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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-03-21 - CC._._ _. _ . -. ,_ k..~ _a REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21~ 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 Higgins in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman • Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 21, 1978, the regular meeting of February 21, 1978, the regular meeting of March 7, lg7$ and the adjourned regular meeting of March 14, 1978 be approved as written. PRESENTATzON Mayor Higgins presented an inscribed gave). to former Presentation Mayor Rowe and commended him on his service to the City. James E. Rowe CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by G4uncilms,n Girl Scout sale Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request app'd from the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council for per- mission to sell cookies from March 3 through March 13, 1978 and calendars from November 17 through December 11, 1978. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Veterans' Buddy Morris, and carried, that the Council approve the request Poppy sale app'd from Lynwood Veterans of Foreign Wars for permission to sell Buddy Poppies on May 19 and 20, 1878, It was moved by Councilman: Byork, seconded by Councilman Ltr. of crud. Morris, and carried, that the letter from Miss Anna Pierce frgm A. Pierce commending the Lynwood Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department be accepted and filed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Publi,e Hearing - hearing on the proposed change of zone from R-1 to M zone Zpne change on Lot 34, Block 1 of Tract 5418, 2653 108th Street. The R-1 to M zone City Manager presented a report on the recommendations of the Planning Commission pursuant to public hearings. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed change of zone. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. An ordinance entitled: Ord. f~,rst read "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Zone cY~nge AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPQSE OF CLASSIF~CA- R-], to M zone TION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by tiirle only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Nines: None. Absent: None. ~~- s p v) v ~ Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Public hearing The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public l~uisance on hearing to ascertain whether nuisances were being main- prop. in I-105 tained on properties in the proposed I-105 Freeway Fwy. corridor corridor. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to give testimony in favor of the proposed abatement. Mr. Keith Johnson, Director of Public Safety and Community Services, was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council. Chief Johnson identified each of the properties and described the conditions which, in his opinion, constitute a health -and safety hazard to the residents of the community. He testified that the photographs of the respective properties on display accurately describe and depict the conditions of the premises and, in his professional opinion, constitute a nuisance. The City Attorney requested that the photographs be made part 'of the official record. There being no one else present who wished to be sworn in or to provide testimony in the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-22 ,Deter .Nuisance Viand Directing Abate. on prop. jn I-105 Fwy. jcorridor RESOLUTION N0. 78-22 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING. THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that a letter be sent to Governor Brown with a copy of the resolution and photographs by registered mail. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Public hearing The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for ,:Proposed public hearing, continued from the meeting of 'icondexninium ord. February, 7, 1978, on proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570, to provide for the inclusion of condominiums and condominium conversion among the permitted uses in the R-3 zone of the City. The City Manager reported that the whole zoning ordinance is to be under revision by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the matter be postponed for f~.u~t.her study. Where being no objection, ithe mo~tio~n curried:. ~ .. f 5..7 t• I MANAGEMENT. STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager reported on Traffic and Parking Commission recommendation for a two-hour parking restriction on Century Boulevard northside, between Imperial Highway and Benwell Drive and presented RESOLUTION N0. 78-23 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHEREIN PARKING IS PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green. Absent: None. The City Manager presented two documents for Council consideration; a lease and agreement and permit for right of entry between the C~,t~+ = of Los Angeles and the City of l,,ynvamod~ fvY' the old library facility . The :City AtEorney'outlined the terms-and conditions of the lease and agreement. 'the lease period is for 1'0 years at a monthly rate of $1,267; purchase price is based on a County appraisal of $ 00,000 and declines throughout the life. of the lease to ~1 at the expiration of the lease. It w~.s moved by Counci':lman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, Ghat the documents be, approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: 'None. The Mayor thanked Councilman Rowe for his work in conneet~on wifh=the acquisition ~'of `the old library. The City Manager reported on the operation of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act programs ~CETA) and presented RESOLUTION N0. 78-24 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AGREEING TO THE TRANSFER AND OEERATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACT RESPONSIBILITIES TO LYNWOOD SERVICES CORPORATION AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY." The Lynwood Services Corporation will be non-profit and will have representatives from industry, school district, Housing anal Community Development Advisory Board, Community Affairs Commission, members of the City Council and City Manager on its Board of Directors. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-24 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None'. Absent: None. The City Manager reported that the County has advised that they will pay the entire cost of the completed resurfacing ~,.... pro,ject on Imperial Highway from Mona Boulevard to Alameda Street and, therefore, have agreed to cancel the existing cooperation agreement for this improvement. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Cancellation Agreement be approved. Roil Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe; Higgins. Noes: None. ' Absent: None. Res. 78-23 Two-hpur parking restrict~.on pn Century Blvd. N/ between Imperial Hwy. & Benwell I Lease end Agrt. for old library facility app'd Res. 78-24 Operation of cETA by Lynwood Services Corp. Cancellation ~1gr1 for resurfacing project 7*mperial, Hwy. app-d c~ ~~ i AsRSUmption of Liability Agrt. app'd Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo The City Manager reported on Assumption of Liability Agreement` with the County of Los Angeles whereby the County assumes certain liability in return for self- insurance fees included in contract service rates of the County. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Assumption of Li~.bility Agreement be approved. Ord. first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY read re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CITY CODE animal cont. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ADOPTING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO ANIMAL CONTROL." was presented for Council considera- tion. In discussing the ordinance, upon the suggestion of Captain Waller of the Sheriff's Department, it was the consensus of the Council that Section 5-05 (Police Powers) and Section 5-08 (Interference with Duty) be deleted. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded . by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read by title only, with the deletion of Section 5-05 and Section 5-08. There being no objection, the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Sec. Pacific The City Manager presented an agreement between the,. Agrt. app'd City of Lynwood and Security Pacific National Bank relative to property improvement loans in connection with the Housing Rehabilitation Program and recommended ~ approval of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the agree- ment be approved with a date. correction on Page 4 of the ?_lst of March, 1978 instead of the 4th day of April, 1978. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. a 1 Noes: None. Absent: None. Grants Coor. An agreement between the City of Lynwood and Agrt. app'd Irwin Seliger for Grants Coordinating Services was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the agreement be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager introduced to the Council, Associate Engineer, Mr. Ray, Pang; Grants Coordinator, Mr. Irwin Seliger and Administrator of the CETA Program, ""' Mr. Bill Fisher. ~'~ P" ). ; FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 78-25 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 Byork, that Resolution No. 78-25 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA Res. 78-25 Demands Councilman Byork- recommended that everyone take advantage Coun. Byork re of the free blood pressure .testing available at the fire blood pressure stations . He also commented on the success of the new testing, DiahA- Dial-A-Ride program. Councilman Byork suggested that the Ride & "Student ~y n City 'sponsor a "Student Day" at City Hall. Councilman Morris commented on the completion of repair work at California Avenue and Centlzry Boulevard. The Mayor opened nominations for vacancies on the various commissions. Councilman Byork nominated Elizabeth .Espeseth for Community Affairs Commission. Councilman Morris moved that the nominations be closed. Elizabeth Espeseth was reappointed to Community Affairs Commission. Councilman Rowe nominated Robert Downs for the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Councilman Morris nominated Betty B. Kellar for reappointment to Housing and_Community Development Board. Councilman Rowc..,mo~ed to close nominations. Betty B. Kellar was reappointed to Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Mayor Higgins nominated Joel Jones for Personnel Board. Councilman Green nominated Sal Ledesma for Personnel Board. Councilman Byork moved to close nominations. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Coun. Morris re street repair Commission and Board nominations & appointments E. Espeseth re- appt'd to Comm. Aff. Comm. B.B. Kellar re- appt'd to HCDAB Dave Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed the Council D• Richman - p~ regarding input from the community at public hearings . hearings & Treas He also asked if he was going to be sworn in as Treasurer position and was advised by the City Attorney that the matter is before the court. Bill Anderson, 11352 Louise Avenue, addressed the Council to inquire about his application for Community Affairs Commission. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, addressed the Council to ask about the court calendar on the Treasurer matter and was advised that as soon as there is a court date, ~'""`` the press would be informed. In response to Mr. Henning's question about the agreement with Security Pacific National Bank, Mrs. Virgin~.a Robbins responsed that all local banks were approached relative to property improve- ment loans. B. Anderson - Corrmission appl. .; R. Henning - Treas. position & agrt. with Sec. Pacific a~ ~ J. Sherman - Jbnny Sherman, 3623 Agnes Street, addressed the Council commission relative to her eligibility to serve on a commission eligibility since she is a state employee. Tt was moved by Councilman Morris, secgnded by Mayor Higgins, that the meeting adjourn to April 5, 1978 at 7 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Higgins. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to April 4, 1978 at 7 p.m. Following the adjournment at the request of Mayor; Higgins, those present stgod in a moment of silence in memory of the late Arthur Pelino, Deputy Sheriff of Los Angeles County. _ ~ f ,, ~ _ ~ ~- i ~.~ ~.,. y E~ ., , _~ _~~, ; City Clerk, City L wood ,. APPROVED A -RIL 4, 1978 ,~. :~ or, C y of ~Ly .woo •~~,