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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1977-02-01 - CC~ ,~ `~..~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1977 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ,~ '\. ,c1 City erk, City of Lynwood AP ~VED FEBRUA~-~5, 1977 yor, City of Lynwoo ~~~~ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1977 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 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. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 18, 1977 and the regular meeting of January 18, 1977 be approved as written. Councilman Green commented on the study of contracting for law enforcement services and moved that no action be taken until after January 1, 1978 and at that time, it would be determined by vote of the people. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byork. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Noes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property commonly known as 11354 Duncan Avenue. The City Manager presented a report reviewing the actions taken by the Building Department in attempting to have removed from the subject premises the accumulation of dunk, trash and debris. Mr. Gerald Sanders, Building Official, was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council. ~Ir. Sanders identified the property and described the conditions which he believed constitute a nuisance.. He testified that the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the conditions of the premises and in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. He further testified that the conditions on the property have not changed substantially since the photographs were taken on December 12, 1976. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. in favor of the abatement. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatement. There was no response. The hearing was declared closed. Public hearing- Nuisance Abate. 11354 Duncan Av. ~~~ ReB.Np. 7?-10 RESOLUTION N0. 77-10 .entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE I?reCting Nuis- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT aYZC~ Abate, St A NUISANCE LS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY 1~35k Duncan WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF . " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 77-10 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. #'ublia '~6~' The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for a :4220 ~r~ey Av. public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is Nuisance Abate. being maintained on property commonly known as 4220 Shirley Avenue. The City Manager presented a report reviewing the actions taken by the Building Department in attempting to have removed from the subject premises the accumulation of vehicles stored in the driveway and rear yard. Mr. Sanders identified the property and described the conditions which he believed constitute a nuisance.. He testified that the photographs on .display accurately describe and depict the condition of the premises and in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. He further testified that the conditions on the property have not changed substantially since the photographs were taken. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the abatement. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatement.. There was no response. The hearing was declared closed. Res.No. 77-11 RESOLUTION N0. 77-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Di~e,~ting Nuts- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT ante Abate. at A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY 4220 Shirley Av. WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF . " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green , seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 77-11 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS ~"~ Qf 115Q8 Che k A The City Manager presented a report on the request of ,v. c L. J. Clayton for re-rental of State-owned property ~~~ at 11508 Check Avenue which he wishes to use for his answering service business. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the request be denied. Mr. Lester Clayton, 10353 Otis Street, South Gate, addressed the Council to explain the intended use of the property and the rehabilitation of the structures that would be necessary. .`~, 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 Green, that Resolution No. 77-15 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins,. Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 77-i6 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Res.No. 77-16 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING ANA Demer~ds APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 77-16 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by "Hope Sunday" Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council, fund solicit. grant the request from the City of Hope for permission app'd to conduct the annual "Hope Sunday" on June 12, 1977, It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Muscular Dya. ,~. Councilman Morris, and carried, that the Council fund appeal grant the request from the Muscular Dystrophy app'd E Association for permission to conduct its annual fund appeal during the month of June, 1977. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by CEDU Fdn.request Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the Council denied deny the request from CEDU Foundation Inc. for p.~rmission to conduct charitable solicitations in the City. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Gospel Artgy Councilman Green, and carried, that the Counci„.~ req. to conduct grant the request from the Gospel Army for renewal, salvage solicit. of exempt permit to conduct salvage solicitations in app'd the City. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Claim denied - Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for C.Little~ohn damagt~s filed on behalf of Claude Littlejohn be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Claim denied - Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for W.J. Johnson damages filed on behalf of Willie J. Johnson be ^N denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. ~~ Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by C.A. Johnson Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Clara A. Johnson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by So.Cal. Auto Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for Club damages filed by Southern California Automobile Club be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by R. Ellis Councilman Byork, ,,and carried, .that the Maim for damages filed by Ros3e~'Ellis be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Morris , seconded by M.E.Stephenson Councilman Byork, and carried, that the claim for damages filed by Morris Earl Stephenson be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Claim denied - It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by D. Fiveash Councilman Morris, and carried, that the claim for damages filed on behalf of Daniel E. Fiveash be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun.Higgins re Councilman Higgins requested that the Council Res. of Commend. authorize preparation of a Resolution of Commendation A. Weber for Mr. Arlin Weber to be presented to him on February 11, 1977. Coun.Byork re Councilman Byork commented on City Hall doors being access to City locked during a recent meeting of the Gommunity Ha11 during Affairs Commission and asked that arrangements be meetings made to insure that the City Hall is open during public meetings. L. Stickler re In response to a question from Councilman Byork, fence ord. Mrs. Louise Stickler, 3573 Carlin Avenue, stated that she had discussed her previous request for permission to construct a fence across the front of her property with the Planning Commission and it appeared that they would not favor permitting a fence higher than the permitted 42 inches. It Coun.Bygrk re was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by plaque for Councilman Higgins, and carried, that a plaque R. Warden be prepared for presentation to Mr. Ray Warden, a former Personnel Board member. Councilman Byork presented a report on freeway structures proposed to be demolished. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE. FLOOR A. Wattree re Mrs . Arnese Wattree addressed the Council relative Sheriff's serv. to the Sheriff's service study and urged that the facts be studied and assessed and acted upon in the best interests of the citizens of ~:he community. ~~~ Mr. Dave Richman addressed the Council to request clarification of the re-rental of State-owned freeway corridor property. Mrs. Helen Hill, 13918-D Alcala, La Mirada, addressed the Council to inquire about the status of the miscellaneous employees of the Police Department in the event that the City contracts for Sheriff's service. She was informed that the City Council has no information available at the present time. Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to comment on the continuing deficit condition of City funds. ~~. ~% ~' t 'City ler , City of Ly wood ~. AP~IOVED FEBRUARY,~.~15, 1977 D.Richman re re-rental of fwy. property H.Hill re Misc.Employees C.Waranius re deficit cond. of City funds or, city or~Lynwo