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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-05-16 - CC~~ ~ REGULAR METING MAY 16, 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 7:40 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by. Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting o#' May 2,,1978 and the regular meeting of May 2, 1978 be approved as written. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations: The Mayor designated the month of May, 1978 as "Correct Correct Posture Posture Month," the week of May 15 through May 19, 1978 Nbnth, Student as "Student Government Week," and the week of June 4 Gov't Week & through June 10, 1978 as "National Management Association N~t'1 Manage. Week." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Assn Week Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proclamations be authorized. - The Council discussed "Student Government Day" and commended the following students for their participation: Randy Williams, Mayor; Joujan Anderson, Mayor Pro Tem Vincent Zavala, Councilman; Leslie Corbell, Councilman; James Buckhalter, City Manager; Cathy Zavala, City Clerk; Andre Bass, Fire Chief; Frank Villareal, Captain, Sheriff's Station and Robert Brown, City Engineer. PUBLIC HEAR~GS Pubiic hearing- The Mayor aririounced that the time had arrived for public Nuisance abate- hearing to ascertain whether ~. nuisance is being main- ment, 2958 tained on property commonly known as 2958 Oakwood Avenue. Oakwood Ave. The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions taken by the Building Department to have the condition of the property corrected. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the abatement. Mr. Keith Johnson, Director of Public Safety and Community Services, was sworn and identified the prop- erty and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. He testified that the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the condition of the premises and that in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposi- tion to the proposed abatement. Mr. Lee H. Randolph., 2958~Oakwood Avenue, was sworn and testified that he has removed four tons of metal. When asked why the front yard was still cluttered with lawn mowers, he responded that his truck had broken down. f ~ tl. The photographs on display were made part of the record. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he d~c~.ared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 78-42 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-42 be adopted. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property commonly known as 3349 Seminole Avenue. The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions taken by the Building Department to have the condition of the property corrected. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the gbatement. Mr. Keith~Johnson, testifying under oath, identified the property and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. He testi- fied that the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the condition of the premises and that in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. He further testified that the accumulation of vehicles and a waste line not connected to a sewer ,,,~., are in violation of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 3353 Seminole Avenue, was sworn and testified that the nuisances mentioned are ,valid and that in addition the house at 3349 Seminole has been robbed on two occasions, windows are broken, garbage is strewn about and that the owner possesses 3 vicious dogs who menace the neighbors. Mrs. Sanders submitted a photograph for the record which is marked Exhibit "B." Mrs. Lena Lundgren, 3342 Seminole Avenue, was sworn and testified that the owner of the property at 339 Seminole has allowed the property to deteriorate far the past 14 years and that the property is a detriment to the community. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatement. As there was np response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 78-43 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-43 be adopted. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property commonly known as 11808 Esther Street. The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions taken by the Building Department to have the condition of the property corrected. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed abatement. Res. 78-42 Directing nuts. abatement 2958 Oakwood Ave. Public hearing - Nuisance abatement 3349 Seminole Aver. Res. 78-43 Directing nuts. abatement at 3349 Seminole Ave. Public hearing - Nuisance abatement 11b08 Esther St. '.9 1~ Mr. Keith Johnson, testifying under oath, identified the property and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. He testified that although some attempt has been made to abate the nuisance, the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the condition of the premises and that in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code and the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak against the proposed abatement. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-44 RESOLUTION N0. 78-44 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Directing nuts. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING abatement at THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN 11808 Esther St. pROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATE- MENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-44 be adopted. Public hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived Nuisance Abate- for public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance ment at is being maintained on property commonly known as 1~.t341 Wilson Ave. 11841 Wilson Avenue . The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions taken by the Building Department to have the condition of .the property corrected. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed abatement. Mr. Keith Johnson, testifying under oath, identified the property and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. He testified that although some attempt has been made to abate the nuisance, the photographs on display accurately describe and depict the condition of the premises and that in'his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. The Mayor inquired if any present wished to speak against the proposed abatement. Mr. Hugh D. Mosley, Post Office Box 1943, Lynwood, testifying under oath, stated that he kept his lawn mowed and that the inoperative vehicles are collector's items and antiques. The Mayor advised that vehicles may not be stored in an R-1 zone. The Mayor again inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-45 RESOLUTION N0. 78-45 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Directing Nuis. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING ,,..~ abatement THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN 1],841 Wilson Ave. PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATE- MENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by -- Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-45 be adopted. F~~ The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for Public Hearing - public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is Nuisance Abatement being maintained on property commonly known as 5407 Pelleur 5407 Pelleur Street. The City Manager presented a report reviewing actions taken by the Building Department to have the condition of the property corrected. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed abatement. Mr. Keith Johnson, testifying under oath, itlenti- fied'the property and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. He testified that inoperative vehicles still remain and that. the photographs on display accurately describ@~and'depict the condition of the premises and in his professional opinion, they constitute a nuisance within the meaning of the Lynwood City Code. Mrs. Susan Satella, 5401 Pelleur Street, was sworn and testified that the nuisances mentioned are valid and that the owner has allowed his property to deteriorate over a period of years. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed abatement. Mr. Andrew Kotzar; owner bf the property, denied having received proper notice of abatement proceedings. He stated that 5407 Pelleur Street is. his permanent address, that the front,`door closed and that he is attempting to clean up the debris. The City Attorney advised that the record ' indicates that proper notice was sent relative to abatement proceedings. The Mayor again inquired if there were any others wishing to be heard. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 78-46 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Res. 78-46 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETER- Directing Nuisance MINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON Abatement CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that Resolution No, 78-46 be adopted. Pursuant to the recommendation of Mr. Keith Public hearing on Johnson, it ;was. moved by Councilman Byork, nuisance abatement at seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that 11747 State Street public hearing on nuisance abatement at continued 11747 State Street be continued to the meeting of June 6, 1978. ~:~ %, Public Hearing - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for UDAG Program public hearing to approve an application for federal funds under the Urban Distressed Action Grant Program. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the application. Mr. Trwin Seliger, Grants Coordinator, explained the Urban Distressed Action Grant Program (UDAG) stating that the concept involves economic development in cities which HUD has determined to be distressed. An application for project TIRE (Tires Into Reclaimed Energy) will be submitted. The project involves construction of the COGCO (Carbon, Oil and Gas Company) scrap tire carbonization plant and elimina- tion of the 25-acre scrap tire dump located on the Desser Tire property. It is anticipated that the industry will be permanent, that 77 new jobs will be created and that $130,000 in property taxes will be generated. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the application. There being no response, he declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-47 RESOLUTION N0. 78-47 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Approv. appl. for CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN grant funds under APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN DISTRESSED UDAG Program ACTION GRANT. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 7~-47 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. AWARD OF BID Bid award to It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Thayre Electric Councilman Morris, that the bid for City Park Security Proj.76C-113-CL Lighting Project No. 76C-113-CL be awarded to City Park Security Thayre Electric Service Inc . in the sum of $8, 433 Lighting Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Exemption from It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by lic. fees app'd Councilman Green, and carried, that the applications for Pop Warner & for exemption from license fees to operate fireworks Desperado Vans, stands be granted to Lynwood Pop Warner Football fireworks stds. Association, 11216 Atlantic Boulevard and Desperado Vans, 12411 Atlantic Avenue. Exemption from It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by lic. fees denied Councilman Green, and carried, that the application Athens Park for exemption from license fee to operate fireworks Parents Corrununity stand be denied to Athens Park Parents Community Assn. Association, N/E corner Long Beach Boulevard and Cherokee. Permit for dancing It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by app'd - R. Zesut, Councilman Green, and carried, that application for 12102 Long Beach dancing permit from Robert Zesut, 12102 Long Beach Blvd. Boulevard, be approved. MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS The City Manager presented an application from Rerental of fwy, Mr. David Difley for rerental of freeway property at prop. at 5452 5452 Century Boulevard and recommended Council Century app'd approval. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 78-48 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 78-48 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended that the mobile office formerly housing the Building and Planning Departments be declared surplus pursuant to Section 2-8 of the Lynwood City Code and that bid call be authorized. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. Chief Johnson requested that item 4, Section IX, on the agenda be withdrawn as one nuisance has been abated and the second property sold. A report was presented by the City Manager on the request of Mr. Willie Jordan, 4601 Rayborn Street, for removal of a parkway tree.with the recommendation that Council authorize removal. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green,'and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. The City Manager recommended renewal of contract with Cooperative Personnel Services and presented RESOLUTION N0. 78-49 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD.tAUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried that Council concur in the recommendation. Councilman John D. Byork and Mr. Ray Pang were appointed to serve as Citizen Aesthetic Advisors for CALTRANS freeway landscape project. The City Manager recommended that a b}d call be authorized for Bicycle Facility Structure at the r--. City park and Sidewalk at Lynwood High School, Project Nos. 7-150-205 and 7-150-208, respectively. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. RESOLUTION N0. 78-50 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 78--50 be adopted. Res. 7b-48 Application for grant funds, Roberti-Z'Berg Mobile office declared surplus; bid call auth. Removal of park- way tree at 4601 Rayborn auth. Res. 78-49 apprv. contract with Coop. Personnel Services Coun. Byork & Ray Pang appt'd Citizen Aesthetic Advisors Bid call auth. bicycle facility & sidewalk Res. 78-50 Demands {°. Roll Call; Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. first read The City Manager reported that the contract for amend. Sec. 2-58 refuse service will expire on June 30, 1978 and rel. to competi- requested authorization to solicit bids. The Council tive bidding for discussed possible negotiation of the contract . An garpage.contract ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-58 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACTS." was read in its entirety by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Rowe re Councilman Rowe expressed concern over the poor crosswalks condition of crosswalks stating that they present a hazard to elderly citizens in that the crosswalks are not clearly visible to drivers. He recommended repainting the crosswalks with 12-inch, white stripes and transfer stripes from curb to curb. County Amendment It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by "A'" app'd Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council approve County Amendment "A" on the June, 19.78 ballot as requested by Independent Cities Association. Coun. Byork re Councilman Byork commended Lynwood High School Student Gov't Day students and staff who participated in Student Government Day. Coun. Morris re Councilman Morris recommended Council consider with- Chamber contract holding final payment to the Chamber of Commerce in view of the lack of a manager and breakdown in communication between the Chamber and the City. Councilman Rowe was in agreement and suggested that the City reevaluate its relationship with the Chamber. Councilman Green recommended that Council meet with Chamber of Commerce representatives. Community Affairs Comm. request denied The Mayor informed the Affairs Commission has two persons to the Nat Indiana. It was moved seconded by Councilman request be denied. Council that the Community requested Council to send tonal Labor Conference in by Councilman Morris, Green, and carried, that the Mrs. Lee Waranius, 12410 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that the Community Affairs Commission was not aware of the cost and that there will be a regional conference in the future. The Mayor announced that appointment to Housing and Community Development Board will be held over. Richard McNiel was appointed to the Community Affairs Commission. The following persons were previously nominated for appointment to the Personnel Board; Henry Glave, Kenneth McJimsey and Sal Ledesma. Councilman Morris nominated Archie Legg. R. McNiel appt'd to Community Affairs Corrrm. Roll Call vote for appointment to the Personnel Board; r~- For nominee Henry Glave, Councilmen Byork and Green. For nominee Sal Ledesma, Councilmen Morris, Rowe and Higgins. For nominee Kenneth McJimsey, Councilmen Byork and Green. For nominee Archie Legg, Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe and Higgins. Sal Ledesma and Archie Legg were appointed to the S. Ledesma & A.Leg Personnel Board. appt'd to Personne Board Cauncilman Green recommended that Archie Legg be commended for his long service on the Traffic and Parking Commission. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, President of the R• Downs - Cert. Carlin-Palm Neighborhood Association, addressed the of necessity Council to commend the City Manager for his cooperation in dealing with problems. Mr. Downs also expressed concern relative to the issuance of certificates of necessity. The Mayor referred Mr. Downs to Deputy Collins for clarification of procedure. Mr. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, representing the R• Hennir~ -Block Carlin-Palm Neighborhood Association, addressed the Watch Program Council to commend Council and Captain Waller for their assistance in organizing the block-watch program. Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed the D• Richman - Council to reiterate concerns relative to the poor crosswalks condition of crosswalks in the City. Mr. Bob Payne, 10941 Otis Avenue, and Mr. James Brown B. Payne, J. Brown 10940 Otis Avenue, addressed the Council to complain ~ lack of police about lack of police response to calls made during a response recent incident. The Mayor referred the complaint to Captain Waller. Mrs. Louise Stickler, 3573 Carlin Avenue, addressed L. Stickler - the Council to inquire about the status of the fence fence ordinance ordinance and was informed that a draft is being prepared. Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.C. Waranius - addressed the Council to recommend formation of a citizens' group citizens' group to develop policies regarding crime control. He also requested that there be better communication between the citizens and the Sheriff's Department. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. i , ~~,~,~~-,-~~. ~ ~ -~,~; City Clerk; City o y ood APPROVED JUNE 6, 1978 ~~ -~" ~~1 `-' yor, it of wood 5' ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1978 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met iri an adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 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. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and .carried, that Council adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. i y Clerk, City o Ly wood APPROVED JUNE 6, 1978 or, of L woo