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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. ? ~~'" ~ C'ty C1 _k, City of Lynw od APPROVED N R 8, 1972 ~; r Mayor o the City of Lynwoo 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. 103 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. 255 104 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) l O 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. ~'J G 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. r~ 107 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. ~o~ 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. 1~9 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. ~ f ~-~GC~ ity C1 rk, City of ynwo d APPROVED NOV R 8, 1972 ~~ ~ Mayor of the C'ty of Lynwood