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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1972-11-21 - CC~~o ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 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 Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, and Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Byork asked that the Clerk correct the minutes of the November 8, 1972, meeting to indicate that he had cast a negative vote on the matter of continuing the hearing on the adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 relating to real estate advertising signs. Mayor's Com. Attendance at the meetings and apparent lack of disbanded public interest in the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee was discussed, and it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee be disbanded effective November 21, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~. t ~ /~ ;~ j ~' City' Clerk, City of L~wood APPROVED DECEMBER 5, 1972 Mayor of the City of Lynwood 121: REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 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 Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 8, 1972, and the regular meeting of November 8, 1972, be approved as corrected. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Ernest Angell, 11218 Pope Avenue, presented a report on the progress of the Human Relations Committee organized under the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee, and asked the status of the committee since the disbanding of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee. In discussing continuation of a Human Relations Committee the City Attorney suggested either the formation of a commission having a permanent status or an ad hoc committee for the same purposes that were originally given to the committee formed under the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee. It was-:moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Council authorize the formation of a committee on Human Relations as presently existing and that the committee report directly to the City Council. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to read a news article relative to real estate activity specifically, an alleged housing and urban development fraud in the City of Detroit, Michigan. He also spoke of the problem of abandoned houses in the City and in discussing this problem, it was suggested by Councilman Stevens that the Acting City Manager correspond with Mr. George Romney regarding housing problems. Councilman Byork informed the Council that he is in the process of contacting HUD officials for facts relative to housing sales that result in houses being subsequently abandoned. Mr. Bruno Fecketter, 931 E. Rosecrans, president of the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors, spoke to give statistics on sales of houses in the City over the past several years. He also commented on the difference between a real estate broker and a realtor. Mr. Ken Porter, 3658 Louise, addressed the Council. to comment on the need for those aware of real estate violations informing the proper authorities. ~~ Mr. Don Jervis, realtor, of Maywood, commented on the news article referred to earlier. Jaycees to Mr. Wes Warvi, 11045 Pine Street, president of the sell food Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Council to invite them stuffs at to attend the Jaycees Old-timers night on November 29, Christmas and to request permission for the Jaycees to conduct parade sales of food stuffs along the Christmas parade route on November 24. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. COMMENDATIONS Res. 72-110 RESOLUTION N0. 72-110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Commending CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING THE LATE Mary Justice MRS. MARY JUSTICE FOR HER SERVICE TO CHILDREN," was read by Mayor Morris and a copy was presented to Mr. Jess Justice and daughters, Mrs. Edwina Sulima and Mrs. Aletha Schwarzrock, Res. commend.: The Mayor read a resolution commending Police Chief Police Chief Ralph E. Dayton for his service to the community and Ralph Dayton for his leadership of the Police Chief's section of the League of California Cities during the past year. A copy of the resolution was presented to Chief Dayton. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public The Mayor announced that the November 8, 1972, public Hearing - hearing on the proposed adoption of an ordinance amending ,,,,,.,,~, Ord. amending the zoning ordinance (No. 570) relating to real estate Ord. 570 re advertising signs had been continued to this date in real estate order to allow further consideration of sign restrictions; signs however, that there have been requests that the hearing again be continued as discussions of points in need of clarification have not taken place, After discussing the advisability of further continuing the hearing, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the hearing be continued for two weeks. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the hearing was open and asked if any one present wished to speak in favor of adoption of the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570 relating to real estate advertising signs. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, Mr. Charles Clark, 12217 Harris Avenue, Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, and Mr. Ken Stewart, 4046 Platt Avenue, all addressed the Council in favor of adoption of the proposed ordinance. The Mayor again asked if any one wished to speak in favor of adoption of the ordinance. As there was no response, the Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak against adoption of the proposed ordinance. 123- Mr. Bruno Fecketter, 931 E. Rosecrans, Compton, Mr. Ken Porter, 3658 Louise Street, Mr. Richard Kunst, 3805 Lugo Avenue, Mr. Ed Thompson, 10999 Sampson Avenue, Mr. Don Jervis, 6017 Atlantic Avenue, Maywood, Mr. Dick Rhine, 3659 Palm Avenue, Mrs. Mae Martin, 3307 Mulford Avenue, and Miss Ola Johnson, 11935 Long Beach Boulevard, all addressed the Council in opposition to adoption of the proposed ordinance. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ord. first reac Amend. Ord. 57C re real estate signs Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 3.17 ~,._,., OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN DISTRICT N0. 2," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ord. first re ac amend. Sec. 3.17 of Code rE real estate signs Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be amended to include two riders. Roll Call on the amendment: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Stevens. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Rowe. Absent: None. Roll Call on motion to introduce the ordinance: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. .-- Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting recessed for five minutes. Following the recess, the Mayor called the. meeting to order. 24 Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for vacation of public hearing on the proposed vacation of utility easement - easement on portions of Lots 122, 123, 124, Tract Lts. 122, 123,2551 (southeast corner of Peach Street and Imperial 124, Tr. 2551 Highway), as requested by Security Pacific National Bank and Southwest Realty Company. The May or inquired if there were any present wishing to be heard concerning theproposed vacation. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 72-111 RESOLUTION N0. 72-111 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Ordering ease-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE ment vacated VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES," Lts. 122, 123,was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, 121, Tr. 2551 seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-111 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the Chamber of Commerce request that the Chamber of Council establish a public hearing on formation of Commerce a Business Improvement District within the City of request for Lynwood pursuant to Section 3600 et seq. Streets Bus. Imp, and Highways Code was presented by the Acting City Dist. Tabled Manager. Inasmuch as it would not be possible to meet the time limitations imposed by law to have such a district in effect on January 1, 1973, the alternative of increasing the business license fees by 100% for a period of one year to provide additional revenue which could be allocated to City Promotion and P1.iblicity was proposed, while at the same time setting for hearing establishment of a business improvement district to provide funds for subsequent years, beginning January 1, 1974. The Acting City Manager recommended Council consideration of the Chamber of Commerce proposal to establish a business improvement district within the City and modification of the existing license ordinance to accomplish this purpose for the next calendar year. Following discussion of the proposals among members of the Council, City Attorney, and Mr. Robert Solton, representing the Chamber of Commerce, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the request be tabled for further study. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The advisibility of having the City Attorney make-up a synopsis of what would be involved in various alternatives open to the Council with regard to assisting the Chamber of Commerce was suggested by Councilman Rowe. ~M .r J A report on renewal of the agreement with the Southern California Humane .Society for animal regulation was presented with the recommendation that if the Council wishes to proceed with the Society's request that dog license fees be increased, that an ordinance amending the City Code be introduced and that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an extension of the existing animal regulation agreement with the Southern California Humane Society. The ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 5.39 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES," was presented. It ryas moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Li ewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Lynwood and the Southern California Humane Society for animal regulation services for the calendar year 1973• Based upon a study by the Public Works office, the Acting City Manager recommended that the Council approve and award a service contract for the maintenance of air-conditioning equipment for the City's public building to Lynwood Refrigeration Company of Lynwood, California. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the agreement be approved. A report on the recommendation of the Personnel Board relative to background check of prospective employees was presented by the Acting City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider the Personnel Board's recommendation regarding adoption of the Employee Entrance Examination Background Check Policy. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the Personnel Board's recommendation. ORDINANCES An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 17.57(1I~I) and 17.57(~45Ca]) OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN VENDING MACHINES," was presented. It was moved by Council- Animal reg. agreement approved Ord. first read - Amend code re dog lic. fees Air-cond. maint. agreement approved foz Lynwood Refrig. Co. Emp. Back- ground check policy approved Ord. first read - amens Code re lic of vending mach. il_ G v man Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the 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. g25 ORDINANCE N0. g25 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY granting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING A FRANCHISE Mobil Oil TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A franchise PIPE LINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS, AND TO MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE LINE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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 second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Ordinance No. 925 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT Res. 72-112 RESOLUTION N0. 72-112 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 Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No. 72-112 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental In discussing the information bulletin, the Mayor reports asked the intersection of Abbott Road and Century Boulevard be investigated for improvement and the Public Works Director informed him that an improvement project for that intersection is currently in progress. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 72-21 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be accepted and filed. 12i CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Council- Boy Scout man Byork, and carried, that the request of Boy Scout Tr. 700 Troop No. 700 for permission to sell hot chocolate fund proj. and coffee during the Christmas Parade on November approved 24 be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- Lyn. Head man Rowe, and carried, that the request from the Lynwood Start Fund Head Start for permission to conduct their fund: drive 11/21 raising project from November 21, 1972, to December to 12/14 14, 1972, be approved. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Guillow Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the claim filed claim for by Mrs. Mary Guillow be denied and referred to the damage City's insurance carrier. denied COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Byork described an incident .in which Mr. Tom Vernia and Mr. Bernard Turner succeeded in putting out a fire in a neighbor's residence and asked that the Mayor send letter of commendation to the individuals involved. At the request of Councilman Rowe the Police Chief provided figures on the uniform officers presently available for field duty. Councilman Stevens announced that the Helpline office, formerly "Operation L.I.N.D.A." will soon be closing its operation in the City. The Mayor read a letter from the State Division of Highways assuring the City that regular maintenance and inspection of freeway right of way property will be carried out. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the City employment application material indicate that the City is an equal opportunity employer. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to suggest that a means be devised to give local businessmen an advantage when bidding on public projects. Mr. Richard Bowen, 3875 Cortland, addressed the Council to suggest that those in the business of leasing and renting commercial buildings be required to have a business license such as presently required of apartment house owners. Mr. Bowen also called attention to a handbill which has been distributed recently and asked that it be Council agenda City job apps . to add equal opp. emplr. Oral communicate tions 12 ~3 investigated for possible violation of Civil Rights laws. Adjourn to It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- 12/5/72 at man Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned 7:00 p.m. to December 5, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. ~/ r L'~G /ice/\ ~~~ /~`Cit Clerk, City of ynwood v' APPROVED DECEMBER 5, 1972 ,' May- o he City of Lynwood ~!