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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1973-10-16 - CC~ l ADJOURNED REGULAR_MEETTNG OCTOBER 1.6, 1973 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, Malchow, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Fright were also present. After discussing matters appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of October 16, 1973, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive session for discussion of matters of litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be ad~ournedo ~,, A l °' ~ ~ ~ ~~ ' it Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1973 ~~ yor of the ity of Lynwood X17 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe ~^ answered the roll call. City Attorney Cayer and City Manager Wright were also present. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 2, 1973, and the regular meeting of October 2, 1973, be approved as written. COMMENDATION The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE 139TH ORDNANCE BATTALION ARMY RESERVE FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY," It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.. Sergeant Stanley representing the 139th Ordnance Battalion was present to accept the resolution. The Mayor asked for nominations for the Community ''~'" Stabilization Commission. Councilman Liewer nominated Kenneth De Allen. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that nominations be closed. The Mayor declared Mr. DeAll.en appointed to the Community Stabilization Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS Res. of Commendation to 139th Ordnance Battalion axe reserve Kenneth De Allen appt. to Com. Stabilization Commission The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Hearing - Zone publ:~.c hearing on the appeal of a Planning Commission Determination decision in denying the request of Mr. Otto Klemm 11613 School St. to continue a nonconforming use at 11613 School Street for the operation of a market in an R-2 zone. The City Manager presented a report giving a back- ground analysis of the nonconforming use anri reviewed the actions taken by the Planning Commission in ,: denying the continued use of the property ~'or the market. He informed the Council that letters protesting reopening of the market at 11613 School Street had been filed by the staff and faculty of Wilson Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School Parents and Tea4shers, ,,..,. copies of which were given to members of the Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. Mr. Otto Klemm, 11610 Olive Street, addressed the Council to urge that he be allowed to continue the nonconforming use of his property at 11613 School Street. ~-~1~ Mr. Jerry Fredenberg, representing the Wilson Elementary School Parent PTA. Advisory Council, a.nd Mrs. Marian Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, spoke in opposition to granting permission. to continue the nonconforming use. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. After discussion of the continued C-2 use in an R-2 zone, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the appeal be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe4 Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the time had ar~^ived for public hearing on the request of Isabel Talbert far proposed change of zone .from R-2 to C-2 on the northwest 41.4 feet of the southeast 141.4 feet, the northeast 45.9 feet of the northwest 100 feet, and the southwest 45.$8 feet of the northeast 91.'($ feet of the northwest 100 feet of Lot 25, Tract 7099, located on Cookacre Avenue at the rear of 12703 Atlantic Avenue. The Manager presented change of zone, a map parcel proposed to be Commission Resol.~ztion of the proposed Chang a report on the proposed of the area showing the changed and Planning No. 537 recommending approval. r~* e of zone . The Mayoa:r inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. The applicant, Mrs. Isabel Tal,tert, and her. representa.ti.ve, Stanley Tai_rRY~, were present but had nothing to add to ~` tion for the zone change. The Mayor again inqu~ ,ne prFSent wished to be heard. As there. ~esponse, he declared the hearing closed. ~rd. first read - An Ordinance entitled: ' . °RDINANCE OF THE CITY pproving zone COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L`. `' D 4MENDING ORDINANCE Ylange of por. of N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE c ~~ . CLASSIFICATION OF :t. 25, Tr.709g CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND T~':;. ~~OPTTON OF AN AMENDED -2 to C-2 SECTION OF THE ZONING MAF~ '. dICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE," was presented. It was moved by Council- man Liewer, seconded by Cou.cilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be re~.d '>y title only. It was moved by Councilman l~owe, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ord3naiice be introduced. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, L:~.ewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 31 J~ AWARD OF' BIDS A report on bids received for acquisition of ar. hydraulic aerial platform, Project No. 5-184-731, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council award the bid to Warsco Equipment Company for the bid price of $8,006.25. Hydraulic aerial platform bid awarded to Warsco Co. It was moved by Councilrr,an Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and award the bid for the hydraulic aerial platform to Warsco Equipment Company for a bid price of $8,006.25• Roll Call:' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported that no qualified bids were received £or furnishing the City with the cab and chassis Project No. 5-182-731, and recommended that the Council reject all bids and authorize the staff to negar~iate in the open market with a responsible and reputable dealer. It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The Manager recommended that the Council authorize ""'"'' acquisition of a parcel of land for the Long Beach Boulevard widening project described as the westerly 5 feet of Lot 87, Tract 2551 by adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 73-89 entitled: "A RESOLUTION ' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEAGH BOULEVARD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, that Resolution No. 73-8q be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Noes: None. Absent: None Cab and Chassis purchase to be on open market Res. 73-89 Acquisition of prop. Por. Lt. 87, Tr. 2551 - L.B. Blvd. Rowe. In order to proceed with the Long Beach Boulevard Right of Entry widening prod ect the City Manager recommended that agreement with the Council authorize execution of a Right of Entry Union Oil agreement with the Union Oil Company located at the southwest corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Right of Entry agreement with the Union Oil Company. ,,..., Ro 11 Call Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the technical assistance program being SLAG Technical Asst. offered by the Southern California Association of program Governments was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider ~) G V providing student staff assistance Department and direct City staff to means of assistance for completion elements of the GenerTal Plan. to the Planning pursue this of certain It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. Roll call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Raweo Noes: None. Absent: None. C. Craige request for The request of Dr. Thomas R. Craige, 11248 Crenshaw ^e-rental of freeway Boulevard, Inglewood, for re-rental of an industrial drop. denied. building in the freeway corridor at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Mona Boulevard was presented by the City Manager. Dr. Craige addressed the Council to explain his reasons for wanting to re-rent the building and stated he had contacted the State who is willing to rent if approved by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carr~i.ed, that the request for re-rental be denied because of the established policy nn re-rental and the construction moratorium commenced on October 2, 1973. 3i-Centennial Plan Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was committee. moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- man Malchow, and carried, that the Council authorize the Lynwood Coordinating Council to form an American Bi-Centennial Committee to develop 1976 con:memcrative programs and authorize the Mayor to exeei~te the Bi-Centennial City application upon its completion. A report an the request of Atlantic-Richfield Company for renewal of their franchise which Jrd. first read - expires in December wa,s presented by the City Atlantic-Richfield Manager,. together with an ordinance entitled: renewal of franchise "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANTING A rRANCHISE TO ATLANTIC-RICHFIELD COMPANY TO INSTALL, OPERATE, REPLACE, MAINTAIN, CHANGE THE SIZE OF, ABANDON TN PLAGE AND/OR REMOVE A PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL, GAS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM, WET GAS, HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, WATER,, WASTE, MUD, STEAM AND OTHER LIgUIP SUBSTANCES, AND TO MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE LINE AND/OR TELEGRAPH LINES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH iJNDER, 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." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read, by title only. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: None. J~1 Mr. C+eorge Higgins addressed the Council in opposition to granting the franchise. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the term of the franchise be for one year. Councilman Malchow stated that he preferred not to r- act on the matter at this time as he is not sufficiently familiar with it. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Rail Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilman Malchow. Mayor Byork introduced Mrs. Virginia Brian recently appointed member of the Community Stabilization Commission. A report on expansion of the Police Reserve program for a source of recruitment of police officers was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider the Personnel Hoard's recommendation to promote and expand the Lynwood Police Reserve unit as a recruitment source of the Lynwood Police Department. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the j'~ Personnel Board's recommendation. At the request of the City Council Police Chief Dayton explained what is contemplated under the expansion program. Roll Call: Ayea: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on changing the fob description of Chief Building Inspector to Chief Building Official was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve the ,fob description for Chief Building Official as recommended by the Personnel Board and adopt a resolution amending the salary resolution to provide for this position. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. RESOLUTION N0. 73-90 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE .... CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD MC~DIFYINC~ TITLE OF SECTION D, RANGE 2M OF RESOLUTION N0. 73-54 WHICH SETS FORTH THE SALARY AND CLASSIFTGA'1'I,ON OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND OTHER BENEFITS," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morrie, that Resolution No. 73-9~ be adopted. Expansion of Police Reserve unit Job classifica- tion madificati Chief Building Official Res. 73-90 Amend. salary reso. re Chief Bldg. Official `~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. 60-day leave granted The request of Utility Maintenance Man Douglas D. Mendoza Mendoza for a 60-day leave of absence for medical reasons was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council approve the request for a 60-day leave of absence commencing October 24, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the Council annrove the leave of absence. FINANCE REPORTS Res. 73-91 RESOLUTION N0. 73-91 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Demands THE 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 Council- man Malchow, that Resolution No. 73-91 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by reports Councilman Morris, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 73-20 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Malchow, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 73-10 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions of October 9, 1973, be accepted and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Report on special It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by bond election Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the report on special bond election for construction of Community Center Building be received and filed, A report on imposition of a fee for processing Ord. first read - nomination papers for elective office at municipal establishing filing elections was presented with an ordinance entitled: fee for elective "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF offices. LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,' ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES OF SAID CITY." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. c~~~l~) ~~..~) It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Council- - man Malchow, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~-- It was moved by Councilman Malchow, seconded by Council- Boy Scout Trp man Liewer, and carried, that the Council approve the 700 to sell request of Boy Scout Troop 700 for permission to sell coffee & hot coffee and hot chocolate during the annual Christmas chocolate at parade . parade COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Liewer suggested that a beautification committee be activated under the guidance of the Chamber of Commerce and suggested to Mr. Bill Greenawalt, Chamber Secretary that he make such a proposal to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He also suggested that Councilman Rowe, the City's representative to the Chamber, discuss such a committee with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mr. Bill Greenawalt accepted Councilman Liewer's recommendation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Liewer also asked what could be done about parking trucks on the streets for extended periods of time and the City Attorney said that the matter would be investigated. ..-, Councilman Morris asked For a staff study and report on participation in a project grant under the Older American Act. Councilman Morris also introduced the discussion relative to joining the Southeast Mosquito Abatement district. He noted that certain portions of the city are presently in the district. After discussing the advisability of joining the district prior to a staff study, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the entire city ,join the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Liewer, Malchow. Absent: None. Opposition to the tax initiative to be voted on November 6, 1973, was discussed pursuant to comments of Councilman Morris with no action being taken. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council about the Mosquito Abatement District and to speak in favor of the beautification Committee. He also asked if there was a deadline on making appointments to the Community Stabilization Commission. He was informed by the Mayor that there is no deadline. Discussion rE beautificatic committee Truck parkin on streets Discussion r~ Older AmeriG Act Mosquito abatement Di to be joined Tax 3nitiati opposed ~~ Mayor Byork also announced the resignation of Reverend Ernest Angell from the Community Stabilization Commission. Mr. Waranius also asked if there was a position classification for the position of City Attorney. Adjourn to 10/30/73 It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Malchow, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to October 30, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. .e, ~~ `~ ~ ~;~ z= ,,. Ci y Clerk, City o Lynwood APPROVED NOVEMBER 7, 1973 ~~ ayor of the ity of Lynwood