One unlighted
sign, limited to three square feet or less, including
any riders; (2) Advertising on one side only; (3)
No more than ~+8 incYies in total height above ground;
(~4) Single supporting pole or bracket, placed
parallel to sidewalk; (5) Setback not less than 15
feet from the sidewalk except where the setback line
is less than 20 feet from the sidewalk the sign may
be located not more than five feet in front of such
setback line, unlessobscured by shrubbery, and then
it may be placed directly in front thereof; (6) Sign
shall be removed on the date property enters escrow,
or execution of a contract of sale, whichever is first,
~^"" and (7) One "open house" rider not exceeding two
square feet in size, and two flags on each lot or
parcel, located at least 10 feet behind the curb line,
for a period of not exceeding twelve hours per week.
The City Attorney then read the title of the ordinance,
as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.17 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS
Proposed
real estate
ordinance
IN DISTRICT N0. 2."
Adoption of the orddnance as an emergency measure was
discussed, and a recess was called to permit the
Attorney time to redraft the ordinance.
Ord. 909 - Following the recess, the Attorney presented ORDINANCE
Amend Sec. N0. 909 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
3.17 of Code COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.17
re real OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE," It was moved by Council-
estate signs man Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, that the ordinance be adopted.
Discussion followed on permitted an additional rider
on the sign, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance
be amended to permit one rider not to exceed 4-1/2"
x 16" in size.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Rowe, Stevens, Morris.
Noes: Councilman Byork.
Absent: None.
Roll Call on Main Motion:
A~=es: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. 910 - ORDINANCE N0. 910 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
Amend. zoning THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE
Ord. re real ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO
estate signs REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN DISTRICT N0. 2,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that ordinance No. 910 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Engineering .The City Manager presented an agreement between the City
agreement withof Lynwood and the State of California for cooperative
State for design engineering on the State freeway route within
freeway the City, and recommended its approval.
approved
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, that the Council concur in the Manager's
recommendation.
Roll Call
Ayes:" Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Library The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the
grounds maint.Mayor to execute an agreement between the County of
agreement Los Angeles and the City of Lynwood for maintenance
approved of the County library grounds.
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It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in
the Manager's recommendation.
The Manager presented an application from Southern Application to
Pacific Transportation Company for construction of construct spur
,~,,,.,, a spur track across Industry Way and recommended track - SP Co.
that the Council approve the proposed spur track approved
r subject to the conditions recommended by the City
Engineer's office.
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that construction of the proposed
spur track be approved.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
In order that the City may make purchases of surplus Res. 72-60
Federal property, the Manager presented RESOLUTION authorizing
N0. 72-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Mgr. to pur-
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE chase surplus
AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY Federal prop.
FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES," and recommended its for Civil
adoption. Defense
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-60
be adopted.
Pursuant to recommendation of the City Manager, it
.. Zone change
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was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- hearing - Lts
man Rowe, and carried, that a public hearing on the 8 & 9, Mod.
proposed change of zone of Lots 8 and 9, Modjeska Acres, 6/7/72
Acres, be set for June 7, 1972.
A request for nuisance abatement hearing on property
located at 2614 112th- Street was presented by the
City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION
N0. 72-61 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," be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-61 be
adopted.
The Manager presented the abatement cost report
for 11073 Wright Road and recommended its acceptance
and the setting of a public hearing on the report on
June 20, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
' man Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the
Manager's recommendation.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-61
Nuisance abate
ment hearing
2614 112th St
Abatement Cos
report hearin
11073 Wright
6/20/72
RESOLUTION N0. 72-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 72-62
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." held ove
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It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the Resolution be adopted.
As Councilman Rowe had not had an opportunity to review
the warrants, the motion was withdrawn and the matter
set aside until later in the meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Departmental It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council-
reports man Liewer, and carried, that departmental reports
1 through 4 be received and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
CB TrailBlazerA request from Lloyd L. Manning on behalf of CB Trail
fireworks Blazers for late-filing for a fireworks stand permit
stand was presented.
approved
It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the permit be
granted.
Claim for A claim for damages filed on behalf of LeRoy McCart
damage denied was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer,
LeRoy McCart seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that
the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS)
Council Oral Councilman Liewer inquired about the status of funding
Communicationsthe police building remodelling, and the City Manager said
he had called Congressman Anderson in Washington and
it now appears there is little chance that the Federal
grant application will be approved.
Costs of construction of the police facility were
discussed as well as the feasibility of modular
structures such as the Mobilease Company has provided
for various facilities such as the Summer White House
offices in San Clemente, and it was suggested that
the staff investigate acqusition of such structures
for police department use.
Councilman Rowe said he has received an inquiry from
Mr. Hill regarding installation of lights on Lugo Avenue,
for which the residents have deposited $433.9• The
City Manager informed him that the residents had two
alternatives, if they wished to wait until after July
lst, the City will carry out the installation under
the Street Lighting Program and the money on deposit
would be refunded; if they wished immediate installation
of lights, they would have to pay the cost.
Mr. Hill was present in the audience and acknowledged
that they wished immediate installation of lights.
Archie Legg The Mayor informed the Council that a vacancy exists
reappointed on the Parking Commission, and it was moved by Council-
to Parking man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried,
Commission that Mr. Archie Legg be appointed to the Commission for
an additional four-year term.
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RESOLUTION N0. 72-62 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
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 Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-62
be adopted.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
THE Res. 72-62
Demands
approved
Mr. Jerry Rokos questioned the Council about strict
enforcement of the ordinance relating to real estate
signs and State penal code provisions relative
to signs in public rights of way.
After excusing the City Clerk, the Mayor appointed
Councilman Byork to act as Clerk and declared the
meeting adjourned to executive session for personnel
purposes.
Following the executive session, it was moved by
Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
Tuesday, May 23, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
it Clerk, City of L nwoo
APPROVED JUNE 7, 1972
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Mayor of the Ci y of Lynwood
Adjourn to
May 23, 1972,
7 3o p.m.
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