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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1979-10-16 - CC~~ ;} ~ s .. RECxULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1979 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a. regular. session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu11is Road, on above date at 7:3o p.m. Mayor Morris in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were Acting City Manager Lathrope and City Attorney Murphy. PROCLAMATIONS Council designated the month of October, 1979, as "PARENT- "PTA MembE TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MONTH." _T_t was moved by ship MonTr Councilmen Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and October ~ carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Council designated the week of November 5-11, 1979 "American as "AMERICAN VETERANS' ORGANIZATION WEEK." It was Veterans moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Org Wk" Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. 11/5-7/79 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acting City Manager reported that the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board conducted public hearing on October 3, 1979 on possible programs for Sixth-Year Community Development Block Cxrant funding. The recommendations were as follows: (1) that the City continue its Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $460,000, (2) that the City continue its Commercial Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $60,000, and (3) that the City apply for a Future Economic Development Program in the amount of $107,000. The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hearing on Sixth-Year Community Development Block Grant funding. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed program. In response to the City Attorney's inquiry about interest rate on Commercial Improvement loans, Mr. Christopher Johnston, Director of the Housing Community Development Program, stated that the rate would be re- vised upward to reflect recent increase in interest rates. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur in the recommenda- tions of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. _ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pub Hrg 6t Yr Commune ty Develop ment Bloc Grant funs Council cc curs with HCDA recon mendation: r-- `~~~{:. _~ Pursuant to the recommendation of the Acting City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that public hearing on nuisance abate- ment at 3264 Fernwood Avenue be deleted from the agenda. ORDINANCES Ord. No. 1076 ORDINANCE N0. 1076 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY re W. Rogers COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 Sch propty FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDINCx TO AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF desig. CF Zone CERTAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented for second reading. The Planning Commission has recommended that the vacated Will Rogers School property located on Wright Road north of Century Boulevard be designated CF Zone (Community Facility It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that Ordinance No. 1076 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, PROrris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. No. 1077 ORDINANCE N0. 1077 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COiJN- re CB-1 to R-3 CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 3570 Century FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF Blvd CERTAIN PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONINCx MA.P T~IHICH IS A PART OF SAID ORDINANCE." was presented for second reading. The Planning Commission has recommended changes of zone from CB-1 (Controlled Business) to R-3 (1`RUltiple Family) for property located at 3570 Century Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green that Ordinance No. 1077 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord re expen- An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COiJNCIh ditures of OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1071 Councilmen to PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNCILMEN'S FXPFNDI- be revised TURES." was presented for second reading. Councilman Rowe objected to the language in Section l of the proposed ordinance stating that it was not specific enough, and was too broad a.nd imprecise. Councilman Rowe further stated that the term "Official Duties" is not defined in the proposed ordinance. After considerable discussion regarding interpretation of Section 1, it wa.s the con- sensus of the Council that the ordinance be revised. 28 5 r MANAGEMENT STUDIES The Acting City Manager presented Resolution No. 79-85 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE LETTER OF UNDER- STANDING BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REGARDING THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPOR- TATION COMPANY RAILROAD TRACK RELOCATION 07-LA-105." The letter of understanding approves proposed abandon- ment of Santa Ana Railroad Branch Line (Fernwood Avenue), the proposed relocation and adjustment of the San Pedro Railroad Branch Line (Alameda Street), and the installation of improved railroad grade cross- ing on San Pedro Branch Line and was approved by the Traffic and Parking Commission on August 23, 1979. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that Resolution No. 79-85 be adopted. Res . i1o . 79-85 approv. Letter o Understanding on Southern Pacific RR trac relocati adopted The Acting City Manager presented a report on the recom- mendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission to in- struct the Director of Public Works to deny blue curb installation until such time as procedures and guide- lines for qualifications can be established. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council concur in the recommendation. Traffic ~ Pk Com. present report of de blue curb in stallation until guide- lines estab- lished It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that Robert Cooper, William Cunningham, Julio Mendoza, Virginia Robbins & Alfred Walker be reappointed to the Housing and Community Develop- ment Advisory Board for terms of two years. The Acting City Manager reported that the City has received $17,744.29 from early payoffs of Housing Re- habilitation loans and that the Director of the Housing and Community Development Program has recommended that the money be reallocated as follows: $14,000 for Housing and Community Development Act Project #74c-158 and $3,744.29 for the purchase of two water sandblasting, machines for removal of graffiti. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded bV Councilman Green, that Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Careen, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Byork recommended that the water sandblast- ing machines be kept in the City garage. FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0. 79-86 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5 HCDA membe approve for add'1 2 yrs ~.es. ~ 79-86 Demands 286 It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Coun- CM compen- Gilman Byork, that the Acting City Manager be compen- sated sated during the time he serves as acting City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened. COUNCIL AGENDA Coun.Rowe re Councilman Rowe recommended that staff ascertain whether CAC mem- a member of Community Affairs Commission has moved out ber moved of the City. Councilman Rowe stated that in view of the Corp yard fact that no action has been taken on plans for the Cor- plans poration Yard and suggested location for the new School District building, the Superintendent of Schools be contacted to acquaint the School District with proposed plans. Coun.Higgins Councilman Higgins recommended that the City take steps re Rogers. to acquire the vacant Will Rogers School property from Sch the State. Coun. Rowe recouncilman Rowe inquired about proposed payment of stipend $15.00 stipend to City Commissioners. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that each City Commissioner be paid the sum of $15 per meeting attended and not to exceed one meeting per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, T~orris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Coun. Higgin~ouncilman Higgins recommended that the City send a re thanks letter to Judge Pregerson to thank him for attending the to Judge I-105 Freeway ceremonies at Bateman Hall on October 11, Pregerson 1979. The Mayor commented that Judge Pregerson had de- scribed Councilman Byork as a "Courtroom Orator." Coun.Byork Councilman Byork requested that something be done about re com'1 overload, unsightly and odiferous commercial trash con- containers tamers. He suggested that the bins be kept closed or locked. The Acting City Manager commented that more frequent pickups might alleviate the problem. Council- man Byork requested staff to contact r~r. Bernie Nash re- garding the problem. Coun.Byork Councilman Byork stated that he has received complaints re "No about No Parking signs which prohibit parking from x:00 am Parking" to 12:00 pm. He stated that it is his understanding that 51% of the residents have to petition the City be- signs fore a street is posted. Councilman Byork recommended that Ordinance No. 1033 relating to parking prohibitions. for the purpose of street sweeping be restudied b,y the Traffic and Parking Commission, with a view to re- ducing the number of hours. 237 . Councilman Byork commented favorably on the signing of Coun. Byork presen the I-105 Freeway Consent Decree and presented his pen pen used at Consen used by Judge Pregerson to sign the Consent Decree to Decree signing the City. Councilman Green stated that he has received complaints Coun. Green re "No about the "No Parking" signs posted on both sides of Parking" signs ,~--, Cortland and Fourth Avenues and noted that residents have ! been-cited for parking. Mr. Kenneth Rosenfield, Public . Works Department, explained that the purpose of posting a -- both sides of the street is to minimize costs of purchas- ing signs and scheduling street sweeping. In response to Councilman Green's inquiry about the procedure for posting of "No Parking" signs, Mr. Rosenfield explained that the City does not require a petition and that in the instance of Cortland Avenue, the Block Watch Captain requested the "No Parking" signs. Councilman Rowe inquired if a third street sweeper Coun. Rowe re would help alleviate the problem of street sweeping. street sweeping, Councilman Rowe stated one or two residents had been cited driveways for parking in the driveway when there is no garage. He asked how the determination was made that a driveway that no longer leads anywhere is considered to be part of the lawn. The City Attorney stated that there are conflicting policies if the City prohibits parking in the front yard and there is an approach that leads nowhere. Councilman Rowe suggested that the City consider closing up approach es to driveways which no longer lead to garages. Council- man Green requested the Acting City Manager to submit a policy on requests for "No Parking" signs at the next regular meeting. Councilmen Green stated that he has received complaints Coun. Green re about high level noise from parties and requested the noise complaints Acting City Manager to meet with Captain Kirtley to de- velop a policy on enforcement of the noise ordinance. The Mayor recommended that Council approve acquisition of a decibel meter. Councilman Green suggested that the Mayor recorrmiends Sheriff's Department attempt to talk to violators of the Council approve noise ordinance before issuing citations. decibel meter Councilman Green recommended that the Planning Commission reconsider a variance application to allow a barbed wire Coun. Green re fence at Abbott Road and Atlantic Avenue. Councilman b. wire fence, Green requested Council to direct the Planning Commission public hearing to hold public hearings to remove the prohibition on barbed wire fences from the zoning ordinance. The matter was referred to the Planning Commision for study. The Mayor commended Councilman Byork for the many years Mayor commends he has worked on the I-105 Freeway, and stated that rest-Coun. Byork on dents and the community owe Councilman Byork a debt of I-105 Fwy dedica- gratitude. The Mayor accepted Councilman Byork's pen tion and said that it would be encased in plastic and displayed in the City Hall lobby so that everyone would have an opportunity to view the pen with which Judge Pregerson signed the Consent Decree. ~~ a Mayor re EJV The Mayor read a news release from St. Francis Medical Memorial Fund, Center establishing the Edward J. Valliere Memorial I-105 Fwy Heart Fund and noted that it was unfortunate the former City Manager was not present at Judge Pregerson's office when the injunction was lifted. The Mayor stated that October 11, 1979 was a historic day for the City of Lynwood and that construction of the I-105 Freeway will be a source of jobs, a boon to the Redevelopment Project on Long Beach Boulevard and will restore Lyn- wood to its proper position in the southeast area. The Mayor again commended Councilman Byork for his consis- tent efforts to make the proposed freeway a reality. Mayor presents The Mayor presented a plaque from the Bass family to plaque from the Sheriff's Department commending the two officers Bass family to who were responsible for saving Samuel Bass's life. Sheriff's Dept Captain Kirtley accepted the plaque on behalf of the officers and the Sheriff's Department. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR A. Legg re Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, Vice-chairman of the street sweeping Traffic and Parking Commission, addressed Council to discuss parking ordinances with respect to street sweep- ing problems. Mr. Legg stated the Traffic and Parking Commission will meet with Mr. Arthur Nelson to re- schedule street sweeping hours. Councilman Byork suggested that street sweeping start at 7, 8, or 9 a.m. instead of at 4 a.m. J. Loya re Mr. Jose Loya, 11511 Peach Street, addressed Council to curb hazard complain about the traffic hazard in front of his home, stating that a 40 year old roll curb has been the cause of four accidents. The Mayor requested the Acting City Manager to investigate the complaint. R.White re Richard White, 3579 Century Boulevard, owner of Plaza distance require-Liquor, addressed Council to ask if there is a distance ment off-sale requirement in the zoning ordinance relating to off- liquor sales sale of liquor. The City Attorney advised that the zoning ordinance does not provide a distance require- ment for off-sale of liquor. D. Richman re Dave M. Richman, 11106 Benwell Drive, addressed Council rrNo Parking" to recommend that the City cover "No Parking" signs signs rather than declare a moratorium on parking citations. The meeting was adjourned to November 6, 1979. i~, r ~~ ~.,,~, Cit~ Clerk, City o'f ~~Lyr~' ood APPROVED NOVEMBER 6, 1979 '~' ~ r ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOB~? 16 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 Morris in the chair. Ciouncilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris answered the roll call. Also present were City Attorney Murphy and Acting City Manager Lathrope. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of litigation and personnel matters. Following the execu- tive session, the meeting was adjourned. (:~~ City C~ lerk,~ City of ~yny~~od ~..' APPROVED NOVEP~fBER 6 , 19 7 9 ,-- r' Mayo'i~", C~y of Lynwood