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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-08-01 - CC~~? REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1978 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Roadb 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. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 18, 197 and the regular meeting of July 18, 1978 be approved as written. PROCLAMATION The Mayor proclaimed August l9, Kids Summer Work Program Day," Mull, Lynwood Youth Coordinator Program. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the formation of Lynwood Landscape Maintenance District.- The City Manager reported on the Landscape Maintenance District and informed Council that notice of public hearing had been posted and also mailed to property owners. The Landscape Maintenance District will perform routine tree trimming for all trees in the public right- of-way, landscape maintenance for parks and public right- of-way and individual tree trimming and tree removal as approved by Council. Property owners will be assessed 32~ per lineal foot addressed frontage. 1978 as "Lynwood Hard Core Proclamation- ~.nd commended Mr. Barney "Lynwood Hard of Young People of Watts Core Kids Summer Work Program Day" The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Landscape Maintenance District. Mrs. Ernest Herman, 4649 Abbott Road, inq assurances there were that the work would citing the fact that she has been waiting a tree removed. She also stated that the landscape maintenance district should, in be a ballot measure. aired about what be performed, 3 years to have formation of a her opinion, Mr. Joseph Metro, 4297 Lavinia Street, stated that the formation of a landscape maintenance district should be placed on the ballot. He also requested more efficiency from tree trimming crews. Mr. Bob Mason, 4337 Cortland, inquired if the assessment will be raised each year. The City Attorney advised that a public hearing will be held prior to renewal of the ~„~ landscape maintenance district .assessment. Mr. Ted Young, 9804 Gardendale, Bellflower, inquired how rental properties will be assessed. Mr. Bruce Hagedon, 4363 Century Boulevard, asked if gas tax money could be used to maintain parkways and medians. Public hearing- Landscape Maintenance District Mrs. Yergin, 11627 Virginia Avenue, inquired about re- hiring tree crews for landscape maintenance. ':~ ~J ~.; Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 3353 Seminole Avenue, inquired how a taxpayer could have an assessment removed from the assessment roll. The Deputy City Clerk informed the Council that 13 letters protesting the formation of a landscape maintenance district had been received by the City Clerk's office. Councilman Byork recommended that Mrs. Hennan's request for tree removal be given priority in view of her longstanding application. There being no others wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-78 RESOLUTION N0. 78-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lynwood COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS, MAKE Landscape DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF THE LYNWOOD Maintenance LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS IN District CONNECTION THEREWITH." was presented by the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 78-78 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilman Green. Absent: None. Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Hearing- hearing on abatement of weeds on certain parcels of land Weed within the City'fOr the 1978-79 fiscal year. The City Abatement Manager presented his report and informed Council that notice of public hearing had been posted and also mailed to affected property owners. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wishgd to be heard. Mrs. Ida Honorof, 2901 Los Flores Boulevard, inquired about the methods and chemicals to be used for weed abatement. There being no others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Res. 7b-79 RESOLUTION N0. 7~-7g entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Weed Abate- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE STREET ment for SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESS- 197tt-79 MENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR. THE 197-79 FISCAL YEAR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 78-79 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Hearing- hearing on an appeal to a Conditional Use Permit Appeal to Revocation. The City Manager reported that on June 13, Cond. Use 1978, the Planning Commission revoked a Conditional Use Permit Permit to operate a commercial home for state/county Revocation institutional returnees. He stated the reason for the revocation was due to the fact that Mr. Menlo, the appellant, had refused to comply with the original set of conditions as specified by the Planning Commission; in 1975. 1~~ The. Deputy City Clerk administered the oath for all those wishing to give testimony before the City Council. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Val Linton., attorney for Mr. :Sam Menlo, addressed the Council to state that Mr. I~fenlo is willing to comply with all conditions the City wished to place on the establishment and that the discrepancies would be corrected. Mrs. Virginia Young, 1236 Ida Home, West Covina, r~ administrator of Hilton Retirement Center, stated she plans to move to Downey so that she will be immediately ' available in the event of an emergency. Rev. Frank. Argelander, 12217 Harris Avenue, Minister of United Methodist Church of Lynwood, stated there is a need-for homes such as the Hilton Retirement Center. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in opposition to the appeal. Mrs. Bessie Waite, 111 Sexton Street, South Gate, related an unpleasant experience her husband had had while a patient at the Hilton Retirement Center. Rev. Paul Hackett, 11209 Harris Avenue, Pastor of Carlin Avenue Foursquare Church, expressed the opinion that a convalescent home should not be in a residential area. Mr. Joel Wormley, 4264 Niland Street, complained that patients throw litter in his yard and trespass on his property. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who '~""~' wished to speak in rebuttal. Mrs. Virginia Young stated she is willing to comply with any restrictions imposed by the City and, if `necessary, .will move the facility to Lynwood Lodge, also owned by Mr. Menlo. There being no others wishing. to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by.Counci_1_man Rowe, seconded by .Councilman Appeal to Morris that a '~` g ppeal to a rev~c o~aof an existin CUP Revocation Conditional Use Permit allowing the operation of a denied board and care facility at 4271 Carlin Avenue, Lynwood, be denied. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Day care ctr. Councilman Morris, and carried, that the proposed ordinance ordinance relative to day care centers be tabled. tabled Councilman Morris requested Mr. Michael Haack to prepare a report. ORDINANCE N0. 1050 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Ord. 1050 CITY COUNCLL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING SECTION Water Charges 32-55 AND AMENDING SECTION 32-21 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER CHARGES." was presented. Councilman Rowe left the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1050 be adopted. t, \ S U Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearings hearing, continued from a previous meeting, to ascertain 1108 Esther whether nuisances are being maintained on properties & 3349 Sem- commonly known as 11808 Esther Street and 3349 Seminole mole cont'd Avenue. Chief Johnson reported that the corrections required have not been completed and requested that the hearings be continued. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the hearings be continued. Nuisance Chief Johnson reported that the nuisance maintained on abated at property commonly known as l1t~41 Wilson Avenue has been 11841 Wilson abated. Public The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Hearing - hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being main- Nuisance tamed on property commonly known as 11616 Fir Street. 11616 Fir Chief Johnson, Director of Public Safety and Community Services, was administered the oath for testimony before the City Council. Chief Johnson identified the property and described the conditions which in his opinion con- stitute a public nuisance. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak concerning the proposed abatement. As there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. Res. 78-t~0 RESOLUTION N0. 78-80 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Directing CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A Abatement NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN 11616 Fir SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-80 be adopted. Public The Mayor. announced that the time had arrived for public Hearing - hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being main- Nuisance tamed on property commonly known as 3507 Beechwood 3507 Beech- Avenue. Chief Johnson, testifying under oath, identified Wood the property and described the conditions which in his opinion constitute a public nuisance. Chief Johnson further stated that numerous complaints have been received from neighbors. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to, speak concerning the proposed abatement. Mr. Cleveland Menifee, 3507 Beechwood, stated that he did not feel that the debris on his property constituted a nuisance. Mrs. Lynn Dudendorf, 3508 Beechwood, addressed the Council in favor of the abatement stating that there are eight inoperative vehicles and debris at 3507 Beechwood Avenue. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. As there was no response, he declared the public hearing closed. Res. 7b-81 RESOLUTION N0. 78-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Directing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A Abatement NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN 3507 Beech- SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was wood presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-81 be adopted. #, ,a The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Public Hear- hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained ing - on property commonly known as 3200 E1 Segundo Boulevard. Nuisance Chief Johnson, testifying under oath, identified the 3200 El property and described the conditions which in his opinion Segundo constitute a public nuisance. The Mayor inquired if any- one wished to speak concerning-the proposed abatement. As ,~..., there was no response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 7~-82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 78-82 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE Directing IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY Abatement AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It 3200 E1 was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Segundo Morris, and carried, that Resolution No. 7~-82 be adopted. The City Manager. presented lease agreement between the City Lease renewal and the Lynwood. Unified School District for property app'd with located at Birch Street and Mulford Avenue and recommended School Dist. Council authorize renewal of lease. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council authorize renew~.l of lease. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen. Byork, Green, Morris, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. MANAGEMENT STUDIES RESOLUTION N0. 7~-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 78-83 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR, Animal Ident. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION TAGS." was presented. It was moved Tag Fee '"''""` by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-~3 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 78-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 7~-84 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 78-t~4 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen. Byork, Green, Morris, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. COUNCIL AGENDA It was moved by Mayor Higgins, seconded by Councilman Coun. Byork Morris, that Council authorize Councilman Byork to to meet with ,.., meet with Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams in Secty.Trans`:~, Washington, D. C. for discussions relative to the B. Adams Century Freeway. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Rowe. Abstain: Councilman Byork. ~d?f~ Coun.Byork Councilman Byork inquired about the status of the Jones re Jones Annexation and was informed that the matter is awaiting Annexation approval by Loeal Agency Formation Commission. Coun.Green Councilman Green requested staff to study the street re street sweeping schedule with a view to restoration of the sweeping & weekly schedule . Councilman Green recommended repeal Ord. 104th of Ordinance No. 108, business occupancy tax. Mayor Mayor Higgins inquired whether dump sites at Josephine, Higgins re Clark, Alice and Louise Avenues could be closed down. dump sites He also requested that the Sheriff's Department measure & noise noise levels at certain locations. Councilman Byork thanked the Deputy City Clerk for taking minutes at the meeting. The meeting was adjourned to August 15, 197ti at 7 p.m. City Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 ayor, y n t ~ ~; ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST I, 1975 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 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. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. i i ~ \~?~-, ~ n ~,, ., ~. i~Ciy Clerk, City of Ly ood ,/' APPROVED Septemt~'er 5, 1978 Mayor, City of Lynwood