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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-11-08 - CC1~1 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 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. After discussing various items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of November 8, 1972, Mr. Tony Anthony and Mr. Dick Omert, of Anthony & Langford/Architects, presented for the Council's review the completed plans for the remodeling of the police building. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. 1 i Ci y erk, City of ynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1972 Mayor of the City of Lynwood 112 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 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, answered the roll call. Morris, Rowe, and Stevens It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1972, adjourned regular meeting of October 18, 1972, regular meeting of October 18, 1972, and adjourned regular meeting of October 25, 1972, be approved as written. Mayor Morris read a proclamation congratulating the Angeles Girl Scout Council for their Action Career Trails program which provides career enlightenment for girls of the community. The Mayor asked that the matter of the proposed police facility be considered at this time. The Acting City Manager recommended Council approval of the plans and specifications and authorization for the staff to advertise for bids. Police bldg. After review of the completed plans and specifications call for for remodeling of the police building as presented by approved Mr. Tony Anthony and Mr. Dick Omert, of Anthony and Langford/Architects, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize the staff to advertise for bids. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 108th Street, addressed the Mary Justice Council to present a picture of President Nixon to be , and to suggest thatthe Council honor the late Mrs. honored Mary Justice, known as the "doll lady" by recognizing the contribution she made to children in making, repairing and distributing dolls to underprivileged children. Traffic Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the hazard at Council to request that action be taken to correct Platt & the traffic hazard in the area of Platt Avenue and Spruce Spruce Street. The Mayor asked the Acting City discussed Manager to cause a study to be made and report the findings to the Council. Opposition Mr. Robert Aran, Attorney representing the Compton- to Ord. 901 Lynwood Board of Realtors, addressed the Council (real estate) concerning Ordinance No. 901, which regulates real expressed estate activities within the city. He expressed his view that the ordinance is unconstitutional and provided his reasons for that view, and urged the Council to review the ordnance. 1]3- Mr. Salvatore De Luca, 3675 Platt Avenue, and Mrs. Taylor addressed the Council to describe the hazardous traffic conditions in the neighborhood of Platt and,Spruce adjacent to the Holler Junior High School. City Attorney Erickson commented briefly on the statements by Mr. Aran. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the proposed adoption of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance, No. 570, relating to real estate advertising signs in District No. 4. The Mayor inquired if any one present wished to speak in favor of adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Michael Peralta asked if the ordinance referred to all real estate signs, and was informed that the ordinance regulates signs placed by owners as well as those of real estate brokers. Mrs. Irene Lipke, 11030 State Street spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, and Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, both spoke to give their view of the purpose of restricting real estate. advertising. Mr. Bob Compton, 10850 Atlantic Avenue, spoke to urge that less restrictive sign requirements be considered, particularly the placement of the signs and use of "sold" signs. Mr. Robert Aran, representing the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors, spoke in opposition to adoption of the ordinance, giving his reasons therefor. He discussed with the City Attorney various legal aspects of the ordinance, with particular reference to omission of the terms "trade or exchange" in the list of real estate activities contained in the ordinance, and the prohibition of "sold" signs. Mr. Michard Mentz spoke about the restrictions on open house signs and the difficulties encountered when the property is located on a cul de sac or dead-end street. Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, apoke concerning the makeup of the Real Estate Practices Commission. ~"'- Mr. Price Wright, 4037 Josephine Street, and Mr. ken Porter, 3658 Louse Street, speaking in opposition to the ordinance, questioned its purpose. Hearing - Ord, amending zoning ord. re signs. As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. X14 Hearing re It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- real estate man Liewer, that the hearing be reopened and continued signs to the next regular meeting for the purpose of further continued consideration of restrictions relative to sign riders, adequacy of one sign for open houses located on cul de sacs or dead-end streets, and inclusion of "trade or exchange" among the real estate activities listed in the ordinance. In Council discussion of the matter, Councilman Stevens suggested that the City Attorney and Mr. Aran discuss the legal questions raised prior to the next Council meeting. All members of the Council voting aya, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 72-107 the Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Establishing public hearing on the establishment of Underground Underground Utility District No. 2, and the Acting City Manager Utility Dist. presented his report on the project and recommended No. 2 adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 72-107 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0. 2." The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak either for or against the project. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-107 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Res. 72-108 The Acting City Manager reported that the Real authorizing Property Agent for the County of Los Angeles has condemnation notified the City that acquisition of the property procedures at 11235 Long Beach Boulevard (Lots 226, 227, 228, for 11235 Tract 2551) for the widening project will require L.B. Blvd. condemnation proceedings. He recommended that the Council adopt RESOLUTION N0. 72-108 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY~OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR." I~b was by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-108 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Call for It was recommended by the Acting City Manager that bids-Mobile the Council approve the specifications for a mobile office office unit for the Fire Department, as approved trailer-Fire in the current Capital budget, and authorize the Dept. staff to advertise for bids. 11~ It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the recommendations. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the request of the Chamber of Commerce that the City Council review the possibility of establishing a Business Improvement District pursuant to Section 3600 et seq, of the Streets and Highways Code was presented by the Acting City Manager. Boundaries of the proposed district, indemnification of the City should the additional business license tax levy be enacted to include businesses located outside of the City, use of revenue derived from the tax, businesses to be excluded and reaction of the business community were discussed among the members of the Council, the City Attorney and the Chamber of Commerce representatives, President W. H. Greenawalt and Executive Manager Norman Wasserman. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that a resolution be adopted setting a public hearing for December 5, 1972, on the proposed creation of a Business Improvement District within the City boundaries, setting forth the proposed use of the revenue, the rate of tax and excluding apartment houses and home occupation permit holders. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning the state law allowing the formation of a business improvement district and questioned t-he method used by the Chamber in seeking member reaction to an increased business license tax. In discussing the proposal it was the consensus of the Council that more information was needed prior to establishing a public hearing and the motion to establish a public hearing was withdrawn by the makers, Councilmen Liewer and Stevens, and the Mayor declared the matter tabled for further study. ORDINANCE 921 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.69 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE N0. 570 (ZONING ORDINANCE) AS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBDIVISION (f) THERETO RELATING TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN THE CB-7_ ZONE." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Ordinance No. 921 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bus. Imp. Dist tabled Ord. 921 Urgency ord. amending Ord 570 re site plan 1 V16 Planning A report recommending that the salary range 12-G ($794- Technician $963 per month) be established for the position of salary Planning Technician was presented by the Acting City established Manager. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the salary range be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES Ord. first An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE read - Mobil TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PIPE Oil Franchise LINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS, THERE- WITH UNDER, UPON, AND ACROSS CERTAIN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD: SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING A GRANT OF FRANCHISE: PROVIDING FOR AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT BY GRANTEE FOR THE PRIVILEGE GRANTED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERM THEREOF," was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. 922 ORDINANCE N0. 922 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Noise Control OF LYNWOOD REPEALING PRESENT CHAPTER 26 AND 26-A Amend. Chpt. AND ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 26 & repeals PROHIBITING EMISSION OR CREATION OF NOISE BEYOND Chpt. 26-A of CERTAIN LEVELS," was presented for second reading. Code It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordiance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that Ordinance No. 922 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayee:: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. 923 ORDINANCE N0. 923 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING revised City AND ENACTING A CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING THE Code ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF 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 HEARING 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 11.7 AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Liewer, that Ordinance No. 923 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 924 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR CERTAIN PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Ordinance No. 924 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Ord. 924 Changing Planning & Zoning filing fees ,.._.; RESOLUTION N0. 72-109 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 72-109 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING Demands C 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. 72-109 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Departmental Councilman Byork, and carried, that Information reports Bulletin No. 72-20 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Public Works EEA Work Summary be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the application of Christmas trey ±^~ Charles Barlia for a special permit to conduct a lot approved Christmas Tree sales lot at 10721 Atlantic Avenue 10721 Atlanti be approved. C. Barlia It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Closing out man Liewer, and carried, that the application of sale-Lewis Lewis Jewelers, 3553-B Century Boulevard, for a Jewelers, permit to conduct a closing out sale be granted. 3553-B Centur; Damage claims It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by denied - Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for Mrs. Limbaugh damages filed by Mrs. R. S. Limbaugh be denied and Mrs. Kanka referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Mrs. John Kanka be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Master lease It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- renewal man Byork, that the request of L. V. Claus for permission request deniedto renew a master lease with the State of California 3553-3578 for the apartment building at 3553-3578 Fernwood Fernwood Avenue be denied. Dr. Claus addressed the Council concerning his request, stating he believed the property would be better maintained under his master lease than if operated by the State. The Mayor explained that it has been the policy of the City not to authorize renewal of master leases as they expire. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Morris Consideration was given to the School District request, appointed to held over from the previous mee ting, that the Council District appoint a representative to the District Advisory Advisory Council. At the request of the other members of the Council Council Mayor Morris agreed to serve as the City's representative. Christmas treeIt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by lot at Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the application of 10310 L.B. W. s. Wallace for a special permit to conduct a Christmas Blvd. granted tree sales lot at 10310 Long Beach Boulevard be approved. COUNCIL AGENDA Acting Mgr. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- salary raise man Byork, that the salary of the Acting City Manager approved be increased to Step E. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Complaint re Councilman Liewer asked that the repair of vehicles vehicle at a residence across from the Girl Scout House on repair on Birch Street be investigated. He also suggested that Birch St. the City Attorney investigate the possibility of bringing suit against the Sierra Club for damages resulting from the delay in freeway construction. Complaint re The Mayor commented on a list of approximately 150 deficient pieces of property surveyed recently of which approximately State Prop. 96 are deficient in some way, and asked the Acting City Manager to communicate with the State Division of Highway to urge that the structures be removed or deficiencies be corrected. 11~ Because of the resignation of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Dallas Smithson, Mayor nominated Michael Del Medico for appointment to the vacancy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that nomination be closed and the Clerk directed to cast a unamious ballot for Mr. Del Medico. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. K. F. Thompson addressed the Council to request that a butane storage facility located on Norton Avenue be investigated as to its safety. The Mayor asked for a staff investigation and report on the installation for possible hazards. Mr. Thompson also asked that the water well on 108th Street be investigated toward the end that the water quality will be improved. He also asked that trucks over the weight limits be advised to stop delivering on 112th Street. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to November 21, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. r~ ., -~ ~- ,,,-'City Clerk, City of ynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1972 r Mayd of the City of Lynwood Parks & Rec. Com.-D. Smith- son resigns, M. Del Medico app't to vacancy Staff report requested re business on Norton Avenue