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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1975-03-18 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1975 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 Liewer in the chair. '^" Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Wright and City Attorney Murphy. After discussing items appearing on the agenda for the regular meeting March 18, 1975, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~~ '% ~<~~ ity erk, City of ynwood APPROVED APRIL 1, 1975 2 Mayor e City of Lynwood REGULAR ~~,~,~r ~ r~~_M~RCr_r__l.d,_,_19'r5 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 Liewer in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Green and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Wright. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 4, 1975, regular meeting of March 4, 1975, and adjourned regular meeting of March 11, 1975, be approved as written. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION The City Clerk asked for nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Green nominated Councilman Liewer. Councilman Rowe nominated Councilman Byork. Councilman Byork declined the nomination. As there were no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Liewer for the office of Mayor. At the request of Councilman Rowe a secret ballot was taken with the following results: three ballots "yes"; two ballots "no vote." Mayor Liewer took the chair and asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tempore. Councilman Byork nominated Councilman Green. As there were no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that nominations be closed. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming-the week of April 20-26 as "Realtor Week. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Edith Mitchell, president of the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors and chairman of the Real Estate Practices Commission was present to receive a copy of the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the appeal filed by Mr. Sam Menlo of the Planning Commission decision denying an amendment to a conditional use permit to operate a commercial home at 4271 Carlin Avenue, specifically, condition No. 5 contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 5~~6 which requires one attendant Liewer elected Mayor Green elected Mayor pro tem Realtor Week April 20-26 Hearing -. Menlo Cond. Use permit 2~6 on duty at all t:Lrr~cs fora every 33 re~.ident: or• portion thereof' or' tr-ae facility< Mr. Mel Rice, Planning Direc:.tor, reviewed the conditional use permit granted Mr. Menlo, and the nine conditions imposed, as set forth in Resolution No. 576. Mr. Rice explained the reasons for the imposition of condition No. 5 and stated that Mr. Menlo is now complying with the attendant requirements imposed by the Planning Commission and there has been improvement in the number of calls for assistance with missing persons and residents of the facility being picked up at various places throughout the community. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the matter being heard. Mr. Sam Menlo spoke in opposition to the requirement of one ~.ttendants for every 33 residents of the facility he operates, and stated his willingness to comply with all other conditions except as to staffing as the requirement places an undue burden on the operation. The Mayor inquired if there were any other wishing to speako There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of condition No. 5. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. In order that Councilman Byork might ask a question of Mr. Rice, the Mayor reopened the hearing, and in response to Councilman Byork's question, Mr. Rice described the recreational facilities provided for the residents of Mr. Menlo's commercial home. He also explained how the number of attendants required is calculated. Mr. Menlo again spoke in objection to the staffing requirements and asked that the Council give him an opportunity to operate with the number of attendants he deemed sufficient. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak. Hearing no response, the Mayor closed the hearing. Appeal of P.C. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by decision re Menlo Councilman Byork, that the appeal of condition denied No. 5 of the conditional use permit be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 8:15 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was called to order. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the I-105 freeway environmental impact statement was presented by the City Manager who recommended adoption of Resolution No. 75-19 e~ / enti~--led.: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL OF Res. 75-19 THE CITY OF L~YNWOOD APPROVING THE DRAb'T E:~VVIRONMENTAL I-105 Freeway IMPACT STATEMENT H'OR THE PROPOSED I-105 (EL SEGUNDO- EIR NORWALK} FREEWAY." The Manager also recommended that the Council appoint one of its members to speak on the Council's position at the hearing on the environmental impact statement which will commence on March 25, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Resolution No. 75-19 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the Mayor be the City's spokesman at the hearings. A report on improved code enforcement inspections in City/Health Dept. cooperation with the Los Angeles County Health Restructure Department, as requested by the City Council at the previous meeting, was presented by the City Manager. It was his recommendation that the Council authorize staff to proceed with the joint City/County Health Department procedures outlined in the study. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council authorize ~,,.,, staff to proceed as outlined in the study. f A report on the annual spring clean-up program was Spring Clean-up presented by the City Manager with the recommendation grog. 4/14-18 that the Council approve the dates of April 14-18, 1975, for the program. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the recommendation. A report on acquisition of a small parcel of surplus Res. 75-20 County property remaining from the widening of Santa Acquisition of Fe Avenue was presented by the City Manager. (Portion surplus prop. of Lot 6, Block 4, Tract 5418) . The Manager Santa Fe Ave recommended that acquisition be approved by adoption (Por. Lt 6, blk 4 of RESOLUTION N0. 75-20 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Tr. 5418) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR CITY RELATED PURPOSES." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that Resolution No. 75-20 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager reported on the need for destruction of Res. 75-21 water department consumer ledger cards and recommended Destruction of that the records destruction be authorized by adoption water records of RESOLUTION N0. 75-21 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TU THE DESTRUCTION OF CONSUMER LEDGER CARDS." ,~„ ~Wt was moved r ~.:y eyes lit: i .~ iG:~ hYasa E'~~] .i f. '!:')d~~. i~ . :'~`~ r?. i..~ ~_ marl Byork, ana <<a;'Z1~t~, L..riat ITC.`5 ~y:t .7.°..)~. Nl~.,y iS ~}JI_ rye adoptedo Res. 75-22 A report on destruction of Police De Destruction of records was partment arrest Police Arrest recommendationethateaheydestructionaofgrecords bee Records authorized by the adoption of Resolution No, 75-2? entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE DESTRIJCTION OF ARREST RECORDS," It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that Resolutio n No. 75-22 be adopted, Res. 75-23 Declaration of A report on declaration of work periods pursuant to the F i work period for a r Labor Standards Act amendments Hof' 197 was presented by the City Manager who d d safety employees recommen e the adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-2~ entitled: "?~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CONFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT. OF A 28-DAY WORK CYCLE FOR ALL CITY SAFETY EMPLOYEES." It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 7~~~-23 be adopted. Res. 75-24 Pursuant to recommendations of the Traffic and No parking Parking Commission, the City Manager presented a restriction on report on "no parking .restriction" on the southsi~~~=e Imperial Hwy. of Imperial Highway from Duncan Avenue to west 110 feet.. The manager recommended approval of the parking restriction by the adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 75-24 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," After discussing the possibility of extending the parking restriction westerly on Imperial Highway to Pine Street, its was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 75-24 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES ~• 98~+ - ORDINANCE NO. 984 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE re swimming pools CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION etc. 22-g TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS, WADING POOLS, AND OTHER SUCH BODIES OF WATER," was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byoxak, seconded by Council- man Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. N It was moved by Councilman $york, seconded by Council- man Morris, that Ordinance No, 9~4 be adopted. c~~~~~ L. Ak b. Roll ~v,all: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer•, Morris, RGwe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 75-25 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 75-25 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Demands ALLOWING AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 75-25 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Department reports man Green, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 75-6 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Citizen Service Request Log No. 75-6 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the report of Planning ~,,,,,, Commission actions be accepted and filed. The Mayor read a letter from Supervisor Schabarum Opposed to rna~datory concerning a resolution adopted at the recent SCAG membership in General Assembly meeting relating to creation of a SCAG regional agency with mandatory membership. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the Council go on record as being opposed to mandatory membership in the Southern California Association of Governments. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Secondhand permit man Morris, and carried, that the application of approved - Delgado Della Delgado for a special permit to conduct a 11651 Atlantic secondhand business at 11651 Atlantic Avenue be approved. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Claims for damage- man Morris, and carried, that the claims filed on denied - C. Hamilton behalf of Charlie C. Hamilton, Charlotte Hambly, and C. Hambly, M. Margaret Hamilton be denied and referred to the Hamilton City's insurance carrier. Pursuant to a request from David L. Thompson for an Request for execu. ~-.-. executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, session by D. seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the I' Thompson ' Council adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Mrs. Thelma Higgins asked for and was denied permission to address the Council. Following the executive session, the meeting was called to order at 9:50 p.m. 2~ COUNCIL AGENDA Henry Glave appt. Councilman Green nominated Mr. Henry Glave to fil?_ to Personnel Bd. the unexpired term of Mr . J . C . Ritchey on the Personnel Board. As there were no further nominations it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that Mr. Glave be appointed. Mr. Glave was present and was administered the oath of office by the City Clerk. Inquiry re dinner Councilman Rowe inquired if a dinner hosted by three for assemblyman Councilmen and staff members for an assemblyman was an official meeting. Discussion re Councilman Morris inquired if the money which would Self-insurance have been paid in workmen's compensation insurance fund reserves premiums is being placed in the self-insurance fund in order to build up reserves. The City Clerk informed the Council that the Insurance Claim Trust Fund has not been funded except as to actual amounts of claims paid, and explained how the fund is presently operating. The City Manager stated that he would confer with R. L. Kautz Company regarding the fund. L.D.J. Gish appt Mayor LIewer nominated Mr. L. D. Jack Gish for to Community appointment to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ed Stabilization Com. Miller on the Community Stabilization Commission. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Liewer, and carried, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Gish for appointment to the Commission. The Mayor commended Mr. Rick Waranius and the Chamber of Commerce beautification Committee for the work done on the Pacific Electric depot. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, was ruled out of order when he posed a question which appeared to concern a personnel matter. Discussion re Mr. Al Evans, 3816 Lugo, complained of automobiles cars on front being parked on front lawns . The City Attorney lawns, P.E. depot explained the procedure which will be followed POST survey in enforcing present zoning laws relative to parking in front yard set back areas. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12041 Long Beach Boulevard, informed the council that substantial assistance in painting the Pacific Electric depot had been provided by the Hosler School Together Club. Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue, inquired about the POST report on the Police Department. Mr. Oscar Robinson, 11356 Cornish Avenue, described a sign which had appeared at the intersection of Woodlawn and Harris Avenue, and expressed appreciation for its being removed. ~-`~ It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded Byork, and carried, that the meeting be memory of Mr. J. C. Ritchey to April 1, r-~ ~~ ~ , ~ 2~. ,.,, . f /I ~~ ~i,~tyClerk, City of L nwood --r-- APPROVED APRIL 1, 1975 Mayor of e ity of Lynwood by Councilman adjourned in 1975, at 7:00 p.m.