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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1978-01-17 - CC REGULAR MEETING JANUAR` ~..'~ , ' 9?8 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met, lrx a ~:eg~~.l~~r session in the City Hail, 11330 B~;l.lis Rca.d, cn abcsre date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Rowe in the chaiie Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins., Morr~..s and Rowe: answered the roll. call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City P~~anageY Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by C-~:~Jr~f r.1- man Byork, and carried, that the m~rutes cf the a.d~i,_•t~rr:ecd regular meeting of January 3, 1.978, the reg,ala.r meet Ong of January 3, 1978 and the add corned. regular me~:t~:,~~~ ,~ f: January 10, 1.978 be approved a.s written PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time h:~d _ _ °:re~ ~ ~° ~~ _.. ., .. Zone change from hearing on the appl.icaticn. cf M~ . Rand;; r'.~~~1es fc; C-2 to R-3, I.~ot change of zone from C-2 tc R-3 cry I,c~ ~ Ts~~~{:~`~ ~?'`: 23, Tr. 279 The City Manager presented a .repcrr, ~.~n tre ~ ~.~r.:~ ~_.~_. Commission actions pursuant to a publ~~. '^ea~~~r~ ~~ ~-.- matter anal recommended Cou.r~c:al apprcT„,=al cf th? z;~:r~ change. The Mayor inquired if there were an~~ prc~r~ wishing to speak in fa~,Tor ,.^,f the pr°oposed c°r:~arge ~:. zone . There was roc response . The May ~_~ a . k~-d ~. f` ; :: , wished to speak in opposit~.a+n t,~. tree pr p_ ~.ed vr,ar~~~ :. ;. zone . As there was no re pcnse , the May^:r d~° ~ , ,, ~ '' .-ti hearing closed. Appl. for zone It was moved by Co.~.ncilman Higgins, seconded by change by Councilman. Morris, teat the change of zone be denied„ R. Cowles denied Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higg:ir..~~, M, "~;•°~.s, Rat^~= Noes: Noneo Absent: Noneo It wa.s moved by Councilman Morris, se%:cnd~d. bz Councilman Higgins, and carried, >hat tr~F_ N-~~,~^se~ change of zone be referred to the Pla.nn:~r:G r~:mrr~;.;s ,:r for re-study as it pertains ± ~; confo:rrrar:ca~- v,-.tl~ ±:he General Plane Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the t~..me had ar~~~_ :~ ed ~' -- t° ~~ r __ Zone change from hearing on the application of Mr ~ Ed.w~.n ± ~ L~ ycker f~_ ,r. CB-l to R-3, Lots change of zone from CB-1 to R-3 on Lots 8, ~, r~n~; ~~:~,~~:a 8,9,10,11, Tract Tract 20680 03560-3570 Century Bouleva~::3p, mho ~'~_~~; 20680 Manager presented a report ors the Plardnlr~g Gc~m~~~1~-,r~~c~~•~9 actions pursuant to a public hea~~i_ng on r. ~e m~ ~~'~ = r ::.~ recommended approval of the pr,,po~.,ecK c=,har~~ ,~~ 7.-~-,,- The Mayor inquired if anyc;ne p ~e.s 17~t: w ,r; ~? ~- _ ~ ~,e ~~ .~ in favor of the proposed cha.ngG ^t, z:~~_;~.e , Nor ~ ~'r~~n' ~r Becker, the applicant, addres:_~ed the ~ zrs~- ~ ~, ~~~. the area as it is presen.tl.y de~rel ope:d an:.~ ~;~,: _~ ~`,~ ~ r-~ he proposes to develop 3? apartment. ~.kr- %.ts c; r, . ~_~_:- propertyo The Mayor inquired if any one ~n~ ~_;hed t~~ ~pr~ak ~N. opposition to the proposed zone ^ra.r~g~ (.~ ~, Mrs. Gertrude Bogucki, 3561 Brenton Avenue, spoke in opposition to the change in zone on the basis that apartment units would not conform to the medical building on the south and the retirement complex to the north of the property and would interfere with the use of the area by the elderly people who are residents there. Mrs. Kay Masai. addressed the Council to state that she was uncertain as to her opinion of the zone change and questioned the type of structure planned, whether or not it would be a low-cost housing project and if there would be numerous children among the tenants. She was informed that those were matters into which the law does not permit inquiry by the Council; that the question under considera- tion is whether or not apartments should be developed there. As there were no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the public hearing closedo It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, than the proposed change of zone be denied and the matter sent to the Planning Commission for study in relation to c^n- formance with the General Plan. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Alan Barndollar, President of the Lynwood Firefighters' Association, addressed the Council concerning the annual Lynwood Firemens' Variety Show planned for March 19, 1978 and answered questions from the Council relatiue to disposition of funds received by the Firefighters' Association and the relationship with Richard George Productions who handles promotion of the events In dis- cussing the fund-raising and use of the proceeds, Mayor Rowe commented on a letter received expressing appreciation for a donation made to a Burn Center by-'the Firefighters' Association.- In response to objections by Mr. Gre°n, Mr. Barndollar assured the Council that the books and records of the Association are open for Council inspection. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman, Higgins, that the Council go on record as approving the request for approval of the variety show. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. Mrs. Virginia Robbins addressed the Council to question why ticket sales have been proceeding prior to approval by the Council. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS ~,,.,, ORDINANCE N0. 1024 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYN4JOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NOo 570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS REGULATING BUSINESSES WHICH ARC CHARACTERIZED BY AN EMPHASIS ON SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Roweo Noes: None. Absent: None, Appl. for zc change by E.I. Becker denied -ry .> Vag ~.ety Shop app a ,~ . , , : ~, A~,., _,v.,_ - g I Ord. 1025 rel. to licensing & regulation of certain businesses adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No. 102+ be ORDINANCE N0. 1025 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS TO THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSESa" was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Mcrri.s, Roi~rE. Noes: None. Absent: None. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Cauncilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Ordinance No~ 1025 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Mor:is, Rowe. Prop. ord. rel. The City Attorney explained that when the City to animal control contracted with the Southeast Area Animal Control cont'd Authority, it was understood that the Lynwood Ccde relating to animal control would be amended to conform to agency requirements. He presented for the Council's consideration an amendatory ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be continued to allow study of its provisions. Agrt. with School The City Manager presented an agreement between the Dist. for maint. City and the Lynwood Unified School District for sere. app'd maintenance services provided by the City at the rate of $3.73 per hour and recommended approval cf the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the agreement be approved. Res. 78-5 auth. The City Manager reported that negotiations have begin acq. of prop. for completed for acquisition of Parcel 36 (portion of Long .Bch. Blvd. Lot 13, Tract 2794 ) in connection with Long Beach Widening Boulevard Widening Project, Phase III and recommended authorization to purchase by adoption of RESOLUTION NO 78-5 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTi' NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD " It .was moved by Councilman Higgins;, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 78-5 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe,. Noes: None< Absent: None. A report on rates of pay for hourly employees and leadmen was presented by the City Manager with ±he recommendation that they be approved by adoption of ~ti RESOLUTION N0. 78-6 entitled: "A RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY Res. 78-6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE RATE GF Rate of pay fo PAY FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES AND LEADMEN . " It wa.s moved by hourly emp. & Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that leadmen Resolution No. 78-6 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. Requests for leaves of absence as requested by Jose A. Aguirre, Donald Wright and Sherry Mohr were presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the leaves of absence be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 78-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAM." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-7 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report was presented on the proposed ordinance establishing salaries and expense reimbursement far Council members as requested at the previous meeting. Following a discussion of the proposed changes, an ORDINANCE entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY COUNCILMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented. It was moved by .Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that the ordinance be read by title only and that it be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLi~TiON -N0. 78-$ entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 78-8 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA RESOLUTION N0. 78-g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT ALL BALLOTS BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL; COUNTING PLACE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 78-9' be adopted. As there were no objections, the Mayor declared the motion carried, Leaves of abs. app'd for: J.A. Aguirre D.Wright & S. Mohr Res. 78-7 Demands HGDA Ord.first rea re Council salary increa Res. 78-8 D~mar.ds ~P~~-s. ~~8-9 F:,Aa~~ ding far ~ ~'e~t,L a.l ~~.zt~r•~..ng Pla~~t l f ) COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Higgins req. Councilmian Higgins asked that the overgrown trees on for Traf.& Pking. Century Boulevard, east of Imperial Highway be Corrml. study rel. corrected and that the question of 2-hour parking in to 2-hr. parking that area be referred to the Traffic and Parking on Century Blvd. Commission. ~Coun. Green re Councilman Green urged attendance by Council membe~~s .Independent Cities at the Independent Cities meeting to be held on Mtg.,lighting on January 25, 1978 in the City of Arcadia. Councilman Atlantic, abate- Green also expressed his pleasure with the improved ment of dilap. lighting on Atlantic Avenue and asked if it would be houses and possible to extend similar lighting south to repainting of McMillan Street. He also commented on the number of buildings dilapidated dwellings around the city and asked if a survey could not be made and proceedirzgs initiated to abate such housing. He also inquired about repainting buildings on which gra.ff:~.ti has previously been painted out by City forces. He was informed. b;, the City Manager that an inventory will be made c{' out-of-town owners and they will be requested tc~ sign. a form that will allow repainting to be carried. out. City Mgr. req. to The Oldtimers Steelworkers Foundation Hot Lunch seek funding for Program for senior citizens being carried on. at the Hot Lunch Program Community Center building was discussed. The response has been greater than antici..pated arbd a means of funding additional meals was di_s^us~ed. It was the consensus of the Council that the Manager seek funding to meet the demand for additi~ral r~~~,J_= , The Council was informed that the Foundation has applied for an allotment for 400 but that w,~n't occur until July 1, 19?8. Coun. Morris req. Ceuncilman Morris commented on the actl.on by th.e to remove portion Army Corps of Engineers some years ago when a pertior_~ of Lynwood from of Lynwood, east of Atlantic Avenue, was placed in a flood-control area,flood-control area. He asked that the City Manager City newsletter, contact the Army Corps of Engineers relative to req. for info. re removing the area from the flood area because ~f th° grants coordinator cost to homeowners for flood insurance. Ccur~c~i.lmar; report on SERCI~A Morris also inquired about the status cf the propc~ ~? City newsletter and was informed that the first: edition should be cut within the next week er tv~~o. Councilman Morris also .inquired about the feasibil:,~ry of employing a "Gran.ts Cocrdi.nator" anal requested information as to the possible need for such a position. Councilman Morris presented a report on the status of" the Southeast Regional Comm.u.n~_ty .Ar..ta,~r. Agency and asked for an extension of time for the withdrawal from the agency < It was moved by ~.. ~_~~a~=.~ ~ i-~ Rescission of man Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, any' ^- ter,. withdrawal from that a letter be sent rescinding the City's i~,_i';.~?%~._~a.~~~=-' SERCCA app'd from the SERCCA agency until further notice o PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR W.Cunn~ingharrl - Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, ~~ddre~::~; Council salary the Council concerning the proposed salary' i_nc~°:~~ 1 increase expense reimbursement for members of the Ci.'vy C;,-:anc=' ~_ , He expressed the view that the current salary is to•~~ low and should have been increased previo~z~:1y~. ~,rJ Mr. Dave Richman addressed the Council concerning the zoning matters which were heard earlier in the meeting and which were denied. Mrs. Frances Navertel of Cedar Avenue addressed the Council to describe problems she has encountered in correction of building and other code violations by a ~`! tenant-about which City and Health Department inspec- tors were unable to be of assistance, and urged that a way be found to give code enforcement personnel broader authority for enforcement. Mr. William Kollitz addressed the Council concerning an RTD bus stop on the north side of Imperial Highway, west of Atlantic Avenue and suggested that efforts be made to have the bus stop relocated as it currently creates a traffic hazard. The Mayor suggested that the Rapid Transit District be contacted relative to moving the bus stop. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned tc February 7, 1978 at 7 p.m. ,City Clerk, City of Lynwood D. Rachman - zoning F. Navertel - code enforcemen W. Kollitz - RTD bus stop APPROVED FEBRUARY 7, 1978