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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1969-02-04 - CC~~R~~ REGI~LAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, lg6g 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 Siokos in the chair. A group of Boy.Scouts were welcomed by Mayor Siokos and the pledge of allegiance was lead by Eagle Scout Randy Fordham. Councilman Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1969, be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Res. 69-6 RESOLUTION N0. 69-6 entitled: "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 Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Siokos proclaimed the week of February 7 to 13 as "Boy Scout Week" and the month of February as "History Month." Mayor Siokos presented to Mr. Lloyd Knight a plaque in appreciation for his years of service as a member of the Personnel Board. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 861 ORDINANCE N0. 861 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amending OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.69 OF CITY ORDINANCE N0. Ord. 570 re 570 BY AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (a) AND REPEALING SUB- site plan PARAGRAPH (f) THEREOF TO REMOVE A CONFLICT BETWEEN approval SAID SUBPARAGRAPHS AND SECTION 16.21 OF ORDINANCE N0. 570 BOTH CONCERNING SITE PLAN APPROVAL." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Smith, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call:' Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Southwest A request from Roger Chavanelle, Chief Southwest Indian Indian_ Scouts, for permission to solicit funds was presented. Scouts fund The solicitation is to be in conjunction with South~~,~est drive 2/8/69 Indian Scout Day in Lynwood on Saturday, February 8. Mr. Chavanelle was present to explain the aims of the group and the need for raising funds to carry on the activities of the organization. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that permission be granted. 6 i c j ~e~Q>> I The Manager reported that plans and specifications have been completed for the improvement of Wright Road from approximately 300 feet north of Louise Street south to Century Boulevard, and described the work to be done. It is estimated that the improvement (Project 159) will cost $47,500 which will be paid for from the gas tax funds. The Manager recommended that the Council approve a call for bids for Project 159, bids to be received in the City Clerk's office no later than 10 a.m. February 28, 1969. It was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report on the problems resulting from the loaning of recreation department equipment such as tables and chairs to various groups and individuals was presented by the City Manager. It has been the policy for some time to loan such items, but problems have arisen because of equipment being returned in a damaged condition, increased employee time in checking equipment in and out, causing increased salary costs, and failure of some organizations to return borrowed equipment at the designated time. Proposed rules for the rental of equipment t~ local churches, schools, clubs or other civic organizations have been formulated by the Recreation Di~°eetnr~~and that the Recreation Commission has recommended that the City Council include the following in the rules and regulations governing use of recreation facilities: Rental fee of $10 for up to 15 tables and/or 100 chairs; $20 for more than 15 tables and/or 100 chairs, with the term of rental being no longer than 24 hours with the borrowing group being solely responsible for care of the equipment. The report stated that the City Attorney is reviewing the wording of the rules to insure legality, and the Manager recommended that the City Council approve the proposal by including rules for rental of department tables and chairs in the "Rental Fee for Use of Lynwood Recreation and Parks Department Facilities" regulations. It,was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the recreation department's rules and regulations be amended to include equipment rental fees and rules as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Charles Sloan's amended offer for the purchase of the Lautrup property, held over from the previous meeti<ig, .was reported on by-the City Manager. He reported that he has suggested to Mr. Sloan that monthly payments of 1% per month be made for a period not to exceed three months, anticipating that in that time the house could be moved and Mr. Sloan could arrange for a conventional loan and pay the City in full. Mr, Sloan stated he could not get a commitment and he is concerned about the 8% interest rates within the next six months, and feels he cannot expand on his present offer. The Manager recommended that the City not accept the present offer and that the escrow be cancelled, and as generally required when a purchaser is unable to perform, that Mr. Sloan be required to pay the escrow charges. The alternatives suggested by the City Manager were 1) again attempt to sell the property by lising with the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors;..2) call for demolition bids and proceed with the street construction. Wright Road Imp , bids 2/28/69 Recommenda- tion on loan or rental of recreation department equipment Report on amendment to Lautrup prop sale X34 Report on Mr. Charles Sloan, 3164 Lynwood Road, addressed the Lautrup prop. to reiterate that he is unable to obtain a loan Sale commitment on the house and property at this time, he could not expand his amended offer because of the uncertainity of interest rates in the coming months. Council and Mr. Robert Hill of `Third Avenue, Lynwood, addressed the Council to state that he was still interested in the property. He said he had had the land and house appraised and had quotations on moving the house, and that his offer made at the time of acceptance of Mr. Sloan's bid still stands. He offer to post a bond in an amount satisfactory to the City assuring the City that the building would be moved within a time period set by the City, and that the building would be moved at his expense. No action was taken on Mr. Hill's proposal, and it was moved by Councilman Green that the matter be held over for two weeks for further negotiation by Mr. Erickson for the sale of the property, and at that time it be turned over to the Board of Realtors for a sixty day listing. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the offer of Mr. Charles Sloan be cancelled due to Mr. Sloan's inability to meet the agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Green that this matter be held over until the next Council meeting to allow negotiations with the City Manager by any interested parties, and if at the end of that two weeks, the sale has not been negotiated, that the property be listed for 60 days. Upon withdrawal by Councilman Green of the portion of his motion dealing with realty board listing, the motion was seconded by Councilman Byork. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Traffic The Manager reported that the City presently has signals maintenance agreements with the City of South Gate for maint. traffic signals systems at four different locations. agreement - The City of South Gate has redesigned its signal Tweedy at system for the entire length of Tweedy Boulevard. State & Because of the new system, South Gate has requested Long Beach a change in the agreements concerning the Tweedy Boulevard intersections with State Street and Long Beach Boulevard as all of the signals along Tweedy Boulevard are interconnected, and South Gate desires to maintain these intersections for a monthly fee of $50. The report stated that investigation indicates this is a reasonable charge, and the City Manager recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an agreement with the City of South Gate to provide that South Gate will maintain the above mentioned signal systems at a cost of $50 per month. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that the City Council concur in the Managers recommendation. ~~`~. e Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Siokos, Smith, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order, and announced that nominations were in order for a Personnel Board member to fill the existing vacancy on the board. Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Milt Lee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lloyd Knight who recently resigned from the Personnel Board. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that nominations be closed. Mayor Siokos announced that Mr. Milt Lee has been appointed to the Personnel Board to fill the existing unexpired term. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Clara Benck, 3511 Los Flores Boulevard, addressed the Council to request that the existing street light be relocated in order to provide better illumination. The light is presently obstructed as it is located in the top of a tree. The City Manager suggested that it might be placed on a longer mast arm. Mrs. Benck also offered to the City three seedling trees which might be used by the Park Department. Mr. Jack Ballard, 3191 Sanborn Avenue, called attention to the automobile storage yard being operated on Sanborn Avenue west of Long Beach Boulevard, and he was informed that the City Council was aware of the situation. He also asked if reflectors could not be placed in the street along the curves in Imperial Highway to increase traffic safety. Councilman Stevens commended the Recreation Director and his staff for the excellent job done in refurbishing the natatorium. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man- Smith, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Ci"ty C erk, City of Ly wood APPROVED FEBRUARY 18, 1969 Milt Lee appointed to Personnel Board ~~~~~ ~ Mayor of the City of Lynwood