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AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 26, 1992 AT 6:00 P.M.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL FOR ORDER - CHAIRMAN ROBERT ARCHAMBAULT
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING
4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
ROBERT ARCHAMBAULT
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
JOE DARYL BATTLE
EDS; RD PACHECO
DEE-MAR CABARET
S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6. VACATION 0 ARVAL STREET, PUBLIC HEARING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
:ebruary 27, 1992
A regular meeting of the ^raffic and Parking Commission of the
City of Lynwood was held on the above date. The meeting began at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 11330 Bullis Road in
the City of Lynwood, California.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Archambault.
Commissioners Delmar Cabaret, William Cunningham, Edward Pacheco
and Chairman Archambault answered roll call. Commissioner Joe
Battle, earlier in the week, called in and reported that he would
not attend tonight's meeting Emilio Mur.ga, Director of Public
works, Jahanshah Oskoui, I,ssistant D.iLec.tur of Public. Works,
0 *etha Williams, Administrative Analyst 1, DepartmenL of Public
Works and Deputy Ron Gilbert of the Lynwood Sheriff's Department,
were present. Mr. Solomon Rastegar from SJR Investments, Inc.
representative for Imperia_ Stockwell Medical Center located at
3680 East Imperial Highway, was present. Kenrick Karefa- Johnson,
Director of Community Development and Aubrey Fenderson, Planning
Manager, Department of Community Development, were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was lead by Commissioner Cabaret.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING
Mr. Murga affirmed that the February 27, 1992, agenda was posted
72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting in accordance with the
Brown's Act.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Caoaret motio-ed to accept the minutes It was
seconded by Commissioner Pacheco. It passed unani.mour;ly Wit; Lhc
following modification:
Commissioner Cunningham requested to modify the minutes of
February 27, 1992. On page 4, paragraph 3, following the last
sentence, he added after " . . . staff to investigate
conditions. He expressed concern regarding the curvature of
Imperial Highway and that motorist traveling eastbound on
Imperial Highway will not immediately see emergency vehicles
making a left turn from t - e westbound direction from Imperial
Highway entering the Stoc::well Drive facility."
PUBLIC ORALS
Mr. Solomon Rastegar, S.J R. Investments, Inc., an investor of
property located at 3680 East Imperial Highway, City of Lynwood,
spoke on and expressed opposition to the proposed changes to the
parking structure required by the Planning Commission. He stated
that he would support the Commission's decision if they would
oppose the proposal for the additional parking spaces for lot
located at 3680 Imperial Highway. Mr. Rastegar explained that he
would rather maintain the existing parking spaces. He argued
that the parking lot, presently provides ample parking spaces for
customers. Mr. Rastegar ' anded a copy of a map to each Commisioner
of a parking plan.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Item No. 6 - Review of Safety Conditions -
Intersection of Ruth Street and Imperial Highway
Mr. Oskoui stated that sta =f has completed a safety study of the
intersection for Ruth Street and Imperial Highway, initiated by
Commissioner Cunningham, at its February 27, 1992, Traffic and
Parking Commission meeting Mr. Oskoui provided staff's proposed
safety measurers, presented a picture of the subject location to
support the measures and requested the Commission to consider and
support staff's list of measures which includes installing 2
thirty (30) feet long sect_ons of red curb on the north side of
Imperial Highway, immediately east and west of Ruth Street;
restrip the existing schoo_ crosswalks on Ruth Street and
Imperial Highway, replace -he existing 24" x 24 ", Stop sign with
a 30" x 30" Stop sign at R..th Street; trim surrounding parkway
trees; and the Sheriff's Department to provide surveillance of
street to insure motorist are conforming to posted 40 mph speed
limit and provide report to the Commission to include findings in
three months.
Commissioner Cunningham mo7ioned to support staff's additional
safety measures. It was seconded by Commissioner Cabaret and
past unanimously.
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Item No. 7 - Vacation of Arval Street:
Mr. Oskoui stated that a public hearing was held on February 18,
1992, relating to the Arval Street Vacation project. He further
explained that some residents at the meeting, raised additional
questions regarding the vacation, consequently, the City Council
directed staff to return the item to the Traffic and Parking
Commission for their review and recommendation.
Mr. Oskoui explained that by vacating Arval Street property,
originally given to the City, will be returned to the adjacent
property owners. Also as part of the Conditional Use Permit No.
32 requirements, additional parking spaces will be provided in
the vacated Arval Street.
Mr. Karefa- Johnson, Director of Community Development Department,
explained to the Commission that it is the condition that the
Developer provide additional parking spaces for the parking lot
project.
Mr. Aubrey Fenderson, Planning Manager, explained that it will be
necessary to provide additional parking spaces to accommodate the
parking.
Commissioner Cabaret asked whether the minutes of the February
18, 1992, provides verbatim of the hearing.
Mr Murga stated that a summary of the meeting can be provided by
the minutes of February 18, 1992.
Commissioner Archambault requested that a copy of the February
18, 1992, minutes be provided to the Commission at its March 26,
1992, Traffic and Parking Commission meeting.
Mr. Karefa- Johnson discussed that the parking design issue is
being addressed, at this time by the Redevelopment staff, is
conducting a preliminary study of the parking structure proposal
and project is under financial review. He stated that the
agency, at this time, has made no financial commitment.
Commissioner Cunningham asked whether or not Arval Street will be
closed off at Imperial Highway,
Mr. Oskoui replied that the street will not be
through traffic. The results of the vacation
provide additional parking spaces for the lot
Street back to the property owner.
closed off to
of Arval will be to
and return Arval
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Mr. Murga, explained that after the vacation of Arval Street,
consequently, the outcome will be releasing the City of existing
property rights, therefore, the property will then become private
property.
Commissioner Cunningham expressed concern that the Sheriff's
Department may become limited in citing vehicles illegally parked
on Arval Street after vacation. Commissioner Cunningham
questioned how change will affect the officers' rights to cite
violators after that portion of Arval Street has been vacated.
Mr. Murga explained that in a case, such as vehicles blocking
fire lane, the Sheriff's Department have the legal ability to tow
away vehicles, from site.
Commissioner Cunningham expressed concern of posting of street
name signs which will identify proposed Arval Street changes.
Mr. Oskoui announced, the Fire Chief Jerry Wallace, at the
meeting of February 18, 1992, requested 20 feet easement, which
will be maintained if it will be designated.
Commissioner Cunningham. asked if driveway at Arval Street will be
of reasonable width for motorist.
The Commission discussed and analyzed the proposed suggestions.
Commissioner Cunningham asked if it has been decided that the
crosswalk on Imperial Highway at Arval Street will be maintained.
Mr. Murga stated that St. Francis Medical Center favors the
existing crosswalk for their hospital pedestrians.
Commissioner Cunningham stated that the local newspaper asserts
that Arval Street from Imperial Highway will be closed off to
motorist
Commissioner Cunningham; asked if the sidewalk of the building
proposed for removal will be at the City's expense or the
developer's expense.
Mr Solomon Rastagar of SJR, of 108 No. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly
Hills, California, 90210, and representative of the Medical
Center, expressed objection to the proposed additional parking
spaced imposed by the Planning Commission. He stated that he has
not requested additional parking and that this condition is being
imposed on him. He further stated that there is ample parking on
the lot Furthermore, a new house adjacent the medical center
has provided additional 10 parking spaces.
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Mr Fenderson mentioned that Mr. Rastagar desires to lease out
the parking spaces provided on the private property lot of the
house located of the medical center. Additionally, 20
additional parking spaces has been provided by the subterranean
parking structure.
Mr. Rastagar explained that the adjacent house only provides 15
parking stalls, and an additional 7 more parking spaces are
needed to meet the required parking.
Mr. Rastagar expressed that the underground parking lot of the
Stockwell Drive facility does not provide security for vehicles,
against vandalism, rape, etc.
Commissioner Cunningham requested Mr. Rastagar to explain the
purchase of the house.
Mr. Rastagar explained that he purchased the adjacent house to
provide additional parking spaces in which additional parking
spaces is being required by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Pacheco asked Mr. Oskoui to provide Arval Street's
street width after proposed change. He expressed concern that,
if.the existing sidewalk on Arval Street remains in place, it
would therefore reduce the street width.
Mr. Rastagar provided the Commission with another copy of map of
his developer's parking lot design.
Mr. Karefa- Johnson reiterated that presently, there is a parking
problem and it is staff's opinion that there is a need to vacate
Arval Street and reconfigure the parking structure.
Mr. Oskoui again expressed that the staff has resubmitted the
Arval Street Vacation item to the Traffic and Parking Commission
in response to the City Council's direction.
Mr Oskoui asserted that it is Public Works concern to
concentrate on the vacation of Arval Street and the Department of
Community Develop will concentrate on the redesigning of the
parking of lot.
Commissioner Cabaret directed staff to return after addressing
concerns of the parking lot problems and directed the Public
Works' staff to prepare for a public hearing.
Commissioner Cabaret motioned to accept
vacate Arval Street and to set a public
Street. Commissioner Pacheco seconded
unanimously.
staff recommendation to
hearing to vacate Arval
the motion. It passed
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Deputy Gilbert stated that, he is of the opinion that the
unvacated Arval street serves no purposes, the vacation could be
a means to provide additional parking spaces. He does not
support the perpendicular parking, however, he supports the
diagonal parking stall design, the reconfiguration would not
address all the parking issues on lot, it will provide the
parking need for compact cars, and the vacation of Arval will
release the City from future and potential liabilities.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Oskoui summarized the Public Works activities of February,
1992, presented future goals for the various Public Works
Department and discussed supporting articles.
COMMISSIONS ORALS
Commissioner Cabaret mentioned that he has noticed an operation
in progress located at 11725 Monrovia Avenue. He received this
information from a resident on the street, Mr. John Bickum, at
3221 Josephine Street. The business in progress is at the corner
of Josephine Street and Monrovia Avenue. The business appears to
be a used car operation. The buying and selling of cars from the
front yard and in driveway of the property, in need of repairs or
inoperable, or in need of body work. The operation includes the
spray painting, body work and repairs. Also cars are parked on
Monrovia Street and Josephine Street. He has observed a red
Honda Civic with a For -Sale sign, bearing expired license, with
white temporary non - operable slip. Commissioner Cabaret
mentioned that Mr. Bickum stated that the operators are observed
to report to location in the morning and evening to perform work
on the automobiles. This type of activity is upsetting to the
neighborhood.
Deputy Gilbert replied that the Sheriff' Department will
investigate the problem.
Mr. Oskoui explained that in addition, the Code Enforcement
Department can investigate the on the front lawn parking problem.
Commissioner Cabaret expressed that there also is the issue of a
business operating without a dealer's license and avoiding taxes.
Commissioner Cunningham expressed that this type of operation
depreciates the surrounding properties.
Deputy Gilbert suggested that a Department of Motor Vehicle
officer may be contacted to also investigate problem.
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Commissioner Cabaret mentioned that he has observed vehicles
parked on street bearing For -Sale signs on Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard, on Saturdays and Sundays, next to Tommy's Burgers on
the northwest corner.
Commissioner Cunningham stated that a section of approximately
200 feet off Imperial Highway on Cornish Avenue there is damaged
pavement, and sealing of street does not resolve problem. That
section of street is in need to be redone. School buses and
heavy traffic has caused the damaged. As a result, the area
floods
From Sampson Avenue to -ulme Avenue, water builds up during
heavy rain precipitation. These high water points needs to be
investigated.
Commissioner Cunningham expressed that there is a traffic
visibility problem with tree obstructing motorist view on the
corner of Cornish Avenue and Imperial Highway. The trees need to
be removed.
In addition, large trucKs are observed to travel very fast at
location around the ear_y evening hours and suggested the
Sheriff's Department to investigate.
Commissioner Cunningham. stated that at San Lewis in the parking
lot of Clark's Drug Store, near the west wall, there is a dumping
of with trash (tree limbs, mattresses, etc.) building up around
trash bind. He stated =hat this is a Code Enforcement problem.
Mr. Oskoui replied that the complaint will be forward to the Code
Enforcement Office recarding the trash problem.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Co- 7issioner Cabaret to adjourn the meeting
and convene on March 26, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. of the Traffic and
Parking Comr•.,_ssion in -e City Council Chambers. It was seconded
by Commissioner Pacheco and carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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DATE: March 26, 1992
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
-FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works e '
BY: Jahanshah Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Arval Street Vacation, Public Hearing
PURPOSE
To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission conduct a
public hearing, review the proposed vacation and make a
recommendation for City Council's consideration.
BACKGROUND
City Council at its meeting of December 17, 1991, set up a public
hearing for the Vacation of Arval Street for February 4, 1992
(see attachments 1 - 5).
At its meeting of February 18, 1992, City Council_ directed staff
to take the matter back to the Traffic and Parking Commission for
additional and review, including sbtting of a public
hearing (see attachements 6 -33).
The Traffic and Parking Commission
1992, reviewed the vacation and set
March 26, 1992, regular meeting.
on its meeting of February 27,
up a public hearing for its
ANALYSIS
Arval Street is one hundred twenty (120) feet long, and fifty
(50) feet wide, measured from property line to property line.
The curb to curb width is thirty -six (36) feet.
Presently, each side of the street provides four (4) to five (5)
parallel parking spaces for a total of eight (8) to ten (10)
spaces.
The Planning Commission, per its Resolution No. 2362, in order to
provide additional parking spaces for the general area, required
the vacation of Arval Street and its conversion to a parking lot
(see attachments 34 -49).
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Arval Street presently serves as a one hundred twenty (120)
feet long connection to the triangular parking lot behind the
buildings along the three frontage streets, Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard, Imperial Highway and Stockwell Drive.
A traffic impact study was prepared by GSw Consulting
Engineering in January of 1992 (see attachments 50 -64).
The traffic impact study for the proposed vacation of Arval
Street; indicated that the vacation of Arval Street will not have
significant traffic impact on the affected properties. The study
also recommends a twenty -four (24) car parking lot with
perpendicular layout.
Arval Street is not needed for traffic circulation. The
conversion of Arval Street to a parking lot will not create an
unsafe traffic operation condition.
The City and private utility companies do not own any facilities
along Arval Street therefore maintaining a utility easement will
not be required. The Fire Department requires a twenty (20) feet
wide fire lane which will be provided and maintained.
Staff in accordance with the Traffic and Parking Commission
request has compiled a list of issues that have been brought up
by the public in the City Council public hearing meetings. A
list of issues and staff's analysis addressing them is attached
(see attachments 65 -66).
RECOMMENDATION
To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission conduct a
public hearing, review the proposed vacation and make a
recommendation for City Council's consideration.
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TO - -_ HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM E. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT ,C,,7:ON OF ARVAL AVENUE
PURPOSE
To recommenc that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
declaring its intention to vacate and abandon Arval Avenue,
between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley East
of Martin L_�t`er King Jr Boulevard
BLCKGROUND
Per Plann_nc Commission Resolution No. 2362, S.J.R Investments,
incorporated has requested that Arval Avenue, between Martin
Luther King 7r Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King J_ - Boulevard, be vacated The reason for the
request is t' convert Arval Avenue into a parking lot.
ANALYS =S
3ased on an investigation conducted by the Engineering Division,
it was deter - -ned tnat the petitioner acquire a title report from
a title insurance company, that utility easements be maintained
'or all ex -sting utilities in Arval Avenue and petitioner
restripe A :val Avenue to provide parking per Planning Commission
Resolution. No 2362
traffic _mpact study is being conducted. The study will be
reviewed by staff and be ready by January 21, 1992
Notices have been sent to utility companies, Fire Department, and
Sheriff s Department for their comments and conditions Replies
.._11 be received by January 21, 1992.
.rva1 Avenue ad acent property owners have submitted letters of
s, pport
- Se attached Resolution provides for a public hearing on the
- .atter on January 21, 1992, at 7:30 P M., or as soon thereafter
as the :natter can be heard as required by Section 8332 of the
California Streets and Highways Code.
RECOMMENDATION
nat the Cit, Counci_ of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution declaring its intention to vacate and Abandon for
P.blic Purposes that Portion of Arval Avenue between Martin
_.:thee King Jr Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
_�ther King jr Boulevard
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RESOLUTION NO q ' tL1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION
OF ARVAL AVENUE, BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
Jr BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr BOULEVARD
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WHEREAS, the City Council adopt Resolution No
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr Boulevard; and
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WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter be held on
January 21, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Lynwood does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That portion of Arval Avenue, between
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to convert Arval Avenue to a
parking lot, and the said Council of said City hereby declares
its intention to vacate and abandon that portion of said street.
Section 2. That said portion of Arval Avenue, as
above described, being in the City of Lynwood, is shown on the
Official map of the City, at the office of the City Clerk of
said City, to which all parties interested are referred for
particulars as to the proposed vacation and abandonment
Section 3. That the City Council elects to proceed in
said vacation and abandonment under Section 8300 to 8324,
inclusive of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California as described in Section 1.
Section 4. That the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
is hereby directed to give and post, as required by law, notice
of the passage of this Resolution of Intention, and give therein
the description of said street proposed to be vacated and
abandoned, and specify the time and place of hearing of this
Resolut_on of Intention, which is hereby fixed as follows:
The of Lynwood, at h the
s Road, inthe1CityoCouncilfChambersyof
the City Hall of said City, at the hour of 7:30 P.M on January
21, 1992, at which time and place all persons interested may
appear and object or protest to the proposed vacation and
abandonment of said street. If the City Council finds from the
evidence submitted that the street is unnecessary for present or
prospective use, it may make its order vacating all or part of
the street
` Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption
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, 1991.
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Mr. Emilio M. Mcroa
Director of Public Works
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, Ca 90262
Dear Mr. Murga:
This is to inform you that we, St Francis Professional
Bldg Inc, the owners of Parcel No: 6 173 - 015 -C13 do not
have any objection to vacation of Arval Street (next to
our above property) for the purposes of parking lot
for business owners, as per clause c. of Section 1 of
the resolution No:2362 of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lynwood dated Jan 8th 1991.
Yours Truly
St Francis Professional Bldg Inc
RECEIVED
APR 1 8 1991
PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING
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'r _-ilio M. Murga
Director of Public Works
11330 Bullis Road
L,n.:ood, Ca 90262
Dear Mr. Murga;
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This is to inform you that we, Signal Medical Group,
the owners of Parcel No: 6173 - 015 -012 do not have
an% ob3ection to vacation of Arval Street (next to
our above property) for the purposes of parking lot
for business owners, as per clause C. Section 1 of
the resolution No:2362 of the Planning Commission of
the city of Lynwood, dated Jan 8th 1991.
Yours Truly
Signal Medical Group
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DATE JANUARY 21, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: EMILIO M MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT VACATION OF ARVAL AVENUE
PURPOSE
To recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
declaring its intention to vacate and abandon Arval Avenue,
between Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and the first alley East
of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
BACKGROUND
Per Planning Commission Resolution No 2362, S J R Investments,
Incorporated has requested that Arval Avenue, between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, be vacated The reason for the
request is to convert Arval Avenue into a parking lot.
ANALYSIS
Based on an investigation conducted by the Engineering Division,
it was determined that the petitioner acquire a title report from
a title insurance company, that utility easements be maintained
for all existing utilities in Arval Avenue and petitioner
restripe Arval Avenue to provide parking per Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2362.
A traffic impact study is being conducted The study will be
reviewed by staff and be ready by January 21, 1992
Notices have been sent to utility companies, =ire Department, and
Sheriff's Department for their comments and conditions Replies
will be received by January 21, 1992.
Arval Avenue adjacent property owners have submitted letters of
support
The attached Resolution provides for a public hearing on the
matter on January 21, 1992, at 7:30 P M , or as soon thereafter
as the matter can be heard as required by Section 8332 of the
California Streets and Highways Code
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution declaring its intention to Vacate and Abandon for
Public Purposes that Portion of Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr Boulevard
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION
OF ARVAL AVENUE, BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
Jr BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City Council adopt Resolution No
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation will be published
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter be held on
January 21, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Lynwood does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows
Section 1. That portion of Arval Avenue, between
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to convert Arval Avenue to a
parking lot, and the said Council of said City hereby declares
its intention to vacate and abandon that portion of said street
Section 2. That said portion of Arval Avenue, as
above described, being in the City of Lynwood, is shown on the
official map of the City, at the office of the City Clerk of
said City, to which all parties interested are referred for
particulars as to the proposed vacation and abandonment
Section 3. That the City Council elects to proceed in
said vacation and abandonment under Section. 8300 to 8324,
inclusive of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California as described in Section 1.
Section 4. That the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
is hereby directed to give and post, as required by law, notice
of the passage of this Resolution of Intention, and give therein
the description of said street proposed to be vacated and
abandoned, and specify the time and place of hearing of this
Resolution of Intention, which is hereby fixed as follows
The hearing to be before the City Council of the City
of Lynwood, at 11330 Bullis Road, in the City Council Chambers of
the City Hall of said City, at the hour of 7 30 P.M on January
21, 1992, at which time and place all persons interested may
appear and object or protest to the proposed vacation and
abandonment of said street If the City Council finds from the
evidence submitted that the street is unnecessary for present or
prospective use, it may make its order vacating all or part of
the street
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
1991
LOUIS HEINE, Mayor
City of Lynwood
ATTEST
ANDREA L HOOPER, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
EMILIO M MURGA
Director of Public Works
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution and
duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a recular
meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the C_ty on the da_v
of , 1991, and passed by the fol_owing vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of tte City of Lynwood,
and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a full, true anc correct copy of
Resolution No on file in my office and that
said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
stated.
Dated this
day of
1991
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PROJE F'1F
Date:
Subject
FEBRUARY 4, 1992
VACATION OF ARVAL AVENUE
Comments:
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On December 17, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No
91 -184, setting the date for a Public Hearing on the street
vacation, estW '- T - - - -- -
.*!1= the s caoc - c . This vacation was initiated as oart of the
conditions under Planning Commission Resolution No. 2362
The Fire Department, the Sheriffs' Department and utility
companies have no objections to said vacation
'The proposed
vacation will not cause significant traffic ^ ^` ° - impacts
on any of the affected properties.
Recommendation:
That the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE BETWEEN ;MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO 14391, MAP BOOK
312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY."
C11 -371
DATE FEBRUARY 4, 1992
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITYY COUNCIL
FROM EMILIO M MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS rM�
SUBJECT VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF ARVAL AVENUE
PURPOSE
To recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
ordering the vacation and abandonment of Arval Avenue, between
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and the first alley east of
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
BACKGROUND
On December 17, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No
91 -184, setting the date for a Public Hearing on the street
vacation requested by S.J.R. Investments, Incorporated and
concurred with by property owners whose properties are contiguous
with the street. This vacation was initiated as part of the
conditions under Planning Commission Resolution No 2362.
ANALYSIS
The Fire Department, the Sheriffs Department and utility
companies have no objections to said vacation.
A traffic analysis was prepared, it shows that the proposed
vacation will not cause significant traffic environmental imo_acts
on any of the affected properties.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T
CITY OF LYNWOOD, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR P:?BLIC
PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO 14391, MAP BOOK
312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY."
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT
FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE,
BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BOULEVARD AND THE
FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT
NO 14391, MAP BOOK 312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RECORDS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood did,
on the 17th day of December, 1991, adopted Resolution No. 91 -184,
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, City of Lynwood, as hereinafter
described; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation have been published
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter was held on
February 4, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood
does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows
Section 1. That the following described street easement
is unnecessary for present or prospective public use, is
consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood, is not
useful as a non motorized transportation facility as defined in
section 156 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and that
the public interest, necessity, and convenience require, and the
City Council of said City hereby declares its order to vacate and
abandon said street easement:
That portion of Arval Avenue west of Stockwell Drive
lying between the easterly line of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard and the westerly line of the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as shown on Tract 14391, Map Book 312,
pages 1 and 2, records of Los Angeles County;
Section 2. That this vacation is conditioned on the
approval by the City Attorney of an agreement being signed and
recorded by the Signal Medical Group and the Saint Francis
Professional Building Inc., providing for the construction and
continual maintenance of the vacated portion of Arval Avenue as a
public parking lot, indemnifying the City of Lynwood against all
cost, expense and liability in connection therewith, and providing
that any termination or cancellation of the agreement shall
require the approval of the City of Lynwood.
Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
shall cause a certified copy of said order to be recorded in the
office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County only when the
condition set forth above is satisfied.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
1992.
LOUIS HEINE, Mayor
City of Lynwood
RESOLUTION NO 91 -184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION
OF ARVAL AVENUE, BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
Jr BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City Council adopt Resolution No
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation will be published
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public H-aring on the matter be held on
January 21, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Lynwood does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That portion of Arval Avenue, between
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to convert Arval Avenue to a
parking lot, and the said Council of said City hereby declares
its intention to vacate apd abandon that portion of said street.
Section 2. That said portion of Arval Avenue, as
above described, being in the City of Lynwood, is shown on the
official map of the City, at the office of the City Clerk of
said City, to which all parties interested are referred for
particulars as to the proposed vacation and abandonment.
Section 3. That the City Council elects to proceed in
said vacation and abandonment under Section 8300 to 8324,
inclusive of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California as described in Section 1.
Section 4. That the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
is hereby directed to give and post, as required by law, notice
of the passage of this Resolution of Intention, and give therein
the description of said street proposed to be vacated and
abandoned, and specify the time and place of hearing of this
Resolution of Intention, which is hereby fixed as follows:
The hearing to be before the City Council of the City
of Lynwood, at 11330 Bullis Road, in the City Council Chambers of
the City Hall of said City, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on January
21, 1992, at which time and place all persons interested may
appear and object or protest to the proposed vacation and
abandonment of said street. If the City Council finds from the
evidence submitted that the street is unnecessary for present or
prospective use, it may make its order vacating all or part of
the street.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17 h day of
Decewber 1991.
UI N , M or
City Lynwood
Re ARVAL STREET VAL_ATI jN
TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ATTENTION TED
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Sender LiNWVOD ASST Cr!c v
Date 01 /07/92
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIOON TO VACATING ARVAL STREET PROVIDED
THERE IS MAINTAINED A TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE CLEAR ACCESS TO THE REAR
PARKING LOT
Memo printed bV port 40 on 01/07/92 at 08 56 was authored by LYNWOOD ASSIST
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SHERIFF'S DEPARANT
DATE: DECEM13ER 9, 1991
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FROM: BER CUEVA TO EMLLIO M. MURGA
LYNWOOD STATION DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT ARVAL AVENUE VACATION
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I have reviewed the proposed vacation of Arval Avenue and have no
opposition to its approval. There are no relevant community safety issues
which would impact the vacation proposal.
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. RESOLUTION NO361
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING MODIFIED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 32 FOR OFF -
STREET PARKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE H -M -D
(HOSPITAL - MEDICAL- DENTAL) ZONE AT 3860
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the
pursuant to law,
application; and
Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood
conducted a public hearing on the subject
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined
that the requested modification will have no substantial adverse
environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been filed;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered
all pertinent testimony offered in the case as presented at the
public hearing.
The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission in Resolution No. 2309 is hereby modified as follows:
1. a. Restrictions on number of Medical Suites be deleted.
Uses in the building should be those which comply with a
medical office building and are consistent with uses in
the HMO zone.
b. That within the existing ownership of Imperial
Stockwell:
(1) Maintain 84 parking spaces in the Imperial
Stockwell Building, with 20 spaces accessible to
visitors.
(2) Maintain 33 parking spaces (5/17 of 112) in the
jointly owned triangular lot.
(3) Restripe "Lot Ae for 39 spaces per the submitted
plan.
c. Applicant shall apply and obtain City approval for the
vacation of Arval Avenue and reconfigure the area for
compact parking; that Imperial Stockwell make
improvements (restripinq /signage) to provide for up to
24 compact parking spaces for all business owners
involved.
d. That in order to increase parking availability to the
Imperial Stockwell Building to 208 parking spaces that
Imperial Stockwell do the follovinq:
(1) To acquire the triangular residential lot across
the alleyway from the building on Stockwell Avenue
and restripe this lot for 16 parking spaces. It
not this lot than another lot on the same street
and the same street side.
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• (2) To obtain a noncanG&Jlable and recordable Lease
agreement contract Madditional off -site parkin
in the vicinity of t Imperial Stockwell Building
(up to 2 block walking distance) to increase the
total parking available (from that provided in
Items l.b, l.c, and l.d (1) to 208 spaces. These
spaces are for tenant usage purpose only and shall
be part of tenant lease agreement approved and
enforced regularly by the City at Stockwell's
expense.
e. That should the City of Lynwood Community Development
Department sponsor a parking structure development on
the triangular lot and other adjacent commercial
properties as may be acquired for redevelopment purposes
that the Imperial Stockwell Building (its current owner
and successors) be obligated to:
(1) Participate to the extent of initially meeting all
parking deficiencies as may exist at that time with
either current or future amended parking standards,
and
(2) In addition, participate on a prorate basis to be
determined with other owners in the redevelopment
zone for the Community Development sponsored
parking structure project.
f. That Imperial Stockwell carry out requirements under
Public works /Englneerinq conditions, Nos. 4, s, and 6,
subject to a cap of $6,000.
2. That provision of 208 parking spaces under the terms and
conditions described above (Items l.b, l.c, l.d (1) and
1.d (2) and completion of work described in item 1.f
above; satisfy all outstanding Conditions of Approval
for this project.
7.a That the applicant shall provide a security plan dealing
with tenant /client parking beneath the Stockwell
Building.
7.b Any violation of the above conditions may result in
revocation of the approved conditional use permit.
4. Reconstruct damaged AC pavement and PCC gutters along
the allay.
S. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter and
adjacent pavement.
6. Construct two (2) wheelchair ramps at Alma Street and
alley.
Section 2 . A copy of Resolution No. 2762 the conditions
shall be delivered to the applicant.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 1991 by
members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:
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AYES: JAMAL MUHSIN, CA N MCMILLER, ROY PRYOR,
DONALD DOVE, JOHNNWYNES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LENA COLE- DENNIS
ABSTAIN: DAVID WILLIS
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ri xarefa- Johnson, Director
Community Development Department
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Haynes, halrperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
4 yAa Citttor s D. n B - s, Deputy
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• RESOLUTION NO • COPY
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT
FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE,
BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BOULEVARD AND THE
FIRST ALLEY EAST OF IIARTIN LUTHER KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT
NO 14391, MAP BCOK 312, PAGES I AND 2, RECORDS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the C_ty of Lynwood did,
on the 17th day of December, 1991, adopted Resolution No. 91 -184,
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr Boulevard, City of Lynwood, as hereinafter
described; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation have bee:i published
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter was held on
February 4, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood
does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the following described street easement
is unnecessary for present or prospective ouD,_c .:se, _
consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood, is not
useful as a non motorized transportation fac__ity as defined in
section 156 of the California Streets and Hiehways Code, and that
the public interest, necessity, and convenience reeuire, and the
City Council of said City hereby declares its order to vacate and
abandon said street easement:
That portion of Arval Avenue west of Stockwell Drive
lying between the easterly line of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard and the westerly line of the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as shown on Tract 14391, Map Book 312,
pages 1 and 2, records of Los Angeles County;
Section 2. That this vacation is conditioned on the
approval by the City Attorney of an agreement being signed and
recorded by the Signal Medical Group and the Saint Francis
Professional Building Inc., providing for the construction and
continual maintenance of the vacated portion of Arval Avenue as a
public parking lot, indemnifying the City of Lynwood against all
cost, expense and liability in connection therewith, and providing
that any termination or cancellation of the agreement shall
require the approval of the City of Lynwood.
Section 3. That a twenty foot (20 ) wide clear fire
access road be maintained in the vacated Arval Avenue, from Martin
Luther King Jr Boulevard to the first Alley east
Section 4. That tie City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
shall cause a certified copy of said order to be recorded in the
office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County only when the
condition set forth above is satisfied
.
Section 5 This resolution shall taKe effect
immediately upon its adoption
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
1992
Iq LOUIS HEINE, Mayor
City of Lynwood
DE3ARTMENT; PUDLIC WORKSyENGINCCRI�lr C'Ly
_TPubl ing Rugalax Item _ de (ph , lndlcn,� ,
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Dafe:
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Comments:
FEBRUARY 18, 1992
VACATION OF ARVAL AVENUE
On December 17, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
91 -184, setting the date for a Public Hearing on the street
vacation. This vacation was initiated as part of the conditions
under Planning Commission Resolution No. 2362
The Fire Department, the Sheriffs' Department and utility
companies have no objections to said vacation
A twenty foot (20') wide fire lane shall be maintained to provide
access for fire equipment.
A traffic analysis was prepared, it shows that the Proposed
vacation will not cause significant traffic environmental impacts
on any of the affected properties.
The public hearing on this matter was held on February 4, 1992,
and was continued to the February 18, 1992,City Council meeting
Recommendation:
That the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO 14391, MAP BOOK
312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY "
C11 -371
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DATE
February
18, 1992
TO
THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
FROM
Emilio M
Murga, Director of Public Works
q / l y
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SUBJECT
Vacation
and Abandonment of Arval Avenue
PURPOSE
To recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
ordering the vacation and abandonment of Arval Avenue, between.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and the first alley east of
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
On December 17, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No
91 -184, setting the date for a Public Hearing on the street
vacation requested by S.J.R. Investments, Incorporated and
concurred with by property owners whose properties are contiguous
with the street. This vacation was initiated as part of the
conditions under Planning Commission Resolution No 2362.
The public hearing for this proposed street vacation was held on
February 4, 1992, and was continued to the February 18, 1992 City
Council meeting.
ANALYSIS
The Fire Department, the Sheriffs' Department and utility
companies have no objections to said vacation
The Fire Department requires that a twenty foot (20') wide fire
equipment access lane be maintained.
A traffic analysis was prepared, it shows that the proposed
vacation will not cause significant traffic environmental impacts
on any of the affected properties. Per City Council request, see
attached copy of the traffic study.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached
Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR BOULEVARD AND THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHI'.R KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO :4391, MAP BOOK
312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
c11 -371
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
01' LYNWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONN,EN
InP PUBLIC PURPOSP'S THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVE ',U
111'1'WEEN MAR'T'IN 1,0TIIER KING JR DOULICVARD ANU
I'1RST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
NOIILEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TRACT
NO 14391, MAP DOOK 312, PAGES 1 AND 2 RECOP.:,S
01' LOS ANGELES COUNTY `
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwcod did,
de the 17th day of December, 1991, adopted Resolution No 91 -i8;,
declaring ifa intention to ",Jcate Arval Avenue between Martin
Luther KingJC Boulevard and the first alley east of Mart
Luther King Jr Boulevard, City of Lynwood, as hereinafter
described; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation have been putl_ shed
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter was herd on
February 4, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the C_ty of 7, Jn'wOOc
does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the following described street easement
is unnecessary for present or prospective public use, is
consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood, _s not
useful as a non motorized transportation facility as defi in
section 156 of the California Streets and Highways Code, a-d that
the public interest, necessity, and convenience require, and the
City Council of said City hereby declares its order to vacate and
abandon said street easement
That portion of Arval Avenue west of Stockwell Drive
lying between the easterly line of Martin Luther Kinc Jr
Boulevard and the westerly line of the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as shown on Tract 14391, :dap Book 312,
pages 1 and 2, records of Los Angeles County;
Section '•2. That this vacation is conditioned or the
approval by the City Attorney of an agreement being signed and
recorded by the Signal Medical Gro and the Saint Francis
Professional Building Inc providing for the construction and
continual maintenance of the vacated portion of Arval Aven•_e as a
public parking lot, indemnifying the City of Lynwood against all
cost, expense and liability in connection therewith, and provid_nc
that any termination or cancellation of the agreement shat: -
require the approval of the City of Lynwood
Section 3. That a twenty foot (20 ) wide clear `ire
access lane be maintained in the vacated Arval Avenue, fro, Idarttr
Luther King Jr Boulevard to the first Alley cast.
Section 4. That the City Clerk of the Cit. of L ,nwood
shell cause a certified copy of said order to be recorded _n the
Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County only when the
condition set forth above is satisfied.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
1992
LOUIS HEINE, Mayor
22 City of Lynwood
C'
ATTEST
ANDREA L I {OppER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS '1'0 FORM
City Attorney
City of Lyuw�'od
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
EMILIO M. MURGA
Director of Public Works
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution an,
duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regula_
meeting thereof held in the City -all of the City on the ca:
of , 1992, and passed by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No, on file in my office and that
said resolution was adopted on the date and by the voce therein.
stated Dated this day of
1992
City Clerk, City of :.ynwood
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The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session
in the City Hall, 21330 Bullis Road on the above date at 7:30p.m.
Mayor Heine in the chair.
Councilmembers Byrd, Rea, Richards, Wells, Heine answered the
roll call.
Also present were City Manager Heriat, City Attorney Barbosa, and
City Clerk Hooper.
City Clerk announced the agenda had been duly posted in
accordance with The Brown Act.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to approve the following minutes:
a. Special Joint City /LRA Meeting of December 22, 2992
b. Regular City Council Meeting of January 7. 2992
a a
Mayor Heine presented commendation to Mr. Schmidt and the 2992
Mock Trial Competition team %State Champions% from Hasler junior-
High School.
Commendation was accepted in memory of Earnest Killum Jr., by his
sister.
Commendatian was accepted in memory of William W. Kclitz, by
Bernie Lake of the Chamber Commerce.
It was aoved by Coancilmember Wells, seconded by C mcilmember
Richards and carried, to approve the commendations.
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ROLL CALL.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER.S BYRD, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA, RICHARDS
ORDINANCE NO. 1370 ENTITLED: "AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, EXTENDING THE INITIAL
MORATORIUM OF 45 DAYS ON AUTOMOTIVE RELATED LAN E)
D USES (CITY WIDE)
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF (10) TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS
WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to adopt the ordinance.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILME!ffiER REA
Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct public
hearing on Vacation of Arval Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to open the public hearing.
AYES. COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER RBA
Mr. Thomas Steele, 11015 Stockwell spoke in opposition to the
closure of the street.
Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, spoke in opposition to the
closure.
Leroy Guillory, 11155 Bullis Road, spoke on Council actions at
tonight's meeting.
Joseph Kong, 3621 Martin L. Ring Jr., presented pictures and
letter to Council. Stated Arval would remain open with a large
17ft. driveway.
Solomon Estibon, SGR Investments, owner of building, stated he
had done everything possible to work with the city. Spoke on
monies he would have to pay on the Arval Avenue item. Stated he
dind not request any closure of the street.
Hearing no further response,
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by councilmember Rea
to close the public hearing.
RQU
AYES: COUNCIL MMERS BYRD, RBA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Rea spoke on item and stated he had not seen a
traffic study or analysis.
After discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to continue the matter to next meeting.
Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
hearing on City's Draft Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy (CHAS) Report.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to open the public hearing.
ROLS CALL -
AYES: • COUNCILMEMBBRS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NCNB
Hearing no response,
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Rea to close the public hearing.
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ROLL CALL;
AYES: COUNCILMENBERS BYRD, RBA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSOLUTION NO. 92 -13 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY STUDY (CHAS) REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.• WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Rea to adopt the resolution.
ROLL CALL•
AYES: COUNCIIJ MBERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, HEINE
NOBS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEKBER WELLS
CONSENT CALENDAR•
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by
one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless
members of Council or staff request specific items removed for
separate action.
ORDINANCE NO. 1369 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 3 -18 TO THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPALL CODE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ALL CITY OWNED
BUILDING FACILITIES.• WAS PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -5 ENTITLED: NA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NATIONAL PLANT
SERICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,875.00 FOR THE SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I.(5- 5135).• vas presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -6 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ACCEPTING THE FOUR YEAR TREE MAINTENANCE
PROJECT, AREA 3 (fy 1991 -1992) AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE EXTRA WORK.` WAS
PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -7 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHT
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The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session
in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at
7:35p.m.
Mayor Heine in the chair.
Councilmembers Byrd, Richards, Wells, Richards, answered the roll
call.
Councilmember Rea was absent.
Councilmember Richards stated Councilmember Rea was home ill and
asked that he be excused from the meeting tonight.
Also present was City Manager Heriot, City Attorney Barbosa, and
City Clerk Hooper.
City Clerk announced the agenda had been posted in accordance
with The Brown Act.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd and carried, to approve minutes of Regular Meeting
February 4, 1992.
Proclamation was presented to Girl Scout and Brownies who thanked
City Council for their recognition of the Girl Scouts and
Brownies and presented Council with cookies.
Meeting was adjourned to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at 7:50p.m.
Council was reconvened at 7:57p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMDHZ inn (]N AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Robert Henning spoke on item 19 - Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
No. 5 -5125 and questioned which streets were to be involved in
the project and would any local contractors be used.
Councilmember Richards stated wherever it was possible, Lynwood
businesses and residents were being used.
City Manager Heriot spoke on the bidding process and every effort
being made to use Lynwood residents. Stated there was no
ordinance in place making it a necessity to use local residents.
Stated it was basically a good faith effort.
Mr. Henning spoke on item 26 - In -house Parking Control Program /
Training of the City,, Parking Control Officers, and questioned
if either of them were Lynwood residents.
Was informed neither of them were Lynwood residents.
City Manager Heriot discussed the candidate procedure used to get
the final two candidates.
Benjamin Miranda spoke on item 30 - Warrant Run, and discussed
the per diem monies disbursed to Mayor Heine on his trip to
Sacramento. Questioned why he did not drive his van. Also
questioned warrant run name of Jim Byrd and was he related to
Councilmember Byrd.
Was informed that Jim Byrd was not related to Councilmember Byrd.
Benjamin Miranda remarked that Councilmember Byrd would be
presented an evelope from his pocket if he continued to smile.
Stated to Mayor Heine, he had allowed the Mayor to step all over
his First Amendment Rights and the City Attorney needed to be
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consulted when a citizen requests reasons for tax increases and
is told Council did not have to answer the questions.
Ralph Davis, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation, and spoke
on the two day celebration planned on February 28, 29, 1992, in
recognition of Black History Month. Presented T- shirts to
Council.
Dawnett Kelly came forward and sang the National Black Anthem.
SCHEDULED MATT ERs
Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a public
hearing on vacation of Arval Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to open the public hearing.
Dave Richman questioned what benefit the city would have in
closing the street off. Stated he had gone over and measured the
area and did not see where anyone would benefit from this item.
Public Works Director Murga stated the request had come from the
Planning Commission to help the parking situation in the area.
Mayor Heine stated vacation did not mean that the street would be
closed off.
Discussion followed on the number of cars that could park in the
area and the remaining space to allow for passage through the
parking area, available handicapped parking. Public Works
Director stated there was a similar street vacation to help the
parking situation a few streets over and there was no problem.
Dave Richmond stated there were no handicapped parking spaces now
available in the area or near the area.
Thomas Steel stated he lives near the area and there were no
handicapped parking spaces.
Robert Henning stated someone was responsible for the closure.
Stated the medical building had requested the property for more
parking space. Stated any vacation gives the property back to
the original owner. Feels the medical facility should be looking
into building a second story parking structure. Feels the item
should go back to the drawing board. Stated it is not the city's
responsibility to provide parking for businesses.
Dr. Charles Floyd stated Hr Richman had faught this matter some
years ago. Everyone should have to go by the same rules. The
medical facility should be responsible for their parking.
William Cunningham, Traffic and Parking Commissioner, stated the
vacation means that the city would not have any say so once the
street had been vacated. suggested reviewing the item again
before a decision is made.
City Manager Heriot stated the city only owns the easement which
means the city has the right to use the street. The city would
not be responsible for the maintenance of the street. Requested
the item taken off the agenda until the next meeting.
J. Hunter stated the medical facility will have to build some
sort of parking structure to accommodate all of the medical
businesses.
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Margaret Araujo stated the Council doesn't get involved with the
residents who are going to be affected by the closure of the
street, Stated Council needs to start letting the citizens know
what is going on so they are fully aware of the affects of the
project.
After further discussion,
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to continue the matter.
Dave Richman questioned what would happen if the city allows the
vacation.
Councilmember Richards stated the appears to be some benefits
but there are possibly some hazards involved. Stated there are a
lot of concerns expressed by the citizens and Council should
listen to them.
Mayor Heine questioned if this matter should be appealed.
Councilmember Richards stated it should go back and start all
over again. The concerns of the citizens should be addressed.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards substitute motion, to
refer the matter back to the Traffic and Parking Commission for
further study and then brought back to the Council and all of the
parties affected to be notified and made aware. Seconded by
Councilmember Wells.
ROLL CAr.r.•
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HEINE
ABSENT: COUNCILKEMBER REA
Mayor Heine announced the time had arrived to conduct a pubic
hearing on Weed Abatement Program for FY1991 -92.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to open the public hearing.
Hearing no response,
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember
Richards to close the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -22 ENTITLED: °A RESOLUTION PASSING UPON
OBJECTION AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE THE
NUISANCE OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS THAT EXIST AT THE NORTH SIDE OF
JOSEPHINE STREET BETWEEN POPE AVENUE TO A LINE PARALLEL AND
APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET EAST OF ATLANTIC AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD.' WAS PRESENTED•
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to adopt the resolution
ROLL CAT.T,:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA
CONSENT it Rl]Tl1R-
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar were acted upon by
one Motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda unless
members of staff or Council request specific items removed for
separate acti
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Councilmember Byrd requested item 15- Second reading ordinance
relating to Change Orders.
Councilmember Richards requested item 19- Sidewalk Reconstruction
Project No. 5 -5125.
The following action was taken:
ORDINANCE NO. 1372 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.10 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS." WAS
PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -23 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION TRANSFER FOR
THE 1991 FUEL EFFICIENCY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT (FETSIM)
PROGRAM." WAS PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -24 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY WORKS ON WATER
WELL NO. 19." WAS PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -25 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR STEEL
POLES FOR THE STREET LIGHTING PROJECT NO. 5 -5131, THROUGH
INFORMAL BIDDING BY A 4/5 VOTE." WAS PRESENTED.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1374 ENTITLED: "AN URGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ESTABLISHING A
MORATORIUM ON MOT'EL_RELATED LAND USES (CITY WIDE) FOR A PERIOD OF
FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS." WAS PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION HO. 92 -27 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE AND
ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT." WAS PRESENTED.
City Council approve Recreation and Parks Commission
recommendation to approve Wall of Fame program to recognize
successful individuals who have passed through Lynwood schools
and activities.
City Council approve and authorize Mayor to sign service
agreement with Saint Francis Medical Center to perform the city's
pre - employment and periodic physical examinations.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -33 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD.- WAS PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -32 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE ENACTMENT OF THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT." WAS PRESENTED - .
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -28 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE CITY - COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT." WAS PRESENTED.
City Council adopt the attached proposal from Rapid Publishing,
Inc. considered an amendment to the current agreement between the
City of Lynwood and Rapid Publishing, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -29 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE FIRE
SNORKEL THROUGH INFORMAL BIDS BY A 4/5 VOTE." WAS PRESENTED.
City Council approve Charitable Solicitation requests from St.
Phillip Neri Church Annual spring festival on March 6, 7, 8,
1992; United Children's Fund quarterly renewal of their
solicitation application; Greater Long Beach Girls Scouts Annual
cookie sale campaign in the city; approve special permit
application from Exchange Club of Lynwood Annual spring rummage
sale in the parking lot of Home Bank.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -30 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." WAS PRESENTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -31 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE ATLANTIC AVENUE PROJECT
5- 5103." WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to adopt the resolutions and ordinances, and approve the
items.
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA
Councilmember Byrd requested item 15- Second reading ordinance
relating to Change Orders and stated the corrected copy of the
ordinance had been given to him and he now had no problem with
it.
ORDINANCE NO. 1373 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 6 -3.15 TO THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGE ORDERS." WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember
Wells to adopt the ordinance.
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AYES: COUNCILMElBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES; NONE �!
ABSENT: COUHCILMElBER REA
Councilmember Richards requested item 19- Sidewalk Reconstruction
Project No. 5 -5125 and questioned the vast differences in the
prices quoted for the job.
Public Works Director Nurga stated the companies that are bidding
are giving better bids because they want the contract.
City Manager Heriot stated each time a bid was given out, a local
contractor was notified.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -26 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ANCON MARINE, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,317.00 FOR THE SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (5- 5125)." WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Richards, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to adopt the resolution.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILKDMER REA
Councilmember Richards noted presence of Pastor Godfrey Mukasa in
the audience and presented Commendation to Pastor Godfrey Mukasa,
and members of Agape World Outreach Ministries.
DIS[_'DSSION ITEMS;
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -31 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE ATLANTIC AVENUE PROJECT
5- 5103." WAS PRESENTED.
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by councilmember
Richards to adopt the resolution.
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AYES: COUNCILNElBERS RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, REA
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION,--
William Steck, 11703 Long Beach Blvd., questioned if anyone had
contacted Caltrans regarding the water from the freeway that is
now running down city streets. Stated there are no drains for
the water to run off.
Public Works Director Murga stated they had been in contact with
Caltrans.
City Manager Heriot stated the next rain, staff would go out and
investigate the situation.
Margaret Araujo spoke on no walkway or sidewalk at Viva Market
lot which causes the citizens to have to walk out in traffic.
Also spoke of two water line breaks on her street and feels the
problem is from the Trolley going down her street. Stated signs
needed to be posted stating the speed limit in her area.
Discussed the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Board
not having two meetings a month as they are supposed to.
Dr. Charles Floyd spoke on broken water pipes on Cedar. Also \
spoke on recall petitions that he had posted in City Hall. Also
questioned where Councilmember Rea lives. Congratulated
Councilmember Richards on his insight into citizen notification
on street closure.
Joe Smith spoke on Block Watch Program and the problems he was
having. Stated if things did not change he would quit.
Mayor Heine stated he would like for Joe Smith to remain on the
Block Watch Program.
Dave Richman questioned what would happen if there was a water
leak on one of the days that City Hall was closed.
Mayor Heine and City Manager Heriot discussed the procedure that
is used in cases of emergency.
crystal Adams questioned why her mother, who is now home ill, did
not get any recognition for service to the Block Watch Program.
It was moved by Councilmember wells, seconded by Councilmember
Byrd to recess to Closed Session t 9:50p.m.
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DATE July - 1991 Af NDA ITEM N0.
TO: • PLANNING COMMISSION •CASE PLO. _,
FROM: Kenrick Karefa- Johnson, Director
Community Development Department
SUBJECT: conditional Use Permit - Case No 32
Applicant: SJR Investment, Inc.
Proposal :
The applicant is requesting that Condition No. d. (1) of Section
No. 1 of Resolution No. 2362 of Conditional Use Permit No. 32 be
extended for one (1) year and that they be allowed to lease the
remaining 13,000 plus square feet of office space in the Imperial
Stockwell Medical Building at 3680 Imperial Highway in the HMD
(Hospital- Medical - Dental) zone.
Facts :
On January 8, 1991, the Planning Commission approved Resolution
No. 2362, of Conditional Use Permit No. 32 (CUP 32) to increase
available parking to 208 spaces for the existing Imperial
Stockwell Medical Building (see Attachment A.).
In part, Resolution No. 2362 requires that:
1. Eighty -four (84) parking spaces be maintained
( Section No. 1 1. b. (1)).
2. Maintain 33 parking spaces in the triangular lot
(Section No. 1 1. b. (2)).
3. Restripe "Lot All for 39 (parking) spaces (Section
No. 1 1. b. (3).
4. Apply and obtain City approval for the vacation of
Arval Avenue (Section No. 1 1. c.).
5. Applicant acquire the triangular residential lot
across from the building for parking spaces; and,
obtain a noncancellable and recordable lease
contract for additional off -site parking in the
vicinity of the Imperial Stockwell Building
(Section 1. 1. d. (1) (2)).
With respect to Condition No. 1. c. of Section No. 1 (item No. 4
on the above list), the applicant has applied to the City for
approval of the vacation of Arval Avenue. However, the
application is still under review by the Public Works /Engineering
Department (see Attachment B.).
The applicant has submitted proposals to a neighboring resident
to purchase property for demolition to provide parking for the
subject site (see Attachment B.). With respect to all the other
conditions cited above, the applicant has shown compliance.
Staf lieves that the applicant ha own a good faith effort
in cd lying with requirements of *solution No. 2362 and
recommends approval of the request to extend for one (1) year
Condition No. d. (1) of the resolution.
The Staff recommends that the applicant be allowed to lease 6,0oo
square feet of office space during the extension period. At the
end of the extension period, the application and conditions under
Resolution No. 2362 will be reviewed.
Recommendation :
Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning
Commission extend for one (1) year Condition No. d. (1) of
Resolution No. 2364.
1. Finding that the applicant has shown a good faith effort
in complying with requirements of Resolution No. 2362.
Prepared By:
Reviewed BY:
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Attachment A
3. Attachment B
4. Resolution No. 2396
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PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Kenrick Karefa Johnson, Director
Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Modification of Conditional Use permit Case No j2
Applicant: New West Federal Savings and Loan
Association.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Modified Conditional
Use Permit to increase available parking to 187 spaces for the
existing Imperial Stockwell Medical Building at 3860 Imperial
Highway in the H -M -D (Hospital - Medical- Dental) zone.
Facts
Section 25 -13.8 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires
that a Conditional Use permit be obtained prior to
construction in an H -M -D zone. The original approval of
this structure was based on a CUP thus the requirement for
modification.
The property is located on the south side of Imperial
Highway between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and
Stockwell Drive. The property is irregular in shape and
totals approximately 52,010 square feet.
3.
Th• property is presently developed with a five story
medical office building with underground parking and
additional adjacent parking. The surrounding land uses
comprise of a mixture of residential and commercial which
are as follows
North - Commercial
South - Residential
East - Residential
West - Commercial
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North
- Commercial
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South
- Multi - Family
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East
- Multi - Family
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West
- Commercial
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As mentioned the subject property is a five story medical
office building developed pursuant to a Conditional Use
Permit approved by the Planning Commission, Resolution Nos.
790 and 961. The Planning Commission approved a modified
Conditional Use Permit under Resolution No. 2309, approving
a change in building usage and requiring additional parking.
The applicant in now requesting a second modification, as
the original proposal cannot be realized. Under this
modification the applicant proposes to provide a total of
187 parking spaces. (Sea Analysis).
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6. Site Pla.. Review
• At its regular meeting of D &ar 27, 1990, the Site Plan
Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and
recommended approval to the Planning Commission subject to
specific conditions.
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None of Record
None of Record
The property is consistent with the existing zoning
classification (NMD) and the general plan designation
(Commercial). Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit
No. 32 will not adversely affect the Lynwood General Plan.
2. Analysis
On September 29, 1981, Resolution No. 790 was approved for
development of a five (5) story Condominium Medical building
with one - hundred fifty (130) parking spaces. The number of
required spaces was derived based on providing parking for
thirty (30) medical suites, as amended by Resolution No. 961
for the same development.
On January 9, 1990, the City Planning Commission approved
modified Conditional Use Permit No. 32 allowing a change in
building usage and requiring additional parking. It was the .
change in building usage (the leasing of space to tenants
which are more labor intensive) that has caused a problem
whereby patrons have been forced to park on residential
streets and other commercial development sites. Complaints
had also been registered by adjacent business owners who own
a portion of the triangular lot on the subject site.
Moreover, the management company (American Real Estate
Group) reserves parking beneath the building only for
As of this date the owners of the Stockwell building have
not boon allowed to lease the remaining floor and one -half
(4th and 5th floors) of tenant space in the building. As
mentioned the first modification cannot be realized as there
was a problem with the original dimensions submitted to the
City for the restriping of the triangular lot.
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• within the last two months, pning staff has hold several
meetings with a representative f American Real Estate Group
(representing New west Federal Savings), a representative of
a potential new owner for the Imperial Stockwell Building,
and other owners of commercial property adjacent to the
Imperial Stockwell development. These meetings were held to
examine alternatives for increasing parking availability.
If the structure were built today in accordance with current
parking standards, the site would have to provide two -
hundred eight (208) parking spaces.
Studies have been completed on various means of acquiring
additional parking; these include:
a. Restriping a jointly owned triangular parking lot behind
the Building. Imperial Stockwell Building owns 5/17 of
available parking on this lot or 33 spaces. It has been
concluded that restriping would not result in additional
parking.
b. Restripinq "Lot An adjacent to the Imperial Stockwell
Building. Additional spaces can be provided on this
lot, a restriping plan has been prepared with a total of
39 spaces.
C. Review parking available to the public on three parking
levels in the Imperial Stockwell Building. A total of
84 parking spaces are available, at least 20 of those
will be accessible to the public.
d. Acquisition of a triangular residential lot across the
alley from Imperial Stockwell on Stockwell Avenue. This
lot has been available for sale in the past although it
is currently off the market. A striping plan has been
prepared which would provide 16 new parking spaces.
a. vacation of Arval Avenue from Century Boulevard oast to
an alleyway serving both commercial development on
Century Boulevard and the triangular parking lot
mentioned in Item a.a. A striping plan has been
prep ared which shows that 24 compact parking spaces
wide alleyway dbe providedd if Arval Avenue was converted to a 20
parking on either side.
f. Acquisition of off -site parking within the vicinity of
the Imperial Stockwell Building through lease
agreements. It is anticipated that some additional
parking could be acquired by the Imperial Stockwell
Building for employee and long term parking needs and
make parking at the building more readily available for
visitors.
g. The Redevelopment Agency may at some point build a
parking structure to meet the long term needs of
existing and future development in the KKD Redevelopment
zone. When constructed the parking structure will
assist existing development in seating Lynwood's
upgraded parking standards and assist with the
redevelopment potential in the area.
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Staff has found that no substantial environmental impact will
result from the proposed development; therefore, a Negative
Declaration has been filed in the Community Development
Department and in the office of the City Clark.
Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning
Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2362.
1. Finding that Conditional Use Permit, Casa No. 32 will
not have a significant affect on the environment and
certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate.
2. Approving Modified Conditional Use Permit No. 32 subject
to the stated conditions and requirements.
Prepared By:
Revieved By:
Attachments
I. Location Nap
2. Resolution No. 790
3. Resolution No. 961
4. Resolution No. 2309
S. Resolution No. 2362
6. Site Plan
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• RESOLUTION N0 *362
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING MODIFIED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 32 FOR OFF -
STREET PARKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE H -M -D
(HOSPITAL MEDICAL - DENTAL) ZONE AT 3860
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood
pursuant to law, conducted a public hearing on the subject
application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined
that the requested modification will have no substantial adverse
environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been filed;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered
all pertinent testimony offered in the case as presented at the
public hearing.
The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission in Resolution No. 2309 is hereby modified as follows:
1. a. Restrictions on number of Medical Suites be deleted.
Uses in the building should be those which comply with a
medical office building and are consistent with uses in
the HMD zone.
b. That within the existing ownership of Imperial
Stockwell:
(1) Maintain 84 parking spaces in the Imperial
Stockwell Building, with 20 spaces accessible to
visitors.
(2) Maintain 33 parking spaces (5/17 of 112) in the
jointly owned triangular lot.
(3) Restripe "Lot A" for 39 spaces per the submitted
plan.
C. Applicant shall apply and obtain City approval for the
vacation of Arval Avenue and reconfigure the area for
compact parking; that Imperial Stockwell make
improvements (restriping /signage) to provide for up to
24 compact parking spaces for all business owners
involved.
d. That in order to increase parking availability to the
Imperial Stockwell Building to 208 parking spaces that
Imperial Stockwell do the following:
(1) To acquire the triangular residential lot across
the alleyway from the building on Stockwell Avenue
and restripe this lot for 16 parking spaces. If
not this lot than another lot on the same street
and the same street side.
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• (2) To obtain a noncance*ble and recordable lease
agreement contract for additional off -site parking
in the vicinity of the Imperial Stockwell Building
(up to 2 block walking distance) to increase the
total parking available (from that provided in
Items l.b, l.c, and l.d (1) to 208 spaces. These
spaces are for tenant usage purpose only and shall
be part of tenant lease agreement approved and
enforced regularly by the City at Stockwell's
expense.
e. That should the City of Lynwood Community Development
Department sponsor a parking structure development on
the triangular lot and other adjacent commercial
properties as may be acquired for redevelopment purposes
that the Imperial Stockwell Building (its current owner
and successors) be obligated to:
(1) Participate to the extent of initially meeting all
parking deficiencies as may exist at that time with
either current or future amended parking standards,
and
(2) In addition, participate on a prorata basis to be
determined with other owners in the redevelopment
zone for the Community Development sponsored
parking structure project.
f. That Imperial Stockwell carry out requirements under
Public Works /Engineering conditions, Nos. 4, 5, and 6,
subject to a cap of $6,000.
2. That provision of 208 parking spaces under the terms and
conditions described above (Items l.b, l.c, l.d (1) and
( l.d (2) and completion of work described in item l.f
above; satisfy all outstanding Conditions of Approval
for this project.
3.a That the applicant shall provide a security plan dealing
with tenant /client parking beneath the Stockwell
Building.
3.b Any violation of the above conditions may result in
revocation of the approved conditional use permit.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
4. Reconstruct damaged AC pavement and PCC gutters along
the alley.
5. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter and
adjacent pavement.
6. Construct two (2) wheelchair ramps at Alma Street and
alley.
Section 2 . A copy of Resolution No. 2362 the conditions
shall be delivered to the applicant.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 1991 by
members of the Planning commission voting as follows:
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• AYES: JAMAL MUHSIN, CARLT *CMILLER, ROY PRYOR,
DONALD DOVE, JOHN HAYNES
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ABSENT: LENA COLE- DENNIS
ABSTAIN: DAVID WILLIS
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Rareta- Johnson, Director
community Development Department
I an Haynes, chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1991
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OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the planning commission of the City
of Lynwood was called to order by Chairperson Haynes on the
above captioned date at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of Lynwood Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California
90262.
9 Pledge of Allegiance
The flag salute was led by Commissioner McMiller, all
present participated.
C Roll Call of Commissioners
as
Chairperson Haines requested the roll call, and Mr.
Fenderson complied.
Present: Commissioner Elizabeth Dixon
commissioner John K. Haynes
Commissioner Carlton McMiller
Commissioner Roy Pryor
Commissioner David J. Willis
Also
Present Douglas Barnes, Deputy City Attorney
Aubrey Fenderson, Planning Manager
John Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public
Works
Art Barfield, Planning Associate
Louis Omoruyi, Planning Associate
Mr Fenderson stated that neither Commissioner Dove nor
Vice Muhsin contacted staff so both are expected to
attend
There were approximately three people in the audience
D Ce ' at'o Agenda Pos
Mr. Fenderson stated the agenda was posted per the Brown
Act.
Approval Of Minutes
MOTION made to accept the minutes of June 11, 1991 as
submitted, MOTION passed unanimously.
vice Chairperson Muhsin joined the other Commissioners
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
'- Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 71
11017 Louise Avenue (Ace Property Management)
Staff requests approval to convert twenty -four existing
senior citizen dwelling units to sixteen in the R -3 (Multi -
Family Residential) zone. Applicant requests that this item
be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
August 13, 1991, to allow him more time to revise his plan.
MOTION by Commissioner Pryor, SECONDED by Commissioner
McMiller, to continue Conditional Use Permit -
to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the CUP
Planning
Commissioner on August 13, 1991
MOTION carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, McMiller,
Muhsin, Pryor, Willis
NOES: None
ABSENT None
ABSTAIN: None
Commissioner Dove joined the other Commissioners -
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. CUP 87
12260 Harris Avenue (Greg Caldwell)
Applicant requests approval to construct a two story single
family dwelling with an attached two Car garage in the R -2
(Two - Family ResidentialP zone. Staff requested that this
:tern be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of
the Planning Commissioner on August 13, 1991.
MOTION by Commissioner Pryor, SECONDED by Commissioner
v uhsin, to continue Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 87
to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission on August 13, 1991.
`:OTION carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Haynes,
Muhsin, Pryor, Willis McMiller,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
;BSTAIN: None
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TENTATIVE PARCEI�M1 N 2799 - CAS �Q_�[f_7
2825 E. Imperial Wjhway and 2807 Fernwood Aven�(Spiro
Gabriel)
Applicant requests approval to consolidate five lots in the
C -3 (Heavy Commercial) zone.
Pertinent information was read by staff.
Chairperson Haynes opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Miguel Sanchez, 1840 S. Gaffey, Suite 424, Los Angeles,
rose to discuss Condition No.'s 11, 12 and 13.
Mr Oskoui stated that Conditions No. 11 and 12 do not apply
in this particular case. Condition No. 13 deals with the
five -foot easement.
Chairperson Haynes stated that building plans do not have to
be approved at this time, this is a parcel map They are
just combining lots.
At this time, Chris Gabriel (brother of applicant Spiro
Gabriel), 2825 E Imperial Highway, Lynwood, rose to explain
that they just want to enlarge their-parking lot and were
informed by staff that this is the way it must be done.
They have invested a certain sum of money and must get
everything completed as soon as possible. Building has been
completed
Mr Oskoui said actually all that is required is a drainage
plan, to be submitted directly to the Engineering Division.
There being no one else wishing to speak in opposition to,
or in favor of the proposal, Chairman Haynes closed the
Public Hearing.
MOTION by commissioner McMiller, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dove, to adopt Resolution No. 2391, subject to the stated
conditions and requirements, and certifying that the project
is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State
CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061 b(3).
`!OTION carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Haynes, McMiller,
Muhsin, Pryor, Willis
NOES: None
ABSENT None
ABSTAIN: None
= CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CAS NO. CUP32
3680 Imperial Highway (SJR INVESTMENTS, INC.)
Applicant requests extension for one year of Condition No,
d(1) of Resolution No. 2362 and that they be allowed to
'_ease the remaining 13,000+ square feet of office space in
the HMD (Ho spital - Medical - Dental) zone. Staff requested
that this item be removed from the agenda.
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Muhsin, to remove Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 32
from the agenda
^LOTION carried by the following vote:
AYES Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Haynes, McMiller,
Muhsin, Pryor, Willis
NOES None
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ABSTAIN None
ZONING ORDINANCE #ZOA NO. 16 "FENCES WALLS A14D HEDGES."
City of Lynwood
Staff proposes to amend Chapter 25 by amending Section 25-
16.6e, relating to fences, walls and hedges, on property in
non - residential zones and Section 25 -16.7, "Outside storage
and Design Standards," relating to outdoor storage trash
receptacle design.
Mr Fenderson introduced Mr. Barfield, who made the
presentation.
Commissioner Dove said there is a real need for this
amendment, and he would like to see it applied to
residential areas as well.
Chairperson Haynes said it is a good ordinance that will
Protect the public. Commissioner Muhsin agreed.
`! OTION by Commissioner McMiller, SECONDED by Commissioner
Pryor, to adopt Resolution No. 2392, certifying that the
P
roject is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15311 "Accessory
Structures ", and recommending that the City Council approve
the findings in Resolution No. 2392, waive reading and
_ntroduce the proposed ordinance amendment.
MOTION carried by the following vote:
AYES: COmmissionerS Dixon, Dove, Haynes, McMiller,
Muhsin, Pryor, Willis
NOES None
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ABSENT None
ABSTAIN: None
R ORDER OF BUSINESS
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staff comments
There was a short discussion between staff and the
Ccmmissioners regarding the expiration of
Cc-unissioners' terms three
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PUBLIC ORALS
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COMMISSION OPALS
Commissioner Dixon discussed an illegal building at 4173
Lavinia
Commissioner Muhsin commented on the high enbankment at the
Elmwood /Atlantic intersection. Mr. Oskoui said the gas
company will perform their work, the City will complete
their work.
Commissioner Pryor asked how far south the median islands
are going to go and Mr. Oskoui replied that they will
ultimately extend to the south City limits.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Commissioner Haynes, SECONDED by
Commissioner Muhsin, to adjourn to the regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on August 13, 1991, and
carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PROPOSED VACATION OF ARVAL AVENUE
IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
PREPARED FOR
CITY OF LYNWOOD
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
PREPARED BY
GIVENS, SAIKI & WILLIAMS CONSULTING ENGINEERS
13135 BARTON RD., SUITE A -1
WHITTIER, CA 90605.2757
No, C 29932
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JANUARY, 1992
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L- ^oral Highway, and Stockwell Drive —and parking for the buildings immediately adjacent
to The triangular parking area serves primarily the first two, but it is likely a few from
e residential structures on Stockwell Drive also make use of it.
T. - .e - ,nangular parking area is also accessible via two alleys which join Stockwell Drive, but
-.r. -1 wenuc is the primary connection as shown by the trai5c counts (Figure 2
s_::rarizcs the 24 hour total, and morning and afternoon peak hours) - -- almost 70 of the
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pr.r {ed vehicles. This would be, at best, an uncomfortable condition for a through driver,
r c- ;hough the length is not great. It would be even more discouraging if, as can be
ex.,e: ed, l,.rger than compact cars park in some of the spaces marked along "Arval
A%czue"
On that basis, it is estimated that roughly balf of the present users of Arval Avenue would
°.nd it more desirable to e)dt onto or enter from Stockwell Drive (or a suggested new
,_�veway on Imperial Highway, discussed below). The resulting traffic flow estimates arc
s_ cw n in Figure 3. It is possible that the increase on the southerly alley at Stockwell Drive
- .v be noticed by the abutting building occupants. However, the wo R� hour
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and would, therefore, be most unlikely to be noticed.
It appears possible that some of the traffic diverted from Arval Avenue could be
encouraged to use right turns from and on to Imperial Highway if a driveway approach
were constructed in the existing Medical Building parking lot. Figure 4 shows what the
expected flows would be in that case.
CONCLUSIO
The vacation of Arval Avenue and conversion of the property into a 24 car parking lot
ccs,gnared for compact cars will cause some drivers to and from the large, tnangular shaped
interior parkins; area to use other connections to the street system The projected usage
of these other connections would not, it is believed, cause significant traffic environmental
:-:pacts on any of the affected properties.
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT
FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF ARVAL AVENUE,
BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD AND THE
FIRST ALLEY EAST OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
BOULEVARD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS SHOWN ON TR \CT
NO. 14391, MAP BOOK 312, PAGES 1 AND 2, RE
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of L,::wood did,
on the 17th day of December, 1991, adopted Resolutio• No 91 -184,
declaring its intention to vacate Arval Avenue betwee:: Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, City of Lynwood, as hereinafter
described; and
WHEREAS, notices of said vacation have been published
and posted in the time, form, and manner required by idw; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the matter was held on
February 4, 1992, as prescribed by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood
does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the following described street easement
is unnecessary for present or prospective public use, is
consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood, is not
useful as a non motor12ed transportation facility as defined in
section 156 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and that
the public interest, necessity, and convenience require, and the
L... City Council of said City hereby declares its order to vacate and
abandon said street easement:
That portion of Arval Avenue west of Stockwell Drive
lying between the easterly line of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard and the westerly line of the first alley east of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as shown on Tract 14391, Map Book 312,
pages 1 and 2, records of Los Angeles County;
Section 2. That this vacation is conditioned on the
approval by the City Attorney of an agreement being signed and
recorded by the Signal Medical Group and the Saint Francis
Professional Building Inc., providing for the construction and
continual maintenance of the vacated portion of Arval Avenue as a
public parking lot, indemnifying the City of Lynwood against all
cost, expense and liability in connection therewith, and providing
tha4 any termination or cancellation of the agreement shall
require the approval of the City of Lynwood.
Section 3. That a twenty foot (20') wide clear fire
access lane be maintained in the vacated Arval Avenue, from Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the first Alley caet.
Section 4. That the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood
L shall cause a certified copy of said order to be recorded in the
office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County only when the
condition set forth above is satisfied.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
, 1992.
LOUIS HEINE, Mayor
6 4 City of Lynwood
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1. Is Arval Street going to be closed off at Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard?
No, access would still remain for the new parking lot.
2. Who will pay for the related improvement costs?
The proponent of the project, SJR Investments, as part of the
requirements as set by the Planning Commission, Resolution No.
2362, will be paying for improvement costs.
3. Will the existing crosswalk, just north of Arval Street at
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard be affected?
The vacation of Arval Street will not affect the crosswalk. The
crosswalk can be utilized in the same manner that is presently
being used by pedestrians.
4. Will the street name signs be removed?
The " Arval Street" name signs will be removed, since Arval
Street will no longer be a dedicated street.
S. Will the Fire Department be able to access the back
triangular parking lot?
A twenty (20) feet wide fire equipment access lane, as required
by the Fire Department, will be permanently maintained.
This access lane will be treated the same as a utility easement.
Property owners can not build on the access lane portion and they
will maintain unobstructed access to it at all times.
6. How many parking stalls could be accommodated?
A perpendicular or angled type of parking will provide twenty -four
(24) parking spaces.
Presently with the parallel parking layout only five spaces are
utilized on each side of Arval Street.
7. Is there going to be a sidewalk for pedestrians?
The distance from building to building is fifty -eight
(58) feet wide and a four (4) feet sidewalk on the north side of
the property will be constructed.
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8. Handicapped Parking Space.
Presently, there are handicapped parking stalls available in the
parking lot adjacent to Imperial Highway. Handicapped
parking stalls are not available in the triangular parking
lot.
Wheelchair ramps will also be constructed at the corner of
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Arval Street for
handicapped access.
4. Type of Parking Lot.
The proposed parking lot will accommodate twenty -four (24)
compact cars (see attached sketch).
10. Why is the vacation being requested.
The Planning Commission, in order to provide additional parking
in the area, per Resolution No. 2362 required the vacation of
Arval Street and its conversion from a dedicated street into
a private parking lot.
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VACATION
THE PUBLIC WILL HEREBY TARE NOTICE THAT The City Council of
the City of Lynwood, California, by Resolution of Intention No.
91-164 adopted on the 17 Day December, 1991, declared its
intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes that portion
Of Arval Avenue between Martin Luther Ring Jr. Boulevard and the
first alley North East of Martin Luther King Boulevard in the
City of Lynwood, as shown on Tract No 14391, Map Book 313, pages
1 and 2, Records of Los Angeles County
Said portion of the street as above described, is shown on
the official map of the City of Lynwood, at the office of the
City Clerk of said City, to which all parties interested are
referred for particulars as to the proposed vacation and
abandonment
Notice if further given that these proceedings are taken
under the provisions of Section 8300 to 8324 inclusive, of the
streets and Highways Code of the State of California, as
amended.
The City Council hereby fixes the 4 of February, 1992,
at the hour of 7 30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can '
be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11330 Bullis
Road, Lynwood, California as the place for conducting a public
hearing on said proposed vacation and abandonment. At said time
and place all persons interested in said proposed vacation and
abandonment shall be given an opportunity to voice their
objections or approval for or against said proposed vacation and
abandon.T.ent
Dated th-S 22 day of January, 1992
Andrea L Hooper, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
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inclusive. of the Streets and Highways Code of the
'UBLIC WILL HEREBY� TAKE NOTICE
S of California, amended. i
:,, Council of the City of Lyuwood, Cali-
and Parking hereby'
The City Traffic a
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fines the 26th day d March, 1992, at the hour of
26th daY
on the 17th day of, December, 1991,
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its intention to vacate and abandon for Pub-
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) PROOF OF
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notice of public hearing, an exact copy of which is hereto
attached. That said notices were plainly visible and securer.
attached.
Dated this 12TH day of W 4> e6 { o�
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Monthly Status Report
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
February, 1992
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PREPARED BY: Emilio M. Murga
Director of Public Works
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Index
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Monthly Report
February, 1992
Pages
Capital Improvement Projects ..................... 1 6
Other Projects ..... ............................... 7
Land Development Report ........................... 8 10
Public Works Administration Activities ............ 11
ComplaintSummary .. ............................... 12
Building Maintenance Division Activities .......... 13 - 14
Garage Maintenance Division ......
Street Maintenance Division Activities ............ 16 - 17
Water Maintenance Division Activities ............. 18 - 23
Street Lighting /Electrical Maintenance Activities.. 24 - 25
Monthly Goals
April, 1992
Engineering Division .............
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Building Maintenance .............
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Street Maintenance Division ..................
Water Maintenance Division .......
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Street Lighting Electrical Maintenance Activities...
Garage Maintenance Division ......................
Pages
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28
29
30
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
February, 1992
1. Long Beach Blvd. Reconstruction Project, Phase IIB
Project No. 5 -5084
Project Description
Phase IIB is the third of four phases of the Long Beach
Blvd. Improvement Project. The project comprises of the
widening of both sides of the street, reconstruction of
sidewalk, curb and gutter, installation of landscape
medians, new street light upgrading, traffic signals at
Burton Avenue and Cedar Avenue, from Agnes Street to Palm
Avenue.
Due to the difficulty in acquiring certain properties within
the project area, the advertisement for the project has been
delayed to late March, 1992, with a tentative bid opening
scheduled for April, 1992.
Budget: $1.7 million
Funding: Federal Aid to Urban (FAU) (86 %),
Street Lighting (9 %) and Gas Tax (5 %).
Project Schedule: Phase IIB started in December, 1990.
Construction is scheduled to start
in April of 1992.
Percentage completed: 50%
Project Engineer: Paul Nguyen, Civil Engineering Associate
Project Status
Advertisement for the bidding process is scheduled for late
March, 1992. A bid opening has been tentatively scheduled
for mid April.
2. Well No. 20
Project No. 5 -5118
Project Description
Well No. 20 is located at 11720 Thorson Avenue. The
Consultant, Montgomery Engineers, will perform an economic
and feasibility study on Well No. 20. The study will
determine stable levels of iron and manganese. The
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consultant recommends viable methods to reduce those levels
as mandated by the California Department of Health Services.
Additionally, a hydrologist and efficiency analysis will be
performed and recommendation will be made for improvements.
Budget: $250,000
Funding: Water Account
Project schedule: Study will start in April, 1992 and is
scheduled to be completed by May, 1992
Percentage completed: 5%
Project Engineer: Raul Saenz, Water Division Supervisor
Protect Status
Montgomery Engineers has been awarded a contract to start
in April, 1992, an economic and feasibility study for
staff's review. The study will be completed by May, 1992.
3. Street Lighting Improvement Project
Bullis Road From Platt Avenue to Imperial Highway
Project No. 5 -5131
Project Description:
The Southern California Edison Company has undergrounded
their electrical facilities on Bullis Road, from Platt
Avenue to Imperial Highway. As part of this project,
Southern California Edison (SCE) will remove the wooden
power poles in which the street lights are mounted.
The City will install 17 new marbelite street light poles
and light fixtures with underground services on the east
side of Bullis Road from Platt Avenue to Imperial Highway.
The new street light system will be City owned and
maintained.
Budget: $140,000
Funding: Street Lighting
Project schedule: Installation of poles will began in
March, 1992 and will be completed by the
end of April, 1992
Percentage Completed: 30%
Project Engineer: Paul Nguyen, Civil Engineering Associate
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Project Status
William Hahn of Norco, California, was the lowest responsible
bidder at $46,596. The City Council awarded a contract at its
meeting on March 3, 1992. Work is scheduled to start in the
week of March 16, 1992 and to be completed by the end of April
of 1992.
Relocation of Corporate Yard
Project No. 5 -5132
Project Description
_Five maintenance divisions of Public Works Department and
the Park Maintenance Department will ultimately be moved to
the new Corporate Yard site located at 11750 Alameda Street.
The objective is to centralize all maintenance departments
In order to accommodate the maintenance departments at the
new location, the existing buildings need to be upgraded.
The upgrading project has been phased out.
In order to accommodate the City's maintenance divisions at the
new location, the existing buildings needed to be upgraded.
The upgrading project has been divided into several phases.
As a result, the relocation of the different divisions
is also being completed in phases.
Budget: $150,000
Project Funding:
Project schedule:
Percentage comple
Project Engineer:
Project Status
Water and LRA Funding
Project started on October 28, 1990
and is continuing.
ted: 30%
Yadi Farhadi, Civil Eng. Assistant
To date, the Water Maintenance, Building Maintenance,
Street Lighting /Electrical Maintenance Divisions have
been relocated to the new site.
Rehabilitation Project: Wells 11 and 15,
Boosters 1, 2 and 3
Project No. 5 -5128
Project Description
Contractor will provide all labor, furnish materials,
equipment, tools, transportation and services to perform all
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work required for rehabilitation
motor, discharge head, and pump;
length of casing; redevelopment
efficiency operation; sizing for
of electrical panel.
Budget estimate: $110,000
Funding: Water Fund
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Move to involve: removal of
brush, swab, and bail entire
of aquifer to determine best
new motor and pump and upgrading
Project schedule: Bid opening was held on October 22, 1991.
The Project started December 3, 1991 and is
expected to be complete by May, 1992.
Percentage completed: 80%
Project Engineer: Raul Saenz, Water Division Supervisor
Project Status
The Contractor, McCalla Bros. is continuing with the
rehabilitation. Well No. 11, Booster Pumps No. 1, 2 and 3 will
be complete by the end of March. The Contractor is installing
the motor in Well No. 11, checking the valves and finalizing the
electrical work. The Well House will be replaced to complete
the rehabilitation of Well No. 11. The rehabilitation of
Well No. 15 will start in April of 1992.
6. Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
Project No. 5 -5125
Project Description
As part of the Sidewalk Reconstruction Project, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters and drive approaches at 70 locations
throughout the City will be reconstructed and wheelchair
ramps will be constructed at approximately 10 locations.
Budget: $80,000
Funding: SB -821 and Landscape Maintenance
Project schedule: Construction started on March 4, 1992.
Completion is scheduled for May 11, 1992.
Percentage completed: 15%
Project Engineer: Jose Molina, Civil Engineering Assistant
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Project Status
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The project construction is underway. The Contractor Ancon
Marine Services of Wilmington, California, started construction
on March 4, 1992, and is scheduled to complete on May 11, 1992.
7. Televising and Cleaning Sewers Systems - Phase I
Project No. 5 -5135
Project Description
Sewer locations will be televised to locate trouble areas
and to clear sewer lines.
This project involves the cleaning and televising of sewer
main lines at various locations throughout the City. The
televising operations will provide video tapes which will be
used to identify problem spots in the sewer lines.
Budget: $82,000
Funding: Water Fund
Project schedule: Cleaning and televising of the sewer main
lines is scheduled to start on March 9, 1992
and completed by the end of April, 1992.
Percentage completed: 15%
Project Engineer: Khoi Nguyen, Civil Engineering Assistant
Project Status
The project started on March 9, 1992, and will be completed
by the end of April, 1992.
8. Sewer Manhole Repairs
Project No. 5 -5136
Description
A number of sewer manholes have deteriorated and need to be
rehabilitated. The rehabilitation of the sewer manholes
is necessary to ensure safe and proper operation of
City's sewer systems.
Budget: $50,000
Funding: Water Fund Account
Project schedule: The project is scheduled to start by May of
1992 and be completed by April of 1992.
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Percentage completed: 5%
Project Engineer: Khoi Nguyen, Civil Engineering Assistant
Project Status
Staff is presently surveying and evaluating the City's, sewer
system to identify the deteriorated manholes in need of repairs.
To date, approximately one -half of the City has been
surveyed.
9. Atlantic Avenue Median Islands Construction Project
Project No.
Project Description
The first phase of this project, which included construction
of landscaped median islands along Atlantic Avenue from the
the south City limits to Carlin Avenue has been completed.
Project Status:
Phase two of the project includes the construction of
median islands from Carlin Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard. This phase was originally funded using Section
108 funds. Since this fund is presently not available,
the construction of the second phase cannot proceed.
10. Bullis Road Reconstruction Project
Project No.
Project Description
The reconstruction of Bullis Road from Fernwood Avenue to
South City limits was divided into two phases.
The first phase which comprised of reconstruction of
pavement at various locations along Bullis Road has been
completed.
Project Status:
Phase II which will include the overlay of the street and
reconstruction of damaged concrete improvement is presently
on hold because it was designated to be funded with
Section 108 funds which presently is not available.
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OTHER PROJECTS
February, 1992
1. FETSIM Retiming of Traffic Signals
Project Description
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In agreement with the State of California, staff
completed the retiming of traffic signals along
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and ASL, Consulting Firm,
completed retiming of intersections along Long Beach
Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway.
The retiming of the traffic signals provides for an overall
more efficient system by reducing delays, travel time, stops
and fuel consumption.
Project Status
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Presently, the final report to be submitted
is being prepared. Staff will present this
complete to the City Council at its meeting
for its acceptance.
to Caltrans
project as
of April 4,
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SUBJECT: ENGINEERING DIVISION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
❑ Permits:
❑ Inspections:
❑ Grading Plans:
❑ Site Plans:
❑ Parcel Maps:
❑ Planning Commission
Meeting:
❑ Site Plan Review
Meetings:
❑ Traffic and Parking
Commission meeting:
• Underground Service
Alert Markings (USA):
• Easement and Legal
Descriptions:
❑ Flood Zone Information
• Traffic Signal:
• Trash Receptacles
• Street Lights
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February, 1992
27 Permits issued
48 Inspections performed
7 Plan Checks processed
4 Site Plans reviewed
2 Parcel Maps reviewed
1 Parcel Map approved
1 Tuesday, February 11, 1992
2 Tuesday, February 25, 1992
(staff meeting)
Thursday, February 27, 1992
(staff and applicant(s) meeting)
1 Thursday, February 27, 1992
(regular meeting)
2 Items
- Review of Safety Conditions
Intersection of Ruth Street &
Imperial Highway
Vacation of Arval Avenue
58 Locations marked
9 Agreements were processed
60 Requests were processed
208 Inspected
104 Checked at various locations
60 Locations checked
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GRADING PLAN STATUS
01
February, 1992
S.
Date
Case No
Grading
Project Address
Tentative
Days
Days
Total
Comments
No.
In
Plan No.
App Date
u /City
W /Client
1
11 -19 -91
CUP 21
302
11300 Wright Rd
02 -16 -92
16
84
100
Approved on 02 -16 -92
2.
06 -12 -91
CUP 78
351
11011 L.B. Blvd
01 -30 -92
65
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Approved on 01 -30 -92
3.
05 -14 -91
TPM 21
348
3697 Louise Ave
65
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Need Approved Parcel Map
from County Plan ready
for approval
4
07 -22 -91
CUP 80
346
3621 Fernwood
21
*
Recieved for 4th check
Ave
Engineer(Conway Cooke)
did not address check -
List items.
5
08 -8 -91
CUP 13
358
11311 Louise
23
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PLan with CLient. No
Ave
information.
6.
10 -21 -91
SPR 56
355
11426 Plum
20
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Plan with Engineer(Con
Street
way Cooke) Concept
problem. Wrong Level.
Run.
7
08 -22 -91
CUP 25
329
10749 L.B.
21
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plan with Owner No
BLvd.
information.
8.
09 -11 -91
CUP 82
359
3169 Banning
22
128
150
Recieved final. submittal
Ave
,Need to check plan.
9
09 -19 -91
CUP 68
360
3118 Carlin
03 -17 -92
25
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Problem with Level Run &
Ave
Flood plain issue. Plan
ready for signature.
10.
10 -14 -91
CUP 87
361
12620 Harris
03 -17 -92
25
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Problem with Level Run &
Ave
Flood Plain issue Plan
ready for signature.
11
10 -09 -91
CUP 73
362
3154 EL Segundo
03 -17 -92
45
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105
Plan ready to be App,d.
12.
11 -14 -91
CUP 85
365
3395 Agnes St.
20
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Plan w /owner since 1st
check. No information.
13
11 -19 -91
SPR 80
366
3718 Lynwood
10
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Plan w /Engineer(Conway
Cooke) CaLLed several
times for resubmitta L.
14
11 -20-91
CUP 90
363
3813 M.L.K. Blvd.
30
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Plan recieved for 2nd.
(Frontier Market)
check
01
GRADING PLAN STATUS
S.
Date
Case No.
Grading
Project Address
Tentative
Days
Days
Total
Comments
No.
In
Plan No,
App Date
w /City
W /Client
15
12.05 91
COP 99
364
12720 Harris
03 -17 -92
20
85
105
Plan requires Lot merger
Ave.
document
16.
01 -17 -92
SPR 57
367
3183 Redwood Ave
03 -17 -92
15
45
60
PLan ready for approval
17
01 -29 -92
COP 59
368
12440 Santa Fe
03 -17 -92
6
41
47
This is a resubmittaL of
a year old plan. Engineer
and owner have been informed
to conform to the new FEMA
regulation.
18.
01 -16 -92
TPM21821
11098 Alameda
03 -03 -92
Approved Parcel map has been
Street
sent for recordation.
19
02 -24 -92
SPR 59
369
3410 McMillan
03 -24 -92
7
23
30
PLan in good condition.
Ave.
Should be ready for approval
after 2nd. submittal.
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PLan w /owner
Average Time for approval of Grading Plan = 100 Days
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I N T E R- O F F I C E
DATE: MARCH 10, 1992
TO: EMILIO M. MURGA
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: CHRISTIAN VALTIERRA
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III
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M E M O R A N D U M
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR FEBRUARY 1992
1. General Administrative Projects
A. Submitted one memo to Accounting, to invoice drivers who
caused damages to City property in the amount of $549.90.
B. Worked with HUB Cities to have high school students work
in the Water, Garage and Engineering Divisions. Students
work both in the office and in the field, depending on their
assignments. Worked with Downey Volunteer Service to have
citizens on court referral perform Community Service hours
in various Public Works Divisions.
C. Submitted complaint summary for month of February. 103
` total complaints were received. 60.19% were resolved and
39.81% are still outstanding.
D. Submitted Council Item to allow staff to apply for Tree
Grant sponsered by the U.S. Small Business Administration
and administrered by the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection.
E. Sent two letters to Lynwood business owners not using
western Waste Bins informing them of Lynwood exclusive waste
hauling contract and notified waste companies doing business
in Lynwood of the same.
2. General Office Tasks
The Administration Division is responsible for all general
support to all other divisions. This includes complaint
processing, time - sheets, mailing of parcel and utility maps,
typing of Council Resolutions, letters, notices, etc.,
purchase order processing, accounting, filing and over the
counter information.
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COMPLAINT SUMMARY
t Month: February
Date:
March 16, 1992
Year: 1992
Number
of Complaints:
103
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Complaint Type
Incoming
Resolved
8
Unresolved
%
TRASH PICK UP
5
4
5
100.00
0
0.00
CLEAN ALLEY /STREET
14
12.28
8
57 14
6
42.86
STREET SWEEPING
2
17.54
20
100.00
- 0
0.00
STREET LIGHTS
2
19.30
15
68 18
7
31.82
TRIM TREE
7
6.14
1
14.29
6
85.71
POT HOLES
17
14.91
0
0.00
17
100.00
CONCRETE REPAIRS
3
2.63
0
0.00
3
100.00
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
2
1.75
2
100 00
0
0.00
TRAFFIC SIGNS
1
0,88
1
100.00
0
0.00
SEWER PROBLEMS
4
3.51
4
100.00
0
0.00
PONDING WATER
2
1,75
1
50.00
1
50.00
CLEAN' LOT /CUT WEEDS
4
3.51
2
50.00
2
50.00
OTHER DEP %RTMENTS
1
0.00
1
100.00
0
0.00
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Total
102
11.40
60
56.82
42
41.18
OTHER DEP_RTMENTS 1 1 100 00
12
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Memorandum
DATE: MARCH 4, 1992
TO: EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: ED NICHOLOFF, BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1992
CITY HALL
1.
Checked
and adjusted
thermostat for copy room.
2.
Replaced
light bulbs
in Accounting Department.
3.
Checked
and adjusted
thermostat in the Lunch Room.
4.
Patched
roof.
5. Pumped water off roofs after rain storms.
6. Put up plastic over solarium during rain storm.
7. Cleaned off roofs.
8. Moved Personnel from City Clerk's office to Water Billing
Division.
9. Rekeyed outside locks.
ANNEX
1. Patched roof around air ducts over the Conference Room
2. Cleaned off roof.
3. Rekeyed outside locks.
building /ow
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NEW YARD
1. Rough framing of hand and hair dryers.
2. Rough framing of roll towel.
3. Rough framing out wall for electrical panel.
4. Drywlled wall on electrical panel side.
5. Removed old stucco for contractors in Lunch Room.
6. Repaired solar boxes for Yadi.
7. Cleaned up Lunch Room.
8. Painted and completed gray strip on souside of Building B.
9. Repaied and painted brick planters.
10. Made worod forms for concrete pourings.
11. Painted roof ladder.
12. Installed lock on Electrical Department door.
BATEMAN HALL
1. General cleaning of fountains.
2. Drained water from fountains after rain storm.
4. Maintenance of fountains:
1) Repaired Booster Pump No. 3.
Downtime, 2 days
4. Hours of run time of fountains:
1) East fountain - Boosters 1, 2, 4, 5 each ran
435 hrs. mo. = 1740 hrs. /mo.
Booster 3 ran 405 hrs. due to repairs
2) West fountain - Boosters 1 and 2, each ran 435 hrs. /mo.
= 870 /mo.
3) South sountain - Boosters 1 and 2, each ran 435 hrs.
870 hrs. /mo
4) Lights for all fountains ran 6.5 hrs. /day (29) days
= 188.5 hrs.
OTHER CITY FACILITIES
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to : E, Murga - Director of Public Works
GARAGE DIVISION MONTH END REPORT FOR ° q
- Regular repairs /projects by Division :
Street Div, 1z Water Div,
Park Maint, Div, _ Fire Dept, - 1
Dial -A -Ride _ Code Enf nnt.
City Hall _3_ Graffito Div,
Garage Div./Build, Moint. /misc. 5
Total Repairs _ Ail
Shop Hours 2$i().
Repair Cost 151c6 , - tH
Down Time I g t . 5
- Tire Service repairs /replacements :
Repot rs I Cost I89. Eb
Replacanents VR Cost 9.7�
- Misc. Ports/material usage - all divisions
Cost 2 9 _'�s_7
- Fuel Consumption :
Unleaded Gasoline
Diesel Fuel
- Road Calls If)_
City m) station Contract Vendors
_ HQD __ Gals, Gals,
i_ Gals. Gals.
7 - i ma.6pcn - ' _12 . n Hnor5
- AccidentsBaTpne Reports on file 9:L
"Regular repairs are those that require more than 15 minutes to complete.
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Memorandum
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
March 2, 1992
Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
Sam Fort, Street Maintenance Supervisor
Street Division Activities - February, 1992
❑ Sign Maintenance:
R -26 No Parking Anytime 1
R -30 No Parking Street Sweeping 12
R- 1 Stop 2
W -14 (warning) curved road 2
W -6 (warning) speed limit 2
R -2 (regulatory) speed 16
Street name signs 1
Channel post 4
❑ Traffic Markings:
Curb red 68 ft.
Crosswalk - yellow 48 ft.
❑ Pavement Maintenance:
Pothole patching 10.99 tons
3/4" base (water cut) 20.77 tons
❑ Bus Stops - Cleaning of Trash and Debris:
Weekly - 80 locations
• Alley Clean Up:
Blocks - 35
• Refuse Bind - Loaded at City Yard by Street Division
and Hauled by Western Waste:
40 cubic yard bins - 27 loads
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❑ Tree Maintenance:
Trimmed
- 1
Serviced broken limbs
- 4
Restaked
- 2
Watered new trees
- weekly
❑ Boulevards Cleaned - Cleaning of Trash
and
Debris:
Imperial Highway - Fernwood to Duncan
- 2
times
Atlantic Avenue - Abbott to McMillan
- 2
times
MLK Jr. Boulevard - Alameda to Wright
- 2
times
Long Beach Blvd. - Tweedy to Orchard
- 2
times
❑ Concrete Repairs:
Sidewalk @ 6"
-100
sq. ft.
Driveways @ 6"
- 90
sq. ft.
Street @ 8"
- 45
sq. ft.
❑ Miscellaneous:
Picked up discarded mattresses
- 9
Picked up discarded sofas
- 11
Miscellaneous a trash picked up
- 6
locations
( Cleaned drains throughout the City
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MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORT
1'UBI,TC WORKS /WATER DIVISION
MONTH
TO EMILIO M. MURGA
FROM' RAUL M SAENZ
Water
Turn Ons
J
Water
Turn Offs
05
Water
Meter Read
Y �U
Water
Meter Rereads
Sewer
Backups
Pumps
Checked
o j Leaks
Checked
(Per Customer Complaint)
Water
Main Leaks
Locations'
( /lv Books)
Red Tags Posted
Lock /Pull Meters
Water Meters Replaced
General Complaint-s �C
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PAGE 2 OF 2
1. Replaced 250 hp hollow shaft motor for Well No. 19.
2. Installed new 75 hp hollow shaft motor, 20 -feet of column/
tube /shaft assembly, and bowl assembly for boosters 2 and 3.
3. Completed redevelopment, step -down curve, and installed new
125 hp hollow shaft motor, 240 ft of column /tube /shaft
assembly, and a 6 stage bowl assembly.
4. Set up to print and distribute annual water quality report
to the consumer as mandated by the California Department
of Health Services.
5. Developed tentative plan to inspect and test fire hydrants
city wide, and to locate and map all shut off valves.
6. Performed MWD Seasonal Storage recapitulation, and mid -
season water budget analysis.
7. Repaired main leak at 11256 Louise.
8. Replaced Fire Hydrant on Lynwood /State.
WATER PRODUCTION AND IMPORT SUMMARY FOR 1991 -1992
WELL # Jul -91 Aug -91 Sep -91 Oct -91 Nov-91 Dec-91 Jan -92 Feb -92 TOTAL
H
5
68.84
83.63
67.96
41.24
19.12
8.25
20.13
31.10
340.27
' 6
61.36
52.57
41.32
11.52
18.06
44.16
40.62
18.72
288.33
8
0.00
0.00
38.55
66.54
4.53
7.22
4.85
15.97
137.66
9
79.04
73.46
66.88
36.88
1.76
9.65
2.46
57.35
327.48
11
85.80
111.22
81.64
45.36
5.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
329.30
15
19.21
30.22
17.37
26.26
7.44
7.63
26.16
35.82
170.31
19
244.68
286.08
230.45
162.24
5.74
8.49
6.94
23.30
967.92 •
TOTAL LOCAL(1]
558.93
637.18
544.17
390.04
61.93
85.60
101.16
182.26
2561.27
M.W.D.(2]
0.00
110.40
17.50
237.90
408.80
381.30
365.90
227.00
1748.80
TOTAL[1 +2]
558.93
747.58
561.67
627.94
470.73
466.90
467.06
409.26
4310.07
FEBRUARY 1992 : WATER PRODUCTION
(WELLS E M.W.D.)
250
ACRE -FEET
200
150
Mil
50
0
0
5 6 8 9 11 15 19 M.W.D.
WELL
CONSERVATION : FY 1991 -1992 VS FY 1989 -1990 (ACRE -FEE
91 -92 M.W.D.WATER(2A)
Jul -91
Aug -91
Sep -91
Oct -91
Nov-91
Dec-91
Jan -92
Feb -92
TOTAL
t t ; 89 -90 M.W.D.WATER(2B)
292.00
257.60
237.70
362.40
337.70
345.90
343.40
264.20
2440.90
91 -92 LOCAL WATER11Aj
558.93
637.18
544.11
390.04
61.93
85.60
101,16
182.26
2561.27
89 -90 LOCAL WATER(1 B)
485.03
419.12
386.10
216.59
242.82
232.33
152.71
136.58
2271.28
LOCAL DIFFERENCE(l B-lA)%
- 15.24%
- 52.03%
- 40.94%
- 80.08%
74.50%
63.16%
33.76%
- 33.45%
- 12.77%
91 -92 M.W.D.WATER(2A)
0.00
110.40
17.50
237.90
408.80
381.30
365.90
227.00
1748.00
t t ; 89 -90 M.W.D.WATER(2B)
292.00
257.60
237.70
362.40
337.70
345.90
343.40
264.20
2440.90
M.W.D.DIFFERENCE(2B -2A)%
100.00%
57.14%
92.64%
34.35%
- 21.05%
- 10.23%
-6.55%
14.08%
28.35%
91 -92 TOTAL WATER(3A)
558.93
747.58
561.67
627.94
470.73
466.90
467.06
409.26
4310.07
89 -90 TOTAL WATER(26)
777.03
676.72
623.80
578.99
580.52
578.23
496.11
400.78
4712.18
TOTAL DIFFERENCE(3B -3A)%
28.07%
- 10.47%
9.96%
-6.45%
18.91%
19.25%
5.86%
-2.12%
8.53%
TOTAL ACRE -FEET SAVED 218.10 -70.86 62.13 -48.95 109.79 111.33 29.05 -8.48 402.11
CONSERVATION : FY 1991 -1992 VS FY 1989 -1990
800
700
600
500
ACRE -FEET 400
N
300
200
100
0
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❑ FY 1991 -1992
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MONTH
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DATE:
0
INTER - OFFICE MEMO
March 4, 1992
0
TO:
Emilio M. Murga,
Director of
Public Works
ATTN:
Jahanshah Oskoui,
Assistant
Director of Public Works
FROM:
John C. Leichty,
Electrical
Maintenance Supervisor
SUBJECT:
Activities Performed
By Electrical
Maintenance /Street
Lighting Division
for Month
of February, 1992
I. Traffic Signals:
A. Inspected the operations and performed preventive
maintenance work to all signal controlled
intersections, as required.
B. Assisted with signal timing project. Reset and
rechecked signal clocks and timing for evaluation on
Imperial Highway, Atlantic Avenue and Long Beach Blvd.,
requested by the Public Works Director.
C. Replaced and repaired signal lamps from lists and
from inspections. 21 signal lamps were checked which
included "Walk /Don't Walk" indicators at Imperial
Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Bullis Road
and Cedar Avenue; Atlantic Avenue and Abbott Road; and
Alameda Street and Industry Way.
D. Signal Controlled Intersections, Trouble Calls
a. Responded to Long Beach and Cedar Avenue
on 2/11/92, Southern California Edison
experienced power source problems. Replaced
one load switch.
b. Responded to Long Beach Boulevard and Euclid
Avenue on 2/20/92. Southern California
Edison experienced power source problems.
C. Replaced and upgraded 170 controller malfunctioned
units on Long Beach Boulevard and Josephine Street
on 2/27/92.
II. Signal Lighting:
A. Calls and complaints:
a. Repaired and tested series lighting system in
the area of State Street and Wisconsin
Street, to restore lighting, as needed.
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b. Repaired and tested series lighting system to
restore lighting on Tecumseh Street and
State Street.
C. Performed various repairs to restore lighting
systems on Pine Street and Shirley Avenue.
d. Tested area of State Street and Oakwood Avenue,
and repaired one light.
III. Relocation to New Corporate Yard:
A. Considerable time was spent to relocate to the new
City's Traffic Signal and Street Lighting facility
from Chester Street Yard to the Alameda Street
Yard.
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MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Goals for
April, 1992
V45 -690
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ENGINEERING
GOALS
April, 1992
1. Complete Sewer Televising Project.
2. Complete the Sidewalk Reconstruction Project.
3. Complete FETSIM Project.
4. Complete analysis of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
and Wright Road Striping.
5. Complete analysis of intersection of Atlantic Avenue
and Carlin Avenue for restriping.
6. Complete striping of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
(continuous left -turn pocket) Arval Avenue - Benwell
Drive.
7. Complete 30% of Reclaimed Water Pipeline Project.
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16 O� CITY OF L lrnlLl
Cit o LYNWOOD
vE Ctty �.Mmtng Ckoffeeges
11330 6ULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD. CALIFORNIA 90202
(2131603-0220
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DATE: MARCH 10, 1992
TO: EMILIO M MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: ED NICHOLOFF, BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: MONTHLY GOALS FOR APRIL, 1992
1. Change conbination to door in Annex.
2. Install flood lights at Annex.
3. Install drop ceiling panel at Fire station 1.
4. Work on Telemetry Bracing.
5. Miscellaneous work on new yard projects.
6. Clean out drains on city roofs.
7. Change out A/C filters,
8. Emergency work as received.
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Memorandum
Date: March 3, 1992
To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
From: Sam Fort, Street Maintenance Supervisor
Subject: Street Division Goals for April, 1992
1. Perform City -wide inspection of blue painted pavement
markers (denote fire hydrant locations) replace missing
or damaged with new markers.
2. Repaint faded crosswalks and traffic legends on streets,
as needed.
3. Abate weeds in order to enhance the appearance of the
City and reduce summer fire hazards.
4. Trim low hanging tree limbs obstructing traffic control
signs.
5. Area III Maintenance
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City of LYNWOOD
c1� City '-Meeting ChaQQeng
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262
(213) 603 -0220
DATE: MARCH 8, 1992
TO: EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: RAUL M. SAENZ, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
SUBJECT: MONTHLY GOALS FOR APRIL, 1992
1. Complete rehabilitation of Well No. 11 and Boosters 1,2,
and 3.
2. Begin rehabilitation of Well No. 15.
3. Print and distribute city wide annual water quality
report to the consumer as mandated by the California
Department of Health Services.
4. Implement plan to inspect and test fire hydrants city wide,
and to locate and map all shut off valves.
5. Install two 12 inch gate valves for isolation of St. Francis
Medical Center.
6. Begin Economic and Feasibility Study of Well No.20.
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
1
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3.
vas43o
March 4, 1992
Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
John C. Leichty, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Traffic Signals /Electrical Maintenance -
Goals for April, 1992
Energy Conservation:
a) Test and evaluate lighting options that meet
standards and specifications for good visibility and
provide best energy conservation, for lighting and signal
systems.
b) Assist Public Works Department in an effort and common
goals in exploration and implementation of conservation.
Continue routine inspections and maintenance requirements to
lighting and signal systems.
Respond to complaints, calls and other unforeseen needs,
as required for the lighting and signal systems.
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Memorandum
Date: March 10, 1992
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To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
From: Steven Munoz, Garage Division Supervisor
Subject: Garage Division Goals - April, 1992
Will continue to maintain and make available for use all City
vehicles and equipment by performing a more extensive repair
program to minimize downtime.
Upcoming Projects /Purchases:
- To gather information on three phase refurbishment for
Fire Truck No. 311 Snorkel.
- Final specifications for bid on purchase of 2 Dial -A -Ride vans
- Gather information for specifications to bid for purchase of 2
medium duty dump truck.
- Gather information for specification to bid for purchase of
light duty pickup truck.
- Gather information to improve the yard security
- Retrofit water tank on equipment 515 stake bed
- Formulate list of equipment to consider for replacement during
Fiscal Year 1992 -1993.
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1992 /S
Rider Radar
J4 SUNDAY, FE
LOU MACK / La Angeles Mmes
A cyclist pedaling 11 m.p.h. has a way to go— Arcadia Police set up the solar - powered device
another 24 m.p.h. in fact —to hit the speed limit as a way of reminding drivers not to speed, but it
in the 400 block of Duarte Avenue in Arcadia. can also be used in enforcing traffic regulations.
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`Intelligent Highway' Get
Southland
a T& Drive in
m Tran , s , portal tion: Wires embedd&l in f"rcewa�ys
to monitor traffic could also sendinformation' to
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.ompijt&s in Vehicles. Caltrans and a university,
ire sponsoring a tryout of the system this weeL
STAFF Wkt
stand out Nm the
1141at regular internals, the I . 11. �
catior direction #n4 speej of the t,
nondescript subcompacts appeared co
cO ereGcer0om25MAesawa.yne
POilf 0 . co mputer screens iuka. otel�
ar LMAngeles International -
'Air'po 'News abduibongestion, collisions, construction and an
other road- choking events, meanwhile, was broadcast to the
a ci�,equj
Pe�� equipped cars as they sped over, wire loop embedded in the
roadw #,' the information appealed on dashboard comp
Res&rchers'from Caltrans and Cal Poly San Uis Obispo
�rr�� the d9monstration, whicfi will run through the end of tj,6
week. to test public and industry interest in "intelligent highway"
techriology th i being pioneeredin Califorma.—
tl.ie�technolcigy is'oLled inductive radio—"Inrad" for-,
short—and the researchers are try to see how ordinary
l
driv
and commercial shipping and delivery cornpamemight us en
or how it could be modified to make it more useful! e it I as is,
"I hate to put-it in the.context of we're a solution in search of a
?roblem, but that is where we are," said Walt Winter, manag of
he Inrad project for Cal
trans. 'We've invited ts. UPS
or,
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JIM MENDENIJALL, , J,1.mAngeln']Nmm
lod,der of Cal Poly Siih Luis Wisp, ab(Ab, examines
jt6roin car trunk. BeI6 computer.screen cik-gashboard.
5 AkckrLk II 1q92_
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CoaQihued from A3 'f.
Fmlgr :F ress— anybody with a= dispatch system —
heim�tody to ask them if they.think`:.they could use
thisikind of system." j '
,The key to Inrad is large wire loops t Caltrans
���gg embedded in freeways to.monitor fie fl a d
�ta traffic operations'manager Ste Leung
Uy -�fl3hs already has installed, about such loops
MV %bout half of the 600 ?riles of way in Los
%A'ngele's County - ''''`
Cars. trucks and buses create_a_m etic field as
. they pass over the wire loops. By sensing the field. the
kriops let Caltrans count the,`�ehicles. Freeway speeds
d congestion can be dete'X, tined by measuring
the
T ittakesto pass b no' e
That ?information now used to generate the
freewayicohdition reports dcast by radio stations
V and displayed on electronic eeway:message boards,
"as well alto dispatch tow tru s to stalled cars.
But researchers also decried that the loops can
`serve as .low -power radio antennas, receiving and
sending short bursts of infoi$ nation to passing cars
;equipped with transceivers and computers. That is the
idea behind Inrad.
l � Inrad is one of, several inter4hiv_e vehicle location
f- and communication systems under study, by Caltrarg
F to ease freeway congestion .' Along with ?m`fbrowavc
V iegoipment being studied in ;j+JiOthern - California
''= weak - signal Inrad eould be one y to warn drivers o1
i.: congestion ahead and divert the to other freeways or
�. major surface streets. In this wayhey could avoid the
,problem instead of compounding ij�.
I- With additional investment, ter said the tech-
- nolc6 also could someday let dispatchers relay specific
instryctions to individual vehicles -such as adding sales
i'calls'or canceling : an order =in Wfashiomthat'is safer,
� more Private and more precise than two -way radio.
.Although hundreds of miles of freeway already are
wtred and lnr d's,electronic.har,16, ,,_ i,eti_.._�.l
off the shelf, fnrad —or some system like if—'is still
'down the road a way;' Winter•said.,Engineers are
i simply casting about for "a way4o make freeways work
' better, he said. '
'Teople realized in the early '70s'that we can't build
our way out of congestion," Leung said. "There were too
...many economic, environmental and social concerns."
Researchers, meanwhile, conceded there could be
political problems with the technology If used to find
cars with expired ,registrations, for example, there
"could be civil rights questions. I. >,
;" But researchers are�undeterred.',,
� "Eventually, it'§ going to happen —no question:'
, Winter said. 4 + T
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Town Insists New Homes Include Bicycles' , l
From Associated press
AN JOSE —The tiny farming
town of Greenfield has put a
new twist on the old political
pledge of a "chicken in every
Pot bicycles fn every new
house.
Officials in the state's "Broccoli
Capital" have required two pro-
posed developments to put two
bikes in every new home to en-
courage residents to pedal around
instead of driving cars.
"I don't know whether they'll
use the bikes or hock them and
take the money and run," Green-
field Mayor Roy Morris said
Wednesday "Bin at .'east we're
doing some`: -ing about this brown
air in the Salinas Valley "
City Manager Arturo de la Cer-
da, who came up with the bicycle
idea, said the one - stoplight city of
8.000 people doesn't generate much
pollution. But dirty air spills into
the valley from busy U.S. 101, the
Silicon Valley and the popular
tourist destinations of Monterey
and Carmel.
"We wanted to do something to
control pollution and give home-
owners some direct benefit," De la
Cerda said. "I don't know if they'll
use the bikes, but even if they give
them away or sell them, somebody
will use them."
The Monterey Bay Unified Air
Pollution Control District supports
Greenfield's unique efforts to con-
trol regional air pollution.
Developers in California and
other stases often are required to
mitigate ncreased traffic and ac-
commodate bicycles by widening
roads or providing bike stands and
lanes for cyclists, he said.
But so far, Greenfield appears to
LOS
be the only city in the nation vfith
two- bike - per -home require ent. '
"I've heard of cities requiring
developers to build bike lanes, but
this is new to me. It's terrific," said
Andy Clarke, a Bicycle Federation
of America spokesman in Wash-
ington.
Wes Ball. the developer of a
105 -home project in Greenfield, is
skeptical. He said it's "no big deal"
to put $200 worth of unassembled,
adult bikes in each $90,000-
$100,000 home, but it might be a
waste of time.
"It's kind of a novel idea, but I
personally don't think it's going to
make much of an impact," Ball
said. "I was thinking we could
disallow wood fireplaces or put up
signs encouraging car- pooling in-
stead.
"I think a lot of those people will
just give the bikes to their kids."
ANGELES TIMES
Sunday, February 21, 1992
POTHOLES: Crews Also Contend With Angry Drams
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rather drive over potholes than
atpund pothole pluggers.
, A patching project on Barham
Boulevard in Hollywood on
Wednesday caused a traffic jam
tHat purportedly provoked a fist -
fIPub between two drivers.
lsewhere, motorists were tak-
ing out their frustration over
blocked -off lanes by aiming their
cars at pothole crews. In the past,
tT t�1gy have also aimed guns —al-
th'ough city officials say no shots
have been fired.
"I've had a lot of close calls with
people driving through the cones,"
said Sakamoto as he and partner
Carlos Jimenez shoveled hot as-
phalt into a two- foot -wide hole in
tie 1300 block of Martel Avenue. It
was one of 40 potholes that the pair
would fill this day
11 jump out of the way twice a
day," said Jiminez. "Some people
are mean. We're just trying to do
something nice for people."
The city's 35 two - person pothole
crews fill about 200,000 holes a
1 .
'This is not New York. We've never lost a car in a
pothole.'
WILLIAM HARDING
year, said Gregory Scott, a street
maintenance supervisor About
70% are reported by people who
call the pothole hot line: (213)
485 -5661.
The 24 -hour fix -it pledge has
been made because the city views
potholes as an emergency safety
hazard, Scott said. As a result, most
holes get patched before they be-
come big problems.
"This is not New York. We've
never lost a car in a pothole. People
in L.A. are not bashful. They call
and report potholes," said William
Harding, a third - generation street
maintenance worker who is in
charge of roadways in the Holly-
wood area.
Los Angeles' mild climate also
helps. Streets in other cities bleak
apart when rainwater freezes and
expands inside cracks, said Isaac
Sparks, a street superintendent in
the Mid -City area. Sparks said
Cleveland's potholes are the big-
gest he has ever seen.
S ome Easterners actually boast
of their legendary potholes.
Joked a scholar at American Uni-
versity to a Washington, D.C.,
newspaper last week. "What do
you call the academicians who
come to study Washington's
streets every year? Experts in risk
management —or Roads Scholars."
A Minneapolis columnist last
month chronicled one 'pothole as
"deep enough to trap small cars. In
fact, the driver of a subcompact
might actually enjoy a moment or
two of weightlessness as the vehi-
cle plunged into the abyss."
In Chicago, researchers have
spent $1.1 million developing a
prototype pothole repair truck that
uses a computerized imaging cam-
era to size up potholes and robot
arms to fill and seal them.
On Martel Avenue, Sakamoto
and Jimenez used a jackhammer to
even out the edges of the pothole.
Then they shoveled asphalt heated
to 320 degrees from a four -ton pile
in the back of their dump truck.
Finally, they smoothed out the
patch with a noisy, lawn mower
engine - powered tamping machine
powered by a noisy lawn -mower
engine. The repair cost the city
about $7.30.
Passing motorists and residents
were patient while the pair blocked
off the street. That is because it is a
neighborhood of Russian immig-
rants.
Said Igor Mamulis, who moved
from Kiev six months ago: "We
have bigger potholes back there."
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Mean Streets
■ Public works: Pothole patchers find
that inconvenienced drivers can be
nastier than the weather Recent rains
have kept crews hopping.
By BOB POOL
TIMrti STAFF WRITER
Rough &ads Ahead
Hundreds of po s have appeared in local roads because of recent*ms. They can form In lust a few hours
after asphalt roads have been drenched. Road crews are out in force filling them, while unlucky drivers who
have run into potholes are having their mechanics make repairs.
The Making of a Pothole
In Water under
ViiiiiF the road
Rainwater sinks through
cracks in old or weakened
.isphalt. The water Is
,akM up by the mixture
of rock, gravel and sand
that supports the road
Water Asphalt
® Roadbed
erodes
Vehicles passing over the
road force water through
the soggy malbevl,
cerntaally eroding parts
of it
Car Tire
® Asphalt
breaks away
Asphalt snks into the
eroded portions of the
raadbcd and eventfully
cracks under the
continued impact of
vehicle tires. Chunks
co nc lu se.
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one., -rhni by DANNY aULUI'A> l An,,I,, T -va
here are times when David Sakamato feels
like he's in a rut
Like on days when the weather turns nasty
passersby are even nastier and the workload makes
him wonder if he Is in over his head.
Sakamoto is a professional pothole man.
lie Is one of 70 pothole patchers who work full
time on Los Angeles 7,500 miles of streets and
alleys. This week, the 31- year -old Sakamoto and his
co- workers are up to their asphalt in alligators.
Last week's rain has created thousands of new
potholes. And a longstanding city promise to try to
plug every hole within 24 hours is keeping the
pothole patrol hopping.
Potholes are created when rain seeps through
cracks in the roadway and makes the soil under-
neath mushy That causes the pavement to sink,
creating more cracks — "al ligatoring," as street
workers call it. Then the weight of cars passing over
those cracks breaks up the paving and a pothole is
born.
Officials say potholes caused by last week s
storms will continue showing up for weeks to come.
They say it may take a month to fill them all.
But Los Angeles streets are more saturated with
cars than with rain Some impatient motonsts would
Please see POTHOLES, B4
LOS ANGELES
I
Damage to
the Car
Potholes ran somcumes
cause AT, Peal hundred
doltvs worth of
damage to nmc. If the
steering germs unusual
or other problems
appear, lbi�r the
vehicle checked
Potholes Can:
• Flatten a tire
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■ Benda wheel
in Rum i(heel
l alignment
• Damage shock
absorbers or
susponaon struts
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• Dan parts
under [hp Far if it
1,01111m Fit
DAYIDPU('RETT
TIMES
Sunday, February 21, 1992
LARRY IYSSEL / la Angelo Tine
David Sakamoto uses a tamping
machine after filling a pothole
with fresh asphalt In Hollywood