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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1979-12-04 - CC~ l ;~~,9cj REGULAR MEETING ~DEC~EMBER .4.9. 19 7 9 Public Hearings 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 an- swered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and Assistant City Attorney McEwen. SCHEDULED MAfiTERS The oath for testimony before the City Council for all public hearings was administered by the City Clerk. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public hearing on proposed amendment to zoning ordinance relating to condominium development in residential zones. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed ordinance. The City Manager summarized the proposed ordinance and recommended that it be redrafted and submitted at the next regular meeting. Mr. Dave Mo Richman, 11106-B Benwel"1 Drive, stated that regulations for development of condominims and apartment houses are not sufficiently differentiated and that a pro- vision regarding parking of recreational vehicles should be included. The Mayor again inquired if anyone present wished. to speak. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Councilman Rowe inquired whether the pro- posed ordinance contained a provision relating to condo- minium conversion, and was advised that it does not. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Council take the matter under advise- ment. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public hearing on proposed amendment to zoning ordinance relating to fence height requirements in manufacturing zones and prohibited fences. The City Manager stated that the proposed ordinance sets the requirement for a building permit for fences six feet in height or more in M Zone and provides for the use of barbed wire fences in certain circumstances, The Mayor inquired if anyone pre- sent wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Dave M. Richman City Treasurer, inquired if the ordi- nance would be retroactive and was advised by the Assist- ant City Attorney that i.t would not e The I~Ia,yor again i.naui? if anyone present wished to speak for or against the pro- posed ordinance. "There being no response, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Council take the matter under advisement. The Mayor announced the time had arrived.to conduct pub- lic hearing on proposed Conditional Ilse Permit to operate a bulk chemical storage facility in an M Zone (Manufac- turing) at 1~.54~ Mona Boulevardo The Mayor inquired if any- A one present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposi- tion to, the proposed Conditional Use Permit, Council- man Higgins recommended that Condition No. ~ of the pro- posed resolution be amended to read: "Applicant shall in- stall a chain-link fence with redwood slats of aesthetic value." The Mayor inquired if there were any others ,•--~ wishing to speake The City Manager stated that the Plan- ning Commission approved applicant's request to install a corrugated steel fence, He recommended that the pro- posed resolution be amended to include a height require- ment of at least six feet. Councilman Green recommended that Condition No. 4 be further amended to state: "new corrugated .steel (29 gauge) fence along perimeter of property not less than six feet in height." Mr. James Campbell, applicant, 6328 Candor Avenue, Lake- wood, stated that Flask Chemical Corporation presently has a six-foot chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire along the perimeter of the property and that since July, the property has been continuously vandalized. He stated that a corrugated steel fence is more economical and would help to deter vandalism, In response to Council- man Green's inquiry, Mr. Campbell stated the fence will be eight feet in height. In response to Councilman Rowe's inquiry, Mr. Campbell advised that flammable chemicals will be stored underground. It was the consensus of Coun- cil that the fence be not less than 6 feet and not more than 8 feet in height. RESOLUTION N0. 79-94A entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res, No. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE 79-94A """" PERMIT FOR JAMES CAMPBELL TO OPERATE A BULK CHEMICAL STOR- approving AGE FACILITY ON A PORTION OF BULLIS LAND ON THE SAN ANTONIO CUP RANCH, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11642 MONA BOULEVARD, ALL WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted as amen- ded. ' Roll Call: ' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. r-- The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct Res. No. public hearing on proposed lot division on Lot 474, Tract 79-95 ap- 3335, commonly known as 3559-3563 Platt Avenue. The proving C City Manager recommended that Council approve proposed lot division with the deletion of Condition No. 4 of pro- posed resolution, in view of the fact that the lot divi- sion will result in two different owners. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins, and carried, that Condition No. 4 of the proposed resolution be deleted. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed lot division. There being no response, the hearing was closed, It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Byork, that RESOLU~?'SON N0. 79-95 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A LOT DIVISION ON LOT 474 OF TRACT 3335; COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3559-3563 PLATT AVENUE, LYNWOOD." be adopted as amended, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green9 Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noeso None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct pub lic hearing on proposed change of zone from R~l Zone (Residential Single Family) to M Zone (Manufacturing) on Lot 11, Tract 541$, specifically known as 10810 Alameda Street. The City Manager stated that the pro posed change of zone is consistent with the General Plan. The Mayor questioned whether the General Plan speaks to conversion of" the total area to industrial. The City Mana~ ger stated that the General Plan addresses the matter in a general manner but that no specific boundaries are stated. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed change of zone. Mr. Paul Harlow, representing Ranger Die Cast Company, spoke in favor of the proposed change of zone, stating that existing land uses in the vicinity of the subject property are manufacturing uses t~ the south, north, and west and residential uses to the east and south. 1st reading An ordinance entitledo "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 57o FOR THE amending PURPOSE OF ADDING TO AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN zoning map PROPERTIES THAT AMENDS THE ZONING MAP WHICH IS PART OF SATD ORDINANCE." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Higginsa seconded by Councilman Byork and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Higgins seconded by Council- man Green, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Greens Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absento None. Public The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct pubm Hearing on lic hearing on proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow ~p seven (`7) dogs for a period not to exceed six months at 11150 Franklin Street. The Mayor inquired if anyone prez sent wished to speak in f"avor of, or in opposition to, the proposed Conditional Use Permit. "Ihe City Manager stated that a Conditional Use Permit is required to keep seven dogs at a residence. He recommended that the Conditional Use Permit not be approved. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that Council decline request for a Conditional Use Permit. Mrs. August Ruffino spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit, stating that the Planning Commission has recomm mended approval of a Conditional Use Permit to keep seven dogs for a six month period. In response to the MayorVs inquiry, Mrs. Ruffino stated the applicant has lived at 11550 Franklin Street for 1213 years. In response to Councilman Green°s inquiry, Mrs. Ruffino stated that the applicant does not operate a kennel. The Mayor recommended that the Code be enforced. Council man Higgins concurred. Councilman Byork suggested that Mrs. Ruffino be allowed a two week period in which to dis~ pose of four of the dogs. .Councilman Rowe stated that Counci"1 would be arbitrarily ignoring the City Code if Council were to approve the. Conditionai.Use Permit. ~~ 9 r- ~. In response to Councilman GreenYs inquiry, Mrs. Ruffino stated that Mr. Ruffino has had six of the dogs since 197. Roil Call: Ayeso Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct pu- Public lic hearing on proposed Conditional Use Permit to operate Hearing a pre-school on Lot 159, Tract 2551, specifically known C[Jp as 3550 E. Imperial Highway. The City Manager recommend- ed approval of the Conditional Use Permit stating that it is consistent with existing land uses in the vicinity of the subject property and has been.approved by the Plan- ning Commission subject to three conditions. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Mrs. Ernestine Carbins, 611 North Cypress Avenue, La Habra, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit stating that the property has been inspected by the Building, Fire and Zoning Departments and that the building is in the pro- cess of being remodeled. In response to the Mayor's in- quiry, Mrs. Carbins stated that the number of children would be limited to thirty. Councilman Green inquired if the convalescent hospital adjacent to the property would present a problem. Councilman Higgins recommended that .Line 1 of Condition No. 3 of the proposed resolution be amended to read: "That the applicant shall install and maintain front landscaping" Mr. Eric Carbins described plans for landscaping and cement work. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Higgins, that RESOLUTION N0. 7996 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A PRE-SCHOOL ON LOT 159 c~F ~'RACT 2551; SPECIFICALLY KNOWN AS 3550 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD." be adopted as amended. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. and Mayor Morris nominated Mr. Fred Hughes. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded and carried, that nominations be closed. The Mayor requested nominations for vacancies on the Com- munity Affairs Commission. Councilman Higgins nominated Mr. David Litsinger; Councilman Rowe nominated Mrs. A. Ann Fields; Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Randy Williams NEW BUSYNESS An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING DIVISION 3 AND RE- PEALING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Council- man Higgins, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only, The Mayor stated that the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to re- quire that purchases of more than $500 but less than $3,500_be made by the Purchasing Officer on the open mar- ket. Councilman Rowe recommended that Section 2-63, Line 2, "City Council" be substituted for "Purchasing Officer." CAC nomin~ tions lst rE ing Or Pers X erty a goods ,sG Tt was moved by Councilman Higgins9 seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be introduced as amended. Roll Ca11o Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absente None. The City Manager reported that the Recreation and Parks Commission has recommended t~iat Council retain the ser- vices of Williamson and Morris, AoI~A for preparation of plans, specifications and supervision of construction of the Lindbergh Park project. It was moved by Council- man Green, seconded by Councilman Rowe, that Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call® Ayesa Councilmen Byork, Greens Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. No. RESOLUTION N0. 7q-97 entitleda "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 79-97 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SUPPORTING THE PARKLANDS Parklands & AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES INVESTMENT BOND ISSUE OF 1980." Resources was presented by the City Manager with the recommendation Bond Issue that Council go on record in support of 547 Parklands and Renewable Resources Bond Issue. If passed, SB547 will provide 459 million dollars for parks in the state. Councilman Green recommended that Assemblyman Frank Vicencia be appr: ~~~~] of the action. City Manager reported that after review of workloads in connection with the Cityys operation, it is his recom- mendation that an Assistant City Manager be hired to supervise Public Works and assist City staff in work- improvement studies. He further recommended that the positions of Assistant City Managers City Planner, City Engineer, be non=classified. It was moved b~ G~un~ilGr~en ti dl on u seconded by Counci]man Rowe, and carried, that Cou ci a op e es Res. No. RESOLUTION NOo 7q~9~ entitledo 1'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 79-q8 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORISING THE POSITION auth ACM OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO position THE ANNUAL OPERA'T`ING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 TO APPROPRIATE REQUISITE F'UNDS.r' was presented. It was moved by Councilman HigginsA seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adoptedo Roll Ca11° Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Greens Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noeso None. Absento None. lst read- An ordinance entitled ° "AN ins Ord re CIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD Pers System CODE OF~~THE CITY OF LYNW00 SYSTEM, was presented for Councilm~.n Green, seconded that the ordinance be read ORDINANCE OF `T'HE CITY COUN- AMENDING SECTION 24-~2 OF THE D PER'T'AINING TO THE PERSONNEL first reading. It was moved by by Councilman Rowe, and carried, by title only. It was moved by Councilman Higgins seconded by Council- man Byork, that the ordinance be introduced. Roll Cello Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absente None. ~~r -~ : , ~~~ k .~y The City Manager recommended that salary range for City Engineer be changed to 8M in order to attract qualified applicants. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Byork, that Council concur in the recommendation. Roll Call: ~.... Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: None. Absent: Noneo The City Manager presented Master Agreement for use of High Pressure Washing Machines, commonly referred to as graffiti machineso The proposed agreement would allow groups within the community to utilize the machines under certain circumstances for removal of graffiti, Insurance requirements for users arem $500,000, personal liability, $1,000,000 perocurrence, $1,000,000 in property damage liability limits and $1,000,000 aggregate; and the City is named as co-i~isurede Council discussed insurance require- ments and liability of the City relative to use of the ma- chines. Councilman Rowe stated that City-owned equipment should not be in the custody of private citizens nor pri- vate organizations unless a user agrees to pick it up every morning, and return it every evening. The City Mana- ger stated-that use of the machine would be monitored by staff, Councilman Rowe questioned the legality of the agree- ment. High Pre Washing Machinee agre~ner. The Mayor presented a request from Mr, Dan Smith, Lynwood Fire Fighters Association, for permission to conduct annual Lynwood Fire Fighters Association Annual Variety Show in Lynwood '-' March, 19$00 Councilman Green stated that he was opposed Fire Fi@ to fund raisers of this type and requested information rela -ors regL tive to the disposition of proceedso It was the consensus held ovE of Council that the request be held over until the next meetingo ROUTINE ITEMS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman CampfirE Higgins, and carried, that request from Campfire Girls to Girls conduct candy sale from January 22, 1980 - February 18, sale apx 1980, be approvedo RESOLUTION NOo 79-99 entitled. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. Noa COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING 79_99 Den THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE- FOR." was presentedo It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be a- dopted. Roll Calle Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: Noneo Absent: None.. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Higgins, and carried, that minutes of adjourned regu- lar meeting of November 20, 1979, and regular meeting of °~' November 20, 1979 be approved as writteno It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Council- man Byork, that settlement of Worker's Compensation claim of Firefighter Kyle Williams for $1,289,8+ be approvedo Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Rowe, Morris. Noes: Noneo Absent: None. e /b .,: 3 °"Y COUNCIL ORALS Coun. Green In response to Councilman Green°s request for clarif:icaa re fire serv tion of fire service charges, Chief Lathrope explained charges that a church with a sprinkler system is subject to a fee of $96 per year whereas a business without a sprinkler system pays $35 per year Councilman Rowe raised several questions with respect to Coun. Rowe re the City9s relationship to Lynwood Services Corporation, LSC On April 1, 197$ Council approv=,:. a tenancy agreement which specified a rental charge of $400 per month; however, on January 1, 1979, the rental charge was reduced to $250 per month without Council approvals The agree- ment provides for rental of 1,000 square feet of office space. Councilman Rowe stated that he understood Lynwood Service Corporation occupied 2,200 square feet of space. He recommended that staff verify the amount of space actually used by Lynwood Services Corporation. On April 4, 1975 Council approved a $25,000 loan, which has been paid backs On June 6, 1978, Council approved a $12,000 loan of starting money to Lynwood Services Corporation; however, there is no record of the loan having been madeo On January 1, 1979 a Vehicle Rental Agreement was exe- cuted providing for payment of $1,430 per month for rental of four vehicles, As of June 30, 19799 $20,7$0 had been paid vahich amount is in excess of` $1,4 ~0 per months Councilman Rowe stated that the CETA grant for $470,000 to Lynwood Services Corporation which expires on September 30, 1980 allows $26,000 for administration. The Housing and Community Development Act grant for $627,000 expires on June 30, 1q$0. Councilman Rowe stated that the City would qualify for a CETA grant and recommended that an Economic Development Advisory Board be formed to involve as many business leaders as possibleo An n~depth report and reevaluation of the City"s relationship to Lynwood Services Corporation was requestede Councilman Rowe recommended that all grant programs be under control of the City Council and the City Manager, The City Manager stated that a report would be submitted in approximately thirty days. Coun. Byork Councilman Byork requested a list of houses that Caltrans Caltrans plans to auction and recommended that this information houses be publishede He recommended that something be done about the poor condition of the alley to the rear of Ham"s Restauranto Councilman Byork commended Mr, Randy Williams on having been chosen as one of ten finalists to be a representative 'to the State School Board, Councilman Higgins commended the Recreation Department and Coun. Higgins the Sheriff"s Station on the success of the annual Christ re Christmas mas Parade. Councilman Higgins informed Council of the Parade death of former Councilman Calvert Williams, Councilman Byork commended the Sheriff"s Department, Mro Don Snavely and the Recreation Department for their coopera~ tion during the Christmas Parade. Mayor corrnnends Mayor Morris commended the Recreation Department, and the Rec Dept & Chamber of Commerce for the low incidence of problems Chamber re during the Christmas Parade, The Mayor thanked Mr~ Dave Parade Richman for representing the City of Lynwood at the Compton Lynwood Board of Realtors Installations The Mayor announced +-~ that the C$ty has been reimbursed for $60,000 for the CETA Program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS C~-,Andrews Mr. Clifford Andrews, 3300 Louise Avenue, addressed Council bus license to request exempt business license to operate a Christmas >Christmas Tree sales lot for charitable purposes at 3586 Century Boule- rlree sales z~ard, Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, second- lot ed by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the request be approved. R. Watson Mr. Hobert Watson, 11351 Annette Avenue, addressed Coun- re permission cil to request permission to conduct a Christmas Tree c©nduct Christ- Sales lot at 12208 Long Beach Boulevard for private mas Tree sales enterprise. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded lot by Councilman Green, that the permit be approved on the condition that a business license be obtained. A. Legg re Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt Avenue, addressed Council to disaster plan inquire if the City has an updated plan for emergency action in disasters, The Mayor recommended that staff look into the matter of disaster preparedness. Chief Lathrope advised that the Fire Department is currently working on a program. The meeting was adjourned in memory of former Councilman Calv rt Williams - ___ ~?-v---ei~ tit,. _ _ '"""' Ci Clerk, City y ood APPROVED December lg, 1979 _._. ~=~~`r _ ~~ Mayor, City ~~'- Lynwood ,, ,:'x E } ,a, ADJ"'OURNED REGULAR' MEETING 'DE'CEMBER' '4',' '1'979 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 pomp Mayor Morris in the chaire Councilmen Byor~, Green, Higgins, Rowe and Morris an- swered the roll Gallo Also present were City Manager Davis and Assistant City Attorney McEweno Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel and litigation matterso Following the execu- tive session, the meeting was adjournedo C Clerk, City of Lyn ood APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1979 .-~ .= ,~ ~' ~~ -~~~ ,..., Mayor, City f Lynwood