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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-06-13 - CC16 REGULAR MEETING JUNE The City Council of the City of Lynwood regular session in the City Hall, 11330 on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. 1972 met in a Bullis Road, and Stevens It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May23, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 30, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 6, 1972, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Discussion Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed re new real the Council to suggest that a business fee of $200 per estate sign year be established for out-of-town real estate brokers, ordinance and urged that the recently adopted real estate sign ordinance be strictly enforced. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning alleged violations of the sign ordinance which he has observed, and urged enforcement of the ordinance. He also complained of certain real estate practices and presented the results of his survey of newspaper ads of various real estate brokers and suggested that the types of ads contained therein might be violations of Title 8 of the Civic Rights Act . Mr. Steve Smith, of the Los Angeles Times, addressed the Council to suggest that an equal housing investigator be hired, and that possibly there are Federal funds available for such a position. Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council concerning Assembly Bill 1717, and he was told it would be discussed later in the meeting. Mrs. Gloria Harris, 5321 Lavinia Avenue, addressed the Council concerning non-solicitation by real estate brokers of those people signing petitions requesting that they not be solicited. Mr. Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, spoke regarding alleged violations of the sign ordinance and his personal feelings about its provisions and signs generally. He said that his staff and members of the real estate board have been instructed about theprovisions of the ordinance, and he felt they would abide by them. 17 Miss Lana Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning enforcement of real estate practices ordinance relative to solicitation of persons having signed petitions requesting they not be solicited. The City Attorney stated that if complaints are filed, they will be prosecuted. Mrs. Lee Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that there are people who have complained, and the City Manager informed the Council that his office has complaints which will be processed. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to call attention to four points symptomatic of "blockbusting" tactics, which he enumerated. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed far public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property described as Lot 5, Block 13, Tract 5418, commonly known as 2614 112th Street, 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. 72-64 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 THEREOF." The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-64 be adopted. Nuisance abatement - 2614 112th Res. 72-64 Directing abatement of nuisance - 2614 112th The hour of 7;30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Vacation of the time fixed for hearing on the proposed vacation easement of a 10 foot sewer easement between Mona Boulevard hearing and Industry Way, the Mayor asked for information concerning said proposed vacation. The City Manager's report was presented with the recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution vacating subject easement. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak for or against the proposed vacation of r"" easement. As there was no response, the Mayor declared Res. 72-65 the hearing closed.. Ordering vacation of RESOLUTION N0. 72-65 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE easement - CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE bet. Mona & VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES Industry Way PURPOSES," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 72-65 be adopted. ~~ Hearing - The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour Zone Change being the time fixed for public hearing on the proposed Lts. 8 & 9, change of zone of por tions of Lots 8 and g of Modjeska Mod. Acres Acres Tra ct from Zone R-3 to Zone M-2, the Mayor requested information concerning the proposed zone change. The City Manager presented his report and recommendation that the Council approve the change of zone. ~.. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING read - zone ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION change, Lts. OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED 8 & 9, Mod. SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID Acres ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to the second reading. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS 5-yr. Capital The five-year Capital improvement plan was presented Imp. Plan to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, presented seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the plan be received for further study. Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY read - Real COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE IX Estate TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Practices ESTABLISHING A REAL ESTATE PRACTICES COMMISSION AND Commission SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. Appointment of members of the proposed commission was discussed briefly, and those lay persons interested in serving were asked to submit their names for consideration, and the City Manager was asked to notify the Real Estate Board to submit names of realtors who might wish to serve. Memo of Under-The City Manager recommended that the City Council Standing - ratify the Memorandum of Understanding as signed by Lyn. Empl. the Municipal Employees Relations Officer and the Assoc. Lynwood City Employees Association, and direct the staff to begin preparation of a resolution setting forth salaries and benefits for the 1972-73 fiscal year. 19 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The Manager reported on the proposed sale of Report - a 611 square foot parcel of city owned land located Proposed ,.-. at the northeast corner of Peach Street and sale of City Beechwood Avenue, and recommended that the Council owned prop. approve the sale of the parcel to the Lynwood Investment Company at a price of $2,482 and direct the staff to take the necessary steps to carry out the transaction. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was again called to order. The City Manager presented a report on the Interim Oper Interim Open Space and Environmental Element to Space & the General Plan as approved by the Planning Environment< Commission, and recommended that the Council Element to set a public hearing on the matter for July General Plat 5~ X972, hearing set July 5, 197: It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. r-- The Manager submitted a report on a request of EEA agreeme~ the County of Los Angeles relative to review and amendment utilization of excess funds accumulated under the Emergency Employment Act and recommended that the Council authorize execution of an amendment to the existing sub-agent agreement regarding modification 4-F of the Emergency Employment Act. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. The Manager presented a report and recommendation Service that the Council approve a service agreement agreement between the City and the Title Insurance and with Title Trust Company for title services, and authorize Ins. the Mayor to execute said agreement. It was moved by Councilman Byork seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The Manager recommended approval of an agreement Jaycees nth ''-"' between the City and the Lynwood Jaycees for the of July annual Fourth of July program as recommended by agreement the Recreation Commission. Mr. Wes Warvi, Jaycee President, was present to answer any questions concerning the fourth of July program. V It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Ord. 911 ORDINANCE N0. 911 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Setback lines COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SECTION established 8.14.1 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE ESTABLISHING SETBACK Santa Fe Ave LINES FOR SANTA FE AVENUE FROM 110TH TO WEBER STREETS," .,~,,, was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 911 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. AB 1717 The City Manager reviewed briefly Assembly Bill 1717 reviewed (Wakefield) pursuant to a letter from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce and comments made by Mr. Richard Bowen earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that telegram be sent to the appropriate legislators in support of AB 1717. FINANCE REPORT Res. 72-66 RESOLUTION N0. 72-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands 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 Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-66 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Reports man Stevens, and carried, that Information Bulletin 72-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log 72-10 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Code Enforcement Committee Nuisance Abatement Activity Report 72-7 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Public Works Department EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed. ~~ CITY CLERK'S AGENDA RESOLUTION N0. 72-67 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS TO EXERT MAXIMUM EFFORTS TOWARDS RELEASE OF PRISONERS OF WAR AND OBSERVANCE OF GENEVA CONVENTION IN TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Resolution No. 72-67 be adopted. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A claim for damages filed on behalf of Opal Marie Brown and William Frank Chutiz was presented. It was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that notice of cancellation of escrow submitted by Security Pacific National Bank be received and filed. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Stevens asked that a dilapidated dwelling on the north side of Imperial Highway east of California Avenue be investigated for possible abatement. He also commended the Fire .and Police Departments for their handling of a major traffic accident recently. Mayor Morris congratulated Councilman Stevens upon his being recognized in Who's Who In California. The City Manager requested an executive session at the conclusion of the meeting. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Gladys Matheson, 3911 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council to complain about noisy ducks being kept by a neighbor, and she was informed the matter would be investigated. Res. 72-67 Re Prisoners of War Claim for damage denie Brown & Chutiz Security Bank Escrow cancelled Mr. Richard Castle, Business Representative of Fire Fighter Public Employees Union, Division of Teamsters Rep. reques' Local 986, addressed the Council to describe correspondence recognitic which has taken place with City representatives relative for salary to representation of firemen in meet and confer sessions, negotiation; and to request that the Union be identified as the recognized employee organization for the fire fighters pursuant to a majority vote of the Fire Department personnel, and with the recognition meet and confer sessions be commenced no later than Wednesday, June 14. Legal problems involved in recognition of the Public Employees Union were discussed with City Attorney Erickson, who stated it was his recommendation that the Council not recognize the Public Employees Division of the Teamsters Union pending a satisfactory answer to questions raised by City Attorney Keaton; that he would be meeting with Mr. Keaton to go over the matter and that Mr. Castle would be welcome to join 22 in the discussion. The Mayor informed Mr. Castle that currently there has been no change in the status of the Firefighters Associationwhich has been previously recognized, and no action was taken on Mr. Castle's request. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that he is a member of the International Association of Firefighters and did not believe the firefighters has a right to support candidates for election. The Mayor appointed Councilman Byork City Clerk pro tempore and excused the City Clerk from the rerr~ainder of the meeting. The meeting was adjourned to executive session. Adjourn to Following the executive session, the meeting was 6/13/72 at called to order and it was moved by Councilman 7:30 p.m. Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, June 13, 1972, at 7 30 p.m. ~ i u ~ ~ City" Clerk, City of'Lynwoo APPROVED JUNE 20, 1972 ''~ - ~ Mayor of he City of Lynwood 2~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 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 7:30 p.m. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, and Stevens answered the roll call. A request from Job's Daughters Bethel No. 58 of Lynwood Fireworks for late-filing for a fireworks stand permit was stand permit presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, granted Job': seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Bethel #58 thepermit be granted. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session. The Mayor appointed Councilman Byork City Clerk pro tempore, and excused the City Clerk from the remainder of the meeting. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. After introduction of the four-ten plan for the Police Department and amendment of Paragraph 5 to conform to the recommendation of the Personnel Board, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the four-ten ,.-., plan be adopted. The capital improvement budget for 1972-73 was discussed. A letter from Mrs. Virginia Robbins recommending appointment of Mrs. Paul Watts to the Real Estate_ Practices Commission was read. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to June 20, 1972, at 7 p.m. . ~~ 'City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JUNE 20, 1972 r--- ,~,' M r of the City of Lynwood Executive session Four-tee play approved for Police Dept Capital Budg~ discussed Letter re real estate commission Adj ourn to 6/20/72 at 7 p.m.