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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1978-09-19 - CCY ! r~~ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 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. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Byork, and carried, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 5, 1978 and the regular meeting of September 5, 1978 be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Manager reported that the nuisance maintained on property commonly known as 3349 Seminole Avenue has been abated. Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 3353 Seminole Avenue, addressed Council to state that there are cars in the street and considerable debris in the backyard. Mr. Douglas Adams, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that corrections required have been completed and that the property owner has continued to improve the condition of the property since initiation of abatement proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the matter be held over for 30 days. Councilman Rowe requested that staff report on the con- dition of the property at the October 3, 1978 meeting. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Pub.Hearing- Nuisance at 3349 Seminole It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Leukemia Soc. Morris, and carried, that request from Leukemia Society application of America, Inc. for permission to conduct fund-raising app'd campaign from October 15 to November 15, 1978 be approved. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- St.Francis man Rowe, that .request from St. Francis Medical Center for application permission to continue with fund raising programs be app'd for approved for a 6-month period. 6 months Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: Councilman Green Absent: None. It was moved by Mayor Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, U.S.Volleyball that request from U. S. Volleyball Association for permission app. denied to solicit funds for Olympic Volleyball Team from October 1, 1978 to September 30, 1979 be denied. . Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman St.Philip Rowe, and carried, that request from St. Philip Neri Church Neri appl. for permission to conduct a Fiesta-Carnival on September 22, app'd 23, and 24, 1978 be approved. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Exchange Club Byork, and carried, that request from Exchange Club for per- app. app'd mission to conduct a White Elephant Sale on October 7, 1978 ~~~ be approved. MANAGEMT~NT STUDIES Ord. 1051 ORDINANCE NO. 1051 entitled : "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORI7I- rezoning NANCE NQ. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RE- Jones CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE Lumber ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was pre- sented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Ordinance No. 1051 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. 1052 ORDINANCE NO. 1052 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY repealing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. Ord. 104tt 1048. " was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, end carried, that the ordinance be read by title only, ~t was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Ordinance No. 1052 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe. Noes: Councilman Higgins. Absent: None. Fire Service Fire Service Fee Citizens' Committee was formed to study Fee Citizens' the application and implementation of Ordinance No. 1039. Corrmiittee The following members were appointed: Kenneth McJimsey, nominated by Councilman Byork; Jerry Goldberg, nominated by Councilman Morris, Richard Waranius, nominated by Councilman Green; Carmen Coduti, nominated by Councilman Rowe; and Rev. Champ Singleterry, nominated by Mayor Higgins. Councilmen Morris .and Byork will serve as ex officio members; Councilman Green was named as alternate. Chief Johnson will serve as Secretary. The Committee will sub- mit findings in a report which will be made public. FINANCIAL REPORT Res. 78-104 RESOLUTION NO. 78-104 entitled: "A RESOLU']'ION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWr7 THEREFOR." was presented with the addition of Warrants 1086 and 1087 issued to Independent Cities and Trans Catalina Airlines, respectively. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 78-104 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun.Morris Councilman Morris commented favorably on completion of re State portion of State Street Project between Fernwood Avenue St., Wright and Century Boulevard. Councilman Morris recommended Rd. & Jos- that the State be asked to clean up the right-of-way at ephine area Josephine Avenue and Wright Road and that staff look into the possibility of blocking off the area to eliminate dumping. He further recommended imposing a fine for littering the area. Coun. Green Councilman Green advised that the Board of Supervisors has Ambul.fees approved an increase in ambulance fees. Councilman Green will discuss the matter of uncollectible ambulance fees at the forthcoming meeting of Independent Cities. Rela- tive to uncollectible ambulance bills, Councilman Morris suggested that an elected official attend future meetings of the Board of Supervisors when ambulance-fee increases are on tY}e agenda. Councilman Green reported on a request received from Mr. Coup. Green re ~•. Anderson to increase the speed limit on Fernwood Avenue speed limit and Abbot Road to 35 miles per hour. Councilmen Rowe expressed concern for the plight of tenants ~n an 88-apartment complex in Lynwpod who have had their rer}t increased several times within the past few months from $90 to $145 per month. Councilman Rowe stated that singe most of the tenants are on fixed incomes, the rent increases have created a hardship. He noted that the landlord will be assessed by the landscape district for approximately 40G per unit, per month, while realizing a saving o~ $900 - S1,000 per month. Councilmen Morris introduced Mr. Sid Smith, who was sworn in as Housing and Community Development Advisory Board member. Council Bast an unanimous ballot for reappointment of Messrs. Archie Legg and Wilbert Malchow to Traffic and Parking commission. Coun. Rowe re rent increases S. Smith appt'd HCDAB A.Legg, W. Malchow re- appt' d The Mayor read a press release relative to Planning ~-Tecb~; Commissipn approval of application of Eko-Tech ~~a~2e app, app'd by Company, 116~~ Alameda Street, and stated the new campany ping Comm. will be ~n asset to the City. ~, The City Attorney was excused from the meeting. PUBLIC Bj.JSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Rev. Harpld Gray, Assistant Pastor of Lyngate Neighbor- Rev.Gray - hood Chupch, addressed the Council to inquire when weed weed abatement abatemen~ would commence on Fernwood Avenue. He also asked & crossing gd. why there is no crossing guard at Century Boulevard and Norton Avenue; the Mayor referred the matter to Mr. Christo- pher Joh}~ston. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the Council to A. Leggy - complain~ about slow response from Southeast Area Animal response. time Control Authority, citing the fact that he waited for SEAACA one hour~and twenty minutes after placing a call on September 11, and one hour for a call made on September 12. Ken Howe, 5138 Imperial Highway, addressed the Council to K. Howe - state there is a need for greater productivity from govern- city empl. ment employees. Thomas Mester, 3552 Beechwood Avenue, addressed the Council T.Mester - to complain about recently designated handicapped parking handicapped area on his street, stating that it has created a parking parking ~`~ problem for him. He asked what criteria are used to de- designations termine which areas will be designated as handicapped ' parking areas and was referred to Traffic and Parking Commission for clarification. Kamille Whiteley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed the K. Whiteley - Council to inquire about the following matters : what can crime, water be done about unsafe neighborhoods; increase in water rates; rates, budget 1978-79 Budget; and fire service fee. fire serv.fee Frank Alexander, 12115 Thorson Avenue, addressed the F.Alexander - Council to express opposition to fire service fee; to fire serv.fee .,. ~., ~~ recommend strict enforcement of regulations pertaining to lunch hours and coffee breaks; and to suggest improving tree trimming procedure. S. Lott- Steve Lott, 12404 Wright Road, addressed the Council to rent control inquire about rent control and was advised by Council that the City does not have a rent control ordinance. B. Mason- Bob Mason, 4337 Cortland Avenue, addressed the Council to ambul. bills, discuss the following matters: ambulance bills; handi- handicapped capped ramps; water rates; tree trimming contract; li- ramps, water, censing of utilities; closing the City parks; City ears; and trees, cars concrete work in the City. D. Richman- Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed the Council weed cuttings to inquire when cuttings from weed abatement would be picked u~. R.Waranius- Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed decibel meter, the Council to inquire about acquisition of a decibel mini park meter. He requested that a City-owned vacant lot be con- verted into a mini park. In response to Mr. Waranius' inquiry about the number of calls received by the Fire Department, Chief Johnson advised that 4,000 emergency responses were answered this year. Coun. Rowe - Councilman Rowe recommended formation of a Citizens' Citizens' Comm. Committee which would meet with the City Manager for the purpose of providing information regarding City business. Council an Rowe recommended the Committee start with a Citizen' Day and suggested Saturday as a meeting dad. W.Cunningha;r~- William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed the City finances Council to state that Lynwood residents are interested in the financial status of the City. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, September 26, 1978, at 7 p.~. t Clerk, City yn ood APPROVELI OCTOBER 3, 1978 /`,. i ayor, ity oO J ~6 ~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19 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. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that Council adjourn to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. ;1 ~ .C'. City Clerk, City f Ly wood APPROVED OCTOBER 3, 1978 Mayor Cit ood