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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1980-11-18 - CCREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 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 7:30 p.m. Mayor Green in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney Murphy. SCHEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1980 be approved as written. Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved Pub.Hrgs. by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris and carried cont'd that public hearings on zone changes and conditional use permits for property at 12441-12499 Atlantic Avenue be continued to December 16, 1980. Pub.Hrg. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public Zone chg. hearing on proposed zone change from C-2 (Light Commercial) to 10624 MayAi-R-2 (Residential Two-Family) on Lots 2754 and 2755 of Tract 5772 posa Ln. commonly known as 10624 Mariposa Lane, Lynwood. The City Manager reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed zone change. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Ord.amend. An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ord. 570 CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 570 BY CHANGING THE first rd. ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-2 TO R-2." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pub.Hrg. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public CUP 3540- hearing on proposed Conditional Use Permit to display used auto- 3542 Bren- mobiles for sale on unimproved property at 3540-3542 Brenton Way. ton The City Manager reviewed action taken by the Planning Commission pursuant to public hearing and recommended that the application be denied. Councilman Morris concurred stating that the proposed use would create a traffic problem at that location. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Res.80-127 RESOLUTION N0. 80-127 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Denying OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE Cam' DISPLAY OF AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE IN THE C-2 ZONE ON LOTS 46 AND 47, TRACT 20687, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3540-3542 BRENTON WAY, LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pub.Hrg. The Mayor announced that the .time had arrived to conduct public Zone chg. hearing on proposed zone change from C-2 (Light Commercial) to 3366 Cent- R_3 (Multiple Family Residential) on Lot 23 of Tract 2794, commonly ury Blvd. known as 3366 Century Boulevard, Lynwood. The City Manager reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to Y / ,f public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed zone change. Mr. Roy Madueno, 3361 Century Boulevard, inquired about the purpose of the zone change and was informed that the effect of the change would be to make the residences on the site legal under the Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. There was no response and the hearing was closed. An ordinance entitled: ~""' "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMEND- , ING ORDINANCE N0. 570 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-2 TO R-3 ON LOT 23, TRACT 2794; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3366 CENTURY BOULEVARD, LYNWOOD." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Ord.amend. Ord. 570 first read The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct public Pub.Hrg. hearing on proposed General Plan amendments. The City Manager Amendments reviewed action of the Planning Commission taken pursuant to to Gen'1 public hearing. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to Plan speak in favor of, or in opposition to the proposed amendments. Mr. Dave M. Richman, 11106B Benwell Drive, inquired in what way the City will benefit from the redevelopment project. Mr. Roy Madueno, 3361 Century Boulevard, inquired about the effect of redevelopment on his property. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. There Res.80-128 was no response and the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. Adopting 80-128 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Amendments OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE to Gen'1 CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Plan Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS The Mayor requested nominations for vacancies on the Community Nomination; Affairs Commission, the Traffic and Parking.Commission and the to Comm. Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. CAC-E.Kinn~ Community Affairs Commission Nominations: R.McNiel Councilman Morris nominated Edna Kinney Councilman Byork nominated Richard McNiel T&P-W.Cun- Traffic and Parking Commission Nominations: ningham, R.Archam- Mayor Green nominated William Cunningham bault Councilman Morris nominated Robert Archambault HCDAB-D.Do~ Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Nominations: L.Dunn, S.Smith Councilman Rowe nominated Donald Dove A.Hooper Mayor Green nominated Lawrence Dunn Councilman Byork nominated Sid Smith Councilman Morris nominated Andrea Hooper RESOLUTION N0. 80-129 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res.80-129 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 67-9 Amend. DESIGNATING PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS." was Res. 67-9 presented. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council- man Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Bid award- The City Manager reported that one bid was received for the half- Keystone ton pickup truck from Keystone Ford in the amount of $7,391.58 Ford, Cush-and one bid was received for the turf truckster from Cushman man Motor Motor Scooters in the amount of $4,061.92 and recommended that Scooters bid awards be made to the respective bidders. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Council concur with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res.80-130 RESOLUTION N0. 80-13o entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Demands COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen-Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS Res. 80-131RESOLUTION N0. 80-131 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Cable TV COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN A CABLE TELEVISION CONSORTIUM WITH THE CITIES OF PICO RIVERA, SANTA FE SPRINGS, DOWNEY, COMMERCE, AND BELL GARDENS." was presented. The City Manager reported that the City of Paramount has expressed interest in joining the consortium. It was moved by Councilman Byork; seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord.re An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Cable TV CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL franchises CODE RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES FOR CABLE TELEVISION first read SYSTEMS." was presented for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the ordinance be read by title only and introduced. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROUTINE ITEMS Ord. 1107 ORDINANCE N0. 1107 entitled: !'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Amend. OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 25 OF Chap.25 re THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE AND SECTIONS 3.06, 16.00 THROUGH 16.56, Planning INCLUSIVE, OF ORDINANCE N0. 570, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE Comm. CITY OF LYNWOOD, AS AMENDED, AND ADDING ARTICLES I AND II TO CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the ordinance be read by title only and adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that Council directs that a notice of public hear- ing shall_ be given at least two publications not more than thirty days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City; one of these publications shall not be ten days prior to the date of the hearing. b"~ The Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 8:10 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened for the purpose of holding a joint meeting with the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Members Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Green answered the roll call. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced. that the City Council and Lynwood Redevelop- C- ment Agency were now in joint session for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against the proposed amendment to the Redevel- opment Plan for Project Area "A." A report on the proposed amendment was presented by the City Manager. Mr. Irwin Seliger presented a report reviewing the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area "A" and the Environmental Impact Report, copies of which were previously provided to the Lynwood City Council and to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. A map indicating the project area as amended was displayed. The Mayor announced that the public hearing was now open to hear arguments for and against the proposed amendment to Redev- elopment Plan for Project Area "A" and the Environmental Impact Report prepared in connection therewith. Mr. William C. Ellis, 10941 Alexander Avenue, spoke to inquire why the area at the intersection of Alexander Avenue and Imperial Highway is included in the redevelopment project inasmuch as there are a Volkswagen Repair Shop and the Southland Church of Christ on the site. Mr. Ellis expressed concern about the possibility of condemnation. The City Attorney explained the due process requirements of the law; Mr. Seliger discussed the redevelopment process and the Owner's Participation Agreement. Mr. Irving Berlin, 11200 Wright Road, spoke to inquire how jam" title to his property would be affected. Mr. Richard Hill, Municipal Services, Inc., consultants to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, advised that~in the past, an identification on title reports which identify the property as .being in the redevelop- ment area has appeared. Also, disclosure laws provide that realtors must notify a potential buyer that a particular parcel for sale is within the redevelopment area. Mr. Hill pointed out, however, that this information ~iay improve saleability. Mr. Berlin questioned including the entire Wright Road area in the redevelopment project and urged Council to give considera- tion to eliminating a portion of the area. Mr. Berlin stated he is opposed to relocating. He also stated that the Owner's Participation Agreement lacks specific information regarding procedures. Mr. Berlin recommended that the proposed amendment be tabled pending further study. Mr. J. L. Lafferty, Wright Road, spoke to inquire what public entity has authority to exercise eminent domain and was advised that the City has that authority. He inquired about the status of State-owned property in the redevelopment area. The City Attorney explained the redevelopment process with respect to the acquisition of property. Mr. Perry Luth, 11090 S. Alameda Street, spoke in opposition to ,,_„ the proposed amendment, stating he does not wish the City's interference in his business and property. Mr. George Lambino, Wright Road, spoke to inquire how his property would be affected. Mr. Seliger explained how the redevelopment process reacts to proposals for redevelopment from property owners regarding improvement of property. Mr. Lambino urged Council to consider the effect of redevelop- ment on businesses that lease property. Joint Mtg. LRA Joint Pub. Hrg. re Amendment to Redeve7 Plan Mr. Evans, 11132 Wright Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. Mr. Dave M. Richman, 11106B Benwell Drive, inquired how the City will benefit from tax increment and Mr. Seliger explained the concept of tax increment financing. Mrs. Anna Feist, 8801 Tyler Avenue, Arleta, spoke on behalf of her mother to oppose the proposed amendment. Mr. Roy Madueno spoke to inquire about the possibility of con- demnation of his property and was advised of the due process requirements of the law. Mrs. Evans, 11136 Wright Road, spoke to express concern about the possible relocation of family businesses on Wright Road. Mrs. Finley, 19872 Standford Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. Mr. Lee Sampson, 12106 Second Avenue, spoke to inquire about the possible development of condominiums and townhouses in the redevelopment area. The City Manager introduced in evidence letters in support of the proposed amendment to Redevelopment Plan for Project Area "A" from St. Francis Medical Center, Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jim Marquez, Earle M. Jorgensen Co., and Don Dixon & Associates. The Mayor inquired if there were any others wishing to speak. Mr. Irving Berlin spoke to inquire if it will be difficult for property owners in the redevelopment area to obtain building permits. He again urged Council to consider eliminating certain portions of Wright Road from the redevelopment area. There being no others wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. "'" Councilman Morris discussed the purpose of redevelopment, stating +~ it is not Council's wish to condemn property but to acquire money from tax increments to pay the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency's ~ indebtedness as well as to upgrade the City, rehabilitate businesses and provide jobs. The Mayor stated that there is a misunderstanding regarding taxes and the City Attorney pointed out that property owners will not have to pay any more taxes than they are now paying. Councilman Rowe stated he agrees with the objectives of redevel- opment but is opposed to the size of the project. He requested information regarding the following: (1) the n>>mber of 'living units to be removed by commercial expansion, (2) the number of persons who would be displaced, (3) whether residential units removed would be relocated, (4) the number' of commercial units that would be replaced with residential units, (5) whether there are specific loca~2~n_s= for developing new commercial, (6) whether property owners must obtain permission of the Agency to improve their property and (7) whether property owners would encounter difficulty in selling and refinancing. Councilman Rowe recommended that the Agency seek developers and request specific proposals for specific areas . ,,,,,..~ Councilman Byork commented that there are still some unanswered questions in people's minds as to what the Agency is attempting to do. It was moved by Councilman Byork that the matter be tabled for a short period to allow further study. Councilman Thompson seconded the motion, and stated that Council is available to discuss the redevelopment process and objectives. It was the consensus of Council that the matter be tabled until the meeting of December 2, 1980. The City Attorney inquired if it is Council's wish that the public hearing be closed, in which case no additional testimony would be taken. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. 7 'a ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Green. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor stated that Council and staff are available to discuss the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan. Councilman Thompson commended the redevelopment staff for compil- ing the report submitted. The Joint City Council-Lynwood Redevelopment Agency meeting was ad j ourned . It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded and carried, that the City Council meeting be reconvened. COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Byork inquired about the status of the paving project for Cortland Avenue and commented on the poor condition of Cortland Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was reconvened. RESOLUTION N0. 80-132 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FIXING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER." was presented. It was moved Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Thompson, Green. Noes: Councilman Rowe. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to December 2, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. /, LAU ENE COFFEY „ T CLERK APPROVED DECEMBER 2, 1980 _.-a. EUGENE R. GREEN, MAYOR. Res.80-13~ Cty. Mgr. b y Salary