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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-09-05 - CC.~ ; ~ ~ `: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 19.78 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date ~t 7:30 p.m. Mayor Higgins in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the xoll call. Also ppesent were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Vallie~e. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 1, 1978, the regular meeting of August 1, 1978, the adjourned regular meeting of August 15, 1978 and the regular meeting of August 15, 1978 be approved as- written with correction in minutes of regular meeting of August 1, 1978. PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public Prezoning, hearing to consider pre-zoning from M-1 zone, (light manu- Jones Lumber facturing - County designation) to M zone (manufacturing - annexation City designation) for purpose of establishing a zone in an area proposed to be annexed by the City. (Jones Lumber Compar}y). The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to pre-zoning. As there was no response, the Ma~ror declared the hearing closed. An Ord.first read ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570 Amend. Ord. No. FOR TIDE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN 570 PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be introduced. Ro11 Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris,. Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Nuis. abate. Counc~.l concurred with the City Manager' s recommendation that hearing cont'd public hearing on nuisance abatement at 3349 Seminole Avenue be continued. Coun. Byork, It wad the consensus of Council that Councilman Byork and Green appt'd Councilman Green be appointed delegate and alternate delegate, League conf. respectively, to the Annual League of California Cities Con- ference to be held in Anaheim on September 24-26, 1978. Re-rental A report on request from Western Wood Company for re-rental of app'd, 3227 State-owned property in the freeway corridor at 3227 Fernwood Fernwood Ave. Avenue was presented by the City Manager, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request be approved. Street Tree The City Manager reported that no bids were received for Maint. to be Street 'tree Maintenance, Project No. 33-184, and requested rebid Council authorization to rebid the project. After dis- cussipn, it was the consensus of Council that the Public Works Department be authorized to readvertise for informal bids. Res. 78-101 The Ca.ty Manager reported that negotiations have been com- Acquis. prop. pleted for acquisition of Parcel 42 (Evangelical Free Church Long Bch.Blvd. of America) for Long Beach Boulevard Widening Project. It was moved'by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Resolution No. 78-101 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD." be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION NO. 78-102 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 78-102 ~, CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF CITY MONIES Local Agency ~,' IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. " was presented Invest. Fund. by the City Manager. The City Treasurer discussed - the basis for participation, stating that the City would realize a higher rate of return on idle or surplus monies and would also have the advantage of liquidity. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Resolution No. 78-102 be adopted. Mrs. Dorothy Stevens, 2519 East 108th Street, re- quested permission to address the Council in opposi- tion to the Jones Lumber Company annexation. The City Attorney advised that the subject of the public hearing related to zoning only but that there would be an opportunity to speak in opposition to annexa- tion at a future meeting. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 78-103 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 78-103 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND Demands APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS ~--• DRAWN THEREFOR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Resolution No. 78-103 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None, COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Byork requested a study session for Coup. Byork re Interim Budget, 1978-79. He reported on CALTRANS budget, CALTRANS Freeway Beautification Committee meeting and stated mtg., Citizens' that Long Beach Freeway on and off ramps at Imperial Committee Highway will be landscaped. Councilman Byork in- quired about. the formation of a Citizens' Committee relative to fire service fees and was advised by Chief Johnson that a Citizens' Committee has been re- quested for master planning. Chief Johnson further stated that the Fire Department survey will be filed withthe City Clerk on October 1, 1978 in accordance with Ordinance No. 1039. The Mayor stated that Citizens' Committee members will be dis- cussed at the next Council meeting. '•""' Councilman Green expressed opposition to the busi- Coun. Green re ness occupancy tax ordinance, stating it is a detri- Ord. 1048 ment to new business. It was moved by Councilman Green, .seconded by Councilman Byork, that the business occupancy tax ordinance be repealed. After discussion, Councilman Green withdrew his motion and Councilman Byork withdrew his second, It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Ord. first read CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDI- repealing Ord. NANCE NO. 1048." be read by title only. No. 1048 ,~ t: Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins Noes: None. Absent:. None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Morris, Higgins. Absent: None. Mrs. E.Kinney Council directed that an unanimous ballot be cast appt'd to appointing Mrs. Edna Kinney to the Community Affirs Community Aff . Commission . Comm. Mr.S. Smith Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Sid Smith for the nom. HCDAB Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Mrs.L.Kanka & It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Coun- Mr. E. Raymond Gilman Morris, and carried that Mrs. Lucille Kanka reappt'd to and Mr. Eugene Raymond be reappointed to the Planning Planning Come. Commission . PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR E. Haines - Mr, Ed Haines addressed Council to inquire about a halfway house posted notice relative to a halfway house. The City Attorney requested Mr. Haines to defer comment until after the matter is considered by the Planning Commission. D. Hansen - Mr. David Hansen, 3335 Sanborn Avenue, representing the overnight park- Lynwood Sanborn Avenue Block Watch Group addressed ing & sign Council to state that the ordinance prohibiting over- replacement night parking should be fully enforced, and to request that "No Parking" signs which have fallen down be re- posted on the northside of Sanborn Avenue. The Mayor referred the latter request to the City Manager. D. Richman - Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed Weed abatement Council to ask when weed abatement will be commenced. & Ord. 1045 Mr. Art Nelson advised that weed abatement is scheduled for next week. Mro Richman also stated that enforce- ment of business occupancy tax will create a hardship for salesmen who travel through different territories. E. Castro - Mr. Edward Castro, 4541 Arlington Avenue, addressed landscape list. Cot}ncil to request clarification of the landscape assess. & truck maintenance district assessment. Mr. Castro also permits commented on the problem of trucks that park over- night without permits. C. Waranius - Mr. Cass Waranius,~12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed testimonial Council to inquire why the City was not represented dinner & SB 725 at a testimonial dinner for Del Clawson. Mr. Waranius also commented on SB 725. Mr. Jordan - Mr. Jordan, 3060 Flower Street, addressed Council to landscape dist. state that the landscaping maintenance assessment will assess. create a hardship for people on fixed incomes. D. Barets - Mrs. Dorothy Barets, 4221 East 60 Street, Huntington permit for Palk, addressed Council relative to a permit for opera- Halloween House tipn of a Halloween House at 10919 Atlantic Avenue. Chief Johnson advised that Mrs. Barets Will, have to com~icens~~ ;, ~"^, Mrs. Frances Navertel, 3686 Cedar Avenue, addressed F. Navertal - Council to request information relative to animal animal control control, She questioned a recent action of an ani- & overnight mal control officer. The Mayor advised Mrs. Navertel parking ord. the complaint will be investigated and that she will be advised. Mrs. Navertel also requested the overnight parking ordinance be enforceda Mrs, Diane Fisher, 3231 Flower Street, addressed D. Fisher - Council to inquire about deserted houses in the free-. deserted houses, way corridor and was advised by Councilman Byork that excessive noise, the City is awaiting Secretary Adams' decision. Mrs. local agency Fisher complained of noise emanating from 3227 Fern- fund wood Avenue. She also requested information regarding local agency investment fund. Mrs. Jordan, 3050 Flower Street, addressed Council to Mrs. Jordan - inquire about maintenance of parkway grass . She also overnight park. asked when the overnight parking ordinance will be permits enforced. Mr. Rick Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed R.Waranius - Council to request information on the budget. budget info. requested The meeting was adjourned to September 19, 1978 at 7 p.m. ... ~; City Clerk, City o L wood ~, APPROVED SEPTEMBER 19, 19780 ayor, Cit f L ood '~ .g R_ ~_ ? ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 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 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. Councilman Byork reported on inspection tour of the I-105 Freeway corridor conducted by local officials for Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams. Councilman Byork stated that the tour was productive in that the County, SCAG and local congressmen have made completion of the freeway a priority. A decision on the freeway is expected in October. Councilman Byork commended Fire Chiefs Johnson and Lathrope and staff for the pro-freeway demonstration. The City Manager reported that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to withdraw from the fire service mutual aid agreement in view of the strike by Vernon firefighters. The Board of Supervisors has offered Vernon to become a part of the City of Los Angeles Fire Protection District. The City Manager reported that a grant for $50,181 has been received from the Economic Development Administration and recommended Council authorize implementation of the grant. ~•-. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council select a qualified firm or individual to implement the grant and ask the HCDA staff to bring forward proposals. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that.the meeting adjourn. r / ,y GJ City-Clerk, City 'f'L,nwood APPROVED SEPTEMBER 19, 1978 ayor, ity