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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1979-01-16 - CC REGULPtR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regu- lar session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 pomp Mayor Higgins in the chairs Councilmen ~york, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll call, Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager Valliere. Tt was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Mayor Higgins, and carried that minutes of the adjourned regular meeting and regular meeting of January 2, 1979, be approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pub. Hearing- The Mayor declared that the time had arrived for Jones Lumber public hearing on proposed Annexation No. 1 (Jones Annexation #1 Lumber)o The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed annexation, There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the proposed annexation. Mrs. Mamie D. Tilley, 10764 Watts Avenue, Los Angeles, spoke in opposition to the proposed annexation stating that she wishes to remain in Los Angeles County. Mrso Dorothy Stephens, 2519 East 108th Street, spoke ~~~; in opposition to the proposed annexation on the grounds that taxes are higher in Lynwood and that she is un- aware of the kind of water or water service provided. Mrse Stephens submitted photographs of a structure on Jones Lumber property for the record. Mr. Andy Kantor, 2511 East 108th Street, stated that he is neither in favor of nor opposed to the proposed annexation and has no information regarding the ad- vantages of annexation, He requested written assur- ance that taxes will be lower and asked to be ad- vised about fire protection serviceo Res. 79-4 RESOLUTION NP. 79-4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Annexation #1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ORDERING THE Jones Lumber ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION #1 (JONES LUMBER) TO THE CITY qF LYNWOOD," was pre- sented. In response to Councilman Byork's inquiry regarding fire service to the proposed annexation, Chief Keith Johnson stated that response time would be from 3 to 3~ minutese Councilman Morris re- quested that staff advise Mrs. Stephens and Mrs Tilley that there will be no material difference in taxes or watero The Mayor commented that the only services affacted are fire protection and street sweepingo Councilman Green recommended that staff meet with Mrso Stephens, Mrse Tilley, and Mr. Kantor to discuss tk~e various concerns expressed during the hearingo Pub. Hearing- The City Manager recommended that public hearing on Nuis.Abatement nuisance abatement at 3349 Seminole Avenue be held 33+9 Seminole over to February 6, 1979 o Councilman Morris stated Avenue that he is opposed to a continuance on the basis that the property owner has had several extensions and sufficient time to abate the nuisanceo ~ ~~ `` It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the public hearing be held as scheduledo Chief Keith Johnson, Code Enforcement Office Douglas Adams and Mrs, Margaret Sanders were administered the oath for testimony before the City Councilo Chief Johnson described the history of the nuisance and stated that in his professional opinion the property owner has made an effort to abate the nuisance and has complied with many of the City's requirementse Chief Johnson stated that the reason for a continuance is because of an area of disagreement wherein staff feels the nuisance has been abated and Mrso Sanders feels it has noto Code Enforcement Officer Douglas Adams discussed the current condition of the property and described the property owner°s efforts to abate the nuisance. Mr. Adams stated that in his profess- ional opinion the property is no longer a public nuisanceo Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 3353 Seminole Avenue, testified that in view of the fact that the nuisance abatement proceedings have been in progress for almost one year, the property owner has had sufficient time to comply. She described several problems she has had with the property ownero Mrso Sanders alleged that a City employee has provided the property owner with infor- mation regarding her activities. Mro Alfred Walker, 10860 Cornish Avenue, was sworn nn~ +~PR'F l f; r?r7 that he concurs with ..Mrs o Sanders' time as the trailer is sold. It was moved by Coun- ~~ cilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and ,~' ------- --~ --- -- s- ______.~ _ cilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title onlyo ,.-. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Coun- f cilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be intro- duced. MANAGEMENT STUDIES: It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Coun= cilman Byork, that Council approve water rights li- cense agreement between Candlewood Country Club and the City of Lynwood for 300 acre feet of water at a cost of $7500, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo Candlewood water rights agrt. app'd The City Manager recommended that the Sheriff's De- Sheriff auth. partment be authorized to use the trailer presently to use trailer t..... _. '~ nn .consicrnment to Flvnn Foremost Trailers until such_ , 1 ~~>~~ Ord.first read regulating gun dealers carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. An ordinance entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULATING GUN DEALERS AND AMENDING THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODEo" was pre- sented by the City Manager for Council considerationo Council discussed the proposed ordinance which imposes the conditions required by the Penal Code and insures compliance with state mandates, It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins Noes: None. Absent: None. Council directed the City interim urgency ordinance as a home occupation. FINANCIAL REPORT Attorney to prepare an excluding gun dealerships Res. 79-5 Resolution Noo 79-5 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE r Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFORo" was presenteda It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Resolution No. 79-5 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None, CAC members It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Coun- auth. to attend Gilman Morris, and carried, that four members of the mtg. of Anti- Community Affairs Commission be authorized to attend Litter League Anti-Litter League Conference to be held in Newport Beach on January 28, 29, 1979 and that the registra- tion fees be paid for by the Cityo Council discussed a request from the Vice Chairman of the Community Affairs Commission to review the atten- dance record of a Community Affairs Commissioner. It was the consensus of Council that a letter be written to the commissioner asking what her intentions are with respect to serving on the Commissiono An up- Affirm.Action dated affirmative action program was submitted for Prog. held Council consideration, It was the consensus of over to 2/6/79 Council that the proposal be held over until the next meeting and that Michael Taft be in attendance to discuss the programo COUNCIL AGENDA Coun. Green re Councilman Green requested the City Manager to City employee investigate an allegation concerning a City employee made earlier in the meetingo Coun. Morris Councilman Morris recommended that Councilman Byork re commenda- reply to Congressman Glen Anderson's letter relative tion for LSC to the Congressmen's Task Force. Councilman Morris commended the Lynwood Service Corporation for removal of graffiti and noted that the bus shelter at the corner of Imperial Highway and Long Beach Blvdo is Fa {'{'Yr"3 'f'_l VA b -ral7G ~_ of l a k o a .affi i_ ~ ,. rs Mayor Higgins cpmmented on the financial problems of the County Sanitation Districts I, The Mayor declared a recess at 9:05 pomp Following the recess, the meeting was reconvenedo PUBLIC BUSINF~SS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed the Council to recommend the use of an Information Card by solicitors in the Cityo The Mayor referred the matter to they City Clerk for recommendation. Mrs, Whitely inqu~.red about: legality of selling paraphre- nalia; the location of the new bicycie rack; what the state law is regarding ramps for the handicapped; the duties o~ the City Trasurer; whether trash dis- posal company was penalized for missing collections during the holidays; when the tires on the Desser property will be removed and whether the EPA grant applications required funds from the City. Mr. Bi11 Daye, 11211 Linden Avenue, addressed the Council to request clarification of bidding proce- dure in connection with Housing and Community Develop- ment Act home rehabilitation programo Mr. Days stated he way advised that contractors must be on an Housing and Community Development Act approved con- tractors' list. Councilman Green stated that this is the second cgmp~aint regarding Housing and Community Development ,7#ct policy he has received and requested a complete report from Housing and Community Develop- ment Act administrationo Mayor Higgins re Cty.Sanit.Dist. Recess C. Whitely - solicitors, bike rack, paraphren- alia, handicap. ramps, City Treas trash disposal, tires and EPA appl . B. Days - HCDA policy Mr. William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed W.Cunningham - the Council to discuss the function 'of the Housing HCDAB functions and Community Development Advisory Board, stated that the Board receives complete reports as to Housing and Community Development Act programs and loanso Mre Richard ~. Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, R.C. Waranius addressed the Council to inquire about the City's re code enforce. liability in the event a Code Enforcement Officer is and removal injured whip apating a nuisances Mr. Waranius stated from commissions that poor attendance and lack of participation should be grounds for removal from Commissionso Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed the A. Legg - Council to complain about the rat problem in the Cityp rat problem The Mayor advised that brochures relating to rat ,..., control have been ordered from the County. Chief Johnson stated that a survey is being conducted to identify the type of rat. Councilman Rgwe inquired whether the City's contract Coun. Rowe re with the Health Department has provisions relative to County Health rodent control o Contract The meeting was adjourned to February 6, 1979 at 7:00 pem. ,, City Clerk, City o Lynwood ay y o Ly od Approved February 6, 19790 ~ ~-- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUA"RY 16, 1979 The City Cot~neil 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 Manager Valliere and City Attorney Murphy. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded, and carried, Lynwood Repub. that request from Lynwood Republican Women to hold White Women White Elephant sale at 3309 Mulford on January 27, 1979 be Elephant Sale approved . app' d It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that payroll in amount of $64,396.61, omitted from warrant register of December 19, 1978, due to bookkeeping machine malfunction, be added to warrant register of December 19, 1978. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned. ~ ~~~ ~ / City Clerk, City of~Ly~wood Approved Febuary 6, 1979. Payroll warrant added to regis. of 12/19/78 Mayor City of L od.