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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1973-09-04 - CC~:7 G ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Stephen Wright and City Attorney John Cayer. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of September 4, 1973, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. =~ '~ ` ~ ~-> r'City Clerk, City of Lynwood ~,. APPROVED SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 ~- ~ ~-~ or of the City of Lynwood 2~):~. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 The City Council of the City of Lynwood me in a. regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Stephen Wright and City Attorney John Cayer. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 21, 1973, the regular meeting of August 21, 1973, and the adjourned regular meeting of August 28, 1973, be approved as written. The constitutional oath of office was administered Councilman to Wilbert E. Malchow, appointed to fill the unex- Malchow sworn pired term of John H. Stevens as a member of the City Council. The constitutional oath of office was administered Personnel to J. E. Adams, appointed to fill the unexpired term Board Member of Wilbert E. Malchow as a member of the Personnel Adams sworn Board. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Nuisance hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being abatement ,,.., maintained on property commonly known as 11017 hearing - Louise Street (Lot 11, Tract 10634). Louise St. The City Manager presented a report on the con dition of the property and called attention to a plot plan of the property and pictures of the structures. He recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 73-79 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDING OR BUILDINGS TO BE A NUISANCE AND DIRECT- ING THE OWNER TO ABATE IT." The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. Mrs. Esther Destro, 17630 Lakewood Boulevard, Bellflower, owner of the property, addressed the Council to explain the reasons for the condition of the property, and to request a 60-day extension to allow sufficient time to have the buildings demolished. After discussing with Mrs. Destro the procedure the City would follow in having the structures demolished, it was suggested that she contact r^ City staff for assistance, if she wished to carry out the demolition herself during the 30-day period provided in the resolution. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Res. 73-79 Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 73-79 ~J~ Res. 73-79 be adopted. , Roll Call: Ayes: CouncilmenByork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. AWARD OF BID Water Pipe Bid Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was to Johns- moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Manville Liewer, that the bid for 5,000 feet of 6 inch asbestos cement water pipe, Project No. 2-209-733 and 737, be awarded to Johns-Manville Products for a total bid price of $7,791.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and Rowe . Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Chamber of The City Manager presented his report on the request Commerce Fall of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce for approval of Festival the annual fall festival which they propose to con- duct in the City park from September 26 - 30, 1973, and recommended that the Council consider the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation to enter into a contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the 1973 Fall Festival. Chamber of Commerce Manager Bill Greenawalt intro- duced Mr. Harry Heilbroner, Chairman of the Fall Festival, who described the activities planned and security measures proposed for the Festival. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, informed the Council that his security personnel would not be providing security service for the Festival as has been done in the past. Mr. Greenawalt informed the Council that if the request is approved, it would be based on the necessary requirement that security would be provided. Councilman Rowe questioned the propriety of using the City park, and read a report on the 1972 Festival directed to the Recreation Commission by the Recreation and Parks Director. Mr. Heilbroner assured the Council that security would be provided subject to the approval of the Police Chief. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and enter into an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the 1973 Fall Festival. Councilman Malchow asked for the Pa~~s andRecreation Directors' comments, and Mr. Snavely informed the Council that past difficulties have not been with the Chamber of Commerce, but with employees of the amusement company after the closing hours each day. He suggested that the security personnel be required to remain one or two hours past the time that the 2 ~~ 5~~ Festival closes. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. A review of the request of the Southeast Taxi Southeast Taxi Company, Inc., for rate increase was presented by rate increase ,.~. the City Manager. After discussing the effect of approved the requested rate, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the rate increases requested by Southeast Taxi Company, Inc., be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris. Noes: Councilmen Malchow. and Rowe. Absent: None. The City Manager reported on acquisition of a Res. 73-80 parcel of land at the northeast corner of Long Acquisition of Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway required for L.B. Blvd. widening of Long Beach Boulevard (Portions of Lots right of way 88 and 89, Tract 2551), and recommended adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 73-80 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that Resolution No. 73-80 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. ~^- Absent: None. The Manager informed the Council that the Los Res. 73-81 Angeles County Real Property agent who has been authorizing negotiating for the purchase of Long Beach Boulevard condemnation right of way has been unable to reach agreement with proceedings - the owner of the property at 11122 Long Beach Boule- L.B. Blvd. vard, and recommended that condemnation proceedings widening. for acquisition of this property be included in pending condemnation proceedings by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 73-81 entitled: "A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AN ACTION TO BE ENTITLED CITY OF LYNWOOD V. CAROLYN J. BULMER, ET AL, WITHDRAWAL OF DIRECTION TO THE LAW FIRM OF RUTAN AND TUCKER TO INSTITUTE SAID ACTION AND DIRECTION TO THE LAW FIRM OF LAYER AND JOHNSON INC., TO INSTITUTE SAID ACTION." It was moved by Council- man Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-81 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and Rowe. ~''"` Noes : None . R Absent: None. Plans and specifications for concrete cross gutter construction, Gas Tax Project No. 189, were pre- sented by the City Manager with the recommendation that they be approved and that Council authorize a call for bids to be received at 10 a.m., September 1973• Councilman Morris questioned the advisability of proceeding with cross gutter construction when it appears that other street improvements are needed, such as curb and gutter along Drury Lane, alley Cross gutter project - bid call approved 27, ~:7f) Cross gutter improvement, and improvement of residential bid call streets. After discussing priorities in use of approved available gas tax funds, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that the Council approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 189 and authorize a call for bids. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, and Malchow. Noes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess the meeting was called to order. Res. 73-82 Because of a recent change in City Attorneys and Substitution pending litigation, the City Manager presented for of Attorneys Council consideration RESOLUTION N0. 73-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TO AUTHORIZE SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEYS IN ALL LITIGATION CURRENTLY PENDING INVOLVING THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 73-82 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. OEO/Compton The City Manager reported that pursuant to a request Health Dist. from the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity, a meeting staff representative of the City had attended. the initial Community Action Program planning meeting which was attended by representatives from surrounding communities, for the purpose of exchanging information concerning future OEO poverty programs within the Compton Health District, of which Lynwood is a part. He informed the Council that another meeting will be held September 6, 1973, and recommended that Council consider appointing two representatives to attend the next OEO/Compton Health District meeting. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Councilman Morris and a member of the City Manager's staff be appointed to attend the meeting. Res. 73-83 Prohibiting parking on the west side of Bullis Road Parking limit between Cedar and Magnolia Avenue between the hours Bullis Road of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, was recommended by the City Manager, who presented RESOLUTION N0. 73-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that Resolution 73-83 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES Ord. 951-Zone ORDINANCE N0. 951 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING change Por. ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECLASSIFICATION Lot 68,Tr. OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF ~N AMENDED 2551 (Bank SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID of America) ORDINANCE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. r-+ ~~ ~_., Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Liewer, Byork, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Ordinance No. 951 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris and ORDINANCE N0. 952 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SUB- SECTION (e) TO SECTION 8-67 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DEFINING "SWIMMING POOL"." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 952 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. ,,.., Absent : None . ORDINANCE N0. 953 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 13-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO FEES FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Coun~ Gilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 953 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 73-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF +~^ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING r WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."-was presented. Councilman Rowe commented on the traffic signal maintenance bills with reference to making a cost comparison betwen contracting the maintenance service and carrying it out with city personnel. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution 73-84 be adopted. Ord. No. 952 defining swimmings pools. Ord. No. 953 amending code re rubbish collection feE Res. 73-84 Demands 29b Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 73-17 Department were discussed, particularly the recommendation Reports that the Council authorize the Real Estate Practices Commission to undertake a study to determine if unscrupulous real estate practices have been a factor in home abandonment in Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Counncil not grant permission for the study. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council concerning the request, and Councilman Morris suggested that procedures followed in other cities might be investigated. Mr. Jerry Rokos, Chairman of the Real Estate Practices Commission, addressed the Council to explain that the goal of the Commission is not to investigate indi- vidual cases but to attempt to identify some of the causes for the abandoned houses and to see if there are legislative solutions and to contact the League of California Cities, HUD and the VA. R. E. Practices The motion to not grant permission was withdrawn, Commission and it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Study Councilman Malchow, that the Real Estate Practices Commission be permitted to check on the practices on sales and foreclosures and contact other agencies regarding ordinances with reference to abandoned houses, with staff assistance at the discretion of the City Manager. With reference to the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation concerning additional personnel, the Mayor asked the Manager for a detailed report. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by -. Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the information bulletin be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 73-7 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Public Works Department Street Work Summary be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK`S AGENDA Angeles Girl It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Scout Cookie man Morris, and carried, that the request from Angeles sale approved. Girl Scout Council for permission to conduct their annual cookie sales from March 15, 1874 to March 25, 1974, with deliveries to be made from April 19 to 29, 1974, be approved. Krishna Con- It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- sciousness man Liewer, and carried, that the request from fund drive International Society for Krishna Consciousness for permit denied. permission to carry on a fund drive from September, 1973, to September, 1974, be denied. 2~~ It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Viking Land Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for Clearing claim damages filed on behalf of Viking Land Clearing, denied. Inc., be denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA (NEW BUSINESS) Councilman Liewer commented on reports of all .•.. night parking of large trucks, and asked that the all night parking restrictions be enforced. Councilman Morris asked that the City Council recognize Officer Rosenbauer for his alertness in locating a vehicle sought in connection with a recent crime. Councilman Malchow inquired about water meters for above-ground swimming pools. He was informed that there is presently no requirement for a meter for such pools. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke in opposition to the increase in trash collection rates. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council adjourn to a study session. Following a discussion concerning traffic warrant checks in connection with vehicle registration, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that a resolution be ,,.,,,,, forwarded immediately to the League of California Cities urging State legislation to require a mandatory check by the Department of Motor Vehicles for outstanding traffic warrants at the time of vehicle registration. Traffic warrant check at t ime o f vehicle regis• tration proposed. After a discussion with the Chief of Police about Court time any police officer court time and court continuances, continuances the staff was directed to initiate a study to be studied. enable the Council to present a proposal for change to the County Board of Supervisors. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to September 18, 1973, at 7 p.m. ..-~ i Z ~ Y ~ ity lerk o the Cit of L wood r APPROVED SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 ...~ y of the( Ci of Lynwood