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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1981-05-05 - CC REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1981 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 Byork in the chair. Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney iQc Ewen . SCriEDULED MATTERS It was moved by Councilman Thompson., seconded by Councilman iKorris, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1981 be approved as written. Commend. for The Mayor read a resolution commending the Accounting Manager, E. Fox Elizabeth Fox, for her outstanding contributions and service to the City during her tenure. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Proclamation The I~layor proclaimed the week of May 10-16, 1981 as "Municipal "Mun . C 1 erk' s Clerk' s Week. " It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded Week" by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Proclamation The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 18-23, 1981 as "National "National Pub. Public Works Week," and commended the City Engineer, Harold Wks Week" Williams, on high morale of the Public Works Department. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Proclamation The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 3-9, 1981 as "National "National Goodwill Week." It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded Goodwill Wk" by Councilman Green, and carried, that the proclamation be authorized. Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of possible litigation. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was reconvened. Est. Salary It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman for D i rector Morris , that Council establish the salary for Director of of Com.Dev. Community Development at a range of $3,228.16 to $3,473.77 per month. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Thompson, Byork Noes: Councilman Rowe Absent: None Pub 1 i c Hear' g The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct Prop.Abate- a public hearing on the proposed abatement of nuisance at ment at 1182211822 Atlantic Avenue. The City t4anager reported that the Atlantic Ave. owner of the property has made some attempt to comply with abatement requirements. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed abatement. .1.Henderson Reverend John Henderson, 19807 N. Wood, Carson, questioned comments on the propriety of publicizing his name and the name of his ',proposed church in connection with the proposed abatement. He stated ''abatement that t:~e photographs on display did not accurately depict the condition of the premises inasmuch as some work had been done. 1 ~,a The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. Mrs. Anita Harris, Christ New Testament Missionary Baptist Inquiry from Church, inquired what is being done to abate prostitution A.Harris re on Long Beach. Boulevard and also what Council plans to do prostitution c about vacant housing in the vicinity of the church. Long Beach B1~ Mrs. Harris stated sne considers the proposed abatement unfair. RESOLUTION NO . 81-57 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITE' Resolution 81- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING 57 re nuisance ,r^- THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING i'dAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY abatement I AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to continue Continuance of public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of Publ i c Hear i nc Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a resi- den i a 1 of CUP dential treatment center for adolescents at 12519 Atlantic at 12519 Avenue. Tile City Manager presented his report with the At 1 ant i c recommendation that Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-58 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WILLIP,~vi HILL TO OPERATE A TREATMENT CENTER FOR ADOLESCENTS AT 12519 ATLANTIC AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 12 AND POR- TIONS OF LOTS 11 AND 15, TRACT N0. 7099, LYNWOOD." r Mr. Saul Saulson, Planning Associate, testified that tie Comments by tine proposed facility is not secure from escape; that S. Saulson. on residents are teenagers recommended by Social Services and CUP denial Probation Departments; that the proposed site does not have sufficient parking; that the open space recreational areas are inadequate; that there are no buffers from adjacent property on the north, or from a proposed condominium dee- r. elopment on the. south.; that there is an insufficient water supply on South Atlantic Avenue for fire protection pur- poses. The Mayor inquired where the 53 resident students would exercise and Mr. Saulson responded that they would use the two patios at the facility and go to parks and school grounds. T:ze P4ayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. Mr. William Hill, 2661. Via Marquette, Lomita, appellant, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and stated that there is sufficient outdoor recreation space on two sites measuring 21' x 23' and 23' x 48', _~espectively. He submitted to Council and discussed a' six-point memorandum dated May 5, 1981 in support of his appeal. In response to Councilman Green's inquiry, Mr. Hill stated that the young people would not be free to leave the center at night. The City Manager inquired if Mr. Hill is the owner of the property and Mr. Hill responded that he has a two-year lease with an option to buy. The Mayor inquired what ages the young people would be and Mr. Hill responded that they would be from 14-18 years of age. Wm Hill's com- ments favoring CUP ,...., Tile Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. There F was no response and the public hearing was closed. Council- :. ~ man Morris expressed concern regarding the impact a facility of this kind would have upon this community. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None The Mayor announced the time had arrived for public hearing a on proposed change of zone from R-1 to M on property east of the first alley to the east of Alameda Street between 109 and 112 Streets. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to the pro- posed zone change. A member of the audience requested to see a map of the area under discussion. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the matter be tabled for a few minutes to allow staff time to prepare a presentation. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 81-59 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY No. 81-59 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED MONEY FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. Nomination The Mayor nominated Councilman E.L. Morris to serve as of E. Morr i sAlternate Member of the Board of Directors of County as Alt. of Sanitation District No. 1. Council concurred in the nom- San itat i on ination. Dist. C . M . recom- The City Manager reported mends agree-additional pumping rights ment with- approve an agreement with Hon I ndus- 400 acre feet of water at tries for It was moved by Councilman water Green, that Council concur that the City has need for and recommended that Council Hon Industries for the lease of the cost of $40.00 per acre foot. Thompson, seconded by Councilman with the recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Pub. Hearing Council. resumed public hearing on proposed rezoning from on rezoning R-1 to M, on property east of the first alley to the east from R-1 of Alameda Street between 199th and 112th Streets. The to M Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed change of zone. In response to Councilman Rowe's inquiry, Chief Ron Lathrope stated that the Fire Department will have access to the alley and will monitor the area. Director of Community Development, Charles Gomez, added that before Ranger Diecasting can develop the area, they will have to go through a site plan review. C. Hutchingsi:+Ir. Charles Hutcl:iings, 2626 East 109th Street, spoke in opposing opposition to the proposed change of zone, stating that rezoning he resides adjacent to the parking lot and that there are two shifts at Ranger Diecasting-which have created a parking problem; that employees of Ranger Diecasting litter his lawn and that there is excessive noise. G. Granados i~ir. Gonzalo Granados, Jr. , spoke on behalf . of his father opposing and wished to go on record as being opposed to the propose rezoning change of zone on the grounds that there is trash in the street; that the street sweeper cannot clean the streets because of parked cars and that there is excessive noise. P.Perez NIr. Portino Perez, 111th Street, wished to go on record as opposing being opposed to the proposed change of zone . rezoning The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. ,There was no response and the public hearing was closed. The City Manager recommended that the matter be held over until the first meeting in June for further staff review. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the recom- mendation. 1 ~F Item No. 16 on the agenda relating to an agreement with NA NU Research was held over. Resolution No. 81-60 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE 81-60 DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." adopted was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolution be adopted. Roll Call: ?"'""' Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. $1-61 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYI~TWOOD SUPPORTING SB 215, WHICH IF ENACTED TAKES POSITIVE ACTION TOWARDS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FINANCING FOR OUR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS PROGRAMS,". was presented. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the resolution be adopted. OLD BUSINESS Resolution 81-61 adopted It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman J.E.Terrell Thompson, and carried, that Doctor Jo Evelyn Terrell be reappointed reappointed- to the Personnel Board. to Pers.Bd. CITY CLERK'S AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Special Permi Green, and carried, that application for special permit for Pop Warne r"` from Pop Warner to conduct a Yard Sale at Lynwood City Park on May 16, 1981 be approved. Applications for Special Permit to conduct a fireworks Spec. Permits stand were presented from the following: for firework approved a. Charles Barlia, 6001 Whitworth Drive, Los Angeles. Stand at 10221 Atlantic Avenue. b. Youth for a Better World, 814 N. Grandee Ave., Compton. Stand at -3100 Imperial Highway. c. Lynwood Strokerettes, 3581 Century Blvd. Stand at 3581 Century Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried, that the special .permits be approved. Applications for Special Permit and exempt business license to conduct a fireworks stand were presented from the following: a. Boy Scout Troop #893, 9312 Gardendale, Bellflower. Spec.Permits Stand at S/E corner Century and Abbott Road. and exempt licenses for b. Boy Scout Troop #84, 11312 Pope Avenue. fireworks Stand at 11471 Long Beach Blvd. c. 'Boy Scout Troop #245, 4162 Lavinia. Stand at 3831 Century. d. Cub Pack #893C, 9316 Gardendale, Bellflower. Stand at S/W corner of Atlantic and Imperial Highway. e. Lynwood Baseball Association, 10991 Elm Avenue. Stands at 3840 Century Blvd. and S/W corner State Street and Long Beach Blvd. f. Desperado Vans, 11634 Virginia Avenue Stand at 12404 Atlantic Avenue. g. Lynwood Van & Truck Association, 5131 East Walnut Ave. Stand at S/E corner Fernwood and Atlantic Blvd. h. Lynwood Assembly of God, 11984 Santa Fe Avenue. Stand at 11984 Santa Fe Avenue. i. All Nations Early Education Centers, Inc., 516 S. Cas- well Ave., Compton. Stand at S/W corner of Imperial and Alameda. j. Praise Chapel, 9513 Adoree St., Downey. Stand at S/W corner of Olanda and Atlantic Blvd. k. American Legion Post #85, 3875 Imperial Highway Stand at S/E corner Long Beach Blvd. and Magnolia Ave. Stand at N/E corner Imperial Highway and Santa Fe Ave. 1. Lynwood Pop Warner Football, 4022 Virginia Ave. Stand at 10400 Long Beach Blvd. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the special permits, and exempt business licenses, be approved. Council discussed limiting the total number of fireworks permits and the possibility of restricting permits to local organizations. Councilman Morris requested staff to study the problem and submit recommendations at the first meeting in June. The City Manager stated that staff will submit alternatives and procedures for Council con- sideration. INFORMATION ITEMS Recommend- The City Manager reported that, at a meeting of the Cable ations re Television Consortium held on April 30, 1981, the following Cable TV recommendations were made: (1) that the cities of Bell Consortium Gardens, Commerce, Downey, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Santa and fran- Fe Springs, and Lynwood remain in the Consortium; and (2) chise that the Consortium negotiate its franchise with Teleprompter and California Cablesystems. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, that Council concur with the recommendation. Economic The City Manager reported that Council will be kept informed Resources of the status of the Economic Resources Corporation project. Project COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commendation Councilman Thompson commented on the success of ti1.e Cinco of Rec. Dept. de Mayo celebration and commended the Recreation Department '' on C i nco de for its leadership in organizing the program. Mayo ` Green Com- Councilman Green recommended that Council take immediate '. re bookstrs action on two adult bookstores and a house of prostitution. Commend of Councilman Green commended Capt. Ripley for his report `; Capt. Ripley regarding the attack on the wife of one of the City.'s " for report Commissioners. Councilman Green commented that the two "of attack attackers were freed after arrest and cited this as an ex- on c i t i zen ample of why there is frustration with our j udicial system. He said he will write to the judge involved. Cinco de Councilman Morris commended the Park and Recreation Depart- ` Mayo Comm' d ment for their work in coordinating Cinco de Mayo celebration . Reply to J. Councilman Morris responded to Mr. John Lucas's inquiry at Lucas back a previous meeting regarding back pay, stating that he `''pay investigated the matter and found that Mr. Lucas's salary was paid up-to-date. ,. ~ , =.; P~Iayor Byork reported on a meeting in Washington of repre- sentatives of corridor cities and officials of the Federal highway Administration regarding the I-105 Freeway. The ."Mayor stated that FHA Director Ray Barnhart has promised a decision on the future of the freeway within sixty days and iias agreed to personally inspect the corridor the week of June 28th. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Hazel Von, 5400 Fertile Ave., addressed Council to inquire if there are funds to purchase new Dial-a-Ride buses. The City Manager advised that grant monies are available to purchase two additional buses. Mayor's repor on Wash.trip re I-105 Fwy H. Von inquii re new Dial- a-Ride buses purchase Bob Downs, 3920 Carlin Aue., addressed council to inquire why the salary for the Director of Community Development was readjusted. The City Manager responded that the readjustment was based on a re-evaluation of the position and a redistribution of job tasks. Mr. Downs inquired about the sponsorship of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. He stated that tiie event•was organized by the City's Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce and that some City funds were indirectly involved through the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Downs asked why the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce did not support Black History Week Program.. He stated that, as a Black person, he is upset. Mrs. Susanne Sotelo, 5401 Pelleur St., addressed Council to state that the property at 5407 Pelleur is again over- grown with weeds. B.Downs comments on salary of Dir.,Com. Deg Cinco de Mayc etc. S. Sotelo re weeds on Pel• leur St. Frank Hinze, 3592 Mulford .Ave. , addressed Council to com- F. H i nze com• slain about loudspeaker systems used by ice cream vendors. plaints re He stated. that some ice cream trucks have no identification ice cream remain parked in front of residences, and keep the loud- trucks, noisy speaking equipment turned up. He recommended that tine etc. vendors be required to have flashing tail-lights to insure the safety of children. The Mayor referred the matter to the City Manager. The City Manager stated that tine matter will be investigated and recommendations will be submitted. Carl. Sheehy, .7380 Emily, Downey, representing the Center C. Sheehy re fo.r Disabled People, requested Council to appropriate funds Center for for the Center.. Mr. Bert Youngman discussed the services Disabled offered to handicapped people. Councilman Green suggested that the matter be discussed with the City Manager. Mr. John Lucas, 11638 Louise Ave. , addressed Council to J. Lucas re state that Lynwood Services Corporation owes him three weeks h i s back pa~ salary. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded and carried, t?iat the meeting adjourn to May 19, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk t APPROVED 1:dAY 19 , 19 81 ...... ,~~ /~ ~~ ~ kayo i L