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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1971-06-15 - CC~~ ~ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1971 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.me Mayor Liewer ir. the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens answered the roll call. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1871, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 10, 1971, be approved as written. RESOLUTION. NO. 71-38 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 Byork, seconded by Councilman Siokos, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Coun~;ilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 71-38 Demands Pursuant to tY~e C1ty-Chamber of Commerce agreement Res. 71-39 relative to proz~iding 'f'unds for the city's 50th 50th Ann. anniversary celebx~at.;ion invoices in the total Demands amount of ~2u8.83 were presented. RESOLUTION N0. 71-39 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 Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Fred H. Black, executive director of Industry Way Economic Resources Corporation, addressed the Council dedication concerning dedication to the City of Industry Way program in the Watts Industrial Park. Mr. Black, an engineer on loan to Economic Resources Corporation from the General Electric Company, gave a summary of the program and tY~e outlook for development of a successful industrial park which will contribute substantially to the gross national product and provide many fobs for people in the surrounding areas. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE N0. 892 entitled: "A CITY ORDINANCE OF Ord. 892 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 20.44 TO Increasing "'"" INCREASE THE PENALTY P'OR FAILURE TO PAY BUSINESS penalty for LICENSE FEE," was presented for second reading. It delinquent bus. was moved by Counc lman Siokos, seconded by Council- licenses man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said ordinance be adopted as read 18~ for the second time, finally passed and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. first Relocation structures read An Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF of LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 8.26, 8.29, 8.30, 8.31, 8.32, 8.33, 8.34, 8.35 AND 8.36 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE RELATIVE TO RELOCATION PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES .AND REPEALING SECTIONS 8.37, 8.38, 8.39, AND 8.40 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE," was presented. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's study of changes in the relocation procedures and described briefly the provisions of the proposed ordinance. Among the items questioned by the Council were the fees charged applicants for relocation permits. The Manager said it was the opinion of the Planning Commission and the building official that the charges were adequate; that the ordinance appears to be a very good one and one which will allow imposition of realistic requirements and conditions on relocations. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- man Stevens, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Stevens, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 71-40 RESOLUTION N0. 71-40 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE Weed Abatement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AUTHORIZING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATING DRY AND DRYING WEEDS FOR THE 1971-72 FISCAL YEAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Byork, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 71-41 RESOLUTION N0. 71-41 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Lighting THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE Assessment CITY ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT COVERING STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THE 1971-72 FISCAL YEAR," was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. .~ Cl WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A request from Mrs. Jerry A. Oswald, 3810 Josephine Street, for improvement of the first alley east of Bullis Road, between Josephine and Virginia Streets, was presented. Mrs. Oswald proposed that the City pave the alley with the understanding that the expense of installation of a concrete gutter be shared by the adjoining property owners. The City Manager explained that of the City to make such alley manner, but in this particular full cooperation of the propert and he recommended that the mat the-City Engineer as there may of completing the improvements. it has been the policy improvements in this case efforts to gain y owners have failed, ter be referred to be alternative ways The Mayor directed that the request be referred to the City Engineer. REPORTS AND REQUESTS The Mayor reported on the expiration of the terms of Recreation Commissioner Percy Brunner and Planning Commissioner Henry Becker. He said both gentlemen have indicated their willingness to serve again on the respective commissions if the Council desired them to continue. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that Percy Brunner be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a .- term of four years. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens, and carried, that Mr. Henry Becker be reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term of four years. A request from the Chamber of Commerce for permission to conduct a youth dance in connection with the 50th Anniversary celebration at the Community Center on June 19th was presented. Mr. Charles Storms, Chamber of Commerce president, addressed the Council to explain it was felt that the youth should participate in the pelebration; that the dance would be held from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and adequate security would be provided. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. Mr. Norman Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce secretary, was also present and informed the Council that Mr. Johnny Grant would be present as Master of Ceremonies at the 50th Anniversary banquet and that Mr. Arte Johnson would also be present. He also mentioned the spot announcements concerning the 50th Anniversary celebration which have been presented on the various metromedia stations. A request from the Penteaostal Church of God, 4361 Brewster, for permission to hold a rummage sale ors the church parking lot on June lg, 1971, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. Request for alley paving referred to Engineer Percy Brunner reappointed to Recreation Commission Henry Becker reappointed to Planning Commissson Request for C of C youth dance June 19 granted Johnny Grant & Arte Johnson to be at 50th Ann. banquet Pentecostal Church rummagE sale 6/19/71 ~~_g4 Change of A request from CB TrailBlazers for permission to change location grantedthe location of their fireworks stand from 11355 CB TrailBlazers Atlantic Avenue to 11725 Atlantic Avenue was presented. fireworks It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Council- stand man Green, and carried, that the request be granted. Operation A request from Operation Linda (Lynwood Information on LINDA business Drugs and Drug Abuse) 11627 Long Beach Boulevard, lic. fee for exemption from Business license fees to permit exemption them to carry on their work was presented. The granted Council was informed that since the beginning of the organization nearly 500 persons have visited the program with 18 families becoming involved in counselling sessions. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council- man Byork, that the request be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Stevens abstained from voting. Request for A request from the Peace Officers' Association of continuance Lynwood, Inc. for continuance to June 23, 1971, of of salary final determination by the City Council on unresolved negotiations issues relating to salary negotiations was read. to June 23 The City Manager said he would agree to the delay granted - as time has not permitted resolution of all the Peace Officers issues. He said he would support the request and Assn. request that the Council set the date of June 15, 1971, aside for a period of time not beyond June 23, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the request be granted. No action taken An agreement between the City of Lynwood and the bn agreement County Board of Supervisors providing for the to purchase tax acquisition of a small parcel of tax deeded land lying deeded land within Cortland Avenue was presented for the Council's approval. After a brief discussion of what could happen if the parcel was not acquired for street purposes, no action was taken. Cooperative The Manager reported on proposed renewal of the Personnel agreement with the California State Personnel Testing Board for Cooperative Personnel Services, a service agreement which the City has employed for personnel testing renewed since 1965. He outlined the basic charges which are the same as those established in the 1970-71 agreement. Based upon the excellent service provided by CPS and the equitable cost for the service, the Manager recommended renewal of the one year agreement for examination services for the fiscal year 1971-72. The recent increase in numbers of people taking tests was discussed and the Manager was requested to discuss with CPS the question of limiting the number of original applicants. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Green, that the agreement be approved as recommended by the City Manager and that he ~_~J be named as the official signature. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. A report was presented by the City Manager on Library Maint. renewal of the County-City agreement for maintenance agreement ~..,, of the library grounds. In order to continue uniform approved maintenance of the civic center grounds, the Manager recommended approval of the agreement at a total charge of $4, 204.64 for the '1871-72 fiscal year,. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that the Council concur in the Manager's recommendation. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager read a report informing the City Council that for several months the City Engineer has been cooperating with representatives of Economic Resources Corporation to achieve completion and final dedication to the City of two streets which presently serve the Watts Industrial Park. The first is Industry Way which extends from Alameda Street through the park to a point south of Imperial Highway at Mona Boulevard. The street was constructed by ERC subject to plans and specifications of the City Engineering Department and the actual construction complied with City standards and was inspected by the City Engineering Inspector. Although all the required work has not been completed, a written agreement has been prepared which will insure completion of the remaining work within five years. The construction agreement is accompanied by a faithful performance bond to cover the required work. The second street is Mona Boulevard which borders the industrial park on the west. They propose to dedicate a 40 foot width of frontage property for future widening of Mona Boulevard. The agreement provides that the City will complete paving of the road following construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk by the Economic Resources Corporation. The combined proposal has been reviewed by the City Engineer who concurs in the recommendation to the City Council that the easements be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, that said street easements be accepted and the completion contract be approved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Acceptance of street easements Watts Industrial Park Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. The Mayor declared a five minute recess, following the recess the meeting was called to order. The City Manager reported on the request of Report on rail- Economic Resources Corporation for approval of road spur track construction of a railroad spur across Alameda Watts Industrial Street and into the Watts Industrial Park. Park ~~~ The spur would originate near_Butler Avenue and enter the park approximately 250 feet north of the intersection of Alameda Street and Industry Way. Construction of the spur track will be in accordance with all the requirements of the City, the Southern Pacific Railway and all costs will be borne by Economic Resources Corporation. Following a complete study of the request, the City Engineer has recommended approval of the project with the following stipulations: 1. That the City bear no share of cost for the construction of the rail crossing, the protection, the street modification, and all appurtenant work. 2. That the modification and reconstruction of Alameda Street be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and that plans for the modification be prepared in a form and manner acceptable to the City Engineer. 3. That the applicants conform to all Public Utility Commission requirements. 4. That all rail crossing protection devices be installed and in working order before the crossing is put into service. 5. That surface drainage across ERC's property adversely affected by the rail construction be provided for in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer. 6. That the applicant post an appropriate surety bond with the city guaranteeing the completion of all work within the street right of way. A copy of the plot plan indicating the location of the proposed spur track was presented for the Council's consideration. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council- man Green, that the Council concur in approving the proposed spur track subject to stipulations 1 through 6 above. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Liewer, Siokos, Stevens. Noes: None. A"b sent: None. Discussion city's liability re Discussion of the city's liability insurance coverage was opened by the City Manager who said one of the ins. insurance agents had indicated he would have a proposal to present. He recommended that no action be taken on the proposal this evening as he had not had an opportunity to see it, although the City Attorney had had time to review it briefly. Mr. Emmett Schwart, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council to state that forms for the insurance contract had been presented to the City Clerk in the afternoon, and that he expected no action at this time. The proposal from Harbor Insurance Company is for a $1,000,000 combined single limit policy with the exception of riot and civil commotion coverage, which is limited to ~u~ $150,000, and the policy would include auto medical on uninsured motorists. The premium is quoted at $107,300 which he said is in line with what is being quoted other cities. Members of the City Council expressed concern about the premium quoted, an increase of approximately $80,000 above the present year's premium. Mr. Schwartz said it should be kept in mind that the premium structure is not the insurance company's action but is due largely to awards being made and the fact that public agencies are responsible for the torts of its employees; also, that the court costs and costs of defending cases are high. He stated he has contacted approximately twenty insurance companies and found only one that would quote. Councilman Green asked what could be done with a safety education program in cooperation with the insurance company to help reduce the rates. Mr. Schwartz said he did not know if this particular company had a safety engineering program, but such programs are desirable. Councilman Siokos, perturbed by an increase of approximately 600% above the current's years premium and the reasons for the increase, proposed that the City Clerk and a member of the City Council meet with the Insurance Commission in an effort to find some answers to the question of why the amount of increase should be so high for a particular city. Following discussion of the proposal presented, the City Clerk informed the Council that late in the afternoon a call had been received from another agency interested in providing a quotation for liability insurance, if no action was taken to accept a proposal this evening. At the suggestion of the Council she was asked to contact the Los Angeles office of the Insurance Commission. No action was taken on the proposal presented by Mr. Schwartz. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. George Higgins, 5353 Fernwood Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the all night party for the high school graduates to be held on Thursday evening June 17. He also suggested business license requirements for realtors located outside of the city who do business within Lynwood. He said other surrounding cities have such licensing requirements. Mr. Higgins also informed the Council that he is working in cooperation with Mr. Harry Marlow of Supervisor. Hahn's office toward abating the nuisance of the tare storage area in the western portion of the city. Mr. Ed Fuhrman, 4319 Pendleton Avenue, addressed the Council to urge that the Council discuss its insurance problems with the Insurance Commissioner, and the city's State legislator and described the problems he is experiencing with his individual insurance requirements. Discussion re city's insurance George Higgins discussed high school grad. part ~~~ Congratulations The City Attorney said that as one attorney to a to Lt. Burns new attorney he wished to congratulate Lt. Burns of for passing the Police Department for recently passing the State Bar exam State Bar examination. It was moved by Council- man Siokos, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the Council send a letter of congratulation to Lt. Burns. Discussion re Councilman Green akked Mr. Wasserman, Chamber of telephone Commerce Secretary, if there was anything the solicitors Chamber could do about the great number of telephone solicitations currently being made. Mr. Wasserman said a citizens education program could be conducted He said a similar campaign in the past had been very successful and he would be happy to renew the program. Question re Councilman Green commented on the unnecessarily late night noisy ambulance sirens during the late night hours, ambulance and the Manager suggested that perhaps the Chief sirens of Police could discuss this with the ambulance company. Councilman Siokos expressed concern about the store- front churches developing because of the inadequate off-street parking available. The Mayor inquired if there is any city that has an ordinance requiring that a residence be brought up to code at the time of the sale of the property, and said he intends to do some investigation of these questions. Discussion re Councilman Byork asked if the Southern Pacific SP railroad Railway has officially given up the railway tracks tracks for freeway purposes, and the City Manager said it is anticipated that they will do so, but he did not know if official action has been taken. Executive The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to session executive session for personnel purposes. The City Attorney and City Clerk were excused from the meeting, and Councilman Byork was appointed City Clerk pro tem for the remainder of the meeting. Meeting Following the executive session, the Mayor called adjourned to the meeting to order, and it was moved by Councilman 6/21/71 at Stevens, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, 4:30 p.m. that the meeting be adjourned to June 21, 1971, at 4:30 p.m. ~~ r ~C3ty'Clerk, City of Lynwood APPROVED JULY 6, 1871 ~- M yon o e C~ty of Lynwood