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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-01-19 - CC11~ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1971 'I'YIe 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 Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1971, and the minutes of the adJourned regular meeting of January 7, 1971, be approved as written. RESOLUTION N0. 71-4 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 Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Res. 71-4 Demands Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time fixed for public hearing on the report of the expense incurred by the City for demolition of buildings on the north 40 feet of Lots 42 and 43 and the north 40 feet of the west 10 feet of Lot 41, Block 2, Mod~eska Park Tract (11020 Bellinger Street), the Clerk informed the Council that notice of hearing had been published, posted and mailed as required, and that no written protests or objections have been received. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Herman Appel, 10000 State Street, Lynwood, present owner of the property, addressed the Council to protest removal of the foundation of the building, and to request the Council to reconsider the matter or allow him an additional thirty days to give him time to bring someone in to represent him. Building Official Jack DeJong addressed the Council to review the proceedings which resulted in removal of the buildings from the property. The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that the Council ,approve the Building Official's abatement cost report. Roll Call: Public Hearing Abatement cost report 11020 Bellinger Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. d V It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the cost of said demolition be assessed against the above described real property. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 71-5 RESOLUTION N0. 71-5 entitled: "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING Confirming THE REPORT OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE EXPENSE abatement cost INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS report end DONE PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING authorizing CCD~ 1g64 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1864 levy of assess- EDITION AND ORDERING THE EXPENSE BE ASSESSED ment - 11020 AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE BUILDINGS Bellinger FORMERLY STOOD, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, THAT THE SAME TO BE RECORDED AND THAT THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR, THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICES OF LIEN, TO RECEIVE THE SAME AND TO ADD THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE NEXT REGULAR BILL FOR TAXES LEVIED AGAINST THE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND THEREIN DESCRIBED AND THE AMOUNT ON THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT UNDER THE LAW IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. 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. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 71-6 As requested at the previous meeting, the Clerk protesting high presented RESOLUTION N0. 71-6 entitled: "A county tax rate RESOLUTION Obi THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD .PROTESTING HIGH COUNTY TAX RATE AND URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO PERSUADE STATE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR STATE MANDATED PROGRAMS," for the Council's consideration. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Request for PUC The Manager presented a report recalling that on allocation October 6, 1970, the Council approved an agreement with Southern Pacific Railroad for installation of railroad protection devices at the intersection of Alameda Street and Century Boulevard. In addition, the Council instructed the City Engineer to petition the Public Utilities Commission for financial participation in the cost of the project. An application has been prepared requesting 50% of the project cost ($6200).. In order to submit the application, it will be necessary for the Council to grant approval of the action by adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 71-7 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING _L THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE AN ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND." It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by ~^ Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 71-7 Request for PUC allocation Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. The City Manager presented a resolution amending Rule XI, Sections 5 and 7 of the Personnel Rules and REgulations to effect the change in work rules for the Police Department contained in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Peace Officers' Association of the City. The Sections refer to overtime credit being given in increments of 1/4 hour to the nearest quarter hour,,~.nd 1T working days off ire lieu of holidays, respectively. The Manager explained that resolutions amending the Rules and Regulations require two readings before adoption, and presented the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RULE XI SECTIONS 5 AND 7 PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD," for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that said resolution be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. The City Attorney asked that notice be given to the members of the Peace Officers' Association of Lynwood of the proposed amendment in order that any who wish may appear at the next meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Resolution First read - amending Personnel Rules and Regulations Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. The City Manager reported that to implement the changes in the Police Department uniform allotment and clothing allowance and overtime compensation contained in the memorandum of agreement with the Peace Officers' Association of Lynwood, it will be necessary to adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 70-46 (salary resolution). He presented RESOLUTION N0. 71-8 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH I UNIFORM ALLOTMENT AND SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION N0. 70-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING FORTH THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS TO COVER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION OF Res. 71-8 Amending Res. 70-46 (Salary reso) i~~ LYNWOOD." It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. 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 Letter re Mutual A letter from Russell F. Schooling, Jr., Mayor of Aid agreement Huntington Park, was presented. Mayor Schooling from City of informed the Council that the City of Huntington Park Huntington Park has become a part of the consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, effective January 1, 1971, and 'that the City of Huntington Park is still a part of the mutual aid pact for fire protection services, and he has been assured that the County Fire Department will honor all mutual aid agreements that have been entered into by the City of Huntington Park. The City Manager informed the Council that the County has a mutual aid program which differs somewhat from that of the cities. The question of whether or not the City of Huntington Park plans to continue with the Area E Mutual Aid program was discu~GPd, and Chief McDaniel informed the Council that the sub,~ect will be brought up at an Area E Chiefs meeting on January 20. As there was some uncertainty as to the intent of Mayor Schooling's letter, the Mayor expressed a desire for clarification prior to any statement on the part of the Lynwood City Council. Claim for damagesA claim for damages filed on behalf of Margita Margita Greiner Greiner was presented. It was moved by Councilman denied Stevens, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the claim for damages be rejected and be referred to the City's insurance carrier. REPORTS AND REQUESTS "Hope Sunday" The request from City of Hope for permission to June 6, 1871 conduct its annual "Hope Sunday" on June 6, 1871, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. Leukemia Soc. A request from the Leukemia Society of America, fund drive - Inc. for permission to conduct its annual fund drive May & June in May and June, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be granted. Calif Council of A request from the California Council of the Blind, Blind ticket to conduct their annual ticket sale for a variety sale May 8, '71 show to be held at the High School auditorium on May 8, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. --•~ `a ~Ge~ A request from Explorer Scout Post 400X for permission to conduct a fund raising project by means of the sale of light bulbs was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that the request be granted. A request was presented from Mr. Weldon Betz, 11008 Hulme Avenue for improvement of the pedestrian area "^' on the south side of Imperial Highway between Hulme Avenue and the Zody parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, and carried, that the request be referred to the Public Works Director for investigation and report. A report on the bids received for purchase of a hydraulic crane for the water department was presented. The City Manager recommended that the Council accept the low bid of James P. Kinney Co. for a Drott model 85RM2 hydraulic crane at a total cost of $19,587.75. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Liewer, that the low bid of James P. Kinney Co. be accepted for purchase of a Drott model 85RM2 hydraulic crane for a total cost of $19,587.75. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Noes: None. Absent: None. Explorer Scouts light bulb sale approved Request from Weldon Betz referred to Public Works Director Hydraulic crane bid awarded to James P. Kinney Co . Stevens. The City Manager presented ~, report on the urgent need for a replacement of a street sweeper and informed the Council that the Public Works '"~"'" Director has prepared specifications for a street sweeper of the 4-wheeled type. He recommended that the Council approve specification No. 1970-D for purchase of a four-wheeled street sweeper and authorize a call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 1971, in the Office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendations. The merits of the four-wheeled type of sweeper as opposed to the three-wheeled type were discussed, and the Council was assured by the Public Works Director that the new four-wheel type has a good turn radius and is capable of doing a better job. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Street Sweeper bid call - 2/11/71 at 10 a.m. Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Mayor Green recognized Mrs. Mason, Librarian of the ,~,.., Lynwood branch, who addressed the Council to report ! on the library's activities and to express thanks to the Council and various civic organizations for their cooperation during the past year. The City Manager reported on the bids received for Phase I construction of Water Well No. 19. Phase I includes the drilling of the well, placement of Phase I Water Well #19 Roscoe Moss Co. 1`~~ permanent well casing, furnishing and installation of the pump and motor, and development and testing of the well. He recommended that the Council award the contract for Phase I construction of Well No. 19 to the Roscoe Moss Company, tY~e low bidder, at a total cost of $59,248.00. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation and award the contract for Phase I construction of Well No. 19 to the low bidder, Roscoe Moss Company, at the bid price of $59,248.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report on For the Council's information, the Manager reported Planning that at its January 12 meeting, the Planning Commission Commission acted to schedule public hearings on actions, 1/12/71 the proposed rezoning of approximately twenty-five meeting parcels of P-1 zoned property lying east and west of Long Beach Boulevard between Century Boulevard and Norton Avenue. This action is part of a study of P-1 property in that general area undertaken by the Commission early in 1970. Lampman & Assoc. The City Manager informed the City Council that consulting he has discussed with the firm of Lampman and Engineers. Associates the need for an interim City Engineer during the time that a replacement for the Public Works Director is being sought. Lampman and Associates has agreed to provide an engineer on a consulting basis for a charge of $100 per month It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Byork, that the Council approve the appointment of Lampman and Associates as City Engineer on a consulting basis at a fee of $100 per month. _ d ~ Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Discussion re Noes: None. door-to-door Absent: None. solicitation ~ ____ _.. ~~.._ _..______._o _._.____o `~ _ evening hours. He also spoke in favor of scheduling streets for no-parking on certain days to permit street sweeping to be carried out. After a discussion of possible hours of solicitation, Councilman Siokos said he would like to have an ordinance limiting door-to-door soliciting to no later than 7 p.m. Councilman Byork commented on recent news articles concerning legalizing gambling to provide revenue for public school funding. Chamber of Councilman Liewer informed those present of the Commerce variety Chamber of Commerce variety show to be held on show Feb. 6 february 6 at the high school, and the Welcome Party to be held on January 22. He also said the Chamber of Commerce would like to arrange a meeting with the Council concerning plans for the city's 50th anniversary celebration. ~frf~, With reference to scheduling street sweeping and Street sweeping posting no parking on specific days, Councilman scheduling Liewer said he felt Brenton Avenue, with its heavy discussed on-street parking problem, would be a good street for a test of the plan. Councilman Liewer inquired about the present status of the Sears Roebuck development at Orchard "'~" and Bullis Road. The City Manager said plans had been made and bids called, but construction had not been carried out because of the high cost. It was his understanding that plans were being revamped and will go to bid a second time. Councilman Liewer expressed the view that discussions on remodeling of the police building should commence. Mayor Green congratulated Lewis Garber for the excellent work he has done as Public Works Direction for the city, and wished him sell in his new work. He authorized preparation of a letter of appreciation to Mr. Garber. It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned. `~ r City C erk, City of Ly wood ~- } APPROVED FEBRUARY 2, 1971 ~.__--~_ r Mayor of th City of Lynwood Inquiry about present status of Sears Roebuck development at Orchard & Bullis Letter of appreciation to Lewis Garber