HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-10-18 - CCADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bulbs Road, on above date at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro tem Stevens in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens. Council-
man Morris was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to 7:30 p.m.
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APPROVED N R 8, 1972
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18,1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular meeting in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro tem Stevens in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens answered
the roll call. Councilman Morris was absent.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of October 3, 1972, and
the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3,
1972, be approved as written.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the absence of
Councilman Morris be excused.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time set for public
Noise hearing on the adoption of a noise control ordinance
Control Ord. had arrived, and asked for information concerning
said hearing.
The Acting City Manager presented a report on the
proposed noise control ordinance which has been
recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor inquired if any present wished to be heard.
Mr. Steven Coleman, 2901 Poplar Drive, addressed
the Council to speak in favor of adoption of the
noise control ordinance.
The Mayor again inquired if any one wished to be
heard either for or against adoption of said ordinance.
As there was no response, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Brd. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
read - OF LYNWOOD REPEALING PRESENT CHAPTER 26 AND 26-A
Ndise AND ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
control PROHIBITING EMISSION OR CREATION OF NOISE BEYOND
CERTAIN LEVELS,"was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and
carried, that the ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that said ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
L.B. Blvd. The Acting City Manager presented for the Council's
environment alconsideration an environmental impact statement
impact relative to the Long Beach Boulevard project and
statement recommended its acceptance.
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It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the Council adopt the Long Beach
Boulevard Environmental Impact Statement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
A report on acquisition of property for the widening
of Long Beach Boulevard was presented with the
recommendation that the Council adopt resolutions
providing for the acquisition of property in Phase
I of the Long Beach Boulevard Improvement program.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-98 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING
AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," (Lots
236, 237, 238, 239, Tract 2551,. Foster & Kleiser,
Division of Metromedia, Inc., $2,600). It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-98 be adopted.
Roll Call':
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING
AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," was
presented. (Parcel 4-2, Lot 133, Tract 2551;
Parcel 4-6, Lots 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, Tract
2551, Jackson 0. Law, Jr., $190,000). It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-99 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING
AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," was
presented. (Lots 234, 235, Tract 2551, B. Dean
Clanton, $50,000). It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that
Resolution No. 72-100 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-101 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING
~"""' PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING
AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD," was
_ presented. (Lots 236, 237, 238, 239, Tract 2551,
Pacific Southwest Realty Co., $95,000). It was
moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-101 be adopted..
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
Res. 72-98
Purchase of L.B.
Blvd. right of
way-Lts. 236, 237;
238, 239, Tr. 255=
Res. 72-99
Purchase of L.B.
Blvd. right of
way-Lts. 133, 229
230, 231, 232, 23;
Tr. 2551
Res. 72-100
Purchase of L. B.
Blvd. right of
way-Lts. 234, 235
Tr. 2551
Res. 72-101
Purchase of L. B.
Blvd. right of
way-Lts. 236, 237
238, 239, Tr. 255
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A report on the administrative committee meeting relative
to the proposed undergrounding of utilities on Long
Beach Boulevard from Imperial Highway to Sanborn Avenue
was presented, with the recommendation that the Council
approve the report and adopt a resolution calling a
public hearing on the matter on November 8, 1972, at
7.30 p.m.
Res. 72-102 RESOLUTION N0. 72-102 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
Setting hear- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CALLING A PUBLIC
ing for HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH,
Underground SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND
Utility Dist. UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented. It was moved
[~o. 2 by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe,
11/8/72 that Resolution No. 72-102 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
In compliance with the Environmental Quality Act of
1970 and a subsequent court ruling, the Acting City
Manager recommended adoption of a resolution outlining
categories and developments which cannot have a
significant impact on the environment. Adoption of
the resolution will allow the building department
to proceed with issuance of permits for those types
of developments described in the resolution.
Res. 72-103 RESOLUTION N0. 72-103 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
relating to CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE
issuance of ISSUANCE OF PERMITS," was presented. It was moved
bldg. permits by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork,
that Resolution No. 72-103 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
Xerox ComputerA report on the proposed agreement for computer
billing services for water billing purposes was presented
services for with the recommendation that the Council authorize
~vater dept. the Mayor to execute an agreement with Xerox Computer
approved Services for water billing service.
Mr. Stanley Feinstein of Xerox Computer Services was
present to answer questions concerning the service
to be furnished under the agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, that the Council authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement with Xerox Computer
Services for water billing service.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens,
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
Off-site imp. In a report on off-site improvements adjacent to the
Montgomery Montgomery Ward Project, the Acting City Manager
card project. recommended that the Council accept the proposals of
agreement Robert Crommelin & Associates, Inc, for preparation of
approved traffic signal and lighting plans and authorize the
(Crommelin)
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Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that the Council concur in the Acting_
City Manager's recommendation.
,r. In response to Councilman Rowe's question concerning
`I the work being done by the City staff, the Public
Works Director informed the Council that the City
does not have staff capabilities for doing the
work at this time.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
A report on the formula for allocation of funds to
local government under the State and Local Fiscal
Assistance Act of 1972 was presented together with
RESOLUTION N0. 72-104 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-104
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING Re Revenue
THAT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY LAW PROVIDE FOR THE Sharing
ALLOCATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AMONG UNITS OF allocation
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON AN OPTIONAL FORMULA BASIS AS
AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL
ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1972." It was moved by Council-
man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that
Resolution No. 72-104 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
A report on proposed revision of planning and
zoning fees as recommended by the Planning
Commission was presented by the Acting City
Manager with the recommendation that the Council
modify said fees with the adoption of an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Ord. first
ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR CERTAIN PLANNING read - Changin,
AND ZONING MATTERS." It was moved by Councilman Planning film,
Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, fees
that said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that said ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
The Acting Manager reported on the recommendation Res. 72-105
of the Planning Commission that a hearing be held Intent to
on the request of Security Pacific National Bank vacate Basemen
and Pacific Southwest Realty Company for vacation Lts. 122, 123,
of an easement on Lots 122, 123, 124, Tract 2551. 124, Tr. 2551
RESOLUTION No. 72-105 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENT ION
TO ORDER VACATION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT," was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No.
72-105 be adopted.
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Planning The job specifications approved by the Personnnel
Technician Board for the classification of Planning Technician
classifica- with the recommendation that the Council concur
Lion approvedin the Personnel Board's action was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council
concur in the recommendations of the Personnel Board.
EEA sub- Amendment to the sub agreement with the County of
agreement Los Angeles under the Emergency Employment Act was
approved presented and the Acting City Manager recommended
that the Council approve the agreement and authorize
its execution by the Mayor.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council-
man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the
recommendation.
ORDINANCES
Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
read - OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ENACTING
Adopting A CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
new city codeOF VOLUMES I AND III OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970
EDITION, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1970 EDITION, WITH
APPENDICES A -- C, E--G: SECTIONS 110, 508, 510, 511,
534--538, 542 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, BEING LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ORDINANCE N0. 7583, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NUMBERED
7616, 7674, 8095, 8200, 8234, 8425, 8588, 8614, 9375,
10075; ESTABLISHING THE SAME: PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN,
EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF SUCH CODE AND A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH
CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE," was presented. It was moved by Council-
man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,
that said ordinance be read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, that said ordinance be introduced.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
Mobil Oil An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
franchise LYNWOOD EXTENDING A FRANCHISE FOR THE MOBIL OIL
ord, tabled COMPANY," was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that
the ordinance be tabled 'to permit further staff
review.
FINANCE REPORT
Res. 72-106 RESOLUTION N0. 72-106 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. 72-106 be adopted.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Morris.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
`~ In discussing a letter from the Southern California Departmental
Humane Society relative to an increase to dog reports
license fees and renewal of their contract for the
next calendar year, the Acting City Manager was
asked to discuss with the society stronger enforce-
ment of the leash laws.
The excellent work done by Assistant Fire Chief
Keith Johnson and Police Sergeant Sauls and
Officer Romash in the matter of an arson arrest
was commented on by Mayor Stevens.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Information
Bulletin No. 72-19 be accepted and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that report of
Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed.
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Claims for
Councilman Liewer, that the claim for damage filed damages denied
~., on behalf of Chester McWilliams be denied and referred C. McWilliams
to the City's insurance carrier. All members present and B.
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Magnuson
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for
damages filed on behalf of Brenda Carol Magnuson
be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
A request from the Board of Education of the Lynwood
Unified School District that the Council appoint a
representative to serve on the District Advisory
Council was discussed. Councilman Byork suggested
that no action be taken until the full Council was
present, and Mayor Stevens agreed that the matter
would be held over until the next Council meeting.
Request from
Lyn. Board of
Education
held over
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Muscular
man Liewer, and carried, that .the request of the Dystrophy fund
Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to drive 12/72
conduct a fund raising drive during December, 1972,
be granted.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Heart Assoc.
man Liewer, and carried, that the request of the fund drive
Los Angeles County Heart Association for permission Feb. 1973
to conduct a fund raising drive during February, 1973,
be appro~ted.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Claim for
man Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damages damage denied
filed by C. H. Cochran be denied and referred to C. Cochran
the City's insurance carrier.
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Claim for It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
damage deniedman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damages
F. West filed by Frances West be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Oral Mrs. Lee Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed
Communicationsthe Council to inquire about the status of new trash
cans in various locations in the City.
The Acting City Manager said that various types and
styles of trash cans are being reviewed but that a
change is still being planned as existing cans are
in poor condition.
Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to urge enforcement of the
anti-litter law and posting of appropriate signs
advising the public of the law. Mr. Waranius also
commented on the dilapidated condition of apartment
houses owned by absentee landlords and suggested
that an up-grading drive be conducted similar to
that being carried on in the City of Compton.
Mr. Waranius also questioned Councilman Rowe
concerning his philosophy relative to having
engineering work done by staff personnel as opposed
to outside services.
Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the
Council to comment favorably on the improved public ,,..~
address system in the Council Chamber. Mr. Legg
also spoke briefly about bicycle safety, and asked
if the City has any program concerning use of bicycles.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Stevens asked that
a staff report be prepared for the Council at the
next regular meeting.
Mr. Legg also asked for clarification of comments
made earlier in the meeting relative to Manning and
zoning fees.
Mr. George Higgins, 5300 Cortland Avenue, spoke about
the great amount of time spent by the City staff and
the Planning Commission on matters for which there
have been no charge in the past.
After commenting on the lack of compliance with the
requirements of the real estate sign ordinance, it
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Liewer, and carried, that the Real Estate Practices
Commission be instructed to hold hearings on the
elimination of all real estate signs in residential
zones.
Councilman Byork commented on the status of the Denser
Tire storage yard and after discussing it briefly, the
Acting City Manager said a complete review of the
entire matter would be presented to the Council for
consideration.
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Mayor Stevens acknowledged the presence of Mr. Bill Oral
Greenawalt, President of the Chamber of Commerce Communications
who called attention to the Chamber of Commerce
installation banquet to be held on Saturday, October
21.
~ Mayor Stevens asked the Acting City Manager to send
a letter of condolence to Mrs. Stovall, wife of the
~' late Mayor Stovall of Signal Hill, and to Mrs. Thomas
Carol, wife of the late Senator Thomas Carol.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Liewer, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to Wednesday, October 25, 1972, at 2:00 p.m.
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