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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-03-12 - CC~~7 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1974 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. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Cayer. After discussing the draft of an ordinance imposing local restrictions on retail gasoline service, it was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried; that the meeting adjourn to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the meeting was again called to order. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 19, 1974, the regular meeting of February 19, 1874, and the regular meeting of March 5, 1974, be approved as written. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION Certification of The City Clerk presented her certificate of the .result Election of the canvass of returns of the General Municipal Election of March 5, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Councilman Rowe, that said results be accepted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Noes: None. Absent: None. Liewer, seconded by certificate of election Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Res. 74-16 RESOLUTION N0. 74-16 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Declaring result of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Gen. Munk. ElectionRECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF LYNWOOD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 74-16 be adopted. Roll Call: ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Malchow, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Oath of Office - The Mayor administered the oath of office to the City City Clerk Clerk Josephine L. Shepherd. Oath of Office - The City Clerk administered the oath of t~ffice and J. Byork & E. Green issued Certificates of Election to Councilmen Byork and Green. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked for nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Morris nominated Councilman Liewer. ~ J e1 It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Henry J. LiewE man Green, and carried, that a unanimous ballot be Mayor r- cast for Councilman Liewer for Mayor. Mayor Liewer took the chair and asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tempore. Councilman Rowe nominated Councilman Morris, Council- man Byork nominated Councilman Green. As there were no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that nominations be closed. The result of the vote cast was as follows: Number of votes cast - 5; Councilman Morris received - 2; Councilman Green received - 3. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by E.R. Green Councilman Rowe, and carried, that a unanimous ballot Mayor Pro tem be cast for Councilman Green for Mayor Pro tempore. In accepting the office of Mayor, Mayor Liewer announced the following goals which he wishes to attain during the next year: (1) Elimination of at least 75% of the boarded up homes in the City, (2) There will be no freeway rentals, (3) A date for completion of the freeway and (~) That the ~'""; redevelopment area will be under development. _ The Mayor declared a five minute recess. Following the recess the meeting was again called to order. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation designating March 29, Knights of 1974, as Knights of Columbus Day in the City. Columbus Day It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by 3/29/74 Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Mr. Jack Cleland, representing the Beautification Committee presented commendation to Regis Nebel for home improvement and to Mr. Ben Krennet of Filbar Furniture Company for improvement of the furniture plant at 2828 Butler Avenue. AWARD OF BIDS A report on the result of bids received for slurry sealing various streets (Project No. 3-182-731(B9) was presented with a recommendation that the Council award the bid to the lowest bidder, Asphalt Coating Co., for the bid price of $8,289. ~ It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the Council concur in the recommendation:. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Corrar~endations Regis Nebel & Filbar Furnitu Slurry Seal bi awarded to Asphalt Coatin ~l `f~ Aerial Lift bid The Manager presented a report on the result of bids Al Asher & Sons received for an aerial lift, Project No. 5-184-732, and recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder Al Asher & Sons, Inc. for the bid price of $14,861.65. It was moved by Councilman Councilman Green, that the Manager recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Noes: None. Absent: None. Morris, Seconded by Council concur in the Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Demolition bid The Manager presented a report on bids received for (11017 Louise) demolition of structures at 11017 Louise Avenue and Kirtland Truck recommended that the Council award the bid to Kirtland Truck and Equipment Co. for the bid price of $550 It was moved by Councilmaz~Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the bid be awarded to Kirtland Truck and Equipment Co. for $550. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Obsolete equip- The result of bids received for sale of surplus water ment bid ~~epartment billing equipment was presented with the rejected recommendation that the Council reject all bids for the surplus equipment and authorize staff to solicit equipment supplier bids for the remaining equipment. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council man Morris, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing.== The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public C.U.P. - 10700 hearing on the application of Samir Aboulhosn for a Atlantic Ave service station conditional use permit at 10700 Atlantic Avenue, Lynwood. The Manager presented a report on the public hearing before the Planning Commission which recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. That all applicable sections of the Service Station Policy Statement be complied with by the applicant. 2. That a letter of intent (approved as to form and content by the City Attorney) be deposited by the owner of the property with the City Clerk. 3. Applicant shall comply with all present and future ordinances of the City of Lynwood and State and Federal Laws that apply to the subject property. ++v-~~ t tJ 4. The C.U.P. is non-transferable from Mr. Aboulhosn to any person, corporation or firm without specific written permission from the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak in ~,..- favor of or in opposition to the proposed conditional use permit. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the conditional use permit be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS I The Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of Lot 321, Tract 2551 (11307-Og Long Beach Boulevard) for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard, and recommended that the Council authorize the purchase by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-17 entitled: "A 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. ~ 74-17 be adopted. ' Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the purchase and resale of vacant and boarded up repossessed properties owned by the Department Housing and Urban Development within the City was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider the recommendation of the Lynwood Stabilization Commission to request a cease and desist order regarding the sale of HUD houses and that Council direct the Building Department to post all vacant residential properties as substandard buildings to insure code compliance prior to occupancy. The City Manager also informed the Council that he and Building Official Sanders will be meeting with HUD officials regarding the possibility of the City becoming involved in the sale of the repossessed houses. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Building Official be directed to post all vacant residential properties as substandard buildings to insure code compliance prior to occupancy. Alternative actions that could be taken were discussed at length and relative to the City becoming involved in the purchase of resale of the dwellings, the possibility of that being done by the Lynwood Redevelop- ment Agency was suggested. Res. 74-17 Acquisition prop. Lt 32 Tr. 2551 (L.B. Blvd.) of Report re Vacant & boarded repossessed properties All members of the Council voting aye „the Mayor declared the motion carried. J V Ord. 963 Pursuant to a request from the Board of Supervisors Urgency ord re of Los Angeles County, the City Manager presented Local restric- for the Council's consideration ORDINANCE N0. 963 tions retail gas entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY service COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 3-43 TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUIRING EVERY PERSON SELLING GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TO IMMEDIATELY POST A SIGN INDICATING THE PRICE OF EACH GRADE OF SUCH GASOLINE OR FUEL AND PROHIBITING ANY SUCH PERSON FROM ADVERTISING PRODUCTS WHICH ARENOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SALE." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Ordinance No. 963 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five minute recess at 8:40 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. 5-yr. Maint. A report on a five-year agreement between the City agree. for and County for maintenance of the library grounds was library grounds presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. ORDINANCES Ord. g64 ORDINANCE N0. 964 entitled: "AN .ORDINANCE OF THE mending code CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SUBSECTION re dance (a) (5) OF SECTION 4-23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF regulations LYNWOOD RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF DANCES," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Ordinance No. 964 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department After discussing items appearing on the Information reports Bulletin, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 74-5 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that Citizens Service Request Log No. 74-5 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Public Works Street Summary Report be accepted and filed. ~J 1 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- City of Hope man Morris, and carried, that the Council approve 6/g to 6/16/74 the request from the City of Hope for permission to conduct their fund raising drive from June 9 to June 16, 1974. }' It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Lyn Head Start Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Council grant bake sale 3/15%1 the request from Lynwood Head Start Pre-School for permission to conduct a bake sale on March 15, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Leukemia Soc. man Morris, and carried, that the Council grant the 5/l to 5/31/74 request from the Leukemia Society for permission to conduct their annual fund raising from May 1 to May 3l, 1974. The request from Lynwood Peace Officers' Association of Lynwood, Inc. for approval of the annual variety show and dance to be held May 4, 1974, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. +r~-- It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Roy Koski be denied and referred to the Citysinsurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Henry Johnson be denied and referred to the Citysinsurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Southern California Edison Co. be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damage filed by Jimmie Lee Bradford be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damage filed by Sylvia & Gilbert M. Dominguez be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damage filed by Joe Johnson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Peace -0fficers' Assoc show & dance 5/4/74 Claims for dama~ denied R. Koski H. Johnson So. Cal Edison J. Bradford S. & G. Domingu~ J. Johnson G ~ ~-~ y COUNCIL AGENDA Liewer, Green Mayor Liewer appointed Councilman Greene to act with Chamber reps. the Mayor as City representatives to the Chamber of Commerce. Mgr., Asst Mgr. Councilman Green asked that the Manager and Asst. to arrange City Manager make arrangements with members of the press conf. press for a weekly press conference . The Mayor asked that when arrangements have been made that at least one member of the City Council be present at the press conferences. Study re Co. Councilman Green asked that a study be started fire service immediately to see if there would be savings to the City by going to County fire service. During the ensuing discussion, Councilman Morris commented on the study presently in progress for certain cooperative services among five of the mutual aid cities. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that a cost study for County fire service be requested. Budget studies Councilman Rowe asked that the annual budget discussions held in Council take place in the Council Chambers. Chambers Councilman Morris asked if any further information has been obtained regarding acquisition of a generator Discussion re for emergencies and was informed by the City Manager emergency that the necessary papers have been filed with the generator Civilian Defense Agency in order that when a generator becomes available the City will be first notified. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Clean-up of prop Mr. Wilbert Malchow, 3587 Magnolia, addressed the at 11475 Birch Council to report that the property adjacent to the asked residence of Mrs. Ruth Tucker, 11475 Birch Street, is in need of clean-up and described the condition of the property. Billboard Mr. Al Evans, 3816 Lugo, suggested that a billboard advertising Lyn . publicizing the advantages of living in Lynwood be suggested placed where it would be visible from the Long Beach freeway. Discussion of Mr. Nick York, 10752 San Jose, asked for enactment various matters of an ordinance to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public. He also requested that a traffic commission be formed. The Mayor informed Mr. York that the Council will consider both of his requests. D. Bell's Mr. David Bell, 3865 Louise Street, addressed the Council statement to read a statement concerning what appeared to be a referred to Mgr. personnel matter. The Mayor objected to personnel & personnel Bd. matters being presented in an open Council meeting. Mr. Bell's statement was reviewed by the City Attorney who suggested that since it appeared to be a personnel matter that it should be taken up with the City Manager`s office and then with the Personnel Board. The City Attorney c ~e~c informed Mr. Bell that the Personnel Board will be meeting on Thursday evening, March 14, 1974. Mr. Bruce Hagedon, 11300 Annetta, complained of the way in which the ordinance concerning political ~,~.., signs was enforced during the recent election compaign. After a brief discussion, Councilman III Morris asked for a report on enforcement of provisions relating to political signs. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, addressed the Council concerning repossessed housing and urban development houses and made a number of suggestions concerning solutions to the problem of boarded-up dwellings. Mr. Dick Bowen, 3875 Cortland, addressed the Council about discussions he has had recently with the City's legislative representatives concerning the freeway. He also asked that references made during the recent Councilmanic campaign to use of public funds be turned over to the District Attorney for investigation. Corr~laint re policitcal signs D. Bowen re freeway & use of public funds Mrs. Diane Merrill, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, addressed Survey requested the Council concerning widening of Sanborn Avenue. re widening of The Public Works Director was asked to make a survey Sanborn Avenue regarding of widening of Sanborn including costs for a widening project. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning repossessed houses in Lynwood and the need for occupancy inspection requirements _ for residential occupancies. He also urged the Council to encourage public employees to live in the City. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to commend the contractor doing the Long Beach Boulevard widening project and to comment on the way in which public hearings are conducted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the meeting adjourn to March 19, 1874, at 7:00 p.m. ~. C~, y C erk, Cityof Lynwood APPROVED MARCH 19, 1974 Mayor of the t of y wood L.B. Blvd, widens contractor coirmiended