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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-07-15 - CCREGULAR MEETING JULY l5, 1980 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date, at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green an- swered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS: It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that minutes of the adjourned re- gular meeting of June 18, 1980; the adjourned regular meeting of June 23, 1980; the adjourned regular meeting of June 26, 1980; the adjourned regular meeting of July 1, 1980; and the regular meeting of July 1, 1980 be approved as written. The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear- ing on levying of annual assessments for Lynwood Land- scape Maintenance District for 1980-81. The City Manager presented his report and informed Council that the En- gineer's Report has been modified to reflect Council action on July 1, 1980 to hold the annual assessment for fiscal year 1980-81 at the 1979-80 rate. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wished to be heard. Councilman Rowe pointed out that the staff report states: "The Landscape Maintenance District en- compasses the entire 9,875 lots in the City and the assessment rate for each lot will not change from the previous fiscal year. Each lot will be assessed $0.32 per foot of front footage." The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to be heard. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 80-68 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OVERRULING PROTESTS AND ORDERING THE LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LYNWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the modified Engineer's Report be approved and that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear- ing on an application of Gus Bermudez for a conditional use permit to operate a home repair service and sale of second-hand appliances at 11327 Atlantic Avenue. The City Manager reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and stated that the Commission approved the application, subject to the eight conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 693. The Mayor inquired if any- one present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the conditional use permit. As there was no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 80-69 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GUS BERMUDEZ TO OPEN AN APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE ON PORTIONS OF LOTS 13 AND 14, TRACT 9288, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11327 ATLANTIC AVENUE, ALL WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. ~n The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear- ing on an application from Kenneth B. Wood, dba Graphikus, for a conditional use permit to operate a soup and sand- wich shop within the redevelopment area. The City Manager reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and stated that the Commission approved the application, subject to the six conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 694. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in oppo- C~7~p sition to, the conditional use permit. As there was no Public Hear- response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. ing -Kenneth B. Wood for a RESOLUTION No. 80-70 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY "Soup and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL Sandwhich" USE PERMIT FOR KENNETH B. WOOD, DBA GRAPHIKUS, TO OPEN A Deli 'SOUP AND SANDWHICH' DELI ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, RES. 80-70 PARCEL 20, TRACT 2907, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2620 INDUSTRY WAY, LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman By~.ork, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the re- solution be adopted. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for public hearing on the appeal of Gustavo Reygadas of the Planning Commission decision in denying an application for a con- ditional use permit to operate an automobile and furniture upholstery business at 12216 Atlantic Avenue. The City Manager reviewed the action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing, and stated that the C/U/p proponent has been operating without a business license Public Hear- since 1979. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished ing - Gustavo to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the conditional '; Reygadas use permit. Gustavo Reygadas, 12124 Atlantic Avenue, appellant, spoke in favor of the conditional use permit to state that he was unable to secure Planning Department approval for a business license due to changes in staff. He further stated that personal problems prevented him from attending the Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Reygadas explained that he has cleaned the debris from his property and is willing to comply with any conditions imposed. Appl. for Councilman Morris recommended that in view of the fact CUP ret'd. that Mr. Reygadas was not able to attend the Planning ~ plan, Commission hearing to give testimony, that application for conditional use permit be returned to the Commission Comm' for further study. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the appli- cation be referred back to the Planning Commission. The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hear- ing on an application of Viola Putney for a conditional use permit to operate a child care center at 3316 Los Flores Boulevard. The City Manager reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and stated that the Commission approved the application subject to ten conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 692. Mrs. ', C/U/P Putney is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to ';Public Hear- limit the maximum number of children to 12. The City ,erg - Manager recommended that Council approve an increase in "V. Putney the maximum number of children to 18, with three additional staff persons, or a total of 21 persons. The Mayor in- quired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed conditional use permit. Viola C. Putney, 3326 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in favor of the conditional use permit to request Council to consider increasing the maximum number of children. She stated that the Health and Fire Departments have approved occu- pancy by 21 persons. Roy Mohrn, 3333 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in favor of the proposed conditional use permit to state that the day care center is convenient for him. .~. Patricia Kabore spoke in favor of the conditional use permit to state that Mrs. Putney is providing an important service to the community. Ruben Valladolid, 3349 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit to state that there has been a parking problem on Los Flores Boulevard for a number of years because it is a narrow, residential street with parking permitted on one side only. He stated that the day care center will generate more traffic. Mr. Jerry Maddux, 3342 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit to state that a day care center will worsen existing traffic problems. Charlotte Cottrell, 3326 Los Flores Boulevard, spoke in favor of the conditional use permit to state that the day care center is convenient. Jackie Fisher, 4529 Blomform, spoke in favor of the condi- tional use permit to state that the day care center is con- venient for her as a working mother. The City Manager read a letter dated July 12, 1980, from Gloria Valladolid, 3349 Los Flores Boulevard, in opposition to the proposed conditional use permit wherein Mrs. Valladolid inquired whether Mrs. Putney resided ~a.t 3316 Los Flores Boulevard and how enforcement would be handled with respect to the maximum number of children allowed. Mrs. Putney responded to questions raised by Mrs. Valladolid's letter stating that she owns two houses on the lot and lives at 3326 Los Flores Boulevard. Councilman Thompson stated that there is a need for day care centers in the community. It was moved by Councilman ,~ Morris, seconded by Councilman Rowe, and carried, that the maximum number of children be limited to 18, plus 3 staff persons, for a total of 21 people, and that RESOLUTION No. 80-71 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A CHILD CARE CENTER ON .LOT 2, PARCEL 36, TRACT 2551, SPECIFICALLY KNOT~rdN AS 3316 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, LYNWOOD." be approved. NEW BUSINESS: An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2-9 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATIDIG TO THE COMPENSATION OF CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the salary of the City Clerk be amended to $900 per month. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the Ordinance be read by title only and introduced. RES. 80-71 Day Care Center @ 3316 Los Flores Blvd. (Viola C. Putney owner 1st readinc Ord. re: City Clerk City Treas. CeriSation , RESOLUTION NO. 80-72 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ABATE ~. 80-72 DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY ~~ ~y & OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman ~y~g ~~ Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION No. 80-73 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM 21st CENTURY ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA." was presented by the City Manager. The total cost for the electric vehicles is $129,099, plus tax, licenses and delivery. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: None. RES. 80-73 purchase of Electric Vehicles ~. 1st reading An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ord. re: OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 2-13 THROUGH 2-15 establishing TO THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ESTABLISH- Acc't. Mgr. ING THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND TRANSFERRING position CERTAIN DUTIES THERETO." was presented for first reading. The City Manager stated the ordinance will transfer certain statutory duties from the City Clerk to the Accounting Manager. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. The City Clerk objected to the ordinance, as proposed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. Item 15 of the agenda, relating to proposed amendment of Section 24.32 of the City Code, was deleted. RES. 80-74 RESOLUTION No. 80-74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Surplus equip. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DECLARING CERTAIN SUPPLIES sale AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Council- . man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RES. 80-75 RESOLUTION No. 80-75 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Sales Tax COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD URGING THE STATE LEGIS- redistribution LATURE TO PUT ON THE BALLOT A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON THE REDISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES TAX." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION No. 80-76 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. 80-76 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE ""~"' j ~ DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: None. ROUTINE ITEMS: (United Way Aid An application for waiver of business license from United solicitation Way-Aid to conduct its annual solicitation in the City of Lynwood from September 15 to December 31, 1980 was presented. St. Philip Neri An application for waiver of business license from St. Catholic Church Philip Neri Catholic Church to conduct annual festival ''>festival from September 12-14, 1980, at 4311 Olanda Street, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the foregoing items be approved. RES. 80_77 RESOLUTION NO. 80-77 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Personnel ,,,~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. ~ f System Rules 2 84 3 REGARDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS & Regulations OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. " was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Councilman-Rowe inquired who authorized the City Manager to create new positions, specifically the position of Director of General Services. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen: Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. 13 ORDINANCE 1103 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORD. 1103 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF Cot~cilmen's COUNCILMEN'S EXPENDITURES." was presented. It was moved by reimbursement Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: Councilmen None. RESOLUTION No. 80-78 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING FILING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION ~. 80-78 GRANT. APPLICATION. " was presented. It was moved by Council- Urban Develop man Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, meet Grant that the resolution be adopted. application Councilman Thompson commented favorably on the efforts of Councilman young people and senior citizens in helping to keep the Thompson City clean.- He stated that the City's main priorities are re clean City street sweeping and parking, and recommended cooperation between Code Enforcement-and residents to resolve these problems. Councilman Rowe inquired who gave the City Manager the authority to create new positions and titles, specifically, Director of General Services at. an increase of $367 per month; Accounting Manager at an increase of $409 per month; if the positions and lump sum increases were the result of Meet and Confer, or an arbitrary inducement for employment; when and with whom these matters were discussed; and how the message came before Council tonight. Counci]snan Rowe question new positions titles, salaries, etc Councilman Rowe read a letter from the City Manager of Compton to the Mayor, received. on July 7, 1980, turning down the Councilman City's proposal to use the Sears property for a City Rowe re corporation yard. Sears prop. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Thelma Higgins, 5300 Cortland Street, addressed Council to question action taken by Council earlier in the meeting in transferring. certain duties heretofore performed by the City Clerk to another department. Mrs. Higgins complained about the following matters: excessive spending on the part of management; lack of availability of the City Manager to complainants; lack of weed abatement at the corner of Cort- land and Atlantic Avenues; increasing uncleanliness of the City; lack of response to complaint concerning water seepage in the Annex parking lot. T. Higgins re Clerk; complaints Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed Council to complain about the following matters: 1980-81 Budget; signs that are left up after garage sales, etc.; speeding and traffic hazard at the corner of Cortland and Atlantic Avenues; excessive pavement markers; lack of response by Southeast Area Animal Control Authority; speeding on Carlin and Atlantic Avenues by Sheriff's patrol cars; inadequate patrol of the City streets. Mrs. Whitley recommended that employees who C. Whitley were laid off as a result of Proposition 13 cutbacks be re- misc'l. hired for open positions in landscape maintenance. She in- quired when work will commence on the Century Freeway and complaints when federal aid will be received. Mrs. Whitley discussed the problem of attracting new businesses in the redevelopment area in view of recent business closures due to violence. Mrs. Whitley expressed dissatisfaction with City administration, stating that there is a lack of citizen input in decisions affecting the people in the community. She complained of excessive spending, unclean streets, unsafe parks, lack of public information regarding the budget meetings, and lack of code enforcement. 14 W.Cunningham William Cunningham, 10821 Cornish Avenue, addressed Council to re Clerk's request clarification of Council action in transferring certain duties duties from the City Clerk's office. T. Lally Thomas Lally addressed Council to request clarification of re• Clerk's Council action in transferring certain duties from the City duties & Clerk's office. He asked if the City Clerk's salary would be salary changed, and was assured by the Mayor that the City Clerk's salary would not be changed. Council and the City Attorney discussed the proposed ordinance transferring certain statutory duties from the City Clerk to the Accounting Manager, and it was the consensus of Council Council's that the position of License Collector will be maintained by discussion the City Clerk. Councilman Thompson recommended that the re: duties ordinance be amended to reflect intention of Council. The of City C1k City Attorney recommended that the proposed ordinance be re- introduced with the following addition to subparagraph (e): "...provided, however, that the issuance of licenses and permits, heretofore, the responsibility of the City Clerk, shall remain the responsibility of the City Clerk." It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING SECTIONS 2-13 THROUGH 2-15 TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ESTABLISHING THE POSI- TION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND TRANSFERRING CERTAIN DUTIES THERETO." be reintroduced as amended and read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. Joy Louise Feryanitz, 10850 Alexander Avenue, addressed Council J.Feryanitz to request clarification of action taken by Council in trans- re: City Clk. ferring certain statutory duties from the City Clerk's office. duties & She expressed concern that the City Clerk's salary would be salary changed. Mrs. Feryanitz continued that the City Clerk was elected into office to assume the many responsibilities that have traditionally been handled by Lynwood City Clerks. Mrs. Feryanitz inquired about the exact salary of the City Clerk and was so advised. Mrs. Feryanitz asked why there has been a realignment of duties. She requested that the auditor's reports be made available to her. Otis Jackson, 3627 Magnolia Avenue, addressed Council to O.Jackson complain about speeding on Magnolia Avenue, between re• traffic Long Beach Boulevard and Bullis Road. He recommended that hazard on a traffic survey be undertaken. The complaint was referred Magnolia to the Assistant City Manager-and Traffic and Parking Commission. The meeting was adjourned to August 5, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. L U ENE COFFEY, C T C ERK CITY OF LYNWOOD ~' APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1980 CITY OF LYNWOOD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1980 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 Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Davis and City Attorney Murphy. The Council adjourned to executive session for dis- cussion of litigation matters. Following the executive session the meeting was adjourned. ~, -~ L~J~2ENE COFFEY, CI'PY ~CLE~tK CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVED AUGUST 19, 1980 I CITY OF LYNWOOD