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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1973-01-16 - CC~4 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16 1973 Res. Noon Prayer Call Water truck use by School District The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7 p.m. Mayor Morris. in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris and Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Rowe was absent. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Rowe's absence be excused. A resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD JOINING WITH THE LEADERS OF KEY '73 DESIGNATING DECEMBER 26, 1972 AS NOON PRAYER CALL." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that said resolution be adopted. The Manager presented for the Council's-consideration an agreement between the Lynwood Unified Sehoc~l District and the City of Lynwood for use by the District of the city's water truck. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that said agreement be approved. Executive It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Session Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. / ~ ~/ L ~ ~ City Clerk, City of Ly wood APPROVED FEBRUARY 6, 1973 • i 14 ~~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1973 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 and Stevens answered the roll call. Councilman Rowe was absent. It was moved by .Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Councilman Rowe's absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried,. that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 2, 1973, and the regular meeting of January 2, 1973, be approved as written. T PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Cliff Espeseth, 11172 Carson Drive, addressed the Carson Drive Council to ask that the 2-hour parking limitation on parking limits Carson Drive- be reconsidered as it has caused great .protested. hardship for his tenants who must park on the street. The Mayor suggested that a further study be made by the staff and in discussing the matter, the Police Chief suggested that the signs be removed on the east side of'Carson Drive pending determination of whether or not daytime parking permits could be issued to Mr. Espeseth's tenants. The City Attorney was asked to investigate if such permits could be issued under the City's existing parking requirements. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beack~ Boulevard, Waranius re thanked the Council for causing a trash can to be trash can placed near Palm and Long Beach Boulevard, and asked that something be done to alert citizens to the fact that it is not a mail box. He also thanked the dents on Palm Avenue houses, and asked if would be required to PROCLAMATION Council, on behalf of the resi- for action taken on the abandoned standards could be set that FHA meet.. The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of January, 1973, as "Amelia Earhart Month," as requested by Zonta Club of the Rio Hondo .Area. It was moved by Councilman Byork, 5~conded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the procle.me.tion be authorized. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time ha.d~rrived for the Hewing on -public hearing on the proposed amendment of the zoning proposed "~I" ordinance, Number 570, as amended, by repealing zone. Chapter X, "M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone," and Chapter XI, "M-2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone," and adding Chapter X, "Manufacturing Zone," and by making certain other changes relative to the establishment of a single manufacturing zone. ~. 4 f~ fearing = As there has been correspondence from people wishing 'roposed to be heard and unable to be present and because 'M" zone of Councilman Rowe's absence due to illness, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council. " MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS_ .~. ._..... ... Nuisance A report on abatement of nuisances relative to houses abatement repossessed by FHA was presented by the City Manager with FHA houses the recommendation that the Council authorize the staf#' to proceed with formal nuisance abatement procedures. The Manager also informed the Council that the City has been contacted by the Regional Director of HUD asking for locations of derelict FHA property. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the staff be authorized to proceed with formal nuisance abatement procedures. Ord. re It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman sidewalks Byork, and carried, that the ordinance requiring construction in mfg. and repair of sidewalks and driveways abutting new buildings zone held in manufacturing zones be held over until the hearing on over the proposed "M" zone. Res. 73-3 RESOLUTION N0. 73-3 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ,Intention TO ABATE DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND to abate IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by weeds. Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Resolution No. 73-3 be adopted. Res. 73-4 RESOLUTION N0. 73-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Surplus COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR COMBINATION OF SURPLUS Federal PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2500." wa s presented. It was moved property by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 73-4 be adopted. Res. 73-5 RESOLUTION N0. 73-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City Mgr. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY re Public MANAGER TO ACT AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY IN Law 920 OBTAINING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER PUBLIC LAW 920." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Resolution No. 73-5 be adopted. Res. 73-6 RESOLUTION N0. 73-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY establish- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. ing class. 72-78 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AQUATIC SUPERVISOR." was presented of Aquatic by the City Manager with the recommendation that it be Supervisor adopted pursuant to recommendation of the Personnel Commission. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council concur in the recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 73-6. Roll Call Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. Water An agreement between the Lynwood Unified School District truck use and the City for use by the District of the City's by School water truck was presented. It was moved by Councilman District Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement. l~~ FINANCE REPOR`T' RESOLUTION NO. 73-7 entitled: "R~;SOLU`l'T(3N Ole ``HE~~"~ Res. 73-7 CITY COUNCIL OF `T'HE CITY OF~ LYNWOOD""`ALT;CWTNG~ ANI~ Demands .. ... .. .... . ... APPROVING THE -DEMANDS PHESEN'1'ED~` AI~1I3~ ORDERTND WARRANTS~DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was ' moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution No."7~3-7 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Stevens, Noes: N-one. Absent: Councilman Rowe. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Information Bulletin No. 73-2 was presented. .Post- ponement of the groundbreaking for the Police Building to January 2# at 2 p.m. was commented on. The Mayor called. attention to he item announcing that, Mrs.. Hgpry .~T. Liewer •has been appointed to the California State Democratic Central Committee by Congressman Glenn Anderson. The congratulations of the members of the Council were extended to Mrs. Liewer. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Inforrr~ation Bulletin No. 73-2 be received and filed. In~'orm~.t ion Bul.letl~ Z~-3 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Planning Cqm. Councilman Byork, and carried, that the report of report. Planning Commission actions be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Camp Fire Girl Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request Candy Sale from Camp Fire Girls., Rio Hondo Area Council, for approved. permission to conduct their annual candy sale from January 19 to February 11, 1973, be granted. The request from Frederick T. Wedge and others for Fund rai;~irig fog permission to conduct fund raising to benefit Nicaraguan relic Managua, Nicaragua, with funds to be chaneled approved, through the Los Angeles Chapter of National Red Cross, was presented. Mr. Frederick T. Wedge, 3081 Lynwood Road, was present and explained what has been done already __ in contacting the American Red Cross and the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, and what he proposes to do. In discussing the proposal, it was suggested that Mr. Wedge contact the Lynwood Coordinating Council for assistance in organizing the efforts o#' the various service clubs for the project. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be granted. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Easter deal. Funs Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request drive approved. of the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults in California for permission to carry on their fund drive from March 12 to April 22, 1973, be grapted. ~~ Cub Pack Tt was moved by Councilman Byork; seconded by Council- 60-C candy man Liewer, and carried, that the request of Cu.b Pack sale 60-C for permission to carry on a fund raising by means approved. of the sale of candy be granted. " ..COUNCIL AGENDA (NEw BIISINESS~._.__..... _ _ ..._.... _... _.._....._ ...... . Advertise- It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by ment for Councilman Stevens, that the Council authorize advertising Admin.Asst. for an Administrative Assistant. authorized. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Stevens, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. Improvement of safety conditions at the pedestrian cross- walk on Century Boulevard near the intersection of Abbott Road was questioned, and Chief Dayton informed the Council that a study is presently in progress. Councilman Liewer requested that the Recreation Director and Chief of Police make a study of the affect on the respective departments of the proposed year-round school sessions proposed by the Lynwood Unified School District, and report at the next meeting of the City Council. Councilman Stevens commented on the recent burglarly prevention program carried out in the City of Bellflower and provided a copy of an ordinance outlining safety devices for Chief "Dartori's study: - Councilman Byork inquired about the status of the local ecology group, with particular reference to disposal of material intended for recycling.- Mrs: Margaret"Mason, County Librarian, informed the Council that she understands ;,,~. that Compton College has a recycling program. PUBLIC BUSINE~SS_ FRCiM~-F1,PiE___r'LDC~x Mrs. Margaret. Mason, County Librarian, addressed the Council to express thanks for the cooperation received from a17. City departments . _ __ Mr. K. F. Thompson, 2652 E. 108th Street, addressed the Council concerning the ERA P"Rase IIl~report;'and the relocation of a water well to 108th and Santa 'Fe Avenue. After discussing with the Council and staff the"addsability of deepening the existing water well on Alameda; Mr. Thompson suggested that an independent opinion be obtained about the possibility of deepening the existing well and the cost to do so. __ Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, inquired about a "crime prevention" program to bring to the citizens' attention what they could do to prevent crime. Mr. George Higgens addressed the Council concerning the problem of stray dogs in the area of Lavinia acid Virginia Avenues. He also informed the Council that at the recent meeting of the Citzens' Planning-Council the transportation committee voted to place Route 105 in the Master Plan of the County of Los Angeles. He also reported on structures released by the Court for removal. was moved byf:Co ncilmari Liewer; eco by Councilman Stevens, t at the meets e adjo rri`;• to_~'-b 1 73, at 7 p.m. ~,~City Clerk, City of ynwood - or of the City of Lynwood Approved February 6, 1973 "",;~ _ .