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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-06-20 - CC~) 7 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 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. After discussion of various items appearing on the June 20, 1972, agenda for the regular meeting of ' June 20, 1972, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~~~ ~~ ity Jerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 5, 1972 ,- Mayor of he City of Lynwood r--- 28 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 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 June 13, 1972, be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the special meeting of June 16, 1972, be approved as written. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Res. of A Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Commendation COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING THE LYNWOOD Lyn. Jaycees JAYCEES FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY," was read by Mayor Morris. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that said resolution be adopted. Mr. Bill McDowell and Mr. Manny Zuniga, representing the Lynwood Jaycees, were presented with a copy of the Resolution. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being Hearing - the time fixed for a public hearing on confirmation Abatement of an abatement cost report for demolition of structures Cost report, on a portion of Lot 77, Tract 10634, commonly known 11073 Wright as 11073 Wright Road, the Manager recommended adoption Rd. of RESOLUTION N0. 72-68 entitled: "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE Res. 72-68 EXPENSE INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE DEMOLITION OF Confirming BUILDINGS DONE PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM report - BUILDING CODE 1970 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING 11073 Wright CODE 1964 EDITION AND ORDERING THE EXPENSE BE ASSESSED Road AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE BUILDINGS FORMERLY STOOD, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, THAT THE SAME TO BE RECORDED AND THAT THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR, THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICES OF LIEN, TO RECEIVE THE SAME AND TO ADD THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE NEXT REGULAR BILL FOR TAXES LEVIED AGAINST THE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND THEREIN DESCRIBED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT UNDER THE LAW IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED." The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the abatement cost report. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-68 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour Public Hearing being the time fixed for hearing on the proposed Establishment formation of "Lynwood Lighting District No. 2," the Of Lynwood St. Mayor asked for information pertaining to said Lighting Dist. hearing. No. 2 The City Manager and the Public Works Director presented reports on the proposed improvement with Mr. Alvarado providing lighting energy and construction costs as contained in the required debt limitation report. He stated that written protests have been received representing .0355% of the total project cost. Letter from the following persons protesting the proposed improvement were read: Mr, and Mrs. T. R. Quarries, Kikuye Okamura, W. M. Bailey, Watson Fife, Byron Claiborne, LaVon Pettit, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Anderson. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing ~- to speak in objection to the proposed improvement. The following persons addressed the Council to either protest the improvement in its entirety or to ask for clarification of certain points: Mrs. Edith Fouts, 11552 Lewis Street, Mr. Bolander, 3523 Burton Avenue, Mr. Henry Wallman, 3076 Redwood Avenue, Mr. Frank Aufderhaar, 3170 Los Flores, Mr. Gus Beckman, 10763 San Jose, Mr. Robert A. Garner, 4040 Lugo, Mrs. Clayton, 5413 Rayborn, resident of 5413 Pelleur, Mr. L. C. Browning, 12226 Santa Fe Avenue, Mr. Strauss, 5603 Lavinia Avenue. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed improvement because of having lights which were installed at their request and expense: Mr. Steward, 3623 Virginia, Mr. Berry, 3719 Virginia, Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt, 3704 Virginia, resident of 3723 Virginia, Mr. William H. Hambley, Mr. Anthony of Virginia Avenue. Mr. Ray Barrick, 5103 Cortland Avenue, spoke in opposition to the manner in which his property is being assessed and presented a written protest. ""' He stated his is a 49' x 105' corner lot with the address on the 105' side; he maintained the assessment on a square footage basis would be more equitable. Mr. Barrick was informed that the address of a parcel of land is the frontage, and on a corner lot the assessment is based on the side on which the address is shown. As to those property owners who have paid for installation of lights, it was pointed out that the .`~() cost of energy for the lights has been shared by all property owners in the annual lighting energy assessment. In discussing omission of those property owners who have installed their own lights from the proposed district, the City Attorney stated that at this point the proposed improvement cannot be modified and there are two alternatives, (1) Council can proceed with the improvement as planned, or (2) it can be rejected, but not modified. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, inquired about the method of assessment, and he was informed that State law provides for alternatives, assessment on a front footage basis, or assessed valuations, and at this juncture the basis of assessment cannot be changed. Mr. Rokos urged the Council to abandon the proceedings and that it be reassessed on an assessed valuation basis, and that a district be formed for those who have installed their own lights and another district for those who have not. He also suggested that the City add money from other sources to the $100,000 proposed to be paid from the existing lighting fund. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard in opposition to the proposed improvement. As there was no response, he asked if anyone wished to speak in favor. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, spoke in favor of the improvement because of its benefit to the entire city. ~ Mr. Allen Witter, Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, Mrs. Marge Skipper, 11821 School Street, addressed the Council to urge that the lighting improvement proceed because of its benefit to the City as a crime deterrent factor. Mr. Bob Mason, 4337 Cortland, asked for clarification of cost figures and questioned whether or not there will be underground installations. As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared thehearing closed. Res. 72-69 RESOLUTION N0. 72-6g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Overruling CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THE Protests - RESULTS OF HEARING; OVERRULING PROTESTS; DETERMINING St. Lighting THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE, AND NECESSITY Imp. REQUIRE CERTAIN WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AS SET FORTH IN REPORT ON PROJECT FILED UNDER THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION, AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931; DETERMINING THAT SAID PROJECT IS FEASIBLE; AND MAKING OTHER DETERMINATIONS IN THE MATTER OF LYNWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-69 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 31 RESOLUTION N0. 72-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MAKING DETERMINATIONS, DECLARING NO MAJORITY PROTEST, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS IN THE MATTER OF LYNWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 72-70 be adopted. Roll Call: Res. 72-70 Levying assess. St. Lighting Imp. Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Following the recess, the meeting was again called to order. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Daniel Fineguerra, 11185 Carson Drive, addressed the Council to complain of the nuisance of dirt and dust, Medical Center parking structure at the rear of his property. He also asked that on-street parking in front of his property on Carson Drive be restricted in some way as it is presently being used for all day parking by personnel employed in the medical building. He was informed that the management of Centurywood Medical building would be contacted regarding cleaning of the parking area and also the employees would be asked to use the parking lot rather than the street for all-day parking. Mr. Henry Wallman, 3706 Lynwood Road, addressed the Council to inquire if any streets are going to be changed in the industrial park area. He was informed that the matter would be discussed later in the meeting. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to request that the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Carlin Avenue be investigated because of the excessive number of accidents occuring at that location. At the request of the Mayor, the Chief of Police said he would investigate and provide the Council with a full report of his study. Miss Faye Pengra, 3548 Norton Avenue, addressed the Council to announce the opening of the Lynwood Community Garden at Bullis Road and Lynwood Road. She described the purpose of the program which is part of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Beautification project and said those interested in participating can contact her at 639-2041. ~'"" Mayor Morris read a letter from Mrs. Inez and ' Mrs. Virginia Seels representing the Lynwood I Citizens Freeway Complaint Center, expressing appreciation for permitting Mr. Richard Bowen to enjoin in addressing the State Assembly regarding Assembly Bill 1717. Public Bus. from the floor At the request of the Mayor Mr. Bowen prepared a full report on his appearance before the Assembly Committee which passed the bill 9 to 1. The bill will now go to the Ways and Means Committee and then before the whole ~~ assembly before going into the Senate. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Lease of prop The Manager presented his report and recommendation to school that the Council approve a lease between the City of dist. Lynwood and the Lynwood Unified School District for temporary lease of a city owned parcel of land at the southwest corner of Mulford and Birch Streets for a three year period commencing July 1, 1972, at $80 per month. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the lease be approved. Res. 72-71 RESOLUTION N0. 72-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF County aid to THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING Cities AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liecaer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 72-71 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Right of Way The Manager recommended that the Council accept a deed accepted right of way dedication from Braymeld, Inc. for a Braymeld, Inc portion of Lot 122, Tract 2551 (southeast corner of Peach Street and Imperial Highway). It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's ,~. recommendation. Lyn. Indus. A report on the Lynwood Industrial Park Street plans Park St. plan was presented together with a map of the plan for the Council's consideration. The Manager recommended Council approve and accept the street construction plans for the Lynwood Industrial Park and authorize payment of all remaining moneys for this contract work. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer„ and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Contract with On the recommendation of City Manager, Ronald Prince, Cooperative it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Personnel man Stevens, that Mayor E. L. Morris be authorized to approved enter into and sign an agreement with the State of California, California State Personnel Board, Cooperative Personnel Services Division, for the purpose of performing an examining service for the City of Lynwood, a municipal corporation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5-yr. Capital The City Manager reviewed the highlights of the five- Imp. Plan year capital improvement plan with no action being taken by the Council. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 912 ORDINANCE N0. 912 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Real Estate COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ARTICLE IX Commission ~7 ~ ~ e~• t7 TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A REAL ESTATE PRACTICES COMMISSION AND SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. r-~ Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to ask for clarification of the provisions of the proposed ordinance and enforcement of the sign and blockbusting ordinance. The City Manager reported on the status of enforcement of the ordinances. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that since he suggested a large license fee for outside brokers, he has learned that they could not be charged more than those in the City, but that all outside brokers should be licensed. Mrs. Edith Fouts, 11552 Lewis Street, addressed the Council to state that the size of a real estate sign will not change the methods of doing business and urged that qualified people be appointed to the proposed commission. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Noes: None. Absent: None. seconded by No. 912 be Morris, Rowe, Stevens. ORDINANCE N0. 913 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Ordinance No. gl3 be adopted. FINANCE REPORT Ord. g13 Zone change (Filbar) RESOLUTION N0. 72-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-72 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, "'"~" that Resolution No. 72-72 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. !~~ DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Reports man Rowe, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-11 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that Planning Commission action report be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA St. Jude fund It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by drive Nov. Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request 10, 11, 12, for a solicitation permit submitted by St. Jude 1972 Children's Research Hospital for November 10, 11, and 12, 1972, be approved. Fireworks It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- stand L.B. & man Stevens, and carried, that the request of Cub Pack Cherokee-Cub #625 for a fireworks stand at Long Beach Boulevard Pack #625 and Cherokee be approved. Fireworks It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- stand reloca- man Stevens, and carried, that the Council approve the tion approved request from the Southwest Indian Scouts for a change Southwest of the location of their fireworks stand from the Indian Scouts southwest corner of Carlin and Atlantic Avenues to the northeast corner of Beechwood and Atlantic Avenues. Claims for It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by damage Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claims for damages submitted by Jerry Smith, Herman Appel, and Paul D. Van Hoosen be approved for payment; that the claim of Mrs. L. Gibson be denied, and the claim of Mrs. Elsie Meacham be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Mayor Morris read a letter from Mr. Bob Compton regarding the real estate sign ordinance with specific reference to difficulties of enforcement. The Mayor suggested that the appointment of a member of the Planning Commission be discussed in executive session. The Mayor appointed Councilman Byork City Clerk pro tempore and excused the City Clerk from the remainder of the meeting. The meeting was adjourned to executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order. R. Herbold It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- reappointed man Rowe, and carried, that Mr. Ralph Herbold be P.C, reappointed to the Planning Commission. ~7 r e7 :> It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Adjourn to Councilman Rowe,. and carried, that the meeting be 6/22/72 at adjourned to Thursday, June 22, 1972, at 5 p.m. 5 p.m. f"" ~~ ,•~ v i Clerk p o tempore, ~C' ty of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 5, 1972 Mayor o t e City of Lynwood t~