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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1978-11-07 - CC~7.~~,+ REGULAR MEETING NOVEMB~;R 7, 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 Councilman Rowe, and carried, th~.t the minues of the adjourned regular meeting of October ~.7, 1978 and the regular meeting of October 17, 1978 be approved as written. PROCLAMATION Proclamation-Council designated the day of November 16, 1978 as "Great Great Amer- American Smokeout . " scan Smoke- out PUBLIC HEARING Pub.Hearing- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to hear argu- Appeal of ments for and against appeal of Mr. Sam Menlo of the Mr.S.Menlo Planning Commission decision in denying an application for to operate a conditional use permit to operate a home for State/County a home at institutional returnees at 1251y Atlantic Avenue. The oath 12519 Atlan- was administered to all those wishing to give testimony be- tic Ave. fore the City Council. The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Sam Menlo, appellant, addressed the Council to state that his request is specifically for a conditional use permit to operate a facility for light mental patients; that he has complied with all City requirements; that in the future, he would call on the Sheriff's Department for background investigations of prospective patients; that he plans to appoint a committee to screen prospective patients; that Lynwood Lodge has 6,000 square feet of space which could be utilized for recreational purposes. In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry with respect to action taken by the Planning Commission, the City Attorney responded that the Planning Commission action was to adopt Resolution No. 651, roll call: Ayes: Kanka, Raymond, Pryor, Herrera; Noes: Read, Hill; Absent: None; Abstain: Robbins. Mrs. Hilda Zak, 12415 Cookacre Avenue, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit on the basis of past experience, stating that a facility of this nature would be a detriment to the community. Mr. Fred Hayes, lay minister of St. Philip Neri Church, Stonacre and Olanda Avenues, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit, stating that it would be a detriment to the community. Mrs. Mary St. Julian, 12701 Waldorf Avenue, spoke in opposi- tion to the conditional use permit on the basis that the proposed facility is not compatible with surrounding land uses. Mr. Donald Dove, 11356 Ernestine Avenue, spoke in opposi- tion to the conditional use permit, stating that the facility is not a compatible use to the area. '!'~ The Mayor inquired if there were any present who wished to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Menlo stated that testimony given consisted of lies and distortion. The Mayor again inquired if there were any wishing to speak. As there was no response, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution ,... denying appeal for a conditional use permit to operate a home for State/County institutional returnees at 12519 Atlantic Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on property commonly known as 4220 Shirley 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. Douglas Adams, Code Enforcement Officer, was adminis- tered the oath for testimony before the City Council. Mr. Adams identified the property and stated that the photographs on display accurately depict and describe the condition of the premises and that, in his professional opinion, constitute a nuisance. Mr. Keith Johnson, Fire Chief and Director of Public Safety, was administered the oath for testimony before the City. ~""" Council. He stated that he inspected the premises at 4220 Shirley Avenue on November 7, 19'(8 and that the photographs ' on display accurately depict and describe the condition of the premises and constitute a nuisance. Chief Johnson further stated that the antique and inoperative vehicles on the property constitute an improper use of R-1 zoning. There being no others wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Public hearing- Nuisance abate. 4220 Shirley Avenue RESOLUTION N0. 78-116 entitled: "A RESULU'1'ION OF THE CITY Res. 7ti-116 COUNCIL OF THE CI'1'Y OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE Directing Abate. IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CER'1'AIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY of Nuisance at AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It 4220 Shirley was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Avenue Green, that Resolution No. 7~-116 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Higgins, Lynwood Adven- „~ and carried, that request from Lynwood. Adventist Academy - ist Acad. req. for permit to solicit funds for Thanksgiving food baskets app'd be approved. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Goodwill Ind. Byork, and carried, that requests for renewal of business & St.Vincent license exemptions for collection of salvage material be de Paul bus. approved for Goodwill Industries of Southern California lic. exemp. and St. Vincent de Paul Society. apprd It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman March of Dimes Byork, and carried, that request from March of Dimes to fund drive conduct a fund drive from October 1, 19'(8 to May 31, 19'(9 app'd be approved. r~ r) ?.,31 Camp Fire It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Higgins, Girls Candy and carried, that request from Camp Fire Girls, Inc . for Sale app`d permission to conduct annual Candy Sale from January 23, 197y to February 21, 1979 be approved. Christmas It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried, that tree sales applications to conduct Christmas tree sales lots be approved lots app'd for Von's Grocery Company, y99o Long Beach Boulevard; Juanita Gentry, 11913 Long Beach Boulevard; Wayne Wallace, 10310 Long Beach Boulevard; and Lynwood Assembly of God Church, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue. BID AWARD Bids A report on bids received for Housing and Community Develop- rejected ment Target Area No. 2, Project No. 27-76C-112-C1, was HCllA Target presented by the City Manager with the recommendation that Area No. 2 Council reject all bids and direct the Engineering staff to make necessary modifications in plans and specifications and authorize rebidding for an amount not to exceed $10,000. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. MANAGEMENT STUDIES Natatorium The City Manager reported on a request from the Lynwood operation Unified School District to operate the Natat orium for an extended additional three months to accomodate Hosler Junior High 3 mos. Schaol swim classes and the school district Educationally Handicapped Swim Program. Councilman Green inquired about the possibility of securing a grant for this purpose. Mr. Ray Hendrickson, Business Manager of Lynwood Unified School District, stated that the availability of a grant could be explored by the City, the school district and the school board. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council authorize operation of the Natatorium for an additional three months and that the position of Aquatics Supervisor be reinstated as a six-month contract position. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Water right The City Manager presented a report on leasing of additional purchase pumping allocation water rights with the recommendation that from City staff be authorized to purchase 110 acre-feet of water at of Bell- $24 per acre-foot from the City of Bellflower. It was moved flower by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, that app'd Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call,: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. Fee incr. The City Manager reported that Lance, Soll & Lunghard, Lance,Soll auditing firm for the City, has requested an increase in &Lunghard annual fee, starting with 1y78-79 fiscal year. It was app'd moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that Council authorize the increase in fee. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Nonea RESOLUTIUN N0. 7u-117 entitled: CUUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF LYNWOOD OF RECORDS." was presented. It Morris, seconded by Councilman 78-117 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Noes: None. Absent: None. "A RESOLUTIUN Or' THE CI'1'Y Res. 7b-117 RELATING TU THB DESTRUCTION Destruction was moved by Councilman of Records Green, that Resolution No. Morris, Rowe, Higgins. ~• '`TYieR City Manager reported that the street lighting assess- Res. 7ti-118 ~"`'` ment for commercial areas has been reduced to $1.00 per Confirming .. - lineal foot and presented RESOLUTION N0. 78-118 entitled: Reduction in "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Street Light- CONFIRMING A REDUCTION IN STREET LIGH'1'ING ASSESSMENTS." ing Assess. It was moved by Councilman Morris and seconded that Resolution No. 78-llti be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 78-lly entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 78-lly CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOUD ALLOWING AND APPROV- Demands ING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN 'THEREFOR." was presented with the addition of Warrant No. 1467 in amount of $41,810.40. It was moved, and seconded that Resolution No. 7u-119 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe, Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a recess at 9:25 p.m. Following the Recess recess, the meeting was reconvened. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Rowe commented on lack of adequate street Coun. Rowe re lighting on Lynwood Road south to Josephine Avenue; street lighting west side of State Street; northwest corner of Lynwood Road and State Street. He inquired what plans staff has for lighting these areas as well as other similar areas in the City. Councilman Rowe questioned advance funding of Chamber Coun. Howe re of Commerce Christmas Parade and requested Council to Christmas Parade authorize partial payment only upon receipt of itemized ~d~g breakdown of expenses. Mr. James Morton, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Bill Lomas, Pageantry Production, discussed items that must be paid in advance, such as printing, band transportation, photographs, pre-parade hosting. The Mayor requested bona fide bills be submitted to Mayor re request Council by the Chamber. for bills Councilman Green commented on the traffic problem at Coun. Green re Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway caused by mal- traffic problem functioning of controller of traffic. Councilman Green stated he was pleased that trash had Coun. Green re been removed from Josephine Avenue and the City Manager Josephine Ave. stated that Art Nelson's Department deserves credit for removing the trash. Councilman Morris stated that he wished to dispel rumors Coun. Morris re that he plans to move as he has no intention of moving. moving i .~ ; ~ " i 1_~ Coun. Byork Councilman Byork rcmmented that he has received favorable re tree reports on tree trimming and commended the tree trimming trirrIIning company . Coun. Byork Councilman Byork. stated he is in favor of maintaining re Corridor the Corridor Cities Gommitt.ee during construction of the Cities Com. I-105 Freeway . Mayor re Mayor Higgins expressed concern about the length of time vendors vendors park near school areas and requested the City Attorney to s.nvestigate the possibility of restricting hours during which they may park, B.Sparlin nom. for Councilman Byork nominated Mrs. Bess Sparlin for Housing and Communit D l HCDAB y eve opment Advisory Board. J.Mendoza nom f Councilman Morris nominated Mr. Julio Mendoza for . or Recreation Commission. Rec. Comn. R.Markovic nom for Mayor Higgins nominated Mr. Kobert Markovic for Recreation Commission. Rec. Comm. W.Cunningham nom. for Mayor Higgins nominated Mr. William Cunningham for Traffic and Parkin C i g omm ssion. Traf.& Pk. Comm. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe a d , n carried, that nominations be closed. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOK C.Whitely - Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed ~z~, the Council to discuss a health and safety hazard at Christmas Pope Avenue, the Christmas Parade and redevelopment. parade W.Cunningham-Mr, William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed tree trim. the Council to comment favorably on tree trimming. F.Navratil- Mrs. Frances Navratil, 368b Cedar Avenue, addressed the sewer fee & Council to request clarification of the sewer fee. She overnight also inquired about enforcement of the overnight parking pk. ord. ordinance . D.Richman- Mr. Dave Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, addressed the street Council to comment on having received inquires relative assessments to street lighting assessments. R.C.Waranius-Mr. Richard C. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, grants addressed the Council to request an explanation of how grants are administered and monitored. .-~ ~; ,. /G ity Clerk, City o Lynzood APPROVED GVEMBER 21,, 197ti ayor, ity of Ly od ADJOURNEll REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, lg'~8 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 7:00 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 litigation matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. r ~~ i LU' City Clerk, City of Ly ood APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 1978 C' y of nwoo