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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1974-07-16 - CC~~ ^ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 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 pro tempore Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilman Liewer was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting of July 16, 1974, and adding certain items to the agenda, it was moved by Council- man Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to executive :session for matters of litigation. t+'ollowing the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting adjourn. ty erk, City of Ly wood APPROVED AUGUST 6, 1974 ,ecGL-- , Mayor of e City of Lyn ood ~G REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 1974 The City,Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor pro tempore Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Councilmen Liewer was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Councilman Liewer's absence be excused. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 2, 1974, regular meeting of July 2, 1974, adjourned regular meeting of July 5, 1974, and adJourned regular meeting of July 12, 1974, be approved as written. COMMENDATIONS Res. of Commends- The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION tion Courtney OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING Dalton COURTNEY DALTON FOR HIS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Dalton was present to accept the resolution. Mr. Wesley Warvi, recently appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission, was administered the oath of office. Mr. Jack Cleland presented Chamt~er of Commerce Beautification Awards to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garner, 4040 Lugo Avenue, and to Mr. Larry Veasey, owner of George's Wood Barbeque at Atlantic Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived far Cond. Use permit public hearing on the application of Bryant Oil app. - 3861 Imp. Company for a conditional use permit to operate service station at 3861 Imperial Highway (Lots 9 and 10, Block A, Tract 12197). The City Manager presented a report on the public hearing before the Planning Commission which recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to conditions set out in Planning Commission Resolution No. 557 and recommended concurrence in the action of the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed conditional use permit. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak against the conditional use permit. Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Century Boulevard, inquired if Q `~, the station is an existing station and was informed that the station in question is an existing station. 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the ' findings bf the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Councilman Morris read a resolution entitled: "A Res. of Correr~enda- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYWNOOD tion Dr. Kent COMMENDING DR. KENT L. JOHNSON FOR HIS CIVIC Johnson CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Dr. Kent was present to accept the resolution. The Mayor announced that the. time had arrived for Public Hearing - public hearing on the application of Carlos Kleib Cond. Use Permit for a conditional use permit to operate a service approved - 11395 station at 11395 Atlantic Avenue (Lots 10, 11, 12, Atlantic 13, Block 10, Tract 9288). The City Manager presented a report on the public hearing before the Planning Commission which recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to conditions set out in Planning Commission Resolution No. 556, and recommended concurrence in the action of the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed conditional use permit. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in oppposition 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 Byork, that the Council concur in the findings of the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager presented a report on the Memorandum Memo of Understar of Understanding with the Lynwood Firefighters Firefighters' Asp Association along with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Firefighters' Association represented by Public Employees Union, Res. 7~t-5$ - a Division of Teamsters Local 986. He also presented Amend. Salary ~a Resolution No. 74-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE re Fi.refi.ght~rs' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION Q~ NO 74-57 SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND OTHER BENEFITS," and recommended approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and adoption of the resolution which would implement the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council approve the memorandum of Understanding and adopt Resolution No. 74-58. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Mr. Richard Castle, representing the Firefighters' Association, addressed the Council to comment on future action contemplated by the Firefighters' Association, and as his remarks were not directed to the matter of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Mayor ruled him out of order. ord. first read - A report on adoption of the 1973 edition of the Adopting Uniform Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Code for abatement was presented with an ordinance for first reading of dangerous bldgs.entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that a public hearing be held on August 6, 1974, on the proposed adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Extension of EEA A report on extension of the Emergency Employment agreement Act contract with the County of Los Angeles through March 13, 1975, was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary agreement. It was moved by Co Councilman Morris, be authorized. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilman Absent: Councilman uncilman Byork, seconded by that execution of the agreement Byork, Green, Morris. Rowe. Liewer. ERC parcel map The City Manager reported on the Planning Commission 2554 approved action in recommending approval of Parcel Map 2554 filed by Economic Resources Corporation, 11633 Alameda Street, and recorded on June 25, 1974, in Book 53, Page 8 of the County Recorder's records. -. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the Council concur in the Planning Commission recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. !r"' Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved Bid call - by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, Demolition of that the Council authorize a cal l for bids for bldgs. 3215 demolition of structures at 3215 El Segundo Boulevard. El Segundo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Ro we. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. A report on the block meeting to be held on July 25, 1974, by the Lynwood Community Stabilization Commission was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the Council consider the Commission's request for $50 to be used for refreshments. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council, approve the request. Mr. Phillip Birkmaier, 5140 Century Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the City funding the block meeting. Mrs. Selma Lazon, 3970 Shirley Avenue and Mrs. Lee Waranius, 1210 Long Beach Boulevard, spoke in favor of authorizing the funds. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council accept from Peggy Mason a deed to Parcel 4-24 (Lot 313, Tract 2551) for Phase II of the Long BeachbBoulevard widening project. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. A report on the proposed installation of a stop sign at Wright Road and Beechwood Avenue was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that the installation be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 74-59 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AS 'STOP' INTERSECTIONS." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 74-59 be adopted. Roll Call: ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. Block meeting funds approved Acquisition of prop. L.B.Blvd. - Lot 313, Tr. 255: Res. 74-59 Stop signs - Wright Rd. and Beechwood 96 ORDINANCE Ord. 968 ORDINANCE NO . g 68 entitled : "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Traffic Carmission CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 1g-26 AND 19-27 TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance '"'"" be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Counc.il~ man Morris, that Ordinance 968 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. FINANCE REPORT Res. 74-60 RESOLUTION N0. 74-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Demands THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No• 74-60 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Liewer. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department reports Items appearing on Information Bulletin No. 74-14 were discussed. The report on in,~uries and property damage resulting from use of fireworks was discussed with Councilman Morris asking for information relative to possible means of preventing such losses. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 74-14 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Citizens Service Request Log No. 74-14 be received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission actions be received and filed. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Closing out sale It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- 3823 Century man Byork, and carried, that the application of Joseph and Marge Rosenberg for a special permit to conduct a closing-out sale of their business at 3823 Century Boulevard be approved. Claim for damage It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by denied - R. Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim Barnette for damages filed on behalf of Richard I~arnette be denied and referred to the city's insurance cat~x~iex~, ~+"~- i COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Byork in commenting on the installation of a stop sign at Wright Road and Beachwood Avenue, asked that the Traffic Commission investigate the crosswalk at Atlantic Avenue and Bre?aster Street. He also inquired what can be done about citizens who throw garbage and trash in their yards, and what is being done abot~ the dog packs. The Mar_ager explained the procedure followed in receiving complaints about garbage and trash, and stated that he would have a report on the dog problem at the next meeting. Councilman Morris inquired if there was any further information about the change in the switchboard, and the Manager informed him that he has received preliminary costs and proposes to submit information at the nett meeting. Councilman Morris reported on information received at the July 11 meeting of the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. Councilman Green congratulated Captain Harry Ralston on his recent promotion. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Leon Friedman, 11078 Wright Road, addressed the Council about the hazards of cars speeding ,_„ along Wright Road and described property damage he suffered recently because of a car crashing through his yard. Captain Ralston was asked to put a special patrol in the area and the Captain informed the Council that there is presently radar patol being carried out which it is hoped will alleviate the problem. Mr. George Wilkes, 11666 Pope Street, suggested that barricades be put up along the Wright Road® Discussion re Wright Road, dog packs, unsightly yards I:nquix~y re moving city switchboard Cpt. Harry Raltor. congratulated Discussion re speeding on Wrigr Road Mrs. Diane Maril, 3543 Sanborn Avenue, addressed Inquiry re Counc~ the Council to ask that the Council adopt an ordinance vacancies to provide that Council vacancies will. be filled by election rather than by appointment. Changes in election laws which might make mandatory elections impractical under certain conditions were discussed by the City Attorney who offered to furnish to the Council copies of the law to which Mrs. Maril made reference. Pastor Steve Gregory, of Lynton Village Church., inquired about the date of hearing on proposed change ~-.• in zoning relative to churches, and was told the hearing would be held on August 6. Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Century Boulevard, inquired how funds, such as were previously granted to the Community Stabilization Commission, a.re requested, and it was suggested that such a request be directed to the City Manager's office. Mrs. Myers also questioned salary increases in the proposed 1974-75 Inquiry re reque: for funds from City f~ ~, Citizen inquiry budget, and Councilman Green suggested that she arrange re salary an appointment with the City Manager to discuss the increases in questions about the budget. In answer to a question budget from Councilman Morris, Mrs. Myers informed the Council she had obtained the copy of the budget from the City Manager and the matter of furnishing copies of the budget prior to its adoption to citizens but not to department heads was discussed. Discussion re Mrs . Lena Birkmaier asked that something be done single family to prohibit single family dwellings from being dwellings, trees, occupied by more than one family. She also asked increase in crime that trees be removed where they cause maintenance problems for adjacent property owners, even though they are not raising curbs or sidewalks. Mrs. Birkmaier also suggested that increased police protection be provided because of the increase in crime. Mr. George Wilkes, 11666 Pope Avenue, inquired about possible improper use of Emergency Employment Act funds and was informed that the program is Federally checked. Comment on d 74 El 73 Councilman Rowe commented on total expenditure an s - of funds during the 1973-74 fiscal year. expenditures Richard C. Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to express concern about rising crime and stated that crime will be the primary topic of the block meeting on July 25th. It was moved by Councilman Byork, Councilman Rowe, and carried, that adjourn to August 6, 1974, at 7:00 ity Clerk, City f Lynwood APPROVED AUGUST 6, 1974 .e~cc-~_ Mayor f the Ci y of Lynwood seconded by the meeting p.m.