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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1979-10-02 - CC1~='~'4e REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 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 p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and Acting City Manager Lathrope. The Mayor announced the untimely passing of Edward J. Valliere, City Manager, on September 29, 1979. The Mayor praised Mr. Valliere for excellent service during the three years he served as City Manager and extended prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Valliere. The Mayor announced that Council has designated Ronald Lathrope as Acting City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that minutes of adjourned regu- lar meeting of September 18, 1979 and regular meeting of September 18, 1979 be approved as written. PROCLAMATION Proclamation re The Mayor read a proclamation designating the RESPECT LIFE WK October 7-13, 1979 as "RESPECT LIFE WEEK." It October 7-13,79 by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman carried, that the proclamation be authorized. PUBLIC HEARINGS week of was moved Green, and Public Hearing The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to hear re CUP X4271 arguments for and against appeal of Mr. Sam Menlo of Carlin Ave the Planning Commission decision in denying an appli- (Hilton Retire- cation for a conditional use permit to operate a resi- ment Center) dential care facility for the elderly at X4271 Carlin Avenue (Hilton Retirement Center) in an R-3 lone. The Mayor reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor inquired if any- one present wished to speak in _f_avor of the Conditional iJse Permit. Mr. Sam Menlo, appellant, addressed Council to object to three conditions recommended by the Planning Commission relating to staffing, minimum age limit, and maximum number of residents. He stated that he has had a special use permit since 1969 for a Convalescent hospital; that he will not accept returnees and that if the appeal is denied, he will take the matter to court. The Mayor again inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the conditional use permit. There was no re- sponse. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present who wished to speak in opposition to the conditional use permit. S }.. Reverend Paul Hackett, 12201 Harris Avenue, addressed Council to speak in opposition to the conditional use permit stating that he lives 100 yards from the Hilton Retirement Center and, in his opinion, it is a convalescent home with a heavy influx of returnees; that he has removed two truckloads of wine bottles from the lot adjacent to the Hilton Retirement Center and that for six years, de- ranged, disheveled, people have wandered into all facili- ties of his church, and that, the Hilton Retirement Center is a detriment to the community. Mrs. Adele Kropp, 5422 Olanda Avenue, spoke in opposi- tion to the conditional use permit stating that the Hilton Retirement Center is a hazard for school children who must pass to get to school. Dr. Paggett, 11298 Harris Avenue, objected to the con- ditional use permit on the basis that residents of Hil- ton Retirement Center are physically and mentally incapaci- tated and that it is a detriment to the community. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Menlo stated that if Council wished to identify undesirable residents at Hilton Retirement Center, he would have them removed. He further stated that there is no evidence that the residents have been guilty of wrongdoing. It was-moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Green, and carried, that the testimony taken before the Planning Commission be deemed to be incorporated ±^, as part of the record of the public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak in rebuttal. There was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION N0. 79-81 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. No. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING A CONDITIONAL 79-81 de- USE PERMIT FOR SAM MENLO TO OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL CARE nying CiTF FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AT 4217 CARLIN AVENUE ON A PORTION at 4217 OF LOT 2, J. J. BULLIS TRACT IN AN R-3 ZONE." was pre- Carlin Av sented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resolution No. 7g-81 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission de- cision in denying application for a variance from Section 15.03 of the Ordinance No. 570 to permit the sale of beer at 12016 Long Beach Boulevard. The Mayor reviewed the action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the: ?~~""' variance. ~ Ms Gloria Jimenez, 12008 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed Council to state that the appellant, Mr. Rafael Jimenez, is making arrangements to rent a vacant parking lot lo- cated across Long Beach Boulevard to provide off-site parking. She submitted a letter of permission from the owner of the property. Councilman Byork inquired if the letter being submitted in evidence had been received by the Planning Commission and was advised by the City Attorney that it had not been presented to the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the variance. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ~* Variance It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- Denial ref man Green, and carried, that the matter be referred back to Planning to the Planning Commission for a complete report and that Commission the public hearing be continued. Public Hearing The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public re proposed zone hearing on application of Mr. Greg George for a change change CB-1 to of zone from CB-1 (Controlled Business) to R-3 (Multiple R-3 at 3570 Family) at 3570 Century Boulevard. The Mayor presented a Century Blvd report on the Planning Commission action pursuant to a public hearing on the matter. The Mayor inquired if any- one present wished to speak in-favor of the proposed zone change. Mr. Greg George, 1300 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, applicant, addressed Council to describe the area and to state that he proposes to develop residential condo- minium units on the site. The City Attorney recommended that the proposed ordinance be amended to provide that it would take effect only at such time as the ordinance providing for the development of condominium projects within the City had been adopted and the applicant had applied for and received approval of a tentative tract map for a condominium project and such other appropriate approvals df a condominium project as the City Council would deem appropriate. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. There was no response. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in oppo- sition to the proposed zone change. As there was no re- sponse, he declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL amending No OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE 570 PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented. It was moved by Council- man Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, to concur with the findings of the Planning Commission and that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be introduced, as amended. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. 279 MANAGEMENT STUDIES RESOLUTION N0. 79=82 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVINCx THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER PERIPHERALS." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Green, that Resolution No. 79-82 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. 79-82 re computer peripherals It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- Rerental of fwy man Green, and carried, that request of Mr. Philip property app'd Roush of DAT Repair, Inc . to rerent freeway property DAT Repair at 55012 East Century Boulevard be approved. ORDINANCE N0. 1075 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF Or'd. No. 1075 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROHIBITING urgency ord. CERTAIN USES IN C-3 ZONE." was presented. prohibiting cer uses in C-3 Zor It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Rowe, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Rowe, that Ordinance No. 1075 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- Refund on man Rowe, that Council authorize refund of overpayment trash charge of trash charges in amount of $129.74 to Mrs. Jane Menifee, auth 3507 Beechwood Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pursuant to the Acting City Manager's recommendation, Item 5, Section IX, was deleted from the agenda. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- Public Hearin man Higgins, and carried, that public hearing for pro- proposed HCD~ posed 1980-81 Housing and Community Development Act Pro- program set gram be set for October 16, 1979. for 10/16/79 It was moved by Councilman Careen, seconded by Council- Dan Booth re- man Higgins, and carried, that Mr. Dan Booth be re- classified a~ classified as Park Supervisor at a salary range of 2M. Park Supervi- sor RESOLUTION N0. 79-83 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION Res. No.79-8_ ~, N0. 79-41." was presented. It was moved by Councilman amending Rowe, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that Resolution No. salary Res. T 79-83 be adopted. 79-41 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~ ~~ ~, __ Public Hearing The Mayor announced that the time ha.d arrived to re Will Rogers conduct public hearing to consider establishment of property zone chg CF (Community Facility) Zone at vacated U.iill Rogers School property. The mayor reviewed the action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to sneak in favor of the proposed zone designation. Mr. Boris Sztorch, Planning Director, stated that b,y letter dated September 28, 1979, Caltr.ans has advised that they have no objection to the proposed zone designation. Council discussed the permitted uses in a CF Zone pursuant to Section 11.01 of Ordinance No. 1022: (1) City, county, or state or federal facilities, buildings, grounds; (2) Public educational facilities (including administra- tive offices) and private educational facilities offering full curricula as required by State Law; (3) Churches, church schools and reli~-ious facilities; (4) Hospitals. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone designation. Mr. George Martini, 10760 Alexander Avenue, requested a definition of Com- munity Facility Zone. The Mayor again inauired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone desig- nation. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Ordinance amend- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COiJNCIL ing 570 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RE-CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING WRAP GIHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Careen, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Nuisance at Pursuant to the Acting City Manager's recommendation, 3264 Fernwood Item 4 pertaining to nuisance abatement at 3264 Fernwood held over Avenue was held over. ORDINANCES Pursuant to the Acting City Manager's recommendation, Items 1 and 2, Section VII, were held over. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA Exchange Club It was moved by Councilman Careen, seconded by Council- rurrmlage sale man Rowe, and carried, that request from Lynwood Fx- app'd change Club for permission to conduct rummage sale on October 7, 1979 be approved. Lynwood Child & It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- Family Develop. man Green, and carried, that request from Lynwood Child Center solicita- and Family Development Center, 3340 Sanborn Avenue, for tion permit dew special permit to solicit funds on October 6, 1979, be nied denied. zit FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 7g-84 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COi7NCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING mHF DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman B,york, seconded by Councilman Green, that Resol ution No. 7g-8~+ be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. COUNGIL AGENDA It was the consensus of Council that a letter be written to Attorney Sorensen instructing him as to Council's wishes with respect to the signing of the Consent Decree. R.es . nTo . 7g-81I Demanc Councilman Higgins extended condolences to the families of Edward J. Valliere and Alex Smith. The Mayor advised that Caltrans has begun demolition of Mayor advisf Caltrans de- freeway houses . mol. fray PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR houses Mrs. Francis Navratil, 3686 Cedar Avenue, addressed Council Mrs. F. Nav- til re 3 ra to complain that three families are occupying a single family . families in dwelling a.t 3680 Cedar Avenue. The Mayor directed the staff 1 dwelling to investigate the matter. ,~-~ Mr. Louis Dias, 3965 Beechwood Avenue, requested r. e- Mr. L. Dias ~ i moval of a tree from his property. re tree re- moval Mrs. Camille Whitely, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council on the following: (a) to request that acronyms be spelled out, (b) to request that the gash rate be raised and based on the number of people living in a dwelling, (c) to request a, break- down of costs for patrolling the freeway corridor, (d) to re- quest extra Sheriff's Department patrol because of recent crime, (e) to complain about excessive speed by patrol cars on Atlantic Avenue. Mrs. Joy Fernyanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council to request more information on agenda items. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Edward J. Valliere. `~ ~ ~ - ,. i- ! ~ ,t _ _,~, ~~ ~ ~,~ Cif-~ ;Clerk, City of , ,~ nw od APPROVED NOVEMBER 6, 1979 r r Mayor, Ci of Lynwood Mrs. C. whitely re acronyms, trash rates fwy patrol, extra.patro: Mrs. J. Fer- yanitz re agenda. info a ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad- journed regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7 p.m. ~,,._, Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Rowe and 1'~Iorris answered the ~ roll call. Councilmen Higgins was absent. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and Acting City Manager Lathrope. Councilman Higgins arrived. The Acting City Manager stated he has been notified that the Chamber of Commerce will not sponsor the annual Christmas Parade due to lack of staff. The Mayor advised that the Christmas Parade will be held on November 30, 1979. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the Recreation Department and the Recreation Commission be designated to coordinate the Christmas Parade. The meeting was adjourned. '.' '' try Clerk, City ~f ~~ ynwood ..-• APPROVED NOVEMBER 6, 1979 r Ma r, C'ty of Lynwood 2i ~?PCreation Dept & Comm to coordinat Christmas P~ ade °'~' ADJOURNED REGULAR. MEETINCx OCTOBER 2 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an ad- journed regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 10 a.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, and P!~orris ^~ answered the roll call. Also present was Fire Chief Lathrope. - The Mayor stated that it was with profound sorrow that the Gity Council learned of the sudden passing of Edward J. Valliere, City Manager. After discussion regarding the advisability of signing the I-105 Freeway Consent Decree in anticipation of the lifting of the injunction, it wa.s moved by Council- man Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council defer action until the City Attorney is consulted. Coun. Byork excused from Councilman Byork requested and received approval to b SLAG meeting e excused from SLAG meeting on October 4, 1979 in view of the Court hearin at 4 g p.m, relative to the I-105 Freeway. Media day Chief Lathrope stated that a media da.y is being planned planned for for October 11, 1979 following a tour of the freewav 10/11/79 corridor by Secretary of Transportation Neil Gold- schmidt and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Moon Landrieu. It was the consensus of Council that """ Congressmen Wilson and Anderson be advised that Bate- man Hall is available for the meeting. Letter to Caltrans re The Mayor reported that a meeting held on October 1, 1979 Messrs Kenne d R fwy patrol , y an autery of Caltrans were given a letter urging Caltrans to expedite securit a re t y g emen for patrol of the freeway corridor. The Mayor advised that Caltrans has begun demolition of freeway houses and it is expected that 11 units will be razed within 10 days. Caltrans be-- Council adjourned to executive session for discussion gins demoli- of personnel matters. Following the executive session, Lion of 11 .Council reconvened. It was moved by Councilman Green, fwy units seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that the City pay health insurance for Tars. Betty Valliere through the end of October. Chief Lathrope was appointed acting City Manager. The meeting was adjourned to 7 p.m. `~'^ %j ~ City 'Clerk, City o .Lyn ood APPROVED NOVEMBER 6, 1979 .- ~' ~. Mayor, i y of Lynwood