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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. .i `^ 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. / _/ ~'. ~ .~ ~~. -.~ City Clerk, City of y ynwood T APPROVED FEBRUARY 21, 1978 ~~ or, i y of Lynwood ~. 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. ~'. f City lerk, City 6f1 Lyn ov~"od~- APPROVED FEBRUAlj~ 21, 1978 or, pity"or Lynwoo