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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-05-05 - CC12 REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1970 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, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1970, be approved as written. Res. 70-34 RESOLUTION N0. 70-34 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Demands CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THEREFOR." was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from A letter from Goodwill Industries expressing appreciation Goodwill Inds. to the community for its help and calling attention to the organization's Golden Anniversary year was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS Am. Legion Aux. A request from the American Legion Auxiliary for poppy sale May permission to conduct its annual poppy sale on May 22 and 22 & 23, 1970 23, 1970, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. VFW poppy sale A request from Lynwood Post 3902, Veterans of Foreign May 22 & 23 Wars, for permission to conduct their annual sale of Buddy poppies on May 22 and 23, 1970, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the request be granted. Fireworks sale Requests for permission to conduct fireworks sales stands stands approved were presented from the following: a. Knights of Columbus, 2971 Imperial Highway and 3889 Imperial Highway. b. Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps, 11230 Wright Road. c. Job's Daughters Bethel #58, southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Olanda Street. d. Explorer Post 437X, Food Giant Parking Lot. e. Elks Lodge #1570, one lot south of 12138 Atlantic Avenue. f. Lynwood Women's Club Juniors, Home Bank parking lot. --~, --~ 13 g. Boy Scout Troop #84, 4050 Imperial Highway. h. Theta Lambda Chi, 3581 Century Boulevard. i. Cub Pack 625, Corner Long Beach Boulevard and Cherokee. j. American Legion, Wester Gear parking lot. k. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Century Boulevard and Brenton. 1. Alpha Theta Rho, southeast corner California Avenue and Imperial Highway. m. C. B. TrailBlazers, Long Beach Boulevard and Century Boulevard. n. Boy Scout Troop 625, 12301. Atlantic Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the requests be granted. The Manager reported on the petitions for formal recognition submitted by the Lynwood City Employees Association, the Lynwood Firefighters Association and the Lynwood Peace Officers Association. As the organizations have fulfilled the Government Code requirements for formal recognition, the Manager recommended that the Council acknowledge the above named organizations as formally recognized employee organizations. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. The advisability of the Manager appointing another individual to be present during discussions with the representatives of the various employee organizations was discussed, with no formal action being taken. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A report on the bids received for construction of a mobile office trailer was presented by the City Manager. The Manager recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Space Rentals, 3084 E. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, at the bid price of $7,995, with construction and setup to be completed within 45 days after signing of the contract. It was moved by Council- man Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council award the contract for construction of a mobile office trailer to Space Rentals at the bid price of $7,995 as recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Employee organizations recognized Mobile Office trailer bid awarded to Space Rentals The Manager presented a comprehensive report on renegotiation of the existing contract with C. V. Disposal Company for ~ rubbish service for the City of Lynwood. The report Report on ;~ covered the history of the existing contract, a survey. rubbish ~ and analysis of rates charged in 21 neighboring cities, contract specific terms of a new contract proposal and alternatives to renegotiation of the present contract. (For details of report, see copy on file in the City Clerk's office). The proposed agreement with C.V. Disposal Company contains the following: 14 Report on 1. Five year contract with provision with rate review rubbish at end of third year. contract 2. Exclusive right to serve all single and multi- family units. 3. Deletion of service to commercial and industrial occupancies except that contractor will, upon request, pickup one container per week from a small commercial unit at the single family rate. 4. Billing and collection for residential occupancies only will be provided by city. 5. Provision for combined trash-garbage collection on weekly basis. 6. No collection to be required on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas. 7. Contractor to maintain lease-line telephone service between City switchborad and contractor's office. 8. Contractor to provide new vehicles for Lynwood service within 150 days of contract signing. g. Collection hours limited to 6 specific permission to deviate is Manager. 10. Customer rates for weekly col trash and garbage: Single family month; multi-family units, (2 and month. a.m. to 6 p.m. unless granted by City lection of combined units, $1.35 per above) $1.05 per The Manager recommended that the Council approve an amended contract with C. V. Disposal Company, effective July 1, 1970, at the following rates: $1.35 per month for single family and $1.05 per month for multi-family units, beginning with the second unit. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the present contract with C.V. Disposal Company be terminated and that a new contract be entered into, effective July 1, 1970, at customer rates of $1.35 per month for single family and $1.05 per month for multi-family units, beginning with the second unit. Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council to ask the size of containers to be used and to question the contractor having exclusive right to serve multi-family units in competition to licensed trash haulers. He was informed that the present contract contains the same provision; that where bin service is requested in multi-family occupancies, the contractor agrees to provide such service for a price equal to the average of prices quoted by other haulers licensed to operate within the city. Also, that this "'"' was a part of the negotiation and partly responsible for the good rate in the proposed contract. Mr. Jack Walker, 5831 Wilson Drive, Cypress, vice- president of C. V. Disposal Company, discussed with the Council the collection of the multi-family units, stating he felt that they could be competitive with the private collectors. He agreed that he was 15 aware of the possibility of being required to provide bin service at a very low price; that the exclusive provision was needed to contract at the price proposed. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council to inquire about a special day or week of a "clean-up" collection. He was informed that this was discussed favorably at a previous Council meeting. Mr. Jack Ballard, 3181 Sanborn, inquired about provisions for greater care being taken of the householder's containers, and he was told that the specifications provide for damage to containers. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Green proclaimed May 9, 1970, as "Fire Service Day" in the City of Lynwood, and announced that fire stations Nos. 1 and 2 will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. The gavel used by Councilman Stevens during his term as Mayor was presented to him, suitably engraved. Mr. Larry Lillard was administered the oath of office as a member of the Parking Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Phillip Ganoe, 2628 E. 111th Street, representing ~*~i the Assembly of God Church, 4330 Century Boulevard, ~ requested permission to solicit for clothing and other items of salvage to benefit an orphanage in Mexico. The solicitation would be carried on through May 14. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted for a period not to exceed May 14. Mr. Archie Legg, 3671 Platt, commended the Council on permitting the audience to take part in the trash collection discussion. He also asked if the Council was aware of the problem of dogs running at large during the night hours. Complaint procedure to alleviate the nuisance was explained by the City Manager. Mr. James Windberry, 11317 Louise Street, addressed the Council to explain a problem he is having with the Water Department, involving a water connection. After a brief discussion in which the Mayor and Manager said they have discussed the problem with Mr. Windberry previously, the Mayor asked Mr. Windberry to again discuss the matter with Mr. Riley in an effort to reach a satisfactory solution to his problem. Councilman Liewer inquired if the prohibition ~ against alcoholic beverages in the City park was posted. He was told that notices are posted pursuant to the prohibition contained in the rules and regulations adopted by the Recreation Commission. The problems of notifying the citizens of the change of trash collection rates were discussed and the City Manager said that every effort will be made to accomplish the transition as smoothly as possible. Rubbish contr< approved - C.V. Disposal Assembly of God Church Salvage permit 5/6/70 to 5/14/70 1~ Councilman Stevens expressed the appreciation of Mrs. Barnett, 3122 Louise Street, for the removal of two trees. L,yn. Golf Tour. Mr. Norman Wasserman of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce May 11, 1970 announced that the eighth annual Lynwood Open Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, May 11. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. `, .. ~ ';,~ ~~ City Clerk, City of L nwood APPROVED MAY 19, 1970 ~~ Mayor the City of Ynwood --~~