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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1970-06-16 - CC29 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 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 Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 1970, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 70-39 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Norm Wasserman, Secretary-Manager of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Glen Larsen, Secretary- Treasurer, presented tickets to the Mayor for Lynwood Night at Dodger Stadium, June 30. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION N0. 70-40 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ~ ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT ii w COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING __ WEEDS FOR THE 1970-71 FISCAL YEAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Division of Highways informing the Council that a parcel of real property has been acquired for freeway purposes was read (3700 Fernwood Avenue). The information was sent in compliance with a legislative act requiring such notification when property is acquired prior to a freeway agreement. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the letter be accepted and filed. REPORTS AND REQUESTS ~^ The City Manager presented a report on the Route 105 (Century Freeway) agreement. At the close of the ', public hearing on May 19, 1970, the Council had requested further study on theproposed viaduct construction from Wright Road east to the interchange. This would develop approximately 30 acres of usable industrial land within the ramp system. The Council also requested a revaluation of viaduct construction between State Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Res. 70-39 Demands Res . 70-~40 Authorizing levy of assessment- Weed abate. Property purchased for freeway- 3700 Fernwood Report on 105 Freeway Route + f~ V eport on free- The Division of Highways has approved the Wright Road ay agreements viaduct design and has submitted a revised plan-map which includes the design change. The State has been unable to adequately justify the increased expenditure of 4.6 million dollars for the viaduct between State Street and Long Beach Boulevard. As an alternative, the Division has indicated that final decision on the matter will be held open through June, 1971 to permit further analysis. The Manager recommended that the Council approve the agreements for the Route 7 and Route 105 freeway and adopt resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreements. Councilman Liewer asked if the Highway Department would give priority to the businesses that have to be moved. Mr. Dan Goble, District Design Engineer, Division of Highways, addressed the Council. He stated that the development of the Long Beach freeway area is approximately two years away. Development of the Route 105 freeway to Long Beach Boulevard will be in approximately four years. ~s. 70-41 After further discussion, RESOLUTION N0. 70-4.1 entitled: athorizing "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCl"L OF THE CITY OF 3yor to execute LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ROUTE 105 FREEWAY reeway agree- AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION ant-Route 105 OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY Ob' LYNWOUD," (Century Freeway) was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said .resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. 's. 70-42 RESOLUTION N0. 70-42 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE ,zthorizing CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING 3yor to execute EXECUTION OF THE ROUTE `7 FREEWAY AGREEMENT, BETWEEN Leeway agree- THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, AND ant-Route 7 THE CITY OF I~YNWOUD," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Ca11: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. eport - Chamber The Manage~° reported that the Chamber of Commerce has f Commerce submitted a budget proposal for the 1970-71 fiscal year 970-7'1 budget in the amount of $15,643. This year the Chamber has requested that total expenditures for "Advertising" be incorporated into a single account rather than the established three accounts. In support of this request, Chamber officials suggest such a combination of funds would provide desirable 'latitude to the Chamber Board in dispersing of funds based upon current needs. A second item concerns the gross budget program ~"" adopted last year which set forth two requirements: 1. That the Chamber prepare and submit a schedule of maximum anticipated expenditures for all City-Chamber projects. This set out both city and chamber appro- priations for each project. 31 2. That at the end of each fiscal year, any income Chamber of received by the Chamber as a result of city promotion Commerce budget and publicity functions be returned to the city in a lump sum payment. The combined fund feature requires our auditing firm to fully audit Chamber general fund books as well as City-Chamber books to verify all Chamber expenditures. While strict accountability of city promotion funds is mandatory, the need to audit Chamber books to this degree is uncertain. As an alternative, the Manager suggested that the Council consider elimination of this procedure and instruct the audit firm to center its attention on those procedures which, in their opinion, will fully verify all expenditures made from city appropriations. The Manager recommended that the Chamber of Commerce promotion and publicity budget for 1970-71 fiscal year be approved. RESOLUTION N0. 70-43 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE Res. 70-43 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS Approving budget FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR FISCAL Chamber of YEAR 1970-71," was presented. It was moved by Commerce 1970-71 Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Councilman Liewer questioned the expenditure of $360 for audit fees. Mr. Glen Larsen, Secretary-Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to explain that the fee was for auditing of the City portion of the Chamber books. The break-down of expenditures for welcome parties was also discussed with Mr. Larsen. Mr. Jerry Rokos, 12217 Bullis Road, addressed the Council concerning the gross budget program. After further discussion, the Manager suggested that the Council study the Chamber contract and that recommendations be presented at a later meeting. Roll Call on adoption of Resolution: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Mannie Zuniga, President, Lynwood Jaycees, introduced Greg Ptacek, Tire Bennett, Carol. Hobensack, Joe Alire, Diana and John Gabori, Chuck Ward and Vaughan Jones. These students won'the State Championship, at the Student Education State Finals held at Garden Grove, Saturday, June 13. They will be participating in the International Finals in Irvine, Texas, July 3, 4, and 5. The City Manager reported that the Lynwood Jaycees have submitted their budget request for the fiscal year of 1970-71. Proposals for the coming year include five pro~'ects for a total budget of $1,800 '' as follows: Miss Lynwood Contest $ 600 Operation Santa Claus 300 Youth and Sports 400 Fourth of July 400 Miscellaneous 100 1, 00 Lynwood Jaycees budget report 32 The Manager recommended that the Council approve the ~s. 70-44 budget request and presented RESOLUTION N0. 70-44 aycees budget entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE LYNWOOD JAYCEES FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY FOR 1970-71." It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Mannie Zuniga, President, Lynwood Jaycees, addressed the Council to answer questions concerning the budget request. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Pport on The Manager reported that under the provisions set forth 'OPICS study in the Urban Area Traffic Operations Improvement (TOPICS) grogram section of the Federal Aid to Highways Act of 1968, money has become available to most cities in California to aid them in improvements to street systems. These funds can be used for a wide range of projects including area-wide traffic studies, traffic signals, safety lighting, grade separations and street widening around major intersections. Funds for the TOPICS program have been allocated by the Federal government for 1969-70, $43,197; and 1970-71, $37,858, for a total of $81,055. It is anticipated that the program will continue through the fiscal year 1972-73. These funds have been allocated based upon vehicle registration, population, accident statistics and street mileage. As with most federal programs, the funds can only be spent on a matching fund basis and for qualified projects. In the case of TOPICS monies, the apportionment is 72% from TOPICS and 28% from local sources, including gas tax revenue. This formula will produce approximately $115,000 for project use from the $81,055 available. In order to qualify, each city is required to complete an area-wide TOPICS plan which would include the following major items: 1. Limits of the study area, 2. General Plan of the City, 3. Establishment of a Federal Aid Primary Type II road system, 4. Streets and traffic signal inventories, 5. Analysis of traffic accidents, traffic volumes and street capacities, 6. A listing of proposed TOPICS projects in order of priority, with engineering justification for each. Following approval of the plan and project list, the City may proceed with its improvement programs. Pending approval of the plan, the City can qualify for the funds by the Council moving to "accumulate current funds and combine same with the apportionment of the next fiscal year." In the absence of such action or an approved plan, all funds assigned to 33 Lynwood would be released to the state for redistribution to other agencies. The Manager recommended that the Council authorize the Public Works Director to request from the State Division of Highways an accumulation of funds from 1969-70 to be combined with those of 1970-71; and, grant permission to the Public Works Director to oversee development of an area-wide TOPICS plan for the City of Lynwood. Cost of the plan to be financed through use of combination of gas tax and TOPICS FUNDS. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, and carried, that the Public Works Director proceed with the development of an area-wide TOPICS plan for the City of Lynwood. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the Public Works Director be authorized to request from the State Division of Highways an accumulation of TOPICS funds from the 1869-70 fiscal year to be combined with those of the 1970-71 fiscal year. The Manager reported that in April, 1969, the cities of Lynwood and South Gate entered into a point agreement for a combined traffic safety study to supply information relative to traffic accident incidence and control. The second phase study will include a complete review of all traffic signals and will develop corrective measures for deficient intersections. Total cost of the program has been set at $17,258, with approximately $10,258 to be paid under the provisions bf Section 420 of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and $7,000 to be provided by Lynwood and South Gate. The Manager recommended that the Council. approve the inventory study of traffic controls and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the City of South Gate for a combined traffic safety study. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. For the Council's information the Manager presented a report on the Planning Commission's actions at its meeting of June 9, 1970. The Commission conducted a hearing on a proposed zone change of Study Area I (east and west of Long Beach Boulevard, between Century and Tweedy). The Commission's recommendations wil be submitted to the Council for action on July 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton, addressed the Council to speak on behalf of his landlords, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fuhrman, Sun City, California. He wished to go on record and bring to the Council's attention the problems that exist concerning the uncertainity of many people as to whether or not their property will eventually be included in the freeway development. He stated they hoped that the Highway Department will negotiate for purchase of property as fast and as soon as possible as requested by the Council. Councilman Byork commented on Assembly Bill 61 and on a new bill allowing for the combining of City and school district elections. Report on TOPICS study program Report on traffic safety study with South Gate Report on P. C. meeting of June 9, 1970 ~4 Council Liewer asked for information concerning the new church on Atlantic. The Manager stated that this was not a church, but a counseling service similar to a service called "Hot Line." The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Following the executive session, the Mayor called the meeting to order. Parking Com. Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Archie Legg to fill appointed the existing vacancy on the Parking Commission. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded b.y Councilman Stevens, that nominations be closed and Mr. Legg be appointed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Planning Councilman Byork nominated Mr. Joseph Goldsworthy, Commissioners Mr. Charles Storms, and Mr. Richard McAlpine as appointed members of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that nominations be closed and Mr. Goldsworthy, Mr. Storms, and Mr. McAlpine be appointed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Recreation Councilman Liewer nominated Mr. Thomas Bancroft and Commissioners Mr. Robert E. Houtz as members of the Recreation appointed Commission. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that nominations be closed and Mr. Bancroft and Mr. Houtz be appointed. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. (~ ~ // City erk, City o Lynwood APPROVED JULY 7, 1970 .~~ Mayor f the City of Lynwood