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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-04-18 - CCcr ~ _.. `,' REGULAR METING APRIL 18.1878 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 Hi,6Bin~ in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris; Rowe and,.Higgins answered the roll call:' Also present were CS,ty Attorney ,Murphy and City Manager Valliere. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by~Councilman Morris, and carried,_that the minutes ;of the adjourned regular meeting of April 4,...19;7$; the~r~gular meeting of April 4 , 1978 ,and _the add ourned re~u]~ar .:meeting of - April 11, 1978 be app.r,oned as written. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamatio~rr- A resolution proclaiming -May 15 to .May 20, l97$:,as ",Medical "Medical Assistants' Week" was read. It was moved by Councilman Assistants Wk"Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. A letter of invitation to the Council\from Mr. Doyle C. Current, Worshipful Master, Lynwood Lodge No. 600, was read inviting the Council to attend a special-,Public Schools Program to be presented at the Masonic Temple, on April 24, 1978. Councilman Morris stated that in view of;<~ublic`Schools Week, it should be noted that much building has been done in the school district made possible by a federal grant. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hear- The Mayor announced that the. time had arrived for public ing hearing on zone change appeal from R-~ to M zone at Zone Change 10965 Wright Road. The Mayor inquired if there were Appeal, 10965 anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the zone Wright Rd. change . The appellant, Mr. Carl J. Brandon, 2348 Bronson Hills Drive, Los Angeles, spoke in favor of the zone change stating that the area is suitable for industrial growth; that there is noise pollution from the freeway so that residential building on his lot. is not feasible; that rezoning would increase property values and that rezoning would be in conformance with the General Plan. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present who. wished to speak in opposition to the zone change. Mr. Wayne Kunnert, 10975 Wright Road, spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that he does not wish to have a warehouse next door. Mr. Lewis Gill, 10189 Wright Road, spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that it would be dangerous for children. ~, •~ ,.,, a ~ •,.; ~~ ,.` Mr. Tony Capino, 10971 Wright Road, spoke in opposition to the zone change on the grounds that a zone change would result in more truck traffic and would be dangerous for children. Mrs. Marie Jamison, 10983 Duncan Avenue,. spoke in Apposition to the zone change. ~, Mrs. Laura Tutino, 10971 Wright Road, spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that it would result in increased traffic and noise and that~she would not care to live across the street from a warehouse. Mrs. Kunnert, 1.1068 Louise, spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that the street is too narrow and that it would increase traffic. The Mayor inquired if Mr. Brandon wished to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Brandon stated that he no longer intended to put a ware- house on the property; that it is impossible for him to get financing for residential structures because the property is 30 feet from the freeway; that there would not be an increase in truck traffic and that residential property in an M zone is valuable property. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in rebuttal to Mr. Brandon. Mrs. Virgil May, 11118 Louise Street spoke in opposition to the zone change stating that Wright Road is too narrow to be rezoned. '` There being no others wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the zone change appeal, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was- moved by CouncilmanMorris, seconded by Councilman Zone char Green, that the appeal for zone change from R-3 to M-zone appeal denied for property at 10965 Wright Road be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORT Mr. James F. Hays, James F. Hays and Associates, discussed Report by the study recently completed by his firm in cooperation James F. Hays with Owen Menard and Associates. The study analyl~~~a..~-: _ economy of the'City and makes recommendations for 'future planning. Mr. Hays stated that completion of the Century Freeway will boost Lynwood's economy and he urged close cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and the City in planning future growth. Councilman Morris commended Messrs. Hays, Menard and Brown for an excellent report. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the report be accepted. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m. Following the Recess recess, the meeting was reconvened. `:9 CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Closing-out It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman sale appl. Byork, and carried, that application from Ed Edmondson app'd for closing-out sale permit for The Frame Place, 11671 Atlantic Avenue, be approved. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS Res. 78-29 RESOLUTION N0. 78-29 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY relating to COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF Federal FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FORMS FOR STORM DAMAGE Disaster REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS." was presented by the City Manager. Assistance It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-29 be adopted. Res. 78-30 RESOLUTION N0. 78-30 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY relating to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TO APPLY FOR Transporta- FUNDS UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, FY1978-79." tion Dev.Act was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-30 be adopted. Ord.first The City Manager reported on Traffic and Parking Commission read - Over- recommendations regarding overnight parking prohibitions night parking and presented an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF prohibitions THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION 19-22 TO AMENDING SECTIONS 19-127, 19-128, 19-131, 19-132, 19-133 AND 19-134 OF, AND REPEALING SECTION 19-136 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO CERTAIN PARKING PRO- HIBITIONS." for first reading. The proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the Sheriff's Department.. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced with the addition of Section 5 stating that the ordinance will take effect on July 1, 1978. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. flrd.first An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL read - OF THE-CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 19-129 AND 19-134 Overnight OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO OVERNIGHT parking PARKING PERMITS." was presented for first reading. permits It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be amended to change the permit fee to $5.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Higgins. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Higgins. Noes: Councilmen Green, Rowe. Absent: None. After discussion, Councilmen Green and Rowe withdrew their objections and the motion was carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Morris and seconded that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Higgins. ~^-, Noes: Councilmen Green, Rowe. Absent: None. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ord. first read - OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTION. 19-122 TO THE CODE Street Sweeping OF-THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO CERTAIN PARKING PRO- HIBITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING." was presented for first reading. The City Manager recommended insertion of the phrase "or as otherwise posted" in Line 4 of Section 19-122. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was-moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be introduced with the language change in line 4 as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman. Byork, seconded by Councilman Tree removals Green, and carried, that Council authorize removal of authorized parkway trees at the following locations: 10679 Kauffman Avenue, 3701 Fernwood Avenue, 5136 Clark Street, '"''1 12315 Halo Drive, 11031 Louise Avenue and 11165 Louise Avenue. The City Manager reported that the Traffic and Parking Red curb St Commission have reviewed a request from Mr. Chaudhry, ].1171-73 Sallie 11171-73 Bullis Road for a two-hour parking prohibition Road app'd and recommended that 30 feet of red curbing be painted northerly of the driveway. Staff and Sheriff's Department have recommended not restricting parking in any manner at said location in the interest of traffic safety. Mr. Archie Legg:, Traffic and Parking Commission, stated that a definite traffic hazard exists and that two campers parking on either side of Mr. Chaudhry's driveway obstructs visibility for motorists exiting the driveway and creates a hazard for southbound traffic. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Higgins, and carried, that Council approve the recom- mendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission and direct the Traffic Engineer to permit the painting of 30 feet of red curbing northerly of the driveway. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Bid award - Morris, to accept the bid of Cushman Motor Sales, Inc. Cushman Motor !~ in the amount of $3,813 for budget project 8-185-774 Sales for .Titled 4-Wheel Scooter with Bed. 4-wheel scooter Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. l~ •~~ Res. 78-31 RESOLUTION N0. 78-31 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE Fire Dept. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH-THE " salary incr. SALARIES OF TIC LYNWQ,QD : ,FIRE CAP.TAII~S ,, E;NGLNEER~S , ;AND. . ' FIREFIGH'I{ERS:" was presented by the-City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the-resolution be adopted.. Roll Call: Ayes; Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.., ' Noes: None. Absent : ,None . Res: 7~_~2. RESOLUTION N0 :` 7$~=3~~ entitled: "A RESOLUTION QF THE relating to CITY COUNCIL 6,F mHE CI~'PY 0~' LYNWOO~D,; TO ~ 1'AI~m~CT~'A;TE ~~ ~ ~. Southwest IN JO~N'~, ,POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING SOUTHWES' Regional REGIONAL :TRAINING C'EN'I''ER. "' was; "resented by ,the,City: Training Ctr. Manager:`"It was. moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman,Marris,`and carried, that the resolution . ,., be adopted. It was moved by, Councilman Rowe, seconded by .Councilman, Green, and `carried, that leave df absence for four days for Karl Provence be approved. Termination It was moved by Councilman Mor,ris,.seconded by of lease Councilman Byork, and carried, that the City Manager. with So.Pac. be authorized to terminate lease with Southern Pacific authorized Company, dated January 28, 1970. Res. 7$-33, .RESOLUTION N0. 78-33 entitled.: "A RESOLUTION OF .THE 78-34, 78=35, CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS 78-36, 78-37 INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC ..HEARING TO ASCERTAIN 78-38 WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY... Nuisance KNOWN AS 11841 WILSON AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.", Abatements RESOLUTION N0. 78-34 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF :THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO .CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN '4JHETHER A NUISANCE: IS BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 118q$ ESTHER;STR~ET, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.", RESOLUTIQN.NO 78-35 enti led: "A RESOLUTION,OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN - WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY- - KNOWN AS 3349 SEMINOLE AVENUE, LYNWOOD,.CALIFORNIA.", RESOLUTION N0. 7$-36 entitled:_ "A RESOLUTIQN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING .ITS. INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 11747 STATE STREET, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.", RESOLUTION N0. 7$-37 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ,CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO .ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE IS~BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY. KNOWN AS 5407 PELLEUR STREET, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.", RESOLUTION N0. 7$-38 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -0F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING ITS - .INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A NUISANCE iS BEING MAINTAINED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 295 OAKWOOD AVENUE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA." were presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolutions Nos. 78-33, 78-34, 78-35, 78-36, 78-37 and 78-38 be adopted. ~~~~o a., '~ _ RESOLUTION N0. 7839 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 78-39 CObNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE Street Lighting ~~---` CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY TO MAKE AND FILE WITH THE CITY Maintenance `` CLERK A PRELIMINARY~REPORT OF MAINTENANCE OF STREET LiGHTS IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS CONTEMPLATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'STREET LIGHTING ACT: OF 1919' (PART 1 j~ ~ flF DIVISION 14 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA)." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 78-40 entitled: "RESQLUTION OF THE CITY Rea. 78-40 COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman°Morris, that Resolution No. 78-40 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.- -Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman.. Green: commended City Manager Valliere for his Coup. Green re' outstanding contributions to the City. City N~nager ~ Councilman Green asked if anything could be done about Coup. Green re _ the rapid turnover in homes in certain areas. He was turnover in advised that alternatives to this problem would be hares and ..presented at a future meeting. Councilman Green commented CALTRANS plan ion a brochure received from, Governor Brown's office which estates on page 16 that CALTRANS will rent housing which is nod scheduled to be demolished within six months. The City Manager advised that the City will be going to court ~n this mater in the very near future. 'Councilman Rower recommended that members of city commissions Gam. Rove re i be paid a $15 per meeting stipend to cover driving and atipend travelling expenses. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, assi~ers seconded by Councilman Morris, that the. City Manager be instructed to include $15 per meeting stipend for city commissioners in the 1978-79 budget. Roll Call: Ayes: Coun.cilmenGreen~, Morris,. Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilman Byork. Absent: None. Councilman Morris .requested ..that because of construction Coup. Morris _ra~ at the intersection of Fernwood and State Street, the Fernwood attid ~; double lines be painted out so that motorists unfamilar State Street with the area will not be given citations. The Mayor referred the matter to the Sheriff's Department. Councilman Byork. inquired about a, request made by Coup, Byork re Mrs" Lucille: Stricler to the Planning Commission Mrs.L. Str3,ekler regarding a fence in the front yara. The City Attorney reviewed the history of the request and advised Councilman Byork that an ordinance relative to fencing in general is-being studied by the Planning Commission. In response- to Mayor Higgins' request, the City Manager Mayor Higgins advised that insurance coverage with expanded limits re insurance for 3978-79 would be $106,000. Last year the City paid premiums $136,000 for insurance and two years ago, the cost was $350,000. ~ ; . ~'. ,~ R. Downs Mr. Robert-Downs was appointed to the Housing and Community appt'd HCD Development Advisory Board. Advisory Bd. J. Jones Mr. Joel Jones was appointed to the Personnel Board. appt'd Pers.Bd. Councilman Rowe nominated Mr. Robert Henning for the R. Henning Traffic and Parking. Commission. ~.. PD~~~ ~ Sys ,;Pk:.r~c~nr~=a_:`? ~ 1~E~S;FR;al~f-,~R~~ FOR ~ ~. 4 .~ ~ ~ ~ r , - _uv^ .,.d ?+; .! .L sA "•i L ~i 14 '~ it-~'i i ~ :r, -:~~ ~ '1FA~j~ V f `~. ., - w• C. ~, t ~ W . Curinin~harrr William Gr~~-T~ ~~ ~~~~r~~:~:~r bCb~~n i~, ~~ , v ~ ~ ~'~~ * t~ e : ~ r~ 1 ,d lost revenue Courr~~=~ ;t%4~,.~~p~p~s,s~, ocr~~~ ~a.~o~~,~r,eiv~nu~ 1`€~;~:~ ~:~~u~e ~, _,. of the ~pr_o~psed ;I~-1.4~ ~r eta _ .R .'e A X.J ' ~~ ... .. r . R. Downs- Robert° :Dawes;,., 39,~,p ~arlisn 4~vsx~ue~ ~;~,~rrked:,,t~,k}er..~~ot~nci,~,; fc~~ ~, ,~ overnight his appain,~me~~; end asked• ,if ,~th~a~e tnr~u-ld>be a ,publ~.~-. ~ _ ~• Barking ord. hearing on o'vernighta p~.r~~r~g _a~c1~,~n~~;.p~e, :-•,:Th~-~ ~i~y; ~,t;t~~-y,.; advised ,that public hearing is not a requirement but that ,~ ~ _ ,. t ,~;,• ,,~ there;,,~a~~~l~~~e;~{~~~~~~PPCQ~''~~~'tY _ ~ :~t!:'~~~~?~~.: . t tag ,, s.P~Q~~ e ~ ., ! A W. Malchow re~ ~1~~b~:.,i;~.~:'~:~ .3;~~~7~~`~g~~~-,~'~'~~,p"s~. ~~.~~~' :ri:~~~,~,~jr a:~~ g~ ~ : street swp. c~i~~'~-*~~:tion off; t1~~~.~s~~~.~:; sd?'~~~ ar-d~,tna:~Ce,•~ ~.`~, ~•.~a ,Y ,. .. '; •s r.r;. .. ord. ~ , .:.;. -,: .:> ° _ ~ _ e..b: . ~~ _ +A Archie Le asked for clarification of •~~ ~~s' A. Legg re gg provision in the street swp. ordinance rel~ati~,g,~to: 3~a.~#~~ng. ~?~. ~ror~t lawns-: _ _ .; . off' The meeting was adjourned in memory of Deputy Thom6~s Pohlman. ,. ,. , ~_ i. .. ,,.~~-y, ~ . . ,,,. _ it Cierk, City f •nv~Rx~d _ i ._ ,; , r -, ~ _ ,.. ,,., _, ..- ,. •.... G:.,r.. ~ _~~ . ' _ ~, _ . _ _ c~ r`~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1978 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in the City Ha11, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7 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. The City Manager reported on a meeting of Lynwood Services I Corporation held at 12 o'clock in Bateman Hall, Three appointments were made to the Board of Directors: Hal Hampton, Economic Resources Corporation; Ed Dowd, Manager, Montgomery Ward and Samuel Porter, incoming President of the NAACP. Lynwood Services Corporation has contracted with the auditing firm of Lance, Sbll and Lunghard. The-City Manager described the interest and commitment of private industry to the new method of implementing-the CETA program. The Mayor stated that Congressman Wilson's office has notified the Lynwood Services Corporation that it qualifies for EDA funds. The Mayor also stated that Supervisor Hahn will be monitoring the program to see if it would be feasible for Los Angeles City and County. It was moved by .Councilman Byork, seconded and carried, that the meeting adjourn. a -;, ~~ C ty Clerk, City f nwood APPROVED MAY 2, 1978. yo y o ynwo Lynwood Services Corp. ~~