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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1976-12-07 - CC~Dn~ e.. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1976 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 p.m. Mayor Rowe in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~~ ,City Clerk, Ci y of Lynwood APPRQVED DECEMBE~~1, 1976 r o the City of Lynwood ~~~ ;u; ~ REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1976 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 Rowe in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Valliere and City Attorney Murphy. COMMENDATION Commendation- The Mayor read a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF Fern Edmondson THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMENDING FERN EDMONDSON FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY OF LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Mrs. Edmondson was present to receive a copy of the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 16,.1976 and the regular meeting of November 16, 1976 be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to hear HCDA App. for arguments for and against the application for block grant ,,,,,~ Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Funds Act of 1974 and expansion of existing housing programs funded by said act. The City Manager presented a. report which reviewed the existing housing programs. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter being heard. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, Mr. Dave Richman, Benwell Drive, and Mro Ed Thomas, 10761 Elm Avenue, addressed the Council in favor of the grant application. The Mayor again inquired if anyone present wished to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res.No. 76-99 RESOLUTION N0. 76-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Intent to apply COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD NOTIFYING THE Ua S. for HCDA funds DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO APPLY FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-99 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowea Noes: None< Absent: None. ~~ ~p RESOLUTION N0. 76-100 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO SEEK FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." was presented, It was moved by Councilman Byor•k, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-100 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins,. Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council authorize the execution of a cooperation agreement between the City of Lynwood and the County of Los Angeles relating to the fiscal year 1977 Community Development Block Grant Application. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a public hearing to hear arguments for and against the proposed amendment of Zoning Ordinance No. 570 to provide for regulation of the sale of personal property in residential zones. The proposed amendatory ordinance was reviewed by the City Attorney. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the amendment. Pastor Gray of the Lynton Village Church, 3945 Carlin Avenue, and Mr. Ed Thomas addressed the Council for clarification of certain points in the amendment. Mrs. Peggy Meyers, 5164 Century Boulevard, spoke in favor of regulating so-called garage and yard sales but expressed the view that three sales per year should be allowed. Mrs. Luane Jackson requested a point of clarification and was informed that the sale of a single item would not require a permit. Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, spoke in favor of the ordinance. The following persons spoke in apposition to the ordinance: Mrs. Caffie Green, 3950 Louise Street; Mr. Bill Anderson, 12013 Harris Avenue; Mro Antonio Ramirez, 12015 Third Avenue; Mrs. Betty Wilkerson; Mr. Dave Richman; Mrso Norma Oster, 11340 Virginia Avenue, Mr. Calper, Linden Street. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard; and Mr. R. C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, spoke to question the need for additional legislation to control garage and yard sales. Mrs. Helen Pearce, 11151 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to oppose the amendment as she was of the r„_ opinion that it violated constitutional rights and did i not lower property values and the question should be placed on the ballot for a decision. Res.No. 76-1i Intent to see HCDA funds thru Coopera Agrt. Execution of Cooperation Agrt. auth. Public Henri Garage Sale fi .. Recess The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 9:25 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 p.m. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, the hearing was concluded. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded b.y ..-~ Councilman Green, that the ordinance as presented be amended as follows: that the last sentence of the first paragraph reading "Personal property offered for sale shall n.ot be displayed in the front yard or the side yard of any corner lot which adjoins a street, of any premises." be deleted; that the fee remain at $5, and that the number of sales be limited to four 2-day sales in one calendar year. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris. Noes: Councilmen Green, Higgins, Rowe. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance as presented be changed as follows: that the number of sales be limited to two sales per year or in any 12-month period, and that the fee be waived for those over 65 years of age. Roll Call: Ayes: Cpctnci,lmen Byork,. Green, Higgins. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe. Absent: None. Ord.first The ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY `^ read amend. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE Ord.No.570 N0. 570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, TO ADD THERETO SECTION 14.16 RELATING TO THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES." was presented for first reading as amended. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be read by title only and further reading be waived. There being no objections, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be introduced as amended. It was moved by Councilman Morris that the motion be amended to add deletion of the last sentence of paragraph one. The motion. was not seconded. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the motion be amended to limit sales to two times per year for three consecutive days. Roll call on amendment: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Greeno Absent: None. ~Q~ Roll call on original motion to introduce the ordinance as amended: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Morris. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS A report on the County Aid to Cities Allocation in the { amount of $54,441 for fiscal year 1976-77 was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that RESOLUTION N0. 76-lOlentitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." be adopted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 76-101 be adopted Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that negotiations have been completed for acquisition of a portion ®f Lot 3, Tract 2794 (Parcel 3) for widening of Long Beach Boulevard Phase III. (Mac Glass, 10733 Long Beach Boulevard.) It was recommended that acquisition of the property be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 76-102 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 Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No, 76-102 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on local transportation fund allocation for fiscal year 1976-77 in amount of $8,340 was presented with the recommendation that the Council authorize filing a claim with SCAG for pedestrian facilities funding and adopt RESOLUTION N0. 76-103 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821." It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 76-103. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. A report on amendment of existing agreement with „_, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority to provide for a refund to the City of impound fees was presented with the recommendation that the Council authorize execution of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council concur in the recommendation. Res.No. 76-101 Select System Streets allot. Res.No. 76-102 Auth. purchase of prop. for Long Bch.Blvdo widening Res.No. 76-103 App. App1. for funds under SB-821 Amend. to Agrt. with SAAC auth. ~nr £at OA $ ) Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. A report on continuing participation an Juvenile Assistance 76-104 Diversion Effort was presented with the recommendation that JADE Prog. participation be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0~ 76-104 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE JUVENILE ASSISTANCE DIVERSION EFFORT (JADE) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1977-78 FOR SAID PROGRAM." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 76-104 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bid call A report on replacement or repair of the boiler at the on boiler Natatorium was presented. After discussing alternatives auth. available with Recreation Director Snavely, it was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the Council authorize a call for bids for replacement of the Natatorium boiler. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe Noes: None. Absent: None. Leave of It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Absence Ext. Green, that the request of Andrea Garavito for a 30-day app'd for extension of her leave of absence be granted. A.Garavito ORDINANCE Ord. 1010 ORDINANCE N0. 1010 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amending COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AND ADOPTING Ord.945 AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NOo 945, AS AMENDED, AND TO J~ THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'A'o" was presented for second readingo It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only As there were no ob~ect.ions, the Mayor declared the motion carried, It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted. Ro11 call: Ayes° Councilmen Fyork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Roweo lv'oe s ~ None „ Absent: None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Disposal The City Manager informed the City Council that of fire eng. Mr. Bob Compton has informed the City that it may auth. dispose of the 1919 Seagraves fire engine which he donated to the Cl.ty years ago to a non--prof:~~ organization .interested i.n rest~c?~~ _.~?}~~ t, ~,~, ~~r~~~.x;e f~c~ its original condition 1t ~n~~~~. rnc~~~~~F~c? Y~~~r f,rat~>>. ; ~ ~ r~r .a ~°- Higgins, seconded by Cour~~:i'm:a~z ts~~~?.r`I:b ar~ci c:~-~ ~~_:~.. .: that the City Manager be authc~r~~.rye~~ t:c~ d~~spr~ae cat` the fire engine. It. was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Information Bulletin No. 76-22 be accepted and filed. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the report of Planning Commission Actions be accepted and filed. .-. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 76-105 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.No.76-li COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 76-106 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None, Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Easter Seal Morris, and carried, that the City Council grant the Soc.request request from the Easter Seal Society for permission to app'd conduct its fund campaign from March 1 to March 18, 1977, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hosler Band Byork, and carried, that the City Council grant the req. app'd request from Hosler Band and Drill Booster Club for permission to conduct fund-raising activities from November 30, 1976 to May 30, 1977, It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Hemodialysis Green, and carried, that the City Council grant the Found. reque request from Hemodialysis Foundation for renewal of its app'd fund-raising permit from December 7 to December 30, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Assembly of Byork, and carried, that the City Council grant the Church req. request from the Assembly of God Church for permission to app'd conduct a Christmas Tree sales lot on church property at 11984 Santa Fe Avenueo It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Seventh Day Higgins, and carried, that the Council grant the request Adventist rep from the Seventh Day Adventist Church for permission to app'd conduct its annual fund drive for the Community Health Crusade. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Alpha Beta Councilman Green, and carried, that the City Council special perm: approve the application of Alpha Beta Market for a app'd special permit to conduct a Ghristrraas Tree sales lot. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Claims denies Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council deny C.Callen '"-" the following claims and refer them to the City's C.Ca11en,GEI( 4 insurance carrier: Carol So Callen, Charles C, Callen, P.S. Myers, GEICO, Peter S. Myers, Southern California Edison So.Cal.Edisor Company and Julie Tanori Torres d J.T.Torres ~~j COUNCIL AGENDA CounoGreen- Councilman Green asked that in tYae future the City Reminder to Manager's secretary call members of the various Commission- commissions to remind them of meeting dates in order ers; Erad~ to avoid meetings not be:3.ng held: for lack of a of grafitti, quorum. Mr. Green also inquired about assigning a microphones City employee for a thirty-day period to work on eradication of grafittie The City Manager informed the Council that he wil;~. have a report for the next meeting on a proposal on removal of grafitti. Councilman Green asked that the City Manager be requested to obtain a different type of microphone for test purposes for possible replacement of the existing Council microphonesn Coun.Byork Councilman Byork presented a lette~° of thanks from Lynwood F.D. Mrs , Glenn Gardiner, 108b1 Alexander Avenue, & Rec.Dept.; commending the Lynwood Fire Departx~ent for their Street fine service o He also thanked the Recreation striping Department for the excellent service they provided at the recent reception for Mro & Mrs. ~Talliere. Councilman Byork also requested. that the Traffic and Parking Commission study possible striping of the street in the area of Agnes and Josephine Streets west of Atlantic Avenue~~ Corridor Councilman Byork announced that a meeting of City Mtg. corridor cities is scheduled for Friday, 12/10/76 December 10, 1976 at l0 a.m. in the City of Inglewood City Hallo He stated further that Mrso Adriana Gianturco would be present. Indian Ar- Councilman Byork stated that he had received a Cade Furn. request from Mra Widniss, proprietor of t•he Indian req. Arcade Furniture store for extension of time to complete his closing-out sale The Council was informed that the City Code makes no provision for an extension of time for such sale s Coun.Higgins- Councilman Higgins commented on attending a Reception reception. for Supervisor Kenneth Hahn on the for K.Hahn occasion of his commencing a new term as a member of the Board of Supervisors Mayor Rowe- The Mayor announced that the proposal of the Fire Dept. Count; y Fire Department relative to going to that proposal Department was discussed and the Council has concluded that the pr-e sent proposal was not substantially different from the 1974-75 proposalo The County Fire Department proposes to eliminate one station, and it is felt that Lynwood would receive less serviceo He vtated that the City Manager and Fire Chief have been authorized to meet with Chief Peckers®n of the County Fire Department to see how the proposal could be altered so that the City would not lose a station CounoMorris- Councilman Morris submitted the name of A.Litke Arnold Litke, a retired Fire Captain, for nomin~ to nomination for appointment to the vacancy on the Personnel Bd. Personnel Board o ~~9 As there were no objections, the Mayor appointed Marie Jamison to the vacancy on the Traffic and Parking Commission. The Mayor asked for nominations for appointment to the Community Affairs Commission and noted that the names of Mrs. Edna Kinney and Rev. James Edner were submitted at a previous meeting. Mayor Rowe nominated Mr. Salvador Ledesma. Councilman Green nominated Sister Janet Corcoran. With two vacancies to be filled, the first written ballot voting for one person at a time was inconclusive. Results of the second written ballot, voting for two persons was as follows: Sister Corcoran, one vote; Rev. Edner, four votes; Mrs. Kinney, two votes, Mr. Ledesma, three votes. Following the balloting, the City Clerk administered the oath of office to Rev. Edner and Mr. Ledesma. As there were no objections, Mayor Rowe reappointed Councilman Morris as the City°s delegate to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Rev. James Edner and Mrs. Lee Waranius addressed the Council to take exception to information which appeared in a newspaper concerning the Southeast Regional Community Action Agency, the Community Action Agency and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Morris explained the formation of SERCAA under the existing Joint Powers Agreement and the organizational status of the Agency and its activities were discussed among the members of the Council with Rev. Edner and Mrs. Waranius. Mr. Oscar Robinson, 11356 Cornish Avenue, addressed the Council to object to notices regarding removal of trash cans from front yard areas being included in the water billso Rev< James Edner addressed the Council regarding trash not being picked up. M.Jimison appt°d to Traf. & Pk. Camnj.ssion Rev.Edner & S.Ledesma appt°d to Community Aff . Commission Rev.Edner & Mrs.L.Waranius z SERCCA, CAA & Chamber of Com. O.Robinson re trash notices Rev.Edner re trash pickup Richard C . Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.C.Waranius re addressed the Council regarding an alternate Council alternate to delegate to the Chamber of Commerce and Councilman Green C of C. Coune agreed to continue as alternate delegate. Green to cont. At the request of the City Attorney, the meeting was ad,~ourned to executive session for matters of litigation. Following the executive session, it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting ad,~ourn to December 21, 1976 at 7 p.mo _._ Cit Clerk, City of Lynwoo APPR D DECEMBER 2 1976 Ma r, City of ynwood