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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1964-08-18 - CC27 ~`; REGULAR MEETING A~;~G~~ST 18, 1964 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bu.llis Road, on above date at 7:30 ~.m. Mayor McMillan in the chair, Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan and Siokos answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting '~' of August 4, 1964, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. RESOLUTION N0. 64-64 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res, 64-64 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE Demands DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved 'by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Noes: None, Absent: None. ORDINANCE N0. 757 entitled; ~'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN FERNWOOD AVENUE AND JOSEFHINE STREET. was presented for the second reading. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that further reading be waived, All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None, It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the s,~cond time, finally passed, and be published as required Lynwood, as follows: General Purpose $0.45 Retirement Fund 0.13 Total City Tax Rate ,~ Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. The Clerk stated that the Los Angeles Controll~rss office has submitted to valuations of property in the City of fiscal year 1964-65, and it would now a resolution fixing the rates of taxe Whereupon, RESOLUTION N0. OF THE INCORPORATED C I TY DISTRICT NTJMBER 1 OF SAID AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE 1964, AND ENDING JUNE 30, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Noes: None. Absent: None. County Auditor- the city the assessed Lynwood for the be in order to adopt s in the City of Ord . 757 Approving Fernwood Ave, Annex No, 3 64-65 entitled: "A RESOLUTION Res. 64-65 OF LYNWOOD ESTABLISHING TAX Tax Rate CITY, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES, 1964-65 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING J~.rLY l , 1965." was presented, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Following adoption of the tax rate resolution, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the Council commend the City Manager for his efforts in maintaining a low municipal tax rate for the City of Lynwood. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. 2SU ~~ 0 Los Flores The Clerk presented the City En~ir~eert s dek;t .~yi~riitation. report Cam; widening - and map of assessment district for the .improvement <;f ~.;os ~ debt limit Flores Bou levard between Ieor~g ~Keach Boulevard and Imperial report Highway, The Clerk explained the proposed improvement, estimated cost, and stated that notices vain 'be :nailed to the assessed o wners indicating the individual assessments and informing them of the public hearing, which is scheduled for October 6, 1964, Res. 64-66 Whereupon, RESOLU'TiON N0. 64-66 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Approving THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT debt limit OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING TIME OF HEARING IN THE MATTER report - Los OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT CF LOS FLORES BOULEVARD BETWEEN Flores Blvd. LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY," was presented. widening. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Ham, that said resolution be adopted, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Noes: Nbne. Absent: None. Res. 64-67 RESOLUTION N0, 64-67 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Adopting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A report for REPORT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE gas tax fund HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES." was presented. It was moved by expenditure Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: None. Federal The Clerk presented the application of Federal Metals Metals Co. Company, 2264 E, 15th Street, Los Angeles, for a special special permit to conduct a junk collecting business within the city. permit for The Clerk presented the investigative report of the Police junk col- Chief, which found no reason why such special permit should lection. not be granted, and the Clerk, as License Collector, recom- mended the granting of said special permit. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said special permit be granted, All members voting aye, except Councilman Duncan, who voted no, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, Injunction 8c The Clerk presented a civil complaint for injunction and damage claim damages which was filed against the City of Lynwood and the denied. Chief of Police on August 7, 1964, Upor_ recommendation of the Acting City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Ham, that said complaint for injunction and claim for damages be rejected and denied, and that said complaint and attached summons be referred to the city~s insurance carrier for investigation and disposition. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos, Noes: None. Absent: None. Atlantic The Manager presented plans and specifications for tY Ave.improve- resurfacing of Atlantic Avenue betiveeri Abbott Road anu ment - bid Fernwood Avenue, and requested autY~or:,ization t® .a:dvertise for call bids orz said improvement. The ,Manager stated- that• said work approved. will be done under the matching funds provisions of the new Collier-Unruh gas tax improvement fund. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded by Councilman Finch, that the Council authorize advertising for bids for said improvement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Duncan, F'in.ch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: None.. 2 ~~~ The Manager presented for the Co.:.r~c:~1 t s information a report on the feasibility of purchasing a tree root cutting machine, with no action being taken by the Council at triis time. The Manager° requested that the Council adjourn to an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The Mayor adjourned the Council to such an executive session. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting back to order. The Mayor stated that the Council, at its last regular meeting, agreed to consider the consolidation of the Park Department and the Recreation Department. The Manager reviewed the proposal as recommended by the Recreation Commission, including the functions and responsibilities of each activity. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Finch, seconded by Councilman Ham, that the Council concur with the Recreation Commission in such consolidation by authorizing the Manager to effect the merger of the Park Department and Recreation Department into a single Park-Recreation Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Finch, Ham, McMillan, Siokos. Noes: 'Councilman Duncan. Absent; None. Councilman Siokos requested the Council to consider reviewing the cityis business license fee structure and proposed amendments at the September 15 meeting. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Finch, that said subject be included on the agenda of said meeting. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Tree root cutting machine repo Executive session Park - Recreation Consolidation Business License Ordinance revision to be discussed, Councilman Finch discussed his pending resignation with the Finch resig- other members of the Council, and the procedure the Council nation might wish to follow for such a replacement. discussed. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Mrs. McClintock, 324 Minnesota Avenue, addressed the Minnesota AvE Council to express dissatisfaction with the recent resur- resurfacing facing of Minnesota Avenue. The Mayor directed the Manager complaint to investigate the condition of said work. Mrs. Hilda Williams, 4235 Brewster Avenue, addressed the Finch Council suggesting that the Council, upon the resignation. replacement of Councilman Finch, appoint the runner-up candidate from suggestion the last municipal election. It was moved by Councilman Ham, seconded b~ Councilman_ Finch, that the meeting be adjourned to Ma~nday9rAugust~'~24, at the regular time and place, to consider appointing a city rep esentative to the Southern California Rapid Tran•~ sit Dis ict Bo d Se ec on Commi tee. All members voting aye, th~ Mayor ~ce lar~ ~~ motion duly carried. ~l~ ~lerx~, city or L~wooct` A~PRO ED SEPTEMBER 1, 1964 a r o e i y o ynwoo Adjourn - Monday, August 24, 1964, 7;30 p.