HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1978-02-07 - CCREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1978
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered the
roll call. Councilman Green was absent.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded
by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Councilman Green's
absence be excused.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of January 17, 1978 and the regular meeting
of January 17, 1978 be approved as written.
The Mayor read a proclamation designating the date of
February 24 and 25 as "Feather Days." Mr. Jim Soldana,
representing the Southwest Indian Scouts was present to
receive a copy of the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public
hearing on the proposed amendment of Zoning Ordinance
No. 570 to permit condominiums and conversion of existing
dwellings to condominiums in residential zones. The City
Manager presented a report reviewing the previous actions
of the Planning Commission which recommended adoption of
an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF
CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AMONG THE
PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 ZONE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD."
Mrs. Jean Larson, 11031-A Louise Street spoke in favor
of the amendment and described property which she wishes
to convert to a condominium. The City Attorney explained
that approval of the ordinance would merely allow
condominiums and conversions as a permitted use and
subsequent to its adoption, specific applications could
be submitted.
The Mayor inquired if any others wished to speak in
favor of the proposed amendment. There was no response.
The Mayor inquired if there were any wishing to speak in
opposition to the amendment. As there was no response,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Following a discussion with the City Attorney about the
impact upon the housing stock of the community and
provisions to insure proper maintenance of condominiums,
it was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the hearing be continued to the
March 21, 1978 meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Proclamation
"Feather Dayti
Public Hearin
Amend. to Ord
570 rel. to
condominiums
cont'd to
3/21/7
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Public Hearing
hearing on the proposed amendment of Zoning Ordinance .relative to
No. 570 by changing front yard fence height requirements fence height
in residential zones. The City Manager presented a regrts. in
report on the proposed amendment and the recommendations resid. zones
of~the Planning Commission, and suggested that after
allowing public comment, that the matter be returned
to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to
speak in favor of the proposed amendment.
Mrs. Louella Stickler, 3373 Carlin Avenue, spoke in
favor of permitting 5-foot fences in front yards and
~-foot fences in rear yards.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in
opposition to the proposed amendment.
Rev. Charles Floyd addressed the Council in oppoisition
to a change which would permit fences higher than the
present 42-inch front yard height limit.
Mr. Dave Richman inquired how the front and rear yards
are defined in the case of a corner lot with long
sideyard. As there were no others wishing to speak,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Prop. amend.Councilman Higgins .:suggested that the matter be
of Ord. 57o referred back to the Planning Commission for study of
rel. to front fence requirements in industrial areas as well as in
yard fence the residential areas. It was moved by Councilman
hgt. returned Higgins, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried,
to Planning that the Council concur in the staff recommendation
Corrml. for that the matter be returned to the Planning Commission
', further study for further study of the fence ordinance .
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
A report on the request of Larsen Hogue Electric.
Service Center for rerental of a 60 x 220 foot parcel
of State-owned property in the freeway corridor was
presented by the City Manager.
' Rerental of Mr. Richard Williams of Larsen Hogue Electric Service
Fwy. prop. to Center informed the Council that they proposed to use
Larsen Hogue the property, which is adjacent to their facility on
`;' app'd Imperial Highway, for off-street parking. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that the rerental be approved subject to
CALTRANS ability to show ownership of the property.
Rerental of A report on the request of J . C . Singleton for rerental
Fwy. prop. to of .State-owned property in the freeway corridor located
J.C.Singleton at 11706 Atlantic Avenue was presented. Mr. Singleton
app'd addressed the Council to state that there would be no
alcoholic beverages sold at his place of business. It
was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the rerental be approved.
Res. 78-10 The City Manager reported that negotiations have been
Acq. of prop. completed for acquisition of Parcel 20 for Phase III of
for Phase III Long Beach Boulevard Widening (11103-17 Long Beach
Long Bch.Blvd.Boulevard) and recommended that purchase of the property
be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 78-10
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY ""Z
FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD."
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 7~-10 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
The City Manager reported that negotiations have been
completed for acquisition of Parcel No. 39 for Phase III
of Long Beach Boulevard Widening (N.E. corner of Long Beach
Boulevard and Alma Avenue) and recommended that purchase of
the property be authorized by adoption of RESOLUTION N0.
78-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY
FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD."
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, that Resolution No. 78-11 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
A report on bids received for the State Street Improvement
Project was presented by the City Manager (FAU Project No.
LA-DOT(H)-11-77-776 EDA Project No. 07-52-2.6253). It was
recommended that the Council award the bid for the project
to Griffith Company at the bid price of $675,890.30 subject
to EDA and CALTRANS' approval. It was moved by Councilman
Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur
in the recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
RESOLUTION N0. 78-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THAT THE SHERIFF OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD FILE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS STATING INTENT
TO PARTICIPATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S 911 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 53100." It was moved by Councilman Byork,
~'"` seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. 78-12
be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
A report on appointment of Mr. Robert F. Alderman of
Willdan Associates as City Engineer was presented by the
City Manager together with RESOLUTION N0. 78-13 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER." It was moved by Councilman
Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No.
78-13 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Res.78-11
Acq. of prop.
for Phase III
Long Beach
Blvd.
Bid award -
Griffith Co.
State Street
Imprv. Proj.
Res. 78-12
Auth. partic.
in County
911 Emergency
Tel: Sys.Plan
Res. 78-13
Appointing
City Engineer
As requested by HCDA Director Christopher R. Johnston, it Public hearing
was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by .Councilman for HCDA grant
Byork, and carried, that a public hearing on the City's app. app'd
proposed grant application be set for February 21, 1978.
A report on waiver of rental fees for use of City Park
Athletic Fields for local youth groups under adult
supervision was presented by the City Manager. It was
recommended that Section XII, Item 5, of the Recreation
and Parks Department General Policy of Operation be
amended to include the following: A. Maximum free
usage granted to any one youth group during any one
calendar week period shall be no more than two nights and
no more than a total of four hours; and B. Reservations
for free usage of athletic field lights may be made a
Amend. to Rec.
& Parks Genl.
Policy app'd
maximum of thirty days in advance of the date of intended
use. It was further recommended that the existing light-
ing fees owed by the Lynwood Pop Warner Association be
waived.
It was suggested by Councilman Higgins, that sub-paragraph
"C" be added to provide that the waiver apply to bona fide
Lynwood groups and approved by the Recreation Director.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Byork, and carried, that the Council concur in the
recommendations with the addition of sub-paragraph "C."
Written pol- A report on request for use of the VIP Room in Bateman
icy for use Hall was presented with the recommendation that the City
of VIP Room Council establish written policy for the use of the
in Bateman Bateman Hall VIP Room to be included in the Recreation and
Hall to be Parks Department Rules and R~:gulations governing use of
prepared recreation facilities. After discussing the uses for which
the room was intended, it was moved by Councilman Morris,
Use of VIP seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Lynwood
Room by Womens' Club Board of Directors be permitted to use the
Womens'Club room on a monthly basis.
app'd
Rev. Charles Floyd addressed the Council to inquire what
Re. Floyd re procedure other community groups would follow in requesting
app. proced. use of the VIP Room. He was informed that application should
for use of be made at the Recreation Department in the usual manner but
VIP Room the use would be subject to approval by the City Council.
Prop.anirna.l The proposed animal control ordinance was held over for
ord. held further study .
over
ORDINANCE N0. 1026 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ord. 1026 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
relative to CITY COUNCILMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
Council sal- COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented for second read-
ary ing. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by
Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Ordinance No. 1026 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: Councilman Byork.
Absent: Councilman Green.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Res. 78-14 RESOLUTION N0. 78-14 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR."
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 7~-14 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:30 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
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CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
RESOLUTION N0. 78-15 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPOINTING ELECTION
OFFICERS AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1978." was
presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 7tS-15 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris, Rowe.
Noes: None.
~ Absent: Councilman Green.
Res. 78-15
Apptg.Electio
Officers &
Est. Polling
Places
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Muscular Dys.
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request application
from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission to app'd
conduct its annual fund-appeal during June, 197.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman City of Hope
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request application
from the City of Hope for permission to conduct its app'd
annual "Hope Sunday" campaign on June 11, 1978.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Seventh-day
Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request Adventist
from Southern California Conference of Seventh-day application
Adventists for permission to conduct its fund solicitation app'd
by their Community Crusade Against Drugs and Diseases.
COUNCIL AGENDA
The City Manager informed the Council that a schedule of
the vacancies existing on the various boards and
commissions would be available for the February 21, 1978
meeting. In commenting on the resignation of
Mr. John Adams from the Personnel Board, it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and
carried, that a suitable plaque be prepared for presenta-
tion to Mr. Adams.
Councilman Higgins commented on problems arising from
catch-basins full of trash during recent heavy rain and
suggested that the next news bulletin caution citizens
against dumping trash in catch-basins.
Councilman Byork commented on the need for immediate
removal of houses which have been acquired in the
redevelopment project area. He was informed that bids
have been called for removal of the structures.
Commission
vacancy list
avail. at
2/21/7~i mtg.
Coun.Higgins
re catch-basin
Coun.Byork
re removal of
houses in
redevelop area
Councilman Morris commented on a recent newspaper article Coun. Morris
regarding crime within the City when in fact the crime re crime rate,
rate is declining. He also complimented the City staff Info. Bulletin
on the Information Bulletin recently sent to the citizens
of the community.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Charles Anderson, 11352 Louise Avenue, addressed the
,rte- Council concerning crime statistics as published in the
f Lynwood Journal and in FBI reports. He also informed
the Council that residents on Nevada Street are asking
that off-street parking be provided for Lindbergh School
personnel in order that on-street parking will be avail-
able to residents of Nevada Street. He also took
exception to the Mayor's remarks to another citizen
earlier in the meeting.
C. Anderson -
crime rate,
off-street
parking
B.Downs - Mr. Bob Downs, 3820 Carlin Avenue, inquired about applying
commission for appointments to City commissions. He also complained
vacancies, of Sheriff's cars driving at high speeds down Carlin Avenue
parking during daylight hours .
C. Williams - Mr. Cal Williams, 4235 Brewster, addressed the Council to
trash pickup request clarification of the current trash pickup
requirements.
R. Henning - Mr. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, addressed the
abandoned car Council to complain of a junk car which has been left in
the alley and asked that steps be taken to remove it.
D. Richman - Mr. Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed the
repair of Council to call attention to many of the residential streets
streets in need of repair .
R.C.Waranius -Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard,
crime stats. addressed the Council to describe crime activities in his
area during the past 10 days. Mr. Waranius was given a
copy of the current crime statistics as provided by the
Sheriff's Department.
Rev.Floyd - Rev. Charles Floyd inquired about use of vacant gas stations
vacant gas for liquor stores and inquired about an ordinance which
stations would prevent the proliferation of liquor stores within the
community.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to February 21,
197 at 7 p.m.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1978
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 7 p.m.
Mayor Rowe in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Higgins, Morris and Rowe answered
the roll call. Councilman Green was absent.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City
Manager Valliere.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Morris, and carried, that Councilman
Green's absence be excused.
A presentation describing the training and field
work of the Los Angeles County Fire Department
Paramedic Personnel was presented by Paramedics
Jim Jeffrey and Gene McCarthy. Chief Clyde Bragdon
and Operations Division Chief Ron King were also
present.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session for
matters of litigation. Following the executive
session, the meeting was adjourned.
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