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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: 4 ~' 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. ~ ~L 'City Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED JUNE 7, 1972 ~~ ~ fL'6'~1~1~~ Mayor of t"e City of Lynwood ~iTY of ~~Nwooo 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 1 ~ ~ .. r ._ ~~ RO PRINCE City Manager i~' 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. ~, 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. 5- 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. *. (~ 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 ,,, , 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 1O _ 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. l1 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 __ Mayor of the Ci y of Lynwood Adjourn to May 23, 1972, 7 3o p.m. r"'"