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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-10-03 - CCJ ~3 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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 and Stevens answered the roll call. Items appearing on the agenda for the October 3, 1972, regular meeting were discussed. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. it Clerk, City of Lynwood - APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1972 .•-• ~~ fP y~ I Ma of he City of Lynwood 94 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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 and Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 19, 1972; regular meeting of September 19, 1972; adjourned regular meeting of September 20, 1972; and adjourned regular meeting of September 26, 1972, be approved as written. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Presentation Mr. Robert Solton, 4271 Niland Street, representing by C of C re the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, addressed the AB 103 Council about AB103 which was passed in 1965. This legislation provides that a city can impose a tax on businesses in addition to a general business license tax. The funds can be used for special purposes including promotion of retail trade in the City. Mr. Solton spoke of the opportunities for new business, the need to promote existing businesses, and the lack of sufficient funds to do the needed promotion. He stated that business license revenue under this act could be increased by 66-2/3% and the Chamber believes it is vitally necessary to the future success of the City to enact this legislation immediately. He urged that a resolution of intention be adopted setting the matter for public hearing. At the conclusion of Mr. Bolton's presentation and after a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that prior to taking any action a staff study of the matter should be made & presented to the Council for its consideration. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Awards to The Mayor presented to Mr. Darrel M. Englert an various award from the California Department of Public employees Health and the American Water Works Association for attaining the certification for Water Treatment Works Operator Grade IV. The Mayor presented to Fire Department Engineer Donald D. Blaydes a certificate of completion of the Rio Hondo College Academy and Fire Department Management and Training. The presented to Fire Department Engineer William J. Shultz a certificate of completion of the Rio Hondo College Academy and Fire Department Management Training. 95 AWARD OF BID The Acting City Manager presented a report on the Police car result of bids for 1973 police vehicles, and recommended bid awarded that the Council award the bid for four vehicles to to Maywood the lowest bidder, Maywood Bell Ford, at a price Bell Ford of $3,570.42 each including sales tax. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- 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 The proposed Planning Department budget was presented for the Council's consideration with the recommendation that the Council approve the proposed Planning Department-Planning Commission budget for 1972-73. It was moved by Councilman. Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve the proposed Planning Department-Planning Commission budget for 1872-73. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An application to the County of Los Angeles and to the United States Department of Labor Manpower Administration for 1972-73 funding under Section 6 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 was presented with the recommendation that the Council approve submittal of the grant application and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the application to the Los Angeles County Manpower Programs Division. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the grant application submittal be approved. Filling of vacant permanent positions with EEA personnel was discussed and the Acting City Manager said requirements of the EEA program provide that positions vacant for a period of more than six months prior to the City's implementation of the program are not considered unfilled and are not required to be filled by permanent positions. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. -~~ Noes : None . Absent: None. Planning Dept.- Planning Commission budget approved EEA fund app. approve for continued funding 96 Report on The Acting City Manager reported on the two ordinances real estate initiating the action on real estate sign regulations, sign Ords. (1) Ordinance No. 910 which amends the zoning ordinance and which has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Real Estate Practices Commission, and (2) No. 909 which amends Section 3.17 of the Lynwood City Code. The only change recommended by the Real Estate Practices Hearing on Commission is to amend Section 3.17 of the Code to zoning ord. provide for location of the sign "within five feet of amend. re the building setback line." He informed the Council signs set it would be necessary to set a public hearing on the 11/8/72 ordinance amending the zoning ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that a public hearing on said amendment be set for the meeting of November 8, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the ordinance establishing the sign setback be redrafted. Acceptance A report on the Planning Commission action in giving of grant tentative approval to Parcel Map No. 3288 (portion of deed - Lt. Lot 1236, Tract 3335, 3588 Platt Avenue) was presented 1236, Tr. with the recommendation that the Council approve the 3335 (3588 parcel map and accept the grant deed for a property Platt) line radius dedication from Mr, and Mrs. Henry Crosby for property at 3588 Platt Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendations and Council found and determined ,,,~ that such action would have a trivial enviornmental impact. Report on The Acting City Manager presented a study on cost Bateman Hall estimates for conversion of the lounge in Bateman lounge Hall into an executive conference room facility and conversion recommended that the Council direct the staff to advertise for bids for such conversion as outlined in the study. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the matter be referred back to the staff for further study of other alternatives. Report on A report on the study and property owner questionnaire parking relative to parking restrictions in the area of the restrictions Centurywood Medical building were presented. Since Benwell & the results of the mailing were inconclusive, the Carson Dr. Mayor suggested, with the concurrence of the Council, that the property owners be notified to present a petition to the Council as to their wishes with reference to parking restrictions in the area of Benwell and Carson Drives between Century Boulevard and LeSage Street. White Cane At the suggestion of Councilman Stevens, the business Days 10/6 & of the agenda was interupted to allow the Mayor to 7/72 proclaim October 6 and 7, 1972, as "White Cane Days." ~7- Mr. Don Holland, Lynwood Lions Club White Cane Chair- man, was present, along with the club president and the young ladies assisting in the drive, to present symbolic White Canes to the members of the Council. ORDINANCES Upon advice of the City Attorney, the introduction of an ordinance adopting the revised City Code was held over to the next meeting as the required advance copies of the Code have not arrived from the publisher. FINANCE REPORT Ord. adopting ', revised Code held over RESOLUTION N0. 72-97 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-97 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 Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-97 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 72-18 Departmental were discussed. The Long Beach Boulevard progress Reports report was discussed with the City Attorney commenting on possible delays in the project because of the recent court ruling on the Environmental Quality Act of 1970. The Acting City Manager stated they would continue the project in every way possible including the underground utility district for Long Beach Boulevard from Imperial Highway to Sanborn. He asked that the Council direct that City represents meet with the representatives of the affected utility companies Committee to regarding the undergrounding project as required meet re by City Code. underground utilities It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the City's representatives meet with representatives of the utility companies as required. In discussing the paramedic program, the Mayor asked that a staff report be prepared on the cost to the City of a paramedic program and the various alternatives available. Councilman Stevens commended the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce on the excellent picture book recently published. .r-- Mr. Norman Wasserman, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, informed the City Council that 700 of the booklets will be mailed out to the major industries throughout the United States. ~O It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-18 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that Citizens' Service Request Log No. 72-16 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Public Works Department EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed. PROCLAMATIONS United Mayor Morris proclaimed the month of October as "United Charities Charities Month" and presented a copy of the proclamation Mth.-Oct. to Mrs. Lillian Moser. PTA MembershipMayor Morris proclaimed the month of October as "PTA Mth.-Oct. Membership Month" and presented a copy of the proclamation to Mrs. Kenneth Lord. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Claims for A claim for damages filed on behalf of Marvin Williams damages was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, denied - seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Marvin claim be denied. Williams and Queenie H. A claim for damages filed on behalf of Queenie H. Howlett Howlett was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim be denied. Lyn. Women's It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Club Jrs, man Rowe, and carried, that the request of the Lynwood Fund drive Women's Club Juniors for permission to conduct a fund 10/16 /72 raising activity on October 16 be granted. March of It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Dimes fund man Stevens, and carried, that the request of the drive March of Dimes for permission to conduct a fund drive be granted. P. Mandala The request of Paul Mandala for the City Council to request re authorize the State Division of Highways to grant add'1 Master an additional Master Tenancy lease for pr operty at Tenancy agree .11502 Lewis Street was discus sed. It was moved by denied Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request be denied. SE Med. Asst. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Bazaar man Liewer, and carried, that the request from the 10/21/72 Southeast Medical assistants Association for permission to conduct a bazaar at the Community Center on October 21, 1972, be approved. Johnson Sec. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- lic. approved man Stevens, and carried, thatthe application of Johnson Security for special permit to conduct the business of private patrol be approved. c~ :l COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Stevens congratulated Councilman Liewer Council upon his installation as a Director of the Independent discussion Cities organization. He also commended Officers Romash and Patterson for their apprehension of a criminal suspect. Councilman Liewer introduced Mr. Robert Solton, who spoke earlier in the meeting on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Greenawalt, President of the Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, Oral addressed the Council to urge that. action be taken.. Communication to require upgrading and proper maintenance of apartment units in the southern section of the city where there are many absentee landlords. The Acting City Manager suggested that perhaps some action could be initiated through the Code Enforce- ment Committee. Mr. Richard Bowen, 3835 Cortland, questioned the proposed change in the language of the setback requirements for real estate signs. He also commented on the Planning Commission's study of the possible inspection of apartment units at the time of transfer of title. ~•.., The ,Mayor announced that commencing on October 4 a representative from Supervisor Hahn's office would be present in the City Hall .each Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Mr. K. F. Thompson asked for clarification of the Planning Department/Planning Commission budget which the Council adopted, and asked that the Economic Resources Association study be evaluated. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Eddie Gardia. l~ ~~"ity "Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1972 1, f ~ ! Mayor of the Clt of Lynwood