HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1982-01-19 - CCREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1982
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 Byork in'the chair.
Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, and Byork
answered the roll call.
Also present were Acting City Manager Gomez and City
Attorney McEwen.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 5, 1982, be approved as corrected.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct
public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being
maintained on property commonly known as 12525 Atlantic
Avenue. Mr. Richard Stiles, Lynwood Code Enforcement
Officer, identfied the property and testified that the
slides presented accurately depict the condition of the
property as it exists as of this date. The Mayor in-
quired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed abatement.. There was no
response and the public hearing was closed. The City
Attorney advised that notices as required by the Lynwood
City Code have been mailed and posted.
""~ RESOLUTION NO. 82-7 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A NUI-
SANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AND DIRECT-
ING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."' was presented. It was moved
by Councilman Green, .seconded by Councilman Thompson,
that the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Public Hearing
12525 Atlantic
RES. NO. 82-7
NUISANCE ABATEM'
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Manager advised that the nuisance at 12501 Atlantic
Avenue has been satisfactorily abated, and the item was
deleted from the agenda.
The Mayor announced .that the time had arrived to conduct Public Hearing
public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being 3977 Beechwood
maintained on property commonly known as 3977 Beechwood
Avenue. Mr. Richard Stiles, Lynwood Code Enforcement
Officer, identified. the property and testified that the
slides presented accurately depict the condition of the
property as it exists as of this date. The City Manager
reported that several complaints have been received from
neighbors about dogs barking. The City Attorney stated
that notices as required by the Lynwood City Code have
been posted and mailed. The Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to
the proposed abatement.
Mr. Raymond Burton, 3977 Beechwood Avenue, spoke in opposi-
tion to the proposed abatement stating that his dogs bark
excessively because they are provoked by neighbors and
that the dogs have been licensed and vaccinated. He read
a letter signed by Michael Haack, Planning Technician,
City of Lynwood, dated November 4, 1977 advising him that
he may keep any dogs acquired before June 7, 1974 as an
existing non-conforming use. Mr. Burton also read a
portion of Ordinance No. 967, which limits the total
number of dogs allowed to be kept to three. Mr. Burton
read letters from neighbors at 3981 and 3968 Beechwood
which stated that Mr.'Burtorl's dogs are 'not a problem
and do not bark excessively. Mr. Burton pointed out
that his dogs have prevented two attempted burglaries;
that he has had the dogs for a number of years, and
that at the present time he has eight dogs. The Mayor
inquired if anyone else wished to be heard. There was
no response and the public hearing was closed. Council-
man Green stated that he visited the property a year
ago and at that time found the dogs to be very noisy.
Councilman Morris stated that Council has to consider
other people and recommended that Council adhere to the
ordinance. Council concurred.
RES. No. 82-8 RESOLUTION NO. 82-8 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PUBLIC NUISANCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DETERMINING THAT A
ABATEMENT NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN PROPERTY AND
DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." was presented. It
was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Morris, that Mr. Burton be given sixty days to abate
the nuisance.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen
Byork
None
None
Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced the time had arrived to conduct
Amusement Arcades public hearing on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 570
regulating the use and location of amusement arcades in
commercial zones. The Manager stated that the City
currently has no regulatory ordinance. The Mayor inquired
if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in op-
position to the proposed amendment.
Mr. Rudy Maestas, 3262 Flower Street, inquired how many
amusement arcades are currently licensed and was advised
that four such businesses are licensed.
Hazel Von, 5400 Fertile Avenue, stated that she has
observed young boys using food stamps to play the video
machines at Food King.
Mr. Ryan spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance stating
that distances from school should be regulated. Mr. Ryan
advised that there are problems during after school hours
at the arcade at Lavinia and Atlantic Avenues.
Mr. Gary Benson, 1043 Stonebank, Bellflower, stated he
is part owner of an amusement arcade at Century Boulevard
and Bullis Road, and that he feels video machines offer
young people a worthwhile activity. He added that he is
cooperating with the School Board with respect to hours
and is of the opinion that arcades could be a source
of job training for youth.
Councilman Morris stated that it is the duty of Council
to set certain rules for amusement arcades. He commented
that some children are using their lunch money to play
the machines.
Mr. Benson stated he would not be in favor of limiting
the number of machines.
Beverly Hopkins, 11279 Pope Avenue, spoke in favor of
the proposed amendment.
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Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, questioned
the previous speaker's remark that amusement arcades
could be a source of job training and expressed doubt
that Drs. Webb and Knight had given consent.
Dave M. Richman, 11106-B Benwell Drive, stated that
any regulation. should be on the basis of safety or
morality and that amusement arcades do not fall into
either category. He asked how the provisions of the
ordinance with respect to hours would be enforced.
Mr. Ryan stated that video games have created prob-
lems for him with his children and other people's
children. He stated there should be some control over
the machines.
ORDINANCE NO. 1150 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF ORD NO. 1150
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDI- Amusement Arcad
NANCE NO. 570 (ZONING ORDINANCE) REGULATING THE USE AND
LOCATION OF AMUSEMENT ARCADES IN THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL
ZONE." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris,
seconded by Councilman Rowe, that the ordinance be read
by title only and adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson
and Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to conduct PUBLIC HEARING
public hearing on amendment to zoning ordinance to allow Change R-3 to
a change of zone from R-3 to H-M-D at 3630 Imperial x-M-D 3630 Impe
Highway. The Mayor inquired i:f anyone present wished to rial Highway
speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordi-
nance. Dave M. Richman requested and received clarifica-
tion regarding the purposes of the proposed change of
zone. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak.
There was no response and the public hearing was closed.
AN ORDINANCE .entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-3 TO H-M-D." was presented for
first reading. It was moved by Councilman Thompson,
seconded by Councilman Green, that the ordinance be read
by title only and introduced.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
and Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 82-9 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY RES. NO. 82-9
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM HCDA BLOCK PROD
THE CITY GENERAL FUND TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT TO
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR DEFICIENCIES IN THE LYNWOOD HOUS-
~--- ING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM." was
presented. The City Manager reported that an audit of
the Community Block Grant Program indicates that the City
owes the County an additional $2,039 which staff recom-
mends be paid over a 30-month period. It was moved by
Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that
the resolution be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
and Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
RES. NO.
DEMANDS
Jan 19,
82-10 RESOLUTION NO. 82-10 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND AP-
1982 PROVING THE DEMANDS AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN
THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman
Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resolu-
tion be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen
and Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
OLD BUSINESS
Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
AGREEMENT The City Manager presented an agreement with California
Hazard Elim Department of Transportation for Hazard Elimination
safety Project Safety Project (Traffic Signal Upgrade and Interconnect
Project, at various locations) Fiscal Year 1981-82 CIP,
with the recommendation that Council approve the agree-
ment and authorize a call for bids. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
Council concur with the recommendation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen
and Byork
None
None
Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
RES. No. 82-11 RESOLUTION NO. 82-11 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
HCDA YEAR VII CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF SIX HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND, EIGHT
HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS ($601,897) AND ESTABLISH-
ING ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT (HCDA) YEAR VII PROJECTS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD." was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that
the resolution be adopted. Councilman Morris requested
that the value of the Block Grant Program be publicized.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson,
and Byork
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY CLERK'S AGENDA
GOSPEL ARMY A request from the Gospel Army to renew exempt permit to
PERMIT solicit salvage in the City for Calendar Year 1982 was
presented.
LYN FIRE A request from Lynwood Fire Fighters Association to
FIGHTERS ASSN hold its annual Variety Show on April 18, 1982, at the
VARIETY sxow Terrance Theatre in Long Beach was presented.
ST. FRANCIS A request from St. Francis Medical Center for exempt
EX. STATUS status on solicitations from January 18 to April 18, 1982,
was presented.
oRD No. 1151 ORDINANCE NO. 1151 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
AMENDING CB-1 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 570,
to R-3 THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) TO R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)". was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, and carried, that the foregoing
be approved.
The City Attorney recommended that Council deny the
Verified Claim of Fortunato Serrano et al. for Refund
of Excessive Tax Payment (Secured Property Tax) in
view of pending litigation. It was moved by Council-
man Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried,
that Council concur with the recommendation.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The City Engineer reported that installation of a
flashing yellow light at Imperial Highway and Ruth
Avenue was completed on January 6.
Reverend C. C. Coleman, Pastor, New Life Baptist
Church, 11516 State Street, addressed Council on the
following matters: (1) to express concern about the
lack of maintenance at Rose Park, State Street and to
propose that Council consider rezoning the area or
selling or leasing the property to New Life Baptist
Church; (2) to recommend that something be done about
the problems of prostitution and narcotics on Long
Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue; and to state that
the hotels and motels in the City are a disgrace; and
(3) to invite the Mayor to attend a state convention
of the Congress of Christian Education to be held at
the New Life Baptist Church on April 5, 1982, at 7 p.m.
and to request that Council prepare a resolution for
the occasion.
F. Serrano
Claim Denied
Rev. C. Coleman
Various
f~ Councilman Morris discussed a meeting held with the
Assistant District Attorney in Compton regarding the
prostitution problem and stated that a different
approach is needed with respect to sentencing and fines.
COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICP;TIONS
C. Morris
Prostitution
Councilman Thompson reported that he accepted an c. Thompson
American Flag from the Chamber of Commerce on behalf American Flag
of Council. The Chamber has purchased 200 flags for
the City. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Women's
Auxiliary contributed $100 and $35, respectively, towards
the purchase.
Councilman Thompson stated that he was privileged to C. Thompson
attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly-appointed Swearin-in sere
Sheriff of Los Angeles County, Sherman Block. moray S. Block
Councilman Thompson commented that video machines are c. Thompson
a fad much like Wiffleboards some years ago, and that video Mach fad
although fads are a nuisance, Council can attempt some
control.
.- Councilman Green commended the Chamber of Commerce for C~
making books on drugs available. The books, donated by
i the merchants, were distributed to the schools by the
Sheriff's Department. Councilman Green recommended that
Council consider imposing a license fee on video machines
noting that some cities charge a license fee of $200
per machine.
Green - book
on drugs
Councilman Green commended the Recreation Department c. Green
for their work in connection with the cheese distribu- Cheese distribL
tion program. tion
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c. Green
Prostitution .Councilman Green concurred with Pastor Coleman that
prostitution on Long Beach Boulevard is a problem
and inquired why the motels involved could not be
declared a public nuisance. The City Attorney will
report back to Council relative to an abatement pro-
cedure under the Red Light Abatement Act.
c. Morris Councilman Morris commended the Recreation Department
cheese distribu- for the cheese distribution program.
tion
Mayor vacant Mayor Byork inquired about the status of a City-owned
house century B1 vacant house at Century Boulevard and Wright Road
and Wright xd and was advised by the Recreation Director that until
recently the house had been used by the Allied Art
Association and School District for art classes. The
Recreation Director advised that consideration is
being given to using the house as a residence for a
Park Supervisor who would also serve as caretaker.
Mayor
Trash
a The Mayor commented on the need for more trash cans
c
ns in front of commercial establishments. The Economic
Development Director advised that City will be receiv-
ing approximately $4,200 within the next month which
will be used to purchase 20 trash cans. The Mayor
inquired if it would be possible to take advantage of
an offer made by Mr. Santos Martinez, 5130 Imperial
Highway, to give Lynwood youth instruction in welding,
painting, etc. The Recreation Director will study the
matter and report back to Council.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
c. Hernandez
" Carmen Hernandez, 11516 Pope Avenue, addressed Council
z Love Lynwood" to request that Council authorize an "I Love Lynwood"
bumper sticker bumper sticker. She stated she is proud of Lynwood,
the City Council, the Fire and Sheriff's Departments,
the newspaper.
c. Whitley Camille Whitley, 11530 Virginia Avenue, addressed
various Council to suggest a possible solution to the problem
of prostitution; to state that untrimmed trees in her
neighborhood present a traffic hazard; to ask if some-
thing could be done about the dip at Cortland and
Atlantic Avenues; to request that the problem of stand-
ing water at Cortland and Virginia Avenues be corrected;
to suggest that a "Stop" sign be installed at that
location; to inquire what is being done about the
theatre building on Long Beach Boulevard; to advise
that a catering truck parked daily at Fernwood Avenue
and Fir Street is a traffic hazard; to inquire what
percentage of monies the Fire Department receives from
their annual fund raising event; to inquire about the
status of the cable television franchise; to disagree
with the decision to abate the nuisance at 3977 Beech-
wood Avenue.
D. Richman Dave M. Richman addressed Council to state that the
various newly installed flashing light at Imperial Highway
and Ruth Avenue has not helped since the crossing
guard depends upon the light to escort children across
the street- Mr. Richman suggested that a Black and White
Sheriff's car be parked on Long Beach Boulevard to
deter prostitution.
x. von Hazel Von, 5400 fertile, addressed Council to request
xoles that something be done about several holes near the
corner at Thrifty Drugstore.
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Rudolph Maestas, 3262 Flower Street, addressed Council
to inquire if Caltrans has plans to clean up the debris
resulting from the razing of apartments and houses in
the freeway corridor. He stated he is having problems
with roaches and rats which result from the demolition.
Mr. Maestas recommended that Caltrans exterminate the
rodents before razing.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9:55 p.m.
f"~ Following the executive session the meeting was reconvened.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-12 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF TOM R. BROWN PURSUANT TO
SECTION 21025 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE." was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Council-
man Green, and carried, that the resolution be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman
Green, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to
7:00 p.m. on January 25, 1982.
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LA E E COFFEY, City ler~
City of Lynwood
APPROVED FEBRUARY 2, 1982
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-J0 D. BYORK, yor
City of Lynwood
R. Maestas
Fwy Corridor
RES. NO. 82-1
DISABILITY
Tom R. Brown